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TERM-sECoNO SESSION.

Senate
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.The Vice President called the
attention of the Senate to the requirement. of the for
fhe ng OF the vacancy & SsoasSsed By the death Of Mr.
stute. The law provided that this vacancy should be
MIR CraGin reported favoraby, with an amendment the
bill to provide for the execution OF the law against poly
MT Wilson offered resolution which was agreed to, in
examine into the administration Of the School Comms
soners and the condition OF the public schools of Wash
Mr. Spencer introduced resolution requesting the Sec
statement Of the original cost Of the revenue cutters now
employed and information in regard TO the number
pensatloni etc, OF officers and men in that service.
House.
The reading of the journal dispensed with in
that the debate on the Georgia Reconstruction bill might
be continued
Several members asked and obtained leave to print
Mr. Potter argued against the bill He did not see how
o OT h nTde R
enal and he believed it sso to be most pniust unneoes
only calculated TO increase the dissatisfaction,
anytbins else ntelfered with the prosperity and we'll
being Of Georgia It seemed 70 him that this bill threat
Georgia; but OF every Northern State as we'll.
BY vast 81 hs
iority that negroes would not be admitted Office
could iSieSs 'S
m & ny sep nS NsS Yk m be
daily strides towardsa centralized and absolute govern
and esbhed by he
The oyernment, and in which only true liberty could be
Mr. Voorhees, took the floor, and made argument in
opposition to the BILL the introduction of which he
ascribed to the influence of tha Pre- sident
His position that Georgia had ceased to
be State but under the doctrine and action of
Congress- she State Being therefore, State, he
should like to know from eminent in the
law than the Executive by what the Fede
raj Government tells State to organize her Legislature
in one way another?
Mr. Dawes inquired whether that of the Consti-
tuition requiring the United States TO guarantee repub
can form of government in the State did not require
the maintaining of republican fern of government
Mr.. Voorhees, replied that tho gentleman from Massa
chusss precluded from making that point because
he had voted last April against interfering with Georgia
and nothing had occurred since to affect his Judgment in
that regard, unless it was the Presidents message
Mr.. Dawes inquired whether Mr.. Voorhees, had any
(Dawes) was estopped.
Mr. Voorhees, replied that that was generally held TO be
n good answer.
MIR. Dawes admitted that IL might be gsod answer
to him. but WIS a sufficient TO the people.
Mr.. Voorhees, desired to know whether the gentleman
from Massachusetts, held that unconstitutional acts of
State Legislature warranted the Federal Government in
marching army into that State striking down the
habeas corpus and governing the people at the point of
he
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Nominations Confirmed.
4 m The Epe,,;,lo TIeJs0ronb

Nominations Confirmed.
Despatch 10 The EUening Telegraph. ..
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2t.-The Senate this morning
confirmed nominations of a number Of postmaster;
also, Samuel r. Thurlowe, to be Marshal of the
Southern District OF New York. z. Gray, Collector
of Internal Revenue, Twentieth district, Pa {; VIII
liam c. Gray, Collector OF Internal Revenue Seventh
district, Pa. NJ. Yardley Collector of Internal Reve-
Fourth district, Pa J. W. Patton, same in Fifteenth
district, Pa G. De La Montague same in Thirteenth
district, Pa; William +. Barber, Assessor, Seventh
district, Pa. K. NJ. Gregory. to be Marshal OF the
Eastern District Of Pennsylvania; E. NJ. Van Buren,
to be Pension Agent at New York city; James W.
Marshall, TO he First Assistant Postmaster General,
vice Earle, resigned.
The Senate also confirmed William Emerson as
Collector of Customs at Genesee New York j.
Mclean, Collector OF Customs, Chicago; A. Putnam
Collector Of Customs at Middletown, Conn: g. W.
Mass, Minister to Sandwich Islands; H. T. Blow.
OF Mo-, Minister to Brazil; +. +. Low, OF California
Minister TO China; Il. Rumsey Wing OF New York,
Minister to Ecuador; William MarlaDd Postmaster
at Andover, Mass; r. 4. White, Postmaster at
Gharestown, Mass; D. Boynton, Postmaster at
Ilaverhil, Mass. s. O. Upham, Postmaster at wal
than, Mass; A. N. swain, Postmaster at Beows'
Falls; William II. Gilbert, Postmaster at Chcnpee
Falls, Mass. r. G. Wood, Postmaster at Canton,
Mass; Addison Law, Inspector OF Steamboats, in the
Second district: ID. j. Vaughn, Pension Agent at
Portsmouth, n. II.
Opposition to the Georgia B!ll in the House
Speech of Jnduc Bingiam.
Special Despatch 20 The Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Dec. N--Judge Bingham has Just
finished speech on the Georgia bin, which creates
ciates. lie stated that he did not intend to ue tlra-
gooned by party, and would vote against the bill.
me President, he asserted, did not lavor IT, and It
did not protect any person, black or white, in their
rights.
1t simply gave to the Governor of Georgia power
to execute, at his discretion, the national law u
thing unheard of heretofore. He was tired OF hear
ing that the President desired the passage OF this
bill. He knew that General G. ant did not desire
such thing. lie warned the House against being
led away by Mr.. Butler in his vagaries about recon-
structon. Mr.. Bingham said he stated by authority
that the portions Of the message in relation To
Georgia had come there without the Presidents
conAent.
This created quite sensation, and at the close of
Mr.. BiDgham's speech members crowded around
him to ascertain II he spoke for the President Mr.
Farnsworth is now making speech against the bill
Nominations Confirmed.
Speciol Despatch TO The Bvening Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Dec. N.-rhe Senate has confirmed
the following nominations :-Henry r. Blow Minis
ter to Brazil, +. II. Low. Minister to China: Pierce
Minister 10 Hawaiian Islands; w. A. Pile, Governor
Of New Mexico; and FOlger Assistant Treasurer at
New York.
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Casualty in Boston.

Casualty in Boston.
Despatch 10 The Eueaing TelegYaph
BOSTON, Dec. 21.-A man named Winn while ep
gagged in repairing well in Winchester, YESTERDAY
afternoon was partially buried by the cayinp OF the
qucksands. His head and arms remained at the
surface, but both legs held fast and this after
noon, twenVfour hours after, only one leg has been
released During the evening the citizens OF the town
were present In large numbers to eXtricate the nm
fortunate from his perilous position but as only
rily slow. ~ '"
Mr.. Winn is in good spirits, and his friends hone
to release him during the day. n 'S 'S
The Deficit in the Howard Bnnk
BOSTON, Dec. 21.-As far ascertained the present
aenclt IN the Howard National Bank is S66oT which
mas been traced back several years, and was found
in the book-keepers account.
Attempted Bank Robbery.
pold attempt was made on Saturday night to
rob the First National Bank OF Leominster The
burglars applied the most sklfu system to the safe
put had 10 abandon the job. An unsuccessful at,
tempt was also made on the vault.
fisk, Jr., Adds IL Boston Theatre TO His List.
is reported in theatrical circles that James Fisk
Jr:, has bought the Adelphia Theatre properly il,
this city. FP' 'N
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HEARINGS AT THE CENTRAL SrArioN.-BefOre Al
derman Kerr, committing magistrate, at the Cen
tIal station, this afternoon was arraigned William
hllenger, on the charge OF stebbing Ocer Sisk, OF
the second district force, one week ago last Satur-
day night. He was held In 5000 bail TO answer.
"A lad named John St Clair was accused OF
assaulting and robblng William j. Engleton, on
Saturday night last, about II O'clock at Thirteenth
ana Casey streets. He was committed 10 answer.
James McGOvern, james Mccormick james
McGirick, James Nolen and James McCafcey were
arraigned on the charge OF assaulting and beating
James Gallagher, residing No. 1891 ButtonwOod
street, and Michael Delaney OF No. 1918 carp street.
They were each held in $1,000 bail to answer.
John Bay, drunken Teuton, was charged with
assaultng and beating his wife Paulina The par
ties reside at No. 5l9 s. Front street. The accused
was committed to answer. IT.
FIRE.--A fire this morning occurred at No. 1920
Mervine street. in the dwelling occupied by D.S
Bunnell and before the flames could be eXtngnished
damage of $500 was sustained, upon which there is
no insurance. The building was damaged to the eX-
tent Of $1,000, partly covered by nsnrance.
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..MOGAN & CO..
a Note from the Hon. j. A. wimpy.


To tie Editor Of tie " J. Tribune.
In tO-day's Tribune ] notice correspondence be-
tween certain parties in New York CITY and myself,
from which II would appear was acting in concert
with them In circulating spurious money I'm Justice
to myself, beg leave to say to your readers that
the author OF the letters, and the Identical person
represented in them. But the motive which prompted
me TO engage in this correspondence was just the
reverse 20 that you attribute TO me.
About the LIST OF October last several Of the most
worthy and respectable citizens of Dahlonega
among whom Were NJ. II. Van Dyke and Thomas ii.
hlgO the former miner, the latter q merchant,
ana 10Th well known in New York city as gentlemen
OF undoubted integrity stated to me that quite
to persons in and about Dahlonega by these
parties in New York, proposing TO sell counter
felt money, and expressed to me belief that an
Illicit trafliC OF this kind was then going on be-
tween persons about DahlOnega and these men
in New York, from the fact that there was
at that time an unusual amount OF spurious money
In that neighborhOod To guard the good
people Of my county against this evil, il agreed
should employ myself in tracing up and bringing to
Justice these New York countcrfeiters. And for this
purpose wrote the letters you publish, and would,
| doubt not, in short time have not only given the
whole thing publicity, but secured the arrest of the
guilty persons, with sufficient evidence to convict
them. ON or about the 1St instant | gave my views
and purposes in this matter to Z. o. O'Conner pro-
minent merchant In Atlanta, well known in New York
as a gentleman OF unsullied character. ] say this
much and will send statements soon practicable,
from those gentlemen above-named, verifying the
same, TO place myself right before those who have
no acquaintance with me. Those who know me,
even in the absence of confidence In my integrity,
will not do my understanding such gross injustice as
to believe l would hazard my social and political
to the ma-bags and New York counterfeiters, with
out ample evidence TO establish my innocence Very
respectfully, your obedent servant,
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FROM VIEW ENGLAND.
The Factory Operatives, Strike.

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 2l.-An immense meeting OF
factory operatives and Others sympathizing with
them, was held here last night. Jennie Collins
made strong appeal for the strikers and demanded
the enactment or the ten-hour law.
Adjustment of War Claims.
BOSTON, Dec 21.-The claim Of Charles Burrlll to
be compensated for furnishing men TO the Boston
quota during the war has been partially considered
by the Board of Aldermen on proposition to pay
him S25 900 in full of all demands. The subject was
postponed until the next meeting OF the Board.
Guilty of Manslaughter.
The case OF Hugh CONN, indicted for the murder
OF Malachi McManus, in Dedham last June, came
up yesterday in the Supreme Court when the pr-
soner pleaded guilty OF mansaughter, and was SEN
fenced to the State Prison for seven years.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Mexican Claims.
Special Despatch 70 The EUeni1lg Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The Mexican Claims COM
mission has been unable to agree upon an umpire
and has authorized Mr. Thornton the British Minis
ter, to select one. The Mexicans did not want a
citizen of the United States and the United states
refused to have Mexican 1t is probable that some
European will be selected.
American Commerce.
Admiral Porter was before the select committee
on the revival OF American commerce to-day and in
answer to some nterrogatons gave his opinion as to
the best means OF reviving our shipping. He advo-
Gated granting subsidies TO steamers buIlt and
owned in the United States either by loan OF credit
or ocean postage, or both The best thing the Gov
eminent could do, the Admiral told the committee,
was to purchase at once twenty or thirty rstclass
steamers, put them under proper management, and
allow parties to pay the Government back with in
terest
Reconstruction In the House.
The Democrats are busy ventilatng their views
on reconstruction in the House, the Georgia bill
being the pretense. Voorhees,, of indiana is making
fierce speech against the Republican party and he
is to be followed by Fernando Wood and other lead
ing Democrats.
Election Contestants.
The Election Committee have discussed Dawees'
bill fixing the compensation OF contestants but did
not reach a vote on il.
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IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED. - THE.

IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED. THE
4 arrears OF Pensions must be applied for within
i've years after the death or discharge OF O soldier
sailor, or marine Those who fail to apply lose ss6
per year. There are thousands in our midst widows
dependent fathers and mothers and orphan children
who are entitled, but who have not yet applied for
pension. All who think they are entitled should at
once call on Messrs. ROBERT S. LEAGUE "a CO.
No. 1s6 South SEVENTH Street who win promptly
obtain their pensions, or cheerfuly give any infor
nation, free OF charge. Remember that the tive
years limit allowed by law is fast drawing 10
close. 7sO
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No HOPE samuel Grace, rejecting upon the un-
clusion that there was no hope for him, 80 down
upon mis- knees he went and commenced to pray,
and, SO wrapped in meditation was he that he chose
door step for stool, and abstractedly commenced
whiting with knife at door on Carpenter street.
below Eighteenth. In this attitude he was found
about twenty minutes past 1 O'Clock this morning
by Oficer McCan'rey, OF the Seventeenth district
force. Near by him was found coat, which he
could account for further than by saying that he
supposed it had been deposited there by some angel
in answer to his prayers. Alderman Dallas being
disposed TO take Christian view OF the matter,
committed Samuel to the care Of Pastor McMullin,
of the Church de Moyamensing.
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THE CoLoRED MIIIIA.--At "A meeting OF the board
OF Officers of the Excelsior Brigade last Saturday
evening Colonel French presiding, Dr. Clarence X
Howard, q young and promising physician, formt ry
of Boston, Mass, and now OF this city, ana gradu-
ate OF Harvard University, was elected Surgeon OF
fine regiment With the rank OF major. Dr. Howard
has held a like position in Boston, his native place
having been commissioned 10y the Governor OF that
State and we have no hesitation in stating from
what we have heard Of this young coored phys-
cap that he is every way competent TO iii the place
with crediI.
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WANTED A CoAT.-George w. Davis, whilst walk
ing along Walnut st. yesterday, bethonRht hkn that
he should possess coat TO protect hm from the
rude blasts OF old Boreas, but being financially
'straightD he knew not how to obtain it. Atlength
happy Thought struck him; he would borrow one
Acting at once, he entered the residence No. 61b
and took theretrOm tine Chinchla beaver, the pro-
perty Of w. S. Brown. At this inncture an oficer
took George and at the invitation OF Alderman
Kerr George took ride in the prison van.
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Excitement in a Brooklyn \ 2heatre

Last evening during the first act OF the play OF
MidSlIlpmer Nights Dream, at the Park Theatre,
Brooklyn, an accident occurred which fortunately
resulted in but slight injury TO one of the actresses
threw a scarf over her shoulders, while standing
behind the ies. The material was ignited from one
or the gas Jets, and the names communicated with
her dress. The actors on the stage rushed TO her
assistance, and suppressed the Names Her injuries
are or slight character. The audience becoming
excited made rush for the doors, but quieted
by the officers on duty, who assured them that the
danger was over and they then resumed their seats,
and the play went on.
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MEETING or THE BOARD OF TRADE.-A stated
meeting OF the Board was held last evening, John
Welsh ESQ.,, in the chair. A communication was
read from G. f. Barnes, calling the attention OF the
Board to his efforts to free the commerce of the
country from the various local port and harbOr
charges among which were the Port Warden and
Harbor Master fees at the port OF Philadelphia Two
hundred dollars were voted to Mr.. Barnes
Mr. Fraley, of the Committee to the National
Board of Trade, which met IN Richmond stated that
they would report at the next meeting
William Adamson was elected a member Of the
Executive Council, in the place OF gentleman who
could not attend.
Messrs Il. A. SOuder George L. Buzby, and
George N. latham were appointed Committee OF the
Month. .....'
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ncFarIand Pleads ''Not Guilty"

17.oFtttVI 20 IWo IFVoIItIB Lt1oyTUpNs
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-At the opening OF the Court
OF Sessions, the District Attorney had Mcfarland
arraigned TO plead TO the Indictment for the murder
OF Richardson. Mcfarland was seated, oonverslng
with his counsel In response TO the Clerks Inquiry
as to his guilt, Mr. Spencer his counsel responded
mot guilty." Mcfarland looked calm and self-pos-
sessed though pale and He was shortly after
wards remanded 10 prison.
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FROM NEW TORE.
Fatal Accident In BroolsIyp.

FHtaI Accident In brooklyn.
Despatch TO The BUenilg Telegraph.
BROOKLYN, Dec. 21.-About9 O'Clock this morning
as Patrick Gibney was fixing the tackle block OF a
derrick TO be used on the new building OF the Long
Island Savings Bank, corner OF Brown and Fulton
streets the ropes gave way precipitatng him to the
pavement below, a distance OF forty feet He lived
but few minutes. lie leaves wife and five chill
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Snow Storm
FROM THE SOUTH.
IocomotIye ExpIosIOn.

WHEELING, w. Va, Dec. 2l.-A freight engine ON
the baltimore and Ohio Railroad exploded near
Rawlesburg last night killing the engineer ana
seriously woundinR the fireman.
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THE GEORGIA Bill.
1t Passes the House-Yeas, 12l-
Nays, 81.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Rl.-Tne Georgia bill was
passed without amendment-yeas, 19i nays, 81.
Naval Orders.
Despatch 70 The Euenag Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Lieutenant Charles n
Rockwell and Master William II. Mayer United States
navy, nave been ordered to the Vandalis, lying as
portsmouth, N. ii. Second Assistant Engineer M
~ Knowlton has been detached from the Froc and
second Assistant Joseph II. Thomas ordered 10 take
his place. - o
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IOsT-Left in the ladies' cabin OF the West Jersey
ferry boat (Which left Philadelphia at halfpast four
O'Clock on Monday afternOon) large blank book,
containing certain calculations OF no to any one
but the owner. The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning the book to the National Life Insurance
Company, First National Bank Building, Chestnut
street, between Third and Fourth.
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HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Last Saturday night a week
ago a man named Engleton was assaulted at Thir-
teenth and Kater streets and robbed OF his yalua-
Oles. Yesterday Special omcer Snery succeeded In
his name as John st. Clair. He Will have hearing
hefnre Alderman Kerr, to-day.
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SLIGHT :FRE.-About 915 this A. NJ, slight nre
occurred in the second story OF the dwelling No;
1861 N Tenth street, owned by w. j. Sefert, and
occupied by George Glentworth. Loss, $50. The
tames originated from stove.
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WASHED CLoTHEs.-About 7'30 O'Clock last even
ing Ofrcer Dougherty arrested two chaps at Eighth
and Alaska streets, who gave their names Samuel
Jones and William Smith In their possession was
found stolen wash, many OF the articles yet drip
ping. Alderman Bonsall committed the two to pr-
son, The goods can be obtained at the SeYeteenth
nistrict Station uOnSe.
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BuRGLARY.-The residence OF Thomas Carr, cor
ner OF Rising Sun lane and Venango street, was
entered last night and robbed OF two coats and $40
in cash. The loss was divided between Mr. Carr
and boarder, the latter losing one coat and sSS OF
the cash.
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The CATACoNBs OF RoHE.-A lecture on these
most interesting ancient remains delivered last
evening, ut the request OF the young men Of the
Tabernacle Baptist Church, by Rev. W. +. Hansen,
ID. ID. OAe OF the most interesting features of the
lecture was the exhibition OF a number OF black
hoard diagrams, drawn by DR.. Muslin, illustrating
the inscrinfinna found in the CatacOmbs.
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LOST.
CONTAINING

I OST-AN ENVELOPE CONTAINING
,l,o IL Papers belongings 70 the ELECTRO MAGNETIC
dollars reward IL returned immediately Room No. 81
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE IT,
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FIGHT AND BROKEN LEG.-Two pugilistic charac-
ters this morning engaged in brutal encounter, at
Water and Walnut streets. During the fracas one
OF the participants, named Murphy, threw the other
named Daniel Burk, who, falling heavily fractured
one Of his legs He was removed to the Pennsylya-
nia Hnanital. .
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S,P.C. A.-Charles Zoller has been placed under
$500 bail by Alderman Cahill TO answer the charge
of cruelty belaborng poor animal, styled horse,
tnat was already suffering from loss OF optical
power. Charles was arrested at Fifth ana Green
streets Yesterday.
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FROM TIE WEST.
FataIAccIdent.

81. LOUIS Dec 21.-Jean Jourde, an Cmploye OF
the Western Union Telegraph Company fell from
the sixth story window OF the telegraph building this
morning and was instantly killed He fell distance
of 50 feet.
Snow Storm.
-Four inches OF snow fell last night, and is still
falling. The mercury is 26. The snow extends
over q great extent of country west.