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Mexican News.
Outrages by Maximilian's Troops

OutrASeS Dy M0Nlul7ll0n'S troops.
NEw York, December 24-The Heralds
Brownsville correspondent states that the
outrages to which the people are subjected
BY Maximilian's European troops, and the
state of anarchy which prevails even in
that portion of the Mexican territory which
he claims to-haye completely under his
sway, notwithstanding the repeated boasts
that order and happiness were to be sure
accsmPaniments Of his reign, forced loans
Of money and other property are constantly
being collected by the Imperial troops at
the point Of the bayonet, and citizens who
demur to such treatment incur the penalty
Of death or imprisonment, .ss..H
JAdSOme additional correspondence passed
about the beginning of the month between
Gen. Weitzel, commanding the United States
troops on the Rio, Grande, and Gen. Mejia,
the Imperial commander at Matamoras,
each stating grievances inflicted by the
other. Gen. Weitzel alleges that Gen.
Mejia has, on mere suspicion, imprisoned
innocent American citizens, and informs
him, by direction of Gen. Sheridan, that if
such outrages are repeated no persOnalapo
ogies in lieu of his bad faith will be ac-
eepted, and strongly intimates that he will
be authorized to settle the matter by force
OF arms. r.-....-..r
Gen. Mejia's complaint is the old one of
AID and comfort gwen TO the Mexican Re
publicans by Gen: Weitzel. Gen. Weitzel
says he Is ordered to say that hereafter when
any garrison under Mejia's command is in
state of seige no supplies of any kind will
be permitted to be sent to such garrison from
this side, Gen.. Sheridan, considering that
it would be less of q violation of neutrality
against the legitimate authority in Mexico
to send powder to such garrison, and that he
is sordered to stop all Intercourse with any
garrison during the progress of a siege, ex-
cept that which humanity shall dictate.
The correspondent further says that the
probability of an active interference by the
us. IN. Mexico is the one thing thought Of
at BroWnsville, and the impression is very
strong that this will be delayed but short
time. Certainly the tone of the authorities
is such as would warrant the conclusion that
nd great pains will be taken to avoid -rup-
ture.
2 TIE Times Mexican CORRESPONDENT says !:
Gen. Diaz is carrying all before him, and
the whole state Of AiOica is in arms against
the Imperialist. The Liberals are masters
of the whole coast between Vera Cruz and
Tuspan- --
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able length upon the state Of the negroes
and the sentiments of the whites toward
them. He thinks justice can only pc Sc
cured by extending the franchise. In the
course Of his remarks he says tie slaves are
emaneipated in point Of form, bat free labor
has not yet been put In the place Of slavery
in point Of fact, and now in the midst Of
this critical period Of transition the power
which originated the revolution isezpected
10 turn over its whole future dsyelop
to another power which from The beginning
was hostile to it, and has never yet entered
into its spirit. The class in whose aver
that development must be madea is COM
pletely without the power 70 protect itself
and take effective control Of hat develop
ment. History or the world VII Be -seArcn-
ed IN vain for proceedings similar 70 tins
which did not lead to either rapid and VIC
lent reaction or to the most serious tFOable
and civil disorder.
believe it will prove fer more dangsroa5
for the integrity Of the loyal sef government
if the national control in the south Be dis
continued, while by disseminating Il teo
soon it may be rendered necessary again in
the future, when, by continuing ft but for
limited time such future necessity may be
obVistsd. - sH's
He advocates the encouragement Of sdus
cation among the freedmen, and in conclU-
sion makes the following remarks
The loyalty Of the South consists IN most
of the leaders submitting TO 3 necessity.
The emancipation of slaves is submitted
to only in so far as ehattel slavery in form
could not be kept up, but although the freed
man is no longer considered the property Of
individual masters he is considered the
slave of society, and all independent Stats
legislation win show a tendency to make
him such. Practical attempts on the part
Of the southern people te deprive the negro
of his rights as freedman may result in
bloody collision, and will certainly plunge
southern society into endless huctustions
and anarchy Solution Of the problem viii
be very much facilitated by enabling all
loyal free labor elements Of the south TO ex-
ercise healthy influence on legislation Il
will be hardly possible TO secure the freed
man against the oppressive class and from
private prosecution unless he be endowed
with certain measures Of political power.
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NORTHERN OHIO NEWs.
GEAUGA COUNTY.

Weciip the following items from the
ChardOn JefersoniaH
The Congregational Church Of Burton,
have secured the services Of the Rev. VIM.
Rice, son of L. L. Rice, formerly Of Ober-
lin, to preach during the next year.
Reuben Spencer, who was committed TO
our County Jail few days since by JUS
tice Ford, Of Burton, on q charge Of bur
glary with intent to steal, made his escape
on Wednesday night, and, as we go to
press, is still at large 9
Our townsman, D. Warner, Jr.5 hassOld
his place, consisting Of a good house, barns
and outbuildings, and 225 acres Of land,
to Julius Howard, of Auburn, for $4,000.
The protracted meeting at the n E.
Church still continues, and has resulted in
q number of conversions. -sr,
A farm of 316 acres, in Chester tawn-
ship, sold for $l1, ,O6Oi farm Of 50 acres,
81, ESQ; lot of Is acres, 5000; lot Of 10
acres $780, h.i' 'Al
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wAsHINGTON GOssIP.

SALE ar THE DEAD LETTER oFFICE.
The euriosities Of the mail service viii
be well shown by the annual auction sale
of the dead letter office which commenced
on the 23d. The schedule of articles to
be disposed Of comprises almost every
thing OF personal wear or -eraamsnt the
latter, however, predominating, such e.
jewelry Of every description, watches,
chains, rings, l0ckets, etc, ETC., makes the
bulk of the catalOuge. There was even q
gas burner miscarried through the mails,
and any quantity of tobacco, and hair
brushes, and patent medicines have met q
like fate. Nobody has any idea Of the
queer uses to which the mails are put until
they glance over the revelations of the
Dead Letter Office
FORDS THEATER A MEDICAL HEADQUAR-
TIERS
The Surgeon General has made appli-
cation for Ford Theater for the use Of bis
Bureau, and as his request win probably Be-
granted. The building viii thus be divert
ed from the purpose for which It was
specially designed, as when the Govern
ment took possession of il, the intention
was to use it as depository of the rebel
archives, and it has been prepared for that
use at considerable expense. The Gov
ernment is yet paying rentfor the Theater,
Congress mot having taken any steps to
wards its purchase.
THE JANUARY INTEREST.
The January interest on the public debt
will be ready for payment On and after
Tuesday next. The amount is besEeanl
fourteen and fifteen millions.
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Business EducatiOn.-some people are So
foolish as to suppose that Business Education can
be better acquired in a College building located in
q large city, that in the College building if re-
moved out of the city, to pleasant, quiet village,
comparatively free from temptations, vices and
those almost numberIess things that withdraw
the attention Of the student from his Studies. SEN
sible people, there are, however, who believe that
the freer from city attractions, temptations aud
inducements to squander money the better for those
who are, perhaps for the first time, separated from
friends and home influences.
We call the attention Of our readers to Cslkins,
Grifin & Co.'s Union Business Institute at Ober-
lin, Ohio, as located in such village, - for a
thorough training in theory and practice sec6id 10
Commercial and Telegraph College in the whole
country.
For particulars, address them nOv2O
The Large Wholesale stock of Ladies
and Gents Furs at redtced prices.
JOHN B. GOoDsELL & CO.,
dec23:974 1251l Water street.
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From New Orleans.
People Leaving.

People Leaving. n'
NEW ORLEANS, December 22.-The steam.
.ers that leave here are crowded with pas
seRgers.
IrreenIarEty of Mails.
The Northern mails are exceedingly ir-
regular and behind hand.
+ a-- - = C0mplainta.
Great complaints have been made at No
bile on account Of the action Of the Treas
ury Agents in seizing all the cotton arriv.
ing there on the railroad.
What Reagan Says.
Judge Reagan stated in the Convention
held at Galveston, that before leaving
| Washington he had an interview with the
President and Secretary Seward, who ex-
pressed their opinions that there should be
no more executions or confscations. They
believed enough blood had been shed in the
late rebellion and the South had suffered
enough.
ra Mexican News.
City of Mexico dates have been received
up 10 the 3Oth of November
The Emperor has extended the period of
amnesty. -l
The Empress is making tour of Yucca
7H Itens.
The Galveston News reports faTOrably on
General Gregory's address to the freedmen
of Texas, and hopes that much good will re-
suit in satisfying the negroes that the gov
eminent viii not make general distfibu-
tion of property among them, and that they
must work.
The first Galveston medical college has
opened for course of lectures.
One of the District Judges Of Texas holds
that transactions between individuals during
the rebellion were not rendered invalid by
the orders Of General Granger, declaring
illegItimate secession acts.
Governor Hamilton's proclamation declares
the secession legislature imperative.
The people Of Texas are reported as rap
idly and generally taking the oath of allie
glance in order to become voters at the COM
ing election. - ---4- g
The Brownsville Courier says that the
Austrian reinforcements amOunt to 400 who
are anxious to desert to our army.
General Weitzel demanded the release of
the American steamer seized by Mejia and
converted into a gunboat but the demand
was unsuccessful.
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Railroads..


In consequence of the obstructions by cit
i7ens to the running oftrains on the railroads
between Richmond and Washington by the
placing of ties upon the track, the tearing
up OF rails, &c, the hight trains have been
withdrawn. Negro troops will look closely
after these unqUiet rebels. -.H
wa VIII Resign. al ~
1t is rumored that Secretary Harlan of
the Interior Department will sooh resign his
office and that Hon. Alex. Randall will sue
ceed him.
correspondence.
WAsHNeroN, December 24.-The follow
ing telegram has been received:
RALEIGH, N C., December %.
To Hon. WM. II. Sesodrd, Secretary of State /:
SIR-Your dispatch of this date, relieving
me Of my duty as Provisional Governor Of
North Carolina, has been received.
ltgiyes me pleasure to be relieved of the
responsibilities and labors of that office. 1
will at once transfer the great seal, the pa-
pers and property of the State now in nv
possession 10 the Hon. Jonathan Worth, the
Governor elect Will you please con-
vey to the PRESIDENT my acknowledgment for
the honor he has done me, and the conf
denee reposed in me in calling me to this
position.
With the expression Of the hope that his
plan for reconstrueting the insurgent States
to their natural and appropriate places in
the Union may be crowned with entire sue
cess, have the honor to be, with high re-
sPeet Your obedient servant,
lSignedl w. w. HOLDEN.
The EENIANs.
NEW YORK, December 24-It is rumored
that the Fenian Senatorial Department have
determined on Canadian wariimmediately.
Measures of compromise between the
Cabinet and Senators are now under debate.
The staff and Secretary of War is an
noqnced: Two of its members are gradutes
of West Point
Dispatches have been received by a spec-
ial envoy from Head Centre, Stevens, YES
terday, and so important were they consid-
cred by President 0'MahOn,y, that he at
once ordered them before General Sweeny,
or those who represent what is called the
Senate, with a view to have their require
ments complied with at once. The nature
of the dispatches are not made public.
letter from London says the American
Consul at Dublin is calling on all persons
who are next Of kin to Irishmen who died
in the military service, to come forward and
receive the arrearages of pay, prize money
and pensions.
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nEIAWARE CnnNrY

From the Delaware Gazette we learn
that the splendid flag staff, 160 feet in
length, which was raised at Camp Denni-
son at the commencement Of the war, and
which bore aloft the l'banner Of beauty
and glory during the entire conflict,
having been presented by the Secretary Of
War to the Ohio Wesleyan University,
was brought to Delaware at an expense Of
about SIS, and last Monday afternoon was
raised on the College campus, where It
will remain q memento of 0hio's patriotic
devotion to the cause Of an imperiled
country, and reminder to many gallant
young man Of the days he spent at that
famous rendezvous Of Buckeye warriors
The search for oil in Delaware county
has not yet entirely ceased. We learn
operations are still progressing in Genoa
township, where s well Is being bored and
depth of overthree hundred feet has
been reached, the intention being to sink
it six hundred feet befnre stopping, should
oil not be found before going so deep.
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AsHTABuLA. COUNTY.

The Telegraph says: raa - -
h K Reynolds, Treasurer Of the CIeve-
land Aid Commission, acknowledges, Dec.
llth, the receipt of $41.21, 8 ThaRksgiV-
ing collection in Ashtabnla- -- .-
Capt. Frank Larabee, Of Jefferson, has
been brevetted 10 thsrank Of Major ofVol-
unteers, for long and faithful services and
gallant conduct. ls't
The Reporter notices the sale of fne fat
hogs in Conneautville, at l3e per ID The
hogs weighed 500, 537, 517, SOC and 400
lbs.
The Sentinel says: As Mr.. and Mrs.
Burgess, father and mother of our County
Treasurer, were driving into Ashtabula,
Just this side of the village, team st
work on the grading of the Branch Rail-
road, ran of, and dashing down the street.
ran directly over Mr. Burgess buggy,
crushing il into a hundred pieces. He
and his wife were both buried in the
wreck, and Of course terribly bruised,
though they escaped with only bruises.
They. were able to get home. but have suf-
fered severely since. s----s
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Easy Obedienee.

The Chicago Tribune thus aptly com
ments upon a sentence in the President.
late message to the Sefate:
The President reports 81 Il ne Southern
States. are yielding obediehce to thslaw5
and government of the United States with
more willingness and greater promptitude
than under the circumstances could reason
ably have been anticipated" The portion
Of cur laws and government which they
have had occasion to obey is merely that
which permits them to elect themselves to
Office and make laws for themselves and
the freedmen.
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The Dayton Journal says some weeks
ago a young lady, of rather progressing
appearance and deaf and dumb, was put
of the cars at Miamisburg. So cannot
write, cannot converse with lands, 50
scarcely anything could be L.. Of who
she was or where she came frUli. She il
now an inmate of the Montgomery
County Infrmary, near Dayton, and the
papers throughout the country arerequestl
ed to make note Of this 50 that she may
be restored to her friends. She managed
to scraEl on paper the word Efie or Eftca
and it Is Supposed this Is her name,
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General News.
Leased.


BosToN, December 23.-Edwin Booth and
J. S. Clark have leased Boston Theatre for
the ensuing year.
Correction. ~
PHILADELPHIA, December 23.-The num-
bers of the bonds reported stolen yesterday
should read 36,05s to 35,O64 inclusive, in
stead of 35,05s to 55,O64,, as enormously pub
lished. Other numbers we're correctly pub
lished.
Fire.
CHICAGO, December 23.-0n Thursday
night last fire occurred in Fondulac, Wis,
which destroyed the property on the corner
of Main and Second streets to the value Of
between $4,000 and $4,000. Insured for
$4,000.
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Washington News.
Relieved.

Relieved. O..
WASHINGTON, December 23.-The Secretary
of State has, by direction of the President,
addressed letter TO Provisional Governor
Holden, of N. c., relieving him from his
trust and expressing the Presidents ac-
knowledgment of the fidelity, loyalty and
discretion which has marked his anminis-
traion of the affairs of that State. A copy
of the letter has been sent to the Governor
elect of North Carolina with tender of the
cooperation Of the gOvernmentoft United
States, whenever it may be found necessary,
in effecting the early restoration and per-
maneRt prosperity and welfare Of the State
over which he has been called upon to pre-
side. The following response from Governor
Orr has been received by telegraph;
CoLUEBIA, S. c., December 22d, 1865.
Hon. W. H. Seward, Secretary of State:
, The Legislature adjourned yesterday at
noon. Gov. Perry has returned to his home
in Greenville. Your dispatch has been for
warded to him by mail. 1t will be very
gratifying to the people of South Carolina
that her government has been intrusted to
officers of their own selection. In their
name thank you for the tender of the co.
operation Of the government of the United
States, when found necessary in effecting the
early restoration and permanent prosperity
and welfare Of the State. You may be as
sured of my unalterable purpose to aid in
unfolding the supremacy of the United
States, and in advancing the honor, interest
and prosperity of a common country.
(Signed,) JAMES. L. ORR,
Governor of South Carolina.
Trouble Brewing. t-e3
Lewis Clepland, Collector of Internal
Revenue, S. C. Robinson, Register of Wills,
and others, entered suit in the District of
Columbia Supreme Court against the Mayor
of Washington, City Council, and the Reg
listers of the city, TO refrain them from pay
ing out of the corporation funds, the ex-
penses of the recent elections to take the
sense Of the citizens in relation to negro
suffrage. q
I CompIainants take the ground that there is
no authority given in the municipal charter
for holding elections of a special character,
or to ascertain tlie views of the residents in
reference to an extension of the elective
franchise to persons of color in this district.
Judge Carte lade an order that the re
spondents q car on Tuesday nextto show
cause why an injunction should not be issu7
cd as prayed for e.-,. --.1 --9- --a' -
I-luaasd sin is-.fI t''s. tt'''s. ~ |.
Signatures IN ;go.ls " negro suffrage and
issuing ofpards . u Ee almost entirely ceased
hero. About - "a r., .gisIt Fsns were made
day 70 Ho5 "A CaFa cases, all Of the
Il idJ yi-creJ 20 t7-1
secretary Stanton returned to the city
last evening from bis Tisit to Ohio
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oFFOmfNeW York.

-1I aiiu : Il H.EFire. . rs
NEW YoRK,i iDecemSer 2S.-This morning
"a, fire broke out n aFag store, No. 10, Coz
ernor street, owneh by Daniel Sweeney, and
extended TO Nos. 2 and 8. The buildings
were entirely destroyed. Mr.. Sweeney 3
loss is about 1000; insurance about $2O,-
600. ~ ..-,
80 80 Secretary McCulIOeII.
/, The Commercial says that Secretary Nc
.CuIIouch continues in the city. G.
1 I'D consideration of the value r' r. Van
Bickss service as Assistant T7.- .-rer the
Secretary declines to recomm e3,'i a to the
President for the Collectorshin IS inis port.
The. Seeretary's decision vii universally
received with satisfaction. Tne report is
y,zrY general on the stree that Mr.. Van
D;rsf fo1'd be retained where he has been
",E ) .le.. r..i 5-- =
KLSIsey. ---.--
Z 10 ..io1l md for m not very a'tivs
and 3on4qt t-the pr lars have offer
ed round sums at
Discounts are quiet.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-25

Gifts for the 8fiiIiOn.-Those in want of
nice present for the Holidays should call at No.
95 Bank street, Cleveland, o. They have received
this day n large invoice of Fancy Goods. Be sure
and call at No. 95 Bank street before purchasing
elsewhere dec23
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Washington News,

National Banks. D..
The Herald's Washington special says the
circulation of the national banks have been
increased by the issue of upwards of four
millions of dollars during the present week.
The total circulation is about two hundred
and fifty four millions.
Reception.
The first reception at the White House
will be on New Years day. Therewill be
no others until the reassembling of Con-
gress.
Frauds.
The Treasury printers propose to prove by
indubtable evidence this week tie fact that
'-- - Iva been practiced in the 'intir-
-a t#''.-. i,- -ti-v. a~4 - sE-
Y e, ,aInst r
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-25

i. o. o. F.-This evening, the 25th.inst., will
be election night, and the night for payment of
quarterly dues in Cleveland Lodge No, 13 l. o. O..
F. Other important business will come before the
lodge JOS. S. PERLEY,
dec25 2f5 Secretary.
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Petroleum Olive are prepared to fur
nsh our friends the best quality Of Illuminating
Petroleum Oil at the lowest market price, In large
or small quantities. J. @. SIMMONS q CO,
dec16:274 80 Marvin street
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-25

A Splendid Light, entirely free from smoke
odor, Mt cost of only One-fOdrth Of cent. PER
hUdr, is obtained by use of the new Nom Explosive
Lamp and Aurora Burning Fluid. o..
GRIFFIN & BAKER, Wholesale Agents,
dec2O:273 ., I46 Seneca street
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Funeral of Ex-Gov. VIM. A. Barstow.

Funeral of Ex-CsOv. Vim. A. BarstOw.
The funeral of Ex-Gov. Barstow, of
Wisconsin, who died few days since at
Leavenworth, Kansas, was held Sunday
forenoon in the Detroit Street Congrega-
tional Church, and his remains were de-
posted in the West Side Cemetery, where
sleep his father, mother, sister and broth
er. There was large attendance of the
former business associates and friends of
the deceased in this city, and very appre-
pirate and impressive sermon was preached
by Rev. Mr.. Thome, from Psalms 80;
4, 3.
Mr.. Barstow was we'll known to many
of the older citizens of Cleveland. He
came here from New England in 1894, a
robust, enterprising young man, and be-
came an active Produce and Commission
Merchant on the River, residing in what
was then Ohio City. Some ten years later
he removed to Milwaukee, thence to Mad
ison, the capital of Wisconsin, and IN 1853
was elected Secretary of S'.otr h tho DoF7
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No PaDer.

In accordance with the long established
custom of the press, on Christmas, and
other general holidays, no paper viii be
issuedfrom theIEADER office this after
noon or tomorrow morning. ~
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-25

Pianos Pianos TIC. Shaw & Co., 95
Bank street, have the best stock in the market.
Call and see them. Also, Smiths American Or
gan. 90 Bank street. decl9277
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-25

Now is Your Time.-Splendid Christmas
and New Years Gifts at No. 95 Bank street-from
Photograph Card to a Piano. dec23
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-25

Levi T. ScOfield, Architect has opened his
Office on the corner of Euclid and Erie streets; en-
trance on Erie street dec2O2sO