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TELEGRANIS. &c.

The stephens headquarters in New York
exhibits ar animated spectacle. Men are busy
psckiug ammunition and arms arriving from
PENNSYLVANIA and Delaware, collected by Col.
Condon. The donations amount TO f.0O0,O0J
rounds OF fixed ammunition with arms.
Texas sends IS, 600 stand of arms and 3i,gUO IN
currency. report of the arrival of Stephens
Is 10 Jked for with anxiety. No question exists
but that be has lett the country The public
expect important news from Ireland within
three weeks
Barracks are going mp in Gren ada, Miss, for
permanent garrison for United States troops
II Is said jackson, Vicksburg, and Natchez are
also 10 be permanent posts. The major gene
raj commanding says IL is simply 10 assist
civil authorities IN maintaining the law. MAJOR
General Wood has been COMPLIMENTARY ad-
dressed by the grand jury Of Marion county,
Miss, for impartality and justice in the exc
cution of his duties, 10 which he replies il Is
the desire of the army that the civil authori-
ties sbonld be altogether entrusted with the
execution of the laws.
A special convention OF delegates from thir
teen Orthodox Lutheran synods in the United
States and Canadas met yesterday evening in
The Trinity Lutheran Church IN PhIladelphia
Over one hundred delegates are present
among whom are number OF the most promi-
ntnt clergy OF this denomination. The obiect
of the convention is the consideration of promo
siiioRs for basis of union between the various
orthodox Lutheran synods in ms country.
and the proceedings are looked to with CON
siderable interest by the denomination
Both houses of the Virginia Legislature
were occupied yesterday in an animated dis
cussion OF the bills amending the stay-law.
The House hill, which proposed 10 give debt
ors SIX months more time, they TO pay in terest
on suspended Indebtedness, was reiected nv
ten majority. In the Senate there was no fipal
action.
The directors of the Virginia Central Rail
road Company yesterday adopted 4 resolu-
ton increa-i the salaries and paw of all en-
ployees OF the company ten per cent. for the
ensuing year.
The statistics compiled from the books of the
collectors OF internal revenue and customs
snow that The amount OF spirits produced IN
Calrorn ia during the period of three years on
the 3lst OF May last was $50, 900 gallons
The directors of the Havre Steamship Com.
pany have decided to sell the steamship Ara
90 and Fulton at auction on the 23i inst il
haNI0g been found necessary 10 discontinue
the line for want OF patronage
In charge 10 the grand Jury of the Court of
Sessions. in New York, yesterday, Recorder
Hacket alluded particularly to the NANTES,
increase OF crime IN commercial circles and
the unsafe condition of public buildings
The executive Committee of the National
Board OF Fire Underwriters held a meeting i'm
New York yesterday morning.
The Weiland clnal, Canada, is officially or-
dersd TO be closed on The 18th instant, but if is
Row virtually closed by ice.
Nathaniel PASCAL, senior editor of the Mis-
souri, RspUtlfcdR. died yesterday morning aged
sixty -four.
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satisfactorily for the entrance OF the road into
that eIty, TO commences there at once, and
prosecute the work with rapidfty, 90 as to open
this line from Washington TO Rock vile for 10.
cal and other purposes at the earliest pracica-
bic period. It's also preparing to commence
al various other points upon the line. so that
the entire work can be vigorously prosecuted
BY the completion Of the Pittsburg aud Steu-
ben vile Road, in connection with the Ste "a be- :
vile and Indiana Railroad, the Penusylyania
Railroad Company has been enabled to reduce
lts distance from Baltimore to Cincinnati to
647 miles, and from Washington to Cincinnati
to Sc miles. The distance OF our line VIA Graf.
ton and Parkersburg, from Baltimore 10 Gin.
clnpat, is $50 miles, aud from Cincinnati to
washington, via the Relay House, 6tS miles
1t Will be thus seen that the ROUTE v la the Ma
rist'a and Cincinnati Road is 81 miles less to
Baltimore, and 80 miles less TO Washington
than by the shortest line of the Pennsylyania
Railroad. 1t has been determined by the Ma
rietta and Cincinnati and Baltimore and Ohio
Roads TO avail fully of these ad vantases by
establishing, daring the xt season, first. class
independent trains, 10 run through in such
time as cannot fail to command that business
for this superior route. Upon the COMPLETION
ofthe Metropolitan Branch, the advantages
OF this route TO Washington, as compared with
that by the Pennsylvania Road, will be in
creased 10 I2l miles.
Embracing the Main Stem OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Road, 379 miles. the Parkersburg
Branch, 1Ci miles, the Washington Branch n
mules, The Wincbes ter and Potomac Road. -
miles, and the Central Ohio Road, l37 niles
there are now under your management roads
uayersing 6e3 miles of territory.
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FROM EUROPE

Paris, Dec. l-Noon.--The evaeuarion of
Rome by the French troops, which has been in
progress for several days past, will be virtu :
ally completed to-day. Some difieulty is an
prehended IN Rome after the withdrawn, Of
the French troops. Ii is SAID that prepara
tions are making by The authorities TO meet
the worst
BERLIN, Dec. liking william of Prussia
the King and Crown Prin ce of Denmark The
military budget has been laid before the Chan.
bers. Governor Wright the AmerSeap Ann
bassador, is seri ously an. IT. % 81
DRESDEN, Dec. 4 The SAXON offic srs rain a.
TO serve under Prussia, and have resi- eueds
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z RERE IL 1T, BUT FINLEYs

XNRERE IL 1T, BUT FINLEYsy
BY HowirT BURNS
Where can get good cigar9
Oh, come 70 me, ono FINLEY
Must walk or take the car
As yen please. que FINLEY
Co yer Keep the Golden Leaf
Indeed a- L. quo Finley
All things In ysur line. in brief
8. Come and see, quo Finley
ISL PISS, if 1 drOpinY "
Do drop in, quo Finley. t.
have you hne cut wrapped in tim
Best there is, quo Finley. -......
Do your meerscb ann D color well
Buy and try, quo Finiey.
Are they meTe-shams, made TO SELL
Nary eel, Quo' Finley
Have you plug OF every grade?
Every grade quo Finley.
Please the tastS and suit the trade r.-
Just the thing. auo' Finley. .t4
Bowls and stems In every style
Every style, qup' Finley.
II call there in little while.
So SO do QUO Finley LII.
n3l.lms No 4s9 7TH STREET naa,r
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CHKAP AND ELEGANT aVpUs.

K LOUkI FEED!
A full assortme nj Of sli grades choice Flour for
Bakers, quaity DO I; price low.
Are the only direct receivers for Golden Hill, J /.
~ Gambrill not Pataps and LinganOr Family
Fiours In the District. As the latter brand has
been extensively coCHterfefted and sold in this q
city, We would inform those wishing this -four By
arrangemen; with the millers We furnish il lower
than IL can be obtained from any other source.
Quality second 10 nope. Price fraction lees than
other nrst- class Family Flour. II- ~
Buckvheat at low rates .t.t1 P
All grades of Western Flour nstoPe and for sale
lev by W. n. GAIT CO.,
. Indiana avenue and LIST street.
no IS near De pot.
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, DO.

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, DO.
e A D.. - -
wiLLARpp HorRL, I
WAsBisGToS, December I. l5o6.N
Senators, Representatives, and others. residing
can Ss seesDnodst.S with With their sEAIs q tSi;
hS:s n the rate q e; SssSw1ok ssfa co.
KIRKwo0D HOUSE,
Co,nsr PsRRa. arsnRe and Tscslth ssreet, vE!A2
Washtagton, ID. c.
Situated In the most central locstion the city.
midway between the
CAPITOL AND PRESIDENTIAL MANSION,
Only short distance from all the Departments,
Patent and Post ORces, Smithsonian Institute,
etc. H. DUDLEY CO.,
o2l-h Proprietors.
CAPITOL HOUSE AND RESTAURANT,
~ 9A6 Penn avenue, between lst and I'd SITS.
Comfoftsete Rooms. with nrst class Beard.
Twenty years experience as chief cook st the sew
this country should be Q uficient guarantee of
satisfaction TO all who will extend nae their pa
DINNERS and sUPPERs At private residences,
for parties and balls win be often NJ best
de s eolm' Proprietor.
EMRICHs REJTAURANr,
IL No $40 Ptnns avenue, near 9th street.
PEMRICH wishes to inform hi, friends and the
pnblie generally that he now keeps con n
stantly on hand OYSTERS fresh every yEHA0
day, prepared In every style, lS.T3I
His WINES and LIQUORS cannot be surp4ssed
Call and give him q trial. oc q n
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The F&nIan Trial, In Canada.

SwEETsBURG. Dec. I2-2P. N-The eourt
rnled ent Deylin's pleas. Prisoners madden,
Mcdonald, Crowley. Owens, Carroll Gifgan,
and Holmes were arraigned, and pleaded n OF
guilty. Crowley caused some amusement bv
speaking In the Irish language when called
upon TO plead. Mr.. Ramsay said that IL was
within his own knowledge that the man ua-
derstood English perfectly. Afrer some
olseussion his plea WAS en- tered with his coun :
sci eonsentthe same as the others, s.not gsil-
ty.H AS supplementary, . jnry panel was or
oered 10 secure jurors, eH speaking the Eng
hsh language; and as two days notice are
necessary for such a panel. the trials were
nxed TO commence on Thursday. The court
then adjourned until tomorrow, that being
the day on which % had been appointed thai
the grand jury should again meet " !,
students OF Oincinnati on Monday, caused by
q Widow, whose husbands body had disap-
were found, but not tne right one.
~The other morning a afreedrnan of Peters
burg rushed into the telegraph Office and de-
posited box weighing between two and
three bundred pounds. with the rec nest that
the operator send > TO Richmond over tse
p6Florida is added 10 The staIes WHICH ore.
fer noR-repreeent tafion 10 acceptance of the
terms Of ConEress. Tue House has uaaai-
monsiy rejected the, Constitutional Amend
ment 8
~The Boston Transcript SAYS there a. n
Gentlemsn tr Boston SO fond Of atten ding fun
erals that lie has n seasop ticket
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II DAN OFFICE,

T DAN OFFICE, ..-.r..
L. 372E STREET.
Between leth and Ilth streets "l
MONEY LOANED en- Gold and Silver Wst.be.'
Jewelry, Clothing. &C &c.
D DONOVAN,
de I'm Licensed Pawnbroker
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o A l. o L.!
AT GREATLY EEDUCED PRICES.

We have on hand, and are constantly receiving
direct IRON the mines. via Philsdel phia and
Hayre-d de Grace, large quantities Of COAL of the
very best qualities.
Gross tons of ,24e lbs delivered in any part OF
the city at the following PRICES.
Locust Mountain, Chestnut. W. A S7.25. All
other sizes ard qualities of White Ash exce pt Lee
hlsh, Ct SD. from the following mines. viz: Le-
cust Mountain, Baltimore Cos, Boston Run,
S1iks.bar 70 Coal and Iron Co, Plymouth Co. 5,
&C Diamond Vein and LykeAs' Valley Bed Ash,
Lehieh So.
Cumberls shd Coal. run OF mine, 81.
Cumberland Lump Coal, Ss 30 ..r
OAK and PM WOOD, OF the very best quality,
We can furnish Coal b. the cargo at the lowest
Philsdelr hia prices. .-.. -
Nov is the time for families to put in their win.
ter supply.
Orders will be received st Cur office, 46S 9Th
street, between Z and \, or st wharf, at foot
Of 7th street. -- - =
de4-tf 3. p. BROWN i SON,
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EDUCATIONAL.

NIss MATTE b. BEACH, Teacher of Piano
1sl and Guitar. Apply "a 5 l7th street south
ST. TlMOThY's HALL
Il II duties of this Institution will be resumed
sn Sept. l3, 1853 For terms, &C.. see catalogue
and circular at the principal bookstores of this
city, or address the principal. ~
aus E.PARSOSS, Catonville, Nd.
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ENCOURAGING FROM GEORGIA

General Howard has just received an official
communication from General Tillson, Assist
ant Commissioner for the District of Georgia,
enclosing the letters of Major Hastings and Mr.
J. Darison, Agents for the Bureau. They say
that in Decatur County, the freedmen have
gone TO work with their former masters, and
the latter feel greatly encouraged. In Mitchell
County the white people seem to be poor as
the blacks, and the freedmen have nearly all
left In Baker and Dougherty Counties there
Is a great demand for freedmen. Homes and
good wages can be obtained for three to five
hundred hands. The planters there are In high
spirits and say the freedmen really act as though
they were going TO work. In Greene and Ogle-
thorpe Counties the agent met with much op-
position and encouragement at first, from both
white and black, owing to the obstiuacy of the
negro and the careless, respondent, indffer-
ence of the farmers; but having called meetings
Of the freedmen, at which the agent eXhorted
them 10 enter into contracts, and counselled
them TO cultivate good feelings, the result has
been that nearly ali are now employed and do
ing well Most of the farmers entered on the
new year more cheerful and hopeful than thew
had anticipated. The contracts on the larger
farms are generally made for portion of the
crops, from one fourth to e-half, one third
however, being the usual rate.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
THE DIFFICULTIES ON THE RIG
GRANDE.

tOrtina> IN occupation OIL BSgdad-tseneral
Weitzel Disapproves of the Action of
our Officers on the Recapture of
Observation-Disclosures of the Al
fair-A New Party in Mexico.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 22-The Times Browns
vile correspondence says CortInas occupies
Bagdad with about 200 men,
ltis understood that Gen. Weitzel dIsap-
proves of the action OF our officers on the re-
capture of Bagdad, and has already arrested
some of them.
All heavy ordinance has been ordered from
BRACES TO Brownsville.
Preparations of a belligerant character con-
tnue, both at Brownsville and Matamoras.
The RGnchero says Caneles has issued proc
latlon TO his soldiers, ad vising them TO submit
TO the Imperial authority rather than unite in
hlhbustering expeditions with the Yankees.
Col. Lawrence Kip, of Sheridan's staff, who
has been investigating the Bagdad affair, re-
turned on Sunday morning.
A large number Of colored troops are being
mustered out.
An order has been received to muster out
nearly all Gen. Ciark's command on the Rio
Grande.
-Four companies of colored soldiers are doing
provost duty in Bagdad, at the solicitation of
American citizens. No one can leave the town
without pass from the headquarters of the
United States forces at Bagdad, Mexico.
A new party has sprung up in Mexico. called
the Ortega faction, who hold commissions from
Ortega. Crawford and Cortinas are said 10 be-
long to the party.
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RECEPTIONS

Among those who received yesterday were
the ladies Of the family of the Minister from
France, the Marquis de Montholon, in the
splendid mansion of ii street, known as the
former residence of W. W. Corcoran, ESQ.
The ladies of Senator Dixon's family, so well
known and deservedly esteemed in this city,
also had a large reception. His relatives, Mrs
and Miss Kinney, in the same neighborhood
received calls, too, of their numerous friends
In The evening Mrs. Harlan and the ladies of
the family of the Secretary of the Interior en-
tertained a large assemblage of the elite of the
strangers now visiting the metropolis besides
Cabinet Ministers, members of both Houses of
Congress, officers of the Army and Navy, and
officials in high life. Among those present
were the Marquis de MontholOn, Sir Frederick
Bruce, Senior Romero, Secretaries McCulloch
Weiles, Stanton, Attorney General Speed,
Judge Holt, Senators Harris, Ramsey. Shsr-
man, PomerOy, Chandler, Cresswell, Vice
President Foster, General Fessenden, Speaker
Colfax, Representatives Arnold, Kasson In
gersoll, Banks, Kelley, Alison, Hart, Clarke of
Ohio. Rollins, Green Clay Smith, HOOPER,
FarRsworth, Mercur, ConklIng, Marvin. Cen
erals Butler, Hunter and Augur, Governor
Randall, Commissioner Cooley, Commando
Parker, Hon. Cnauncey NJ. Depew of New
York, Marshal Gooding, Judge Wylie, DIR.
Gurley, District Attorney Carring ton, and sew
eral other distinguished persons.
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BUsINRss.-There is but little doing in any
OF the business localities. The merchants and
their clerks upon the water side are employed
principally IN their counting rooms while at
the retail stores on Bridge and High streets
there is but offers 10 purchase. This season IL
usually the dull season Of the year, but the in =
activity apparent to-day is caused by the in
clemency Of the weather, preventing trade
with the country as well as local patrons
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKEr.-Flour-rhe
stock on hand is net heavy. and the only ad-
dltions within two or three weeks past were
received by railroad. The demand is light and
transactions unimportant, being sales TO sup
ply the wants OF city dealers. The prices are
as last quoted in the Star. Grain unchanged
Pork-The market is well supplied o-day,
but the demand is inactive. Wholesale prices
are quoted al SO and Sl2.5O per 100 pounds
retail $3.50.
The CANAL.-A reliable gentleman ac-
quainted with the operations Of the canal,
manufacturing purposes and the reopening OF
canal navigation for two or three weeks. The
workmen find considerable difficulty in re-
pairing the break AT the feeder; the weather
and other circumstances have operated TO their
disad advantage, and greatly delayed the work
The mills have not had a sufficiency Of water
Tor their use since the breach was discovered,
although it was hoped that they would be able
10 operate.
ALARGE NUMBER Of ladies and gentlemen
assembled at the hall of Mechanics Lodge l.
bekah was conferred upon three ladies, wives
of Odd Fellows. Judging from the number
present, much interest is taken in this degree
by those qualified TO visit the meetings A
large delegation was present from the Union
Relief Association of East Washington.
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DECISION OF THE QUARTERMASTER GEN

The Quartermaster General has decided that
property used during the war for military
purposes cannot justly form the basis offs claim
against the Government A decision has Just
been made in a case AZ Winchester, Va. A
blacksmith shop and tools, belonging to a
loyal citizen, had been used by order Of the
general commanding, tho gave them vouchers
IN acknowledgment. II is believed that this
decision will be applied TO all similar cases in
the southern States, even where the claimant
Is loyal man. The decision referred is as
foilows: winchester was a hostile town,
captured from an enemywho did not surrender
on terms, but were driven out by force of arms;
everything in il was prize of war at Atlanta
and Charleston, buildings were occupied for
shelter OF troops, and for sick and wounded
soldiers. 1t does not appear that the Military
Department should order payment of any rents
under such circumstances"
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WHITE HOUSE.

This being Cabinet day, no visitors were ad-
mitted. All the members Of the Cabinet were
present except Mr.. Seward, who was repre-.
scented by the Acting Secretary Of State, Mr.
Hunter.
Workmen commenced removing the paper
from the walls of the Executive apartment
to-day, Tor the purpose of putting on new
paper. Five different layers of paper were
found. That next the wall was very heavy
velvet paper, put on during Madisons ad-
mnistration. The new paper is of a purple
hue, and will render the apartment much
more pleasant than it was with the dark green,
now being stripped off.
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LOCAL NEWS.

ANOTHER BENEVOLENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
suant to the wishes Of the late Consul General
or Switzerland, John HitZ deceased-who in
his last Will and testament expressed desire
that Swiss Benevolent Society similar 70 the
one in New Y ork city might be organized in the
District OF Columbia, and in view of furthering
such a project, BEG ueathed one thousand dol
lars TO such a society, should one be organized
within two years after his decease-a number
Of our more prominent Swiss residents and
natives of Switzerland met in the spacious Of
fee Of the Swiss Consulate, 3lS Pennsylvania
avenue. Prof. Henri Erni was elected tenn
porary chairman and MIR. Chas. Ost, of the
Consulate, secretary pro tenn. The draft of
constitution was submitted, and after being
read by sections adopted with but the Moor
poration OF one amendment. The provisions
of the constitution appeared to be most admra-
bly, suited to the purposes OF the society, and it
is certainly one of the most liberal in character
which we ever remember OF having heard read
AFTER receiving members, an election of Off GERS
10 constitute the executive board took place.
and the gentlemen chosen at once bespeak the
high tone of the society. They are as follows:
President, Prof Henri Erni; Vice President
l.. +. Pourtales, Esq; Secretary, Charles
J. Ost- Esq; Treasurer, Mr.. John Wermuth;
commissioners, Messrs. William Gui-
nand, Jacob Ruppli, and Florian Hitz.
Among other distinguished gentlemen present,
and whe are members of the association, we
noticed that esteemed. modest, yet world
renowned Swiss, Of California, MAJOR General
John A. Suffer. After the business of the
meeting was over, most nviting collation.
was spread by that prince Of caterers, friend
Walker, and very pleasant hour was spent In
discussing the merits OF some excellent genuine
Swiss wine, the importation of Mr.. J. Ruppi.
Toasts were drunk to Switzerland, 10 the
United States, and to sundry persons Of dis
TIN ction, among them to the beloved widow Of
the late Consul General. A peculiar feature Of
the evening was the apparent confusion Of
tongues, yet undeniable unity OF spirit
English, French, German, Italian, and the dis
tinctIve provincial language OF some sections
of Switzerland, could be heard in different
parts Of the room at one and the same time.
Every one present, however, appeared to un-
destahd all or greater part of these languages.
We asked one Of the gentlemen present how IL
was that, despite this evident diversity Of Ian
guages among the Swiss, they still maintained
such perfect unity and harmony He quickly
responded, oTongues were made 70 differ, but
hearts were made to be united. We Swiss are
united at heart, and our tongues, though utter
ing different words, are all moved by that pro-
verbally Swiss sentiment, sOne for all, aRd all
for ONE"
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OF COURT MARTIAL

The following sentences are turned over TO
the Provost Marshal Of the District OF Colum.
bIa for execution:
Sergeant George Reader, Co. II. ith u :.
Artillery, tried for mutiny and sentenced TO be
confined at hard labor at Fort Whipple for n
period of six months and 10 be reduced 10 the
ranks
Priyates Vim. Wade and John Moroney, LIST
Ind, 20. V. +. e.. Wade was charged with
violation of the 5C;h article of war and sleeping
on post: Moroney was charged with muffin, and
Absence without leave. They were sentenced
To be dishonOrably discharged with the loss of
all pay and allowances that are due, or MAJ
become due, and 70 be confined at such pubIic
works as the Major General Commanding the
Department may designate, for three years.