New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-07
GENERAL N EWS.

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Carl Schurz delivered strong address before
the Brooklyn Fraternity last evening. 1t logical
and comprehensive review of the facts i'll the case Of
the South aud forcible yindcetion Of the right and
the necessity Of giving the freedmen of the South the
ballot His illusions to the President were calm IN
temper yet unreseryed and effective. lie was followed
by M. Theodore TiltoD in brief and eloquent protest
sglins prejudice of color, called out by an incidental
admission in Mr.. Schurz's address
The Most Rev. NJ. j. Spaulding, ID. d.,
Archbishop Of Baltimore delivered lecture last even
ing in St. Stephens Church, Twenty eighthst.. near
Thrdaye. for the benefit of the poor under the
charge Of the Conference of ST. Vincent de Paul The
subject was The Church the Ciyilzer of the Nations,
and the address listened to by audience Of 1900
persons.
Mr.. John w. Forney's address before the
Soldiers and Sailors National Union League at Wash
ingtOn last evening interesting one and tie
occasion sgnalzed by the presence Of Gen. Grant
Letters were received and from Gems Meade and
G.. H. Thomas.
The House Military Committee yesterday voted
to report the bill creating the grade of General IN
the army Of the United States The pay is increased
over that Of the LieutenantGeneral $50 per month
There is no increase in allowances combinations o.
any kind.
The list of marine disasters and consequent
toss Of life does not seem TO have been completed
Seven persons were drowned by the wreck of the brig
Neya on the Florida coast, aud fresh OF suffering
are reported from several parts OF the country.
At meeting of the Chamber OF Commerce,
held yesterday afternoon series Of resolutions was
adopted ndorSing the Metropolitan Health bill as re-
Gently passed by the Senate and urging Its immediate
passage by the House of Assembly.
The delivery of the balance of Mr.. Summers
speech in the United States Senate yesterday drew to-
gcther very large and distinguished party Of visitors
who are reported az having been deeply interested in
the efforts OF Mr.. S.
A very large and remark IDLY spirited meeting
Of the Fenians of Hudson County n. j. took pace at
Jersey City last night Addresses gwere delivered by
John O'Madony b. d. Kilan, j. j. Rogers and other
leading Fenians.
The subject of erecting q monument IN tins
city in memory Of President Lincoln is again egitated
and committee will endeavCr to obtain the requi'
site funds to be added to the $1,000 already in hand
The State Temperance Convention at SYRIA
cuse was rather thny attended during the day yeste
day but in the evening there larger cOncourse.
Addresses formed the staple Of their business.
Mr.. John F. Aiken delivered lecture before
the New.York Historical Society last evening. Sub.
ject-The History of Liberty. The attendance was
large and the address good one.
Our telegraphic columns give summary Of
proceedings in the NewJersey Legislature including
reference 10 the important subec, changing the hours
Of voting on days of election.
The Committee on Elections OF The House
have agreed it is said, to report against the claim OF
d. W. VOORHEES, of Indiana to seat. Ibsnil Ia in
DR. Washburne, Union. ...--.
Our SPECIAL dispatches contain a long and
ELABORATE series Of Treasury regulations lately adopted
also some reference to the result of the military council
OF Major Generals.
The proposed ocean race between the gun
boats winooski and Algonquin has been postponed ill
more suitable weather shall come raaT
There was heavy auction sale Of Virginia
leaf tobac yesterday for account Of the United Stses
A report is given elsewhere. or-or
The Goyernor-General of Canada, Lord
Monek is expected the steamship Australasisb now
fnesrly due at New-york.
At municipal election in Lancaster, Pa, on
Tuesday, the Democrats carried the ds ty 80 majority
a Republican gain Of 90.
Gold, though scarce Tor delivery, was rather
lower and closed a, 1884, ser selling at ist Govemmer,
securities were firm, witt moderate bbsness, The 7:es
were strong and large order could b. s al quotations.
In State bouds and Railway doing hardly
enough to make quotations Railway shares continued eE
. and tended lower rates. At the Second Board Govern
.a.u stocks were strong and demand and the
Money {. quoted cal ate per cent with exceptional osn
a. psf ceu, There Is moderate business in good com
paper Exchange is dn and lower under pressure
Of produce bills.
rho ,,o,+ cry;os;tv and interest manifested