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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-07-04

TIE CoNvocAr1oN Of Bishops now in Rome,
it is rumored, is to be changed into Council.
There have been nineteen general or ecumenical
councils, viz: The Council of Jerusalem, held
by the Apostles A. D. so, was the first Then
followed the first of Nice, in Bythnis, A. D.
325; first of Constantinople in Ssl; the first Of
Ephesus in 4S1; that of Chalcedon in 451 i;
the second Of Constantinople In sos; the third
of Constantineple in $50; the SECOND Of Nice
in 1877; the fourth Of Constantinople in 869;
the four councils of Lsteran, at Rome, in 1923,
1889, ll79 and 1915; the first and second Of
Lyons in 1245 and 1874; that of vielne, in
Dauphiny, in 1911; that of Constance in l414;
that Of Basic in 14l3 till its dissolution by the
Pope), and that of Trent in 1916. The Coun-
cils,of Pisa in 1409, Of Florence in 143s, and
the fifth of Lsteran in 1912, are also regarded
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-07-04

TIE SEASON Of College Commencements has
come, and with commencements comes the Gus
tomary comforting Of degrees. Accordingly,
from all the multitudinous universities in the
country shoals Of new Doctors Of Laws, Medi-
cine and Sacred Theology, and Bachelors and
Masters of Arts, will be held up for honor; the
Law, Scientific, Divinity and Medical Schools
contribute their Relationships of Laws, Philo-
sophy, Divinity and Doctorates of Medicine;
and those wondrous seats of learning yclept
Commercial Colleges" bring up the rear with
their diplomas done on cheap paper in magni-
6cent scroll-work by the learned presidents"
own artistic hand, and "degrees" betokened by
initial letters, whose meaning is not known to
most Of US. Degrees, we are inclined to think,
have been greatly overdone in this country, of
late An honorary degree was once signal
mark Of distinction; but now its chief use is to
prevent man from appearing odd by the want
of it, The difficulty springs from the great in
crease of institutions Of learning having the
power to confer these titles Of honor. For, of
course, fedgling college out in Idaho would
make it point Of pride to confer as many
honorary degrees in the first year Of its exis-
tence as Oxford or Cambridge.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-07-04


dred pounds of powder has been safely used,
while at the recent trial Of the 2oineh gun at
Fort Hamilton, the charges were gradually
raised from ono hundred and twenty-five
pounds Of mammoth grain powder at the first
shot to two hundred pounds at the fourth shot.
II WAS only alshort time since that i was con-
sidsred qpits feat when . hundred pounds
were fred in 90iineh gun, in an experiment
In New York harbor, although the charge was
90 small in proportion 10 The bore that the,
artillerists had 70 ram Il In with. o cushion Of
hay to bring il up 10 the Won't.
Mr.. wrDB, the well-known ship-builder Of
New York, is now constructing for the inren-
tors, Messrs. B1oxauxsr CROOK, queer
kind Of vessel-wsgon, which II is claimed will
do quite a. wen ON the land a. in the water. Il
consists Of horizontal frame or rain, resting
upon the axles Of three water-eylinders, drum
sbAped, one forward and two AFT; the latter
being half the siis of the former, set parallel
to each other, with space between them Of
two and half feet. Within this space is q
parallel wheel attached to ons Of the drums,
but Of smaller diameter. Steam is used. The
inventors say that in addition to the advantage
Of being able TO rsn over sandbar If one
should "snag" in its progress, q much higher
rate of steam can be obtained than with YES
sci Of ordinary construction, in consequence Of
the absence Of friction, and the reduction Of
resistance.
General HENRY DoDar, first Governor Of the
Territory Of Wisconsin, and afterwards for
many years member Of the United States
Senate, who died in Burlington, Iowa, June
10th, aged s5 years, was one Of the pioneers in
western civilisation. Accompanied by DANIEL
BoosE, he was often IN conflict with the ssv-
sges. The celebrated chief Black Hawk be.
came his prisoner. In 1924 he was successful
" employed BY General .JAoEsoS to mako
peace with the red men Of the frontier, and
in the ensuing year commanded an important
expedition to the Rocky mountains. For
these services he received from Congress
sword, and the thanks Of the nation. General
Dopas served the territory uninterruptedly as
Governor or Delegate in Congress from the
date of the territorial organization until
the admission OF Wisconsin % q State--a
period Of twelve years. Il is q singular coinoi-
denee that while he sss in the United States
Senate, his son Was member Of that body
from Iowa.
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THE TERRITORIES.
COLoRADO.

GOV. cUAniNGs's REPLY TO THR HON ,. O.
CHARLES.
TTLEaRAPH TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Jan. S0.-GOv. Cummings Of Colo
RADIO publishes card to-day in reply to the telegram
of Mr.. Charles, which appeared in Mondays papers,
and emphaticay eontroverts the truth of the attes
statement in relation to the exclusion of negroes and
mulattOes from the jury box in Colorado. The Gov
enor copies the law excluding negroes and mulattoes
from the right to sit jurors which he vetoed, and
which was subsequently passed over the veto. In
connection with this subject Gov. Cummings adds
the following, which was passed by the House Of
Representatives. of that Territory the nth inst
Whereas, The administration Of His Exeellency Alex,
ander Cummings, Governor OF Colorado Territory, has
been marked by unprecedented prosperity in all de,
and numerous Indian tribes during His Bxceeeys sus
perinteDdence thereof have been peaceable and highly
satisfactory and the Territory by the ability prop{
OF action in the administration Of It's Executive and
Indian affairs has become desirable and safe reedence
for the Intelligent and entepsng thousands Of the older
eomlnundties, opening up an unequaled field for the
Be resolred Jy he People Of colorado territory Teprs
scented Ia ne House Of RePreSeatores Of the SrA Session
rendered to his Exceency Alexander Cummings, Cow
ernor aud exofcO Superintendent Of Indian Afare OF
Colorado Territory for the promptness, ability and meg.
ReSOled That the Speaker Of the House be instructed
to present OF these resolutions TO his Excelency,
and also forward copy Of the TO delegate IN
the Congress Of the United states at Washington.
EDWARD 8. BERTHOUD,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
Gov. cummings is here by request of the Commlst
slOner of Indian Affairs, to meet the SuperiDtendene
of Indian Affairs of New-MecO, with view TO far4
nishng the Indian Bureau with such information a.
will enable the Commissioner to take efficient steps
for the execution Of the treaty with the Ute Indiana
in order to preserve peace with that numerous and
warlike tribe. II is said that thus far Gov. Cum
mings has been emnently successful in maintaining
friendly relations with the Indians within bis own
jurisdiction, scarcely disturbance having occurred
during his entire administration.
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HEST INDIES.
ny TELEsRAPH TO rHE TRIBUNE.

ny TRIEGRAPH rHE TRIBUNE
New ORLEANS Jan. 30.AHavana adviees have
been received up to the26th. The gunboat Winoosh
and cutter Hugh McCuloch are still in the harbOr.
SO far Secretary Stewards mission is involved in
mystery The report that the bay of SANTANA had
been barganed for was revived. Don Luis Arroyo,
Maximilians Minister has arrived en- route for the
United States an important mission. Sonora PEI
ralta the Mexican Prima Donna, is creating great
furore Scott Jenkins old resident and planter of
MatamOros has died. The birthday TO the Spanish
throne was celebrated on the 29d by great party.
THE presence at Havana of the United States
steamships Winooski and Florida--tbe latter from
Port-au-Prinee and Hayti on the 18th inst.-giYes
rise to much gossip in relation to the Seward mission.
very important meeting of merchants was
held on Monday the Dist inst, for the pur-
pose of attracting to Havana the warehousing
aud transit trade in cotton, which had been abaI-
dOned in consequence of the royal order of 1867.
1t was resolved to memorabilia the Queen In
favor Of the revocation Of said order; Of the
exemption fgom tunnage dues of all vessels loaded
with cotton aud of the abolition of the present duty
of II per cent levied all bonded cotton. The meT
chants ask the support Of the mercantile firms of
Barcelona Malaga, and other ports in Spain in favor
of the measures proposed.
The Diario save that Rear-Admiral Baron Didelot
has been ordered TO Vera Cruz with the frgate
Thems. lIe is to take command of the French naval
forces in che Gulf
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. the tariff on coal stands at o. 20 per tun.

So the tariff on coal stands at 81 80 per tun.
Mr. CoNgISas Rep., CALI moved to amend by increas-
Ing the duty borax from cents TO 10 cents per pound
Itwas adopted.
Mr. C0NNESs moved TO amend by increasing tho duty
borax, crude tinea from to cents pound 1t
waH agreed to. 4.
Mr. CONNESS moved to increase the duty on Boraeic
acid from to cents per pound. II was agreed to.
: Mr. FT4ELINGHUYsEN rep, N. j. moved to amend
by striking out aud inserting follows Strike out these
paragraphs: on paving stoves, slabs, and flags not
dressed, and Nova Scotia stone Caen stone and all
building stones not cut and dressed, 20 per cent ad
valorem. On building, paving and monumental stones
Of every description dressed "a per tun Of 10 cubic
feet andin in lien of the above paragraph that the
duty free and all other stone except that used
for monumental purposes, shall be 81 per tun.
Tho amendment was agreed 70 by vote of-Yeas IS;
Nays, IA.
7 Mr. CHANDLER Rep MlchJ moved 10 amend by In
creang the duty old scrap iron from s. per tun as In
the bill 70 81 per tun, for cast iron and s. per tun Tor
wrought scraps.
IT agreed to by vote Of Is yeas 10 10 nays fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

CONVERSATION or REVENUE OFFICERS.
Mr.. ELIOT lRepr Mass from the Committee on
Commerce, reported bill 10 fix the compensation Of Off
Of the Revenue Cutter Service. II read three
times and passed.
follows: To Captains duty $3.50 per annum; 90 First
Leutenants and Chief Engineers 81 300; Second Leuen
ants aud First Assistant Engineers, 1900 The pay
leave OF absence or while waiting orders To Captains
81 500: First LieutenGnts aud ChefEngineers, e.
Third Leutenants ard Second Assistant Engineers, 5000
The second section allows each officer OF tho Revenue
Gutter Service, while an duty one navy ration per day
The third section appr0pates 330O for the expenses Of
the Revenue Cutter Service
o,,,.o.,o >, A.. 4d PISIR5cT Bill" A.. ,o
amendaOry Of the act Of July 1860 authorizing the
tension construction and by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway OF railroad between Knoxyie and Monoccacy
Junction into and within the District OF Columbia was
taken from the Speakers table and referred 10 the Com
mitee for the District OF Columbia motion 70 recon
slider was entered.
tSATURALHED CITIZENS AND FOREIGN MILITARY SERVICE.
On motion Of Mr. COOK Qsep, H., the Committee on
ency OF assertion by Congress Of the principles that
naturalization by the United States Of the native born
subject of any other state, exemPts such naturalzed
citizen from the performance Of military service under
any foreign Government long he does not Y0lunta
y renounce the ghts Of citizen to the United States.
TIER SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT
Mr. STEVENS Rcp., Pal on leave, introduced bnl 10
establish system Of Free Schools for the District OF Co
nInba. It read twice and referred TO the Select
Committee on the subject and ordered TO he printed
Ihe preamble TO the bill states that the capital OF
great nation, though political necessity is generally
social evils that il is Incumbent upop he gato 10 lessen
as far as practicable by its aid this evil which, though
local In It's direct operation national in ITS effects wen
next to Christianity, the remedy for such evils and
the best foundation OF virtue and safeguard OK repub
shment within year. OF sufficient number of Com
mon Schools IN the District Of Columbia for fine education
Of every e9d Without distinction Of any kind, between
guardian shall be permitted to vote at any election for
any public officer IN tho District who shal not have
caused his child or ward being OF proper age attend
the Common Schools or eOWe other school M least mart
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TEXAS.
d rrLnenArn TO ,sn rnl


GALVESTON, Jan. SO.-The New Assistant Comalis-
sioner of the Freedmen's Bureau has abolished the
former order in regard TO labor, and the freedmen
now contract like anybody else for the best they can
get
AFFAIRS IN TIE sTATE-DIsPosITIoN OF THE UNITED
STATES FORCES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. SO.--The Speaker to-day laid
before the House communication from the Score
tary Of War; in reply to resolution Of that body in
relation to affairs in Texas. AnSng tie papers is ha
following:
HDoRs DEPT OF TEXAS, g ALvEsToN, July q, 1866. 4
Brecet LeUt-Col GEO LEE Assistaa Adtttdi.t General
~ Military DtrisiOn Of the cur Sec- 0rteans
COLONEL: send to-day an application rem Mira.
L. f. Potts of Paris Lamar County Texas TO the Presi-
dent for troops 70 be sent to that locality FOR the pFoee-
whom she represents to be subject to much reatment
on tS S@ Se CeT 81 m9s y Ser
dan, through the commander OF the Freedmens Bureau
but i was inadyerteRt no doubt sent to Sen kddeo
get frequent complaints nom the section
country OF the barbartes praceed toward refugees and
feedmen bnt owing TO the want OF force Tor tho purpose
nothing could be done in the matter The troops have
arc already widely distributed, generally in one company
posts, and in some instances IN attachments OF 40 or 50
men, with large commands at San Antonio and AUSTIN
which latter held ready for any emergency but AZ
the remainder OF the nth United States Infantry will
/ would ask the Major-GeneraI commanding 70 tho
distribution TO be made Of IT, The first battalion OF the
Of three companes Is held at the point aysna assign
ment the second battalion small companies Ia at
San Antonio The third which is fully organized h dis
tbuted in this section Of the State ut poets OF com,
pany excepting at Galveston where there are TIVE cOmpa}
MES On the arrival Of the remainder now the way
the three battaOns viii be filled to their maximum near.
y think that the northeast and northern portions Of
the state should be garrsOned but as infantry seems 20
be OF comparatively little for such service would
suggest that the arrival Of the remainder Of the second
battalion San Antonio tho Fourth Cavalry, &C any
rate eight companies Of IT, be sent into the service Aid Re
distributed In one company posts generally Thie recons
nendatiOn is made Of course the suppoeOn that tbd
present policy OF maintaining garTs0ns IN tbs interior Of
the State is to be continued for time 50 come other
wise very different disposition of troops should De made
by assigning them TO posts the frontiers with view 20
their protection from the Indians. Very respectfully
your Obedent servant.
H. G. WRIGHT, MajOr-Gen Commanding.
The above letter was forwarded to the Headqnax-
tiers of the Army in Washington for it's attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
NEW-ENGLAND.

SAILING Oh THR AsIAAINTERSAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.
BosToN Jan. 3O.-The steamship Asia sailed at 2
o'clock this morning for Liverpool, via Halifax, with 20
passengers for the former place and IS for the latter She
takes no specie. The mail bags containing letters for
Prussia France and Belgium was lost OH the na wagon
while en- route to steamer AGa's wharf to-day, and
consequently missed transmission by that The
letters wRse subsequently found, however and win be
dispatched by the next outward bound steamer.
The night train between Springfield and Albany haa
been discontinued In consequence " the bad state Of the
railroad between those two Cities
The amount a Internal Revenue tax for December In
this district as returned 70 the United States Assessor OF
the district, was Sl6T583 90.
special meeting OF the Department of Trade and n.
nance OF the American Local Science Association held
at the Board Of IEade Rooms corner OF Chauaesy and
Beolor1-eA, commencing at 10 q. m, and continuing
throughout the day The meeting called for the pur.
the Association upon subjects of great interest relating
20 bhe commercial and industrial ha country
Papers were Rad by Professor A. L. Perry Hamilton A.
nun EDWARD Atkinson and Joseph s. Fay Steam Nav
ply and other subjects.
The total amount thus far received nv the Committee
appointed 70 receive subscriptions in aid Of the Cetans 10
There considerable ice in our harbor but not enough
to impede navigation.
CONVENTION OF MAINE sHIPBunDERs
AUGUSTA, Jan. 30--The Maine shipbulders held q
Convention at the State House to-day at which seus
sion took place respecting the duties imposed by
Congress upoA shipbuidng and navigation interests
They voted 70 memorabilia for drawback OF dntiss ON
articles actually entering into ship building and for
modification q the Excise tax aud other burdens del
eeaton Will be sent 10 Washington. Representation from
all the leading ship building places present and ara
proceedings were earnest and harmonious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
CONNECTICUT.

We are requested by Jonathan Godfrey, Chairman
of the Congressional Committee for the Fourth
tIubbards District to state that the call for the
meeting of the Republican Convention to nominate
a candidate for Congress FROM that District as pub
lshed in The Bridgeport Standard Of Jan. co. is spur
ous, and was issued without the authority Of the
Committee. Such Convention will be held at Bridge
port Feb II, and not Feb g. therein stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
TIE CONGREss ErECTTON,
POLITICAL.
KANSAS.
TIE MICRO SUFFRAGE QUESTION.

TIE NEGRO SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
TRIBUEK
TOPEKA, Jan. SO.-ThO House to-day, after q long
discussion. passed in Committee Of the Whole the
proposition to submit 10 the people the question Of
amending the Constitution so as to strike out the
word "white.p resolution was passed asking
Congress TO appoint committee TO investigate the
contagion among cattle known as Spanish fever A
concurrent resolution was introduced into the Senate
relative 60 the death Of James II. Lane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
THE CONTEST FOR GOVERNOR.

THE CONTEST FOR GOVERNOR.
TELHsRAPh
CONCORD, N. H.. Jan. 90.--The friends Of the Hon.
Onslow stearns, TO the number of 100, including
many of the most prominent Republicans of
New-Hampshire, held Convention here last night.
They passed resolutions strongly protesting against
the proceedings of the late Republican State Conven-
ton, but adjourned without making an independent
nomination for Governor.
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C4NADA.
az rILronArn TO rHr rNlpuyn.

TELE0hAF4 -
QUEBEC, Jan. 30.-The 30th Regiment were supplied
with new Snyder rifles on yesterday. To-day the
Royal Artillery were out on the ice for target prac
tice. Mas1uerades on she ice are all the rage at
present and come off nightly the different skating
ponds The sufferers by the late fire are clamorops
of thanks to the subscribers until they do,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
TEMPERANCE.
ANNUN. MRErINa oR TIB SIZE socIErY.

TRIBUNE
AUBURN, N. Y, Jan. 30.--The New York State Tenn
this morning and organized, Geo. j. S. Smith in the
chair. After prayer by the Rev. DR. Hawley "a An
burn, tho Rev. II. Fisk of Auburn was appointed
ance. An enthusiastic mass meeting was held here
on Tuesday evening, when City Temperance So
eiety was organized, and $50 were enrolled as mem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-31
MEXICO.
A LETTER FROM GEN. EscoBEDo.


WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Jan. So 1897.
The following is an extract of letter from Gen.
Escobedo dated Satillo Jan. o. and received to-day
by the Mexican Ministry:
arrived in this city yesterday with the Second Diy
sion Of the Northern Army and part Of the trains Of
and ammunition, which take to the interior Of
the Reptile. My march had been delayed somewhat
because / did not like TO go without the arms. am
muntiOn and clothing necessary to raise and
large army in Central Mexico,
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NETWORK, THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1867

appropriated to carry theIprOyisOns Of the bin into
effect.
Referred to the Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads.
1000 TIE TARIFF.
The Tariff bin was then taken mp. Thependng question
upon the amendeeht Of Mr.. Sumner to reduce the
tax on bituminous mined at any point thirty degrees
less east Of was feton, to fifty cents per tun.
After debate It %ssaqeed to; Yeas, IL Nays 2S, as
follows (Reps Bofnan; Denis. Italic)
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LOUISIANA.

BUSINESS AT NEw-omEANs.
TnLAeRLPH
NEw-0RLE4NS, Jan. S0-Weather clear and warn.
Business Stacking. The market is bare Of provisions,
caused by the suspension OF navigation the Upper
Mississippi and Ohio Rivers
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THE PAoIEIo C0ASI

1T ma TRIBUNE. a.
ton for Panama to-day carries 81 900 GOO In TREASURED
$3.50 600 Of which 10 for New-York She takes. also
s.2sg RaEgsR q pOpE and SYsF SQQ saeka q Wheat