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NEWS FROM CUBA,
Effects OF the Gale-SOnIenaue, ex .Enipe.
ror of Hayi. Expelled from Jamaica by
the British 6Oyernment-I.Oano of 81 900.
GOO Called fOr-Capture of Bandits, dc.

Effects Of the Gale-SOnIenaue. ex .En.pe.
rOr of Hayti. Expelled from Jamaica by
the British GOyernment-LOan of 81 900 :.
GOO Called fOr-Capture Of Bandits, DC.
The Herntds Havana correspondent, under date
of November 22d, says:
The effects Of the late gale have been very severe
on the Cuban coast On the 10th inst the Swedish
brigantine Oscar foundeted at a distance of about
three hundred miles from the coast of this island
Three seamen Of the Oscar We're picked ND In a
small boat near Santiago de Cuba The captain.
named Peterson, with the first mate and four sailors
Swenson, Peterson, Andersen and Landstrom took
the larger of the two boats while the second mate
Leng and two sailors, Carlssen and Johansen, took
the smaller one, with no provisions beyond few
biscuits During the night, which was exceedingly
stormy, the boats parted company, and those who
have been saved express fear that the captains
boat must have been swamped. since she was known
TO have been IN eaky condition. The poor fellows
who were picked up We're at the mercy Of the winds
and waves during ten days.
The British Consul General, Mr.. Bunch-the "a
appointed Charge dAfaires to the republic of Cen
tIal America to reside in Guatemala. lie is to be
Islands.
A French war steamer, the Acheron, arrived here
after the most diliigent inquiry. confident that
she has broughtn news beyond the tact that's Mata
m0raS affairs were in stait llto,
The municipal authorities of Havana have called
Tor loan OF one hundred thousand dollars to make
the necessary preparations for the cholera in case as
every one fears il should make its appearance here
Yesterday Was the day appointed for the sale of the
bonds and there is no doubt the loan will be taken
up at once. One gentleman, Il Mr.. Terry subscribed
to the amount of twenty thousand dollars
The movement is q very praiseworthy as well as
necessary one for the cholera were 10 make its an
pearancH now there would be terrible suffering and
mortality among our population. In fact the sum
called Tor would ne altogether insufficient.
central part Of the island was surprised few davs
since and dispersed with the loss Of three wounded
....i i.,ureu, Inem woman. AIMED like her
companions, and as formidable as any one of the
band. The leader of the gang has fer a long time
been the terror of the district which he used to ira
verse. He has been badly wounded anil II proba-
bly, cheat the gallows by dying too soon The Whole
party would have been captured but for their proX-
unity to a dense wood. which enabled the jority of
them to eludc pursuit.
The sugar market is nearly bare and prices are
high. Coffee has also advanced.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Accident to Steamers-Fhe Legislature
Naval Matters. dc.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 30-The work Of rebuilding
the levees is to be commenced Immediately.
The steamer Ruby sunk when about fifty miles
above the city. and is total loss The passengers
and crew were saved.
Several of the passengers on the steamer Genrge
Cromwell have arrived from Charleston, where she
put in. leaking, and her machinery broken.
The Legislature has elected J. {. Nixon propre-
tor of the Crescent, as printer.
The Legislature engaged in the discussion of the
Constitution Of 1864.
zen. Dick Taylor has arrived here.
Admiral Thatcher informs the Pensacola Ob8erUer
that twenty war vessels of all rates distributed
from Cape Flori1a to the Rio Grande.
The Shreveport Gazette. Of the nth saws the cotton
trade will soon close on the Red River. The pros
pcct of raising a crop next year by the freedmen is
very gloomy.
Many OF the Louisiana country papers comment on
the fact that the freedmen decline making contracts
to work the plantations year. and are averso
to working with men, especially their former own
ers, and seem bent on some plan for the division of
property
There is much complaint in Texas about the col
lcctor of direct the lands as expressing the
people.
Old business men Of Galveston expect business
crash in Texas next spring, thinking there is too
much trading. The debt of Texas is IS, 100000
including all items, with interest compiled to JAM
1st 1866.
Gen. Gregory, at the head Of the Frcedmen's Bu-
reau in Texas is reported by the Teaas as having
made speech lately to the negroes, wherein he con
Gemned the Presidents reconstruction policy.
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FROM LOUISVILLE.
Aid 10 Presbytel

Aid 10 Presbyterian Pastors III the South.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 30th.-The Presbyterians of this
city have, with great unanimity, organized the Ken
lucky Board of Aid for The Presbyterian pastors in
the South who are in destitute circumstances result
ing from the war. The Presbyterian pastors of the
city. in connection with the foil wing officers, VIM.
Garvin, President; I. Z. Warren, Hamilton Pope,
B. +. Avery, d. McCuloch, Vice Presidents, and
James II. Huber Secretary and Treasurer will con-
sttute the Board, and will receive and dsburse the
funds donated for this object.
A meeting Of the united congregations of Presby-
terians, in Louisville, will be held in the Second
Presbyterian Church the evening of the approach
ing Thanksgiving Day. at which time, as an appro-
pirate thanksgiving offering for the restoration OF
peace, and as earnest CT good will to men, "
efforts will be made to give help and comfort to their
suffering pastors, and their wives and little ones.
The Board appeals to the Presby terians through
out the North and West for prompt cooperation in
this Christian work. Whose hath this world goods,
and sceh his brother have need and shutteth up his
bowels of compassion from him, how dweleth the
love of Goa in him"
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STATE AFFAIRS.

WHITE LAGoR.-White labor from the North ia be-
ginning at last to seek this section of the State for
employment. Within the last few days we have en-
countered some five or six young men from Northern
ates who were seeking to engage themselves as la
oorers with our farmers for the coming year How
many more there may be in the county on like er-
rand, we have present means of knowing but
there are, doubtless, many others who are on the
lookout for similar cngagements.-S Mu!y's Gazette
BIG PRICE FOR FARM-E NJ. Mealy ESQ sold
ms larm recently, lying near HagerstOwn, contain
ing l0Oacres, to Daniel Mentzer the rate of Sl40
per acre. Pretty stiff price.-Boonsboro' odd Feloc
ARREST OF BURGLARs-0n Sunday last the house
OF Geo, Bidlle, near Warwick, in this county was
entered by band of robbers, while the famil were
At church and Ssh in gTeenbaeks. gold watch and
chain and small pistol, were taken. The burglars
br Ike open every drawer about the house. ransacking
and oVcrturning everything. There was a small black
boy IN the kitchen at the time of the robbery whom
one Of the rogues kept employed by cracking wal
nuts. and conversation. A white boy named James
EaulX belonging to the place, in the barn while
the robbery was being committed, who saw some of
the parties leaving the house when he came out Of
the barn. shortly after this Mr.. Biddlc and family
returned from church and found the furniture broken
and the house in disorder. Making rapid examna-
hon, the stolen property was missing, WI Mr.. Bid
die and the boy aul started in rursut and captured
the robbers, five in number. They were committed
to Jail by Justice Iorbert.-Cecii Wing.
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A.ae.npte.I Fraud ON li,e Cus,oms.

NEW 1oRk. Dec. 2.-Nillam Chase Barney, Reig-
mold Chauncey and Bentham Fabian. were recently
apprehended by Police Captain John Jourdan. for
an alleged attempt TO defraud the General Govern
ment of $4,000 customs dues on 300 barrels of whisky
The whisky was in bond. If taken thence and ship
ped to a foreign port the Government would be
strained TO remit the customs duty of 81 per gallon.
1t alleged that the accused passed papers through
the custom house with the intention of removing this
whisky from bond and loading it aboard the ship Ave
Maria, consigned to firm in Havre but that they
really intended getting the consignment into their
own hands secretly and at night to deliver it to their
alleged coufederates in Brooklyn, aud thus escape
payment OF the Government dues. According to the
testimony of Mr.. Edwin i. Meeke, the accused made
him a confdant and he exploded the transaction:
hence the arrest. Mr.. John Sedgwck is acting as
prosecuting counsel, and Messrs. Edwin James. Jas
I. Brady. Robert d. Holmes and Thomas Dunphy
defending. Chaunccy and Fabian await the event in
their cells in the Tombs, and Barney is out under
bail Of l5,00O The examination Of the case is still
in progress before Justice bowling. Several wit
nesses were examined to-day.
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LATEST TELEGRAPH news
TO THE
DAILY COMMERCIAL.
TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT,
Collision on the N. J. Central Railroad.
NINETEEN PERSONS KILLED AND WOUNDED
Terrible Railroad Accident.

EAsToS, n. j., Dec. 1.-The Western express train
which left Harrisburg a O'Clock this morning. run
into Il coal train at White House. \. J., on the New
Jersey Central Road about o'clock this morning,
killing seven persons and woundns ten or twelve
others,
KILLED.
The killed were follows R. S Chidsey, Easton,
Edward johnson. Washington. n. j.; Mrs. Francis,
Washington. n. j.; Jas, Tyler, Easton, n. J.; West
Mettler, Phiilipsburg; Edward Davis, BelYidere; S.
W. Edngcr, Carpcntersviile y. j
rGuNDED.
The following were wounded:-Wium Rey, leg
broken; Mrs. Harvey, leg broken; Mrs. HarveyS
child also injured Andrew 0Nei!, arm broken: W
W. Marsh, of Schoolcy's Mountain, and William
Strekel, wounded about the head; George Walter of
Newark, New Jersey, slightly; A. S. Strong of East
Hampton. Massachusetts, badly about the head
Mrs. a. s. Strong, slightly; L. W. Lowthrop, Trenton
not dangerously injured; Mr.. John F. Stger, Clinton
New jersey, both arms broken; Wm. t. Narys
Washington, Few jersey, side and arms injured.
LSECoND DISPATCH.
EASToy, Dee. 1.-The accident occurred west Of
White House in this r,anner ccat train going up
grade broke in hal:, and the rear cars ran back
"oWn The grade. The express train came round the
curve at full speed, and into it. The engineer
and fireman jumped off, and were not injured The
first passenger car driven through the baggage
car, and all those killed or wounded occupied this
car The other passenger cars and sleeping car were
not damaged
The killed horribly mangled and scarcely
recognizable Mrs. Francis, reported from Washing
ton, n. j., is from New York city, and resided on
West Twenty seventh street. Mr. W. W. Marsh is
but slightly hurt James Tyler. killed, and reported
from Eastcn. is the President of Manufactnri
Company. New York
The following to be added to the list of wound
ed: II. G.. Smith, Clinton, New Jersey, arm slightly
injured; Titus Richards Rusonville, Pennsylvania,
head and arm; A. Fletcher johnson, Morristown.
New Jersey. slightly; Harrison Butler Allentown,
Pa, slightly.
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FEor the Daily Commercall
Fair and Festival of tile ladies' Maryland
Soldiers Relief Association.

The Fair will open Tuesday evening, Dee 9Th.
For several months the Association has been min
istering according to its limited means to the most
necessitOus of our soldiers families.
Resources fast failing. with certainty 81 supplies
for the coming winter, and in view of the wreched-
ness We must see and not be able to alleviate our
hands were heavy and our hearts flint. In this
crisis it was resolved to have air if the assistance
necessary for that purpose could be obtained Diff
culties have been contended with too numerous 10
mention in this brief rotce-"Ossa on Pelion piled "
The touching and graphic appeals recently pub
shed calculated TO rouse up all the sympathies
of benevolent natures, apart from our gratitude in
behalf of those whose wants and sufcrings were re-
lated but there has been an Indifference manifested
to all calls for help the part of those addressed
which is unaccountablc, only On the ground that,
iik Thomas, they do not see therefore they lcW not
beliere.
Donations have been SO few that the Association
was obliged to get up the Fair on borrowed capital
A little light has broken through the thick dark
ness-our last two meetings were better attended,
interest has been excited; there is troubling
of the waters; we thank God and take courage
Our last meeting before the Fair will take place Oh
Monday morning. at eleven o'clock. We solicit con-
ributiOns of money, ornamental and useful articles
and viands suitable for the supper table, which will
be thankfully received at the New Assembly Room:
on Monday morning and on the days of the Fair.
We invite all the friends of the defenders of thu
Nation, in the hour of its DISTRESS TO remember then
in the time Of their need. If the Fair is not sue
cess if manned and sick sol iers, if the widow
and orphans of slain, to have no further nit
gaton of their suerings the ladies of the Associa
ton have, at last the consciousness of KNOWN,
they haue done ,chat they could, and on the UnioI
people of Baltimore must rest the shame and re
| sponsibility of their failure. GINS.
Baltimore, Dec. 1st 1866.
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Hon. Schuyler Colfnx-EEis Late Speech
Endorsed,

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30.-At meeting of
the Union State Central Committee of Penn
sylvania, held this day, on motion of General
J. A. Ekin, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolced That the principles enunciated at
Washington in the speech delivered by Hon.
Schuyler Colfax, late Speaker of the House of
Representatives Of the United States, meets
the hearty concurrence of the loyal people of
Pennsylvania.
GEOGRE v. HAMMERsLY. Secretary.
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.--Ez&%-~-
OHEks AESH.
William Conway. the Nan who Refused 20
EEaul Down the american Flag at Pensit-
cola. Florida, ia 1851.

here died on Thursday, at the United States Hos
pital at the Brooklyn naval station, an old sailor
who though in humble station, made himself last
in our navy having served over forty years en-
listed sailor. In April, 1861, he stationed at the
Warrenton Pensacola naval station, Florida and
the VIII III the traitor, L. 2. Renshaw, # the
old navy, ordered to lower the United states flag
the secession of the state. Mr. Conway, in reply to
this order, answered that he Couldn't do it." Tn,
order was repeated more positively. Lieutenant,
answered the old sailor. Il have served under that
flag for forty years, and won't do it." The rebel
lieutenant did not insist Shortly after MIR. Conway
sent North AID there remained during the war.
He received from the citizens of San Francisco gold
medal cOmmendatory of his gallant action on the
occasion referred to, and this he b his person
at the time of his DEATH together with letters from
Secretary Wells and General Halle k, pra sing him
for his devotion to the flag. He native of Cam
den, Maine, and about siXty-three years of age.
His funeral took place at O'Clock yesterday after
noon from the hospital. Admiral Bell, Captain Pen.
mock and all the officers of the Naval Station and
yard were present to do honor to the gallant dead
DIR. T. c. MADISON NEPHEW OF PRESIDENT MADISON
Dr.. L. G. Madison, formerly of Lynchburg. Va.
dropped dead last week in the cars between St Lou
and Alton He nephew of President NJ Madison
and served in the United States Army as surgeon du
ring the Florida and Mexican wars. When the wal
broke out he resigned his commission and was ap
pointed medical director OF General Magruders army
the Peninsula. During the last three years of thu
war he was the medical inspector of the rebel hosp
| ais III Virginia and Tennessee He was second II
rank in the medical department Of the rebel army
He had Just received his pardon when he died,
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AEzTISEHFES'FS.

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Niiss Maggie Mitch
ell will appear tonight for the sixth and last time in
her beautiful and unequaled impersonation of Fan
chon, the Cricket, supported by Mr.. McCoIlom. Mrs
Wilkins and most efficient cast. Fanchon is a
drama OF peculiar and marked character; the story is
simple and natural and pretty told 1t illustrates
the beauty of fial affection combined with the love
OF pure and simple heart and an elevation of tome
which is its highest commendation. As it will be
withdrawn after tonight, give place to other nov
elites, we would urge those who have not it 10
visit the Holiday.
FRONT STREET THEATRE.-Mr John Z. Owens VIII
appear this evening at the Front Street in his ceie
brated character of Caleb Plummer, and also IN 'ne
laughter provoking character of 'HThe Live indian.
He is admirably sustained bv fine dramstic eompa
ny. among whom we arc pleased to aotee Mr. Harry
Pearson, and Mrs. Bishop,
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Alleged Dcath OF Princess iH "a I,oshoI,
NOrhIsRuse

The following letter has deem addressed to the edi-
tor ofthe the London PuN Mall Ga.ette:
On Sunday morning the 24th of September the
Princess de GoaZaga of the ancient and illustrious
house Of Mantua, who suffering from severe men
tai excitement, conveyed to the wOrkhOuse by the
medical attendant with request that az the princess
was quite uneonroable, she might be placed here for
protection her friends being unable that day take
any steps towards placing her under safer care. The
poor lady was provided by the medical officer with
separate room, under the special superntendence
of II paid nurse, until her removal from the work
house on the 18th of September to IN asylum where
she died the 9th of October. | am informed that
after the death at the asylum n rosary of beads.
which was proved to have been in the possession of
the princess when she left the workhouse, was
missing. As the connection Of the unfortunate
lady, with the workhouse was owing to an out
break Of her malady on a Sabbath morning
during the absence Of her friends and the inability
Of her physician to obtain assistance elsewhere and
as her friends have reimbursed the parish authorities
all expenses incurred her behalf it is to be re-
gretted that the relatives of the deceased princess
should be panied by the publicity which has been given
Of her admission tr the "n-lshou-v.
Il am. sir, your obedient servant,
&c. f. DoUGLAS, Master.
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GRENADA, Miss, Nov. 30.-A collision took
place last night between party of the State
Militia, searching for arms among the Freed
men, and squad of negroes assisted by some
colored soldiers. Several of the militia were
wounded, one severely. Large numbers of
muskets, ammunition, &c, were found and
taken from the negroes.
\ freight train on the Mississippi Central
Railroad ran off the track, smashing eight
cars. No one was severely injured
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The Pope Presents IA Corpse 10 "a Bereaved
Widow

The following extraordinary paragraph appears in
Paris journal-the Arenir National:
The Pope in his deep gratitude has inst sent a
souvenir to the widow of the late General Lamori-
ciere, which might, il opinion. have been chosen
with better taste. A captain of the Pontcal staff
has brought the body Of holy martyr from the
Catacombs as consolatory present to the bereaved
widow. As the remains are those of an unknown
tans whose names are not known thrown to
the beasts-the Pope has given him the name of
Christopher, which was the name of that of NJ de
Lamoriciere. We cannot but acknowledge the deli
cacy of the gift and The kind attention Of the Pope,
who by improved baptism unites under the same
name The martyr of the circus and the martyr Of
No
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FROM NORTH CAROLINA.


important DeSbNtch Oh TIC E-EestAeHts
The Raleigh Standard of Wednesday con-
tains the following:
Governor Holden mas received the follow.
ing telegram from the President, which is
laid before the public for information;
"WAsHNGToN, November q, 1865.
'''Hon. ". IT. Holden, Provisional GoUe,nor:
"'Aceept my thanks for the noble and eff
clent manner in which you have discharged
your duty as Provisional Governor You will
be sustained by the Government
The results of the recent elections in
North Carolina have greatly damaged the
prospects Of the State in the restoration of its
Governmental relations. Should the action
and the spirit of the Legislature be in the
same direction, it will greatly increase the
mischief already done, and ight be fatal.
" 1T is hoped the action and spirit mani.
Tested by the Legislature will be so directed
as rather to repair than increase the difficulties
under which the State has already placed itself.
"'ANDREw JOHNSON,
"'Presidept of the United States.'"
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B0sroN Dee. IA Convention of the coored peo-
pie of New England is in session here for the purpose
Of having the Constitution of the United States so al
tered to fix the general qualification for voters in
all States to have settled what is citizenship in the
American sense, and to look to all matters concern
ing the colOred man and his status in the land. c. L.
Remond presides over the Convention, which is quite
largely attended
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Assembling Of Members Of CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. $50 far about seventy-fv,
members of the House of Representatives havt
reached Washington.
A caucus of Republican members is called for to
morrow night to select candidates for tho Speaker
ship and other Offices
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To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN I!

What shall lay at thy feet my love?
What GIFT that is worthy Of thee?
Shall seek in the blue Heavens above,
Or under the deep, dark sea-
Shall traverse the desert sands, go drear,
Where the beasts of the wild do dwell?
Or the lofty mountains, where the leaves are scar.
And the dark clouds SHOWS foretell?
Or over the Indies coast I'll rove,
Where the perils lie hid in the deep.
All, all 1 shall dare, to prove my love,
E'en in their dark waves I'll Sleep
She smiled as she wondered at my task,
While | tremblingly lay at her feet;
A Book, from the Gift Book Store. is all that ask,
And my happiness. then, is complete!
Only think how much happiness is in store for those
who would buy BOOKS and ALBUMS at the GIFT BOOK
STORE 7S Baltimore street. where the largest assort
ment of Books. Albums. Portfolios, and a Gift with
each is in view. del-lw