Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-23

about half Of whom were ladies. John
Day, of New York, presided. Speeches
were made by Minister Bigelow and Major
General Schofeld.
1t is positively asserted that Major Cen
eral Schoheld's mission is not to the French
court, but to our Minister in Paris, for the
purpose of informing the latter Of the plans
of our Government in relation to Mexico.
The members of the Tunisian Embassy
have arrived in Paris. They express them
selves highly delighted with their visit to
the United States.
ABAsDOSNENT;; or CHIHUAHUA.
A dispatch from Washington says: The
French minister has official intelligence
from President Juarez Of the abandonment
of Chihuahua by the French forces.
DEPOSITED.
Two millions of Mexican dollars, coined
at Ell Passo, were deposited yesterday in
one Of the Washington banks to the credit
of the Mexican republic.
PRIvATEERs.
Itwas reported in Washington last night
that the Secretary of State has been notified
by the Spanish minister that certainly
one, and perhaps two, priVsteers are being
fitted out in New York to prey upon Span
ish commerce under the Chili~a a~s.
tions that ad valorum duties will be done
away with by the present Congress and as
far as possible specific tariff enacted.
ARRIVED.
New YORK, December 22.-The steamers
Virginia from Liverpool, Peruvian from Liv- |
erpool, via Portland, and Corsica, from Ha- |
vana and Nassau have arrived. No news.
LECTURE.
NEWARK, N. J., December 22.-Hon
Schuyler Colfax delivered his lecture /
Across the Continent" TO brilliant audi
ence In the Central Presbyterian Church
this evening. He was introduced BY Hon.
Marcus L. Ward, the Governor elect. The
lecture was greeted with great applause.
After the lecture quite a number of our
citizens were introduced TO him at the resi-
lence of Mr.. Ward.
ROBBERY.
WAsHISGToE. December PA paymaster
If the United States army went into a bank
n this city to-day with $4,000, which he
aid on the counter, and turned about for
he purpose Of writing check. His clerk
entered at the time and likewise placed on
he counter package Of $4,000, and then
engaged in conversation with a friend.
While the paymastsr and his clerk were
hus engaged, some party in the crowd stole
he $4,000 package, with which he made
his escape unnoticed.
VIRGINIA.
FORT Ess MoNEoE, December 21.-Four-
cen Government buildings will be sold at
on the 26th.
The steamer Geo. Levy ran over an un-
Inown oyster vessel in the Bay last night,
md it is presumed sunk her with all hands.
3oats were lowered, but no trace Of the yes
ell could be discovered.
Three companies of the 18th U. s. In
antry arrived here yesterday and will form
'ortion of the garrison ofthe fortress.
The Tribune's Richmond dispatch saws
he people of Manchester have recently been
realty alarmed by rnmors that the negroes
lad concealed large quantities Of arms and
Eere preparing for insurrection. The au-
horities have made full investigation and
eport the rumor unfounded.
SUSPENDED.
SAVANNAH, Ca, December 22.-The trial
+ Everett W. Mercer, charged with murder
n shooting seven Union prisoners at Savan-
ah, last December, has R-kosA.f~seEily
and IS awaiting orders from
ASHORE.
The steamer Indian River, belonging to
New York fishing company, went ashore
t the mout of Indian River, Fla, December
d. The vessel and cargo are a total loss.
III hands were saved
TROUBLE ANTICIPATED.
Wilmington, N. c., December 22.-The
eople are sensitive about the negroes as the
olidsys approach. It is observed that the
lumber of negroes in town has diminished
during the last two days, and it
q matter of remark. It is said they have
one to rendezvous in the country, but It is
II speculation. The authorities entertain
o apprehension for the safety Of this COM
lunity, but admit the possibility Of trouble
4 the sparsely settled portions Of the in ,
srior. 1t is reported that suspicious char
cters have been seen lurking about for
reeks, who, it is imagined, are melting
egro outbreak. Much allowance should be
iade for the timidity of the people. The
pprehension may be well founded, but the
est informed anticipate nothing serious.
hould anything occur the military force is
efficient for the emergency.
HOME GUARDS.
The organization of home guards, under
ne ordinance of the Constitutional Conven-
on, is proceeding rapidly. Fifteen or
ighteen companies have been organized in
mis- county and the officers appointed. No
rms have yet been received. General
.uger's order forbids the issue of arms to
hem by the Government. They can be
uickly armed, however, if necessary.