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The national Republican., 1866-12-08
CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COM,
.r.. PANY.

At q meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Continental Bank Note Company, held in
New York on the Sd instant, EDWARD E.
DUNBAR was elected President, EDwARD p.
MOORE, Secretary, and T. RoBERrsos, Treas
urer. The statistics Of the company repre-
sent that they have within three years past
made for the United States Government
2,4O0 National Bank bond and Treasury note
plates, from which have been printed over
100000 Of impressions representing large
amount Of Government issues. Since the
establishment Of this company we are assured
it has executed its work without the loss Of
Q dollar to the Government or the public,
either by error, dishonesty Of employees or
by counterfeits
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Railroad Collision.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, Dec. IA collision
occurred about eight o'clock this morning,
two miles west Of Nation, ILL.,, on the st.
Louis, Alton, and Terre Haute railroad, be-
ns Shn Bvoa killed st on
r9ht es 'V Wm FouIly, fireman, and 'O one Of the the
be mortally wounded. Some four or five
more Of the men employed on the construc-
tion train were more or less wounded. The
engines are total wreck. The direct cause
of the accident is unknown.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
General Sedgwick WithdraWs from
MatamOras.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 7.-Brownsville papers
state that after the reception Of dispatches
from General Sheridan, the United States
troops were Immediately withdrawn from
Matamoras to the American side by Sedg-
wick on the 1st Canales then surrendered
Matamoras to Escobedo Internationally,
they agreeing to fight the common enemy Of
their country.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
de8.td
OF THE INTERIOR
IL UHIrED STATES PArznr o..los,

On thspstton Of Robert waddeli, o. Liverpool King.
dom Of Great Britain praying for the sxtension Of
pstsnt granted to him the 9Th Day Of June ante
d.ted to April a. 1885, and dated In Bngland the "a of
March, 1883, for an improvement In Balancing slide
Valves Of Steam Engines for seven years from ne sM
piraon Of said patent which takes place on shs Hh
day Of April, 1867,
Patent once on MONDAY, the 18th day Of February
next, 81 o'clock n and all persons are aonns%.o
tition ought not TO be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to ale In
the Patent 6hce their objections, specially set forth In
writing at least snty days before the day Of hearing
all testimony hsd By either party. 70 BE- used at The
SAID hearing mus. be taken and Transmitted In accord
anes with he Iuis. Of tho once, which viii bs fur
nished on application. .
nony, must b. hsd in ths ohss t::sn.g asy, before
ne DAY Of hearing the argumsnts any, within ten
DAYS after nling the testimony. . ?
ordered, also. that this notiss bs pabshsd IN the
D. O., And IN the Times New York, New York, once
= week for three successive weeks the Arst Of said
pubssioas 70 BE- stlssst sixty day. prsyioss 70 The
day ofhsarins. n,EO. ThaAns
P.GyIliters Of The above papers viii please sopy.
aad Isaa thsir bills 10 The Pstsit oAss wins yslsF
soatsiaiAs tAis Aetass. de'wew
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
InE AMERICAN TROOPS WITHDRAWN.
The City Surrendered to Ecebsde.
lAs Liberals Reported RsUtsd IN IN Int,'isr.
MORE ABOUT The FENIAN TRIALS.
INDIANS ON THE WAR PATH.
The Persia Captured By Fsnials.
Fridays News By Cable.

LoNpoN, Dec. Z, noon.-The Post, in Q
strong editorial this morning, urges that
strict inquiry be made in regard to the ex-
tent Of the Fenian organization in England,
and in what manner the depots of arms in
Liverpool and elsewhere are guarded.
BERLIN, Dec. Z, noon.-The Crown Prince
Of Denmark visited the King Of Prussia to.
day. ....
Paris, Dec. Z, noon.-The French vessels
Of war have blockaded Corea.
Rom, Dec. Z, noon.-The French officers
who have been so long on duty in this city
took farewell leave Of the Pope this morning.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. Z, noon.-Co Cotton-The
Brokers Circular to-day reports the sales Of
cotton for the week at $4,000 bales. The
market shows decline Of l-2d on the week;
Middling Uplands being quoted at Is 7-sd
Sales to-day will reach 10000 bales. The
market at this hour is somewhat armer than
at the opening, though quotations remain
unchanged. ..... .......
Breads.uffs- There is no change reported
in the bresdstuff market. Provisions are with
out change. - T..
The opening price for consols is SO IA for
money. Americangeourities United States
Five-tweaties, Il; Illinois Central, II 10;
Erie, Al "A. - t..J J....
[LArsR.]
PARIS, Dec. 1T is said the Marquis
Monster is about to resign.
BERLIN, Dec. Tt is again rumorcd that
Bismarck resigns. ..
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 7, p. m.-Cotton as be-
fore. Breadstuffs easier. Corn, 39s. Sd.
Petroleum, Is. Cd. Lard declining. Man.
chester market fat.
PARIS, Dec. 7.-Twenty-fve French ships
are ready to sail for Mexico to embark troops
fsr France.
LIVERPOOL, Friday evening, Dec. Cot.
ton market closes at figures noted at noon;
sales 5000 bales. Breadstutfs market closes
easier; mixed corn, 39s. Cd. Provisions
market quiet and steady, except for lard,
which is declining. The petroleum market
is steady; sales Of refined at Led.
MANCHESTER, Friday evening, Dec. THE
market for cotton goods and yarns is fat
sales small; prices nominal.
LONDON, Friday evening, Dec. Money
market unchanged. Consols closed at SO IA
for money. Closing prices Of American Sc
curities: 5-20's, II; Erie, 46 IL; Illinois
Central, II IA.
PARIS, Dec. I, evening.-It is said thai
the Emperor will dispatch an emphatic nots
to the King Of Greece to put q stop to hi
intrigues in the island of Gambia and othel
places in the East.
LONDON, Dec. 7, evening.--It is denied b!
the official journal at Rome that the Pop'
has informed Minister King that the Cana
das had better be annexed to the Unitet
States than to fall into the power Of the Fe
MANA
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Mexican News.

New ORLrANs, Dec. IA letter from the
City Of Mexico, published in the Rio Grande
Courier, says Mejia left the City of Mexico
on the I'd, with instructions to march as soon
as possible upon Matamoras by the Victoria
road, which Is the most direct route.
Advices from the interior announce that
the Liberals have occupied Durango, after
the evacuation Of that place by the Imperial
forces. 80.
Another report states that the best army
Of the Liberals under General s. Trevino
Naranjo and others, was completely de-
stroyed by the Imperial forces at the Ha-
cienda De Bacas, near San Luis. After that
fight Quereoga left the main army with q
corps Of 200 cavalry and marched on Mon
terey, which was left without defence.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
A Story about John II. surratt.

MONTREAL, Dec. THE Herald publishes
important extracts from the correspondence
Of the party who gave the information that
led to the arrest Of John H. Surratt in Italy.
This person is Canadian who served in the
American army, and subsequently in the
Papal force into which Surratt enlisted, and
was there until arrested. The correspondence
says that Surratt told him that the con-
spiracy to assassinate President Lincoln was
JEFF Davis. The informant is now on his
way to Washington.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08

Rssidences Of Tie Judges Of tho Supreme Court Of
the United States.
Mr.. Chief Justice Chase 3 street north, corner
of Sixth street west
Mr.. Justice Wayne, No. Franklin Place, I
street.
Mr., Justice Nelson, National Hotel.
Mr.. Justice Grier, No. north A street, Capitol
Hill.
Mr.. Justice Clifford, National Hotel.
Mr.. Justice swayne, Willard's Hotel.
Mr.. Justice Miller, National Hotel.
Mr.. Justice Davis, National Hotel.
hr. Justice Field, Willards Hotel.
John W. Wallace, reporter, National Hotel.
D. W. Middleton, clerk, No. 6oS New Jersey
avenue.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Foupdering Of . Steamship,

WILMINGTON, n. U, Dec. The steam
ship Sdwanee, bound from New York to
Brszos de Santiago with arms and ammuni.
ton for the Republic, foundered at sea, of
Frying Pan Shoals, on the morning Of the
4th inst. The captain, crew, and passengers
took to the life-boats few moments before
the vessel sunk. The following is list of
the saved: Captain J. w. Catharine, wife,
and two children; Second Assistant Engi-
neer A. P. Smith, First Steward James N.
White, Seamen Jas. Murphy and Jas. Gill,
coal-passer Jas Shay, q seaman name un-
known, and passengers Jos. Feoriera, Mexi.
can merchant; Frank Bodger, and DR.. Had
den, Of Jersey City. The following are miss
ing: First Officer Robert Pickens, Second
Officer Charles J. Fry, First Engineer Henry
Waples, First Assistant Engineer Henry
Beaston, Second Steward w. Brown, Seaman
John Norman, oiler George Kirk, coal-passer
Thomas Martin, fireman Hugh Simpson, fire.
man j. R. Simpson, supercargo F. R. Shultz,
two cooks and two seamen, whose, names
were not ascertained. .rrrrl.G. r
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
The Amendment in Virginia.

RICHMOND, Dec. 1.-THE Constitutional
Amendment was brought up in the Senate
to-day, on motion to refer that part Of the
Governors message relative thereto to a
q motion made to suspend the rules for i'm
mediate action was defeated. Subsequently
the subject was referred to the Senate Com
mittee on Federal Relations.
The House was occupied in discussion Of
the bill to charter the Virginia Express Com
pany with exclusive privileges. No final ac-
ton was taken ON the bill.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
THE CONDEMNED FENIANS-
THEIR CASES RESERVED FOR
FUTURE CONFEDERATION.

In the cases of the Fenian convicts in Can
ada, sentenced to be executed on the 18th Of
December instant, and whose applications
for new trials have been refused, the Secre-
tary Of State has thought proper to ask an
explanation Of the present purposes Of the
Canadian authorities Sir Frederick Bruce
writes in reply that the sentences will not be
carried into effect on that day, but will be
reserved for further consideration.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
FRESH BEEF. a .frrs-.r
OrpIon DHPor CoNnIssARY,

Sealed proposals, In dupiie.ts, viii bs rsesiysdby
the undsrsgned until 10 o'clock, .. n, on TUBS.
DAY, the 18th day Of DsesmbsI, isSS, fcL fa!ni.s.
troops supioysss &e, stationed ct Fort Monroe, Camp
Hamilton, Yorktown and Norfolk, Va for six months
The Beef 70 BE- q q good. wholssons, marketable
quality delivered in equal proportions offors aAd hsd
sxoudsd) at the Commissary butcher stalls st Fort
Monroe and Commissary store at Norfolk At such times
snd In such quantities may be required by the sub
sissncs Department, aud will be subject to inspeoton
before ISSUE and should bs Slaughtered At the poans Of
issue. .f' H.# .Hr ...f s..
The Government reserves the rghtto reject proposals
deemed unreasonable, offered BY parties who nave
heretofore failed to complete contracts.
Bidders are bs present or represented at
the opening Of the bids. --
Proposals should be endorsed the envelope, Pro.
JANIS CURRY,
des.td Colonel and O. Q. v.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
A Defhulter Arrested.

New YoRK, Dec. 7.-Charles Cady, book
keeper and confidential clerk for Messrs
Riker & Co., mining stockholders, No. 80
Broadway, decamped on Wednesday, No
vember 28, taking with him certificates of
stock in irst-class gold.mining companies
valued at 100000, which he had abstracted
from the safe Of his employers. The de-
faulter was arrested last night at the Tontine
Hotel, after severe struggle. He acknowl.
edged his guilt and delivered up all the stolen
property, admitting also that he had de-
frauded the firm to large amount by means
Of fraudulent entries on the books.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
RECONsTRUCTION.

II the report, which We print elsewhere,
that the Supreme Court Of the United States
has declared the test oath to be unconstu.
tional, new work presents itself to Con-
gress, namely: the reconstruction of the su-
preme Court. The best way to reach that
will be to abolish the Constitution altogether,
and not tinker it any more.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Experiments with LiEe-B0at De-
taehing APPaRatus.

Captain W. W. Moore, Of the Treasury
Department, who investigated the Evening
Star disaster, and whose report was recently
published, is now in New York, engaged in
experimenting with Q patent detaching ap-
psratus for river and ocean steamers. Capt.
Moore is an experienced navigator, and his
experiments will doubtless result in the
preservation of the lives Of thousands who
might otherwise bo lost owing to the present
defective mode of detaching life-boats from
vessels while under steam.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Progress of the Russo-American
TelegPaph.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA party con-
nected with the Russo-Americsn Telegraph
Expedition, which has arrived ct Victoria
from Russian America reports the company
oil well and the work proceeding satisfac.
torily. The entire route has been explored.
ern Siberia. and many thousand poles set up.
mand Of Capt. Kelsey, had built twelve miles
Of line within q few days. Col. Bulkley de-
signs prosecuting the work vigorously next
spring.
Two and quarter tons of bullion arrived
from the State Of Nevada last night.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Customs Revenue.

The gold receipts Of the Government from
duties on imports at the four principal ports
Of the United States from the oath to the both
Of November, inclusive, were as follows: New
York, 1911 ,6200l; Boston, $l74, 4,57S.s5; Phil
adelphia, $38,6l094 Baltimore, $Sl ,457. IS.
The receipts at the port of New Orleans,
from the 18th to the Oath ultimo, amounted
to S72,39O.6O
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Entry OF Town Lots in California.

The Commissioner Of the General Land
Office on the lst instant approved the entries
Of SO town lots under the act Of July l, 1864,
"For the disposal Of coal lands and town
property in the public domain" and under
the supplemental act Of March 3, 1865, he
had previously approved the entry Of 68 lots,
making an aggregate Of III lots in the town
Of Pelaluzna, Cal, during the year 1866.
Patents are ordered to issue in all those cases
in which the rights Of the parties have been
established according to law.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Navy Bulletin.

Ordered, Nov. 3O-Acting Ensign George
W. Hallett to report to the Secretary Of the
Treasury for duty connected with the coast
survey.
Detached, Nov. 3O-Surgeon Lewis B.
Hunter and William 8. W. Ruschepbert,er
from duty as members and surgeon; Phillip
8. Wales from duty as judge advocate Of the
retiring board at Philadelphia, and placed on
waiting orders.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Illicit DistiIie ,ries Closed.

New York, Dec. IA special agent from
the Treasury Departme mt Is now here en-
gagged in investigating frauds on the Gov.
ernment in relation to the distillation Of
Illicit spirits. Yesterday he caused the seizure
Of over 90 distilleries in various parts Of the
city. An additional n um5er will be seized
to-day, and in conseq uence an intense ex-
citement prevails amt ing the liquor dealers
commissioner.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
From Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7.-One of the sub-com-
mittees of the Congressional Committee on
Retrenchment was in session here to-day.
John H. Sothoron, of st. Marys county,
who some time since killed Federal officer,
was tried for manslaughter this week and
a cguitted.
Or. J. T. Shirland, Of Augusta, Ga, cut
his hrOat to-day about noon at his boarding
house. No cause is assigned for the act.
The body is in charge Of his friends.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
From Montreal.

MONTREAL, Dec. THE Bank Of Montreal,
while Withdrawing its agency from Chicago,
will make arrangements to do Csnadia.a busi-
ness there. '' s E1g -. 20" as ~
Hon. Messrs. Campbell, Chapais and Cock
ing Of the Executive Council .'t,. y. % l... hst
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
General SYNOD.

DAYTON, O., Dec. The General Synod
Of the German Reform Church adjourned
SINE die last evening. The question upon
the adoption Of the majority report recon-
was carried in the affirmative by vote Of
GA to SO. : ...a I'd
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
The Steamship Persia Reported to
be Captured By Fenians.

New York, Dec Tt was rumored here
this afternoon that the steamship Persia,
which sailed from this port on the 2sth ult.
for Liverpool, had been seized by the Fe-
mans off the Needles. The report is proba-
bly, unfounded-
The National company's steamer Queen,
which will sail tomorrow, has some three
hundred passengers engaged to 60 by her,
mostly males, (Fenians.) Considerable an
xiety is felt at such an unusual number
going.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
FeniAn Rifles.

MONTREAL, Dec. T. The Transcript says !:
"We learn from an authentic source that
within few days fr' ,m 10 to $1,000 rifles
have been sold on Fe nian account, the desti-
nation Of which is nj It Ireland. We cannot
announce that they were intended for this
country"
A dispatch from quebec says it is showing 6
quite fast, but the b srbor is still open.
Lord Monck and Sir Narcisse Belleau left
Quebec last evening for this place.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Colored Catholie scheols

New ORLEANS, Dec. THE Roman Cath
alic Bishop of Natchitoches has established q
school for colored girls in that city, under
the care Of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart,
and the Archbishop of New Orleans has
offered the services of nuns to the colored
Catholics in New Orleans for the like purpose.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
From Montreal.

MONTREAL, Dec. Mr. McGee has been
censured by the st. Patrick Society for the
speech he made at the banquet lately given
here. There was warm discussion as to
whether he should not be expelled. ro..li
About ten tons Of specimens from the
Geological Department are to be sent to the
Paris Exposition. - O. l'ra. f. ~
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Disaster ON the Louisville and
.Tr.r M0mphis Railroad. TO

MEMrHIs, Dec. THE train from Louis.
vile, due here at four o'clock this afternoon,
ran off the track on the trestle-work twelve
miles south Of Clarksville at daylight this
morning. The entire train except the smok-
ing car was precipitated through the trestle,
killing James McGuire, express messenger,
and two others, and severely wounding
twenty passengers. The particulars have not
yet been received. 90 ..'.saggr- ~ 10 .rB.l .
The national Republican., 1866-12-08

From the foregoing statement 1t appears
that the debt bearing coin interest has in.
creased $37, ,509, ,75O since tho publication Of
the last monthly statement. Tho debt bear
ing currency interest has decreased $24,-
7S5,550. The matpred debt not presented
for payment on the LIST amounted to 14,383,-
ll4.5O less than ON the LIST proximo. The
debt bearing no interest has increased
$5,0l7 $3.50, and the total debt, less cash
in the Treasury, shows decrease Of 81 ,678,-
767.50. The amount Of coin in the Treasury
has decreased ,244,202.40. The amount
Of currency in the Treasury has increased
S9,2Sl 1873.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Bloody Work win the Indians.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 7.-Recent letters from
Montana inform Of bloody work am6ng our
Fort Kesrney About % y5o sTrs men ' had been een
killed between Platte river and Fort Smith.
1t was feared that Fort Kearney had been.
besieged, as no intelligence had been received
from that post for several days, and as II
was known, from Information given by Crow
Indians, that some l,5OO lodges Of hostile In
dams were moving in that direction. . .r5
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Fire IL Cincinnati.

CINcINNh.T, Dec. 7.-Bryants foundry, on
Sixth sire ct near Harriet, was nearly all de-
stroyed by fire this morning. Loss about
10000; partial ly insured.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
The Goa Fishins Business,

BosroN, Dec. The loss Of life among
the fishermen of Gloucester is more than
double that Of last year, being twenty.six in
total value of which is estimated at $l04, 900.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Hon. Mr.. Culver Not Released.

> PIrTsBURo, Dec. The Hon Q. v. Oul-
yer, member Of Congress from the 10th dis.
trict of Pennsylvania, held at Franklin in
custody by the civil laws, was brought before
Judge Turnkey, on writ Of habsGs corpus,
claiming his privileges a Q member Of Con
gress, and asking to be discharged from Dr..
rest and imprisonment. After able argu-
ments from counsel on both sides, Judge
Turnkey decided this morning that men,
ber Of Congress 10 not entitled to privilege
when held for an indictable offence. 49,.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Alabama Against the Constitutional
AmeUdment.

MOBILE, Dec. IA special Times dispatch
from Montgomery to-day says the Legisla-
ture rejected the constitutional amendment
by vote of AZ to Q in the Senate, and 50 to
8 in the House. The Legislature adjourned
tonight. ..r
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
I IsIEDGWICK REnaOvED.

AS we indicstsd would be lths, result Of
Gen. srpowIoxs rash act Of Invading Mexi.
can territory, he has been removed, and
ordered to report to Washington.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
THE DEPARTM ENTS.
[orrIcrAL.I
Exaninat1ons for the Navy.
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Examinataens for the Navy.
20 VOLUNTEER OFFICERS.
NAvx DsPARrHssr,
WAsHNaroS, D. O., Nov. 20, 1866.
All persons who have served as volunteer
officers in the United States Navy for the
term Of two years, and who desire to be ex
amined for admission to the regular Navy,
as provided in the act Of Congress approved
July 70, 1866, will at once make application,
addressed to Commodore 8. P. LEE, Hart.
ford, Conn, who will notify them when to
appear. Those who do not make application
prior to the lst Of January next, or who do
not present themselves when notified, will be
considered as having waived their claim for
examination. Candidates will take with
them, when summoned, their Official papers
showing their naval record.
4. GIDEON WILLIS,
.-... Secretary Of the Navy.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08

The Torontonians believe the Fenians
on trial at sweetsburg will yet make their
escape. .a4 --... ...
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Co,seSerste Money NulIified.

MOBILE, Dec. Judge Busteed has just
rendered decision declaring that the pay.
ment of all debts in Confederate money is null
and void.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08

NEW ORLxA Ms, Dec. THE Orleans The
atre and ban room, located in the Second
district, built :; in 1917, was burned at o'clock
this morning, Loss heavy; partly insured.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08

PRESIDENT ROBERTS has convened the Fe-
nian Senate in New York. Their proceed.
ings are not made public.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
Miss Dickinson seriously III.

CHICAGO, Dec. THE western engage
ments Of Miss Dickinson are broken of for
the present on account Of her serious illness
at Rockford, ILL.,, but she will return to Phil
adelphia as soon as she Is able to travel. q,
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
The Fenians ne sPited Un ,.1 Msrch.

TORONTO, Dec. The sheriff Ibis after
noon received in formP .tion from the Cana
dian Government thai the Fenian priso uers
under sentence Of death have been respite
until the 18th Of Me- ,rch.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08
JEFFERSON IN BAl,rrnuRE.

IBpeoTaI 70 The Nations PublicaeAl
BALriMoRE, Dec. 7.-Jsketl pms slbsne6t ct
the theatre tonight e an ovSfwhelm1lg d.
tion-the very eliteo q the city being pfes61t.
The gallery Is crowded with beautiful ls3les,
overfowing from the dress.cifole. n A lArge
number were turned away from the doors,
unable to gain admission.
The national Republican., 1866-12-08

IT is proposed to establish cavalry school
at Toronto under regular ofaosrs.