, 1872-12-12

WASHINGTON, Dec. Both the Ser
ate and House commenced the sessio
with an unusually full attendance. Ih
weather is bright and mild. The CALLER
les are crowded. The House was calle
to-order by speaker Blaine. The Sen
ate met at noon with the Vice Presiden
in the chair and all the leading Senator
present. The Chaplain in his openin
prayer alluded to the death of Mr.. Gree
ley as that of one who had given direc
tiou to public thought and who ha'
been benefactor to mankind.
The House was notified by the Senat
of its meeting for business. A numbe
of bills were introduced; one by Sumne
to strike from the United States flag
and army register all record Of battles
fought with fellow citizens. Conklii
aud Thurman were. appointed commit
tee to wait on the President.
New YORK, Dec. 2.-Jay Gould. il
his complaint against Smith, Martin 4
Co. and the Erie Railroad Company, de
mands the surrender of that firm, held
by the Erie company, as absolutely ne
cessary for the preparation of his de
fence. 1t is reported that Gould's case
will be at once submitted to the Grand
Jury.
James G. King, who shot o 'Neills was
indicted to-day. for murder in the first
degree.
The bail of Woodruff and Claffiin has
been reduced to 81, 500 each, which was
obtained and they were liberated.
PARIS, Dec THE resignation of NJ.
LIE Franc, the Minister of the Interior,
was rendered yesterday morning, after
the result of the debate in the Assembly
was declared, and has been accepted by
the President. A cabinet meeting was
held to-day which lasted three hours.
All the ministers have offered their res
ignations, but up to this time Theirs
has refused to accept them. The Presi-
dent is much affected by the last vote in
the Assembly, and says the only course
left for him is to resign. Nothing has
yet been settled. The situstion is one
of the gravest. Paris is uneasy, but the
monarchists are firm and confident.
MADE1D, Dec. / The insurgents ap-
prolched the city of Malaga on Friday
and attacked the troops posted in the
suburbs, but were repulsed and driven
several miles. Their loss was heavy.
A Republican band of 1000 attempted
to suppress the State forces at Annirad-
ial, but failed aud We're driven off. The
Carlists were defeated in a fight with
the troops in the Provlce of Toledo, and
lost many killed, including two leaders
and twenty-three prisoners. A body OF
insurgents calling themselves Federals,
were beaten in Valencia.
PARIS, Dec 2 A long cabinet meeting
was held yesterday. NJ. Theirs finally
agreed to remain in the Presidency if
ministers would withdraw their resigra-
tions. The latter consented. 1t is re-
ported that Gen. Ducart was Summoned
TO Versailles to reply to an accusation
that he was preparing his troops to act
in hostility to the government in case
of crisis. The Debdts says the fact
that Ducrat is in possession of an i'm
portant command is not reasSurlng to
hose fearing coup detat.
Chicago, Dec. 3--A Washington spe-
cial says report, the accuracy of which
seems beyond question, came from the
White House to-day, that Associate JUS
tice Nelson had rendered his resigna-
ton to the President. Judge Nelson is
over so years of age.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 3-About year
ago Geo E. Bovey, Secretary Of State.
was suspended by the Governor for mis-
demeanor, and Heron appointed. The
legislature subsequently met, but fail
ing to take action in the case, the Su-
preme Court to-day declared Bovey
Secretary of State and ordered him re-
instaied.
ASHLAND, Oregon, Dec. George
Nourse arrived last night from Klamath.
He left there at o'clock Tuesday even
ing. He brings news of further MUIR
ders by the Indians. In all, SO far as
ascertained, eleven men have been kill
ed, named as follows: William Broth
erton, W. K. Brotherton, William Bod
dy, William Boldly, jr., Richard Boldly,
Chris. Erasmus, Robert Alexander, John
Soper Collins and Henry Miller. These
do not include those killed in battle
Mrs Drotherton and son defended them
selves in the house for two or three
hours, keeping up a regular fire through
the port holes in the house. The lndi-
ans finally left and they were rescued
the next day by some soldiers. No fur
ther danger is now apprehended TO fam
lilies, as all are either forted up or fully
prepared to protect themselves. An ex
press has been sent to Fort Warren ano
Captain Bidwell and the troops are ex
pected to-day or Tomorrow.
New YORK, Dec ESeveral promi
nent journalists arrived last evening
from various cities. The crowd that Wis
tied the city hall yesterday is estimated
at 10000. A dispatch from Washing
ton states that twenty Democratic Mem
bers of Congress left last night to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. Greeley. Anon
the celebrities to arrive, first We're Pres
ident Grant, Governor Hoffman, Vic
President Wilson, Minister Washburnt