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THE RECONSTRUCTION coEvlHrIOzs.

i CHARLrsToS, March 2.-The convention worked
fnectively to-dsy-passed eighteen sections Of the
finance department OF the Constitution; secured
J Just and equitable taxation eXempts the prop
triy CT charitable. religious and educational insti
8uiiOns and is otherwise liberal ana satisfactory.
The article on education divides the state into
School districts, levies poll tax for the support
|pf schools. provides for the appointment OF
boards of commissioners, ana for the attendance
pr pupils.
A resolution was adopted to petition Congress
% take no action locking to the repeal Of the
present import duties on rice, on the grouad that
Ehe abatement Of the present tariff viii Introduce
fndia rice at a low figure, and by competition with
home production render its culture Improbable,
nd thus deprive the State OF one OF its chief re-
Sources.
A resolution to adjourn finally March IL, failed.
'Ihe convention is working rapidly and with mod
Eeratiou.
RcnxoSD. Msrch 9.-The convention closed
Fthe suffrage debate to-day, and viii vote to-
morrow.
The finance committee reported that only $4,000
remained Of the 800 900 appropriated BY the egis
lature for convention expenses. A resolution
was introduced making provision for the future
|expenses Of the body.
In the Circuit Court to-day, the msndamus
sued out by Gen. Imbodsn against Gen. scho'
field TO make the latter show cause why limbo
den is prevented from voting, was dismissed by
Judge UnderwoodS
The newreristratiou commenced to-day. Whites
are registering in the evening, blacks in the
morning.
RALEIGu, March 2.-Ths convention proceed.
ings Of Saturday and today are not OF much
general interest.
The convention had agreed TO adjourn on the
l2th instant. II Is understood that the finance
committee are PREPARED 10 report an article In
tie state department for the maintenance OF the
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seneraI Items.


Our best informed tobacco dealers estimate the
tobacco crop OF last year at 6S,o00 hogsheads.
TIE total crop for the year Of Virginia, Maryland,
Ohio and Kentucky, is estimated at $4,000 hogs
heads.
The president has approved the bill for the
pay yment Of bountes to tie heirs Of deceased SOL
ditrs. .
At & meeting Of the friends Of America, held
In London on Tuesday evening, after strong
speeches by John Bright and Newman Hall, the
latter expressing q confident belief that the Ala
bama claims would lead 10 war II not promptly
settled, the following resolution was adopted
unanimously " ResOlUed, That this meeting ex.
presses the most hearty and good will toward
America, and pledges itself TO support any gov
ernment at home in its efforts TO effect prompt,
righteous sud pacific settlement Of all toter-
national differences, and especially OF those con-
nected with the Alabama claim question"
The London papers are denouncing the lately
launched iron-ciad Hercules" as huge hum
bug. The News thinks it marvellous that not q
turret-ship has yet been constructed By the ad.
miraIty, ssd that, in spite Of the experience ol
the American war, and the example OF other na
tons, we still keep 70 the old paths
The Columbus (Georgis) Enquirer says Mr.
Stevens, of Russell county, Alabama, raised, OF
ordinary pine land, an average Of tEeniy-six hun
| dred pounds In seed cotton. lfrem Brazilian seed,
| Of q rich creamy yellow color, very fine hber an
| long staple. Experienced cotton dealers pro
nounce il worth twice as much 80 the ordinary ul
! land cotton.
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FROM THE PLAns--Hda Destroyed by Tldi-
ans Hostile Indications Great Sn0,c StOfDs-
SUFFERING, Ec.--A letter from Fort Berth0d, Dec
49, saws The mail from St. Paul 20 Helena, Mon
tana, via Forts Stevenson, Buford and Benton,
was partially destroyed by band OF Sioux Indi-
ans near White Earth river, on the 10th. The
mail-carriers were warned that If they were again
caught they would be killed.
The hostile Sioux are encamped on Yellow
Stone river, endesvoriDg 10 induce the frien ndly
tribes on the Little Missouri snd Big knife rivers
10 ioin them in q war on the whites They have
offered them 800 horses TO do 30, and say, N they
persist in refusing, they will force them into hos
tilities.
Another letter from Fort Berthold, dated Jan.
is, Gays: For two weeks previous the seyerest
snow storm had prevailed IN that region ths.t has
been known for ten years. At Fort Stevenson
troops have been Obliged to burn the warehouse
ard all their lumber 10 prevent them trorn freez-
ing Cattle and mules were actually buried in
the snow, and q large number have been frozen
to death.
The Indians IN the neighborhood OF BerthoId ara
in starving condition, being obliged to eat the
carcasses TO sustain life.
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public credit. II is said it takes high grounds,
and will give great satisfaction 10 the holders OF
North Carolina securities. III
JACKSON, March 3.--A resolution was adopted
TO appoint committee to frame an ordinance f0E
the relief of the people Of Mississippi from tnei'
pecuniary embarressmenis, consistent with the
rights and obligations OF al parties and the Con
stitution Of the United 5tates.
The report on the legislative department wa:
further considered
ATLANTA March 3.-The convention has com
pleted the judiciary department OF the Consti
luton. The governor has the appointment OF 9
noary public in each judicial district, having the
functions OF justice OF the peace.
This Is the sntidOte to the election by the peo
pie Of justices Of the peace, which has been here
tofore provided for. reconsideration Of the rem
edy is not improbable.
The formation Of volunteer companies is author
small expense.
Bryant brought the Atlanta Inteligencer TO &C
count for insults offered in this mornings issue.
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FROM EUROPE.

NnRie n rugent-Oae' -f the RothsshiIds-
rHEissh Schooner. ptsia snd Crew
Burred-Corn nss- -tion OF PrsnceIy Estate
Orderea-PrspOsition 20 TURKEY for T..
.. Naval Station.
LONDON, March ga change Of venue has been
granted to Nsgle In consequence Of the difficulty
Of obtaining mixed jury at Sligo.
LONDON, March 3.--It is said that the Baron
Lionel Rotbschild will be raised to q higher rank
in the peerage.
DUBLIN, March 3.-At the Sligo assizes the trial
of Kugent for treason has been postponed until
next term.
ANTwKRP, March 3.-The Eoglish schooner
Nary Ann, with nsptha aud petroleum, burned.
The captain and crew persisted.
BERLIN, March 3.-Ihe minister Of state has
leen authorized TO lconfscate the estate Of the
kiug of Hanover.
LONDON, March 3.-It IA reported that the
United States has made propositions to the Turkish
government to establish a port at Morm0vizza as
a tation for the American navy, but the sublime
, orte declined TO NIKE the Eecessary concessions.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

oUIsvILLE, March 3.-The snow storm East
and West has ceased, and travel by railroad has
been resumed.
ture voted to day for a United States senator
without coming to a choice; each House voted
separately. Thomas, who was rejected by the
Senate. receiving the highest vote cast. ro-mor-
row the legislature will vote in joint session. Vote
very scattering.
HAVANA, March 3.-ArriVed: steamer Cuba.
Sailed: steamers Liberty aud Gulf Stream.
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FROM NEW YORK.

Hurpfns of Hasssm's MuSeum-kost or the
Auimals Lest-Lc<s $500 00O- Bsrt m
Loses his eorDia. Tigers sad airsre aad
Many Other Animals.
NEW YoRK, March g. Bananas Museum, with
lie curosities and most OF the enials, was burned
lsst night Loss 900.
Barnum was insured for $50 900. The giraffe
valued at $40 900, will die from burns. A pair OF
tigers burned was valued at s25 900. The gorilla
was burned The gsntess and the Circasssn
barely escaped with their lives losing everything.
Twenty eight animals in ell were burned.
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FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST Pass, March s-ll A. M.-Wind
northeast; fresh.
Arrved-Stesmship Austin, Farwell, master,
from Galveston, with merchandise and passengers
to G. A. Whitney q Geo; steamship Concordis,
Sears, master, from Boston in twelve deys with
merchandise aud passengers to Creevy, Nicker-
son Co.
ssiled--stesmship Pantheon, bark Nymph aad
echoOner Helena.
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RIvEE NEWS.

vIcKsBrRG, March 3.-Psssed up last night:
Pauline Carroll az midnight, Silver Spray 81 A.
N. Passed down: Magenta at s A. NJ. River
falling.
LOUISVILLE. March 3. - River rising slowly 7
feet inches in the canal by The mark. Weather
clear and modersiiug.
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Fool KrILrR.-The Detroit Tribune says the
celebrated fool killer for whose coming the -<ord
has waited 80 patiently and so long, has arrived
and gone busily to work. His name Is Zero O..
Noyle.
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Of A. B. Griswold & Co.. who are offering theiI
large stock OF fine goods at prices within the
reach Of all. Any one in need OF an article in
their line has but to price their goods to bs per-
suaded TO buy.
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FROM ST. LOUIS.
Two st.Amrr. Hurned.

ST. LOUIS, Msrch 3.-The steamers Mepham
end Fannie Scott were bnrned here to-day. Loss
100000. Insured for $65 900.
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Fifty dollars. Sloat elliptic sewing machine
triumphant. Highest premium Louisiana State
Fair. For sale at 81 Canal street,
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A CuRIosITY.-A great curiosity y The derrick
with which the " enthusiasm Of the meeting was
raised 70 the hig 'sest pitch"
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tunns . rnoonDURn.
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XVII.
6E OREsoENT's DISPATCHES.

RON WASHING TON.
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|TANTON TAKES AN AIRING.
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liz IMPEACHMENT QUESTION.
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ffyEns PREDICTS TIE PRESIDENTS GouITTAl
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HE 1z7CARDLH
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lew 0rleaDs Internal Revenue EOBln-
atiep, etc.

AN. sIcKLEs ORDERED TO LOUISIANA
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RocEED1ses OF THE HOUSE.
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The Florida COnventiOn-FIorId News
In General.

TALLAHASSEE, Feb. l9.-The cony On to-day,
by avote of2j to II, declared Billings, Saunders
Pesrce and Richardson ineligible and the sc ats
vacant Billings, by permission, defended hi,
eligibility In a violent speech. The excitement
ran high and Billings declared his ability to con
troll the negro vote. lie was replied to in regard
to question of veracity, in which he was not
sustained by the convention. The lobby was
"sS~dsd with whites anu UIa.ks, " I,v uIaIIncst
but little interest for the overthrow delegate.
The minority report defending the legal eligl.
bility OF the members In question was presented,
but defeated.
The convention adjourned after the third read.
ing OF the question OF eligibility.
After the adjournment n colored delegate was
attacked by outside negroes supporters Of the
Billings party, and was struck for voting against
| the expelled members. One of the assailing
party was shot through the hip by the delegate
when the difficulty stopped and the parties were
arrested by the police. This is the second time
this delegate has been attacked.
Gen. Meade and staff lett for Atlanta this
morning.
1t is now probable that the work for which tho
convention was called will be contaminated.
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The report OF the Committee on Accounts In
the case of Scrgeant-at-Arns Ordway, fully cX
ouerates him from all charges Of malfeasanc In
his office, or abuse OF his Official position The
charges against him, 1t will be remembered, had
reference to certain transactions relating to the
purchase Of articles for committees, &c. MI
Mccullough, from the minority of the commit
tee, will probably submit a report, which, while
not attributing criminal intent to Mr.. Ordway
will probably attribute to him carelessness, Ac
The message Of the President communicated
TO the House to-day, in relation to the pardon of
certain criminals since April, 1866, embraces A
list OF l2j names, who had been convicted Of the
crimes designated and pardoued, as follows
Forgery, 2lj passing counterfeit money, Il; in
possession of counterfeit money, II; counterfeit
ing, II; and one each for presenting false claims
PERJURY attempt to pass counterfeit money,
dealing in counterfeit money, passing false
vouchers, fraud false cntry In handbook and
selling counterfeit money. The communication
gives the main points in each case, with the
reasons for granting the pardons and the names
of the persons recommending the same. The
reasons are Us various rs the causes embracing
loss Of health, doubts of guilt youth Of the party
accused, term nearly expired, good behaviour
during imprisonment, &c. The names on the
various recommendations for Executive elem.
ency, Include Cabinet officers, members of Con-
gress Judges district attorneys, sc.
Among the communications laid before the
House of Representatives. yesterday was one
from Charles Hale, esq, L nltcd States Consul at
Alexandria, Egypt, inclosng a copy of the rules
of the Egyptian Assembly Of Representatives.
printed in Arabic, with an English Translation
made by Mr.. Hale. This assembly was convened
for the first time last winter at Cairo, and some
OF the rules contain very novel features One Of
the organic rules is as follows EVERY indlyId.
usl not less than twenty-five years Of age will
be eligible as member, provided he Is honcst
loyal, and recognized by the Government AS born
in the country" Another prohibits the election
OF bankrupts or IHsOlvents, or indy lduals with
out known means Of support, paupers, or those
convicted OF crime, Or who have been dishOn'
Orably discharged from the military service II
amy member-clect comes under the clause dis.
qualifying him during his term Of service, he
loses Lis membership at once. The PachA con.
pokes, prorOgues, and dissOlyes the assembly at
viii, and the members are prohibited In any case
from receiving or presenting petitions. The
functions Of the assembly comprise the consider
alton OF the internal affairs OF the country and
tuch subjects as the Government may see ut to
submit to them but the final approval of all
measures is with the Pacha's Privy Council.
After eighteen years an additional qualification
10 added for membership, that the candidate must
be able to read and write, and after thirty years
the voters must possess the same qualification.
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Political News In General
FROM EUROPE ny CABLE.

BERLIN, Feb. l9.-1n the Prussan House Of
Deputies yesterday the Government was asked
to explain why the United States Consul at
Jerusalem was allowed to procure the arrest OF
one Markers, Jewish subject Of Prussia, with
whose ward, young girl, he sought to elope;
and why, after her guardian had been thrown
into prison, the Prussian Consul at Jerusalem
refused his demand for protection. The case
creates much feeling among the Jews, who re.
gard 1t as similar to the Mortara affair at Rome,
and say the outrage Is an insult to Prussia.
The Finance Minister replied that the Germs IN
Consul at Jerusalem was the Federal and the
Prussian representative, and consequently APP
plication for information must be made to the
Chancellor OF the North German Confederation.
vienna, Feb. i9.-Thc members of the royal
family OF Hanover and their adherents now In
this city met at private banquet this week.
King George was present. 1t is reported that In
speech the King assured the company that he
would soon return home and resume the throne
OF Hanover In spite of Prussia.
LONDON, Feb. l9.-The political agitation in
Portugal continues. The new Government is
very unpopular, and tumults arc reported in
various parts of the country.
Private advices from Brazil say that 4 general
| CONSUMPTION has been ordered to provide rein.
forcements for the army.
LONDON, Feb lo-Eyening. -Consols closed al
| 92JSj U. $. j-2O's, 72LE; Illinois Central, $50
| Fries, I9iS.
FRANKPoRr, Feb. l0-Ercning.-C. $. 800.
Grm at 753I.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. l0-Evcning. -The cotton
market closed firm and active. Uplands in port
%, and to arrive 9l5; Orleans, lOd. Sales of the
| day 10000 bales. Breadstuffs, provisions, and
produce unchanged.
| DUBLIN, Feb. l9.-Mr. Pigot, of the Dublin
IrishaGn, has been convicted of publishing ttea
sonablc and scditious libels.
| LONDON, Feb. l9-The Paris Temps says twent,
persons were arrested on the second perfor MI C,
Of Victor IIugo's drama OF "Ruy Bias" at the
| Odeon.
| LONDON, Feb l9-Evening.-Thc House o.
Commons this evening passed a bill for the sus
pension of the writ Of habsds corpus in Ireland.
| The leading members of the liberal party pro
pose to give farewell dinner to Minister Adams
Sir George steel, Judge OF the Queens Bench
| Is dead.
FLORENCE, Feb. l0.-There Is q report current
that the French Government has delayed a fri
gate to watch the movements of the squadron
under Admiral Farragut in the Adriatic Gulf and
| eastern Mediterranean.
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CoNrLiMRSTARY.-The following communica.
tion has been addressed to the Postmaster Gen.
eral by the Board OF Trade of the city OF Boston
BosIoS BOARD OF TRADE,(
BosIos, Mass, Feb. 10, 1855
To Hon. Alexander Randall, Postmasfer General.
SIR: AT recent meeting of the government OF
this Board q committee on postal reform, OF
which the Hon. +. W. Lincoln, jr., was oh airman,
submitted q report and presented also the fol.
lowing resolutionsj which were unanimously
adopted;
Reioired, That the secretary be authorized to
communicate to the Postmaster General the
great satisfaction of the Board with the new
postal treaties recently made under the auspices
of his Department, and to express the hope that
At an appropriate time the rates may be yet fur
ther reduced, and be based, for convenience, upon
the decimal system.
ReSoired, That the secretary be also authorized
to express to the same ofcer the interest felt by
this Board In the consideration Of the union OF
the teegrsphic with the postal system Of the
country its hearty approval OF his efforts to
remedy the evils OF the frsnking privilege, and
its respectful suggestion Of the propriety of In
Producing into the Department some plan for the
safe and prompt delivery OF special letters.
Signed, HAMILTON A. HILL,
Secretary.
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Tho Convention in North Carolina.

RALEIGH, Feb. l9.-The convention yesterday
adopted the bill of rights 1t embodies some
unusual features. The report of the majority Of
the committee on suffrage with the two minority
appehdages has been the subject of discussion
yesterday and to-day.
The majority report is liberal, extending sui.
iFage TO all males twenty-one years Of age and
upwards. The minority report insist upon the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF the whites to some ex.
tent.
sevep.l applications for divorce were consld
cred to-day, against the remOnstrance of the
Pres Idcnt and others, but were not determined
A strong movement is being inaugurated tC
reconsider the section of che bill OF rights which
/ recognizes the validity OF the public debt.
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The finishing strokes in breaking up the old
sloop-of.war John Adams are taking place on
the marine railway in Fairhsvsn, Mass. She
was purchased from the Government for SIC, o0o
and II has cost g. 900 to tear her to pieces, but
her present owners will get enough old copper
and iron from her. with many good pieces Of
live.oak timber, to give them a profit. Her
keel Is rs good to day as whom she was built, SO
years ago or more. Some Of the copper bolts
passing through her stern dead.wood were over
ten feet long.
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PosTNAsTRn KELLEY, ofN. Y; Rear Admiral
l.. Breese, s. J. Jones, Com. Alden, U. s. N;
Hon l.. II. Cobb, N. j., are at the Ebbitt House
On. CorLE, Nd, and Hon. John Fox, N. Y,
are at the National.
s. CHuRcHNAs, J. W. Perkins, N. VI U.
Major, II. Swami, N. j., J. s. Powell, N. Y; J.
7. Wallace, Philadelphia, are at the Owen
House. t ~
Col. D. d. swErr, Of Leavenworth, Kansas,
IL at the Metropolitan.
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EQUALIZATION or RAILROAD TARIFFs -
Several railroad managers were In the city yes
'erday, and had an interview with Postmaster
General Randall with reference to the cquaIIza.
ton OF the tariff for transporting the mail over
all the roads in the United States.
governor Randall, the Postmaster General,
gaveto these gentlemen courteous hearing, and
assured them that everything would be done
which Is consistent with the public interest
Doubtless this equalization OF the tariff which
Is manlfectly right, will be adopted.
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The MississippI Convention.

JACKSON, Feb l9.-In the convention, after
adopting new and modified tax ordinance and
ordering that two delegates be appointed to
present the same to Gen. Gillcm, the convention
adjourned to allow the use Of the hall to the
Democratic State convention. The latter body
is largely attended-nearly every county OF the
State being represented,
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THERE WAS QUITE An EXCITEMENT among the
clerks In the Departments last night, occasIoned
by the Interpretation that the House yester-
day had passed fayoTably upon the proposition
cent. This Is not so. The House simply Appro-
priated the necessary amount to meet the in.
creased compensation Of its own employees,
which Ia already provided for By law.
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THENATloSAL THEArRE.-Th principal mem.
bers Of the Richings' English Opera Combina
ton, together with the Japanese troupe, will give
an entertainment this afternoon at the National
for the benefit OF the poor of this city. Messrs.
Spalding and Raplcy have freely rendered the
use Of their theatre for the occasion, and the en-
tire receipts will be devoted to this object.
There will doubtless be full house.
The Japanese will give their usual perform
ancc this evening.
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DIED.

On Tuesday morning. the 18th day ofFebruaIy, lSs.
GRACE, the infant Of and T. s. Ingc, aaed eighteen
months
On the 10th instant. Miss HANNAH JOIcE, daughter
Of Mr.. Patrick Joyce, aged u years
The funeral will start from the residence Of the de-
eeasods father, No. IS Pennsylvania avenue. day
THURSDAY clock D. m The relatives and friends
Of the family are respectfully Invited to attend with
out further notice,
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TRENTON, n. J., Feb. 19.-Thc resolutions
Withdrawing the consent Of New Jersey to the
constitutional amendment oath article) were
discussed in the Senate to-day, and were passed
by vote OF II to-. Two Republican and one
Democratic Senators were absent.