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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-03
Shaker Worship.

A correspondent of The LeDiSto,cn Jour
nal, who has visited the Shaker villages at
Poland and New Gloucester, Mass, writes
as follows:
The societies are made up of persons OF
all ages, and the best ofhomes are provided
here for many orphans and all INDECENT or
able-bodied persons whose fortunes and
services may be thrown into their common
lot. They believe further in the temporal
kingdom of Christ kingdom indivisible,
one in property, spirit and action. Simplic-
ity and an earnest zeal mark their relig-
ious gatherings. Their assembly room is
medium sized hall, well constructed and
finished in sky-blue paint. The sexes en-
ter at different doors. At the appointed
hour the presiding brother gives a sort of
nasal twang, which soon increases to ttIlf
musical cadences, and brings all the wor-
shippers to their feet. They then form in
platoons, facing each other, men on one
side and females on the other, and indulge
in full choruses and chants, beating time by
an oscillating movement of their hands,
with upturned palms. This finished, the
elder advances from his seat, and, after a
brief eXhortation to quiet and godly life,
resumes his position. The tune and dane
ing are then INDUCED in, with quaint steps
and pendulum movement of the body;
they move in forward advances, and all
hands reel around the choir, that chants in
the center of the circle, sometimes giving a
double shuttle. An exhortation more and
the families separate and leave the hall,
previously inviting the spectators, the
"world's people, " to keep seated until they;
shall have retired. The remarks made are
highly Interesting, aud the '.laboring," as
they term the dancing, is of decidedly
queer and impressive nature. ',.',
:, The Shakers on the whole are, uhobtru-
siye, orderly and peaceable. They own all
things in common, and develop much abili-
ty and business tact. 80, ,...'..,,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-03
Thee Cropps i'm the west.

The very full and extensive reports of
the crop prospects throughout the north
west thatwill be found in our columns this
morning do not give much promise of en-
couragement to the country. Throughout
many portions of the west the prospect for
a full yield of wheat has at no time this sea-
son been flattering; and the recent rain
storms, which seem to have prevailed uni
versally, have gone far to dissipate the faint
hopes ofsa fair yield our farmers might
previously have entertained. ba Unless the
weather from henceforth shall be- of the
best there Is strong reason to fear a we'll
nigh complete failure Of the small grains,
and also material damage to the corn and
hay crops. But from many localities we
are cbeered by the hope that "a few days
sunshine will save the wheat" 49,.
/ Truly, the prayer Of the country is for a
cessation Of the e'heavy storms that have So
nearly wrecked our hopes of heavy crops,--
Chicago Times, July 20.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-03
Notice to Contractors.
OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC wORKS,t
C0rUuprrc n Tulv 10 l965 (

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC wORKS,t
COLUMBUS, o., July 10. 1865
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
y ceiyed at this office until and including SAT
uRDAY, ,AUGUST19, 1866. for doing the following
work: H Jl OH o. .l.uuoIl- ..G..
lst. Deepening and widening the South Fork
Feeder Of the Ohio Canal, at Licking Summit from
the pond on Samuel Deweese's laud to the outlet in
the Reservoir Quantity of workestmated at 5000
cubic yards. tNr .lAt I'LL .AHt
I'd. Building Bernie Banks along the Feeder, and
across the ponds on the lands OF Samuel Deweese
and Isaac Finkbone. Quantity of work estimated
at 700 cubic yards.
Sd. Putting in two wooden culverts, under the
Feeder, to drain the ponds the lands Of the said
Deweese and Finkbone. Estimated quantity Of ma
terias, 1000 lneal feet of square timber (heNed on
three sides) and 1000 feet b. ", of two inch plank.
The earthwork must be bid for by the cubic yard;'
the square timber per linea foot and the psnk Per
hundred, b. M; the price to include the cost, franz
ing and laying. .lf az ~ VI I'l y.tW tIl
The Board Of Public Works reserve the right tore
ject any or all the bids. r,u .A y
julyls'65-dw&stdF Res. Engineer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.
EOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Asia, from Liverpool Nov. o.
via Queenstown. Now &c arrived at Halifax yesterday
bringing two days later news
The agitation on the reform question is increasing.
John Bright was to address reform meeting early In
December he thinks that the Government is well dis
posed toward reform.
Span has been intimdated by the energetic remon'
etrances of England and Franco. and announced her
willingness to accept the mediation of these two powers
The Imperial patent, issued some months ago by the
Emperor of Austria for the purpose of concatng the
Hungarans il producing trouble in the German prov
inces. The Provincial Diet of Lower Austria, by a
large majority has declared it unconstitutional and 1t
is believed that other Provincial Diets will pass similar
resolutions.
According to advces received by the Mexican Min
lister at ashington Juarez TO leave for Chihuahua
on Dec b. decree of Juarez dated Nov. 9, declares
that an election for President has not been possible
account Of the invasion and that by virtue Of the
trsordinary powers with which Congress has clothed
the Executive the term Of the President will be ex
tended uutil another popular election can be held.
second decree declares that Gen. Ortega will be subject
% trial on his return Mexico foI having stayed in the
United States eight months without any special purpose
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

bitter or ALLEVIATE them. They will frequently
consult and compare views; they will respect
each Others rights and convictions; they will
consider well the many grounds of cordial agree
ment, the few points of difference, and will labor
to emphasize the former and remove the latter.
Time and daily intercourse will serve to clear
up misapprehcnSions, to strengthen the ties that
unite them and hghten the mutual desire to
act in concert, so far as worthily may be, and
to remove impediments to concurrent action,
which the arts of mutual adversaries have
tended to aggravate. 1t is already certain that
both President and Congress will earnestly en-
deavor to act in concert; and, in such matters,
the will suggests and smooths the way. The
very cordial and hearty approval generally nc.
corded to the Presidents Message proves that
the obstacles to such concurrence are neither
50 many nor so formidable as the common adj
versaries of President and Congress have loudly,
confidently anticipated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
WOsl.P roducers' and Manufacturer Con.
Veufiou mt Syrarusc.

The Government Of the National Association
OF Wool Manufacturers held a meeting at the st.
Nicholas Hotel in this city. Nov. &, and after giving
and receiving explanations with representations Of the
wool growers present unanimously passed the follow
ing resolution:
Ps,o!red, That TIE Executive Committee OF the Ma.
tional Association Of Wool Manufacturers be instructed
to nyjts the State organizations ~ wooLgrowers to
meet them nj Syracuse n Y on the 18th day of DE
cember 1865 for the purpose Of consulting In relation
10 the to be given respecting the Wool
producing and manufacturing interests before Tue
United states Tariff and Revenue Commission.
We are informed that there is every proba'
blity that all the State Wool-Growers Assocla'
tons now organized will be represented by
regularly accredited delegates. We sincerely
hope they may be.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Great Britain.

Dispatches from Dublin announce that Ste.
phens the Head Center OF the Fenian Brotherhood
in Ireland escaped from prison at O'Clock on ths
morning OF the oath ult. His escape and the mystery
attending IL, caused great excitement.
In the Court Of Queens. at Dublin the Lord Chief
Justice delivered the unanimous judgment Of the Court
refusing the writ Of eertiordyi applied for by the FEM
ans the ground that 1t not shown that fair and
impartial trial could not be had in Dublin.
The Stdr says that Parliament will probably meet on
the 2eh of January 10 organize and that the regular
business OF the session will the Let OF Feb
ruary, with the delivery Of the Queens speech
The question OF parliamentary reform shows ncreas
ing agitation.
John Bright will address reform meeting In Birming
ham early 10 December. He believes that the Govern.
meut is well disposed toward reform.
Some diplomatic changes are spoken OF. Lord Bloom.
field will shortly renquish the Embassy at Vienna, and
Lord Wodehoase. Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland was
spoken OF a. bis probable successor Lord Lotus will
probably succeed Lord Napier at Berlin.
by the late gale which is described Of the
terrific known for many years. The weather contiaud
very boister0us.
II stated that the report Of the Parliamentary CON-
mission Railways will be adverse TO the transfer OF
railway management to the Government.
The latest official report In regard 10 the cate pague
SAYS that IL Is on the increase.
The trial Of Dr. Hunter practicing In London under
an American diploma for crimnaly assauiting one Of
his lady pstients resulted in his acquittal
Atamcoiing OF the Atlantic and Great Westefa
Railway sockholders Sir Morton Peto aIi Mr.. Forbes
mads elaborate statements and reports upon the cond:
ron and prospects Of the lines. which they Represented
as most encouraging.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Spain and Chilli.

A report was current in Paris that Spain had
notified the British and French Governments OF her
willingness to accept the mediation OF European powe"
In the Gillian difficulty.
Madrid papers demand international arbitrator
for the settlement Of the affair.
The Paris Pasris says the Spanish Government n9
sent instructions 10 Admiral Parejl not TO attack VA
Chilian forts. The journal SAYS that Napo!eot
had promised the depuiation that waited on hin ina
efcecious measures viii be taken for the protection Ok
French commerce In Chill.
The reply Of the British Foreign Office to the memo
rial Of the London merchants states that instructions
were sent on the 18th to the British Minister at
Madrid and the memoriasts may feel assured tha.
Her Majesty's Government will use her. best endeavof
10 bring about q speedy termination oil the prese d
disastrous state Of things.
Negotiations for a treaty of commerce between Spais
aud Italy were being CONNIE need at Madrid.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

The Associated Press furnishes lis with q
longer and more complete list Of the Rebel
bondholders than that printed some time since,
which elected denials from many Of the persons
charged with completely in the matter.
The present list is from the Rebel books,
and supplies even information as TO
payment of interest on these bonds. OF its
authenticity there seems to be no question at
Washington. Mr.. Delane, Of The Tmts, Mr..
Beresford Hope, of The Saturday Reri,m, Mr..
Laird, the builder of pirate ships, and other
Anglo-Rebels, will have an opportunity to ex-
plain their former denials.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

The late Legislature of Louisiana having
chosen Messrs. Michael Hahn (frst Union
Governor since the Rebellion) and r. King
Cutler L. S. Senators thercfrom, the Legisla-
ture chosen this year has elected the Hon.
Randall Hunt and (by this time) colleague to
the same post. Louisiana is therefore blest
with four L. S. Senators, and the next Legisla.
ture will probably choose another set, making
the even half-dozen. Happily, none of them
have as yet been enabled to draw their Mileage,
and do not seem likely to be in hurry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

desire that the present Admnistraton-with
the good name of which his own is to some
extent identfed-should not be chargeablc Tin
consequence of any circumstance which may
have occurred in the department consigned to
his care) with having lost or squandered the
public money"
1t gives us great pleasure to chronicle this
most crodtable act. and to add the expression OF
our hope that no good citizen will consent to
supersede Mr.. Thomas until the sum so literally
paid by him shall have been made up to him by
the emoluments of his office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

The Hon. JAMES HARLAN, we learn, will
almost certainly be returned by the new Legis-
lature of Iowa TO the l.. s. Senate for the full
term commencing on the 4th of March next.
We infer that he has been consulted, and pur-
poses to retire from the Cabinet on or before that
day. Mr.. Harlan served several years in the
Senate with eminent fidelity and popularity,
until called thence by the President to the drcc-
ton of the Interior Department, which he has
conducted to eminent acceptance and National
advantage. While uniting heartily in every
effort TO give peace to our country, he has
never concealed his conviction that Impartial
Suffrage is an essential means to that end-a
position which Iowa has nobly sustained in the
reelection Of Gov. .Stone, with Legislature Of
like faith. Unless he should decline, Mr..
Harlan's return to the Senate appears inevitable.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
M EXICO.
Two Decrees OF President Juarez-He will
Continue 10 Act ~ President- Gen. Or.
tega 70 be Tried on his Return 70 Mckee
The 4. =. Omcers and the Mexican
RrpubIir.
WASHINGTON. Thurday, Dec. :. 1865.

WASHINGTON Ihurday, Dec. = 1865.
Mr.. Romero, the Mexican Minister. has re-
ceved advces from ri Paso up 10 the 9TH Of November
last President Juarez he'd fixed the 18th OF that month
the day Of his departure for the city of Chhuahnao
reastablish there the National Government.
The official paper from III Paso publishes two i'm.
porant DEGREES dated the 9Th Of November The first
declares that election for President has not been
possible account Of the French invasion. therefore
Dy virtue Of the extraordinary power with which Con
gress had clothed the Executives and by virtue OF the
existing anomalous circumstances the Executive de.
cnres that the constitutional term OF the President Is
extended until another popular election can be held.
This conclusion arrived ri after full consultation
with the leading patriots and Is understood TO express
the popular wish 1t will be well received througho
the whole country.
The second decree declares that as Gen Ortega
came TO the United States only route for Mexico and
STAYED in tho United States without any special purpose
over eight months. he will be subject to trial his
return To Mexico.
The United States officers at Fort Bliss were going
TO give ball on the nth OF November at I'll Paso in
honor OF President Juarez.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Latest.

LIVERPOOL. Nov. 25.-Evening.-The steam
ship Propontis from Boston, arrived here to-day
The steamship Java. from New York, arrived here O.
O'Clock this afternoon after seven hours detention
PARIS, Nov. s5-The Paris Paris prominently pub
fishes the following: A..
Recent correspondence has broughs ruinor trS S
New.York, announcing rupture OF tue reia.,ous e
tween orr Minister mt Washington anu tue uovere-
ment Of the United States some lonaoa ouuI.
have credited the rumor fINn.e aar ~ son,,s
the American ournas among Others IN the Courier ds
Ear, Unis of the 10th of November We attribute
political and financial speculat'ons. w., .r.a,
We are informed that the New hork tnarAet Wss
much excited by the announcement. and Its authors
have turned It TO account
As regards the political SPECTATORS II was tne, ~
,ect Ia servo their interests as regards EnRaao
and Mexico They wished at all cost TO nrow ulcSs
France the hatred entertained In the Nons
against England. and at the same n%s
favor the last abortive attempts uss
in view the rumor was served up OF dinerencs c
tween Paris and Washington as regards tns Eg!pn..
black troops. But all these reports are iase ans VIC:
have only TO elicit the declaration that the most lily
good feeling exists between NJ do Monthoton na tns
IoypOy Nov. 25-The British GoveFnment oners
reward Of $1,000 sterling for the recapTle o' "sr
$500 sterling for information that may ead 10 ns a.
rest, with free pardon to any person or p,ion
cerncd In his escape who may give such ~ -
Nothing 10 Know - W sc ho~o " ..,.t hsva
nhsns's escape except that his liberation must nav
been effected by some Of the prison oica S., ..ra
LvERrooI, Nov. 2a.A requis,oa , Is "a Con.
In This city asking the Mayor TO call mesunk '" '0'
sider the condition Of affairs In Jamaics. -, -.
LONDON, Oct e6-The Paris oorrSspSna'esn' s.,,.s
:.s: !h, ia Cabinet Cab :, winch No vas
Mln,s! s ass 10 back out Of the CHILEAN o.
faip and that imperative orders have bees Sc
~ In :sns s SsSsr's pi aE%:a
~, Sn.tructiops nom nsdrid. E1rnest entressiss
,s"cSsd he French Emperor to use Els good offices
conIunotion with Rogland. toward pacific solution
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

The Rev. Z. W. Sehon, ID. d., OF NASHVILLE
Tenn, Missionary Secretary OF 1.-THE Me1houiS'
Church, South" will preach in Cooper Institute
at 1OI a. IN. tomorrow Sunday, and we urge
Christians of all denominations to give MN q
hearing. We presume he will have much 10
say that would not command our assent, but
this only increases our desire that he should be
generally heard. We have many things to say
70 men of what are distinctively termed South
ern views, and we wish to hear and be heard by
them in all patience and candor. And. up
to this moment, we have found more
Southerners of Dr. Sehons stamp than
of those who are distinctivcly termed
UnonistS who comprehend and accept
the change which the War has wrought, and
have the courageto speak and act accordingly.
1t NAV be lamentable, but it is none tho less a
fact, that while the Southcrners who are dis
posed to treat the Freedmen as freemen are too
few at best, yet we find more of them among
the original, straight-out Seccssionists than
among those who claim to hav been always at
heart for the Union. So, expecting DIR. Sehon
to speak according to his light, not ours, we ask
Christians of all crceds to hear him Tomorrow.
We believe he is to present the spiritual desti-
tuition and needs of the South, and her claims
on the sympathy Of the philanthropic and gen.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Austria.

At the opening of the Diet of the provinces Of
Lower Austria the September Patent and the Imperial
Manifesto thereto appended.wer presented by order Of
the Emperor.
resolution containing a vigorous protest against
the patent as unconstitutional. and proposing the
appointment Of Committee to take into consideration
the reaciionary effect of the patent upon the welfare
the country submitted TO the Diet and adopted "
a large majority.
Similar proposals before numerous provinces
Diets,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

shares were strong upon tbe street the Board prices were
no, sustained and stocks freely offered At the Second Board
the market lower with disposition to buy the re
duction At the Public Board the market continued du
Money call is per cent with business LITTLE less
Commercial paper change; lost names eel " '~' PEI
cent Second grade 10 10dI5 and abundant
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
News from Matamores-Exten Of shs
Telegraph.
Ew.ORLEANs. Friday. De,

NEw.OgLEANs. Friday. Dec. :. 1865
The Mafam0ros Ranchero of the 10Th ult., con-
graduates the citizens OF that place their steadfast
ness and bravery during the last siege and announces
the complete defeat and dispersion OF the besiegers
II also says that several Of the leading Liberals on the
frontier have accepted Maxmilians amnesty aud that
many others will soon follow their example,
The telegraph will soon be extended from Gnanajuato
10 Tsmpco and Matamoros
MIR. Hale prominent lawyer Of this CRY, and per-
sonally intimate with the Mexican side OF the Rio
Grande has Just arrived from tour In Mexico. He Is
of the opinion that the Liberal cause is failure lie
was m Matamoros during the siege of that CITY,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Gov. Peirpoint of Virginia, in his Message just

Gov. Peirpoint Of Virginia in his Message just
issued, says:
1T have made every exertion TO restore to each man
in the State oil the rights of eiien have done this
under high sense Of duty to my country"
-Prcsuming this statement literally true, we
venture to assure the Governor that he hasgone
to work in the right way. To secure to each
man all the rights of citizen" is tho true road
to general and lasting peace, as the result will
show
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

The late cashier of the Philadelphia Custom
House having embezzled over 100000 of the
funds and decamped, Collector VIM. B. Thomas
has paid the amount out of his private fortune,
so that the Government loses nothing. Mr..
Thomas says he cannot see that he is bound,
either in law or in equity, to make good the
defalcation of his subordinate, but that no "has
been prompted TO make payment By an anxious
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Destructive Fires In Chicass-A Baptist
Church Barned.
CHICAGO. Frida,

OHICAUO, tuoN'
A fire this morning destroyed five buildings
floors were occupied liquor storos dry goods stores
furniture establishments &c. About 20 families re.
sided In the upper stories. Tho total loss Is about
eco 0O0.
The Free VIII Baptist Church, corner ofJsckson and
Peoria yesterday forenoon was destroyed
by fire this afternoon Loss el8.0 900.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
A CONCEALED THIRP.-On Thursday night

A CONCEALED THIRP.-On Thursday night
Mr.. William A. Miller found man concealed under
some furniture In the basement Of his residsnce No III
Broome st.. In close proximity TO trunk which CON
famed o. 600 In United States bonds, and two ohfo
Of the Thirteenth Precinct who arrested the thief and
took him to the station where he gsve the name
of ndrew Wheeler. Yesterday he was committed oy
sssd 20 ySsys aborer sud yesidedIa =. Iwslnh'sk
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
Spain Backing Out Of the Chlliar
War.
She Accepts the Mediation Of England
and France.
Political Excitement in Austria.
HALIFAX. Friday. Dec. G. ls6.

HAILFAN FTIuay, Dec e Is6.
The steamship Asia, Capt. Anderson, from
Liverpool at noon on the 25th via Queenstown on IN,
Goth of November, arrived here at 10 O'Clock Ii.
morning. Her dates are two days later than thos
already received.
The Asia has 81 passengers for this port and II sor
Boston.
The steamship Erin from New.York arrived at
Queenstown on the oath ult.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09
France.

The weekly returns OF the Bank Oh Francs
show an increase in cash Of IL 500 900 francs.
The Paris Bourse steady; Rentes of o'c.
A military riot was reported at Martinique between
large body Of Zouaves and some marines. Thirteen
were killed and fifty wounded on either side
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

BOMBAY, Nov IL. Cotton dull. Cotta
goods fat. Cotton export OF the week. 5000 bales
Exchange, . 1t.
CALcrriA Nov. lO.-Cotton goods dull. Indigo N
changed. Exchange, eil!. Frcishts 40 to LONDON.
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