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The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY II, lsts

clear sides lAc. Lard l2s@I3e. Mess pork
s2l@2l so.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 16.-Flour dull family sIlM
ii 25. Wheat held firmly st 81 I56l2 go. Oats
held at 6SQ69c. Corn very dulI at SONs5c.
Whisky unsettled and nominal Provisions dull.
Mess pork held at s2O@2l. Bacon-shonlders
&c.; clear sides lllc. Lard firm at Il30l2tc
Spgsr-cured hams le0l7c. Butter irm at IS 046c
Sugar firm at l3@l5c- Molasses s0@9Oc.
CHARLESTON, Jan. l6.-C0tton in good demand
prices unchanged; sales 600 bales middlings l53
@l6c. Receipts for the week 7l50 bales. Ex.
ports 10 2s2 bales, Of which to Great Britain 6l93
bales, TO the continent 81 bales, aud coastwise
Sis bales. Stock on hand Is .656 bales.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. l6.-Tobacco nominally an.
changed. Flour quiet. Wheat-Red and white
winter 81 450Is2 so. Corn easier at 90092c.
Oats dull at 70@72c. Provisions nominal Lard
ll4c. Weather cold.
AUGUSTA. Jan. 16.-Cotton market active aud
hrmer. Sales $40 bales. Receipts 1895. Mid
dliDgs l42Gl5. Sales of the week 504l; receipts
354S.
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Theatrical.

The OPERA.-There was another fine audience
assembled at the Opera House last evening to wit
ness that most admirable composition of Meyer
beer. Z" The Huguenots " which was finely sung
by Fauschetti, Lambee, Segun, Picot, Van
Huffien. Lachevalier, Dupin and Deere. On Sat
nrday Halevys grand opera Of The Jewess."
On Sunday La Dame Blanche" of Boieldieu,
and LES Femmes Ierribles," a beautiful three
act comedy. Lies Dragons de Vilars" are in
active preparation. A fine opportunity for Mile
Audibert to display her brilliant vocal qualities.
VARETlEs-"Rip Van Winkle' was played
last evening by Mr.. jefferson for the fourth time
in his engagement. The audience was a very
large one, and scarcely an orchestra or dress
circle chair was vacant. The play will be re-
peated this evening.
ST. CHABLEs.-Mr. Forests 'impersonation of
Richard III, was witnessed by fine audience,
there being many ladies even In the parquette
chairs. We are pleased to observe this arrange
ment, by the way. The parquette chairs are as
desirable in every way as any in the house, and
there is no reason why habit should exclude the
fairer sex from occupying them. The character
assumed by Mr.. Forrest gives less oppor-
tunity for display. of the passions than
any OF the three which he has previously
played during his engagement. The sword com.
bat between himself and Richmond Barton HillJ
was as exciting as any mimic struggle can be,
and almost possessed the vvidness of reality. The
audience testified its appreciation by enthusiastc
applause. Miss Lille as Lady Anne was pathetic
IN the extreme, appealing, by her tender language
and msDner, to the heart of every listener. Mr..
Stevens as Buckingham, and Miss Perrin, 10 par
ticuRT, as the Queen, we're admirable in their as
sistance to the development of the plot. To-
night Jack Cade" is to be played. II is a
favorite character with most Of Mr. Forests
admirers, and we look for an overhowing house.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-1hoAe who visited the
Academy last evening were startled by the feats
of the Miacos, who, upon the goodly heights of
the trapeze, performed somersaults and aerial
leaps which made beholders hold their breath
with terror. The GOODNESS of these young aero
bats during the performance of their thrilling
feats recommends them to particular admiration.
In addition to these one may nightly behold the
dancing of Miles Leah and Kate Wood, hear the
and Stewart, OF laugh at the inimitabe burlesque
Grip Van Rnkle."
CBEscENT CRY MUssUM.-This favorite place OF
resort for curiosity seekers is located opposite the
st. Charles Hotel, and is always open from A. n.
To 10 p NJ
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM EUROPE.

The FrancO-Mexican Ronds - Feniana-
Tu'ks y AIaTmed-Frnnce and Eng and on
the Eastern Question-The Remains of
Haxiniiiian at Trieste-Imposing solemui-
ues-CarIOtta In formed of Max,miifan's
Desth-Anti-Fenian Mission to the Pope.
LONDON Jan. l6-Evening.-It is reported that
Jereker will sue the French government for thir-
teen millions of francs due on the Franco Nj xican
bonds.
The course of Russia causes much alarm in
Turkey.
Advices from st. Petersburg state that Russia
desires only the safety of Christians in Turkey.
LONDON, Jan. 16.-The Fenan, Deasy, one OF
those rescued at Manchester, q few weeks since,
was arrested at Waterford, Ireland. The prisoner
was started for Manchester under strong guard.
where he will be positively identified.
Two Americans named Barrett and 0'Neal have
been arrested at Glasgow. Their papers show
that they belong to the American wing OF Fenians.
ST. PETERSBURG Jan. l6 The Gazette asserts
that France and England have urged the sultan
to make military preparations in the Mediter-
ranean.
LONDON Jan. 16 Later South American ad-
vices say that Lopez must fall back on his capital,
as the allies are pressing him closely.
The frigate NOvsra arrived at Trieste with the
remains of Maximilian, which were landed with
great solemnities. The whole city was draped in
mourning-the flags at half mast. An immense
procession escorted the body from the pier. The
emperor and archdukes were present. The spec-
tscle was very imposing. Carlotta was informed
of Maximiian's death four days ago. The effect
the tidings had upon her is not reported.
Lords Bloomfield and Clarendon have gone to
Rome 10 request the pope to use his influence for
the suppression of Fenianism.
NEW YORK, Jan. l6-Cable.-Prussia has ioined
France and Austria in the SeIvian remOnstrance.
The Patrie says France and Prussia have agreed
to cooperate in restoring Italy and Rome to the
exact status required by the September conven.
tion.
The imneriaI family of Arztria bovo oora ,o
Trieste TO receive Maximilian's remains.
The lower chamber of the Portuguese Cortes
has been dismissed, and new election of depu-
ties ordered.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM MONTGOMERY.
Meeting of Leadirg Citizens-ResoIution Not
TO Vete-A Day of Fasting.


MONTGOMERY, Jan. l5.-A meeting of leading
citizens Of Alabama has been in session here for
two days. After calm and patient elaboration
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
1. Resolred, That we recommend to the people
Of Alabama who are opposed TO the Constitution
proposed by the convention lately in session at
Montgomery TO abstain from voting at all at the
election to be held on the 4th and 5th of Febru-
ary, either upon the question OF ratification or re-
lection of that Constitution, or for candidates for
Offices under ii.
2. ResolUed, That we also recommend to the
opponents of said proposed Constitution that
they form and maintain effective political organi.
cations among themselves in every portion OF
the State until they are delivered from the perils
which are impending.
The 30th day Of January was recommended to
The people of the State as day of fasting and
prayer TO Almighty God to deliver the people OF
Alabama from the horrors of negro dominion.
An address was also adopted setting forth TO
the people OF AfaoaIna. und tho world,- the rea-l
sons prompting the white people of Alabama TO
abstain from the polls.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
THE OREsOENT'S DISPATCHES.
FROM WASHINGTON.

No Business Befsg Done In the War De-
partmsbt-More Threats-Proceedtngs OF
Congress Communication from stanton -
Cotlon Bill Posi- Case
The Deheiebcy Bin Generals Ord and
Pope and Secretary stanton-The Mary
land senatorahip-st. Thomas and st. John
want 20 he Annexed stanton's Oneial
Drafts Honered.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Persons having affairs
pending at the war department say no business
has been done there during the past two days.
IL is confidently stated that should the president
adopt aggressive measures, a bill. already pre-.
pared, recognizing the war department and de
fiDiDg its powers and duties, will be rushed
through.
SenGte.-The chair presented communication
from L. M. Stanton. secretary of war, inclosing
q list Of volunteer officers now in service.
The cotton tax bill came up, and motion was
made that the Senate recede from its amend
ments, but insert proviso exempting imported
cotton from duty after July. Whole matter post
poned.
A Dill recognizing the treasury department
was introduced and referred to the finance COM
mittee.
Several matters OF minor Importance were dis.
cussed when the deficiency appropriation for re-
construction acts etc., was taken up and passed
with some amendments.
After an Intellectual attempt to resume the con.
sideration of the cotton tax bill the Senate sd-
journed.
House-The secretary Of the treasury is asked
Whether III. =. wells has compiled with his con-
tract for removing distractions from the Ssvsn.
nah river.
bill granting lands TO extend the Dubuque
and Sioux City Railroad passed.
The House then proceeded TO discuss the new
reconstruction bill until four O'Clock, when it took
a recess to half.past seven.
Trumbull will argue the McCsrdle case on be-
half of the government
The deficiency bill which passed the Senate TO-
day appropTiates for the more efficient govern
me of foIlo
First district, $50 900 second district $40 900;
third district, $4,000; fourth district, $3.50 900
fifth district, $3.50 600.
Gen. Ord is here.
Pope was closeted several hours with Stanton
to day. Stanton is represented as saying that he
has no intention of resigning.
There was another special cabinet meeting to-
day.
The Maryland legislature had two Intellectual
EeDatorial ballots to-day.
The state department has cable advices that the
people Of St. Thomas and ST. Johns have voted
enthusiastically for annexation TO the United States
only 20 negative votes being cast.
Stsnton's official drafts were honored at the
treasury today.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Chesp bread IN hard times is one Of the EN-
peror Napoleon's inventions for the benefit of the
Parisisns. He has persuaded all the bakers OF
the capital to agree to sell bread at a certain in
variable price per pound, indemnifying them for
any losses they may incur, and allowing a small
special tax on all beeadstufs imported into
Paris. The more prosperous bakers did not at
first, relish the system, which cut down their in
comes, but the less successful were glad to ac-
cept an assured profit instead of the chances Of
unrestricted trade; aud that class being numer-
ous, the others were compelled to accept the
same terms or shut up shop, as their customers
would, OF cOurse, buy at the cheaper places.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

BILL RELATING TO ABANDONED LANDS Relief
PrOUisiOn.-The bill introduced into the House on
the 18th by Governor Boutwell,, relating to aban-
doned lands, provides for the relief of the suffer-
ing in the South to a considerable extent. 1t de-
clares forfeited to the general government all
abandoned lands in the South, and says neither
the President nor anybody else shall restore them
to their former owners, and authorizes their sale
by the commissioner of the freedmen's bureau in
ten acre lots to worthy freedmen, on three years
time, the title to remain with the United States
until full payment is made. II then goes on to
provide that the commissioner may extend aid ia
the way of provisions and grain to farmers and
planters this year if certain terms specified in the
bill are complied with. Payment to be made out
of proceeds of crops next winter.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
HIsCELLANEOUs.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16.-Arrived, steamer Cuba,
from New Orleans, via Havana.
Balance in the snb-treasury sl02, ,O00, 900.
Arrived, steamer Nercedita, from New Or
leans.
RICHMOND, Jan. l6.-In the convention the sub.
ject of suffrage was debated all day. being
brought up by q resolution Of Mr. Underwood
for suffrage for all male citizens of age. Ad-
jOurned.
The State treasurer has paid out 800, 900 since
January 1st, 1865.
MEMPHIS, Jan. l6.-The publishers of the
Ledger have been arrested by order of Judge
Hunter, of the criminal court, for commenting on
his official acts,
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Baron Bsussmsn the prefect Of Paris, reports
to the municipality that the cost of reconsrusting
Paris so far has been, since 1851, 2l2 600 OOOf.
and that the actual cost has exceeded the origi-
nal estimates 4G0,0 ,000f. This applies chiefly
10 the opening aud Improvement Of streets and
does not include some hundreds Of millions ex-
pended in erecting public buildings, aqueducts.
reservoirs market houses, ewers, etc. The cur
rent receipts of the municipal treasury are esti-
mated at 245 900 600 francs for this year. and the
prefect thinks that the further improvements con.
templated can be paid for without additional
loans.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST Pass, Jan. 1912 M.-wind W. N.
W. and strong. Barometer 3O:60. Arrived
steamships Hudson. to Averill 4 Co.. Cortez to
A. MOulton, and Mexico to Creevy, NckersOn a.
Co., schooner A. E. Campbell, Wilbur, master, in
ballast, to Thorndike & Norton.
Sailed Steamship Austin.
Steamers Dudley Buck and Ella Morse are in
Cubtt's Gap.
SOUTnwEsT Pass, Jan. 16, Z P. M.-Barometer
30:60. Wind N. N. w., light
Arrived: Steamship Trade Wind, Morrell with
merchandise and passengers.
Sailed Ship Mozart and brig s. Kennedy.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM PITTsBURG.
Fatal Ran, Dad Accident.

PITTsBURG, Jan. l6.-There was a railroad col
lision to-day between two gravel trains on the
lleghaDy Valley Railroad. One of the trains had
caboose cor attached containing twenty labor
ers. The caboose was entirely demolished and
most of the men seriously injured-three reported
dead. -
Navigation still entirely suspended.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

A story Is told In the French papers Of merry
pyrotechnist, who, finding he was about to die,
caused bis workmen to make a number of candles.
which would burn short way, as usual, and then
burst into brilliant corruscstons. Those candles
were given TO the priests, who, at the funeral,
we're to chant around the corpse. and while en-.
gagged in this solemn act, the fireworks went OF,
to the great CONSERVATION OF the clergymen.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Senator Doolitte has given notice that he should
move to amend Mr.. MOrton's proposition to invali-
date the provisional governments Of the Southern
States by provision that all persons voting must
be possessed Of one Of these three qualifications:
First, must have served in the army one year or
more second must have sufficient education to
read the Constitution of the United States and
subscribe his name third, must be possessed OF
freehold property to the amount OF $3.50.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM AUGUSTA. GA.

Military rnvesfigation OF the City Govern
mebt-The New state Omeials-The Funds
Removed.
AUGUSTA, Jan. l6.-In accordance with instruc-
tions from General Meade. two officers arrived
here this morning from headquarters to investi-
gate certain charges set forth in q petition. pre-
seDted TO the general commanding, OF NAL. admin
istration on the part of the city authorities.
The commission has no power to send for per-
ons or papers, but requests the presence Of citi
ems making charges to substantiate alleged mall
administration. Several witnesses were examined
morrow.
The present mayor and council were appointed
by Gen. Pope. and the gst Of the petition to Gen.
Meade is TO have them removed and the former
mayor and councilmen reinstated.
A private dispatch from Milledgeville states that
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

COLONEL SwAYNE's SUccEssoR.-Brevet Briga-
der General Hayden will arrive by the Eastern
train tonight. General Hayden will assume tenn
pOrsry command of the sub district of Alabama,
vice Colonel Wager SwayDe, removed. Ii IA On.
derstood that General Hayden will remain in COM
msnd only temporarily, and will be relieved bv
Colonel shepherd, who has been stationed in
Mobile, and who is now on a visit to Washington
Nail ffth
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Gen. Cruger and Capt. Rockwell have taken
charge Of the executive and treasury departments
OF Georgia, in accordance with Cen Meade's
order, and entered upon the discharge of the
duties Of the respective departments.
The dispatch adds, that Capt. Rockwell had
taKen eharge OF an empty treasury, the funds
having been previously removed.
Gov. jenkins is still in Mlledgeve, but is ex-
pected to arrived at his home in Augusta, in q fe
days.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Australia is rivaling America in rapidity of
growth of its cities and increase Of population.
Twenty years ago Melbourne, the capital of Vic
ls4s the province of Otsgo, one of the nine pro-
vinces into which New Zealand is divided had a
population of 620 and in 1864 its people numbered
81 900. Twenty-three years ago the population Of
South Australia was $1,000, and in 1866 it was
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
RIVER NEWS.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 16.-Depsrted: Great Rspub.
lie and Richmond for New Orleans. River falling
with seven feet nine inches in the canal. Weather
clear. Thermometer 81.
VICKsBURG, Jan. l6.--Passed up: Welcome al
10 A. M, Dexter at / P. NJ. Passed down: Lee at
P. NJ, Gov. Allen at 9 P. NJ. River rising.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

The Saturday Review thinks it is somewhat hu-
initiating TO reflect that eminence cannot be at
tanned, even In the art Of knocking about three
ivory balls with a stick. without the devotion Of
lifetime. No arrant fool can play chess or whist
of every well regulated lunatic Vylum. Chess
demands brains billiards merely demands steady
nerves and correct eyesight The art Of billiards
Is not merely to make strokes, but to leave balls
90 that further strokes can be made.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

The Herald's Santiago special, of January 9Th,
via Havana 18th, says the taxes here are insup-
portable. House owners are abandoning their
estates, and small farmers are giving up the cult.
walton of the soil. Government educational es.
Adjustments are closing their doors, their pro-
fessors refusing TO continue at their posts without
payment Of their salaries. Most of the officers in
the Custom House have been removed. The city
government is 100000 in arrears to the gas com.
pany for lighting the streets. The police are ia.
effective, and the frequency Of burglary and rob-
berry is unparalleled.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM RALEIGH.
The North Carolina Couveution-After the
Reporters.

The North Carolina Conventfon-After the
Reporters.
RALEIGH, Jan. l6.-But little Of interest oc-
cured today in the convention.
The Sentinel had designated the races in the
convention by negro and white. This exasper-
ated both races among the radicals, and the fol.
lowing resolution was adopted by s4 to l6:
Resolued, That no reporter for any newspaper
thall hereafter be allowed upon this floor who, in
his reports, shall treat the convention or any Of
its members with disrespect, but that they shall,
in case Of offense in this respect, but excluded
from the floor Of the hall and from the galleries
by the president.
Several conservative members proposed to
enter protest as follows:
AS this resolution Is q step towards restricting
the liberties Of the press and keeping information
from the people, we protest against its passage.
This was not allowed TO be spread on the
journal.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Near Fredericksburg, Washington county, To-
diana, cave has been discovered, only one
apartment Of which, twenty FIVE by hundred
and fifty feet, has been explored. 1t is liued
with the usual equalization. At the foot of the
well or shaft leading to the cave, the skeleton of
q man was found. Nothing is known as to when
or how il got there.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GooDs BELOW
CosT.-GaTretson Il Barker, A st. Charles street,
selling of their large and carefully selected
stock of clothing and furnishing goods at prices
less than cost. For instance, fine cashmere suit
can now be bought for s25 that formerly cost
s40-snd all other goods are reduced in price in
the same proportion. The list of goods which
they have for sale, with prices attached, will be
found in to-dsy's paper, and we call the attention
OF the Wholesale trade to it, well as buyers By
retail. There is your chance to get bargains.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

SALE OF FURNITURE.-To.day, at IL O'Clock,
Mr.. A. F. Picton will sell at his auction mart, l67
POydras street, a general assortment of house.
hold furniture, all Of the first quality, list Of
which will be found among the new advertise.
ments on the fifth page.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Bishop Quintard, of Tennessee, recently admin
isteIed the rite Of confirmation for the archbishop
OF York, the first time that such service was
ever performed in England by an American
bishop. Bishop Quintard is having great success
in raising funds to endow the University of the
South. II seems to be taking the form Of testi-
monial Of brofherly feeling from England to the
people Of the Ssuthern States.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

FoR THE WATERING PLAcEs.-Saturday being
the day when so many Of our people go across
the Lake, /" passengers will take notice that the
Laura will leave on the arrival of the train at
A. NJ, instead Of IL NJ. 1t is for this trip only.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM SELMA.
Court fuPpres,ed for Hefusisg 20 Comply
with Pope's Negro Jury Order.

SELMA, Jan. l6.-Hon. P. G. Wood has decided
that he could not comply with Gen. Pope's negro
jury order without violation of his Official oath,
and yesterday the court was suppressed by the
military authority.
At meeting Of the bar of Dallas county, Jsdge
Wood was unanimously sustained.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17

Chas. T. Nash will sell this day at IL O'Clock
A. NJ, at his salesrooms, furniture Bohemian ware
and sundries, See advertisement.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-17
FROM CHARLESTON.

The south Carolina Reconstruetfon Couven-
non-kesro sergeant-at-Arms-Go
Orr.
CHARLESTON, Jan. l6.-The convention to-day
passed resolution inviting General Candy, Gov
ernor Orr and Mayor Gaillard to seats within the
bar.
negro who was elected last night sergeant-at.
arms, was Induced TO resign, on account of incom-
potency.
Governor Orr has been invited to address the
convention tomorrow night.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

Jersey Cltys
ACCIDENT AT THE FERRY.-A boy named keenan,
was severely injured on Wednesday night by falling
between the ferrboat and the slip at the Desbrosses
street pier. He was removed yesterday TO the New
York Hospital.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO POLICEMAN WHILE MAX
ING AN ARREsT.-Yesterday forenoon a teamster
named Wanderly, employed by Mr.. Ezra Reeves was
taken into custody to answer charge Of assault and
battery preferred by officer Mohr, one armed
veteran and member Of the police force. 1t ap-
pears that the day previous, while Mohr was step
ping on the wheels of Wandery's wagon to arrest
him for driving the sidewalk the driver suddenly
threw the reins over the back OF the horses and
darted of. The animals took fright and started OF
also, throwing Mohr under the wheels which passed
over his body injuring him seriously about the head
limbs and body. The accused was admitted to ball.
South Orange.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT ON THE NORRIS AND ESSEX
RAILROAD.-An elderly man named John Hannah,
only few months In this country from Ireland, en-
ployed as trackman on the Morris and Essex
Railroad, was struck by the locomotive Of
o down train yesterday afternoon, at point short
distance above this place, and injured in q manner
that must prove fatal. His skull was completely
lum and portions OF the BRAIN The poor fellow was
removed IN insensible condition to his residence,
where he continued ali1e until late last evening.
South Brunswick.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE CAMDEN AND AMBOY
RAfLRoAD.-The remains OF an unknown man.
shockingly mangled, were discovered lying on the
track near Plansborough station on Wednesday
morning. A photograph with q Teutonc cast OF
countenance besides a letter written in German,
was found In the coat pocket and may lead to his
Identification The remains were gathered up and
Princeton.