Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-25

Attempt at Robbery IN HObOken-
Grand Military Paradc-Frize Fight,
A Draw Mexican 1nte1ligencs-A
New Quandary.
New YORK. Nov. 24.-Thc Commercials s
Washington special dispacth says that leading
Republicans are urging the consideration of
financial matters at the opening OF the session,
leaving the admission Of Southern members un-
til after Christmas by which time harmonious
action may be secured.
NEW York, Nov. 24.--Nearly two thousand
bales of Mobile. New Orleans and Florida cotton
were sold to-day under the direction Of Simon
Draper, United States cotton agent. Middling
fair, Mobile, brought soc per pound; low mid.
ding, 49406504.
The Boston Herald says that a number Of
men at the south end have organized them
selves into band for the purpose OF protecting
the streets in that section OF the city, during
the earlier hours Of the evening, as protec.
ton against the rascalities nightly being com.
mitted We are glad 20 find that our citizens
are beginning to prepare themselves to stop the
the lawlessncss which now prevails, and to
this we say that within the past three days
one firm in this city has sold over three hun.
dred revovers
The steamer Corsica from Havana, Nov. ls,
has arrived. The steamer Ellen L. Perry from
Newberne, 18th, has also arrived. Steamer
Jacob Bell reported drifted ashore on the Ilth;
steamer Twilight also ashore near where
blockade runner Condor was sunk. Her cargo,
passengers and mails. &C., were taken Off and
arrived at NewberDe.
New YoRK, Nov. 24.-The RETURNS Of the
North Carolina election are not all in. It il
expected that Worth is elected over Holden by
10, 600 majority.
In
the whole South has been guilty Of a piece Of
the most stupendous folly ever wrought by any
people, and we fear they will have to pay for
it severely by two years more of probationary
suffering under military government. If
when our Legislature meets it will at once
accomplish what the convention left undone,
and we can have a new election Of men to Con.
gress who are in favor Of the Federal Govern
ment, we may yet get IN during this session,
otherwise all will be lost for the present. Let
the people consider well the present state OF
affairs.
New YORK, Nov. 24.-Cstton quiet and
steady at 52@53 for middlng. At auction to.
day l, 500 bales of Mobile and New Orleans
cotton were sold for Government account at
the following prices: SOC for Mobile middling
fair: l4c for ditto, strictly middling; 49Ac for
ditto, low mddling; 444c for Orleans, strictly
A daring attempt made to rob the First
National Bank of Hobokep, formerly the Ho-
boken City Bank, last night. The burglars en-.
tered the bank and bored hole in the safe,
filling it with powder and inserting about two
feet OF fuse. Being probably disturbed they did
not iguite it, but decamped.
The parade of the first division and review
tion day, took place this p. m. Over 5000
men were said to have been in line. it was a
grand affair.
NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The Express says the
Elliott and Davis fight which was to have come
off a few days ago near Albany. but subsequent
ly postponed oil account of the Interference of
the authorities, is rumored to have taken place
this morning near Leroy, in private room,
and IS reported to have ended in draw, both
par ties claiming the fight on account Of foul
blows having been struck.
The Courier des Etats Unis Of this city, to-
day contains the following special dispatch
from Washington
The recent appointment of Gen. Logan as
Minister to Mexico Immediately followed the
receipt Of important dispatches forwarded to
the Government from Mr.. Bigelow, by 4 special
messenger.
Mr.. Bigelow, it is said, affiliated with the
principal members Of the opposition, who have
promised him their support in the corps Legis-
latiff, in endeavoring to bring about the prompt
evacuation of Mexico, in joining the pressure OF
American menace to that of the French op-
position, thus increasing the eventualties.
In view of danger of a war with the United
States, it is hoped to intimidate the Cabinet Of
the Tulllerles and influence Its discussions so
far as to abandon Maximilian.
1t is certain that negotiations m ore or less
dire ct have been held between Mr.. Bigelow.
VIII ose intimate relation with the Opinion Ma
tlOnale are well known, and other journals OF
the same shade, and the principal members
of the opposition
The appointment of Gen. Logan is considered
an attempt at Intimidation, and intended to aid
the French opposition party.
The New Orleans Delta's Brazos correspond
ence, dated the 18th, has the following
Some barges of wood for Gen. Clark, COM
mander at Brazos, broke lose above Matamoras
and toated past that place. The gunboats, as
sisted by the sand batteries, opened fire on the
barees and continued it until the harges were
past the batteries and out of range One of the
barges lost her rudder.
1t appears that tho Imperialists thought the
barge6 were Liberal rams going down to dam
age the fleet at the mouth OF the Rio Grande
and blockade the river.
The Liberal army is encamped about nine
miles from Matamoras, fully confident of the
speedy capture of that city.
! Highly important communications have pas
| sed between the Imperial commander of the
| feet and the Liberal commander at Brownsville
| which will cause considerable excitement in
| official circles
An order was issued by Mea on the l4th
prohibiting any one from Crossing from the
American side to Matamoras Or vice versa.
| Upon the receipt of information that forces
, were upon the road from the Texas side, tht
| French Commodore dispatched vessel to Yer;
Cruz with the particulars of the occurrence. I
is reported that a swift vessel will be dispatche,
| to France for reinforcements.
The Galveston Bulletin of the 2lst says tina
| a gentleman lately from Matamoras says tha
the rebel forces are much scattered, and tina
the streets of the city have been fortified Will
earthworks.
He also states that two fatboats came dow
in the night, on the l4th, and attacked the I'm
periaist gunboats which succeeded in sink
ing both. Many Of the Liberals were kille
and drowned, and some captured
The Bulletin is also informed that the Lib
erals were compelling merchants to pay into tn
Liberal treasury the balance due the inhab
tants of Matamoras, which Was causing a ger
eral stampede.
The Matamoras Ranchero, of the 10th says
| Despite the report to the contrary, there is nc
| the slightest apprehension of another attack o
the city No Liberals have been seen or hear
from for three days within circuit of tv
miles.