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The national Republican., 1866-12-29
From the Paeiflc Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-The British war
steamer Sutlef, with Admiral Joseph Den.
man on board, arrived to-day from Victoria,
V. l., and reports heavy gale on the 18th,
in which she lost three quarter boats, stove
galley and sails.
A paint and oil factory was incorporated
here to-day with capital Of $4,000.
Gov. Mccormick has induced the military
authorities to assign portion Of the l4th
United States infantry, now en- route here
via Panama, to the protection Of the people
of Arizona. The cavalry will protect the
mail route. Maj Gen. Crittenden will &C
company Gov Mccormick to Oregon, and
probably assume command Of the forces.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Boston News.

BosroN, Dec. 28.-The board Of Sc hool
committee held their final meeting this even.
ing. The salaries Of the teachers were raised
from 10 to Is per cent. The salaries of Me-
masters Of Grammar schools were dyanced
to $4,000 per year.
A vote Of thanks was rendered to Mavor
Lincoln as presiding officer Of the board, and
he delivered o valedictory address.
All damage to railroads in this vicinity il
repaired. and trains left with the usual repu-
larity to-day. Trains from New York are
somewhat delayed by snow, which is deeper
South than here.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
From New York.

NEw YoRK, December 2s.-Gold opened
at 1872 7-8.
The fire at Elmira on Sunday was quite
disastrous. 1t caught in drug store on Lake
street, and soon after it was discovered some
chemicals exploded, tearing the building and
the adjoining building to pieces, and carrying
the flames to the buildings on the other side
Of the street, setting FIRE to Auther's Hotel,
and the American Hotel. The fire ragged over
six hours, and the whole Of Lake street, from
Water to Carol, was consumed. The total
insurance reaches $277,5OO, and the total
loss is estimated at half million.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
The Death Of Lieutenan. wilson.

Lieut.. II. ii. WILSON, son Of Senator VII,
son, died of hemorrhage Of the stomach and
bowels after two days illness. lie suffered
great pain. His remains were embamed,
and Oh Thursday morning were sent from
Austin Texas, in charge OF Colonel JOHNSON
and Acting Assistant Surgeon KIRK, and will
reach Washington in eight or nine days.
Col CAfrTEsDEs has taken an inventory Of
his effects snd will frHard Immediately as
directed.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
The Great SNOW st>rm,

NEW YoRK, Dec. 2s.-Additional particu-
lars Of the great snow storm evidence its yio-
lence. The storm ragged with great fury at
Harlem, where row ofsix houses in Alexan-
der avenue were unroofed, and are blown
down. Loss, S20,OO0
The storm was very violent OF Hudson and
every avenue to the city was blocksded with
snow -Four passenger cars were blown from
the track, but without serious damage. On
the Western roads the storm was more &C.
we're, and no trains have arrived here from
that direction this afternoon.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
TEIEGRAMS
The National Republican.
Bythe United Staiss and European News Company
Vessel Ashore on Long Island.
GREAT EXCITEMENT ON BOARD
THE CONGRESSIONAL ExCURSIONISTs
FENIAN TRIALS IN CANADA.
DISASTERS BY The STORM.
ATTEMPTED ESCAPE or A MURDERER.
THE LATE BOND ROBBERY.
A MAN MURDERED IN RICHMOND
ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
the CONGRESSIONAL ExCURsIONIsTs
FENIAN TRIALS IN CANADA.
DISASTERS BY The STORM.
ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF A MURDERER.
THE LATE BOND ROBBERY.
A MAN MURDERED IN RICHMOND
ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE,
weather and Trade in Albany, N.

"cSsMcE ouV AE1Oo IN AlU1uys Ne H
ALBANY, Dec. 2s.-A snow storm, accom-.
panied by violent northwest wind, com.
menced here early yesterday morning, and
continued throughout the day and evening
business was almost suspended, and the
stores were generally closed by six o'clock
The trains due in the afternoon were i'm.
peded in all directions by the drift, being
several hours behind time. The trains Of
tonight will not arrive before morning.
The Board Of Trade Of this city to-day
unanimously adopted the following resolu.
tons:
Resolved, That with the assent of the
Boards Of Trade which have taken action on
the subject, the central system" shall 60
into effect on the LIST Of January, 1867.
Resolved, That the Secretary be directed
to communicate with the various Boards Of
Trade and request Of them to fix upon that
date and notify the Board, to the end that
concert Of action may be had.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
hen. Wade ana the Men in Gray.

We learn that it is not true that BEN.
WADE refused to march behind the ex-rebel
men in gray, who composed the escort in
New Orleans to the Congressional railroad
excursion party, unless they would severally
take and subscribe to the iron-clad test oath.
1t is not true either that the "nan in grny"
who attempted to assassinate" old uncle
BEN. IN this city was one Of the committee
OF arrangements to receive the Senator and
his radical friends.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Freun San Franeisco.

SAN FRAScIsoo, Dec. 2s.-A Victoris
paper says that the brig Ann arrived ct Es-
quinsat Harbor, Dec. 10, with ten miles Of
the submarine cable. The ship Egmont,
which put into Mauritizas In distress, would
soon follow with 400 miles more.
The Egmont was discharging the cable and
paid one thousand pounds for building .
Golfer dam to support it. She had not sus-
tanned much damage. EIm. Il
The vessel reported by o messenger o
large ship In dlstress at Quarter Moon Bay,
which proves to be the barkantine Forget
Me-Not has been firing signal guns fifteen
days. She was towed in safely yesterday.
The State Surveyor Generals report for
the current year states that the taxable prop
erty Of California will be $50, 100000.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
The Feuian Trials.

SwERrsBURo, G. f., Dec. 28.-Mr. Devlin
moved for an arrest Of judgment in the case
of Michael Crawley, for sundry reasons which
he addressed to the court. The court re.
fused the application, and sentenced Crawley
to be hanged on the 18th Of February.
George Crawford pleaded guilty Of receiv.
ing stolen goods, and was sentenced to three
months imprisonment A noHe proseQui
was entered to the indictment charging him
witffaiding the Fenians.
The term of the court then closed. The
police and military will remain until further
order.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Money Markets.

NEw YoRK, Dec. 2s.-Stocks better. Gold
l33 "A. Rock Island, l03 "a. Fort Wayne,
l07 3,s. Milwaukee and st. Paul, preferred,
TO- Ulsyelsnd and .rS TSlfs0 ~ "a N
Central, lis IA. M. s., 80 "a. W. O., los.
Reading, los 7-s. Hudson, 1913 L. Erie,
GO IL. New York Central, ITO Ia. Western
Union Telegraph, As "a. Cumberland Coal
preferred, 81. Five-twenty coupons, ca
l04 "a. Ten.forties, registered, 90 l-S.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Railroad Collision.

NoRwIcH, Conn, Dec. 28.-A serious acci.
dent occurred ON the New London and
Northern railroad, about G o'clock this even.
ing, occasioned by down freight and up
ward bound passenger train running together
about eight miles below this city. Quite q
number of passengers were slightly injured,
and FIVE or six seriously including the fire.
men on the freight and engineer on the pass.
enger engines. A CIR with the wounded has
just arrived in this city, who are being prop.
erly provided for.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Wreck Of the steansr us6ssl ssore
on Lang Islan1 Souhla

ON Long lslano soutfs
New YoRx, Dec. ~ he stes her Com.
modore, for Stonhgtoh, Conn, len her dock
at the usual hour last evening and proseeded
well until about Q p. m, when mot ter
rife gale arose from the West. The steamer
labored very heavily until off Cornfeld
light ship, when she broached to and in
stantly became unmanageable. Her smoke
stack went by the board, and there was o
general breaking and crashing Of lamps, Ia
bles and fixtures in the saloon halls, state
rooms and cabins. The excitement became
intense, and all on board attempted to re-
sign themselves to their fate, but utter de-
spair was depicted upon every countenance.
For two hours the vessel drifted at the mercy
Of the winds and waves, the captain and
pilots being only successful in keeping her
headed nearly south, the food tide setting
her towards the Long Island shore. About
two O'clock p. IN. Horizons Point was made,
the gale continuing without abatement She
gradually drifted into o little bay, about two
miles east Of Hamilton Point light. Anchors
were then dropped in about two fathoms Of
water. Part Of her cargo had been thrown
overheard. The pumps were kept ptconstantly
at work, and at the, same time two lines Of
bailers were formed, and did very good ser
vice. 10 '','
In this condition the boat 10y Until day
light, when the water gained 80 rapidly that
IL was decided to beach the steamer, which
was done most successfully. II such . thing
were possible, the gale blew still more furi.
ously. The life-boats were lowered, and soon
one was successfully landed through the
breakers and q line was shortly got ashore.
Then, by the efficient efforts Of Capt. Bud.
dington, Of New London, the boats were
manned and controlled until several boat
loads Of passengers, comprising the whole,
were safely landed. They all reached New
York this afternoon.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAauINGfoN, December 20. l866.

Information has been received at this De-
partment from Mr.. THOMAS II. DUDLEY, the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool, Of
the death, on the 18th of April last, at sea,
Of JOHN SMITH, an American seaman, on
board the "Timour."
Information has also been received from
the same source Of the death, on the 3Oth Of
May, 1866, Of WILLIAM SMITH, o seaman Of
the ship Jeremiah Thompson" Deceased
leaves wife in Glasgow, Scotland.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Destructive FIRE IN M Nssssourt.

81 LOUIS, De-. pa fire at Warrens
purg, Missowi on Christmas Eve, destroyed
twenty-five business houses and their dwell
lhgs' Estimated loss, 100000. Insurance
not known, but small. Principal losers,
burlington Sloan, Hyatt, Allen & Co.,
Joseph Lopheimer, Neil, Cause & Garth, Mr..
Hall, DIR. Mcclellan, Fitzpatrick & Bloodgctt.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

GEN. BUTLER is in attendance upon the
Supreme Court in the Grey jacket case, No.
s4 on the docket, which is set down for jan
uary 3. The argument will relate to the
prize cases in general.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
The Congressional Exoursionists,
&C., at New Orleans.

Aoss ot New Orleans
New ORLEANS, Dec. 2s.-Flour, super6ne,
1887 IL; tobacco firm, medium leaf LA
10; fafr, Halle; gold, 1872 l-2; New York
Exchange, IL discount. ..g
The weather is cold, and this evening II Il
raining, 'a'2 ''.a y.
=. At eleven o'clock to-day the Committee Of
the Common Council, accompanied BY seve
raj prominent citisens, rendered the hospi-
talities Of the city TO the excursionists, and
invited them to apublic dinner Of o'clock
this evening, which has been accepted. One
OF the finest boats on the Mississippi river
will receive the party on board tomorrow
morning. and steam up and down In front Of
the city. Between two and three o'clock, p.
m, they will receive visitors, and depart for
Washington at seven p m.
The race which took place here today
was attended by the Excursionists. There
were five entries, mile heats, best three In
five. The race was won by Malcolm in three
straight heats; time, 1.50 Ia, Isl, l.60 IA.
Armstrong was second. ...'.. e.
Further details Of the burning Of the
steamer Fashion puts the loss Of Life at from
fifty to sixty. The passenger list having been
mislaid the names Of those lost and saved
cannot be given. The FIRE caught from
sparks from the chimney.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
A Desperate Criminal.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2S.-John w. Perkins,
an Englishman, aged sixty-fve, q porter,
convicted Of peculations from Waters Il Fox,
his employers but pardoned after sentence,
cut his wife's throat killing her instantly,
and then cut his own throat His recovery
is doubtful.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

THE New York Tribune Of the 9th says
"The mortality report, submitted yesterday
to the Board of Health, shows that our
weekly slaughter OF innocents footed up
forty-one, of whom eleven were burned to
death. This is not quite up to the standa
Of last week, when we roasted thirteen per.
snnln
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

WHEN Mr.. JOHN w. FoRYKY withdrew
from the Senatorial contest, and cast the
weight Of his influence into the scale for Mr..
STEVENS, large results were anticipated from
the movement, which have not been real
ized.-PtNsbura Gazette.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
CusroMs REvEsuE.-The gold receipts from

CUSTOMS REvENUE.-The gold receipts from
customs at the below named ports, from the
18th to the 22d Of December, were as follows
New York, $l,057, ,l29S2; Boston, $2l9,-
963.06; Philadelphia, Sl29,6l5.87; Balti.
more, $69, ,43O.56. The receipts at New Or
leans from the 9Th to 14th, inclusive,
amounted to $ls2, ,2s4.l5, and the receipts at
San Francisco from 18th to the oath OF No
vember amounted $8O,839.l3. The returns
show large decrease as compared with the
previous weeks report.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Dec. 28.-The weather this eve
ming is cold, with the mercury 20 deg. above
zero.
The Fenian fever has not yet subsidized at
Fort Eric. A party of Canadian rifles are
expected to quarter there for the present.
The furniture, etc., Of the Office Of the
Eric and Ontario railroad, at Fort Erie lis
advertised to be sold by the sheriff on the
Sd of January.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

NAVY BULLETIN, DECEMBER 2lsr. -Ap.
pointed-Acting Master William Burditt,
an Acting Boatswain in the regular navy.
Detached-Leutenan Commander Charles
II. Greene, from the Monongahela and placed
on waiting orders.
Honorably Distinguishing Master
William Burditt.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Illegal Electiona.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 2s.-All of the
Judges OF the municipal election held here
on Thursday refused to certify to any re-
SUIT, they declaring that the election was IT,
legal and void. Mayor Lewis concurred in
the decision Of tho judges.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Murder In RichmOnd-TheP Potomac
River Closed,

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2s.-Samuel Rowlett,
clerk in store at Mehervin, was murdered
this morning, No clue to the murderer has
yet been found.
The Potomac river is closed with ice, and
no train has arrived on the Fredericksburg
railroad to-day. The weather last night and
to day has been the coldest of the season.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
The PHILADELPHIA Bond Robbery.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.-Mr. Bayard's box
was found yesterday afternoon by o poor
woman. She found it behind q swill tub, and
brought it to the Banking House this morn
ing after having read the account Of the rob-
the rorues bs9s about o tAa
available money. He was heartily congrat-
ulated this morning at the Board Of Brokers'
Of which he is an esteemed member, and
three rousing cheers were given.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Italian Opera.

MARETzEK's opera company is coming
here next week to give very few perform
ances at the National Theatre, and we warn
our readers to make up their states" in sea.
son, for when the opera comes Congress will
have come, and the Lobby will have come,
and all the cxpectant ofiice-seekers and many
anxious office-holders will have come, and
places at the opera will be in demand
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
An Unconstitutional Law In To- y.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 2S.-Judge K,snnord
Of the Galveston and Houston district oI
Texas, has decided that the LAT civ enacted
Stay Law Of Texas is unconst' utionoi This
law is similar to the one veb ed bv Governo,
Humphrey, of Mississippi and provides foI
the payment Of debts n execution bv four
annual instalments.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Horse Railroad Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.-Last evening,
about II o'clock, as one of the Hestonville
passenger railroad cars was passing over
high embankment at the west end of the
Wire Bridge it was thrown from the track
down an embankment; both horses had their
legs broken and were killed. There were
several passengers in the car at tho time, but
they escaped without injury.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-The militia ore to be
withdrawn from Lexington by Gov. Fletcher,
the citizens showing disposition to execute
the laws.
Ten car loads Of iron ore being carried for
ward daily by the Pacific railroad, for use on
the Union Pacific railroad beyond Fort
Riley. Gov. Arney has issued proclama-
tion prohibiting the sale ofarms and ammuni
ton
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
IorRICIAL.1

PROCLAMATION BY THE PREsIDENT.
wshar.wsi ss the E.squas~r Granted 70
ths Csnssi OF 0idsnbsrg.
ANDREW JOHNSON, President Of the United
States Of America,
TO all whom may cone~S'
An exequatur, bearing date the 22d day Of
March, 1866, having been issued to GKRHARD
JANSEN, recognizing him as Consul Of Olden.
burg for New York, and declaring him free
to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers
and privileges as are allowed to consuls by
the law Of nations or by the laws Of the Uni.
ted States and existing treaty stipulations
between the Government Of Oldenburg and
the United States; and the said JANSEN hav-
ing refused to appear in the Supreme Court
Of the State Of New York to answer in suit
there pending against himself and others, on
the plea that he is consular officer Of Olden-
burg, thus seeking to use his official position
to defeat the ends Of justice, 1t is deemed that
the said GERHARD JANSEN should no longer
be permitted to continue in the exercise Of
said functions, powers and privileges.
These are, therefore, to declare that no
longer recognize the said GERHARD JANSEN
as Consul Of Oldenburg, for New York, and
will not permit him to exercise or enjoy any
Of the functions, favors, or privileges allowed
to Consuls Of that nation, and / do hereby
wholly revoke and annul the said eIequstur
heretofore given, and do declare the same to
be absolutely null and void from this day
forward.
In testimony thereof, have caused these
Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal Of
the United States Of America to be hereunto
affixed.
Given under my hand at Washington this
twenty-sixth day Of December, in
the year Of our Lord one thousand
[sEAL- eight hundred and sixty-six, and Of
the Independence of the United
States of America the ninety-frst.
(Signed,) ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
b. Gardner Attempts 10 Escape from
Prison.

CINCINNATI, ONO, Dec. 2S.-Bum Gard
ncr, convicted Of the murder of Eubank,
made an attempt to escape from the Marietta,
Ohio, Jail last night. He filed his chains,
and with the ball struck Deputy Sheriff Peter
Baker, severely injuring him. Bum Gard
ner was shot in the face and shoulders by
Deputy Hicks, and afterwards secured.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

Fire NJ New BedfOFd-The Female
Shooting Case In B0ston-No Eat
ing Done at the "IIub'' Sunday
b Nights. '
BosroN, Dec. 28.-A serious fire occurred
ct New Bedford this morning. 1t broke out
in the Iron Foundry Of Joseph g. Grinnel,
on Front street. and this building was on.
tirely consumed. The Foundry Of Clifford
4 Allen, Coppersmiths, was badly damaged;
also the shops Of Pardon Potter, painter, and
Joseph CLARK, pump and block maker. A
hige wind prevailed at the time an
Alice lane, who shot Harriet Parish (col.
ored) domestic at o house of ill.fame mo.
4 Alden ST. last week, was brought before
the municipal court today. The physician
stated that the injured girl could not live.
The case was continued until January eth,
the prisoner being fully committed to jail
The State Constable has directed that oil
eating houses close at o'clock on Sunday
evenings, and one or two presentations have
been made for Noncompliance. The matter
excites much comment and ridicule.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Fire at Milwaukee,,

MnwAuKEE, Dec. 2s.-The Eagle Iron,
Works and shops, adjoining the Milwaukee,
and Prairie du Chien railroad, restaurant.
and part Of johnson & Co.'s lumber yard,
were burned this morning. Loss $50,OOOl
Insurance $25,00O.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
DErARrxEHr OF STATE,

Information has been received at this De.
partment from Mr.. GEORGE F. SEWARD, the
Consul General Of the United States at
Shanghai, China, Of the death, on the oath
day of July, 1866, at the General Hospital,
Shanghai, Of W. @. CLENAxs, q former resi-.
dent Of San Francisco.
The legal representatives can obtain fur
ther information by addressing this Depart
ment.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

SUDDEN ILLNESS OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
HARrLEy.-Mr. J. 4. Hartley, Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury, was taken suddenly
i'll last night with an attack Of pleurisy He
was better, however, yesterday afternoon,
and hopes are entertained that he will soon
be at his desk again.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

IT is reported that the Emperor Napo-
leon will pass tho winter In the Palace Of the
Elysse the large garden attached TO II will give
him an opportunity Of taking exercise. Tho rs.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, |

WAsnNoros, December q, 1856.
Information has been received at this De.
partment from Mr.. GEORGE F. SEWARD, the
Consul General Of the United States at
Shanghai, China, Of the death, on the 18th
Of September last, at Shanghai, of JOHN
KING, former resident Of San Francisco,
Cal.
The legal representatives Of the deceased
can obtain further information by addressing
this Department.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
Commissioned Newton has received through

CommissionerNewt has received through
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express, box Of
oranges, lemons and wines, produced in CAL
ifornia, and presented to the department by
Horace B. Dunn, Esq. of San Francisco.
The wines were manufactured by Messrs.
Kohler & Co., Of that city, and the fruit
grown by G. N. Bagley, Of Ell Dorado coun.
ty. These oranges and lemons in appear
ance compare with the finest Havana
oranges, and establish the fact that the cul-
tivation Of these luxuries is not confined to
foreign countries, as is very generally sup.
knard SeSe s no onv ~S as sns
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

CHEATHAN and BEAuREGARD, ex-rebel ma.
jor-generals, and the Congressional radicals
now in New Orleans, have been having gay
times. BEN. WADE will require reconstruc'
ton when he returns.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, I

Information has been received at this De-
partment from Mr.. THOMAS II. DUDLEY, the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool, Of
the death, on the l4th day Of April, 1866,
at sea, Of ALEXANDER PoLLAoK, q seaman
belonging to the ship "Timour."
The national Republican., 1866-12-29
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WASHINGTON, December 20, 1866.
Information has been received at this De.
partment from Mr.. THOMAS II. DUDLEY, the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool, Of
the death, on the Gath day Of July last, at
sea, Of SAMUEL francis, q seaman belonging
to the vessel John Patten."
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

EUGENE is said to be getting bald on tho
top Of her head-the penalty Of tho ridiculous dance
she has led the feminine world In the making up Of
the hair. w.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

GEN. GRANT was well enough to be out
yesterday, and in attendance upon business
at his Headquarters.
The national Republican., 1866-12-29

CONSCIENCE MoEEY-The United States
Treasurer received $5 from an anonymous
person in Boston, which has been placed to
the credit Of the conscience fund.