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st,+es before the French court the United States has
been ordered 10 pay into tue hands OF tae court
large sum.
ines in France in relation to United States CLAIMS
There is likely to be something more serious than
mere diplomacy in tie case Of England, where the
Gains Of tbe American Government amounts 70 ever
5500, COO
LoNDox, December l6.-A man has been arrested
in Norfo}d supposed to be james Stevens, the chIei
organiser of the Irish Republic, but the establishment
Of his identity Is as yet considered dubious
Congressional.
WAsnIxGrov. December 14.-Hopse-TAe bill to
regulate tile elective franchise in the District q 70
lambia was taken from the Speakers desk Ar Mar
SHALL Of Illinois, called for the previous question on
the passage Of tile bill Mr. Hale of New ofk, &C.
sired to offer amendment, providing Tor an educa-
toaa test but Ingersol refused to vote yea tor that
purpose and the bill was reported in full and passed
without debate the vote being II to IS.
Se7,ate-Au extended debate took place on the bill
for the admission Of Nebraska Mr. Sumner strenu-
oasly opposed il on the ground that The State const
tuition adopted by the people Of that territory did not
confer negro suffrage.
During series of debates the status Of tie South
ern States was also discussed, when Sumner declared
most positively that they never should be admitted
without negro suffrage even II they adopted the con
stitutional amendment. To this both the Ohio seua-
tors Messrs. Wade. and Shemau, positively replied
that the adoption OF that amendment was the only
condition TO be imposed on tie States and that upon
the ratification Of it their senators and representatives
should Immediately be admitted Mr.. Wade said
that they had offered a bargain to the South and he,
for one sio.d stick BY it. Mr. Sherman said the peo-
pe Of the North had so understood and would abide
by il. Both the senator's however, declared that II
the South refused accept it, they must be held by
the strong hand Of military power
The House resolved to adjourn over two weeks
from tile 90sh inst, which was passed.
The Senate adjourned till Monday
The House went into committee OF the whole on
the Presidents message. Mr.. Wentworth made a
Speech reviewing the acts and policy OF the PFesi-
dens
Mr. Maynard asked leave to introduce resolution
excepting East Tennessee from the application OF
resolution of last session. directing the commissioners
on claims reject all claims for damages to property
III the rebel States during the @ur. Objection being
made it goes over.
The House then adjourned till Monday.
There is great rejoicing BY the negroes and their
white friends over the negro suffrage bill, which
passed both housesby majority which places it be-
ronl tie peril Of veto Tie blacks OF the District of
eoui6ba are have hereafter, equal political equal
ity 4iGh tire Whites.
lCommuuication being interrupted Yesterday morn
ipg:leaees us without Monday and Tuesdays news
ever the wires.-ED
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This is very meagre minority with which to main
tain the political projects which the leaders
of the triumphant party thrgsting before the pub
lie as the legitimate product Of their success. The
aggregate Of votes cast is 2,4G6 go. A change Of
one vote in every hundred Of the majority to the side
Of tile minority would have given the latter an actual
majority Of 125, l5l votes.
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Forney's Press says Of the inventor Of Confederate
rams:
The only person living who understands the cen
sraction Of rebel torpedo is now in this city to
offer all the Information concerning them our Gov
eminent These rams we're the most terrible engines
Of war ever constructed.
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dents message, says; There is happy blending of
courtesy with manly decision; manly spirited resolu-
ton with bland, good temper infexible steaduess of
purpose with complete mbanity; indeed a model ex-
ample Of the slagiter IN alodo fortjis1' IN rel"
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LIEUT.. GOVERNOR OF ARKANsAs.-In response to a
call signed by many of the representatives, of tie PEG.
pie MajorGen. Thos J. Churchill has offered himself
as candidate for the Office Of lieutenant governor Of
The State. There is no more competent to dis
charge the duties Of such al office than Gen Churchill
and bis devotion to his country in her hour Of trial
together with his ability and stole rmness We trust
viii insure him the scat he desires.
WASHINGTON Telegrsph.
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The great Susquehanua bridge, over the Susque-
hanna river at Hayre de Grace, on tie line of the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wilmington railroad was
inaugurated on Monday, with interesting ceremonies
and banquet Excursion parties we're present from
Philadelphia and Baltimore The bridge is nearly one
mile IN length with piers laid in water at certain
points over forty feet in Depth and ii very strong
current. The work was begun ia 1862 The spans
twelve in number The bridge has cost 81 100 900
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The official vote Of the five great States of New
York, Pennsylvania, Ohio Indiana and Illinois, cast
at the elections last fall, add up az follows:
Republican ...................... ,l,306,0f
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We are authorised by Messrs Tucker & ThurmonG,
cotton factors and general commission merchants, D
say to all persons shipping cotton through this city D
Mcssrs. SPyker & sandidge, New Orleans, from the
adjoining parishes that in sending it forward the rev,
euue taxes BE- paid and shippers permits procure
by these factors at this place This arrangement vii.
obyate troubles incident to country and way stations
Liberal advances Of cash, groceries and dry goods viii
be made on cotton shipped to this house. Mcssrs 7
7. are receiving large consiguments, for sale, Of
flour, corn bacon hams, pork, sugar coffee, liquors.
&C., which they offer in round lots ut New orlean.
quotations, adding expenses,
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ARKANSAS .. S. SExAroRs.-The Washington TeIc-
graph has information from Little Rock that the Hon
Andrew Hunter was elected United States Senator for
the long term, and Hon. John 7. Jones Of Phillips
county, for the unexpired term. The Telegraph says
both gentlemen possess the highest ability and should
they ever be permitted to take their seats will reflect
honor upon the State. We commend the legislature for
its wise and judcious selections The last ballot for
the long term stood English a8 Hunter As Steven
son q, Tebbetts N
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We call the attention Of readers to the card II
Messrs. Carhart, Whitrord & Co., manufacturers Il
clothing of all descriptions Nos. So, 81, SO and i
Hudson street, New York, to be found in another
column. This is one Of the Oldest and most reliat
houses in New York, and Shey are prepared to of4r
liberal inducements to customers. Mr. J. s Britt
one of their agents, Is new travelling through Dir
country, soliciting business. lie formerly Home bust
pt Washington, Ark, where he stands deserredy
high. Orders entrusted to him will be PROMPTLY ille
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SHREVEPORT:
WEDNESDAY ............ DECEMBER -,


Tnos McINrYHE, of New Orleans is our only daly
authorized agent to receive subscriptions and adg=r
tsements in that city.
Col. 5. .. Woop, Of Marshall Texas, is duly aathr
lied to receipt for subscriptions
Mr. JoHE C. LOVE, Mindeu La, is duly authorized tC
receipt for subscriptions.
Rev. A. L. Hay is our duly authorised agent to le
ceve aud receipt for subscriptions and advertisements
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Jones & Co, manufacturers agents for agricaturIl
implements, No. Milan street, advertise that thee
have for sale lot Of Hall & Spear plows at Sc 50a
piece
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MISUNDERSTANDING two thousand Germans nov
leave Europe every week for the United States in the
Bremen ana Hamburg mail steamers A company II
established a, Copenhagen to encourage the cmgra=
ton Of Danes, Norwcgiaas and swedes to the United
States. The children Of all these cmigrants are taught
the English language as their mother tongue.
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c0tt9u 3 0aIeJ s. VVVy- ~
Fulton ." no
Lanespor9. . ne
The line packets ara taking passengers at $50, and
cattle at s. CO.
Providence pel1nistu /, the line packet Alabama,
Capt. Lee viii b found in port this morning, she hay
ing left the city last Saturday. She is the line boat for
Friday, and will leave p tomptly at schedule time.
Capt w. D. Bateman win back the Caroline out TO-
day and turn her flcE staff in the direction of the
Crescent City The Caroiue is good boat, andb
officers among the best 5n the river.
Owing to the bad weai her the line packet National
Capt. Dick Sinnott, J. b. Hall, clerk, postponed her
departure forthe city nti this morning at 10 ocoeA
Captain Dick is good boy to travel with.
Capt C1as Hayes s alright will touch at this port
to day het way to tn city The StarIghtis g0oa
boat and under comr an of an cxrerienced riverman'
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ALABAMA AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMEyuMEyr-
The Alabama Senate, on the 18th, passed a resolution
refusing to raty the constitutional amendment with
only two dissenting votes. The House concurTcd in
the SenateS resolution after long debate-ycas GO,
nays S. The obiic Advertises, referring to the ac>
ton Of the Legislature truly and forcibly remarks:
The legislature has done its duty the state to the
people Of the South, and to the people Of at the
States who yet feclany respect and veneration for the
Constitution Of the United States To have done 9th
erwise would have been to commit great blundcr in
policy, as well as a crime against princDlc
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Gable Dispatches.

ST.. PETERSBURG, December 10.-An imperial com
mission has been resolved upon oser which the En-
peror is to preside, for the purpose Of considering
and putting into operation reforms in Poland
LIVERPOOL, December Il, noon-The Brokers Cir
cular reports sales cotton for the week l0S coo bales
market having been very active and prices uctuatng;
sales to-day will probably reach 10000 with market
steady at Yesterdays prices
LONDON, December l4.-TeIegrams from Frankfort
this morning advise rather steadiness in Amcri-
can bonds.
ROME, December I5-It is said Cardinal AntoneIIi
has given his reply Gen. Kings demand for an ex-
PLANTATION Of the denial Of his statements. IL is sup
posed no unpleasant relations will eusue.
LONDON, December Is, noon.-Fenian arrests 10
Ireland continue to be made. Much needless alarm
prevails throughout the Island.
PARIS, December 15.-In the case of The United
States against 0rnzee, the French has ordered
that the United States pay large sum into court as
security for costs Of suit The United States Consul
said legal steps had been adopted in France, but
that there WAS more serious diplomacy with England
LIVERPOOL, December -, noon.-Cotton market
opens active with probable sales fer the day Of 600
bales; mddling uPands are quoted at II III.
LONDON, December -, uoou.-The money market
is irmer at the following for American sccuri-
tics: Fries III, Illinois Central III, United States
5-2O's III.
LIVERPOOL, December Is, P. N.-Cotton market
continues to have dull aspect but holders generally
stand the decline of yesterdays the sales will proba-
bly, be $3.50 bales
LONDON, December H. l P M.-Consols held for
higher prices
BAaSsLY Tort, county, England, December 15.-
Three more terrific explosions occurred this morning
the first at ten minutes before s second at 5, and
thirdG. 9 O'Clock. The engineers are busiy engaged
flooding the pit.
P4Hls, December lG.-In the case Of the United
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-19
THE GAS HOUSE INvEsrreAr1oN.-Last

The GAS HOUSE INvEsTIGATIoN.-La
evening the Select Council Special Committee
appointed to make an investigation into the
management of the Gas Works met TO proceed
with the same. There were present Colonel
Page, Chairman, and Messrs. Wagner and Gray,
a majority of the Committee. The Chairman
stated that Mr.. Barlow had been unable to
attend, but would be present at the next meet
ing. The Committee remained i'll session for
nearly an hour, but no witnesses attended.
Colonel PAGE informed the other members that
he had subpenaed Mr.. Macready, foreman OF
the retort house at the Point Breeze Works, four
times, but he had not attended. Each time ii
had cost the city four dollars. He wished the
opinion of the Committee in respect to sending
another subpoena after him. Both Mr.. Gray and
Mr.. Wagner thought it necessary.
Colonel Page then stated that at the next
meeting he would take care and have present
witnesses not connected with the works, but
who had a knowledge of their management. 1t
was arranged that the Committee should meet
on Wednesday evening next, and on two nignts
week in the future until the investigation is
closed.
In the course of the evening it was intor-
maly stated that the Common CouncllICommlt-
tee had had no difficulty in procuring the at
tendance of witnesses, and that the inyestiga
tion by it is nearly through.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, SURGEON-G ENE-
w RAILS OFFICE,

v
WASHINGTON, d. c., August TO- 1866
An Army Medical Board, to consist Brevet
Colonel j. b. Brown Surgeon, o. S. A President;
Bleyet LeutenantColone IL, r. Wirtz, Surgeon, U.
S. A.; Brevet LIeutenant-Colonel Anthony Heper,
surgeon U. s. A; and Brevet Major Warren Web
ster, Assistant SURGEON, U. S. A., Recorder, will
meet in New York city on the 10th of Sep ember,
next, Tor the examination OF candidates Tor adms-
sion into the Medical staff OF the United States
Amy.
Applicants must be ever q years of age, and
physically sound
Applications for an invitation to appear before
the Board should be addressed TO the Surgeon
General, United States Army and must state the
full name, residence, ano date and ace of birth of
the candidate Testimonials as to character and
qualifications must be furnished. If the applicant
has been in the Medical Service of the Army during
the war; the fact should be stated, together with his
former rank, and time and place OF service add
timonIals from the officers with whom he has served
should also be forwarded
No allowance is made for rhe expenses OF persons
undergoing the examIDati6'e. SIT IS an indspensa.
BILE prerequisite to appointment.
There are at present sixty vacancies in the Medical
staff, fortysix of which original, being created
by the Act OF Congress approved July %, 1866
JOSEPH X. BARNES
S1l smw2T Surgeon-General, u b, A,
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ACCIDENT ON THE READING RAILROAD
ONE MAN KILLED.-On Monday night at 10
O'Clock, as the freight train from Pottstown to
Philadelphia was few miles below Reading,
displaced switch threw the engine and cars from
ment erected for testing cannon manufactured
in neighboring foundry. The engine was COM
pletely wrecked. and Mr.. Griffith, the engineer,
killed. His body was so thoroughly embedded
m the earth and among the broken machinery
that il was not found until near noon Yesterday
The fireman was thrown under the tender and
crushed and scalded about the lower portions
of his body. When extIicated Yesterday morn
PennsyIyapia Hospital last evening. Griffith
leaves a family in philadelphia. 1t IS thought
that the switch was maliclously misplaced,
though the object OF the tiendish act cannot be
coniectured
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Lfor AddiltOnal Looal Nens See Fitn Peae j


REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING AT Ma
TIoNAJ HALL.-A Republican meeting was held
last evening, at National Hall, Market street,
under the auspices of the Union League. Will
liam II. Kern, ESQ.,, presided.
Colonel Mullen, of Tennessee, was introduced
to the meeting by Mr.. Goforth He said that he
came from that part of the State which had been
called the field OF slaughter. He said that he
had done all that he could to keep back the
tide of rebellion, and he believed that did some
good. He then rected a speech made by HIM
previous to the war, describing the frIghtful
results of civil war, and urging upon the people
to abstain from any acts OF rebellion. He then
referred TO the present condition OF the Coun-
try, and said this Government did not belong
10 one man, but the whole people, and 1t must
be governed to carry out that object. He did
State, but at the same time the people OF Penn
sylvania should see 70 IL that the loyal men who
have represented the State in Congress are re-
turned in October. In referring to the early
political history Of Andrew johnson, he said
that he (Johnson) had always made speeches
which were intended to incite the brutal pas
sions OF men and to create sectional feeling
He said that the President was never in battle
He went to Nashvi lie, and there he had body
guard of about two thousand, and he never went
five miles from Nashville without that guard.
Andrew johnson made speech In the town
in which he (the speaker) lived, and at that
time he declared that treason should be made
odious, and that the large plantations of the
Rebels should be divided among the poor loyal
whites of the State. The people of Tennessee,
after hearing these declarations, were willing
to trust him, and they did all they could to ele-
vate him to the Vice-Presldcncy. He was con-
sidered a radical at tnat time, but now the
President is fratei inizlng with those abused by
him at that time. The speaker referred to the
course of Johnson in reference to the negro,
and his declaration that he would be their
Moses; for this speech the negroes in Nashville
raised four hundred dollars and purchased a
watch, which they presented to Andrew johnson.
Albert Jervis, of Louisiana, and others, made
SneeCheS.
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NATIONAL UNION WARD ASSOCIATIONS.

NATIONAL UNION WARD ASSOCIATIONS.
The friends OF Andrew johnson and his Ad-
mlnistration assembled in the various wards
last evening, for the purpose OF organizing
National Union Ward Associations. In the
Sixth Ward, as we'll as in some of the other
wards, the following resolutions were adopted
after the organization of the Clubs:-
ResOiUed That the members of the National
Union Association of this ward, composed OF
citizens who have laid aside their past political
differences, in meeting assembled, do heartily
endorse the restoration policy and general ad-
minstration OF President Johnson, believing it
to be wise, patriotic, and statesmanlikC and
based upon such a foundation as will surely
bring to the whole country at an early day a
permanent peace and an undivided Union OF the
States.
ResolUed, That we fully endorse the National
Union State, Cong ressional, and municipal
tickets presented by our recent Conventions to
the voters OF Philadelphia for their endorse.
ment and we bespeak for the same that unanl-
NIFTY of support which is sure to bring to our
cause an early victory.
ResOioed, That we heartily endorse the Sena-
torial career of Hon. Edgar Cowan, Senator
from Pennsylvania, and in view to show our
sincere admiration, we recommend him to the
coming Legislature of Pennsylvania as our only
and unanimous choice for reelection to the
United States Senate.
Resolutions were also passed at the other
ward meetings heartily endorsing the Presidents
policy.
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PETTY STEALING.-Samuel c. Lindsay, in
the employ OF Clement G. BiJdle & Co., was
charged with robbing the firm. Mr.. Biddle testl-
tied that he mad known of stealing going on in
his store, and had dirccIed that watch be set,
the result OF which was that defendant had been
caught in the act.
Howard Ashmead, employed in the store, testi-
fed that he saw Lindsay put a number Of i'm.
ported glass marbles in ono of his pockets, also
a wrench and other things. They were found
on defendant when he was taken into custody.
Eesdes, he confessed to the theft of some brass
locks Committed for trial.