Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-12-17
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES


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Latest Washington News.
"AsHINGroN, Dec. 5-Secretary McCuI-
Tough has received a letter from the Collector
or internal Revenue Of Montana T=rritory,
which says that the proceeds Of the gold and
silver mines Of hat Territory, for the wear
elghteen hundred and six y-six, viii be upward
OF sixteen millions OF dollars.
An official dispatch TO the Tribune. from san
Francisco, says the cause Of Juarez ordering
Ortega's trial, was because he had virtually
abandoned the Republican cause. Juarez in
tends to give up the Presidency as soon as a
new election can be held.
Gen Grant proposes 20 start for New Orleans
and the Rio Grande in a few weeks.
Secretary Mccullough has issued orders in
structing custom house officers to use diligence
to prevent the entrance IN the United States
ports Of prizes belonging to either Of the bel
igerent parties, during the hostliues between
spain and Chilli
The General Assembly.
RICHMOND, Dec. 1.-THE General Assembly !
passed a resolution appealing to the Presi-
dent and to Congress to postpone the collection
Of the Federal tax for eighteen hundred and
sixty-hve, and to permi~the state 70 resume
its payment hereafter.
The Herald's Rio Janelro correspondent from
Venezuela the eighth, reports no further fighting
between Paraguay aud the allies, but the latter
we're pursuing the former who were retreating
One barbarian division had reached the river
Uruguay and we're crossing into Corrento.
The Hsralds Vera Cruz correspondent says
two thousand French troops arrived there du-
ring last month, and large quantities ofammu-
milton.
Thu. nhnTaHu n~avnFI- FF..-,
Fenian Excitement.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5-There is great activity
at both Of the Fenian headquarters, each party
d-enouncing the other The meeting at Ma
halla's lodge was so large that the floor began
70 give way. The meeting then adjourned to
the armory Of the Ninety-ninth Regiment
They endorse OfMahOney.
Upwards oftwo million dollars National car
rency has been issued to the National banks
within the last two days. The total amount
now issued is two hundred and -twenty-eight
million. The Secre tary ofthe Treasury is con-
ident that the War Department viii do with a
much less amount for the current year than is
generally supposed, and the Treasury viii
be able TO greatly diminish the debt next year.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
CAIRO, Dec. l5.-Two daily trains VIII be run
through over the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in
a few drys.
Close of Nayigafion-JObn Mitchell
Cattle Plague.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. I5-Navigation IS closed by
ice.
Foreign statistics show that the cattle plague
is increasing.
John Mitchell has arrived In Paris.
Gems. Banks and swirl on Negro suE-
fraEe.
WAsHryeTox Dee. r5-Gans BANKS ana Susfr
made strong speeches, last night, before the Ma
tional Association, in favor Of negro suffrage.
The Collector at Rochester has seized q Cams
dian vessel laden with contrabaad goods at
Fonda, n. Y.
The sale OF War material al Alexandria was
highly satisfactory TO the Government.
Count De Laverny Forest, Secretary Of tn
Legation, sailed for Europe. He was
SEM by Marquis Mouholm to report on the state
. feeling existing here regarding the Mexican
invasion, and 70 bring back instructions from
the Imperial Government. The French Minis
ter APPEARS 10 be alarmed at the resolution rela-
tive to threats, introduced by Wade in the Sen
ate and schenck in the House.
Mr.. Gait, the Canadian Minister from France, I
has returned 70 Canada, he meeting with no
success at Washington in reference to the Reel
procity Treaty.
congregational News.
WASHINGTON, Dec. LIN the House The fol-
lowing Special Committee was appointed on
Blsirs resolution to reimburse the loyal States
for money expended in putting down the Re
belion, Uiz: Bains, Hooper, Logan, Boyd. Dow
ling, Plants and MorrelL.
The following committee was also appointed
to inquire into the condition Of the late Con-
federate States. stevens, Morreu, Order.
Baugh, Conklln, Boutwell,, Blow, and Rogers.
A resolution also passed, a~dIourning from the
tw~enty-nthto the ninth Of January.
A resolution THAI Treason against the Uni
ted States is d crime that ought 10 be punished, "
was unanimously adopted.
Senator Collamer's death was announced in
the House and fOlowtd by an sulogy on the
by Mr.. MorreTL
Mr.. Stevens reported a bill 'appropriating IF
teen million dollars, for invalids and other pen
soDers.
Seizure of Arms in Canada.
NEW YORK, Dee. 5-WaE street Is more ac-
tive. The loan market more easy at 7 per cent.
Government stocks strong. Railroad shares
weak, but improving
Toronto advices mention important seizures
of arms within the past few days, supposed to
have been intended for the Fenians.
The Newfoundland election is favorable to
the Confederation Of the Provinces
Gen. logan.
WASHINGTON, Dec Sd ispatches say that
Gen. Logan, upon communicating with the
Mexican Republican Government, will propose
a treaty between the United states and Mexico.
SaOw.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6-Several inches Of snow
have fallen In Northern Kansas
One thousand bales Of cotton have passed
Cairo for points on the Ohio river, and three
hundred and sixty for ST. Louis.
New York Market.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Brown sheetings 25c to
s2Kc; bleached 24c to BIC; prints sc;
delaines sc to &c; brown drills ISIS to Sc
Canton hannels SOC.
victory Over the French in Mexico.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l5--Secretary Seward has
received a telegram from Oregon, announcing
the ratification Of the Constitutional Amend
ment yesterday,
The Acapulco Ne11s gives officially, the de-
tails Of an important victory over the French,
BY Gen. Deaz. who had an interview with
Alvarez, near Acapulco, on the thirtieth Of DC
tOber, with a view OF commencing a new cam
paign against the French. The National cause
is represented as being In the ascendent in
southern Mexico.
louisville Market
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 15.-The Tobacco sales for
the past two days, were Iss hds. Market drn
and active. Hogs firm at $500. Lazd lac. b.
con unchanged. Groceries arm. Breadstuns
have advanced. Flour, superaine s7,25. India
baggins, q; Kentucky, %; Bale rope, It y
Cincinnati Market
CINCINNATI, Dee. l5-Flour, supsrane. 500
Wheat. $40 to 81 ,s5. Coin % to IS. Hogs dun
at 5000. Mess FORK Sz,Q Lard III. Whisky
S&
Cotton Deelining-GOld Advancing.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5-More than one hundred
and hfty vessels SAL this week for ports south
Of Baltimore.
Cotton declining Four thousand bales Of
Memphis, New Orleans and Florida were sold
at auction on Government account, at afty
cents.
Slight, general. but irregular advance in gold
Stocks lower, GovGnment bonds rather Better.
CsneinnatE Market.
CfSc1NNArI, Dec. lG-Flour, dali Wheat,
81 70 to 81 05 Corn, so to So cents Hogs. dull
nominal Whisky, 81 q,
sapreme C0ar&
wAsH1NsgcN Qes &-ReyeTdy johnson win
deliver an elaborate argument against the test
on Friday, In the Supreme Court.
New York Bsrket.
NEw YORK, Dec. E-Cotton rather more &C.
tive at 50 cents Whisky, e ssI Pork. 2ssS-