The weekly clarion., 1866-12-20
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low middling 01Jl middIing nc. sugar
Is In moderate demand 9l prime 10 choice
l0t9llii molasses ls In fir demand-fair
co prime to choic' &c 20 D. -four steady,
superhne 1T sinle e1trJ ia double l2i
xxx l3i. Corn y ls4 demand-mixed
81 % white 81 IT, active ~ to 8
Hay s2G 90 to 7 rime Pork sales to
loyal trade at - ~ mess bacon shoul-
ders l2i ribbed l2s clear IS lard 12i to
I3i, Sterling 40 ~ to 90 New York sight
. to l-2 discount. Gold 374 to q
WASHINGTON Dec. ls.-In the Senate Mr.
Trumbnll presented a petition from the cit
liens Of Louisiana, signed by Gov Wells and
others, stating that the present political or
ganization 10 Louisiana is not republican or
loyal and asking that they be superseded and
a Provisional government be esrabAshed,-
lie proceeded to make speech on the sub
ject In which he said that the duty Of Con
gress was set aside by these political organi-
zations, and commended the memorial to the
attentive consideration of the Reeonstruc-
tion committee
The bill for the admission of Nebraska was
then taken up-the motion being on the
amendment Of Mr.. Brown, denying admis-
sion until civil and political rights are secu-
red to all, without regard to color With
out voting on the amendment the Senate
went into executive session and then adj
journed,
In the House bill was passed granting
lands for a Railroad from Pugets Sound to
the Columbia River.
The Speaker announced that the commit
tee on direct taxes and forfeited bonds order
ed by the House yesterday, was as follows;
Messrs Conkling, Donnelly, Dawes, scho-
field and Hardin, of Ky
Mr Stokes presented n petition from the
colored people of Tennessee for the removal
of all political inequalities ON account of
race or color. The House went into commit
tee of the whole and discussed the Legisa-
tive, Executive and judiciary appropriation
bill. without finishing the bill the commit
tee rose when the death of Senator Wright
was announced and the House adjourned.
hiAH'l hfiNlbfn ISuIbDb lhbItdo'o
and intensifies the interest of the narrative
of the pursuit of Suratt after his escape
from Rome.
NEW YoRK, Dec. ls.-Cotton firm-sales
5000 bales at "a l-2 for uplands and % ~
for Orleans
The New Bowery Theatre was entirely
destroyed by FIRE this p. m.
ROME Dec. lS-Antonella has settled the
dispnte with Gen, King and the Pope. The
Pope it appears misunderstood the Minister
SwEETsBURG, G. f., Dee, ls.-1here is
much excitement here this morning, alarm
having been given that the Fenians were
coming to rescue the prisoners. The Volun-
teers Immediately got under arms and the
whole force wept out but AaDsequcutiy M
certained the rumor was false.
New YORK, Dec lS.--Cotton quiet and firm
at 34I Gold opened 3ss, now, - Money
toe.
TORONTO, Dec. ia weekly line of first
class steamers is to be established to run be-
tween the Maritime Provinces and the West
Indies. A large amount Of stock has been
subscribed.
WAsHINGToN, Dec IS--ln the Senate Mr..
Johnson presented the credentials of Mr..
Jones, Senator elect from Arkansas, for six
years, commencing March 4, 1868, and it was
ordered to lie on the table.
Mr.. Sumner presented a memorial of the
Union League, of Norfolk, Va, for the estab-
ishment of territorial government in Nir- |
yinia, and the appointment of Judge Under
wood as Governor Referred to the Com |
nittee on Reconstruction.
Mr. Salisbury presented petition of for
igners who have declared their intention |
# asking that the right of suffrage in the
district be extended to them Referred to the |
committee on the District
A petition for increased pay of army Off
ers was presented and referred
Mr.. Morgan presented the petition of Chas
)'Conner and other lawyers for an increase
f pay to U. S. Judges. Referred to the Ju-
iciary committee.
In the House, on motion of Mr. Orth the
resident was requested to communicate
opies of all correspondence ON the evacua-
ion of Mexico by the French troops that
las not been heretofore officially published.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, the
Judiciary committee was discharged from
he further consideration of the House joint
for the protection of citizens of the
J S. in the matter of public loans of the re-
ublic of Mexico. and the same was referred
o the committee ON Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Bramage offered resolution instruct
ng the committee ON Naval affairs 20 in
nre into and report on all the facts con-
ected with the destruction by fire of the
ron clad war steamer, New lronsides, on the
light of the 10Th of December, with such
as the facts may demand
nd with power to send for persons aud pa
ers and 10 report at any time.
Mr. Washburn favored the resolution, but
lid he would thank the gentleman from the
Dmmittee 10 state the facts connected with
ne destruction Of that magnificent Iron
lad Mr.. Bramage declined to make any
atement at present. Ii was a subject of
Importance and one on which the House and
,nntry should be informed. Itwould be in
ncorous 70 make any statement on exparte
stimony such as had been published in the ,
,wspapers. The resolution was adopted.
The North Carolina delegation, headed by
ov. Worth, had an interview yesterday with {
Ie President and Attorney General regard I
q the subject of Gen. Sickles' new orders 8
the CarOlinas prohibiting corporal pun
hment. The interview is reported satis- /,