, 1866-01-19

the Brotherhood to committee of prominent
solvent friends of the cause to be mutually
agreed upon. The said committee to at once
apply such money as may be placed in their
hands on the sinews Of war to effect the re-
demptiou Of Ireland. 1t is thought that this
plan will test the sincerity of both divisions Of
the order.
New York, Jan. 2-Adylces from, Brszil saw !.
The Commissioners from the South, appointed
to proceed to Brazil and examine its eligibility
for settlement are dissatisfied The rebels re-
turned to Rio Janeiro early in December from
their explorations of the Southern provinces of
the empire. They wefe sanguine regarding the
resources and capabilities of the country for
settlement, but there was some difficulty in the
way, as the Brazilians were not favorably dis
posed toward the movement.
Washington, Dec 26.-Tho President through
the Secretary of State, has relieved JHdpe Shar-
key of his duty as Provisional Governor, and re-
cogRizihg as his successor Governor Hmm
phreys. The President sent letters to them both
similar to those addressed to other Provisional
Governors of the Southern States, recommend
ing them to submit to the constitutional atthor
ities chosen by the people, aud hoping that they
will conduct the affairs of the State so as to in
sure peace and harmony among all classes Tex
as and Florida are the only States that now have
Provisional Governors.
has been created in this city in consequence of
the publication by the senatorial party Of Fenians
OF certain documents relating to dissensons
among Fenians. 4 letter from James Stephens
written at Dublin, has been obtained, in which
stephens denominates 0'Mahoney the STUMBLING
block to the organization. powerful move
ment is in progress to effect compromise be-
tween the contending parties. The rank and
hle are beginning to make urgent demands for the
retirement Of OMahoney and the Senate
A battalion of the Goth Rifles are at present on
their way from England to Canada, and-more
British troops are expected. A force of several
huDdred men are to be stationed at Ottowa, in
consequence of there being some alarm felt for
the safety of the Parliament buildings
Washington, Bee. 30.-The War Department
has issued an order this morning directing the
Provost Marshal to tUrn over to the Navy De-
partment, temporarily, the cid Capitol prison
for the confinement OF Capt. Semmes No order
has yet been given by the Navy Department for
placing him there. His trial will be commenced
about the llth of January.
Atchison, Kansas, Jan. 3.-Tha Daay Cham
pion to-day publishes an accurate statement of
the amount of freight shipped from there across
the plains. The past year Il firms and indvid-
ual altreighters were engaged in this trade. The
aggregate amount Of their shipments were TWEEN
ty-one millions and one-half pounds of assorted
merchandise requiring for its transportation
nearly 5000 wagons, II 900 mules and horses,
nearly 25,000 oxen, and employing upwards of
500 men. Over half ofthis freight went to Col
orado and the reI0alad4E -'- y 4-rz=e rr5y'-
tai capital invested in ais business over 96,OOOi-
900. The overland coaches, which leave ana
arrive here daily, having taken out and brought
in over 1000 passengers, and brought here S2,-
400, 900 in specie. Freighters think the trade OF
1866 will be nearly double that of last year.
New York, Jan. Under Government regu-
lations, there have been sent to the various
Southern States, from this city, during Decem-
Der. I 300 guns and pistols; over $500 pounds
of sporting powder, over 5000 pounds Of shot
and thirteen million percussion caps.
Judge Hughes, one ofPirLte Semmes Counsel,
Yesterday applied to the Secretary Of the Navy,
to fix the dag for the trial of the accused. The
Secretary declined for the reason that there was
not a sufficient number of officers of proper rank
now unemployed. Semmes is confined in
room in the navy yard and no one except one OF
his counsel allowed to speak with him.