BIGOND EDITION. BY telegraph: LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE GEE AT YACHT EAOE. GRAND BANQUET AT COWES BENNETT IN HIGH LIFE. He Challenges the Dike of Edinburgh. Edinbnrgli Accepts the Challenge. KOBE MARINE DISASTERS. A Idght-Bhip Sunk. By the Atlantic Telegraph. {To. the New York Associated Pb»] Cowes, Dec, 30.—Yesterday the three American yachts Henrietta, Fleetwing and Testa, upon invitation of Queen Yictorla, •ailed up Osborne bay. Her Majesty came down to the beach, and spent some time in witnessing the various manoeuvres of the yachts. As the winner of the great race, the Henrietta, passed by, she saluted it by -waving her handkerchief. At the grand banquet given by the citi aens of Cowes, last evening, the hall was profusely decorated with British and Ameri can Ha gS, and pictures of the contending yachts, while the walls were hung around with friendly mottoes. Sir 3 oim Simon, M. P., presided at the entertainment, and the greatest international good feeling prevailed among the guests. Toats were drunk with great enthusiasm to the Qneen, the Presi dent, and the Armies and Navies of both countries. Toasts to Peace and Prosperity to the United States, to Old England, were also drank; the New York Yacht Squadron; the health of Mr. J. G. Bennett, Jr., and a host of others toasts of a friendly character, Major-General Seymour, by command of the Qneen, expressed Her Majesty’s interest in the race, and her thanks for the display made in the bay daring the afternoon. At the dinner given by Lord Lennox, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburg, accepted the challenge of Mr. J. G. Bennett, Jr., and agreed to sail round the Isle of Wight next August, for a prize of one hun dred pounds. The Duke will sail his own yacht, the Viking, This announcement has created a great sensation in yachting circles. Ship Disasters. . [By the 17. S. and European News Association ] ■Mg|BTLAND, Maine, Dec. 31.—The steamer fhrnar£'°*g’ from New York, reports that the Sow£md""Bi§’® T ~ L 1 Ship has been dragged from best moorings and needs as sistance. , t ' cross Bap' light ship has also gone from her station. t The Chesapeake also reports having seen a bark anchored in Tarpanlin Bay, with her main-mast, mizzen-top-mast, fore-top gallant-mast gone; also a schooner ashore and dismantled, in the “ Bone.” fro the New York Associated Press.] Holmes’ Hole, Dec. 31.— The Cross Rip light Bhip, was blown from her station and snnk about one mile distant. She is a round f ' stern vessel. Another vessel is now off Sow and Pig’s Light, four miles south of the sta tion with her colors, Union down, wanting assistance. Boston, Deo. 31,—The schooner M. Rice, from Georgetown, for Boston, with a cargo of coal, was abandoned on the 27th in a sink ing condition. The crew were pioked up by a fishing vessel and carried to Newport. - Affairs at Boston. ... TBy the United States Associated Press,] Boston, Dec. 31.—Abram Greenwood has been arrested on the charge of setting fire to his store, No. 23 Union.street, en Friday night. He had insurance in a Providence company, for $4,000. A young lady, named Ellen Alcorn was burnt to death yesterday, by the explosion of a coal oil lamp. Marine intelligence. LTo the U. S. Associated Press.] New Yoke, Dec. 31.—The steamer Mis sissippi!, from New Orleans, has arrived at this port. ' f . New Yoke, Dec. 31; —The steamship Henry Chauncey is signaled below. Weather Iteport. [By theTJ. s. Associated Press.] New York, Dec. 31. —The weather is cloudy. Therewas a slight snow this morn ing. Wind outside this morning. Gale from the N. E. CITY BUIiLETO. Elbe in the Twenty-seventh Ward.— This mom tng about two o’clock a fire broke oat in a small frame cooper-shop attached to the coal and wood establishment of P. McGary <fc Son, at Thirtieth and Chestnut streets. The structure wasldestroyed. The flames extended to some of the coal sheds and they were partially burned. A stable took fire but was not much injured. The horses and mules were all safelyjrescued by the police and firemen. Some of the sheds of Harris A Hannings’s coal oil establish ment were also damaged. Fortunately the oil did not take fire, the barrels mostiv in danger having been rolled ont. The wind was blowing strong from the northeast, at the time. Had it been in another direction the destruction of property would have been much more serious. The firemen were ‘much exposed to the cutting blasts, but stood their ground man fully and worked energetically for upwards of two hours. The total loss by the fire was not verv ■heavy. Abbest of an Alleged Forger.— Haao DeWitt aUasßalwln, aged 18 years, officer Be Haven; «f the Reserve Corps, npon the charge ,jof in York, in con- B ®ctlj*fflymtwomen named Ed ward Brown are in custody in forged the A Co., to a check attempts before he The oheok was the Fourth National DeWitt, arid was the paying tel- Pity, and on Satr oat in a new and purbbased a also bought The money was all returned in exchange for the articles purchased, when it; was found that the rands had been gained dishonestly. DeWitt was taken to New York by Detective T. Golden of that city. How ah Investment can Increase.— Mr. E. O. Dale, whose sodden death last week, shocked the business community, was Prothonotary of the District Court, and in 1860, sixteen years ago, retired from that office with |14,900 as the net proceeds of his tennre in office, and, as he at the time avowed, about all of his earthly possessions. This stun he placed in the hands of Amos Phillips, a personal friend and shrewd manager of money, without written acknow ledgment, to be used as bis own, and to make return to him or Iris heirs when called on. The fact of this deposit, thus made sixteen y ears ago, was known in Mr. D.’s lifetime only to the parties imme diately connected with it, and Mr. D, having died suddenly, leaving no will or other record of this partionlar investment, from whiohhe had never drawn anything, and Which had steadily increased, his heirs, a son arid daughter, on Friday last, were not a little surprised to receive from Mr. Phillips, in first-class securities and cash, the handsome Sum of f 60,416. Though Mr. Dale had snbsequently made and saved since his deposit of f 14.800 with Mr. Phillips, in 1860, a very handsome estate, these unknown securities passed over by Mr. Phillips was a perfect windfall. The growth of the deposit was mainly in inte rest—the securities invested in being en tirely of a reliable character. Philadelphia Cattle Maser, Deo. si.—Beef Cattle were dull this week but prices remain about the same as last quoted; i,eoe bead sold at „tbe Avenue Drove yard at from 15)4@16)4 eta. for extra Pegnb-and Western steers;l3@l4)i cts. for fob to good, and 10@12 cents 9lb for common, as to quality. lollowlngare tits particulars of the sales; 83 Owen Smlthfwratern JW34@l? < ' 120 P. McFillen, “ .. ~7e Ssg 34 Jones McClees, " „ ..... s, @7 100 P. Hathoway, Western-.. —..—.14 @1534 70 James 8. Kirk, Chester c0unty........ .14 Oyis I*6 J?a. McFillen, Western.- .14 @16)4 47 E. 8. McFillen, •• ...... ....15 ais 70 Tillman A Boehm an, Western ? @ gv 120 Martin, Puller & Co., Western....... .14 @162 110 Mooney A Smith, “ —.14 @1614 85 Mooney A Brother, H ao @l4 5* H. Chain, Western Pa. 7. ® 714 40 L. Prank, Western... J ...if @l5 115 Frank A Bchamberg, Western „ -.12 @l6 89 Hope A Co., Western— 16 @l6 40 S. Dryfooe, Western 7 ® 8 22 B. Baldwin .Chester county...... ———J2 @l5 .82 J. CJemson.weetern, gross.... 7 @ 314 115 D. Branson, Chester co. 12 @l5 45 Ben. Hood, Cheater c0unty.............. J 2 @16)4 47 Chandler A Alexander, Chester county 14 Sis 32 Kemble A Wallace, “ gre.......... 7 @BK 35 Wayne A McArdle, Chester co. gr*.. 7 @ 814 40 J. EeldomrWge, Western, grs. 6)4«s 8 42 B. McFillen. “ Jl @l6 26 John Knlp, Penns... 10 @l3 10 H. Cressenger, Penna... 10 @l3 36 C. Marshall, “ -. _.„.12 @l4 38 8. Youngling, Western Pa. ...12 @l4 45 Holden, Western, grs 7)4® g Hogs—Were dnll and lower; 3,008 head sold at the different yards at fs@9 50 per 100 he net Sheep—Were in lair demand at an advanoe;S,oo6head ainvedand sold at from 5@614 cents 9lb gross—as to condition. Cows—Were flemen ISO head sold at |50@75 for Springers, and|eo@loo 9 head for cow and calf Childben Cutting theib Teeth Hard tray be considerably relieved by applying a small portion of Bower’ l Infant Cor dial to the finger, and rnbbing the gums gently for a short time. Boweb’s Glycerine Cbeam for chapped Md rough skin. Depot, Sixth and Vine. 35 eta. Jar. Druggists’ Sundries and Fancy Goods, SNOWDEN A BROTHER, Importers, 23 South Eighth StrSeC Female Trusses and Braces, Elastic Supports, Stockings, Knee Caps, At., light and appro prlate for female wear. For sale ana adjustment at Needles’,” Twelfth street Brat door below Race. (Lady attendants.) Bknbow’s Soaps.— Eider Flower, Turtle OH, Glycerine, Lettuce, Sunflower, Musk, Rose, Ac. SNOWDEN A BROTHER, Importers, 23 South Eighth street. A Cold Seems a Small Affair.—Most people neglect It. Who minds li? Yet a Cold may •nra to Consumption, ard then follows almost certain death. Take a Cold In time, then: that Is, mke Dr. D. Jayne’s Expectorant, the well known standard remedy for Coughs. Col a 3, Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, and all Pulmonary Complaints, and your Gold will disappear, as well as all apprehension of danger. Pre pared only at 242 Chestnut, The Saddest weepers ; are often the gayest emllers. Everybody smiles at the "Bweeteet thing” ever offered for thehandkerchlef. We refer to “Sweet Opoponax,’ a delightful perfume, and freahas a rose in its richest of promise. E. T. SMITH * 00. New York. Sole Proprietors. Dr. Fitler Advises Gratis, pbom 10 to I—At hlB office, 29 S. Fourth. The only man living who can permanently care Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gent, Asthma. Cui e warranted, or no charge. No Cube No Pay ; Positively No Cube No Pat.-Dr. Fitler’i Remely cared CP. Clothier of Bhenmatism, 23 North Water st. Used Inwardly. Extraordinary Cube of Army Rheu hatisu.—Samuel B. Adams. Nineteenth and Mon trose, tried everything. CoredbyDr. Filler’s Remedy. Neuralgia—Neuralgia Cured.—Mrs. Mary Gravenstlne, Franklin street, Germantown: suffered terribly. Cured by Dr. Fltlar’a Rheumatic Remedy. Rheumatism—A Wonderful Cube.— Mrs. Marv Dnnlap, 1350 Hudson street, Eighteenth Ward; helpless. Cared by Dr. Filler’s Remedy. Rheumatism—Certificate of Cube.— Wm. Anderson, Fsq.. Financial Edltorof Philadelphia Inquirer, cured by Dr. Filler’s Remedy. A Political Satire.— The American News Company have just issued a pamph let with the title, “Wigwam Junction, by the Very Dickens,” in which, in imitation of Dicken’s last Christmas story, a number of tales are collected, concerning, in this case, what, the author calls “swinging ’round the circle.” The table of oontents will give the reader some notion of what is meant: 1. The Main Line—The ’Unable Individual, - 2. Branch Line No. I—The Man who runs the Machine, - -W.H. S. 3. Branch Line No. 2 —The Boy at _ the Wigwam, - - - -H.J. R. 4. Branch Line No. 3—Bendandy fernanjamin Woodbox Bros., B.&F.W. 5. My Maiden Speeoh in Congress,Hon. J.M. 6. Sermon at the opening of the Philadelphia wigwam, Hartley Coleridge once being asked which of Wordsworth’s productions he con sidered the prettiest, very promptly replied: •‘His daughter Dora.” COMMERCIAL. SALES OF STOCKS, _■FIRST BOARD. con c 99*30 sh BchNav e C&P 25* 1800 CltySa new 99* 600 ah do pfd 55>i 100 do new C&P 69* 28 ah Cam AAm R 13a 100 City 68 mun C&P 99* 200 ah Big Mountain 1000 Sch Nav 6s ’B2 89* CoS cash 4 600 Lehigh 6a’B4 . 91* 17 ah St Nlohol's 0 1 * PRICES OF STOCKS IN NEW YORK. (Bv Telegraph.) American Jl^^R t wS t Beading s&x hid New York Centra2. M .. M . M . MMM ,„ M>< bid United States 6s ’Bl hid United States 6a, 5-2 C&.. bid , , Strong. Finance and Brunoem-Dea. 31, lseo. There laan active demand lor money on the street— which 1b always the case during the laal week of the year—bnt there la no falling off in the snpply, and 7 to 9 per cent, are the rates for first-class short papery while "call’ loans on Government collaterals can be placed at 6% to 6 per cent in Stocks there wna very little spirit, bnt at the close there was more disposition to operate. Government Loans were dnlL no was the heat bid for the Coupon sizes, ’a; 107* for the “policy’' BondB; 106* for the Five-Twenties, '62; 106 fbr the ’Ms, audios* lbr the’wse. State Loans were steady at 95 for tha Flve?! Cents., and 103 for the War city Loans, of the new Issue, sold at 99*. The «n«.n.H. m Of upwards of a million of the Indebtedness of the city has had no effect. Beading Railroad waj doll, and eleaedataX«W. Camden and Amboy Railroad sold at ISO, and Philadelphia and Erie Railroad was the nest Bcttve so the list, at- 81— an advance of * m, was bid Pennsylvania Railroad; 29*for CatawßaS Railroad Preferred; 8j for North Pennsylvania rlu road, and 47 for Northern' Central Railroad. Canal and Bant sbarea Were without change. Pawenger BaUway shares wore inactive. 90 was bit Strrets; so for. Chestnut at* THE PALLY EVENING BTJLLteTIN:— PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY; PECEM.BER 31,1866 Menrs. De Haven Brother. Hoj4o Bonth Third street, make the following, quotations of the ratea of exchange to-day, at IpTm,! American Gold— saver-Quartern and hafvea. Compound Interest Notes: " ■ . Jnne4B64_M)s • SMfcl . " 1. May. issi-n " " Aug. JB6B 10 T ■»■■■' toS&^M- qnwe "***«•» Buying, Hi>Rh)|’ New t-20 Bonds, 1864... —.164)4 loe* 5- 80ndi,1865.-.—. JOSJS halt 6- Jnly, 1865. b. 714 107 S 10-40 Bonfir— 89)4 7 WO, August. „104 E ueS June...—. -.—104)4 106 S Gold—alt 1 131% “ Bona *“* WOldntM.l —... yn.anTninniiinmimuu TfW D. S. 1881 Bonda-..-. ZZX. 11 nil Uiß. MO, .. IWjItt.miWM4Wra'MIIIMIW WIIWW..JOBXSIOIH u.e! —•—•— “gslrci u. a .wa-m -i» t, M genes.- loSaios , 5-20, July, 1865 .—JOTXaiOTX Compounds. Dea. 1864.—jlSMiB .M: Schultz A Co., No. 16 South Third street, make the following quotations of the rates of Exchaaxe—ln Gold—per steamer JAro fttsa Boston: London, 60 dsya sight-—.-.—lonaiot 14 ■ _ - - Q dsiys. JOIKSUOK Paris, 00 days sight. .... „„st ir%@s£ is . “ Jdavs— —_xt is SctllK Antwerp, 60 days—-—AC 17K@5Z is Bremen, 60 days.— 78)49 7> Hamburg,6o days— SS fi 0834 Cologne, 60-days..—7l 2 7234 Lelpelc, 00 days.— — 72 @ 72K 7 Berlin, 00 days—..—..—--;.;——— 72 ® 72)4 . Amsterdam, 60 daysU— 41 @ 4D4 F^tnk^brl^oodays.yn—..l.4l 9 41)4 Mondat, Dec. 31.—The snow etorm to-day has most ly kept the mercantile community wlthla doom and business Is remarkably qolst In all departments. There Is much firmness In the™ our market, but tke demand Is entirely confined to the wants of the horns consumers, who have taken e@6oo barrels at Ml Bo@ 112 75 9 barrel for Northwest extra family, ,l2@u 60 for Penna. aad Ohio do da, pt@li forlbnoy, B@lt so for extras, and tB@|B 75 for euperfine. Bye Flour sells slowly at»7 25. Prloes of Corn Meal are nominal There la some little Inquiry for chotoe -Wheat but common quality Is not wanted. We quote Penna. 76®b *bnsbel, Bontbem do. at m sr@6 is, at |*So@t3-40. Bye rarngee from ,n»to Si 85. Cem Is very quiet, but thereis very little com forward. Small sales of new yellow at lO@M cents and old at tl 16. Oats are dull; sales of Southern and Penna. at 57056 cent*. 1,000 buthels New York four rowed Barley sold at ri 20 and 1,000 bushels bill 40. , . In Groceries ftsd ProTlalons there ia soarcoly any* thlogdolug and no change In prices. "Wntaky—There la notblng doipg except In the con traband article, wnlch sells fox leas than the Govern ment tax* L E, WALKAVEN, TIG Clueßtnm HOLIDAY GIFTS. Bwlbb, O Fresh Importation and very elegant Designs, HEAVY CURTAINS, Of the newest Fabrics and hnng In the LATEST PAR. ISI an STYLES, at redared prices to meet the decline In Gold. WINDOW SHADES WE OFFEB FOB BALE, THE BALANCE OF THE $250>000 7 Per Cent, CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE BONDS OF THE HUNTINGDON AND BROAD TOP MOUN TAIN RAILROAD AND GOAL OOMPANYI AT 70 THESE BONDS AT THE ABOVE PRICE WILL YIELD THE HOLDERS NEARLY 9 PER CENT. PER ANNUM AND ADD TWENRY-ONE PER CENT. TO THE PRINCIPAL AT MATURITY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY TO BAILER & STEVENSON, Balkan, No 131 South. Third Street, de2S-6tt sp Opposite Girard 7 3-10’S, AIL SERIES, CONVERTED INTO s’2o’s ef 1865, January and July, WITHOUT CHARGE, ; BONUS DELIVERED IMMEDIATELY. DE HAVEN & BRO., 40 SOUTH THIRD STREET. “>^7P.Sf' 7 ae * alp * lon - hoarThSm lot Booth Delaware avenge. * ROOKHILL&WILSON HNS CLOTHING HOUSE, Coachmen’s Gaits. HUHTTNGOOATB, PtaUadelpDla ■Mea. Miionc iau; BEAUTIFUL CURTAINS | A LARGE LOT OF Tamboured. Application ana LACES, IN GREAT VARIETY. Coachmen's Conti. IDTONQ COATS, 1 THIRD EDITION . LATE FROM WASHINGTON. PROSPECTS FOR THE SOJJTH. DE. MUDD’S CASE. Weather Reports. Failure of the Bank of Syracuse a Wabbungton, Dea3L—A leading Bepub lican Senator has infonned Governor Pat ton, who is urging the adoption of tke Con stitutional Amendment, that if the Bonth did not accept it before the fourth of March, he would not be answerable far what fal lowed. The President obstinately persists in opposing it. The Ways and Means Committee are considering the question of reducing the cotton tax. As yet no result is reached. Chief Justice Chase having refused T |to grant the writ of habeas corpus in Dr. Mudd’s case, hiß connsel have decided-to bring the matter before another United States judge. The Vool manufacturers meeting here are opposing any increase ef dnty on wool. Several foreign ministers reriding in Northern cities have arrived, to participate in the New Year ceremonies at the White House. [To'the New York Associated Press.J Washington, Dec. 3L—A snow storm commenced here early this morning, and at noon |t was five inches deep. The sleighing Is already very good. Norfolk, Deo. 31sL—The Potomac is closed by ice, and navigation entirely, sus pended; H The AnnameHßic route of communication is clear and the boats making their regular trips. Buffalo, Dec. 31.—The weather is clear and cold. Nbw York, Dec. 31. —A severe snow storm is prevailing. Baltimore, Dec. 31. —Snow commenced about two o’clock this morning and still continues, and is six inches deep. Ther mometer 27 degrees. News by the Atlantic Gable. [To the U. 8. and European News Association.] Antwerp, Dec. 27.—Petroleum is quoted at 62 francs. Frankfort, Dec. 27.—U. S. 6-20 s are quoted at 77 francs. The fallowing financial and commercial despatches have been received through pri vate resources: Nottingham London, Dec. 31, Noon.—United States Five-twenties - - - - 72* Consols. - - - . - - 89| Illinois Central, - - - - 79 Erie Railroad,. - - -■> - -46 i Frank ford, Dec. 31.—U. S, five-twenty bonds, 761. Liverpool, Dec. 31.—A telegram from Antwerp quotes Petroleum at 51J francs for Pennsylvania preferred. The current quo tation here is 17d. per gallon. Arrival of the steamer Henry Chaaneey. New York, Dec, BL—The steamer Henry Cbanncey, with San Francisco dates to the 10th, and Panama to the 23d, arrived this morning, bringing $630,118 in specie. The U. S. flagship Powhatan, Admiral Dahlgren, sailed from Panama for Callao, on the 16 th. The-brig Jaomel Packet was seized at As pinwall by U, S. Consnl Rice on suspicion that the captain, who was offering the oargo, consisting of spices, for sale at half itsvalue, was a runaway. The vessel had sailed from Singapore for Melbourne, bnt had been run off her course. Matters were very quiet on the Isthmus, MOsquera continues his war against the Church, and has ordered the farther con fiscation and sale of church property. He has also ordered the seizure. of all war materials, crossing the Isthmus for the Pacific Republics at war with Spain. He has decreed neutrality and gives liberty to bath belligerents'to bring prizes into the ports of the Republic for sale. No final decision has yet been arrival at regarding the peace propositions of Eng land and France. Pern still talks of war, although a minister from Chile had been sent to Lima to consult and advise. Latest from Asplnwall. [To the U. 8. Associated Press. 1 New York, Dec. 31.— The steamer Henry Chauncey, from Asplnwall, brings $630,000 in treasure. Principal consignees, Eugene, Kelly <fe Co., $62,000; Duncan <fc Co., $52,900. Wm. Soholler & Co., $38,000; Panama Rail road, $28,900; Lees* Wa11er, 5326,000; Weils, Fargo A Co,, $75,000. The Chauncey passed on the 21th the Rising Star hence for Asplnwall. Buffalo, Deo. 31.— The Central Bank of Syraouse baß closed its doors. 5 No particu lars have transpired. Trains left here this morning on the Lake Shore road, expecting to get through, [To the New York Associated Press.] Syracuse, Dec. 31.— The Central City Bank failed to open its doors as usual this forenoon. It is conjectured that the bills of this hank have been thrown out by there deeming agency in New York, and the bank has suspended operations because of its Ina bility to meet the government tax levied upon itß notes. ’ Vbe New York Hold Market. I [By the U. S. Associated Press.] ' ' New York, Deo. 3L—The following are the quotations of gold to-day: Price. Time. Priee. 10 A. M.,opened; 134 H.°° A. M.* 133* 10.30, - 133* 11.35 - 133* 10.36, 133 11.40 133 J HMS „ . 13311200 M.. closed at 1331 The Board thszi Adjourned tlll WodQOsd&yi lake Erie doled, ■ .[To the New York Associated Presa. J Buffalo, Deo. 80.— Navigation on Lake Erie was to-day dosed. 2130 O'Olook. BY TELEGRAPH. From Wssblaitw. [Special Dsepateb to the Bulletin.] Weather Reports. [Special Despatch to the Bulletin.] [By the U. S. Associated Press.] [To New York Aaodated Press] [To the New York Associated Press.] - Bank Failure at Bnfiblo. [By the U. 6. Associated Frees.] IOUETH EDITION. i 3:00 O’Oiook. ■ ■ Mexican News. : . . m the New T<ttE Associated Press.] Chablxotoh, Dec. 30th.—Late Mexican advices at New Orleans, make no mention of the execution of Escobedo, and the pre vious report is therefore held to be un founded. Theco-operation of Marshall Bazainewith Maximilian is regarded witn distrust,as the two have been little better than open ene mies for nearly a year. Trade is without any symptoms of recovering. Juarez is ex pected at Durango in a week, and would make that place bis seat of government for the present. Interesting from Heath America. JNbw York, Dec. 31.—The U. S. steamer Powhatan, bearing penant of Admiral Dahigren, left Panama on for the South Pacific. Bishop Vaquiz, of Panama, was banished for refusing to take the oath recently or dered by President Mosquera. Mosquera has ordered the seizure of all cannon and Other material of war attempted to be transported across the Isthmus tor the Faoific Bepnblloa at war with Spain, Hosqnera has decreed the Bepublio shall remain neutral, - and that neither belli* gerent shall have a right to bring prikes into the poris of Columbia for adjudication and sale. Senor Aqueldo has been appointed Colum bian Consul General to the Unlted States. Valparaiso date Of December 3d, and Callao 14th. It was not known at Valparaiso whether there would be peace or war with Spain. The Chilean foreign Minister had gone to Callao Ijy a special steamer, and the visit was belived to have reference to the offered European mediation. The late Peruvian Minister to England is charged with gigantio frauds on the Govern* ment, with guano contracts, alone, amount ing to nine millions of dollars. It was expected at Callao, that the Spanish fleet, which left Bio Janeiro in Oc tober, with sixmonths’ .provisions on board, was bound to Pern. The copper market at Valparaiso was ac tive. About 22,000 quintals of bar copper were sold at $1,812 60 on shore, and f 1,550 per quintal on board. Three cargoes o f , nitrate of soda had been sold at previous d quotations. From Hew Orleans. fTo the N. Y. Associated Press.] New Orleans, December 30.—The body of lieutenant Wilson is on its way here from Galveston, and will be forwarded to Massachusetts on its arrival. It is whispered that the Congressional In vestigation Committee declined the invita tion to the city banquet for the reason that it did not wish to compromise itself by being present. A want of time, however, was the reason alleged by the committee. Two ships Saturday for Bremen with partial cargoeabf^itton. Washington AflUra. fictile U. 8. Associated Press.] Washington, Dec. 3L—The residence of Secretary Welles will be dosed to-morrow, owing to the death of Captain Robert Welles, his nephew, who committed suicide on Son day evening last, by shooting himself with a pistol in his father’s study. Owing to late domestic affliction, the resi dence of Secretary Seward will not be open to visitors to-morrow. The President’s ante-room is crowded this morning in spite of the snow Btorm raging. Among the -visitors we notioed Senator Doo little and General'Clingman, of North Caro lina, late of the rebel army. General Cling man arrived last night,and leaves this after noon for New York on business connected with gold mining in his State. He has ap plied for, but never received a pardon. General Grant has entirely recovered from his late attack, and is to-day on duty in his office. Farther News by the Atlantic Cable. [By the U. S. Associated Press.] London, Dec. 31, 12 o’clock, noon.—To day is being generally observed here as a holiday. Liverpool, Deo. 31, 12 o’clock, Noon.— Hardly any business is being transacted here to-day, the people, generally, looking upon it as a holiday. Seizure of an Americas Tecsel atAnla> wall. [To the U.B. Associated Press.] New York, Dec. SL—Advices from Panama state that the American .brig Jacmel Packet, Capt. Davies, from Singa pore, was seized at AspinwaU, by the U. S. Consul, under suspicious clrqnmatanoes. She left Singapore for Melbourne, with a cargo of spices, 4a, consigned to Melbourne, Australia, for which voyage her papers were made out in regular order. The vessel originally was built in the United States and afterwards transferred to the British flag, and then illegally trans ferred back to the United States flag by the American Consul at Singapore. Having obtained the fullest evidence of this,and the attempted swindle on the part of Captain Davies, Consul Bice seized .- the vessel and placed a guard of marines from the United States ship Mackinaw on board. Captain Davies previously disposed of his oargo.but the purchasers declined to fulfill their agree ments on learniDg the circumstances. The vessel will be placed at the disposal of our Government. Marine Intelligence. [To the United States Associated Press.] Boston, Dec. 31.—The Pollock Kip light ship left her moorings this morning and is making for Hyannis. The bark Aergen, from Boston for New York, before reported in Tarpaulin'Cove, had cut away her main mast to prevent going ashore. She also lost her mizzen top mast and fore, top gallant mast. She was towed to New Bedford on the 30th Inst. Baltimore, Deo. 31.—Arrived, bark Ada Carter, from Nassanon the 4th; left no ves sels. Schooner Unoae, from New London, sailed oh Sunday. Steamers Fannie, for Sa vannah, and McClellan, for Boston, by way of Norfolk. [To the N. T. Associated Press.] . Fortress Monkoe, Daa 31.—Arrived, steamers Ellen Terry and Dudley Buok, from New York for Newbern, under stress Boston,’Dec. 31.—The brig Argean, of Providence, from Boston for Now York, while in Tarpaulin cave, during a gale of wind on Friday, dragged' both’ of her an chors, arid to prevent golng;'on the rooks, cut away the main-mast, wUohjin falling carried away the fore-top gallant mast, and the mizzen top-mast She vtas towed into New Bedford on ~ Sunday, by the steamer Monhasset, for repairs. ( FIFTH EDITION BY TELEGRAPH. Additional Hews by the Atlantic [To the U. 8. and European News Association.] ■ London, Dec, 31, noon. Consols are quoted at 89f for money. U. S. 6-20’s 723 Illinois Centra], 79. Erie, 46i. ’ Fbankfobt, Dec. 31, noon.—U. S. 6-20’s are quoted at 76J. London, Deo. 31, noon.—Petroleum is quoted at 17d. for refined. Antwerp, Deo, 31.—Petroleum is selling at 51i francs. , From Cadada. [To the N.Y. Associated Preen.] Toronto, Dec. 31.—The remainder of the Fenian prisoners here, numbering thirty. tried at the next assizes, com- January loth. They have been by th ® law officere of the Crown,, that they must aU be ready for trial, and delay will be consented to, unless special cause be shown. Delaware. IT° tke Hew York ABBtciated Preas.7 WttMiNQTON, Dec. 31st.—The steamship BMphorus, of the Philadelphia and Liver^ « Wenton 010 8818 the Delaware at 10 A. M., on Saturday, butgot off without damage at high water in the evening. The tes " a meets to-mor row at Dover. The Democrats have two thirds of each branch. It is understood that ttoConstitutional Amendments will be re- Hw at Newport (To the n.y. Associated Press.! Peovidbnoe, Dec. 3i.—The Park House, at Newport, was partially destroyed by fire onsunday morning. Loss will amount to *6,000. Insured. Hew York Bank statement. [To the N.Y. Associated Presa] 5 00 - 31 -~The Bank statement 018 following as com pared with lie previous week: Increase of loans, - . . St Decrease of specie, - - 46 ms Increase of circulation, - - 23L907 Decrease of deposi ts ’ - . ijujjsar legal tenders, - 1,816,275 The Recent Storm. [By the V, 8. Associated Press,] Tboy, New York; Dec. 31.—A1l the rail roads in this vicinity are running as usual. Financial and Commercial. ITo the New York Associated Press.] m*. Illinois Central. 119* obis, sold, (8 70(&C12 IQ? Ohio. ■ Eli lAflit ow. Western, |s 50@13 65: Southern 111 io@i7 Whmt IIISl 1 IS. prl ,“ s » Bt *f d y- qnlet. andqa otations are nominal. Beef qnlefc Erresed ho» s&adv SOr* G^« ork firmer: NewMesv|£ij Prime, |17@17 50. Lard quiet. WUahy JSiS^5% ,Dec,UO 15 p * financial money marfcet is fully supplied at 7 £il^2Khi**st ranw * yin ** k€t owned strong.tratd* SJffmS2^S ftD « 0 1 ?S cen:,ent of the bank Statement. A® noon. Government bonds are firm with moderate transactions. u hißw Yobk, Dec. 3L—Gold closed 133 V. hfoeev ?» 7 Atthe2dh OS rt stiS were Hudson River, 136; Michleaa sP£*s, erl i t3sf; Illinois Central. 12a; Spittsbnrelt and lataD<1 ' 1M: North Wenwn.sw? _ fßy the U. B. Associated Press.] > sl ' Sood.—Stocks are Better. Ko per cent. Gold 133%. Coupon 6a lssi 1®??’ A c , s 1061 s asked; ditto, 1864, '-106% Si < y t L 0 ' 1665 105% asked; iimos, lKk b^.l.lxMked.' 303 ’ 106 Ud ’ 105 * “ k6d: new «■«». Dec. Sl-TOp 4 * o ® 18 firmer—Sales of Mld fjB r* 0 -' Orleans 25c. Flour firm but , ef 2 800 barrels Blate and Western at *8 80© %. and Southern at *ll fc nt ,Vfiet- Com unchanged. Oats steady. £??£ htoher—Saley of sos barrels new Mess atfll Lard quiet—Sales of 200 barrels at Dressed Hogs firmer ats%@ . ® Dec. *l—Wheat steady; sales of 18000 bushels No. 2 Amber Hllwaukie at *2 39; White Cana- Bye steady; sales of *7.0c0 bnshels at |r 23© 1 Quiet. Corn nominal at *1 io©i i2.for mixed. Oats firm. New Mesa Pork *20@23%. Beef heavy. Xardfirmer; sales of 650 barrels atli%©i3c. Dtter and Cheese quiet and steady. Money active and steady. Freights nominal. Gram by sail to Liv erpool at s-2d sterling exchange. ““V Baltimobe. Dec. 31,—Flour la [quiet; sales of Chi. Wheat firm. Cornadvanctd from three to five cents. Receipts small, navigation being cbstiucied. Oats advanced two cents. Seeds dnU. Flaxseed *2 70@t2 75. Coffee steady: Riotain better demand. Sugar active. Cotton firm, Provi sions Inactive and unsettled. 1 The Hoax about Cablotta. —Mr. D. H. Craig, President of the U. S. and -European Telegraphio News Association, publishes a card in the New Fork World, showing that the despatch an nouncing the death, of the Empress Car lotta was a bogus telegram, concocted by some parties in New York. It was sent South by one of the telegraph lines con nected with the “Associated Press,” and finally reached Maximilian in Mexico. The U. S. and European Telegraphio News .Association did not in any way give cur rency to the despatch, and Mr. Craig a statement to that effect. : DIED. DELACROIX.—This Slat day of December, J, T. Delacroix, tai the«th year of his age. Dne notice will bo given of the funeral. * ROBERTS.—On the29th Inst.. Alfred Roberta. « The enterprise insurance company southwest corner FOURTH and WALNUT ate. Paid up Capita 1......... ■— .*300,000 Cash Assets .350600 ; fire.insurance exclusively. Term ano^Perpetual^lnsurances, F. Batchford Starr, J.L. Frringer, - Kalbro Frazier, ‘ Geo. W. Fahnestock, John M, Atwood, James L Olaghorn. BenJ. T. Tredlck, WUllam G. BotUton. George H Smart, Charles Whe ler, John H. Brown T. H. Montromery. : T. BATCHFORD STARR, erealdeat; . u T H ,o? D- MONTGOMERY, Vice President. ALEX. W. WISTBB, Secretary. - de29-lta /TARAOAS COCOA.—I 24 Bags Caracas. Coma In vy store and for sale by JOHN DALBEIT <6 Co!7 128 Walnut street. ' New turkey prunes, currants, ao— New Turkey Prunes, quality very fine; New Cron Cnrrante, Orange and Lemon Peel, New Malaga Le mons. landing and ibr sale by ;jOS. B. BUSSIEB a CO.. 108 Bomb Delaware avenne - ■«»-, HMJKBSOH PIANOS. ■HEEB The new style Cottage Square Plano, (Ml HI *t l Seven Octaves, beauUftil Carved Oases, the moat charming Price,gciaj-ariteed florahility. RGCKHILL& WILSON FINE CLOTHING HOUSE, 603 and 605 Ckestaat SferMf. LATEST STYLE SACK & WALKING COAT. SOYS' CLOT 3:45 O’Glook. w. h. Burros.
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