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New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
NORTH CAROLINA.

EDUCATION IN BEAUFORT-BOOKS WANTED.
TO Editor Of ne Tribune
SIR: VIII you permit me through the columns
OF your paper invite the attention of the Friends OF
Education to the Free Mission Schools of Beaufort n c.
Tho Unsuitable thirst for knowledge evnced by the Freed
people OF the South has scarcely precedent in the history
OF nations Nowhere have these aspirations been more
marked and successful than In this city Here are 1900
Freedmen, and half many white people equally poor
and more destitute OF all practical knowledge WITHIN
the last two years the Freed people here nave con
Tributed than $500 toward erecting the nrst Pupc
School building erected IN TINS city, th0ugn IL mas
been settled las years This building costing about $1,000
has open than year. having an average at
of about pupils II is under the auspices OF
the American Mission Association ana 10 the poor
without distinction OF color. IL has sometimes mao
large OF white children studying with perfect
with the numerous class OF Freed child
rem than TOO OF the Freed people here are now
themselves with reading matter The soil IN this portion
of North Carolina is light and unproductlve There are
no manufactures, employment offered by which ma
terial wealth can be developed. .,,.
nall through which the channels 10 wealth ana use
fulness the American Mission Association have just
erected the Seminary ground large cnapel IN M the
rear OF which we have finished cOnmodious readlbS
room Let ask, through yOu Mr. Editor the Irlenus
OF popular education send from their wellned IDra
res and publishing houses" supply for TINS reading
IL will be open to All classes aho DO ne Tesort
ROOO poor people hitherto denied these fountains OF
knowledge The room is now ready and we nope thls
pressing want may be Immediately supplied send Dy
mail or through the A. NJ. A, histories biographies, ele
meutary sciences, mechanical and agricultural Works
magazines daily and weekly III short everything
contribute 10 the practical education OF thehe
newborn races through the American Mission Asso
citation, No. So John-st, New-Iork. 49,.
Address the Washburn Library; or II. 3 Beals DKIlct
superintendent OF Mission Schools, Beaufort n. {.
Beaufort, N. C., Dec 28 1907.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
THE SOUTHERN STATES.
ALABAMA.


REMOVAL OF THE CLERK OF DISlhiO1 O0'
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 6.-Gen. Swayhe To-
day issued the following order which was pos'cu on '"'
or ~ the office Of the Circuit Court OF this County;
rr,ro,,,p ,prrRs DISTRICT OF ALABAMA
IHsrpaRrNENT OF CIVIL AFFAIRS, I
DMoSTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. s, 1868.
C. K HUBBARD, esq, CieTk o. "'e V"0"' ''"' 1-'''''
crV COUHty, AM a., rro,,o, Nfa{or COMMANDING
SIN: Ry direction OF the Brevet Mypl P CSt %or,
81 70 ~ Sahv suspended Clerk OF the Circuit court
80. ,,ory County, and will accordingly ceaec 10
~ s ~ dyties OF such office until further Oruers
@ -, varv ~ respectfuly, your Obedlent servant - =
01n' 'o'' u C. GREEN, Breyet MAJ. Gen. L. b, A. D. T.
Tho following are the reasons for the suspension OF MT
Hubbard:
On saturday complaint filed in the Office OF the
clerk of the Circuit Court by John t. Morgan attorney
stlaw for person named Frank Williams, VINO caileu
b su of 500 900 as damages for the alleged false I'M
prisOnment by Wagner Swayne at selma DdlldS COuy
rhe IMPRISONMENT took place during last year On tne
lnc OF the complaint the Clerk OF the said Court Chas
Y Hubbard, esq, issued summons COMMANDING lho
sheriff to summon Wagner Swayne to appear at the next
term of said Court the complaint OF sad VII
ams As IL was thought that Gen Swayne wOaiu ieSNe
an Sunday morning Mr.. Hubbard directed the SheIh IL
cen swayne could not be found at headquarters, 10 go
sheriff executed the summons. and on Monday morning
MIR Hubbard received the order suspendlng nm from the
further discharge OF his duties.
WHITE MASS MEETING IN SELMA.
SELMA, Ala, Jan. 6.-Ihe white mass meet
fnc TO- day was one largest held IN the county
Resolutions were adopted declaring against negro sur
rage and tho Constitution proposed DO the late COVeh
ton Speeches were made by Cen CLINTON OF MOhsSu H
ery Gen Morgan the Hen Alexander White and Mayor
W T. Randall OF Dallas and others Delegates were az
pOnled TO attend the Conference at Montgomery
Democratic Club for Dallas County was organizeu-
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
OHIO.
MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE.


COTrMBUs, Ohio Jan. G.-The General AS
senbly OF this state met at 10 o'clock this morning All
the members present .
The House organized by electing John +. Folett OF
Ticking Speaker; Amos Layman OF Franklin Chief Clerk
and John A. Cockeri and Samuel Pike, sergeants-at
In the Senate Charles b. Flood OF Franklin was elected
Chief Clerk Daniel Flanagan OF Harden nrst assistant
clerk " T. Mutt Of Muskngum. second assistant CLERK
and BENJAMIN Williams OF Delaware Sergeant at Arms
The message Of GOV Cox read today IL relates
mainly 10 local questions Tho reduction OF taxation
under the legislation Of last Winter amounted oS0oOO
but this was in consequence chiefly Of the cessation OF
extraordinary expenditures OF the late war After re-
oaptuaOn Of the receipts and disbursements it If es
that the balance a the end OF the fiscal year OF
1868 will be S37G.is5 9G. IL IL suggested that the
tax laws be revised, and that tho incmslstencles
and and IncOngruites in them be removed
other local topics touched upon, such as common
schools benevolent institutions, military claims, pubic
works &c The message concludes with the fOllOwihg al
fusion to the Constitutional Amendment The amendment
submitted the October election defeated by ma
ory Of 0Gg In accordance with the provisions
OF the statute issued proclamation on the SOth OF DC
tober announcing tine fact As the question is one which
TO be chiefly important IN relation 10 Naon
M rather than state policy shall refrain from discussing
H. the willingly that the progress OF events mas
only strengthened the convictions have heretofore maze
public regard 10 IL.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
THE DRAMI.

The panorama of "The Pilgrim may be
seen at a matinee, at Bunyan Hail. to-day.
Mr.. Dickens will read at Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn the evenings OF January l6th l7t 10th aud
21st.
The Circus is doing an excellent business.
This week however Mr. Lent discOntinues the Holiday
Custom Of Everyday Matinees. The day performances
hereafter will be given on Wednesdays and saturdays
NJ. Paul Roche takes a Benefit at the French
Theater tonight lie has been source Of continual en-
iOyment the lovers OF mrth and laughter, and he
merits good benefit In return. The paybll for the oc-
casoD comprises % Les Projects de Ma Tante" and La
Mariee du Mardi Gras"
The price of admission, at Banvard's Opera
Opera House. has been reduced 10 25 cents Our Mutual
Friend" still holds the stage, Mr. Bauvard's new specta-
Gle The Frost King" not being quite ready The Nam
moth Cave" remains exhibition, and Matinees
nounced for every Wednesday and Saturday.
The little comedy of 1.-TWO Can Play at
that Game" is acted at Barnsms Museum. an in
PRODUCTION TO the favOrte pantoInime OF Little Dew
Drop" The Menagerie an interesting ana INSTRUCTIVE
exhibition may be at all times. Next Monday Mr.
Ievlcks sensation play of "Pale Janet" Will be revived
the Museum, in compliance, we are assured with
very general request"
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
DIED.

BALEY-A Southeast, Pu,uan T. MOnday Jan sn'y.
Funeral sI1icss at her ate residence Wednesday. jan as
o'clock N
BELL-A YOut.rs Friday Jan 1862 sea~e Bartlett infant 'ss
OF Ezekiel Y. and Louisa A. Bell
DIBFESDoRF-At Spring Valley n = Thur.ay Jan Amelia
Cathan daughter Of John and Mary De9aor aea
FINLEY-A fremont Monday jan wm Finley aged g years
The g. rs1, oa 9 G ss l:.d.ns q @ % az R 'bf H. smith s
o'clock harsdAy morning Hs remains will be taken
HoPPER-A Glen Cove Sunday Hannah widow Of the as
Isaac T. Hopper.
j. s Gibbons No 80 West Tbirieihs,.
LocKwooDAt SOrwak Conn, Saturday Jan Emily wife Of
The funeral viii take place a, Puus Church. Sow Wednesday
Jan. q, ,At2 O'Clock D.
NAPBs-on Monday jan g. Mrs Elizabeth Mapea widow Of Gea
Jonas Mapes, aged 81 years , g., 49,, =. -, -.
The p.1s 5sls. . iRS R S9S d s isf %S rs % ec' 10
West Twenty-seeOndst. on MONDAY at o'clock p n
McGUIRE-on Monday, Jan. 6. Samuel Mcclure
Notice Of funeral tomorrow.
YEGBAUR-of .poper on Sunday 1863 Sssbaur sssi
Brooklyn, this day Cfuesdsy), at O'Clock p N
OcoyyoR-In France Tuesday. Nov 26 John r. 0Connor
HI. flsers plsc. bis residence No 3 Wess rwsnty
sS bgh mass ior The rpose his soul celebrated
Church Of St. F.nc xa,' 10 s $ 5 a. ss',ss 81 ss:
family invited attend without further invitation
PoTrERsudisuy s.urd,y Jan James Potter native 's
will be taken ths gesdA morning At s of from h
YOIkve where solemn requiem will be offered His relatives
ROEsuddeny MONDAY Jan Of ecrgOn Of the l1Is Wm D.
Roe Of the firm Of Wm D. Roe & Co.
The . a.. S u. Ss .r ap % s eogs sn
and A. NJ respectfully invited attend his funeral from bis late
residence No 70 BaOw.st Wednesday. Jan OclOet
The members Sylvan Lodge No 25 aud NJ hereby
II the Lodge "wednesday.
attend the funeral OF onr late brother,
WIn. d. Roe. hhSLbh ID. NhehOh asseS1
WOLCOTTSuddenly MondsV Jan ., Miss Martha "ocou Tor
merry Of Milford Conn. AGED ss years . 49,.
Funeral on No q Ba.i Twenty srth ST
6cqunances those OF her nephews W. H. hay and Lean
der Buck respectfully invited 10 atteud
Milford and New Haven papers please copy.
wife Of James [.
daughter Of W lillian WhtlOck j. -
The will take place Wenesdsr Jan at 10 oeoe
Church Suyvessnt The relatves aud
friends family invited to attend without further notice
wILs0N-On Monday. jan G. after short Illness Daniel Wssn IN
nth OF bis
The friends Of the family respectfully Invited o sieod
the funeral residence No. q Ltmarine place "e
Tweutynnth.st, OF Wednesday afternoon. at / O'clock
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07

Bacon du shoulder sasiel c.s, s. Isess Pos
SswYok sight Exchange per dscasst Cod issS
1919 Fsht avaacedCon By sAitS sewfOtk sooza TsaaAss
AvGr.rA Ca J. ecoiieu dali and lOveri sales 300 bales
ssvASSAn Ga Jan opened quie, steady elo.sS
dull and declined Mddlns ic sales is2z bslss receipts 9s~
PHLApsrPnrA. Jan. so-.r seed 81 7sass Parsed
& s% r. GS'iSa @ ac c Mfs % Z s s a o's Ss
dul Western Extra Family sl Psnnyaais and Ohio N:
- ssSss Choice white Western Rye steady $50
81 fsssi ss od Mixed @eseT 81 q oats a fr demand .. y
d7sc Coffee, Sugar. and MOlases unchanged
changed Wheat S@ At = 800 o. e S o Prime ctCes s. southern Re-; q
osts dan at Oe7S Rye d 81 g. Provisions nominal and
BrSSAro Jan sFour is m and 2sc better; sale. o. 10 bb
City Ground Spos At $40 90 Wheat s@ sale, q @ 90 bush a.
trabuyers aud sellers No Spring offered
ss % bayers 81 IS Corn lower; s: % eae.. New :, 81 %
Western nominal al 76 Rye nominal $l6 for Western BArley
fa and gnsaa1f & Sfs' pS % SSssSd 5 Sa S'T %se ps 5
bush Corn a 900 bush oa so bush Barley, 81 600 bush Rye
oswSso Jan 6Flou steady unchanged with od.s. de-
%i9d % % q, w1 o s 8 a % s k spaT & % % lot q"s'
mlTaslss Club held " % and No. % DO w0 z. e. o. oS%
Lots Barley Rye and Peas inactive Corn Meal o. 70 PEI GS a
s per TIM Railroad Freghts-PlOrr to Boston, 81 TO- to Mes"
CiscrssAr jan sPoar steady and upchauged Family sllS
M o. wAs 9T 1T ss,fy at q ~ @ for , y. S .s sSo "a - c &c
Rye frn 81 Barley demand bat prices unchanged Ce,e.
% 5 and sSS s Ms 3 & and 'sss' S n H%a ] D sSs nS a % sss
81 15a ss bu little the weather being unaorabs
receipss S20a OH Lard held
l2c l2c offered llOo Gut Lsri sold ll0lllc Bak
and Bacon unchanged Gold l34i huying
CHICAGO Jan 6flour quiet at $50 - sr Spring Extras wheat
excited advanced 4t0Jte % 0d ~ W Tor No SUD
81 81 90 for No Corn active at si98se for No S6@
35i d2ic No Oats k and adsaneed
ld2c quiet and advanced l 81 $50 81 80
for Barley . 77las 7 Provision, heavy Mess POri.
$50 Picked Hans Quiet az Re Dressed Hogs hrm
81 TO- dividing 25 b Live Hogs dull at 80 @aS6 Is or
Boa Good to Choice Recep6eo bss
Flour II 600 bush Wheat AZ 90 bush Corn 5000 bush Oats 200
Hogs Shpnents-io bbs Flour 1900 bush Wheat +OO BUSH
Corn
ST. LOUIS 6Tobcco steady Cotton quiet l3i 0e Fosr
unchanged pes unchanged Corn trnsr
for New. Oats hrm bat IN light de-
mand at 7OaT2 Rye 6m at . 1Jd ~ 3D.
Proons nothing nominal Lard nothing doing and nomi
nal ~ d6tc Receiptsa bbs Flour, ipo
bush Wheat 5000 bush Corn. 1880 bush Oats coo Hogs
TOLEDO 6-FourNoDg done Wheat hrner sales ot An
Ga Milwaukee Club 90 s Corn easier sales Of New at
96d9c all the month 980l Oats sales Of No oe
Rye quiet Dressed Hogs. 81 s0a Ss - for Choice RecP go
bhs Flour 81 900 do Corn Grain stoTsJ 90
bush Wheat do Oats 5000 DO Rye 22oo do
BareT. ....,..x
MILWAUKEE Jan 6Flnur firm City Double Extras 80 S01 SO zsi
Country d. 80 Extra - 81 Wheat unsetted At ~ "
81 90 for No. Oats eay, at 9c for Nc Corn sd-
wancng; New shelled se Dressed Hogs da At ~ SaS -
b p 900 bush Wheat 69 bush Oats sp
Dressed HogA Shpmentsl00O bbs- Flour l1. bush Wheat
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
VIRGINIA.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. Gin the Convention
to-day the Committee reported the result Of their inter
view with Cen sehofeld that he would order from time
time the payment the expenses of the Convention by
the state Treasurer.
Mr Hunnicut offered resolution for the relief from
political disability Of those who have aided reconstruo-
tOn which he supported earnest speech, in which
he said he informed that in many counties unless
this done there would not be persons qualified 70 I'll
Offices after the State reconstructed
The resolution laid on the table till tomorrow.
The Bill OF Rights was taken up, and the Alabama Con-
ventIOn Bill OF Rights offered a substitute No ac
ton taken, and a resolution adopted limiting
speeches the Bill Of Rights to Is minutes. The Conye
ton adjourned.
NEW PAPER IN RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 6.-Jhs Register new Republican
daily paper appeared to-day, Col A. NJ Sheldon, editor
The clothing house Of Bowman StrOOk was burned
night loss $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
ACCIDENT ON THE NEw-JERsEY ROAD

ACCIDENT ON THE NEw-JERsEY ROAD.
AS the 8p. m. train on the NewJersey Rail
road passing the Jerseyave crossing in Jersey CITY,
the large bar used for swinging the carage-way
OOsened, and caught in the side OF passenger car
tearing through il the entire length It then broken
or and carried along with the train past several crossings
to Waen-st but provdentiay one, either passenger
or pedestrian, was injured.
WOMAN KILLED BY A DUMMY.
The inquest over the body of the aged woman,
Sarah Lenney, who and killed by dummy
the Jersey City and Bergen Point Road ON lhurs
day last held by Coroner Warren OF Jersey CITY st
evening. Mr. Horace WetermOre, conductor on car No
testified that he found the woman ON the track stopped
his car put her off twice, and at length helu her
till the car had passed. Mr.. James Raney, en-
given car No saw her the track Immediately IN
front the car he reversed the engine but although
the running at moderate speed u couid nOt be
stopped until late. Mr. Dexter salter' conductor on
car No Q confirmed the testimony of the last witness
Mrs Ellen Batterman saw the woman on the track ana
OOned TO the conductor stop but Thought nc dd not
understand her as she $50 feet from the track Dr.
Finn of Greenvll who the car IN his testimony
exhonerated the engineer The inquest was adjourned to
Thursday.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
OBITUARY..
JUDGE sHEARMAN OF RHODE ISLAND.


The Hon. Sylvester Gardiner Shcarman, one
Of the Justices of the Supreme Court Of Rhode Island
died on Friday evening, in his Goth year He par
italy parayzed last Summer and 1t feared that lie
might never recover lie had, however far overcome
his nrmity that Friday evening he started 10 visit
his friend Judge Wcstcot but feeling faint
the way he returned to his residence and died lie
was born In North Kingsown. aud educated lawyer
commencing practice IA WEXFORD In ls43 he was chosen
to the General Assembly Of Rhode Island and his elec
tiOn was regarded signal victory the Democratic
party, whose stronghold was Wexford In lAs he was
made Speaker of tile House and in sl9 the Wings OF his
district nominated him for Congress- but the contest was
triangular and choice made In 1856 he was ele
waited the Supreme Court, and there he served with
dignity and ability until the attack Of paralysis
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
The Animal Retention of Morton Comma,

No A. OF Knights Tempars. well attended last even
ing az the Metropolitan Hotel. Dancing commenced at
10 o'clock and at midnight the COmmandery formed line
10 receive the Right Eminent Grand Commander Of the
State OF New York. Officers were then received as FOL
lows: r. T. Grand Commander John A. Leferts; Grand
Treasurer John W. simons; Grand Recorder John W.
Mccoy; POST Commander George II. Chase Sir knight,
Theodore II. Ttop; Rev Sir Knight, John DicMurdy On
ARRIVING In the ballroom the distinguished officers
received by Thomas L. Cassidy Chairman OF the Morton
Commaudery The COmmandeTy opened ranks the mem
beers crossing their swords forming the Shadow OF the
Cross and the guests passed under The toilets OF the
ladies were elegant aud the fudress uniform OF the
Tempars presented brilliant appearance. The decora-
tons consisted OF canOnments and fiags which were
kindly furnished by Messrs Jarrett Palmer, and Wheat
ley. The music was furnished by Theodore Thomass
orchestra
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
PENNSYLVANIA.

THE SENATE NOMINEEs-A HITCH IN THE RE-
PUBLICAN HOUSE CAUCUS.
HARRIsBURGH, Pa, Jan. Cit now appears
that nine Republican members refused to enter the House
caucus II they persist 1t will give the Speaker ana OH
GERS 10 the Democras but 1t is probable they will
continue their opposition to that extent They claim 10
be friends OF McCaant, OF Bliss as independent cahul
date for Speaker. -
Tho Senate Republican caucus met this afternoon.
James r. Graham Of Allegheny for Speaker, George w
Hammersey OF Philadelphia for Chief Clerk These VIII
be the officers OF the Senate, which meets tomorrow
The House Republican met this evening ana nom
mated Elisha Davis OF Philadelphia for Speaker. and
Gen James /. selfrdgo OF Northampton for Chief Clerk
Eight Republican members were absent from the caucus
The Democratic House caucus unanimously nominated
Richard L. Jones OF Berks for Speaker.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
MUSIC.
MTSICAL NOTES.

Mr.. Jerome Hopkins gives another concert
FOR the benefit 81 the OrpheOn Fund steiuway Hall
this evening. He will be assisted by Mrs. Abbott and
other artists.
The Richings's English Opera Company will
produce Waaces Desert Flower for the first time in
America, on Friday.
Mr.. A. Dessane will give at Steinway Hall,
on Wednesday the first Of the OF concerts, Of
which we have already spoken. lie offers excellent
programme, and trust will have fun house. sclu-
berfhs Quartet No. in minor. Op 4O and MeDdels-
sohns Quartet No in minor op a. will be performed
Miss TOpp will play two compositions by Aszt Madame
DE and Mr.. COlliere will sng-the lady giving for
one piece "A waltz from Ambrose Thomas's "MignOn :"
and Mr. Hcynau will perform the violin and MI Des-
sane on the organ.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
CANADA.

OBSERVATION OF EPIPHANY-BREECH-LO LOADING
RIFLEs-BOGUS DRAFTS on NEW-YORK.
MONTREAL, Canada, Jan. 6.-This being
Epiphany day has been observed holiday in the pub
lie offices generally and by the Catholics. About $4,000
collected in ST. Patrcks Church yesterday for the
Pope. The Rev Dr. Bach has been placed on the per
manent staff of the Cathedral Capt Stokes, the nven
OF the breechOadng ne is going TO England at the
expense of the Canadian TO have the merits
Of his rifle tested there.
KINGSTON, Canada, Jan. G.-Two men, who gave their
names as l. COnOver and II. ID. Hooker. arrested
to-day for passing bogus drafts Messrs jay Cooke
& Co OF New York, purpOrtlng TO be drawn by NJ. X.
Dwyer & Co. Of Clifton.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
COURT cALEYDAR-THIs DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-General Ierm.-Preterred
325. Circuit Part Nos S29 375, 4O5. 467 527, 5I3'
689 $685. 6s5 Sli sl9 sl9 $751; 93 9l5 94 96 lOS lol
Part INos 1894 1852, 1884, 472S52 $780, Oi g6 Sy@ oto'
554 $780, 67s sO6 $50, s54 $780, 962 lO2 1882 Chambers
Nos. co. 81, 1870, 140 General call, No 142.
SUPERIOR COURT-Tria TerB.-Part Nos 3339. 1878.
$780, I373 336l 33 $685. 3i3 $780, $685. $685. $685. 1922 35
$685. $685. $685. $685. $685. S5 S55l, $685. $685. S5 S9
Trial TernPar IINos 2T20 lT74 1885, $685. 260S. 36S2,
$685. 3564, 3iS2, S71O, 1920 3722 3Gi4 1894, 1924.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
an Iri.hwom,n Tbev were baptized by a Roman

was an Irshwoman They were baptized by Roman
Catholic clergyman by their mothers desire ah1 as ap
pears. by their fathers consent Both parents tne
children found their way the Female uardiab soc
ety's Home. While they there custody was claneu
by the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum. Much testimony
was taken before the Surrogate bearing upon the alleged
religious preferences OF the parents and the case was
summed up with much ability by Mr. Glover Tor tie
Catholic claimants, and Mr. Parsons for tine frotetae
institution The Surrogate has decided in favor OF the
Catholic claimant, Mr. Mccarthy, who designs placing
the children IN the Orphan Asynm OF hls den0mnatOn
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
CITY GOVERNMENTS 1NAUGURArED

BOsTON. Jan. 6.-The new City Government
naugurated to-day, the oath of Office being admin
istered Mayor Shurtle by Judge Gray. The Mayors
address is a lengthy document devoted to local affairs
The new City Governments of Charlestown. Chelsea
Lynn and Cambridge also inaugurated to-day.
SPRINGFIELD Mass, Jan 6-The City Government for
1865 naugurated at noon to-day, az follows: Mayor
Charles Winchester: President OF the Common Council
Henry Lee: and Clerk Of the Council L. l.. Ludd The
net city debt on December l sl99,77O.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-07
RECONSTRUCTION VOTE IN NORTH AND
SOUTH CAROLINA.

WASHINGTON, January 6.--Gen. Candy, com
mandng the Second Military District reports 70 the War
epartmentthe result OF the elections held in North Caro-
ma and South Carolina, upon the question OF holding
convention In those states, as follows:
NORM CdrOtna-Number OF votes cast for the Conven-
uo sooe against tho Convention s296i; persons regis
out not voting 4s554 informal votes, SO; total
tsaa NUMBER OF votes east the question Of Conven-
n a. GzssSl Number required 10 hold the Convention,
jortx nfoess over the number required, 3s679 The
"a iayor OF Convention Is 60O45 After deducting
absoso registered but not voting there is shown
iSouI majority Of II, ,50i for the Convention.
Cg7g9 Of votes cast for the Convention,
but not yos sne Convention, 2226 persons registered,
cast on ny ssSs informal votes is; number OF votes
quired 10 hS nSe..on OF Convention 7201G number
yention ia s1 s S The majority In favor Of the Con-
persons who IA IRON which, deducting the registered
J,l3S NV FoIe, leaves AL absolute majority Of
pOoe and 'md tamv Op,aioa of Jan. says: Ma.-Gen.