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FOURTH EDITION
FROM WASHINGTON THIS P. M,

[sPEcIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEGRAPB.1
WASHINGTON. December !.
The Southern Loyalists Demanding the
Impeachment of the President.
The universal-sufrage 3paTty of Louisiana
has sent delegation here, with a series Of reso
lutions addressed to Congress, asking the i'm
peachment and removal of President johnson,
as traitor aud sympsthizer with Rebels, and
for the aOolishment of che present State Gov
ernment OF Louisiana, and the establishment of
loyal Territorial Government, with a military
or provisional Government therein; and also
asking Congress to provide for State Govern.
ment therein on the basis of universal suffrage
and also to establish universal suffrage through
out the United 81 ates.
Head-BlOcks for Soldiers Graves.
Yesterday General Meigs opened bids for fur
nishing iron head-blocks for soldiers graves.
to be delivered at any point in the South Over
three hundred thousand are to be furnished. The
lowest bid was by party, in this city at one
dollar and eight cents each.
The Welcoming Address TO Congress.
The address of welcome TO Congress, by
Judge Carter, VIII be made at the Capitol at
noon on Monday.
The Great American PhilRnthropist,
George Peabody, will shortly visit Washing
ton, and be the guestHof. his rellow-banker, WV.
Corcoran.
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Valuable Masonic Jewels stolen.

The Newark Advertiser states that on Wednes-
day last the iron sale belonging to S.. Johns
Lodge OF that city was opened by picking be
lock, and the ancient jewels, consisting OF the
Masonic insignia made of solid silver were
stolen. Their pecuniary value was the least
part OF the loss since they had a historic
interest and peculiar associations which were
priced by the members of the Lodge far beyond
any estimate OF their worth that coull be made
in money. They are said 10 have been l04 years
old, and we're used by General John N. Cum.
mings, who was Master OF the Lodge before the
Revolution. During the war they were loaned
TO the Army Lodge at Morrstown, presided over
by WASHINGTON, and were also used on the occa-
sion of initiating General lafayette into the
brotherhood Of Masons. The circumstances OF
some one familiar with the place, an some uu-
worthy member Of the fraternity is suspected oi
being the guilty party.
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From San Francisco.
York associated Press.

10 tic Nel1 York associated PreSs.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 80. - Yesterday
being Thank sglyng day, business was generally
suspended. The stock Boards are not in ses-
sion, and there were no important sales. Prime
shipplue Wheat was quoted at So; New York
crushed Sugar sold at l3 cents.
Up to Wednesday afternoon fodrtcen bodies
from the wreck OF the Cdyd we're washed ashore.
Car tain Page, DR.. Rowden, and Mrs. Pearson
were among tbem.
Advices from Idaho to November II represent
that the Indians were very troublesome.
The internal Revenue Collector of Idaho re-
polted that the value of the billion produced
rom tJanuary lst TO November lst was
The ship Saas Gyeenmon, Captain Weber,
which put into this port IN distress, has Oeen
ordered 10 discharge her cargo for examination
By the agents OF underwriers and will probably
be condemned.
Mining shares were TODAY quoted as folio VS.:
Savage, $1,000; Yellow Jacket, $ll90; 0phir,
S2l5; Imperial, $125; Becher, Sl35; ChOllar
Potosi, $22O; Gould & Curry, $780, Legal
tenders, 7l4.
The Central Pacific Railroad is completed to
Cisco, ninety-three miles from Sacramento, and
twelve and half miles from the SUBMITS of
the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and SOIL feet
above the level Of the sea.
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NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Petition for Provisional Governors for
the Southern states, Etc.

Petition for Provisional Governors for
the Southern states, Etc.
New ORLEANS November 30.-The radical
petition to Congress to establish provisional
Governors for the unre constructed States has
received one thousand names in this city. 1t was
drafted at the instgaIion OF the Western ~
gressional radicals, and the leading radicals in
the South are urged TO send it up to Congress for
the purpose of sireng hening the radicals. The
radical leaders here admit that this Is the policy
that the extreme radicals propose to follow in
Congress.
The petition recounts tho grievances of South
ern Unionists, and declares the Southern States
in anarchy and unit for self-government. II
also asks for unconditional suffrage as the basis
of the Government, State and Federal.
Governor Wells at 6rst kicked against It, but
il is understood that he has yielded to the de.
mands OF his party.
An effort is being made to oust Postmaster
Talia'erro, and get a Mr.. Tavis appointed.
Travis is we'll backed, and leaves for Washington
tomorrow.
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HilIlnrd
THE MATCH BETWEEN GoLDTwAITE AND M'DEvITT
LAST ENING--GoLDTHwAITE THE WINNER BY

LAST EvENING--GoLDTHWAITE THE WINNER BY
1868 POINTS.
The return match 1900 points, caroms,
between william Gonth waite, OF Boston, and
John McDevitt, OF this city, for $500 a side,
cane off this evening al Irving Fl III resulting
in the victory of Goldth waite by 1868 points.
Last evening was the fourth time that Gold
thwaite and McDevItt have appeared in public
contest Tor money.
Their first encounter was at Cincinnati, on
the 3lst OF May, 1865, when, for stake OF $1,000
McDevitt defeated Goldthwaite by Ala points, in
a game OF 1900. The second game between
these players was played IN this city, on the
24h oil June last; 500 points up; stake, $3.50;
McDevitt won the game, making an average oi
1876. The third contest tnok place at Brunstead
Hail. Boston, on the Both OF October game
1900 points, caroms, for $1,000. McDevitt woa
by 574 points, making the large average of "a
The contest last evening commenced az four
minutes past 8, Messrs. e. Cahill and C.. n'Con-
nor acting as umpires; the former for McDeyitt
and the latter for Goldtnwaie. NJ. Joseph
Dion, the billiard champion OF America Off
ciated as referee. McDevitt won the lead,
The playing throughout was not up to the stan
dard of either player McDeVtt being particu-
larly unfortunate D his nursing" of which ,
much is always expected of him in any gane in
which he Is a player. This misfortune, n w.
ever, was not caused by McDevitts hand not
being in but was the result OF the spring loor'
OF the hall, the table being so much to one SHE
that the play ers had to stop p aging at two dit
ferent times to have il lcvelied. The game was
played in Just four hours and six minutes.
Averages-Gold waite, l5 76; McDevitt, l2'59. -
N. Y. WOrtd of TO-DAY.
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The Adoption of a New Constitution for
Virginia Recommended The COnstitu.
fiOnai Amendment

By the United States associated P,eS.
RICHMOND Virginia, December la meeting
of the leading citizens of the peninsular counties
of Virginia, held at Williamsburg, have unani-
mously adopted resolutions declaring that the
legislature which meets On Monday next,
should Immediately call u Convention TO frame
new Constitution adapted to the new order of
society, and relieve the people from their indebt
edness in the ratio that their present property
possessions shall bear to the losses caused by
the war.
It's understood that Governor Pierpont will
recommend the adoption OF the Constitutional
amendment in his message.
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the Ne,, York Associated Press

TO the Neio York associated Press
LONDON, November 30-NOon.-A gunboat
left Sherness yesterday, and another will leave
to-day, their destination being Ireland. They
carry with them large supply Of arms and am
munition, TO be used in the suppression Of Fenian
outbreaks.
No more arrests have been made.
Financial and CONNER cial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL, November 30-Noou. The Brokers
Circtudr reports the sales of cotton for the
week at $4,000 bales. The sales to-day have
been 10, 900 bales The market opens steadler
at lad. for middling Uplands.
The market for Breadstuiis is unchanged.
LONDON. November 90-Noon.- Consols for
money are quoted at S9a.
Amencan Securities.-The openiug quota.
iions are as follows:-Erie Railroad shares, 40;
Illinois Central do, 20; United States Five.
twentles, T04.
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Latest Marke,s by TeIegraph.

NEw YORK, December 1.-Cotton dull little in
gu ry, ana prices weak: Uplands S3c. Moo les, s5c
our dull +; and 10a9oc iower; state sTl9ll 20;
Ohio sl06Ll3 10; Western ST.55geil 90; south I'm,
Sl and neos er ats d1I seet uUe porn
duh. Lard 0ul Whisky dul and unchanged.
BALTIMORE December l. = Flour is Inactve;
Chicago extra, sll'50a1l7j. Wheat is very dul
dro0pins; dry new white. S6G58so yellow, 93Sl95e.
Oats are GTiet at 65a5Ic PEoy'slons are dull
Sugar is oui Coffee is quiet Rio i7ialSl TOR gold
whisky steady; " estern in bond S2S5G2SS
FIRE.-The alarm of FIRE this morning, at
1890, was caused by the partial buIuing OF the
-four and feed store situated at the corner OF
Twenty first and Market streets. The bailding
is an old.iashioned one and two stories aud
which was filed with hay, straw, etc. Mr..
Amos Watson occupied the portion OF the
building on Twenty first street, and was COM
pletely burned out He values his stock at
about $4,000, upon which there was an insurance
OF $1,000.
The lower portion of this side of the building
is occupied as dwelling by Mrs. Brogan, who
had her furniture damaged by water aud being
broken. Fifteen dollars, which was in bureau
drawer, was stolen. Loss about $3.50; no
Insurance. ID.
The corner of The building is occupied us
liquor store, the proprietor OF which IS Barney
Doue herty. His stock is a total loss, not
burned but was appropriated by the firemen.
He estimates his loss at about $500, upon which
there is no insurance.
The next door 10 him on Market street was
occupied by p. NJ. Gibbons, as a boot and shoe
store. Some of the stock was rescued, but the
greater portion waS damaged by water and
bun ed The stock on hand amounted 20 S2500.
upon which there Is an insurance of $500.
Next door was occupe by Charles b. Malo-
new as an office. attached TO a coal aud lime
yard. He rescued all his papers. Damaged by
water to the extent OF 800.
The hay and straw produced a great smoke
and one would judge from a distance that the
| whole upper portion of the city was being de-
| stro yed. The building was com mpieiely flooded
with water. The property belongs TO Mr.. Har-
kins and is damaged TO the extent of $1,000,
which is fully insured, Tue total loss is about
$4,000.
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Secretary Stewards Gable Despatch.

By u9e UHSted StdteS Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December I.-An Atlantic Cable
"speciap from Paris states that Secretary
Seward's cable despatch TO the American Minister
related mainly 10 the Iuarch of French tr0oOs
from Mexico, and the expression of the hone that
Napoleon would not carry out his Intention in
that respect. The despatch was probably spu-
here. .
The land lines to Hearts Content were down
Yesterday
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THE NATIONA FINANCES.
The Public Debit

The following comparative statement OF the
public debt of The United States, official and
unofficial, was compiled by William II. Roberts,
EIdar of phi hiladelnhia.-
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From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 30.-In the case of
Mr.. Bigler versus MI. Avery. United States Mar
sbal, it has been agreed 10 let ,he papers remain
at sacramento, taxing an iLyen Dry of them
and bonding them. This will leave Mr.. Avery in
possession of the office, and insure him the
results of a judicial investigations
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Annexntion ot Canada.
States associated Press

BV UhIteU otuIe8 A5SOcIuteu FTe56. m.
NEw YoRK, December LA large convention
OF French Canadians was held at Cohoes, in this
State, and elected delegates TO the United States
Convention Of French Canadians, to be held
here to-day. The Oohoes Convention was
strongly in favor of Canada endeaVoring TO gain
admission into the United States.
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Bg United States associated Press.
new YORK, December 1.-Two merchants at
Titusyille, Pennsylvania, who have charge of
the Parker Oil Refinery, have been arrested on
suspicion OF having committed heavy frauds on
the Government, by evading the Internal h =
venue laws.
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Jefferson Davis.

New YORK, December 1.-The Mississippi
Commissioners had an interview with JeH
Davis at Fortress Monroe yesterday, but could
give him very little announcement as to the
success of their mission TO Washington.
Clement c. Clay has gone 10 Alabama.
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1t will be observed that the deDt reached its
highest figure on the 3lst OF August, 1865, since
Which time il has steadily decreased (excepJ
during the months Of December, 1866, and
January, 1866, when it slig htly increased), until
IL has reached the amount given in the Novem-
Der statement. II is also said that the statement
on the Let proXimo will show further decrease
of the debt,
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The Chassepot Gun--The Chassepot musket
weighs only three kilogrammes (siX pounds),
and can discharge fifty bullets in four minutes;
but on an average, man in the ranks Gao only
Gre ten shots a minute.
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New Brandy --An inhabitant OF Mont-sous.
Vaudrey (Jura) has discovered that a brandy
with very fire aroma can be distilled from
modlars, which grow in great quantities in that
district. The process is as simple and the yield
as good as Ia the case OF cherries.
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TF YoD Want PERFECT sFACrl0N
in every respect, bus the celebrated pres ron
coal kgg and stove st5es at - per ton A:.s. he he
and very fine quality Of LEBIGH. Egg and stove, At
81 b0per ton weep nothing bat the best. Orders re-
Te,ved at No ia eOuth THIRD Street.
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The NntIonnI Deht.

The monthly statement of the natl ional debt
viii be issued early next week Owing 10 the
heavy payments for interest during the month
amounting to over $23, 900, ,OOO-and the lessen
ing of the revenues consequent upon the dull
ness of the season, the forthcoming statement
will show no diminution in the aggregate amount
OF the debt
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AND COMMERCE.
OFFICE OF THE EVENING TELEGRAPH,
Saturday, December l, 1860.

Saturday, December L. 1866.
There was very little spos,tion to operate in
stocks this morning, but prices were sic adv.
Government bonds were 6rmly held. New 6-20s
sold at 1913; 1O9l was b'd Tor OLD do; ll2l
for Gs Of 1881; 99} for l0-40s; and lO45@l054 FOR
June and August 1905.
Railroad shares were inactive. Reading sold
at 564 al advance of ! on the closing price last
evening; Pennsy sylyania AZ 54atD54s, nc change;
Il9 was bid for Camden and Amboy; 6l4 tor
Norristown; 5s TOR Minehill; 36 for North Penn
sylvania; 67 for Lehgh VALLEY; q for Catawissa
preferred; 5S for Philadelphia and Baltimore;
and AS for Northern Cnntrai.
CITY Passenger Rail Sa7 shares were un-
changed. Hestonville sold at IA; 80 wa, DID for
Second and Third; 49, tor ThrleeAth and Fiji
teenth; 80 Tor Green aud Coa.es; ana 81 for
Bank shares, as we have noticed for some
past, continue III good demqnd for investment,
az iull prices. Philadelphia sold at l494; 230
was bid for North America; l3l for Farmers
and Mechanics; 100 for Kensington; 81 for
Girard 80 1or Western; 3l4 for Manufacturers
and Mechanics; 100 Tor Tradesmen's; 40 lor
Consolidation; and 68l for Corn Exchange.
Canal shares were dull. Morris preferred
l24 no change, and Lehigh Navigation at SCI
26 was bid for Schuyiklll Navigation common;
341 for preferred do; IA ior Susquehanna Canal;
65b for Delaware DIVISION; ana 544 Ior Wyo-
ming Valley Canal.
The Money Market continues to show symp-
toms Of increasing ease. Call loans are quoted
at to Z T}c cent, and hrst-class borrowers nnl no
at the lower rate. Prime business notes are dis
counted at to 70 cent.
Quotations of Goid-l05 A. M, l4l3; ii A. NJ,
l4i; u M, l404; p. NJ, l4l.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES TO. DAY
Reported by De Haven 8 Bro No. 40 $. Third street
BEBORE BOARDS
100 sh Reading Railroad ........ Monday 58 Lie
FIRST BOARD
$500 u l040s. 80. 99a 100 sn Coal Ridge.
SlOO do . coupl04 IA sh Leh Nav. lots 591
$500 Leh IS S4..... 928 20 sh Harrisburg 543
500 do ........ 931 100 sb Penn K......c 545
3 sh PhIa Blk 80. 4Si 80 sh do.......,. 644
sh MOIns Cl pt. .l2l III Pm E.. 81
100 sh Reads6u N &c l-l6 100 sh Ches Val. -6wn q
100 sh 40 s30wn.. 60 2O0 sh Hcstonvie II l44
4s sh do. transit 561
~Messrs. De Haven 4 Brother, No. 40 South
Third street, report the following rates of eX-
change to-day at p. M.:--American gold, l404
6Dl4l4; Silver 3s and Is, 1856; Compound Interest
Notes. June, 1864, l5S; do, July, 1864, l64; do.
August, 1864 l4s; DO, October 1864, I9g; do
December, 1864, l22; do, May, 1865, III do.
August, 1865, 10; do, September, 1856, %; do
| October, 1865, 94.
SO South Third street, report the following rates
| of exchange to-day az IL ocloCk:-U. s. 6s, 1881
coupon, 1l2G9ll3; U. = 5'20s, coupon, 1852, IOs5
| GDl0S2; do, 1864, l064@l07; do, 1866, lOT@
1919: do, new, 1865 l0s @l0s8; u. s. lO-4Os
| coupon 99l0Dl00; u. s. 7'30s lst series, 1861
| 0I055; do, I'd series l04}60l05; Sd series, lO4R
| @lO5 Compounds, December 1864, l2i@l3.
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Philada Stock Exchange Sales, Dec. l
Reported by De Hayen& Bro No 40 5. Third streea

IT " ZEN BOARDS
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Sailing of CunbOats for Ireland.
No More Arrests Made,
CoNso1s seg-U, s. F1vE-TwENTIEs, eOl

ETC., Etc, Etc., Etc" ETC., Etc
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-08-06


PARsoN b. ExUITED.-A few years since
near the city of N in Connecticut, lived
and preached old Parson B., who was Bit
excitable and nesr-sighted. One day he had
been to the city with his horse, and among
b is purchases was a barrel of -four, the head
of which was partially out
On the way home, the old man was over
taken and passed by fast young man, driving
a last horse, aud putting on "muca" airs.
New, the parsons horse was usually quiet
steady going animal enough, but he couldn't
stand that sort of thing; so he started after
him OF the fast order in 40 good earnest.
The jolting OF the wagon at length iarred
the head completely out of the barrel, and the
strong wind, which was blowing directly after
the parson, blew the -four all over him and
the horse.
At last the fast young man was left. and the
village reached; but the speed of the horse
was not checked.
In driving through street to reach his
home, he came In contact with one os his
deacons, who was naturally surprised to see
his minister driving at such pace; and sg
nailed him to stop.
"Why, Parson B., said he, what oa earth Is
the matterp You seem to be greatly excited
Excited" yelled the old man, ..exaitedi
Who wouldn't be exeited-snoS storm in JulyP
Get up Dobbin."
The Deacon smiled, but was silent.
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Z E LIGIO U s.
FIGHTING THE DEVIL.

| one night at late hour, Dr. Bently was dis
turoed at hisstudies by a rattling sound amoue
some wood, which, sawed and split, had been
iett oy the teamster, the aftern 1on previous
TOO late to be properly housed. He arose, went
cautiously to the window, and saw a won an
hliiog her apron with wood, which she hasti ly
carried away. He resumed his seat and com.
'nenced his study. Shortly after, the same aoise
occurred and on looking out second time he
saw similar operation; the woman filling
her great apron to the utmost limits of its
capacity. When she had gone, he returned to
MS book with tender pity in his heart for
a destitution which sought relief iu this lonely.
dreary, not to say sinful ma ner.
by and BY he was startled by heavy crash Of
laiiing wood and hurrying up to the window
oeoeld the poor woman casting the very dust
OF the wood from her apron. He remained mo-
tioniess, his gentle heart filed with commser.
alton. She swiftly departed, and soon return.
ed heavily laden witt the wood which she
threw on the pile, as if it were the "accursed
thing"
Ihe DOCTORS compassion and curiosity were
no" intensely excited Ho followed her retire at
ing figure till he discovered her residence aad
thus accertainsd who she was What size was
was no mystery to him. The last hour had shown
MIN her virtues lofty height. He called early
tue next morning on Mr.. B-the wood
> ''HN N'' 'oNNNu uilu 70 Seuu u nhL II cora
OF his beat wood, sawed and split, to Mrs -
out by no means to let her know from whom 1t
came; which was readily promised. Mr.. B |
teamster happened to bs within ear.
shot though out ofsight, was not 80 bound, and |
when he tipped the wood into the poor widows |
7ard' replied to her eager inquiry, who had
tent it by relating the conversation he had over
leard.
The conscience. stricken mother, feeling that
Ter sin and repentance, in the lonely darkness
II that midnight houT, were known aud under
TODD by another heart beside her own, hasten
ID without delay to the house of the benevo-
ent man, to express her gratitude and her
orrow, and with deep humility and bitterness
old him the temptation to which her extreme
'overiy had reduced her, of breaking the eighth
Though my house was dark and cold, though
ny heart was wrung with anguish at the sight
II my poor shivering little oues, could not
ieep it !; my conscience would not let me.
Say no more, my dear madam, said the good
aau. saw you c,nquerthe devil 10 two fair
gh;s.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-08-06

THB CHOLERA AMONG THE U. S. Troops AT
TYBEE ISLAND The following is an extract OF
letter from on board the steamer San Saliva
DIR, at rybee Island, near Savannah, Ga, un-
der date of July 2ith:
We landed 47O troops on Tybee Island, and
yesterday 80 OF the members answered to their
names. The cholera has done its work among
them sure. They were SO completely demore
allied that one hundred deserted and are scat
tered all over these Islands, and they say that
seme have even got to Savanneh. OF course
people there are much frightened. have been
in good many tight places in my life, but
never saw anything to equal it. 1t was COM
mon thing to see them bury ten before break
FAST and the same number before supper, and
so we used to sit on deck and see them carry
the bodies along to their long home, day after
day, and finally requested the authorities to
remove the burial place which was right in
front of the ship. Tho sights we used to see
was too much for the strongest of US. Ihope
it will be the last OF the kind shall see. 1t
is all over now, and we are in pretty good
spirits.