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ascartaining that. receipt would be ac-
cepiable, gave ore to the Spaniard, step
ped over the side, sienalled to his oars
men and in 10 minutes was upon the
deck of his own vessel.
Yirginius was in a most filthy condi-
ton and was leaking considerably
Spanish Captain stated that he had kept
her pumps going continually since her
arrival, in order to keep the water dowr.
Virginius steamed about 200 yards; all
going well, when engines suddenly re-
| fused to do duty and it became Lecessa-
ry for Dispatch TO take her in tow and
the two vessels went out Of the harbor
briskly, Spanish flags beirg displayed
by forts as they passed. In an hour we
were at sea- Virginius was soon again
under steam. Dispatch ceased to tow
her and the two vessels steamed togeth-
er toward Tortugas. Whan steamers
reached Tortugas they found U."S.
Sloop of War Ossipee awaiting thoir ar
| rival.
HAVANA, Dec. 17.--Slavery question
is now seriously discussed among slave
owners. According to kilograms and
letters from Spain, the Government is
determined to bring question before
Cortes for action, but desires slave own
ers to propose some plan for making
abolition slavery certainty without in
juring seriously the agricultural pros~
perity Of the Island.
ROME. Dec. 1.-THE Papal Nuncio at
Paris has been notified that Archbishops
of PARIS, Valencia and Cambria, have
been elected to College Cardinals.
PENANG, Dee. ia rumor is current
here that Acheenes made night attack
upon Dutch forces. surprising them and
that heavy battle YVES fought; result of
which is not yet known.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.- House Com
mittee on military affairs to-day discuss
ed the resolution referred to them by the
House inquiring as to the alleged defal-
cation of General Howard, in connec-
ton with his administration of the af
fairs of the Bureaus of freedmen, refu
ho al nj
Adopted and instructing Chair to issue
notices to Gen. Howard, Secretary Bel
KNAPP, and Gen. Vincent, to appear be-
fore them to. morrow morning with view
to begin preliminary investigation Of
subject and guide Committee to recon-
mending what definite action should be
taken on letter Of Secretary Of War sub
mitted to Congress.
ANTIOCH, Cal, sDec. H. Terrible
accident.-One of the boilers in Inde-
dependent Mine, at Somerville exploded
last night. John Hays and James Daily
were instantly killed; David Williams
and another man are in very critical
condition. Some pieces of iron weigh
ing several hundred pounds were thrown
distance of over hundred yards
Three other large boilers were moved by
the explosion from to u feet
New YORK, Dec. 1S.-Steamer Edgar
Stuart, which made Successful landing
of her fifth cargo OF arms and men upon
the Island Of Cuba, is said to be fitting
out at Baltimore for another rrn.
The owners of the steamer Ishmalia,
from this port for Glasgow have given
up all hopo Of her safety. She had q
crew of 10 men.
Minister Siukles has announced to the
Secretary of State the Cancellation Of all
conflicting interests in the Spanish
Cortes and the establishment Of the Cas-
tellar Government.
The collection at the moetirg of the
Evan gelicai Alliance on Sunday evening
for the benefit of the families of Profess
sors Pronior and Ccrrosco, lost on the
Vile de Havre, amounted to nearly $i0,-
600.
SAN FeANCIsco. Dec. 49, The Carl
baldi. the first Italian war vessel ever
here, is now in the harbor. She came
from Honolulu The Duke Of Genoa,
son of King Victor Emanuel,is on board.
She will 90 into the Hunters Point Dry
Dock for repairs. She was badly dam
aged during the voyage from Honolula.
New YORK, Dec. 1S.-The Charity
Amateur Dramatic Association will give
a performance at the Academy Of Music
on Saturday night next, for the benefit
of the widows and orphans of the vic
tins of the Virginius massacre.
BosToN, Dec. 10.-The wool market
is firm with a coed demand from manu-
facturers and some speculative inquiry.
tll kiilSOo COItiiItie W OG OpttitilINi
stocks of all kinds are moderate for the
season. With the resumption of work
by some mills and the prospect of a
great revival of business, there will evi-
IDENTIFY be scarcity of wool before the
season closes. The demand is chiefly
for fine heeces. California, 270to 80
for fall; 25(@36 for Spring Pulled
woods have been selling freely at 45Q555,
including choice Eastern superfLe at
outside prices.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-The funeral
of Col. Dent took place this morning
from the Executive NAnsion. In addi-
ton to the members of the family there
were present all the Heads of the Depart
ments. The remains were placed on
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