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The national Republican., 1867-12-06
FOREIGN NEWS,

The cable dispatches to the papers yesterday
contain several matters OF Importance. The
English Foreign Secretary Lord STANLEY,
makes some important disclosures In regard to
the Alabama claims, and from this statement
alone IL will be seen that our declaration, yes
terday, that Mr. SEWARD has the advantage on
the score Of diplomacy Is confirmed. To be sure,
the Foreign Secretary does not favor arbitration
on the part Of foreign nation with England's
right to recognize the privilege of belligerents.
This right, he insists, is purely question of
English law. He repeats his offer to submit to
arbitration the Alabama claims, aud to refer all
other demands for indemnity for losses sus-
tained during the war to tho decision OF mixed
commission.
The concession Of the noble Lord Is all that
could be reasonably hoped for; and II our dis
tinguished Secretary has not won In this con-
test with the great English statesman, we would
ike to hive either the Post or the Tribune point
out hir failure; especially would we like TO have
these papers show us upon what ground they
charge Mr.. SEWARD with endeayoring to bring
abouta awar between the United States and Great
Britain. The proofs gentlemen, the proofs.
The Italian policy of the French Government
has been attacked with much vehemcnce in the
French Legislative Chambers. The Liberals de.
nouneo the Government in the sevcrest terms.
All this indicates that the French people are be-
coming rcstive, and that Louis NAPOLEON may
find his hands full and possibly fail in the end to
carry out his policy In respect to the italian
question.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

Fitrsimmons, for disorderiy conduct, were sent
to the workhouse, In default Of paying hne OF
tlso each.
=. Cburrhs Io-SiduT.-There will be q special
meeting of the two Boards OF the Councils this
ment OF Montgomery street, from Stoddatd to
Road street.. =.
.. wiTHpRAwS.--Mr.T Thos, powlihg, auctioncer,
offered for sale lots 80 and %, on the north side
cf Prospect street, between High and Potomac
withdrew the same upon bid Of ZOO.
FRoN PHILApRLrHIA.-The propeller George
II. Stout, Ford, has arrived from Philadelphia,
with full cargo OF assorted merchandise.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
The Alabama aCOnventiOn-TheC Contest
on the Constitution.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 5.-The Convention
has been engaged all day considering the con-
stitution. The final vote on its adoption was
taken late this evening and resulted--yeas 81,
nays lOi absent and not voting, 23.
Mr.. Temple, Of Montgomery, presented pro-
test, signed by Is members, some of whom are
abssntees The protest was ordered to be spread
on tho journal, but the names Of the absentees
who signed it wero stricken of. Two Other
members gave notice they would present a pro.
test tomorrow. Seventeen members in all have
protested against the constitution.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
The Parepa Rosa Dc Meyer Concert.

A large and apprecIative audience assembled
last evening at Metzerott Hall. Madame Rosa
sang exquisitely, eliciting bursts OF admiration,
and repeated encores. The ballad "waiting"
was rendered with great sweetness and effect
Mr.. De Meyer has reason to feel fattered at his
reception. He played with great power and
delicacy of touch, revealing all the hidden power
of the instrument and Its delicacy of tone, 1t
would require the limits OF an extended article
to point out his peculiar merits. Carl Rosa
played with his usual skill, and Fcrranti ac-
Quilted himself we'll
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
DIED,

ON the +h of D"crmbcr, Of pneumonia, JogS wM
THOMPSON, tho Infant son Of John aud Isabella
Th0mpson, aged months and q days,
His funeral Will take place from the residence Of his
parents, Fifteenth street. between l. and streets,
this Friday) afternoon a u clock. The friends and
acquainIanccs Uf the family are invited TO attend,
On the morning of the 5Lh instant, Mrs. BEDDr,
rolict Uf tho late David NJ Wilson, aged u years,
Her funeral will take place from the rcsdence u her
Fun'in-law, J. McMakin, No. 80 New York avenue
un Saturday, the 7th inst. NJ 2 . clock, y. IN,
On the evening Of the Sd instant, SANCEL l., DICK
!SsoS, late Of Washington d, c., In the 18th year VI
hisRge.
His relatives and friends and those Of the family are
respectfully invited 90 attend the funeral from the
residence Of his mother, Mary T. Dick lns1n l7lO Lo.
Gust street. Philadelphia on 9th day, the 9Th Inst at
lp'clock, p. IN,
On the morning OF the 9Th instant, Mr., JAMES +.
HALLIDAY, aged % years, ,
The relatives and friends Of the family are Invited
y attend his funeral from his late rcsldCnee No, Bl
New York avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
strers, this FrldayJ afternoon at clock, without
further notice,
On the evening Of Wednesday. December l. lsi7. at
hls fr'ldrncr, No fb Ninth street. JosEPH Lyons.
The funeral will take place from his late residence
thlS lfrdayl morning Ht II clock His friends and
Relatives are respectfully invited tO attend.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
n ws FRO NJ MEXICO.
FROM EUROPE BY CABLE.

LONDON, Dec. 5-Evening Bullion in the
Bank Of England has decreased G3il, 0Oo'
Fries Az. Bonds are weak at II. Other se.
curities are unaltered.
LIVERPOOL Dec. 5-Evening Cotton closed
active and advanced I'd. Uplands I'D Or.
leans 7Id. DreadstuGs steady. Corn AIS. Cd.
FRASKFoRr, Dec. 5.-Bonds ISL.
LONDON, Dec. 5.-Copious extracts from Pres.
ident Johnson's message, which wero received
here by cable, were published to.day. In com.
meuting on the extracts the Times has the fol
lowing:
"Tho message shows that johnson has learned
nothing. He transcends himself In impudence.
lie regards bis Office as absolute sovereigns do
their prerogatives. He forfeits all respect. It
Is hard to see where the hope of the American
people lies, between johnson on one side and
Stevens on the other"
Other journals use similar language on this
subject.
The reference in tho Presidents message to
the Alabama claims, coupled with Lord Stan.
isy's dispatch to Mr.. Ford on the same subject,
created considerable distrust in financial circles.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 6,-The bark Vesta has
been lost OF China.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 5-2 o'clock.-Tho cotton
market Is buOysnt, with sales OF SIS, 900 bales.
Uplands, I'D Orleans, 7id.
PANS, Dec. 5-Evenipg the Corps Lcgis
latif this evening. the debate on the Roman
question vas continued.
NJ. Rouher said that without France Italy
could not have saved Rome from revolution.
LONDON. Dec. 5-Midnight.-In the House o
Lords this evening, Earl Derby said Lore
Stanley refused to go into the proposed con
ference for the settlement Of the Roman ques
tion until the basis likely to be agreed to by th
great Powers had been previously submitted.
In the House Of Commons this evening th,
matter of a mail contract across the Atlanti,
came up again for consideration.
The Government informed tho House that th,
National Steam Navigation Company, one o
the unaecepted bidders, offered to carry th
American mail between New York and Liver
pool at the rate of one penny per half ounce
but required fourteen days to make tho trip
without penalties in case Of failure by presen
contract of one penny Per letter, to be prepaid.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
COutrartiou-

The Committee of Ways and Means introduced
avery important proposition yesterday into the
House in respect to the currency 1t looks to
the prohibition of any further contraction by the
Secretary of the Treasury.
The country may be able to stand the present
amount of greenbacks and national bank cur
rency, but It cannot tolerate with safety much
larger imitation of paper promises to pay, Let
us have specie payment as soon as possible, and
then all else will regulate itself
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
The Convention at Montgomery, Ala
Its Political Aspect.

MONTGOMERY, Dec. 5.-Mr. Greeley recently
wrote to Senator Wilson to exert his influence
to restrain the Alabama convention from adopt.
ing extreme measures.
Senator Wilson writes to Gen. swayne that
the policy pursued by the convention in legislat-
ing for divers objects, and in other ways traps-
condipg their authority, and the ultra speeches
Of Bingham and that class. Is doing great injury
to reconstruction and bringing odium on the
Republican party.
The convention to-day adopted an ordinance
providing for the submission of the constitution
to registered voters on the 4th day Of February,
1868, the said election to be held at the places
designated by the commanding general Of the
military district. Members OF the General As
sembly, members Of Congress, and all State and
county officers to bo elected at the same time
that the constitution Is to be submittedi the
said election to be conducted under the same
regulations and by the same persons as the elcc.
tion of the Constitution, the returns to bo madc
to tho President Of the convention, who shall
give certificates to the persons elected.
The State and county officers are to assume
their Offices rs soon as tho State is admitted to
mencng from the date Of the frst general olec.
ton after the admission Of the State
The General Assembly elected under this or.
dinance is to assemble in Montgomery, March
| lS, 1868.
Tho vote on the passage of the ordinance was
yeas 60, nays l3.
By this ordinance the elections are under the
complete control of the military, and tho con
vention will request the commander of the dis
trict to enforce its provisions.
The article on franchise is amended so tina
all persons are disfrauchisod who are disquali
fed from holding office under the proposeC
amendment to the Constitution known as th
fourteenth article, and those who have been dis
qualified from registering to vote for delegate
to tho convention, except those persons wht
aided tho reconstruction proposed by Congress
and accept the political equality of all men be
fore the law, provided that the General Assem-
bly, shall have power to remove tho dIsnbiltie
incurred under this clause,
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
PERSONAL.

Mr.. JAS. NJ. YOUNG, Of the New York Tribune,
arrived at the Ebbit House yesterday.
THE following washingtonians were in Balti-
more yesterday Messrs. L. Marsh, J. =. Ham
lin, ]. $. Moncrih, W. Taran, p. II. Hogan, S.
Sommerfeld, w p. Worthington, g. p. Smith,
T. Mulligan, s. Mason, J. Harding, b. NJ. Ellis,
g. A. Houck, q, Z. johnson, A. Grant, S. Car
pentcr, A. HnutzcIl and J. W. Berry.
The following washingtonians were in Phila-
delphia yesterday: Messrs. J. q. Horton, L. b.
Wilson, II. ]. Baker, W. Parcolker and q. Hol-
lingsheal.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

THERE was much anxiety on Wednesday night
to ascertain the business the Republican eau
Gus, which was held at the Capitol. There was
only one question considered, and that was the
report of the Congressional Committee, at the
head Of which stands Gen. ScHENcK. A de.
tailed statement was made OF the doings OF the
committee in carrying forward the campaign in
the Southern States, and the account Of money
expended was given.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
FOR SUBSISTENCE STORES.

HEADa,Rs DEPT 9y TME GrMgERLASp'
LOUIsyILLR, KY, December 2, 1877,
Sealed proposals, which must be In duplicate, with
copy Of this advertisement attached 70 each will bo
received until u o'clock, on SATURDAY, Decem-
B6oo Sounds md new BkGoN sIBEs 'tHi0 In tcrces
clear sides or clear ribbed, which to be stated
$3.50 pounds new BACON SHOULDERS, uh
1900 pounds best quality SHgar.euTcd, eanyasscd
800 barrels No. EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR.
20 barrels FANCY GRADE FLOUR.
The Flour to be manufactured entirely from sound
good, strong, ropnd-hooped barrels, full head lined
and well co0Pered.
The attention OF milers Is invited to the
Of 1876 pounds OF Flour In each barrel when delivered
Samples Of the wheat from which the Flour s To be
ground must be furnished with the bids aud the Flour
10 be Inspected from time time during tho process Of
manufacture by an inspector to be selected by the
derSigned.
loo pounds "C'' yellow COFFEE SUGAR.
900 pounds white COFFEE SUGAR
0" pounds IN S.nSst Sest quality BUGKWHEAT FLOUR;
packed In barrels.
POTATOES, Of the very best quality, In amounts
required from time to time during the months
mn, Of December, 1851, and January, 1873.
Ihe above stores to be delivered as soon practical
Conditions, requirements and terms Of pa ymcnt will
DO furnished on application NJ this office.
The right II reserved to reject any or all bids,
Proposals must be enclosed In sealed envelope, on
dorsed Proposals. for (name the aTtice,)' aud ad'
dressed TO the undersigned
BY order Of Major General Thomas. , ,,
dee-3t Byt. Brig, Cen. aud &, ;.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
MARRIED.,

on the ith instant, at the Foundry N. L, church,
by the Rev. James A. McCauley, Mr.. FRANCIS A. VIII
SOY, of Washington, to Miss NIRdISIA W payne,
Of Georgetown.
On the 9th Of October. by Rev. Father Bokel, Mr.
l., A. CAToS to Miss KATE CARTER, OF this city.
=. Al Waugh chapel on the Sd instant, by Rev. Geo
g Markham, ARCHIBALD n. ZINNERAAS TO Miss
ELIZA T. FLEgISU, both Of this city.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
Dry Goods.

IoHN T. MITCHELL,
u 9l2 PennsylyAniA ay. net Ninth and Tenth SITS.
have this day made stih further reduction In tho
price Of all my stock Of
SILKS, sHAwLs, AND DREss GOODS,
which brings them down fully as low as the New
York prices, and In many cases mu,h less The stock
has been purchased at the late auctions, where the
best GOODS wore sold, and the well etA6 isNed rep.
class Of GOODS arc offered
Ihaye selected and separated from the stock large
lot OF SILKS Of the past season, and marked theId
down at about half their cost. Among them some
rich and elegant goods that are great bargains,
CLoAKs CL0AKS u CLoAKsiii
] shall open this morning hrty Black and colorcd
CLOTH CLoAKS, the cheapest and most stylish
GOODS In this market. full assortment Of
MOURNING GOODS,
In every variety, at reduced prices,
Our stock Is always open to Inspection and tho at
tention Of purchasers is requested noyS.dlOhf
IRISH PLAID POPLINs,
i Very rich eol9Is, at ~, % per yard.
FRENCH FIGURED CASHMERES. 6I wide, very
~ FRESSSHh" iii PLHiB PoPLINs very!bright eOlors.
BIARITZS AND FRRSCH MERlSOES,
SILK vELVETS FOR MANTlLLAS,
CLOAKlNG CLOTHS, all col0rS
We offer large stock OF all kinds Of Dry Goods al
WIN. II, RILEY 4 BRO,
No, 80, Central Store,
between Seventh and Eighth streets,
nON-6uf opposite Centre Market,
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

ONE of our contemporaries announced last eve
ming that Gen. Stcadman had had an attack Of
apoplexy. There must be some mistake about
this, for If we know Gen. Steadman-and we
think we do-he presented any other appearance
than that of an apoplectic subject when we met
him yesterday in the exchange of the Mctropoli-
tan Hotel
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

Jusr CoSB-A magnificent lot Of ladies' high cut
Lasting, Button, Double Sole Walking Boots
with glove and calf kid OF samei very durable and
very pretty. Also, morocco and leather button and
bamoral boots Of every description, at the "Exen-
sivc Boot and Shoe House, 81 Seventh street, two
doors below street aud Northern market.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
Change In the Principles of n News
paper.

DETROIT, December 5,-The Daily Union,
heretofore Published in the interest Of the
workingmen, has raised the Democratic aag,
declaring its purpose hereafter to support the
principles Of the Democratic party. Tho Union
says the wOrkingmon have lost interest in their
cause, and have allowed their association to go
by default
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

ARRIVAL Of the Gold Ship Of Jos. H. shOhield's
French Confectionery 2I6 Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, direct from the
Paris Exposition. with the largest and finest assOrt
ment Of French Confectionery and other goods for the
Holidays from all parts Of the world ever seen In
Washington Go and sec the Gold Ship at shaield's,
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
The Reports.

We have been obliged to print the reports OF
the different heads of the departments, in the
brieiest possible abstracts that we could make,
aud do tolerable justice to these important state
papers. These documents have given our paper
a very solid aPPearancei but after this issue we
shall be able to give greater variety Of reading
matter
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

An ISDrASrAs applied for a warrant for the
arrest Of man who he feared was about to run
Of with his wife. His objection to the elOPs'
msnt was, that 1t would get up coldne" be-
tween them"
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

An immense business is doing on the Kansas
Pacific railway in the transportation of cattle
from the herds at Abilene. Long trains are
moving daily, and about GVO hundred head were
received at the packing establishment at OttoWa
on the 3Oth uItimo
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

THE solution Of the Albemarle ghost which
has been causing great excitement In that por-
tion OF Virginia for several weeks past, has
been found. negro with mAglc-lanteFn had
been employed by man who wished to buy Nor
rls' farm to frighten the family off, so that he
might get 1t for a low price He has been ar
rested, after having brought the entire commu-
nifty into unusual fever for more than three
Weekg.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

AND now let the band play Our line beaver suits
are now selling at $50 apecewhin the reach Of all
at A. saks 4 Co. IS, 5l7 Seventh street, between
Pennsylv vania avenue and d street.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

MR.. boutwell, commenced his two hours
speech at half-past two o'clock yesterday on i'm
peachment, He will finish 1t to-day. 1t la a
speech OF great ability.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
LOCAL ITEM 8.

TuE demand is great, Is the supply Of cishtdoar
Melton overcoats, lined with cashmere, at A. saks
Co. "a, 5l7 Seventh street. between Pennsylvania
avenue and d street.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

A Providence girl was found dead, from
hunger and other things, last Monday, and aa
examination showed her stomach and mouth full
Of sand and stone
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

LADIES, sec the new and beautiful styles Of walk ing
boots Of every material coming in every day at Cum
mins'' si7 Seventh street, second door south Of
street and Northern market.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

WE ACKNOWLEDGE the receipt from Blanchard
Il Mohun, corner Of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, of copy of Harper's Weekly for
the week ending December l4th.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

HATS and caps at cost, as propose to discontinue
that business after removal to No. 81 Seventh street,
inteil sencer building. GEo. G. HESSISa,
No 6s5 Seventh street, near Maryland avenue.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

wK OBSERVE that Messrs. Franc 4 Goldman, Of
Marble Hall, 4Js Seventh street, opposite tho Patent
once, are doing an active business We are not sur.
prised at this result Their stock Of white shirts un-
dershirs drawers, hosiery and gloves is worry select
In quality, and their prices are low could be de-
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
Movements or Jeff. Davis.

BALTIMORE, December S.-Mr. Davis will
leave Baltimore tomorrow morning on the
steamer Samuel ]. Pentz, for West River, accom-.
panied by Colonel George W. Hughes, whose
guest he will be during his sojOurn at that place
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
From mMexicO-Every Citizen 20 be Held
Five Years in the Military Service.

Five Years in the Military Service.
GALVESTON, Dec. 5.-Mexican dates from tho
interior to the 2lst of November, say that by a
decree Of President Juarez, every citizen Is to
be held Ave years In the military service.
A part of the regiment formerly serving Em.
press Charlotte, have mutined, killing Colonel
sanohss, one Of the military commission that
sentenced Ma1imilian.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

THRordH tattcrcd cloths small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Plenty Of robes and gowns at HenninE's One Price
Store corner Of Seventh street and Maryland avenue,
at ten per cent. discount.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

fourth OF an inch wide round the lappels
pe saSh aaS PSatG SS Ghe sSmp0 " each I'D cr
Each article must be bid tor and no more thah one
price named FOR any one article: ..,,,
Bids not fully conforming to the advertisement Will
not be considered.
Tho terms and conditions Of the advertisement for
stationery, and tho head Of the Department VIII, In
all cases. Judge whether the articles rendered by the
contractor are Of tho quality required by the con
The stationery Is to bo furnished as 1t may be or
dcred by the Department and at me eohtrset prices,
whether the quantities exceed or fal short OF those
Each proposal must be signed by tho individual or
price each and every article named In the schedule
Should any articles pc REQUIRED which are not emu emu
ESt prices il the Department shall see At to order
them from the contractor having the CONTRACT Tor sm
lar artiecsi and " tho sontraetSrs ana tne pepsr,
article furnished by any other person or persons wh9
will furnish 1t ut price lower than that demanded
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at the
Department to persons applying for themi and, n
without uniformity therein tho Department would
hud il a 1hCut to make u decsion none Will bo taken
into consideration unless substantially agreeing
The head of the Department will, in all cases, de-
eide whether the terms Of the contract have been com
piled with and tho power to annu the CON
Bonds, with approved security, are to be given by
the person persons eontraeting andln case OF iai
ure 10 supply the articles the contractor and his sure
ties shall be liable for the forfeiture specified In such
The contract will be awarded to tho lowest and best
bidder; the best bid to be determined after careful
examination for the purpose Of asecrtaining which bid
will, in Its practical results bo most AdVRntHgcou'
The Department reserves to itself the right to reec
any bid where II apparant that part OF the artcle
6a fTT at very %T and pa Pst ~ y S for H. pSr
pose Of GcCting the aggregate Of the bids under hi
estimate contained In tn" GdysTTts%SgTcqt, t,yn.II
| dCS-thGt Postmaster General.
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
Boarding.

BOARDING. .-FIRsT CLASS TABLE BOARD
ID can bc had at the AMERICAN HOUSE, corner Of
Seventh street aud Pcnnsylyanla avenue, A. ~ per
month. SCOTT BROUGHTON.
no27-l0t
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
,,rvv sxow,,h. bo.,,if,l ,pou,

ON rHE sSow the beautiful snow
How II docs set our spirits agow,
As with comfortable clothing We walk TO and fro.
To get such clothing 10 to A. ssks 4 Co.
At 81 Seventh street. between Pennsylvania avenue
and ID street
The national Republican., 1867-12-06

CAT WITH a LoNG TAIL.-wc find the fol.
lowing in the Baltimore American of yesterday:
"WAsHINGToN, December 2.-Fuiion, American!
Would you receive exclusive copy of message by
telegraph for morning papcrl What would you
payl Answer quick. EVANS"
The national Republican., 1867-12-06
,lcE.tl,Gt
NJETROPOLlTAN BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
TIE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE ASSOCIATION
FOR DEPOSITS, AND THE CHEAPEST FOR

All Shareholders participate In tho OF this
Association. No Initiation Fee y required. Books
are now open for subscription to Stock and payments
may be made at once. All persOnS Wishing to sub.
scribe should call on either Of the following named
gentlemen, to wit:
HORATl0 BROWNING, President, 1853 Pennsylya.
MIA avenue, near Sixth street.
II. q. HOOD, Treasurer, SSs Pennsylvania avenue,
near Ninth street
Z, " CLARK, jr,, Secretary, HI Fourteenth street,
near New York avenue
Copies tie constitution may be obtained from the
above named,
Certificates Of Stock will be given Immediately upon
payment for shares large number VI shares are
ready disposed Of,
The peculiar features Of this Association render It the
most desirable In the city for all business who de-
sire loans or Investments,
H0RATTo BROWNING, President
", CLLkh, jT,, eseretaTy. noI.tf