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Interviev bet'oeen the Delegation of Cotsred
Men and the President.

A"teFOsetO OcStOecH tue DetegatsO0 or COtGTed
Men and the President.
WASHINGTON, Feb Z. T.
A delegation of representatives of the col
ored people of various States called this morn
ing at the Executive Mansion, and had an in
terview with the President, for the purpose of
expressing their views on questions now being
considered as touching their general interest,
and ascertaining the ideas of the President.
George I. Downing, representative for the
six New England States, first addressed the
President Stating the benefit which would ac-
crue from conferment of the rights and privi-
leges of citizens of the United States upon the
colored people. He asked for the right of suf-
frage, not only in this District, but throughout
the land
Fred. Douglas next spoke, and said they
were not here 10 enlighten the President as to
his duty, but to show their respect, and to pre-
sent in brief the condition of the colored race.
The amendment abolishing slavery he desired
should be enforced. He said the colored race
were subject to the government, to taxation, to
to draft, and bear the burdens of the State,
and they desired to be endowed with the right
of exercising some of the privileges of citizens
of the government. He also said, you are
placed in position where you have the power
to bless or blast our whole race. Your prede-
cessor placed in your hands the sword to as
sist i'll saving the nation, and we do hope you
VIII tdFOIdUiy Guc pidclIlS Ill our 0dQQS
the ballot with which to save ourselves"
The President, in reply, said he would make
no speech The best was to talk plainly and
distinctly. If he had not given any evidence
in his past course of his friendship for the
colored race, there was nothing now he could
do to that end. He had said, and he repeated
it here, that If the colored man could find 10
Moses to lead him out of bondage, he would
be that Moses, and lead them to that land of
promise and liberty. But he was not willing,
under the circumstances, to adopt policy
which would lead to the shedding of their
blood and the sacrifice of their lives. He be-
ileyed, If the policy which some are persisting
IN at present was carried out, it would result
In great danger to the colored man, He said.
Suppose the colored men now in the South
could, by the magic wand, be enfranchised to-
morrow, what good would result to them %
He then expressed the grounds on which he
was opposed to slavery, ana said it had now
been abolished, and national guarantee piv-
en- in regBrd to it that could not be revoked.
He stated the evil results which would accrue
by forcing the principle OF the extension of
suffrage upon the people of either this District
or State in direct opposition to the expressed
will Of the majority.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Fred
Douglas said he would have to refer the great
question to the people.
The President responded, saying that he had
great faith in the people.
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Vari0sts Items.

as-r - NEW YORK. Feb. Z.
Stephen Rogers, the Chilian Consul, has
been arrested on an Indictment for VIOLA
ton of the Neutrality law F, ~ - %
James Q. Sullivan was arrested to-day while
driving team containing six large boxes
His action being suspicious, he confessed they
were military equipments for the Fenians, and
they were claimed by Col. A. Mahoney. and
the prisoner was discharged, it being proved
that he was not q thief. -t .s.f -,
A shipment of pistols and ammunition to
Europe, for private use, has been permitted by
the authorities at Washington. 1t is presum-
ed that trade in arms will be considered free,
unless it appears that the arms are intended
for belligerent use. tt.-t ,t,.4f.7gF (
The Posts Washington despatch SAYS, the
Committee on Ways and Means have entirely
failed to conclude on an agreement with the
Canadians in relation to the Reciprocity Trea-
ty. The propositions suggested by the dele
cation from Canada have been rejected, and
counter propositions from the Committee re-
jected by the Canadians. 4aesf-.f. +
The U. 5. Supreme Court will hear the ar
gument Friday morning from the Attorney
General of Mass in favor of taking I'D the
liquor cases from that State out of their order.
There are GOO cases, and they could not be
reached in their regular order for year. The
liquor dealers claim that the tax of $40 impos-
ed under the Internal Revenue law, is a IL
cense to sell liquor, and holds good against
State laws.
A quarrel occurred in restaurant on Court
landt Street to-day, during which man nam
ed CARL was shot dead. One of the partici-
pants named Strip was arrested. The others
escaped. -
The CHILEAN Minister OF Legation telegraphs
United States District Attorney Dickinson
that Mr.. Kenna may not be considered to be-
long to the Gillian Legation. Messrs. Nc
Kenna and Rogers have both given bail to ap-
pear from day to day. The recognizance of
McKenna is ten thousand dollars, and that of
Rogers five thousand dollars.
The torpedo boats, two in number, are lying
in North River.
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Netc York Markets.

NEW YORK, Feb. Z.
Cotton-sales 400 bales Middling Uplands at At q
4Sc, chiefly 47c. rs
Flour-sales 1900 bbls State and Western without
change; State $50 q 8 %; Western SO "a 40;
Southern less active; sales 40 bbls at rs q 10 co.
Canada steady sales 100 bbls. at II 10; Ohio 30 q
1885.
Wheat-dull and q &c lower; sales 81 900 bushels;
Milwaukee, mixed, 1865; MilwaukeelClub new, 70;
Amber Milwaukee, choice new, II delivered.
Corn-dull and 1c lower; sales 2s,6o0 bushels
Mixed Western at 81 a SAC.
Oats-steady.
Beef-steady.
Pork-iull and heavy; sales new mess at 20 60 q
20 SO, closing at 90 ST.
Lard-trmer; sales z, 400 bbls. at 154 q 49,
Whiskey-nominal.
Rice-quiet at Of g 1oc for Rangoon.
Sugars less active; sales 100 hhds Muscovado at
IL q l3tc; 1890 boxes Havana at II @11ac.
Coffee-quiet. @ Esif 9
Molasses-dull; sales IS hhds. Porto Rico at go q
70.
Naval Stores-quiet and heavy; sales Spirits Tur-
pentine at 923 a y7a.
Petroleun-erude at 80 a 325.
Freights to Liverpool-Quiet and firm. Cotton at
Id.
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Financial.

NEW YORK. Feb. Z.
The Commercials money article says stocks con-
tinue extremely dull there being almost no outside
business. At the morning board however, there was
partial recovery of tome which, between the boards,
was lost. The principal feature of the market was
the large purchase of New York Central stock sup
posed to be in behalf of the President of the Harlem
and Hudson road. The project of BUILDING road
suggested the necessity of the Central being controls
ed the President of the two roads connecting this
city with Albany and it is rumored on the street that
sufficient amount of Central stock for accomplish
ing that purpose will be bought UP.
Napoieon's speech did not excite much interest in
financial circles late news having led to the anticpa-
ton of what the Emperor positively announces.-
Governments slightly sympathized with the news,
but the gold premium was unaffected by it.
With the exception Of old 520s gold interest bonds
were better. Seven-thirtie also rose 1.
The money market is unchanged. Gold firm, with
an active demand r customs duties. The Java took
out $685., 900 in treasure, chiefly in gold bars. @
Foreign exchange nominal. Sixty days sterlin q
1919 a 1G7S. s.l.s1- aF sl.i q t-t r- ~ 80
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Arrest of a CAilian 01sosal.

NEW YORK, Feb. Z.
The World announces that the Grand Jury
have indicted Senior Benz. v. McKenna, Chill
ian Agent, and Judge Chapman yesterday is
sued bench warrant for his arrest, which was
executed by Marshal Murray. McKenna is
now in custody, and will be arraigned before
the Circuit Court to-day. The charge is fit
ting out an expedition from this port, which
is said to have sailed sometime since, for the
destruction, by torpedoes, of the Spanish block
aiding feet The alleged particulars OF the
orally regarded as entirely sensational.
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Bradford's Medicated Tonic !
Aasd Life I1.Uig0rGt0r,
D m Is the only reliable and sure cure for
B Consumption, Bronchitis, Sore
H Throat, Coughs and Colds.

In the above cases the Medieated Tonic and Lie
Invigorator should be taken together. For an adult
wine glass full of the Medcated Tonic three or four
times day; if hepatient is much reduced, large
spoonful once in two or three hours. DION
The Lite Invigorator is very powerful Tonic, and
should be taken with more care A Tablespoonful
should be taken three times day, in little water
after eating. is purely vegetable and is sure to add
tone and vigor to the whole system. One bottle Of
the Lite Inygorator, accompanied according to di-
rections, with the Medicated Tonic is warranted to
in most cases. 1t is certain to restore vitality
and vigor to the system which will conquer and
throw off the disease, restoring the patient perfect
health and strength -.,--t.. ....l..,
In offering these medicines to the public 1 am not
speaking too highly oftheir merits, when say that
there is nothing in the whole catalogue of remedies
for the cure of Consumption, that viii any where
near approach 1t in efficacy or real merit.
Having suffered for two years with the terrible dis
ease-Bronchial Consumption-in its worst form, and
having exhausted the fullest resources of the medical
department for that special disease, employing the
best Doctors in the city, and my case given up by
them being perfectly hopeless, then resorted to
the trial of patent medicines; having tried them
thoroughly and receiving no benefit whatever from
them, became disheartened and discouraged, antic
ipating that the fullest expectations of my Doctors
and friends would be realized.
Through my whole sickness have studied fully the
working OF this terrible disease through all its vari
Gus changes, and am prepared to say that no one
unless having the experience and chance of study
that have had, is as well prepared to manage and
cure the disease. Therefore having merted the DO
sition take through actual experience. announce
TO the public my competency to warrant cure of Com
sumption In all its various forms. This terrible dis
ease considered the greatest scourge to health In
the New England States, because 1t has not been
treated in proper way This have learned by sub
hitting to general treatment for the disease and
realizing no benefit whatever, but continued to grow
worse, until my case was considered hopeless.
therefore, in consideration Of my returning health
and OF the agencies that have been the cause Of its
restoration, do announce to the public that pre-
pared to supply medicines to order any part Of the
country and also hold myself in readiness to examine
and treat personally or by letter any case of
sumptive tendency that proves obstinate and uny ed
ing under other modes oftreatment.
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Ne,u ,yer.ev Leoislatnre.

NeW JeFSeD LeytstutHTe.
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 7.
A Joint meeting of both houses of the Leg.
islature was held to-day. The following off
GERS were elected: ''79 OF i17a a. y 11sg ua
State Treasurer-Howard Jones. hi 1..a
Keeper of State Prison. p Robinson.
State Directors of the Camden & Amboy
Railroad-Samuel Stockton. aal'i ''i'g
Delaware and Raritan Canal-Benj. Clark.
Five Inspectors of the State Prison were
also elected-all Republicans. @ ri s.ael
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Chicago Markets.

Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO, Feb. 7.
Flour firm.
wheat-quiet at decline Of s@ 4c; sales at 10.
for No. 1, and So for Ma 2.
Corn-duu.f 3t
Oats-dull. @--''
High Wines-dun.
.PrOvisions-quiet; Mess Pork at 20 rs q 27Oo.-
Nothing doing in prime mess.
Hams-fully cured, III.
Bulk Meats-quiet; shoulders, loose, 100; rough
Sides loose, 1884,
r Sweet Picked Hams-frm at 16 a 171 o.
Green Meats quiet; sales of sides at 1915 hams OF
142. =
Beef Hams-at So a &c.
Lard--frm at 16s. ftgES t4NtH~E
English Meats-quiet short rib ~.
1--we 1--we Hogs-moderately active at 9 12t q 10 90.
ulessed Hogs-transactions Light at II 90 a II 25.
heeepts ~ 1900 bbls. of flour, 5000 bushels of
noo aooO bushels of corn 1900 bushels oats,
4'S Sh,r mye sn n6gs, LOCO dressed hogs.
snn she1s bbls -four, 24oo bushels wheat
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GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 3.
Ex-President Burnett has published a list of
seven charges against Gen. Gregory, in his ad-
ministration of the FIeedmen's Bureau. Gen.
Gregory says they are false, and demands a
retraction or full proof.
Colonies Of Europeans are coming into Tex
as. The Poles are settling on Trinity River,
near Palestine. The Germans and others
from the Northwestern States are settling in
colonies. t aa
Flakes Bulletin, the government organ at
Galveston, denounces Gen. Towards man
agement of the Freedmen's Bureau, and
speaks Of him as religious hypocrite. l5
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NJ. A. BRADFORD,

.a-. OFFICE-13 DOW STREET,
Where all letters for advice or business should be
directed
may be found there every day to examine pro-
REASONABLY cases Of consumption, Bronens, or dis
eases of consumptiye nature.
FAdvice FREE.
horse and carriage furnished daily in fair weather
e. ont door exercise tree ofcharge.
.o,,ld invite patients from abroad being afflicted
V;t, ANS disease 10 visit me, where they can lind u
49, and an the care and attention will be paid
=, reaaniIlg their lost strength and health
viii warrant q cure in most cases. Cali and let
-. ayamine YOUR case, or write by letter, enclosing
t1vo hostage stamps, and will inform you at once
would also can the attention Of thu public to
BradfOrd's Diphtheria Remedy!
Warranted sure cure in all cases. Directions given
army surgeons during the war and am safe in war
ranting every case II The directions are followed
Every family should have it ON hand, as this dis
ease is terrible and sudden in its effect and this
Is the only remedy now known that gives immediate
and substantial relief.
TRY It'll TRY IT!y TRY IT!!!
Orders received from any part Of the country will
bs promptly attended to. Every article is put up and
packed in the best manner.
Address all letters to
M. A. BRADFORD,
Portland, Maine.
No. 10 DOW Street. 4 y ~, ~
These medicines are kept constantly ON hand nj
r. H. HAY & Co.'s, Wholesale Druggists, Portland ;
| and Druggists generally throughout the county,
Nov 16-1awtf .A H.Vl1 Eu..U 81
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Democratic Convention.

CoNcoRE, N. H., Feb. =
Inc following was among the resolutions
passed by the Democratic Convention:A
Resolved, That we pledge to Andrew john
son. OF the State Of Tennessee, President OF
tne Gnltea states, our support in the efforts
Which ne is making to secure to all the States
immediate representation in Congress AM and
their full rights under the Constitution as
States of the Union, and that we will stand
by him SO long as he stands by the Constit,,.
tion and we invite all patriotic citizens to mite
with US in this purpose. ''0
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~ 1r.1aa SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8.
The Union Legislature Caucus voted in fa-
yor of repeating the specific contract law by a
large majority; also in favor of postponing
the Congressional election until 1867.
A despatch from Portland, Oregon, says
there is no communication with the Upper
Columbia owing to the ice.
The flood in the Willamette has receded to
a fine boating stage.
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Connecticut Democratic State Consenntiom

= : = HARTFORD, Conn.,, Feb. I.
The Democratic State Convention assem-
bled here to-day. Full delegations were pre-
sent from all parts of the State. It is the larg-
est Convention assembled for many years.
Hon. Thos. w. Bond presided. Hon. James
for Governor by reclamation. Ephraim ii
Hyde, Of Stafford, for Lieut.. Governor by ac-
clamation; Olney of Stratford for Secretary of
State, Herman III. Barbour of Horford, for
Treasurer, Thos. Ell. c. Kingsbury of Frank
lin, for Comptroller. MI. English being in the
city was waited upon by a.Committee and es-
corted to the Hall, where he addressed the
Convention in handsome speech, accepting
the nomination. a @
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15Y TELEGRAPH.
Thursday Morning, February 8, 1866.
xxx CONGRESSES Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.
crrnr A n,r,
TO THE DAILY PRESS

SENATE.
The Judiciary Committee reported that nc
turtner legislation was necessary to exempt
Northern creditors from the operation OF
Southern statutes of limitation.
Inc bill to prevent the issue of American
registers to American vessels whose registers
were changed during the rebellion, was pass
ed-yeas 81, nays -.
MIR. Wilson called up the joint resolution to
amend the Constitution by prohibiting any
payment for emancipation Of slavery. Refer
red to the Reconstruction Committee.
A bill was reported to punish kidnappers of
white or colored persons by fine of from 5000
to $500, or imprisonment not over five wears.
or both. Masters of vessels carving away
such persons knowingly, are also subject to a
heavy penalty.
The joint resolution in relation to represen-
tation was taken up.
MIR. Fessenden spoke at length in favor of
the resolution of the Committee, and review
ed soms portions of Mr.. Summers speech, and
showed the impracticability of Mr.. Summers
observation-disclosures.
HOUSE.
The House passed the bill requiring taxes to
be paid on the basis of legal tenders, instead
OF gold returns, and requires foreign and nom
resident holders of railroad bonds to pay taxes
on dividends. -.r,
Mr.. Brooks presented the credentials of the
Alabama members elect. Referred to the
Committee ON Reconstruction. a-t-l
The House took up the bill extending the
principles of the Homestead act to all public
lands in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Ar
kansas and Florida, without regard to race or
color
The House, by 81 against 104, rejected the
amendment that nothing in this act shall be
construed to prevent persons pardoned by the
President from participating in this act.
The bill then went over until tomorrow
The Senate bill giving the ranking privilege
to Mrs. Mary Lincoln, was passed.
The Navy Appropriation bill was then con-
sidered.
A bill was introduced granting lands to Kan
sas for railroads and telegraphs. l7
The bill from the Committee on Ways and
Means declaring the meaning OF certain parts
OF the Internal Revenue act, was passed. 1t
requires taxes to be paid on railroad securities
held abroad, and that taxes be paid upon re-
turns as computed in legal tender notes, and
not on the amount in coin.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
the Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation
bill rs.
In Committee of the Whole several items of
the Naval Appropriation bill for Brooklyn Ma
Wy Yard, were stricken out. Nearly all the
items for the Norfolk Navy Yard were strick-
en- out. Twenty thousand dollarws were ap-
propriated for the defence of the Norfolk Yard.
Recess.
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From the Rio Grande.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb 6.
"A Brownsville letter says Gen. Escabado has
gone into the interior with most of his force,
excepting few remaining bands, who are
committing all sorts Of depredations on both
States government will make great mistake
by mastering out all the troops, as the people
depend entirely on the soldiers for protection.
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Murder.
, AInA~ NJ " ]

49, 4. 4. II. = ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. T.
A brutal murder took place last evening at
place called Joe Wilson's Tavern, near Utica.
A man named Campbell, IS years of age, was
driven from his house by five young men, who
broke his skull with clubs causing his death in
fifteen minutes. He leaves wife and child.
I The murderers were arrested.
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Cincinnati Markets.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 7.
FlOur-steady. .rt
Enthusiastically. a
Hogs-quiet; II 90 q u 20 for city dressed asked,
without buyers. Sales at 10 90 q 10 10 gross. Re-
cepts 900 head.
Provisions-Mess Pork closed firm, holders asking
80 90. ii.- +! s ..r ~ :.
Lard-in good demand, and held at 1870 for prime
city. llrt : s.s. ...
Bulk Meats-steady. ..a. U......,
.Bacon-steady.
Whiskey-nominal with small sales; free %, and
bonded at q &c. 1T
Gold 1894. Ftft
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The Fenians.

BOSTON, Feb. 4.
The Fenians held meeting in Faneuil Hall
this evening. The hall was crowded, and
great enthusiasm manifested.
Addresses were made by d. D. Kiliian, j.
Kavanagh, and others. " ,ie 100 =
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-.. CORNING, N. Y, Feb. 7.
"A man named Callahan was deliberately
murdered II this place on Monday evening, BY a
pute about woman, when Emperor drew a
knife and drove it into Callahans breast
Callahan knocked his opponent down and
dropped dead. The murderer has not yet been
arrested. = j n 4 Is
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From MeacicO.

The steamer Mexico, from Havana, with
City OF Mexico dates to Jan. Sth, has arrived,
and brings the following items of Mexican
news.
Monsieur Elvin was going to Europe for a
long stay. ~ Nil' 70 ~
Landes, the newly arrived Finance Minis
ter, bad had long private interview with
Macmillan. -. f<fa 2NII p a.
The semi-oficial journal announces that
through the disinterested intervention of Ma
poleon, the misunderstanding between Maxi
MILAN and the Pope will soon he adjusted. n
1t was not known at Mexico that Juarez
had left Chihuahua, but it was known that
Migrate was at San Antonio. ..iy7i .o4
Garcia has been appointed Project of Neu-
va Leon.
Figorales, the Liberal general operating in
Oajaco, had been repulsed, and was retreating
towards Tehuantepec. l5>-s 10.
In Tehuantepec itself body of two thou
sand Liberals whipped Col. Garcia Gods. q +
The Liberals sent to the City of Mexico for
trial had been shot. Col. Pattico, Liberal
about to be shot, had been sent to Mexico for
trial.
Marshal Bazaine has gone to Quertero to
organize an Imperial government.
French achievements had been sent to
Mazatlan. af'@-t+ "Als9 .
The Governor of Lower California, who
tried to induce the people to submit quietly to
Maximillian's authority, failing to do so, has
left the country. lfJee5.l1 - 81
A militia force is to be sent to Lower Cali
fornia. .I ,a7....--'. =. :. -
Dr.. Manuel Larbuzeror has been sent by
Macmillan as Envoy Extraordinary to Rus
STA, Sweden and Denmark.
A plot against the life of Maxmillian's Min
lister OF War has been discovered. Several
persons have been arrested, among them two
ex-colonels. --,9. ~
The Liberal leader Latre was defeated by
the Imperialists about Paso de Novella, and
retreated to Papualty. di sasglef
Gov. Fernando Ortega had also been defeat
ed by the Imperialists, and fed to Dlreciori.
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Neso Hampshire Democratic State Conven-
I'd .s..l5 .s..4 Ff,s..4. ti0n. I'M
~ r - CONCORD, N. e., Feb. Z.
The Democratic State Convention met here
to-day. 1t was largely attended. The follow
ing nominations were made: For Governor,
Hon. John G.. Sinclair, of Bethlehem; for
of Dover.
Resolutions were passed endorsing President
johnson in his endeavors to have the South
represented in Congress, and discountenanc-
ing any amendment to the Constitution.