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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

Opinions Of,the French Press upon the
Conduct of Capt. WIkes-The Conn
missiOners must be Surrendered-LOrd
Lyons to Leave WashingtOn-Vessel
Of War to Leave In January.
FRANCE Paris papers assert that the dis
patches sent by the British Government to
Lord Ly ons, although couched 10 moderate lam
guage, are nevertheless infexible in their con
cusiop, which is the restitution of the Com
missioners. IL this is refused, Lord Lyons is
to leave Washington With all the members of
the Legation. ''v
The same journal afhrms that the Euglish
war vessels whtsh are now being prepared for
sea would leavS for America in the beginning
Of January. 60 ". .
The Pahte publishes the folio wing, uudsc
the head Of "Latest Intelligeuce:"
1t is stated that the dispatch addressed by
the British Cabinet TO Lord Lyons, to be com
municated to President Lincoln, is based ex-
ciusively upon legal considerations. THIS de-
cisiOn establishes that the commander of tn ,
San Jocinto, by acting as he has done, has com
mitted fragrant breach of maritime law, and
ipsulted the English hag; that the only rigAt
that officer Wilkes possessed was to cDmpel the
Treat to go to some American port, where the
case could have been brought before the
proper authorities, In the presence Of the En-
glish Consul; that if 10 his search dig
patches had been found establishing that
Nests Mason and Slidell were on a
mission directly or immediateIy conuec ed
with military operations, the Commando
would have been justified in seiziug these dis
patches an arrestiDg the Envoys, sendiog in q
detailed report of the transaction with such
notes and observations as the English Consul
might think ht 10 annex; that these formaN.
ties not having been ful6lIed, no charge can be
established against the two prisoners arrested
that their arrest must be regarded as null; that
the Trent being the victim of an arbitrary act
contrary TO every principle of right, EagIa and
acting in a concilistory and friendly point OF
view, has asked as the only reparadon for this
grave offeDse the Liberation of Mason and Si
cell; and that il she does not obtain II, Lord
Ly yOns will leave Washington with all the
members of tho Legation.
| We are assured that the dispatch is drawn
up with great moderation. Thai it carefully
avoids any huriful expressions, but tha. it ID
firm in its conclusion. From information we
have received up to the present moment, We
do not behave il likely that Mr.. LiacDln
will give up the prisoners. The very genera
opinion now is, that the PItrie was inperfecnI
Informed of the intentions of tbs French Gov
eIpment when IL went in so strongly for imns
dis,e war with America, France joining witt
England ss an armed mediator.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23
COVTNGTON NEWS.

4, AN ExPLANATIoN.-Hen Leuba candi-
date for the Office of City Clerk, is out in
communication in the daily papers, in which
he charges US with an intention to iuiure
him politically for the Office to which he as
pires or Mr.. Leuba personally or politi-
cally we know nothing. His remarks in the
School Board were given to us by a gentle
man of undoubted veracity, from which we
drew our conclusions and expressed them
accordingly. He called upon US day or
two afterwaTd, and stated that our article
had done him injustice. We amended it,
according to his own statement, in the fol-
lowing words: ...-.
sin The proceedings of the School Board,
published on Saturday, we did some injus-
tice to Mr.. Leuba We represented him as
yeting q number of times for an avowed Sc
cessiOpist, knowing him to be such. This,
we are assured, is not the case, as Mr.. Leuba
was at that time entirely ignorant of the
gentleman's Secession proclivites
Mr.. Leuba did not disclaim knowledge
of the gentleman-indeed we think he stated
he was a relation; nor did he disclaim a
knowledge of the gentleman's politics at the
present time. He merely stated that he was
| iqr ordnt Of them at the time he voted for him
| as teacher.
So far as our being tool for designing
mep, we will state, for the benefit of M
Leuba, that we have not been bought nor are
| we for sale to him "or any other man." Oul
only interest in the present contest is to SEE
| good men, true and tried friends of thC
| Upion-those who stood by it in the darkest
| hour of its peril those Who stood By ii tOher
| Kentucky trembLtd in the balance-eIected tc
fill the Offices within the gift of the people o.
CoyinRtop,
/ MAYORS CoURT.-But two cases were be
fore His Honor, Mayor Goodson, this morn
ing. A gentleman, whose name we sup
pIess, was convicted of breach of the peace
fined 81 so and costs. Sally White, an ole
vsgrant, seDt to Jail for ten days
THE Sour HOUSE. Operations were com
menced a. this establishment this morning
The Central Committee will appoint sub
committees, and also district the town, at
meeting to be held this evening, 30 that par
ties receiving relief will know Just who Il
apply TO for it. We will endeavor to Civ,
the names of the committees to morrow.
CIRCUIr CouRT.-This Court convened thi
morning at ten o'clock, Judge Moore pre-
siding. The following citizens were sworl
in ss Grand Jurors
@. B. Sanford, foreman; Jacob Kyle
VIM Budd, Samuel Howard, ] W. Baker
L. Blinn, John P. Winston, VIM. Timber
lake, Wm. Graham, G. B. Marshall, j. A
Bowen, E. T. Rusk, John Wesner, F. Dress
man, II Fl. Myers, John Maxwell
The Judge was delivering an able chArg
to the Grand Jury when we left the Court
loom.
MEAT SHow.-The butchers will make thei
apnuaf display of Christmas beef on Wed
pesdsy morning next, at the Lower Market
house,
OTFIoEs TO BE CLosED.--All the public O
fees courts and banks in our city will }
clostd on Wednesday next, Christulas day.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23
From the Cleveland CO., Plain Dealer, Goth inst
Five Hundred United STATES Soldiers
En- Route for the Northern Frontier

LFrom the Cleveland (o.) Plain Dealer, Goth inst
Five Hundred United STATES Soldiers
En- Route for the Northern Frontier
ON ParOles
A special train came into town this morning
contsiniDg 500 soldiers, being portion of the
Seventh IptantrY, U. S. A., under coumsud of
Captain Stevenson, of Company B, of the same
regiment. The men are en- route for Sackett's
HsrbOr, Niagara and ROuse's Point, on our
NorlbtIn frontier, and are on their parole of
honor not to fight against the rebels during the
pref ent war with the same; but one of the men,
Silly pokiDg US in the ribs. said: See here, old
fellow, we are on our parole not to fight the dew
ilish rebels, but that don't hinder us chaps from
giving JohDDy Bull a turn, if it comes TO il, and
you and done know WhaPs sgoiug to happsn
Wi,bin tbe next month"; In July this same
Seventh Regiment was garrisOned at FO:t FIl-
more, on the Rio GraDde. The regiment was
under the command of Major Lind, aud was
being trans ferred from the latter fort TO Fort
Stanton, about thirty Blk miles from the former.
The mrn were hurriedly moved, so hurredly
in fact that they knew nothing in regard to
their destination, and without being supplied
with a single drop of water. The weather was
bot, the march was over a rough, uneven road,
extremely laborious, and it was Dot long be.
fore the men began to suffer from the effects of
thirst. No water was to be had anywhere on
|
stantIy increasing. Men became deliriOus from
the effects of the thirst. Two of rhem died.
To kill dogs and drink their blood was no un-
common occurrence; it was frequently done.
One man, in particular, suffered the most ex-
crutiating torments. He staggered along with
the men, at times delirious, and then be would
beg of his companions for water, but none was
TO be had. The dogs had all been killed, and
The poor relief of drinking their blood was at
an END. The limit Of human endurance mad
teen reached; dIa wing his knife from the belt
be slits open his cheeks, opens his mouth aud
allows the blood to trickle down his throat
thus afor6ipg a temporary relief, After march
ing thirty. eight miles in this manner, theS
we're met at San Augustine Springs, by 95(
rebels under commend of Colonel Bailey, o
the Second Texas Rangers, or, as they. terme'
themselves, RiHemen, mounted. parleJ
here took place, and the Federal regiment wa
foslly surrendered to the rebels, BY. MajO
LiLd, without striking blow. They were
then marched back to Las Cruces, the oath no
TO fight against the rebels during the war ad
mipistsred to them, and they we're then re-
lesssd. ....-.
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CIneIpnn,i Produce Marker.

: MoSDAY EVENING, December %.
WHEAT-Prime samples Of wheat con-
tinue in good demand from the local aud in
terror millers, and the market is firm at full
prices; the lower grades are dull, and not
wanted. We quote prime red at $685.,
and prime white at 9O992c. The sales since
our last report were 900 bushels fair white at
e8Ic,; 500 bushels prime white at 99e., and
400 do prime red at S9c. 7of
C0RN-Is firm, with good demand and
light supply. We quote new at 2Sc. in
bulk; 1000 bushels old shelled sold at 34c.
in sacks, buyers furnishing sacks.
OATS-The market is steady with fair
demand at zoe. in bulk. The sales since our
last add up 6,000 bushels.
RYE is in good demand with light sup
| ply. We quote prime at 43c. on arrival.
BARLEY-The demand for prime samples
is good, but the lower grades are dull and
rot wanted. We quote prime spring at 400
43c., and prime fall at 4S@50c.
HAY-The market remains dull but we
have no change to report in prices. We
quote prime Timothy at $l2 per tun in bales
on arrival. ....
CHEESE-The demand is fair, and the
market rules steady, at 5kc for Western
Reserve, and 7@715c. for English Dairy.
BUTTER-A good demand for the best
grades, with but a light supply; qualities
below prime are dull; we quote fsir to good
| roll at S@lOc prime at l2@l3c aud choice
at l4(0l5c. Grease sells at 41%(95c;
APPLES-The market is 6rm with a
good demand, at So 5O@3 per brl. for fair to
choice.
P0TAT0E5--The supply is liberal aud
the market is dull, at 38@39c. for prime Ne
sbanocks, on arrival, and 43@45c. from
store
FLOUR-The market continues dull aud
heavy, and prices l0c. lower. Superfue
So 96@4, and extra $4 05@4 10, and at
| these rates the demand is quite light. Fancy
| and family sell at 50 2094 40.
WHISKY-A fair dvmand and the market
steady. Sales of 700 brls, at 18%@l35sc.,
the latter rate for Wagon.
H0GS-Tbe weather is as favorable for
slaUghtering and packing as could be de-
sired, and the market has ruled firm since
our last at the advance then noticed, aud
this morning drovers are asking, in some
cases, shade better prices, bat packers arc
not anxious enough to buy to lead to any
further advance: So 1908 % is the whole
range, tbe latter rate for extra large. Re-
ceipts, 5000 since Saturday. The sales since
| our lest were:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

A SToRY FOR TIE TiMEs-WITH MORAL.
1t is told by the Philadelphia North Amsri-
can gallant merchantman upon the
broad ocean, with choice cargo, was run.
nil before the wind with q prosperous voy-
age. when a most unaccountable mutny
broke out among part of the sailors; not
third of them were engaged iu it, but their
ferocity made up for their fewuess. There
was force enough in the uuinfected part of
the crew to put the mutineeTs under the
patches in half an hour, but, while they
were hoping to avoid the necessity of harsh
measures, the insubordinates became more
clamorous and blood-thirsty, aud there
seemed to be no alternative but the exter-
minaton of one party or the other. At this
iunctuTe the true men fell to loggerheads
about what they should do with the property
of the mutiueers, their arms, &c, when they
were got under. Some said one thing and
some said another, and meanwhile the ras-
calls were whetti1g their dirks for a fresh
onset. An old salt hinted that there would
not be much left to fight about if they didn't
mind, for the mutineers had their matches
ready TO set fire to the ship, and then they
would all go down together. His council
was, that all true boys should have one mIsd
ard one arm TO save the ship, and to this end
they must make common cause against the
mutineers. When they we're safe in irons
OF dangling at the ysrd-aIm it would be time
enough to settle about their goods aud chat
ties. L. was following this counsel that sup
| pressed the mutiny and saved the ship,
! which, in due time, completed successful!
voyage, ..r....
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

SMITH & NIxoN's HALJ.--Robert Heller,
whose soubriquet Of "Robert tho D-p-
sufficiently conveys the idea Of the mys-
ttrious vocation of the gentleman, will COM
mence his soirees this evening at the above
HALL. The fame ofhis necromantic PERFORM
ances is so widely spEead, that the mere an
nouncement of bis arrival in a city, is sure
to excite the wonder-loving portion Of the
community, and despite the inclement char
acter Of the weather, which has so suddenly
assumed the rigor of mid.winter, IL will be
surprising if the Hall is n OF crowded.
Heller does not, as most OF the Prestigia-
tors,n load the stage with q miscellaneous
mass of machinery, for his miraculous feats
are performed without any such Intricate
furniture and In the most off hand manner,
hence his originality and the wonder of the
whole.
A treat of no ordinary character is in store
for the musician in the fantasia from LO
Sonndmbuld, which he will execute upon the
piano forte.
PIKEs OPERA A-HoUsR-Mi Dora ,Shao.-
This lady will to night repeat her impersona
ton of "Oamille." The drama will bt
followed by the lsughable burletta of Tn
Union InUinciblts.
WOODS THEATER-Mr. Joseph Proctor
Jack Cdde will be presented tonight. Mr.
Proctor assuming the leading part. Tht
farce of De6utdRb concludes the entertain
ment.
NATIONAL THEATBR - Dan Rice - Thi
amphitheater continues one week longer
| New novelties will be produced nightly b.
Dan, who well knows how to please tn
people. A dramatic season will begin OF
the 9Th Of the coming month.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

The WEATHER-Slippery Sidswqlks = Cas-
uaLiheS.-During the past twenty. four hours
we have been visited with'quite a variety of
weather---ranging from sunshine and rain to
snow and extreme cold. Yesterday was SO
inclement that but few people ventured upon
the streets, the majority preferring to remain
in doors rather than run the risk of break
ing limb by attempting to walk on the
slippery side pavements aud streets. This
morning, however, business compelled the
usual amount OF pedestrisnism, and many
were the casualties that occurred
On Ninth. street q man lost his footing and
fell, receiving very severe injuries on the
face and head.
On Main street, near the Courthouse, q
woman, returning from pork house, with
q basket filed with meat, slipped and fell to
the ground. Her head struck against the
curb stone, caueing her serious injuries
Being unable to walk, she was carried to
her home in an express wagon.
Many other accidents of a similar kind
occurred, doubtless, which we did not hear
of. 1t is to be hoped that the pan of spread.
ing ashes on the sidewalks will be generally
observed by citizens, as it saves many per.
son from falling.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

This is the season for making presents.
Many have thought that the iIgiving" mania
will be somewhat limited this season, on ac-
count Of the stringency Of the times The
great art of making presents consists in COM
bining the useful with the pleasing, and
those who desire to make an impression with
their presents should keep this fact in view.
What more acceptable or useful present could
be made to lady, just now, than beautiful
Cloak, or q handsome set of Furs, 1t is just
the season for these articles, and the keen
December air reminds us of their utility and
comfort Those seeking presents of this kind
will find large, choice aud beautiful assort-
ment.from which to choose, at the establish
ment of R. D. Norris, TIA Fifth.street We
have examined the stock of Mr.. N. and speak
from personal knowledge, and we think the
ladies will bear us out in the assertion, that
his styles are quite as elegant, and his prices
fully as low, if not lower, than goods of equa
quality can be had in the city Let those in
search of appropriate presents for the holi.
days drop IN at i74 Fifth, and see for them
selves. .. ary.1vsm mg...
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23
INKLINGs,


Part of the arms for Colonel Taylor's
Fifth Ohio Cavalry Regiment, at Camp
Dennison, have arrived at that post.
The Twenty. eighth Ohio Regiment, Colo
mel Moor, in Western Virginia, have been
paid off by Paymaster Johnson
The holidays for the public schools will
extend from to morrow until the second day
in the new year.
DR.. ]. L. Waiter, President Of the Ciucin-
natl Street Railroad Company, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect from New.
Years day. ...,.
We learn that a sword presentation will
occur tomorrow at Camp King.
An elderly lady named Wilson, slipped
this morning, on Lawrence street, near
Third, and sprained her ankle. o..
The firemeu have been kept pretty busy
since Saturday last.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

A called meeting was held on Saturday night
for the purpoeo Of considering proposition to
dispose Of the interest Of the city In the White
water Canal. The ordinance was introduced
by Mr.. Marsh, as follows; .H .#.. .r...
IAN ORDINANCE to provide for disposi Of the
city's interest In the Cincinnati Whitewater Canal
"Be Il ordained by ihe City Council Of the city
Of Cincinnati, That the City Auditor, City Soli-
ciior and City Treasurer be and they are hereby
authorized TO assign and dispose Of all Interest
and claims whatsoever that the city may have
10 or against the Cincinnati White.wat Caual
Company, for such SUN as the said commission
may think advisable, and for the best interest
Of the city; provided, however, that the sum
realized by the transfer shall NOT be less thsn
twenty thousand dollars in cash or city bonds"
The City Solicitor made q lengthy explana-
ton Of the condition OF the canal, which was
any thing but nattering so far as its pecuniary
state IL oncerned
After some discussion, the ordinance was
passed.
Mr.. Eggleston presented an ordinance 70
appoint director for the McMicken Univer.
sity, in place Of II. F. Handy, whose term has
expired.
The ordinance was passed, and the COun,i
adjourned.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

PoLIoR CoURT.-About the usual number
of cafes of drunkenness aud vagrancy were
disposed of by Judge Satin this morning.
John Kehrer and Anthony Kehrer, brothers,
were arrested for fighting in the market
house. The latter was fined &c.
VIM. Kelly, q yOungster who claims to be
an attache Of the Grand Trunk Railroad, and
who was committed to the City Prison, last
week, but since released, was again under
arrest, charged with vagrancy. He was sent
OaSh Martin d ai Clark la was ansd sSfor carrying
concealed weapons g1f
James Ferguson, charged with committipg g
an assault and battery upon jeremiah SheiD,
was fined $15 and costs.
Elizabeth Blackburn was arrested on the
charge Of stealing cloak, valued 1t SIS
from GroWlands boarding. house, on Walnut
street, between Sixth and Seventh, and sem
teoced TO two months Imprisonment in the
OoaEEJ Jail. 1850
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LAW REPORT.
COMMON pLKAa.

CRIMINAL SIDE.-The argument in the
case of the State Us. Arthur Hughes, for the
before Judge Mallon aud the Jury.
1t is urged by W. II. Kerr that the State
has made out case Of murder in the second
degree-that the arrest Of Hughes was jus.
tilted, and that the first act of violence was
committed by the prisoner and his party.
On the other side, Messrs. McGroarty and
Rogers contend that the arrest was illegal,
and the means taken by the police TO assert
their authority by the use of their batons
and clubs was unauthorized.
In No. Judge Collins is engaged in the
trial of the case Of Halve VS. Strauss, to re-
cover backmoney paid on a contract for the
sale and purchase Of land.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

FIREs.-The rafters of the building occu-
pied by Kittridge as gun store, on Main,
below Fourth street, caught fire from a
defective chimney, on Saturday, about IL
o'clock. Loss trifling. .p
Another alarm occurred about two o'clock
on the same afternoon, caused by defective
fiue, in the old County Jail, on Sycamore
street. The fire was speedily suppressed,
with slight damage.
at about ten o'clock last night FIRE broke
out IN Marks ice house, on the north bank
of the Whitewater Canal, between Stone
and Wood. streets, The upper portion of the
building, which was divided into tenements,
was occupied by eight families. The fire
originated accidentally, in one OF the bed
rooms. The inhabitants of the burnirg g
domicile, numbering about twenty, were
Criven to the streets, with their effects, in
the midst of violent storm of wind and rain.
Nearly all the household furniture was
saved. The loss may be estimated at SO, ,000
A FIRE broke out about three o'clock on
Sunday morning, In the malt house on Race.
street, between FindIay and Elder, formerly
occupied by Frank Linck. The damage to
building, grain, &C., will amount to between
one and two thousand dollars from fire and
water.
Another alarm occurred yesterday morn
ing, about ten o'clock, caused by bed
catching fire in brick house on Commerce.
street, below Vine. The flames were extin.
guished without much damage. .f..rt
Another alarm was sounded about three
o'clock this morning, caused by the fire
breaking out again on White water Canal
near Stone street. The engines were
promptly on the ground and the flames put
out.
No sooner had the engines reached theil
| quarters than another alarm was given. Thi
proved to be grocery on the corner of Rit
tenhouse and Court streets. Loss from
81, 900 to $1,000. The Gtizens's GU, sta
toned in the building adjoining the Ne
chapics' Institute, was second on the ground
Our fremen were congratulating themselves
upon the fact that they were having a season
of rest, before the first alarm sounded OF
Saturday. No less than seven fires havt
taken place within the past thirty. six hours
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23

A politician who had struck pretty high
at first, but who failed of success at every
point, found himself little time since very
hard pushed for cash. and was found by
the Administration to be not only a very
seedy individual but a very great bore.
The President endured until he could en-
dure no longer. One day, as cabinet
meeting was about to break. up, the Presi-
called his Secretaries to attend to one thing
more. "Gentlemen,' quoth he, something
must be done for this man Johnson. He
amt got money enough to get himself out
of town with, and if he had he wouldn't
go-unless the rebels began to she'll the
place. He's got to be maintained somehow
now what dye say ?" Mr.. Seward shook
his head. Mr., Chase had nothing. Mr..
Blair had long since disposed Of the sub
iect MIR, Smith had no employment and
SO every body turned to the War Secretary
for an answer to the Presidents question.
"WeN ,sueaid Mr.. Cameron, 81 don't see but
we will have TO take the usual course. III
make him paymasterlP ...-.4