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NEWS FROM FORTRESS MoNRDE.

Additional Particulars of the Explosion
ON the steamer "ThOmas KelsO"-OnIy
Three Persons Killed - Probable Re-
cOvery of all the Injured-The Steamer
George B. Upton' Disabled, Etc.
FORTRESS MONROE, December 9.-My telegram
of last evening embodied so fully the facts con-
nected with the explosion on the steamer
Thomas KelSo, at haltpast o'clock A. NJ. yes
terday, near Wolf Trap Light, while on her
downward trip from Baltimore, that there is but
very little to communicate.
The steamer John SyUeSter, which my tele-
gram lett on her way to the scene of the disaster,
reached the disabled steamer about 10 O'Clock
last evening, and at l O'Clock this morning had
toWed her safely to Norfolk. Traces of the ex-
ploson are painfully visible throughout the
steamer in the shattered woodwork, soiled
carpets, and general confusion and marring of
the saloon furniture. The damages in this
regard and to the steam-drum of the boilers
although not so great as was anticipated at first
constitute but small item ia contrast with the
loss of life and suffering tortures and manning
OF the scaIded.
AS is usually the case after every steamboat
and railroad catastrophe, conflicting stories are
already circulating touching the responsibility
of the disaster Some allege that the steamer
was crowding her speed, while others, including
the engineers, assert that she was only making
her ordinary headway, under the average weight
of steam. The probability is, that 1t is one of
those accidents likely to happen TO any steamer
under the most careful management. The only
serious disaster before the present one happen
ing to any of the steamers of the line to which
the Kelso belongs, was the burning, in 1858, of
the steamer North Carolina.
The steamer will be repaired at once in Nor.
folk. Her place will be taken by either the
steamer George LedTy or Louisiana.
The three 6remen killed by the explosion were
to-day buried at Norfolk An investigation into
the causes of their death, involving at the same
time an inquiry into the causes of the disaster
it is understood, will be made by the Norfolk
coroner.
There are no names 10 be added to the list of
scalded sent last night. All are under excellent
treatment. 1t is now believed that none will
die of their injuries.-N. Y. Herald
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ADJUSTMENTS.
A MERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
The Handel and Hadyn Society will ave their nrs
concert of the season,
THURSDAY EVENING, December 10,
Mendelssohn's e Grand oratorlo OF
ELtJAH
win be reformed. Solo parts by

will be performed. Solo parts by
DR.. c. A. GUILMETTE OF Boston
Mr GLURIE SlMpS IN, OF New York,
Miss CAROLINE MCCAFFREY, and
Miss II M A TX DERof Philadelphia
1he parts of tho Youth and the Angels Trio by
three boys 6cted from the cnor and instructed by
Professor Pierce, Organist OF st Marks Church .
The Chorus will embrace over three hundred
voices as listed by Grend Orchestra of forty in
struments the whole under the direction Of CARL
SENTZ.
No subscriptions Will be taken after MONT DAY MORN
ING 10th instant The Box eheet Will then be open
for the sale of single tickets.
Admission TO all parts OF the house. 81. Reserved
seats in Parquete, PaTquette Gree and Balcony, bO
cents extra. .
No extra charge for reserved seats in the Family
Circle
Doors will open at IA O'Clock. Commence at pre-
cisely.
Subscribers can now get their tickets at Trumplers
Music Store
The uratorio of DAVID will be the Second Concert,
JANUARY 81 1861. ~ 10 4t
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eONpoL1ERs, soNe-Isoe.

Venice, our Mother un6ound 20 the Sea
tNalling 80 faithfully long at thy door,
Proudly ne gather cur proWs ~ thy K aee,
Borne on the breast of our Father, so hOar,
UpswoIded Of all but our oar|
Chorus--Sm dt iun0oP% Make way beforel
Bend to the oar Bend 70 the oarl
shadows OF bravor years,
Hopeful for more,
GravelY We Condo iers bend to the oari
Fewer are we, SINCE they fettered thy hands,
Close TO thy feet he their hearts in the sands;
Bot then old gonfalons wave IRON the shore
And thrilled are our arms a. the oar.
Lean are thy palaces, ieaner thy purse
Passed from thy wa ers the glitter they wore;
Noble and counsellor palsied to curse,
Leave to thy wOrkmen the bucker they bore,
Thy sailors the blade of the oar.
Doges an Admirals, carved in white,
lmI oten orst s and lions of lore,
Look whore the campanile leans on the light,
Saying fThe people alone we mpiOre,"
Again shake the world with the oar!
"Long we denied them at counsel and feast;
Loi how their mother they rise to res orel
Truer than dungeon, or relic, or priest,
Louder and grander than cannon their roar,
The pulse Of the world in their oarl"
ChOruS-SUi do lungoi Make way before!
Bend 10 the oar! Bend to the oar!
Shadows OF braver years,
Hopeful for more,
GravelY we gondoiiers bend to the oar!
VENICE, October 10.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF Pennsylvania.
"A stated monthly meeting of this Society was held
last evening in the Society Hall, in the Athenaum
Building, Sixth street. The attendance was
large, many members and others having been drawn
together TO listen TO an ADDRESS on the late Colonel
Robert Carr, which was read by his relative, vii.
liam BartTam Snyder, ESQ., who also, In accord
ance with the wishes OF Colonel Carr presented to
the Society his manuscript Journal of the War of
1872 and his military commissions Two of these
latter were issued by Governor McKean, OF Penn.
sylyapia, giving Mr.. Carr the position of Cap.
tam in the ERhty-tourth militia, dated May /,
1903, the other creating him Major of the same
regiment, dated August g. 1907
Two others from President Madison, one as Major
of the 18th United States Infantry, dated July 8,
1872, the other Lieutenant. Colonel of the l5tn
United States Infantry, dated April 20, 1876 In
addition TO these gifts the Librarian announced that
during the past month 1889 additions had been made
to the Library and Museum of which five were
manuscripts, l6s books, and 1853 pamphlets The
Society is accumulating much valuable historic
material and Is well worthy the consideration OF
those who possess any documents which throw light
on the early history Of the country.
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North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N. C. December l0-Governor Worth
is in correspondence with the President relative to
General Sickles' order prohibiting corporeal pun
ishment by courts of North Carolina, not Governor
Holden, as enormously stated by you.
lhe object of Governor Holdens visit TO Wash
ington is unknown.
Numerous measures for the relief of the people
are pending in the Legislature The sentiment OF
the body is decidedly adverse to reputation. The
interest," ON he Sate aeDt Is 70 9e Iunded TO prevent
payment.
resolution asserting the loyalty of the State and
denying the alleged persecution of Union men, was
passed by the Commons by a large vote.
strong feeling In favor OF completing the work
of internal improvement is manifested.
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in Illinois, lately, a number of horses grazing
had their tongues bitten by the grassheppers,
making them so sore that the animals refused to
eat, and died from starvation.
An Irish peer says, "Never be critical upon
the ladies'; the only way true gentleman ever
VIII attempt TO look at the faults of pretty
woman, is to shut his eyes,"
They are fertilizing the desert of Sahara by
means OF Artesian wells, making it blossom like
Charlotte Thompson, the actress, Is styled
the Cotton Qneen,o probably because she
lost $4,000 while running o cotton plantation.
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The LATE FIGHT AT NINTH AND VINE
CoRoNRR's INQUEsT.-The Coroners investigation
into the cause OF the death of Mr. Henry j. Gideon
which took place sunday morning about 8
O'Clock, Ninth and Vine streets was held yester.
day aItei noon at the Coroner's office
Sergeant Lewis testified that he, with another Off
Ger, took man from the taver1 at Ninth and Vine,
at the request OF the lando ord, and while having
him in charge fight ensued upon the pavement
but he could not recognize any of the parties and
did not see any one struck.
Officer Galley testified that party of four or five
roughs went into the tavern and had fight there
One OF the parties was arrested, and on reaching
the street, Gideon, the deceased, came up and ad.
vlsed the prisoner to go quetlY one of the roughs
then spoke to Gideon, and told MIN that he had no
right to interfere, and in few minutes fight took
place, duringawhich the deceased knocked two or
three OF them down; the witness saw deceased
down in the gutter, but did not see him struck
William Morris, the landlord of the tavern, testi.
fed that he saw three men attempting 10 strike
Gideon, the deceased in front OF the house. but Just
at this moment hiss(the witness, attention was at
tracted in another direction, and when ne looked
around again Gideon was lying on the pavement
The witness, however, saw no blows struck. He did
not think deceased was hit.
Several other witnesses were examined but none
of them saw deceased struck, though all of them
test fed 10 the dec eased's efforts prevent the par
ties from interfering with the officer Gideon never
moved hand or limb or uttered word liter falling
Dr.. Shapleigh testified that he made post mortem
examination of the deceased. He found no external
marks of wounds but found that his heart and liver
were diseased, and OF the opinion that his death
was caused by "aneuIism of the aorta." A verdict
10 that effect rendered.
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INoUEsTs.-The Coroner held an inquest
yesterday on the body of William Alcorn aged
IOrty years, who was run over on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, on the 18th of November, near the Wire
Bridge. He was removed to the Pennsylvania
Hospital, where he died on the 4th instant but In
consequence OF The absence of witnesses the inquest
denial death was rendered.
An inquest was also held on the body of Mary
McCarty, aged sixty. five, who died suddenly from
heart disease, at her residence, No. ZIG Gaskill
street,
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FATAL FALL.-Yesterday afternoon, as
William Scott, a colored man, was workin under
the cave Of the new church at Franklin st. et and
Co umbia avenue, on what is known as a ceat
ladder, he was pTeclpitated to the gro nd by the
giving way of the cleat on which he wa, ,tanding,
ana falling on his head, he was killed instantly,
Deceased was married, and resided in Maria street.
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Latest from Mexico.

WARRINGTON, December 10.-The United States
Consul at Vera Cruz reports to the State Depart
ment that Macmillan was TO leave Orizaba on the
18th for the CITY of Mexico; and that the United
States Mission was likely to be regarded in friendly
manner by the French in that republic.
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HOSPITAL ITEMs.-Thomas CressWell was
admitted TO the Hospital yesterday, with his lett
arm broken caused by falling down stars, at his
residence IN Below street.
John Doyle was also admit ed, with his shoulder
broken, caused by water cask falling upon it.
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My friend, how long have you been mar.
ned ned r. sald a Yankee to a young German.
vel, dis Is ting Vot ] seldom don't like TO
never Was.n e "
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A STRAY WAIF.-A male infant was found
last evening at Eleventh ana Cherry streets. 1t was
taken to the Almshouse.
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gOndoliers, to indicate direction
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS
Yesterday afternoon, at a regular stated meeting Of
the Board of Guardians of the Poor, the following
reports were read:-
Number in the house at 12 o'clock NJ, 1929; same
time last year, 30S4; increase, 40.
Admitted within the last two weeks, PA; births,
I; deaths 10; discharged, 112; absconded,, 40; in
denlured, /; number of persons granted lodgings
within the last two weeks, 81; number granted
meals, 259.
The Classification of the department is:-
Healthy men under sixty, 1873; superannuated
and incurable men, 11S; Insane Department, men,
I'll Insane Department, women, $50; White mems
out ward, 451; white mems hospital, 283; colored
mems outward, Al healthy women, 4SS; the total
men are 1412; the total women are I'LL.
The monthly report of the Board of Visitors was
submitted and read.
Relief was furnished TO 6226. Americ ans, 953;
fereIgners 1867; children, 2908.
The natlvltes OF the foreigners were: Germany,
172; England 104; France, 16; Ireland, 1907; SCOT
land, SO; all else, 81. there were from Philadel-
phia, 373; Pennsylvania, 1885, the Unite0 States 294
The amount expended was $470755.
The house receipts were stated to be S89 SO.
The steward reported collected for support cases
$S67'33. The reauisitions of The steward were
granted and the Board adjourned.
The district visitors report balance on hand of
$13 11258 expenditures in the eleven districts.
The appropriations amounted TO $57,700.
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SLIGHT FIRE.-About o. O'Clock last even.
ing fire broke out in the wood dcarying establish
ment OF MIR. Fenning, at Seventh and Wall streets
The flames were exunRuished before much damage
was done.
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PROSPECTUS OF
THE DAILY INDEX,
RALEIGH. N. C.

On or soon after the LIST of September, pror.,
we shall commence the publication of a Daily pa
perrin the City of Raleigh, under the above title.
1t will be devoted specially to the news ofthe day,
and such information as will prove useful to those
engaged in the various industrial pursuits Of life.
1t will be the organ of no politician or political
creed, but independent ON all subjects. We shall
endeavor to make it good and acceptable neUs-
paper to all classes of readers
The terms of subscription will be, for one year,
five dollars for six months, three dollars for
four months, two dollars for three months, one
dollar and fifty cents for two months, one dollar;
and for one month, fifty cents-cash in advance
in all cases. sn.asy uifT
Advertisements will be inserted upon reason
able terms.
Subscriptions and advertisements solicited.
Office over B. P. Williamson s. Co.'s Store,
Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. c.
Aug 30, 1856. MOORE d KEITH. :
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Another Address by President johnson
in New York City.

NEW YoR &, Aug S0th.-The Banquet to
the President astnight was a splendid affair
Among those present were Grant, Farragut,
Seward Wellc s, the Russian, Mexican and
Brazilian mini, ,ters, A. T. Stewart, Astor and
upwards of 20t 10 citizens
The Preside 1t spoke at great length. He
said the COVER. Nment went to war for the ex-
press purpose restoring the Union of these
States, and it Ii. Is established the great fact
that no State ha right either by forcible
or peaceful mear to separate itself from the
Others. But Con gress has practically assum-
ed and Mp to the present time carried out the
doctrine that the government was dissolved,
and that these SITS ties were out of the Union.
We denied their ri ght to secede pcaceably,
and now we find that when the States at
tempt to renew their practical relations with
the Union by sendh ,g representatives to Con-
gress, that there are men in that body, who
in violation of our reat charter of liberty,
refuse to admit them !. The question is will
the American people, submit to this practical
operation of a doctr; ne, which they have re-
pudiated and overth own by war. That is
sue is before you. If we submit to this, we
give the lie direct to e 7ery position taken by
us since the war comm enced.
He asked in the spiri of Christianity and
sound philosophy, if we are again prepared
to see one portion of t he country arrayed
against the other in dead ly conflict, or shall
we make every effort to I'm lite the whole coun-
try in harmony and brothe Tly affection 2
Referring to the Philad slphia Convention
he said that tue best evidence ofits loyalty
were its loyal professions and loyal actions
When those gentlemen met in Convention
from The North and South, they came for
ward and professed devotion to the Union
and the Constitution, and when their actions
and professions correspo nd who shall dare
to doubt them Had we reached that point
when all confidence is lost in men five
have tell you that your government is not
as strong as rope of sand. It has no
weight and will tumble to peices. The adj
hesive power of this govei nment is in the
confidence which the prople have in each
other Hesaid the South had accepted the
arbitrament of the sword and wished to re-
turn again to the Union He did not desire
them to come back degraded and debased,
but wanted them to Come in all their mans
hood They have again taken ZIP the Con-
- -
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A Letter from the Emperor Napoleon

A Letter from the Emperor Napoleon.
PARIS, Sept. THE Emperor, Napoleon,
in letter written to King Victor Emanuel
on the 18th of Aug, rejoices that the era of
peace has returned. He says that he accept
ed the cession of Venetia from Austria, in or
der that the people of that country might be
enabled to choose their own destiny. The
Emperor adds that he has exercised his in
fluence in behalf of humanity and the best
interests of Yenitia and Italy.
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The London Times and the English Neu-
traIity Laws.

LONDON, Sept. 1st.-The Times of to-day,
in view of questions arising between Eng
land and America growing out of the recent
war in the United States, and more recent
raid of the Fenians into Canada, urges the
British government to take into serious con-
sideration the feasibility, if not the necessity
of extending the meaning of the neutrality
laws, so as to hold different governments to
strict accountability for acts done in viola
ton of that law, committed by subjects of
each.
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was doing equally good service Laughter

was doing equally good service Laughter
and applause 4
He said the three hundred million of debt
could be paid only by the consolidation Of.
our nationally, and the perpetuity Of the I'm
ion of the States In conclusion he said the
demonstration on New York has confirmed
him in his opinion that the people will take
care of the government, and those who should
attempt to Illustrate them had better stand
aside. As for himself he had reached the
immitsof his ambition, with one exception
- youhnye me tell it [Cries of yes. At
this particular crisis and period of our histo-
ry, if can be thedBtrument in the hands of
the people to restore 5IfialUHon, making it
complete and causing the kernment TO &C..
commence its glorious and mighty careep6f
prosperity and greatness, will be willing to
exclaim as Simeon did of old, when he saw
the " babe form in the manager :" have
seen the glory of thy salvation. Let this
thy servant depart in peace p Enthusiastic
applause.l This being done my ambition is
complete I ask nothing more would
rather live in the affections and hearts of my
countrymen, as having consummated that
great end, than to be the President of the
United States forever.
The audience broke into an irrepressible
burst of applause, and on call by Gen. San
ford gave three cheers for Andrew johnson,
the restorer of the Union.
After drive through the Central Park, the
President and Grant took the boat for Al
bany.
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TaE PaIIADFLpnIA cosYEsTlos Il
Speeches by Durant Of Louisiana, and
-. Rrownlov of Tennessee. E

Speeches by Durant Of Louisiana, and
Brownlow of Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, Sept. End -Durant Of New
Orleans, and Gov. Brownlow spoke at mass
meeting in Philadelphia last night The
former said that Governor Welics, under di-
rections from Washington, filed every Office
Asum balAad given aid and comfort to
the rd ll6,d lin field or in the cab
met, andeo well did ne succeed si1nfRe
following year no one was elected he
Legislature, who would lot have conside1l.
it an objectionable insult to have Ne5 eeaH-
ed Union man. Immediately were seen the
direful consequences Odious distinctions
were made in every direction. Emancipated
slaves were oppressed, and justice or right
towards the negro in most quarters could
not be obtained, or to the loyal white man.
) This was one reason why the loyal men tur-
ned their thoughts to the reconvocation of
the Convention of 1864. He declared that
the Presidents interference in New Orleans
affairs had produced the terrible results of
July aOth, and he said that loyal men were
now fleeing to the North for protection and
free speech. He asked for the enfranchise-
ment of the negro, without whose aid the
loyal white men of Louisiana cannot recreate
a loyal government.
Hon. W. d. Kelley said he wished to intro
duce the valiant Governor Brownlow. In
the course of his few remarks, Gov B. said
that the present Congress was the most pa
triotic body in the world except the present
Legislature of Tennessee. He further said
"ifanother war comes want you to divide
your army into three portions. Let the first
and largest do the killing, let the second
come with the live torches, and let the third
come with the surveyors lines and remark
and resettle the country. These are my SEN
timents"
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Aug. 8, 1865.
BANKING HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE S. 90
Corner of Wall and Nassau SIS. Mar VI,

In connection with our houses in Philaatnni.
and Washington, we have opened NEW YopW
HOUSE at above location, and offer our servi.4,
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for til. tr,ns.n
ton OF their business in this city, including mr..
chases and sales of GOVERNMENT spcrp,r,,,
STOCKS, BoNps, AND GOLD. We are const.n,r,
represented at the Stock Exchange and Gold
Board, where orders sent us are promptly filled
We keep ON hand full supply of
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES OF ALL ISSrEs
buying and selling at current prices and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates tbe ,.or,,
affords. JAY COnEE T. co
may L. oa-tvsu.1,,
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A letter from Henry Ward Beecher.

WASHINGTON, Sept 3d.-Mr. Beecher's let
fer approving the purposes of the Soldiers
Convention at Columbus, Sept. nth, as also
the policy Of the President, ELECTS high
praise from Conservative journals.
The New York Evening Post says that it
deserves to be written in letters of gold It
ought to be read by every man and woman
i'll the country, &C.,