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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-This evening Mrs.
d. P. Bowers will appear in the tragedy of the
italian Wife," and the comedy of the Serious
Family" in both of which pieces she will be sus-
tanned by the full force of the company.
Hermann, the prestditgateur, will, by special
arrangement, appear this afternoon in one of his
magnificent day sorees for the convenience of fami-
lies and country patrons.
FRONT STREET THEATRE.-The management at this
establishment announce tonight as positively the
last night of Hermann, the renowned prestdgitateur
in Baltimore. He Will give an entire new programme
appearing in his wonderful neeromantic eastern de-
fusion, exhibiting many novel and brilliant feats
never before performed here. Of the admirable per-
formances of Hermann we have before spoken at
length and it is to be hoped that this his farewell
night the Front Street will be crowded from pit to
DOME
CoNcoRpIA OPERA HOUsE.-0n account of the hall
being previously engaged the Miltonion Tableaux
were not exhibited last evening. They reopen, how
ever this afternoon at o'clock, with matinee for
the accommodation of families, and another exhibit
ton will be given again this evening. In beauty
these tableaux surpasses anything of the kind we
have ever witnessed. Milton's Paradise Lost is ia
miar to every one, and its various scenes are pre-
sented with great accuracy and illustrated by sixty
three tableaux, representing Heaven the War of the
Angels, and the Expulsion of Satan, the Creation
Pandemonium or Hell, and the Garden of Eden
This exhibition the wonder of the city of Londor
for nearly year, and has attracted crowds wherever
Il has been exhibited in every part of the world
Those who have not yet been able to attend should
avail themselves of the opportunity before their en-
oaaement closes, which will be in day ar two W,
understand. An evening cannot be more agrssabl'
spspt
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Further from MexicO-Capture Of Monte.
rev by the Liberals

New ORLEANS, Nov. 16.-The Mexican Re
publican extra of the 7th, dated at Browns
vile, announces the capture of Monterey by
the Liberals under Poris, and also says that
no reinforcements have arrived for Browns
vile. Merchants who have arrived here say
that large French force is landing at Bagdad
The Extra says that General Pedro Mendate
had arrived and joined the Liberal force before
Matamoras with l 800 Liberals, and had pre-
v1ouSly surprised and utterly destroyed an I'M
perial garrison Of one hundred men, including
a number of French troops.
The Liberals claim that they can take Ma
tamoras when they please The Matamoras
Ranchero says that the Liberals have offered
four hour plunder of Matamoras to the Uni
ted States troops at Brownsville, who may
be disposed to join them.
The Ranchero warns the Federal COM
mander to keep sufficient force there.
The Galveston Bulletin of the 18th, says
that Colonel Jones, of General Escoledo's S
staff arrived there from Brownsville Texas,
on the 8th instant, and reports that
Captain Sinclair, of the Liberal service,
formerly Lieutenant of the privateer Ala
bama, captured an Imperial transport at the
mouth OF the Rio Grande, and brought her to
Brownsville and turned her over to the Fede-
raj authorities, who have guard on board.
Gen. Canales is marching toward Bagdad to
try to capture it.
An Imperial gunboat had passed up the
river from Bagdad to Matamoras.
Wealthy Matamoras merchants, who left
there on the 7th, say there are no fears of the
place being captured that it is well fortified,
and that the troops there are armed and in
good spirits, and are also well supplied
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Frauds Oh the Internal Revepue

PIT HOLE, Nov. 17.-Within the past few
days the Government officials have brought to
fight facts which show most extensive frauds
against the Internal Revenue Department.
Yesterday the officer seized wells Nos. AZ, "a
and IS, three of the largest on Thos Holden
farm. The Government claims amount to
S14S,000, of which Sss,OOO is owned by the
United States Petroleum Company, and about
100000 by a large operator here, who, it is
alleged, last night made all his interests over
to a second party. The Government has no
tilted the owners of working interests in she
wells not to deliver any more oil to the United
States Company until the claim is paid. There
is much excitement on the subject, and it is
feared that that the bottom has not yet been
found
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STATE AFFAIRS,

JOHN K. HARVEY, ESQ, the newly elected sheriff.
and entered upon the discharge of his duties He has
appointed as his deputy his son, Charles 7 Harvey,
of the prison. Mr.. Herbert formerly held this posi-
ton under D. S. Armstrong, but upon his DEATH Jas
Thompson, Esq, becoming sheriff, Wiley Hunt was
appointed thereto. Mr.. Herbert will remove to the
prison in a few days-!Narylqnd Journal.
APPo1NrNENT.-Dr. j. R. Ward, of Govanstown.
land. in the Pension Bureau. DR.. Ward was exam
lining Surgeon in the Board of Enrolment for the Sec
ond Congressional District, and will bring to his new
position large experience with thorough knowl-
edge of his profession-BaLto. Co. Union,
LAND SALE.-James T. Mccullough, Esq, sold at
trustees SALE on Saturday last the farm Of the late
Thomas P. Mershon, near Brick Meeting House, con-
tanning los acres to Samuel Clifford, of Bucks CO.. Pa.
for S5,S00.-CecI Wing.
DUCKs.-Ducks on the flats at the mouth of the
Susquehanna North East and Elk rivers are said to
be unusually plentiful. The Havre de Grace gunners
are having fine harvest.-B.
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FROM HAVANA.
Release of ArguelIes-Gen. Lersundi, the
Newly Appointed GOvernOr-GeneraI OF
of Cuba Expected

The New York TriJune's special correspondent at
Havana, under date of the Sth inst. says:
The captivity Of Arguelles, which will remain as
one Of the most affecting examples of arbitrary power
OF this Is drawing to close. The doors of the
prison in which he has fingered for the last sixteen
months by the combined act of our Government and
of the Captain General of Cuba, are about to be
thrown open. The Spanish Government, who never
applied to Washington for his rendition, and never
participated in his Imprisonment has last ordered
that Arguelles should be released,
Mr.. Lersundi, the newly appointed Captain Gene
raj of Cuba who is to leave Madrid on the 18th of
this month"; brings with him the order which is to set
him at liberty He will avail himself of it to come
to New York. where he will unfurl the banner for
the emancipation of the blacks in Cuba supported in
his noble by the whole popuati of the Creoles
of the Island, who have selected him their eader
About year and Ia half ago Arguelles was one
evening suddenly torn from his family at their board
ing house in New York by U. S. Marshal Murray
and concealed somewhere about the city until the
following evening" when he surreptitiously con-
veyed on board of Cuban steamer and taken to Ha-
vana No further particulars could at the time be
obtained in regard to the matter than that Arguees
had been engaged in the slave tradethat the arrest
was made at the instgation of the Government of
Cuba. and that it sanctioned by Secretary Sew
ard,-TED CoM1
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The Case of Emerson Etheridge-His Ac-
0uifaI hY the Court Martial.

The LouispiHe Journal of Wednesday contains the
findings in the case of Hon. Emerson Etheridge, who
was recently tried before court martial convened at
Columbus KY in pursuance ofspecial orders from the
headquarters ofthe Middle Departme of the Tennes
see showing that he acquitted though found gull
ty of several of the charges and specifications The
Court closed the summarily, not permitting the
Judge Advocate to INTRODUCE his most important wit
and administers sharp rebuke to the members for
their neglect of duty and want of dignity as officers
The altered condition of Tennessee in the judgment
of General Thomas does not require the rearrest of
Etherdge and he is, therefore, set at liberty, and
the Court that tried him dissolved. Mr.. Etheridge
was charged lst with encouraging resistance to the
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A Berlin letter to an English journal says:
'sWithin the last few weeks no less than nine
persons have disappeared in Berlin without
leaving trace behind them. In no one in
stance have the circumstances been such as to
lead to the probability of suicide, nor has the
secret police succeeded in obtaining any clew
to the mystery. The supposition is not a very
agreeable one, but it is hardly possible to come
to any other conclusion than that there is an
organized band of professional murderers
somewhere in this city, who carry on their
trade with degree of skill unprecedented in
the annals of crime. The arrangements for
supplying the anatomical schools in this city
are not such as to allow of our looking for an
explanation of the mystery in that quarter.
As there is.no evidence of any struggle, in
deed no evidence of anything, it is at least
highly probable that the victims have been
chloroformed. 1t is true, we cannot assume
with certainty that they have been murdered;
but, if not, where are they? The persons
who have disappeared belong partly to the
middle, but principally to the lower classes
They are as follows: A servant at the Water
cure Institution; coppersmith from Kyritz,
who had come to Berlin to buy tools; mer-
chant from Sprenburg; basket maker of Ber-
lin; the daughter of journeyman weaver, a
young girl of thirteen; tailor apprentice; a
Young Boston merchant, who had been lieut.
enant in the federal army; and lastly, a master
tailor of Berlin.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-18
FROM ALABAMA.
Ehe MiIliSn Dollar Man Bound Over
OeprcdatiOns of Cotton Thieves-ShOOt-
ing Freedmen.

A letter to the Chicago Tribune dated at
Montgomery, Alabama, November 9th, says:
'iColonel Gayle, of Cahawba, who offered
million dollars for the assassination of Mr..
Lincoln, has not been pardoned. He was re-
leased from the old Capitol prison and sent
here to report to the Hon. j. Q. Smith, United
States District Attorney, who bound him over
in the sum of $4,000 to appear at the next
term of the United States Court which is to
be holden on the third Monday of this month.
planters adjacent to the Alabama river are
nightly the victims of cotton thieves, who in
fest the country. They 60 down the river in
flats, establish videttes, enter the fields with
sacks, which are filled and carried to market.
These operations are carried on to heavy
extent and in a very systematic manner
There is an extensive organization, which has
so far succeeded in eluding the officers of JUS
tice. That, however, does not augur much
skill on the part of said organization.
IA freedman, residing on the plantation of
Mr.. Belshaw, some six miles northeast of
the city, was found one day last week near his
home, shot through the body. No arrests
have been made. 1t is charged by some of
the citizens that the murder was committed
by some soldiers belonging to the fifth Indiana
cavalry.
''One day last week, policemen Abercrombie
shot Benjamin Chappell, freedman in the
employ of General Davies. The alteration
occurred at the policemen's house, and while
he was off duty. Mr.. Abercrombie's friends
claim that the freedman snapped a pistol at
him four times, whereupon he shot Chappell
twice. 1t was supposed that the wound was
mortal, but late reports state that Chappell
will recover. Parties cognizant of the fact
state that prior to Chappell's marrying his
present wife, she had three children by Aber
crombie, and that recently Abercrombie was
desirous of renewing the connection, to which
| Chappell objected. AT the preliminary exami
| nation before Justice Hettles, Abercrombe
was bound over in the sum of twenty-fou
| hundred dollars. The only witness was one
Andrew, freedman. As soon as the pre-
| liminary examination was over, the attorney
for the defendant proposed to arrest this wit
ness as an accomplice, a species of legal chi
canery which was prevented by the provost
| guard taking charge of Andrew and delivering
| him over to the Provost for safety. General
| Davies having interested himself in the matter,
| the policeman may get justice done him.
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New York Central Railroad.

ALBANY, Nov. 16.-At the monthly meeting
OF the Directors of the New York Central
hailroad Company, held this evening, the
resignation of the Hon. John V. L. Pruyn,
treasurer OF the Company, was received and
accepted, and Mr.. Edmund D. Worcester,
who, for several years ably filled the position
of Assistant treasurer, was elected Treasurer.
and MIR. Robert L. Rank, the present Secre,
tary, was elected Secretary and Assistant
Treasurer,
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Steamer Burnt.

ST. LOUIS, November 1.-The steamer W.
A. Moffatt was burned at the lower end of the
levee last night. She was valued at $4,000,
and insured for $4,000. The steamer Ben
Stickney, which was sunk at Island Is on
Wednesday, was valued at S150,0OO. She
was not insured.
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I,ieuf. GeneraI Grant

New YORK, Nov. 17.-Lieut. Gen. Grant is
still at the Metropolitan Hotel, where he will
remain till Tuesday or Wednesday next. His
rooms have been thronged with callers all day.
The General visited Central Park to-day, and
the theatre tonight.
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The Lake Huron and Lake Ontario Ship
Canal.

TORONTO, c. w., Nov. 16.-The borings of
the ridges for the Lake Huron and Lake On
tario Ship Canal are completed, and every
thing promises will for this great undertaking.
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Fenian Excitement Ahatiu~

TORONTO, November 1.-THE Fenian ex-
citement of the last two days has apparently
disappeared, and general feeling of conf
dence now prevails that all necessary precau-
tons have been taken to prevent lawless dep
relations by members of the brotherhood.
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The National ThankSpiyipr INV

ST. LOUIS, November 17.-Gov. Fletcher
has appointed the 7th of December as day
Of thanksgiving.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-18

-''rm on the sea, I'm on the sea" roared
bad singer You're not" cried musical punster,
in thecompany;" you would be on the if you sung
in tuusi but you're On the B fat coasaund you',
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General Logan and the Mexican Mission.


New YORK, Nov. 16.-The Commercials s
Washington despatch says General Logans
friends state he will not accept the Mexican
Mission, as he wants to be United States
Senator
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Sudden Failure Of an Oil Well.

The Titusville (Pa.) Herald, of November
IA, says:
'The stoppage of the Frazier or United
States well, which occurred on Friday last
naturally creates some sensation among oil
men. We personally visited the well fort
night since, when it was producing about four
hundred and eighty barrels per day, very
marked decline from what it was popularly
rated outside. The report that it had entirely
failed on Friday was generally discredited, but
it is confirmed. The cessation of the flow was
sudden and unlocked for, and was first made
known to the company by two visitors at the
well, who discovered that it had ceased flow
ing, and reported the circumstance at the of
flee.
"The Frazier was the first we'll struck on
the Holmden farm. 1t was struck in the early
part of January last and started at two hun
dred and twenty-five barrels per day. 1t is
the second productive we'll of any consequence
that has failed The Holmstead, which was
the second well struck, suspended operations
some time ago. Both wells have proved highly
remunerative to their owners, and have made
name and fame for Pithole.''
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-18

TRADE WITH BALTIMoRE-The steamers of
the Powhatan and Peoples Lines continue to
arrive and depart with heavy freights. The
Petersburg and the Ellie Knight, representing
both Lines, carried on their last trip full
cargoes to Baltimore, including six hundred
and forty packages manufactured tobacco,
thirty one hogsheads of tobacco, twenty bales
cotton, and an endless variety of miscellane,
Gus goods. Both steamers also took full
freights on their return trip. Notwithstanding
the low rates at which these rival Lines are
now carrying produce and merchandise, the
amount of business is so vast that both are
doubtless reaping some pro6t.-RicAmond Re-
public,
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VERMONT LEGIsLATURE.-During last ses,
sion an act was passed granting licenses to
circuses at $4,000 each. An attempt to raise
the pay of members failed in the House, be-
cause, as a correspondent of the Burlington
Free Press says, ''some of the nobler spirits
so clearly demonstrated the inconsistency of
such measure, that the members were con-
strained, as 1t were, to refuse its passage,
though sOrely against their will" The same
authority says the measure failed in the Senate
for the want of time to act upon it. The mi.
litia bill, providing for the doing away with
all drills except June trainings, passed both
Houses after a lengthy discussion, The bills
taxing the income of United States bonds. the
stock of National banks, also passed both
branches after long discussion. The bill to
tax savings banks was defeated,
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More Indian Atrocities.

From the Colorado News, November.
We have the particulars of another horrid
Indian massacre last Saturday, from Mr.. VIM.
Fulton, passenger by to-day's stage. A large
train was attacked near Alkali Station and
eight or nine wagons cut off, set on fire and the
cattle hamstrung and left attached to the burn
ing wagons. A detachment sent out from
Alkali found the bodies of four men murdered,
two of which were burned in frightful man
ner. The names of the victims are Mr.. Gar
ton, who was the owner of the train, his son,
Mr.. Gaskell, and Mr.. Selby, and there was one
man missing, whose name our informant did
not learn. There were about sixty or seventy
FIVE Indians in the party, about half of whom
made the attack, coming from a willow-cov-
cred island in the Plata. Mr.. Fulton got the
above particulars from Charley Gilman, well
known in the mountains, who was with the
wagons next in advance of those cut off, and
narrowly escaped with his. Mr.. Fulton saw
the bodies Of the murdered men, and the
wagons were still burning when he arrived
with the detachment from Alkali.
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A FATAL FAMILY QUARREL.-A Cincinnati
paper says: "a shocking scene occurred on
Sunday evening, at the house of Michael
Welsh, on Burnet avenue, in Avondale 1t
seems that between his family and that of
Mrs. Swift, a near neighbor, there had been
a difficulty for some time. The parties meet
ing on Sunday evening, angry words arose
between Mr.. Welsh and Mrs Swift, which
were followed by blows. Several members of
both families then went into the fray, Mrs.
Welsh taking a hatchet to assist her execu-
ton. A spectator, Michael Craig, of Coving-
ton, also rushed wildly in, snatched the hatchet
from Mrs. Welsh and struck her in the head;
fracturing the skull, which resulted in death
within half an hour. He then struck Mr..
Swift in the same way, inficting a severe
wound in the head. This settled the fray,
and Craig made his escape.
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FROM WASHINGTON
PARDON KED.
a Captured Rebel Draft.
The Cholera Oh the Decrease.

MINISTER TO JAPAN
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TALE OF A WArcH.-On Saturday last, officer
Mergenthaler, in making an arrest of man
named William Murphy, discovered upon his
person valuable gold watch, connected with
which is the following interesting story. Some
thing like nine or ten years ago young man
connected with London bank was presented
with the identical watch by a number of his
he declared his intention of wearing it nearest
to his heart until his dying day. Shorty after
ward he came to this country and to Chicago,
where he obtained situation in railroad
office. In about two years the watch was
stolen from him and the loss so affected his
mind that he fell into habits of dissipation, be-
came discontented, and eventually returned to
England. Although diigent search was made
by the police, no clue was ever obtained to the
lost watch until it was accidentally discovered
as above mentioned. Chicago Republican.
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-Suburbans should remember that every
moth now destroyed prevents the mischief of forty
canker worms next spring.
The New York ErenindPo gives the fol-
lowing epitome of the late Lord Pamerstons charac
ter: mo labor has been too arduouS, no trick too
mean. no grimaee too clownish. no lie too bold for
him to adopt, when his measures were to be main
tainsd,n
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FOREIGN QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.


The Republican of this evening has the following
item:
Some time since, upon representations made to the
President, he pardoned that notorious rebel John
ncssee. Upon presentation of the facts by General
Fiske, the President has revoked the pardon, and
notified Governor Brownlow of the fact The action
OF General Fiske, in refusing to surrender Overton
property, has been endorsed by the President.
We know several pardoncd rebels in this vicinity
coin. and insulting and REASONABLE remarks about
the flag. ought to subject them to the same punish
ment as that inflicted upon Overton.