The New York Herald Newspaper, December 27, 1867, Page 8

-MEXIiCO. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE UF THE JEAN. Tho Opening of Congress—Orannization of Commitiecs—A Ditticulty ta o Way of Britis Financlers-Death ef Captnia E. We Turuer, of tho Steamer Manhattan. Mexico Crry, Veo. 10, 1867, Probably the most important and luteresting item of news which has occurred at this capital since my last writing 18 the convening of Congress for the first time since 1563, This occurred on Sunday last, Decomber 8, atiwelve M. On this occasion President Juarez read his message to the assembled representatives of the peo- ple. I bave translated it, and also that which followed 5s reply, by Mr. Montez, the President of Congress, ‘beth of which I forward to you by the oxtraordinary of ‘this morning. It is not necessary forme to make any Comments upon ethor of these documents. They will readily commaud the perusal of all who have heard of Mexico or who know of her present relations with Europe. A very important development made in the mossage of the Prosident was his official and solemn de- claration returning to the people the ample faculties Which, through their representatives, they some time since conferred upon him, It will be renfembered that tuese “ample faculties” were to continue thirty days from this time, the convening of Tole act is said to have con founded “the opposition,”’ who had rather expected to make some capita!, and who were sureto make some woiss, over his exercise of the ample faculties. It may ‘be thought by some of your readers that President Juarez did not refer with suMicient omphasis to the ser- vices rendered to Mexico by the Uniied States in the final closing up of the iutervention. If this was intended ‘Ry bin, it was not becauso he was not impressed with ‘the value of theve services, but rather, perhaps, because he did not feel sure how complimentary remarks at this time of any other nation than the Mexican would be re- ceived by his countrymen. The most significant expres- sion im the address of Mr. Montez was bis ailusion tot! relations sustained at this moment between Mexico avd the European Powors, He expresses most positively his conviction that Mexico is mot anxious for and will not seck diplomatic nor commercial relations with those Powers. In fact, buth the Mes-age of the President and the replying address of Mr. Montez, as State papers, will receive the most searching scrutiny of the whole world, The surrender of tho extraordinary ‘powers’? which, Sinco 1861, have vested in President Juaroz, forces all applicants for concessivuns be:ore Congress, which body Must also henceforth cuact the lawa, while tho President sball seo that thcy are enforced. ihe former organt: tion being now iu complete working order, we raust ex- pect something wili be done, The return to them of the “ample faculties’ piacos them in a position they did not sae Nading thewselves ia 50 s00n—oue of respon- sibility. No changesin the Cabinet have as Bd been made known, although many aro still talks At the session of Congress piss a pal nothing was done further thas to clect the various standing ovmmit- tess, Among thom I may mention tye foliow: Committee on Foreign Relatiovus—senor Zarco (cuair- man), Lerdo de ‘ojada and Zamacona, the other two mombers, Committee on Fin: jesias (chairman Prieto and Zamacoua, Committes on Constitution: Questious—Zarc» (chairman), Montez and Doudé. om mittee on Sitiitary avd Naval Affairs—Genoral Garcia {cbairman), General Buranda and Doria, »Co:mitteo on Gobernacion—Kobbs Gii (chairman), Joaquin Buranda and Sanchez Escona After appo ning the above, a gen- erai committee cousisiing of ove member from each vinied to report Other cnnmittoss to the their acceptance or rejection. Most of the 4s pow con tituted bave majorities in favor % pariy, with perhaps the exception of the Jommmiites on Fioauce, the complexion of which ia Aoubtiul, I may mention that yesterday the three vo been elected to Congress, Lerdo, reel. asked permission to retala thor souls in Congress and also in the Cabinet aud obtained it. Tho action of Congress has uot yet been taken upon tho voto for Jusitee of tue Supreme Coury, Wo bad stirring news yesterday from England in rexard to English represevtation here, On Saturday the Engiah man-ol-war arrived in the harbor of Vera Uraz bearing instructions to Mr. Middleton, late secro- tary of Legation, to Mr. -cariett, and to all of the late Cousuis througaout Mosico to-retire from the country, and romove with them ail the archives pertaning to Shor late legations and consulates to the Jason, which woald yemain at Vera Cruz till they should arrive,‘ This act of the English government happens to be made 4aowa here at tue very moment that Mr, Montez, Presi- dent of Congress, makos wis spoeco to the eifeci that Mexico is indii@rent to the action of European nations upon the question of recognition, and there ts much comment ewong all intelligent circles. It is believed hat this line of policy, following so soon the la‘ pacifle and friendly comments of Lord Stanley upon Moxie, i3 ® mistaken one, and that England, or at least her sub- jects tere, will suffer more therofrom than Mexico, The jaut-r has declared to the world that she couris not the recognition ot European nationa, and will bardiy recedo ftrora this decision, Of conrse the intel! at cireles Cull of discussions as to what, if anything t more, 13 ineant by England than quiet, peaceful sriundeserat at her ro- presouiatves aud records, It is hour! ‘tint Spgia, Avsiria aad France will follow o ‘ecunple of d, avd that Moxico will be Joft witn only repre- weniation the Amorican continent. ‘Tho offect which inis benavior on the part of England will have upon the Vera Cruz and Mexico Railroad and the ab: of Mr, Crowley to raise money there to com- plete is even witn this most liberal concession just given, @ serous question, Mr. Crowley, who has left this capital for Enyland, may, on bis reacuing Vera Cruz, conclude to try ‘tue moneyed meu of New York cit nd At is poseibie you may bave the conces-ion on your mat- ket. No favors have as yet been given to a singe Aweri- can interest, Tue recent attempt on the part of Mr, MeManus to get restored the coucession for the road drow Paso dt Norie to Guay mas has not been a success, aud the represen:a:ives of capital from the Uoited Siaies aie Father gotting tired of seeking investments, It has always been castomary at the opening of Con- ress to invite the diplowatic corpa to be present, Oo tho Orcasion of Sunday, the 6th, we voticed that the Tepresentative of the United States was not Whether this waa an intentional eligut or the ment of a precedent | am not able to say. The fact, how- over, waa observed by very mauy. and death of Captaia E, W. Turner, formerly of t pom and for so many yoars well known in New «, He bad compiained oa the voyage out of by d also on arriving here of severe pain in the piained of dizziness and partial loss of viston, from ‘which he recovered somewhat ina few momenta. On the following day (Mouday, a week ago suffered partial loss of syeoch, took ‘went to bed, but died oa Wodneaday night at ten o'clock, Ho was wholly unable to speak from ‘tuesday morning, although it ts believed he was conscious at moments up to ten hours of his death. His many friends were with him from the firat to last, and every attention, modical and otber, war given bim, His reinains are interred in tho American Cemetery. The Americans of the capiial, together with many Engli-h and German residents, at- tended his funorai in a body. Geueral Siurm and party and Mr, Tift and son are still hero. We do poi hear that their business is sottled as Jet. Colonel Fitch bas also arrivedirom New York ‘Sud ts in good health, Tho troubles between Lozada and the government Appear motto be serious, Jiménez and young Alvérez ‘are stiil contesting in Guerrero, and it has been recom- mended by several members of Congress to the Presi- Gent that bot be called to Moxico city and a third maa sent out tocommaad the troops and keep order in the country, Seftor Juan A, Mateos has been reinstated in his rights a9 @ Mexican citizen, General Riva Palacio has accepted oy. Presidency of the Benevolent Society of Mexico Addrors of President Juarez and Reply ef Senor Montes. Crraay Dercrims—On the 2st of May, 1863, I con- ae ong al im this same place representatives of the for the deciston sad fi nt whieh the worthy ig an Bons of tie republic were stry aiterable faith im the final trumph over powerfu ‘Yoraiga invasion. Tho national representation boing more assembied, 1 more becoming m for the complete h of the republic, The Mexican people has ree cued ita independence and its metitationa by its patriot- ast, {ta valor and is constancy ia the struggle. In ‘vain did tho mouarchical interveution endeavor to de- miroy the republic and its government. The ioterven- tou passed away, combated by the peuple, the republic cemalalag, stronger at home and more respected abroad. The sous of the svil, conspicuous im the con- test for their vi A their sacrifices, have ahown themselves, after tue triumph, even more conspicuous for their gonero-ity, bey occupied one by one all the cities, giving protection and guaraniees to their ens- ‘mies, without distinction of nationality, The govern- ment believes that it bas been a true interpreter of generous, republican sentiments in limiting @ strict ap- Plicatioa of the Jaw to the chief of the tatervention and toa small number of those who were most responsible for ‘all the aational misfortunes, She executions of Queré- taro were made uecessary by the inost ureeat motives of justices, and by tho imperious exigency of securing Peace in the futuro, in orter to putan eud to intestine ‘warfare and to all (he cae with hat bod - acourged our society, The necessary example iu application of the oe to those who occupied the hghest rank among the cuipabie, has permitted an exercise of y towards rest, The republic bas par. ae far as it could, 1 = "ged sons, and has been imous towards those who came from beyond its ai to cover ik with blord avd desolation, Tho enlumuiators of the republic can now see thal, effects ef tho intervention ceased to be Tocai Public tranquillity and laws were immeristely estab- Une that the people lave com- congratulate you é 5 clothed with discretionary powors it has alway: conformity with the core of our inetitutions, It hes been occupied first and foremost in the affairs of ihe general government, leaving the action of Sinte jcert uatrammmetied in order that th: ‘she private interests of their ‘The government, {ul Allin aa oeeee core arren powivie # acted io genvoked whe nation to an ‘Debh federal end State. It marked out the shortest NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1867. Spariremenntintrenaon —— tength of time, in order@@bat the people wight dosiguate wicout dotay those to Whom they wished to condde their desing” No barriers Yavo, tverefore, Leen placed | to Lhe most ample freedom ins tue e!eeti: ia the pr and iv all ais of @ poitcai cu. Sucter. La “if necoseary for the organization of tie tribu we anda fair adminis. trution of justice nave been pasewu’s Desiring to protect ‘0 a just manner mavy pri vate tol vs's, ucts exorcised before functionar.es mee who bad no Guy thority lave bo aaa wid. ‘be institutions of learning and of pu.Wi¢ benetcenco have beon regaritod with tha: coltetiede wioa their im- dowenda, ‘Fhe goverument has granted to companies What may be of great utility to comme: indusiry snd all other branches of national woalth that protection alud those Concessions compatible with its powers. Besides ing ibe necessary administration of the public Seonaur7, | and recognition of just ciaims, all t patible with the public interest has been aa tn government has avuided the old raXl- men of affairs which was the most efficient cause | bringing about the discredit and utter ruin of the public treasury, Thus all the branches of the public adminis- tration and of the j@ have been attended to with Mg ‘since the occupation of the capital. army bas beon organized on # footing adapted to ee fi the ne ee pol ery ton aot who fought worthi! riotically again: Yention it will be tho faithful and loyal defender of tib- erty and the laws, he has succored those who have retired from the actvice, la ceder te rotase to Whalr homes ang to their private occu to the exteat of its re- sources. They, as weil as those who still remain in the army, have justly deserved the rewards and Peron conferred them as & testimony of national intervention strations towards ot Mexico and towards its envoy has arrived from Spon mission, to present to the republic cordial congratuias tons for its triumph, With the United states of Amorica we preserve the same relations of friendship that existed during our stra; ‘The constant shot thies of the people of the Unurd States and tl oral support lent by its goveromeat to our cause ‘ited and still justly merit the sympathy and con- sideration of tho poopie and government jexica. Through the orca ter oar relations with European Powers were sus; Three of those et ook by virtue of the Lon on, conven ion, declared war against the republic. Theroupon, Frence alone continued the work of intervention; but afterwards the other govern: ments of Europe which hi maintained relatlo: with the republic, mot recognizing the same and throwing off their neutral conditior ized the gv-oalled government sustain: by In that manner those governments broke their treaties with the republic, and bave main- tained and still maintain unfrendly relations with Tho conduct of the goverament of tho republic h: been regulated by the conduct of those governments. Without asking anything of them, care has been taken that nothing may be done which may be justly con- sidered as @ cause of offence, it will oppose no difficulty to the colebratioa of new troaties, under Suitable circumstances, on just and suitable terms, especially as regards the iv'orestsof commerce, The govornmont bas also ordained that the subjec s of those nations residing in Mexico be protected by tho laws and by the authorities, The officacy of that protection has boen suftcient to prevent complaints, It bas been practically demonstrated that from the enlightenment of our poopie and the principles of our liberal institu. tous the resident foreigners of Mexico are considered on ao equality with Mexicans and enjoy t rights and guarantees proscribed by te laws without invoking ihe Special protection of treaties The public opinion has been preoccupied by the im- portance of the appea' made to the people concerning Some reforras to the constitution proposed in the Con- vocatoria of the 14th of August, The discussion hag had reference rather to the manner of proposiog them than to tho reforms themseives, A creat number of citizens have voted in favor of them, others against, and others have not voted atall, thus adopting perhaps the opinion of those voting in favor af the reforms, without accepting the means of appoal to the prople to approve them, The goverument oxpressed its judgmont with all franknoas in the Convocateria, It mani ested its con- viction that reforms or amendmen's should not be pro- posed in normal times, except by tho moans established by the constitution, and that the appeal now made to the people ought not to be considered us an example to be repeated wader ordinary circumstances, [be govern- ment deemed it justified on this occasion on account of tho extraordinary and exceptional situation, the grave crisis throug which the republic as just pass Tho result of the votes has not you been made known; but, although it be prosumed thor ig not a majority iu favor of the reforms, there is a large voie of ciilzens whose opinion should be respected. If this pumber be added to thove who voted agaius! them, it will compose, beyoud a doubi, a large majorisy of the people who accepted and used this means of appeal. This would bring avout the necessity of canvassiug the votes; but questions or doubts might originate whch would delay tho canvass, while the principal mative for tho adoption of the moans of appeal was because it was the inost expedite in order to decide on tho reforms or The conviction which the governmont has has, that the reforms 28 makes it prefor that tl question of form be dono away with, hoping that in some other way they may be speedily offecied. Therefore, insiead of asking for a scrotiny of the votes th will subtuit the proposed amendmonts to tue wisdom, of Congress for is determination upon them, according to tho rules eatabiishad in the constitution. ‘For that par. pose the corresponding initiatory siep will be tmmedi- ately takon, By the taw of tho 27th of May, 1863, the granting of powers to the executive was extended to thirty days A lor he meeting of Congress, or before, if the war with France ceased. The duraiion of the atate of war cou'd not bo deciared by Mexico, althouch de facts hoeti ities do not exist with that nation. She was the nation which the war without ever having made an ex- jon that the was over, o that, ao- law, the powers granted to the execall ould continue thirty days wore, counted from to-da Nevertheless, I have thought that I would be acting betler, deciaring, a3 1 now do, in this eolemn aot, that I will make no furthor uae of them. If anything should occur readeriag moro activity on the part of the Minent necessary, f doubt not the patriowm of the representatives of the people, who will lend their sup- port and co-operation, dictating the measures which their pradence and great w sdom may deem conventent. It is very grateful to mo, citizen deputies, to rowurn to you the powers with which you have entrusted me. If ia the use I have made of them I have errei I ask your indulgence, with the conviction that, in all my acts, never have T bad any other motive than tho national good and the salvation of my beloved country. In ar- ticle II. of the aforesud law a restriction was put upon the power to make treaties. In this connection I ought to state that the goverument bas always oatertained the constant delermiuation not to compromise the republic in any respect, and it bas not made apy treaty, coutract or compromise with any pation, Be pleased to accept, citizen deputies, the wishes which I make in alt coatidence, for the groatest prudence in goue deliberations, and that by your enlightenment ‘i patriotism you may procurs the welfare of the repablic, REPLY OF SKNOR MONTES. Crrizen Prestotyt—The nation to-day returns to the conatitutional exercise of one of the most precious at- tributes of its soveregn y—the power to legislate by means of its representatives—thanks to the lLieroic con- stancy of her sons, iu the glorious siruggio which it has maintained for live years against a foreign invasion, and thanks also to justice of the greatest of modern peoples and of tne best friend of co; yes, thanks to the United States of America, which continue the work worthy of the groat Father of American independence, of the founder of the republic im the continent of Columbus, of the venerable immortal Washington. The republic of Mexico will always count ong her best friends the statesmen who directed the American policy duriug the period of our crivis, The principle of non jatervention, Taitnfally observed by the first born of the republica on this continent, bas beeu the only ally of Mexico, A priace placed at the head of one of the most civi- lized, most powerful and most warlike peoples of Europe resolved to destroy the Mexican republic and raiso a throne on its ruins, For the realization of his idea bi Faew sen Ns the most condemned means for the violation of pubtic faith to the agsassination on mas ne of ones eS wees the preliminaries of ‘‘\a Sol ” of the 10th of February, the note = the French comrnia- Boners of the dtn of Aprit, 1803, the return ts Onieave of the French army of the 20th of the same month, without having retired to Paso Ancho, and the circular of Mar- shal Bacal of the 9th of October, 1965, will romain ments of our justice and of tho = ~ justice @ part of our Neverthai republic exists, and to-da: ee, 803, Prociaima Ad the worla:—* fie French — dents in the try are under eo leguard of the laws and of the Mexicat authori:ies."’ It would be unjast to atiribate to the French people that which was tho work of i.4 chief magistrate alone. The independent press and the free tribune have done us full justice; tho impartial discourses of the orators Borrver, Picard, Thiers aud Jules Fayre are the forerunners of ‘& just and rational polley which will adwit our jastice and repair our wron, It is satiafactory that the government has cultivated in anolicitous manner the relations of amity and com- morce which happily have not ceased to exist betweon the American Union and Mexico, It is also satisfactory that our sister republics of South America have given consiant proofs of sympathy in the days of our adre sity, and that they now think of renewing their reia- tions of 2 efuen with our republic. Mex\ 0 refuses ita friendship and itecommerce to no nation ov the earth; but Mexico will not solicit dipio~ matic relations from any nation; she has proved to the world that she is capable of defending her sovereiga rights against © most powerfal enemy, and she is con- winced that she needs the recognition of no foreign gov- oo to secure ber ae an independent na- “The state of the Pe in the interior is not as yet perfect; but it most imitted that fs has advanced ‘en the toad to progress, re Me Ae lg leo 5 the cities of Puebla, and Vera (ruz have recognized ede tga govern: ment, aud bave been occupied by the repaolican arm; with ‘an order superior to all ping ster having wut. Tasting mi fered long and painiu! sieges; ‘tained its rights in the first hat J te with an armed force of more than se men, It is not stragge that some condemned acts may be registered, which the government has not been ablo wo avoid; bul authority being re: ized throughout tn life and property bole territory, the bo oer von be guaranteed tn al parte, clap To Co-operation ot Congress order to mak Miective individual eee to th | Peated proo’s tha’ he considered as traah tho votos of Mo Mexiouns as regards the form. of y.vernment; 109 | wot did be koow that not oae (own emoraced the Cause of the intervention, exept after beiay subjugated by foreign ‘8, and that ali recognized tee govern- ment @5 soon as the Freuch retired: and, nevertheters he insisied on being called (he sovereign of Mexico; bis Hfe was, therefore, iucompatiblo with (he peace of the Tepublia. The asgaesivations of Tacubsya oaiicd aloud. since Apri} for the pavishment of tose who died —s terventios 4 elapsed > the government Feiurned to the capes, and in wal States its const tuiional authorities are govern! the Congress of the Union to-day opens the first corm of ils ord nary s9s~ Sion:, and very soon the other two federal powers wiil be installed. The diligout sol.citude of the goveram for the establishment of constitutional order Unce fresd from ‘ment b: nes of the an The administration of justi internal improvements, the army and the troasui have been the theme of several laws and administrative hat dollars of the i as mach as those of avy dual, and that one of the causes of public misfortune has been destroyed, Toe Mexican Pete ple @xeroises its aovereignty by means of the pow ee ol boa ja ail competent case:, in the toxins established constitution; the Presi- dens of the pacer big has the right to initiate laws cousequestly the project of constitutional reforms eit decidedty legal beginni 1 pI ite Goal result will be what tne gislaior may bial juss. = abbr gpr Badin with ire that hare Ex ecutive were cou: uy him by the laws of ith of December, Tsoi; the Si of May and ine 21.0 of October, 1962, and the zich of May, ce they inated; the constitutional powers of C and that this te fer from deservii toe es of the monarchical presa of Europe. bere it been seen that real tyrants resign to the meppeaeaies bs powers? The Executive tive of sovereignty nang yg ‘will compiy, without any oe the obligation > Ootober 27, 1863, and of od upon him by the jaws 27, 1863; he wiil give am account to Congress oie uso made of those peree of in said lar Togiaiative power will then determine whether oe the recompense voted to the national army is tho only Tecompense to which it is entitied iu the second war of independence, In the meantime I do not fear to state at 1 am th ner nent of the feelings of the Con- of the a alaee that it ts satisfied as to the conduct which, is well deserving Generals Garcia, Riva Palacio, Régules, Corona, jo and Diaz (D, Por- firio) have observed. Nover did they despair of the salvation of the republic, fought con- stantly against the invader and his allies; and today thoy are o model of fidelity WW. wards the institutions, and of obedience to the President of a republic. They bhava understood Tull well, as well as Congress, thas the preservation of poace and the observance of the laws ought to be the object of the constant and ever alert solicitude of alt Public tunctionaries, The constitueut togislators of 1857 invoked the Roly name of God when they decreed the fundamental Feel now goverai 7 We Bow invoke the same name to-day to bless the beginning of our constitutional labors. ey, the Sovereigu Author and Proserver of humaa societies, and He by whoin legislators decree just deign to Lear your wishes, which aro ours, for prudence “ our deliberations, and that we may pr cure in all things the welfare of the republic. All 1 representatives of the people come animaied by the most sincere aud ardent desires in favor of peace, of the faithful observance of tuo laws, of inviolable re- spect for individual guarantees, aud, above all, of the be ervation of (he sovereigaty and independence of jexico, DESTITUTION IN THE SOUTH. Mayor's Orvice, Heteva, Ark., Dec. To tam Eprrok or tae HreaLo:— ihe enclosed “Ordinance for the Relief of the Poor” requires the Mayor to cause ite publication in the New Yor Henaty, Will you subserve the causo of humanity by giving the ordinance and explanatory address ap insertion and (if not done gratuitously) forward the bill to this office for payment? (No charge,— r Henao.) J, A, JACKSON, Mayor, AN ORDINANCE YOR THR RELIEY OY THE POOR. Sec, 1. Be it ordained by the Council of the city of Helena, That in ‘h ward of the cuy the Mayor shall appoint: one Relief Committee charged wih the care of destitute white persons, and another Relief Committee charged with tie care of destitute persous of color, and shall publish t ames of the members of such com. mittees, with this ordinance, in both the city papers, See. 2, Be it furthor ordained, That cach of ihe come mittees aforesaid, under the general supervision of the Mayor, and wich the assistance of tho city physician when hecossary, shall adopt and cerry into ellect au ef- ficient systom for the adequate relief of ail cases of des. titution within their respective warl# among the help- less and among persons willing to labor for their sup- port, ‘on tho baaie of voluntary contributions, to be s sited and obtained from citizens, which contribuuions: and the disposition thercof aball be reported in writin, to the Mayor on every Saturday, and such reports sball be published weekly in the city papers for public infor- mation. Sxe, 3. Bo tt further ordained, That the prompt! and libera! co-operation of al! the inhabitants of Helena, and espectatly of the several churches and benevolent associations, is hereby solicited in behalf of the above pian for alleviating the sufferings of our deserving poor, the same being the only mode of effecting tho object ia tho present ombarrassed stato of the city finances, Ske. 4, ‘ge tn ond orda‘ned, That the Mayor tranee mit copies is ofdinauee to General. Ord, Smith and tne axent men's Bureau in this city, and cause the pabiicatlon thoreof in the New York Henao and Tribune, as a respectful and earnest appeal for aid to the nomerous aad constantly increasing col- poor of our community, whose necessities can- not be fully relieved by our impoverished people. See. 6. Be it further ordained, That this ordinance shall take effvct aud bo ia force from aud after its passage. Adopted December 10. Q. K UNDERWOOD. President of Council. Approved December 11, 1867. J. A. JACKSON, Mayor. 14, 188%, 5. N, Decaxy, Recorder. THE HOMICIDE OF MA. HAMILTON. Terrible Stragule with the Insane Son—Mi- raceions Escape of a Whole Famity from Slaughter. A Marysville (Ohio) correspondent of the Columbus Avurnal gives the following accouat of thw shocking affair: — This village and community are shrouded it of gioom by ono of the most horrifying tragedies kno { crimo by the death of Hou. Hits S& Hamilion, member of Congress from th Congressional district of Ohio, by the hand of Thomas C. Hamilton, a youth of about e The facts, in short, are about as follows:—The son Thomas was considered and \fas a remarkably good and steady boy. About three weeks ago bec about himself, and wished bis father to come home. His mother alao, being concerned about him, wrote Mr, HL, to come home, came Lome, and on Saturday last institated proceedings in the probate court to send the boy to the Insane Asylum, but did not get the pa- pers in time to take him on Saturday, Sunday morning, at about nine o'clock, Mr, H. said to hig two oldeat boys, Thomas and Jobn, that they would fy out and feed, The three went out, the father carry. some corn fodder a distance of tou or fifteen yards pr throwing it over in the barn lot, the younger {epu) § oing over and distributing it to the stock as the ather ai rected, Mr. H. then eae ae and prepare for Sunday school. He did so, leaving t father and ‘Thomes picking and scatiering the corn and stocks. He testifies that he looked back when part way to the house and that Thomas was ienssent him. He bad got to the house and partly pro; to go to Sunday school when the mother went out on the porch and saw Thomas coming to the house alone. He picked op an ‘She inquired where was father. axe and Inade for the mother. John, seeing this demon- stration, screamed and diverted Thomas from the mother to himesif. He ran tuto the house, first into the dining room, then tothe hall, then into the sitting Toor. fore Thomas came upon him. John ran past him and slipped ‘and foli about the time he reached the door, thomas making a blow at him, which took effect in the left shoulder and partially ewnned him, bot he crawled out of the house. Thomas then pursuit of the mother, who fled across the street to Mr. John —— ‘3, @ distance of about two aa ee Here he met by Mr. G.'s family, and Mr. F, Wood, Super- intendevt of the Pubdiio Schools, of piace, who bid him put down the axe, he carrying it in an elevated He assured a more threatening io the uplifted “ie then returned to tho street, where he was mot thy M. ©, Lawrence, , who inquired of him, “Whe your father?” suspecting foul Bla lifted axe, then made for sr. ‘and across the street, Thomas following. He then crossed ovor the fence and making in the direction of the wounded boy, who bad gone back to and ogee yep ato agg = or ‘Save my two Ii ie and was calling to J, C. Bot) mn at by the ery of distress, Mr, Botkin reached the two small sisters and took them ap, but Thomas was coming in and ci Off bis retreat, #0 that ho took them back to where they were by a wood pile, Taking a stick of wood which, to him, seemed too unwieldy, be tm He, with thew - the axe, Thus was he captured, Search was now made for the father; and the sequel shows that at the very place where Jona loftg them — which i# about thirty or forty yards from the house— Thomas bad killed hia Trainer and covered the body with bim witha bim from site fe posterior of the skull, ured, of better described one vay tespected by all and loved by many was so suddenly and tragically removed from us. ‘Tae Paesipertial TOUR AND THE PLATFORM ACOIDRNT AT J ws, Pa.—In & teat suit sree fe petile the lie. x Saran tilt apn sarge tater pots upon & jatform at Jobnstown atthe 2 3 5 é i z FINANCIAL ANO COMMERCIAL. Tworgpay, Dec, 26-6 I The tendency of the gold market was upward to-day, the oxtreme range having been from 183% to 1344{, wilh the closing transactions prior to the adjournment of the board at 134, toliowing which the quotation advanced to 134 a 18436. Owing to the enormous ‘abort’ interest Outstanding the borrowing demand for coiu was very active and loans were made at 1-16, 1-32, 9-32, 5-64, 1-64 and 364 per cent per diem in favoref the lendor of the coin, and at 286 por cent per an- Bum for carrying, as well as ‘flat.’ The Gross clearings amounted to $51,943,00u, tho gold bal- ances to $1,250,012, and the currency batancea to $1,986,673, The volume of speculative business was moderately large aud the bear interest still proponder- ates largely among the operators in the room; but this fs one of the elements favorable (o @ roaction from recent depression, and the most important of these is ‘the firmness of the market for foreign exchange, The disbursement of more than thirty millions in coin by Treasury ip January has evidently been over discounted, “while the gloomy financial future of the country has been toat sight of by the specula- tors foratall, many of whom have been predicting s Fesumpiion of specie payments next year, as if they Feally believed such an ovent poasibie, whereas itis manifestly so remote that no prudent man woyld like * ‘mame the year in which it isto occur, Meanwhile the: intereate of the people demand stability im tho standard of values, or rather im the vaiue of the currency in ite Telation to gold, and hence all violent specalative fluc tuations either upward or downward ave mischtevousy and one extreme leads to another. There was ry moderate demand for money from ‘the Stock Exchange, and loans were made in nearly ail Cases at six per cent, the exception being at seven, Some of the country banks are drawing down their bal- ances here in preparation for tholr quarterly returos as well as to meet government drafts upon such of them as are pabiic depositories; but no disturbance whatever from this source is probable, or we might say possible, in view of the present condition of monetary affairs at this centre, The discount line is quiet. First class commercial paper isin imited eupply and rated at 78 per cent on the street, and the banks are accom. modating their customers to @ moderate extent at the legal rate, The indications point to a still cheapor and more abundant supply of loanablo funds after the opening of the new year, Speculation on the Stock Exchange will therefore be encouraged, however dull and deprossed the general business of the country may be. Today the stock warket was at dull, as usual at this season, but, notwithstanding, securities were quictly bought up in large amounts by strong parties and prices advanced, and an active bull speculation is generally looked for- ward to by the brokers and other professional spocu- lators, who make it their business to go with the tide, Alfihe commencement of business the stock market s steady at tho closing prices of Tuesday, Pacific ilexcopted, which was active and weak, the price juing at the early session of the open board to 108, under a pressure to sell, influenced to some extent by unfavorable constructions placed upon the report of the President of the company, just published, At the fret regular board thero was a moderate amount of speculative business transacted, but there was no special activity in any stock on the list The tone of the market was firm, and Pacific Mail recovered on the secoud call to 109%. Milwaukee and St. Pau! advanced to 49. Erie was quiet ati2%al The ebaros of the associated express companies wore steady, and Wells & Fargo advanced 1},. Erio closed 34 iower than at the same time on Tues- day, Reading , Michigan Soathern 3, Cleveland and burg %, Cleveland and Toledo 1{, Northwestern \, Pavifle Mail 14%. Erle waa 44 higher, Rock Island %, Fort Wayne \, Milwaukee and St Paul 2, do. preferred 44, Western Union Telograph \. Government securities were dull, Coupon dve-twenties of 1864 closed 44 higher, won-thirties 49. The State stocks were stoady and quiet, At the open board at one o'clock the market was firm but dull. Erte sold at 72%/, Northwestern preferred 70%, and Pacific Mail 110 0 1104s. At tho second regu. lar board the market was sirong and rather active, Erle advanced to 731% and PaciGe Mail was quiet at 100%;. The expresa shares were steady and dull. Atlantic Mail, a sharp decline in which bas been as yet vainly predicted by the bears in Pacific Mail was steady at 119 a 119. York Content closad 34 bigher them at me fi regular board, Erie 3g, Reading 4y, Michigan South 3%, Cleveland and FPittsbarg f¢, Rock Island Ms, Ne western preforred 5, Milwaukee and St. Pau! preferred 4, Western Uniou Telegraph %. Milwaukee and St. Paul was 34 lower; Pacific Mail \, Canton ‘j. Government securities were dull, Coupon five-tweutios of 1862 closed 1 lower, Missouri sixes advanced 4y and, Tennessee sixos deciined ';. At the open board at half-past three the market con- Uinned strong, but quiet, Erie sold at 7 River, 1324;; Reading, 9634 ; Michigi Cleveland and Pittsburg, 87° western, 58; do. preferred, 70 a T0'¢ Tolegraph, 367{; Pacific Mail, 109% 9 109%; Canton, 503. During the rest of the afternoon tho disposition to buy was general, but there was an absence of specu. lative excitement and the markot closed firm at the following quotations: ww York Central, 1174 @ 118; Erie, 733¢ a 73',; Reading. 96% a 967, ; Michigan South- ern, 854 a851{; Cleveland and Pittsburg. 87% «83; Rock Island, 994 .299%;; Fort Warne, 994 a 109; Northwestern, 53; do. preferred, 7074 @ 71; Pacill Mail, 109%; Western Union Telegraph, 374 a 2734; Obio and Silssissippi certificates, 20a 29/4; Atlan. tic Mail, 119. The New York Central Railway Company has recently advanced its rates of freight, in connection with which a Rochester paper says :—~ The rates of freight by Centra! Railroad to New York and Boston have boon advanced, and are for the proseut as follows:—To New York, first class, 3 do., second beg 70c. ; d0,, third class, 54c.; do., fourth class, #60, 5 flour, per hbl., 92c. To*Bostoa, first class, $1; one class, 75¢.; do., third class, 0c, ; do., Souris class, 630. ; do., flour, per bbl, $1, Tho foreign exchange market was very firm, and prime bankers’ sterling at sixty days sold at 110. The shipmont of $1,082,475 in specie and bullion by the steamer Russia vosterday, and a further sum of a mil- lion by the Union for Bremen to-day, in addition to previous shipments have jeft the street bare of bul- lion, and the prospoct of considerabie exporiations of coin bas a tendency to impart increased firmness to the markets for both gold and exchange, especially i of the scarcity of cotton and produce bills, Bankers’ bills on London at sixty days were quoted at 110%; a 11014; at three days, 110)¢ 8 11055 yo mercial bill 109K # 109%; bills on Paftis at sixty days, 5.19% a G.11i¢; at three days, 5.114 05.10, On Berlin--Bank- ore’, 72a 123%; commercial, 71% a 71%. On Bremen— Bankers’, 793, © 70%; commercial, 70 79%. On Frankfort—Bankors’, 413{ % 41%; commercial, 41 a Western Union cial, 41 9 41%. commercial, 367% a 36%. 5.18% a 5.1246; commercial, 5. Government securities were dull but steady at the counters of the leading dealers, and, with the invest. mont demand likely to follow the disbursement of the January dividends, # general advance in prices iv pected, Owing to the suspension of business on the London Stock Exchange to-day there were no important transactions in five-twenties of 1862. The supply of these is still very limited io Wall street, and the ‘short interest is large, but the bears are trusting to the arrival of bonds from the other side to enable them to ‘‘ cover” their contracts without loss, Whether they will be disappotnied in this respect or not remains to be seen; but the practice of selling governmeat securities ‘short!’ should be discouraged, At the close the market was duil at the Subjoined quotations :—Registered, 1481, 108 a 1081; Coupon, 1981, 112\{ a 112%%; 5-20's, registered, 1802, 1063¢ a 106% ; 6-20's, coupon, 1862, 108 a 108%; do., 1864, 105.4 © 105%; do., 1968, 10654 @ 10554; do,, 1805, January and July, 103%¢ m 10854; do., 1867, 108) & 108 1g ; 10-40's, registered, 101% @ 10114; 10-40's, cou- pon, 1013 @ 101% ; gold, 183% a 134; June 7.80’, 104% 0 106% ; July 7.80's, 104% @ 104%; May compounds, 1865, 11734 @ 117% ; Adguet do, 1164 a 116%; Septer ber do., 116 © 116\q; October do., 115% # 116, The follawing amounts, payable in coin by the Troas- ury to bandhotders, fall due on the 1st of January :— ae ee 67... bag 13 4 246,030 6,481,048 Mining shares were inactive, At the first board Gun. Mell Gold sold at $106; Quarta Hill, 6To, | Vorzden, 420; , . Edgehitt alning, $3 36; Now York Gold, 650; Smith & Parmelee, §2 45. ‘The following ‘etter from Genora! Grant relates to the indebtedness of the Southerm railwoys to th» goneral government, and fursishes the latest information as to the stato of accounts between them im War Darsvruryr, Wasnmaron Crry, Nov 2: ! Am—In reply to your letior of the J1th insian', ro. questing that the Committee on scutherm Kx furnished with eey ry of th amount ot tho railroad indebtedness to the i or otherwise, with balance due upon (heir bonds up to as recent @ dae as information in the possessiou ot the dopariment will Perawt, Ihave the honor to enciose here 1t Of she indebtedness of the respect mber 1, 1867, from which it appears that appraised value of the Fi ic rota d soid was Sr. 456, ‘sone The total paym to November 1, 1867, were $3,409, vat, as 8 follow fae ly oash.. - $2,169,686 The payments were made at various ‘dates between November 30, 1866, and November 1, 1867, ‘Tue total balance due the United states November 1, 1867, hep frees was dary 600, ifully, your obedient servant, es: U. 8. GRA 'T, Secretary of War ad interim. Hon, J. W. MoCuuka, Chairman of Select Committee on Southern Railroads, House of Representatives, The receipts for customs and the receipts, payments and balances at the Sub-Treasury in this city for the exe pired portion of the week have been as follows:— ae gal poi age armen Deo, 23.. 9201475 bien 481 soartset 108 0 342 Dec. 24.. 176,815 2,006, 1,505,044 103,565,840 Dec, 26.. 219,000 1, *soaor0 e028 | ios sane? The exports (exclusive of specie) from New York to foreign ports for the week euding December 24, and ®uce the commencement of the year, contpare as fol- lows with those for the corresponding periods in 1866 and 1866:-— 1885, 1866, 1867, For theweek.. $5,449,445 $3,204,610 _ $2,607,238 Prev. roported, 171,234,078 182,581,010 182,027,948 Since Jan, 1. 7176, 683, 521 $15,810,620 $185,535,176 The foreigu importa at New York for the week, since January 1, and for the corresponding periods of the past two years, compare as follows :— 1865, 1966. 1967, $2,877,548 = $2,275,015 $018,857 8,866,700 949,693, 1,193, 21 Total for week, $6,744,243 $8,224,703 2 117,077 Prev, repo 198,882,883 272 597,050 230,864,270 Since Jan. 1..$205,626,631 $279,821, 758 $292,901, 947 SALES AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, Thursday, 1 Dec, 26—10:15 A, % it 10 i sha US Eines Co. 40 828000 US 6's, ‘2000 US 6's, ‘5-20, 5558S Se 1600 Brooklyn 300) Tenn 6's, ne! 7000 do. SeS=e5555 SK aS 4b000 Missouri's es M100 1000 NY Cen 6's, "53, 500 Clew'& 6 g00 Cre yy NW’ a0 10) Westera Union Tel, 100 do. 100 Atlo ED 200 Pac Ww 50 150 . 40 American Lxpress.. 73 100) Tol, wat Fe West hit 48 ~paat ‘Two o Clock P, $5000 08 Bs, 6.20, Ba mis 103g Sot Siar mis 2 Ja y 7.90 Te n.2d series NOL, fon Sigg tandsidis 4 100 00 i 9 aw do. 1000 Brie Ri 400 Keadin 10? Mich 8 & NI RR. Z 1000 Cler & Pitts RR 2 6 do... 300 Cia € Fok ¢ 8) Chic & Ri T on 200 Mil & rind 20) Mil & S Oi, 200 Tol Wab & Weat Rik 43 BM Ohio & 2 isu Bo Chie & Hoo Atlan wo ds COMMERCIAL REPORT. Nuw York, Dec. 6-6 F, M, Corrox.—There was a good demand for thia staple from exporters and «pinn Holders were anxious to realize, and prices were in buyers’ favor. The sales footed up 3,220 export, and 788 for spi Ordinary Good ordin Low midis 5 Middhing. ..... 4 Good middling Ww is 183 uy Correr.—Rio — Prime grades were in fair demand firm, while low grades were da and h 33 120. gold, in bond. The flour + and were wade at an advance of 100. a I60,, mainivio four wale from white wheat, Still, there was no genersl improveinent, alitoraia ¥: ang ng $9.50. Cora meal was tn nd, the sales being bbls, at $610 for elty $6.0 $6 1256 for Jersey and Western, We quote: Superfine state and estoreerte bextra State... Choice do. Common (om Round Hoop Obio, trate Round Hoop Ohio, shipping rauds. . eSenssera= | @sesesesssrs California flour ( Rye four (suy Corn meal, otiy Corn meal, Brasidywive.. ee} were 55,000 bushel SI 380.91 30 for o18 30, io ati Dats t Sic, abiige., In store, and yuyer's opti Perez at LY Mait of 24,000 bushe eat Dushela state were Vest on th # about Of ry ay Or at $i 70. Mathes siandy, Pamsenss. oh market continued to rule dul in ff re a the shipper. The au eco at 35a, bhds. t R, j 000 be cotton at nd. Wid Ho. pork 8. 61 To don, 30 tone oll ake 285. Ki. To Hremien, 9 Lalenwor. ton on private termi Guames eootinued duil and nominal Shi] jemand, fb pa was “maeratoly uality. Na wae Hay ruled firm, w anpted $1 9) 8 $1 25, Hors.—At previou my) eee ot teehee wore 10. fight demueih bet 00 change in prices was reported, wales ihda, Cubs centri 1 BrORES.—Spirite tarpentine was a ‘trite firmer, improved ho a LLL eM sing a1 Ge & ip There were sales. of by a Oe, a nd 100 do, (im yard) at a trite wir ae Dasinase wag igh Peake ae ‘aoe dew a Wiimingiou wae quoted S —Linseed wae big with 9 mw odernte seenats hee | 10,000 galions, 08 private, tee here renernily ast 1 ees, fa = thor kinds Ie wae dull bus Mendy at our : meee Tine Na a Kasse a | wlus messteies tn perk err tort SF Np TE “cash and regular,” were ‘The sales Cor future de. an Feet Zee Se nt Rice. gual tot fale was rumored, bat we ov and paying for tals oor atroal, up stairs, O>T—ON hy an BYENL Me pei oing from Mott ati the same by i Meat, OLiee of I Taylor, Palla a 78 Waal OsT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 + = i ward. O8T—ON THE BYENING OF DEBCEM! 4 Pocket Book coutainin, in the Bowery, By returning tt wo fndar will bo suitably rewarded, T The sales were ike Bo bi or was a little more detente ee Ravkes tana at met Ot sapihs we. cule Wo. wales for January, at 20,0 , seller's opice. Ia Phcinielphta tine et by quiet; “salem, 4.00 bois standard while, ior Le We heard of no f Caroliua were ortant sales of any kit wedel withia the range # Wee. 48 —The market Falr to good rel * mae tall, but (ult prices wary oe Was quoted iP The sales war Lge for Porw Ric for Cubs; also 350 boxes ut 123gc, @ lage for new drop. Retiued was quist, but a suotations, Caloutta lineeed w: in some demand aad o.lerce id wot wace i changed at 180" l2ie; umothy $2 0 6 6876 aud rouse The sales wore 50,000 aac 923) 0 $3 more active. No chauce in prices was dine was nomlaal at 240, bond. OUND LAST NiGiT, AT FUE HUFFMAN HOUSH, « aig Which the owner can have by proving prope og anes Tor (ua advertisement, apply at Nos. & fOUND—IN THE NEW YORK CIRCUS, AN OPERA Glass, which cau have by Proving pray provecty o mento oatling at i. whens O8T—ON MONDAY, 4. LIVER OOLORKD aRTTER aD wilt be be pad p10 ya iwi’ ‘isk or Sie REA en; it ia valued aw cofa dapwiad Mother, ‘The’ duder will be rew Toaving tt ab 196 Mots street, OUND—ON TUESDAY EVENING, 4, ON Third avenue, CE a BS Trey, ba oan have roving mpagveccise: amail’ Oval chi Bi ‘cont ads and pearis. The’ fi to Tiffany & Co., 66) Broad ways or wil iicoaas asum of mony: been loat 1a. the violalty of orcag and hes parel; eal: steal will ve pa for bag aud coutents if teft ib Went Thirty-elgith corner of Seventh avenue, or at 26 John street, atrests, a Fur Tippet, bi Twonty-sixth street to the fur store. A suitable reward wi bo pald to the person returning it n* abo O8T—ON Broastpiu. A on returning it to 123 Kast Tweilth OST—ON CHRISTMAS RVE, IN THIRYY.POURTE ie rowarded by leaving in Broadway, between Twenty-sixth the person takin CHRISTMAS MORNING, ON rouRnE avenue, between Twelfth and Fourth streets, wullable reward will: be given to the aoe street, a bluo cloth fur trimmed Sash. Tue fader will at 50 Wast Fity-second air L OST—A NOTE MADE BY E, J. LANE & qorrt OF ou, dated Vet. 2 at four KO Atieot, one Carriage Kobe will be rewarded in ret 2%, ABOUT 3 O’CLO going from Fifteenth ight gray fur.) cing the said 20 9, cornor of Fifte {TRAYED..FROM NO. curly white Dog, named df 626) —LOST IN A $32. oomtay tootning. Money, amounting to $02. FFICE, covery Of t government bouds Steuben bonds etul inst. ; the “recover, Damond ings, pawned suitable rewar Be entions, at the Ofieo for Keo 5 REWARD. m REWARD. Thirty-second mirest, (velt railroad $5 Thl'd avenue, oF on, the Grand street cars to Desbrodso Greoawic D street will rose sive tne above reward, eyes, white body, with brows Apota across bac! nbbon around b. Aoy porson leay al $10( nets, Ladi Pickbarde’ four medallion bs order for gern reps. $9; Suit, OUSEKEKPERS WILL « 6 Amity diainte ‘Plossant rooms foe ladion tf and 1wedioal attoadance, oountry oan return same ir@allicte Fella? without meadioive, =" tar. i Aah wwlnont foe keeled y pout Aer canta eit Af K CURB WORST GA naa Bs TER ae . Fa o ines 194 R. re STREST, OURRS ae PO a ae write, Ail bow zs ot. ‘With letters IN A MADISON AVENUE STAG about MW o'clock, a roll ‘Any person loaying the same at cutis strest, will be liberally rowarded, REW AKDS. — FoR THE RECOVERY or Loa P ing rewards will be paid for tho rs andermeauoned property: $90 reward in of the recovery of tho five one thoumard a from tho County Treasnror on the 17th se but vo the ownor. $200 reward for f they are of of 1 0 New York Hotet; ¥ of Gold Wateh stolen from the New ‘or tho rooavery reward for ticket if paw: re relating to the late tn W the recovery of various Bonds, will not und circumstances bes party tu prose Tn all cason no a. Apel gf andre perly, 185 aad 1 OST, WRD: DAY EVENING, 1 y and Bicecker strest car, a plain Mine stroot ur 103 Pulrty-second sh dway, roois 20 wou wi ) “a Fulton ®. To be lef ,» ON MONDAY LVENING, DRG. 2, ayollow Scovel Terrier Dog. Return to 126 vB Sah A ning &® book avd ebild'« a v ory wd, UC, Agios REWARD.—FUR MUFP LO¥ have been Jeft in a Tenth aveuue and \ on Tuesday morning, hove reward ou rolurming it to eat stroet oar will receive: REWARD.—LO; ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, going from ‘I rd & Taylor's, of Grend street, bo Mink Mud, ‘Auy person img io m REWARD.—Lost, brown hea A BMALL PTALIA nt’ onre, with white aw eck; answers to the name of * vlng it to 20 W be given andt REWARD WILL BE PAID AT 8 B street. in the office up stairs. and no d, for the reture of a gold hy sleeping ear of the New - Lk rived hore trom Pistsburg rr FURNITURE, FIRST CLASS FURNITURE OUTFLE OF BVERE dae: putt for the uolidays. Rosewood Parlor Gain. “Work Tables, inlaid with fue marqueter, Ale Premium Parlor Bedsiew lesrooins 17 Bblenoe aT, . one Armchair, one reception and wok Chaira, covere+ «atin beocatel, made te 125, will be sold for $20); one ao., $100; one do, also two Turkish o two marble top Table alot slice. Call at the store, 54 Bleecker atveot, meat MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT HOUSTTOLD FUR 6 for sale (property of family leaving elty); Pi 8 $175; one do, $70; Pianoforte. Krouses, Cham! BE 5 re eek or month for ac, at WENDALL IED AN wae 1a, Oitelotty, Furs COS, mss ot he MADAME GRINDLE, . Fama 1a ray DIO 5 FE MAMOOD REGAINED aod uofortamates Stanton street, \ a VOR Al Bh ON ve OR id thet , ag a CURE at One INTERV medieine, for married i ey ee i sree AND — a oe aa. irre Clee ema ore var ny “Ne ‘Ail bows, i [*EORTANT 2e nye <DR, AND Bares i