New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-29
GENERAL NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS.
The statement telegraphed from Washington
that Gen Grant was about TO sail for the Rio Grande
In the Aaeshp Of the Gulf squadron says The Washing
ton Star, is without authority. The General simply de-
signs visiting New Orleans for the purpose Of inspect
ing the army under sheridan, and 60 far frou sailing
in Commodore Wnsow's flagship at once will not
leave for some time to come. Owing TO the pressing
duties recurring his attention in Washington, he has
not vet determined how soon be will visit NewOeaus
md when he does 10 il win be BY the most expeditions
route.
The conservation Of the Rev. George Maxwell
Randall D. D. rector of the Church Of the Messiah in
Boston, the newly elected Missionary Bishop Of Colo
rado and the plrts adjacent took place in Trinity
Chch in Summer ST. in that city. yesterday, the Right
Rev. John Henry Hopkins Bishop Of the Diocese OF
Vermont and presiding Bishop Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church the United States, acting con-
secretor.
The ice moved in the Hudson on Wednesday
night carrying away the piles AM scafo!dng which
had been placed between the abutmens OF the Albany
bridge, which tue draw is 10 be ercc.ed 1t was
reported yesterday morning that portion Of the bridge
had been carried away, but such is not the fact The
carrying away of tae scaffOding VIII only delay the
work upon The bridge for few days.
Gen. Augur, commanding the Department Of
Washington has ordered Iieui.COL Eyre. in command
at Alexandria. to est all parties concerned in the
riots in that city Christmas Day. and not to release
any persons arrested the demands of the civil
thortes but refer all such cases to the Department
headquarters.
On an inquiry made by Provost Marshal, 1t
was recently decided by the Pay Department that
Provost Marshals and other members Boards Of En-.
roment are entitled when discharged TO the three
months pay proper under the Of March 3. Ices
n 10 travelling allow to their homes
y John Campbell died in Cecil County, Mary
land lately at ,he great Of 9s years lie ver
deaf and almost blind. nnd 30 irksome his
of conversation that his friends never informed him
the existence Of the in bssfII ignorance Of whie
he therefore lived and died.
MIR. U. II. Crosby Of Chicago, owner of Cros
by's Opera House in that city on Wednesday made
genes al assignment Of bis property for tie benefit
his creditors. His liabilities ore between $4,000 an
e5O0OO0 The Opera House is advertised to be sold o
the 5th Of March under trust deed.
The Hon. Schuyler Colax delivered bis lee
ture. Across the Continent, last evening. at th
Cooper Hail. which was crowded to its utmost capacity
The lecturer greeted with applause on entering
the lecture listened TO with attention, ard fequend
and warmly appauded
1t is reported in Washington that Gen. Butle
Will make bis reply to Gen Grants "corked bottle
criticism. In speech to be delivered at Lowell befor
New. Years Day. He will afterward return to Wash
tngton to remain during the Winter.
The contradictory rumors respecting the new
Government loan arose says Washington special
from the unquestonable fact that the Nctona Bank,
rendered oan Of 500 900 to Secretary McCulloch
who rejected the offer.
Gen. Jones, Clerk Of the Court Of Appeals,
has appointed Col. Campbell II. Young Of Livingston
County as bis Deputy. Col. Y is son OF the late
Gov. Young, and las served bis country faithfully In
the fold during the war.
James Weller and James Underhill, while OF
work on q sunken vessel near Fishkill Landing were
accidentally drowned the small boat in which they
were having been overturned by the wind which blew
q hurricane.
The Navy Department expected Capt.
semmes Of Alabama notorety TO arrive in Washington
last evening. Preparations hsvo been made for bis
custody at the Navy Yard, pending bis trial.
Two children Of Dir. James Rose (colored) of
Binghamton were drowned in the snsquehannah on
Tuesday last, willie skating One wss boy Of eleven
years. the other girl Of twelve.
The Hon. John A. Campbell Of Alabama.
ermerly justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. aud
Assistant Secretary Of War Of the late Confederacy
was in New Orleans On the Goth.
In the Strong Divorce case yesterday, Mr..
Cram finished his argument for the plaintiff. The
Judge will charge the jary to-day at eleven ooloc6.
There was considerable disturbance On Christ.
mas day at carksyile, Tenn between the whites and
kaoks but the particulars not yet sttsinable
Gov. Sharkey of Mississippi. has just arrived
In Washington. He reports fayoratly respecting the
condition OF affairs throughout the South.
Unless the test oath IL repealed, not more
than four OF the Southern representatives can bs sd
mitted TO Congress.
The President, Cabinet, Gen. Grant and nearly
all the foreign ministers present at tie opera on
Wednesday night.
Two English detectives have just arrived In
Washington for the purpose Of procuring information Of
fenian movements.
Three stores in Main-st., Kansas City, were
burned on Wednesday night Loss $4,000; partially
Insured
Gold closed at IHoli5i Yesterday. Govern.
securities continue fr and In good demand There is
tfng demsnd for State bonds aud Railway mortgages and
sesdy inquiry for nodefsee amounts o Bank shares The
miscellaneous share list gssiy. The Weston List gen
orally was fra Vt tbs rsg1ss kossa but a. the Saol,sa.