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WASHINGTON.
Nominn,lonsLsnn nomingo.

NOminatiOnS-San Domingo.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations.
f. p Meigs, of Tennessee, Consul to
Montevideo; Thomas d. Hamilton, of Mis-
sissippi, Consul to Rio Janeiro, Brazil.
The Senate then resumed the considera-
ton of the San Domingo treaty.
The following nominations were sent in
to-day:
Michael Vidal, of Louisiana, Consul TO
Tripoli; L. NJ. Burger, of South Carolina,
Consul TO Algiers; w. B. Jones, of Ala
bama, Consul to Brindisi; Horace L. Pike,
of North Carolina, Consul TO Tampico.
Deputy Commissioner Douglas tele-
graphs that thus far Bailey's defalcations
reach $l2l, 629, and that a deficit in his
disbursing account of about 81, 900 or
So, 900 will be added.
Supreme COurt-GIecSOn vs.. the state
of Florida.
In the Supreme Court to-day Senator
Howe moved to dismiss the writ of error
in the case of Lieutenant-G Governor Glee-
son VS.. the State of Florida, for want of
jurisdiction. The writ is taken to judg-
ment of the State, the Court holding that
Gleeson WAS ineligible, because he has not
been citizen Of the State for three years,
as provided for by the Con stitution of the
State, and the argument is that the case is
one wholly within the jurisdiction and con-
troll of the State Courts. In opposition to
the motion Gen. Butler contended as the
election was in pursuance with the Recon
struction acts of Congress this Court has no
jurisdiction to review the judgment.
San Domingo, Geography, etc.
In the Executive session this evening,
Mr.. Sumner concluded his speech COM
meEced yesterday in opposition to the San
Domingo treaty.
He was followed by Mr.. Morton, who,
for several hours, spoke in favor of the
treaty, yielding the floor occasionally for
questions. Part of his argument was de-
voted to the geography of the country and
its natural resources. He exhibited fine
specimens of rock, salt, gold, crystals and
dust, while speaking.
Mr.. Schurz will address the Senate Mon
day in opposition to the treaty.
Several Senators said to-day that the
prospects of ratifcrtion were improving and
that delay Will contribute to that end.
Fraud and Corruption.
The Committee on Retrenchment occu-
pied yesterday, and will be tomorrow, In
the investigation of the charges of fraud
and corruption against the San Antonio
and Ell Paso Mail Company. A large
amount of testimony was presented on
both sides.
Ecuador.
Don Antonio Flores was introduced to
the President by the Secretary of State and
delivered his credentials as Minister of
Ecuador.
Damages to n Negroes.
In the Circuit Court to-day the jury
found verdict Of 81, 50Oagainst the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Georgetown Rail
road in favor of Catharine Brown colored
woman, who brought action for damages
sustained in being elected from the cars
several years ago.
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ENGLAND.
sheridan Criticized.

LoNDox. March 25.-The Times severely
criticizes Sheridan's campaign against thu
Indians. II thinks firm, yet kindly com
pulsion might save the race from extlrpa-
tion.
Prosecution oil Unknown Defend
ants.
In The House of Commons last night, the
clause in the bill for the protection of life
and property in Ireland, enabling the
magistrates TO call and examine witnesses
where the defendants are unknown, was
adopted. An amendment for striking out
the clause relating TO press prosecutions
was rejected by 81 majority.
The ship of ~ Ancient Marines
PLYMOUTH, March 25.-The steamer
Silesia arrived to-day from New York. She
reports that on March 10 she passed the
wreck of a bark with two masts standing,
There was no one aboard, no boats IL
sight and the name could not be ascer
tanned.
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SeNCreLY HHrI.

The Shelbyville Commercial of the 18th
inst says ''0ur estimable young friend
Lucius P. Bright, of Fayetteville, was
thrown from his buggy near the depot on
Friday evening last and badly bruised. Mr..
Bright had returned from visit to Judge
Steele, an official business, and had driven
to the depot for the purpose of sending a
package by express, when the horse became
frightened at the car whistle, and immedi-
ately dashed off at fearful speed, throwing
Mr. Bright from the vehicle and dragging
him some distance down the street The
horse was brought to by a large rock on
the west side of the Square, smashing the
buggy and freeing the excited animal from
the harness. Mr.. Bright was carried to
DIR. Barksdales, and was soon waited upon
by many friends who were glad to find the
| accident of no more serious a character.
We hope for his entire recovery SOON"
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FRANCE.
BOnaParte TriaI--Argument.

Tours, March 25-In the High Court o.
Justice to-day, NJ. Flauquetre, for the
prosecution, concluded his speech NJ.
Lauricher, also for the prosecution, fol-
lowed with his argument, which occupied
the entire session. He compared Victor
Noir with Prince Bonaparte, and described
the latter in terms of scathing severity.
The excitement of the accused at times
became uncomfortable, and caused him to
interrupt and angrily reply to the counsel.
The court imperatively insisted that NJ.
Louricher should address the person less
bitterly. This was applauded by the au-
dience, who gave signs of favoring the
Prince. In concluding his speech, N.
Lauricher made some political illusions,
which were received with marked disap-
proyal by the spectators. The counsel for
the defense addresses the jury tomorrow.
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fall might expose our friendsin that guar


fall might expose our friendsin that quar-
ter of the country.
Il is true, sir, we possess very greai
power; but that power viii be barren OF
good as soon as we remove it from the
moral ground upon which alone it can
bear fruit. You want 10 maintain order
and protect the rights of manhood at the
South. Well, sir, the Constitution pro-
vides ample means for that purpose, and
we stand ready to use them; but enireat
the Senate let US not descend to small
tricks and cunning devices in Che execu-
ton of which our very hands viii tremble
and be palsied by the reproaches of our
own consciences. You mean to fulfill
your higher mission of reforming the hab-
its and opinions of Southern society, and
of making our late enemies law-abiding
citizens. Then, sir, above all things, we
must convince them that we ourselves
respect the laws which we want them to
obey
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THE sUEz CANAL.
opinion of a Leading American En-
ginecr.

i
The following is an extractfrom prl-
vate letter recently written by a leading
American engineer at Port Said. HIS
views regarding the success and capacity
of the canal are entitled to serious con-
sideration:
81 have Just passed over the great Suez
Canal. We left Suez' yesterday morning,
after passing day there. | cannot say
the canal, commercially, is success.
Financially, so far as the present stock
holders are concerned, it cannot be. 1t
has cost in cash 400, 200, 900 francs
| ESQ, 900, 0O0), which, for one hundred
miles of canal, is too large sum to pay
dividends upon. If the company charge
a very high rate for vessels passing through
it would deter many from coming this
way. Only light freights could afford it
and that would furnish but small tonnage.
Cotton from India is the great bulk of the
return traffic, which would continue to
90 round the Cape of Good Hope. The
canal will become the joint property OF
all the Governments interested in the
trade that would pass through if, they
paying the stockholders fair price for
tuC SaltAi, anu luC4SoieOl hAeNS ~
public highway, charging only
sufficient tolls to keep it in
good working condition, which l am
pleased to find win require very much
less than represented. l thought the
drifting sand would continue TO fill up
the canal This is not the case. The
entire canal, or nearly so, is excavated
below the level of the country on either
side, hence the embellishments are very
wide and high, and serve as a protection
against the drifting sand, as well as bull
wark strong enough to prevent breaches
in the entertainments. The harbors at either
end are admirably constructed for the ac-
commodation of the immense business the
canal is destined to do. The water is at
present twenty-five feet throughout, and
will soon be twenty-five, with a width of
1900 feet, and more in many places. There
is not lock ofany description on the canal,
from the Mediterranean to the Red
Sea, or Gulf of Suez There is
no obstruction of any kind. The water
of the two seas is about the same
height-the tides affecting the canal only
for the distance of few miles at either
end. 1 repeat, that in my judgment, as
canal and railroad man, this canal Is a
great success, and will mark an era in the
history of the world I regret our Govern
ment did not order one or more vessels of
war to represent US here. All other ma
tons were thus represented at the opening.
We had some fine ships very near here.
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Fatal Accident.

The Fayetteville Observer OF. the oath
inst. says; "a distressing accident hap
pened about three miles south of this place
on Wednesday~of last week A dozen or
more neighbors were engaged in log-rolling
clearing land. The day was windy, caus-
ing a dead hickory to snap off about thirty
feet from the ground, and being very heavy
and the wind strong, it came down with
great rapidity. Hearing the breaking, each
man near to the tree sprang to save him
self, and all succeeded, without material
injury, except Mr.. Hudson Routt. A limb
struck him, breaking his limbs and crush
ing his skull, causing instantaneous death.
The deceased was a quiet, unassuming
young man, liked by all who knew him."
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In the North German Parliament, on 3
proposal to abolish capital punishment,
Count Bismarck strongly argued in the
negative, expressing his conviction that
the majority Of the members of the fed.
eral council would not sanction the penal
code if the punishment OF death wa'
struck out. He added that the represen
tatiyes of the Prussian Government in th'
council would give their votes and use al
their influence in opposition TO the meas
ure. He was outvoted, there being III
for and 81 against the abolition of tn
death penalty.
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TIE TRADE IN Massachusetts are an
important article of trade in Paris. The
houses which are engaged in this trade,
SAYS the Pail Mall Gazette, are generally
respectable and long established houses,
VINO make their money out of folly in
the soberest way. Paris produces masks,
but the foreigner buys them. South
America, New Orleans, New York, and
especially Buenos Ayres and Brazil, arc
among the principal customers-the carni-
val being observed there with great en-
tGasiasm.
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A CONVENIENT Loss OF MEMORY.-A
gentleman who was very jealous on the
subject of horses, but not according to
knowledge, bought a mare at auction and
rode her home. ''Well, Caesar" said he
to his sable coachman, ''what do you
think of herl She cost me five hundred
dollars" ''Dmno, master.n eyes, but
what do you think ~ "Wen, massa, it
makes me fink of what the preacher said
Yesterday something about his money is
soon parted. I 1isremember dc .fitst
9)QyfIn
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ITALY.

An Unexplained Riot ut PaVi1s
FLORENCE. March 25.-Tumults have
taken place in Pavia by which the military
and citizens came in conflict. Some per-
sons were shot on both sides.
In Parliament last night, Signor Lonzes
confirmed the reports of bloodshed, and
said the Government would do all in Its
power TO prevent a recurrence of such
events.
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TELEGRAPH TROUBLES.
A Tenncssccan Thinks Himself an
Injured Man.
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Telegraph companies have their trials
and tribulations as wei as other instilu-
tions In January last, party away
down in Milan, Tenn, sent dispatch to
his wife in this city. By some means,
the dispatch never reached its destination,
and last week information was received
from the sender, detailing his grievances,
and setting forth that if the company did
not at once pay damages suit would be
commenced. 1t was claimed that by the
non-receipt of the dispatch the mans
wife was made sick, and for two months
was confined to a sick-bed here. For
this, $50 week for two months was
claimed The man himself had also suf-
fered anguish of mind which money
would not compensate for, and for this
the figures were $50. If the company
were willing to act humanely, and settle
the matter without recourse to law, the
man was willing to give receipt in full
for all damages for the sum of $3.50,
which they must Immediately forward, as
he wanted the money very badly.
Procuring the necessary information
relative to the dispatch, Superintendent
Weller, of the Milwaukee Office, looked
into the matter. The mans wife was
not here but her sister was found. Mr..
w. asked if the woman had been sick and
was told she had been for a short time
and that the sickness was caused by an
increase in the census of the city. She
had letter from her husband every three
days and felt no anxiety ON his account.
When asked why she did not go to her
husband, the sister replied for the simple
reason that her husband sent herno money
to travel with. The report was made to
the Southern Office.
Speaking of mistakes made by the tele-
graph, it could scarcely be expected that
they should not occur, and they frequently
do so. A Milwaukee gentleman only a
few days ago made $4,000 by one of these
Geographic blunders, and we have no
doubt he wishes they would occur fire.
quently. Another man could not get a
message through TO this city from the
country owing to the storm, and lost $50
by it. A few days after the same thing
| occurred, and this time he made $50, thus
| baIaDciDu Tho acc Nt1p4
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LIBERIA,
When Mig Meets Wig.

PARIS, March 25.-Advices have been re-
ceived that the Government of Liberia Is
prosecuting active warfare against neigh
hnrircr ratiraa
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STATE ITEMS.

Col. j. D. Tillman, of Fayetteville,
spoke in favor of the new Constitution at
Petersburg on the 10Th.
Chancery Court is in session at Shelby
vile.
Maj. Ivie spoke at Richmond, Bedford
county, in favor of the new Constitution.
Charles S. Bratt, of New Orleans, a lad
of fifteen years, died at the Lookout Noun
tain Educational Institute, on the 2lst
inst, of congestion of the brain. We I'M
derstand that the disease was caused by his
taking bath in Lula Lake few days pre-
vious This should be a warning to boys
not to battle until the summer Fun has
taken the chill out of the water.
Hon. E. A. James addressed the largest
crowd of citizens that has been assembled
in Kaylors Hall, Chattanooga, during the
season. The Chattanooga Times publishes
a synopsis of his speech and pronounces it
the ablest effort of his life.
A lady asked her gardener why the weeds
Away outgrew the flowers. Madam,
said he, ''the soil is mother to the weeds,
but only Stepmother to the flowers
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RICHMOND

Troops Wanted TO Suppress the Me-
gro Rebellion.
RICHMOND, March 25.-The House to-
day passed a resolution authorizing the
Governor to call on the President for troops
TO suppress resistance to the law by the
colored land squatters near Hampton.
CahOOn vs.. Ellison.
The injunction of Cahoon against Ellison
is still being heard by Judge Underwood.
Gov. Wise speaks for Cahoon tomorrow.
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Pnstnfficc Rohhcrv.

The postoflice at Athens, Tenn, was en-
tered by burglars on Monday night, and a
number of letters broken open and scat
tered about. The thieves effected an en-
trance through an upper window of the
building, and must have been inside some
time. 1t is thought that the amount OF
booty obtained was small, as the registered
letters were all in the safe.
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FANFARRoNADE. new fashion is be-
ing introduced. Ladies are now having
fans made in the shape of pistols and
daggers. 1t is rather curious sight TO
see the blushing, timid Miss Fawn draw
ing her ''ivory revolver, or Miss Stern, a
strong minded young lady, toying fero-
ciously with her. dagger, which she sud
denly turns into fan.
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FRUIT PROSPECTS

The prospects of the fruit crop are by
no means encouraging, and reports from
all parts are unfayorable. The peach
crop is said to have suffered especially,
and the yield in New Jersey and Delaware
will be much smaller than was anticipated.
The unusually mild weather that prevailed
during February started the buds, which
were destroyed by subsequent frosts, and
from present appearances it is estimated
that not more than half an average crop
can be gathered. These reports may moi
be fully verified, but fears are generally
entertained among the farmers of Penn
sylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Mary.
land, Virginia and Tennessee that the
peach crop is practically destroyed fol-
the year, except in certain favored local.
ties.
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GES. RoBEKT T. LEE has given fifty
dollars TO aid in the education of orphans
of Confederate soldiers. He is stin unre-
constructed.
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PARTISAN journalists have adopted the
fashion recently of carrying sword canes.
No newspaper writer can evergo out of his
Office in the gay city perfectly sure that he
will return alive.
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THE BONDS.

According to engagement, Messrs. I'm
ger & Co. purchased at the Board five
twenty bonds to the amount above indi-
Gated. They procured twenty-six bonds
of 81, 900 each, of the issue of 1867; one
bond of $500, of the same issue; fourteen
bonds of $1,000 each, of the issue of
1864; and two bonds of $500, of the same
icerta
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sympathy Wanted.

CHARLESTON, March 25.-The Cuban
.Junta here has determined to hold, on tn
4th of April, public meeting of Charles,
ton sympathizers with the Independence Of
fNt,lo
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CUBA.
Landing OF EiIibuSteFs-IIard Fight
ing Observation-Disclosures.

ing Rcp0rtcd-ChOIsra.
HAVANA, March %, via. Key West, March
25.-Advices from Nuevitas TO the 10th
inst report that filibusters had effected a
landing near Nuevitas Grand, and troops
were telegraphed for from Puerto Principe.
They arrived at Nuevitas on the 18th, and
Immediately started in pursuit of the reb-
els. Two gunboats also sailed for Nuevitas
Grand and cut off their retreat by sea
Hard fighting is reported near Marati. No
details. The troops must have lost heavily,
rs the Spaniards at Nuevitas seemed much
depressed.
Many cases Of cholera had broken out at
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THE FORGED CHECK.
THE CERTIFICATIoN

was made in the usual elliptical stamp;
but the ink used on the stamp was blue,
whereas the bank invariably uses black
but the well-executed forgery of the
teller's name was in red ink, such as the
bank uses. The forger's stamp was evil
IDENTIFY new one, as it had almost perfo-
rated the check.
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BISMARCK feels insulted because a New
Yorker has requested lock of his hair.
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appears from these revelations to have
made surprising advance. The opera
tions of these men have been more widely
spread than the victims are willing to
make known. Still it may be stated that
even railroad collaterals have been altered
by means of solution which removes
writing from checks, bonds, etc., so clear
ly and neatly that they can be altered at
will. Even a ground of pink, buff. or
green is no safeguard, for the solution
does not in the least affect these tints.
The solution is well known TO photograph
ers, and has been an article of sale, but
this is the first time, so far as is known,
that it has been used in financiering. The
general impression in Wall street is that
the recent alteration of checks, and the
swindle upon Unger s. Co., form parts OF
vast fraudulent plot of which more will
| yet be heard.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT kT FRAUD
was made yesterday upon the firm OF
Farmer, Hatch & Co. An unknown mar
obtained check of Kemp, Day & Co.
| for $50 and altered it to $6,625. The
check was given TO Farmer, Hatch & Co,
who sent it to the st. Nicholas Bank fol
certification. The certificate was refused
but the man decamped when he knew tina
| the check had been sent out for this pur
| pose.
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j. A. ROSE

Is NOW RECEIVING HIS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-28

THE NEW PACKET.-As our readers
are aware, new packet 10 being built
at the boatyard of Wilson, Dunlevy &
Co., for the Wheeling and Parkersburg
line, to take the place Of the wrecked
Rebecca. During the unsettled weather
of winter, Of course, the work on her
progresses but slowly, yet the energy of
the builders overcomes all ordinary OBJ
stscles, and the boat is being built with
moro rapiaity than one could expect.
The deck is laid and caulked, the deck
frame going up, and the planking
nearly finished. She is to be o side
wheel steamer, with . wheel 26 feet in
diameter, II feet buckets; 200 feet long;
SO feet beam; ST feet hold Her bottom
plank are four, three and a half and
three inches in thickness. That she
will be handsome, fast, commodious
craft, the high reputation Messrs. Will
son, Dunlevy & Co. have acquired in
boat building warrants rs in believing