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neEici,tnIndian budget.

The second reception Of SECRETARY Fish
took place this evening. Many distin-
rushed persons were present, including
Cabinet officers, Assistant Secretary, For
cirn Ministers, Gen. Sherman, Admiral
Davis and members of Congress. The
number of ladies present was unusually
igrrs
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Except These Bonds.

RALEIGH. Dec. l7.-Great indignation
preyails throughout the State in regard To
the depression and misapprOpriation OF
railroad and other bonds issued during the
session of the Legislature of 1868 and
1859.
To be Issued only as Needed.
The bills now pending in both Houses
recurring the return of all State bonds yet
unsold 10 the treasury, to be reissued only
by installments as needed by railroads,
have been postponed over the holidays.
unconstitutional Bonds.
A bill is pending, however, and will
pass, calling in unconstitutional bonds IS
sued to the Chatham Railroad and fraudu-
lentlv sold, but providing that innocent
holders of them shall receive in lieu there
of bonds he'd by the State on that road.
Won't Pay 100 per cent for Money.
A resolution passed yesterday in the
Senate, and will proUably pass in the
House ordering Railroad Presidents 10 sell
no more State bonds at less than 20 per
cent.
liquidation Openly Threatened
There are general widespread rumors
that bonds appropriated for railroad pur'
poses have been misapplied and fraudulent
! " used, and the persons implicated ART
stunning investigation. This occasions
much feeling and reputation is openly
! threatened.
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EFFECT OF THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.
"A Washington letter says there is con-
siderable discussion among Republican
Senators in regard to the effect the adOp-
ton of the fifteenth amendment viii have
in the construction of the fourteenth,
recently adopted. The fourteenth, it will be
recollected, gives the States the right to
regulate suffrage, but provides that if any
portion of the population is excluded from
the right of suffrage, that that class shall
be deducted from the number entitled to
representation. In other words, the
number of members in Congress to which
a State shall be entitled shall be
based upon the number Of the class enti-
tied to vote by the laws of the State. The
18th amendment confcrS the right of
franchise upon all races and cOlors re-
rsrlless of State laws, and in this re-
spect is in direct opposition to the
14th amendment, already adopted. The
question is, can a portion of the consti-
tuition be repealed by the adoption of an
amendment Some very able men think
not. At any rate, it seems to be con-
ceded that the 18th amendment, II 1t can
repeaL repeals the whole 14th amend
ment. and with it the disability clauses
which has rendered it so onerous and OBJ
iectiOnable.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY. :
and Sustaining the Credit
- nn.a RanRa


OF the State.
At meeting of citizensof Montgomery
county, at GAINESVILLE, Dec. 13, 1869, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the citizens of Mont
gomery county, remembering the ehivalry
and scrupulous honor of their ancestry,
and the untarnished name of the State of
their birth, from the earliest time to the
present; not having been unmindful of
their own obligations, in providing for
the payment of county debt of near
$500, 600, and yaluing the reputation of
Tennessee in all time to come, for honor,
honesty, and faithful discharge of all
her obligations, at an infinitely greater
price than any temporary exemption from
burdens howsoeyer grievous to be borne;
are unanimously opposed to any direct or
indirect Reputation of her obligations.
Resolved, That we unhesitatingly con-
denim the proposition to indirectly repudi-
ate the Indebtedness, and lower the credit
of the State, under the specious guise of
reducing the taxation, by Legislature
which pledged itself to sustain that credit,
and to oppose every measure of repudia-
ton; as unwise and mexpedient, as
fraught with loss of honor and of credit,
as tending to fasten stigma of dishonor
on ourselves and our children, as proyid-
ing a seeming temporary but deceptive
relief, at the expense of increased buT-
dens to be borne by our posterity.
Resolved, That we can better bear a
more grievous taxation than we can rest
under stigma of. misunderstanding
the teachings of our ancestors, leaving q
blackened name to our children.
Resolved, That as a question of expedi-
ence and self-interest, remembering the
example of Mississippi and other repudi-
ating States, we can see in such measures
neither temporary relief nor future good,
but only bankruptcy and ruin added to
dishonor; that we regard the argument,
that the bonds of the State may be bought
at less price, and her Indebtedness paid
| when her credit is reduced, as fallaciOus,
and the grounds on which it is based I'M
| tenable; whilst in practice such policy,
| if practicable at all, is dishonest.
Resolved, That our representatives be
requested to vote against every measure
looking to reputation of the liabilities OF
the State.
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THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Rem, FrankIin and Paul Jones.

Ben. Franklin and Faui Jones.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Alabama ques-
ton is again engrossing public attention.
Historicus publishes long communication
in the Times wherein be asserts that the
European States refused to consider Jetfer-
son Davis and Robert I. Lee pirates, for
the same reason that France long before
refused so to do in regard to Benjamin
Franklin. The analogy in the cases OF
Paul Jones and Admiral Semmes His
toricus thinks IS complete, and thence
goes on 70 draw obvious differences.
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At meeting of the wool manufacturers
the other day, in Boston, Mr.. George
William Bond told told the following, IN
illustration of the freaks of fashion and
the follies of the fashionable. He said
that he heard the other day of very
stylish article of cloth, made of coarse
wool, at a mill in which he was formerly
interested. He had the curiosity to go TO
the mill TO see the stylish fabric; when,
10, he Immediately recognized it to be an
article got up by himself over thirty years
AGO. for the negroes on the rice planta-
tons of South Carolina and Georgia! The
treasurer of the mill admitted that it was
even so; but added that the negroes now
wanted something more snowy to wear
and that he was forced to close out his
stock on hand to fashionable tailor on
washington street, where it was eagerly
taken by ''genteel youths.
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rrncnns,Itn,IonaI Bonds.
SCRANTON.
,ro,ber Corrtery ConfIasra,iom.

SCRANTON, Dec. 1.-THE engine house
of the Jersey coal mine, operated by the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail
road Company, took fire about 4:S0
Thursday afternoon. The house is To-
Gated in the mine, at the end of tunnel
sbont $50 feet long, and at the head of a
slope leading down TO the chambers.
Three men were shut in the mine, and 1t
was supposed that they persisted, but
thcv succeeded in getting out safely about
o'clock Friday morning.
A man named Waman, who went INTO
nm air shaft TO search for them was over
como with foul air and persisted. His
remains were recovered Friday morning,
after the fire was nearly quenched.
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TERRE HAUTE.
.nInainnnnt Populace.

TEERE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. livery
great excitement exists here, occasloned
by the arrest and trial of Rev. DR.. j. q.
White. of jacksonville, H., charged
with delivering lecture to which an ad-
mission fee was required, at the Presoy-
terrain church, the same being neither
historical, scientific nor literary, but
vulgar and Obscene,
and, therefore, in violation of city ordi-
nance. DR.. White is a well known and
very bitter opponent of the Roman Catho-
lie Church. He came here some days ago
and delivered a course of lectures against
Romanism, ending with a paid lecture,
which was advertised through the press
In a card, of which the following is the
conclusion;
A Mares Nest.
'As to the reverend Roman clergy,
we hereby give due notice that their
secret theology will be handled tonight
without gloves; that fathers, husbands and
brothers shall know what transpires IN
the confessional, under the seal of eternal
secresy, and under the penalty of endless
damnation and hereby challenge any
accredited priest or bishop to deny, over
his own signature, that the books are not
genuine and the facts now exist.
81. G. WHITE"
Stirring up Bitterness.
The lecture was numerously attended,
by males only, including a number OF
prominent Catholic laymen. DR.. White
handled the subject without gloves and
stirred up very bitter feeling among the
Roman Catholic portion of the communi-
ty and persons sympathizing with them.
The next day, yesterday, he was
Arrested
on the charge above specified, and
The Trial
was set for this morning. -Four very
prominent lawyers appeared for the de-
tense. The City Attorney opened the
case, and was followed by the Rev. Mr..
White, who justified what he had
said and done, stating that he was
ready to show that in all he had
said he was supported by the Cath
Ole books, which he would produce, and
challenge any priest to deny. The pros
ecution failed to offer any evidence in
support of the charge, and afterward sew
ersl speeches were made.
Discharged.
The Jury returned a verdict Of not
guilty, and Dr. White WAS discharged
amid shouts of applause, by an excited
and deeply interested audience.
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BUTLER.
A Noble Answer 20 His SPeciai
Pleading"


New YORK, Dec. 17.--The Times says,
aside from the caustic which he applied
to Greeley, Buffers letter is case OF
special pleading altogether out OF place.
II then reviews the prescription of South
ern men, and says hedignity of the United
States, the confidence it already feels in
its own people and the confidence II seeks
to inspire in foreign powers regarding Its
future, alike demand the broad, generous
policy Of a general amnesty. If there
chance TO be here and there men whom
it were well to except, let them individu-
ally be reserved by name from the OPP
ton of a wide, sweeping and magnani-
nous act. We have conquered once by
arms, let US conquer again by magnan-
unity.
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TEXAS
StiIIIndcCidcd.

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. I.-One
hundred and seven counties heard from
give Davis a majority of LIPS. The
counties to hear from have an aggregate
white majority of 1900. The vote for
Governor is so close that it will require
the official court to decide. The Con-
servatives claim a majority in the Legs
lature on Joint ballot.
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ENGLAND.
mnritaI. NOT Martial.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Daily NeUs
SAYS that England has settled the colonial
policy, and that it is amarriage Of affection,
if possible; and that falling to be one Of
convenience. No cabinet or conference
will ever again propose one of force.
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GOLD.
E,cilemcnt and DccIIne.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE excitement
in the gold room to-day approached nearer
TO September than anything witnessed IN
Wall street since the elimination of the
cold speculation of that month. The
room was crowded, and figures moved
up and down. At one time the price
touched 1904.
BaffIed Bulls.
The bull fraternity disguised with the
action of Secretary Boutwell, in accepting
bids which completely upset the comb
nation formed TO prevent proposals going
into the Treasury to-day. This comblna-
ton was headed by several very prominent
brokers who lose heavily by the fall but
the action of the Secretary meets other
wise general approval.
where IL Punches.
The decline in gold affected the Stock
Exchange and for some time caused de
probation in greonback values, both in
stock and governments.
BOutweII's E3ungIing.
The Commercial says there is nothing
in the tenor of Boutwel's instructions TO
the sub Treasury inconsistent with the
supposition that he will continue TO sell
roid below l22 The assistant Treasurer,
however, has no orders TO sell the bal
auce of the million not taken to-day
Considerable impotence is felt TO know
the Secretary's purpose in his future sales
How Gold might Come down
| 10 us.
The temper of The market is bcarisb
and if it were believed that Boutwell,
would sell at the market price Throughout
the month, the price might easily tai
| TO 115.
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HON. A. JAMES

We Join with the Times in expressing
the sincere thanks of the constituency of
this gentleman, in his able defense OF
the Cincinnati bill. He has fought against
terrible odds. Older andmOre experienced,
but certainly not more energetic or per
sistent members, have used every argu-
ment. and resortcd to many stratagems to
defeat the bill and Mr.. James has stood
nobly as a barrier between them and the
rights of the people whom he represents.
He exerted himself from beginning to end,
and never seemed to grow weary of talk
ing, and working, and writing for the bill
And to him is due much of the credit fol
its passage. Chattanooga Enterprise
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warIn AnOthcr Quarter.


GOV. Scott of South Carolina forwards
to the revenue Office, information that ID:
P. Turner, deputy collector of the third
district of that State, on the sixth seized
two illicit stills, owned by a man named
Scruggs, and moved them to his house
Pitched BattIe--SO TO ].
The next morning a crowd of armed
men surrounded Turner'S house in Column
bia, as he was about to convey the
stills TO the courthouse for the purpose OF
securing them Turner defended himself
with a pistol. The attacking party were
all armed with muskcts. They fired
number of rounds, and he responded with
his pistol, scattering his assailants
Nobody Hurt-but n Child
During the melee Turner'S daughter,
six Years old, was wounded In the shoul-
der.
Retreat of No. 1.
Turner afterward left from the rear OF
his premises on horseback, for assistance.
Rally.
While zone a crowd of thirty men,
armed with muskets, again surrounded
the house. They were led by MchlVer,
who demanded of Turner'S wife that the
stills be given up, which was refused.
victory.
McKiycr then took an ak and broke
open the smOkehOuse where they had been
deposited and the crowd took the stlils
away.
Reverse
Turner obtained warrants and caused
three Of the ringleaders TO be arrested and
JAILED The remainder of the party are
still Under Arms,
guarding ihestills of which they hayc pos
session.
More Troops Wanted.
Gov. Scott believes a military force is
absolutely necessary in that vicinity TO
enforce the revenue laws against these Vi
OlatOrs.
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Suez Canal not Closed.
WASHINGTON.
,Eue Reconciliation Talk.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Inn. Brooks,
of New York, should have been thus
reported Thursday: We meaning The
Democrats of New York, have never
been, never can be, and never VIII be,
regulators.
The debate and action of the House
on this subject, are much talked about
in the Departments, and among financial
men.
SetIIed-tiH Next Time.
They regard the question entirely re
moved from politics, and the regret IS
that the vote, though unanimous with one
execution. was so small; but this was
owing to the fact that many members
have gone home 10 spend the holidays,
not anticipating the agitation of this
More Tariff
The Committee on Ways and Means
held meeting to-day on the tariff. Efforts
are making to increase the duty on steel
NOminatiOns-Eeam Withdrawn.
The following nominations were sent
TO the Senate to-day Ames L. Ac6or-
man, L. S. Attorney Of the District OF
Georgia; s. L. Whitley, of Michigan,
Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, vice
Yeaman Withdrawn.
Contested Elections.
The Committee on Elections were en-
caged to-davi in the consideration OF the
question of the allowance proper TO be
made TO contestants in the Louisiana con-
tested cases. Cases are not to be Consid-
cred till after recess.
LATEE.-The Ways and Means Com
mittee have been in session all day on the
subject ot the tariff on steel, and after
much and close discussion the following
result was reached: On all steel ingOts
coils. sheets, and steel wire, not less than
one-quartcr of an inch in diameter, three
cents per pound, in lieu of the present
duties, viz: from two and a quarter TO
three cents per pound and ten per cent, in
adyalorem. Steel rails and other articles
of steel are vet to be acted on. Whether
the uniform duty of three cents raises or
reduces the existing tariff Is a matter Of
discussion.
Deficit in Indian budget.
A report has been in circulation that
the COMMISSIONS: Of Indian Affairs had
made estimates for $4,000, 900 more
money than was appropriated by the last
Congress. This is a mistake, as Commits
,ioncr Parker estimates only for $780, Ot
more, which is to cover the additlona
expenses necessary to carry out the policy
of the department in locating all Indians
ON reservations. The expenses have beer
Crcatlyrcduccd compared with the amour
Of labor to be done in locating the Indian
upou reservations, subsisting them, etc.
Eishy.
The second reception of SECRETARY FIsl
took place this evening. Many distin
ruizhed persons were present. including
Cabinet officers, Assistant Secretary, Fol-
cign Ministers, Gen. Sherman, Admins
Davis and members of Congress. III
number of ladies present was UNUSUAL
iqrra
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Miss Virginia Burton was married on
Wednesday, at st. AIMS Church, New
York, to Charles A. Hart, young ply
stefan. Miss Burton has long been known
in fashionable society as beautiful ANA
teur vocalist, and is daughter of the late
Mr.. VIM. f. Burton, the celebrated conc
dian
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THE DOMINION.

Gives up the Struggle with the Hcd
River Redskins.
OTTAWA, Dec. lit is reported that
il is not the intention of the government
to complete the purchase of the North
west territory until spring, and until the
Dominion is able TO assert its authority
by the presence Of an armed force. It IL
said that the payment to the Hudson Bay
Company will not be made tor some time.
The instruction will be left to he dealt
with by that company.
To Encourage Something.
The Ontario Legislature voted s24, 600
to encourage immigration, which! =
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POpIIns at 20 cents, worth so eenaAi
POPIins at By cents, worth IS cenass
Plaid MerinOs at 3IX cents, worth
Is cents.
COIored AIpacas ut 37K cents, worth
10 cents.
Rich silks AT $50, worth -.
Brocade silks at 81, worth IS.
Plaid CIOakings, reduced prices.
Black Cloth CIOnks, marked down.
BrOche ShaWIs, marked down.
Black silks, very cheap.
Black AIpacas, very cheap.
Rich Furs, marked down
Chiidrcn's CIOaks, very cheap.
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MONTANA.
savage FOrRy.

HELENA, Dee. 1.-THE Superlntend-
cnt of the Indians has dispatches from
Fort Shaw, stating that on the night OF
the 14th the Indians attacked party OF
eleven men near Shaw, killed one, and
wounded one, and drove off thirty head
of mulpS
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uonnrchfaI Election,
SUEZ
A. We Expected.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE rumor that The
Sucz canal is 10 be closed in order that
newexcavations might bcmadc, is authorl-
tatiycIv denied
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,necie Payment Resumed

COLUMBIA, Dec. IA bill to pay i'll
coin. the interest of the State debt, which
is SCI, $3.50, passed the Legislature.
Insurance Bonds.
Another bill was passed requiring each
Insurance Company doing business in the
state, to deposit with the State Treasurer
$50. 600 of its bonds,
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on the charge above specified, and
The Trial
THE SPANISH FLOTILLA,
The HispRnO-Cuban War in New
York HarbOr.

HOrR haEDOE
New YORK, Dec. III is stated that
an attempt was made last night TO de
stroy the Spanish gunboats by party of
fifty Cuban sympathizers. Information
was given TO the Spanish authorities in
time for the latter to take necessary
measures to defeat the scheme. An extra
force of armed men was placed on the
boats, and the Cubans finding their design
had leaked out, did not make an attack.
10th TO Leave.
The Spanish gunboats have been dc
tanned to-day in consequence of a portion
of the engineers and some of the crew re-
fusing to work.
Of Course.
The Cuban Junta express entire Igno-
rance of the rumored attempt TO destroy
- -nccpl
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funding the matured interest would in
crease the debt 81, 800, 600.
Mr.. Cooper, of Davidson, maintained
that the credit of the State would be bet
ter sustained by funding the debt, and
showing disposition to pay 1t.
Mr.. McFall made few remarks in IA
vor of the bill.
On motion of Mr.. Cooper of Bedford
the bill was recommitted to the Commit
tee on Internal Improvements.
Senate then adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.