Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-30
TELEGRAsfs, &c.

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the eth district Of Tennessee, addressed the
Lseislature Wednesday morning. He was
emphatcally opposed 70 rebel enfran-
cnlssmenf, but argued that the Leeisla-
men. The indications ar. that that b.. rs susses. ~
tions will be carried out On the suffrage
question there 10 split among the Radicals
there. respectable minority being in favor
while the majority bitterly opposes amnesty
for white rebels. Secretary Fletcher heads the
minority, and s sharply denounced as a rene
gade andtraitor to his party.
A young man has been arrested for shouting
"Fire Ia Republican during the review a, ha-
,vana on Wednesday, and will be tried for
treason. The Maptanzas correspondent of the
Sigio has been arrested and his house searched
for revolutionary documents. The Govern
ment IL more viRilant al present, and more
arrests are expected 70 be made shortly.
The Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, In session In Norfolk, con-
curred in the recommen datiou of the General
Conference respecting the name OF the Church,
the question the admission of lay represen-
iation into the councils Of the Conference The
Conference adjourned yesterday.
In the Alabama State Legislature, on the
10Th inst, a bill was passed providing for the
appointment of judge of the Probate Court OF
Mobile county, who is to act until Admiral
Semmes, or his successor, is, or may be, per-
mitted or enabled to discharge the duties of
that office.
The sub-agent of the Ereedmen's Bureau at
Bayou Sara was murdered day or two since
Gen. Baldy, inspector General OF the Freed
mems Bureau, and a company of troops have
been ordered TO the scene Of the tragedy by
General Mower, commandant OF the depart
meDt.
The grand trotting match between Dexter
and Silas Rich come of at Richmond yester-
dsv at jackson Park for a premium of SI.5OO
In heat lact q
straight heats. Time, first heat, g 81 3-5: second
2.21k; third. 2.25.
An unknown man was found near Albany
wednesday morning on the Central railroad
track literally cut to pieces. Bible was
found near his remains with the name of
John Connolly marked upon il: also, a paper
with the words Angola, Erie county. New
York.
The disposition of the Canad ian sunboats for
the winter is as follows: The Huron is at To-
ronto: the Cherub and Goodrich are protecting
the Prince Alfred, which is also laid up there:
Britomort and unville projecting the Rescue,
Hercules. and Royal AT Kingston navy-yard.
There is quite lively movement among the
Fenians In ST. Louis, and a considerable
amount IN money and arms has been contri-
buted, and Is being received at Stephens head
quarters. Many Of the citizens are Joining
military organizations.
w. +. Hull, a New York detective, is in
Chicago on the track of David Burdeli, of
firm Of swindlers known as g. b. Collins &
20. Their headquarters were in Cincinnati.
They swindled firm of brokers in New York
out of S50,OO0.
Among the steamer San Franciseo's passen-
gers, detained by accident at Fortress Monroe,
was found and arrested, Edward Nevins, late
confidential clerk OF Adams, -Hooiey & Co, Of
New York. He Is charged with embezzling
S5,W6.
w. Y. w. Smith, who was to have been
hung for murder to-day, at Washington
Court house, Ohio. has been res pited for two
weeks, during which time Governor Cox will
decide on his application for commutation eff
sentence. z .'.. 81
Ii. Rives Pollard aud J. Mar.har pann,
formerly of the Richmond Ezaminer, arrived
at Fortress Monroe Yesterday on a VISIT to Jeff
Davis, but were refused admission into the
fortress. - II-'l =
The report that General Sedgwick had
crossed with troops and taken possession OF
Matamoros IS evidently a canard. General
Sedgwick had paid an unofficial visit 10 Gene
raj Escobedo, who is in yesting Maiamoros.
A special from Toronto says the news which
was received regarding the Contemplated
FeDian rising in Ireland has caused intense
excitement. The Globe, Telegraph, and Leader
issued extras which were eagerly purchased.
Petitions are circulating in New Orleans
among the friends Of Governor Wells re.
questing Congress TO establish provisional
governments in the Southern States until the
full Ieadmission Of the States. 90
The election for Mayor in Portsmouth, N. H.
resulted in tie vote. No election. The
Third Ward has gone Democratic. The First
and Second Wards have elected Republican
officers. .a,a .-..-l 4. - 80 -s- ~.
The dwelling of Colonel Ambers in Man
chester, opposite Richmond, was burned Mon
day night. The family narrowly escaped with
their lives. -ea.'' -.
The Legislature Of South Carolina adjourned
until Tuesday, in difference to the Presidents
thanKsgiving proclamation. The usury laws
will certainly be repealed. ---.'
In the matter OF the Fenian pris oners in
Canada, the judges have not yet given their
decision on the application to set aside the yer.
diets and grant now trials.
The Northwestern Ereedmen's Aid Commis.
sion have formed an association to procure
help for destitute colo-ed families in the West.
ern cities. ,.-l- $40 --aA be
The Ant.State Mass Con vention, called at
Golden City. Colorado. on the oath, was
failure. only four persons responding.
Clement e. Clay and wife paid a THANKS.
giving visit TO The Davis family at Fortress
Monroe. .. - .