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collecting the revenues of Ninth Street Market
for eleven months, awarded to Jacob Felth Tor
$1,000, security, Adam Gaiser. Contract for build
ing banquette around the Keller Market,
awarded TO j. H. Keller for slS per foot, security,
John b. Gerdipg. 81 ci lao .fS
FRsr DrsrRrcr CouRr-Jadge Ho,ce-Jdnu-
dry 27.-E Mhefort Lejour pleaded guilty 70 the
charge Of assault and battery on Angelo Matthias
and was sentenced to pay hne OF twenty
dollars. - 600 is- ai .ifiit
James Govens, colored, was tried for breaking
into the dwelling OF Michael McQuade with
intent to steal, and cutting McQusde with intent
10 murder. The Jury found the prisoner guilty.
Reilly Moe, charged with being concerned with
Frank Grover in an alleged larceny Of four hun
died pounds OF tallow, the property Of Pierre
Cestoe, was tried and acquitted. l1 faf
John King and Louisa King, tried for assault
and battery on E. W. Shepherd, were acquitted.
In the case OF Henry Meyer and Fred Stephens,
charged with stealing barrel Of whisky from j.
Stafford, the district attorney entered o nOLe
prosequi. -- ela e-3s 800 Ear
vielle and Pierre Bertrand, who are reported by
the police TO be " dangerous and suspicious char
acters, in other words, professional thieves,
arrested, on Sunday morning. on suspicion that
they were concerned in the burglary of the cigar
shop of Fernandez & Villa. at the corner Of
Customhouse and Royal streets. The grounds OF
suspicion have not transpired, but will most likely
appear when the case shall have beeo examined.
sOecpu Iduis COlOfcus IL in Custody, cu1rHeu
with stealing pocketbook from Mrs. Edmonson.
Ciatano Mare was arrested on Sunday morning
in the Beef Market, for passing upon several per.
sons split railroad tickets and he is accused Of
swindng nasmuch as split tickets are not re
deemed by the city railroad companies, and are
therefore worthless. ~
{ ]. G. Gonzales has given bond to appear TO an
swer charge of larceny. The complainant In the
case is Louis Pssen and be AYERS that at the post
Office, on Saturday morning. the accused at
tempted to rob him Of his watch.
Robt Gerard has been arrested on q charge Of
having stabbed Miguel Insmi. with intent to kill,
on st. Philip street, on Sunday evening.
Tom Lowery, colored, is held for examination
on q charge of making his own property a
watch, belonging to Charles stuart colored, which
said Stuart had commissioned him to sell.
Marie Louise, colored servant woman, is under
arrest awaiting examination, on charge of steal
ing peticoat belonging TO Mrs. Auguste Pierre,
residing on st. Claude street. ,.y
John Smith is in Jail charged with burglariously
entering the house Of Mrs, Couvertie, on St. Peter
street, between Rampant and Burgundy, on Sun.
day night, armed with dangerous weapon, with
intent to steal.
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Loss of the Emerald.
FOUR LIVES Losr-BoAr AND CARGO TOTAL Loss

FOUR LIVES LosT-BoAT AND CARGO TOTAL LOSS.
TIE fine steamer Emerald, Capt. Jno. N. Shenck,
left this port on Friday evening" bound for Gin
cnnan with freight and passengers for that port.
About P. NJ, on the following day, while round
ing Tunica Bend, which point is a short distance
this side of the mouth Of Red River, it is sup.
posed that the boat ran upon some
unseen impediment. Whatever the diff
Guilty was, as soon as il was perceived the boat
was headed for the bank, but just at the moment
Of touching she suddenly careened and went to
the bottom. carrying down with her three passen-
gers, and the secord chambermaid of the boat,
together with all the cargo, baggage and papers.
The cabin floated off down the river, and was
subsequently, seen near Port Hudson. Captain
Shenck came down 10 Bayou Sara on the r. E.
lee and dispatched the following to the agents
in this city:
"SrEAMEs r. E. LEE, Jan. 25, 1868.
Messrs A. Biitt 4 Co, New Orleans:
Gentlemen-The steamer Emerald sunk this
evening at four O'Clock, in five minutes. Crew
and passengers lost all their baggage. Several
lives were Iosr Boat and cargo total loss. The
cabin hosted of, and am going to it on the Lee.
IL lies at The heed OF Morganza Bend. Everything
is lost. DR.. Richardson, wife and daughter, and
the second chsmbermaid, are all we know Of as
yet. Books and papers all lost. | saved nothing
but what had on. Crew all saved.
JOHN N. sBENK, per 7. stidsr."
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PoLITIcAL.-The Massachusetts, ant-slavery
society met on the 23d. Resolutions were offered
by Wendell Phillips, regarding the refusal of the
Republican party TO impeach the president as a
grave crime against the nation; regarding with
satisfaction the courageous persistency of Con-
gress in its policy of reconstruction; comdemning
as one of the foulest blots on the nations honor
the cruel desertion Of loyal men at the South, for
whom the law has no adequate protection; ap-
proving the reinstatement of Mr.. Stanton, and op-
posing Grant for the presidency, n the absence Of
evidence that he sympathizes with the radical
Republican party. Speeches were made by Mr..
Phillips, Col. Higginson, Rev. rockingham aud
others until recess The resolutions were adopted.
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FROM MONTGOMERY.
Election Order.

MONTGOMERY, Jan. 27.-The following import
ant order was issued to-day:
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF ALABAMA,
Montgomery, Jan. 27, ls6s.
Pursuant to general order No. l6, current Sc
ries, from headquarters Third Military District,
at the election to be held in the State of Alabama,
10 accordance with general orders No. l0l, series
Of 1867, the polls shall not be open at more than
three precincts in each county in the said State
and said polls shall be kept open and votes re-
ceived theTeat for four days instead Of t"U days,
anything in general orders No. l0l TO the contrary
Notwithstanding. All public barrOoms, saloons
and other places for the sale Of liquor at the
county seats and all other places where the polls
shall be opened, will be closed from O'Clock on
the evening of the third day of February until 6
O'Clock on the morning OF the sth day Of Zebra
sry, ls6S.
"By order Of Brevet Brig. Gen. julius Hayden,
IS. c. GREENE,
" Capt Gath Infantry, Brevel Major U. S. A."
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Awful EXPLOSION OF AN ARSENAL IN CHINA
Fire Thousand People SAID 10 be Killed and
Wotnded.-The Boston Traveller contains q cor
respondence dated Shanghai, Nov. 27, which
gives the following details of an explosion in
China:
News has just reached US Of terrible explo'
sion in the Chinese arsenal at Wenhuns, opposite
Hsrkow. The loss of life has not been definitely
ascertalned, but some persons estimate il as high
as five thousand. Probably one thousand is
nearer the number of killed and wounded. No
Europeans were hurt. The shock was distinctly
heard at KinkioDg, one hundred and twenty miles
Distant ~
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FROM RALEIGH.

The North Carolina Reconstruction Con-
ventton.
RALEIGH, Jan. 27.-The convention was occu-
pied most Of the day in discussing in committee of
the whole the report of the committee on gov
ernor and other necessary executive State officers.
Ii proposes to add TO the present officers lieu
tenant governor. superintendent Of public works,
and a superintendent Of public instruction, all to
be elected for term Of two. years by the people.
Heretofore the people elected a governor, and the
legislature elected secretary of state, controller
of public accounts, treasurer, and formerly super
inteu dent of common schools. No vote taken.
Mr.. Battle, State treasurer, cent IN an able COM
munieatiop, giving the reasons why he could no,
comply with the order Of the convention TO pay
their per diem, etc. Referred to the committee
10 confer with Gen. Candy. ... ..l
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We learn that John Andrews Esq, one Of the
most wealthy, sagacious and progressive planters
in this parish, has recently sold his splendid
estate, lying below Bayou Goula, 10 Henry Ware,
ESQ.,. for the sum Of $50. 600 cash. This property
il one Of the finest and best improved 10 Louisiana.
and while we regret TO lose Mr.. Andrews from
our community, we hope that Mr.. Ware will de.
velop the resources of his purchase, and prove
equally as valuable member Of society as Mr..
Andrews has been-with whom we part with re-
gret and with our best wishes for his future pros
perity and hs ppiness.--[IbervilIe South. d
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RIVER NEWS.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 27.-River rising; feet 5
inches in the canal Weather cloudy. Thermo-
meter 80 degrees. Arrived: Alpha, from Nash
vile, St. Marys from Memphis, aud Virginia, from
New Orleans.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 27.-Rver rising, with 10;
mometer 20 degrees.
VICKsBURG, Jan. 27.-Passed down: Hsnry
Ames at IL N. Passed up: Lilly and ST. Charles
at P. N. River rising.
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HORnInLs MURDER AT cAIRO.-A Cairo special

HORRIBLE MURDER AT CARo.-A Cairo special
Of the 23d to the Cincinnati Commercial says:
John Swaney. mate Of the steamer Armadillo,
and brother Of the captain, killed Wm. ii. Graves,
a passenger, from Rochester, Beaver county,
Swaney bad been slightly intoxicated during the
day, and had endeavored to raise q quarrel with
the second mate, Sanford, Doty and others. He
spoke frequently 10 terms Of admiration OF other
mates who had killed several men, and said he
would follow their example. About IL P. NJ he
asked his brother. Capt Swaney, TO call the
clerk ont Of the office, as he "wouid just like to
blow the clerks id brains out" Capt.
Swaney tried to pacify his brother, when
John drew pistol and fled at the cap
tain, but missed him. Seeing the mate SO
excited and crazy, the captain sent for police
man, and hid himself on the hurricane deck
Before q policeman could be found, the mate
went to the texas" aud not finding the cap
tain he commenced eating lunch. While thus
engaged Mr.. w. II. Graves entered, to go TO bed.
Swaney was heard by person 10 bed to dercey
ask Graves II be wanted TO rob him. Graves
answered in a low, pleasant tone, when Swaney
shot him, dragged him to the edge OF the hurri-
cane roof, aud threw the body overheard. The
current being very swift, the body has not since
been seen. Capt. Swaney saw his brother drag
ginR the body overheard, but being unarmed
dared not interfere. The mate then washed or
the blood with coffee from the urn on the lunch
table and went TO bed. A policeman arrested
him q few minutes after. At a preliminary trial
to-day Swaney was committed for murder In tho
first degree.
Chris. Damon, ell-known Louisville aud New
neck, last night, by negro with whom he
quarreled.
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About eight days since a negro, attempting to
obtain q tree ride on the 0pelousas cars from
ing position under one Of the freight cars, was
killed at that point. His body was not found
until the next day. he is suspected, and be Is
said 10 have bossted, Of being concerned in the
murder of an oyerseer on the Nicolas plantation,
On the Bayou Terrehonne, about the close OF the
war,
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MIsCELLANEOUs.

HAVANA, Jan. 27.-To-dsy there is grand reli-
giOus ceremonies and thanksgiving for the disap-
pearsnce of cholera.
Departing vessels have now clean bills of
health.
The Liberty, from New Orleans for Baltimore,
touched here yesterday.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. H.-J. II. Harney, editor Of
the Democrat, is dead.
Nkw YORK, Jan. 27.-Arrved from Liverpool
the steamship Liberia with the new British minis
ter to the United States on board.
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FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST Pass, Jan. q, IL A. M.-Barometer
30:l0. Wind s. E., light.
Arrived Steamship Gen. Meade, Sampson,
master, with merchandise and passengers to A.
Moulton.
Schooner G. A. Prince, Farrow, master, from
Galveston, in ballast. Sailed: Bark Rambler.
SOUTHWEST PISS, Jan. 27-6 2. P.M.-Barometer
30lO. No wind but foggy. No arrivals. Sailed
schooners Welcome and Billy Butts.
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MINISTERIAL VIEW OF THE IRISH QUESTION
At ministerial dinner at Bristol. England, the
22d. Lord Stanley made very significant speech:
Referring TO Ireland, be said that Ireland had
never been in more prosperous condition. nor
had she ever been more dissfected. The latter
he attributed mainly 70 the designs of American
soldiers he thought the proposed church re-
forms ought TO go over 10 the next Parliament,
ard as TO land reforms In Ireland they are out Of
the 0ueetiOn. Hr
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FROM TALLAHASSEE, FLA. .
The Florida n. construction Coaven.,.p

The Florida Re constr uction Conventisp. .
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 24.-Sixth Day.-The con-
vention net at 10 A. N.
The committee on privileges and elections made
a majority and minority report. The considera-
tiOn of which, after short discussion, was post
poned TO the 23d of February next.
A committee on the boundary of the State, 10.
cation Of the capital, and miscellaneous matters,
was appointed. ...--..
Invitations were extended to Solon Robinson.
of New York; Col. D. B. Hart, Harrison Reid and
others to address the convention.
After general discussion, the convention ad-
journed.
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FROM EUROPE.

The French LORn-Destruetive Storm In
Glasgow.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-The new French loan Of
600 Coo francs will be placed in the market to-
morrow.
EDINBURG, Jan. 27.--A heavy gale pass ed over
the southern counties Of Scotland yesterday.
Houses were unroOfed and blown down, and much
damage done. kilograms report the loss of
several lives. The storm was very heavy in this
city and Glasgow. 1t is thought the shipping must
have suffered terribly, though no advices of any
disasters have been received.
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Says the Brownsville Ranchero: As astounding
ss the exposition may appear, we are reluctantly
compelled TO announce that distinguished Libe-
raj general has now on sale In hatamorss tne
ieweled offerings Of Mexican ladies' to the Holy
Virgin. This distinguished Liberal general OBJ
tanned the sacred trophies, which the Mexican
LADY devotees had showered upon the honored
and worshiped Virgin at an interior Mexican
city. and with dspravity that shocks our very
senses. brings them to the American border and
offers them for sale 9 lI
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FROM JACKSON.
tn. N,...,.Ippl Reeoa.,rueuon Convention.

JACKSON, Jan. H. The Clarion publishes the
particulars OF an outrage committed in Jasper
county, Mississippi, on the 18th and 21tL inst. A
SQUAD Of freedmen, who had been stealing hogs
wsylaid a constsble's posse who were searching
for them with warrants for their arrest. Two
white men were killed, and one mortally and i've
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Indian dspredations in the State Of Sonora.
Mexico, have nearly depopulated the interior Of
the State. "1he Apaches and Yaqus," says the
Bole Tin RepubIiesno Of Mexico, continue TO rob
and asss sssinate the unfortunate people Of Sonora
Tue Ysquis recently made q sudden attack upon
the city VI Almos and came very near capIaringh.
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We have tried IL and know this to be safe
cure for colds and coughs strong decoction Of
the leaves Of the pine sweetened with loaf sugar.
Take wine glass warm on going to bed, and
half an hour before eating. three times a day.
The above IL sold as q coagb syrup, and Is making
wonderful cures.-[ Louisville Courier. RI
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FROM ATLANTA.

Georgia ReconstruetIon Convention.
ATLANTA, Jan. 27.-The convention discussed
the question of relief during the entire day.
session without any definite results.
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The sheriff sells at auction this day, at hall past
10 o'clock A. NJ, at his warehouse, no. - SeneI-
SON street. the contents Of confectionery store.
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the absbents healthy action, by wAcn the water cal
depostions and all unnatural enlgenent are re-
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MN WOMEN AND CHILDREN
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Preceding OF Csngress-Immsgrast Stalls
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of n Thievish Bureau Agenf = Isternal
r Revenue Recetpts-The Texas Land Case
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AaIERICAN ANNUAL CYCLOPlEDIA

AMERICAN ANNUAL CYCLOPlEDIA,
And Register OF Important Events Tor the
Year: embracing Political, Civil, Military
and Social Affairs; Public Documents, Bio
graphy, Statistics, Commerce, Finance, LII
ernlure, Science, Agriculture, and Mecnani-
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American " cIOpiRdia) are now published,
bringing the record OF events down TO the
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same as for the New American CyclOpaedIa.
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CLARENCE H. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and EXEC
utive Committee.
HENRY D. COOKE, Vice-President.
EMERSON w. PEE=r, Secretary aud Actu-
nry.
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Ghegntellii:qetrrer
The Right AFTER ChrIslmns.

Twas tho night after Christmas when MI
through the house
Every soul was bed, anu as sill MS n mouse,
The stockings, SO lately 81. HiclloIas' care,
Were empticd OF all TINT was eatnDle there.
Tho dar!IngS had duly been tucked III their
beds
With very full stomachS, and pains in their
! was dozInR away In my new cotton cap,
And Nancy was rather tar gone in a nap,
When out in the nurcry arose such n chatter,
sprang from my sleep, crying, what Is the
1 flew 10 each b.dsidc-stilI half in n doze-
Tore open the curtains anu threw or The
clothes,
While the Hight of the taper served clearly
TO show
Tho pIIG0us plight OF these objects below;
For what 10 the fond fathers eye should
But The little pale face OF each sick little teal?
For each pet that had crammed Itself full as
knew In moment now felt like Old Nick.
Their pulses weic rapid, their breathing the
What their stomnchs rejected III mention
Now Turkey, now stumng, Plum-pudding,
And Cnsiartis, and Crullcrs. aud Cranberry
Before outraged nature, all went 10 the wall,
fes,CollypoIs, EIRpdooddIe. Dinner and
Like pellets which urchins from popguns lei
Went 'nss, nuts and ratslns. jam. Jelly and
mic
TIL each error of diet was brought TO my
To the shame OF mamma and Santa Claus
1 turned nom the sight, to my bedroom
And brought out phlaI marked "rulv.
IpecRc,"
ferings shocked her
"DOn'tyou think you had better, love, run
I ran-aud was scorccly hack nndsr nv rooC
When heard the sharp cIatter OF old Jalap's
might say that 1 hardly had turned myself
When tbs Doctor came into the room with a
he was covered with mud from his head to
And the suit lie had on was his very worst
he had hardly had time to put that on his
And he looked like FalstaT half mddled
His eyes; how they twinkled! Had tho Doc
tor got merry"
Ills cheeks looked like Port and his breath
He hadn't been shaved for fortnight or SO.
And the beard on his chin wasn't white as
But inspecting their tongues In spite of their
And drawing his watch from his wNIstcoat
beneath,
He felL OF each pulse, saying" Each little
Must get rid".hcrc he laushed-'of the rest
of that jelly"
1 Eazed on each chubby, plump, sick little
ELF
And Eroaned when he said so. in spite OF
myself
But wink in his ego when lie physIcked
our Fred,
Boon gave Inc TO know had nothing TO
dread.
no didn't prescribe, but won't straIghtway TO
work,
And dosed nll tho rest, gave his trousers
jerk,
And. nddinG directions while blowing his
nose, $50
he buttoned his coal, from his chair lie arose,
Then jumped in his gig. gave old JaIap II
whistle,
And Jalap jumped of rs II prickeI by n
thistle;
But the doctor exclaimed, ere he drove out of
sight.
They'll be well by to.morrow-good night,
Jones, good night"