New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
GENERAL NEWS.

, The fact that the French Minister has leit
here for New.York. says Washington dispatch 10
The PHILADELPHIA Bulletin, with the understanding that
he will not return until lie hears from his Government
causes much comment in diplomatic circles The tone
of Mr. Sewards letter referring to recognizing Maxi
mian's Government II said to be offensive.
Robert Nichols last evening attempted to
murder his wife Betsy by striking her on the head win
an az in their apartment. No. 1871 Salliyan'st. lhe
aunt Of the assaiant Janet Fargrave' aided IN the
sssau. By beating her with club. Both were arrested
bv the Eighth Precinct Police. The wounded woman
was taken to Bellevue Hospital.
The trial of John Ward, for the murder OF Io-
icenan Walker last August was concluded yesterday
IN the Court of Sessions Two witnesses were exam
ined. whose testimony was of minor importance. lie
iury retired and after prolonged absence. returned
with verdict OF mansaughter in the first degree.
President Johnson, says Washington
special, informed prominent member oi the Ne" Aofk
delegation On Saturday that the New.Nork Collector
ship was yet OPEN aud that he was not IN hurry 10
I'LL IT, When the right man found he said thai he
would be appointed.
A terrible explosion took place yesterday
afternoon at the Washington %. c. Arsenal IN
building where men at work sorting ammunition
Seven Of the employees Instantly killed aud several
severely injured.
PreslueuI ovh-evr. h@- -apr~arsd the bill TO
prevent the importation OF cattle, and the bill for the
selection of jurors in the District Of Columbia. They
are the first laws passed since be attained to b
Presidency.
Mr.. Alley, Chairman Of the Post Office Com
mite. will offer resolution to the effect that the Gov
ernment shall take possession of the teieg apn lines
the country and conduct them as it does the posta
service.
Gov. Corwln died at % o'clock yesterday al
teruoon. Present in the chamber at the time of hi
death. Senators Davis and Guthrie of Kentucs
and Lane Of Indiana, and j. Z. Wetmore, esq, an
othsrs.
The Rev. VIM. H. Milburn delivered h
lecture on John Milton" at Cooper Hall last eyenir
TO a fair audience The lecture was listened 10 Wi
marked attention and warmly appauded at It's close.
The Committee on the judiciary of the Hou
have agreed TO report Mr.. Farnsworth's resolution
provide Constitutional Amendment to bar the pa
ment of the Rebel debt.
The North Carolina Legislature adjournC
yesterday, to meet on the lst OF February. lets.
The receipts from internal revenue yesterda
amounted to 81. .l25Oo
Gold was not strong yesterday. The cosiI
quots,ion l46dl4ss. Government stocks stead
In State stocks Railway mortgages and Bank shares lit
doing The miscellaneous shares were steady, with smi
sales The railway share list excited At the SeoOI
Board the market did maintain the advance
,he day and stocks offered quite freely Money eas
among stock houses aud considerable business done
Per upon miscellaneous coatesa but the chief busne
Is still per cent. Commercial paper is iavorab
affected by the increased difficulty in making per
call and ses at 7as for best and lOQl5 for wide sele
tiou OF names