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The national Republican., 1866-12-28
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Cop slosed firm yesterday at 132 IL.
DuBLrs correspondents Of the London
pspss ssssrt that Fsnisnisn Is dying out.
GEs. NJ. W. RANSOM, Of N. O., is pardoned.
The year Of Jubilee has come,
Return ye ransom ID sinner home
PUScH says that women first resorted to
tight laoipg to prove to the men how we'll they could
bear tight squeezing.
WIowAo says he enjoys the holidays as
we'll as man could bs expected to do in the ab.
sence Of Congress.
THE numerous friends Of Sirdon Mahomed
Raaeck Khan mourn the death Of that gentleman
BY stransling
A GENTLEMAN in this city who has read all
the Mexican dispatches for the last three months )
i' lying very I'll at his lodgings. His lsndlady
says he 10 . sight 10 behold.
They SAY in New York that "swill milk"
is very unhealthy. But give some people the best
milk in the world and they will bs sure to swill IT,
Prentice.
ONE Of Bakers detectives, named Rob-
srts, has been ssssd out Of Memphis for palmipg
himself of as an ex-confsdsrate soldier, begging
money and clothes.
AN unsuccessful attempt was made by
Eve eonvicts to escape from the Maryland psnitsn-
tiary Tuesday morning. They had reached the top
Of the wall whom they were discovered BY the guards
The New England Franklin Club will eel
sbrats the anniversary Of the birth Of Benjamin
Franklin by banquet at the Parker House, Bos.
ton, on the 17th Of January, 1867. All master
printers throughout Now England are invited, and
pleasant timo is anticipated.
The Sciota Gazette has the following: "Na-
thaniel Willis, who established the sciots Gazets,
tho oldest paper in Ohio, sixty seven years ago. il
still living In Boston, Massachusetts,. The poet,
N. P. Willis, Of the Home Journal, Is, We under
stand, son Of his"
CHARLES G. PATTERSON, New Y York stock
broker, has brought a suit against Albert M.
Stokes and Ferdinand A. Abell, the alleged pro-
prictors Of two gambling houses for the recovery
Of $35, 900 alleged to have been won from him
The accused gave bail to the amount of $40 900 to
appear for trial Az an Offset, they have sued Pat.
tsrson for libel.
The Missouri Republican says that Sena-
tor Henderson, who introduced the resolution in
Congress to inquire into the movement of Federal
troops to Lexington, Of the parties who par
ticipated in meeting in Pike county, in 1851, pro-
testing against President Lncoln's sending United
States forces into the State of Missouri.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Conspiracy TO Defraud . Lie In.
aurance COMPANY.

CINCINNATI, Dec 27.-Considerable ex-
citement existed at Lebanon, Ohio yesterday,
occasioned by an attempted conspiracy to
defraud Life Insurance Company. A man
named McFadden went to Frank Richard
sons house, near Lebanon, on the night Of
the Path inst, and it was given out the next
day that he had died Of cholera. A coffin,
supposed to contain the remains, was sent to
Eaton, Ohio and inferred at midnight. Sus-
picions Of foul play being aroused, officers
were sent from Lebanon who examined the
grave and found the coffin to contain broom
corn seed. McFadden's whereabouts are not
known. DIR. Richardson is agent for Life
Insurance Company at Eaton. Frank Rich.
ardson and B. M. Batchelder ore the parties
interested. They have been arrested.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
The Eenianrrssls.

SwsxrssuRc, G. T., Dec. 27.-Tho jury IN
Crowley ease returned verdict Of guilty
Mr.. Devlin asked ths court to delay passing
sentence, and gave notice Of bis intention
Of moving tomorrow for the arrest Of judg
ment Consent was given on the part O
the court, and the delay was granted.
Edward Gilman was put on trial, charged
as subject Of her Majesty, with having or
the 9th Of june feloniously joined himself tc
certain persons who entered Lower Canads
with intent to levy war.
Mr.. Ramsay opened the case for the
Grown, and remarked that most extraordi
nary should be the failures of justice in re.
gard to these prisoners whose complicity
could be proved beyond doubt, IL not con.
victed. He could not see why there was any
hesitation to bring these people to punish
ment on the part Of persons who we're alive
to the sacredness Of the obligations they had
entered into. ..f..... -. re
@. W. Wells testified that on the 9Th Of
June he met the prisoner near Frelighsburg,
who said that he belonged to the Fenian
army, and that they had taken Frelighsburg.
The prisoner was armed with revolver.
James A. Lowell testified that he met the
prisoner and another man on the 9th Of June
In Cookies Corners The prisoner was on
horseback, and armed with q sabre. His
companion was armed with sabre and re-
volver. He asked them il they plundered
and robbed. The prisoner said that they
did not, they only went into houses which
the people had left, and II he found anything
he needed he took il. 'r -
VIM. Thompson gave evidence as to the
prisoners capture. 10 i'ya
T. r. Roberts read statement made by
the prisoner on the day Of his capture, which
stated that he was eighteen years old that
he belonged to East Stoughton, Mass; that
he came to st. Albans on Monday with Capt.
Kennedy Of the Third Regiment Of the Irish
Republic, and that he was Capt. Kennedy's
boy, and had not taken the Fenian oath.
Several other citizens on behalf of the
Grown were examined, which closed the case
against the prisoner. ~
In Gilman's case the Judge charged fav.
orably to the prisoner, and the jury after q
short absence returned q verdict of not
guilty, and the prisoner was discharged.
Gustave Morrell, another Fenian prisoner,
lad apparently Of fifteen or sixteen years
Of age, was charged with stealing. The jury,
without leaving the box, returned verdict
Of not guilty.
Edward Carroll, charged with having, as
British subject, feloniously Joined several
persons who entered Lower Canada with the
intent to levy war, was discharged, as were
also Mcdonnell and Howard.
Trotter Holmes pleaded guilty to larceny,
and was sentenced to two months imprison-
ment
Mr.. Ramsey said he would proceed in
Crawfords case, the last OF the lot,
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Shooting In an Ill-Fame House.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-About midnight
young man named Patterson attempted to
shoot his sister in house Of ill-fame at Pine
and Juniper streets. She had been leading
the life OF q courtesan for some time past.
Her brother had made several previous at
tempts to reclaim her, but without success.
Making final attempt last night, and fail.
ing, he drew pistol and discharged it OF
her, the charge taking effect in her head
arms and breast, in6icting severe but not
dangerous wounds. Patterson resides with
his family, who are respectable. He was ar
rested.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
National Theatre,

Tonight is the last night but one, of JErrER-
SON in the drama of Rip Van Wrinkle.
Next week Max Maretzek's italian Opera
Troupe will open cotemporaneously with
Congress Several of their best operas are
promised, and we shall doubtless have a
brilliant though short, operate season.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Horace Greeley Recapt ured.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 26.-A freedman known
as Horace Greeley, and who made his escape
from prison several weeks since, was recap
tured last night. He stands charged with
the murder of the son of Mr. Rhett, last
SnS c tvo naSe pepV ne to o bsRe
been murdered by some soldiers connected
with the 9th infantry.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Disease in the West India Islands.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Our Consul at st.
CroiY, W. l., reports to the State Depart
ment that on account Of the prevalence Of
cholera, small pox and yellow fever at st,
Thomas, the English Islands have established
a quarantine on vessels from st. Thomas OF
twenty-one days, and the Spanish Islands
forty days
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

DEAN AFFORD has been lecturing in Eng
land against the anonymous. character Of newspa.
Psr', and some one pertinsntly asks him II he wont
be good enough to tell who wrote the Epistls to the
Hebrews and If tho Anonymous character of
that production affects the estimate the Dean puts
upon Its value.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
A Of Pennsylvania State
Omcers by the Governor Elect.

HARRISBURG, December 26.-Gen. Geary,
Governor elect Of Pennsylvania, has
announced the following appointments; :,
Frank Jordan, Of Bedford county.
Attorney General Of the State, Benjamin
II. Brewster, Of Philadelphia.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Cattle Market.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Receipts Of cattle for
the week 1852 head. OF the number rs head
were sold to farmers to keep over, 80 were
sent to Philadelphia and New York, and the
to prime, I l-2as IA cts, and q few at shave
between. Hogs plenty: packers paying So
8 l.2; butchers, 8 lag cts. Sheep scarce
and demand limited Prices, A l-2a6 cts
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
A SWindler.

Sr. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-A man styling him
self Col. Bradley, who by real estate opera
tions, negotiating notes, and procuring en-
dorsements on others, recently victimized
some citizens Of st. Joseph, one to the
amount Of about thirty thousand dollars and
decamped, was traced to Chicago and arrest
ed, and was returned to st. Joseph's to-day.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-The merchants
and bankers Of this city will signalize the de-
parture Of the steamer Colorado for Japan
and China, by grand banquet on Monday
evening next.
The duties collected at the custom.house
last week amounted to $8l 400.
Two hundred men have been leaving here
days to assist Corma in Mexico, the whole
to be under the command Of Maj. Henning.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
From PhtIadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The cotton and
wooden manufacturers of this city and vicin-
ity will hold meeting on Saturday next, at
the Board of Trade rooms, to consider the
necessary action for urging the abolition Of
the five per cent. internal revenue tax on
manufactures.
The City Councils committee on schools
have, by an unanimous vote, decided to re-
port an ordinance giving IN increase Of
twenty-five per cent. to the salaries Of public
school teachers.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
The Weather.

Yesterday and last evening the weather
was terrific. The atmosphere was destitute
of caloric and the wind was strong enough
to blow down everything that was not abso-
lutely invulnerable. The telegraph lines
were damaged by the gale SO us to obstruct
seriously the transmission of news.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
An Indian Story.

ST. Louis, Dec. 27.-It is stated that an
alliance of twelve tribes Of Indians for COM
mon cause against the whites in the Terrific
ries of Dacotah and Montana has been
formed. The number of warriors Is esti-
mated, doubtlessly erroneouslY, at II 900.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Terrific Gale.

NEw YoRK, Dec. 27.-A terrific southeast
gale is prevailing tonight. The tide is very
high, and many cellars along the North and
East rivers are flooded. The water in the
harbor and bay is exceedingly rough, and the
ferry-boats make trips with difficulty. No
serious damage is yet reported on shore or
at sea. The storm extends all over the State,
and the telegraph lines in the interior are
mainly prostrated.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Three Men Drowned !.

QUEBEC, G. f., Dec. 27.-About o'clock
on Christmas eve canoe, with crew of FIVE
men and six passengers, on crossing to Point
Levi, was struck by a heavy field OF drift ice.
The canoe was upset and the party thrown
into the river. Three of them were drowned.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
CORRECTION.

The paragraph in our issue of yesterday
announcing the departure of Hon. FRED
ERIcK W. SEWARD and Mr.. SEWARD" should
have read Hon. FREDERICK W. SEWARD and
Mrs SEWARD. The error would lead to the
impression that Secretary SEWARD was ab-
sent from the city, which is not true.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Railroad Accident. .

CINCINNATI, Dec. ga trestle- work on
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton rail
road, near Hamilton, gave way as the ex-
press train west was crossing, prccipitating
the engine, tender and baggage car to the
bottom. The engineer and fireman were
seriously hurt, but no one else was injured.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
! Steamer Burned and Twenty
Lives Lost.

VIcKsBURo, Dec, 27,-The steamer Fashion
was burned this evening about twelve miles
above Baton Rouge, Twenty lives were
lost. Officers saved. Her cargo, consisting
Of 1900 bales Of cotton, was lost.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
THE DEPARTM ENTS.
(orFIcIAL.l
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WAsHINaToN, December 70, 1866.
Information has been received at this De.
partment from Mr.. THoxAs 81. DUDLEY. the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool oi
the death, on the 18th of April last, at sea,
Of JOHN SMITH, an American seaman, on
board the "Timour."
Information has also been received from
the same source of the death, on the 3Oth Of
May, 1866, Of WILLIAM SMITH, a seaman ol
the ship Jeremiah Thompson" Deceased
leaves wife in Glasgow, Scotland.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Fatal Accident.

Phil ADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-Jno. Logan aged
about 80 years, was instantly killed this
morning by the falling Of wall while en-
gagged in tearing out the burned building at
Twelfth s.rd Market streets.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Railroad skWssAea Away-The
Soldiers y lon Srnest Question In

Railrosh Traek WasAeA Away-The
soldiers' Mon Srnest Question In
EBeSton. u
Bosfox, Dec. 27.-The 0ld Colony and
Newport railroad track hAa been washed
away for a considerable distance at Savin
Hill, Dorchester, about three miles from this
city. The Newport train which left here at
half.past four p. m. passed over all right, bat
all other trains, including the steamboat
train for New York, were prevented from
leaving. A large gang Of men have been
sent to repair the damage.
Considerable damage has been done to
goods in cellars near the wharves.
The Common Council have been engaged
all the evening discussing the soldiers mon
ument. The committee reported in favor Of
the original order appropriating $3.50, 900 for
the proposed monument. Orders to this
effect, and that the City Treasurer borrow
the amount, were defeated by vote Of 20
yeas to 19 nays, o two-thirds vote being re.
quired. The matter is now precisely where
1t was before, the Council now concurring
with the Aldermen. 'r-fr..rI ..... ..o
The rain has turned to snow this evening.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

The WASHINGTON SKATING CLUB have fine
prospects this biting cold weather. The ice
mandatory was in full blast oil last night,
and the chances are that WALL & Co.'s sales
room will be crowded with ladies to purchase
the fine assortment of furs to be offered there
at 10 o'clock this morning, preparatory to
the grand skating matinees to come off in a
few days
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Wreck of q steamer.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec 27.-The steams hip
E. A. Souder, for New York from Charles
ton, ran ashore last night on Rattlesnake
Shoals. 1t is feared she will be total wreck.
Her passengers and crew arrived at Charles
ton this morning.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

The REMAINS OF GEN. CURrIs-A telegram
was received yesterday dated Council Bluffs,
Iowa, to the effect that Commissioner White
would start with the remains Of Gen. Curtis
for Keokuk, Iowa, where the family Of the
deceased reside, and that he cannot therefore
reach Leavenworth before next Tuesday,
whittier the commissioners have been ordered
to repair for the purpose Of examining the
sixth section Of the Union Pacific railroad,
eastern division.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Fearful Fall.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 26.-On Monday night q
wagon containing four men was run of the
bridge this side Of St. Anthony, and went
headlong down the precipice one hundred
and fifty feet. The high bridge is at one end
Of this chasm, without railing, and is o fear
full place, but fortunately three Of them es-
capped with injuries, while only one, named
Casey, was killed.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
no A l.! co A LII!

AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
Gross tuns Of 2340 lbs. delivered In auy part Of the
city Chestnut white Ash, Gle Stove RRa and Par.
nsss white Ash. Ssso; Red Ash es 76 Lskish % Oak
and Pine Wood Constantly on Hand. Orders received
at our once or at the Wharf, foot Of Seventh street
Q. p. BROWN SON,
de2S ass Ninth street, bet. audP.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
The storm in New York.

New YoRK, Dec 27,-The storm here has
been very severe all day, but has somewhat
abated this evening The wind has blown q
perfect gale, and rain descended in torrents.
Vessels in The harbor dragged their anchors,
but no serious damage to the shipping has
been reported. The tide was very high this
afternoon, and the wharves received some
damage.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

SPECIAL ORDERS have been sent to collect
ors OF internal revenue to make personal OK.
animation Of every distillery IN their dis.
tricts, and summarily close all those that are
not scrupulously complying with the re.
quirements Of the internal revenue law.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

The GENERAL LAND OFrIoE.--Returns 70.
ceived by the Commissioner Of the General
Land Office show 5,429 acres we're sold for
cash at the local Office in Bossio, Michigan,
amounting to 1923.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Cable ILnes Down.

New YoRK, Dec. 27.-rhe Eastern lines
are still down. and no late advices can be
received from the cable. The last Euro
peap dates received were of the Oath inst.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

CONVICTION OF SMUaGLERs IN DErRoIr.-
Information has been received Of the convic.
ton Of nine smugglers before the United
States Court at Detroit, Mich, who were re-
Gently caught in this nefarious business.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. I
lU A nA IQla

WASHINGTON, December 26, 1866. !
Information has been received at this De-
partment from Mr.. THOMAS II. DUDLEY, the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool, Of
the death, on the l4th day Of April, 1866,
at sea, Of ALEXANDER PoLLAcK, a seaman
belonging to the ship "Timour."
DEposIrs OF PUBLIC MoNEYs-The United
States Treasurer has given notice that de-
posits of public moneys may be made only
as follows:
deposits of collections or receipts of oil
public moneys by all kinds Of United States
officers with the Treasurer or an Assistant
receipts from customs, as hereinafter men,
toned, with a.National bank designated as
q depository under the provisions Of the
National Currency act, and with no others.
| Collectors Of internal revenue are required
to deposit their collections in the particular
depository indicated to them by instructions
from the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
Collectors or deputy collectors who deposit
with banks, bankers, or others not author
| lied as depositaries, render themselves
anehable to the penalties prescribed by the
law.
deposits of customs duties, being in coin,
can be made only with the Treasurer, an
Assistant Treasurer, or such other public
officer as has been designated , depositary
Of the United States. National Banks that
have been designated as repositories of pub
| lie moneys are not authorized to receive de-
posits Of coin.
deposits of disbursing officers may be
made with the Treasurer or an Assistant
Treasurer of the United States, or with
depositary specially authorized for that par
ticular purpose by the Secretary Of the
Treasury, under the authority Of section one
of the act approved June IA, 1866, and
with no others.
"Tho attention Of all public officers inter,
ested, and Of banks, bankers, or others not
authorized as depositaries Of the public
moneys, is specially called to the fact that
all violations of the act Of August 0, l846
and the acts amendatory to the same, sub
ject the parties transgresslng to severe pains
and penalties under conviction for felony"
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

The METROPOLITAN steam bakery is supply
ing customers with Boston crackers, various
kinds of biscuits, family bread, &c, at
moderate rates.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Murder Case at Wfuiamsport.

beer been ., ar,ested d o. Wiliamsport No charged
the spring Of 1861. The difficulty grew out
Of politics Reuch being an ardent sympa-
thiser with the South was ordered out Of
town by the Unionists, and in Q disturbance
which followed, was shot dead. Glossin was
a Unionists, and served in the army during
the war, and since its close has been living at
Williamsport. BE has been released on bail.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Sentence Of q Murderer.

WORCESTER, Dec. 26.-Thomas Fallon, who
murdered his wife in this city last Septem-
Der, was to-day sentenced in the Supreme
Court, by Judge Hoar to imprisonment for
life.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Dissstr Gus Fire In Minnesota.

CHICAGO, December 27.-A fire at Still
water, MINI esota, yesterday morning des-
troyed twelv. buildings Loss, $4,000, on
which there is very little insurance.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Chanirau's Benefit.

Look at the bill advertised for CHASFRAu'f
benefit at Walls Opera House tonight II
is absolutely rich His "Solon Shingle" and
imitation OF noted actors will be worth O
mint Of money
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

WALL Il Co., auctioneers, advertise in to-
days paper sales of great variety Of desira-
BILE property, to take place within few days.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Ladies' Furs.

This is the weather for furs. An elegant assort.
ment will bs sold at auction by WALL 4 Co., .,
their sales room, commencing at 10 o'clock thii
morninV
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Death of Col.sawyer-Losses byFire

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-Col Sawyer, Assis-
tant Adjutant General Of Gen. Sherman's
staff, died last night of typhoid fever.
The loss by fire at Shelbina not previously
reported, is estimated at $4,000 Insurance
about $4,000.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

s. z. Brown & Son, No. 465 Ninth street,
are advertising coal at reduced prices; also
potatoes, Goldfish, mackerel, lumber, lime,
cement &C.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

The UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD Wksr FRox
OxAHA. - The Secretary Of the Interior
yesterday received dispatch from Gen. J.
d. Simpson, President Of the Board of Gov
ernment Commissioners, dated at Grand
Island Station, Nebrasks, December "a, stat
ing that the commissioners had examined
the ninth section Of the 65 miles of the Union
Pacific Railroad west from Omaha, and re-
port the same in acceptable condition. This
road is now in excellent running order from
Omaha to point IA miles west Of the forks
Of the Platte river, distance Of 3O5 milea
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

A GRAND BALL in aid Of the Masonic Hall
Fund is to be given at the Fair Building,
New Years Eve. Great preparations are
making.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT or STATE,
WAsHISaroS, December 20, 1895.
Information has been received at this De-
partment from Mr.. THOMAS II. DUDLEY, the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool, Of
the death, on the oath day Of July last, at
sea, Of SAMUEL FRANCIS, seaman belonging
to the vessel John Patten."
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
METROPOLITAN
M PATENT STEAM BAKERY,
sl7 G street, between ~ and 9Th.

Complete In all Its appointmsnts having one ofyhs.
ksnzie's splendid Reel Ovens and new Machinery
manIfaeturing work superior to anything possible B.,
BOSTON CRACKERS,
very superior article, frssh daily.
MILK BISCUIT,
Fresh daily; sure to please; try thsa.
SODA CRACKERS,
The best In thu market; . constant supply.
WATER CRACKERS,
OF the best quality, 10 any quantity.
Together With ORANKRR DUST, kt0AR CRACKERS
NoyRLTIEs, GINGER SNAPS, &C., always on hAad, .
the lowest pricss.
HAvENNRR's FAMILY BRAD.
The Trade supplied on reasonable terms. Try an
bs oonvlneed.
dsas-et THO. HAyRNAIR
DOTATOES, GOLDFISH MACKEREI
L Just REGEIyED AND l0R SALE AT on
Q, 500 bushels superior Maine Potatoes.
40 bbls No. Shore kaokerel
10, 900 bbls large Shore Codnsh.
s.P. BROWN SON.
ds2s 463 Ninth street, bet Z and Y.