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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Arrest of Ortega Endorsed-Ortega'sl
Schemes-The late Extraordinary Cabi-
net Meeting-The French Troops in Mex
icn etc.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sum-
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-In order to clear up
the doubts and the cause of the arrest of the
Mexican General Ortega, and the authority
upon which it was made. | enabled to
say that General Sheridan acted upon his own
motion in ordering the arrest Of Ortega and
his party Gen. Sheridan has communicated the
particulars of the arrest and the reasons that in
duced his action, and the government approves
his course. 1t appears that Ortega, in the opn-
ion of Gen. Sheridan, was violating neutrality
laws that he is supported in Mexico by very
small party of British and French merchants, these
being really the only adherents supporters of
Ortega.
In Northern Mexico the Mexican or native pop
ulation almost unanimously support Juarez Or
tega contemplated q, coup Tetdt, and had no sup
porters except the former adherents CT Ma ximiI-
IAN 1t is further stated that the object Of the
French and English merchants was to control the
valuable trade in Northern Mexico, and prevent
American merchants from monopolizing the same.
Prior to the arrest of Ortega affairs were in dis
turbed condition, but now there is confidence and
tranquility upon the Rio Grande.
Since the special meeting of the Cabinet yes
terday afternoon there has been the greatest in
terest manifested as to the purpose of this extra
ordinary converting of that dOdy, and various
speculations have been sent off to the Northern
press on the subject: can state positively that
the Cabinet was called together to consider our
foreign relations. In this connection it may be
stated that it is known that the French govern
ment has declared its purpose to disregard the
arrangement for the withdrawal of the first de-
tachment of French troops from Mexico during
this month, as agreed upon between Mr.. Seward
and De LHuys.
The French EmperCr has notified our govern
ment that he cannot effect the withdrawal of
the troops until next spring, when he proposes to
embark the entire force at once. In view of the
failure of Napoleon to cOmpl y with his agreement
| to withdraw portion OF these troops and in
asmuch the notification of this forte lure of the
agreement comes at this late day, our government
is not disposed put full confidence in the fur
ther promises of the French Emperor. There is
reason for believing that this matter the i'm
mediate cause of the Cabinet meeting yesterday,
in the regular session. Gen. Grant being present
| by request of the President.
1t is intinated in official circles that instructions
have been sent 20 our Minister in France to de-
mand the immediate withdrawal Of the French
troops from Mexico. DATA.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29
Arrivals of European Steamers.


= OTTAWA, c. W., Nov 27-Noon
1t is stated that the Tooth and portions Of other
regiments of the British regular troops stationed
here are shortly to be removed Westward, where,
for some reason not developed, there is to be a
strong concentration OF forces.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

FRIDAY, Nov oath, 1866.
Prayer by Rev DR.. Smedes of the Epis-
copal Church.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29

NEW YORK, Nov. 27--Noon.
The steamship Scotia, from Liverpool on the
18th inst. via Queenston the 18th, arrived early
this morning. asA a 60
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29

Mr.. Conigton introduced resolution in
structing the Judiciary committee to take
into consideration the expediency of enact
dn'ge his debtor without danger of the
statute of limitations being bar to his re-
coverv. Adopted
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
From, Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 6.-HoraceG Greeley
has written letter to Gov. Perry in
which he says the true basis of set
Element of our national difficulties is
universal amnesty with impartial suf.
frage. He would have all disabilities
on account of rebellion or color totally
abolished, and trusts that such basis
of settlement will be fixed upon in
Washington this winter.
In response, Gov. Perry says the
Southern people will never consent to
impartial suffrage, as it would degrade
the right of suffrage and demoralize the
government and society to allow blacks
to vote. The Governor thinks q COM
promise to enfranchise negroes who
can read and write, and had property
qualifications, without DISTINGUISHING
white persons, might with reason and
propriety be acceded to by the South
ern States.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, December 7.
Flour dull; prices nominally unchang-
ed; spring extra s. Scale so. Wheat
dull, and prices have suffered decline
of 2a3c; small sales of No. | spring at
81 OIta2 Us; No. . spring at 81 79al -;
closing most nominal, ut - Ol4a2 V2for
No. I, and 81 79t for No. 2. Corn open
ed dull and heavy, and receded lc; sales
of No. l at 79a79ic, but after the receipt
of the second New York dispatch, the
market rallied, and advanced to Size, at
which it closed. Oats dull and lower;
sales of Is, 900 bushels at 3S!a4Oc for No.
| in store, closing quiet at 39c. High
Wines inactive and nominal. Mess
Pork quite active, and prices have i'm
proved SOC per barrel; sales of2,25O bar
rels at 81 5Oa15 90 for cash, and sls 90
for sellers option all this month. Lard
dull, and heavy, ut 4 nominal decline.
Green Meats in limited request, with
sales of shoulders Mt Sc, and hams at &c,
from the block. Dressed Hogs tirmer,
and advanced 25c; sales ut s. 5Oa6 %;
closing ut outside prices for heavy. lots.
Live Hogs active, and lOal5c higher;
5a5fc for common to choice.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
New York Market.
NEW YORK, Dec. 7.

COTTON-Dull; middling, 33a35c.,
FLOUR-Medium and high grades
dull and 15a2Oc lower: extra State, y 20
al0 d: round hoop Ohio, 10 Voall w;
trade brands. IL 05al3 90.
WHEAT-Dull and rather easier; no
sales reported.
RYE-Dull and heavy.
BARLEY shade easier, at 9+c.
CORN-Opened Base lower and heavy
closed firm: / 05al 0s for shipping mixed
western in store; 0Sal 10 for do atioat;
closing firm at w III store. and os
afloat: | l0al ii for white western, ana
| O6al 10 for western yellow.
OATS-1a2c lower; 60c for Cmcago
and Milwaukee,.
WHISKY-Quiet.
PETROLEUM-Dull; 2Oc for crude
and 3la33c for refined in bond.
PORK-Dull and heavy; 20 2oa2o 40
for new mess; 20 12a20 81 for old: closing
at 20 IS regular, and Is 5Oal9 W ior
prime. - mo-, IN
BEEF HAMS-Steady at % OOa3l 50'
CUT MEATS-Heavy; 9alOs for shout
ders and l1a13 for hams.
DRESSED HOGS-Lower at 1iaot
for Western, chiefly at sc.
BACON-Quiet. y
LARD-Steady at llfnl2f.
BUTTER-Quiet and unchanged.
CHEESE-Quiet and unchanged.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
FROM WASHINGTON
Land Offices Investigations - Dis
t-ict Of CoIumbia-PromO

WAsuiNGTON, Dec. 7.-Returns re-
ccived from the General Land Office at
Louisa, Michigan, show that l2,S5O
acres of public lands were disposed OF
during October last, 6,543 of which were
taken for actual settlement under the
homestead law. The cash sales during
the same period were sl3,l The re-
turns received ut General Land Once
from Vazclla, California, show that
2,59I acres of the public lands were dis
posed of during October, the greater
part being for actual settlement aud
cultivation.
A special to the Commercial says: 1t
is suggested by Messrs. CARING, like,
Elliott and Stevens to investigate the
causes of riot in North Carolina, New
Orleans and other places. A committee
will probably be appointed on Monday
and at once enter upon the duties ell
trusted to them.
The Senate bill to regulate the cleo
tive franchise i'll the District of Column
bia is to be token up on Monday next.
Efforts will he made to press 1T to
vote. 1t provides for suffrage to all
males, regardless of color. An amend
meut is pending, offered by Mr.. Morrill,,
Chairman of the Senate District COM
mittee, coupling with the cnfranchise-
ment of negroes the Acknowledgement OF
those who left the District to give aid
and comfort to the rebellion.
The Retrenchment committee held Il
session in New York city early last
week to investigate some aahit'""';;'
sugar ana cotton frauds recently deNei-
oped through Investigations made 10y
the committee on Public Expenditures.
Several promotions have been made
in the Quartermaster Department of the
regular army.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Mexican News.

NEW ORLEANs.-The Galveston Bull
lletin of the 4th inst, says: 1t has prl-
vate information that Escabado and
Canales met as friends and that Esca-
bado now commands the City of Mata-
moras, the United States forces having
subsequently, withdrawn. The latter
part of this information is, however,
considered doubtful.
A Washington letter dated the 3rd
published in MatamOras, says: That
instructions to Minister Campbell con-
tains the following point: That the
United States Government does not re-
copnize neither will it recognize any
other government in Mexico than that
of the Constitutional Presidency of Juarez
and that they do not propose and Meth
er do they wish any part OF Mexican
territory, and that they do not recog-
nize in any manner the claims OF France,
but are willing to extend to Mexico any
aid with the object of quelling local
disorders whenever requested so to do
by the Constitutional Government or its
authorities and that without interior
ing, in any manner, il. the domestic
0uables of the country.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Decision ON the Test Oath-Execution
Of Fcuian Prisoners TO be Delayed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Supreme
Court to-day agreed upon a decision up
on the constitutionality of the test oath.
The question came up on cases presented
in regard to the exaction of the oath for
attorneys, of which there were several
under consideration, which were argued
last summer. The Court decided by
five to four against the constitutionality
or the oath. The opinion VIII probably
be read Monday next. 1t is understood
each of the Judges will render separate
opinions.
I'm the cases of the Fenian convicts in
Canada sentenced to be executed on the
18th of December. and whose applica-
tions for new trials have been refused,
Secretary Seward asked explanation of
the present purposes of the Canadian
authorities. Sir Frederick Bruce replied
that the sentence will not be carried in
to effect that day, but will be reserved
for further consideration.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Moro Distillcries Seized-Report Of
the Secretary Of the Treasury.

NEW YORK, Dec. The special
agent from the Treasury Department
here is investigating the frauds in re-
lation to the distillation of illicit spir-
its. Yesterday he caused the seizure
on fifty distilleries in various parts OF
the city. An additional number have
been seized to-day and in consequence
intense excitement prevails among
liquor dealers.
il. b. Hart has been nominated for
st rect Commissioner.
The Commercial says the report of
the Secretary of the Treasury has excited
not n little uucasiness uponthe question
of finance. Want of adequate grasp OF
the question is shown i'll the report, and
an absence of any comprehensive plan
for treating difficulties of the section,
together with vague and inconsistent
theories, have produced Il very decided
lack ofconiidence in the future admin
istration of the finances, which appear
likely to mature into formidable OPP
position to McCullough's official course.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
ITS COMMERCIAL COLUMN

Will contain the latest and most reliable market
reports from Wheeling and all prominent East
crn and Western cities.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
rHn MURDERED MASS BusNEss-sAR-
POW rscapF OF HIS PARTNER.

A correspondent Of the Commercial,
"E. C. K sends us the following;
Mr.. Robert w. Dinsmore, the man
who was SO brutally murdered on Tues
day night of this week, has been en-
gagged for the last five or six months, IN
Company with his brother-in-law, Mr..
Samuel Cowen, of Mount Pleasant
township, Washington county, in the
purchase of wool. Messrs. Dinsmore
and Cowen were both fayorably known
as worthy citizens and good business
men, oftentimes having in their posses
sion large sums of money, arising from
their dealings. About three months
ago, Dir. Cowen, on his return from this
city, it is supposed with large amount
of money in his possession, when with
in a short distance of his house, was
attacked by two ruffiians. Mr.. Cowen
leaped from his buggy, and made good
his escape without injury, running TO-
wards his house. The scou ndrels took
charge of the horse and buggy, and
started in pursuit, and passing MIR; Co
wen Oh the way, arrived at the house
first. Mr.. Cowen, seeing the horse and
buggy, took the precaution to enter
the house by the back door, thereby Sc
curing him against any further moles-
tation.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Not Rcieuscd,

PITTsBURG, Dec. Hon. c. V. Cul-
yer, member of Congress from the Goth
District, Pa, held in custody at Frank
lin by the civil law, was brought before
Judge Turnkey on writ of habeas cor
pus, claiming his privilege rs men,
Der of Congress for asking to be dis
charged from arrest and imprisonment
After able arguments by counsel on both
sides, Judge Turnkey decided this morn,
ing that member of Congress was not
entitled to privilege when held for an
indictable offence.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Eulsc Report.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1T is rumored
that the steamship Persia, from New
York November 25th for Liverpool, has
been seized by the Fenians, off the
Needles. The report is probably I'M
founded.
The National Company's steamer
Queen, which sails tomorrow, has some
three hundred passengers engaged, who
are mostly Fenians. Considerable anX-
iety is felt at such an unusual number
going.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
To be Reprimnnded-RoIl Of Honor
T,eNsury Statement.

WAsuINGroN, Dec. 7.-General Whit
tlesey, Assistant Commissioner of Freed,
men in North Carolina, has been SELL
fenced to be reprimanded for certain
proceedings while there.
The War Department has published
another roll of honor, embracing names
of soldiers who died in defense of the
Union, inferred in the States of Arkan-
sas, California, Indiana, Michigan, Min
nesota and Nevada, and the territories
of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mex
leo and Washington.
The monthly statement of the treasury
for November, shows reduction of one
million six hundred and seventy thou
Sc nd dollars on the debt.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Railroad Collision.

TERRE HAUTE, Dec. IA collision
occurred at about 500 this morning two
miles west of Mattoon, Illinois, on the
st. Louis, Alton Il Tero Haute railroad,
between tho construction and gravel
trains. One man, named John Brc-
count, was killed outright; VIM. FOrtly,
fireman, and one of the laborers on the
construction train ---rr---i ." ~
mortality wounded. Some four or five
more of the men on the construction
train were more or less wounded. Both
engines are II total wreck. The direct
cause of the accident is unknown.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08

NAILS. .,,,
At MAXWELL. CAMPBELL & TlNGLES.
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BY THE CABLE.
TELEGRAPH to the Register.l

A Royal yisit-Rcsignntion Of the
E.cnch Minister of Foreign Affairs.
BERLIN, Dec. 7.-Noon.-The Crown
Prince of Denmark visited the King OF
Prussia to-day.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 7.-Noon.-The
Brokers' Circular for to-day reports
the sales of cotton for the week at 5000
bales. The market shows q decline OF
ed per pound on the week. Mid
ding upland is quoted at l3gd. Sales
to-day 10000 bales. Wheat firmer than
at the opening, though quotations are
unchanged.
PARIS, Dec. 7.-Evening.-lt is re-
ported that Marquis De Monster, the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
rendered his resignation to the En-
peror.
ROME, Dec. THE French officers
took their farewell leave of the Pope
this morning.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 7.-Noon.-Cotton
declined I'd in the week, but closed
firmer. Breadstutfs and Provisions I'M
changed.
Rismnrck,s Resignntion - Prcparn-
tions for Embark ation from Mexico
Commercial.
BERLIN, Friday evening, Dec. The
rumor is again current that Bismarck
has resigned the position of Prime Min
lister. and that his resignation has been
accepted by the King.
PARIS, Dec. 7-Evenlng.-Pr Prepare
tions for embarkation from Mexico have
been completed. Twenty-Five steamers
are in readiness to sail from Vera Cruz.
LIxERPooL, Dec. 7-Evening.-Cot-
ton closes at the figures noted ut noon;
sales of IL, 700 bales. Breadstuffs easier;
mixed corn 39s I'd. Provisions quiet
and steady, except for lard, which is
declining. Petroleum is steady; refined
Is Cd.
MANCHESTER, Dec. y Evening. -
Dry goods and yarns fiat; small sales;
prices nominal.
LONDON, Dec. 7-Evening.-Money
unchanged. Consols closed at eott for
money; 5-2Os Il; Erie 46t; Illinois Cen
trail ut.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
Financial Anairs-No Government
Gold TO be Ths own ON the Market cx.
cent TO Frustrate spcculatiOus.

WASHINGTON, Dec. I'm reference to
the reported recent sales of Govern
ment gold i'll New York, it has been
learned that no specific orders have
been given by the Secretary of the
Treasury to sell. Mr.. Van Dyke, the
Assistant Treasurer in New York, has
been authorized to sell gold rs he may
deem necessary to prevent the success
of any combination to put the price OF
gold mp to an unreasonable figure. 1t is
the opinion of the Secretary that there
is nothing at this time i'll the financial
situation of the country that will justi-
fy q premium on gold of over 40 per
cent, and except in the event of an eff
fort on the part of spectators to adj
vance the premium there is no reason
to suppose that Government gold will
be thrown upon the 1narket.
The amount of gold now i'll the Treas
ury is over ninety-seven million dollars,
of which seventy-three millions belong
absolutely to the Government. This is
sufficient indication that very little
if any Treasury gold has recently been
put on the market.
The receipts of gold from duties on
imports has materially fallen off of
late, and does not exceed from two to
three millions per week, and the in
crease of over two millions of Treasury
gold in the last week shows that there
has been no elimination in the amount
by sales.
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From Montreal.

MoNTREAL.-The Transcript news
paper of to-day says: We learn from
authentic sources, highly respectable
merchantile house in the trade, that
within four days, fifteen to seventeen
thousand rifles have been sold on
Fcniau account, the destination of
which is not Ireland. We cannot an
nounce that they were intended for
this country,
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From San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 7.-Victoria
papers of November 18th says obnoxious
double port charges and head money
tiles are now refunding sums formerly
collected. Vessels going Northwest
still enter clear Mt New Westminster
and pay customary duties. All kinds
of labor in good denaud ut Victoria.
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~. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS, December 7.

Tobacco dull; factory dried leaf6all J;
bright filters Sl2 20; fine leaf SIS 30.
Cotton 3O!c for middling. Flour, buy
era ask concessions, but holders are firm;
prices unchanged. Wheat firm, at - 30
az 60 for spring; s. 80 for prime fall;
50 6Oa2 65 for choice; - 70a2 - for
fancy. Corn steady and unchanged.
Oats higher, at 6Oa65c. Provisions eX-
trcmely dull. Mess Pork lower, at
so 90. Mess Beef declined, at SIG 90.
Bacon easier. Whisky dropping: no
buyers over 81 50. Hogs fiat, at 53a55c;
BUYERS standing off.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
DEINesATIsFIRD THAT

DEING TIsFIR ID N A
ID their patrons are prepared to encourage IN
enterprise which has for its object the protection
and promotion of the welfare of the white race
in this Republic, and the development and 81.
ovation of our young and promising State, the
Proprietor Of the Wheeling REGISTER has Ell.
larCed and improved this paper to meet the de-
mands of increased circulation and growing
popularity. and now takes pleasure III presenting
to the people of this State, the Largest, Nent-
est and Most Reliable Paper i'm West
Virginia.
THE REGISTER can point to its past
history as the surest and best index of its future
course upon all questions of National or State
policy. Believing that the war was ended and
its legitimate purposes attained with the surren.
der of the rebel armies and the abandonment of
slavery and secession by the South the REGIS
TER will he tho unfiinching advocate of all meas.
urcs that tend to promote the national harmony,
to restore the unity of the Government and to
extend to all sections the priceless blessings ID
All impartial Union and lasting peace. 1t will
be equally firm in its opposition to all partzan
schemes that impose unjust and unwarranted
conditions upon the reunion Of Government
that was never broken, that guarantee perpet-
ual ascendancy to one political party and un.
changing ostracism to every other aud that
thwart the wishes Of every patriotic heart by
leaving our country still divided, our people
our Union unrestorcd. TOlerating
the opinion OF all men, while stcadfastly advo.
eating its own, despising the pr0scriptve bigotry
Of fansticism while firmly adhering to its Owl
Of RICH. and duty,
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New York S,ock Market.
New YORK, Dec.

New YORK, Dee. :.
Stocks steady and dull. Rock Island
1899; Reading llOl: Michigan Southern
795c; Cleveland and Pittsburg si!; Chi
cago and North Western preferred 7O!;
Cleveland and Toledo ll2l; Fort Wayne
105; Michigan Central llO4; Erie 7l3;
New York Central 1lOs; 500 coupons OF
1864, 1868; do 'G5, new issue, lOsI; Treas
ury 7-3Os lO5t; Missouri Us 93t; Gold
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
THE FENlANS.

Activity In the Roberts OrEanizatisn--
The Leaders Favor n Movement on
900 Men Ready for the
Field.
New YORK, Dec. There is increased
activity in the Roberts organization.
Leading members of the Senate conven-
ed yesterday at the Roberts headquar-
tiers, to decide what course should be
pursued in the present emergency: Al
though strict privacy is rigidly observ-
ed by all connected with the meeting,
enough has transpired to know that the
leaders favor an immediate movement
OH Canada. 1t is not known when the
campaign will commence, but II Is
openly stated that 90, 700 men are ready
TO take the field should the sentence be
nut into execution. There is little
doubt but that this force can be large
ly increased.
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Farmers, Merchants and Cat
tic Dealers

Will have their interests specially consulted in
the preparation Of this column, and no basiness
man in West Virginia should hesitate TO avail
himself Of its advantages.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-08
PHILADELPHIA Market.

:" PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Z.
Flour dull; Northwestern family at
IL OOa12 so and Ohio IL GOALS 80 and
IA GOALS 90. Wheat unchanged. Corn
dull; old at 12al ii and new ut Coca
l 90. Oats 56a5Sc. Provisions dull and
unsettled. Petroleum dropping. Wits
ky dull at = As foriOhio.