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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06
DRY GOODS.
SCHAPKER, BUSSING & co.

SCHAPKER, BUSSING & co.
Now offer to the public a larger and better
Fail and Winter Dry Goods
i iiishmeni in the western Country, VIZ.
In the @a @ A
Domestic Department,
Under the charge of A. LANSING, can
makes oe Of naa oeEs ana
Mus Inns, Sheetings, Pfliow-Case Musiins,
Checks, Tickings, Hickory stripes. DC.
and always at the lowest market price.
Dress Goods Department, -
Under special charge of PROF. GUST.
MATHI AS, is nov stocked 3 With sisn Noysitles
and in which any and every body can be
suited. 4
White Goods Department,
In charge of J. e. BUTCHER, is being daily
repIenished and The assortment now COM
plete-conststsng of swiss, Jaconets. Table
ers, Towels, Napkins, Handkerchiefs, En-
broideries, Edgings. Laces tboth real and
imttationl. EN- roidered and Lace Cur
tains, and charming beauties in Bed
spreads, &c. 9rau
&c Notions Department.
This stock, in charge of A.vENEMANN,
Pair of Alexandre's Kid Gloves, or a Brass
Button to a Paper Collar. But the most
Is ne
Paper Collars, at IS cents a box-the most
durable, best fitting, end cheapest Collar
in America. 9
a WOODEN Department,
ENHAUER, Is well assorted. and those in
search of Cloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins.
Beavers. Jeans, or anything. for Mems or
Boys Wear, would do wen to examine
this stock before purchasing elsewhere;
and save money. Also, Flanneis in ali
wool, part cotton, and silk and wool.
ShaWls and Cloaks
In endless variety. 9sy
H0Op-Skirts
At a great reduction in prices.
Retail Millinery Department,
Superintended by Miss ELIZA BELLAM,
goods are daily arriving; and by the 18th
OF September the took will be complete,
with every novelty that the heart can
wish and the eye desire. o.5s -
we most respectfully call the attention
Ridiculous pretensions of "selitng below
cost. !" cheaper than before the war; or
!" cheaper than anybody In the world; -
neither do we sell three spools of Coats's
Thread for rs cents for the purpose Of en-
tfcing trade, and then charge it mp In
goods i'm which they are not posted. We
Sell at the rONE-PRICE SYSTEM" and
ALWAYS as cheap as the cheapest, and as
low as the market will afford, and warrant
all goods as represented.
The statesmen will always be, found ac-
comnodating and ready to show goods,
whether a sale is made or not
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06
BOARDING.

DOAKDING.
liz I have superior accommodations for
q few boarders. by the day or week.
MRS. w. w. WARNER,
Sycamore ST. bet. Second and Third,
auI3 dIm1 Opposite MesKer's Tin Store.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06

Editors Journal--Please announce me as
O candidate for reelection to the office of
Prosecuting Attorney for the 18th judicial
Circuit at the coming election.
w. p, HARGRAVE..
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06

ANTED-WoOD-CH or
" so good wood-choppers Apply I'M
mediately at CALDWELLS Grocery.
SCI div
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06
ShaWls and Cl0aks
Hoop-Skirts
AT great reduction in prices.
Retail Millinery Department,

is the most complete in the West. and new
goods are daily arriving; and by the 18th
OF Sepfemb Der the took will be complete,
with every novelty that the heart can
wish and the eye desire. :
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06
FAN and Winter Dry Goods

than can be found In any ONE Els
Elfshmenr in the Western Country,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06
PRIVATE BOARDING
ANNNoUNCEMENTS s:

We are requested to announce that Col.
JACOB KAERCHER IL a candidate for the
office of Sheriff of Vanderburgh County,
subject to the decision OF the Union Con-
vention.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06

FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce the
name OF ALEXANDER DARLING as a
candidate for reelection to the Office of
Sheriff of vanderburgh County, subject to
the decision of .iiS Union Convention, If
one is held.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06
Private School.

~ Rs. BELL will reopen her School on
IVA MONDAY, September 9Th, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Lockhart, Walnut Street, be-
tween First and Second. (au30 DIV
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Editors Journal-Announce meatoa the
people of the District as a, candidate for
the office Of Prosecuting Attorney 81 ll1sE
w. HARROW.
Mt. Vernon, Ind, July 4. 1867 Je..t4 jys
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EEGEIF T12 e.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06

n l.. ROBINSON is a candidate for
As Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
ties of Posey, .vanderburgh, GIBSON. and
Warrick. t..ssf,4sz s. bnf 1ysedliss
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MISS HOOKER d MISS HOUGH
will open their SELECT SCHOOL
on the FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER.
School rooms IN the basement of the
Cumberland Chur. h. [an22 dsw
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06

Shop on WALNUT STREET, bet. sixth
and Seventh, 3t& = - z w.
EVANSVILLE, IND.
Prompt attention given to all work en-.
trusted to my care fmay16 d3D
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-06

FOR COMMON PLEAS JUDGE. a. "a "a
We are authorized to announce Morris s.
Johnson as a candidate for Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas for the list District,
composed of the counties of Posey. Gibson,
Vanderburgh, and Warrick, at the next
October election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

popular es Henry Clay used TO be in Kentucky or
Mr Cofax is in Indiana, OF Mr. Stevens In Penn
sylYQnia, might have the votes Of his admirers
culnnlated" on him 10 an extent that would have
elected two three candidates Il the voters bad voted
for other men, thus sacrificing two or three who
ought TO have been elected. IT, anticipating this, the
opposite party has nominated two or three more men
than they were entitled TO- they wOnld elect them;
Ill If the candidates should be nominated Tor tho
districts in which they reside or which call for their
nomination. the tendency might DO on the part OF
the voters of each party IN dlstilct TO cumulaie
tIict. If there were candidates on both sides run
hing III each district tins would rednce the result 70
precisely what It Is at present, VIZ: that Republican
districts would elect Republican. and Democratic
districts would elect Democratic and the mi3Onty
would bo no more largely represented than 10 rs
under fine present system IL there were not oandi
dates running OIL both sides IN each district 1t would
be because each Of the two state Conventions would
only nominate candidates il those districts which II
expected to carry and this also would leave the re-
suit practically the same as at present, VIZ, tie
representation would depend on the number OF ais
triCt8 each party couu control ana not on Ihe nun
Der OF Its voters
". It's questionable whether the throwing Of 30
large an additional number Of nominations into the
state Conventions would not have az great a ten
dency to promote corruption as our present eyste Oh
eleCting by districts, -.
work in all things os Its advocates expect But u 70
almost impossible 10 predict with any certainty bow
/. wonld work in all respects or that the prepOnder
ance OF its influence would not be beneficial
We GhOuld b0 greatly interested IN seeing IL fairy
tried and we commend il to the consideration OF our
friends in the Southern Conventions. As the colOrtd
lace are in the minority IN most of the Southern
States. there arc reasons why system whereby tDe
minority would at least be- Of representa-
tives in Congress would be ser7icsble 10 them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

ence. such exceptions as the Augsburg "Ailcemeine
ZeitunR" the "kOhrlscbe Zeitung0 and two or three
ia Berlin, have contracted space for novels letters
Of travel or scientific and historical disuuistiuns
hat they cannot do much toward furnishing employ
rent for the great number Of competent writers.
Edtingwhich admits Of one article each day in the
prominent papers-is still restricted by the censor
ship, and Iepels a man of independent spirit. Art,
which appeals to a sense of luxury as well as to re-
fined tastes, may flourish where mems minds are held
In check but Literature IS most generously encOur-
aged where the people are 1recst.
The number Of new works published annually IN
the United States lB very much less than in Germany
but the number Of U9htme8 sold IS much greater.
W ME we have perhaps, sma Ter class Of persons Of
nigh culture we have much larger class Of readers
What we most lack is intelligent impartial criticism
private IS well rs public. Here, The man who reads
EabtUay il pretty sure TO lie fair Judge OF the rel
alive Vaiue and character Of his books with us il Is
not alWsys inc case. The Germans have been partly
educated by their admirable Histories Of Literature
which are used in simpler form, IN all the schools
does not yet exstl 20 d0a similar service Prof Neu-
man, the other day, was lancutlng the absence Of
such wOik. still better would be Joint history Of
the Literature OF the English Language which would
mark The divergence q our branch from the original
stock.
A new attempt TO Introduce American life as an
element OF contrast Or illustration in German teIa-
ture. has Iust appeared. Herman Grimm is the
author, and tic vOrS Is a romance, enl led Caa1ey-
trRdtcbe AGctte' lUnconqueTable Powers. The
scene is laid partly il Germany and partly IN Amer
lea and the contrast Of different political and social
systems, rs they manifest themselves IN the moi
YiGual characters. il very carefully and Ekihfnlly
drawn. The or ginai of Mr. ilsOn" IS said So be
Emerson, OF whom Herman Grimm was the first
German translator. IN return, hope this his last
All sure it would interest very large class OF
readers. u. l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
ADVENTURES OF AN OLD MAN WHO WENT FOX

The Pouglkeepsie Eagle publishes the follow
INK narrative Of the adyeuturrs Of Mr.. James ode'
venerable citizen Of Poughkeepse. who Was supposed 10
have been lost "Air. odeu started on on saturday
morning with the intention Of capturing fox when was
reported as being in JEWELS Woods, jnst ts sco OK
hyde Park and getting much inefes,e ~ ", s -,
wandered around until dark aud thei ~
the residence OF ms sister, In the town OF Cihto Aelo
he intended 10 pass the night lane leaos 10 lic 10 50
and a. III MS very darll tie lights III tiie hOuso A
IN o.n ruisbed-hc misseC lbs way, nul NAbueIeu
fg midi bc sfck the track Of the HUDSON RIVER ht.
r ana walked npOn that until near Barry on po
~ f1ng through four cuy erts. Ia the mrs. cltyeI 70
H.; I'D hat got wet, and was severely DvuisSsuu
After falling into the fourth, he iAiu Eis
mn down on the tues aud staltso paeA 70
fnf for his hat, but could not ma IL no
lien went back 20 where he let bis gun 9dt OF a.So'
~ fbe extreme darkness unable 10 OBTAIN mat TIC
th,Ii started up the track, until ne euu'0 het
1rIsou meeting O traiu II couiIng soatA, WHOM
brnshpd 80 close him that he could almost ee ne car,
ti him In the morning he was 20 bewuucIed thas ne
hardly knew what 10 DO. lie inquired ms way ana at
iengt6 cot on the right road ON hoday morning ne
came across man chOppius WOOD hhd asked iu Tor
something 90 eat as he had been without food Tor TWO
avg on Sunday night Mr.. odeu slept N barn, With
his clothes wet from Hing through tie cuVert He then
ca1e an down 10 Rhlnchcrk winch place he reached at
lane honr Mt night There he again slept IN barn. lie
then made no his mind 10 bis sisters agaia n tho
Town OF Clntcn and tiat laace he reached Tuesday
morning. IIjs con- who dies in Ncwlork, haDpenet
10 reach the place about the tine, and SOON afteA
ward brought him to his home ~ PVughAeepse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
oprn1N or NEGRo MINsrRF1.aY.

A correspondent Of Ite NGc-4lbGny Ond0
Legger takes exception 10 statement m Tie ldst Haa
c hat stephen g. Foster Was the originator Oh WHALE
known rs negro milstrelsy. He says:
immediately after the battle Oi Piati'DuTg wne no
country was in whiri OF joyous excitement cons ~
uuon The nations Victories the managers ~ tie aer
10 Albany, \. Y, announced, GnoS gLer 3tIcilyA Iof
al evenings entertainment az original cong ia chaI,e
tor ent.Sd THE Battle u Plasfrbatg q! ono OF me
company The house moderately ided, and was lin.
I1ensoy nstOnshed when, tie rising oi tc curtain
the appointed tiIne there Appeared rec ed ai eolosd
70 suit peIect rCprCScl iatOl ot iillNiotdeu Aieb
The excitement which now intense was nov in we
least aRyed bJ his singing, 20 an Original ana e A9l
its negro peciaritlc 10 tie best ~ i0stt iItip~se
song OF which the following is tie opening verse
BacA sde Albany san Lake caanP,ain,
Little psnd hall iil o vsteri
plaltsturg too sian elise upon lie Ietin,
Town small nov bnt bigger. taT n. lfr-rrter
ODD. On Lalf CharpltB tae. d. - lie coat
A. Mas,a Maoduno g- he sail go,
While general ,isccmb makes ists l'f- be h,ioe
Wild soldiers % utbuov iaii en-
As the song proceeded f. detail with tie incidents OF
the Datte aud the fna success VI the American arms,
the excitement increased 10 Inc highest luitSiy ma
the enthusiasm became mc0nuo1hle ~ ta' curtain
,e-ceuded sh0ats cheers AID encsles were blended IN
oue confused dr. ana the eurtn had hardly Touched the
when IL again funs MP, AMI the sois agh hiuEi
td apologize for Tie exhaustion OK ne slel, ana promise
It, repetition on the following evening.
The next day notlug talked VI ia TIC CITY hut Tao
Battle Of Putishurg gnd FOR long season u was mo
Tor Jill provided tie new sOug was - tc ltNr ANNE.
The peppers heraldcd A. and me manager of TIE od farS
Theater, New-Nork, made an arrangement Mlth mo
sincbr aud at fc close OF his cement ~ Albany, 40
appeared al Ncw-York crowded houses, no less Wild
aud cpthusiastlC -,
Thus tle credit OF the first negro does not belong,
rs has been often stated, 10 Jim CON hcsi shu eo
song had IFS origin, not alone IN mere imitation OF Aesto
efceutlctes, but ~ direct ai<Ou 90 ana syb'patht
W.T. the victories az the American army ln Us seeVnu
struggle with British tyranny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

that n seems 10 me nothing than right that 70
should give US a lttlo show 20 help pay II. sP.B
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

Mt Knox Indebted FOR this sketch b" us ~
timed hoas from journey studying through Ane
aD ey the interesting and little lDovr Of Northern Asa and
Eorope They are pictured variety detail a iJeogn
ecp,re entitled "Sr Months Siberia" Lecture Associations etn
address Nj EroI ~. 81 Rutlind st. Boston lED. TEmuSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
s1BERLA. AND 4 JOURNEY THERE

"The road TO Siberia is wide and well built.
It constantly Travelled during Summer and Winter and
the Government is az great pains TO prevent It's Interrupt
ton" Tins brief and somewhat sarcastic para graph is
found III French Geography published several years
ago. person going eastward from Moscow would be
able to verify IT, especially il he happened 70 be al Of
Tending Pole But IN entering the Empire through It's
eastern gate Is entered it, the French description VIII
not apply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
Bach De Albany lou Ike CaainP'aia


Little psnd hall fil o wsteri
plalis1urg. too, sian elise upon lie letni
Town small now bnt bigger. fa- h. lfr.'rteF.
On I.alf CnlnplGn Uae'e oail b. 50 lie eoai'
~ Aiassl MaolUn0sg- be sail go,
While General Msccmb mates rlsts1trc be booze
Xid so,d.ess whose c0arA - ne bUyg iaii en-
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-03
MAssACausETTs.

MUNICIPAL EbECT1OSSt
TAUNTON, Dec. 9.
The election is progressing quietly. There
is no opposition to Mr.. Rhodes (Repl Tor May Nay,
or. AT noon only about 400 votes han peen
cast. Prohibition and license repubhcaiis arc
Running on separate tickets for school COM
mittees, Aldermen and Counciimen' III most
of the wards. .,,..x, ~ q q O.
Andrew G. Pierce, citizens candidate, was
elected Mayor to-day by 400 majority.
.s-, ,~ TAUNTON, Dec. 2.
Stepben H. Rhodes, Republican, was elected
Mayor to-day without opposition
Boston, Dec O. %
Mayor. Chelsea re-elects Mayor Frost. Both
citizens candidates. s 77T''f 1'o''N--
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 9.
Cna,ies a Winchester, Republican, was to-
o''y e'ected Mayor of this city by 80 majority.
FIRE-TwO CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
w.. SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 2.
:, William Loughless' dwelling house, in North
Hadley, was burned this afternoon. His two
daughters, aged four and sixteen years Of age,
were burned to death.
CHARLES DICKENS READINGS.
BosroN, Dec. 2.
Charles Dickens commenced his re- dings
Tonight to large audience in fremont Tenn
pie. His selections were Christmas Carol
and trial scenes from Dombey. He met witch
a cordial reception, and the audience mani
tested great interest in the entertainments from
commencement to close.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-03
THE WEST INDiss.

MORE CALAMITIES SEVERE EARTHQUAKES AND
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
.4s New YORK, Dec. 2.
An Havana special to the Herald, dated De-
cember l. has the following: 60
Steamer Montezuma arrived at SANTIAGO de
S Cuba yesterday from Kingston, Jamaica, the
The steamer Plata arrived and reports that
violent earthquakes were experienced at st.
Thomas, st. Croix, Tortola, Peters and Little
Saba on the 18th ult. The shocks commenced
at two o'clock in the afternoon of that day and
continued at intervals until the 18th. Many
lives were lost and some vessels wrecked
There were volcanic eruptions and at some
suddenly sweeping back swept off the inhabi-
tants and their dwellings. The loss OF life and
merchandise is immense. The island of Saba
was divided by the water. The waves have
thrown up the hulk of the American schooner
Wild Pigeon, which was wrecked at st.
Thomas. 50 ttf
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-03

TOLEDO, Nov. "a Flour quiet Wheat frmer
sales White Michigan at 2 so; Amber Michigan at
2 50. Corn dull old and new active at decline OF
1c; sales Nc. Wabash at CSC; new at soc. Oats
hlnged Rye frmer at 81 for No. !. Barley
sales of No at rs.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Now 29.-Tobacco nominally un-
changed. Cotton 121c bid. Hemp duh and no sales.
clour unsettled and but little doing; superlne 90 @
6I5; double extra % a 10 80; treble to fancy 10 75
@ IA 90. Wheat dun and heavy prime to fancy Fall
40 a co. Corn heavy and lower at 94ld} CSC. Oats
1irm at 67 a zoe. Rye unchanged. Provisions quiet.
Mess Pork 20 80. Bacon-shoulders 12c; clear rib
sides 1iJc. clear sides 15c; sugar cured Hams dc
Hams iic Lard quiet at 13i a 1890 for choice keg
Live Hogs active at 90 q S.
MOBILE, Nov. 29.-Cotton is in good demand !;
Middlingsat IA q 163c; sales yesterday 1900 bales
receipts s.033 bales; sales to-day $500 bales;
ceiIts $3.50 bales exports 1881 baes stock So 100
bales EttA 4f 81
AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov. 29.-Cotton closed heavy;
sales 100 bales; receipts tor two days 1858 bales;
Middngs l2c. ts -f.-.,
Z SAVANNAH, Ca, Nov. 29-Yesterday was gener-
ally observed rs Thanksgiving day, and but little
business was done. Tho Cotton market opened
weak to-day and closed duh and heavy. Mildlines
at l4 "a lie; sales 94s bales; receipts 4,4s bales;
receipts of the week 19,9iS bales; exports ,5S4
bales stock g, 1876 bales t&}fl&3
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. cotton declined; Mid
ding uplands 15tc; sales $500 bales; receipts GOA
bales; exports 1929 bales. Sugar in good demand
common SIC; full fair to pine 13c. Molasses-re-
ceipts liberal, fivors from buyers common A. "a 65c
prime to choice 10 q 75c. .i.ii'- .I5.is 81 i5tN
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30-Flour at 7 30 90 8 CO.
Wheat at go G9 IS. Legal Tenders 72s.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-03
NE W x0Ru
INTERRUPTION OF NAvIGATIo7x az ,r,,,, ,,,,,,,

NTEhhUPTION OF hAVIGATIoN on THE ErIE
CANAL.
o.,...,oG hENEcTADY, Dec. 2.
since Friday MOI ming last caused by the sinh
ing of boat near Aeqaeduct. From goo M
700 boats have been detained. Since navi.ya,
ton was resumed yesterday morning, the boats
are passing eastward now as fast as they can
be locked through, but as they are arriving
about as fast as they depart, the crowd ofboats
does not lessen any.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-03
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ..

rtH WASHINGTON Dec. =
coLoRPHoBIA.
Several members of the Society of Good
Tempars IN this city having introduced color
es ed people into the organization, a number of
HfSi lodges have surrendered their charters and
many members h ave withdrawn from the or
ganization new order OF Templars is about ut
TO be started one of the fundamental rules OF
which will be the the exclusion of American
citizens of Ethiopian descent
e.eE PATENTS. ---
Three hundred and thirteen patents will be
issued by the Commissioner for the week end
s,,ss. ing Dec. TO- ..o,,,,.
There are various rumors from Washington
in regard to the strength of the impeach-
WELL Williams and Ashley talk confidently Of
carrying articles Of impeachment by a majori-
Mot ~ On the other hand, Washburne of
Illinois, Blaine of Maine and Wilson of Iowa.
prominent opponents of the scheme, claim
tnat majority ON the Republican side of the
House will vote to lay the whole subject on
the table.
M#NT STATIONS CASE.
Washington special saws: "Persons who
are conversant with the views of Senators on
the suspension of Secretary Stanton assert
81 that The Senate will reject any nomination for
Secretary OF War intended to supercede the
&c. late Secretary, and will, by decided majority,
declare Mr.. Stanton lawfully entitled to hold
the office irrespective of the Presidents order
or DESIRE"
APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE TENURE OF OFFICE
LAW.
The decis; ON of the Senate that the Noyem-
H Der session of Congress is but continuation
OF the March session is taken by the Admins
traton as determining another question: about
which there has been some controversy name
"; AT what time the twenty days commence
to run within which the Executive is required
to furnish list of his appointments ami sus-
pensions of officers under the tenure of office
law. According to the ruling of the Senate
on Friday last, the twenty days commence to-
morrow, and the President has until the 2ist
inst within which to send that body ac-
count OF his action in the Stanton and other
2 Iu.t .t.- 4 VARIOUS MATTERS
Senate caucus will be held to arrange new
committees.
The sentence of Custer has not been APPROX
ed by the President, but wa approved by
Grant
1t is rumored that Mr.. Hollister of Connec-
Is i. tcut, will be Consul to Havana ~ ~
Gen. Sherman will arrive in Washington
. TINS week to arrange matters with the Indian
leace commissioners pertaining to late trea-
.f. git ties.
ei THE BANKING COMMITTEE.
Washington dispatch says the statements
that the Banking and Currency Committee
nave met and taken important action in regard
TO the currency are untrue. The committee
mas as yet had no meeting, and is in fact not
yet organized. IL is questionable also whether
they will take any action in regard to the cur
r rency when they do meet, as that subject is in
4R volved in question of contraction which prop
erly comes before the Ways and Means COM
mittee. The complexion of the committee is
ai not very favorable to the national banks
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-03
COM M f. n CIAL
Eigfuvariul.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2-6 p. M Money closed more
active at per cent. on call Discounts stringent "a
q 10 per cent. Gold closed heavy at 1851. Ex-
change dull at 1891 "a 1891. Government securities
closed dull. Stocks generally better at the clnse-
Mining shares dull and unchanged. The Sub Treas
ury balance TODAY ia 41O2 ODo mn 17l