The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

/ wiley OlI6r6u IeSOluIlOn LOT Une IelleI OF
| loyal citizens of Berkeley and Jefferson ooun-
ties, West Virginia. 1t provides for the pay
ment of citizens in those counties for quar-
termaster stores furnished to the army.
| Mr.. Trumbull said there was a bill now
pending to provide for the payment of loyal
! citizens all over the South for army stores
regularly furnished.
Mr.. Wiley said he was aware of the fact
stated by Mr. Trumbull, but he believed that
the bill would lead to discussion All he
proposed was to put-the counties of Jefferson
and Berkeley on an equality with the other
counties of West Virginia. The resolution
was referred to the Judiciary Committee
The bill for the admission of Colorado,
was discussed.
I In the House, the Senate amendments to
the House bill relating to the habeas corpus,
were taken up and not concurred in. A COM
rnittee Of conference was ordered thereon.
| The consideration Of the army bill was
| then resumed.
.Neso York, April ga special dispatch
| from Oswego says:-One hundred and forty
Springfield rifles, destined for the use Of the
| Fenians, were seized last night. 1t has been
ascertained that nine hundred have been sent
here, but only three cases have been received.
Two hundred guns were distributed among
the Fenians last week.
It is said the arms were destined to be
! used in the Fenian expedition up the Bay of
! Quinte by means of sailing craft and steam
| tugs, having for its object the capture of Pic
ton and Belleville, and raising of the green
| flag in situation almost impregnable against
assaults by land and water.
Calais, Ne, April 23.-'rwo supposed Fe-
mans, while crossing the bridge at St. Ste
| phens, this afternoon, were turned back and
refused passage One of them drew re-
| volver and fred one shot, but without effect.
Both were arrested by the guard at the Calais
end Of the bridge and afterwards handed
over to the civil authorities.
The affair has created considerable excite
ment on both sides of the river.
New York, April 24.-The steamer Ameri-
ca from Bremen has arrived, with three days
later news.
The Bremen ship Eliza was run into and
sunk off Portland, England, on the 18th. All
hands except one man persisted.
Marshal Mel, who commands one division
Of the French army corps. had an interview
with the Emperor, and it was determined in
case of war to send an army of observation
from France to the Banks Of the Rhine
War between Austria and Prussia seems
| inevitable. Austria demands an explanation
why Prussia assumes warlike preparation.
! Italy is arnling for the purpose of taking
possession of Austrian Venetia, in the event
of war.
Consols s6t@ss5. 5-2o's 71s@72a. H.
linois Central so3@8oa. Erie 549@55.
Cotton dull; owing to German difficulties
and excessive receipts, decline of Id. per
pound has taken place Sales yesterday TO-
900 bales Flour firm; Corn dull; 28s. Cd. @
28s. Cd; Provisions unsettled; Consuls SOFA
86a.
Neso Orleans, April 23.-Advices from the
Rio Grande to the 18th, state General Mejia
has returned to Matamoras, leaving portion
OF his forces with General Jeuiugros, who
is charged with operations against the Libe-
rails. On his return General Meiia fell into
an ambuscade during the night, commanded
by Canales and Cortinas, which be penetrated,
losing six killed and wounded The Liberal
force is unknown.
General Meja brought into Matalnoras
| two hundred wagons, containing five hundred
thousand dollars in coin.
Before General Mea's arrival, it was re-
ported that Cortinas came within three miles
Of Matanoras and hung three of the conduc-
tors of the train.
San Francisco, April 24.-The Chamber of
| Commerce have adopted and telegraphed to
the California delegation in Congress, resolu-
tons requesting, under a suspension of the
rules, the passage of law making it a felony
10 ship or transport nitro-glycerine within the
United States on American vessels
The Coroner S jury on the inquest held on
the bodies of Samuel Knight, and ten others
killed by the late explosion, found that their
deaths were caused by the explosion of nitro
! glycerine, contained in wooden box which
arrived on the steamer Sacramento on The
18th inst, addressed to w. H. Mills, & Co..
Angeles, and that no mark indicated its char
acter. lhe jury express the opinion that the
shipper is guilty of granddaughter, and should
be prosecuted. They acquit the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company and Wells Fargo & Co.,
Of all blame
Neso Orleans, April PA fearful crevasse
has occurred twenty miles below the planta-
ton of A. S. Packard, an acre and half
wide. The whole left bank below is threat
ened with nundation The flooded district
was planted with cane
The Provost Judge is in jail. under the
charge Of swindling many Cotton agents, also
arrested, and their applications for writ of
hodeas corpus refused
Baltimore, April 24.-Flour firm with stock
light. Wheat steady; Red 65a70. Corn firm;
White S9a90; Yellow S.. Oats dull at So.
Sugar dull. Coffee dull and inactive Pro-
visions quiet. Lard firm. Whiskey dull and
nominal
Ne'o York, April 24.-Flour advanced 10;
State 6aS7; Southern s-7oa$1es. Wheat adj
vanced la 8. Corn unsettled at e6as8. Beef
steady: Pork firm; mess 264a2ea. Lard
and Whiskey dull. Rice quiet; Carolina III
ala. Sugar steady. Naval Stores steady.
Gold 42Gs.