GIBSON PEACOCK. Editor.
VOLUME XIX.--NO. 243.
_EVENING BULLETIN.
PUBLTRITFT) EVERY
(Sundays excepted) at
No. 329 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
BYTIE
"Evening Bulletin Association."
PHOPBSETORS.
GIBSON PEACOCK,j CASPER SOTTDER, Jr..
T. L. PETHERSTON 1 EELNEST C. 'WALLACE.
THOMAS J. WILLIAMSON.
The It= is served to subscribers in the city at
18 cents per week, payable to the carriers, or Ss to per
1111111110.
IILiPMEED.
HAPIXIGH—HAZZARD—On January t'.511:1, 1866,
-at Milton, Delaware, by the Rev. W. B. Walton. J.
Hafleigh. Eq.of Philadelphia, to Miss A.Dle W.,
daughter or ohn A. Hazzard.
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HOFFMA_N—At Cape Patinas, West Coast Africa,
-On November T.R.h. Rev. Cadwalader Colden
Hoffman, Missionary of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and Rector of St. Mark's, Cape Palmas, in
the 46th year of his age. sa
Mc/WELT—First month, 28th instant, at her mil
-der:ice, Brooliworth, near West Chester, Pa., Eliza.
Beth R. Howell, relict of Israel Howell, deceased, in
her 77th year.
Her relatives and friends are invited to her funeral
without further notice, to meet at her late residence,
on Third day morning, 30th instant, at 10ii; o'clock.
Carriages will be at the West Chester Depot that
morning to meet the Train that leaves West Phila
delphia at 8 o'clock. A. M. •
MELEE—On Friday evening, the ;26th, at 7 o'clock.
after a linge.ring illness, Louise Every.. daughter of
George e and Helen Megee. Due notice of the funeral
- will given.
3.I7.UNSHALL—On the 26th Instant. Robert W. Mt--
shall, son of the late Thomas and Maria J. Minshall,
in the 19th year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are incited
to attend the funeral. without further notice,from the
residence of George T. Ithawn. near the Fox Chase.
-On Tuesday, 30tH instant, at 12 o'clock. To proceed to
Cedar Hill -:emetery, Frankford_ 12
SICE_ELS--Suddettly, on me morning of the 11th
instant, Thomas 11.‘%.Sickels. aged 14 years.
The friends of the family are invited to attend
his ihneial, without further notice, from his. late re
sideiace. Pine street, above 'Sixth. south side, Camden.
N. J. Will meet at the house on Sunday mornln-.2SCh
instant, at 9 o'clock, A. H. To proceed to Bethel,
Is ew Jersey.
gArFDLEY—On the 26th instant, Philenn Smedley
;in her esth year_
Interment at Friends' Burying ground. Middletown.
Delaware county, Pa. Due notice of the funeral. will
be given.
SMITH—On the evening of the 1. , 4th instant, at the
residence or his brother, H. S. Smith, co. 1121 Wal
lace street, William S. Smith. of Germantown.
.
His relatives and friends and those of Ins famil3 - ,
also the members of Lodge No. 81, A. Y. M.. and Wal
ker Lodge LO. 0. E.. are invited to attend nis fume
al from his brother's residence on Monday nett, Jan.
24th. at 10 o'clock.
TAYLOR— On the morning of the 27th inqtant,
Ellen, relict of the late Jonathan Taylor, in the 5 7 th
year of her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral from her late resi
dence. .No. 419 Buttonwood street, on Second day
(Monday) afternoon, the 20th instant, at 2 o'clock,
T.,9 Y 1.013. —At Pittsburgh, on Wednesday night.
Enoch Taylor, in the 6:th year of his age.
MOREENS FOR SKIRTS.
Greer Watered Moreens.
6-4 and 5-i Green Baize,
White Cloth fur Sacks.
White Evening Silks.
EYRE & L.LNDF_LL, Fonnti and Arch
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
fr -_- "NOW."—Sermon by T. H. Stockton, Eleventh
and Wood, Sabbath, at_ 3,1 i P. M. it.
wTHE RVV. W. W . . NEWELL ("UNTrARIALN),
ill preach at Langstroth's IT mi I Germantown.
To morrow, at 1034 o'clock, morning, and 7.% Evening.•
ST, CLEUENT'S CHI RCH. , Twentieth and
Cherry streets.—To-morrow being the fourth
Sunday in the month. the afternoon service will be
omitted. Service in the evening at 7i.: o'clock. Its
fl - THIRD REFOEMFD DUTCH CIIIITIC
ti t y corner Tenth and Filbert streets.—Rev. J. F
Berg, D.D., will preach in this Church to-marrow
Service at 10}.w 2 o'clock A. M. and P. M. its
1:s I 111 • :s: : .e next
Sermon in thts Course at the Church of the
se lipiphany.ven. to-morrow evening. Service at balf-pan
Its
10. TT:NTH PRESBYTERIAN CHIIRCEL—Stated
monthly evening service in this Church, Wal
-nut and Twelfth streets, to-morrow at half past seven
P. 3L Its
m- CHRIST REFORMED CHURCH, GREEN
—E-
street. dear Sixteenth.—Servicee on Sunday. the
Inst., by the pastor, Rev. S. H. Glesey, at 1t0,4 A.
3[. and 73 P.M.Strangers are cordially invited. Its
IL"Wri - T
Ter-raorrotv Evening, Church of the Messiah,
Locust street, above Thirteenth, Bev. L. L. Briggs,
Pastor.
I Fe . REV. B. W. CICIDLAW,af the American S.S.
Union, will (D. V.) preach in the Central Pres
byterian Church, corner of Eighth and Cherry streets
to-morrow evening at 73s o'clock. lti
FIRST REFORM:ED DUTCH CHURCH—
Seventh and Spring Garden streets—Rev. J. H.
Suydam. Pastor.—Services at 0 - clock. LL. M. and
7%. o'clock P. M. Subject for the evening, "The Carla
- liian Sabtratn." its
CHURCH OF THE INTERCESSOR, Spring
Garden below Broad, On Sunday morning the
Sector, Rev. J. W. Bonham. will preach a sermon ou
"The Responsibilities , and Privileges of Sunday School
Teaches:its
REV. T. HYATT SMITH, will preach in
tizY Green HllHall sontheast corner Seventeenth
and Poplar streets, to morrow afternoon at guar, er
past 3 o'clook. Seats free. All cordiallyinvited. Sun
day School at 2 o'clock P. M. lts
ARCH STREET LUTHERAN CHURCH
-Icow organized as St. Andrew's Evangelical
-3..."rithFran Cbarch.—Services by Rey. Dr. Stork, to Hall
E. corner of Arch and Broad streets, to-morrow at
10ii o'clock - A. M., and 73 1 ; P. M. 1*
Us. FIRST MORAY lAN CHURCH—corner of
Franklin and Wood streets.—services To-mor
row at 103; A: M. and 33 P. M., by the Pastor. Rev.
Joseph li. Kummer. Seats free. Strangers a.d
Come. its
LfCECRIS T T - POILICED CMIRCH. Green
street. near Sixteenth. To-morrow at lo!.; A. L.
an P. M. Services by the Pastor, Rev. S.H.Giesy.
The first of a series at evening sermons on Elijah and
his Times. It*
BEV. CliliDLAW—Sunday School
Missionary of. the American Sunday school
Union, for the West—will preach at the Sixth Presby
terian Church, Spruce. below Sixth, To-morrow
`Morning, at 10ii o'clock. Friends of Sunday Schools
Invitee to be present. its
IU'BERILON TO if FOICAL ST - CDR-NM—A
aermon to 3feolcal students and young men
gtnelilly. will be preached (p. V..)by Rev. Dr. Bo.rd
man. m the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Walnut and
Twelfth streets, to-morrow evening at half-past seven
o'clock.
(U'CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
irtebteenth and Green streets, Rev. E 'ward
Hawes, Pastor.—Public worship every Sabbath morn
ing and evening. Sabbath School at 234 P. M. Rev.
, Dr. Goodell, lately a missionary to Turkey, will
'preach to-morrow at lei A.M. The Pastor willpreach
- at. 73..: P. M. 15.•
•Us ST. STEPHEN'S CHIMOH TENTH
street. above Chestnut. A public Missionary
_Meeting will be held in this church on tomorrow,
Sunday evening, at o'clock; in connection with
the South Eastern Missionary Convocation. of this
-city. Addresses will be delivered and a collection
taken. The public are Invited.
It* WASHENGTON B. EEG:MC, Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
11. -77-WATER RENTs.—Water rents will be re
ceived until the Seth DAY OF APRlL:inclusive
wt out penalty. Agents and others having a large
number ofbills to pay will save time by callingfor them
without delay. W.J.P. WHITE,
jar- Register.
nitDIG SANDY OIL COMPANY—A Meeting of
the gig Sandy (111 Company will be held on
DAY EVENING, January 30, 1866, at half-past
7 o'clock, at 409 wAiaTuT arreEt, to hear the final
Deptirt of tbeLommittee, and to transact business of
Importance to every stockholder. ja27-3t•
OFFICE OF Till. BLACK DIAMOND COAL
AND IRON COMPANY—Nn. 205'4 WALNUT
Street.—Parrtammema, January 2 7 th, 1568.
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of this Corn-
PabY, for electing officers and transacting such
-other business as shall come before it will, be held at
its office on MONDAY, the .12th of February nest, at
12 o'clock- M.
jaZ--s,tutthsti
J. S. HESTON. secretary
EabliAM-FatICAN LADIES • COhiDdLSSION.—A.
EhTI_I%.T.G OF AND GENTLE
-I.M, friendly to the poor Whites and Blacks of the
South. and to the work of education among themovill
be held at the rooms of the YOUNG CHBI4.
TIAN ASSOCIATION,No. 121.0 CHF_STNIFT streekon
'ru.e.bDA Y..EVENMG nest, 30th inst., at suffering
to devise ways and means to relieve the in
Georgia, which State has been assumed by PPM,43I
- and West Jersey as their portion of the work.
All friendly to the movement are invited to be pres
ent. By order of the Finance Committee,
L. 2402s .PIGO3LEBY BOND, Chairman.
P. S.—Gentlemen recently from the South are ex
pected to make. statements regarding the destitution
tvng them .
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MHOWARD HOSPITAL. Nes. 1518 and. MA
_Lombard street. Dispensary Department Med
atment and medicines Dirnistied gratuitously
Wile poor.
11? Tar.. SEPOY REBELLION, BY AN EYE
'WITNESS.
cture, by Rec. WIT. BUTLER. D. D., late Mis
sionary to India on personal renainiscens, G ARDENe
Sepoy Rebellion in India. at the SP P'6
STREET M. E. CH1311.01, corner of Twentieth and
Suring Garden Streets, on MONDAY EV hiNrNG,
January 2sth, at o'clock.
Tickets SO cents. For sale at Perkinpine & Higgins'
ss B. Fourth street; Tract Depository, 119 N. Sixth at., and at the door. ja2s-4rrP3 •
W. OPENING OF THE NEW ORGAN, BUILT
by John Roberts, of the
=ON 2,1. E. CHURCH, FOURTH Street, below
ARCH,
THURSDAY EVaiNECO, February
The following organists will perform on the occa
sion
ME. D. D. WOOD,. MR. S. S. DOYLE and MRS.
MACE.
The vocal arrangements are very superior.
Tickets al cents. No. North Fourth street, or at
the door. Jar-s.tu.w,th,tt,rp*
[O7OFFICE OF THE LEBIL - G3l COAL AND
NAVIOATIALN COMPANY, Pma.A.D.Exemu,
December Met, ISM
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IN SUMS TO SUIT PUBrirra itt - P•vew
The Loan of this Company, due April let, 1884, Inte
rest payable quarterly, at the rate of six per cent. per
annum.
This Loan is secured by a mortgage on all the Com
pany's Coal Lands, Canals, and Slackwater Navigation
In the Lehigh river.and all their Railroadaconstructed
and to be constructed, between Manch Chunk and
Wllkesbarre, and branch roads convected therewith,
and the franchise of the Corn . any relating thereto.
_
Apply to SOLOMON HERD, Treasurer,
de2.l-rptf3 h-' 4 l South Second street°,
Ut. A MT - RICAN riNION COMMISSION.--The
American C nion Commission thankfully, ac
knowledge the following additional contributions to its
treasury:
Samuel Work. - ....._....sl.ouo . 9fethodist Church,
Morris, Tasker & Co_ sal; Pennington, N. J.... $2"..,
Geo. E. Taylor MO; Wm. H. Aslahurs t___ 50
Drexel & co__ ....... 1001. T. B. Lippincott &
T. B. McCreary .53i Co.._ ....... _ ....... _____ so
smith, Itar,dolph & IW. ig_ =organ & Co__ ...ts
Co 501 R. F. Raley .. t 5
Henry A shburst... 501 Work. Graham & Co. 20
Joel J. Bailey._ 5o .Edw. EL Cross ..... _.. 20
Infant School of -t. J. E. Fox__ 10
Paul's E. Church..._ 3q J. W. Derrickson 5
:in E. R. Urns. 5
1:. W. Reed &Co a , tsumt .±. A tki119013...... I , P
r. E. Norgsan & C 0.... 10:e. R. Banes__ Is
W. H. Word ward 1013 D L lo
lioud. Bonbright ...t. i union Meeting, Ma-
Co 10 tavarian, N. J , 12
Church or Epiphany. , Cash 5
atidttional .................- 201 E. T. 5........._ ...... _.__.
E. H. Vanenten,
'Shrewsbury, N. J... 30i
SAMtLL WORE. Treasurer.
No. ZS South THIRD Street.
it ores for the Commission can be sent to JOS. PAR-
S ER, „Secretary. No. IMO ciErETN - crT sc. it,}
SOLDLER.S' F.3.111L/ES..
The immediate -Retie/ of the Soldier. the Widow.
the Orphan, in their oirn homer, is the only object we
have in appealing to you for pecuniary co-operation.
such families are numerous, and th• ix terrible destitu
tion Is known only to those who visit their humble
homes. their damp dark cellars and cold, &merles.,
garrets.
Rev, W3L .11ePT WEEB, Pastor of the Fifteenth
Presbyterien Church, of Philadelphia, and extensively
known by the name of - City Pastor. has been devon
lag much of hi'. time, by his pen and personal labors,
during the last two years, for the benefit of this needy
and deserving cla.s. Convinced that our citizens have
a heart in such a work, and stand ready to aid it when
appealed to, and anding that the calls tor aid are daily
increasing, and that funds are needed to meet them.
yon are earnestly solicited to contribute liberally to aid
this noble and Christ-like work. ' 1 uns an hunperext,
and ye rave me meat; thirsty, and ye pare me
naked. and ye clothed me "
All contributions will be acknowledged In the public
send contributions to
Rev. W"3L
• - inty Pastor.'•
Superintendent of immediate
Aid for Soldiers• Famines.
Residence, 1341 Lombard Street,
Philadelphia.
Mrs. CITY PASTOR, Superintendent of Clothing
Department and of Visitation and Distribution.
Miss R. MOON Y, Agent and Assistant Superin
tendent of Supplies and Distribution.
"We know tar ). PASTOR, are acquainted with
work. and- cordially recommend his cause and at
sell as worthy of the aid and conhd-ace ofourcitizeu
"JAM t 5 POLLOCK.
"ALEXANDER HENRY,
"JAMES ORNE.
jal.Vhtsa-Strp? "HENRY D. MOORE'
SOLDIRRS.' FAMILIES, -ADDITIONAL
a:?Ati.I3.IS;OW S
LE' >flaralKTS FROM THE lima TO
Tr:LE 25-ra OF JANDARY. INCLUSIVE:
Editor of the Evening Bulletin: Please permit me
to acknowledge the rec. ipt of the following additional
crntributions for the relief of Destitute Soldiers'
Famines :
Mrs. F. E. P._ Ger- ;P. T., Philadelphia _ 85 00
mantowii_. _ 85 CO; Little Llmie (saved ,
J. M. P Slade phis__..l GA during 2 monttts)-_ 250
J. F., Philadelphia_.. 5 001 H. J. Fox______ la 00
Miss S. C. Harmer__ 2.5 00 1- Three little girls' .- 3 00
0 rom H-_____ .. 2.3 OD !Downingtown. "A
16 ary. Came, and il- 1 widow's mit.-"
ri
lie, Bdg'eton, N. 3_ 15 00 W. Mann, per Rev.
Mrs. J. S. S. Erwinna,. Mr. Siegfried
Bucks GO., Pa_ 5 001 IL H. L.. Phllada
J. T. W 60 • Mrs. lir. f.:.. per Bev.
S. S. It taut t. lass, Ist. ' Mr. Siegfried ."
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Pres. Church, New- ,"Tarnaum.," Pa .__.
burg, N. V.. per , Mrs. J. F. T , Phila-
Mrs. J. A. B 13 001 delphia
From F.. a portion of 1E 8.. Harrisburg ._
a thankoffering so.
lemnly dedicated C. S. P 500
to God for His great '.I. M.S. 81; .1. :3_,
mercies and won- 1 5; William W.,
derful deliverance 1 11: The Misses T.,
in the day of silver. 52 5O; Belle. Si;
sity ___-__-_.lOO 00 all per B. A. S.,
Anonymous, speciaL. 5 Of; New Alexandra,
A Mite 6.50
N_Norristown... _ 5 00 Savings of two little
J.F.L. Dillsburg, - Pa. 2ea ^irls and little boy.. SDO
Mrs. E. 8., German- ;11 ' r.... E. L., Pifflodel
town_ 3 on, phia.
S. S. of St. Paul's P. M. C. S -._ I 00
R ch.,per C. h. D... to On: W. G. N..... 1000
Mrs. J. B. C., Phila.._ 2on I.T.L. T.. Baltimore lou
Mrs. 3L. Germ'n. 'Pa. 5 tolA mite. from H. H.. .. 200
1 isiFfirmy and Helen R. 200
C W K. 500'13.,rhiladelphla 10 be
Mrs M D 5 00 1 Mrs. H ........... _-_-_. 2 In
H. Port Carb0n......... 5 00;Anonymous "for the
From L., Philada 5 00; Widow & Orphan." 2 1)0
J. H., M. D.. Odessa, ;A.B. C. Zanesville. 0 200
Delaware _ 5 DT - Country Girl". ....- _.. 3 00
A Friend. Consho- !ti. H. S. "Press" Of. .
hocken. Fa. 5 001 lice..., 500
, E. B. 0., per Wm. M.. a) 00 H :3., Philadelphia._ 10 00
; H., Germantown___ 3 001 Cash. ....._-. .... -..-. 1 00
Through Rev. Dr. T. B. L., Hyner's •
Newton 18 501 Ran. Pa. 500
R. F. & F. S. Bush- ;Anonymous, Philada 5 ,)o
nell, DL. 2 001 H. L. J
Mrs. F.. per Rev. Mr. Mrs. E. C. H., West
Siegfried ....... 10 00 Virginia._. ... 100
R. F. L ___ ....... 3 00 Ruth and Maggie . ..... 2 CO
For the poor woman John it. and 2 little
iu ga. - ret. A lady... 200 sisters audbrothers. 500
IL Si. 10 Cos Maggie and Susie.-- 100
Cash 50; Mrs. 8..........100
McG.... 1 00 E. B. A 500
Cash. Philo_ 10 001 E. D. W. Parkesburg, 2 (V
"Anonymous" at the 1.8.1 CC. S. and C.- 30 On
Press Office .. .._. . 200 "Quill drive5".......:_.- 3 00
M.E.M. E., Pa11a...._ 5 001 E. A. A., Phila..-....., 5 00
Lewis T. 8r0wn..._.... 25 00 "Office of the Presby•
Dr. E_... ... 300 terian"- -- SOD
A., Inquirer Office - __ 5 0015. H. J., P - kila 1 On
Per Editor of Presby- ; M., Philadelphia._ 1 09
terian 6 00; Mrs. Chas. H., 1438 N.
H. H.. at Prees Office 1 Second street____ 100
for Mrs. 8....... . _ ... 2001 E. H. B. 53. R. M.8...10 00
A. F., returned from . IA friend, N. Eigh-
Dead 14-ttAr Office... 10 00 teentn street...-.
Miss R M. C , Seven- S. Pbipps--- .... .
teenth street-- le 0015. C. P., Phila.
J. F. E.- ... . . -,- 100 C. D. 8..
At office of . " Presby Mrs. HarrietP. Potts
terLan" 51 00 grove, Pa.. ,
J. M.. Mils 10 00 Ladles' Aid - Society,
J. L. Phila..- 10 00 Orwigshurg, Pa..
Minnie 5. .11.; Dare. per arms L. Ham
town, N. J. 1 ..._. ... ICO mer li 00
1 1`.1L L'in M MCILWEE; City - Pastor..
No 1341 Lombard. street.
CLOTtuNG AND FOOD.
E. G. W., II pieces: Mrs. J. T., 23; Anonymous, 18,'
Mrs. D. W. O'B., No. 1601 Mount Vernon street 31h
Friend of the Orphans, 46; 1. G. Et, woolen goods. 291
L . Philadelphia, 10; F. B. R., 81;R. D. dr C. P-19; Mrsi
Wm. C. Henzey, 58; E. W. S., 23; Anonymous, 6; Airs.
B. L. L.,:t.S; anonymous, gents' clothing, 8; Ladies of
the Fifth Itarnist Church. 15: R. = Widow 9; N. F. 13.4
60; Lady, a bonnet; Lincoln's mourning, a bundle; Airs,'
C. B. L., 3; E. B. 0„ 7; No. 1733 Arch street . In, and
roll of carpet Abington, XI: A Friend. 26; R. V. L., 4;;
IL C. H. ire T. F. S-44; J. W. H., North Eighth street,)
89 pairs chLlaren's hose and 12 hoods: Mrs. L. M.. IF
pieces: Anonymous. 11; Chestnut H 131,58: Mrs. H., It:
Aim J. K. F.. 17; "Union." 1.11 yards alpaca; Mrs. Chas.
11....31; lidrs.E, A
24; Mrs. E. J. 0.,19; from A. and W., :It:
Mrs. M. C., Lt lady, "Delaware," W. M. C. 24; Mrs.
5..2.5. Mrs. DAL EL, 43; A Friend to the Orphan, Or-1
wigithurg, 41 pieces new clothing and 6li. yards muslin. i
and stocking yarn; H. K. &Co., 33 pairs new shoes and
one pair of pants; Mrs. E. 8., 9 pieces valuable cloth
ing; Airs. C.,15.
FOOD.
Woodside* Co.. 1 box tea: A Friend to the Soldier,
—bushels potatoes: Mrs. IL R. A.. 59 lbs. bread: J. B.
Love, 1 bbL Beans. Mrs. CITY PASTOR, 1
Superintendent of Clothing Department. ,
It Miss H. MOONEY, '
January 27,1866. Assistant Superintendent. etc.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LOAN FOR SALE.
p: UID: lARY 27,1866.
Additional Details of the Capture Of
Bagdad by Filibusters---Antici
pated Changes in the Imperi
alist Cabinet---An Empty
Exchequer--Napoleon
and Maximilian at
Loggerheads---
The Mexican
Question in
Bnowissv - rr.r.v, Texas, Jan. 5, istit3.—
Babylon has fallen—Bagdad, I mean.
The force under Escobado, the couarnan
der-in•chief of the liberal forces, numbering
about two thousand men, were encamped at
Camargo, one hundred and thirty miles
above this place. Cortina, though ostensibly
under Escobedo's command, yet really
acting independently, was roving with his
force at a distance within twenty miles of
Matamoras. He could perhaps muster eight
hundred men. Numbers are uncertain in
Mexico. Crawford, the majsr-general and
nlitustero, was operating entirely on his
own basis, evidently eager to get up a row
and entirety indifferent as to minor results,
so the value of the Mexican bonds was
brought up to a respectable figure. For
certain reasons,known only to hinisetf,most
of his dirty work was being done by his so
ealled staff officers, whose only claim to
merit was that they, as well as their patron
bad been dismissed fromthe service of the
United States.
On the imperial side was General Mejia,
who, with about eighteen hundred effective
men, two hundred and tifty of whom were
Austrians, was cooped up in Nlatamoras,
engaged in strengthening his fortifications
and professing himself only desirous to
have a strong government for his country.
In Bagdad was stationed a portion of his
command, consisting of three hundred na
tive troops and forty Austrians, under
Colonel Rico. The gunboat had moved
down from Matamoras and was lying at
Bagdad, manned by sixty French marines.
On this side of the river General Weitzel,
though, like every true American. sympa
thizing with the liberals, was anxiously
and energetically endeavoring to carry out
his instructions and preserve neutrality, a
by no means easy thing to accomplish on so
extended a line and amid such heterogene
ous elements. Thus much appeared on the
surface and was patent to all.
Among the initiated, however, it was
whispered that there was another and im
portant element which entered into the con
dition of affairs, and through which matters
were to culminate into something of im
portance. "The Liberal Mexican Volun
teers, "the Republican Contingent," "the
Coons," and other organizations were said
to exist, and to be composed of men who
had the rare quality of fighting without
much organization, were wont to burrow
among the sand hills of the coast and to be
sympathetically affected by a peculiar
whistle—certain cat calls and other peculiar
vocal demonstrations: Not much attention
was paid to them, however; few believed in
their existence, or thought them of the
slightest moment if they dui. &Len was the
state of affairs.
This morning about seven o'clock, the
city was electrified by a rumor that Bag
dad, at the mouth of the river, had been
taken by the liberals. It was said a well
known sutler who was there at the time,
had telegraphed the news to General Weit
zel. Noboav believed it. There were no
liberal troops there. Escobado was in
Brownsville and knew nothing about it.
Cortina was also here, and in the same
state of ignorance. Crawford looked as
tonished when he told"'the news; but soon
recollecting himself, assumed an air of wis
dom and remained silent. A few imperial-
its from the other side laughed. The thing
NN as a canard. A courier soon arrived with
despatches to Escobedo. Crawford was seen
quietly to mount his horse and start down
the road. The thing had gained credence
and was finally settled by an official de
spatch from Colonel Moor, irommanding the
brigade on the American side, that "Bagdad
was captured between four and tive o'clock
this morning, by a small party of liberaLs. -
BRAZOS SAISTLAGO, J an. 7, 1866.—1 [Mb
morning returned from Bagdad, and shall
endeavor, with as much seriousness as pos
sible, yet hastily, as the steamer will leave
in an hour, to give you the details of one of
most ludicrous affairs that ever occurred in
the annals of warfare.
On the morning of the sth a party of about
fifty-five men, consisting of . Mexicans,
sutlers' clerks and men of the reckless and
adventurous character always to be found
on the border, crossed over the river above
Clarksville, moved quietly down to Bagdad,
and, after a sharp fight, succeeded in
taking the place, capturing the entire
- garrison, with the exception of the
Austrians, who managed to get aboard
the gunboat Antonia, which lay
at the levee. It seems that the captors did
not at first know that the boat was there;
but, immediately on learning it, started
down to capture her. n nearing the wharf
they were met by a voey and driven back.
Four of their number ere killed. A sec
ond attempt also failed and the boat then
ti l
moved up the river, he assailants then
commenced sacking e town. The Impe
rial troops captured mmediately turned
over, tied the liberal badge (a white band)
about tber hats and pursued the bent of their
own inclinations unmolested. Some joined
the captors in pills gin g, others quietly-crossed
over to the American shore, while others,
with theinstinctof discipline, quietly placed
themselves on guard, though by no means
very efficient in that regard. No one was
in command. Colonel Rico, the imperial
commandant, was slightly wounded and
permitted to make his escape. No one had
any special feelings of antagonism against
anybody. The whole thing seemed to be a
very "jolly lark." Soon after daylight a
Colonel Reed, General Crawford's chief of
staff, appeared, and, claiming the merit of
the capture assumed command; to which
no one objected. .At nine o'clock a large
portion of the assail • nts had left the town.,
some thoughtful person having sent word
to Escobado' that there was a small city
down there if he wanted it.
The General arrived there at six P. M. of
the sth, but, owing tO some misunderstand
ing with the American commander, did not
cross until two of the following day. He
immediately assumed command, appointed
the proper officers andendeavored to restore
order out of autos: .
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500
' Finding himself without forces, he tele
graphed to Gen. Weitzel, requesting 200
OUR WHOLE COUNTRY.
IVIEXICO.
France.
men to preserve order, protect the citizens
and prevent pilaging. As the whole place
was liable to be destroyed the request was
complied with, and order was thereupon
immediately restored. Colonel Mejia was
appointed Post Commandant; Colonel Du
May, of Cortina's staff, Provost Marshal;
Captain Sinclair, Captain of the Port.
In the meanwhile a quarrel arose, or,
rather, the quarrel continued, between Es
eobado and Crawford, each claiming the
precedence.
I may remark here that on the 4th Esco
bado had sent a communication to General
Weitzel, requesting that Crawford be re
strained from interfering in Mexican affairs,
as he had no authority to do so.
A small vessel, named the Prince of
Wales, was sent up the river on the evening
of the sth for the purpose of capturing the
Antonia, which was said to be aground a
few miles above. Crawford commanded
the boat, though not the expedition, which
failed. Meanwhile the quarrel waxed
hotter, with the advantage decidedly in
favor of the Mexican, and last evening the
thing resulted in Crawford's leaving the
place, which was fast becoming too hot to
hold him.
The French fleet off the mouth bombarded
the place several hours yesterday, after
giving the usual notice. No damage was
done. The Liberals responded with a small
field piece, which fell far short of the ves
sels. The French attempted to land a party
of marines to capture this piece, but were
driven back.
Escobado's troops are moving down to
threaten Matamoros, in order to prevent
General Mejia from sending any troops
below. Cortina's command will be in Bag
dad to-day.
Every Lour renders the prospect that
the liberals will be able to hold the place
more certain.
As I close this I learn from a courier that
all is quiet in the city. De Leon has esta.b
lished his State Government. The Amer--
, an troops will be withdrawn to-day. No
attack on the place is anticipated. While I
have little doubt that in the attack on the
city some American soldiers were en
gaged, the various commanding officers
state every man was present at reveille roll
call.
The loss, as officially reported, is as fol
lows: LiberaLs killed, four; wounded, seven.
Imperialist killed seven; wounded, twen
ty-three: captured, three hundred. Among
the capturc-a were two Austrians. The Al
calde was among the killed.
The steamer's whistle has sounded, and I
must dose.
Two o'CLocß.—Governor De Leon has
just arrived here from Bagdad. The Ameri
can trcops have been withdrawn. He re-
ports that Alejia is said to be moving down
from Matamoras with twelve hundred men.
This is doubtful.
General Weitzel is here reviewing the
troops of the 3d Division, 25th Army Corps.
A letter from the City of Mexico to the
New York Herald, dated Jan. 10, says:
The pecuniary embarrassments of the
government are so great that even Mexican
Office-holders are not regularly paid. They
receive certificates; but no money. One of
them who was employed in the interior of
the country, being unable to get credit upon
his certhicates, went to the Custom House
to search 01 cash, but the money was gone.
He called upon the municipality, but the
municipality had no money. Finally, after
running about for over a month, he obtained
4 few dollars from the Prefect of the De
partment, whereupon he sent in his resig
nation, and commenced business on hls
own account. H- is now making plenty of
money, and is to-day richer than the gov
ernment itself.
It - would be, however, a mistaken idea to
think that this scarcity of money is due to
the poverty of the cetmtry or to a lack of
r i esources. The country is richer to-day
1 than it has ever been, and I know, to my
personal knowledge, that propositions made
to the government, which would have put
; several millions of dollars into the public
I treasury, through :incapacity or neglect,
I Were either rejected or overlooked. M.exi ;
(lin capitalists are naturally afraid to invest.
under this lamentable mismanagement.
There is consequently no business of im
portance transacted in Mexico at present,
and all branches of commerce and industry
are completely paralyzed.
There ere parties here who accuse VrluKi
rl 'Milan's advisers of having purposely led
him into an unsound line of policy with the
phrpose of making him unpopular and com
pelling him to evacuate the country. As
most of the members of the Cabinet,
with tz e exception. of Mr. Castillo, the
Minister of Foreign Affairs k who, of course,
Will always go on the side having the
heaviest artillery ,are all Liberal and ex
associates of Juarez, they are accused of
being the accomplices of the ex-President,
and of working in reality for the benefit of
the republic.
Be this as it may, the actual condition of
affairs in Mexico is really alarming. Per
sons of high standing, and impartial ob
servers, are of the opinion that the present
Cabinet ought to be changed forthwith and
another one appointed in its stead. The
new Cabinet would then take up the ques
tion which have been neglected by the pre-
sent incumbents, new measures would be
passed, a new policy inaugurated, the in
troduction of foreigu Capital and immigra
tion invited and prosperity restored. The
church party, which has been excluded
from a share in the direction of public
atairs, and which owns mast of the wealth
of the country, might also be called to par
ticipate in the government of the country,
on condition to employ none but loyal,
honest and intelligent men, and to repudiate
all hackneyed and incapable politicians.
If something is not done immediately to
remedy the present condition of affairs you
may be sure of one of two things; either the
French will withdraw into some depart
ments of the empire, waiting for the reim.
binsement of the money advanced or due,
abandoning Maximilian to his fate, or they
will demand his resignation and the elec
tion in his stead of a native Mexican to the
Mexican throne. Yturbide seems now in
great favor with the French, so are all the
sons of the heroes of the war for Mexican
independence: There are even French offi
cers who demand the appointment of Juarez
to the throne, with a Cabinet of Frenchmen
as advisers.
The French Admiral Didelot has just ar
rived at Mexico. He has been sent out by
Louis Napoleon, and brings to Maximilian,
I am informed, pretty nearly the same
representations and advices which my letter
contains. He complains that the work of
pacification and organization has not been
achieved, and has instructions to inquire
into the means of remedying this state of
affairs and of imparting a more wholesome
tone to public opinion and to public affairs.
He is also the bearer of a very important
communication, the effect of which cannot
fail ;to infuse new life into Mexico, and to'
give to all interests the , security they need
so much. .The effect of this communication
will not, however, be knoWn until after the
meeting of the French Legislature and after
the debate on the Mexican question. You
may then expect a new phase in the history
of tnis country.
SAN FitAxcisco, Jan. 25, 1856.—Advices
from Mexico to the sth instant, state that
the liberal General Corona holds a position
within forty miles of Mazatlan. Although
a strong force of French was at the latter
place Corona remained undisturbed. He
does npt attack. knowing that he could not
hold the place if he took it. Durango was
still in the hands of the French and traitors;
but liberal forces were encircling the city in
considerable numbers, and a fight was
looked for soon.
WAsistsrerroN, Jan. 1866.—The Acting
Secretary of State has communicated, in
response to a resolntionof the House, papers
relative to a demonstration of toe Congress
of the States of Colombia in honor of Presi
dent Juarez, of Mexico. It embraces co
respondence between the Secretary of State
and M. Romero, with enclosures of the
decree passed ny the Colombian Congress, a
letter from President Mauve Murrillo t 3
President Juarez and his reply. It charac
terizes severely the "iniquitous outrage"
forthe consummation of which "it became
necessary for three great Powers of Europe
England. Spain and France—to coalesce,"
and suggests that "in imitation of Pontius
Pilate, the firsttwo have washed their hand-3
of it without the certainty of their having
washed them very clean, throwing upon
the third the consequences of the treache
rous crime of these three Powers."
The Mexican Question in France.
jParts cor. et the Incependance Beige. Jan. S J
Not only is it believed more and more
positively that an agreement, made on the
15th of September, is being elaborated to
arrange the evacuation of Mexico within a
fixed time, but it is pretended that thi'
agreement is already signed—a thing which
seems to me more than difficult to believe.
The very probable assertion is also added
that the speech from the throne will make
mention of this projected evacuation. A
matter to be received with some reservation
is the statement that the Emperor will
mention in the same speech, in a manner
more or less explicit, that the conduct of
ins Majesty Maximilian has not responded
to the services which he owes us and to the
confidence of the French government.
Pa r:s Correspondence of the Independence Beige.
Jail. .9.,
Conversation still is engrossed with Mexi
can affairs. All are agreed upon this point,
that the terms of a convention to fix the date
and conditions of our evacuation will take
place; but as to these conditions the state
ments are various. A time of respite is
spoken of as to be granted to Maximilian
Liner the departure of our troops, during
which the Government of the United States
will engage, if the negotiations are success
ful. to place no embarrassment in the way
of Maximilian, and to foment no opposition
to him. According to another hypothesis
the French government will be almost dis
posed to condemn a form of government
which is about being definitively established
in Mexico, provided the Cabinet at Wash
ington • will guarantee the Mexican debt
which oar citizens hold. I doubt very much,
I confess, whether this project will have any
better chance ofbeing accepted by the United
States than the first. I am assured, how
ever, that it figures among the expedients
agitated here.
It is known that the entire French Min
istry are in favor of the evacuation of
Mexico, and the rumor runs that in the
last council they obtained from the Em
peror a promise to send no new troops to
Mexico. But I doubt whether they have
decided his Majesty to deliver Maximilian
up without protection and without compen
sation to all the dangers which threaten
him. I repeat, that there is no doubt that a
prompt solution is sought for the Franco-
Mexican question, but I by no means
affirm, notwithstanding the assurance
which I have received on this point, that
this solution will be discovered.
From the Paris correspondence of the Indepeadance
Bek; e, Jan' i j
I write ass fact often recurring to the at
tention and thoughts of the political world,as
well as in the lobby of the Chamber, where
already some of the Deputes , have arrived,
as in the salons, the idea that there will
will probably appear in the speech of the
or the Emperor at the opening of the Corps
Legislatif a paragraph announcing that
measures are under consideration to
arrange between this and next spring for
the successive recall of our troops from
Mexico. Some scribblers, more laold: but
whose infallibility I do not guarantee .go as
tar as to fix two years as the term beyond
which there will not be a single pair of red
trowsers at 'Vera Crnz or Mexico.
The Very Latest.
Paris letter, Jan. 11, in London Times.l
The Mexican difficulty was before the last
Council of Ministers at the Tuileri. All,
or nearly all, the ministers were for the
speedy recall of the French troops. The
Emperor, it is said, does not think the mo
nieut vet come to do so safely; at least, not
until - the Emperor of Austria shall have
completed the contingent necesggry for the
Foreign legion to keep his' brother on the
throne.
Facts and Fancies.
The trial of Lafayette C. Baker,has begua
in Washington on the charges preferred by
Joseph R. Cobb and his wife for extortion,
&.c. Mrs. Cobb is a pardon broker. The
Cobbs say that Baker shelled them out and
now refuses to acknowledge the corn.
Private Miles O'Reilly predicts an Irish
republic in ten days. It already exists—in
anion Square.
A St. Louis paper says there are no
Italians selling ohestnuts in the street cor
ners there, all having been secured for the
opera. We believe the preference in Phila
delphia is for pea -nuts.
A New York critic expresses his displea
sure with an actress for wearing too saort a
dress and blue satin gaiters. Very hyper
critical! Why shouldn't she wear her dress
curt? And why shouldn't blue gaiters be
sat in?
The insurrection in Spain is one of the
oldest rebellions in the world. In fact it is a
Prim-evil one.
SPEER'S SAM:BURG PORT WINE—We
publish to-clay an advertisement of this
noted and excellent American Wine—sam
ples of which can be tasted at all oar Drug
gists. We believe it to be superior,, in every
respect, and in all desirable qualities—
medicinal not excepted—to pure and genu
ine imported port, worth tea dollars a
gallon. Try it, if you are an invalid requir
ing a healthy stimulant, and shun the
miserable humbug wines with which the
country is flooded, and not one gallon in a
thousand of which contains a drop of the
juice of the grape.— Watkins Republican.
Druggists keep this wine.
A VESSEL sailed from Norfolk a few days
ago for New Haven, Conn., with 6,400
baskets of oysters. Norfolk oysters are
seen enjoyed at most of the restaurants in
this city.
Dunnvo 1865 the internal revenue collec
tions at St. Louis were $6,049,000.
F. L FETHERSTON. Publiter
DOUBLE SHEET, THREE CENTS
nEsommoss OF THE PEILAIDEL.-
PILL& COAL EXCALANGE.
On the Contract Between the Philadel
phia and Reading JEtailroad Company
and the Atlantic and Great Western
Railway Company.
Cheap Food from the meat—Soft Coal to the
East—New Trade to the City of Philadel
phia.
[OFFICIAL COPY.]
Office of the Coal Exchange of Philadel
phia, No. 2051 Walnut street, Philadelphia,
January 23, 1866.—At a special meeting,
held to-day,:the greatest ever held by the
trade, nearly all the large operators being
represented, the members present produc
ing over five millions of tons of coal per
year, the following resolutions were unani
mously adopted.
Whereas, The Atlantic and Great Western
Railway, the East Pennsylvania Railroad
Company and the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad Company have entered into a
contract for the construction of a through
line of railroad from the West, through the
enal regions of Peruisvlvania to the cities of
New York and Philadelphia; and
'Whereas, The line of road 10 be con
structed under thesaid coutract,will furnish
cheaper food to our workmen and addi
tional markets for our productions; there
fore
Resolved, That the proposed railroad con
nections will be of great advantage to the
coal trade, and cannot fail to add largely to
the commercial prosperity of Philadelphia.
Resolved, That the connection offered by
the proposed railroads between the riot
agricultural districts of the great West and.
the corn fields of Pennsylvania, carrying
provisions at New York rates per mile, and
charging only for the actual distance car
ried, will secure to the mining interests a
new and valuable source from which to
derive an abundant supply of cheap food.
Resolved, That the opening and develop
ment of the great bituminous coal region
of Pennsylvania by the construction of the
proposed railroad through the counties of
Centre. Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion_
will add greatly to the prosperity of the
State, and to that of the city of Philadel
phia, by strengthening its present position
as the great coal market of the United
States.
.I?e,colved, That it is the duty, therefore, of
this Coal Exchange and its members to lend
all aid in their power to the proposed,enter
prise.
Resolued, That a copy of these resolutions
be furnished for pubbLation in all the daily
newspapers, and the C. S. Railroad and
Mining Register of this city and the .3.liners'
Journal of Pottsville.
Attest, A. B. GOBGAS,
Secretary of the Coal Exchange,
Among the persons present at the meeting
that . passed these perspicuous, positive and.
sigtunmnt resolutions, we observed, among
others, the individuals, the firms, and the
representatives of coal companies whose
names here follow, and which we give so
that our readers may see and know that the
proceedings were participated] in by the
coal interests in the Lehigh as well as the
Schuylkill region, the bituminous as well
as the anthracite trade :
Van Dusen.Lochroan &Co. Lewis Andenried & Cam-
Day. Euddel & Co. !
Graell& Co. H. L. Cake.
Wm. Hunter, Jr. & Co. J. r.i.eitzinzer & Co.
Honey Brock Coal Co. (Be-ITtionsas Hull & Co.
presented by J. B. Mc !Darts & Brnmm.
Creary.)
New York and .echnylkill
Gallt.way C. Morris & ' Coal Company. (Ropre-
Powelton Coal & Iron Co.: seated by 0. W. awls,
(Represented by I. W.; President.)
Norris, Jr.) Quin Lard. Sawyer &. Ward.
Mammoth Vein Con. Coal. Pine Knot Coal Co. ( Ken-
Co. (Represented by Jas.l resented by R.
Boston.)
Cain. Hacker & Cook. IBanm - of‘. Lewis & Co,
Gee. W. Flnxitz in ger & Co. 1P- Rothermel.
.1. G. & G. 8. Repplier. IC. Garreison.
May. Patterson & Bro. I J. H. Preck & Co.
Glen Carbon coal Co T. Garrerson.
resented by Steward Pat- John J. Dovey dr Son.
terson ) C. F. Norton. ( A City Di-
George s. Patlerson. rector in the Petussylva-
F Pattcrton. nia R. R. CO).
Burnside Coal & Iron Co Hiram Forer
(Represented by A. Lewis Inathermel.
Easrwick). Henry Heil.
sinniekson & Co. Nicholas Coal Comps-
Davis. Pearson & Co, ny. (Represent d by
31111er. GraetT& Co. John Donaldson, Press
.% lthonse & Yacht. dent).
Tyler Co.
These resolutions have three strong
poinis:
Fir,t—The Coal Trade recognize that it
will be immensely to their advantage to
have Western food at New York rates per
mile, and at an actual distance carried, be
lieving that this will provide the cheapest
possible mode by which the coal district can
be fed. Abundant and cheap food makes
abundant and cheap labor, and that pro
duces cheap coal, and that in turn makes a
larger trade and more profit.
econd—They recognize that the union of
the bituminous coal of Central and Western
Pennsylvania with the anthracite coal of;
Eastern Pennsylvania, upon the same..
wharves at Port Richmond, Philadelphia,
will benefit both parties, by bringing there
more buyers and more vessels.
Third—They pledge the Coal Trade to lend.
all the aid in their power to the enterprise.
THE LOSSES AT ST. Lot - ca.—The loss by
the ice gorges at St. Louis, as figured MD by
the newspapers, reaches the enormous stun
of $960,200. It is further estimated that the
damage to business during the blockade
will swell the amount to seven million dol
lars. The following insurance offices suf
fered by the break up of the ice: Phcenix,
of New York, $40,000; Manhattan, of New
York, $90,000; Harmony, of New York,
$16,000; Globe,ot:St. Louis, $20.000; Eureka,
of Pittsburgh, ;":‘20,000; other Pittsburgh,
offices, q"'" 000; Columbian, of New York,
$35,000: Security of New York, $14,000;
Adriatic, of New York, $16,000; Thames, of
Norwich, $5,000; Cincinnati offices, $10,000;
Atlantic, of New York, $3,000; other St_
Louisoffices and agencies, $77,000; various
Eastern offices, $20,000.
ACCIDENT ON THE ERIE RAILROAD.
There was a serious disaster on the Erie
Railroad yesterday morning about eight
o'clock, at Mount Hope, a station in Wayne
County, Pa., 28 miles west of Port Jervis,
New Jersey, and 126 miles from this city.
The disaster was caused by the breaking of
a switch rod. The entire train, comprising
eight cars, was thrown from the track.
Three men, engaged in sawing wood by the
roadside, were the principal sufferers, one
being killed outright and the two others
badly wounded. A horse was. also killed;
but, from report that reach us, none of the
passengers sustained serious injury, though.
several were considerably crnsned.
A VETERAN IRON HORSE.—The old loco
motive "Nick Biddle" is still on the Cum
berland Valley Railroad track. Nick has
been running on the road at least twenty
five years; first in pulling passenger and
freight trains, but for several years past he
has confined his labors to the wood train on
the road. We, however, find him again at
tached to freight cars, taking the place of
"Tiger," who, until the late collision near
Bridgeport, acted as shifter.
IT is said the claimk of Hon. John
Botts, for wood taken by the Union armies,
will not he paid.