New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-03
Dispstohes to the Associated Press.l
From VFnahInrfan


WASHINGTON, January 2.-The Massachu-
ietts legislature has been organized.
George o. Brsgton is president of the
senate, and BaFVey Jewell speaker of the
house. +
The Maine legislature is organized, with
Joshua Crosby as president of the senate,
and Theodore G. Woodham speaker of the
house.
General Meade will visit the president
and General Grant tomorrow, and depart
seuthward Saturday.
Internal revenue receipts to-day wers
$l,Il8,000.
An interview between Secretary Seward
and the Swedish minister shows that no
steps have been taken toward the quisi-
ton or disposal Of St. Bartholomew.
FOreIgu News.
PARIS, January Baron Won .Goltez
was received to-day by Napoleon az em-
bassador o: Prussia and North Germany.
The baron assured the emperor of the
earnest desire of the king of Prussia for
peace and close friendship with France. u
Napoleon in reply expressed in warm terms
his approval of the unity Of Northern Ger
many; and he hoped Baron Won Goltez
would continue to promote peaceful rela-
tons between Prussia and France
FLORENCE, January 2.-King Victor Em-
anuel in reply to the address Of the houses
j
through crisis surrounded by foes, but be
hopes for good result and advises parlia-
ment And the people to be calm.
PARIS, january 1.-The NQ1sitelp says
Menabrea is in a fair way to c02ar Iefe the
reorganization of the Italian eaBiss that
the formation of the ministry under hig al
EecdOn may be considered ceriaiH.
PARIS, January 2.-Forsign emba ssadorE
were received yesterday by Napoieon
the Tuileries, the Papal nuncio speati
| the diplomatic corps.
The archbishop of Paris prag that ast1
would preserve the life Of the amperon az
guarantee Of peace, and said The progr OF
moral and religious ideas in France WIS
the only safe basis of the throne
LONDON, January 2.-Adviees seceiy i
from Africa prove Dr.. Livingstone oh9
alive.
The Austrian government forbids re-,
cruiting for the papal army within its ter
ritOry.
The residence of Charles Matthew,
brother of Father Matthew, county Cork,
Ireland, was attacked, but the assailants
were driven off, The attack was attributed
to the Fenians.
| From RlehmOnd.
RICHMOND January 2.--ConventiOn, no
quorum. Adjourned
The Northern Methodist conference Of
Virginia and North Carolina met here ITO
day, Bishop james, Of New York, presiding.
Politicians are specializing to-day about
the gubernational Office, the term for which
Governor Pierpont was elected having ex-
pired January l. No action has been
taken in the matter by the military authori-
ties. et-
From Mexico.
VERA CRUz,-The Mexican congress is
J occupied in considering the proposed con-
} stitutional reforms.
l The rebellion in Yueatan is becoming
more alarming. Merida has been captured
by party from Havana, and a descent is
, meditated on Sisal. General Alatorre has
, been ordered to Yucatan with three thou
sand troops to quell the rebellion.
a It is reported that an order has been
: issued banishing all persons convicted Of
siding with the Imperialists during the war. :
! From SauAAsVesS PaIs.
: SOUTHWEST Pass, January 2, IL Ma /,
rometer 1880; blowing strong from the
n southwest. No arrivals. Sailed--Bark
Annie Kimball brigs Ford, Barcelona,
, Bartaloma, Palermo, and schooners Arthur
4 and Linda.
e 6P. M.--BarOmeter 2s,so blowing half
b gale from the southwest; weather cloudy;
no arrivals or departures.
4 From Charleston.
Q CHARLESTON, January General Scott,
} of the freedmen's bureau, has issued
circular letter of advice to planters and
a freedmen with regard to contracts for the
= y coming season.
Condition OF Judge Busteed.
i MOBILE, January Judge Basteeds
wounds are healing. His recovery is COW
considered certain. His physician thipss
he will necessarily be confined 10 his roeh
7 for some weeks.
RIver Intelligence. -.
VIcKsBuRG, January 2.--PasySe,., ~ i-s'
d aight, Mepham at P. M. R,s, ~, tn,.e.o.
. LogisSlLIhi ;LL = SaaIsly .s al and falling.
VI weather mild fhayiss rapiaiy+
to "'e,.se- n-..ssrr Ia New Work.
=. NJ. 49, anuary 2.--E -Eive-twenties, Of
is 1862. with Snpons, ~ I9s5 q leSa, & 10y q
Il. IS92' 1922 5eyen-thirsies, I04E Money to7.
81 ~ 1885, Sterling heavy, 10 TO l0s-
" s93ekA fifm, but not up to the highest point
: of the day Balance in the sub-ireaanry,
! St0s, s,25O,00o.
Domestic Markets
NEW YOEK. january 2-Flour; more do
I ing for export and speculation; state So so
3 to 10 rs, Southern Sl1 SO to IA IS. Wheat
a g 10 Sc better and more active. Corn more
q active, Western mixed 81 40 to l Al IN
: store. Oats a shade frmer. Pork heavy
2 S22 I2 to 20 rs. Lard steady and more iA
n demand Gotten / to 3c better; sales tos
day 1890 bales; middlings l61o. Tnrpentin&
sol to 81. Rosin 50 rs to Z. Freighm \
# quiet.
: CNcpSArl January 2.--FlouE drmer;
family. $40 rs TO II. Wheat higher, 81 Is
3 to so. Corn arner 81 to soc. Oats
4, iirmer, "a 10 Csc. Cotton 6rmsr, IA to
:. I43c. Tobacco unchanged. Whisky IN
changed. Hogs arm. Sc 25 70 8 80, Mess
y pork $40 to IL Bulk meats nFeiteqged.
be Shonlders. Sc. sides, loo. Lard t,si ~
bt I2Ic. G4een meats qaiet shouisep fQi
Je sides, 3 10 9&c. hams lie. BaraA
"a. changed.
L0msvn4E, January 2-Sales t
tobacce; pteyket dull; iugs S.; ieei
ia Gator 80 Isle Flour, sunelt
~ to s. Wheat - IS 70 81 80.
Is ear, 30 70 76c, Oats 65 to go,
mt q to 2go. Ia heBd.
=. Bacon, uhcnldeEH loe elf
- bulk shoulders SIS
al Lard I21e 8olesaezs
"a Sugar, NsH Orleans,
fully sair, priEae, snd