The union Democrat., 1870-12-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.


New YoRK, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Georgia says troubles are imminent in
that State Robert Toombs and Linton Ste
phens haze Published yindiciive address to
the people. bitterly denouncing the election
law and declaring Unconstitutional and void
aud advising the people to disregard and vio-
late II in the coming election. Speaking
about the colore9 vote, they say 1--WE re-
raark in this connection that neither the So
called Fifteenth Amendment nor the Act Of
Congress to enforce it, confers the right of
voting upon any enc whatever;' and then
concludes as follows "Freemen of Georgia.
the wrong intended to be perpetrated upon
YOU is enormous, and the pretexts used to veil
il are fimsy absurd and Infamous
CHICAGO, Dec lS.-The Times Washington
special says il is believed that Gen. Pieasan-
ton, the new Internal Revenue Commissioner
strongly favors and will recommend increas-
ing the tax on whisky and tobacco at least so
per cent, and that he is supported by the
President in these views.
WORCESTER, Mass. Dee ls-Hon. James
Blake, Mayor of the City, died this morning,
aged Al years. His death resulted from in
luries received at the explosion of the Gas
works on Friday night last.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Commodore Will
liam III. Gardner, United States Navy, died
suddenly at the st. Lawrence to-day, aged 70
years.
READING Va. Dec. 19-Ex- Governor Letch.
er is seriously ILL.,
CINCINNATI, Dec. ia Gasometer in
this city containing four hundred and fifty
thousand cubic feet of gas exploded and was
totally demolished this evening. The terrific
conclusion was felt miles distant, fortunately
no one living in the vicinity and no casualties
occurred. The loss to the city is 500, 900.
ST. LOUIS, Dee. 49, lion. n. 4. Jewett of
this city, has been appointed by the Cover
nor, United States Senator, to fill the yacan-
cy occasioued by the resignation Of Senator
Drake.
NEW York. Dec. l9.-The New York Til
b,tne's Washington special says, strong rea-
sons for believing that an amicable settlement
OF the Alabama claims question was soon to
be offered 1t is believed that Schenck soon
after his arrival in England will resume the
negotiations now suspended, which will be
carried on in friendly spirit, and it is believ-
ed that it will be met with q corresponding
spirit on the part of England. The following
is believed to be the points upon which the
negotiations will be made The United States
rs basis of sttlement will require, first,
that England shall pay the owners for the
ships and property destroyed by the Alaba-
ma, Win lHtSTtSt on the Value OF the same
from the date of destruction; second, that
England shall reimburse the United States
Government for oil expenses incurred by tho
United States in consequence of the Alabama
and other cruisers; third, that England shall
make public recognition of the true princi-
pies of neutrality on the basis of the settle
ment. There is good authority for stating
that Schenok is expected to demand nothing
more than prompt and equitable demand;
not an extortionate demand. lie is not to
threaten non-intercourse or forcible annexa-
ton of Canada; nor is he to demand confess
sion from England that she acted dishonora-
bly, towards the United States-a confession
that no proud nation would make unless con-
quered and reduced to extremi,ies.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-General Schenck
having stated to some of his associates in Con-
gress that he would not take his seat in the
House after Thursday next, it is believed his
departure for England will not be long delay
ed. lie is now busy at the State Department
making himself familiar with the past histo-
ry ef the Alabama claims and other matters
of interest between the two countries
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.--kit Burns, the not |
cd rat batter died in horrible agony at his |
Wcter street dance house last night,
special says an extensive fraud and defal- |
cation was discovered in the Engineers De-
partment at Fortress Monroe The chief de-
faulter is said to have absconded. and is now
safe out of the country. His confeaerates
will be severely dealt with. Rumors are also
aflnat of irregularities in the Commissary De-
partment in the same place.
Washington special says Judge Drake is
confident Frank Blair, Jr.. will be elected to
his (Drake'sl seat in the Senate.
PHtLApELruIA, Dee. 20.-The election in
niSt -, ForG >,,.~
majority of l,34S for Deeherb tDem.) In
the October election the Republicans had !
over 1000 majority in the same district.
AueusrA, Dec. 20.-The State election for |
Congress and members Of the Legislature took
nlace to-day. The returns are unsatisfactory
but it is believed the Democrats carry the
eeetinp