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The national Republican., 1866-12-27
PRESENTATION OF THE NEW
FRENCH MINISTER TO THE
PRESlDEyT.

On Tuesday afternoon the Secretary Of
State introduced to The PRESIDENT Mr..
BERrHExEY, the newly appointed Minister Of
France to America. On being presented to
President JOHNSON Mr.. BERrHENEY made the
following address:
Translation.
president: l have the honor to place in
your hands the letters which accredit me in
the quality of Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty, the En-
peror of the French.
.'In confding to me the mission to ropre-
sent him near you, my Sovereign especially
charged me to make known to you the value
he attaches to the relations Of friendship
which exist between France and the United
States of America To maintain these rela-
tions, to draw them more close, If it be pos
sible, in view Of the development Of interests
common to the two countries. Such will be
the constant aim Of my efforts, and have
firm hope to attain it, il, as am in advance
assured, the Government and people Of the
United States share in those sentiments OF
which bring to this place the sincere expires
SION"
The President replied as follows:
IN. BERrHEMEY Sir, grateful affection
towards the French nation is among the
earliest, the most profound, and the most
enduring sentiments Of the people and Gov
ernment of the United States. We con
stantly try to believe that no interests o.
either country can ever require alienation ol
antagonism between them. While intimate
commercial interests tend to bind them to
gether, as you have justly observed, they
have, at the same time, a common aim iI
the advancement Of civilization and humanity
throughout the world.
in expressing these feelings am only re
peating what has been uniformly said by tn
United States since they became sovereign
We have had much reason to be pleased witt
the conduct of your predecessor, the Mar
quis d. MoSTHoLoN. Be assured, Monsieur
BERTHEMEY, that no consideration or courtesy
will be withheld which shall tend to max,
the performance Of your duties agreeable
and pleasant"
The Marquis De MoSrHoLos, the retiring
Ambassador of France, was present at th'
ceremony and took formal leave of THi
PRECEDENT, who responded cordially to thu
complimentary remarks made by him on thu
occasion.
The incoming Minister, BERrHEMEY, AM
his predecessor, MoSrHoLos, dined with Sec
retlry SEWARD in the evening.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Gen. Dix at the Court OF Franc

The New York Herald, Of the 25th, has
the following cable dispatch:
PARIS, Dec. 24.-The Emperor NAPOLEON
accorded an audience yesterday to the Hon.
Mr. BIGEIow, ex-Minister Of the United
States, who had the honor Of presenting to
his Majesty Major General JOHN A. DIX, his
successor in the representation Of the Ameri.
can Government near the Court of the Tuile-
ries.
Gen. Dix, OF presenting his credentials to
the Emperor, made few remarks, in the
course of which he referred to the long
standing ancient international amity which
existed between the people and the Govern
ment Of France and the people and Execu-
tive Of the United States, as well as the
many historical. "reminiscences which tended
to perpetuate the friendship existing between
them. The General expressed, in the name
Of the United States Government, his sin
cere wish that the good understanding at
present existing between the two countries
would become perpetual.
The Emperor Napoleon replied, thanking
Gen. Dix for he agreeable manner in which
he had opened bis mission to the French
Court. His Majesty said: "The historical
"reminiscences to which you allude as having
existed from carly date between France and
the United States constitute sure guarantee
that no misunderstanding will disturb the
friendly relations which prevail between the
two countries The continuance Of loyal
and sincere understanding between the Gov.
ernments will be o great advantage to the
industry and commerce Of both countries,
the inhabitants Of which already astonish the
other portions Of the world by the marvels
of their enterprise. Such an understanding
will do much to ensure and guarantee popu
lar progress, and the march OF civilization.
Your presence in Paris, sir, cannot but
contribute to this happy result by upholding
in your official character, these good rela
tions, to which / attach the highest value
The Moniteur of this morning says that the
French Government has never received the
dispatch of Secretary Seward, dated on the
23d Of November, addressed to United State.
Minister Bigelow in Paris, and published with
with the official correspondence just sent il
by the President to Congress, and in which
Mr.. Seward, speaking Of Napoleon's new
amendment for the removal Of the Frencl
troops from Mexico in the spring of 1867
says:
"But the Emperor's decision to modify tn
existing arrangement without any under
standing with the United States, so as t
leave the whole French army in Mexico 70
the present, instead Of withdrawing one de
tachment in November current, as promised
is now found in every way inconvenient an
exceptionable. We cannot acquiesce. first
because the term next Spring, as appointe
for the entire evacuation, is indefinite an
vague; second, because we have no authort
for stating to Congress and to the America
people that we have now better guarante
for the withdrawal of the whole expeditionar
force in the Spring than we have heretofor
had for the withdrawal Of part in Noven
hor -
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SPECIAL COUNSEL OF THE UNI
TED STATES.

Hon. Isaac F. REDFIELD, formerly Chief
Justice of Vermont, who has been appointed
special counsel for the United States to take
charge Of the suits now pending against
FRAZER, TRESuoLM & Co., and other rebel
agents abroad, had an interview with The
President to-day.
Chief Justice REDFIELD was elected for
fifteen or twenty consecutive years Chief
Justice of Vermont.
Judge REDrIELD is oae of the ablest iurists
in New England and will represent the
American Bar abroad with distinguished
credit to himself and the Government.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Montana Mines.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Recent arrivals here
from Virginia City, Montana, state that new
lodes have lately been opened in the Madison
Valley, short distance from that city,
which prove to be Of exceeding richness.
Engineer Atkins, of the Brooklyn Golden
Orc Company, has commenced work upon
the George Atkins, Vance and National Cur
rency Mines, which yield from $500 to $500
per ton of rock. New mills have been
erected upon these mines, besides which
some twenty mills are in the course Of erec.
ton in the same locality. The road in
Madison Valley has been lately opened by
Engineer Atkins.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
From 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Jas. McGran, the old.
est hemp manufacturer Of this city, died yes
terday.
United States Marshal Rogers arrested
two counterfeiters on Sunday night; captur-
ing two sets Of dies, tools, and Q considerable
amount OF counterfeit money.
Horace Greeley lectures here tonight
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
The Pulpit and the Race Course.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-The first race to-
day, mile heats, best two in three, won by
Nellie Gwynn; time, l:5O IL, l:52. Second
race, three mile dash, won by Harry Of the
West time, 5:39 "a.
Rev. DR.. Newman, the Northern Metho.
dist missionary to Louisiana, who was in the
second Philadelphia convention, has re-
turned to this city, and is holding services
every Sunday in the representative hall Of
the Mechanics Institute the scene Of the
late riots
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
The Eenian Trials.

SwEErsBURG, Dec. 26,-The court met at
10 g. m. Thomas Smith was again placed
in the dock. The charge was, being and
continuing in arms against her Majesty
The jury on the former trial having disa
greed, the first juryman called was asked by
Mr. Devlin il he had formed an opinion or
the case. He replied that he had heard the
evidence and had formed an opinion. After
some hesitation Mr.. Devlin allowed him tc
be sworn.
The jury in the Mcdonald case was locked
up over Christmas, and have not yet re
pOrted
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Marlrots,

NEw YoRK, Dec. 26.-Gold closed Arm at
13l 7-8; money active at 7 ON call; sterling
quiet, l-8a9 IA; Governments lower and
dull; skies coupons, 8ls, ll0a110 3-S; do. SIS,
l05sl05 l.2; do. G5s, 104al0A IL; l0A0s,
s9ass l.2; Stocks dull and lower; Canton,
A; Cumberland, 67s67 IL; Central, log Ia
LOG "a; Erie, ,e6 10; Northwestern, ~, III.
Central, l16 "a; Pittsburg, ss 1-4ses 10;
Reading, 100 l-2al00 7-s; Rock Island,
.l02 l-2sl02 SO; old Southern, SO l-2aee SO;
mining stocks, shares active and Armsr;
Gregory, 1856; Corydon, 405; 0rinnsl, l20;
Smith and Parwell, b20; Quarts Hill, AS.
The raid on the distilleries has advanced
whisky from 10 to zoe. per gallon. Several
large seisures were made this morning; one
Of : capacity Of 5000 gallons per day.
One hundred and thirty anti-J Johnson men
have been removed from the United States
bonded warehouse during the past fortnight.
BALrrxoRR, Dec. 26.-Corn heavy; sales Of
prime white and yellow at &c.; receipts A..
900 bushels. Flour very dull, with de-
clining tendency. .
Bosros, Dec. 26.-Flour dull. Corn, new
yellow, 8l.20; old mixed, Sl.26; demand fair.
Oats, II to 73c. for new Southern. Beef,
pork, lard, whisky, and linseed, unchanged;
nothing doing.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-The steamer
Golden Age, from Panama, arrived yester.
day, with New York dates Of December LIST.
Among the passengers are Maj. Gen. Crit
tenden and Gen. Gregg, Of the United States
army. She reports the United States steamer
Mahonga and three French war vessels in the
harbor Of Acapulco.
The Del Norte, from Crescent City, brings
$4,000 treasure for the Ophir Mining COM
pany. An assessment Of IS per share has
been levied by this company.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
The Mexican MIDDLE.

New YoRx, Dec. 26.-By the arrival Of
the steamship Merrimac from Havana, De.
cember 18th, advices had been received from
the city Of Mexico to the 9th instant. Doubt
and uncer tainty as to the result Of the civil
dissensions which distract the country, is
universal throughout .Maximilian's domin-
ions. The Emperor was at Orizaba on the
10th, where it is said he will remain for the
present. Previous reports, that the Church
party were giving him aid, ore confirmed.
The rumors Of the evacuation Of San Luis
Potosi by the Imperialists are confirmed.
Mazatlan was only given up after fight.
The Juarists are occupying the greater por.
ton Of the country, and converging upon
the city Of Mexico.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
A Legal Decision.

NEW York, Dec. 26.-Judge Ingraham,
in case Of an application to discharge o
minor who enlisted in the army, said he
would follow the precedent decisions that
tho Judge Of State court had no authority
to grant relief in such cases, but that United
States courts had. He declared, however,
that such enlistments were not valid, but in
direct violation Of the act Of Congress.
The number of emigrants arrived at this
port during the past year is 227 AIS, against
i94, 1926 up to. the same period last year.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Military shooting ARRAY.

PIrrsBURo, Dec. 26.-Sergt. Dwyer, Of the
United States army, was shot in the wrist
and dangerously wounded by a soldier named
Phelps, who deserted at Crestline, Ohio,
while being conveyed with other recruits
from Crestline to Carlisle Pennsylvania Bar.
racks, and who was captured on his arrival
here in the Western train. Phelps was
under arrest in Cincinnati on the charge oi
stealing 5000 worth of clothing.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
National Theatre.

JEFFERSON appears again in Rip Van
Winkle tonight, and tomorrow night he
takes his benefit in the same piece. Family
parties who find it inconvenient to attend at
night will have an opportunity to see Rip Van
Winkle next Saturday afternoon upon easy
terms, as will be seen from the advertise.
ment Of the theatre
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, 8. O., Dec. 26.-Cotton mar
ket, stock light; sales 2sl bales. Middling
uplands, 3la32; Rice quiet, no sales.
The ship Glasgow, ofSayannah, Ia reported
ashore on Warsaw bar. No particulars.
The Collector Of the Port has seized 1000
segars and quantity Of fruit, Illegally landed
from the schooner Grapeshot, just from Bar
AGA. The vessel was also seized, and will be
libelled. Two horses broke loose from city
railroad car today, killing one person and
wounding several others.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

Hon. FREDERIcK w. SEWARD, Assistant
Secretary of State, and Mr.. SEWARD left the
city last evening for Albany, to pay a
New Years visit to some relatives. This is
the first time that the Assistant Secretary
has left his post Of duty, to which he has been
most assiduously devoted since his recovery
from the murderous assault committed upon
him by the assassin PAYNE,
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
PERSONA

J. G. FIoASIERE MoRAo, envoy from Por-
tug.i to the United States, died Monday morning
at the residence of his son. in Brooklyn at the age
Of 6s years.
Horace NJ. MARTIN, q well known newspa-
per editor and reporter Of the Philadslphis press
died In that city last Sunday.
WV. M. EvAErs, Esq, Of New York. and
judge Bigelow, of Massachusetts,, are in town.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
The Death OF Escobedo.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, Dec. 26.-Col. Plato,
late of the Quartermaster's Department, has
Just arrived here from Indianola. He saw the
Daily Ranchero of the goth, which stated
on the authority of Flint, Matamoras cor.
respondent, that it was reported and gene.
rally believed that Escobedo had been cap
tured and hung outside Of the city. tits be.
leved by the military that his death was in.
stigated by Ortega. Escobedo had been heard
from the day previous to his reported exc
cution.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

REPORTED MARRIAGE OF SUSAN DENIM
There is well authenticated ru NOR about
town to the effect that Miss Susan Denim, the
well.known actress, has united her fortunes
in marriage with a well-known y oung man
named Peter Curley. The cerem ony, so the
story goes, was performed at the Delevan
House. Albany, on Monday last. This is the
fourth or fifth time that the "resti We" Susan
has been married.-Troy Times.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Bloody Slaughter BY Indians "Not
Taxed"

FoRr LARAMIE, Dec. 26.-A terrible mas.
sacre is reported to have occurred on the
22d near fort Phil. Kearney. Brew. Col.
Feltsrman, Capt. Brown and Lieut.. Gram:
mout, of the 18th infantry, with 90 enlisted
men Of the I'd cavalry and 18th infantry were
surrouaded by the Indians and every otncer
and man killed.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Another adelphia Murder.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ga young man
named Charles Serad was shot and killed on
Second street, below Wharton, about seven
o'clock yesterday morning. He and some
companions had been out enjoying them.
selves on Christmas eve, and the party were
on their way home. Each one had q horn
rnd were using them Justify. Serad blew
his horn loudly In the ears OF man passing
by, and in an instant the horn was snatched
from him, the man striking Serad on the
nose with it, and at the same time drew q
pistol and fred two shots, the latter taking
fatal effect. The murderer was pursued but
escaped
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
From south America.

New York, Dec. 26.-Advices from MARI
caibo and Venezuela, by the Bark Iowa, ar
rived here, state that the rebel General Pulgar
made an attack, November 10, on the fort
below the city, in which he was severely
wounded, and, with one hundred men, taken
prisoner. A steamer accompanying Pulgarr,
with several smaller steamers, surrendered.
Puigar's forces retreated and subsequently,
aurrendered
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Canadian ltonas.

MONTREAL, O. T., Dec. 26.--The Daily
Telegraph says that there has been, 90 far,
almost q complete failure Of justice in the
Fenian trials at Sweetsburg;. that the pro-
ceedings have been eminently suitable to
sweetsburg, and one now recognizes the wis.
dom Of the trials being transferred to that
locality.
The quarterly inspection Of the arms and
stores belonging to the volunteer forces com.
mences to-day, and will be continued through
out the week.
DR.. Loche, Hon. Darcy MCGEE, and Mr..
Daley, Commissioners to the Paris Exposi'
ton, leave here next week.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

A SCHOOL TEACHER CRUELTY 81 ATEN-A
young lady named Haskns, who has been
teaching school in the neigborhood Of Lake
Pleasant, N. Y, recently undertoo k to cor
rect a pupil, little girl, when sh, was set
upon by an elder sister Of the p upil and
cruelty beaten. She was thrown own and
her skull fractured so that she 10 now o
maniac beyond tho hope Of recovery.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
A Congressional Delegation to be
Received by Beauregard q Co.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 24.-Preparations are
making for the reception Of the congressional
excursionists now en- route from Nashyiiie
here. A committee of citizens, headed by
Gen. Beauregard, president Of the jackson
railroad, will meet them, either at Jackson
or Canton, Miss, and escort them to this city.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
The New Orleans Investigates.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-The United States
steamer Estrella, the flagship Of the Gulf
Squadron, anchored opposite the city. Com
modore Winslow is on board He comes on
q tour of inspection Of the iron-clads.
Lieut. Gov. Voorhees, had an interview
with the Congressional committee to-day,
giving the names Of twenty citizens who wish
to testify regarding the riots. Mayor Mon
roe is also preparing list OF witnesses.
Extensive preparations are making TO vel.
come the excursionists who are expected TO-.
morrow night or Friday morning.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Congressmen Exploring the subju-
gated Territories.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. Ex-senator Poland
Of Vermont, Representatives Kirkwood OF
Iowa, and Spaulding Of Ohio, and Mr.. Colby
of the Treasury, arrived here this evening IN
the gunbost Northsrner and are stopping at
the Ballard House,
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

JoHs ii. SuRRArr is on board the United
States steamer Swatara, which sailed from
Alexandria, Egypt. on the 2lst instant, The
s~atara 10 q small! screw steamer and she
may not reach this country before the latter
mart Of January.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
missourf Politics.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-The Democratic JET.
ferson city special says that the Secretary Of
State has just finished counting the vote at
the State election. The vote for Superin.
tendent Of Public Schools stands Parker,
radical, 62,sl7; Williams, conservative, A.
958-Psrker's majority, 20,859. George w.
Anderson received the certificate Of election
in the Ninth congressional district instead Of
Col. Switsler, the Secretary having thrown
out the vote Of Galloway county, on the Ger.
tiHcate Of the Supervisor Of Registration to
the effect that the registration law was not
carried out in that county. Thos. e. Noell,
conservative, Of the Third district, receives
the certificate Of election. The Missouri
delegation to the Fortieth Congress now
stands radicals and one conservative.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Telexraphic Lines Down.

PIorou, N. s., Dec. 26.-The telegraph
lines east Of this point are still down. No
European advices by the cable Of later
date than December "a have been received.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Killed At the Races.

RICHMOND, Dec. 26.-Jesse Murphy the
proprietor Of Jackson Park, was killed at the
Chesterfield races, yesterday, by Joseph
Kelly. Both parties are well known in sport
ing circles.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
Nov York Items.

Ngw YoRx, Dee. 26.--There were numer
Gus Sabbath-school anniversaries In &hh, city
yesterday. .&fE
Only two bar-room shooting encounters
and one case Of accidental drowning. .a5
In Brooklyn woman was killed on horse
railroad, and one man killed by falling down
hatchway.
In Jersey city yesterday the occupants oi
q clearinghouse, seven in number, were ar-
rested for stealing bedding from sleeping.
cars. A son was arrested for stealing 824e
from his mother. Two men were arrested
and locked up for stealing q $4,000 deed
A woman picked detectives pocket. A
child was scalded to death. Alarge number
ofinebriates were Jailed. An unknown woman
was killed on the Central railroad, and
counterfeiter Of one dollar greenbacks, and I
negro servant for stealing his employer
diamonds were arrested. All this in Jerse,
City.
The post Office in Elisabeth City, N. J.
was burglarized on Sunday, and all the LET
ters stolen.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
A Distiller 0urrenders.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-Henry Ellenger,
who Is alleged to have shot Chas. Serad yes
terday, surrendered himself this morning
He says he acted in selE.defence. His bust
ness at present Is distilling whisky.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

. wE REoRKr 70 LsAnx, by telegraph, that
Iisut. Il. Il. WILSON, 9Th United States
cavairy, son Of Senator WILSON, Of Massa.
chusstts, died on the 26th inst. st Austin,
Texas.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

Ir you wish to find out with absol ute Ger.
tainty the direction Of stream you may aoat with
it, while. II you hnd its going to empty Into
purgstory, get ashore.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

DEPARTMENT OF CALroRSIA.-Majo Johr
P. Sherburne, Assistant Adjutant Genera
United States army, is announced as Assist
ant Adjutant General Of the military depart
ment Of California, in place Of Brew. Lieut.
Col. Z. r. Plat, relieved.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

The NAVY REGISTER FOR ls67.-The Navy
Department is now busily engaged in the
completion Of the naval register. for 1867,
and hope to have the work finished and in
type before the LIST Of February next
The national Republican., 1866-12-27
From Mexico and California.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 25.-The steamer
Panama, seven and half days from Masat-
Ian, reports that the Liberal forces were about
to leave Mazatlan for Guadalajars, in pur-
suit Of the French, and that the Imperialists
still hold San Bias.
The trial of the alleged mutineers Of the
ship Reynard resulted in the disagreement
and discharge Of the jury. The prisoners
were remanded to the custody Of the United
States Marshal.
Col. R. A. Wainwright, Of the United
States Ordnance Corps, committed suicide
at the Benecia Barracks last Saturday.
A hotel, called the Central House, was
burned yesterday morning. -Four men per.
ished in the flames.
There are no transactions in wheat, and
quotations are from sl.7O to $l.sO per 100
mounds.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

ILLNESS OF GEN GRASr.-Gen. Grant is
quite i'll, having been confined to his room
since his return from the West on last Sat
urday evening. No serious results are an.
ticipated.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

DESIGNATED A DErosrroRr.--The Colorado
National Bank, Of Denver, Colorado. has
been designated as depository Of public
moneys by the United States Treasurer, it
having deposited as security for the safety
Of United States funds entrusted to II bonds
to the amount of 100000.
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TO MEMBERs OF coNoREss.

NAriouAL RspusLIcAs delivered regularly and
promptly at their residence. in .srspp~s, BY order.
ing 1t through the Secretary Of the ssnsts. the
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives, or At the
once Of the RspusLrcAn. No. sll Ninth street,
near Psnnsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1866-12-27

mediate investigation Of all cases Of the fore
going description which have occurred dur
ing the past year, and officers making or au-
thorizing any such extravagant contracts are
to be punished for dsobedence Of orders.
The TRIAL BY CoURr. ARrIAL OF ESLisrxD
MKs.-Maj. Gen. Thomas, commanding the
department OF the Tennessee, in general
orders, calls the attention OF officers in his
command to the careless manner in which
charges IRE preferred against enlisted men,
resulting in consuming the valuable time Of
courts-martisl. and the unnecessary expendi.
turs Of Government money in the transport.
alton Of witnesses in trivial cases.