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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Report of the Freedmen's Bureau Com
mission of North GaroIina

RALEIGH. N. c.. JAM 23-The report of the Com
mission appointed by the Provisional Governor, in
pursuance of the resolution of the Convention, to
frame laws for the government of the freedmen was
received in the House of Commons to-day. It pro-
vldes, among many other things that freedmen shall
testify in cases whenever the rights of property or
persons shall be directly concerned either cvilly or
criminally This class is protected against personal
wrongs and against violence. thefts and frauds on
their and rights. This committee consists of
Messrs. B. F. Moore, w. S. Mason and R. S. DennelI.
The report specifies some thirty sections dedicated
to the freedmen, and besides some eight bills affect
ing both populations. 1t recommends the establish
ment OF aworkhouse in each county, for the vaga-
bonds and others who will not support their own off
color; Many provisions are designated to encourage
field laborers of all classes white and black by secu
ring the rewards stipulated for labor and to prevent
and discourage all awessness over the lands ofothers
The arguments for every provision are extended for
the calm consideration of the Legislature.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Fentanism i'm Canada

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The Toronto &C. W. cor
respondent of the Herald states that the reason for
the postponement of the meeting of Parliament till
May next is the fear of Fenian invasion during
the winter
The provincial Fenians. though in favor of O'Ma-
honey are not opposed to an invasion by General
Sweeny.
During one night last week word was sent over by
the discharged volunteers at Ogdensburg that the
Fenians were coming. The garrison at Fort Wei
lington turned out to receive them when the volun-
teers fired several Shots and the garrison it is said
behaved very badly The volunteers then returned,
satisfied with their sport.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
From Texas

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The steamer Ashland, from
Galveston, January 12th has arrived.
The Galveston Bulletin of January 5th states that
an engineer and pontoon train was embarking
thence for the Rio Grande. Only 377 names were
registered in Galveston as voters.
The San Antonio Express says LIS voters we're
registered in Bexar county.
Eleven marauders had been captured and given
over to the civil authorities at San Antonio
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 19.-The steamer Colorado
has sailed for Panama with 1895 26O in treasure The
overland mail. with New York dates of December
22d. arrived last night. The ship Dreadnought has
arrived from New York
Mining stocks dull. Savage $685. Gould and
Curry $S25; Imperial $685. Chollar Potosi $224 ell
low Jacket $370 Legal Tenders rs.
SAN Francisco. Jan. 2.-The United States steam
er Saranac sailed for Acapulco yesterday.
Mining stocks are still declining Savage $685.;
Belcher $2l0; Gould and Curry $3l0; Yellow Jacket
$3.50; Chollar Potos $22l Opher $3.50; Hale and Nor
cross $3l5; Crown Point $3.50; Imperial $40; Legal
Tenders nominally TO-
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Attempt to Burn TitusviIle, Pa.-TrfaI of
Incendiaries by a VIGILANCE Committee,

T1TUsvILLE. Pa, Jany 23.-On Sunday night an
attempt was made to burn this town. At O'Clock
house and barn set on fire. and one hour later
Chases block. in the center of the town. was fired
and was destroyed. The block embracing the First
National Bank. the Petroleum Bank, and the Post
office, was at one time in great danger Three in
cendiaries are now being tried by a vigilance COM
mittee. and a scaffold has been built on which to
hang the incendiaries if found guilty The loss by
this fire is $4,000, and the insurance $55OOO Most
of the loss falls on Philadelphia and Eastern compa-
nies. The greatest excitement prevails among the
people Of the town, who are determined to rid the
place of all incendiares robbers. and other scoun-
drels
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23-This interesting event, l..
e.. the marriage of Major Robert Williams, L. S. A.,
to Mrs Stephen A. Douglas took place last evening
at the Cults Cottage, New Jersey Avenue, the pres
ent residence of Mrs. Douglas The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Father Lynch, of St. Aloysius
Church; the usual Catholic requirement that mar
rage shall be performed in Church." being dispensed
with on this occasion
Ihe marriage was quite private. the company, on
the part of the groom being limited to less than half
dozen of his immediate military friends, with the
Secretary OF War and Gen. Grant. Several other
distinguished gentlemen were present.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Disaster at Sea-LOss Of Lie

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The bark Diadem, of and for
Liverpool, with cargo of refined petroleum. during
gale the 9th inst. capszed and the captains wife
and two boys were lost but after cutting away the
topmasts she righted. The captain. cook and three
seamen died. and on the evening of the 18th the re-
naming portion Of the crew were taken off by the
bark Maud E. Rollins and have been brought to this
mort.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
New York ouareut;ne

ALBANY, Jan. Ex-Governor Fenton sent mes
sage to the General Assembly to-day recommending
the appropriation of $4,000 for the Quarantine Com
missoners at New York, to towards averting the
nhn1a
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
A Eenian PriYafaar

New YORK, Jan. S-The Ne,os reports the sailing,
on Sunday last of supposed Fenian privateer, un-
der command of Capt. Marley
LATER.-It appears that the supposed Fenian pri-
vateer was simply a new pilot boat which went on
her trial trip and the crew being composed of Irish
men they hoisted the Irish flag. the sun burst, ="
whilst going down the bay. The vessel returned last
evening
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Death of Judee Tbomnson

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 22.-Hon. Oswald Thomson.
presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and
one of Philadelphia's most brilliant lawyers died
this morning from stroke of paralysis, which hap
pened few days since. The courts all adjourned on
the announcement of his death
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
How they Serve ssWitches' in New Zea
land

The following, from the New Zealand Herald, de-
scribes summary mode of dealing with witches"
in that country:
From kawhia we hear of wars and rumors of
wars. instgated probably by the desire of the semi
friendly natives there to be put rations and re-
ceiye pay. Hone Westere, John Wesley late
native magistrate there. who was deposed from his
office four years ago for the abduction of native
woman, the wife of sawyer named Wright, has
been adding to the interest of native proceedings at
the present time by the commission of most brutal
murder. 1t seems that this late learned interpreter
OF the law had. with zeal worthy of Mathew Hop
kins, condemned an old Maori woman for 'makutu,
or witchcEatt and punished her by his own hands,
to Auckland philo Maorihs as something startling,
ana perhaps out Of the way but to here it is not
extraordinary event 1t is only few years since two
woman for the same reason, and cooked a copper
Maori over their grave. Much about the same time,
at kawhia, a native and his wife pulled the heart
out of their living child under the impression that
the poor infant was beWitched."
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Winding up of a Marine Insurance Com.
Dany.

NEW YoRK, Jan. &.-The Columbian Marine In
surance Company announces the winding up of its
business. Their liabilities amount to 6OOO0OO One
million dollars lost by the depredations of the
pirate Shenandoah. The directors report that there
are sufficient assets to meet all liabilities.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

FORTRESS MONROE. Jan'y 28.-Thc steamer James
S. Green, from New York to Mobile, arrived here to-
day weather bound.
The steamship Newman Livingston, from Sayan-
nah for New York. and the steamship R. R. Cuyler,
from New Orleans for New York, have both arrived
here short of coal. They report rough weather out
side.
The bark Mary Sparks from Liverpool. with salt
for Baltimore, seventy days out. has passed Cape
Henry
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Conviction and Sentence of a Negro.

WILMINGTON. N. c., Jan. 23-A negro charged
with drawing a pistol on q white man was arrested
and brought before the County Court of Sampson
county which sentenced him to be sold into servitude
Major Wykersham. of the Freedmen's Bureau Of this
district ordered the court and all parties concerned
under arrest for Investigation.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

BUFFALO, JAN PA despatch from Titusville.
Pa, dated to-day, says there were two large fires
there last night Three men were arrested, charged
with being the incendiaries and are being tried by
vigilance committee. If found guilty they will be
hung at once. No particulars have been received
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
The Constitutional Amendment Adopfed
INV the nf Nox.. Ia,.s.-.

TRENTON, Jan. 23.-The Amendment to the Consti
tuition of the United States prohibiting slavery, was
adopted oday in the Senate of this State by vote
of Is to s. Two Democrats voted for it.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

Major General John W. Geary is men
toned by the press of Pennsylvania as a probable
candidate for Governor of that State.
The following is the farewell address of
Western editor to his readers The undersigned re-
tires ON the editorial chair with complete convic
ton that all is vanity From the hour he started his
paper to the present time he has been solicited 10 lie
upon every given subject and can't remember ever
having told a wholesome truth without diminishing
his subscription list, or making enemy Under
these circumstances of trial. and having thorough
contempt for himself he retres in o.er Vlecrat his
moral constitutiU-.'
The candidates for Governor Of Pennsyl-
vania in the Republican party are James X. Moore
head of Pittsburg; Gen. John W. Geary. of Cumber-
land; John Cessna of Bedford; Thomas II. Howe, of
ri tsburg, and "m. ". hetchum, "t Luzerue. On
the Dem ,crauc side, Mi. George W Cas-, OF Pitts
burg is the prominent (and only western candidate,
against whom is Asa Packer, of Carbon, and Mr..
Clymer, of Berks, both eastern men.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

New YORK, Jan. 22.--Two men, named David
Schif and George Boyce, have been arrested and
identified as the robbers of the messenger of the
Farmers and Citizens. Bank of Williamsburg, on
Friday. No clue of the money has been discovered,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Wheeling MunicipaI Electiop

WHEELING. Va, Jan. 23.-The municipal election
yesterday passed off quietly. The returns indicate
the re election of Mayor Sweeny, and the entire
Democratic ticket
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
A Canard.

NEW YORK, Jan'y 23.-The Evening Post publishes
report that the steamer Cuba. Captain Gundberg
which sailed yesterday for Baltimore, is Feniau
Drivatear
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Machinery Damaged.

UTICA, Jan. 23-The immense engine of the Utica
Steam Cotton Mill fell to pieces this morning The
effect will probably be to stop the operations of the
mill for the winter.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

-Prudhon's Commentary on the Bible has
been seized by the police in France. The book is
selling at twenty francs instead of three francs
and half the price before the seisure was effected
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

The medical students in Chicago have
been lmaking raid on the graveyards. and been
caught,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

The baltimore Sewing Machine Agency
Is what has long been desired in our city-a place
where all the standard machines of all the valuable
manufactures can be examined into.
WHERE all the machines with their various i'm
provements are explained WHERE there is no par
tiality to any particular machine WHERE thorough
trial is given to every machine purchased and ex-
changed. if desired, and WHERE every machine is
warranted and sold at Factory Prices
Special attention paid to the repairing of all kinds
Observing machines. Also. sewing machines for rent
FRED'K W. WILD.
Ja2i-ly lstp go rs West Baltimore street.
$3.50 CoAL-CoAL. $3.50
TREvoRToN NUT Coal.
Same character as LYKKNs VALLEY"
For sale at $S.50 per ton.
Delivered in any part of the city by
J. HENRY GIESE,
JaZ2-3tlp Office South street.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
The New Governor of Florida.

Governor Walker, Of Florida, has broached
singular theory to account for the clause in the
United States Constitution which gave the Southern
States the right to count five slaves as equal to three
white men in the apportionment of representatives.
He says: Our fathers of 1888 knew that it takes five
black men to do the work of three white men, and
IN adjusting the apportonment of taxes
try eleven of the thirteen States of the old confed
Grafton, recommended that every five blacks be
adopted in the Constitution of i7S in regard to rem
resentation. But l fear those who may migrate
hther from Europe or elsewhere, will be unmindful
of this fact We ought not to forget it. and
foreign and black labor, ought always to give the
preference to the latter, when we possibly make
it available And if we can offer sufficient induce
ments, am inclined to think that the black man a.
field aborer in our climate. will prove more efficient
than the imported white"
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

INTERESTING INTERVIEW AT THE PRESIDENTIAL
MANsloN.-At the time of the annual meeting last
week OF the American Colonization Society. in this
city, delegation of the society, embracing some
twenty members waited upon the President to ten
der him the assurance of their confidence and sup
port In the momentous and embarrassing duties that
rest upon him.
IL B. Latrobe. Esq, the president of the society
introduced the delegation and in his remarks con-
nected with the society expressed the belief that it
was in separation Of the negro from the white race
that the best mode OF betterng the condition of the
colored people was to be found.
President johnson replied with emphasis that they
should have fair trial where they are. He affirmed
the views on the subject they are embraced in the
message and declared whatever might be his convic-
tons IN regard to negro suffrage in the District of Co.
umbia and Tennessee. he firmly opposed to fore
ing such suffrage upon the States by national egisia
tlon The distinct impression was left that he was
not friendly to indiscriminate negro suffrage in this
District. - ~
Ihe meeting was very agreeable and satisfactory
10 the delegation, who came away with the conyic-
ton that they had been in interview with calm,
fearless, honest and able statesman and ruler-Nat
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Gold Pens.

In Gold mounted Rubber HolderJlI
In desk Holders of every variety!
Put up in cases of rich velvet for presents.
Ar WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
b. F. BLAKENEY d Co.,
GOLD PEN MANUFACTURERS,
dsl5-tf lS. Baltimore Street. first floor up stairs
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

Gold Pens,
In solid Gold Holders!
In solid Silver Holders!
Suitable for Ladies'!
Suitable for Gentlemeni
Twill please the ladies and the men,
Each line they write they'll bless the pen:
The giver bless. and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for ,oaste-
AlGood Gold PenI
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
Gold Pens.

In the selection Of oie another important natter
u.s. that she should write WELL A lady who neglects
to cultivate this accomplishment is not unlikely, de-
fcient in other essential qualities es"-CHEsrERFIELD.
Gifts for the Girls gifts for the Boys;
useful gift, not useless toys
Something to have. something to hold;
Suitable. too. for young and old
A Good Gold Pen!
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

IMPORTANT TO DIsTILLERs AND INTERNAL REyE-
NUE. OFFICERs.-The following letter from Hon. Z. A.
Rollins. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, to the
assessor of second district Ohio contains an amount
of information:
SIR: BY your letter of December 4, stating the
case OF - it appears that they made their return
on December 2 for the tr monthly period of the last
ten days of November 1865. in which they had dis
plled - proof gallons, and that the return was si-
lent as to any disposition made of the whisky that
on the day Of the date of the return the parties came
forward and claimed the privilege of adding to or
correcting the return. alleging that the whisky was
bonded for removal to a bonded warehouse prior to
november 81 and that they commenced to remove
the whisky December !; that you are informed that
much OF 1t is still at the dstiery and that they give
as reason why the whisky not removed that the
bonded warehouse was not ready to receive it.
Inc question that ar under this state of facts
ana to which you require an answer is Was it your
duty to assess for tax the quantity of whisky thus re-
ported?
1t is held by this Office that the duty imposed by
law shall be paid on all spirits not removed to a
bonded warehouse before the lst, the llth and the
Zlst day of the month, the case may require
there being no allowance of FIVE days for such re-
moval.
Messrs. - should undoubtedly be required to DAY
tne DUTY unless. upon examination is found by you
that the excuse given by them for the non removal of
the whisky is we'll founded.
If it is shown that the parties had taken a permit
and bond in due time, but that the warehouse was
not ready or fit for its reception the irregularity
should be excused. You should take great care in
such cases that the interests Of the Government are
secured, but at the same time should not do njus-
tice to the other party.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

DISCRIMINATION OF MILITARY DIsTRIcTs.--In
consequence of the mastering out of troops and the
ferent military divisions, departmental commanders
are rapidly reducing the number OF districts within
their commands to the smallest number consistent
them altogether. Instead of districts" military
posts are being substituted the commanders of which
quarters. The districts that may be continued will,
N each case, be commanded by the senior officer of
tne troops serving therein The troops in the various
departments have been concentrated at convenient
points that they may easily be supplied and prepared
10 move promptly whenever and VIII ereyer needed
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24
SINGULAR CoINcIDENcE.-A Baltimore correspond
ent Of the Philadelphia Epening TeLearaph relate


ent of the Philadelphia EUenin0 Telegraph relates
the following curious circumstance:
most singular coincidence in reference to the
case of Mrs Grinder. who executed at Pitsburg,
on Friday last for murder by poisoning, the fact
that one of her victims Mrs. Caruthers, is the same
name of an entire family of Caruthers, including
father, mother, sons and daughters, who were poi
soned about fifteen years ago in Carlisle, Pennsylva
MIA, by young girl named Rachel Clark, domestic
in the house of Mr.. Carutbers.
If we are not mistaken, two three, or more of the
family died. Andrew Caruthers. and eminent law
yer of Carlisle who had very large practice and
died few years ago. it may be recollected, was very
lame aud much deformed, the muscles and snues Of
his arms. hands, and legs being contracted and drawn
up to painful degree. This was the result of the
poisoning referred TO- from which he never recovered
1t alleged that jealousy caused the youthful muir
deress, who was represented as very handsome to
perpetrate the crime.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

ABOUT To BE PARDoyED-A RaIt;mora dasnotob IN
me Frhadelpha Inquirer says that Lieut. 0fiey, of
@ !ne first delaware s Cavalry, who, whilst under the
nluence I'M OF splrituous liquors, killed man named
White in this cty two years ago, and was Sentenced
sS ns ae W a BE- aSoat to
Much sympathy has been expressed op bO weeks
man, and his release will give general satisaction
He has behaved himself with marked proprietv'
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-24

A SHARP WIFE.L"lf am not at home from the
better and bigger half don't wait for y nas
I won't" replied the lady, significantly; .'I wnn;t
wait but I'll come for you." The gentleman ret"rn "a
at ten o'clock precisely.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-06-01


Hg dear NicholdS:-1f you believed how
painful it was to me to be obliged to send you
the inclosure to my last letter, you win not, /
am sure, doubt that it gives ne the greatest
pleasure to forward that which accompanies
this. Second thoughts, they say, are best l
fancy you will not quarrel with the truth of the
saying in your own case. think you had bet
ter come here at once on your return. There
will be several business matters TO arrange, and
may probably, by then, be able 10 say what
allowance ! shall be able to let You have. You
must be moderate in your expectations at first.
Il hope Mrs. barley may be able to persuade
your mother to meet you here. Wishing you
all happiness, remain,
"Yours very truly, L. DARLEY-|
Nick stared at me. "Well, old boy, |
congratulate YOU" said, with sickly
voice, and the knob in my throat bigger
than before; 81 wish to goodness | could
NOT. but muSt-so do
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H. w. WINSLOW.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LA w. will at
"A tsnd b PrsfessiDnal Business IN SRndusky andnd-
ioinina cQantios Special given to RE0curng
SoIdiersPaS Bounty. and Pensions.
sOrfisr9 Secondfiory Tylsrss Block saa
FREMONT, OHIO.
November %, 1858.
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JOHNs u. .lGREENE,

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR, At LAW, and So
A1citsr in Chtheery; will atd to professional bu-
niness in Sandusky and adjoiuing couuties OFFICE,
Second story Buckland's NEW Block.
FREMONT, OHIO. 81.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-06-01

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