The Sun.
London, England, 1865-12-27 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Money abundant. Gold, 1461. Exchange on London
160; on Paris, 3 s}.
Stocks firm and advancing. New York Central, 961 ;
Illinois, 134; Erie, 93k; Five-Twenty Bonds, 103 k
Cotton, good inquiry—middling upland, 49c.
Flour slightly firmer. Wheat advancing. Corn slightly
firmer. Provisions quiet. Coffee steady. Sugar quiet.
Molasses dull. Petroleum dull—crude, 41c. to 411 c. ; re-
fined, 66c. to 661-c.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 12.
Cotton—middling, 46c. to 47c. Stock, 146,000 bales.

MEXICO.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.

Senor Romero has received advices from Mexico, an-
nouncing that Escobedo, after raising the siege of Mata-
moras, left for Monterey to raise resources.
Juarez had written a letter to the Mexican Consul at San
Francisco, stating that his family and personal interests
incline him to retire into private life, and that he will joy-
fully resign the Presidency as soon as a new election can
be held.

crw. irtizSCOTIA.)

In the United States Senate, on the 11th instant, Mr.
Wade, of Ohio, introduced the following resolutions ou
• a
naittee on koreigu Affairs :

Whereas, in a letter of instructions dated July 3, 1862,
directed to General Forey, commanding the French forces
in Mexico, the Emperor of the French indicated his policy
concerning the affairs of this continent by declaring that
it was his intention to establish a monarchy in Mexico,
which would restore to the Latin race on this side pf
the Atlantic all its strength and prestige, guarantee
security to the French West India colonies and those of
Spain, secure the interests and establish the influence of
France in the centre of America, and prevent the people
of the United States from taking possession of the Gulf of
Mexico, from which they would command the Antilles and
South America, and so become the only dispersers of the
products of the New World ; and

" Whereas, in pursuance of said policy, an attempt has
been made to establish a monarchy in Mexico contrary to
the wishes of its people, and to support Maximilian in his
usurpation by European soldiery ; and
" Whereas, among other acts contrary to the spirit of the
age and of humanity, the so-called Emperor of Mexico by
a decree and regulations dated September 5, 1865, practi-
cally established slavery in his dominions, and by a decree
dated October 3, 1865, has violated the usages of civilised
warfare by denying to the Mexican Republican troops the
rights of belligerents and ordering their execution, wher-
ever found, within 24 hours after their capture;
Resolved, by the Senate and Rouse of Representatives of
the United States, in Congress assembled :-
1. That we contemplate the present condition of affairs
in the republic of Mexico with the most profound solici-
tude.

2. That the attempt to subvert one of the republican
governments of this continent by a foreign power, and to
establish on its ruins a monarchy sustained solely by
European bayonets, is opposed to the declared policy of the
United States Government, offensive to our people, and
contrary to the spirit of our institutions.
3. That the President of the United States bo requested
to take such steps concerning this grave matter as will in-
dicate the recognise d policy and protect the honour and
interests of our Government.
The same resolutions were moved in the House of Re-
presentatives, by Mr. Schenck. of Ohio.
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Van Horn, of
Missouri, introduced the following :
" Whereas, the right of foreign owners to territorial
possessions on this continent ceased with those of dis-
covery ; that the successful establishment of this republic
over so large a portion of the continent determined the
form of government to be adopted by the people
inhabiting it ; that it is ,tile duty of the neighbouring
States to assist each other in guarding rights and in-
terests common to all; that conquet and subjugation
cannot be recognised as a remedy for m6re pecuniary
grievances by American states ; and that the forcible
seizure of Mexico by foreign troops, the seating of a foreign
Emperor on a throne erected on the ruins of that republic,
and his retention by foreign bayonets, is a violation of all
these, and cannot be permitted by the United States, with-
out failing in the highest duties of a people ; therefore re-
solved—That the Committee on Foreign Relations be in-
structed to inquire into and report what measures and
means may be necessary on the part of the United States
to restore to the Mexican people the free and unrestricted
right to choose their own form of government, and of giv-
ing effect to the unanimous determination of the people of
this nation that no power shall impose a despotic govern-
ment upon any state or people of this continent."
Mr. Van Horn moved the previous question. Mr. Stevens
said—" In voting for the proposition we vote for all the
preamble affirms. If it were a mere matter of inquiry it
would be an entirely different thing." He suggested that
it go over for the present. The house refused to second
the demand for the previous question.
The Senate has passed the resolution appointing ecom-
mittee to decide the claims of the Southern members to
seats, with an amendment making the resolution concur-
rent, permitting debate on the subject, and providing for
the admission of one or more state delegations without
waiting for the cases tq be decided.
The House of Representatives has consented to receive
the credentials of the Tennessee members, and had referred
them to the joint committee. Pending a decision the
Tennessee members have been granted the privilege of the
floor. The other Southern members aro excluded.

The. House of Representatives had refused to allow the
introduction of a resolution declaring the insurrection to
be suppressed; that the paramount duty was to restore
the privileges and relations of all the States as quickly as
possible; and that the President's re-conktruction policy
is the best adapted to attain this end.
The House of Representatives had passed a bill to pre-
vent the cattle disease, by the temporary prohibition of the
importation of cattle.
The New York Times believes that the opposition of the
Union members to the admission of the Southern repre-
sentatives is diminishing.

A bill had been introduced in the Senate to prevent the

sale of notes, bonds, scrip and other evidences of debt of
the " so-called" Confederate States, or any one of them,
and to punish as felony buying, selling, or holding such
evidences of debt, with a penalty of $5OO fine, and imprison-
ment for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
It was referred to the Judiciary Committee. •
Mr. Sumner, of Massachusetts, introduced a bill to con-
firm the land titles of certain lands granted under a field
order of Gen. Sherman at Savannah, to the freedmen. It
embraces the Sea Islands, the abandoned ricefields along
the river 30 miles back from the sea, and the country bor-
dering on St. John's river, Florida. It confirms all the
possessory titles created by the Inspector of Settlements
and Plantations in the region which said order included,
and in pursuance of its provisions against any claimant
under such order. The bill was referred to the Committee
on the Justiciary.
Mr. Morgan, of New York, introduced a bill granting
to certain peasons the right to establish telegraphic com-
munication between New Ycrk and the West Indies. It
was referred to the Committee on Commerce.

A Washington despatch says :—" It is said that the Em-
peror Napoleon a short time since addressed a letter direct
to the Secretary of State, asking for the recognition by the
United States of Maximilian's Government as a Govern-
ment de facto. The ground upon which he based his
request was that it had maintained itself for nearly
two years, and was therefore entitled to such recog-
nition. It is said that the Sectetary of State has
replied to the note, and that he emphatically declines
to accede to the request, and gives at length the
reasons therefore. He denies that it is a Government de
fac ; declares that the whole people of the United States
are pledged against any such recognition if there was
any ground for it, which there is not; that, from the best
information obtainable from that distracted country, the
Liberal party have not yielded obedience, and do not
intend to, but, on the contrary, their cause is in the
ascendant. This prompt reply, taken with the action of
both Houses of Congress in regard to the position of the
Government, will probably open the eyes of the Emperor."
The New York World's Washington despatch says :
" The State Department received by the last steamer
from Europe an important despatch from our Minister to
England. There is strong reason to believe that England
will back down from her position on the Alabama, and at
once consent to a- just and equitable adjustment of the
questions in dispute. The temper of the last despatch
from the State Department, which emanated from the Pre-
sident himself, was calculated to open the eyes of the Eng-
lish Government. A gentleman, writing from England to
a gentleman in this city by the last mail, remarks that the
Queen is our friend, and she will not allow Earl Russell
to take any position that will cause estrangement between
the two Governments."

The New Fork lierald's correspondent at Washington,
on the 12th, says :
General Grant had a protracted interview with the Pre-
sident this morning, and communicated to him the result
of his recent trip through Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, and a portion of Georgia. He was everywhere
received wieh tokens of personal respect, and none were
more forward in such manifestations than the leaders in the
late rebellion. The discontened who staid at home during
the war and the women are our bitterest enemies. The
labour question is still in an unsettled condition. A large
majority of the negroes are in comparative idleness, and
nearly all refuse to make or renew contracts till after
Christmas. In some localities the negroes religiously be-
lieve a general division of property is to take place at that
time, and a vague expectation of something of this sort
prevailed nearly everywhere. In too many instances, it
is feared, they are the greatest hindrance in the work of
re-construction. All men of standing and influence were
outspoken in favour of complying with any demands the
President might consider necessary for their restoration.
Slavery, state rights, and secession they admit to be settled
against them irrevocably and for ever. Their desire now
is to return to the Union in fact as well as in name, and
devote the balance of their lives to repairing the ravages
of war. They have been strengthened in this belief by
the expressed or implied promise of those having them
in charge. The summing up of General Grant's observa-
tions inclines him to the belief that the Southern people
almost unanimously desire a speedy re-admission to their
old position as states in the Union, and that their profes-
sions of future loyalty and good behaviour are honest and
sincere.

The House of Representatives at Washington was so
pleased with Gen. Grant's report of the war that 250,000
copies had been ordered to be printed.
The Charleston correspondent of the New York Herald
asserts that Gen. Grant, in the course of conversation at
the dinner given by Gen. Sickles, stated that now was the
favourable moment to drive Maximilian from Mexico, and
that such an opportunity might not occur again.
President Johnson had instructed the Provisional Go-
vernor of Georgia to continue in his functions until spe-
cially relieved, and also not to issue certificates of election
to candidates elected to Congress. The Provisional Go-
vernor of Georgia had since asked to be relieved, and re-
commended the installation of the newly-elected governor.
The Mississippi Legislature had declined to pass the
constitutional amendment because of the second clause.

Judge Jefferson, of the Circuit Court of Kentucky, had
dismissed the indictment against Gen. Palmer for abduct-
ing slaves, on the ground that the requisite number of
States having adopted the constitutional amendmend
previously to the indictment, all criminal and penal acts
-Pr 'ed a ir,,•^llarnation. declaring slavery to

-uibrlias issued a proc
have ceased in Kentucky.

Charleston advices to the 9th instant state that a new
legal question, growing out of the emancipation of the
negroes, had been raised in South Carolina. It
is whether debts incurred for slaves purchased before
the proclamation . took effect are now collectable.
Many of the people of the state are deeply interested in
this matter, being still in arrears on old purchases from
the Virginia slave dealers. The subject had been brought
before the State Legislature, which it was expected would
make provision for partially discharging the creditors'
claims.

A negto jury was empannelled at Callao, Missouri,
in a case of assault, in which the parties wore coloured.
It had been proposed to name one of the new terri-
tories in the Far West Lincoln, in honour of the late
President.

The Fenian "Senate" have impeached John O'Ma-
hony, the president, and deposed him from office, for
malfeasance and misappropriation of funds. They had
elected W. R. Roberts "president," and issued an address
urging all Fenians to rally round the new organisation.
O'Mahony's supporters acted independently of the Senate,
and had Galled a congress to assemble in New York in
January. Meetings of the supporters of both parties had
been held throughout the country endorsing the respec-
tive organisations.

In anticipation of the arrival of Stephens, the "head
centre," from Dublin, the following "order" had been is-
sued:—

"Head-quarters, Department of Manhattan, 8, Wall-street,

New York, December 10.

" All military and civic members of the Fenian brother-
hood in this department are respectfully requested to
hold themselves in readiness to turn out at a moment's
warning, to receive a certain distinguished Irish patriot
cn his arrival in this country.—Fraternally,
JAMES I. ROGERS, State Centre, Manhattan.

MARKETS—This Day•

MARS-LANE.

The attendance of the trade here to-day was limited.
The supply of English wheat on sale was small, yet the
trade for all descriptions ruled quiet, on former terms.
About an average supply of foreign wheat was on the
stands. Most descriptions were in limited request ; never-
theless prices ruled tolerably firm.
Floating cargoes of grain move off slowly, at late rates.
Barley was in fair supply, and the demand ruled heavy,
at about stationary prices.
Malt sold slowly at last week's quotations.
Oats were in fair supply and moderate request, at previ-
ous quotations.
Beans were a dull inquiry at the late decline in prices.
Peas moved off slowly at late rates.
The flour trade was quiet on former terms.
• SHIP ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch. 140 390 130 250
Irish
Foreign 2660 1570

11,290 170 sks.
2350 brls.
COMPARATIVE QUANTITIES AND PRICES OF GRAIN.
For the week ending Dec. For the corresponding week
23, 1865. last year.
Qrs. Aver. Qrs. Aver.
Wheat 76,126-46s 8d Wheat 76,478-38s id
Barley 84,632-32 s 10d I Barley 88,416-28 s 4d
Oats

BOROUGH HOP.
A very moderate business is passing in our market.
Prices are without change.

WHITECHAPEL.

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The supply of meat on sale is moderate. The trade is
slow, as follows :
Beef, from 2s 10d to 4s 6d; mutton, 3s 4d to 5s 2d;
veal, 3s 8d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 10d to 5s 4d per 81bs.
by the carcase.

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HER MAJESTY•

OSBORNE, Dec. 26.
The Queen and royal family walked in the
grounds yesterday afternoon, and in the evening
the Prince and Princess Leiningen dined with her
Majesty.

Despatches were received yesterday at the Colo-
nial-office from the Governors of Canada and
Heligoland ; and despatches were sent to the Go-
vernors of Malta, the Mauritius, Ceylon, Hong_
kong, Labuan, the Australian colonies, the Cape of
Good Hope, Natal, and Gibraltar.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE—This day.

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LONDON, Dec. 27.—Wind this day at noon—South-
Westerly; moderate breeze, and fino Weather, but rather
cloudy.

CLYDE, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Arrived Augusta
from Quebec.

FALMOUTH, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Arrived--Georgina,
from Buenos Ayres; Charlotte, from Rio Grande ; Eglan-
tine, from Sulina.

GLOUCESTER, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Ann
Potts, from Taganrog.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 25.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Cella,
screw steamer, from Now York, and proceeded for
London.

SHIELDS, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—lowa, for
Calcutta.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 25.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Vigil,
from Singapore; Henry, from Rio Grande; Alicia Bland,
from Calcutta.

DUNDEE, Dec. 2G.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Victor,
from Monte Video.

SUNDERLAND, Dec. 25. —Wind S.W.—Sailed— Stafford,
for Bombay.

LBY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. I

GRAVESEND, Wednesday Morning.
Arrived, Dec. 27—Lizzie Fox, from _Buenos Ayres.
DEAL, Wednesday Morning.
Passed, Dec. 26 -Pet, schooner, from St. Michael's,
for London.

LONDON GAZET fE—Last Eveuing.

WHITEHALL, DEC. 23.

Tho Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to
be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, granting unto the Right Hon.
Granville George, Earl Granville, K.G., the office of Con--
stable of her Majesty's Castle of Dover, and also the office
of Warden 'end Keeper of her Majesty's Cinque Ports, and
the office of Admiralty within the said Cinque Ports, in
the room of Henry John, Viscount Palmerston, deceased.
DOWNING-STREET, DEC. 23.

•
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Colonel William
George liamley to be a Member of the Council of the Ber-
mudas or Somers' Islands.

ADMIRALTY, DEC. 22:

Royal Marine Line Infantry—First Lieutenant James
Smail to be Captain, vice Henry, deceased; Second Lieut.
Fredk Jas. Ludgater to be First Lieutenant, vice Smail.
To be Second Lieutenants—Henry Christopher Ricketts
Macpherson, Alexander Allen, George Hobart, William
Powell Burnley, Barry St. Leger Denny, Hnratio Horace
Morgan, Arthur Dompille Corbet, Henry Richard Carter,
John Frederick Luxmoore, Edward Aylmer Montagu
Liardet, Henry Olive, John Newton Emra, and Boyd Cuf-
len P. Hamilton.

DEC. 23.
The following promotions have this day taken place :
Mr. Charles Blackadore to be Chief Boatswain in her Ma-
jesty's Fleet; Mr. John Hutchins to be Chief Carpenter in
her Majesty's Fleet.

:COURSE OF EXCHANGE-Last Evening.

Amsterdam Short. 11 17f 11 18t
Ditto 3 Months. 12 11 12 2
Rotterdam
Antwerp — 25 47* 25 55
Brussels
.._ 25 55

Hamburg
Paris Short 25 10 25
Ditto 3 Months. 25 40 25
Marseilles
Frankfort on the Maine 120} 121
Vienna — 10 77f 10
Trieste — 10 80 10
Petersburgh - 30
Berlin

Madrid

Cadiz

Leghorn
Milan
Genoa
Naples
Palermo
Messina

25 60 20 65
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