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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20
The Philadelphia MurdersmSey'
en- Persons killed. Terrible Mn
tilatiOn Of the Bodies. WE,

tAlutAVn VI bkAO OVAANbs tA
The Philadelphia Inquirer gives tho
following particulars in regard TO the
terrible murder already announced in
our telegraph columns: sa,
The most horrible murder, or series
Of murders, that ever Occurred in this
vicinity since Philadelphia was found
ed, or, it would not be going too far to
assert, that overlook place in the Uni
ted States, was brought to light yes
tcrday afternoon. An entire family,
excepting an absent SON, consisting
of father, mother, and four children,
have becn literally butchered, and a.
so one, and possibly another, indiyid-
ual Seven persons in all, certainly,
werO the victims, and there Is good
reason to suppose that further inyes.
legations will develop the fact that
eightindividuals were sent from time
to eternity by the hand Of the inurd.
crer at, or very nearly at, the same
time. No parallel case can be found
on record. The bodies were most
horribly mutilated and the scene
witnessed by our reporter, who visi-
ted the spot as soon as the discov cry
was made known was absolutely sick.
oning. M lt
Mr. Christopher Dssring resided
with his family in Jones lane, about
one,half mile from the old Point
House road, and within five hundred
yards of the site Of the well-remem-
bered Point House, about three miles
below the navy yard, on what Is sterm.
ed the q, Neck Mr.. Deoring's fam
lily consisted Of himself, wife and FIVE
children, q relation named Elizabeth
Dolan, and a boy who had resided
with the family for several years, and
known to the neighborhood by tho
namo Of Cornelius. In addition TO
the above, q German was engaged by
Mr.. Deering TO do work around the
premises, and who, with the boy Cor.
nelius, is missing at the present tlmc,
Yesterday afternoon the fearful ois,
covery was made that tho entire fam
ily, with the exception Of the eldest
child, a boy named William, ten years
Of age, who happened to be paying a
visit TO a relative named Duffy in
West Philadelphia, (and possibly tho
boy Cornelius,) were bFutally mur.
dered, and their bodies thrown into
tho barn, short distance from the
dwelling house. In each instance the
heads were knocked 10 and the throats
cut, in some cases to such an extent
that Trey were nearly decapilated
There they lay, mangled macs Of
humanity, piled one on on top Of the
other. The father Of tho family and
Mrs. Dolan we're found lying side BY
side IN tho barn, terribly disAgursd,
and covered with hay, and IN an I'D.
joining sort Of corn.erib was found
the body Of Mrs. DOcring snrrOundsd
BY four Of her children, all 30 terribly
INITIATED that Identification was al
most impossible the uges Of the chill
dren, ranging from eight ycarsto an
innocent Of fourteen mOnihS-
I, The laseseon oFAhy niombers Of
the family was last Friday morning,
" ben sono Of the noighbors observed
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08

CONVENTION OF ToBACCo-GROwERS AT HARTFORD,
The annual meeting of the Connecticut Tobacco
Growers Association was held in Hartford on We'd
nesday. The committee appointed at previous IN eet
ing, held few weeks ago, to confer with the United
States Revenue Commissioners, reported that they
had been courteously received by the commission
and every facility for the importation of their views
was afforded They add, that of their own number,
and the several tobacco manufacturers who also went
before the commission, only one was in favor of re-
moving the present tax from the manufacturers and
putting it on the leaf.
Mr.. II. N. Bancroft explained some of the causes
that produced the variegated colors of tobacco
Land that Is OF a sandy nature does not give full
growth to the plant or good color. The want of
damp weather while curing was another cause. In
too too slow t at hrst uM he" hfg9 dry SPELL
best in color, because it better in its growth.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the fol-
ResoLpe1 That we are from our past experience
and from official reports in regard to the operation
of the present tax an the various kinds OF manutacI
change in said law would be both Injurious to the
producer. and. consequently, to the revenue of the
government and that we feel 1t to be our duty
which we owe alike to ourselves and the government
under which live, to resist by all proper means,
change of the tax from the manufactured article to
the raw material.
ResoiUed, That we deem this Tobacco Growers As
sociation very important means of advancing our
business, and improving and augmenting the value
of the tobacco crop, well protecting this impor
tant branch of agriculture from any injurious
just legislation.
The president said that he was one of the commit
tee appointed year ago to proceed to Washington
and confer with representatives in regard to the
tax tobacco. He believed if it had not been for
the persistent efforts of the committee before
representatives., that the tax would have been trans
terred to the leaf instead of remaining where
Our representatives. he said, were ready and willing
to receive and confer with their constituents regard
to the rights of the tobacco growers of Connecticut
The farmers ought to see to it that their rights and
| interests are protected.
He said it was falacious idea that tax upon the
leaf would increase the revenue. Three-fourths Of
the crop raised is exported. One-fourth pays the
| whole tax, The whole crop must be warehoused-
There was no or justice in hampering trade to
| crafty any clique.
| The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The following resolution was then introduced and
| adopted unanimously:
Resolued That the officers of the Connecticut To-
bacco Growers Association be appointed committee
to confer with members of Congress in regard tc
| the tax tobacco leaf, and. if necessary to cal
| another meeting.
| The Convention then adjourned to meet on the
| first Wednesday of March.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
STATE AFFAIRS.

SALE OF PRoPERTY.-0n Tuesday last Frank H.
Stockett ESQ., trustee sold at the house in this
city, the property late the residence of Geo. Schwrar
ESQ, deceased. The property divided into two
lots the first lot fronting L feet, occupied by Mr.
John P. Hopkins shoe store, was sold for $500
The second lot fronting 36 feet was bought of Mr..
Arthur Carter at 1870. then both were offered to-
gether the bidding starting from $ $40, the amount
of both sums and after being raised to 1885, was
purchased by Mrs. Margaret Grammer. she having
made the last and highest bd.-Amnapoiis Rep.
SALE OF MILL PRoPERTY.-Mr. James Gladhill has
sold his Mill Property and about 30 of land,
situated l q miles North of Myersville to Mr. Ezra
Routzahn and Josiah Harp for So, ,5OO.-Niddleto,cn
Register.
ACCIDENT FROM FIRE ARMs-0nthe evening of the
23d ult gentleman, while standing in the store Of
Mr. John Hall, at Guford in this county, had occa-
sion to handle his revolver, when from it
discharged the ball entering the right breast Of
negro boy standing near, passing entirely through
his body. 1t very narrow escape from instant
death. The boy will probably recover-Hol0ard
County Record.
THE RAILROAD CHARTER.-The committee appoint
ed to draft charter for railroad from Cambridge
to some point on the Delaware road have completed
their task and will present it to the Legislature in
the earliest part of the session-CdmbridGe Inet,-
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Iout,iana-Afatrs i'm New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. January 5.-The difficulty in this
city between the and stevedores and ship
masters resulted in the former carrying the points for
higher wages.
The Government engineer sent here from Washing
has arrived, and has commenced the examination
of the evees. with view to repairing them at the
War Departments expense. He has authority to
call the department commander for all necessary
labor.
j. G. Rean, arrested some time ago at Memphis,
and taken to Washington, suspicion of being Sur
ratt and since detained for time at Ncksburg,
has been released. A rumor comes from Texas that
Surrat escaped out of the country though that State
There is excellent navigation on the Red river to
Shreveport. About 1900 bales of cotton are stored
there, and the same quantity at Jefferson.
1t is rumored here that General Candy is to go to
Washington as successor to General Thomas, Adju-
tant General, resigned.
The military expected soon to turn over all our
banking institutions to their regular directors, and
those in liquidation to the civil Legislators. The
suits against the Bank of New Orleans are withdrawn
Commodore Winslow has arrived here in the
| Champion, and succeeds Admiral Thatcher in com
mand of the Gulf squadron.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

We gather the following items from the Shep-
herdstown Va.) Register
The FREEDMES's BUREAU-NEGRo SCHooLs.-An
agent of the Freedmen's Bureau harangued an as
semblage of negroes at the African Church on Tues
day night last, and told them of the objects Of
his visit was to organize freedmens schools that the
Bureau did not purpose to pay the teachers but to
protect them and the schools until they, the negroes,
could sustain them themselves that the expenses OF
these schools must be paid by the freedmen and other
liberal citizens assisted by some benevOle lent societies
in the North that the object of these schools to
educate the young ladies'. that they could go out
and teach school. He called upon the freedmen to
pay in their subscriptions, and We learn that about
$35 was collected.
farewell SERMoy.-Rev. J. l. Miller, who ha:
presided over the Lutheran congregation of this place
during the past five years their pastor, delivered
his farewell sermon on Sunday last to a crowded
house. The occasion a solemn one. Many who
had sat under the sound of their pastors eloquent
voice for five years past assembled to hear the truth
expounded for the last time, and scarcely dry eye
could be seen in the assemblage.
DIED.-We learn that Mr. John I. Cookus. for
mery aud for many years active merchant of thi
town, died at his residence at Berkley Springs Nor
gan county. on Sunday last, after short illness.
| HIRING FREEDAEN.-We understand that some o
| our farmers have made contracts with some of tn
Freedmen to labor for them during the present year
giving them from $l25 to $l35 for No. field hands
boarding included.
| APPoINTMENT.-Wel learn that Henry c. Entler 0
this town. has received the appointment of Interns
Revenue Collector for the counties of Jefferson an
Berkeley, and will soon enter upon the duties of hi
| office.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
LATER from Mexico,

WASHINGTON Jan. 7.-Ofical news from the City
of Chihuahua up the ID of December last has been
received here. President Juarez had entered his
new term without any opposition. Only one general
made protest against the extension of the term and
he went over to the French General Regules, very
successful officer had been appointed general chief
of the Central army, in place of the amented Gen.
Ortega who was assassinaied by order of Maximil-
ian. Generals Ignacio. Meia. Epelacio. Nuerta.
Nicolas Regules, Diego Alvarez and Jos. Caravajal
had been promoted to the rank of major generals,
for patriotic and mertorious services. An unfounded
rumor prevailed at chihuahua. that the French would
return 10 that place.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
MEN EGO.
RumOrs via New GrIeans-HishIy Impor.
tant, if True.

| NEW ORLEANS January 5.-,rhe Times Brownsville
correspondent of the 3Oh says General r. Clay Craw-
ford arrived at Brownsville with an appointment
| general in the Mexican republican army and with
authority to recruit an American division for the
| republican service under his command Crawford
has established recruiting offices at Brownsville and
other places in Texas Enlistments are already pro-
! crossing rapidly.
Csrogo Famouse the Mexican filibuster, has ar
rived with large sum Of money, to assist in defray-
ing the expenses of the Imperialists
General Mejia levied loan of 100000 on the ner-
chants of Matamoras.
The military railroad from Brashear has been COM
pleted to White Rancho.
Later news says American families are leaving
Matamoras and coming to the American side fearing
an attack.
The Liberal forces. numbering about 2,200, are
scattered along the river.
[sECOND DEsPATCH1
New ORLEANS, January 5.-Additional Brownsville
accounts say General Crawford has plenty of funds
and his chiefof-staf, Colonel A. F. Reed is RAPIDLY
raising recruits in Brownsville He is enlistine
United States soldiers still in the United States ser
vice. promising them their discharge as soon as it is
necessary and can be forwarded.
There has been no interference as vet with tbis bv
the authorities. Recruiting Offices are being opened
in other parts of Texas One of the recruiting officers
informed the Times correspondent that a force was
to come from New York. They are establishing
camp below Brownsville with sufficient supplies.
1t is reported that Generals Logan and Lew. Wal
lace are connected with the expedition which aims
at Monterey.
General Meia is aware Of General Crawford move
ments in Matamoras. General Mcjia has commenced
barrcadng the streets fearing an attack from Craw
ford's American division at any time
1t is thought Crawford will join and move on Mon
terey establishing base at that point A schooner
laden with arms and ammunition, and consigned to a
purveyor at headquarters of the 18th corps. went
ashore at Bagdad aud seized by the Imperiaists
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08

The New Hampshire Historical Society
has recently received copy of the literary works of
Napoleon Ill with the autograph of the Emperor on
the fyleaf. 1t was sent in response to applica-
tion by Captain W. F. Goodwin, the librarian of the
society
"A letter from Boston in the Christian
Mirror says, within ten days. Judge Russell, of the
Superior Court, has passed sentences upon rogues,
ticketed for the State Prison, amounting in the ag-
gregate to t,oo hundred and eighty years. Most of
| the men sentenced are garroters.
"A story is told of an inveterate drinker,
| who signed the temperance pledge, but was found
soon after imbibng as often To his friends
who demonstrated with him. he replied that the docu-
ment which he had signed was invalid, because it
! had no internal revenue stamp,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
SMUGGLING.
Advices received by the Acting Commissioner of
customs, represent that the smuggling business
oeen to great extent abandoned -'
Receipts from Customs.

The hereceipts from duties on imports ct the four
principal ports of the United States during the month
OF December, 1865 amounted to 80 s41 $50 76 and if
is estimated that when thereturns from all the minor
ports have been received the amount will reach Sill
OOOOO for last month. The tota! receipts from this
source during the fiscal year ending June 3Oth 1861
were little over eghty-four millions of dollars
while the receipts for the first half of the present
fiscal year, ending December 31st, 1865. will be AZ
large the total receipts for the whole of the fiscal
years ending in 1864 and 1865. The following table
exhibits the receipts at the four principal ports by
months, since the 3Oth of June last,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
Iuaupuration Of Gov BuIIock,

Boston, Jan. Ex-Governor Bullock was inaugural
ed to-day. In his inaugural he congratulates the
Legislature that they assembled for organization
under the auspices of national peace. He refers to
the sacrifices of the war and its debts and burdens
beQueathed.
He says the question of permanent and eonsoh-
dated republic for North America has been solved.
and the freedom of all secured by arms and the
organic law. The aggregate debt of the State
omounts to s23 l22S72
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
zens of Evansville to make an effort to sscu,

of GAINESVILLE to make an effort to secure for
that the location of the Ohio Presbyterian College,
"A lad in Canada, IA years of age, and
working a salary of four dollars a month, was
lately married to sweet miss of twelve summers.
The Springfield 1ll.) State Register says:
white corn is selling our streets at 35 cents
per bushel and red and yellow at from 80 to 33 cents
The total losses by fire the past year
amounted to over forty-three millions of dollars,
against about twenty y-eight and half millions the
previous year.
Speaking of beautiful brunette belle Of
an Illinois city, friend accounts for the brownies:
of her complexion by the fact that she had been
often toasted.
The completion of the census of Illinois
reveals the astonishing fact that since 1860 the popu
laton of the State has increased about 5OOOOO OF
nearly SO per centum.
The medal for Mrs. Lincoln, for which 6
popular subscription taken up in France is to b.
presented April l4th the anniversary of her hus
bands assassination,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
Arrival of an Agent from Maximilian at
WashinIrfNrl.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The last steamer from Vera
Cruz to New York brought as an agent from Maxi
milan Count Zach an Austrian officer, who comes to
seek the recognition of the Mexican empire. Maxi
milan has apparently not been pleased with the pro-
gress made by his present agent senior Dobado. who
it is rumored, has been recalled in disgrace.
Information has been received here that the head
quarters of the liberal national forces of Mexico
are twenty-five leagues from Vera Cruz. In the si1
eastern States the imperialists only occupy the mill
tary road from Vera Cruz to Mexico and to the cit
90 0o;o
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
HEAVY ROBBERY.
Adams Express Company's Iron Car En-
tered and Robbed of Half a Million Dol
lars-Over $4,000 Left by the Thieves
in their EarIrrx

tered and Robbed of Half a Million Dol
Iars-Over $4,000 Left by the Thieves
in their Hurry,
BosToN, Jan. "A safe of Adams Express Com.
pany was opened last night the train between New
York and New Haven, and robbed of a large sum Of
money. No particulars are known.
LATER.
To Agents Associated Press:
NEW HAVEN, Jan. THE safes of Adams EXPRESS
Company, en- route from New York to Boston, on
Saturday night, January 6th were rfed of all their
contents, with the exception of two parcels which
the thieves IN their hurry overlooked. The extent
OF the loss not yet ascertaned but supposed to be
not less than halt million dollars in money and bonds
(Sgned) H. SIxropn
Superintendent Adams Express Company.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
NEW HAVEN, Jan. THE amount stolen from the
IRON car OF Adams Express Company on the Boston
mail train. on Saturday night, as near as can be as
certalned at present is about $4,000. The car was
probably entered while at the depot in New York
Ihe thieves prled of the lock on one door of the
car, and also the locks of two of Adams Coz safes
Elghty thousand dollars in green backs and sixty
thousand dollars in Government notes were left by
the thieves on the floor of the car. They got out
with their plunder at Cescel bridge The officers of
the company are here investigation the matter. The
robbery was not discovered until the arrival of the
train at this city.
LNote.-Ihe vast difference in the amount of the
money stolen as stated in this dispatch from that
given IN the dispatch of Mr.. Sanford is probably
caused by blunder in its transmission. Mr.. San
tords di'patch says hdfa ntiHion whilst the latter
dispatch expresses the amount in figures S5O,OOO.-
ReporterI
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
A ADJUSTMENTS.

HOLIDAY STREET TAEATRE.-This evening, after
@l absenceof over twenty years .hewO wOrid-renowned
Hadame Celeste will make her temperance in this
city, her engagement here being positively limited to
six nights. She will make her first appearance as
Rudiga The Fortune Teller. or the Woman in Red
drama aboundng in thrilling situations, the char
acter being admirably adapted to her vigorous de-
clamation, genuine pathos and great pantomimic
powers pupil of Celestes, Miss Frances Burnam
will also appear and the piece will be otherwise well
cast, Mr.. Hall. Mr.. BOkee, and Mrs Bishop appear
ing in it. The scenery by 3r Getz and the costumes
by Mr.. Garland, are neya and snowy
MARYLAND lNsTITUTE.-The Swiss Bell Ringers
open here on Wednesday,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
The Fenians.

NEW YORK, Jan'y AT his late interview with
the Fenian Convention General Sweeney stated that
month ago he advised and urged Colonel 0'Maho-
ney to open correspondence with General Phil
Sheridan for the purpose of placing him at the head
of the Fenian army and offering himself to take any
subordinate position under Sheridan. provided the
latter would accept the leadership.
General Sweeney has issued card to the Brother
hood to the effect that he declined the first invitation
TO attend the Fenian Congress- not recognizing its
legality. and fearing insult and Misrepresentation
On the second invitation extended to him, with an
assurance that his presence might do much to re-
store peace and harmony. he waived his objections.
lie says his apprehensions were not unfounded.-
Though his arrival was greeted with apparent
warmth his efforts at concjaton met by certain
parties with insult and outrage. He denounced
as not Fenan, because the Circle, of which he was
a member, decided, as a compliment, that no pledge
should be required of him. though he signifed his
willingness to take it. He says there is an element
of dscord composed of members from the Manhat-
tan district who have done, and will do, anything to
stiAe the truth and prevent union. at the price
of Ireland's ruin.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08

A ToRNADo.--A heavy storm, a regular tornado,
occurred on the Mobile and Ohio railroad in the
neighborhood of Humboldt, the Goth instant
Houses were blown down, trees were torn up by the
roots and other indications of its violence everywhere
abounded. One large tree fell across train: badly
ger Mr.. Giddy Gee among tte ruins alive. We are
happy to state however that he rescued from hi:
prison with no other damage than few scratches
Mobile Tribune
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The sbootine AFFAIR at Richmond.

RICHMOND, Jan. 6.-Messrs. Tyler and Coleman, oi
the Enquirer parties to the shooting affair yesterday
arraigned before the House of Delegates to-day
charged with breach of decorum. After protract'
ed investigation, Tyler acquitted by unanimous
vote, and Coleman discharged by majority vote
Pollard case was postponed till Monday.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08

1t is superstition of the peasants of Brit
tany that the popping of chestnuts. when placed on
the fire at childs BIRTH betokens its future success
in life. If they explode it will be rich and talkatiye
if they hiss and shoulder away it will always be un-
lucky; while if they quietly turn inside out and burn
with fame it will be happy in marriage.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
Fires.

TROY, Jan. THE Congress Street Methodist
Church took fire from the heater at nine o'clock this
morning. and was damaged to the value of seven hun
dred dollars.
About noon, the residence of C. B. Bishop, on First
street. was almost entirely destroyed by fire. which
originated from the same cause. Loss five thousand
dollars
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
Fire in n Coal Shed.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 6.-The fire which has been
raging for some time in the coal sheds of the Gas
Works near the city. and which has been almost ex-
tnguished broke out again this morning and several
thousand tons more will be consumed The loss is
total, there being no insurance.