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The town and canton of Vica, Andalusia,
Spain. are being ravaged by an invasion ofspiders.
All vegetation is eaten up by those insects and their
bite produces very painful swelling
"A complete change of system will be
shortly introduced in the madhouses of France
Strait waistcoats and all the other instruments hith
erto used are to be abolished and the patients will
live together and be constantly occupied at some
useful work. The experiment has been tried at the
lunatic asylum, at Blois, with great success.
The water drinkers of Chicago are dis
gusted by the invasion of myriads of little fishes in
the water pipes Tons of them are collected about
the inlet and cannot be driven away At times they
are drawn by the pumps in such masses against the
that the supply of water is stopped when ii
becomes necessary to hoist the screens and the min
nows rush in by the barrelful.
The Montgomery Gala. Nail, dwelling up
on the fact that Southeners generally prefer the sol
diers to represent them in Congress and elsewhere
says: ITO vote for such men is not to hurl defiance
at the conqueror, but rather to exercise the prvi
lege of complimenting gallant men, without
thought whether it may or may not please the con.
queror,"
Secretary Stanton has issued an order
setting apart all the ground upon which the massacre
of Fort Pillow occurred for the purpose of erecting
a monument thereon to the memory of the soldier
who fell, and those who were butchered there Thi
order was obtained by Mrs. Booth the widow of th
officer who commanded the colored troops there
She is now engaged in raising funds to build th
monument.
"A letter from Milledgeville to the Macor
Journal says that distinguished Georgian Hon.
H. Stephens, is here. to aid, by his wisdom and pru
dent counsel this legislative body to replace Georg
among the sisterhood and elevate her to her origna
position. His very presence is like blast from
Roderick's horn-worth thousand men, His healtl
is bad and he looks more like dead man than
i live one,n
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LATEST TELEGRAPH news
TO THE
DAILY COMMERCIAL.
FROM HJEXEGe.

Liberals Master of ffae Coast from Vera
CRUZ to Tannpic0-Eile Austrian Allies
have Met Several EseyeTses-- FeitzeIsNeii eiia
eOrresPOndenee-NO Apologies for bad
faith 30. be taken as Accidents.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-The Times Mexican cor
respondent says that General Diaz is carrying all be-
fore him, and that the whole State of 0ajaco is in
arms against the 1mperialists. The Liberals mas
tiers of the whole coast between Vera Cruz and Tam
pico. The Austrians have met several defeats, and
Marshal Bazaine says that the Northern portion must
be put under the double protection of the Emperor
of Mexico and the Emperor of the French.
NEW YORK, December I.-The Herdids Browns
vile correspondent of December II states that well
informed people in Mexico think there are now not
over 1900 troops in the country. The Liberals had
evacuated Monterey in consequence of the return of
the French troops from Satllo. No fighting had oc-
CURED The Liberal army was encamped near Ca
margo on the 1st of December. Large amounts of
money and goods have been taken from merchants
and other citizens there. Many Liberal troops arc
deserting account Of lack Of clothing and other
neceSsarieS.
Some further correspondence has occurred between
Generals Weitze and Mejia General Weitzel alleges
that General Mejia has on mere suspicion imprison-
ed innocent American citizens and informs him by
direction of General Sheridan that if such outrages
repeated apologies for them will be accepted
and that General Mejia will not not be permitted to
commit acts against the United States which are no
accidents, and that the Government will not accept
his personal apologies for bad faith General Mejia
Claims that the persons imprisoned were found in
arms against the Imperial cause.
The Imperial troops reported to have robbed
the citizens of Saltillo of large by forced loans
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The Restoration i'm Southern States-fiOv-
ernOr Holden Feiievcd-Resronse of Gov

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-The Secretary of War has,
by direction of the President addressed letter to
Provisional Governor Holden, of North Carolina re-
ieying him Of that trust and expressing the Presi
dents acknowledgment of the fidelity, the loyalty
and the discretion which hare marked his admins
tration. copy of the letter has been sent to the
Governor of North Carolina, with the tender of the
cooperation of the Government of the United States
whenever it may be found necessary in effectng the
early restoration and the permanent prosperity and
welfare of the State which he has been called to
preside
These official communications are similar with the
exception Of names. to those recently addressed to
governors and provisional governors Of other South
ern States with similar purpose. The following is
the response of Governor Orr received by telegraph
COLUMBIA, S. G., Dee. 22.-Hon. ". II. Se,card,
Secretary Of State:
The Legislature adjourned yesterday at noon. Gov.
Perry has returned to his home in Greenvile. Your
dispatch has been forwarded to him by mail. 1t will
be very gratifying 10 the people of South Carolina
that her government has been entrusted 10 orcers
of their own selection. In their name | thank you
for the tender of corporation of the Government of
the United States, when found necessary, in ee0pg
the carly restoration and permanent prosperity and
welfare of the State You may be assured Of my
alterable purpose to aid in upholdng the supremacy
ofthe United States, and advancing the honor,
interest and prosperity Of common country.
JAMES l.. Oar, iiovernOr.
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Execution of n Nsurdercr.

ROCHESTER, Dec. 22.-Wison, the murderer Of De-
voc at Portage, was hung to-day at Geneseo.
The murder took place on the 10th Of May. Wilson
went to the gaowS with the same calous spirit he
had shown since his conviction, and smiled with con-
tempt upon the scene in which he was the most
prominent person. He denied that he had killed
Devoe but admitted that he knew who was the guilty
party.
He refused to entertain any clergyman as spiritual
adviser. Sheriff Chase has caused his photograph to
che taken, he his way from the jail to the
>uows, against his protest. For this he told the
-erf, as he stood with the rope about his neck, he
would take his the sherifs) picture - quick if he
had the power.
He died like brute, without looking for sympathy
from any one present. Wilson confessed he did not
bear his true name and refused to disclose it, or tell
his history to his counsel
He did, however, confess he killed the Hon. Burr
Burton, Of Syracuse. in May last, and also a Mrs
Lewes at Lancaster, Ohio about a year since He
limited at many other crimes, but disclosed no par
tculars, and gave his body to his counsel who sold
it to a surgeon at Nunda.
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EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR.

1t is our intention to publish the CONNER
crAL every day in the year, Sundays excepted,
in order to CRAFTY the desire of the public for
their accustomed morning entertainment
Every business man looks for his paper as he
does his breakfast, and we have determined
to supply a want that is universally expressed
in this community, by making the COMMERCIAL
daily visitor at the doors of our subscribers
1t will therefore be published tomorrow as
usua1
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From LOGisiana---Appreh Negro

New ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-The Legislature of the
State adjourned to-day until the fourth Monday in
January. The House failed to pass the usual ap-
rropriation bill. The Governor has vetoed the bill
suspending the collection of taxes for 1861, 49, 63
and o. on the ground that it would afford relief to
those who had attempted to destroy the Government,
and who were absent from this city during the war
whilst Union men remained aud paid their taxes.
The Vicksburg journal has advices which it deems
reliable of an alarming character. from Nazoo The
people of that part of the country reported to be
flying to the towns for protection from the negroes,
whom it represented claim that between now and
Christmas land must be given them they will take
it by force. The colored troops stationed in the
country it is further said espousng the cause of
the negroes, and serious troubled is apprehended.
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The Cincinnati Gazette says R. NJ. Hatba.

The CINCINNATI Gazette says z. NJ. Hatha-
way the collector Of internal revenue in the First
District of Kentucky is unable 10 make collections
in that district except he is accompanied by an
armed guard.
"A boy IN Warren county, Ind, who was
bitten by mad dog some two weeks SINCE was taken
to Terre fIaute, and the mad stone applied On the
first application the stone adhered to the wound for
fourteen hours. The patient has returned homo.
being assured that he is out of danger.
AS specimen of what can be accom-
plished by the employment of freedmen, Colonel J.
j. Williams, planter of Florida, states that with
force of about one hundred coored hands he raised
during this year from 200 to 80 bales of cotton Zach
bale weighing 800 pounds.
There are no new developments in the
Fenian troubles and much of the old bitterness
to be disappearing. The Congress which meets on
the ID proximo will be largely attended from pre-
sent indications, by representatives from every mart
of the country.
AT performance of"The Lady of Lyons"
in Columbus, Ohio, last week, spectator was bold
enough 10 hiss something which displeased him. A
policeman tried TO put him out without success
when Claude Melnote left the STAGE carried the dis
uher INTO the street. and then returned to his act
ing.
-Websters spelling book is in such great
ueLndL4u Ior lhe feconStructlon oil the south that
American printers cannot supply the demand and
the publishers have sent to Europe to get it printed
Over one million copies have been sold since ApriI
and orders now one hundred thousand in advance
of the supply
A Vermont paper hints that there is great
| quantity of wool boarded away by growers in Yer
mont The Middlebury Register says that Addison
county has nearly all of the two last years wool on
hand, and in the town of New Haven there is in the
hands OF growers from eight to ten tons of the crop
| of 1864.
"A Honolulu paper tells how the French
flag protected an American ship in the Pacific. 1t
says The William Fisher, Clifford, had narrow
| escape from destruction by the Shenandoah. The
French ship Gustave is painted lead color the W. F.
being also painted in the same old way, and while
the pirate was destroying ships within two miles Of
them these two vessels lay side and side, and the W
F. was not molested, no doubt owing her safety
| her coat Of paint
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IJTH NIUOU ILOIH,
Secretary of the Treasury

An INTERESTING CoTToY CONTRACT CAsE.-A case
of much interest to the public and of official mpor-
tance to officers of the army is likely to grow out
one of the large cotton contracts adjudicaed by the
Military Courts in Georgia. Charges were filed some
weeks ago at the War Department against Thomas
S. Metcaf and William A. Beall for corruption, The
hundred thousand dollars as bribe to the Provost
Marshal-General of Georgia for a decision in their
favor.
Many prominent civilians and some entire delega-
tions urge thorough investigation and the extreme
penalty Of the law if the parties be found guilty as
well on the score OF public justice the necessity OF
protection to officers who have been compelled in the
absence of civil courts to decide the question at issue
between citizens. Curious DEVELOPMENTS may be an
legged attempt at bribery was the fiscal agent of the
Confederaey during the rebellion. and is said to have
the sagacity to make even secession and sectional
bankruptcy profitable in pecuniary point Of view.
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From Boston.

BosToN, Dec. 22.-The formal reception of the
battlefags of Massachusetts regiu ents to-day was
the occasion of imposing and interesting dis
play. There about three thousand veteran Off
GERS and in marching column, representing sixty
regiments, and displaying some two hundred and
fifty battle-wom flags. All along the route of the
procession were veterans and their banners were
greeted in the most enthusiastic manner. On march
ing to the State House. Major General Couch on be-
half of the Massachusetts volunteers presented the
colors to the keeping of the Commonwealth, in an
appropriate address, to which Governor Andrew re-
snnnle1
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-There were not many visi-
tors at the White House to-day, and the executive
apartments were unusually quiet. The first recep-
ton will be given by the President on New ears
day. but no others will be given until after the
of Congress- and the reception are newly fur
nished 1t is not probable that there will be any
levees held until February, month at least being
required to place the Executive Mansion in a re-
spectacle condition.
The issuing of pardons has almost entirely ceased
About dozen acquisitions were made out to-day fol
North Carolina cases. all Of the So class
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Tha rTnx On rFoboe.o

LOUISVILLE KY, December 25-This mornings
newspapers publish elaborate article on the sub
ject of taxing leaf tobacco, written by a gentleman
fully conversant with the subject. He takes strong
ground against the position assumed by the Tobacco
Convention recently held at the Cooper Institute, N
Y He contends that the proposed taxing of leaf to-
bacco would be injurious alike to Government the
planter and the manufacturer.
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GENERAL GRANTS REPoRT.-The Mobile Register
and AdUertiser, edited by John Forsyth, says in its
issue of December l3:
General Grants report is a full and comprehensive
history of the as conducted on the Federal side
1t is frank and able document, and of the highest
interest to all partcipators in and observers of the
great struggle. The freedom with which the dis
tnguished general has written about persons and
events promises to provoke good deal of cOntro-
yersy. Of all the great leaders on the Federal side
believe that General Grant is held in highest re
spec and esteem by his late adversaries as soldier
patriot and man.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-The Pacific Railroad
Land Grant bill passed the Senate to-day.
Legal tenders. 66ll mining stocks firm; Savage
$3.50; Opher 1895.
Arrived ship Ladoga, New York. Spoken, Decem
bor s. latitude $50 % north long 1870 % west barqut
Hallett, from New York for this port l45 DAYS out.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2l.-The Legislature took al
excursion on the Pacific Railroad to Colfax oday
The road was found in splendid condition.
Frank Pixley has bought for the Yuba Railroad
the California Central Railroad and rolling stock fo
E0o
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HEAVY Robbery i'm PhiIadaInseia.

PHILADELPHIA, December 22-The safe at the
Sanitary Commission was found robbed this morning
of Sc, $50 in U. S. $40 and 7-30 bonds They were
the property of John W. Wilson, the chief clerk.
The following are the numbers of the $40 bonds of
five hundred dollars each-23 $780, IS O5S 3059 063.
S5,O6i; one hundred dollar notes-Nos 9140, S2,71
56SlS, 56sl9; and of fifty dollar notes. $685. 1905,
each for $5OO-Nos. 35 03 35 9O6, l25 423. 127 40
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Cold Weather in the Northwest-Reavy
Snow Storms.

FoRT KEARNEy, Dec. 22.-At o'clock this morn
ing the thermometer stood at IS degrees below
Heavy storms have fallen on the plains lately
and drfted in hollows between here and the Missouri
river to the depth of Is to 20 feet No coaches have
arrived from Atchison for the last two days
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The Fenians.

CHESTER, Pa, December pa circle of the Fenian
Brotherhood, numbering eighty-fve members, was
formed here last night. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted ndorsing the action of Colonel John
OMahoney and the sum of $s5 was subscribed to the
Fenian cause.
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Fatal Railroad Accident.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 23.-The mail train on the
North Carolina Railroad ran off the track near Con-
cord on Friday, killing j. A. White express messen
GER and Mr. Oats, baggage master Other particulars
of the accident are not known.
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The FeniauS

New YORK, Dec 24th.-It is reported that Colonel
0'Mahoney has received dispatches from the Head
Centre Stephens calling for prompt and decisive ac
ton by the Fenians, The crisis is said to be near
at hand,
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ADJUSTMENTS,

HOLIDAY STREET Observation-Disclosures Ford an
nounces grand Christmas Festival at the Holiday
Street this afternoon at 22 o'clock, and this evening
at u o'clock, which occasion will be produced for
the first time this the grand legendary zpecta
Gle Of the Naiad Queen the Nymphs of the Rhine,
with and beautiful scenery, delightful mu-
SIC, etc. 1t will be repeated tomorrow evening.
FRONT STREET THEATRE.-This afternoon and even
ing Holman's English Opera will open at the Front
with Cinderella. All the appointments in the house
new.
MARYLAND IYsTITUTE--AHyne, the Wizard-This
renowned prestidigitateur announces grand com
bination for the Holiday Week. when he will intro
duce a new repertoire of magic and ventriloquism,
and give his friends present A matinee will be
given this afternoon, for ladies and children.
The OPERA.-The finale of the Max Maretzek opera
troupe in the production of 'Aricaine on Saturday
night, at the Concordia, was a great success, the
principal performers being enthusiastically encored
To Mr. Grover of the management. the public are
highly indebted for the magnificent operatic enter
tanments which he gave them during the past, and
wherever he may go wish him success commensu-
rate with the magnitude Of his undertaking.
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For Sale Only at

1874 ONE EIGHTY-FOUR. lSi
BALTIMORE STREET, OPPOSITE LIGHT STREET,
Is the cheapest place in the city to buy useful
articles for Christmas presents. We give below a
partial list of goods to be found in tore suitable
for presents.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.
We have the largest and most complete stock in
the city, which will sell at extremely low prices
SILvER-PLATED WARE.
Our stock is very large, and consists in part Of
Castors Cake Baskets, Card Baskets Tea Sets Coffee
Urns, Sugar Dishes, Butter Dishes, Syrup Cans Wine
Stands, Butter Knives. Spoons, Forks &C.. &c.
FANCY GOODS. &c, &c.
Writing Desks Fancy Boxes. Vases Picture
Frames, Watches and Jewelry of all kinds Fancy
Soaps and Perfumery. fine Ivory Handle Knives,
&C., &c.
Sale at auction every Evening at o'clock.
l.. CLARK & Co.,
de12-2w 1874 Baltimore street.
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A Box OF NoTE PAPER stamped with your initial
is suitable Christmas present-Albums. Portfolios.
Writing Desks, Games of all kinds and other suitable
gifts at the Stationery Engraving and Stamping En-
porium Of stork y Gillespie. zs1 West Baltimore
sas,s dsls'lp6t
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New YORK. Dec. 22.-T. Ward, convicted of the
murder of Policeman Walter in August last, was to-
day sentenced to the State Prison for life.
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Holiday Gifts.
Fine WATCHES.
for Ladies and Gentlemen,
of best makers.
Diamond,
Pearl,
Coral.
Enameled,
and other styles of rich
Jewelry
Beautiful Silver Ware,
Best Silver Plated Goods,
as Tea Sets, Walters Baskets,
Fruit Stands, Butter Dishes. &c.
Elegant Paris Clocks and Bronzes, in great variety
Beautiful Porcelain Vases, Card Receivers,
Caskets, Jewel Stands Toilet Sets,
Flower Stands, ETC., etc.
Dressing Cases, Fancy Work and
Glove Boxes Paper Mache Tables
Desks, Work Boxes,
new Partisan Goods,
Fans,
Opera Glasses,
Portmonaies,
Travelling Bags,
Table Cutlery.
With very full supply of
New Goods,
suitable for Presents,
at the Lowest Prices.
Garfield. Bro. tS Co..
de2l-5t-lstp 229 Baltimore street.
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Gold Pens.

"Ia the selection Of rife another important matter
is, that she should write well. A lady who neglect
to cultivate this accomplishment is not unlikely, de
cient in other essential qualities. -CHEsTERFIELD
Gifts for the Girls gifts for the Boys;
A useful gift not useless toys
Something to have, something to hold;
Suitable, too. for young and old
A Good Gold Pen!
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The ssT'lOrence'' American.
INVENTORS GREAT TRIUMPH.
THE SEWING MACHINE PERFECTED.
All the objections to other Machines are overcome
n the Florence. 1t makes four different Stitches
with tho same ease, and with as little machinery as
others make one. Besides, it has the reversible feed
motion-a uniform self-regulatng tension of thread
and no springs, cog-wheels, or cams to get out oi
nrdnr
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GETA TRUE Cory.
Imperial Photographs and fine engravings of
GEN. R. E. LEE and
SToNEwALL JACKSON,
Taken from life.
J.SM MORROW & Co.,
de6tf Corner Baltimore and Holiday streets.
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Gold Pens,
In solid Gold Holders
In solid Silver Holders!
Suitable for Ladiesi
Suitable for Gentlemen!
Twill please the ladies and the men.
Each line they write they'll bless the pen;
The giver bless, and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for ioaste-
A Good Gold Pen!
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Holiday Presents.
LADIES' FANCY FURS,
In their several varieties, and of the
LATEST STYLES,
which we will close out at greatly reduced prices.
Call and examine at the long established
HAT, CAP AND Fur STORE.
S. HINDEs SoN,
dlS-2w No. 100 Gay street.
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For the week ending December % the Treasury
Department received $25S,000 in outstanding Certif-
Gates of Indebtedness, and So 942 S 80 on interest
trOler of the Currency issued $40l0 50 in currency
to National Banks.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has de-
cided that 5 cents is the highest rate Of stamp duty
upon ware rehouse receipts, whatever the value of the
property deposited stored.
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Larmour & Co., Light Street.
Have just opened their splendid stock Of
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
consisting of Enameled and Diamond WATCHES,
Patent H-seconds Timing Watches, Diamond,
Pearl and Mosaic JEwELRY, Opera
Glasses, Table Cutlery. Gold Pens
and Pencils Solid Silver
WARE
Triple Plated Albata WARE CLOCKS.
FANCY GooDs. Ere,
All Ne,o and Beautiful Patterns
AFWe would especially invite persons wishing tC
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
to call and examine our stock. They will find Bar
gains del5-u
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Gold Pens.

In Gold mounted Rubber Holders!
In desk Holders of every variety!
Put UP in cases of rich velvet for presents.
AT WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
R. F. BLAKENEY & Co.,
GOLD PEN MANUFACTURERS,
del5-tf lbs Baltimore Street. first floor, up stairs