The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-07
LATEST NEWS.

has written a letter to the Acknowledgement
of the department of Texas reviewing at
length the protest of the merchants and for
eign consuls at Matamoras. He makes coun-
tercharges, and asserts that they were greatly
instrumental in aiding the Confederatss during
the war with arms ammunition, and other
necessaries of war. He says that he has dis
avowed the capture and pillage of Bagdad,
and knows that his government will do the
same. He also says that all who have been
identified as engaged in the Bagdad affair
have been arrested, and that commission is
now in session to investigate the whole affair.
General Weitzel has issued an order direct
ing that every commanding officer shall ar
rest all armed persons lurking in the district
Of the Rio Grande. A Military Commission
is now in session at Brazos, Santiago, investi-
eating the Bagdad affair. All persons, whether
residents in Mexico or the United States, are
summoned to appear, who are conveSant
with any circumstances connected Herewith
General Weitzel has annuled the order
mastering out the One Hundred and Eigh-
teenth Colored Infantry till the report the
Military Commission.
The arrival of Juarez at Santiago is again
reported.
Washington, Feb. 5.-The following APP
pointments were confirmed by the Senate in
executive session to-day:-Daniel Richards, to
be tax commissioner for the district of Florida;
John W. Thomas, to be collector of internal
revenue for the fourth district of Virginia;
William p. kellogg, to be collector of customs
for New Orleans; Brevet Major General Ben
jamln W. Brlce, acting paymaster general, to
be paymaster general with the rank of colonel
To be postmaslers:- William Donald, Geneva,
New York; William b. Wheeler, Westfield,
New York; Charles 0. Brown, Chlicothe; Ohio;
William Tyrell, Batavia, New York; Horatio
n Parker, Whitehall, New York.
A multitude of brevet appointments in the
volunteer service, numbering between three
and four thousand, Of all grades, from second
lieutenant to colonel, were confirmed
Cincinnati, Feb. 5-4he following particu-
lars of the explosion Of the steamer Carter,
already reported, have been received here
The steaAer Garter exploded her boiler 35
miles above Vicksbsrg, at 4 O'clock on Friday
morning. The boiler passed through the for
ward part of the cabin and after the explo-
sion the boat took fire and continued to burn
till o'clock. compelling all who had escaped
death by the explosion to jump into tue river.
The boat soon alter went down. Capt. Hurd
had just gone off the watch when the explo-
sion occurred and was not afterwards seem
The steamer Evening Star picked up all the
survivors found floating in the water. and car
ried them to Vicksburg. IT is not yet known
how many lives were lost.
Nev Orleans, Feb. Civil proceedings
have been commenced by Texas State officers
against the parties implicated i'll the Bagdad
affair
There are upwards of forty-two thou aud
destitute persons III Alabama, who will require
an expenditure of upwards of two million dol
lars to relieve them.
Labor prospects Oh the Red river plantations
are more cheering, the freedmen being disposed
to give better satisfaction
Ne,o Fork, Feb. 3.-1he sea race between
the steamers Algonquin and the Winooski be-
gins tomorrow, the weather permitting. The
great quantity of ice in the bay seems now to
be the only formidable obstacle, but it is
thought that the receding tide will leave the
bay clear of this The course of the race lies
between Thugs Neck and Falkner Island a
distance of one hundred miles. Five trips
around the island and return, making one
thousand miles, which will complete the con-
test
Hartford, Conn, February 3-Mr Colfax
ectured last night before a very large audi
ence, land stated that it was his last lecture
this season, public duties now accumuating
He has declined one hundre and seventy
three invitations from Portland and Dubuque
to Richmond
Pttsbmy, February 5.-The depot of the
Allegheny Valley Railroad and Laurenrevie,
near Pittsburg, including the round house,
carpenter shop, engine shop, and blacksmith
shop, with eleven locomotives, was totally de-
stroyed by fire this morning at four o'clock
There is no insurance, and the loss is very
heavy.
MiNedgeui1e, Feb. 5.-The Governor has
vetoed the bill making valid all contracts be-
tween whites and freedmen.
The Senate has passed bill allowing COL
ored persons to testify in their own behalf in
criminal cases alone.
Wilmington, Feb. 5.-The first snow of the
season fell here to-day, but melted as it fell.
The weather this evening is cold and sleety.
Thermometer 20.
Ospego, Feb. 5-Snow fell here yesterday
to the depth of two feet. The trains on the
roads from this point are all detained.