The New York Herald Newspaper, December 18, 1860, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE N. W. CORNER OF FULTON AND NASSAU STS. Volume XXV AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING, Bradway.—Lovise De Lignenoues NIBLO'S GARD —Beors at tux Sw. , Opposite Bond street.-— WINTER GAROEN, Broadw LO, ROWERY THRATRE, Bowery.—Srauping & Rosen's Equnsruian Taours, WALLACK’S THEATRE, Rroadwey.—To Maney or Nor xo Mauny—A Rack row a Wivow. LAURA KRENE'S THEATRE, No, 624 Broadway.— Beven Sisrens, NEW BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery,—Uxnexr, tax How. ree —Mantac Lover. BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSBUM, Broadway.—Day and Yveniag.—Tne Sea or loe—Aztec Cuitpnes—Lavine Cons osittisy, Be. BRYANTS’ MINSTRELS, way.—Bortrsaurs, Sones, Daw nics' Hall, 472, Throad- &o.—ikiewan IL HOOLEY & CAMPRE! MINSTRELS, Nibio'y Saloon, Broadway.—Ernioriax Sones, Danors, Ben ssqurs, &e.— AND. Drxies? RY MUSIC HALE, 663 Browtway.— xsquns, &¢. MELODEON, No. 589 Broadway.—Sowes, Dances, Bra Lrsqurs, de. New York, Tucsday, December 15, 1560, MAILS FOR BUROPE. lersld—Edition for We New York ‘ Enrope. P ahe Conard mail steamship Asia, Capt. Lott, will leaye this port to-morrow for Liverpe ‘The European mails will cloge in this city to-morrow morning ter to ton o'clock. The Evrorsax Eiirton ov mmm Hxtain will be published av nive o'clock im the morning. Single copies, in wrap- pore ihe contents of the F Hera will ived by mail and telegravh at th 0s week, and up to the hour The News. The seee nexeitement reecived another im- pulse yester by the h of Mr. Wale fo the Senate. Mr. W asserted), in the course of his remarks that the North, intended to assume @ protectorate over Mexico and Central America, and then colonize them with free bl 5 Mr. Wade scouted all attempts at compromise, and declared that the republicans had none to offer. ‘The speech created much sensation among South- erners and Western democrats, and is well calculated to precipitate events. Whilst Mr, Wade was indulging in bh liarism in the Senate chamber, matters in the House were assuming a more conciliatory aspect. A resolution declaring Personal Liberty bills unconstitutional was adopted by 8 large majority, a4 was alse one declaring that no cause existed for dissvlution. The Secession Convention of South Carolina as- sembled yesterday at Columbia, Beyond com- pleting the organization of the body, nothing was done in regard to the subject which called them together. Owing to the prevalence of small- pox at Columbia, the Convention adjourned to Charleston, where it will resume its labors this afternoon. Governor Pickens, the newly elected Governor, was inaugurated yesterday, and in bis address expressed strong secession sentiments. The trouble at the w York University Medi- cal College, in Fourteenth street, continued yes- terday, as will be seen by our report in another column. Professor Draper has resigned in con- seqnene: of the difficulty, but the faculty have refused to accept his re ation. A preparatory meeting of the friends of the nity was held last evening to sustain Dr. Dreper’s course, and an- other meeting will take place to-day for the same object. ‘The steamship Bohemian, from Liverpool on the 6th, via Londonderry on the 7 cen roule for Portland ¢ yous Her ad ys later than those re- by the F are not important. The American panic | 1 some effect upon the English mart iden prevailing n commercial circles that the secession movement is merely a temporary ontbreak of party feeling which will soon subside, cansed a slight advance n New York Central and New York and Brie hares, but a corresponding decline in [linois Central. Further adviers from America were anxiously awaited, The following table will show the change in the three leading American railroad securities between the Ist and 7th inst.;-—- ince Dee Dee. 7 New York Central shares . Tate 1 aso New York and Erie sh cece BI q . liinoi# Coutral shares... 30 7 s iinoig Central and New York and Erie were es- pecially {n demand. ‘The Persia, from Liverpool on the 7th inst., and due here on Wednesday or Thursday next, has a million dollars in gold on board; and the Btna and Atiantic—the latter now fully due at this port— have about halfe million more, making, with that received by the Europa last week, nearly or quite two millions in apecic from England since the Ist instant, the prineipal part of which is doubtless intended for the purchase of cotton, A deputation, including two members of Parlia- ment, left London on the tth instant for ra, to invite Garibaldi to visit England, The political news from Italy is unimportant. The siege of Gacta was progressing favorably. ‘The Count of Syracuse died suddenly op the 4th instant of apoplexy. We are in receipt of files of Vera Cruz papers to the 7th inst. There is very little news. 11 is «aid that in consequence of the outrage on the British Legation, Robles has resigned as President ad interim, and that his example has been followed by Senors Lares and Sagaceta, two of Miramon's Ministers, and by several superior army officers. It is further asserted that Miramon's two brothers have received ten thousand dollars of the stolen money, auf Marquez twenty thousand, as an in- demnity for the loss of his baggage at Tepatitian. M. de Saligny, the French envoy, left Vera Croz for the capital on the 4th inst. Gen. Degollado bes issued an address to the army, in which he protests against his dismieal, and promises soon to expose the machinations of his enemies, and make his ianocence appear. Lord Lyons has communicated to the Depart- meat of State the expression of the feelings of her Majesty Queen Victoria relative to the treat ment experienced by the Prinee of Wales iv his recent tour through the United States. The Queen highly appreciates the kindness and courtesy sbown him by our citizens, and expresses the most profound sense of obligation. The correspond- ence is given elsewhere. In the Board of Aldermen last evening Alderman Cornell pregented the bill of coats for the Japanese reception, giving the items, Owing to the repre- eentations of the Japanese Committee, the Comp- troller placed $105,000 in the tax list for the liqui- dation of this bill. The amount was afterwards reduced to $90,000 by the committee; and now, when we have all the items, it is still furthor re- duced to $82,822 73—a differener of more than twenty-two thousand dollars. The particulars will be found in our report of the procoedings of the Board. Jn the Board of Councilmen last evening a roso- tution was adopted directing the Comptroller to draw his warrant for $10,000 to pay the sqlaries of the members of the Common Council. The report of the Fire Commissioners in favor of disbanding Engine Companies Nos, 13 aud 2i, for engaging in fight» in Chatham and Broad streets, occasioned an exciting debate, and a motion to concur with the Aldermen, who refused to ratify the decision, was lost. The matter was referred to the Fire Depart- ment Committee. The Board concurred to pur- chase @ steam fire engine for Engine Company No. 42, Am appropriation of $7,000 waa made for the completion of the Infante’ Home. A reply to the letter of Mr. Richard Lathers to Henry Gourdin, Eeq., and other prominent citizens of South Carolina on the secession movement, has been received from those gentlemen. We have been furnished with a copy of the correspondence, but the late hour at which it was received last evening precludes its publication in our colamns this morning. A meeting of the New York Universalist Mis- sionary Society of this city was held last evening, atthe Rev. Dr. Chapin’s church, in Broadw: The audience, though not very numerous, was highly attentive, and evinced much interest in the proceedings. Addresses were delivered by the Rey. Drs. Sawyer, Ballou and Chapin. A communication was sent into the Board of Aldermen by Judge Moncrief, of the Superior Court, declaring that he had been compelled to adjourn the business of his court from lack of suit- able accommodation, and that he now awaited the action of the Board in the matter. The case of Hans Olson and John Wilson, charged with having served a8 mates on board the alleged slave bark Cora, came up yesterday before Commissioner Morell, After the examination of several witnesses, further proceedings were ad- journed until Wednesday, John Duggan, who was indicted for the homi- cide of his wife, was acquitted yesterday in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Three more trials i for murder will take place to-morrow in the same court. We are indebted to Adams’ Express Company for New Orleans papers of the 13th inst., in ad- vance of the United Statea mail. According to the City Inspector's report, there were 372 de&ths in this city during the past weelg, an increase of 34 as compared with the mortalig of the week previous, and 92 less than oceurred during the corresponding week last year, The re- capitulation table gives 3 deaths of diseases of the bones, joints, &c., 76 of the brain and nerves, 7 of the generative organs, 12 of the heart and blood veasels, 151 of the lungs, throat, &e., 10 of old age, 33 of skin and eruptive fevers, 8 premature births, 48 of diseases of the stomach, bowels and other digestive organs, 39 of general fevers, 4 of diseases of the urivary organs, and | unknown, of which 22 were from violent causes. The nativity table gives 241 natives of the United States, 14 of England, 76 of Ireland, 30 of Germany, 4 of Scotland, and the balance of various foreign countries. ‘The charapter of the foreign news, with tbe announce- ment of specie being on its way to this country, a con- siderable portion of which was said to be intended for tho purchase of cotton, imparted greater firmness and ac- livity to this article yesterday, and prices advanced from he, aye. per pound. We now quote middling uplands at 10},c. per lb., whieh exhibits an improvement from the lowest prices since the panic (say from 9c. a l0%c.) of aXe. per W., oF about $287 per dale. Flour wae dull at the opening, but after the receipt of the foreign news the market became firmer, wilh sales of 8,000 a 9,000 bbls, closing of « slight improvement for inside brands. Wheat was tolerably firm, while sales were light. Corn Wes more active, with sales of Western mixed, in store, at Oe. 4 63! ,¢.; 6c, a Gic., afloat, and 68c. for round i Pork was dull, with limited sales, at $16 623, old mess, now do. $16, and prime at $10 a $10 60. Sugais Were in moderate request and prices unchanged. Coffee wee quiet and sales limited. Freights were steady, witha fair cmoant of engagements for English ports, at rates given in another place. The Crisis of the Cor —The Remedy im. The danger which is most of all to be appre- hended in the preeent critical condition of our tional affairs, and which upon its face is the most discouraging with respect to our future political destinies, is that, while the enormous growth and inereasing necessities of the coun- try afford an abundant explanation of every feature of the crisis, not ane of the leaders of our various political parties possesses the ability to meet it. Weare in the midst of a revolw- tionary epoch which has long beon foreseen as inevitable, which should not have been neces- y alarming, bat has become so because no ures have been taken to provide for it. Th because ¢) ns of farsighted sagacity — true statesmen-—have gradually secluded them- selves from public notice within the last quar- ter of a century, and small, petty, plundering interests have invested with power politicians of corresponding celibre, who have usurped place for the benefit of cliqnes and parties in- stead of the general good of the nation. The source of all our #6 is, that while the country enjoys an anparalleled degree of prosperity, and never presented to the world so bright an ex- ample of greatness, its leading men are un- worthy of its fame and unflited to control its destinies. Fifty years ago individuals did not dare to aspire to positions of confidence in the gift of the people excepting upon some real or affected basis of ex nee, sagacily and worth. Popular representatives in all stations, from me | the President down to the village constable, were selected with a view to their fitness to ex- ercise their respective functions, and to shield their constituents from the tréubles which are inseparable from (he mutations of time, the in- stability of men’s minds, and the fullibility of human institutions. Tolitical storms were little feared, because the ship of State was known to be staunch and sirong, and to be guided by skilful pilots. Within » quarter of a centary this happy state of things has slowly but surely changed. Party lines have been gradually drawn away from national to individnal concerns, and the elective franchise has been prostituted to fill public offices with tricksters and managers, so that ploce has become the invariable prey of the most venal jobber or cunning and suecess- ful intriguer. Not only in our large cities and upon our lines of communication, but in the na- tional and State capitals, moneyed interests have successively outbidden each other for power, until the very existence of great nen and pure minds has become frayed out of political life. The nomination and election of Mr. Lincoln to the Presidency of the United States age last and most striking proofs of the truth of this as- sertion. Without any reference to personal merits or demerits, no individual so obscure could, in more halcyon days, or in a healthy state of the confederation, have been brought forward for an office so responsible as the Chief Mogistracy of thirty millions of people. The consequence of this deteriorated state of the country, and of snch an inferior represen- tation of parties, in view of the great crisis which is upon us, is easily told. In the nata- ral course of events the constitution of 1787 has become too cribbed and narrow for the re- quirements of the present generation. A vast nation, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to Cannda, and from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Ocean; whose population is over tea times what it was when the landmarks were laid which still guide ws; whose means of communication hare oulstripped the the most fabulous fantasies of the imaginations of our forefathers, are not to be governed now by the rules which were prudent and wise three-quarters of a century since. One of those crises has been reached which character- ize the progress of all nations, marking the different stages of their growth. English his- tory, from the days of Alfred, abounds in them. They recur under Henry IL., John, Henry VIIL, Charles I., James [1.; and the Reform struggle, within the memory of our own generation, is a noted instance of peaceful revolution in con- formity to a great national necessity. France has witnessed many similar epochs, from the coronation of Pepin to the struggle which placed Napoleon ITI. upon the throne. Italian history presents a kaleidoscopic succession of changes consequent upon the varying natare of the affairs of that peninsula. The throes and heavings which have convulsed Germany have been many of them owing to that pettifogging management which ever measures the present by the past, aud afford sad examples of na- tional) disaster hastened by the imbecility of rulers, The annals of ancient Rome are divi- ded into different periods of national greatness, each of which was inaugurated by some new shape of existence rendered indispensable by the exigencies of the times. So it is and ever will be. So it has been within the eighty years that the Union has endured, and the convul- sion which now menaces its integrity of- fers but a new proof that increase of na- tional as well as individual stature necessi- tates a change in the garments in which it is clothed. The future of a people is only dark and fraught with disaster, under such circumstances, when it is weakly governed by those who are destitute of the statecraft which the period calls on them to exercise. Turties, as the representatives of ideas, have become within the last few months entirely obliterated. In the nation at large there are no longer, in fact, any distinctive sets of prin- ciples which divide the country into separate organizations. What still appear to be party lines ave but the skeletons of the past—the rattling of bones and fossils, through an in- terested press, or the crackling of the skin around them, as it dries up in the heat of the present contest, Itis a time when all other considerations are merged in the common want of 2 great man—a man of the time—who shall resolve the political problem which niust speedily be solved—how and in what manner the crisis which has arrived is to be safely passed over, and the institutions of the coun- try established upon a basis which shall give them fresh vigor and stability. A Washington, a Jefferson, « Madison, or even a Monroe or Jackson, could they reappear in the political arena, wonld now have an unparalleled oppor- tunity of renewing their laurels, and acquiring thé gratitude of the country. It is such an opportunity as may give to Mr. Lincoln— it he will cast off the slough of past re- collections, and meet boldly the question which is proposed to him—a place in the foremost rank of those patriots and public bene- factors whose names adorn the pages of his- tory. Ifhe will comprehend the magnitude of the emergency, and display the needful character and decision to meet it, he will not only be enabled to dissipate the storm which is raging, but disperse every cloud that overshadows the future. Pigmy hands have bound the nation, like Gulliver sleeping, with innumerable cords, fo the ground; but it is conscious that its pros- trate attitude is not grins to any inherent strength in its adversaries, but to its own sloth and folly. It requires but small outward aid to rescue it from its supine condition, and it is for the head of the incoming administration to render it. There never was a President who, upon as- swning the Chief Magisiracy of the Union, wasin reality bound by so few ties and obligations as Mr. Lincoln will be. The party which elevated him to power was a temporary conglomeration of heterogeneous elements, to which he can never owe any allegiance, because it is irre- coneilably divided in itself. Since his elee- tion tens of thousands of those who contri- buted to raise him to power have signified their wish for a reversal of the policy which they advocated a few weeks ago, and look to him to save the country from the consequences of the mistake they have made. Mr. Lincoln has but to declare that he will not be the re- presentative of an obsolete idea, but President and father of the whole people, and he will have the undying merit of having preserved the integrity of the Union. He has but to con- sider the necessity of the confederation, North as well as South, in 1860; to recommend for the benefit of each those amendments in the constitution which shall return to each its rights; to mark the policy of his administra- tion with the firm and stern purpose of a great and national man, and he will deserve to be classed hereafter with Washington and Jeffer- «on, and perhaps to oceupy a higher place in history than eith Tus Powrn axp THe Respoxsintuary wrea vue Rervstican Party.—Perhaps before the end of January the withdrawal of the members homeward from four or five seceding South- ern States will leave the republican party in both houses of Congress in a majority. From present appearances there is no prospect of any satiefactory compromise from Congress in the interval; so that the whole responsibility in this work of reconciliation or coercion in Con- gress will, in all probability, be thrown upon the republican party. And what is the pros- pect, looking to this party for relief? Mr. Senator Hale has spoken, and says that dis- union means civil war; Mr. Lincoln, President elect, it appears, entertains the same idea; and Mr. Wade, of Ohio, yesterday, in the Senate, threw out very little encouragement in behalf of concessions to slavery for the sake of the Union, The republican party will not aban don its principles to save the Union peaceably; nor will (hey permit the dissolution of the Union What, then? Must we prepare fora civil war That is now the most important question be- fore us. Disexiow anv Reconstruction. —Granted that the Union cannot be saved from dismember ment, the question of encouragement still re curs; cannot'the Union, even after its dissolu- tion, be restored? It may be, provided that disunion be not followed by civil war, With forbearance and conciliation towards the se- ceding States, they may be reclaimed, and the Union may be reconstructed upon an enduring basis; but the first bloody act of coercion, we fear, puis an end to this Union forever, and brings upon us, perhaps, a ruinous war of hos- tile governments, sections, factions and races. Even with disunion, therefore, patriotiem and the law of self-preservation should hold us all “to the hope of reconstruction, _ NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. 1860. Tealy for the MaliansweThe Geribetti Mecting To-night. ‘Tie citizens of New York, without distinction | of party, erced or nationality, are invited to as- semble at the Cooper Institute this evening, “to give expression to the sympathy felt by the American nation in behalf of the cause of liverty, for which the Italian people, under the lead of the heroic Garibaldi, have so nobly and encceasfully struggled.” This important meet- ing is called in response to the personal appeal of General Garibaldi, and we have no doubt that it will be one of the most enthusiastic and memorable public demonstrations ever made in this city. And in this connection we are reminded of a popular gathering which took place here thirteen yeers ago, in aid of the efforts which the Holy Father was making to introduce certain reforms into the govern- ment of the Papal States. On the 29th of November, 1847, the people of New York assembled at the Broadway Tabernacle “to express their sympathy with Pope Pius LX. and with Italy.’ Appended to the call for that meeting we find the names of the Italian patriots Foresti and Avezzana, and of several other gentlemen who have been instrumental in getting up the meeting of to-night. The call invited the citizens of New York to unite in a “public expression of the earnest sympathy with which the American people regard the enlightened policy and liberal measures of Pope Pius IX., and the efforts of the Tialian people for national independence and constitu- tional freedom.” The Mayor of the city, Mr. William V. Brady, presided over the meoting An address to the Pope was read by Horace Greeley, Cordial letters were received from Messrs. Edward Everett, Martin Van Buren, George M. Dallas, D 1 S. Dickinson, James Buchanan, Albert latin, Rufus Choate, Jobn A. Dix (who will preside over the mecting to-night), Thomas H. Benton, Wash- ington Hunt, William H. Seward, Reverdy Johnson, and many other distinguished men. The speakers were Messrs. Benjamia F. Butler, Theodore Sedgwick, Joseph S. Bosworth, Sam- uel J, Tilden, James W. Gerard, Dudley Selden, Robert Kelly, David Dudley Field, Felix Fo- resti and James W. White. The meeting was one of the most enthusiastic and spirited as- semblages ever held in this city, and thousands of Protestant voices hailed the sovereign Pon- tiff as the pioneer of a new era, the dawn of a new day, “not only for Italy, but for universal man.” Mr. Field predicted that if the people of the Roman States were sovereign and true to themselves, their own virtues and the sym- pathy of Europe would “prove an overmatch for the menaces of Austria and the craft of the Bourbons.”” Looking at the present aspect of Italian po- litics, this glorification of the Holy Father would seem to have been misplaced. The truth was, however, that the friends of progress had every reason to believe in Pius IX. He had initiated and carried out several important reforms, but was afterwards per- suaded by wicked advisers, like Antonelli and Bedini, to retrace his steps and bind the people of the Papal States in stronger bonds than ever. Afler the unsuccessful attempts of 1848, the sun of Italian liberty seemed to have set for- ever. The Austrian coborts held undisputed possession of the Lombardo-Venetian provinces, the Bonrbons seemed firmly fixed on the throne of Naples and Sicily, the French troops over- a@ed the Roman liberals, and the prisons were, filled with the brave men who had declared themselves in favor of constitutional liberty, Joseph Mavzini walked the London streets a poor exile, and his friend Garibaldi sought and found an asylum upon our own soil. One little ray of sunshine illumined this bleak pros- pect. Sardinia was governed by an Italian prince with Italian sympathies, and Austria would bave gladly crushed him. The war tocsin sounded. France came to the aid of Italy. Thé veterans of Algeria and Sebastopol fought side by side with the.Italian youth who were yesterday schoolboys. The Italian exiles, wheresoever dispersed, raised a shout of exultation. There was still hope for the old classic land. After one of the most memorable campaigns that the pages of history. record, the Austrians were driven out of Lom- Hardy, and the Italian tricolor waved in tri- umph over the walls of Milan. The moral effect of this brilliant stroke of policy by the French was enormous. It gave new life to the Italian liberals, and en- couraged the people of Naples and Rome to hope that their deliverance was at hand. Every one looked to Garibaldi as the Liberator of Italy, and he has proved worthy of pubtic con- fidence. His splendid success in Sicily, his ca- reer in Naples, and his retirement to Caprera, plain Joseph Garibaldi, farmer and wine grower, have made his name immortal. Save Washing- ton, no military chieftain, in ancient or modern history, can be named with Garibaldi. ‘The work of this great man has not yet been accomplished. He is no Pins IX. His motto is that of John Hampden, “ Nulla vestigia re- trorsum.” Tome and Venetia are still under the tyrant’s heel, and Garibaldi has told his brave followers that his absence from them will be only temporary. In a few months, it may be weeks, the General will again take the field, and the American people will watch his move- ments with unabated interest. The commercial metropolis, which holds, as not the least of its honorable souvenirs, that it has been the resi- dence of Garibaldi, is called upon to speak to- night, and to express the universal feeting of the popular heart, which beat as ever for Italy and the Italians. Our own Revolutionary troubles were mild compared to the pressure of the despot's yoke upon the necks of the Italians of Venice and Rome, and we shonld be glad to have an opportunity of aiding, as in 1847, in the efforts of the Italian people for national independence and constitutional freedom. The cause is the same, aud a true man now leads the van; #0 we shall have to- night a great meeting, eloquent speeches and trenchant resolutions. Something more is needed. The Italian canse needs material aid. Men, money, arms, clothing, ammunition, the sinews of war. A Garibaldi fund, of which our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr. John Ander- ton, is the treasurer, is to be raived, and we trust that our people will give liberally of their abundance. In England the “Shilling Garibaldi fund” progresses famonsly, and why should we not havea dime subscription for the same purpose? Let the “Dime Garibaldi fund” be commenced to-night, and collected in all the cities, towns and villages from Eastport to San Francisco. Every man, woman and child ean then express their sympathy with the Italians, and their admiration for their heroic, faithful, unostentatious and generous leader, The blood shed By the Pope's m “Te® Laries at Perugia eries out from the groum> ad Venetia pants under the Austrian yoke. Guibaidi is the sole hope of the oppressed uationatities, Let us, then, give him a substan- tial pruof of Ameriean sympathy. Tue Oracrs ov Me. LaNcoin at SPRINGFIELD.— Tt reems that “Honest Abe Lincoln,” even as President elect, has found it expedient to have an crgan, and that a newspaper at Springfield, Minois, called the Journal, has been promoted to the high distinction of his “home organ.” Our Springfield correepondent has been giving us some extracta from this organ, and some commentaries thereon, touching Mr. Lincoln’s views of this great revolutionary crisis and the policy of his administration. We are thus in- formed ‘that while Mr. Lincoln denounces the violent course of the Chicago Democrat towards the South, “he stands firmly and immovably upon the platform of the republican party;” that “he will do his duty fearlessly in any emergency that may arise,” but with a con- stant regard to State rights; that “John Bell’s last letter does not improve his chances of being offered a seat in the Cabinet;” that “peaceable secession is an absolute imposai- bility;” and that, in regard to certain “out- rages perpetrated by Southern mobs upon quiet, conservative, unoffending merchants of St. Louis and Chicago,” Mr. Lincoln “took no pains to conceakt his indignation at these arbi- trary and altogether groundless persecutions, which reveal a despotism worse than even prac- tieed in Russia.” This is the latest information of the views and purposes of Mr. Lincoln in regard to this crisis that we have obtained; and though we believe it to be reliable, it still comes to us in a second hand, roundabout way. Rut, taking this information as semi-official, we can find nothing in it approaching the necessi- ties of this crisis. Mr. Lincoln sticks immova- bly to the Chicago platform and the spirit and essence of that platform are, “no nore slave Territories,” and the ultimate suppression of slavery throughout the Union. Mr. Lincoln holds that there is no such thing as peaceable secession, which is equivalent to a declaration of war against a seceding State or States. Mr. Lincoln, at Springfield, takes no pains to con- ceal his indignation against certain outrages of Southern mobs upon unoffending Northern men, from which it may be inferred that Mr. Lin- coln, at Washington, will look afier these Southern mobs. In all this there is nothing approaching the demands of these revolutionary times. There is no intimation from Springfield, as yet, of the shadow of a concession calculated to satisfy the South. But if Mr. Lincoln for bimself, or if his home organ in his behalf, ean step down from the Chicago platform, and go even as far as Mr. Corwin, of the Crisis Committee of Congrees, is willing to go for the Union, there may be such a thing as the final submission even of the expeeted seceding States to his administration. Otherwise his adininistration will bring about the fulfilment of Mr. Seward’s predieted mil- lenium—to wit, a Unien in which Southern slavery and the “slave power” will have ceased to exist; for they will be outside of Mr. Lin- cola’s Union, in a Union to themselves. More Wovtp-se Makryrs.—It is amusing to see the efforts which Wendell Phillips and Henry Ward Beecher are making to become martyrs in the cause of abolitionism. They seem to be quite envious of the reputation of old John Brown, and since the attempted apo- theosis of that justly hanged individual: they are craving with a great hunger for the honors of martyrdom. On Sunday last both these gen- tlemen tried hard to compete with old Brown for a place on the red roll of martyrs; but neither the people of Boston nor Brooklyn, it seems, would oblige them. Mr. Bucwaxan Versus Mr. Lineots.— sheva- lier Webb denounces Mr. Buchanan as “a trai- tor;” Philosopher Greeley pronounces him “a lunatic,” in connectiog with his official respon- sibilities at this crisis. But while Mr. Buchanan, the President soon to retire, has been using his best endeavors in behalf of the Union, what have the Chevalier Webb and Philosopher Greeley to say touching the do nothing and say nothing policy of the President elect at this crisis? His voice just now in behalf of the Union would be heard. Why is he silent? Can the Chevalier Webb or Massa Greeley en- lighten us upon this point? Tor Frormve Stave Law iw Onto.—We perceive that the Grand Jury of the United States Circuit Court of Northern Ohio has in- dicted seven persons—one of thom a clergy- man—for obstructing the Marshal and his deputies in their legal efforts to secure a fugi- tive slave at Xenia, and for assaulting the own- ers of the negro. We shall see whether the people of Ohio will assist at this critical time in vindicating a constitutional law of Congress, or whether the spirit of the Personal Tiberty bill will be carried ont to the letter when the indicted parties come up for trial. Nowo’s Gaxpex.—Last night Mr. Forrest commenced the fourteenth week of his engagement, and played “Richard II.” to s very large and, as usual, excoedingly euthosiastic audieace. Mr. Forrest's conception of the «crook backed tyrant’’ differs somewhat from that which is usually accepted by actors, and approximates the his torical idea, Tt is a fall, broad, well fuishod portraiture, and will gratify even thoes respectable persons who ad* here to the old traditions simply because they are ol ‘The play was well mounted and fairly acted throughout. It will be repeated on Wednesday night. Wartace’s Team. —Mre. Inchbald’s almost forgotton comedy, “ To Marry or Not to Marry,’ was revived here last night, and bad a distinct, indeed, almost miraculoug, enceess, Mr, Wallack bas condensed this comedy into three sete, and ite performance ocenp.cs only two hours the proper limit for light pleoes according to the public taste of the present day. The play itself is one of tho cleverest of the old school, and was capitally acted. Mrs. Hoey, Mies Gannon, Mies F. Morant, Morsrs. Blake, Wal ot am) Lester Wallack played with eo much spirit as to make the ensemble quite perfect. In response to « hearty call Mr. Lester Wallack made tho usual annonncement that the plece would be performed every. night till far- ther notice. Zovares ty New Yors.—The principal members of the Zouave theatrical company which performed jn the camp before Sohastopol, and since received conge to visit Lon don and New York, have arrived here, and attracted a great deat of attention in Broadway yesterday, Tt is stated (hat arraxgements are in progress for the appear. ance of this unique conpe dramatique at Niblo’s Garden. Youaves wear the vaval costume of civilians, except ininered mark of the arm of the ser vice to which they are chittren, Win Finch, no Wilianns, 94 Nee R Net ae SIX PAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. Av RIVAL OF THE BOHEMIAN OFF CAPE RACE - A Millk:0 and a Half in Gold on the Way to America, INVITED TO VISIT ENGLAND. Anticipated Putbreais in Little Wallachia. Successful Termination of the North At- lantic Telegraph Survey. STATE OF TRE LONDON MONEY MARKET, &e., &., &e. — Sr. Joans, N. F., Dee. (via Sackynux, Deo. 17,) 1860. The steamship Bohemian, from Liverpool on Thursday, December 6, via Londonderry Th, passed Cape Race at four o'clock P. M. to-day (Sunday). and was boarded by the press yacht, Her news ia not of am important character. ‘The siege of Gaeta continued, aad Ave batteries had opened fire on the place. ‘The London ChiM¥nicle says that Parliament will meet on the Sth of February. A deputation, which includes two members of Parlia- ment, has been appointed to convey an invitation to Garibaldi to visit England. ‘The Empress Engenie paid a brief visit to Queen Vie- toria, at Windgor Castle, on the 4th. The visit only lasted two hours. The London Times publishes full details of the expedi- tion of the Bulldog and Fox for ascertaining the feasibility of the projected North Atlantic Telegraph. The resulta are pronounced highly satisfactory and encouraging. The London Times has another editorial on the political split in the United States, and expresses the hope that the quarrel may give way to a calm, in which the read difficulties of the slavery question may be met and quietly answered, ‘The steamship Prince Albert, from New York, via St. Johns, N. F., arrived at Galway on the 6th inst. ‘The steamship North America, from Quebec, arrived at Londonderry on the 6th, ‘The steamship Kangaroo, from New York, arrived at Queenstown on the 6th inst. The steamship Bremen, from Now York, arrived at ‘Cowes on the 6th inst. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. ‘The funds on the Sth coutinued buoyant; consols ad- vanced }4c., but the advance wes partially lost before the clone, Firlancial advices from New York were anxiously watched for. Those by the Prince Albert were contra- dictory, and prodneed but slight effect The discount market was moderately active, and the supply was adequate to the demand. The best bills were negotiated até por cent. Business at the Bank was moderate. No gold was withdrawn on the 5th. Acship, with two days later news from Melbourne, and, it was supposed £125,000 in gold, had reached the English channel, but her advices were not landed, William Moxau, an extensive contractor, of Londo, had |. ‘Thomas Piper & Son, an old an’ extensive building firm, were also in difficulties, FRANCE. Marshal Vaillant bas been created Minister of the Em- peror’s household. Tt is stated that no one was aware of the Emperor's purpore respecting the decree relative to the consitation till he revealed the document to his astounded Ministers: in «council, where it met with somo opposition, Apprehensions of a monetary crisis in Paris had subsid- ed. The Bank of France was largely gatning specie. ‘The Bourse was firm and higher, ‘The rentes elosed at ‘TOL. 0c. M. Barocke, President of the Council of State, had beea created Minister, without a portfolio. Count Persigny had presented letters of recall to the Fnglish Court, and refurnad to Paris. ‘The Emperor bad granted permission to the Baltimore battalion to visit Paris, fully accoutred, next spring. ITALY. The siege of Gacta continued; but it was reported that the fire of the beseigors had slackeued. l’vovisions were getting scarce in the fortress. ‘The garrison replied to the fire from the batteries of Cialdini, Four batteries had commenced operations om the place. Victor Emanuel continued at Palermo. ‘The Count of Syracuse died suddenly at Siaa on the 4th of apoplexy. : ‘The Consulta Genenale had opened at Naples. The go- vernment explanations to the Consulta produced a good impression. Poerio was elected Vice President of the Consulta, after having refused the post of Minister, with- out a portfolic. General Benedek had inspected the Austrian fortresses ‘of the Venetian quadrilateral, He had also assembled the officers at Venice, and told them to propare for the eventualitics of an energetic defence. There were rumors of increasing insurrectionary nove ments in Abruzzi. Unimportant demonstrations in Naples and elsewhere were put down, It was reported that Napoleon hed jutimated to Francia 1. the inutility of further resistance, ‘There were vague rumors that Cardinal Antonelli had resigned. The official Austrian journal contradicts the rumors of negotiations for the cession of Venetia. Later dates from India bad been received, but were unimportant Disturbances were imminent from the collection. of the tmeome tax, ‘The FepOrt that the English prisoners at Pekin had beem maltreated, and even beheaded, was not credited. THE PRINCIPALITIES. Pears were entertained of a general rising in Tittle ‘Wadinchia. Twenty of the principal merchenis at Cra- joun bad been killed by the militia daring a disturbance. ‘The Archbishop and President of the Connell hed beem* arrested at Jasey INDIA. ‘The Rombay mai! of November 10 badarcived ‘Tbe news Was generally aniicipoted. At Bombay business was suspended a consequence: af the bande dealers haying combined to suspend all pug chores till the authorities paid attention tothe grievarcem of the income tax Coloutta dates are to November % Exchange oa.loa- don 2s. 1d. Freights to London 45s. & 658. per tor, COMMERCIAL INTBLLIGENCE, LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Livennoon, Dec. 6, 11480. The sales of cotton in this market for the three days ending yesterday (Wednesdy) foot up 19,000 bales, of which 2,500 were taken by speculators cad, \ ‘The market is gomorally unchanged. and ¢! etl d) STATE OF TRADE. ‘The advices from Manchester are (uraeable. The mar. ket was firm for yarns, but cloths bed. n deelining teu- dency. LIVERPOOL AREADSTUP EG MARKET. Messrs. Richardson, Sperve & Co. and Wakefield, Neah & Co. report buyers of breadstuflt emanding a rediiction, n consequence of heavy arrivals from Ameriva. Plour dull and easier, bat quetetions wncheaged. it 4 ing downward, but wt more deuand, «| ait desis on the inferior ities | 64.; white, 128, a 10, 6d. 4.11, aust 64. 4 Md. lower: mixed and yellow, 37«. LIVERPOOL, PROVISION MARKET, Tho same circuly » report beef dull, pork dell, bacon stoady; lard fem # + 705. in retail: tallow dell at 58s, LIV’ caPOOL, PRODUCE MARKET. Resin dull at 6. a hs, Tal. for common. Spirits tarpen- tine dull at 4%, Suger quiet. Coffee steady. Rice quiet. Pot ashes Qu’ ct at 29s.; pearls quiet at 208. 6d. LONDON MARKET. Breads? afte duit, with a declining tendency. Sugar quiet. /offee firms, Tea dull and easier, but prices um- change 4. Rice dull. Tnilow steady at 60s. AMET ICAN SECTRIVTRS. American railway securities wete in active request, 80/1 rates of ali had advanced slightly. DERRY. LATEST VIA LONDON! ae i, 1900. There is no political nows of Pew fork, fo expect sto Lave fuuly two hundred thowsand powngs aterling a VERPOOL COTTON MARKET. ” Lavenvoon., ec. 7, 1560. ‘Tho brokers’ cireddar reports the sales Of thy week at ee