The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-16
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
BY JoHysoN's INDEPENDENT AGENCY.


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WARRINGTON, December l6.-The disarminG
of the black troops In Mississippi arises, pro-
bably, from the fear Of trouble, now that the
holidays are 10 rapidly approaching. It IL a
fact that women and children are now in the
Northern States whose homes are in the South,
but prefer to remain where they are until the
dreaded Christmas times have passed. -
The fears of trouble are stronger in Missis-
sippi than in any other State, though in GER
tain portions Of Alabama serious misgivings
exist.
When General Candy mustered out the
blacks in Louisiana recently, he ordered them
all to be dsarmed: and this action, am in
formed, was based almost solely on the fear
that collision might occur should the negroes
be permitted to retain their arms.
What Governor Humphrey has done in Mis-
sissippi is no more than General Candy has
done, though in the one case it was by Govern
ment action and in the other by States.
There is no session Of Congress to-day, both
Houses having adjourned yesterday until
Monday.
Major General Robert o. Tyler has been as
signed by General Hancock, commanding the
Middle Department., to the command Of the
District of Pennsylvania, in addition to his du-
ties as commander Of the District of Delaware
and the Eastern Shore. His headquarters
will be in Philadelphia. General Tyler re-
lieves Major General Humphreys, who, we
understand, will be assigned to very important
duties in the Southwest.
Secretary McCulloch to-day decided not to
anticipate January interest.
Burlingame, Minister to China, will leave
to-day on short leave of absence. His in :
structions are completed The policy Of the
Government is to develop the resources of
that Empire and bring the two peoples in
closer commercial relations.
The trial Of Jefferson Davis by a military
court is strongly urged in congressional circles.
Legal documents have been prepared, favoring
this idea, by one of the ablest lawyers in the
country.
SECOND DISPATCH.
WAsHINGroN, December l5.-The departure
for Europe on Wednesday of the Chief Secre-
tary of the French Legation is connected with
the details OF the Mexican question and grow
ing popular sympathy with the Liberal cause
in Mexico, together with the appointment of
General Logan, has led to 4 communication
between Count Month0lon and the State De-
partment, which resulted in sending mes
sage to the French Emperor for definite in
structiOns.
1t is said the withdrawal of the French Lee
CATION from Washington will take place in
case of the formal appointment Of an United
States minister to the Mexican republic.
THIRD DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, December 15.-The House yes
terday adopted the original Stevens resolu-
ton by two thirds vote. It is regarded as
settling the question of admitting Southern
claimants to seats. They will not get in this
winter The President expressed himself,
this morning, as disappointed by this radical
vote.
The evidence in the contested election of
Dodge Us. Brooks, Of New York city, will be
sent At once to the printer. 1t will make n
volume Of over one thousand pages. Mr..
Dodge is here. The case will be taken up early
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