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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-18

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 20.-At the Fenian Congress
to-day the report of the committee on credentials
permanent organization, rules and regulations. &C.
Seie ; received. The committee permanent organ
reported the following officers of the Congress
we're elected: President John 0. Mahoney. Vice
President, Colonel w. r. Roberts of New YORK;
James Gibbons of Pennsylvania: p. Brannan. of Ken
eucAS' Mocnael Scanlon, of Illinois; Secretary p
oennet oi boston; P A. Collins, of Boston, T. X. Bar
rett OF Indiana; J. c. 0'Bren, of Rochester N. Y.
The Central Council made report giving reasons for
the call OF this Congress- which was referred to
cial committee OF one from each State. The dele
gates TO tne congress are arriving hourly and the re
all sections and the hall is so crowded that - bas
been impossible to get into proper working order -
This evening another mass meeting was held at the
hall,
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Marine Disasters.

BosToN, October 15.-The schooner joseph
Fish, of st. George, from Philadelphia, with
l,20o barrels of petroleum OIL was run into
by the bark Schamyl, from New Orleans,
while at anchor in Nantasket Roads this morn
ing. She Immediately took fire by the over
turning OF the stove, and was totally destroyed.
The Schamyl had her foremast sprung. and
commenced leaking, so that in few hours
she had three feet and half of water in her
hold.
PROVIDENCE, October 15.-The brig Hum
boldt of Bucksport, from Bangor for New
port, went ashore last night two miles west of
Brenton's Reef, and went to pieces this morn
ing. The crew were saved. Part of her
cargO of umber will he rncnyerel
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Great Fire in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct 16, Evening. o'clock
this evening fire broke out in the planning
mill of Dewert, Myers Il Hartwell located on
the river south Of Randolph street bridge, in
the west division. The mill and its contents
were entirely destroyed.
The freight depot of the st. Louis Railroad,
in which large quantities of goods were stored,
and the lumber yards of Porter, Ripley, j. H.
Morris, and D. H. Groves, containing large
uantity of lumber, wood and coal, adjoining
the mill, were also totally consumed. Some
vessels in the river took fire, but were saved.
At 10 ?. NJ. the fire was still burning.
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SANDY HOOK, Oct. 1G-12 o'clock
yachts Henrietta of New York, and Palmer,
of Philadelphia, started at noon precisely on
the ocean race. The last seen of them from
this place was that the Palmer was ahead
about quarter of a mile. The wind was
blowing heavy at the time.
The yachts that rendezvous here are all at
anchor in the Horseshoe 1t is blowing a
heavy northwest gale, and it i s supposed they
can't get out as they are all on the lee shore.
There were no yachts present at the start of
the Henrietta and the Palmer The tug boat
Virginia, with the judges Of the race, was the
only boat that was at hand to witness the start
ing Of the ocean racers. No arrangements
had been made here for the arrival of the
other yachts, as it has been blowing Il heavy
gale here for the last two or three days. AT
present it is impossible to speak the light ship,
the gale being almost furious.
Long Branch, n. j., Oct. 1G-2 Is p. NJ
The yachts Henrietta and Palmer have lust
passed this point, the Palmer one minute and
quarter ahead.
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The Trial of Emerson E,ber;d.a

CAIRO, Oct. 15.-On the second day of the
trial of Emerson Etheridge, the accused, who
had been permitted to plead his own case, read
a plea denying the jurisdiction of the Commits
sion, which the court overruled, upon which
Etheridge filed an exception to the ruling. He
then plead not guilty to all the charges and
specifications except the second specification
and second charge, to which he plead guilty,
and the court allowed him to introduce the
whole letter from which the extract was made.
This letter is known as the ''Dresden letter"
dated June %, in which he made the declara-
ton that Tennessee had no law but force, and
no semblance to civil government, State Or
Federal, but a usurpation enforced by the
bayonets of negroes. After some evidence for
the prosecution, the accused presented the
Court with written statement, which admits
all the facts in the first charge, namely, the
encouragement Of resistance to the enforce
ment of the laws,
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In Denmark. during its present sessio

In Denmark, during its present session,
the Folkthing. a lower branch of the legislature.
amended the Constitution, by aboshing at sweep
the order of mobiles. The Paris Moniteur says 'The
Chamber adopted, in spite of the opposition of the
Ministry, by forty-nino votes against eleven, an
amendment of NJ. Jespersen, to the effect, that
biity titles and rank should not be conferred by the
King or acquired by right of succession In other
words that titles of nobility should be kept during
the lives of those who now hold them but that they
should not pass to their heirs and that henceorh he
King should be deprived Of the right OF conier'hs
them" The world paoves. Up there in the NORTH
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Louisiana and Texas.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 1l.-Governor Wells has ac-
cepted the nomination of the Union Conservative
party The True Delta learns that Ex-Governor Al
len has made application to the President for par
don which is indorsed by Governor Wells.
The Texas press does not approve of negro suf-
frage.
Gen. Holt had arrived at New Orleans en- route for
Washington.
The Times Texas letter says that the State is fast
attaining its former prosperity. Post offices are
opening and stages are running again. Coy. Hamil-
tons administration is universally endorsed.
Several fires occurred here yesterday, involving
losses to the amount of $4,000.
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The Recent Railroad Accident-FuneraI of
the Victims.

LEwIsTowN, Pa, Oct. 16.-The remains of
Colonel W. Butler and lady, who were killed
in the late. lamentable railway disaster near
Lancaster, are now being conveyed to their
last resting place, followed by an immense
concourse Of citizens. Business of all kinds is
suspended for the time, and with their seven
bereaved children, whole community mourn
their loss
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Sale of Governmcnt Hospital Stores.

ELMIRA, Oct 16.-A large sale of hospital
stores which had accumulated here in immense
quantities, during the war, took place here to-
day. Piles of bed stufs, blankets; sheets,
tables, &C., were disposed of, the bidding
being spirited and the prices realized were
much higher than was anticipated. Some
articles sold for more than they cost the Gov
ernment. The sale will be continued to-mor-
row, and very large amount will be realized
for the Government from the proceeds.
The extensive military establishment here
is being rapidly reduced to the lowest possible
figure.
The l6lst New York Regiment, which late
ly arrived here from Fort Jefferson, Florida,
was paid off and mustered out to-day. This
is the regiment which General Banks said
saved his army by their timely arrival and
bravery at the battle of Sabine Crossroads
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Arrest Of Courterfeiters

TORONTO, Oct. 16.-A. n Sickles A. Pot
ter, Samuel Bailey, and j. and r. Quacllen-
bush have been committed for trial at Belle
vile, for counterfeiting on large scale. A
number of persons of influence are reported
to be connected with them.
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Fatal ARRAY i'm Cambridge. HEaSS.

BosToN, Oct. lG.-Daniel Ganity was shot
and killed on Saturday night, by one of two
brothers, named CARROTS. Both the CARROTS
have been arrested. Ganity was intoxicated,
and was shot while trying to force his way into
CARROTS house, and from which he had been
elected. All the parties were returned sol
dinrc
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AIRXanHar III Sfnnhnrns

BosFoN, Oct. 1.-THE Post says that Alex
ander IL. Stephens was entertained at a pri-
vate dinner at the Revere House, yesterday af,
ternoon by George A. Fairfield. Esq, of Chel-
sea. Mr.. Stephens expressed his purpose to
support the policy of President johnson for
the reconstruction of the Union, to the full
extent of his ability and influence.
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VIRGINIA Election.

RICHMOND, Oct. 19.-Despatchesf from Dan
vile say that it is believed that Rev. Mr.
Davis, Methodist minister, of Patrick coun-
ty, has been elected to Congress in the Fifth
district. His antecedents are unknown here
Mr.. Sturdevant, elected Mayor Of Richmond
in July last has resigned.
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Nerth Carolina Politics.

RALEIGH, n. c., Oct. 17.-Jonathan North.
State Treasurer, is announced as candidate
for Governor this morning. He has been
looked on as a peace, or Union man, but will
be supported by all the Vance and Davis lead
ers with the hope of beating Governor Holden.
Governor Holden is the Union Administration
oon1idota
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wea,inn of the MISSISSIPPI I.esislaiure.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct l6.-lhe State Legis-
lature met to-day, and organized. General
St. j. johnson, of Monroe, was elected Chair
man of the Senate, and Colonel Semonton
Speaker of the House. large amount of
business was brought before the body, and a
long term is expected
General Humphreys will be inaugurated as
Governor of the State this afternoon.
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Government Cotton Sales.

New YORK, Oct. 17.-Eight thousand bales
OF Savannah and Sea Island cotton, belonging
to the government, were sold at auction to-
day at gold rates. Middling fair 454 (gold at
146); Strict middling 4O4; Strict low middling
39J; ordinary, from 354 to 81.
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The Iowa Election.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Oct. 16.-The Chair
man of the Union State Committee announces
that the returns thus far received, indicate that
General Stones majority may be above $4,000.
The Legislature will be three-fourths Repub-
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Georgia Election.

New YORK, Oct. 17.-Advices from Savan-
nah to the 18th state that the Constitutional
Union ticket was receiving large majorities in
nearly every county in Southwestern Georgia.
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Fire ira Now No-Ex.

New YORK, Oct. IA fire occurred on
Bridge street last night, which destroyed a
large warehouse filled with cotton. The loss
will probably reach half a million dollars.
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A Shocking Trasedy---A Sheriff and His
Aid Killed.

From the Bolivar (Mo.) Sentinel October 6thl
The Grand Jury of the county of Cedar hav-
ing found an Indictment for murder against
{ two men, named Snow and Earnest. a cdpiaS
was placed in the hands of Capt John Pawn
ter, Sheriff OF the county, to arrest them. The
Sheriff having summoned six men to assist him
IN making the arrest, proceeded about twelve
miles from Stockton, on the Osceoa road.
where they came to the house in which Stow
was.
The Sheriff and two of his assistants en-
tered the house and found Stow in bed: he
then went to the foot Of the bed. and LAYING
his hands on Stow, said Il am the Sheriff
Of Cedar county; you are my prisoner At
that instant Stow fired, the ball entering Can.
tain Paynter heart, killing him instantv.-
Lieut.. Harvel, one of the men summoned to
assist Paynter, was standing at his back. when
Stow fired second time, killing Harvel. Mr..
Noble, another Of the aids who was in the
room at the time, fired three times at Stow.
but without effect.
A party of men, supposed to be friends to
Stow, were seen approaching the house, which
had been guarded outside by the remainder of
the aids; but owing to the excitement Occa-
stoned by the killing of the Sheriff and Lieuten-
ant Harvel, Stow made his escape about an
hour afterwards, the house containing some
two or three doorways.
] Captain Paynter was an active business man.
and was much esteemed by his fellow citizens,
He formerly belonged to the 7th Missouri
Cavalry Volunteers.
GENERAL RosECRANs, in a letter received
by gentleman in Boston, speaks of silver
mining in Nevada as mostly speculative, but
adds:
''On the question of the really almost un-
limited quantity of the precious metal in
Nevada, and of the existence of the necessary
salt, water, fuel, and other necessaries, foi
their mining and reduction in such way as tC
amply remunerate ell-directed capital, | en-
tertain no doubt, nor do | think any Other
attentive observer would. Really all tha
Bishop Simpson said about the quantity O
silver in this State, fanciful as it may appear
to those who have not been here, is no ex
aggeration."
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MOBILE, Oct. l4.-Sales of cotton yesterday,
$50 bales middling, SOC. Sales for the week,
1,5OO bales. Exports, 1928 bales; stock,
81, 199 bales.
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Yesterdays Richmond Republic says
There is hope left for the late Confederacv so
called. George n Saunders announces under oath in
Canada, that he has not abandoned it. Here is man
faithful unto death-faithfu after death. Several
gentlemen of our acquaintance have on hand small
quantity of Confederate notes Tint they can be in
duced to dispose Of to G. n. Saunders"
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Prince Joseph Bonaparte has bequeathed
She greater part of bis fortune to Madame Risor and
her huehagd, the Marehese capranica.
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IMPRESSION ON THE RrT1yA AFTER Deaf

IMPRESSION on THE RETINA AFTER DEATH.
This beautiful thought, too hnautiful to he
true. Impressions do not remain an instant
in life, for another one comes as fast as pre-
sented How then, can they remain after
death ? The last impression in life does re
main some time, if the eye is Immediately
closed, as Sir Isaac Newton describes in his
own experience, in letter to the philosopher
Locke; but to do that 1t was necessary that he
should fix the mind on it, or as Sir Isaac eX
pressed himself, ''intend my fancy" but such
an Intending cannot exist aGtcrdeath.-Jomaal
Of He0lfh
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Baltimore County Politics.

number Of the voters Of the Union party of Bal
timOrc county assembled at the Smcdlcy House, IN
IowSOntOwn, yesterday. The meeting was organized
by the appointment of Edward Rider, .Gr., OF tho
Ninth District President; John Zimmerman, OF the
Second, and Captain Washington StOnebrakcr OF the
Tenth District Vice Presidents, and Francis tos-
sett, Of the Twelfth District, as Secretaries.
After consultation the following candidates were
selected;
For Sheriff: Nelson Cooper Of the Ninth District.
For Treasurer: CAPTAIN Henry Wilhelm, OF the
sixth District.
Twelfth district. Ohm Zimmerman, Second District;
Stephen Miller, seventh District.
For G2&nyv 9uG{eY9aEsj { Y9aEsjtahf6ns vas DJ5 E}n th Wh
submitted the following and they were unanimously
adopted:
Hesoiced, That we heartily and cordially endorse
the policy Of President Johnson as to the restoration
OF the Union and paCicaton Of the States lately III
rebellion.
RCsOtUed, That all powers not conferred upon the
General Government are reserved to the STATES
The people thereof and that the power regulate the
right OF suffrage belongs exclusively to the people OF
thercspecty states, and that in President JOhus0us
true and constitutional doctrine.
HesolCcd That we recognize this Government
Tor white men, ana That Will oppose gSlnS 20 inc
negro race the right to vote rs Jurors.
HesDtCod Ihat inc registry law OF this State meets
notifications and while we admit that all good clti-
Zens must submit to II while i'll force set We VIII use
bc>t efforts To have 10 modified at the earliest
opportunity as to permit all good citizens {" exercise
| the right oil suffrage. -,
Ha8otc.d, That our soidieif cpncnuy deserve thc
gratitude aud thanks OF their country l9t tHelt pa
uOtsm and courage, and good aoHdutt III Tue leiu'
and take this occasion 10 tAlit' " appreciation
| CT their services IL behalf oi thc'' country
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BRUTAL MrRDEn.-A mostatrocious murder
was pcrperatcd in our neighboung county OF
Hanover on Thursday night last, OF which we
have thus far been unable to learn more than
brief particulars. The house OF Mr.. Thomas
Talialerro was entered by party Of rutians,
ing him on the head with clubs and breaking
his skull. After this, notwithstanding the
shrieks OF Mrs. Taliaferro and the children,
they proceeded TO plumber the house and car
RED away a number OF articles. The wounded
man fingered until the next day, when he ex-
plred. The perpetrators OF this bloody deed
are unknown, but it is said that they were
dressed in the uniform OF soldiers.-Eichmend
Eepu6ic
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STRIKES N New YoRK.-Strikes are again
coming in vogue. The shipjoiners struck for
higher wages few days ago, and their de-
mands were complied with by the ship build
ers. The shoemakers followed and demanded
twenty-five per cent addition on their present
rates of compensation. The master shoe
makers met in council and agreed to compro-
mise with their workmen by paying them an
advance of fifteen per cent The workmen
are considering this proposition.
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A few weeks since the Most Reverend
Archbishop Spaulding. of the Diocese of Maryland
called upon the clergy of the Church to take up col
lections in aid of the suffering people OF the south
According to the last reports nade oy te clergy tne
agrregote amount of these has exceeded $1,000
This money will be distributed in the most judicous
,nonncr 70 the needy and suffering.
The Civil Tribunal of Bordeaux, having
decreed the sale of mine belonging to Madame the
Duchess of Mony, the property was sold for thirty
thousand francs. 1t was shown that the Government
lent one hundred and fifty thousand francs to NJ de
Morny on the security of this very mine being diff
ference of one hundred and twenty thousand francs
Owing to the financial embarrassments OF
the Greek government arrears of salary are due to
the clerks in the public Offices who are selling theh
claims at discount Of twenty to thirty per cent.
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BLIsTERED HANDs AND FEET.-The speediest
remedy is to light a tallow candle and let the
melted tallow drop in cold water, then mix
the tallow with strong spirits and rub it thor
oughly into the palms or sole5; this is both a
preventive and curative.-J0urRaJ Of Heath.
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a FRIENDLY UFFER.-A gentleman whom
we will designate as Mr. P, formerly owned
during the war, followed him through the Penn
sylyania campaign and continued to discharge
his duties until some three days previous to
the evacuation, when he was cut off by the
Union troops; and they became separated
The negro, however, soon made his way to
Richmond, where having become freedman,
he established himself in the mercantile line.
short time ago, hearing that his former
master was out of business, he sent him word
that if he would come to Richmond he would
give him situation in his store! Mr.. P. did
not find it necessary to accept the offer, but
he tells the story with good deal of humor.-
Rjchmoy,d ReoubIjc
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Henry Cook, colored barber of Nor
folk, Virginia. appeared before the mayors court
there one day last week attorney. The mayor
set him aside"
"A cheese and horse fair, which has been
held Tor nearly seven hundred years near Winchester
England. viii bs discontinued after this year. 4
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tTUS OF KENTUCKY.

'INTVo UT htNTINhl.
The withdrawal of martial law from kentucky leaves
her IN exactly the same condition other designated
loyal States The suspension of the writ of hobeqs
corpus still applies to all of them in cases arising out
OF the army and the navy, to deserters spies and
other classes of offenders.
No definite action has yet been taken in relation
to the application for the removal of Gen. Palmer
but it has been determined to Withdraw the colored
troops from Kentucky. Troops of whatever charac-
ter will also DO withdrawn from all the Southern
States, with the exception of the few which may be
required for fortifcatons as soon as the public safety
will admit OF Immediately after the restoration Of
civil government.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-14


Henry A. Wise ever was an odd genius
ous oi his oddest strozcsis letter he re-
,.uuyi addressed to Gen. Grant. Oddly
enough De declares he is not and never has
been q traitor or q rebel. And oddly still, he
uroclaims himself an abolishionisE Well,
may "old John Browns spirit keep march
inc on" Hear Wiss-he says:
So Jar from my being opposed to the name
freedmen, o. indicating the condition OF
slaves .rccd by the war, the chief consola-
I.au T have in the result If the war is that
slavery BE- forever sbolished, that not only
the slaves ere, 10 fact, az lsst freed from b0D-
aara. bus thrt am freed from them. Long
before the war indeed, he'd definitely made
lp suy mind actively 10 advocate emsncipa-
lion throughout the South ] had deter
mined, If j could help il, my descendants
should never be subject 80 the humiliatio2 !
have besu subject 20 BY the weakness il not
abe ufebeducss Ofslsvery; ana while viii
u.t recognize as lawful and humane the
violent and shocking mode 10 which i has
been abolished. yet ] accept the iact most
heartily Hs an accomplished one, and am de
irrmined NOT only Go abide by Il snd Rcqui-
,.ss.. iu it. but Co strive by all the means in
my power O., make il benefc mt to both races
and a blessing especially 20 our country.
auiriguedly rei lice atthe lscl, and an re
,.satIIed Co. many of the worst cslamities o
tha var. because ! anu now convinced tina
thr wen was O. special providence Of God
unavoidable by the nations at either eN
trsms. Co tear loose from as a black idol iron
which we could never have been separate,
Ev any other m"sus than those Of fire Hni
hIHoI. sword and sacrifice.