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The national Republican., 1866-12-15
THE sURRATT EXPLOSION

Brother STEVENS, Of the House Of Repre-
sentativcs, on Thursday, indirectly, but very
severely, smote his radical brother Boutwell,
when he acknowledged, on the subject Of the
SrRRArT capture, that the State Department
had demonstrated that there was NO place
on earth where so great criminal could es
cape the hand Of ayeDging justice"
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
IRON, llests,l.

Bosros, Dsc. ll.-lh the cass Of French
McAvena, tied fus the nurderof Nary Geafy,
the Jury were unsble y agree, and were dis-
charged. After deliberating fos nineteen
hours and half they stood six for conviction
and six for acquittal. II is hardly probable
that he will be again tried on the fun charge
Of murder. = ,s-sa ...,5,,.,.-..', !. .,
Elizabeth Smell on trial before the Supreme
Court for the murder Of her grandchild, an
infant Of two weeks old, by, administering
laudanum, contradicted the testimony Of her
daughter, who Is the chief witness against
her. At the close Of the evidence Attorney
General Reed stated that he should not de-
sire her conviction, and the Jury accordingly
rendered verdict Of acquittaL There was
much applause in court 1t the announcement
Of the verdict. ..7l 't W n s-f--
There 10 great activity here smong the
Fenians, q elsewhere, but little 10 known to
outsiders. The Davis Circle, OF Cambridge
port, have hired the City Hall to celebrate
the approaching victory in Ireland-when
news Of II comes. .-r.... 4rf, .
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
VetOes In Georgia.

passed the homestead bill over the Gov.
ernor's veto, but the House failed to concur
The House also refused to pass the bill grant
ing aid to the Muscoga railroad over the
Governors veto. The legislature adjourned
at noon.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
The Amendment in MaryIand.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l4.-The East Baltimore
Union League tonight adopted series of
resolutions advocating the adoption Of the
constitutional amendment, and pledging
themselves to support the principle Of uni
versal suffrage. u b.. '..T,-l
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

THE DIsrEcr SUFFRAGE Bill provides that
voters shall have resided in the District one
year, ard in the ward or election precinct
three months. 1t excludes persons who
"have voluntarily given aid and comfort to
the rebels in the late rebellion
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
DR.. Watson Petitions.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. l4.-Dr. Watson, Of
Rockbridge, VINO was arrested by order Of
Gen. Scofeld after his acquittal by the county
court Of Rockbridge Of the charge Of felo-
niously killing VIM. Medby, freedman, has
petitioned Gen. Scofeld for his discharge.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
South Carolina Against the Amend
ment.

COLUMBIA, s. G., Dec. l4.-The Committee
on Federal Relations Of the South Carolina
Legislature unanimously reported against
the Constitutional Amendment, but disa-
greed on the resolutions proposing National
Convention. Part Of the committee thought
such Convention would do no good, and
part Of the committee were willing to go
into IL,
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN delivered regularly and
promptly at their residence, in torappos, by order
ing II through the Secretary Of the SENATE, the
Clerk Of tho House Of Representatives, or st the
once Of the RrPusrrcAs, No. bii Ninth street,
near Psnnsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

THE Committee on Commerce Of the House
has agreed to report in favor Of the payment Of the
claim for the construction Of the war steamer
Idaho, This 10 deemed Just.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
National Theatre.

JEFrERsoS was glorious last night in
"Newman Noggs" and LEND Me Five Shil-
lings," and the same delightful entertain.
ment is to be repeated tonight.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
From Canada.

QUEBEC, Dec. l4.-A cable telegram from
Bristol authorizes draft for 300 pounds
sterling for the relief fund. a. li.-., .
Two gentlemen fought duel at Kamao-
waka. They exchanged shots without dam.
age to either party and were preparing to
FIRE again when the police interfered. %
Sr. MANN, Dec. l4.-The discoverer Of
Surratt is native Of Lapierre, and was for
merly employed in the post Office, and lat
terly in the Banque de Puebla here.
MoSrREAL, Dec. 1A.-The conduct Of Mr..
Devlin in reference to the Fenian trials in
Sweetsburg is severely criticised here, Is
affording direct encouragement to Fenian-
ism. 40 '
Mrs. Jefferson Davis returned to the city
to-day. CT.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Cersna On . RampaGe-Troubles IN
0DuoPn and Arizona.

San FRAxcIsco, Oct l4.--All accounts
from Masatlan concur in stating that Corona
shows hostility towards Americans; and not
having found any prominent Imperialists
upon whom to wreak his vengeance, be has
imprisoned some forty people who occupied
subordinate positions under the French rule.
Another American citizen, named ]. LEVELS,
has been arrested on charge ofhigh treason.
A ssd state Of affairs also exists in Sonora,
where the Yakin Indians are still bent on
fighting, and will not submit, except on
terms Of their own dictation.
A letter from the postmaster at Hardee-
vile, Arizona, dated December 3, says they
had no mails from Prescott, as the Indians
held the roads, and communication could
not be established until they were driven of.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
VirVihia Legislasure.

RicHxosp, Dec. .lA-.Ths Senate today
passed the Houss bill incorporating ths Viz
ginia Express Company with various amend.
ments, which will probably defeat the scheme.
The House passed the bill amending the
stay law engrossed Yesterday. III :, ~
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
INCREASE PAY FOR DEPART
MENT CLERKA

Acting upon our repeated suggestions, Mr..
SrEvExs, Of the House, as an offset to in
creasing the pay Of Congressmen, has offered
q bill to increase the pay Of clerks Of all the
Departments. This will prove an economi.
cal measure in the end.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
From Oregon and Mexico.

San Francisco, Dec. 14.-A Portland
(Oregon) dispatch says that the Omyhee pa
pers have daily accounts Of Indian raids
upon stock, and killing people in charge Of
drsves. .-.-r..- .
Letters from Mazatlan and Guaymas give
no later news. The number Of Liberal
troops occupying Colona is said to be 5000.
The reported death Of Gen. Placide Rega is
unfounded He was with Juarez at Chihua-
hua. Matters are quiet at Guaymas and
Mazatlan.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
AEWosIen MIN DurneA.

PHiLApRfrH1A, Dec. IA ere broke out
this evening about o'clock in james Arm
strong's .woolen mill, corner Dewey and
Wistar streets, Germantown, and entirely
destroyed the mill. About 100 hands we're
employed. r.h g. 17--fs..r ts.a-.r.I r. oil. 80
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Gen. Grant I'm st. Louis.

ST.. Louis, Dec. 14.-Gen. Grant and son
arrived to-day. Gems. Porter, Butterfeld
and Drum are here to determine the FEAST
bility and propriety Of constituting Jeifsfson
barracks, twelve miles below here, military
rendezvous. rtEraEG
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

Mh. sroRY, Of the Chicago Times, asks
what injury impartial suffrage y could do In the
south We know, but we shall not tell him. We
won't tell aStory.-Pfsnttee.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
A Murdorer BxeeutoA.

) CrxoISsArI, Dec. 14.-W. CIV. Smith was
hung st Washington, Fayette county, Ohio,
at halfpast one o'clock to-day. for the muir
der Of his father-in-law, John Gray, about two
years ago. He declared himself innocent
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
a Railroad Track OrAerod - ,
-T-II Town. .fVTj RG

v CiioISSArr, Dec. 14-The City Council
today, by vote Of 81 TO 10, ordered the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Conpaay to
remove their track from Front street within
six months. This action Of the Council will
compel the company to seek another entrance
into the city, but will not embarrass them,
as several other routes are accessible
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Weather down East .

New York, Dec. l4.-The thermometer
down East to-day has ranged from l8 to 80
degrees above zero.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

The iron-clad lobby Is here in force, and
members are expected to listen and yield.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Kall,a Opera Houae.

The "Hunchback" was played in beauti.
ful manner to an excellent house last night.
This evening the stranger" and the
Honeymoon" will be presented with admira-
bic cast.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

1t is REPORTED at Ottawa, Canada, that
game 1very plenty this season on tho Upper river
II is stated that one hunter shot ton moose deer On
. recent, trip. ...',-'-, - - = -
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Great Run on whisky-lfovementl
Of the whisky Congressional Com

Of The whisky Congregational Com
nittee. ~ rr ri...f e 'r..
NEW YoRK, Dec. 14.-Six men were ar
rested in Brooklyn to-day, charged with
stealing nineteen barrels Of whisky from q
Government storehouse on Bond street on
Wednesday night. Nine barrels were re-
covered. arr.. ...-,.sr ..g -,...g..
The distillery frauds are under e1amina-
tion to-day in Brooklyn. Since Tuesday
nearly all the illicit distilleries are reported
o. closed, ON account Of the energy Of the
revenue officials. Two were seized in this
city to-day. The whisky frauds congres.
sional committee will commence its sessions
in this city next week.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
What Gov. Wells Says :. Reports
from the City Of Mexico.

NEw ORLEANS, Dec. l4.-Gov. Wells says
that he signed the memorial from Louisiana
favorin g q provisional government for the
iadsme mt but did so o to please bis Fri friends.
A sitter from the city of Mexico, dated
Nov. 2:', confirms the reportsd subscription
Of the clergy 10 support Msximilian, but II
would seem that no settled definite policy
had been agreed upon, as Bazaine is said TO
have sent dispatches to Napoleon and to be
awaiting events. Maximlian and his minis.
ters were still in council at Orizaba.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

How TnE FRENoH OFrIoERs IN MsxIoo Par
FOR LUxuRiEs. s.--Some interesting details Of
the way in which French officers in Mexico
"turn penny"-and, as II seems, not very
honest one-into their pockets, are related
BY their Austrian comrades In the Empire"
Frenchmen generally, it is known, lead gay
life, and matrimonial ties among them are
not very rigidly observed. Nearly every
French officer Of the higher grade in the
Mexican service, even up TO general, has
his mistress with him. The salary was rather
meagre, and some other means had to be re-
sorted to to provide the necessary money re-
quired for double establishment" Their
method to do this was soon found. Among
the "stores" for the French army, brought to
Vera Crus and landed duty free, were silks
and laces and bonnets, and other articles Of
dry goods and millinery. The mistresses OF
the officers opened "stores" and "dress-
makers shops" and thus not only supported
themselves but even their paramours. The
Austrians were not behind them. They
traded in, Hungarian and French wines. The
chief Of the "Hmperor's" household even pr 3.
licly kept wine store at the city Of ,,seiico.
where, as malicious people ssi', he was sell.
ing at high prices the vi. n. In. no,tsd for the
"Emperor,s' hous-' mes iinpo''0u ''' ''
q .Sdu
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Arrest OF q Confldence Operator

BosroN, Dec. l4-A confidence man call.
ing himself Frederick w. Hewett, M. d., Of
Montreal was arrested at Worcester last
night by Boston detectives, and was to-day
brought to this city He has operated quite
extensively among physicians and the lead.
ing citizens of Boston, Lowell, Portland, and
other parts Of New England, and stolen nu-
meroris cases Of surgical instruments. He
has circulated in the best society, and was
popular with the fair sex. Some OF his adven-
lures are said to be Of Q character to create
a sensation If made public. He is young
man and an Englshman.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
More Deaths By the heTenement House
System-A Fenian Explosion. g.

New YoRK, Dec. l4.-Mrs. Sanford and
her children, who were badly burned in the
tenement house FIRE on Thursday morning
died to-day. Margaret Webb, who jumped
from the fourth story Of the same house, died
also this morning.
The new Irish torpedo, while being expert
mented with by Fenian officers in this city,
exploded yesterday, but caused no loss Of
life. An Irish pike used at Vinegar Hill
fight in Canada is here en- route to the Paris
Exhibition as Fenian contribution.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
=0bsequies OF q Mexican Prince.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14-The last rites Of
the Catholic Church were solemnized this
morning over the remains Of Don Augustine
G. De 1turbide, son Of the late Emperor Of
Mexico, 1t st. Johns Church. The remains
were brought to Philadelphia by his brother,
Don Angel B. De Iturbide. The burial SER
vice was performed emitting the mass. The
remains were enclosed first in leaden coffin,
and then in rosewood case, studded with
silver ornaments. The remains were inferred
in burial place adjoining st. Johns Church,
wherein The mother and brother Of the dc.
ceased lie. The ceremony was conducted
quite privately.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Philadelphia weather.

PHILADxLrHIA, Dec. 14-Four p. m, ther-
mometer 25 degrees. Wind N. by N. w.
Weather clear. ,,.I h, ~, 30. -li p 80 o.
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General in command.
.. G. FRERINo,
General in Command.

MAIIuUALA, November 20, 1866.
DEAR Sir: Ny next letter will be dated at
San Luis, where start at this moment.
have received intelligence from Durango
On learning the advance Of Gen. Manda
with four thousand men, the garrison Of Du
range, about twelve hundred French and
traitors, abandoned the city and few te
Vessnillo and Zacatecas. .'1rt 800.
G. FRERINo.
General in Command.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

NAVY BULLETIN FOR DRcExBKR Tor.
dered-Acting Second Assistant Engineer
Msrcellus O. Heath, to the tug Pstas. a
Detached-Acting Second Assistant En-
gineer R. X. Morrison, from the Patas, and
ordered to tie Don; Mate James Oliver,
from the Bienville, and placed on waiting
orders; Acting Third Assistant Engineer
Thomas Clarke, from the Maria, and ordered
to the Unadilla; Acting Second Assistant
Engineer H. F. Hayden, from the Don, and
ordered TO the Massachusetts,; Acting Third
Assistant Engineer William J. FAINT, from
the Unadilla, and ordered to the Maria.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15
Interesting Letters from Mckee

Interesting Letters from Mexico.
General EsooBKDo sends the following let.
ters, received by him through an especial
courier. His report Is dated at Matamorss
ON the LIST inst: ..--..,...., -......
p s-. .- MAfEHuALA, Nov. rs. 1855.
DEAR SIR: I have already written TO you
about my military operations and the defeat
Of the regiment Of the Empress at Bocas, .
place seven leagues north Of San Luis Potosi.
The enemy Is concentrating 1t San Luis
Potosi, on account Of the heavy blow they
suffered; but have reason to believe that
place will fall in our handslbefore eight days.
Tho troops garrisoning the city are deserting
and proclaiming the republic, and the mum.
Der Of French is not sufficient TO hold the
city. They have no hopes Of salvation. You
can rest assured Of the occupation Of the
capital Of this State by our forces9 ,-,g.'
The papers announce the flight Of Maxi
milan and several defeats sustained by the
Imperialists, such as Jalapa, Packma, &c.
...-..r- g. FaERMo, Z
. ... r.g General in command.
d. as. D. NArsHuALA, Nov. %, 1885,.
DEAR SIR: have received this morning the
following intelligence from San Luis Potosi,
| which hasten to transmit to you. t,rEis.
A regiment Of Imperialists coming from
San Miguel Ell Grande to reinforce this city
proclaimed the Republic ON the route. The
remainder Of the regiment Of the Empress,
after the defeat at Beras, joined the Libe-
rails, and only the officers were faithfnl to the
empire. 4l, ...!'a y, a., p. ~,
The French were to leave this city yeSter.
day, but at Mejis's request they have de.
layed their departure Until tomorrow. They
have made q requisition of all the wagons
and means OF transportation. ..
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

CoxsorEscE MoNEY.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury yesterday received the foil owing
communication, accompanied by $40.
20 ~ CRoss CnnnK viLLAes, VASE Co.; PA.,l
..Ha f....'l December 9th Ie66 4
Hon. Hugh keCslloeA, Sscystary Of tAs TrsIsuvy.
By an oversight neglected TO return, 10 The A..
SCISSOR $500, liable to . tsx Of per esH-$3o
The Lord Jesus Christ saith, 'Iisndsr unto
Cesar the things that are Cesar's." In obedience
to this command nov pay to you that which 10
due the Government. MN.
Two dollars was also received from PEN
itent, who says that he took articles amount
ing in value to that sum, which belonged to
the Government.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

.s THE GESERAL LAND OyYIoE.-Returns re-
ceived by Commissioner Wilson for the month
Of November show that 1881 acres Of the
public lands were disposed Of ct Humboldt,
Kansas, more than two thirds Of which were
located with Agricultural College scrip and
the remainder taken up for actual settlement
under the homestead law, va, %,
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

CUsroMs RRcEIPTs. - The gold receipts
from customs at the ports named, during the
week ending Dec 10, were as follows: New
York, sl.Sao,sS7.ol; Boston, ssaa, ,sso.s7;
Philadelphia, Sill, ,4s7.72; Baltimore, Sl27,.
9s383. The receipts at New Orleans from
the 24th TO the 3Oth uitimo amounted to
e7b, SOL SO, and at San Francisco, from the
Sd to the 10th Of November, to $9s, ,72s.l0.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

wAssnesss, DsssnIs ID, iSsS.
Information has been received at thh De-
partment from Mr., jazz DH Loxo, ths Coo.
sul Of the United States at Aux osyss,
Hayti, ofthe death, on the 76th Of October
last, at Aux Csyes. Of wfLLrAxS SfmBuLzHs.
The national Republican., 1866-12-15

sunxoNs 10 wnxsssEs-- The following
has been issued from Gen. Grants hssdqusF.
ters: i-r nsl,g 90 80 s7rs- ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Asia, from Liverpool Feb. Il,
VIA Queenstown Feb L. arrived at Halifax yesterday,
bringing four days later news
On Feb IL, the Government of England brought in a
bill in the House Of Commons. suspend the Habeas
Corpus Act in Ireland. The House gave TO the Gov
ernmen, the desired authorization BY vote of 3oi to o.
Tho House OF Lords passed the bill without opposition
and the Royal assent at given TO it. IL seems
taat the circulation OF the report OF steamer having
left New.York as aFeniahpriyateer greatly added to
the alarm The Government had discovered ard seized
in Dublin, large Quantities OF ammunition. and more
than one hundred persons we're arrested on one dsy.
On Feb. IL the Government introduced bill into the
House of Commons ratifying the abolition of the Legis
lat1re of Jamaica, and proposing government for
That Island similar to the one in Trinidad.
The nobility Of Holstein had declared in favor of
annexation to Prussia.
Imperialist accounts from Mexico claim number
OF new victories the Republicans and express the
hope that the rebels will soon either have to lay down
their arms or be eIterminated
The cholera and small pox are raging at Guadalupe
eod Cuba ~. .................. .....'...''.
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FROM Orr Special Cors,pondeat

From Orr Special Correspondent
ALBANY, March l. l-jo.
ASSEMBLY PROCEgDGsgs-ILLEGAL TAXATION.
The Assembly this morning was almost en-
tirely occupied in Committee Of the whole on General
Order aud very little progress made. The principal
debate vas on a bill providing ior relief from ulegal
taxation The act gayo to the Boards Of Supervisors OF
all counties OF the State except hewYork. the power
to correct illegal assessment on the application OF
tire party aggrieved TO remit 70 any indiyidual OF
corporation any tax unowfuiy received and to reas
| seas the same on the proper town Various amend.
ments were nas'ed excepting different counties and
finally the bill was killed BY refusing the Committee
leave TO sit again. As some uniform and speedy rem
edy in such cases has long been demanded fail to PEI
cciye the of the strenuous opposition to the bill
CONFIRMING TrTLFS 10 ZEAL ESTATE.
Mr. Maurice's b to confirm the title OF citizens OF
this State to READ estate derived from through the
cOnye Of an alien was ordered 70 third reading
| RECESS.
No bill, were introduced. aud the House took recess
: TO II O'Clock this evening when there will be warm
debate on the resolutions OF Speaker Iremain on Fed.
eral Relations
/ ,cTIoS OF THg sENATi-Ru BUILDING CANAL LOCKS.
I'm the SENATE the bill TO provide for rebuilding the
locks on the Oneida Lake Canal was debated at length
and progress reported but the current impression Is
| that the bill will be los.
HyAL1H COMMISSIONERS CONFIRMED.
The Senate held an session. and confirmed
Parker aud Others IS Health COMMISSIONERS OF ne"
York.
! THE SITUATION OK PfDERAL MATTERS.
/ There IL considerable talk Of cancellation and har
mony hero hut those who are doing tue
In that Hue those conciliaory gentlemen who ha's
already declared against every who dares focal
himself A radical They approve the PTesidents attacs
on Charlie. sumner Thad SteVens and John W Forney
They subscribe TO the Copperhead idea that Massa
ohusetts is about dsloyaI South Carolina They
/ condemn majority OF Congress, ana alege that they
e under the lead and control OF sumner and Stevens
and therefore no better than those dangerous lndi
ydnas These may be the right sort OF individuals u
preach peace and harmony. but don't acc H..
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-02

The following remark, OF the President,
Veto are from tn, Norfolk va Post, and seem
to deserve a wider circulation than they have
vet attained:
since the morning Of July q. l-Gi. waen news Of
the great Southern victory achieved by Beauregard
over NcDowen and tie aWfl ront Of The Federal
Army on the plains OF Nanass was borne through the
South on the wings ~ the wind were carrying Joy
aud lhilao into loyal southern household aDd
glnddening every Southern Heart there has been
no received with 30 nuch rejoicing by the people
Of the south that informing them that the President
had vetoed tie freedmens Bureau bill. This Is the
greatest victory they have achieved during the war
greater than any eais OF arms OF Stonewa jackson or
of Robert h. Lee ard has given them more pleasure
than had Gen Lee been elected Governor Of Virginia.
They have found all ally President Johuson worth more
IA them than the alliance Of france or England. aud
thew now rejoice to sce they oreshadowedn NJ
Manassas tie final triumph of the great southern cause
The Republicans have been igDominlousy defeated ana
total aunhaiion Al that is necessary for the south
"a do 10 continue 10 hold up the Presdcnt' hands
and wage unceasing and bitter war against the he
ublican Congress. The stone which the builders re-
ected has become the head OF the and Andrew
johnson Is now enshrBed n every loyal southern heart
They will accept no terms from the Radicals. They
ask for none and expect none. The fanatics may roar
and hes but their claws lre cut. and Their iangs are
poisonlcss The watchword must heDceforth be,
johnson and Victory and although the odds are
four 10 one nc ainst them did they not carry on four
wears OF Omen war In the field successfully. again. still
greater odds a hg for your Republican Congress
We have "A President with absolute powers. who can
cnrrv on Government good enough tor this section
without the assistance OF Congress"