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Dates to Dec. III.

nave Deen neld IN Boston and ST. Louis, at
which the Fenian executions in England were
condemned and the President was called upon
to enforce respect to naturalized citizens in
foreign countries. m
In the Louisiana Convention negro men,
Der named Cromwell said We will rule till
the last one goes down forever; the negroes
are going to have their rights in spite of john
son or any other man" He declared that he
was ready for revolution. Another cOlOred
delegate said that the idea of war Of races
was all humbug.
A packet ship from Hamburg reports 73
deaths from cholera out of 382 passengers. I
In the Virginia Convention motion virtu-
ally to expel the Conservative members has
been introduced. ALI are required to take the
test oath. 5
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The House passed
the Senate bill fixing quorum of the Supreme
Court at FIVE members; also, bills striking the
words ''white" from all the laws and charters
of the District of Columbia.
A large number of bills and resolutions were
introduced and referred among them one de-
claring that the Government will afford natu-
ralized citizens the same protection as natives;
also, one authorizing the Secretary of the U. S.
Treasury to use four millions of greenbacks
monthly for the redemption of bonds; also,
one for the resumption of specie payments,
providing that after March, 1868, all green
backs received in the Treasury shall be des-
troyed and new notes issued, payable in coin q
year from date. Many other financial meas
ures were introduced.
| A bill was introduced creating o Commits
siOn consisting of the Secretary of War Gd
interim and the Attorney General, to fix annu-
ally the tariff of charges on freights and pas
sengers over the Pacific Railroad
FLORENCE, Dec. Sth.--It is reported that
Garibaldi has again disappeared from Capre-
ra. and it is feared the Party of Action will
make another attempt on Rome.
The speech of the French Minister, Rouher,
declaring that Italy should not take fOrcible
possession Of Rome, gave rise to an angry de-
bate in the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
| PARIS, Dec. 8.--Fears are entertained of q
ministerial crisis in consequence of ROuher's
last speech on the Roman question.
/ DUBLIN, Dec. 8,--The Obsequies of the Fe-
nians executed at Manchester took place to-
day. 1t was the occasion of an immense man
Hesitation of sympathy. Fifty thousand men
marched in the funeral procession. The whole
affair passed off quietly. 1e
| BERLIN, Dec. 8.-ImpOrtant changes are
contemplated in the present tariff of the zoll-
verein.
| LONDON, Dec. SIN the House of CONF
mons, Stanley said he could see no good result
1 from a European Conference without pre-
vious agreement on the basis of its delibefa-
tiOns. Parliament adjourned to February IL.
] NEW YORK, Dec l1-Shurtlif (Democrat)
i is elected Mayor of Boston by 500 majority
over Norcross (Radical). bed e
The Georgia Convention met yesterday, but
was unable to agree, after much wrangling,
and adjourned till to-day. e o
/ Edward Duffey. convicted of illicit distilling
in Brooklyn, was sentenced to the penitentiary
for thirteen months. en 0 1
A Convention of whiskey distillers viii be
| held tO-inOrrOw--the most important that has
yet taken place. 1t is expected to be proven
that Government don't realize FIVE cents per
gallon on all the whiskey made in the country.
They will urge Congress to tax whiskey before
leaving the distilleries. and reduce the tax to
twenty cents gallon. la
The Philadelphia Union League has nomi-
mated Gen. Grant for President.
i The Democratic Labor Reform ticket in
i Pittsburg, Pa, has 5000 majority over the
Radical ticket. The result is unprecedented
and caused great excitement.
i Gen. Ord commands the Mississippi and Ar;
4 kansas Conventions to convene Jan. z.
The Tennessee House has passed a law dis
qualifying negroes from holding Office or sitting
on juries.
i The GeOrgia Convention finally elected Par
rott, Conservative, permanent Chairman.
i WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE President has
4 notified the Commissioner Of Patents that his
immediate resignation will be accepted
i In the Senate, Drake denounced the Presi
4 dents declaration that Congress had passed
unconstitutional laws. johnson, of Maryland
will reply tomorrow. gfgas q
4 DoOlittle offered an amendment to Wilson's
bill, which provided that no person in the
South shall be legal voter not possessing the
+ qualifications required in those States before
the rebellion, except those serving in the army
those able to read and write, and those pos
sessed Of property to the amount of $3.50 The
subject was discussed till the expiration Of the
morning hour.
The House has agreed to adjourn from De
cember 20th to January 9th. 'AA
The Military viii report bin to abolish the
Brevet rank exceptduring war, and then. QUIZ
for gallant service in the face of the enemy
Late advices report another insurrectOn II
) Hayti. Salnave threatens to blow up the clty
and leave. l1
LONDON, Dec 10--The Times approves the
/ refusal to impeach President johnson.
1t is believed that Napoleon sides with the
Church party on the Roman question
Nap0leOn's Minister says that Prussia wai
first to- compromise the Luxembourg affair.
LIVERPOOL, Dec 10.-Fenian sympathizeri
made great preparations for funeral hOnors tC
J the Manchester victims; Orangemen threat
! ened TO break up the procession. The author
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