The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-27
BY the Cable-GeneraI Dix's Reception-Mexi.


IoxDoy, December 24.-The Exchange and
markets are closed, and there is a general sus-
pension of business for the holidays.
The Times of to-day considers the affairs of
the Holy See in n critical condition in spite OF
the tranquil appearance.
PARIS, December 24.-The Bourse is not open
for business. Monday lie generally observed as
n holiday.
Minister Bigelow had an audience with the
Emperor yesterday, and presented General
Dix. Congratulatory speeches were made.
His Majesty said
THE historical "reminiscences TO which yon
alude rs having existed from an early date be-
tween France and the United States consti-
tute our guarantee that no misunderstanding
will disturb the friendly relations which pre-
vail between the two countries. The con-
tiuuance OF loyal and sincere understanding
between the Governments will be of great ad.
vantage TO the industry and commerce of both
countries, the inhabitants OF which already
astonish the world by their marvels of enter
prise. Such an understanding will do much 10
insure and guarantee popular progress and the
march of civilization. Your presence in Paris,
sir, cannot bat contribute TO the happy result
good relations, 10 which l attach the highest
value"
The Honiteur of this morning says the French
Government has received the dispatch of Sec
rotary Seward of the sd of November, adj
dressed TO Minister Bigelow, in which Mr..
Seward speaking of Napoleon's new amend
ment for the removal Of the French troops
from Mexico in the spring OF 1867, says
but the Emperor's decision 10 modify eX-
isting arrangements without any under
standing with the United States, so as TO leave
the whole French army in Mexico for the
present instead of Withdrawing one detach-
ment in November Icurrentl as promised, Is
now found in every way inconsequent and ex-
ceptionabe We cannot acquiesce, first, be
cause the term "neXt spring" which is ap-
pointed for the entire evacuation, IL indefinite
and vague. Secondly, because we have no
authority for stating 10 the American people
and Congress that we have now Il better guar
antee for the withdrawal of the whole expedi-
tionary force in the spring than we have had
for the withdrawal Of part in the country
now
The newly.appoint ted ambassador from Iur-
kew arrived in Paris, and presented his Gre
dentials after the reception OF General DIX.
The Emperor accorded him a gracious recep-
ton, and expressed himself II friendly ad-
dress.
Hone KoxG. December lit is reported
here to-day that the French naval expedition
TO Corea TO avenge the murder OF missionaries
and other outrages had been beaten off from
Kupghan with the loss OF forty five men, and
had returned TO Shanghai.
LONDON, December 24.-The Trades Union,
at meeting this evening, resolved almost
unanimously 10 place their organization on
the side of reform in the coming political con-
test. 7--s
The Pope addressed the officers of the Eigh-
ty.fifth regiment on the departure from Rome.
He said I" Your flag left France to restore
the Holy See. Your flag now returns 10
France, but many consciences will not be sa-
tisfied. The revolution will come 10 the gates
of Rome. Italy is not complete as has been
said. because this scrap Of territory still re-
mains. When this no longer remains the nag
of revolution will float over the Italian CAPT
tai. I pray for Napoleon and for his tran
guilty he also must do something. France
il the eldest daughter Of the Church, but IL
does not sufice to wear the title. The right to
wear il must be proved by deeds"
The Liberal party of Prussia have held q
privat meeting upon military reorganization.
Intelligence received at Constantinople an.
pounces the complete submission OF the Gre.
tans from Cena 10 Rettimo.
Vienna dispatch says II is stated in on
oial circles that the Prussan foreign office is
engaged in drawing mp report upon all the
relations kept up by King George with par.
ties in Hanover, and that the Austrian Go
yernment will be given TO understand that
hospitality cannot any longer cover hostilities
directed from Vienna against Prussia.