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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-07-18

ME ere glad to announce to our
III numerous friends in Lincoln
county, that We are again in bust
ness, and FULLY prepared to fill all
orders in our line at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
ITALY.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ABROGATION OF THE
SEPTEMBER CONVENTION.
PARIS, Dec. &S.--The Governments Of France and
Italy have commenced for the abrogaton
81 the September Convention with the understanding
that any agreement they may arrive at IN the matter
shall be submitted TO the approval Of the other
Powers of Europe The Italian Parliament by re-
cent vote refused TO pay the interest the debt of
the provinces formerly belonging to the States of the
Church, which debt was assumed by Italy when
those provinces were annexed 70 the kingdom. The
French Government has sent dispatch to Florence
protesting against this action of the Legislature.
TIE RELATION BETWEEN ITALY AND FRANCE.
Evening-It Is rumored that Ratazzi will resume
she Premiership OF Italy. and viii form new Cabi-
net hostile to France. The French Government is
seriously considering the necessity OF ordering the
troops Of the French expedition remaining at Ciuta
Vecchia 70 return 70 Rome.
An IMPORTANT DECLARATION SHORTLY TX
PECIED.
FLORENCE, Dec. 23-The National Parliament VIII
at an eaTly day vote TO reafirm in a solemn manner
its declaration that the City Of Rome belongs to
Italy as the Capital Of the nation.
RESIGNATION OF TIE ITALIAN MINISTRY.
Evening In consequence Of the diverse vote at
fLe conclusion of the debate III the House of Dopu-
ties last week the members Of the Cabinet have ten
dored their resignation 10 the King but await the
Judgment of His Majesty on their acts. The new
Ministry it is reported, VIII probably be organized
uuder Marshal DIrandO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
,rulNC1AL AND COMMERCIAL.

fosroN Dee 23-NoOn-The money market IS quiet
and tead Consols quoted az s20 s2i for account
open at the following rates: Illinois
Centrs 6at at So; United States Flve'twenues' 723
ATsaoon this hour the chief American Securities
arc oted as follows: United States Fye-tWenty bonds,
"a nnOis Centrals, IS Fries, 49l.
fwnng -COnsols closed at 92i for account, and 92t
for money. American Securities closed az the following
ISrs: United states Fve-Twenty bonds. 72 972i Illinois
Cntrl Railway shares s.; Erie Railway shares, 49i
FRANKFORT, Dec. 23-NOOn--Unted States bonds are
EyenneUnited States bonds closed az n for Issue
Of lse2.
IIvERPooL, Dec. 2s-Noon.-The Cotton market opens
dun at the closing figures Of Saturday; total ales
day are likely 10 reach 10000 bales including the usual
proportion OF Amerean-say nearly nan; Ml91nnE "
lands 7Bl6d. MiddiDg Orleans, sCd: Inc breaostuns
market Is dun at the following quotations Corn, S6
quarter for Mixed Western. Nheat-l5i2 eentai IOT
California White and IS for No Milwaukee Red Bar
ley, B3 y bush oats SIS 4 bush. Peas, 46l6F 5ol n.
The Provision market Is quiet and STEADY the usual au
Cured Pork o7Ie p bbl for Prime Mess Lard.
1 Tewt. for American. Cheese, 5l y ewt ior the
highest grades Of Fine. Bacon, 4O6 cwt for CulnbeT
land Cut The market for articles OF American and
other produce is quiet and prices are wtnOnt quota
Die alteration sugar quiet at 60 y cwt for NO ~ Dutch
Barnard Rosin 3 o q cwt for Common Wilmington,
AND H. for Medium 10 Fine. Tsow ~ ~ cWt. IOr Amer
for American Oils dull at Is9 y tun for Whale R1l2 for
Sperm, and ss7 for Inseed Petroleum. 9let Az ga
Ssl Fcwt for American Red. Linseed Cakes' III per
Irernoop-The Cotton market is dull, and prices have
dellned fully Id. q 10 on American descriptions Inc
sSes are likely reach 10000 bales M!odhg Oplahus'
1Ll6d; Middlng Orleans, 7l6d. The Breadstuns mar
kt II dull Corn has declined 10 1919 quarterior hlxeo
Western Wheat steady. The Provision market Is quiet
nd steady. Sugar dull, and prices have declined 90;
snce last report u Dutch Standard 250 ClOYersee
hae advanced TO kG cwt. for American RED i1nseeo
Cakes have declined TO $40 TO- tun for Tim Obong Ior
feeding.
Evenng-Tbe Cotton market closed easy az the follow
ing authorized quotations: Middling Upands, Sl6d III
port cd arrive Mddlng Orleans, 7ld the sales OF
the day foot up 10000 bales. Corn, 1913. Wheat-Can
forpja White, 1872; No Red Western, 1917. Barley,
Data and Peas unchanged Beef ll2 for Winter-cuIed
Pork GIG Lard. t9o. Cheese, 52i. Bacon, 40G. The
PrOduce market been duh throughout the days Sugar
aSl6 for No II ID. 8. Rosin-COmmOn. 90; Medium, II /
Tallow, AS Turpentine, al. Petroleum-spirits, az
Refined, lisa ClOyerseed, t6i.
AETWERP, Dec. 23-AfternO0D.-Petroleu - dull Al
40 francs q bbl. for Standard White.
uyh al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
ST DOMINGO

RRPoRTED CEssION or THE CITY or ST. DO
MIYGo TO THE UNITED STATES.
HAVANA. Dec. 22-Sehor Puiol. the Envoy from
St. Domingo to the United States remains at San
tago de Cuba He was expected here on Saturday
IT is reported that he is the bearer Of an offer 70
lease the City Of ST. Domingo, not SANTANA, 70 the
United States for 90 years, for the annual payment
by tho United States Of 100000. The Dominican
Chambers refuse 70 approve the loan negotiated Dy
the Government az Paris. In an engagement Win
Che Baezisfs in ST. Domingo Gen Palanco was killed
and buried with grand funeral ceremonies at the
capital The Baezists had Telinquisbed Plata but
were marching onward.
PhOhUECIAME&TO on GIN. BAEZ AGAINST CA
BRAL.
NJ DOMINGO, Dee. 2O.--The Cabral Govern
nsnt hos been defeated lhe orespzaton Of lib troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
THE NEW GERMAN POSTAGE RATES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--The following VIII
reduced of postage and after July 1863
20 Belgium, the Netherlands and the North German
Union To Belgium or the Netherlands, by closed mall
via England letters Is cents per single rate OF 10
erammes a OH prepayment Optional but unpaid or par
tally paid letters are subject 70 nne on denVery A.
On newspapers cents EACH not exceeding -FOUR ounces
In weight and additional rate OF cents Tor each al
dtOnal weight of four fraction thereOT pre-
payment not required b. On bO0kp0ckets prints OF all
kinda and patterns samples cents per four ounces or
fraction thereof prepayment required III, however, tno
postage on any article shall be nsuciently prepaid IL
win be- nevertheless forwarded to Its Destination charged
with the deficient postage, and also SUBJECT 10 me OH
delivery.
To the North German Union, including oil the German
States and Austria by closed mall England the rates
are the same Belgium aud the Netherlands, with ike
conditions OF prepayment, etc, VIZ Is cents per single
pers, and 8 cents for each ounces or traction
thereof on book packets prints and patterns or samples
&c. BY direct mail % Bremen or Hamburg 10 cents
per single rate OF ganmes, half ounce; prepayment
optional but unpaid partially paid letters will be sub
iect TO q fine, delivery. Newspapers, II hot over
weight, cents each, aud II over ounces an
additional cents for each addtona weight 0I 1une.e
OF fraction thereof; prepayment required BoOhpack
ets prints patterns and samples cents per ounces or
fraetlon thereof prepayment required hut unpaid OF
part paid letters and other articles nsucenty prepau
and subject to One on delivery The registration lees
registered letters other postal packets Is cents 10
all the above mentioned countries prepayment OF pos
tage and fee compulsory.
wYork and Boston, the part OF the United STATES
Antwerp OsteD, travelling; Osen, local on the part OF
Belgium For the United States and Netherlands mars
NeWYork and Boston the part OF the United states
the travelling office, WOerdyk on tho part OF the neither
lands For United States and North German mails:
Rew-YOrk, Boston, Portland, Detroit Chicago. on Tue
part ~ the United States; Aaehen, ANaChapene'
bremen, Hamburg on the part Of the North German
IIuOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
BANK ROBBERY IN HAVERHILL, MASS Aw ATCH
MAN SHOT DEAD BY THE ROBBEK.

BosToE, Dee. 23.-There is great excitement
in The neghborng town OF Haverh this morning over
an attempt 10 rob the Merrmao National Bank and the
shoding OF Olcer Durham by the robber when he at
tied TO arrest him. The affair occurred just before
daylight. - naIghborhood was
fonn on fire. and couple OF officers started % give
alarm In passing the bank they heard an explosion
irfle and apprehending robbery, made an eXamna-
ton one Of the officers stationed himself az the front
dOoI Officer Burnham went around "a the rear, and
he passing of the side windows OF the
baat y man jumped out, and a. he attempted
o. graphic with him the burglar drew pistol
and sbot the officer through the head, killing hun in
stanty The suppositOn that the rObber and murderer
the who set FIRE 10 the pantsbOp and that he did
for the purpose Of dlyertng attention while he rfed
the bank Investigation proved that the lock 81 the outer
door Of the bank vault had been charged with powder
and ignited the door found 20 be blown open
couple Of inches No robbery, however effected, az
fhe proceedings 81 the thief interrupted above
described, but the thief made good his escape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
rnEcANAAN CHILD MURDER.

IIUDsoN Dec 23.-Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who
were charged with the horrible crime at Canaan have
reached the Columbia County jail The prisoners were
brought this morning for preliminary examination
before Recorder Miller Attorney Wech appearing
on behalf Of the people. After taking the testimony OF
Onloer Kelly, further examination was postponed until
Friday Jan g. 90 give time 10 send 10 Canaan Hartford,
Dayton and other places for the necessary witnesses Mrs
Brown appears 10 have had 20 al the papers that
have published reports OF the affair and the distorted
of some OF them seem 20 annoy her She pub
shes the following card In The Regsf OF this evening"
10 ns Editors Of IN, Daily R,giitsr.
sas: That pat Of statement Published re Aany rous Of TO
son confession except voluntary statement to sergesn.
Kelly and reporter IL slso incorrect that
aid ms Bsac SlOo Canaan He him 81 for "
pay stamps other incurred the inquest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
CHRISTMAS.
OUR CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT IN
STTTUTIONS.

Many a home will be filed with light and
10y 10 greet the coming another Christmas. Old ana
young clad In soft ramen and surrounded Dy all tha1
wealth supply to make life enjoyable give no thougne
to the biting and the cold damp snow out OF doors
They have bright fires, thick carpets downy CUSHIONS
rich meats and generous wines to give them warmth
friends and knsfok in TO wish them well to share
their comfort TO make the roofree ring with the merr
ment OF uncouded hearts But there sick and SAD
sOrrowing ones among us. In many dingy room INTO
which the golden sunshine never enters are gray
headed men and women wailing in drear ana emil
for the coming OF their last Christmas; ragged
old men, with no FIRE TO food 70 strengthen then
old women shiVernR in solitude who once, perhaps had
brawny and buxom daughters TO cudde and caress
on Christmas day. in the midst Of peace and plenty.
Hunger pnches their gaunt and trembling FORMS and the
cold wind that finds its way through every ohnk' chs
flesh, and blood and BRAIN To them the past Is nough'
but food and warmth the present. season OF
the future dreary waste, cold and cherries Mayhap
there is hope that some time charity may bring neap
that fire may once blaze the hearth and that
kind hands may minister TO their simple wants, I'LL there
shall be no further need OF fire food and the weared
spirit is ready TO wing way to the land Of rest Little
children too suffering all around u.s. Within stone
throw OF proud Trinity whose wealth would clohe ana
feed ten times ten thousand there hundreds OF chill
dren TO whom the holy DAY, for whose COM
ing we wait will be no holiday. The rum
Bile of wheels on Fifthaye. is heard IN
many bowel where no comfort dwels to-day where none
will be on Christmas where little cry for bread and
there il none give Them where sickness IT, and cold ana
filth Great tenementhOuses honey-combed with close
and gloomy dens, with the unhappy children OF
the poor whose Christmas will bring only their aeens
toned dole Of want and made bitter by con-
tras with the wealth of comfort enjoyed by the little ones
whom bepe6cent Providence has tenderly cared for
In every street OF this great crowded city, in every narrow
court alley there is such misery as makes the angels
weep The greater part of this is borne by children They
should be allowed to suffer on that one OF all days IN
the year. the day which 1867 years ago. opened 10 the
world the era Ipeace aud goodwill TO men, The KIND
hearted and pubesprited citizens OF New-York nave
already done much TO ameorate the condition OF the I'M
fortunates and a long list OF charitable institutions at
tests their earnestness In all Of these shall briefly
notice preparations have been made 70 give the objects
Of their care al merry Christmas their circumstances
allow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24

ing the States OF Missouri and Kansas and terminating
at the three hundred and fifth milepost west OF sau
initial point IN,
THIRD The Central Branch Of the Union Pacific Ran,
road has completed and accepted for 80 iles III
begins Atchson Kansas and extends west therefrom
eighty miles.
Fourth The road OF the Central Pacific Railroad Soin-
pany OF California has been completed and accepted for
lis miles. OF this distance, nnetyfom miles lie between
Sacramento California, and the ninety forth mneposL
The remaining twenty four miles lie between the one
hundred and fourteenth and the hundred and thirty
eighth mile post.
fijA Ths western Pacific Railroad has been
completed and accepted for twenty mics, commene-
ing at the initial point at San Jose, CALIFORNIA,
and extending nOrthwardy therefromfor that distance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--The following
opinions were delivered IN the United states Supreme
Court today: No. I9-Andrews plaintiff in error aSt.
Honzee In error TO the Circuit Court Of the United states
for the Eastern District OF Louisiana-Mr Justice Fieid
delivered the opinion OF the Court affirming the Judgment
OF the said Circuit Court in this with the costs and
nteren. no. 6.--Lum plaintiff In error agt Robertson,
use OF Ferguson plaintiff in 10 the District Court or
tho United States for the Eastern District Of Ie1as-Mr
Justice Davis delivered the opinion Of the Court Affirming
the Judgment OF the said District Court In this cause with
cOsts and interest. No. 1i-Pueet Sound Agricultural
Company plaintiff in error, agt County OF Pierce, an
error the Supreme COurtof Washington Territory
Justice Miller delivered tho opinion OF the Court dismiss
ing the writ OF error with costs No 3Srong plaintiff in
error, RC the United States in error TO the District
Cont United states for the Northern District OF
Florida, Mr. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion OF
tho Court affirming the Judgment OF said District Court
this cause with costs. No 13Cook ct al agt. Burnley
al in TO the District Court OF the United states
he District OF Texas. Mr. Justice Nelson de
vered the opinion Of the Court affirming the Judgment
Of the said District Court In this with costs NO 50
Crandal plaintiff in error, agt state OF Nevada IN err
ror the supreme Court OF Nevada. Mr. CheiJustiee
Chaie delivered the opinion OF tho Court overruug the
motion 10 dismiss tits writ Of error No Mission,
plaintiff in error agt Cayaza Gaze argued Adjourned
uuti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
EUROPE,
GREAT BRITAIN.

ruSs FENIANs-PROBABLE CHANGE IN England
POLICY TOWARD IRELAND.
., ,,llrrlc rSIsehlrE THE THTBUSE
LONDON, Dec. 23.-Fenianism still engrOsses a Ian
shsre Of public attention, though the e1oi,einenS
cansed by the recent outraces has pretty much ueu
ont There is a widespread and ever increasing
feeling favorable to the amelioration OF the conutlon
of the Ish as the most effective means OF suppressihg
Fenianism. The Times this morning strongly taVors
this idea and hopes and believes that the next ses-
sion of Parliament will be occupied with the consid-
Grafton Of Irish affairs.
EXAMINATION or THE ALLEGED PERPETRATORS
or THE CIERKENwELL EXPLOSION
Evening-The regular police force of this metrop-
oils has been largely increased Timothy Desmond
and Jerry Allen, the alleged perpetrators Of the
Clerkonwell explosion. were brought before mags-
t4ate to-day and underwent preliminary examina-
ton, at the close of which they were remanded to
iaiL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
SOUTH AMERICA.
VENEZUELA.

APPOINTMENT OF AN AMBASSADOR TO ENGLAND
AND FRANCE-THE IMPORT DUTIES DECREE
HAVANA, Dec. 23.-Advices from Venezuela
have been received and contain the following inteli
eence: Gen Guznan Blanco had been appointed embas
sador 70 England and France. Many political arrests
had been made by the Government. The merchants OF
the Venezuelan seaport towns had subscribed large
amount OF money for the suffering inhabitants OF 81
Thomas.
impOrs has been received here, and s pro
visions in accordance with the previous reports e
graphed hence 10 New-YOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24

READING, Pa, Dec. 23.-The locomotive Iowa,
belonging TO the Reading Railroad Company, and used
for shifting purposes, exploded below the lower depot
about O'Clock this morning instantly killing the eng
neer Albert Kline and horribly burning and mutils
ting the fireman. John bchmahle, that he survived but
half an hour. The boiler OF the locomotive was com
peely torn 20 pieces and heavy fragments thrown
considerable distances The conductor and two brake
men, who upon the tender at the time miraculousy
escaped without material injury, though thrown some
distance the engine In different directions Both OF
killed left families In this city. No definite cause
can be assigned for the explosion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
~ASToN MURDER IN CINCINNATI.

CINcINNATI Dec. pa cold-blooded murder
was committed last night, on Fifth-st. An nonensiye
man. named Gilmore Smith, was shot by ruiian, Tor
merely jostng against him. The wounded man expired
I'm one hour afterward. The made his escape.
hut person named Moore who is charged with the
der was arrested IN Coyington this forenoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
r,,UrpAI OF GRAND TYLER SCHNEIDER.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. 23.-The funeral OF VIM.
u eohne5Aer Grand Tyler OF the Grand Lodge Of Penn
sYivsnIa to-day was OF the most imposing demon
STATIONS ever made by Free Masens IN thus cry over
IN Grand Master Richard VauT read The funeral ser
vice. responses being made by me Grand Lodge hg en-
deceased was a member, acted "a pOlbeareIs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
THE VEST INDIES.
CITBA.

aECEPTIoN or GOVERNOR GENERAL LERsUNDi
IN HAVANA.
HAVANA. Dec. 22-By invitation, all the for
sgn Consus In this city visited the new Captain Gen era
Ie,sundi AZ the palace where they were entertained
with Unprecedented hospitality His EKeeency w re re-
seve tbe Government authorities and their friends TO-DAY
al grand dinner The public festivities in this city VIII
last three day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
MARNE TNTELLIGENCT.

LryYRPOoT Dee. 23.-The brig G. " Ring, Capt. Ayres
,lb seiled frcfn New-YOrk Nov. %, for Anrwerp Ia
mi rr "a noath where she IL dscharginc her cargo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
DANISH WEST INDIES.

POPULAR VOTE TO BE TAKEN IN JANUARY.
COFENHAGEN, Dec. 2.-The question Ofthe transfer
d tie Danish West India Islands 10 the United
States viii be submitted TO popular vote OF the IN
babitauts of those colonies in January next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
PORTO RICO.

MORE EARTHQUAKES.
HAVANA. Dec 23.-The latest intelhgerc,
from Porto Rico represents that earthquakes were still
felt in portOns Of The island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24

being defective "A pTOnunciamentO Of the people against
him has been Issued, and Baez has been proclaimed
President. IL is announced that Commission Is going
20 Washington 10 conclude arrangements for the transfer
Of the Bay OF SANTANA TO the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
ORANGE.
MORE ARRESTS.

PARIS, Dec. 23-Evening--M. Accolas and other
members of secret political society, which has held
ite neetings in this city, have been sentenced to
rtmpreonIneDt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
80 ewrrNv prINsrArEn nv rHE SERVICE

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 23.--Gen. T. w, Sweeny,
ho was tried by martial and suspended from rank
III for sx months has had his sentence RENTED by
6eF ~ the President has been ordered 10 report 10
Teu Pona for duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
ALEXANDER II. STEPHENSON PHILADELPHIA


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-COl. NJ. Y. Leader,
Chairman OF the CommtteeIon Lectures OF the Consttu
tiona Union Association Of Philadelphia has received
letter from Alexander H. Stephens OF Georgia accepting
an invitation TO deliver an address on the Condition OF
Affairs in the Southern States IN this city, and saying
that nc will be in Philadelphia in q few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE ON YOUNG WOMAN IN
HARRlsBURGH PENN.

HARRIsBURGH, Penn, Dec. GAS a youne
lady daughter OF Mr. Amos Wckett was this afternoon
walking along frequented street In the lower end OF
town. she was knocked insensbe by some villain with
club. The act witnessed by persons near and pur
suit made, but the villain escaped The people are
much excited Of repeated occurrences OF this kind here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
ROME


RomE, Dec. 2S.-The Holy Father in an auocutior
congratulated his hearers the defeat OF Garibald
and the preservation Of the Holy See from great
danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
GEN. MEADE SUMMONED TO WASHINGTON B,
GEN. GRANT.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-Gen. Meade re-
turned TO Washington this evening a summons from
Gen. Grant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
THE ADJOURNMENT OF PARLIAMENT-LEGIsLA

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec 23.-Parliament adjourned
on saturday until the 18th OF March Among the bills
sssented 10 by His Excellency the
the following AN act 20 prevent the unlawful training
az nereOus In the use firearms and practice OF military
syoutOus;" ITO authorize Justices of the Peace TO
seize and detan collected or kept for purposes dan
a arrest of persons suspected OF committing Of
titY or conspiracy against Her MaJcstys person and
Government The discount on American invoices Tor the
,,aaf ueeh WA rs peT cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP MEETING IN RoCH
ESTER,

ROCHESTER, Dec. pa large and enthusi-
aitic mass meeting of citizens was held in this city to
night 20 consider the rights Of naturazed citizens
abroad The Hon Henry p. Feh Mayor OF this city pre-
Chumara, Geo Miller, Channcey Perry. and others
define the rights OF adopted American citizens and 10
demand the immediate and unconditional release OF those
citizens held In duaDeo by the Government Of Great
Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
FAILURE OF A ST. LOUIS BANKING HOUSE

ST. LOUIS, Dec 9S.-The banking house G
lesson Son suspended to-day IL IL understood that
large amount Of their paper protested in NewYor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
rHR srRIKE I'M QURnRC.

QUEBEC Dec. "a heavy snow storm set in satur-
day continued until to-day The railroads are badly
obstructed and the trains very Irregular The Water
Police who recently disbanded have been sworn in
for duty In anticipation Of trouble from the strikers