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The Laborers Union.


special meeting of the six divisions OF the La
borers' Union was held yesterday evening at Hiber.
MAN Hall, No. 10 Prince street. Mr.. Patrick Welsh oc-
cupyng the chair and Mr.. Gilmartin oiciaing as Sec
rotary. On the meeting being called to order the chair
man stated that the business OF the evening was the
hearing and consideration OF the report OF the com
mittee which had been appointed to confer with the
delegation of the Bricklayers Union. and he earn
estly exhorted his fellow aborers to exercise ma
ture elaboration before giving their votes on the
action TO be taken in relation to the struggle now
going on between the bricklayers and master
masons. Mr. Farrell, the chairman OF the special
committee reported that the result oil the confer
ence with the brckayers' delegation was entirely
satisfactory but his giving the particulars OF the
arrangements proposed by the latter body consider
able discussion was provoked, and the diversity OK
opinion was so great that the meeting adjourned
without having arrived at a decision.
The Varnishers and POlishers' Association
held meeting last night at their rooms corner OF
Allen and Houston street. The chair was occupied
by the President OF the English wing of the society,
Mr.. Patrick II. Green, who explained the object OF
the meeting to be OF routine nature. The attend
ance was unusually small, as 1t always IS, unless
special business on the boards.
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CITY POLITICS..

Banner Raising in the Seventh Ward.
The democrats Of the Seventh ward raised Sey-
and Blair banner last night in Catharine street.
James Godfrey and David Moss acted as masters Of
ceremonies.
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sent were anxious to have the matter settled some
way.
After transacting unfinished business OF no public
importance the meeting adjourned to meet again
when the result OF the conference with tie bosses ID
communicated to the President Of the Union.
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WASHINGT0
Instructions Of the Secretary Of War to
General Buchanan.
The Reply to Governor War
moths Appeal.
Probable Early Return of Gen.
eral Grant.

WASHINGTON, August 10, 1868.
The Result Of Governor Warm0th's Appeal
Instructions TO General Buchanan from the
Secretary Of War.
The following is copy of letter OF instructions
sent from the army headquarters to Major General
Buchanan commanding the Department Of Louisi-
ann
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SOUTH AMERICA.
BRAZIL.


THE PARAGUAYAN WAR-EXTRAORDINARY EF-
FORTS TOWARDS RECRUITING THE BRAZIL
IAN ARMY-THE ALLIES DISCOURAGED.
RIO JASEIRo Jan. a. 1868.
The news from the seat of war is of any but
satisfactory character in spite OF the extraordinary Of
forts which this Government making to
the allied army Recruiting continues to be quite
brisk in this city, well as In other parts OF the Enpre
neyertheess the supply is not adequate TO tho wants,
and measures heretofore used have just been or are
about be adopted for furnishing the necessary cOnt-
gent In the first place. number or slaves VIII De Gu
listed and freedom thus given TO them for life, their Tor
mer owners being paid by the Government the value OF
their former slaves Some Of the leading papers are dis
cssing the proprlety Of establishing recruiting stations
In the United States and Europe; but this measure -
hardly considered practicable, although the Brazilian
Government may eventually have to resort To 1t unless
ticpated. The besieging army is actually making no
progress whatever In spite OF the official bulletins OF the
Marquis de Carcass who pTetends among otners tnat
the road TO Bernejo, which Lopez keeps open Tor MS
army Is OF service to the latter The intrepid Para
guayan leader however, finds through that very
however close the allies may draw circle around ms
Notifications the impression In this caplta gains 1901
that signal advantage will ever be gained over Lopez
as long the present Commander-nehlef remains al
the head Of the allied armies
In the meantime the River Plate is suffering under the
influence OF the cholera. which, after having claimed
thousands OF victims in the city OF Buenos Ayes has
spread all the neghborng provinces The suffering,
restitution and misery I'm those parts battles all descr-
ton. That calamity, together with the nsurrectou "A
the authorities not yet succeeded in putting down.
gives gloomy picture OF the state Of affairs 10 the sonth
and south OF this city, and what worse there
immediate prospect for Improvement
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NORTH CAROLINA.
No,,rNATIoN OF rx-cov. UoIDPN.

NOMINATION. UT FN-NOFs IIVIIFsNs
RALEIGH, Feb. 26.-The State Republican
Convention to nominate candidates under the Con-
stitution has nominated ex-Gov Holden for Governor
and Col Heaton for Congress from the Newbern District
Mr. Hedrick Of Orange County offered the following
resolution:
Resolred person shall receive from this Convention noi
nation disqualified from holding Office either
Of Congress by the 18th Article Of the Con-
stuon Of the United States known the Howard Amendment
Mr. Hedrck urged the passage OF the resolution on ire
that reconstruction should be in the hands OF
those who did need TO be pardoned for participating
In rebellion and that the laws and Constitution of the
United States in force In North Carolina The friends
OF Mr.. Holden-who is disqualified under the laws, for
his prominent participation in the war-refused TO enter
tain the resolution, and II was tabled.
Capt Lee, the Holden candidate for Sheriff OF Wake
County virtually moved expel Mr.. Hedrick from the
Convention for offering this resolution but, az the in
stance OF Col. Heaton, the subject was dropped.
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NEW-YORK.

UNION REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE.
The Union Republican General Committee
held special meeting last evening for the purpose OF
taking action in reference 10 the impeachment OF Andrew
johnson. Judge Fithian, President OF the Committee.
occupied the chair Mr. Edgar Ketcham offered the fol-
lowing resolutions which were adopted:
RssoIted Of the charges Of corruption nsassnee In
oar. And hrh crimes csGnor Which have been publicly
against Andrew Johusos President Of the United
seiG his recent usuaion ehentJ proper and
the American that those charges should
be Investigated by a tribunal Of con psient jurisdiction
soed approve Of the ~ the House Of Representa-
Of the United sstes mpeelg Andrew johnson OF high cne
Uued States to the end that found guilty he
people 1odlsatsa kJ5m A. fsyc.sk Of es,s,ts
trial according "a Law and eydruee without fear favor
and We sssue ponouueng that the graf
Of the Union Republicans Of NeNio and the
Rs,olrsd That mp,aohmep, wesiahHshed Consuonsl and
proceeding bene6oent provided aud eoeA with the Govern
partisan revolutionary aud denonnee All those
who counsel s resistance to IL proceeding Judgment enemies
this body Of the Republican Members ofCongL
THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY GRANT CLUB.
The XIIIth Assembly Grant Club held a meet
ing nc No l6l Eghth-aye, last evening. Gen. Tremain
who was announced to speak, failed TO appear aud no
business OF any Importance was done.
SIXTH DISTRICT FENToN CLUB.
At the meeting of the FentOn Club of the
Sixth Assembly District held last evening at their head
an elaborate address, showing that the great ques-
ton presented TO the American people Is, not Re
constructions" nor a white Mans Government" nor
Negro Suffrage" but whether this shall be Govern
James Haggerty followed in strong address which
warmly appauded.
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EUROPE.
GREAT BRITAIN.
THE CHANGE IN THE MINISTRY.


BIT AszASro sEsshAPR TEE rRIBuSs
LONDON Feb. 26-The London Times this morning,
commenting on Ithe changes in the Cabinet says
Lord Derbys resignation was foregone conclusion !;
also was the succession of Mr. Dsrae rs no other
man has an equal right to take the Tory lead. 1t
thinks that Lord Chelmsford will retire, but that no
other change is likely to be made 1t sees no reason
in the present circumstances why the Ministry shoud
not be permanent one. The Daily Necs, says II is
possible that Lord Cranboune may succeed Slr star
ford Northcote in the Indian Office, and that LORD
Stanley may be made peer ana represent.
the Government in the House OF LORDS me Iee-
graph has reason to believe that Sr H. EARNS VIII
replace Lord Chelmsford as Lord Chancellor, ana
discussing tho position of the newPremier ntimates
that Mr. Disraeli cannot expect the indulgence al
ways shown and due to his veteran and revered pre-
decessor. The Morning Standard says the previous
task of Disrael as Chancellor Of the Exchequer was
ono Of great difficulty, but he is best fitted by cour
age, tact, experience and his close relations with
Earl Derby to succeed in the still difficult task
which has now devolved upon him. The Morning Post
declares that Mr. Dsrael now becomes Prime Minister
less account of his merit than because there
is no one else so fit for the place.
EvENING.-In the High Court of Chancery this af-
ternoon Lord Chelmsford announced his intention of
resiqning 1t is now certain that Sir Hugh Cairns
one of the Lord Justices of Appeal will be his sue
cessor.
MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF AMERICA.
A great meeting of the friends Of the United
States was held tonight at St. James Hall. John
Bright, NJ p, presided A number of prominent
members of the Liberal party were present on the
platform. In the course of the evening Mr.. Bright
made powerful speech, arousing the sympathy
of the audience for the American people by
eloquent illusions to their conduct in the war
of rebellion. The Rev. Newman Hall followed with
an address in which he presented with ability, the
American side of the Alabama controversy and
passed his views with earnestness and eloquence
which carried the vast assemblage entirely with him.
The meeting was very enthusiastic and broke up
with repeated cheers for America.
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WISCONSIN.

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION - RoUsING
CHEERS FOR GRANT AND sTANToN-wIs-
CONsIN FOR IMPEACHMENT.
THE IRRcSE
MADISON, Wis, Feb 26.-The attendance at
the Republican State Convention held here to-day
very large and the delegates were full of enthusiasm
Every district in the State represented Mr David
Atwood OF The State Journal presided. ChiefJustice L.
s. Dixon and Justice Byron Paine were renoninaed for
Supreme Judges. The following nominations were made
for electors: s. s. Barlow Henry d. Baron f. H. Enos
c. G. Williams, Allen Worden, L. i. Frisby, W. g. Rltch
and W. r. Price Delegates to the National Convention
Edward Solomon, Horace Rublee, ii. Galloway, Henry
Batz, o. s. Head, n. NJ. Littlejohn o. J. Turner
L. i. Casewel o. b. Thomas James Bintlf, A.,
Scott Sloan, g. s. Graves, f. J.. Brown ID. C. Ayres'
Charles Seymour, W. ]. Kershaw Horace Greeley, who
lectures here tonight was invited to seat In the Con-
vention by the side of the President He was greeted
with tremendous applause He made earnest speech
upon the Importance Of the for the next Pres
dency warning Republicans of the danger of over conf
dence urging immediate and thorough organization and
active and persistent efforts enlighen the people so
that the fruits Of victory might not be lost and that
the reign Of law and order might be resumed and that
peace and prosperity might be secured throughout me
land The Convention showed Its appreciation OF Mr.
Greeley's speech by rousng cheers Resolutions were
reported by GOV Solomon and adopted with enthusiasm
especially those upon Grant and Impeachment in sub
stance as follows: They declare unalterahle attach
ment to the Republican partys principles depore the
necessity OF compelling the House OF Representatives to
mpeach President Johnson but express thanks for the
prOp action OF the House, and claim that the vital in
tere s OF the republic require that the disturbance OF
public peace created by the wanton acts OF Johnson
should be ended by bringing him TO trial soon as the
ends OF justice will permit They express implicit conf
dence that Congress- in this crisis Of the nations affairs
will maintain nviOate the Constitution and laws aud
vndcate their authority, and that loyal people will
sustain their representatives. need be- by the sword
They declare in addition, the inestimabe value Of
Grants services as a soldier in suppressing re-
belon; that he has shown capacity for civil
affairs and statesrnanlke comprehensiveness and
breadth OF intellect fitting him above all others IN the
present crisis TO be President who shall restore peace
and order insure the execution OF the laws and secure
economy the public services They assert IL to be the
duty the United states Government oprotect citizens
native or adopted while abroad and TO demand the in
release Of any citizens who may be detained by
foreign Government, who has not committed crime in
the country where he may be imprisoned Rouslng
cheers given for Grant and stanton, and the fol-
lowing dispatches wore directed to be sent:
d. sts6onSand BY the War Department aud will stand by
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THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY GRANT CLUB.
NEW-JERSEY.

THE STATE UNION LEAGUE SUPPORT CONGRESS.
The New-Jersey State Council of the Union
League OF America met in Upper Library Hall, Newark
Yesterday afternoon. large number Of delegates
In attendance. The hall tastefully trimmed with the
national colors and evergreen After the usual routine
business, the following preamble ana resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Whsrea, Congress been suddenly called upon TO
sumo grave and responsible duties by reason Of the i'm
of the President OF the United States there
Resoeed That we heartily approve Of the action OF the
House OF Representatives in bringing bill Of impeach
meut against Andrew johnson. President OF the United
states for long continued acts Of usurpaon and yio
Ro,or,d That we recognize in this act Of Congress
further Of their determination to maintain at
and uphoiding the laws and Constitution calamity
fought for by Grant, Sherman Sheridan Thomas sickles
P,soired That the New-Jersey State Council of the
Union League America has abiding faith in the WISDOM
neoty patriOtism and prudence OF our Senator'S and
pledge 10 tlrm the rm and unwayenng support of the
loyal sentiment OF the State in the adoption of any meas
r Inv the Senate the exgencies OF the occasion
demand
PROCEEDINGS IN THE LEGISLATURE.
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 26-The Senate to-day
killed the Newark Police BILL The attempt Of the North
ern and Erie Railroads TO defeat the railroad along the
Palisades commonly called the extension Of Bulls Ferry
and Fort Lee or State line road unsuccessful in the
Senate and the BILL pressed by Winfield, passed
win he OF immense advantage 10 the people the Jersey
shore OF the Hudson. In the House OF Assembly the
Psbe Col Jones expressed great indignation against the
Committee on Federal Relations, and moved 10 take
from the table the resolutions sustaining tho President
and pronounced against Stanton. He said the Senate
mart Of the committee were not fully aroused TO the pub
fc erigency and that the Assembly should Its
feepgs by the most orcbe and expressive resolutions
The efferyescDg colonel and sgner Of the Lecompton
fonstution was with difficulty held In by Hood Evans,
Whalep and the oonsderate Democratic members,
who finally prevailed upon him 70 withdraw his motion:
pon An that prompt action might be expected
from the committee. Capt Whalen aud several other
irste members expressed their Willingness 20 light for
Andrew Johnson The tempest In the teapot then sub
sided and nobody was killed Tho state Prison Commit
tee arc now ready 70 report consequently joint meeting
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ITALY.
AMERICA AND GARIBALDI.

AWFNIth MID NhI''''""DI'
FLORENCE, Feb. 2G.-Some Italian journals are
commenting on remarks alleged TO have been made
by Secretary Seward in regard to Garibald but
think his words must have been incorrectly reported
They hope that the United States Government has
not been secretly using Garibad an agent of dis
senson, and trust that America desires only the
unity of Italy
RUMoRED TREATY WITH AUSTRIA
PARIS, Feb. 26.-The Presse to-day reports that the
Italian Government is about TO send Gen. Nlno Bixo
to Vienna to negotiate treaty with Austria.
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CALIFORNIA

THE LEGISLATURE AND THE PRESS on IMPEACH-
MENT.
SAN FRANCIsCo, Feb. 26.-The independent
press OF the generally support Congress- and de-
mand that Mr. johnson shall be thrust out In the Leels
lature to-day, the Assembly adopted resolutions approx
ing the action Of the acting President, and censuring
Congress for the which 10 has pursued Demo
cratic newspaper In this city the acting President
TO declare martial law In the District OF Columbia and 10
suspend all civil business, including Congress. until tie
Democracy can speak.
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FLORIDA.
RFPURIICAN STATE Coz

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 26.-The Republican
State Convention last night The following State
ticket unanimously nominated For Governor Har.
rlson Reid: LjeHt-GovernOr VIM H. GleasOn Member OF
Congress c. NJ Hamilton. Six delegates were appointed
10 attend the Chicago Convention. new state EXecu-
tive Committee elected, and three Presidential cleo
tOrs were nominated
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PENNSYLVANIA.

REPUBLICAN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sUs-
TANNED.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-RepubcaR( ,onven-
tons in the Ist I'D, Ill., aud WITH Congressional Dis
cts met to-day and elected delegates TO the National
convention In the WITH Senatorial District Convention
resolutions were passed cOngratulatng the people on i'm
parchment and returning thanks TO the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes for It's action
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THREATENED FENIAN RAID UPON BRITISH
COLUMBIA.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 26.-A telegram which
has been received here asserts that FenAn Head Cen
ter has arrived there and that the Government In re-
ceipt Of dispatches from Trustworthy sources 10 can
10 make a raid upon British Columbia This news has
eaused considerable excitement and Admiral Hastings
has deemed prudent TO take immediate
seps The banking houses are acpte I'D securing hem
elyes against the threatening danger.
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The Hon. WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Sec
THE DISCHARGE OF ADJUTANT-GENERAL
THOMAS,


The District of Columbia Supreme Court
Chamber was densely packed yesterday morning with
white and black spectators The Bar was largely repre-
sented. AdjutantGenera Thomas entered the room in
company with his counsel, Messrs Richard I. herrick
Walter 8. Cox, and Joseph II. Bradley oubpena was
served upon Secretary Stanton to appear in Court with
his commission Secretary Of War and with other
official papers Judge Olin entered the Chamber and
took seat at the right of ChiefJustice Cartier and
Judge Fisher sat the left At ll:2O Judge Cartier
asked whether the counsel ready to proceed with
the Of the United States agt. AdjutantGeneral
Thomas. Mr. Riddell introduced Mr.. Carpenter OF Wis
cOnsn, associate counsel for Mr. Stanton. Mr.. Car
penter said that being unwel to-day, and the subject
being Of high importance, he desired postponement
until Thursday Mira Nerrick objected to this on the
ground that great public interests involved Judge
Cartier vas disposed to grant a p0stponement.
MI Merrick, for Gen. Thomas, asked that
Judge Cartier consider this complaint in the
Cartier socned "a Do nS Saying that 6S %sy
sat as an examining magistrate Mr. Merrck said that
rendered him to the CUSTODY OF the Marshal Of the Dis
trct Of Columbia He was therefore prisoner and his
objected TO habeas neither Secretary Stanton
Gen. Thomas had any personal feeling, and habeas
which he was not Secretary Stanton did ask that
Gen Thomas should even be required to give bail Judge
Cartier knowing the personal character OF Gen. Thomas
would not hold him in imprisonment, satisfied that he
would appear Thursday The counsel for Gen Thomas
Mr.. Carpenter, counsel for the prosecution, said
he Court please Gen TbomaIs did bud the bail
dendant 10 the mshal bound the bail
defendant to Honor clear 70 nv mind that tho defendant
eanot here and ash 10 have himself Imprisoned AZ the foundation
for application Of habeaI corpus
The Chief Justice responded have beard Of prisoner
rendering bneto bis suret the MAnha aNsys 10 the
Ceak Where the Of the Marshal By which Gen Thomas
held His has been and the ph reognfanee has
been substituted Having appeared according TO the terms Of bis
naDce be present regarding the onense charged
however that this the question that 10
HOed before the examining magistrate bat rather question
considered the judge sh shall the Application for
writ Of bsbes The q.sson for ne to determine " examining
magEtsate s what disponiion BE- made oltb
After further discussion OF law points the Judge re-
eased Gen Thomas from restraint As Gen. Thomas
left the with his counsel several hundred per
sons In the street welcomed him with cheers lie 40
his counsel 20 Dir. Joseph H. Bradeyf once
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DEATH OF GEN. MCCALL.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-Major- George
A. Mccall died yesterday at West Chester and is TO be
inferred at Christ Church. Philadelphia, ON saturday
next Gen. Mccall was born in Philadelphia, March l6
He graduated at West Point In 1922 was DTeyetea
SecondL Lieutenant in the LIST Infantry, and appointed
Aidede Camp to Gen. +. r. Gaines in 1881, serving
Acting Adjuant- General in the Western Department
until 1886, when he was promoted TO captalney For
his services during the with the Florida Indians, he
was recommended by Gen. Worth for Majors breyet
which, however not conferred upon him until 1896
when for gaanty at the battles Pao Alto and Resaca
de la Palma he received the breyets OF Major and Lieu
tenant oonel The citizens OF Philadelphia also gave
HIM q sword. In ls47 he promoted to be Major in
the sd Infantry, and in 1880, while commanding his reg
ment in New Mexico he received from President Taylor
the appointment OF Inspector of the army
the rank OF colonel Of cavalry In 1883 he resigned his
commission In the army, and settled in Chester County.
Pa At the outbreak Of the Rebellion lie organized, at
Gov Curtn's request, the Pennsylvania Reserve 1900
strong He commanded these troops the Peninsula
until taken prisoner during the Seven Days battles while
he was reconnoterng in the darkness In front OF his line
After suffering rigorous confinement In Richmond he
was exchanged in the middle Of August 1862, and re
turned to his home In Chester County for the benefit Of
hs health, which had been much impaired by his imprlS-
On the Goth OF the month he received from the
citizens Of Chester sword and the succeeding October
was the unsuccessful candidate Congress OF the Dem
ocratic party IN his district
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WIN be held week. when State officers comfy ON
GERS, &c Will be elected The veto OF Gov Maru uod
the Constitutional Amendment resolutions viii DC acte
upon without delay, and the Withdrawal" RESOLUTION
will be passed Immediately his head