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THE COLLAPSE OF CEGNOLINE.-No one
who promenadcs Broadway now -a-days
will doubt that the long-foretold, long de
laycd "collapse OF crino!ine" has at last
come to pass. 1t is visible to the most
careless observer, and has proof in our
most fashionable ladies as they "march
along" The immense circumference of
skirt and sweep Of train that came in
vogue dozen years ago, and have been
expanding and lengthening ever since,
until recently, are now things Of the past.
In their stead masculine eyes are now
gratiticd by neat, trim dresses, at once
moderate in size, gracefully brief, and
preUmincntly piquaM.-Ner York. Times,
2lSt.
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a Private Shot by mn Oniccr-The
Weather.

FORTRESS MONROE, December 2l.-On
the It'll instant, Lieutenant Egbcrt Olcutt,
ofthc Twenty -uinth United States infantry,
shot dead private King, Of the same rcgi-
mcnt, twelve miles from Yorktown, while
driving a Government team containing the
Lieutenant and two friends. The difficulty
arose from the party insisting upon King
allowing a negro to act as driver; ending
in Olcutt shooting King through the head.
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SAVANNAH, December 2l.-Bishop Ste
'phcn Elliott died suddenly at his residence
in this city at half-past 9 P. NJ. He had
Just returned from n visit to the interior of
the State, on the Central railroad uhs
evenings train, apparently in perfect
health. 1t is supposed that he died of heart
disease
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A RADICAL GRoAS.-The Radical orga

ARADIcAL GRoAS.-The Radical organ
in St. Louis says:
at IS the business of Governor Fletcher
to see that not even United States soldiers,
while living in Missouri, violate its laws,
and it is not the business Of United States
soldiers to determine whether State gov
ernment is rightly administered or not"
That a paper which sustained all Of
Mr.. Iincoln's newspaper suppressions, and
all his unlawful acts imprisoning Demo
Gratis, should be brought by facts to open
its eyes to the truth, is melancholy in
deed.
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NEW YORK, December 23.-The total i'm.
ports of dry goods and general merchandise at
this port for the week ending yesterday
amounted to over 100000.
The foreign shipments OF specie for the
week were only 1858, 900. The sum of D. 800 900
was received from San Francisco yesterday.
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.-We are very
much gratillcd to learn that matters per-
tanning to this important line Of communi-
cation with the fair and fertile valley OF
Virginia are progressing most satisfactorily,
and that in about five weeks the road will
be completed and the trains in motion to
Piedmont-a point almost in view of the
great granary of the "mother OF States"
A!rxqntlriQ Journal.
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( Negro woman Shot.

NASHVILLE, December 2l.-Dr. L. Wal
ton, of Robertson county, was assaulted by
a negro woman, who wrcstcd pistol from
him, when he shot her fatally with another
pistol. Walton was examined and dis
charged in the same county.
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Chief Justice Chase, it is reported, favors
the opinion that when two-thirds of the
loyal States have ratified the proposed
amendment it will be part Of the ConSti-
American.
The Constitution requires ratification by
three lourths Of all the States. Chase i'm
proves upon even Thad. Stevens.
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The New Orleans kinfs.

New ORLEANS, December 2l.-The congress
sional committee arrived tonight, with the
exception of Mr.. Boyer, ofPenusyivania, who
is expected tomorrow. Mcssrs. Cheny and
Cnaucey, sersean ts-at arms, are with them.
The committee viii meet tomorrow at ST.
Louis Hotel
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4 RADICALS OPINION OF SOUTHERN
PoEMs.--To quite another class belong
Mr.. John II. Thompson's writings. His
" On - Richmond" will not offend cor
rect taste, but will be read with apprecia-
ton North as well as South. His Burial of
Latanc is truthtully beautiful. "AShby"
and General J. +. B. Stuart" are poems
that will not be read without admiration /;
and We only regret that they were not writ
ten in honor Of men engaged in nobler
cause.
There arc many sweet, many touching,
many noble sentences in this book. We
wish its NORWOOD and gall had been
omitted, and then ii would have a national
reputation. One Of the very best poems
in the volume is entitled "a Southern
Scene" to which the author die not think
it iudicious to append hi5 0ame and
"The Song of the Fcedman," by \. Il.
Watson, will send glow to the hearts Of
men when the Southern Cross" shall fail
TO emit Scintillation.-Ba!tim0re Amert-
ran
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LEE IN DENAND.-In the Circuit Court
to-day, the case of Brady rs. Gibson was
tried. 1t was an action on Il promissory
note, both parties dealing in photographs
and in the course OF the evidence it APP
pcarcd that $4,000 carteS DE riSite Of Gene
raj Lee were sold in Washington immcdi-
atcly after the surrcndcr.-Herud.
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REV. WV. A. SMITH, d. D.-Mr. J.
Kcnnard, of ST. Louis, sends us the graft
flying intelligence of the safe arrival of Or.
William a. Smith, and Of the very cordial
greeting which he received in St. Louis.
Brother kennard informs us that he has
entered upon his duties as pastor Of the
Centenary church, and has made most ia
vorable imprcssion.-Baltimore Episcopal
N4tL0dit.
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BOHEMIAN" ON TELEGRAMS.-Our quon-
dam correspondent writes to the Mobile
Register:
"What do you think Of six and seven col
umns of tclegraphic news per diem /?
What | think is, that
one is as wise when done reading as when
he began. Not that the dispatches are in
comprehensible-eXcept those relating to
Mcxico-but because one never knows how
soon the whole batch may be contradictcd.
On Tuesday the telegraph by the News
Association said that Surratt would be re-
leased 10y the President provided ne would
testify so as to implicate Mr.. Davis. On
Wednesday the same line said that it was a
malicious talschood. That reporter was a
frank one, anyhow, and rather hard upon
limseifn
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WASHINGTON ITEMS.
RUMoRs ABOUT SALES OF GOLD.


The low premium on gold has elected
inquiries to-day at the Department as TO
whether the Treasury was selling, but \
denial was given in all cases. The Sccre-
tary claims that he sells gold only when he
wants currency, and that he does not make
q sale merely TO reduce the premium on
gold. lie prefers obtaining currency in
that way TO calling on the national banks.
THE MISSOURI TROUBLES.
The two Radical Senators from Missopr,
profess to-day to nc perfectly satisfied with
The Presidents explanation of General
Grants course IN ordering troops into Mis-
souri, TO prevent Fletcher'S militia from in
augurating civil war.
THE TEST OATH TO BE PRONOUNCED USCoN-
STIIUTIoNAL.
The Supreme Court, in the case of c.
ii. Gariand, or pdrte, will certainly decide
on Monday next that the test oath, so far
as II applies to attorneys practicing in
lnited States courts, is unconstitutional.
rms virtually covers the whole ground
against the test oath in any case. Justice
Grler will deliver an opiuion.-IVoTld.
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR NEW YORK.
4 Radical member is periecting a bill TO
guarantee to the State Of New York q re-
publican form OF government. 1t is based
on the ground that discrimination made in
the elective franchise by the laws of New
York in requiring property qualification
from colorcd men is not republican, and
must be done away with.-Ib.
ABOLITION or SOUTHERN STATE GOVERN
At the same time, bills will be introduced
aboliShing the State governments of Mary
land and Dclaware.-L.
THE World evidently knows too much
INDIGNATION.
The southern senators now here cx-
press great Indignation ut the memorial of
southern loyalistS published this morning,
and before leaving for their homes will re-
ply TO the charges made therein against the
southern people.-IJ.
BUTLER AND IMPEACHMENT.
White General Butler was here he was
lnceSSant in his efforts to prevail upon Con-
gress 10 impeach the President. He con-
Quoted his movements in manner that
would produce as much of a tragic effect
as possible. He occupied the rooms at the
kirkwood House which Andrew johnson
occupied at the time of the assassination
Closeted in these quarters, he spent his
time, not otherwise taken up, indrawing up
articles of impeachment. No doubt he
imagined the spirits would communicate
with him, and reveal some extraordinary
fact in regard to the assassination which
would materially assist him in his work.
But in this it is presumed that lie has been
disappointed, for he left here somewhat out
of humor at the hcSitaucy OF the Senate 10
take up his impeachment idea. Neither
the spirits nor the walls Of the rooms
revealed sufficient facts for him 10 convince
the Senate of the necessity Of adopting
his scheme. His tragic flourish was all for
nothing. YorH.
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NASHVILLE, December 2l.-For the first
time in thirty years, New York exchange
has been in favor of Nashville bankers.
They buy at one-half per cent. discount,
and sell at par.
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IIousc-Rreaking.

PHILADELPHIA, December 22-The store o.
William G. Cochrane 4 Co., No. S2i Walnut
street, was broken into last night, the brick
fire proof safe dug into, and railroad and Co.
vernment securities carried off to the amount
Of over 5000
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ST. Louis, December 2l.-The Democrat
this morning announces the destruction OF
the office OF the Missouri Freeman, in Rich
mond county, by the State Radical mi
litia.
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From Havana.

New YORK, December 22.-The steamship
Corsica, from Havana, arrived early this morn
ing Business was very dull ut Havana, and
from the want OF confidence felt, panic was
daily expected.
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WAsHINGroH December 22.--The committee
TO investigate the circumstances connected
with the murder of Union prisoners in South
Carolina and the subsequent release Of those
convicted thereof, will leave Charleston on
1Tpuduy
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The Congressional Investigating Committee

i nc NONLTFNsIUHHI THNFNIEgIFIiT- NUfIIItFI''tt'
New ORLEANS, December 22.-The Congress
sional Investigating Committee have decided
10 carry on their investigations at the ST.
Louis Hotel. They commenced their work
early this morning. Subprnas for some TWEEN.
ty witnesses have already been issued. Among
those examined to-day were Judges War
mouth and Howell prominent Louisiana
Radicals. All connected with the commission
were sworn in separately.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-24

TUE CASE or THE MERCHANTS BANK
The Superior Court Of Baltimore will soon
name two new trustees, rice Oscar King
and C. W. Botelcr,who have failed to give
L.
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TELEGRAPH1C NEWS.
Special to tho Dispatch.
Attempt OF Robinson the Murderer 20 Escape
The Lewis Pardon.

FREpgaIcKsBuRG, December 23-Robinson,
the murderer of the Limerick family, made an
attempt last night to escape from jail by saw
ing off his irons with knife. He was disco
vered by the guard. and his escape reyented.
He offered one OF the prisoners 4 bride OF fifty
dollars to aid him In escaping. The prisoner
refused II. Robinson is now more heavily
ironed, and every measure has been taken to
preclude the possibility of his getting away.
The pardon OF II. Byrd Lewis occasions
much comment here, and much Indignation Is
expressed by the friends OF DR.. Rose.
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ENCOURAGING TO PATMNTs.--From the
sudden nature of his [Dr. Hatcher'sl death
it is supposed that the medicine, instead OF
the disease, was the immediate cause OF
his dealh.-NuShUWe Gazette.
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Pardon Of Mr.. Memminger.

WAsuIxGroN, December 2l.--The President
has ordered the pardon OF OK Secretary Mem
minscr Of the Confederate Treasury.
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snecie for EnrOpe

Nav YoaK, December 22.-The steamer
Arago. which sailed to-day for Liverpool,
,aEes on English account slal, 900 in specie.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-24

A Saxon lady insured her life, and then
committed suicide, so that her husband
could get the money.
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Mrs. jefferson Davis.

FORTRESS Monroe, December 22.-Mrs JEFF
fcrson Davis returned this morning from her
Montreal visit.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-24

The DEPARTMENT or THE Potomac
Brevct Major General J. NJ. Schoheld has
added the counties of Southampton, Isle
of Wight, Nansemond Norfolk, and
Princess Anne to the district of Fort
Monroe, Brevet Brigadicr General Ii. L.
Burton commanding.
Breyet Major General George Stoneman,
colonel Twenty first United States infan-
try, has been assigned TO command the dis
trict Of Petersburg, to comprise that part
of Virginia which lies west OF the James
river and is not embraced in the districts OF
Lynchburg and Fort Monroe. Headquar-
terS atsFort Monroe.
Colonel O. b. Wilcox, Twenty ninth
United States infantry, has been assigned
TO the command of the district of Lynch
burg, comprising the counties of Bath,
Rockbridge, Amherst, Appomattox, Camp
bell, and Pittsylvania. Headquarters at
Lynchburg .-Ndtjonal Republican.
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DOR RENT.-The subscribers,
GORDON 4 CRINaAN.

EOR RENT. the STORE and GEL
It LAR on Main street, north side. No. -
2Ol2, between Twentieth and Twenty. nrst f:::1
streets with gas and water on the premises. Glk
Also, TWO BASEMENT ROOMS next TO corner
Of Fourth and Franklin streets, admirably suited
for office. with gas and water.
Also, the STORE and DIV ELLING on the cor.
ner OF Main and Twenty third streets, In good
order, containing six roolIs, with good kitchen
and stable gas and water on the premises.
Also, the DWELLING on the corner Of Main and
Eighteenth streets, over The store OF III. Baer con-
taining ten rooms, recently put In complete order,
suitable for two small families or a boarding
and water an thu premises For terms, apply to
L. A. SMITH, aO5 Franklin street, OF No 2ol5, be-
tween Twentieth and Twenty first streets.
de 5-ts
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SOUTHERN ORPHANS RELIEF FArR.--The
second day of the Southern Orphans Re-
lief Fair at the Music Hall, on Howard
street, was quite as successful as at the
opening, and quite gratifying TO the mana
gers. Mrs. c. V. Baxley, secretary of the
Southern Orphans Association, who has
travelled throughout the middle and south
ern States, seeking aid, reports her mis-
sion as eminently successful, having with
one single exception received liberal do
nations in all the cities she visited. Among
other donations presented through her
are the following: One thousand dollars
from John Tobin, Esq, New York; a
splendid collection of books from Apple
ton & Co.; lot OF fancy articles from Col
lemore & Davis, New York; magnificent
lady's robe, from Boutellcr 4 Co., New
York; gift Of land in Missouri from r.
n. Bishop, Cincinnati; and a large lot of
provisions and clothing from St. Louis.
Branch associations have been formed
in Louisville and Mobile to aid in the
charitable work Of providing a home for
southern orphans.-BdHimore SIN, 22d.
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hOoc CHRISTMAS. 100,
ANDREW PIZZINI & CO..

- Ill
ANDREW PIzzINI & CO..
sO7 BROAD STREET,
have on hand large and varied stock Of CHRIST
MAS GOODS and they cordially invite the atten-
ton of buyers to call and examine. 1t consists In
part Of
BEAUTIFUL FANCY BOXES,
SMALL BOXES FOR CHRISTMAS TREES,
AMUSING SURPRISE BOXES,
CORNGCOPIAs, of every style and descrip-
- ton;
FRENCH SACQUES,
GROTESQUE FIGURES,
SMALL CHRISTMAS TREES,
SMALL FANCY TRUNKS,
ORNAMENTS FOR CAKES, &c, &c.
ALSO,
Preserved Fruits, OF all kinds; Crystalized
Fruits, of all kinds Fancy Cream Bon Bons, Of
our own make Cream Chocolates, Gum Drops,
Jelly Drops, White Nugat, French Mustard, Fruit
Glace CFrench), French Cordials Figs, Nuts, Raj
sins, Citron, Prunes, Dates, Currants, Seedless
Raisns, &c.
Having added two competent and obliging
Young men to our force of statesmen, every
one may be assured they will be waited on with
auickness and poteness.
Our prices have been lowered, so that all may
have chance of enjoying the luxuries we spread
before them. Call at
dc lo--5t ANDREW PIZZINI 4 co.'s
oh RISTMAS AND HOLIDAY
4 GOODS
We wonld invite the attention Of our friends and
those In want to our stock OF
WRITiNG DESKS,
PORTFOLIOS,
ALBUMS,
DHESSiSG CASES,
CARD CASES,
GOLD PENS,
JUVENILE BOOKS,
TOY BOOKS,
and our fine assortment of
/ FANCY GOODS.
A. H. CHRISTIAN 4 co
No sl4 Main street,
An onnosits SpotswoOd Hotel.
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HOTELS AND BoARDING-HOUsEs

DLEASANT ROOMS, with BOARD,
1 can be obtained at No. OF Main street, between
Sixth and Seventh. DE- LIS
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-08-31

And we may state that the prospect
in Grand Isle County)for MIR Bakers
cause is most cheering. His friends
there claim the county by two to one.
Messenger.
Nr. Baxter's friends are in the habit
Of claiming great deal They
claimed they would carry every County
in the District for Mr. Baxter at the
Hyde Park Convention, when in fact
they carried only two. His friends
here boastingly declared they would
carry this County by two hundred
majority, whereas according 10 Their
orn statement they had only twenty
two majority Notwithstanding their
virtual defeat at Hyde Park, they
keep up their boasting. Although de-
feated horse, foot and dragoon at the
Grand Isle County Convention, yet
they declare that the Baxter men were
largely in the majority. If SO, We ask
why did not the Convention pass the
Orleans County Convention resolution
endorsing Mr.. Baxter? That certain
ly was test question. and does any
reasonable man doubt they would have
passed it if they could?
From gentlemen who are competent
to Judge we learn that the vote il
Grand County viii be entirely diff
ferent from that stated by the Kessca
ger. The indications are that Mr.
Hoyt viii have considerable majority
how large it is Of course impossible
to say VIII the Messenger make {
note of this?
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The Matter SET Right.

The Wessenger in its account Of the
proceedings of the Franklin County
delegation at Hyde Park, stated that a
Hoyt man from bakersfield, who has
been town representative, was detected
in the attempt to pass by the tellers
twice. The gentleman referred to is
c. G.. Start Esq, of Bakersfeld and
those who know the man know that he
would not be guilty of such despica-
bic trick The following certificate,
copied from the Messenger of Tuesday
evening, fully explains itself. The
editor of the Messenger in abiding to
the matter says: 1--WE are happy to
make the explanation of Mr.. Start S
motive in making the trial referred to,
and to state that We believe the facts
are as Mr.. Rugg has stated them"
To THE EDIroRs OF THE MEssEYGfR:-
hereby certify that at Hyde Park while
the Franklin County delegation was
voting for nominating committee by
passing through gate and being
numbered as they passed by the tel
lers, that Mr.. c. Ct. Start, OF Bakers
field, III this count, stated to me that
he intended totest the question wheth,
er person could pass the tellers twice
without detection in the second at
tempt and further, that / saw the said
G. G.. Start go as far as the gate
where he stopped, and stated of his
own accord that he had voted once
and only came thus far towards the
gate again to see if n man could pass
twice without detection. | further
f. certify that the said c. G.. Start tolC
me, before his effort to test the ques
ton whether man could pass the tel
lers twice, that he did not intend tC
pass through the second time, or be
counted the second time, but only t,
satisfy himself if such thing wa
possible. p. +. RUGG,
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acting for Storrs, Mr.. Child is dcad !,
but Col. Benton is living and confirms
over his own signature, the statement
OF Siorrs. Col Benton adds that Col
Sawyer informed him that Baxter was
calling ON. .hm (Sawyer) "to make up
what Stoirs had failed to pay of the
$3.50 per year
\ 3 aCol Sawyor's letter corrobor-
ntes tho other two. 1t docs SO, 6rs'
by not denying the statements as to
the agreement, and as 10 RaNtcr's call
on him, Sawyer to make good the
s1mo, which as they Jay before hims
Col. :. would of course h6tc denied
had they not been true and second
by rfellug to produce certain letters,
written by Mr. Baxter which would
prove ,hc truth on falsity of the state
mcnts Of course no eight letters of
Baxter's could prove the Jalsly Of the
statements. for yi9er letters might con-
tain illusions TO tho agreement aud
demands for it's fulflment,..i if these
did not, aud at the time these were
written IN tHHl &c lth btCii lh"dc
against Mr. Baxter 1t is moreover
not snpposable that Col Sawyer would
offer letters proving that his own state
ment MS TO the demand made upon
him by Mr. Baxter was not true. The
inference is irresistible that Mr. Bax-
ter's own letters prove his guilt.
Mr. Baxter need not think, then. to
clear bis character by proposing what
is Low q welnigh impossible meeting.
Such u meeting was offered him at
Hyde Park lie had reasonable
notice of it, His chief spokesman,
Mr. Rolla Gleason, had been for weeks
promising that be should there face it
and bis accusers, ike a man. He ut
terly fniled TO do so, and need not now
hope to make good the failure by the
issue of this tricky and dcceitful pla-
card The truth, which he is so willing
to "die7,ose Of is not SO easily silenced