The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-23
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New York, March 22.-The steamer Aus
tralasian, with Liverpool dates of the 10th in
slant, has arrived hele.
The shareholders of the Atlantic Telegraph
Company have unanimously adopted a reso-
luton approving of the arrangements Of the
directors with the Anglo-American Company,
ETC., for laying the cable this year. Upwards
of hundred miles of the cable are being
made per week, and the 18th of June is the
day fixed upon for the sailing of the Great
Eastern from Sherness. Undiminished con-
fidence is generally expressed in its success.
President Johnson's speech at Washington
is very generally applauded. The London
Times warmly eulogizes it. The Daily Ne,os
gives its gratifed approval, and bitterly de-
nounces Bancrofts Grafton.
In the House Of Commons the Parliamenta-
ry oath bill was read the second time after
DIsraeli had given notice of his intention to
offer an amendment, which will make the
oath recognize the supremacy of the Queen
and acknowledge allegiance to her success
sors.
The Reform question was actively discussed
by the papers. The Pail Mall Gazette an
nounces it as certain that the Russell Ministry
must soon dissolve, whether defeated upon
the Reform question or not.
The irish police continue to carry out their
extraordinary powers with great vigor. The
officers are still searching for Stephens in Dub
lin.
1t is stated that the Austrian Minister of
Foreign Affairs has been authorized to make
treaty with the Mexican Government for
the completion of the Austrian volunteer corps
for Mexico.
Application was made to the bankruptcy
court for the release from custody of G. N.
Sanders, now in prison for debt His debts
exceed ten thousand pounds sterling. His
bankruptcy is attributed to his failure in the
execution of contract with the Confederate
government for building iron-plated vessels
There was no opposition to the application
for release, but owing to some informality, the
matter was postponed.
Washington, March 22-Senate.- SEN
ate to-day passed the bill abolishing the South
ern Judicial District of California, and the
Western Judicial District of Louisiana.
The case of Senator Stockton, of New Jer
sey, was discussed protest has been made
by the Legislature of that State with regard to
the validity of Mr.. Stockton's title to a seat
in the United States Senate
Although there is no certain data on the
subject, report prevailed among members Of
Congress to-day that the President will veto
the civil rights bill.
Neao York, March 21-The steamer Eagle,
from Havana on the 17th arrived tonight. 1t
is authoritatively denied that single case of
cholera has appeared in Havana so far. The
small pox is decreasing at Regla.
Mexican advices to the 9Th have been re-
ceved at Havana The Juarists are said to
have been defeated near Cuajmequalpa by a
body of Imperial cavalry. The leader Of the
Juarists escaped On foot.
| Nelo York, March 21-The family of Uriah
| To wnsend, of Tarrytown, consisting of him
self, wife and four children, have been poisoned
by something eaten in their own home, and
the eldest daughter, aged nineteen, is dead.
The others are all in critical condition, and
one or two will probably not recover. Their
! flesh is horribly swollen, and they are growing
weaker Mr.. Townsend is justice of the
peace, and the poisoning is supposed to have
been committed in revenge by unknown par
| ties.
Neao York, March 22.-Cotton advanced 1c
market excited; sales of 5000 bales at 41c
Flour has declining tendency, quotations
unchanged. Southern dropping; sales of 400
bbls. Wheat dull; corn declined; pork firm al
a decline; sales at 258; lard quiet; whiskey
easier; naval stores dull turpentine $4,000
rosn 3.1b@5.25. Gold 1913.
Baltimore, March 22.-Flour steady; wheat
firm; prime red ST. IS; corn firm at 71@72c
Oats dull; seeds dropping; whiskey inactive
Provisions heavy:
Raleigh, March 2O.-Genera al Ruger ha,
issued an order prohibiting Bureau officer.
calling on the local authorities for assistance
The Gee trial will probably last two week
longer.
The smallpox is disappearing.
Boston, March 2O.-Dr. Charles Beck, for
merly Professor in Harvard College, died a
his residence in Cambridge yesterday, of APP
poplexy. He was.aged seventy years.
Providence, March 21.-The Democratic
State Convention was held here to-day. N,
nominations for State officers were made, bu
a committee was raised to bring forward 9
ticket hereafter, if deemed expedent
Resolutions were adopted declaring the con.
stitution to be the foundation of American
liberty; opposing taxation without representa-.
ton, and endorsing President johnson.
Liue,pool, March 1O-The sales of cotton
to-day amounted to 10000 bales. The market
was bouyant, and triile higher. Middlinp
upland 18@193d.
London, March 10-Consols 86a@87.-
5-20's, 70s.