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Fires and Loss of Life.

RocKTox, ILL.,, Dec. ll.-McKerry's paper
mill was destroyed by fire last night Loss
$4,000. Insured for $1,000. =.
,, WNoKA, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE Winoks mills
were burned last night. Loss $4,000. In
surance $1,000:
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE dwelling Of James
Miller, at Rock Island, in this State, was de-
stroyed by FIRE on Sunday. His mother,
aged 70 years, and two Of his sons were
burned to death. Another son was so badly
burned that he is not expected to live.
QUEBEC, @. e., Dec. 1.-THE Grand Trunk
Station, at ST. Jean, Port Joli, was bnrned.
The station master, George Johnston, and
his son and daughter perished in the flames.
Mrs. Johnston escaped by leaping from an
attic window. She was severely injured by
the fall.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

The Cincinnati Commercial radical paper)
says: at becolnes Mr.. STEVENS to proceed
with some modesty. He will find before the
session has far advanced, that he is not the
leader Of the House, and that it's practical
men will refuse to follow him in an antic
dance of rampant radicalism."
This language il printed in National
Union" paper like the REPUBLICAN,, would
subject the publishers to indictment for trea.
son. The Commercial will have to look out.
THAD. is getting conservative.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Latest From Mexico - Important
Reports. r......

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l2.-Further Mexi
can advices say Corona has received COM
mission as Commander.in-C Chief Of Western
Mexico. II is rumored at Guaymas that
Martinez had raised the standard Of revolt in
favor Of Santa Anna. The arrival Of 1t. Gen.
Sherman and Minister Campbell and the ap-
prosch Of Mai. Gen. Sheridan IL regarded as
unfsvorable by the natives who desire to be
let alone. The condition Of affairs in West
ern Mexico Is as bad as when held by the
French. Plunder and robbery sre rife.
Every mail steamer touching Manzanillo
carries away large amount Of treasure.
The British war ship Alert took $500 900,
and the British steamer Scout received g.
500, ,O00O from Alfalfa and Guaymas. ~ .a
The steamers Continental and Panama
were both seized at Masatlan Bay by the
Liberals. The former was released and ar
rived here last night. The Panama was to
remain at anchor until the decision Of JuareE
could be obtained.
An American citizen named Schleiden has
been arrested, charged with carrying CON-
munications for the 1mperialists. aE
Capt. Shirley, Of the United States steamer
Suwanee, has demanded his release, which
was refused on the ground that Schleiden
was citizen Of Mexico, born at Vera Cruz.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Military Assistance 70 Civil Author
files.

New ORLEANS, Dec. l2.-Barracks are
going up at Grenada, Miss, for permanent
garrison for United States troops. 1t is said
jackson, Vicksburg and Natchez are also to
be made permanent posts. The Major Cen
eral commanding says it is simply to assist
civil authorities in maintaining the law
Major General Wood has been compliments
rily addressed by the grand jury Of Marion
county, Miss, for impartiality and justice in
the execution of his duties, to which he re-
plies, it is the desire Of the army that the
civil authorities should be altogether in
trusted with the execution Of the laws. ''
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Ill.Feeling in Florida.

New ORLEANS. Dec l2.--Ofiicial accounts
from Florida indicate considerable ill-feeling
between citizens there, arising from the pos
session Of confscated property. Parties who
purchased real estate at Confederate confis-
cation sales refuse to relinquish their claims
to refugee owners. The courts in some coun-
ties have sustained the holders Of such prop
erty, but issued writs Of election against per
sons holding property confscated and sold by
the United States. Gen. Foster, commanding
the State, thinks that troops cannot be safely
removed. -
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From Texas.

GALVESTON, Dec. l0.-Lieut Col. Ellis has
been relieved to Gen. Gritnn, temporarily IN
charge Of bureau, during the absence Of Gen.
Kiddo. Gen. Doubleday acts as assistant
commissioner for Texas. In consequence Of
dispatches from Sheridan, Gen. Grifhn leaves
for the Rio Grande by dispatch bost this
rnorninU
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

The editor of the New York Indepen-
dent says, this journal, IL it should call for
a list, could get more names Of Republicans
thsn our ffty-six columns could print in
solid type, all subscribed to the solemn dec
laration that the Republican party stands
unpledged to make the pending amendment
the basis Of reconstruction"
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL
OF LOUISIANA.

A report which has besn industriously cir
culated here for several days, having finally
reached the newspapers, that Mr.. McGsH re-
Gently appointed United States Marshal Of
the District Of Louisiana, has been removed,
and that Mr.. MURPHY has been appointed
to fill the place, we take occasion to say is
without the slightest foundation in truth.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
A RridRe Accident.

CHATTANOOGA. Dec. l2-The military draw
bridge over the Tennessee river fell last night,
precipitating drove Of mules into the river.
Three were drowned and twenty injured.
The drivers swan ashore. The bridge will
be repaired by Monday.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Tornado in Texas.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-The Times
Shreveport special says that terrific lorna
do passed through Henderson, Rusk county,
Texas, on the evening Of the 4th, killing six
persons and seriously injuring twelve others.
Great damage was done the surrounding
country. Five or six houses were blown
down, one Of which was the Academy, where
in four scholars were killed and twelve
seriously injured. The Red river and other
streams are getting very high.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Lives Destroyed by . Tornado.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE Times
Shreveport special says that terrific tor
ty, Texas, on the evening Of the 4th, killing
SIX persons and seriously injuring twelve
others. Great damage was done the sur.
rounding country. Five or six houses were
blown down, one Of which was the academy,
wherein four scholars were killed and twelve
seriously injured. The Red River and other
streams arc getting very high.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Officers of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.

BALTIMORE, Dec. NV. II. F. Sims has
been appointed Auditor, and George r.
blanchard, late Of the Central Ohio Railroad
Company, General Freight Agent Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

WARRINGTON" radical and q corre-
spondent Of the Springfield Republican, al
ludes to the Republican members Of the
Fortieth Congress as hundred and forty
men tied to the tail of donkey. Not very
fattering to the members or comfortable for
the donkey.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
From %. LOuis-Doash Of . Veteran
Editor. r'..

Sr. LOUIS, Dec. l2.-The millers and mer.
chants Of this city contemplate calling con-
vention Of manufacturers and business men
Of the Mississippi valley for the purpose Of
establishing bureau through which oil ne
cessary information may be acquired in re-
gard to the crops, manufacturing operations,
Shipments, and stocks Of grain and -four at
different points and periods.
Nathaniel PASCAL, senior editor Of the
Missouri Republican, died at four o'clock
this morning, aged sixty-four years. He
prentice in the Republican Office ffty.two
wears apo, and was the Oldest editor west Of
the Mississippi river, II not Of the Allegheny
mountains, and was regarded as one Of the
best and most influential citizens Of st. Louis,
and was universally esteemed.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Fire Insurance.

New YoRK, Dec. l2.-The Executive Com
mittee Of the National Board Of Under
writer's held meeting this morning. They
referred the following subjects to appropriate
committees: Granting indiscriminately the
privilege Of unlimited insurance, writing
general policies on contents Of dwellings,
payment Of claims before maturity and be-
fore the cause Of FIRE il satisfactorily ascer.
tanned, allowing the. use of gas generated
from extracts of coal oil, to secure municipal
action generally, to prevent the storage Of
coal oil and extracts where other property Is
exposed, to secure the organization Of local
boards and advance rates TO remunerative
standard Throughout the country, and the
adoption Of the most efficient measures 70
punish incendiaries.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Steamers Arriving.

SANDY HOOK, Dec. l2-3 o'clock, p. m.-
Steaships Hecla, from Liverpool, and Bava-
ria, from Hamburg, via Southampton, arc
signalled. They will arrive up to port about
8 o'clock this evening.
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SSSvtory q WG -
Z. D MwusHup,
Assistant AYatast 0sssfal.

The PR6rosED DncnAaol or fas LADY
CLRRKs or fHH TRRAsuRY.--The proposition
to dispense with the services OF all The lady
clerks Of the Treasury is daily. eAininS
ground. Secretary McOulloch has tsksn
the matter into his serious considsration,
and, Il IL believed, will decide to discharge
them all, end, where found necessary, nj
their places with worthy and oefacisnt men.
Very many obstacles are thrown IN ths way
Of the project, and numerous arguments h
favor Of the retention Of the lsaies have bssa
and arn being offered, one Of the strougest
Of which 10 that many Of them would be With
out employment n thrown out 6f ths Trees.
ury, which would be exceedingly hard upon
them at the present time, now Aat the VIM
ter months are upon m. Bat notwithstand.
ing all the arguments offered IN favor Of ths
ladies, the oficials Of the Treasury dsolare
that the employment Of women q clerks and
copyists, which as yet is but IN experiment,
10 v a ..
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Cold Weather.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l2.-Weather, p. IN.
Thermometer 80 degrees. Wind southwest
by west. Clear and cold. Five o'clock
Thermometer 20 IL.
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THE DEPARTMENTS
GorrrcrAL.l
Examinations for the Navy.
TO VOLUNTEER oFTfcERs. -
No.. r-~..

To VOLUNTkkh OFFlCkhhs I.T .N u
NAvY DzrARfnlHr,
wAsHrSeros. D. O.. Nov. 20, 1855. !
All persons who have served as volunteer
officers in the United States Navy for the
term Of two years, and who desire to be eI
amined for admission to the regular Navy,
as provided in the act Of Congress approved
July rs, 1866, will at once. make application,
addressed to Commodore 8. p. Lls, Hart
ford, Conn.,, who will notify them when to
appear. Those who do not mako application
prior to the 1st Of January next, or who do
not present themselves when notified, will be
considered as having waived their claim for
examination. Candidates will take with
them, when summoned, their official papers
showing their naval record. af-a' H..
....- -r. ,--. GIDEoN WELLxs,
. Secretary Of the Navy.
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Wellsnd Canal Closed.

Sr. CArHARISEs, Dec. l2.-Ths Welland.
canal is officially ordered to be closed on the
18th instant, but it is now virtually closed
by ice.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

plets iis, Of al blank forns Gs ] a.tss Gus
tom-house. -
This bill will be submitted 10 Congress
some time the present session.
THs PUNISHMENT OF ESIIsfHD MHx m sus
Asxy-The Secretary Of War yesterday
issued the following order p
- t-7r - ApyuYANr 0RHnnAL's Onnlo1,
WAsHisoroS. Dee. TO- 1sse.
Paragraph eos sfths revised army rsgaiasions b
hsrsby modified 10 rssd as foilsws -. ~
see. The legal psnishnsnts for so'd'sn sy -.
tsnoe Of court-nsstial. sseordisg tothe oesnss
and the jarisdiction Of the eosvt lrs2adssth, IN
prsonmsnt, imprisonmsnt on broad and uassr dsee,
solitary oonhnemsnt hard labor, fyrfsiturs Of pay
and allowances, disehargss ffon ssrviee, rsvds
mands and. when non-eommissionsd o6Aesrs rsdus-
tios 70 the ranks. Psriodsok sosAasnsat shAn
pssssd sssss of dsssF3lss, dAaii spt sssssd oas
ysas. Solitary sea1AsAsat % ssa1nsnsas .
bread and vstsr, shall not szessA lastsea 80 -
tins, with Intervals beeWssa tks pssioAs e -
souAnsmsat not less thsa sush Yssis1S "a "a q.
ossdlng eighty four days In any one ysas lllisesa
men, isr purely military oe.asss shall ~ y -
tissy, asd xhsn soldiers fer stAss shss nillsssy
offences srs ssntsnesd 10 eou1nsnsnt ie yseisss.
tiary, they will b dIshonorably disehssope ~
service IL The order pronulgating NE pseese1laD
Of the ssuft. Da1i sad shala shal pse b sssa =
panisAnsak 0rlsesss sssgsents ssA hssy1111
b rsAessd, Sof sss shsy 70 b tr.st 81 sCiasllti
or garrison court martial unless By YsslsI psEnls
don Of The dspsstesat ssnnasdss. - s6rI'h lf5a
By order ofshs ssssstssy q War: Q - tg
u..r.t Assistant AdIstast ossseai.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Railroad President Elected.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l2.-Jno. w. Garrett was
to-day reelected President of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, and John King, late au-
ditor of the company, was chosen Vice Pres
i,Ient
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Thad.'s PROCLAIM ,tion.

DsbA,ios In the House. say. Nj. Pinek,
" Peace Is declared. and we'll assured, I think"
My voice Is still for tedr cried Thad You ,0ron9
Thsrs'n DO No peace until hold my tongue"
ouISBLE
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Later ffom mTennessee-The Missing
School Bonds.

NAsHvrLLs, Dec, ll.-Gov. Brownlow laid
before the legislature to-day communica.
ton announcing that Maj. Gen. Thomas and
staff would visit Nashville to participate In
the celebration Of the battle Of Nashville.
The medal voted to Gen. Thomas by the
Legislature will be presented to him on the
occasion. 49,. .-
A resolution has been adopted by the
Legislature authorising the comptroller to
borrow S260,000 to aid in paying the inter-
est on the State bonds due hrst Of January
next. E.
" No developments have been made touch
ing the school fund bonds deposited with the
Tennessee National Bank, q Memphis, by
the comptroller. II Is believed that the
bonds are gone past recovery. The legisla-
ture has appointed committee to investigate
the matter, and also adopted . resolution an.
thorising the Governor to take active meas.
ures to recover the bonds. o. n.-....
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TO MEMBER sOF CONGRESS.

NAriosAL RErrBLIcAs delivered regularly and
promptly at their residence, in ,roppos, BY order
ing n through the Secretary Of the Senate. the
Clerk Of the House of Representatives, or at the
otic. Of the REPusLrcAx, No. 5ll Ninth street,
near Psnnsylvania avenue. l7ar boz
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
Fire i'm Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Dec. ia FIRE this morning
destroyed the counting Offices Of seven cotton
factories.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
FENIAN TRIALS IN CANADA.
DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO In TEXA'
FIRES AND LOSS OF LIFE.
PESIAs PRIVArBER on THE HIGH SEAS.
THH A6A1KIT0
LAlAlt kY Cable.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. l2-l0 o'clock q. m.-
The steamship Hibernia, from Quebec, and
the City Of Washington, from New York,
arrived here this morning.
LONDON, Dec. l2--1 o'clock p. m.-The
steamer Boliver, which was seized in the
river Medway yesterday, on suspicion Of
being Fenian privateer, has been placed
under . strong guard. Everything about
her indicates that she was about to start out
upon q cruise to prey upon British COM
merce.
RoxE, Dec. 12-l o'clock p. m.-The
French Minister, Count Montebello, has in
formed the Pope thatif he withdraws from
the Holy City the French troops hereafter
will give him no support.
LONDON, Dec. 12-l o'clock p. m.-Con.
soils are quoted at Ss IA for money; q. s.
fve.twenties, II; Illinois Central railway
shares, Al IL.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. l2-l o'clock p. m.-The
cotton market is steady and active. Sales
to-day at IA Id. for middling uplands.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
From California, Arizona and Mex
leo.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 12.-The statistics
compiled from the bonds of the collectors Of
internal revenue and customs show that the
amount Of spirits produced in California dur
ing the period Of the three years ending on
the 3lst Of May last was ss6, 900 gallons;
The Arizona papers say that orders have
various points in that Territory.
A Masatlan letter Of Dec. 4 gives the par
ticulars Of the evacuation Of that place by the
French forces and the entry Of the Liberal
Gen. Carona, who formed plan to seize the
American steamer Continental, which was
frustrated by the prompt Intervention Of
Capt. Sherley, Of the United States steamer
Suwanee.
One thousand men from Guaymas and
Lopas, under command Of the Liberal Gen
eral Martinez, have arrived at Mazatlan.
Gov. Pezquiera is becoming dsgusted at
the importunate demand for money and the
lawless acts of Martinez. He has left Quay
mas, declaring that he would no longer re-
main and have his authority insulted. He
started of, but Martinez overlook him and
abjectly apologized and induced him to re-
turn.
Affairs in lower California are quiet.
Navarette, the revolutionist, having been
driven from his position, has taken refuge in
the mountains. Gov Pedrin is managing
matters smoothly and to the satisfaction Of
the American residents.
rrived-Ship George Peabody, Paine,
from Philadelphia; ship Raymond, Gallagher,
from New York; bark Callahan, Welding,
from Liverpool bark Bogota, Martin, from
the same place
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

CONFEDERATE GoLD TURNED OvHH TO TEE
UNITED SrArEs.-The Secretary Of the Treas
ury yesterday received . certificate Of de-
post, in favor Of Mr.. Henry Merrill, for the
sum Of four hundred pounds sterling on the
London and County Banking Company Of
London, which sum, Mr.. Merrill reports, re-
manned in his hands while acting % an oiRoef
bellion. The Secretary has ordered that the
necessary steps be taken for the recovery Of
the money, and when realised TO be placed
with the funds arising from the sales of esp
tured and abandoned property. % 1-a.y ..D. :,
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

THE UNITED STATES STEAMER WMoosKI.-
CIV. Cooper, commanding the United States
steamer Winooski, reports to the Secretary
Of the Navy that the Winooski has sailed for
the coast of Cuba. Officers and crew all
we'll ..s' h.'. n.f . .. ... .Iara.. Of.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
THE LITTLE BELT CIGAR,
Manufactured sxslusivsiy under copyright, for
&c. DYER b CO.,
a5s PKxHsYLyAEIA AyExuB

Between Twelfth and Thirtssnth streets.
These Cigars are mAnufAolursd Of the very hsst
Havana Tobacco, imported By ourselves throash NJ.
Hen Belt, brothsr-in-lAw Of Mr. Dyer. who has b%s
living for . number Of years pasi IN HsyanA rhs
speesi attention Of tbs public 10 called 70 this bread a.
II is II sSsry respect fIRsr.cLAss CidAR, 2. low
price noSs-iW
The national Republican., 1866-12-13

Navy BuLIkrIN.--H Honorsbly discharged,
Dec. 5.-Acting Master Oliver Colburn.
December 4th; Mate VI. r. Warwick, De-
cember 9Th. ra.i= - sE.a'rg5 l-'sg
Ordered Dec. 5.-Assistant Surgeon Jos
eph B. Parker to the Naval ACADEMY; 9ur.
geon James Suddsrds to duty - nnembef
Of board in Philadelphia, prssidsd over by
Surgeon billiard; Assistant Psymsster Henry
T. Shedding TO the Gettysburg. 4a.' y :.
Resigned, December 5.-Assistant Pay.
master Charles A. Cable. -
Detached, Dec. 5.-Surgeon J. 8. Ramsey.
from the Naval Academy and placed On
waiting orders. T
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other Mixture OF Mexican
Maximilian News.


NEw ORLEANS, Dec. l2.-The City Council
last night adopted q resolution setting aside
room in the city, with all its conveniences,
for the accommodation of the congressional
committee to investigate the. New Orleans
riot. aa ...ar.r b
The New Orleans papers contain to-day
additional Mexican news, furnished by Col.
John G. Fisher.
Gen. Csstelneau arrived at Vera Cruz as
Gen. Darally, with his troops, lin the latter
part Of October,) were about embarking.
The troops immediately returned to the city
Of Mexico and left for Oaxaca on the 26th Of
November, recapturing that place from Diaz,
who had taken from the Austrian troops o
brigade of about three thousand on the march
| to Oaxaca.
Maximiian has about 2, 900 Belgians, 10, 900
Austriaps, 10000 Mexican Imperialists, and
900 French troops, armed, clothed, fed,
and paid, including the officers, l5 days in
advance.
On the Sd Of December, Maximilian issued
q proclamation declaring his intention to re-
main in Mexico. A great inducement for
Maximilian to remain was the arrival OF
Miramon and Marquesne from Europe. They
pledged themselves on war with Mejia
against the Liberals.
Marquesne's headquarters were ut Pueblo;
Miramon's at Guanapaula. Mejia is at San
Luis Potosi. Vidaurri has been appointed
special commissary Of the Department ol
Monterey.
The States in Mexico are no longer known
as such, the Imperial rule having converted
them into departments, several States to
compose department.
The statement that Gen. Sherman was de-
MED admission in Vera Cruz is untrue. II
was supposed that he wished to hold q con
ference with Castelneau, and orders were
given to the Prefect to put an extra train al
bis disposal, and afterwards guard coach
from the railroad terminus, with o guard o
one hundred French soldiers, and then con
duct him to the city of Mexico.
The Susquehanna anchored about sil
miles from Vera Cruz, but did not 60 int
the harbor.
Instead Of the French troops going away
there was great reason for believing tina
more were on their way. Maximilian's pros
poets are improving.
The national Republican., 1866-12-13
By I'll, United States and European News Company
EUROPE, VIA CABLE.
A FENIAN PRIvATEER SEIZED.
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
FRENCH TROOPS TO REMAIN.
Max's Prospects Frightening.

General Sherman for Mckee City,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-12

cream not valued at $50 seven table spoons valued
Al 50 each; three tea spoons valued at - EACH one
butter knife valued at s. eight plated forks, worth
50 and four glass gOblets valued at -; total SIS
The articles produced m court were recognized by
Mr. Elicit as his property. They were delivered to
him BY police officer.
Charles n. Epps, captain Of the police, made the
following statement in regard 10 the arrest Of the
prisoner-Ile came 10 the police station Wednesday
night and made complaint that some person had
taken valise from his house without his consent.
/ accordingly went 10 his house ON the corner oil
Broad aud First street. and instituted Saarch Tor
his yaliSe- ! found il on the back porch OF The
hogSe and arrested woman whom he accused col
stealing It. There being no evidence salnSl the NO
man, released her. I then asked Hamilton what
the valise contained he said nothing but ciothihs
then opeped il and took out a small bundle, and
asked him what il contained lie heSitated at first,
aud afterwards said 1t was bundle Of spoons
ouaDed the bundle and saw that the spoons were
marked A. L. r. also found in the carpet bag Tea
.poan. and forks ] asked him where were the bal
apce of the things lie replied that he knew nothing
about them. I then put hm in charge oil a police
man and went INSIDE OF the house and touhi smNeI
coffee pot and cream pot which have been lueh.lueI
by Mr. liett ss his property The prisoner stated
that he bought the coffee pot and pitcher IA Iroue Ut
his house corner Of First aud Broad streets ON Satuf
day ght about TO- O'Clock. atI that DC ave seven
dollars for the lot and never saw the man before
The case WIS continued until to-day at II CLOCK,
ON account of the absence Of two witncs<AS.
This negro was formerly sergeant IA the n'ted
Stlte, army. and was Recognized at police headqua-
nv CIItain Belts As being an escaped prisoner.
The cas- was postponed until the two wltnes ses
could b., procured.