Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25

Senate showed there was twelve
majority in favor of rejecting the
nomination, and it Is understood
that several New England Senators
%thereupOn pledged themselves, that
il the majority would allow the
nomination to be simply tabled the
name OF Hoar should be withdrawn.
With this understanding the nomi.
nation was accordingly laid on the
table.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Rcvcnue
receipts to-day, ninety five thous.
aud.
Boutwell, and Robson spend the
holidays hence.
President receives no visitors du.
ring holidays.
Customs for week ending 18th,
two and a half millions.
Spanish fleet went TO sea again
to-day.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Many
members OF Congress who voted
for the bill to promote the recon-
struction In Georgia have given the
assurance that a Convention of the
people of Georgia pledging the
adoption OF tho 10th amendment
and the reseating of the negroes
will secure the immediate repeal of
the act.
Senator Morton says the whole
object is to secure the adoption OF
the 18th amendment.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Bullock
convenes the Georgia Legislature
January 10Th.
Texas adviccs from Gov. Pease
say that Davis is 400 ahead, exclu-
sivG Of Milan and Navarro coun.
tics, which cleo. Hamilton, If
counted. In Milan the election
was stopped on account of disturb.
ances. In Navarro no election on
the regular days on account Of IN.
complete registration. The ques-
tions regarding the counting Of
lhese counties is referred to the
President the President waits
Reynolds report.
The opinion prevails here that
Governor Builock's proclamation
will not secure a quorum OF the
Legislature at atlanta.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--Bensou,
proprietor Of the National Hotel, Is
dead.
BUFFALO, Dec. 23-Southeast yale
snow storm prevails. Water high
or than for 30 years.
New YORK, Dec. 23-Lorrillards
yacht on a voyage round the world
lost in the MEDITERRANEAN. Crew
saved.
WHEELING, Dec. 23-Mail train
cast aud express west collidrd near
Burton, engine, SMASHED; no pas.
sengers hart.
NEW York, Dec, 23.-The Span.
'sh war steamer Isabella Calalica
hus arrived from Havana TO CONVOY
the remainder of gunbOais.
PARIS, Dec. 22-The following Is
from well informed sources in
Madrid
1t is asserted that tho provisional
government at the next sitting will
fix a period Of delay beyond which
II viii not persist in advocating the
cand!dature OF Genoa. if before that
time tic King Of Italy does not of
iiclally accept the crown for the
Prince.
1t is rumorcd abroad that a ne
cancellation has taken place be.
tween Duke Aontpensier aud Issa-
bella.
The son of Duke M6ntpcnsior
was III, which gave OCCASION for
exchange of dispatches between
isabella and the Duchess, aud re.
Cancellation followed.
This gives rise TO much specula-
ton.
Should IL prove true a new polit-
ical combination may be looked
for.
A plan is already talked Of for
placing Prince Asturias on the
throne under the regency of Duke
Montpensier.
MADRID. Dec. ga crowd
gathered yesterday in q street pa
rade in the province of Seville and
gave cheers for the republic. One
man was arrested and the disorder
was suppressed. IN immense re-
publican meeting was held in Ca
dir; perfect order prevailed. No
interference on the part of the au-
thorities.
LONDON, December %, 1867
The Russo Polish clergy have in
structed their delegates to the
Eucumenical Council to oppose the
union of temporal and spiritual
power.
The dogma of i~nalllbillty, the
injudicious education of the
and the organization
of the college of Cardinals which
practically excludes foreigners.
The Times, specializing on the
Council, expects some concessions
to enlightcn the sentiment of the
but predicts the dogma of papal
lnlalibiiity will be decreed. 1t be-
the political aims of the
will be nullifcd by Eu-
ropcan Governments.
PARIS, Dec. Ex-senator Henri
..hoyecan, perfect of Rhone, for
hcrly counsellor Of State, and at
one time connected with the minis
Interior, has been summoned to
1t is rumored he will enter
lie ministry,
New ORLEANS, Dec. 23.--Cotton