The New York Herald Newspaper, December 19, 1868, Page 5

“TELEGRAPING NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. War Between Greece and Turkey. The Greek Reserves Called Out and a Turkish Fleet Sent to the Archipelago. EARTHQUAKE A GIBRALTAR. ‘THE CUBAN REVOLUTION. Reception of Rosecrans in Mexico. The Peruvian Iron-Clad Imbroglio at New Orleans. TURKEY AND GREECE. The Rejection of the Sultan’s Ultimatum Confirmed=The Naval Encounter in the Archipelago. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 16, 1868. The news is confirmed that the ultimatum of the Suitan has been rejected by Greece. The Erosis had an encounter with a cruiser be- longing to Hobart Pacha’s fleet near Syra. The Erosis ran tnto Syra damaged. ‘Tho Military Reserves of Greece Called Out— A Command Offered to Garibaldi—The Invasion of Epirus Urged. Lonpon, Dec. 18—Evening. ‘Tho following despatch, dated Corfu, December 16, has been received here:— The government at Athens has called out the Military reserves of the country, and the mobiliza- tion of the national militia has been ordered. A battalion of students is forming at Athens, and ten battalions, composed of the Greek subjects of the Sultan, are to be enrolled. It is said that a command has been offered to Gari- baldi. The instant invasion of Epirus is loudly urged. The Kesolve of the Sultan—Sailing of a Turk- ish Fleet. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 17, 1868. It ts officially announced that the Sultan has re- solved to enforce his demands on Greece. A feet of four frigates sailed yesterday for the Archipelago. Turkish Ships Sent to Greek Waters and ‘Troops Collecting on the Frontier. PaRIs, Dec. 18, 1868. The Patrie has special despatches reporting that Turkish ships have been sent to the Greek waters to establish a blockade, and that Turkish troops are collecting on the Greek frontier to prevent the vol- unteers from making irruptions into Thessaly and Macedonia. Hobart Pacha Blockading the Greek Steamer Erosis in Syra. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 18, 1868. The rumor to the effect that the Turkish Admiral Hobart Pacha followed the Greek steamer Erosis into the harbor of Syra and sunk her lacks confirma- tion. Itis said that the commander of the French warship Faibin requested the Turkish Admiral not to adopt any coercive measures until he heard from Constantinople. This the Admiral agreea to do, and now awaits orders. Two Greek War Vessels Ordered to Syra— Great Rejoicings at Athens. Lonpon, Dec, 18—Midnight. ‘The following is the latest news which has been regeived from the East:— The Greek government has despatched two men- of-war to Syra to demand of Hobart Pacha that he shall not obstruct the free entrance of the harbor. ‘Three foreign war vessels are at Syra, belonging respectively to the French, British and Russian navies, Hobart Pacha does not attempt to blockake Syra; he has already allowed two Gree ships to enter the harbor. Letters from Athens, dated December 10, repre- sent that the city was a scence of great popular ani- mation. Bands were flocking from the interior and parading around the city. Great bitterness of feel- ing was shown against the Admiral of the French fleet in the Pireus, who was extremely unpopular on account of the energetic demands he had made on the (reek government to preserve peace. French Hopes for the Reconciliation of the Two Countries, Panis, Dec. 18, 1968. ‘The Moniteur regrets the breaking out of the hos- tilities between Turkey and Greece, and hopes that commion action on the part of the great Powers will shorten the duration and circumscribe the conse- quences of the rupture. Raglish Views of the Rupture in the East. LONDON, Dec, 13, 1868, ‘The London Times, in an article on the impending war in the East, holds that Greece is the aggressive party, because she ordered her vessels to fire upon all Turkish men-of-war who might attempt to over- haal them. The Times thinks the Powers will bring such @ pressure to bear upon the Athenian govern- ment that peace will be speedily restorea. ‘The Standard and Star both attribute the outbreak in the Fast to the obstinacy of the European Powers in matntaming the status quo of the Ottoman em- pire. A despatch from Constantinople charges the Greeks with commencing hostilities. It asserts that 1n the recent naval encounter in the Archipelago the Erosis fired the first shot. The Turkish man-of-war returned the fire with effect, and the Erosis put on all steam and ran into the harbor of Syra. The despatch adds that the Erosis was struck several times and her mast and smoke stack were badly damaged. SPAIN. A Carlist Conspiracy Discovered in Navarra. Maprip, Dec. 18, 1868, It ts annoonced here that a Carliat conspiracy has been discovered at Navarra. Several arrests of par- ties implicated in it have been made. foveral of the Late Insurge nts Arrested and Imprisoned. Caprz, Dec, 18, 1868. Notwitlistanding the proclamation of clemency re- cently issued to the leaders in the Iate insurrection several of the prominent ones have been imprisoned here, About seventy-five altogether have been ar- rested and submitted to trial by court martial, Business has resumed its uatural sway and the people are returning to their homes. Gencral Duige sailed with bis fleet for Cuba to- day. pom Eepartero Named for the Throne=The Elece tlons for the Cortes to Begin=The Govern~ ment to be Neutral During Their Progress, Maprib, Dec, 18, 1968. Ata large meeting of the progressists at Cartha- gona Espartero was nanied as the choice of the party for the throne. It ia gatd that Marshal Serrano has resigned the Presidency of the Ministry. ‘The elections for members of the Cortes will begin in the cities. They occur ia the provinces al some future time, The provincial governors report to the government that the public peace is not likely to be disturbed. Tho goverument will remaia neutral im the elec- tons, ‘There was asligut demoustration at Miranda yes. —_—— terday in favor’ Of the Carlista, put it was soon sup- pressed and two x% the leaders were arrested. Meramon, a bear tf republican proclamations, was arrested yesterday * Madeira, Shock of Earthgua *° ®t Gibraltar. Grama. "TAB, Deo, 18, 1868. There was a heavy shock of ,°*Fthquake here to- day; but it caused no damage to lit.’ *T property, ENGLAND. The Kecall of Lord Mayo Denfed—Pas Lon- don Press on American Repudinwon und the Postal Treaty Between England and 4% United States, a Lonpon, Dec, 8, 1868. The Marquis of Salisbury denies the trutaof the report thas the government has determined to recall Earl Mayo from India. The London 7imes, in an article on the recent pro- ceedings in the American Congress concerning the national credit, fears the ambiguity of pur- pose apparent in the resolutions against re- Pudiation, and argues that if the world was certain that the United States would surely pay the interest on the national debt in gold, as England and France do, the annual burden of the country might be reduced one half; for England pays no more interest im the aggregate than the United States, although her debt is twice as large. The Standard this morning exults in the comple- tion of the postal treaty between England and the United States as a triumph of the tory party, and deciares that the benefits conferred upon mankind by the convention are immeasurable, FRANCE. nges in the French Cabinet. Panis, Dec, 18, 1868, The Moniteur (oficia!) had the following announce- ment of changes in the \'rench Cabinet in its issue of last evening:— M. Lavalette has been appointed Minister of For- eign Affairs, vice M. Moustier; M. Foscade has been appointed Minister of the Interior, vice M. Pinard; M. Gressier has been appointed Minister of Public Works. M. Moustier has been made Senator. Pinard is popularly supposed to be responsible for the recent extreme measures against the French press, and it is thought that the Cabinet reconstruc- ton grew out Of the necessity for Pinard’s retire- ment on that account. A liberalization of the gov- ernment consequently is anticipated from the change. The Oftcial Journals on the Ministry Changes. Lonpon, Dec, 18, 1868, French official journals say that the changes in the Ministry are a confirmation of the Emperor's programme of policy, which is liberal at home and pacific abroad. The Emperor and Empress’ Visit to the Ex= Queen of Spain, Panis, Dec. 18, 1868. The Emperor and Empress to-day made a visit to ex-Queen Isabella of Spain. C Statement of the Bank of France. Paris, Dec. 18, 1868. Tho regular weekly statement of the Bank of France, made public to-day, shows that the amount of bullion in vault has decreased 11,000,000f. since last week, AUSTRIA. A People’s Thanks to a Legislator. Pestn, Dec. 18, 1868. The people of Hungary have presented an address to Mr. Deak, thanking him for bis services to the country. A Combined Movement Against the Insure genta—Plan of the Campaign. Havana, Dec. 18, 1868. The steamer Pelayo sailed to-day for Santiago with 1,000 men to reinforce the gerrison there. A combined movement ta (o be made from different directions upon the centre of the revolution. Count Valmaseda will march from Nuevitas and Colonel Lofo from Las Tunas, and, assisted by columns from other quarters, drive the rebels in upon Bayamo. The troops will then unite and make @ general attack upon the place. While these move- ments are in progress the army in the fleid will be reinforced as fast ag the recruits and volunteers can be mobilized. Attempt to Recover the Telegraph Cable— Facilities to the Fleet—Assistauce by the Spanish Navy. HAVANA, Dec. 18, 1368. General William F. Smith, President of the Inter- national Ocean Telegraph Company, has arrived here to superintend operations for the recovery of the telegraph cable which was lost last summer. Captain General Lersundi nas offered him every facilily in his power for the accomplishment of the work. Vessels in the telegraph service will be permitted to enter and leave port without interruption at ali hours, Beacons will be erected along the shore and at night lights will be lit to guide the fleet, and a Spanish man-of-war will probably be tendered to aid in the work, SANDWICH ISLANDS. Death of the Father of King Kame- hamecha—Rejeicings of Americans Over the Election of Grant—Earthquakes at Hawnii—Mauna Loa in Active Eruption. San FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 1868. ‘The mail steamship Montana arrived to-day from Honolulu, Sandwich Islands. Her advices are to the Sth of December. General McCook, United States Minister to the islands, is among the passengers. Kekuanaoa, the father of the present king (Kame- hameha the Fifth), died on the 24th of November. The body lay in state until the 28th. The flags of the foreign consulates and of the shipping in the harbor were displayed at half mast and tne United States steamship Ussipee fired minute guns during the day. ‘The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hawiian inde- pendence occurred on the 28th of November. A salute was fired from the Punchbowl battery, but otherwise the usual public demonstrations were omitted on account of the death of the father of his Majesty the King. On the reception of the news at Honolulu of Grant’s clection the American residents celebrated the event by @ torchlight procession. Flags were displayed from the shipping in the harbor and from most of the Nagstatts in the city. Advices from the island of Hawaii state that a heavy shock of earthquake occurred on the 16th of November, and there were frequent shocks tn the latter part of that month. At times the air was filled with sparks from Mauna Loa, which volcano is again active. The meteoric showers of November 14 were bril- liant as witnessed at the islands. VIRGINIA. Governor Wise’s Farm Returned to Him— Rent Paid to the Owner of Libby Prison. Ricumonp, Dee, 18, 1868, The farm of ex-Governor Wise, in Princoss Ann county, 80 long held by the government, was yester- y surrendered to the ower by order of the United ates authorities. The government also yesterday ordered the pay- ment of the rent to the owuver oi Libby Prison fora year’s use of It. ARKANSAS. Desertion of Angusta=An Attack Expected ‘The Legislature and the Ku Kinx. Mempnis, Dec. 18, 1868. ‘A despatch to the Avalanche from Little Rock to- night «ays the latest information from Augusta re- Ports the place nearly deserted by the citizens. those remaining expect an attack upon the militia hourly from outsiders. In the Legisiatnre last nitht Mr. Brooks intro- dinced a bill requiring all persons to withdraw irom the Knights ot Camilla, or Ku Kiux Kiaa, witha thirty days, under penalty of a heavy fine and tim prisonment of from one to ten years in the Peniien- tary. Tt was ordered to be priv A resolution endorsing the ernor’s prociama- tion of martial law ta Conway county was adypled. NEW YORK HERAL | MEXICO. Reception of General Rosecrans at the Ca! tal~Gieneral Cauio to Be Tried by the Civil Autherities—The Oaxaca Oil Wells—Discon- tent Among the Foreign Residents ef Coa- bulla, SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, 18, 1868, Advicea from the city of Mexico to December 3 _[WASHIN STON. PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS. have been received. General Rosecrans, accom- | The Culored Representative’s Credentials panied by General Sturm, had arrived at the capital and was cordially received. Coahuila has been acknowledged by the President #8 @ sovereign State, under the name of Coahuila de Largo. Toe appeal of Generat Cauto from a triat by civi! autsorities had been denied. The government has exempted goid mines from taxation. Presented and Referred. Wasuincron, Dec, 18, 1868, Retura of General Grant, General Grant wil return here to-morrow. He will rema'r in the city only long enough to transact Axiother town has experienced several shocks of | the business now awaiting his action, when he will earth quake within « few hours, A Civifornia nompene. is preparing to work the newly discovered oil wells in the State of Oaxaca. start off aguin to full @ promise made to pay another visit, It is said shat a number of invitations They ate now running {rom 150 to 200 barrels per { to the Presitent elect have beou received requesting day. The foreign merchants of Colina threaten to lerve unless the Legislature repeals the oppressive law levying monthly contributions on them, The United States+sveamer Mohongo lisa sailed for the Mexican coast. LOUISIANA. Trouble Anticipated with Perua—Tho Stenme- ship Jiavana to be Seized for Sailing Under the Peruvian Flag. NeW On.eans, Dec. 18, 1868, The differences between our government and Pera growing out of the detention of the iron-clad feet are assuming a complicated character,. The Ha- Vana, one of the tenders to the fleet, 1eft New York agan American merchantman, with an American crew, under an American captain. On arriving at the mouth of the river she hoisted the Peruvian flag and steamed up to this city, Habeas corpus was sued out for the discharge of the crew on account of the change of flag, and Minister Garcia y Garcia discharged the mutinous crew, and de- clined to respond to the writ. The captain refused to enter at the Custom House, and to-day custom officers boarded the Havana, when Captain Gilchrist came forward, and, after he had addressed as Captain Gilchrist, of the United States steamship Havana, he was asked, “Why have you not entered?’ ‘‘Kecause others at- tend to that.” “What others? Only the captain or his first oftice, in case of his absence, can attend to that.” “Well,” he replied, ‘we have changed. We are in the Peruvian navy now.” “But you just an- Swered for the captain of the United States steamship Havana.” The captain repeated his remark about change of colors. Collector Fuller has demanded of the Peruvian officials produc- tion of the’ vessel’s papers, showing by what authority a vessel clearing at New York a3 a mer- chantwan for New Orleans can appear here as @ ves- sel of war, and, not getting any satisfaction, will to- morrow seize the vessel unless_he receives contrary orders from Secretary McCulloch. The same dif- ficulty occurred when the tron-clada cleared. [uller was firm, but Seward harmonized matters, His Excellency Garcia ignores courts, collectors and marshals to carry his point, and unless McCulloch orders otherwise the vessel will be seized to-day. ‘TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS. Nine hundred and sixteen miles of the Union Pacific Railroad have been completed. The schooner Nell Treat, from Boston, was burned at Stockton, Me., on Thursday night. Loss $2,500, The Sheriff of Warren county, Ga., was shot and seriously wounded by unknown parties while on his way home last Monday night. General Grant and staff arrived at Cincinnati yesterday Many 4 A public reception was ten. dered him by the Mayor, but he declined, and left for Washington in the evening. ‘The Missouri Senatorship 1s exciting considerable attention throughout that State. Carl Schurz and General Loan are the favorites among the uews- papers. Joe Wormald was arrested in Boston yeaterday for engaging in the prize fight in Lynnfield on the 29th of October. His bondsman surrendered him, and he was taken to Salem jail, where O’Laidwin, bis an- tagonist, is now confined, . The body of William Garvin, of Louisville, K. hag been recovered from the wreck of the stea United States, and was brought to that city yester- day morning. ‘The company owning the steamer have direciod their officers not to accept petroteum as freight on any of their steamers. THE HLL TRAGEDY. Empnneliing the Jury in the Twitchell Case. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 1568, In the Iwitche!! murder triai this afternoon, after the twelfth juror had entered the box, the prosecut- ing attorney claimed the right by one a and several were challenged and others selected in their places. After the prosecution had closed the counsel for the accused claimed a similar right and several others were displaced. The eleventh chosen aad the court adjourned, RACING AT MOBILE. MOBILE, Dec, 18, 186%, The first race to-day over the Magnolia course, two mile heats, for $400, was walked over by Fauny Cheatham. The second race, a mile and three-quarter dash for a purse of $200, was won by Moore's colt. by Lexington, beating Joe Jolinson, Kettle Bay, Tran- sit, Molle Ingersoll and Fara. Time, 3:20 EUROPEAN MARKETS. juror was Lox Money MArkrt.—Lonpon, De 18—5 | Pp. M.—The following are the closing prices at the Stock Exchange this evening:—Consols, 924%, both count; United & Tilinols, 964. for money and ates five-twentles, | 74%; Eries, 27% H 18.—Bourse weak. 0c. FRANKFORT Bouns#.—FRANKYoRT, = 1 United States five-twenty bouds dull at 7 old issue. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKE?.—LivEnroor, Dec, is—5 P.M —The market closed easier, bul not quot- ably lower. AVRE COTTON MakKET.—HAVRE, Dec. 18.—The | market for cotton on the spot and atioal closed wu- changed. LIVERPOO, 18 — a for the Burapsrvre MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, . 1s—Evening. ~The market is unchanged. LIVERPOO!, PRODUCE MAMRKET.--LIVERROOL, Dec. 18.—Rosin 63. per cwt. for common North Carolina and ids. for fine. Peirolenm 7d. per gallon for spirits and 1s. 7d. for refined. Tatlow 49s. 6d. per cwt. Turpentine 27s. per cwt. Linseed cakes £12 per ton for thin oblong for feedin Liverroor, Dec. —The market is quiet and unchang RODUCE MARKET.--LONDON, Dec. 3 ing.—Refined petroleum firmer Is. 9d, por gallon. Other articles unchanged. PETROLEUM MARKET.—ANTWERP, Dec, 18.—The petroleum market is quict at 55f, bid; holders ask }, more. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKE’ 18—Evenil N EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS. LIveRPOOL, Dec. 18, 1868, The steamer Columbia, which sailed from New York November 28 for Glasgow, has not yet arrived, and apprehensions are entertained for her safety. Heavy premiums are demanded for insurance risks on the vessel. (Note.—The steamer Palmyra, which arrived at Boston December 16, reporis;—December 9, saw steamer Columbia pertially disabled by loss of her screw; but she required no assistance and was proceeding to Queenstown under sail.) QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 18.—The Advice, from Antwerp for St, Johns, was abandoned at sea. Her crew were saved and landed at this port to-day. (Note. — The Advice, as the cable has it, is supposed to be the bark Advance, Captain Vickery, which sailed from Antwerp November 18 for St. Johns.) AMSTERDAM, Dec, 18.-—The Bremen bark Fices, which stranded off Vileland a day or two ago, wili probably prove @ total loss, Her crew were rescued, A NiDE LITTLE Louay ava Only Twelve Millions tor a Niagara Fal {From the Rochester (N. Y.) Chronicle, Dec. 16.) | A bil providing for an appropriation of $12,000,000 to construct @ canal around the Falls of Ntagara has been made the special order sor January 12 in the House of Representatives at Wasiington. This is one of the jobs that are to be pressed upon the atten- tion of Congress during the present session, Only $12,000,000! Of course the people can easily stand that, itis true that they can never receive any bene- fit from the expendiiure; but just think how much good that $12,000,000 will do the men who are ruv- ning the machine! After taking that point into consideration, who can object? Who cares for taxes, or for the maintenance of the public credit, or for a else, in- | deed, in comparison with (hla nobie opportunity vo fill the pockets of the Washington lobby? Hurrah, then, for the Niagara Falls canal! The plemy of money available—ihe people are working and earning itail the time, and they will be delighted, no doubt to contribute the paltry sum of $12,000,000 for the pur- pose of relieving te necessities of the enterprising gentiomen who hang about the committee rooms of | the Capitol and the barrooins of the Washington ho- tels, button-iioling Senators and Representatives vw | secure support for this or viet little bull, designed to | efiect the imost astounding and beneficial resalve— | for themselves. Vifly or more nice things like this canal job will be urged with might and min be- | tween now and th If the Nin | WASHINGTON, ana! Around | sth of March next, fara Caual Will goes through what possible Ubjection can there be to the reat! They are ali of a pre the sole objqes being (oO extracé money from the Treasury. r hint to honor certain places*with a visit, several of which he has accepted, The Aleska Bribery Investigorion. ‘The Alaska bribery investigation was resumed to- day, but elicited letle further of # positive chacac- ter, Colonel R. L.-Hinton, the correspondent of the Worcester Spy, was’ examined, and stated tint his information was derived from conversations with newspsper men and that he knew nothing of the matter of his own knowledge. Ue explatned his objects in writing the letter which appeared in the Spy, and was usked several other questions, but without eliciting. any new fact. Neither Colonel Martiu nor Mr. Bodisco, Secretary of the Russian Legation, appeared before the Committee, Mr. Hulburd, chatrman of the committee, yesterday wrote & polite note to Mr, Bodisco, stating that the committee was in session, would meet on certain days and if he (Bodisco) had anything that ae would be willing to communicate’ the committee woald be glad to ear him. Up to three o'clock to-day Bodisco had not answered this uote, As to Colonel Martin, who is supposed te ‘be the originator of all the rumors on the subject, it is Gelieved he wilt be en hand to testify to-morrow. There was'a Little rumor afloat to-day which may throw some light on the disposition of $2,000,000 of the’lund. It was to the effect tiat $2,000,000 were sent to Massachu- setts to buy arms for the Russian government and that a large nunwber of these arms were sold at a high price, the supposition being that some of the money went to certain parties im this way for their services in procuring the passage of the appropria- tion, The committee will meet again to-morrow morning and then adjourn until after the holidays. The Colored Member from Loustan: Menard, the colored Congressman from Louisiana, was early at the Capitol this morning, accompanied by various dusky adiirers, strolling through the cor- ridors, full of honestelation at the near prospect of taking bis seat on the Noor of tie House, amid the great sachems of the nation He kept a tight grip of his eredentials, which he had just received by mail, and spoke of with all the fond endearment a maternal parent might evince over her first offspring. In every lineament of his open, confiding countenance it was easy to see that the most momentous era in his existence was about to transpire. He whiled away the anxious hours examining the frescoed walls and occasion- ally ascending to the dome, where the air was coo! and the view enchanting. He hovered in the hails of the House until his credentials were finally pre- sented by Mr. Sypher, of Louisiana, and referred witout debate to the Committee on Elections. Broomall, of Pennsyivania, and others were very polite in their attentions to him; in fact, quite a sud- den atfection for this solitary representative of his Tace seems to have sprung up among the hitherto fastidious and pharasaical republicans, The Reported Retirement of Secretary Culloch. Secretary McCulloch has addressed ® note to Colonel William Sharpe, of this city, now in New York, in reply to an inquiry regarding the reiterated statements relative to the Secretary's retirement from the Cabinet of President Johason, im which Mr. McCulloch asserts that all such reports are witout foundation, The Charges Aguinst Judge Busteed. The sub-committee of the House Judiciary Com- mittee held another meeting to-day to investigave the ‘charges preferred against Judge Richard Bus- teed, of Alabama now, but formerly a leading light of Tammany Hall, New York. The session was de- voted to arguments by Mr. R. H. smith, a iawyer, of Mobile, and Judge Busteed. Mr. Smith proposed that the investigation be conducted in Alabama, on the ground that to be compelied to summon the ne- ces#ary Witnesses to Washington would entail upon the prosecution @ greater expense than they might be able to bear. Mr. Smith also contended that the inquiry could be prosecuted much better in Alabama than im Washington, Judge Busteed opposed hold- ing the investigation in Alabama, stating, among other reasons, that his life wouid be in danger there, and that it was not a fact that the charges could be amined there more satisfactorily (han in this city, Afier hearing both sides the commiitee decided to hold the mvestigation in this city, and adjourned until the first Thursday in January, with the under- standing that both sides should be then ready. The Whiskey Frauds Investiqaiion—Kich Developmouts Expected. ‘The Committee on Ketrenchment have about com- pleted their investigation of internal revenue mat- ters and will be ready to report to the House on Monday through General Chartes C. Van Wyck. The report has been prepared by General Van Wyck and covers some sixteen prinicd pages, including vhe testimony of Collector Tom ©, Callaghan and Henry Wood, of your elty, [t not only censares President Johnson for interfering with “the course of justice” in suspending the prosecution of certain alleged gutlty parties, as well as gathermg them wbout him as counsellors and advisers, but also pitches into the defective legislation of Congress, Recoustraction of or eins ‘The Senate Jndiciary Commitiee gave an indica- tion to-day that its influence in the future will be cast on the side of wise moderation and conserva tisin by reporting in favor of the indeGnite postpone- ment of the radical, resolution declaring other and additional guarantees of reconstruction. It may be inferred from this that no more thakering will be recommended with the reconstructed State of Georgia. The case of Senator Hill ts still under in- vestigation and can bardly be reported upon until after the holidays. The Commercial Navigation Company of New York. The Senate Committee on Post Ofices and Post Roads held a meeting this morning and agreed to re- port in favor of the joint resolution declaratory and amendatory of the act incorporating the Commercial Navigation Company, establistiing a line of American steamships between New York and European ports and guthorizing the Postmaster General to contract for the transportation of the mails to Europe at least four times a week by us line, Upon the execution of the contract the company proposes to puton a sufficient paumber of vessels to comply with the pro- Me | visions of the law, which require that in one year from the execution thereof of the contract the com~ pany shall have bailt by Americana slipbuilders a | nect of first class vessels. Political Affairs in Maryland, ‘The members of the Judicisry Committee who have charge of the investigation into the political affairs of Maryland, have, at the request of the Mary- land delegation, decided not to enter on the exam- ination of witnesses until affer the holidays, Indian Contracts Awarded, The Commissioner of Indian Aftuirs to-day awarded contracts for furnishing goods to the In- dians to the following firms, Who were the lowest responsible bidders:—For Mackinaw bleakets, cloth and dry goods the contract was given to Buckley, Sheldon & Co., New York, Their bids were as fol. jows:—Biankets, $22,940; cloth, $9,400; dry goods, $23,005, For hardware and cutlery the cantract wary given to Poulmey & Truable, of Gaitimore. TYeir bid was $2,705. The Union Pacific Raitrend. A number of documents in relation to Us Unton Pacific Railroad were presented in tne How © to-day, tneluding ove from J. L, Williams, ¢ Al Director of that road, who says the Secretary of Sue Interior, judging from a paragraph in the annv.el report, mis- apprehenda hia meaning fo ® oon in cation on that subjoch THis estimate of $44,000 ¥, mlie tor cauroad —_~ ATURDAY, DECHEMBER 19, 1868. epaenee we and telegraph as only approximate, and whatever | aatabitsh a Pension further sum per @ile tie President shall judge ne- ceasary to fally equip tiie road should be added. Surrencer of Government Depositorics. Applications have been received at the Treasury Department from the Fourtiy National Bank of Cin- cinnati and the Pirst National sank of Ciriexgo, both government depoutories, to be permitte® to sur- render their privileges a8 desigoated deporitories, and asking that their accounts be balanced and their securities released. Perwenal. . Edwin M. Stanton returned to Als practice in the Supreme Court to-day, remarking to bo frienis that he bad withdraw from politics. Alexander Cummings, candidate for Commis. sioner Rollins’ piace, went home this evening & good deal discouraged and disgusted: wih the treatment his nomination has-received. Judge Underwood! was at the Capitol to-diy, the object of many congratulations (rot radical adpurers owhis peculiar ruling in the United States Covers at Richmond, turning loose the tenants of every jalt Mm the State, under jurisfetion from the fourteenth: amendinent to the constitution, Confirmations by the Seantes ‘The Senate to-day coufrmed the foifewing nomi nations: Commodore Charies H, Poor, to be rear adiniral: captains George ’, Eaamons and Edward M altdicton, to be commodores; Commanders Richard J. Ren- shaw and Joluson B. Creighton, to bo captains; Lieutenant Commanders Joseph P. Fife and iitehard W. Meade; Jr., uud Robert Sogd, Jr, te be com- muanders; Lieutenants N. W. Dyer, francis M. Green, Edward Hooper, Henry HW. Gorringe, Alonze W. Maldam ang Charles O'Neil, to be lieutenant com- manders; A. 8. 'Taylor and James M. 'T. Young, to be first lentenants, and Edward V. Bradford to be second heutenant in the Marine Corps; Thoma c. Walton and Theorau Wolverton, to be surreons, and D. B. Batione ant W. F. A.-Sorbert, to ve puy- wasters in the navy. Supreme Coart Procevdings. ‘The following mottons were disposed of im che Supreme Court to-day:— . 361-—Evans vs. MoClean, Jr., et al.—On motion of Edwin M. Stanton the certiorari was ordered re- turnable January 5. No. 6—(Originitl)—The State of Pexas vs. White et al_—Motion to dismiss argued. No. (Original ec parte.—Joseph F- Bradley, pe- titfoner, argued, No. 9—Young et al. vs. Cushing et al.—Dismissed pursunm to rule nineteen. No. 11—Holmes’ Foundry States.—Decree of the Cir the cause remanded. No, 12—Kellogg et al..va.. Forsyth--Disraiased pur- suant to rule aincteen. THE FORTIETH CONGRESS Third Soasion, ppellant, ve. The United mit Court reversed, anc SENATE. WASHINGTON, Deoy 1R,. 1963, AMENDING PU TARIE LAW. The URES IDEN’ of the Senate presented a memorial from the manufacturers of Detroit tn reterence to the tariq, cnvrency, &c. SOLDIERS™ PENSTONS. Mr. WILSOs, (rep.) of Mana., presented tie petition. of volunteer soldiers in the Soldiers’ Homes askii to be allowed their pensions while tn the Homes. ABOLISING THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE, Mr. RAMSGY, (rep.) of Minn., from the Committee on Post Offices, reported the bill toabolish the frank- ing privilege and recommended its passage. RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN Mr. TRUMBULL, (rep.) Of HL... from U on the Judiciary, reaorted Mr. Sumner’s declariusg the necessity of certain further in the reconstruction of the rebel States, ing tla indefinite postponement. NEW EXECUTIVE MANSION, ‘Mr. Moron, (rep.) of ind., introduced a bi was referred to the Committes on Public Buildings ynd Grounds, which provides for the purchase of thirty acres of !and on Meridian dill, near Washing: ton, a8 asite for an executive mansion and appro- priating $125,000 for such purpose. AUMINISTRATION OF JUSTICK IN THE TERRITORIES Mr. WitstAMs, (rep.) of Oregon, introduced: a to provide for the beiter administration of justice in the Territories of th ited States. Referred to. the Committee on ritories. It provides for the appotntment by the Governors of one probate judge and one or two justices of the peace for each court in their Seapectlv ‘© Territories and prescribes varions regulations as to the mode of serving processes, &c. CLAIMS OF LOYAL CITIZENS IN SOUTHERN STATRs. Mr. Aunort, (rep.) of N. ©. rovide for the payment of the claims of loyal cin- sin the States lately in rebellion, Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. EXECUTLVE SESSION, On motion of Mr. $ .) Of Obie, the Sen- ate then went into executive session, Whict lasted about a quarter of an bour. TAR LATE BATELE WITH THE CHYENNES. = the opening of the duor Mr. HARLAN, (reps) of lowa, introduced a resolution reque the Secretary of the Interior to commun infor- TES. sohition. arantess: wumend- which it mation in the possession of the department in ret- M character of the riled States erence to the hostile or peace! ludtans recently killed or captured by troops, and as fo whether they were at t siding on a government reservation. Adog PAYMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBT. Mr. Davis, (dem.) of Ky., moved to (ake up the joint resolution pledging the faith of the United States for the iL of the public debt in com or its equivalent, Which was douse. Mr. Davis then moved to amend tt by mal declare that the true and equitable incesur habinty of the United States upoa these bonds is what was received by the government ior (he bonds with interest thereon. Laid on the table. Mr. instructing the Judiciary Commitiee co inqn wherher ihe bill removing (he political disabilities of certain cittzens of Atabat ssed before the ratil- tion of the fourteenth ameudinent, operated to re- move the dusabilities Imposed by atmendinent, AMERICAN MALL STEAMSHIP COMPA Mr. Rams from the Committee on Post OMces and Vost Koads, reported back, with merely verbai amendments, the Joint resolution declaratory of and amending the act to provide for an American line of mail and emigrant steamships between New York and one or more Kuropean ports, It directs the Postmaster General to coutract with the com- pany named according to the true intent aud meau- ing of said act, and extends the time ‘or com- pleting the steataships one year, authoriang the company to hire and employ others in the meant: JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF CLAUS. Mr. TROMBULL, from the Comunittee on the Judi- ciary, reported adversely om the joint resolution to extend to the loyal citizens of Louisiana and Arkans#as the provisious of the act of July 4, 1864, limiting the jurisdiction of the Court of Claime; and on his motion it was indefinitely postponed. PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR GRORGIA. Mr. EpMunps, (rep.) of Vt., introduced @ bill to repeal the act ‘of June 25, 1868, admitting Georgia to representation in Congress, and to provide a provi- sionai government therein and for other purposes, which was referred to the Committee on the Juai- clary. SyMPAPAY WITH THE PEOPLE OF SPAN. On motion of Mr. Sumnur, (rep.) of Masa., the Senaie took up the resolation expressing sympatiy with the people of Spain. Mr. Davis did not like the latter part of the rego- lution recommending abolition of siavery, and be | characterized it a8 a plece of oficious interference, | Mr. SaULsBURY, (dem.) of Del., agreed with Mr. Davis. ‘The resolutton was then passed by a vote of 41 yeas and S nays. It ts in those words:— Resolved, That the people of the United States, sempe- thizing with the neople of Spain in their effort to establish a | more ilberal forin of government, express the confident hope | that it will be conducted toend i such ® way aa to promote | the triumph of liberal institutions; and they earnestly appeal of Spain not to alfow the present opportunity ng the immediate arnancipation of the | ry throughout (he Spans REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES. ARNER, (rep.) of Ala., introduced a resolution ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DRATH OF At this point the Clerk of tne House | tives appeared with the House resolutions om te death of Thad Stevens. Mr. CAMERON, (fep.) of Pa., formally announced the death to the Senate and road a brief atdress , tracing the history of the deceased, reciting lis past services and eulogizing his character. He then of- fered the resolucions usual on such o¢ Wulogies upow the character of Mr. s also made by Senators Buckalew (of Ponnsylvanta), Morr! (of Vermont) and Sumuer (of Massachusetts). ADJOURNMENT. At tha conclusion of Mr. Sumner'’s addreas the uirammousiy adopted the revoluvions offered y Mr. Cataeron, and then, taree o’elock P. M., adyourne HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WASIUINGTON, Dec, 18, 1863, PENSION APPROPRIATION BY Mr, Wasnevene, (rep.) of Ul, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the Pension Appropria- | tion, bill, which was ordered to be printed and post- pored to the sth of January. It appropriates for iv'vaild pensions under previous acts $10,000,000; for yensions of widows, children, &e., $15,000,000; for navy peasious, $250,000, mnaking & total of $23,000,000, THK BANKRUPT ACT, Mr. Trev, of Ga., Introduced a resolution instruct ing the Comutittee on the Revision of the Laws to conatder the propriety of extending the time in which bankrupts may avail thetaselves of the sions of the Baakrupt acc aud of reducing the Adopted. Mr. Mowe, (rep.) of Pa.. offered a resolution dt. recting the Commissioner ef Agriculture to trans. | mita report showing the deficienctes in the appro- 4 priation for erecting the new Agricultural hullding at Washington, with the cost of construction, &¢, Adopted. PRNSION OFFICH IN TRNNRSSRE. at teuminutes betore | | free. } a folk aswort 5 in Tennessee and to pro- pertain cases. Referred. PAYMENT OF Alten,” ASD NAVY OFPIURRS. Mr. Beorrenn, (rep.) of », %: Inkkoduced a bill giving tovie oMeers tik the mtinte, °% id naval tervice whe were conmpiasioned bat not, Wstered pay according tho raak of commianon: Helerred to the Oou- mitiee on Military Adutrs, ae vie, TH COLORED MEMEER PEM fi a fr. SYPHEK, (reD.) Of La, pre Pa 4 uate of 1. W. fienara us itepreseys ‘ve. trou tho Second district of Louisiana, Ketea%4 (0 the Com- miitee on Elections. . ELECTION ¥RAUDS IN LOUISTAM. * Mr. Newsitas, (rep.) of La., asked Seay © offer @ resolution for a select committee tor iurveaty ste the election frauds in Louisiana. Mr. Wasnuvrnn, of TL, said ke would obs®% Un- less the rewolutton was referred to the Kecon® Ue ton Commitive, : fir, Wasswo1ra, (rep.) of I, did not unders.\ad be his colleague should object. a BLACK, (dem.) of Int, objectert uncoumithwas MAIL SERVICE (N. THK SOUTHERN STATRS- Nonnts, of Ala., offered a resolution inateant- @ Post Oitice Committee to inquire waat Pur- ther lewumation i& necessary to’ secure preater eit ciency ta the mail wervice in tke Souther Stas Adopreit, THe CENSUS OF 1860, Mr. Phasen, of ( sjution eaiting on the aterior for the report of claim ~ ae vide for 4 drawback agat minent for services in taking ¢ census of 160 and of the amonnt neees¥ary to ke ap- propriated: Asiopted, eer ee - ASSIGNERS UNOME y BANKERT ACT. Mr. Wison, he instructing the Commuter « quire as to the legality of Ppointmaant of oditeiat or geveral assignwes by certatie United Seuges judges in contravention of the provisions and epteit of the Bankrupt law, &e. Adopte: APFALES OF THE BANK OF TIER MermpPnts. Me. Esa, (rep) Of N. HL, offered a presivnle and revolviion reciting tie fact of the voluatiey liquida- tion of the Bark of the Metrop ine Westitngtow and of ii vortueless being still made a tapository for Unit s disbursing ofivers, and i, Feructag: ittee on Ban®ing and Curreacyt © inquire what fegisiation is necessary ‘0 ebable rolier of ine Carrency tewind up 10 Tare if hat uave no officers Or places of b Wsiness, op the paymest of interest to banks, i) debs which they owe to the Untied States and to ) wevent insolvent banks bemg mude depositories by , 1overt- iueut disbursing omeera, Adopted.- HR PUR AKING ANIMALS OF ALASKA, + riree,(rep./of Conti, offered ; + reso- ig tho Comraittee on: Commer | to whi legisiation ix necessary for the p. robec- Won of the far seal of Aiisku and % regulat |? the taking of the ame. Adopied: 1 IMONY IN THE UNEPED STATES COUTErS. I . offered ‘a resotation Revision of Vanws 0 tn- Mr. Cuurcnrnr, * unit- fee on Juatotary, reported a bil! to pexpetuata estt- mony in the Unit ates COUT; And wi tog Mine felonies and misdemeanors, ard to reguiase the peremptory challenges in United States courta committed 2nd ordered to be pristed. RED PENRES IN CHE WAR DEPanty ” '. Mr, Sow ) of Chie, offered s:reanty | -tom directing the tary of War to iaform the Hid. We how many commissioned officers of the army 2 Te delstled for daly in the quartermaster’s, embsister 1¢ ©, pay, medical and other departmerts of service = |B and about the olty of New York; bow employeat wu & whether the natiber of enliste@? men and: civilh w & so employed cannot be reduced... Aeopied. GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN COVINGTON, KY Mr. Jones, (@em.) of Ky., offered sresokitton di- « recting the Secretary of the Treasnry to inquire it ‘to \ the probavle coat of erecting a suitabi: buading 1 or the United States courts, revenue offices andi ya ‘86 omiees in Covington, Adopted. KU KLUX OUTRACES. Mr. MULLINS, (rep.) of Tenn,, asked leave t offte preamble and resolution in refercnee wo the Ka Kite x outrages, Mr. Ei pripax, (dem.) of Wis. objected, saytim that the Jaagunge of the resolution wi sean Jous on the genUeman’s (Mullins’) friends, Mr, MULLINS retorted, Saying ‘hat tie gentiemem + (Mr. Bidridge) hud: got ‘excvedingty tender ail of & sudden, The SPEAKER remarked that te-gerdlemam fons Y ommittee | Wisconsin bad a rteht to object. Mr. Mviiins replied, “Oh, yes; start Poannot: see his point.” (Laughter. EXTRNDING THE BENEVITS OF THE HOMESTRAD LAW. Mr. JUL1AN, from the Commitéee on Pablic Lani, reported a dil to extend the provisions of the Home- stead act to the orphan children of darersed sqitiers: who are under the age of twenty-one WITNESSES BEVORE: THY RUCTION, COMMIT~ TR On motion of Mr. Brooks the H econstraction Com~ mittee” was authorzed to send for persons and papers and to examine witnesses: i reference to toa States of Georgia, Misstesippi, Te:cas- and Virginia REMOVAL OF POLITICAL DISABILITIES. Mr. BouTwet., from the Reconsuraction Commit- tee, reported hack the Senate ameadinent to retieve from politicnl cisadiuties certain persena elected: to office ia South Carolina and oilher States, the amendment was concurred in ty the requisite two- thirds vote, RE iF TO LEWIS D, . Mr. Ferry, (rep.) of Mich., from. the Post Ones Committee, ‘reported a joint resolution to allow to, Lewis [, Smith, Postmastac at toni, Mich, $1,861 fonamount of public many ange stamps of which he had been robbed. After some discussion a vote: Py tellers showed that there was not # quorum prasen 3 Lg SMITH. De A. . Finw ey; of Ponnayivs 1 by bis successor Mr: Pettis, remarks in cuiogy of the decessed were made by Messrs. Pettis, (Neill, Rundail, aad Woeward. of rhe resolations offere tty Mr. Petdis on the t huving provided for a committer of pine to » the remains of the doveased at New York on their arrival from Brusset) and t» accompany them to Pennsvivant ‘The SPEAKER appointed as sack commit! ee Mesars. Pettis, O' Net, Randal, Lane one (PRD, Dawes, Blaine, Colluin aj Ar ANIMENT. TIO two -0'Cloe)., adjourned ‘The flouse, apa qui watlt Monday next. A Holiday Present.—1 adies amd Gentlemen, young and old, desirous of bay ing their hate ® eagtiful for the iidaye, atiould tise a bottle o.” GIERVA LSE eR LIFE FOR 1 TATRatonce, Rear Chiovation's Trew ise on the Hatr. pet. or sent by mail ™ It teaches 1 cultivate and h hair to ils original tons or dvadratt tifal to the latest pe: i A. OHEW (LIER, M. 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NG BSE AD LIN URDT, 97 Nesean streak CON SENTING Weddings and Parties Can with the same old Spec's Port Grape brated im thie country bouy. ie My tied aed e- ope, and Kuro iW aipeeTone as BATU Wism Towrses ant Mews sat Quality Hale Oye and late Dyoiag, a Mr. BUTLER, (OP) Of onu, mabroduced bills to val bows, 16 Bood stows