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TELEGR. APHIC NEWS.

A Gold Medal and Gold-HeadetI
Cane Present ed to the President
Nomination. The Test Case soon To
be brought before the Supreme
Court, &c.
Special telegram to tho Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, January 8.-Ag gold medal
was presented to the President to-day by
citizens of Philadelphia representing the
First Constitutional Club. The medal is
about three inches in diameter and half
an inch thick; on one sid 9 is profile like
ness of the President; ON the other, an
oak branch and. an olive branch, and the
following inscriptions: Andrew Johnson.
Inaugurated President April 18th, 1866"
!" With courage and fidelity he defended
the Constitution, and, through justice and
magnanimity, restored slienated States"
A gold-headed cane was presented to
the President at Z o'clock tonight, at
Carrall Hall Catholic Fair-the result of a
vote-the person receiving the highest
number of votes for President to receive
the cane.
Among the nominations sent to the
Senate to-day were Egbert 81. Grandin,
United States District Attorney for Ala
bama Philip B. Touke, naval officer of
New Orleans; and Thomas N. Stillwell,
Minister to Venezuela.
1t is reported that the test case is soon
to be brought before the Supreme Court
to decide upon the constitutionality of the
reconstruction acts. It is further reported
that five judges are of opinion that the law
is unconstitutional. Of course this is mere
speculation.
At dinner given by General Grant on
Monday night Stanton was one of the
guests. WALLACE.
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The Markets.

NEW YORK, January S-Noon.-Flour
dull and declining. Wheat dull and un-
changed. Corn dull and shade lower.
Rye quiet. Oats firm. Pork, s2l. Lard
steady at l2h@l2Ac. Cotton dull at 16
@l6Ic. Turpentine, 5l@5lRc. Rosin
in moderate demand common, s.. Stocks
active. Money and sterling unchanged.
Gold, 1363l@l36T. 5-20's, '62, coupons.
lOSb. Tennessee 6's, So.
DISQUALIFICATION dull and lower; sales
1000 bales at Ice. Flour dull; State, 50
@Sll.15; southern, Sl0.50GSl5. Wheat
dropping. Corn-Western mixed, Sl.39.
Oats unchanged. Old mess pork, SCI IL
new, SPILLS. Groceries quiet and dull.
Turpentine, 521a. Rosin, S2.909S7. Tai
low, lO5s@i1L. Freights steady.
Money closed easy at per cent. Ster-
ling weaker at lO92. Gold declined to
1867. Stocks b99yant and excited. Co.
vernments active, 5-2O's, '62, coupons,
1881. Tennessee 6's, 6l15.
BALTIMORE, January S.-Cotton de-
pressed, and nominally quoted at Ice.
Flour quiet. Wheat dull and unchanged.
Oats frmer at 75976c. Rye very dull and
u6Clueu OC', luotCu eu Th'oo' = Ao'AoA
nominally unchanged.
CINCINNATI, January S.-Flour firm and
unchanged. Whiskey unsettled. Mess
pork, s2O.5O@S2l. Lard firm at l211ac.
WILMINGTON, N. c., January s.-Spirits
turpentine firm at Acc. Rosin firm and
active at s2.l2h for strained and No. 3
Tar, s1.SO. Cotton firm at 149l4Ic. for
middling.
CHARLESTON, January S.-Cotton Ac.
lower sales of 700 bales middling at IS
@l51ac.; receipts, 1870 bales.
AUGUSTA, January s.-Cotton dull and
lower; sales, 440 bales; receipts, 597
bales; middling, lac.
SAVANNAH, January S.-Cotton dull and
depressed middling, l4Ic.; sales, 692
bales; receipts, 1000 bales.
MOBILE, January s.-Cotton closed
quiet with declining tendency; stock On
sale light; sales, $500 bales; receipts,
1856 bales; exports, "a, l42 bales.
New ORLEANS, January s. Cotton
quiet; middlings, 15c. sales, 5000 bales
receipts, 2,757; exports, 2,226. Sugar
and molasses dull and unchanged. Rainy
weather interrupts business operations.
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:, resolutions were introduced into both
Il, Of the Ohio Legislature to rescind
Oa!os ratification Of the amendment to the
Institution Of the United States which
0sprlYes States who refuse negro suffrage
lie right to count them in fixing congress
s,'nsl apportionment. The fact is certain
lila! the resembling resolution will pass.
A contemporary has an improbable story
% The effect that a man in Georgetown,
'rlng given a letter to take to the post
." 4ce, read the address, and discovering
'4al 1t was directed to some one at En-
~ettsburg, distance of sixty miles, in
Nead Of putting it in the post-oftice, car
..eo 1t to Emmettsburg, got the answer,
gu returned early the next day.
;, The Advertiser chronicles the fact that
A'n. c. G. Lsngdcn On Christmas day
ought to Mobile thirty-two quarts of
,"Se:' luscious strawberries, gathered on
" y. lis own place from the open ground.
lucy belonged TO the Wilson's Albany
Variety.
"a Monday Horton Stevenson, o messen-
81 IN the employ of A. S. Whitson, bro
,' F, - Broad street, New York, was at
SVHed while in the United States Trea-
i~ y building, at Wall and Nassau streets,
n.y. >. @h unknown man, who threw red pep
~. IN bis eyes, and then robbed Steven
''n d 1880 in'gold coin.
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One NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER IN VASE
INGroN.-On Tuesday night a negro man
named Aaron Thorn and three colored
women were walking up Fourteenth
street, on their way from the church on
Fourteenth street near the canal. Thorn
was in company with one of the women,
Maria Henderson by name. Rain was
falling, and Thorn had an umbrella to pro-
tect himself from it. On the curb at the
southeast corner of Fourteenth street and
the avenue a man passed them who was
coming from the contrary direction. In
passing the party the umbrella which
Thorn held accidentally struck this party,
who, in rough tone, inquired: Who
were you running against?" To this Thorn
made an apologize reply, which did not
seem to have the desired effect, for the
unknown struck at him in violent man
ner. Thorn, to defend himself, threw
down his umbrella and kicked the person
who had assaulted him, who, in the twink
ling of an eye, drew forth broad bladed
Bowie knife and struck at Thorn with it..
The blow was but too well aimed, as the
keen instrument, cutting through the
clothing, went deep into the heart OF
Thorn, who, throwing up his hands, fell to
the ground and died almost instantly.
The women, as before mentioned,
screamed loudly, and in the excitement
the murderer, who was either a bright
mulatto or white. man, and who was
dressed in light suit Of clothes, started to
run, and succeeded in making good his
escape. Our reporter was informed by
two soldiers who started in pursuit that
they followed the unknown to the 3" White
Lot" Here he halted and confronted his
pursuers with the bloody knife. They, no
doubt thinking discretion the better part
of valor," turned back; and the murderer
succeeded in getting away.-NationaI H.
telli0enCer.
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Destruction OF the Military Asylum
near Augusta, Me.-The Soldiers get

Destruction OF the Military Asylum
near Augusta, Me.-The Soldiers get
Drunk.
AUGUSTA, Me-, January 6.--The destruc-
ton of the main building Of the United
States Military Asylum by fire last night
is complete. The total loss will reach, it
is estimated, about $3.50, 900. The officers
lost all Of their clothiug. It contained 27O
patients, thirty-one Of whom were In the
hospital department. The patients had all
retired when the fire was discovered, but
every effort was made by DR.. Breed, sur
geon of tho asylum, and his assistants, to
arouse them, and get those who were sick
to a place Of security. Unfortunately, o
barrel of whiskey, that was rolled out and
ordered to be destroyed, was taken in
charge by some of the soldiers, the head
knocked out, and nearly every soldier who
could hobble about was in state of in
toxication in very short time. Fights
took place between one-armed and one
legged men. The scene in the laundry
building was one fearful to witness. Men
fought each other with the fury of demons.
They were so crazed by the liquor they
had drank that they obeyed nothing. Men
lay dead-drunk in the snow, and could not
be aroused. One of these intoxicated
beings, while being conveyed to this city,
died from the effects of the cold-abso-
lutely frozen to death.
The Mayor of this city, on being in
formed of the fire, Immediately dispatched
teams to bring the patients here. Two
hundred and forty are now quartered in
Waverly Hall, where every provision has
been made for their comfort. A few have
been carried to private dwellings.
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Congressional:

WASHINGTON, January S.-House.- The
House Committee on Foreign Affairs re-
ported resolution requesting the Presi-
dent to intercede with Queen Victoria for
the release of Father Mcmahon. The
report maintains the innocence of Father
Mcmahon. The committee refused to
couple other names with the resolution, as
their cases we're not homogeneous.
The resolution was broadly discussed.
Mr.. Orth maintained that American views
regarding alienation and naturalization
must be enforced by arms if necessary.
Mr.. McCullom contended that the nation
that will not strive to protect those who
have sworn allegiance to it ought to be
blotted out. He held that the rulings of
English courts regarding expatriation were
monstrous.
Pending the discussion the morning
hour expired, and the resolution went
over.
The Senate amendments to the cotton
bill were referred to the Committee of
Ways and Means.
The Missouri election case came up,
and after several hours was decided by Mr..
Van Horn being declared entitled to the
seat.
Senate.-Some unimportant memorials
and amendments to the bankrupt act were
indefinitely postponed.
The Finance Committee was instructed
to inquire into the expediency of affixing
penalty when Government officers dis
burse money without legal authority.
Mr.. CONFESS said the resolution was
aimed at those whom the Senate rejected
as unfit for positions, but who were after
wards sent on special missions, to do, no.
body knew what, and paid out of the public
funds.
The joint resolution to cover into the
Treasury the proceeds of captured and
abandoned and other property remaining
in the hands of the Treasurer was resumed
and deliberately discussed. The gross
amount was S34, 100000, and it remains in
the hands of the Treasurer as a special
agent. Ten millions have been paid to
owners and for expenses, and the action
of the Treasurer in dsbursing that amount
was seriously questioned. The matter was
postponed.
A resolution instructing the Judiciary
Committee to report bill to vacate the
present illegal and unauthorized State Go
yernments in the southern States, and
provide Provisional Governments until
said States are reconstructed, was laid
over.
The President was called on for infor-
nation whether the bill abolishing the
word "white - in the District laws had
become q law.
After executive session, the Senate ad-
journed.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, January S.-The Commit
tee of Ways and Means have decided to
appoint new Whiskey Metre Committee.
and suspend all action of the present COM
mittee.
Mr.. Seward spent part of the day in
the House of Represe natives.
It is confidently stated that five of the
Supreme Court Judges will decide ad-
versely to the constitutionality of the re.
construction acts in case daily expected
to come up.
Philip B. Rourke has been nominated
for naval officer at New Orleans.
The Committee of Ways and Means will
report adversely to the Senate cotton tax
amendments to the House bill, and will
demand committee of conference.
Citizens of New York and Connecticut
have presented the President with cane
made from the Charter Oak.
Thomas N. Stillwell has been nominated
for Minister to Venezuela.
The revenue receipts to-day were
$3.50, 900.
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Foreign News.

LONDON, January 6.-Nearly all the
leading journals of the city have editorial
comments on the resolution recently
adopted by the House of Commons on the
question of citizenship. The abatement of
British claims and the acceptance of the
American view as expressed by President
Johnson in his annual message to Con-
gress are urged with singular unanimity.
LONDON, January S-Afternoon.-Con-
soils, 921s@s2A.
LONDON, January S-Evening.-Consols
closed at o.. United States bonds, ~.
PARIS, January o.-Rentes declining.
LIVERPOOL, January S-Noon.-Cotton
dull and declined I'D; uplands, I'D.
Orleans, 756d estimated sales, 5000 bales.
Breadstuffs quiet. Afternoon.-Cotton IN
changed. Wheat firm. Pork, 7Ss. for new
western prime mess. Tallow, 43s. Cd.
LIVERPOOL, January S-Euening.-Cot-
ton closed heavy; sales, 5000 bales; up
lands, in port, I'D; to arrive, I'D;
Orleans, I'D. Other markets unchanged.
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Fires-Two Firemen Killed.

CHICAGO, January IA fire broke out
in Farrell Hall, in the Young Mems Chris
tan Association Building, at 10 O'Clock
this morning. The rear front of the build
ing is entirely destroyed. Some of the
adjoining buildings are damaged, but to
what extent cannot yet be ascertained.
The loss in Farrell Hall Building will reach
Sl5O,OOO, on which there is an insurance OF
$50, 900 in Cincinnati, and $4,000 in Chi
cago. 1t is reported that two firemen are
buried under the walls, which fell in with
in half an hour after the fire was first dis
covered.
CONCORD, n. H., January IA fire IL
South Newbury, yesterday, destroyed the
old Gillingham tavern, with its entire con
tents, and several other buildings. A
church was also badly damaged.
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Address Of the Georgia Conservative
Convention.

AUGUSTA, GA, January s.-The COM
mittee appointed by the late Conservative
Convention to issue an address to the peo-
pie of Georgia and the United States
have done SO. The address sets forth that
since the termination Of the war the peo-
pie have complied in good faith with all
the legitimate requirements of the Go
vernment, and earnestly worked for the
restoration of the State to its constitu-
tional rights in the Union. The address
enumerates the grievances suffered by the
people from congressional legislation in
the enactment and enforcement of the
military bills. It appeals to the people of
Georgia to organize for selfprotection
and ceaseless opposition to negro supre-
macy, and to the northern people to come
to their rescue and unite with them in the
patriotic effort to restore and perpetuate a
constitutional government. The address
is signed by Ex-Governor Johnson, Benja-
min H. Hill, and three others.
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LARGE ROBBERY OF CoRN.-On Tuesday
night the barn on the farm of DR.. Cox, on
the Pamunkey river near the Piping Tree
ferry, in the edge of Hanover, was robbed
Of forty barrels of corn, which, it is ascer-
tanned, was conveyed away in three wagons
resembling Government wagons. They
were tracked towards Richmond, but
escaped in the city before they could be
overtaken. They were driven by negroes.
About dusk the ferryman at the ferry was
informed to hold himself in readiness, as
three wagons would pass over in the night.
They did not come, however, and it is in
ferred that they determined on change
of tactics. DR.. Cox is citizen OF Flu
wanna. His farm in Hanover is entrusted
to manager.
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INTERNAL REvENuE DEcrs1oNs.--A writ
ten agreement to sell and convey real
estate, upon the fulflment Of specified
conditions, such as the payment of GER
tain sum of money, should be stamped at
the rate of Ave cents for each sheet orpiece
Of paper upon which it is written, but if
the instrument contains the promise of one
Of the parties signing it to pay certain
amount of money on demand, or at time
designated, it should also be stamped at
the same rate as a promissory note.
Stove pipe is not regarded as part of a
stove, but is liable to an ad ualore7n tax of
five per centum.
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No HELP FROM THE SUPREME COURT
The " ashington correspondent of the Bal
::nore Gazette says:
"Ihear unpleasant rumors in respect to
The cases which have come up from the
South TO the Supreme Court designed to
,r,, the validity of the reconstruction acts.
Itorbear particulars for the present. l
nav say, however, generally, that it is
"srlv impediments may be thrown in the
way by doubts as to which side of the
docket the Government may deem it its
duty to be placed and recognized by the
ruur"
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The LATEST ORDER OF GENERAL HAN
rocK.-Whether Congress like General
Hancock or not, we think it more than
probable that his purpose to uphold the
civil authority, and, as far as possible, to
make the military power subordinate to
the courts, will commend itself to the
American people. His order of the lst
instant, which we published yesterday,
may or may not please the extremists OF
Louisiana but it expresses with clearness
and good temper the American idea as to
lie proper relations of the soldier and the
c0urts.-Ne,o York Times.
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We republish the following item from
'oe columns of our exchanges, and forbear
sIcomment. The fact alone speaks to the
M..0n:
Miss Letitia Christian Tyler, born in
'-s presidential mansion at Washington,
lie beautiful and accomplished grand
|. ..l.ghtcr Of the late President John Tyler,
:-q the Oldest daughter of Robert Tyler,
distinguished for his zeal and eloquence
. The champion Of Irish nationality and
dependence, and a trusted leader of the
va Democratic party before the war, is
~, -S~ engaged in type-setting, in the en-
,,t;oyneut of the Advertiser newspaper,
A'a'gomery, Ala. This brave girl shows
'-st her blood descends from resolute
All fearless stock"
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JOHN q. SuRRATT.-This individual,
who appears to be entirely forgotten since
the late trial, is still in confinement at the
city Jail. He spends his time in reading,
writing, etc., and appears to be confident
of proving his entire innocence, IT tried
again. Yesterday his brother, sister, and
two clergymen, visited him. He is IN ex-
cellent health and good Spirits Washing
ton Chronicle
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Gold In Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, January 7.-Reports
have been received from Siberia of the
discovery of rich and extensive gold de-
posts on the river Amoor. The natives
were hocking to the gold regions by thou
sands. So great was the excitement that
troops had been sent by the Governor of
the district to preserve order and guard
the mines. Desperate and bloody conflicts
had occurred between the natives and the
Soldiers
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Loss OF THE SCHOONER GEORGE WASH
INGToN-PRoBABLE DEATH OF ALL ON
BoARD.-This schooner, which was run
ashore on Tuesday night last, during a
heavy gale of wind from the eastward, on
Back River shore, east Of Old Point, has
proved total loss, she having gone to
pieces. Three bodies have been picked
up on the beach and buried; and it is gene
rally supposed that all on board persisted.
Norfolk Virqintdn.
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Ohio Democratic Convention.

COLUMBUS, ONO, January IA majo-
-;,v of the delegates to the Sth of January
convention Of the Democracy have already
arrived here. 1t is pretty we'll settled
,ls, the delegates to the National Con-
rrn,jon will be instructed to vote for
Gorge II. Pcndeton for the Presidency,
and also that A. G. Thurman will win the
-aca for United States senator.
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CHASE VS.. GRANT.-We are satisfied, says
the New York Herald, that with all thepro-
LESSONS among the Radicals of faith in
Grant, they are working their party ma
c2nery to crowd him out. Nor do we think
that it would be safe to build upon the
animation of Grant by the Republican
National Convention as foregone conclu-
son. The machinery of the partyis in the
lands of Chase and his Radical faction.
We do not believe it,
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ENGLAND AND IRELAND.-A dispatch
from London, dated Tuesday, says it is
expected that the Government party will
offer plan in Parliament for the pacifica-
ton of Ireland, the basis therefor being a
proposition to place the Irish people upon
the same Political and religious level with
the people Of England. This looks like
the adoption of more sensible plan than
England has ever yet resorted to in its
attempt to preserve peace in Ireland; and
if there is any way by which the Irish can
be reconciled to constitute part of the
United Kingdom, this action, if taken, will
be step in the right direction to secure
the desired result Washington Chronicle.
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The Sth Of January in New Orleans

The Sth Of January i'm New Orleans.
New ORLEANS, January S.-The banks
and public buildings are closed to- day in
observance of the holiday, this being the
anniversary of the battle of New Orleans.
Most of the business houses, however, are
open.
The Convention adjourned over until
tomorrow.
The weather is cold and wet, and Sc
rious drawback to the State fair.
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A CURIOUS ADvENTuRE.-The Danville
Register says that George Stone, of the
Eighteenth Virginia regiment of infantry,
who disappeared at the battle of Williams
burg in May, 1862, and was not heard Of
for nearly six years, has written letter
home from Hong Kong, China, where he is
in Government employ. lsg
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4 FREE CoUNTRY.-In the United States
Senate, Tuesday, resolution was offered
!! Mr.. Davis, instructing the Committee
On Commerce to inquire into the expedi-
tacy of regulating fares on the various
railroads. in the United States. Referred
% lie Committee on Commerce.
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POLITICAL ORG ANIzATIoN.-The Con-
ssgyaliyeS Of Frederick county organized
O Monday last, and appointed j. 81.
S-eTrard, Esq, superintendent of the
county, with full corps of district super
.4;endents.
10 Bedford county, William V. Jordan,
~, is county superintendent. The dis
met Superintendents are all appointed.
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Obituary-4uick Trip.

New YORK, January Colonel Murray,
Inspector of Customs at Panama, is dead.
The French steamer Louisiana made the
trip from St. Nazaire to Aspinwall, 4,732
miles, in sixteen days and nine hours.
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A HoAx.-Some one telegraphs Greeley
that Recluse island, in Lake George, has
sunk under water about eighty-fve feet.
But Greeley says he don't know the tele-
grapher, and won't youch for his veracity.
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A lady in Florida had thousand sheep
a few months ago. Every one Of them have
since been stolen, killed, and eaten, by the
negroes.
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Attack by Blacks on n maiI-Carr,

Attack by Blacks on n iI-Carrier.
CHARLESTON, S. c., January 8.-Out-
RACES by negroes on the line of the South
Carolina railroad are reported daily, and
the condition of affairs is growing worse.
Yesterday a gang of black Union Leaguers
fired on the mail-carrier thirty miles from
this city, and he only escaped by the feet
ness of his horse.
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T1O THE CREDITORS OF r. A. e.

ITO THE CREDITORS OF r. a. e.
i DABNRY. b. A. Z. Dabney and VILE having iIg
by deed bearing date the aoth day OF August 1857,
conveyed to us certain property, real and par
sonsl In trust to sell and collect the same and d.
vide the proceeds ratsaby among all OF the eredi.
given TO ali OF the creditors OF the said r. a. 3
babney to present their claims TO Us, properly
proved, at the ofce Of G: TARDY, In the city OF
1888 when dividend will be declared and paid to
such OF the creditors Gs shall have proved their
debta 90 ; EEIE5 &. G. TARDY,
1'' r. WILLIAM PEMBERToH.
ae-sod2w Trustees.