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By Johnson's Independent agency. from Washington — rumor of another Presidential proclamation declaring the rebellion Ended — a Budget of Mexican News, including some war Gas — the Garland case. Washington, December 18. --The rumor is current that the President, during the recess, will issue a proclamation declaring the rebellion at an end, and placing all the States in the same position as they were previous to the war. He has sufficiently tested Congress, and will enact some coup d'etat to head off radicalism. It is said that the French Minister has become quite alarmed respecting the answer Secretary Seward sent to the Emperor's letter asking for the recognition of Maximilian's government of Mexico, and as much so with reference to the resolutions lately introduced into Congress on the subject of the Monroe doctrine. It is understood the Secretary has left for New York, where he will remain until he hears from the Emperor. Advices via Havana from <
Congressional matters — why Don't the President try Mr. Davis for treason?--is the "So-called" Mexican Empire Seeking a recognition? Washington, December 18. --The Committee on Appropriations met and took up the naval appropriation bill, and reduced it in several particulars. Adjutant-General Smith was before the committee, and urged the subject of dock-yards and docks. It is stated here, apparently on good authority, that two-thirds of the Ohio Republicans in the House will go for repealing the charter of Washington altogether sooner than meet the negro suffrage question. [See a fuller account elsewhere.--Dispatch.] A majority of the joint committee on reconstruction is conservative; the House branch of the conservative Republicans holds the balance power. Mr. Alley, chairman of the Post-office Committee, will offer a resolution to the effect that the Government shall take possession of the telegraph lines in the country, and conduct them as
the French Minister Awaiting Instructions at New York--Mr. Seward's letter on the Mexican Empire offensive. Washington, December 18. --The fact that the French Minister has left here for New York with the understanding that he will not return until he hears from his Government causes much comment in diplomatic circles. Secretary Seward's letter referring to recognizing Maximilian's Government is said to be offensive.
Inspection of Southern military cemeteries. Harrisburg, Pa., December 18. --Major Gregg, Chief of Transportation, left here at noon to-day on a tour of inspection through the military cemeteries located near Richmond, Danville, Salisbury, and Columbia, South Carolina. Colonel Chamberlain, State Agent at Nashville, has orders to leave that place to-day on a similar tour to Andersonville and other military cemeteries in that district. The object of these movements is to gather information concerning the possibility of friends and relatives procuring the remains of Pennsylvania soldiers buried in those localities.
Generals Grant and Sherman for Reconstruction — the New York Collectorship. Washington, December 18. --The President tells his friends that both Generals Grant and Sherman oppose reconstruction plans; and this is probably true. The President stated this morning that the New York Collectorship was still open, and he did not propose to fill it until the right man was found.
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From Europe. Portland, Me, December 18. --The steamer Peruvian, from Liverpool on the 8th instant, has arrived. O'Leary, the Fenian, has been sentenced to twenty years transportation. He protested his innocence. Lord Russell is preparing a reform bill. The Shenandoah put back to Liverpool on account of stormy weather. Cotton during the week has declined one-quarter — sales, 99,000 bales. Breadstuffs steady and unchanged. Consols, 87¼. Additional by the Peruvian. O'Leary, the Fenian, after the rendition of a verdict of guilty, made a speech denying that he was a traitor and declaring that he owed no allegiance to the Queen of England nor obedience to the British laws. In Liverpool, the sales of cotton to speculators were 25,000 bales; to exporters, 28,000 bales. The sales on the day the Peruvian sailed were 7,000 bales--market closing quiet and steady. Breadstuffs quiet but steady. Consols for money, 87¼@87⅝. Decrease of bullion in the Ban<
New York markets. New York, December 18. --Cotton dull; middling, 49@50 Flour dull at $8.75 to $9.25 for Southern. Wheat and corn unchanged. Pork — mess, 20@25 Whisky unchanged.
Associated press dispatches. Congressional — Paying the army — respect to the memory of the Lute President — the rebel debt not to be assumed, and the Federal debt to be paid--Mr. Davis, why not tried — Mexico, does she Seek recognition?--the test oath not to be dispensed with — Right of suffrage in the District--Mr. Stevens on the Southern States. Washington, December 18th. --In Senate, Mr. Grimes presented the petition of Admiral Farragut and one thousand one hundred other naval officers, asking an increase of pay. Referred. Mr. Wilson submitted a resolution providing for the appointment of an examining board to relieve officers of the regular army who have not rendered meritorious service in the late war, and fill their places by appointments from the Regular Army Veteran Reserve Corps and voluntary force. Mr. Wilson also offered a bill to grant a million of acres of public land for the benefit of public schools in the District of Columbia.
Alabama Reconstructed and remitted to constitutional authorities — Abolition ratified. Washington, December 18. --The Secretary of State has addressed a letter to Provisional Governor Parsons, of Alabama, saying that, in the judgment of the President, the hour has arrived when the care and conduct of the proper affairs of the State of Alabama may be remitted to the constitutional authorities, chosen by the people thereof, and, by direction of the President, relieving him of the trust which had been reposed in him. He also says that it gives him especial pleasure to convey the President's acknowledgments of the fidelity, loyalty and discretion which has marked his administration. He has also written a letter to the Governor of Alabama, tendering the co-operation of the Government of the United States, whenever it may be found necessary, in effecting the early restoration and permanent prosperity and welfare of his State. The Secretary of State officially procl
Adjournment of the North Carolina Legislature--Nothing done about Freedmen--Mr. Robinson, editor, Bailed. Raleigh, December 18. --The Legislature adjourned this morning to meet again on the 1st of February. No law was passed and no bill even presented for the government or protection of freedmen. Mr. Benjamin Robinson, editor of the Fayetteville News, who was arrested and brought here on Saturday, on the order of General Ruger, for articles which appeared in his paper unfriendly to the Government, has been admitted to bail.