The national Republican., 1866-11-27

begin immediate preparations to hold another fair
In November, 1867, and to erect permanent build.
ings for the use Of the same. The Emory cotton
gin takes the hrst premium. Also the hydraulic
washing machine, Wheeler d Wilson's sewing ma
chine. and the Charter Oak cooking stove. The
piano which took the Arst premium was msnufao.
tursd In St. Louis, and the second premium was
awarded to piano manufactured In New Orleans,
though those Of New York, Boston, Philadelphia
and Baltimore came in compstition with them.
.. The Chicago water Works.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-Ths great lake tunnel is all
but completed, but two feet Of earth remaining to
bs sxeavatsd. The Board Of Pablo Works will
break through this tomorrow II is . grand feat
Of engineering and skill. Dull a dowap took the
contract for building IT, and the ground broken
March II, 1864, and the work has steadily sd.
vauosd to completion. It's capacity 10 such that
II viii furnish . million people with nfty.ssvsn
gallons Of water each per day. Much s yet to b
done before the water will bs allowed to pass
through, in the way Of erecting slsvatins engine
buildings, putting down pipes, 90. The entire
work will be completed by next spring.
From South CArolina-heeting OF the Legis-
lature-Ths Governor's Reoomm and atoms.
COLUMBIA, 8. O., Nov. 76.-Tho Legislature met
tonight. The Governors message will bs read to.
morrow. He strongly opposes the constitutional
amendment; recommends the passage Of thehoms-
stead law, and the adoption Of means to discourage
the emigration Of negroes, and provides for thssub
sistsncs Of INDECENT blacks. He thinks the expert.
msnt Of free labor not failure, and says tho grain
crop is unusually Short and not enough cotton has
been raised in many districts to buy broad. T.
The debt Of the State, exclusive Of the war debt,
is %. a5o, 900. ~. ..F
A Railro.d Bridge Inauguratsd.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26.-Ths gentlemen who, BY
invitation, went from this city to-day TO psrtici
pate In the formal opening Of the Philadslphis rail.
road bridge, returned this evening highly pleased
with their exeursion. After the guests had crossed
the bridge and spent some time In viewing the mag.
nhesnt structure they were invited to psrtaks Of
bountiful rspast At Psryvills. Speeches were made
BY the Prssidsnt Of the road, Isaac Hinekiey, and
Columbus o'Donnsi, one Of tho directors, and
others. , a., a.. ... ..'..r
Chicago Marksts.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-Ths markets arc dull and
prices are weak. Triaing sales Of -four at satur.
days figures. Wheat 2a3 cents better, at 81. IL
for No. and $1.s5 for No. 2. Corn weaker at So
cents. Oats easier at 83 cents. Rye hrmer at 81
cents for No. l. Barley quiet at 66 cents for No.
and 46 cents for rejected. Provisions more &C.
tive. Mess Pork 20 for present and IS for January
Lard 12t for present and 10 for January. Green
hams %. Green rough sides 81.
Liquidation In Tennessee.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 26.-Ths Iri6nns's special
from Nashville says half dozen franchise bills
have passed FIRST reading in the House. All Of
them embrace in their provisions colored suffrage
and two Of them the universal amnesty feature. It
is now generally thought that bill guaranteeing
qualified suffrage will become law, but present
indications suggest strong doubts to the success
Of the amnesty doctrine.
Canadian Annexation to the Unitsd States.
NEW YoRk, Nov. 2s.-A special to The Herald,
dated Toronto, Nov 10th, says the Rev. J. A. At
tan preached last evening In the Episcopal Cathe.
dral ct Kingston to large audience in favor Of
nexation to tho United States Also, that meet
ing Is called to meet In Montreal to discuss the
benefit to be derived from annexation, which the
people of the lower provinces greatly desire.
Another Fsnian Csntrs-RaiIroad Contract.
CHICAGO, Nov 2e.-Mr. F. o. 'Donnsll has been
appointed Central Organiser Of the Fenian Brother
hood in lows, vice DR.. Bell
Tho contract Of the Iowa connection Of the North
Missouri railroad has been let, from the Iowa STATE
line to Des Moinss, to B. B. Roberts
Legislative Proceedings In Georgia.
MLLEpaEvILLE, Nov. 26.--In the Senate bill
was introduced rspsains the law prohibiting aliens
from owning real estate. .. .Irt ..
The House passed bill granting aid to the air.
line railroads. 1t also passed bill prohibiting
railroads and steamboats, from running on Sunday
From sAyannah-Cotton Market.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 2o.-Cotton advancing; sales
Of 400 bales. Middling. s2i.
Arrived, steamer James r. Green, brig e. II.
Kennedy, schooner Transit, from New York. brig
Georgia, from Baltimore brig Blackhsh and
schooner Jno. Bliss from Boston.
The Bond Robbery In New York.
New YoRK, Nov. 26.-The examination Of Hell
len and Baboock, charged with being concerned in
the Lord bond robbery, was continued to-day. II
appears 5000 900 Of the bonds were recovered some
months ago. - .l
billiard Match In New York.
New YoRK, Nov. 26.-A match game Of bill
lisrds 500 points up, was played tonight by Phs-
Ian and McDevitt. The latter made a run Of 2il
points, and won the game.
Another game Of 100 points up, was played by
Messrs Carmo and Goldthwaite, and was won by
the latter.
The Southern Radicals to Sit During the
Session Of Congress.
New YoRK, Nov. 26.-At 4 meeting Of tho Re-
publican Southern Association to-day It was re-
solved to meet in Washington December Sd, and to
remain in session until Congress adjourned.
Baltimore Surveyor Appointed.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26-Wm. Wales, esq, publisher
of the Baltimore Commercial, has received the ap.
pointment Of Surveyor Of the port Of Baltimore vice
Ellington Fulton, one of the editors Of the Balti-
more American, removed. Mr. Wales bonded to.
day.
Ristori's Debut In Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26,-Ristori made her first ap-
psarance this evening at the Holiday Street Thea
tire. and was received with great applause. Alarge
and fashionable audience was present. ...s.