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LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS
TO THE
DAILY COMMERCIAL.
From Fort YIonroe

Fort MONROE. Feb. l2.-The steamer Amanda
Winants, with the barge Rhinebeck in tow, started
from here on Saturday morning for New York, but
returned in the of the night having been un-
able to proceed further than Hog Island, owing to
the heavy sea. The large feet of vessels which left
here on Saturday bound North, were having a rough
time of it. 1t had been blowing steady from the
northeast for four days.
The work of freconstructing the Gosport navy yard
which was destroyed during the rebellion is actively
progressing Sawmills and stables are being erected
and the yard under the untring exertons of the Off
GERS. is gradually assuming an appearance of neat
ness and order. The debris from the burnt buildings
is being removed, and also the temporary Sheds
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From Washington.


THE TERRITORY OF COLORADO.
Senator Chaffee, of Colorado, received telegram
to-day dated Denver, Feb. r. saying that the terri
torial legislature by thirdsvote had Just passed
joint resolutions asking Congress to admit the State
into the Union. They set forth that it is deemed o.
vital Importance to the interest of the Territory
LECTURE BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
at Or. Sunderlands Church, tonight, Chief Jus
tice Chase introduced Frederick Douglass to dense
auditory, speaking of him in highly complimentary
terms. Ihe latter occupied two hours taking for hi
subject: The assassination and its lessons" Their,
Der OF the lecturers own race. He was applaudeG
throughout.
Judge Kelley of the House of Representatives re-
sponded to the general call and placed himself
squarely the platform of the brotherhood of man
ASSISTANT SECRETARY CHANDLER.
Information has been received at the Treasury De
partment from the Assistant Secretary Chandler
that he will return to Washington by Monday next
weeks by that time,
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GilInOI7r.s HnfaI-

1t is pleasure to dine at this establishment. We
are compelled frequently to take advantage of this
convenience, and always gratifed when we do so
at Gilmour's. The attendants are courteous prompt
gentlemanly, and that the guests wants prop
erly attended to. MeSsrs. GILMOUR Sons, the pro-
prietors, oversee all, and their establishment is
model one Those visiting the city be splendidly
accommodated at Gilmours, and it will be saving
in the item Of expenses The Hotel is conducted on
the European plan. lt-lstp
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Boston, Feb. 13.-The ship Hamlet, Stevens, from
Calcutta for Boston. with valuable cargo of East
India goods, went ashore during a thick fog last
night off Orleans, Cape Cod. She will be total loss
The ship end cargo was valued at 100000, but was
fully covered by insurance. About twothirds of the
cargo was insured insured in New York. and the re-
mander of the cargo together with the freight
money, was insured in Boston.
The steamer George Appold has arrived from Bal
timOre
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MYSTERIOUS MURDER NEAR ALExANDRIA.-The
Alexandria Gazette of Friday says:-Last night. as
Mr.. Rawles, who lives in Fairfax county, the
Braddock road, about thirteen miles from this city,
was on his way here, in wagon, with slaughtered
hog. for market, he assaulted when near the
residence of Mr.. Thomas Javins, by two men coming
from this direction, shot through the body, the ball
entering his abdomen and emerging from his back
managed to reach the house of Mr. Javins, where he
was kindly cared for until this morning. when he was
sent to his home. There clue to the perpetraor
of this outrage.
The State Journalsays the wounded man lived only
sufficient length of time to give slight clue to the
perpetrator of the foul deed and the officers are on
the track of the murderer, with good prospect of
speedily capturing and bringing him to justice.
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Major General Howard.

BosToN, Feb. 13.-Major General Howard visited
the House of Representatives this afternoon and was
received with hearty cheers and an address of well
come from the Speaker. to which he briefly respond
cd. The general subsequently introduced to
the Senate where his reception was equally cordial
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The Baltimore sewing Machine Arenc,

Ihe baltimore Sewing Machine Agency
is what has long been desired in our city-a place
where all the standard machines of all the valuable
manufactures be examined into.
WHERE all the machines with their various i'm
provements are explained; WHERE there is no par
tiaIity to any particular machine; WHERE thorough
trial is given to every machine purchased and ex-
changed. if desired, and WHERE every machine is
warranted and sold at Factory Prices
Special attention paid to the repairing of all kinds
o sewing machines. Also, sewing machines for rent
FRED'K W. WILD,
ja20-1y lstpeo rs West Baltimore street.
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OFFICE, 20 SOUTH STREET.
Baltimore, Md.
For Havana, and New orleans,

To Sail March 3d. at o'clock P NJ. the lirst-class
Steamship CUBA" 100 tons burthen, Capt Sund
berg. will be promptly dispatched as above, for Ha-
vana. and thence to New Orleans, from Browns
wharf, Fell's Point
For Freight or Passage, having unsurpassed accom-
modatons apply to
HENRY NJ. WAKEFIELD, Agent,
fel4-tM3-lstp SnearS' Vharf
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The Presidents Political Ideas

The Washington correspondent of the Boston Ad-
pertter gives the substance of conversation which
occurred on Friday last between the President and
Hon. II. j. Raymond. of New York, relative to the
negro delegation which called upon him:
The Representative said that some politicians had
endeavered to show that the President was taking
sides against the colored people.
The President responded that no one could fairly
and truthtuliy do that He was now what he had
always been-the friend of the poor and lowly. He
nad never broken faith with body, and if his past
course and his former language not a sufficient
guarantee that he meant well towards the colOred
people, and would endeavor to secure to them fair
chance, nothing he could say or do now would give
any such guarantee. He thought. however, that it
was best to speak plainly and he did not believe that
the effort now making by some who call themselves
the negroes special friends to force universal Suf
frage upon the States, wise or judciOus. He
thought 1t tended to embitter feelings, while our
EFFORT should be to cultivate calmneSS and conf
dence. He would repeat that he was, if he knew his
own heart, the colored mans friend. He had great
faith in the people, and would endeayor to carry out
their will.
The Representative then said that some persons
might make profess to take the Presidents speech
as an indication that he variance with his
party friends, and that Others nigh. endeavor
to found upon it the charge that he preparing to
go over The President smiled, and answered if the
party which opposed his election indulged in any
great expectations that they were likely to
be disappointed. He might differ with individuals
OF what was call the Union party to the means
to be used but he considered himself in general ac
cord with that party, a whole in the ends to be
reached. lie was not a party man. and he meant to
sink the partisan in the patriot. But, far he
understood the sentiments of the Union party, he
was In general accord with Il.
The Representative then said something relative
to the distribution of offices.
President johnson remarked that he could not en-
rely forget the party by whom he had been elected
but he had no sympathy with those who opposed the
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The W Washlngton Star OF last evening says:
The War Department decided last month, upon
inquiry, that the regiments composing the Potomac
Home Brigade, Maryland volunteers. were re-organ-
lied and re-mustered veteran organizations in the
early part of 1854 and consequently all recruits fol-
them entitled to the same bounties as men en-
listed for three years in other organizations organz
ing at that date, having been reor9anzed under the
same orders as other regiments.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

GERMAN OPERA.-Another fine audience assembled
at Holiday street Theatre last evening, to listen to
the delightful opera of Fra Diavolo, which was
capitally presented by the German troupe.
The popular tenor. Hableman, was enthusastical-
ly welcomed and as Fra Diavolo, sang with clear
and spirit which showed that he has lost none OF
his powers. Madame Rotter as Zerline, and Madame
Johannsen sang with their accustomed ability. and
were well received. Hermans as Jacome introduced
the popular air I'm Afoat," which was enthusi-
astically applauded. On this evening Mozart's
OPERA the Magic Flute, will be given. when Mile.
Elvira Naddie will make her debut as queen of the
night. Hermans, Himmer. Johannsen and others
appear.
THE MILToNIAN TABLE4Ux.-Success continues to
the efforts of the proprietors of the Mtonian
Tableaux, to entertain citizens. With each sue
ceeding exhibition, the crowds that assemble at the
Maryland Institute increase, and hundreds often
turned away; unable to gain admission. The patrons
comprise the most fashionable circles of society. as
well many ministers of the gospel, representing
the various religious denominations of the city Un-
any other work of art exhibited this series
of tab,.oux of a character intended to enighten
the spectator IL regard to Millions famous description
of the creation the 2lion in Heaven, the victory
over Satan his fight through chaos to nell. his sub
sequent visit to earth and his entrance to the Garden
of Eden where he effected the fall of Adam and Eve
Inc REPRESENTATIONS OF tne FaIios scenes roh dton
are grand beyond description. and must be seen to
be appreciated. The lengthy accounts heretofore
published in our columns have failed to properly
describe the work. No pen can fully portray the
beauty and correctness of the magnificent pictures
upwards of sixty in numberand to attempt is use
less. In order that fail to see the finest
exhibition witnessed in Baltimore we say to one
and ALL to the hall. and go early in order to Sc
cure seat. Those who have been there will repeat
their visit without any advice at our hands. There
will be matinee on this Wednesday afternoon. fol
the accommodation of ladies and children, and the
thousands who are unable to attend the evening
exhibitions.
FRONT STREET THEATRE.-The Circus gives matt
nee this afternoon, when delightful entertainment
is promised embracing the entire company of eques
trans, gymnasts, clowns. horses ponies and comic
| mules. The evening performance as usual
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From Tcxas-Oyerstocked Markets

GALVESTON, Feb. 12.-The markets here are gen.
orally overstocked, and goods being reshipped to
New York.
1t is reported that three officers of the Ninth L. S.
colored regiment were aSsaSsnated in Brownsville
recently,
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From New Orleans.
From San Salvation

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12-The steamers Alabama
and Evening Star have arrived from New York.
The steamer George Washington has sailed for
New
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Robbery of a Railroad Safe,

BINGHAMPToN, N. Y, Feb. 12.-The safe in tho
railroad ticket office at this place robbed on Sun
day morning of $1,000 About S50,0OO were left be-
hind. The loss falls on the American Express Com
pany. Most of the money stolen was from Elnira.
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Nebraska LEGISLATURE,

OMAHA Feb. 12.-The Nebraska Legislature ad-
journed yesterday. Resolutions endorsing Pres-
dent Johnson's administration were passed almost
unanimously. Bills providing for a geographical
survey of the Territory, and liberal provisions to in
duce emigration, were passed.
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The Supposed ChiIian Privateer.

New YORK. Feb. 13-The case of the steamer
Meteor, seized suspicion of being Chilian priva-
teer, was taken up to-day before the United States
District Court. An to the charge was filed by
Mr.. F. Cary agent for the owners denying all the
ALLEGATIONS
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NRFfHTa.

The next Lecture of the regular course before the
Students Of the Practical Business College, corner of
Baltimore and Charles streets, will be delivered on
THIS wednesday, EVENING, at s o'clock, in the
large hall of the College, by Samuel t Williams ESQ.,
of Washington, D. C. Subject-Contracts lt-1p
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Destructive Fire Opposite st. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Feb. l2.-The car house and repair shop
of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, opposite this
city, was burned this morning, with sixteen cars.
The loss, which amounted to forty thousand dollars
is insured
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Vexas Stnte Conyantinn

New ORLEANS, Feb. 12:-Hon. Mr.. Throckmorton
was elected on the 9th, President of the State Con-
vention. He a strenuous opponent of secession,
and highly respected in Texas for his character and
talents
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BosToN, Feb. 13.-The Right Rev. John B. Fitz-
patrick Roman Catholic Bishop of Boston, died last
night, after lingering Illness in the fifty third year
of his age.
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COnyicfion of n nru.ha.ou

NEW YORK. Feb. l2-San Salvador adyices to Jan.
Goth state that violent storm occurred on the 4th
ult unroofng houses in the city and destroying many
| in +ha into
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Opening of Navigation.
Ship New

HALIFAX. Feb. l2.-The harbor is open to-day.
The weather has been mild since Saturday. and
thousands crossed the harbor yesterday
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The Augusta Constitutionalist, under the
impression that it is saying something severe stig
matzes the letter writers from the South 'vermicu
lous vampires. and threatens them with rawhldings
and other horrors.
We are sorry that more cannot be done
for our Southern friends. But if can't give them
provisions, We can give them provisional govern
ments. And we hope for better things soon.-Louis-
Uille Journal.
General Osterhaus is famous in the army for
his courage and hard fighting. and for his charac-
teristic reply to General Mcpherson, when he was
admOnished by the latter of contemplated attack
from the rebels. The reply of 0sterhaus was IF dey
comes up in front of my division, make dem hell
smell"
The Richmond Enquirer says Col. Henry
Thweatt of Prince Edward county, died at Pamplins
in Appomattox county, on Sunday the 14th instant
from injuries received in being thrown from horse
This announcement will be received with no ordinary
sorrow by many friends of the deceased. He was
formerly merchant in the county of Prince Edward
in Petersburg, and in Richmond city, and man en-
joyed TO higher degree the ahectionate regard of
his friends.
"A distinguished lady of title has lately
made communication to the French Academy of
Science in which she declares that she has discovered
the of cholera, in microscopic insect which
she calls the winged leech" and which, she says, is
developed especially in marshy and filthy localities.
The details she gives in relation to this animalcula
and its connection with cholera. so minute that
| the Academy, which commenced by laughing at the
first paragraphs of the reports, finished by deciding
| to investigate the matter.
General Sherman was in Detroit few
days ago on business connected with the Department
of the Ohio He had to make speech, and said Il
IN and a mi
are too powerful for peace to be destroyed in the
| future by domestic a foreign foe. The country
has too many men such as those whom / now see
| around me- some of whom accompanied me through
the pine forests of Georgia and the Carolinas for its
quiet to be lightly disturbed [Appause.l Michigan
herself alone and certainly when backed up by Hi
| nois, Indiana and Wisconsin, could raise army
large enough to not only repe but crush any force
or power that should dare infringe upon borders
Cheers Our national affairs will shortly be restored
to safe and permanent basis. Congress, when it hal
finished certain amount of talk. as all popular as
sembes must will speedily settle all questions. lap
| plause year ago you were anxious for the army
| which had the honor to command. 1t had dlsap
peared from your sight; you heard nothing from 1t
and knew not where it was. nor where it was going
Exercise equal faith now, and matters will come ou
| as well. know the man at the head of affairs a
Washington. and all we have to do is to trust him
| [Applause.l Exercise forbearance and patriotism
Applause, and give the President our hearty ant
earnest support. [Applause We certainly have
bright prospect before u.s.
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MOsbY Gets a Pass.

from the Richmond Enquirer.l
1t will be gratifying to the family, friends, and
eatives of Col John Singleton Mosby to learn that
Nas at length succeeded in fanking his tormentors.
me- 'unow, on condition of his good behavior enjoy
ana Ca d quiet fortified with the following impreg-
peace an uent:
naole uooul 's ARMIEso OF THE UNITED STATES,
HEADouARTEh WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 2, 1866
,p lately of the Southern army, will
bereafter be exempt oation of Si Ine military an
Issb bS ss pfssGen. feE the United States
viii Vi ViqsInia aqshSrss and h obstacle
hrawn m The way Of paroled o velins ona men n ir3m
pursuing their civil pursuits or ira xtended to J.
State, the same privilege; will be ompstent au
thogity, va eHAsT; Aasa' >9.s4.
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LOUISVILLE, Feb. l3.-Berry, known as the zone
armed guerilla. has been convicted of eleven sepa
rate murders. His execution has been fixed for
March Sd.
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FoRGKRIEs IN CINCINNATI.-There was an attempt
at an extensive oreration in forged paper, in Cincn
ally successfully A forged check for 81 go, pur-
porting to have been drawn by Samuel Haughton,
a prominent pork dealer was presented at the First
upon the same in good Treasury notes. Another
check for S4420 signed in the firm name of Evans,
at the banking house of Evans 4 Co; and still
another for like amount signed with the firm name
of John Steel & Co.. pork dealers, was presented at
the Commercial National Bank. In the latter in
stances the forgery was discovered before payment
made and the parties presenting the checks were
arrested The work is said to have been exceedingly
well done by the accomplished forger who is still at
liberty.
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An exchange says when that load of Mas
sachusetts reaches Oregon it is proposed to
found a city and call it Shecargo.
"A miner who lately came from Virginia
City says vegetation is so scarce in region, that
two mullen stalks and bundle of thstles is called
grove"
"A Paris architect is said to have invented
a brick which hardens with time, completely resists
humility and is said to realize economy of forty
per cent. in building
A exchange has the following hint to
housewives: We have used wire clothes line for
over five years. 1t has not been housed at all and is
just as good 1t does not injure the clothes
bit 1t is an old telegraph wire about quarter of
an inch in diameter and galvanized that is, coated
with zinc. The wire was present to us, so do not
know what 1t COSTS but you it viii for
everybody to get one."
Minister Adams has been elected Hon
orary Fellow of the London Society of Antiquaries.
in place of the late Edward Everett. This is honor
rather grudgingly conferred, and therefore more
highly priced than most similar honors are, The
other Americans who are Honorary Fellows are we
believe Messrs. George Ticknor, Jared Sparks, Ma
thanie B. Shurtleff George Bancroft, Robert c. in
throp Joseph r. Ingersoll and John Lothrop Motley
In 1850, a Mr.. Garnet, living near Au.
burn was sent to the State prison for forgery He
served out lis time and when he came out his wife
deemiug him guilty. refused to receive him. He went
TO Pennsylvania and married young wife. few
weeks ago. man on his death-bed confessed to the
crime for which Garnet suffered the first wife repent
ing of her conduct, hunted him up, confessed her
cruelty; reconciliation was effected and the second
wife voluntarily gave up her claim. The first wife
now lives with her husband and the second is hber<
ally endQWed.-Atbaag Journal,
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XxXIXTH CONGRESS.
REAFFIRMlNG THE MONROE DOCTRINE

T Fl E A RIM Y BILL,
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The Viclssburs and Shreveport Railroad.
NEW ORLEANS, February 12-The Vicksburg and
Shreveport Railroad recently sold at auction for
$4,000, to Mr. Ludeling
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ArporsrEp.-Brevet Brigadier General Charles H
Howard has been appointed Assistant Commissioner
of the Bureau of Refugees. Freedmen. and Aban-
t position % was formerly filled BY Brigadier Genera
John Eaton, Jr and since his resignation has beer
temporarily under the charge Of Gen. Fullerton
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'In the selection Of o1e another important matter
is, that she should write well. A lady who neglect
to cultivate this accomplishment is not unlikely de
6cent in other essential qualities "-CHEsTERFIELn
Gifts for the Girls; gifts for the Boys:
A useful gift, not useless toys
Something to have something to hold;
Suitable, too. for young and old
a Good Gold Penl
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SPEECH OF MIR. HENDERSON

THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT,