Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-15

TEE FExIAS ALARN.
NEW YoRk. FEBRUARY 14-A letter from
Hamilton. c. w., says the Fenia1 alarm in
the british provinces is over for the present,
though the government authorities are still
continuing the extension Of warlike prepa-
raliOns. It lie believed there that the ap-
parent split in the FeHian camp IS merely
ruse IN deceive the British government. and
that the periodical ala-in along the Cana
dian border is designed % serve the same
purpose.
TERMINATED.
BALIHoRE. February I4.-The Noun.
Hope Asylum conspiracy case was brought
TO a termination to-day. The Court sus-
tanned the point made by the defense against
the admission of evidence prior to 1865, upon
which the prosecution abandoned the cause.
MESSAGE.
WAsHryeroX, February 1.-THE President
sent to-day TO each house Of Congress mes
sage transmitting correspondence between
the Secretary Of State and the Minister Of
France accredited 10 this Governm ent, and
also other papers relative 10 the proposed
international conference at ConStantinopls
upon the subject Of cholera.
Marquis de Montholon, under date Of
November 18th last, writes that every power
has adopted, whether spontaneously or 10
satisfy the urgent desire Of public opinion,
arrangements which have seemed to il OF
most efficacy for guarding their territory
against the invasion Of disease. But expe-
isnce has proved how much these preTen-
tive measures. adopted in insulation and
varying with localities. are difficult in har-
monizing with tho habits and wants Of
our epoch, impatient Of every hindrance
that impedes the freedom Of commercial
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NJ. Drouyn de L'lIuys to attend the confer
ence at Constantinople of men Of science
from various countries interested, having
for its object 10 seek out the Primordial cause
Of cholera, TO study its character and pro-
gress, and t. propose practical means for
eircumscribing il and extiEguishing it in
its original.
The Secretary of State, in reply, promised
10 give the subject his attention and con-
sideratiou. and on November 21st asks the
opinion and suggestion Of Surgeon General
Barnes. To this the Surgeon General re-
plies, suggesting that he be empowered to
designate two officers OF The medical staff Of
the United States army as members Of such
Commission December 20sh, Sublime Porte
assures Mr.. Morris, our representative at
Constantinople, Of its corporation, and sug-
gests that . meeting be held in January or
February, and tiIat the execution of meas
uros agreed upon be lefs to several
governments Represented, and that Selah
Efeude, Chief Physician Of the Imperial
Court. and DR.. Bsrthoiette, now Counsel Of
Health to Turkish Enjoys Cordial well
come is promised by the Court Under date
of Dec. %, Mr.. Morris writes that no date
had then been fixed definitely for the as
semhling
The Secretary Of the Navy has Instructed
the Commandant Of the Marine Corps 10
allow the ex-rebel Admiral Semmes such
exercise rs he may wish in the yard Of the
Marine barracks. This morning he was
observed walking on the parade grounds, in
company with Lieut.. Colonel Hearns
THE officer detailed to take charge Of him
appeared to be in excellent health and is
said 10 be far more aHable and courteous
than his unprepossessing appearance would
indicate him TO DO.
TBE MAINLAND LEGISLATURE
The resolution recently passed BY the
Maryland Legislature endorsing the posi-
tion Of the President viii be presented by
Committee from that body. next week.
The President in reply to a letter signifying
their intention has directed q reply to be
made stating that he viii be pleased to re-
ceive them, if possible, about Monday.
APPROVED.
The President has approved the bill pro-
viding that no American vessel which shall
have been licensed 10 sail under any foreign
dag and to have the protection Of any for
eign government during the rebellion shall
be registered as an American vessel or have
the rights and privileges of American ves-
sells, except under an act Of Congress author
hing such registry.
CONVENTION.
HARTFORD, February I4.-The Republioaa
State Convention which met in this city to-
dsy, was one Of the largest conventions
which has assembled in this State for many
years. The delegates number over 400.
The first ballot for Governor resulted IS fol-
lows:
Gen. J. R. Hawley, Of Hartford, 2GT Rog-
or Averill, OF Danbury, So; Scattering 50.
Gen. Hawley was then nominated by ao-
clamation.
o. 4. Winchester, of New Haven, was
nominated for LieuIenant-GOyernor; L. z.
Pease. Of SOmers, for Secretary OF the State.
Resolutions were passed, among them one
expressing confidence in Andrew johnson
and piedging him their hearty support, and
another expressing confidence IN the Union
majority in Congress.
4 resolution was passed approving the
late order Of Major General Terry, approved
by the President, for the protection If the
freedmen Of Virginia against the tyranical
legislation of that State. Et
RECEPTION.
NEw YcRK. February IA Toronto
special to the Herald says Lord Monek had
q fat,ering reception at Montreal. 4 Cabi-
net Council has been called az Ottawa to-
morrow.