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The national Republican., 1867-01-19
The snow Embargo.

BALTIMORE, Jan. ls.-There have been no
arrivals of trains from the eastward since
last night, and three trains bound for Balti-
more on the Philadelphia road are overdue.
The snow drifted in large banks on the flats
near Chester, and the track was not cleared
until late this morning. Navigation is CON-
pletely suspended, the ice in the harbor be-
ing at least ten inches thick. The Norfolk
boat had great difficulty in forcing her way
up She reports heavy masses Of ice float
ing of the Potomac. 80. ...... y.... !.
.sr NEW YoRK, Jan. ls.-Both the North and
East rivers continue filled with floating ice,
and some Of the ferry-boats have been from
one TO three hours in crossing. Railroad
trains and mails are still detained by snow.
No trains on the New Jersey Central are
running beyond Elizabeth. Trains which
left Washington at o'clock, q. m, on Thurs
day reached here at 8 o'clock tonight.
The excise law went into full force to-day
and arrests for its violation have quite mo-
nopolized the attention Of the police. a.,
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
RERlnnAL.


GARIBALDr has written letter on Eng
lands duty towards The orsssn insurso sotIonist,.
GES. LOGAN is lecturing out West on the
subject Of "A Hone for soldisn' Orphans"
ALICE and Phoebe Carey, 70 whom the
world Is indebted for much sweet poetry in the
city.
GKs. II. NEDE, United States army; Col.
=, O. Boman, United States army, are st the Owen
House. ttli aNtN IsfNlEH| ... ct
GEoRoE d. PRENTICE, the Louisville poet
editor. eOntsmplstss bringing out his FIRST volume
Of poems,
MRs. HARRIET BEEcHKR SrowE's Religious
Poems, !" ptofussiy iIlustrstsd, win appear early
In March.
PARTON contemplates publishing his North
American essays uudsr the title Of Famous Amer.
leans Of Recent Times"
MRs HARRrxr PRrsoorr SPoFFoRD intends
going abroad the coming spring, and will pass .
year OF two on the continent. ... ..........r .
Nh. MARSHALL, the eminent artist, Is get
ting on wsn With his portrait Of Gen. Grant II
viii be faithful Likeness s we'll - an artistic
painting. ,.......
SAMUEL II. HrNAS, q gambler Of Chicago,
has entered suit against eourtssan named Ellen
MeMastsrs to recover $4,000 for alleged false i'm
prisonmsnt. ...-..,-..-...,..........-. 49,. /
Mn. BAYARD TAYLoR's letters Of Western
travel, recently Published in the Tribune, have
been collected and will shortly be Issued In book
form. Z
AMONG the arrivals at the Metropolitan
Hotel We notice tho following Col John Williams,
Of Tenn. Capt. Alex. Hay, Phila Gen. R. o, o.
Crawford, Phila. and Gov. Orr, 8. Q.
HENRY WARD BKKcHRR is working away
at his Ledger novel He proposes To INTRODUCES
into Ii pages many Of tho curious ohsraotsr hs
has met. .. -.-.
TIE London Revie,o says that Dickens,
Thaekersy, and other ingsnlous and popular hu.
morists Of latter days in England have all taken
their cue from Charles Lamb.
MKssRs oAKKs AxKs and John B. Alley,
two Massachusetts, miTlionairss, who are Repre-
sentatives in Congress- are absent on business
visit to New Orleans. -..-.. ... ....
CEsARE RIsToRI and Adelaide Giammar-
tint, Of the Ristori dramatic company, were mar
risd In Cincinnati on Thursday night. The former
is the stage manager Of tho company, and the lat
ter one Of the female actresses.
Ex-GovERNoR WIoKLIFFE, Of Kentucky,
who i now 7s years old, and Is In Baltimore undsr
care Of physician for the Of total blindness,
declines being Democratic candidate for Governor
| Of Kentucky.
Mr.. l.. W. VoLK, the sculptor Of this city,
was at the Island City Hotel, Rock Island ysstsr-
day on his way to the Buffalo UOwO oil we'll,
where he proposes to sink shaft to ascertain the
extent and value Of the marble discovery there.
MAJOR GENERAL FRANK WHEATON, who
ranks as major in the regular cavalry, was mar
ried in this city on Tuesday last to Miss Miller,
daughter Of Major General Miller, Of tho Commits
sary Bureau. Among the distinguished psrsonage'
present at the wedding were General and Mrs.
Grant.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Ernm the Hauth.

New YoRK, Jan. ls.-The Heralfs special
Richmond correspondent says the people Of
the South have made up their minds to shake
off the inaction Of the last few months, and
take hold of the vital questions Of the hour
with vigor. .ra. ...
There has been q decrease in the negro
population Of Virginia, amounting to one
hundred and ninety thousand. ...
Information received here from North
Carolina says q secret organization with
HpSravSted Outrsses are perpetraSed on tRe s,
negroes, and the law officers confess them
selves afraid to pursue the perpetrators.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19

THE CHIIIAN WAR,-Spains future policy
with regard to Chill and her allies is said to
be to carry on the war against them, by
sending to the Pacific feet strong enough
to blockade all their ports and starve them
into submission. Spain is endeavoring to
conclude treaties with the adjacent countries,
by which the latter will prevent the trans.
portation through their territories of any
articles contraband Of war intended for Chill
or her allies Chill and Peru have equipped
feet to operate against SPAN, the vessels
of which are now reported to be in the neigh:
borhood of Cape Horn.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Markets..

CKcNNArI Jan. lS.-Flour very dull at
S9.5Oal0.5O. Whisky dull and unchanged.
Hogs frmer; sales Of 1900 head at s74Oa
1855; at the close holders asked $8 for heavy;
receipts, 5000. Mess pork in good demand
at S2O.5O. Lard in demand at, l2t Gold,
36t. Money close. .''..... .
LOUISVILLE, Jan. ls.--Tobacco is active;
sales to-day 65 hhds., ranging from 80 to
SIG per 100 lbs. Superfne flour, $40, Prime
red wheat, $2.s5. Shelled corn, in bulk,
10 cents; ear corn, 60 cents. Mess pork,
S2l.5O. Bulk shoulders, packed, 81 cents.
Bacon shoulders, liz cents; clear sides, l3t
cents. Cotton--sales, l08 bales at 30a30a
cents for Middling Prime New Orleans
sugar, l3t cents. Coffee, rs cents Whisky
in bond, 30 cents.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Kansas Legislature.

TorKxi, Jan. lsy--The Legislature % doing
nothing Of consequence. The excitement on
the Senatorial question continues. The re-
suit Of the weeks oaucussing indicates the
reelection of Pomeroy. Members ffom
Northern Kansas will hold o nominating
caucus tomorrow night for the short term.
The contest Is mainly between Senator Ross
and Judge Thatcher The balloting begins
next Tuesday. Gov. Crawfofd has been ap-
pointed on the National Republican Com.
mittee In place Of Gen. Lane. 's.' s'l
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
The weather and the Mails.

Postmaster General RANDALL yesterday
afternoon received telegram from Post
master KELLY, Of New York, which states /:
"No mails arrived to-day except the Erie
and North. Last nights mail from Bos-
ton is only fourteen miles on its way to New
York. Last nights and this mornings
southern mails are blocked up near Eliza
bethtown. No trains will leave on the New
Jersey road to-day. Two Boston, one east
ern way mail, and two southern mails are
DUE"
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
New York Ifema.

NEw YoRK, Jan. ia furious wind storm
prevailed throughout last night, and the snow
hereabouts has drifted in some places to the
height Of eight feet, destroying the excellent
Sleighing on the suburban roads promised
yesterday. .s ia sss,
The excise law will be enforced according
to its full and strict Interpretation to-day and
hereafter. ... ~ g.. -
John G. Grapp, a lawyer, has been ar
rested on charge of forgery to obtain the
back pay Of deceased soldier.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
THE LATE SNOW STORM.
BLOODY TRAGEDY IN INDIANA
MORE INDIAN DEPREDATIONS.
ny the Atlantic Cable.

LONDON, Jan. l0, noon.-The morning
journals Of to-day make mention of rumor
that the great Powers Of Europe have re-
solved to urge the Sublime Porte to call a
conference to take the vexed Eastern ques-
ton into consideration. ..r... r...
PEsTH, Jan. ls.-The upper house Of the
Hungarian Diet have unanimously passed
Deak's address. .. ra'a.rn 10.
FLORENCE, Jan. 1S,-The italian Finance
Minister has confirmed the announcement
that the Government intends to tax the
church property to the extent OF COO, ,00o, 900
livres. ' 90
FLORENCE, Jan. 17-eyening.-Mr. La.
nolles' mission to Rome relative to Bishops
has been satisfactorily ended. ....'."T
He will soon take leave Of the Pope and
depart ~vs-I-.a .
I. LONDON, Jan. 17--evening,--Itis reported
from the Continent that desperate plot has
been discovered to assassinate the Pacha Of
Egypt .........-r ..r ..... .r....
The plot included the subyersion Of the
Government and placing the reins Of gov.
ernment in the hands Of Selim Pacha, who Is
said to be at the head Of the movement.
The conspiracy was happily discovered and
frustrated. r.
PARIS, Jan. ia banquet was extended
by the Americans Of this city to Mr.. Jas,
Gordon Bennett, Jr., last evening. Mr..
Kingsland, son Of the former Vice Com.
modore Of the New York Yacht Club, pre-.
sided. Gen. Dix, the American Minister,
and the representatives Of the Foreign Lega.
tions were present. 1t was grand affair.
There was great enthusiasm at the ball at
the Tuileries on Wednesday evening.
The Emperor and Empress personally con
graduated Mr.. Bennett on his victory,
LIVERPOOL, Jan. l7-Evening. The sale
Of cotton to-day reached $4,000 bales. Not
withstanding the market Is little more
active, prices are unchanged. The market
for tallow and lard is firm. Sugar tends up
ward. ... q. nar r, ...l r.
LIyEnPooL, Jan. l8 Noon.-The Brokers
Circular reports the sales Of cotton for the
week ending last evening at $4,000 bales
There has been decline Of Id. per pound on
prices during the week. The market to-day
opened dull, with prospective days sale Of
5000 bales. The following are the author
lied quotations; Middling Uplands, l6i
Middling Orleans, los. as
LoSDoS, Jan. l7-Eyening.-The money
market is dull and inactive. Oonsols fol
money, 90a; Erie shares, "A; Illinois Centrall
unchanged. ".-.
PARIS. Jan. l7-Evening -Five-twentiei
closed at 72b. .a ... 8-m.f
LONDON, Jan. l8-Noon.-United States
bonds opened this morning at 72si Illinoii
Central shares, Sl4; Erie shares, 43i;' Con
soils, 90s. ..r. r... s...... Id. ~.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Mexican AGsirs osspsss Non the
Istlsmus.

PHrLApfiSHrk, Jan. lsl San Francisco
correspondence from Durango, dated Dec.
27, says Juarez arrived there The dsy before,
and was most enthusiastically received. He
was escorted by over six Thousand citizens,
and entered the city amid the roar Of can
non, ringing Of bells, and great rejoicing Of
the people The next day he commenced
operations against the invaders. An, army
1000 strong was sent in the direction OF
Iadoco, with orders TO Join the division OF
General Auza, and to follow the French on
their way to the City Of Mexico.
Official news was received that the column
Of French troops, 1000 strong, fell into an
ambuscade near San Juan de Los Logos.
and were entirely cut of, losing all their arms
and munitions OF war, besides $50 prisoners.
General Placide Vega left Durango, Dec.
28, for the city Of Mexico; in command Of o
brigade. 'lI 5lyP.7at s-l4.lyA
Previous to the arrival Of President Juarez,
the French evacuated the city and went in
the direction Of Zacatecas, lighting all the
way 70 Guadalajara. ~ i. -, .,.-.... F.
Colonel Perez was appointed military
commander. and Senior Avoredo, Governor
Of the State Of Barango. "a. .| I'd. l..--.
On the staff Of President Juarez are 18
American officers, lately arrived from Cali
fornia. ~ s aH = -su asa o. '.,4.
A careful examination Of the steamship
America, from Nicaragua, show no cases Of
cholera on board since January 8. Steamer
Savannah brought from Masatlan thirty thou
sand Eve hundred Mexican dollars, which act
creates considerable dissatisfaction among
merchants, as IL appears the property was
not in such danger as to require the inter
vention Of the navy. ~ tiilu' T1 lrh
SAN FRAxcrsco, Jan. 19.-The Pacific dis
tillery in this city was destroyed by FIRE this
morning Loss $4,000. !. -. - '...s., -.
Corona left Mazatlan before the sailing Of
the steamer Saranac, with 5000 men occu.
pied Guadalajara, and then passed on to in
tercept Q column Of French troops bound for
San Bias. .rsaaf Haf .isu 20 = fsl 80 sE
President Juarez has appointed Gen.
Floride Vega Governor Of the State Of Sino.
Iona, Corona repudiates the action Of the
President, and says Vega shall not enter the
State, as his troops occupy Sinolona. He
has been able to make lis threat good.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
RECEPTIONS.
The Pre.ttlent's Levees


We are authorized TO announce that THE
President will hold his first public levee this
year on Thursday evening, the l7th Of jan
nary; the second on Thursday evening, the
7th Of February; and the third on Friday
evening, February 22-to commence each
evening at eight o'clock, and TO close at
eleven. 81. f-sra.s
pRAwNa-RooN REcEPTIoSs 49,
We are also authorized TO announce that
The Presidents daughters, Mrs. PArrEssoS
and Mrs. SrovER, will be at home on Monday
afternoons. r8. RI. .r-..."
CABINET RECEPTIONS. ..
The ladies Of Secretary BRowNusos family
will receive their friends on Wednesday after
moons. The residence Of the Secretary Of
the Interior is on the east side Of Montgom-
cry street, Georgetown Heights.
The ladies Of Secretary MoCuILocH's fam-
ily will receive, as usual, on Wednesday af.
ternoons. Residence 306 II street, between
Connecticut avenue and Seventeenth street.
MRs. POSTMASTER GENERAL RANDALL will
receive on Wednesday afternoons, at No. 4o7
New York avenue. PIN. ...
SPEAKER coLsAx's REcEPTIoNs.
Speaker CoLTAx's receptions will begin on
Thursday evening, Jan. 10th, and continue
every Thursday evening during the session,
from 81 to IL O'Clock, p. IN.
The receptions ofthe Speakers mother and
sister, Mrs. and Miss MATTHEWS, for ladies,
and gentlemen accompanying them, win be,
gin on Wednesday, Jan. 18th, and continue
every Wednesday afternoon thereafter, from
Ito 4 O'Clock, p. m. ....
GENERAL GRANTS RECEPTIONS.
Receptions will be held by Gen. GRANT and
lady on Wednesdays, the 9th and 23d in
slant and 9Th proximo, in the evening. At
home every Saturday from to 8 p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
TIE NATION (radicaD throws out the fol-
lowing hints: ...

The NATION (radicaD throws out the fol-
lowing hints:
The impeachment still fingers in the Ju-
dietary Committee, who have had Mr.. Ashley
before them for the purpose of extracting
from him all he knows, but the investigation
has 70 some reason or other been suspended
for the present. Meantime, Mr.. Loan, Of
Missouri seems to have been robbed Of his
sleep 10y Mr.. Ashleys laurels, and in casting
about for some worse charge against the
President than any which the latter had
brough / forward, he lighted on one Of COM
plicity in Mr.. Lncoln's assassination. This
he prod uced in the House on Monday with
becoming solemnity, but on being asked,
very properly but very sharply by Mr.. Hale,
to display y for the sake Of decency some little
proof of the truth OF his accusation, he loft
lily refuse to do so then, but promised to do
SO hereafter. We doubt If any gentleman
can outdo, Mr.. Loan, as there Is really no
crime NOR heinous than that which he has
appropriate ID. There was at one time some
talk OF acc nsing Mr.. johnson OF adultery,
which, it m Ust be confessed, would have had,
as a ground for impeachment, many attract,
i've features; bat then there was some doubt
whether it coo Id be shown to be one OF the
"high crimes and misdemeanors" contem.
plated by the { Constitution; 80 it has, we pre-
sumo, been abb andoned. In the meantime,
Gen. Butler hal our heartfelt sympathy.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Anotber Fenian COnyIcted,

TORONTO, Jan. 1.-THE Fenian trials were
resumed today. Paul Ledwith was placed
on trial and pleaded not guilty He claimed med
composed one half OF Americans. aaI"
Evidence was given that the prisoner came
armed and committed depredations, and
that he wore a Fenian uniform, consisting Of
green hatband, &c. .. r1
The Jury brought in verdict in fifteen
minutes OF guilty.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Horace GreeIey,s Tr,al.

CHARLrsroS, Jan. 1.-THE trial Of the
negro Horace Greeley for the murder Of Mr..
Rhett is the first capital case tried here under
the new code. The court assigned United
States Senator Campbell and other eminent
counsel to defend the prisoner. The evidence
for the prosecution was chiefly by negroes,
and conclusive of the prisoners guilt The
case will be given to the jury tomorrow.
statement in the witness stand 5r'
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Walls Opera HOuse.

This evening the Long Strike" one of the
most effective Of the dramas of the present
period, will be played for the last time. On
Monday evening BYRoN's last success in the
dramatic line, entitled "0ne Hundred Thou
sand Pounds" is to be brought out for the
first time in this city, with new scenery and
q strong cast Of characters.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Correspondence Of the National Republican,
NAUTICAL BALL.

The members OF the class OF 81 at Annap-
oils gave ball at that place on the night
Of the 9th, which was one Of the events Of the
season. The ball was givenin the Battery"
formerly Fort Severn" which was fitted up
for the occasion. The walls were splendidly
decorated by flags, swords, pistols, &C., and
last, but not least, the uniform and trophies
Of the Nautical Base Ball Club" The
ceiling was frescoed and almost covered with
gilt stars, comets and Representations Of the
various planets. The hall was illuminated
by two hundred and twenty gas burners.
The laboratory, building closely adjoining
the Battery, was fitted up for reception aud
dressing rooms. The supper was given in
the Armory, and as this is some distance
from the dancing hall, o covered way lead
ing from one to the other was built. The
table was covered with all the delicacies Of
epicure could be gratifod. The assemblage
dancing commenced at halfpast ten. The
first lady on the floor was representative
of our Belle city. The dancing continued
until about halEpast two, when the appeals
of the inner man became too strong to be
neglected, and accordingly supper was an
nounced. After supper the German was
commenced, and kept up till nearly six
o'clock, when fatigue compelled it to be
stopped. 800.
Now for the belle Of the evening. This
would be very difficult question to decide,
owing to the great number Of very beautiful
ladies present, were 1t not for one, who 80
far surpassed all the others rs not to admit
Of comparison. This was the daughter Of
the wellknown Washingtonian, Col. Bidder,
a paymaster in the United States army.
must thank our noble city for enabling me
to decide this question; for were it not for
her should have said they were all bellies.
will not attempt TO describe the dresses, &C.,
Of the ladies; but suffice 1t to say, they all
displayed an exercise ofyery good taste and
judgment ~. ...0. r.. -
l thing this ball will long be remembered
with pleasure by those who had the good
fortune to attend II. j. W. Y.
ANNAPOLIS, January, 1867.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
MnryIanai LegisIature.

BALTIMORE, jan ls.-In the Maryland
Legislature to-day the bill to call a constitu-
tional convention was debated most Of the
day in the House Of Delegates.
The joint ballot for Senator resulted in no
election. The vote was as scattering as those
heretofore taken.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Snow Bound.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l8.-The snow drifts
on the Camden and Amboyro causes much
detention, This morning the eight o'clock
train left at 9:30 o. IN. All the trains are
late. The Central Pennsylvania road is also
impeded but the officers expect to have all
distractions removed by afternoon, when the
regular travel will be resumed
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Maggie Mitchell.

Miss MITCHELL is crowding the National
Theatre with her delightful plays of Fan
chon," Little Barefoot" etc. Tonight an.
other opportunity to see her Little Barefoot
will be afforded us, and on Monday night we
shall see her in the Pearl of Savoy"
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Torribio EGesl., !. ,or { lhe ,l,' SNOW Storm
An Ronfnn

BosroS, Dec. ia girl aged twelve
years perished in the snow to-day while re-
turning from school, ssil 'aisi sJss5f 300
Commodore @. 8. Blake, q member Of the
hghtHouse Board, aged 62 wes lost yester-
day in the snow storm, and has not yet been
heard from. He served forty-seven years In
the navy srh w sigsi 80 u7st51 igf.THa
The police assisted TO their homes one hun.
dred and thirty women and children during
the storm, most Of whom would have per.
ished had they not received assistance.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19

A GUNBoAr will be stationed at Kingston,
Canada, in the spring, on account Of the
number Of Fenian conyicts in the peniten.
tiary there. A gunboat will also be sta
toned permanently in the Niagara river.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19

A SCHOONER, supposed to be the Martha,
for Baltimore,from Savannah, with cargo Of
old iron, is ashore about thirty miles below
Cape Henry. She is regarded as total loss.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
The PennsylVanIa Central Raiiroad
E. .H.,'r Clear. a4 ~ .s NrHr.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l8.- The Pennsylvania
Central railroad Is now free from obstruc-
tions by snow the entire distance TO Pitts
burg, and trains are now running on time,
and will continue to make regular trips.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19

Tue schooner Julia Ann, from Baltimore
for Boston, is supposed to have been lost
with all hands on board, as papers have been
picked up on Nantucket beach belonging to
her
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
wAsurSorox. December IL, is66'

ister from the Republic OF Mexico:
STATE DEPARTMENT,
wAsHSGTos, December II, 1866
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your note Of the 18th Of Decem.
Der, in which you allude to late proceed
ing Of General Sedgwick in taking posses
sion Of Matamoras and holding it for q few
hours. l have to inform you, in reply, that
the proceeding Of General Sedgwick was not
only without authority from this Govern
ment, but is understood by this Department
to have been in violation OF the orders Of his
military superiors; that as soon as it came
to their knowledge the proceeding was dis
allowed and countermanded, and that Gen.
Sedgwick was thereupon suspended from
command and subjected to discipline. lam
unable to write with precision upon the sub
ject for want of full information, but think
there is sufficient ground for believing that
General Sedgwick's error was committed un-
der pressing opportunities from persons re-
siding in Matamoras amenable to the Gov
ernment Of Mexico; and that his indiscreet
proceeding was regarded by him as favorable
to that Government instead Of being injuri-
GUS to it or likely to give offence. l avail
myself Of this opportunity to renew to you
my assurances Of the highest consideration.
WILLIAM ii. SEWARD.
To Senior Don MATIAs RoMERo, &c.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Indian nepred.tions.

FoKr MITCHELL, Jan. l8.-A Government
herd ofsixty horses and mules was stolsn on
the 10th instant by Indians, who also killed
two men engaged in hauling telegraph poles.
The troops In this country are insufficient In
numbers TO protect life and property.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
TO mnmpEns OF oosoREss.

Bonatof1 and KepFesentAtIVe5vHH JIM INV NV . M
NArto.AL REPUBLICAN delivered regularly and
promptly at their residence, IN ,0reyprs By order
Ing Il Through the Secretary Of the Senate, the
c,.rt Of III. HOUSE Of Representatives, OF q. the
one. Of n. RrrustrcAs, No. 5il Ninth street,
near Pennsylyania avenue. ... r...
The national Republican., 1867-01-19
Evening session Of the House.

At the evening session last night, speeches
were made by Messrs. WARNER, HENDERSON,
CLARKE, and KUYKRSDALL.
The national Republican., 1867-01-19

d MRs. ELIAS, Of Kimbleville, Pa, Is now one
hundrsd and twenty three ysas Of axs.