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2 ‘order nat steps which might ‘the hostility of all ~eeting which even Russia, hf ‘oidest and most faithful ally, must disapprove of; an the remonstrances of the Czaphad in this tmsian supported by the Cabinets of the Tuileries and St. james. It was also stated that the Queen Dowager, who hea in ha spec no, Bnd Aust ‘Stal for and woelt alee her éfforts with those of her siskes-the ‘Archduchess Sophia, to remove the difPrtities that divided the two Courts. Of all these rumors the sitive facts are that a vote of the town rel Boo tlarging on the friendly feelings of the Emperor of Austria for the King of Prussia, reminding the latter ‘Of the solemn engagements which have been im- posed on both parties by the federal constitution, and expressing a hope that Prussia no less than Austria ‘would repudiate any intention to violate them—was pre- sented to Bismark by Count Koutsz on Saturday afternoon, aud that either in consequence of this communication, ‘or, what is quite as probable, of the private influences already noticed, the jan armaments have been ad- urned until further orders, “We are happy,” says st night's Kreus Zeitung, ‘to receive the official assur- ances of the Vienna Cabinet that it does not think of taking offensive action against Prussia, although we are fully aware that this by no means involves a solution of the pending question. Perhaps itis in consequence of these Austrian declarations that the warlike measures contemplated by our government—the formation of am- munition columns, the purchase of horses, &c.—have been partially suspended. From these remarks of the feudal organ it fs obvious that the dispute has again entered a gece phase—for how long I will mot pretend to say. it C aun nome bo digg the mae report @eaches Liverpool. it may be overtaken by a telogram ‘@nnouncing the renewal of the difficulties which just pow appear in a fair way of being adjusted. Bismark not the man to renounce a project he has once formed. Ho has staked his rej (oe agp the acquisition of Schleswig-Holstein, and if he remains at the helm Austria will events ‘acquiesce in his ambit! or viet amis. There are sanguine people who flatter them- @olves that his star is in the decline, thatthe check he he has just experienced is a pt of his downfall, and that bo will have to retire from office voluntarily to avoid an ignominious dismissal; but this is extremely doubtful, for, though stubborn enough in all conscience, fhe can be pliable at the right time and in the right place, and while yielding in ce to the express orders of the King. he has invariably Qitherto to carry out his plans, notwithstanding the Opposition they had first encountered. However, the mocre prospect of his congé, combined with the pacific Untelligenco of the last day or two, has revived the drooping spirits of the Bourse, and public securities of [meget gears are almost as high again as they were fore the panic. FRANCE, draw dowh apon him . Our Paris Correspondence. Pars, April 6, 1866. The News of the Coming Evacuation of Mexico and Its Reception—Lady Cowley’s Grand Ball—The Crown Prince of Denmark—Presence of the Countess Castig- lime—Her Dash ‘Against Etiquette—Diplomatic Needs Gnd the Morality of Sovereigns, dc. ‘The news in yesterday’s Monileur that a time has beon witively fixed for the evacuation of Mexico has been ll received here. The Charivari goes so far as to say t all France will “rejoice” at it. The Debats, how- ver, speaks on the subject with more sobriety. After jpbserving that no information whatever is given as to c nature of the new stipulations which are to be sub- tituted for those of the treaty of Miramar, in order to guarantee French holders of Mexican securities, it woes on to say that the whole arrangement, ac- \cording to the terms announced by the Moniteur, is Yuta “decision” of the Emperor Napoleon, which has mot the binding efficacy of treaty, and which may by Shim be revoked at any time. At any rate, and assuming What nothing will occur to prevent present intentions Krom being carried out, the evacuation is not to bo com- pote and definite tili November, 1867—that is to say, in jninotoon months from this time. During the whole of \ehat considerable period Franco will be mixed up in the ‘complications that may occur in Mexico, and subject to ibe compromised by military and financial events, With- ‘out wishing to exaggerate, the Debats thinks it will not etand alone in considering the two years daring whioh all this uncertainty is to prevail rather long. Lady Cowley gave her first grand bali at the British Bwbassy on Wednesday night, and it is considered to hhavo boen tho most distingue féte of this brilliant season. Who lion of tho evening was the Crown Prince of Den- ant who made himself extremely agreeable, danced ry dance, and seemed to enjoy the excitement as mmuch ag any ordinary person of his age. He wore a plain evoning dress suit, with white waistcoat, over hich was the blue ribbon of the Order of the Elephant. Bio is. very young man, looking scarcely twenty, with slim, graceful figure, little hands and fect, a Brea not overloaded with brains, a pleasing mouth and and a rather deficient jaw and chin, which gives idea of a man not hee de xteat physical moral onergy.. He has an objectionable starc in the res, but ig vévertheless rather handsome, and ex- mely gontiemdaly, amiable and unaffected. ident occurred at this ball which made a groat among the guoata, and of which I have no ‘bt you will hear more. At the supper table, where, is expected to decause mot be Grinking b of state, ity, have the Prince of Denmark in to sup with a jeot circle before the bulk of the company was admit- but merely o1 afew lacqueys to stand behind four chairs and foop ‘s breathing space of about half be On olther side of the four chairs al whole length of a long buffet the pany wore standing up, enjoying their supper, thout suffering the least delay or inconvenience m the slight privilege accorded to the Crown Prince, brother of the Princess of Wales and the heir to the of Denmark. But who were the occupants of the r chaitst The first, of course, was the Countess ley, in her character of hostess; on her left sat the eating his salmon and foie gras and quaffing his mpagne, With the appetite and zest of youth, stimu- by dancing and flirtation. On his left was the chess of Bassano, the mistress of the ceremonies at 9 Tuileries, as representing the hem aa But who was in the fourth chair? Well, the fourth air was Gilied by a Indy whose pretensions to be in ch a place none of the many peers and commoners of and, none of the marshals of France and tig dignita- jes of State, none of the Corps Diplcmatique, who in great rs were looking on in astonishment, could possi- divine. The great, the astounding, the inexplicable t is that this chair was filled by the Countoss Castig- jonel It can scarcely be necessary to say, evén to read- @rs on the other side of the Affantic, ‘eho. this lady Is ee ery knows that she is separated from her hus- ‘nd, her inst child is only two or three years old. She Is, perhaps, the most beautiful woman in the world, and ‘was originally sent to Paris by Count Cavour to fascinate the Emperor and worm secrets out of him, in which mission she succeeded. At one time sho was received ‘At the court of the Tuileries, but was turned out in conse. of the Empress, The Emperor him. clally got tired of paying pply her very great extrava ance bai ly forthcom:ng from Hebrew Bankors, diplomatists and many humblor ‘aspirants. The rumor now is that sho has resumed her influence over Rue Emperor. This fact might account for Lord and Lady Dowley thinking it politic to cultivate her acquaintance ; od as she is a very ladylike and well educated person Re bolongs toa noble family in Italy—although only to hat is called the “leaser nobility" —and as she stands very ell, particularly well indeed, at the Italian Embassy, would be not a wonder sufficient to make one’s hair and on end that even the representative of the virtuous strict Queen of England should wink at her antece- ents and receive her as a visitor. But the question Feours, what was the decent pretext for exalting her ynspicuously among so many ladies of all na. fess her superiors in rank, to the extraordina onor of sitting on one of the four chairs? It jould have beom mych more reasonable that the Eo Countess de Molke, the wife of the Danish inister, should have sat noxt to the Duchess of Bassano. But wore dozens of other ladies better entitled to Bho place of honor than the Countess Castigi tone. I have heard that she took the place by force of sheer Ampadence, without being invited, and that she did some- hing of the same kind at the Prussian Embassy a few lays ago. This is, perhaps, @ more rational solution of he difficulty than any other, and yet it goos to show hat the “police” of these grand soireés is very badly anagod. The United States Legation was represented at Lady ‘owley's by Colonel Hay, Mr, and Mra. Bigelow, being mourning, do not go to balls this season. ‘ ITALY. Our Florence Correspondence, Frionence, March 26, 1866. hey View of the Austro-Prussian Complication—Lialy Ivagqued with Prustia—Hopes of the Italians, de. ‘The ongrossing topic of discussion at present in the falian capital, and, indeed, throughout Italy, is the robabilities of @ war between Prussia and Austria and alliance betwoen the young kingdom of Italy and uasia The intelligence, both public and private, re- ied here looks exceedingly warlike, Austria is pre- for the contest, and is disposing her troops in such manner as to strike an effestive blow the moment a joclaration of war is made. Her army is on a war foot- a, campa have been laid out, fortifications repaired, w ones constructed, and everything prepared for a igorous struggle, Meanwhile Prussia js not idle, She a dull observer of events, and is quietiy placing her- Nf in a position to meet the shock of battle with every ope of success. Italy is now and long has been ona war footing. A Conscription has been ordered, and her army wit! om be 450,000 strong. Hor navy is in good condition make itself felt in the Adriatic, She is watehing her tunity to make good her great idea of a free Italy from Wie 4 Tt ts understood that with i) i a to the viwor a V4 (ie Kine Nee agp fa EBM 8 dale 8 a a tinguished military officer to consult with Bismark ard an offemmive aad defensive alliance—Italy to take of corps d’armes in Venice and the qu while looks out for the = in her vicinity, Between the two combatants would be apt to come out of the conflict with heavy loases, The Italians are enthusiastic over the mat- ter. “They hate Austria with an intensity perfectly mar- Pellous, and they desire to mq" weapons “MUN W!ee . They youn vthe Battles in the last war, wit te Sectors soanaly flogged the Austrians without French aid, and affirm that they can doit again. I am inclined to believe them. ‘Tho Italian soldiers are certainl; fine body of men, well drilled, well ped, and of life and vitality. ‘The oftigers are skilful and scientific gentlomen, of edu- cation and zeal. I have a very high opinion of the Italian soldier, Ithink him not’ a whit inferior to the French, and for the cause they will fight for they can- not be beaten. Such vessels of the navy as I have seen are certainly fine specimens of marine architecture. Most of them have been constructed in foreign pat, some in the United States. They have several iron-clads of a for- midable character, which would be of great service in operations in the Adriatic. The naval gentlemen are burning to show the world that the Italian navy is something more than an expensive plaything; that it can oues rege yng pines it bas as yot never n tried; but rg Prove, when necessary, @ creditable arm of the service. 1 understand that the bree | touches are being. pet on the new iron-clads, and that the other ships soon be ready to go into commission. When the time comes Italy will be found ready to strike a blow, and do her share of the work in ‘the great contest. We shall watch the pews from Vienna and Berlin with intense interest. for we look for Italy's capoetan ity, which will not be allowed to by una- of. Nearly a Disaster on the Sound. ‘THE STEAMER STATE OF MAINE INJURED BY BUN- NING ON THE ROCKS. The steamer Old Colony, Captain Brown, which left Newport at nine o’clock on Thursday evening, arrived here at 7:30 yesterday morning, having on board her usual full complement of passengers from Boston, and algo one hundred and fifty passengers taken from the steamer State of Maine at midnight, on Long Island Sound, off Bartlett’s Reef. The following facts were obtained while the passengers wore being transferred, from Captain Borden of the State of Maine, and also from Henry L. Bacon, clerk of the same steamer, and T. N. Turner, conductor, of the New London and Worcester Railroad line. From the statement of Captain Borden it appears that on the trip from New York to New London on Thursday night, when within three miles of New London, the steamer State of Maine ran on the rocks at Eastern Point, going on, however, so easily that even the passengers on board knew nothing of the fact until after she had lain there nearly an hour. The rock at the place where she struck is quite shelving, and apparently no great damage was received. After laying there for about two hours, the steam ferryboat plying across the river from Now London pulled the steamer off, and she landed her east- ward bound passengers at New London. One: ination Captain Borden found the steamer was leaking slightly, from the tact that her forefoot was split about three feet below tho water line. Canvas was placed over the leak outwardly and other measures taken to prevent any further leakage. While lying at her dock during the day on Friday the loak was hardly per- ceptible; #0 slight indeed did it appear that Captain Borden did yoy ae it pecans to take any further stops al Fepal until after he should have arrived at New York. On the arrival of the Boston train at Now London the passengers went on board and tho State of Majno left at about half-past ton o'clock for New York. After being out an hour from New London, it was found that the steamer was making water considerably, and the steam pumps were put to work. Some eighteen inches of water was then in her hold. After an examination, Captain Borden deemed it best to atop and await the passage of some one of the Seund boats, and transfer his gop The steamer Old Colony, of the Newport ine, soon after was signalled 7. means of rool hauled alongside at the request of Captain Bord tain Brown, of the Old Colony, had everything in readi- ness, and took every measure prompted by the anticipa- tion of what might prove to be a serious matter. ‘The scene on board of the State of Maine, as stated by several of the passe: ‘was not one of alarm, nor was there any panic, none of the !adies exhibiting any other f foar than here and there a pallid countenance, eared to feel the utmost confidence in the officers of the boat; and the coolness of the officers, with good discipline on board, tended groatly to prevent any panic, The passen; were Md bog fl egy fen the sea jy smooth, ie use 16 gang-plank, notbs tore time they and their bn were on board of the Old Colony. Captain Brown and Mr. Warren, the clerk, and other officers of the boat, were assiduous in providing rooms for the ladies, and every one was soon settled in their new Loop tho steamor proceeded ou her trip. There were one hundred and fifty passengers on the clerk’s list of tho State of Maine, including some thirty ladies and ten or twelve infants and children. At the time of parting company with the State of Maine thore were but four inches of water in her, and it ‘was found that while lying still the leak was hardly per- Captain Borden decided to follow on to this city under easy steam. course pursued by agp Borden was one woi of great commendation. He stated that he deemed it under the circumstances 60 to do, as there & possibility Lo the wood ends might ‘the stem, which case he would bat obliged to beach the as pd to save ‘the Ewes of those on board. Going at full speed tended to reguit, and having many passengers on des- for the South, he was desirous they should reach Now York in season to connect with the railway traing, which would be impossible it they stayed on bis boat, as speed. The pum] were more than ample under such circumstances rs? kesp her free, and she arrived at the city to-day. Evidently there was some reason to fear a ibility of a sad casualty, but the wise course of Captain Borden has saved the community from being shocked by another calamity om the New London and Boston line, pi rescued passengers expressed their than - tain Brown and Clerk Warren, of the Oid Colony, and also to Clerk Henry Bacon and Conductor Turner, for attentions. The Rights of Jewish Congregations. CAN THE RITUAL OF A SYNAGOGUE BE ALTERED BY ‘TRUSTEES? COURT OF COMMON PLEAS—SPRCLAL TERM. Before Judge Brady. Nathan Roseman vs. Anscht Chesed et al. —In this case— the particulars of which wero publishod in this papor some time ago, and which was an action involving the right of tho trustees of the Jewish congregations to change their rituals, Judge Brady has given his decision. As it is of some importance to the great mass of Ameri- can citizens of Jewish persuasion, we publish the findings of the learned Judge. In his decision he says he has arrived at the following conclusions:— First—That the congregation of the Anschi Chesed was originally composed of certain persons who associated shennsatvon pence for the ‘purpose of Divino worship, r continuing unincorporated for about six years, ool ine ed under the general laws of this State, Second—That the congregation was so formed to worship in its synagogue according to the ritual and ceremonies of the ancient Minhag Ashkinas, or German custom, which i one of three well known forms of worship observed in the Hebrew religion, and so called to distinguish it from the other two, namely, the Polish Minhag and the Spanish Minhag. ‘Third—That such design was continued upon their incorporation, and 18 expressed in the second article of the constitution adopted by the members of the cor- oration, Fourth—That the trusiees and others, the de- lendenta, have attempted to make changes in the ritual and forms of service by which the ancient Minhag Ash Kinas, a8 such, will be no longer observed, though not wholly abandoned, and by which the ritaal will be made to conform to the views of modern Jewish reformers, benefit the Anschi Chesed was not incorporated, Fifth—That such changes were not authorized by a ma- jority or all of the members of the corporation presont ‘at any meeting regularly called to consider the subject, in accordance with the seventh article of the constiation already mentioned. Sixth—That ft doos not appear that the changes wore authorized by a majority of such members, either formally or informally, These are my conclusions of fact. My conclusions of law are: Ftrst—That the congregation of Anschi Chesed, having voluntarily incorporated them- selves, under the goneral laws of this State, are to be re. garded as a civil corporation, and are governed by the ordinary rules of the common law. Second—That upon such Pagal wp the title to the Fag Coe — property of such congregation vested in the corporation and the trustoos thereat,’ Third—That the Anschi Chesed, as a corporation, consists of the male members of the congregation, who are the corporators, and that its trus- toes are its tnanaging officers, invested, as to the tem- poral affairs of the society, with the powers specifically conferred by the statute and with the inary dis. cretionary powers of officers of civil corporations. Pourth—1 the trustees, as such, have no right to Alter the form of worship on Minhag, and that any at- tompt to do it {s an assumption of authority not within thotr powers, and is in violation of the constitution adopted by their corporation Fifth—That the congregation, having ostablished itself and hav- ing been for the exercise of a particular form of worship, that form cannot be changed without the consent of at least a majority of its male members so determining when legally convened for the purpose, Sixth—That the constitution adopted by the Anschi Chesed having provided by its sevonth article for the manper in which any of its articles should be re- pealed or altered, and a change in the Minhag involving a of alteration of the third article of the constitution, such seventh article should be eomplied with before any alterations could be imposed upon any member of the Seventh—That, as tract question of Hs it, the followers of the dorign of the original members the congregation and heaats = SS proved by them bave uae eee claim to the cor: hte . Kighth—That a majority of the the Corporation of the Anschi Chesed have the ri t, however, to change the Gee Pho Fore a aclar under the laws of the by the court of Inst re- sort such, change not being & it as to forme only; one, from one faith wut that, until such jeclaréd in favor of the change, orporation is entitled to the exercise of , any male the equity power of the courts of this State to prevent any Ad 19 the ‘objects and desigo intended by. the Originally, Ninth—That the plaintiff of the for nearly La members of two seats im the sy fe, is entitied to am ae mecca ere ee exore! ep a by the casry ing ow thax pian: x4 without tion to the form of ae all nembers the fois of's yar of the mileage I of the corporasion of which they are the trum 1 by comsider the legal views herein expressed sustainn the statute already referred to and the cases of Miller ¥. Gable, 2 Denio, ; Robertson vs. Builions, 1 Kei 242, ‘which being determinations of the court ol last resort render other citations -ann 4 Tho right. of a court of equity to pre trustees of a corporation assumin; Zt Geurettod {8 8 question not Open { discussion, and which I deem it unnecessary to illustrate by reference to authorities, Ihave not considered it nece: to dis- cuss and demonstrate by details the respects in which the Minhag Ashkinas, adopted by the Anschi Chosed {as its form of worship, will be changed if the trustees and the other defendants are allowed to estab- lish their attempted innovations. for the purposes of this motion without more paicular reference to and comparison of the different forms and omissions, to say that such alterations or changes have been set ‘out by the plaintiff, and established by proof on his part to be as he declared them—changes or alter- ations of and departures from the forms and ceremonies of the Minhag Ashkinas. The motion to dissolve the injunction must, therefore, be denied, but without costs. THE BOARD OF EXCISE, Meeting and Organization of the Health Commiss! rs as a Board of Excise Rate of Licenses Adopted—The Powers of the New Board Defined, é&e. The Commissioners of Health organized yesterday afternoon as a Board of Excise, in pursuance of the law recently passed by the Legislature imposing the duties Of the Excise Commissioners on that Board... Jeekson 8. Schultz was chosen as President of the new Board, Emons Clark, Secretary; Benj. F. Manierre, Treasurer; D. B. Eaton and Geo. Bliss, Jr., Attorney and Counsel, ‘and Colonel Bartram, Inspector of Excise, at a salary of $2,000 per annum. Considerable general debate took place between the members on the propriety of appointing a aeparate cleri- cal force from the number now employed by the Board of Health to discharge the new duties imposed upon the Commissioners. On motion, it was resolved that no member acting under the Board of Hoalth shall act as Inspector of Ex- cise, An argument also took place on the propriety of desig- nating the different classes of licenses, such as first, sec- ond and third, go as to distinguish between the various grades of liquor dealers. Commissioner Acton thought one class of license was sufficient. He favored the highest, $250, so as to do away with the low grogeries. There had been 70,000 arrests for drunkeness in this city last year, growing out of just such establishments. Commissioner Brrokx moved that there bo but one class, which was lost. ‘The same Commissioner then offered an amendment to his previous motion, which was carried, the first claas being set down at $250, and the second at $100. ‘Commissioner MANIERRs then begged to resign his posi- tion aslreasurer of the Board of Health. Which was not accepted, and on request of the Board Mr, Manierre con- sented to continue in the discharge of that office. Commissioner Bercen remarked that he ha@ made a private calculation, and found that the rise of license is over a million of dollars, He considered that this country was destined to become a great wine growing country, ow- ing to the extensive cultivation of vines in California and elsowhere, and wished to draw the attention of the Board particularly to the subject of wines in the drawing of the several forms ahd orders. On motion of Commissioner Bsrorx,"it was resolved that no license bo ited by this for selhng liquors, ale or boer of any kind to be drank on the pre- mises in which family groceries are sold, or into apothe- caries’ shops to be sold ae a beverage. ‘Tt was decided that the applicant for licanse would be juired to answer satisfactorily the following questions fore receiving the same:— What is the of the applicant? Is he a citizen of the United ‘Statest sh It is sufficient Has he herotofore been engaged as principal agent or clerk in the sale of strong aptrituous liquors, wines, ale or beor in quantities leas than five galionat If he has been soengaged. then at‘what place in particu lar, and when and how long was he so ? ‘What other business than the sale of liquors is now or will becarried on at the place or in any building, yard, garden, enclosure, street, or place contiguous to or commu! ing ‘with the place for which the license is asked * 4 Ts the applicant oF are apy of the persons interested in the business proposed to be carried on at the place for which li- cense is sought, Interested in the business of the salo of strong liquors, wines, ale or beer at any other place in the Metropolitan Police district, excluding the county of Weat- chester, or will he or they be so intrested? If so, at what or. ‘Will there be employed any female sasistant, waiter or servant in serving or waiting upon customers, or in the room or place where customers are served or waited upon t ill music, dancing or other amusements be carried on oF allowed in the place for which a license is sought, or in an closure, atreet or place communi- ereto' spirituous liquors and wines tn either rt ‘The following legal opinion of the attorney and coun- sel on the powers of the new Excise Board was then read RALER: ‘In compliance with your request, the unders! havi examined the act of April M4, entitled, “Al wo 4 the, sale of intoxicating liquors within the ry Folic district of the State of New York," an vious statute taw in relation to excise, are of opinion: Fira-sThat said act contains a complete system of excive for the district, and that no provisions as to the manner of ng uirement of security or itioners in ay ‘of the application, contained in the former laws, remain in force within this district. ‘Second—That tho distinctions between innkeepers and other ‘once: ed; and that all persons, rence, 10 thelr other occupations, may be ‘after May 1, 1866, who, withii Pubilely keep, sel, give away or dspone of tithe eee Thal five guilohe at ‘tino, ‘without lense granted by this Board, are ltable to the penalties and punish- ments provided by sald act, notwithstanding any licenses heretofore granted. a ior garrying on buninows of this Board and performing ite dutics, will be proper lupoo all moneys, to be collected by tn any manner in pursuance of sald act, and should be therefrom before the same is paid me over, ‘Fi—That no leense ean be granted by this Board for a lesn period than ons your, nor, fot the sale of any part ouly in the articles specified in the fourth E Sizth—That representation and chase horewith proveated would be and proper f joanse here e ans ir for the purpose Intended. ‘That the presence of all the members of this Board in necessary to conatitute a quorum for business; but, in such full ‘of the Board, a majority governs. The Board irned till Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock. The German Innkeepers and the New Ex- cise Law—Maxs Meeting at the Bowery Gard: A mass meeting of the German Association against all arbitrary Sunday and trade laws was held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock, at the Bowery Garden, to dis- cuss the pew license and Sunday law, delegating almost unlimited power over the liquor and lager beer interest in New York, Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Staten Island, to the new Board of Health. The president of the asso- ciation, Me. Sixt L. Kap, of the Steuben House, occu- pied the chair, and Mr. Otto Schaible officiated as secre- tary. Delegations were prosent from Brooklyn, Wil- liamsburg, Staten Island and other places in the vicinity of Now York, and the spacious premises were crowded. The counsel of the Association, Mr. Jony J. Frenp- MAN, addressed the large assemblage, and spoke for one hour and a half. He reviewed the manner in which this law was the causes which led to its passage, and the provisions of the bill. The counsel gave notice of his intention to deliver a legal opinion as to the constitution. ality or unconstitutionality of the law before the Ist of May noxt; and he said that in case the same is constitus tional he would see to it that the members of the Asso: ciation should be protected in their legal rights under the law, At the same time he urged that the meeting should take immediate steps to bring this question before the people and 10 adopt polttical measures to place the responsibility for the arbitrary and prohibitory provisions of this act where it properly belongs. The meeting resolved that the Executive Committee, after due consideration, shall advise the members before the let of May next as to the future course to be pursued by them, and to call a gene. ral mass meeting of the German population at a future day an I to protest againat the dark spirit of intolerance and Puritanism pervading this law, and that ail ey eos trade associati workingmen’s and nevolent socioties, the New York Turuverein and all other Ger- man organizations, be invited to participate in said meet- ing and in the adoption of measures calculated to bring About a repeal of the most odious provisions of this law. Avote of thanks was passed to the five republican members of the Assembly who had the courage to vote, againstgthe bill, and it was resolved to re-elect Mr. Adolf Levingor to the next ure, This was the; first demonstration on a large scale Against this obnoxious law, and upon this point the Ger- man population of New York seems to be fully united. an ‘dermaa Innk d aa e jas iy Bore since 8. For many years it was over by Supervisor Willmann, and embraces the Batire lager beer interest. The jew York Liquor Dealers’ Society, or- ganized in 1855, will shortly have « meeting upon the subject Mr, Philip W. Engs, at gent one of the Fire Commissioners, has been the President of this society for many years, and ex-Recorder James M. Smith, the counsel. On the appointment o Mr. Engs as Fire Commissioner he resigned the presi- dency of the society, and Mr, John H. Williams was elected in his place. The society numbers many thous- and members. The oy Agree Liquor Dealers’ Association is a split from the old Liquor ra’ Socioty, and has retained John McKeon and Frederick Smythe as counsel, and will probably pursu course as the mother society. ‘ rtietic, The British government is about to publish a complete Bibliography of Arta great desideratum—in the shapo of a universal catalogue of all printed books relating to or aiding the study of the fine arts, A large number of Foglish and foreign gentlemen have been requested to assist the persons entrusted with the work. Amang tho foreigners are the Duc d’Aumale, the Marquis d’Azegiia, ha. Van de Weyer, M. Merimée, the Baron de Triqaetri and Baron Marechetti The Queen Dowager of Sweden has presented to the Board of Royal Marine of that country a magnificent statae, in white marble, of Charles the Thirteenth. It te from the ohisel of M. Bystroem, and will be placed 1 tm tne gag at Garlekroap, in epypambrance of the naval battle of Hoogland, in which Charles commanded Swedish fleet. t Mr. Fuller is at work in Floreace on @ group, heroic size, representing Glaucus carrying Ione, led by Nydia, to the sea shore from Pompeii on the day of the destruc- “ion of the city. na gee oy me >. . We have reosived $04. sor Sees ot ana ce Brick,” Mrs. Anne S, Stoplwivs a Sovel, through tha courtesy of the publishers, M esas. Peterson & Brother, of Philadelphia: Teis only tow. wag the end that we have any indication: df the connoctit of the ttle with the story, We ate not very groat adaminerd of Mrs, 5.2!"*88" writings; but ber present novel, we are bound to } acknowledge, has given us very greaé pleasure. The story is not only a vory moral, but a very well constructed and interesting one. In thecareer of Captain Thrasher we find iustrated the triumph of good over evil, the sole redeeming trait of the man’s character being his love for his mother, As to littie Paul, ho seeme too perfect fora child; but everything connected with him is sweet and touching. Katherine is a true woman, beautiful and loving, and ever ready to sacrifice herself to screen the man she loves. Mrs. Mason is the opposite to her in all things—a vain, ambitious and selfish woman. Jube, the black servant of little Paul, is also capitally drawn. The novel, we think, will take rank as the best of Mrs. Stephens’ productions. ‘Mosaers. Ticknor & Fields have given us in “‘Asphodel’’ another of those simple but charming New England stories of which their press is so often the medium. The writer’s name is withheld, but the success which the story will meet with will no doubt lead to its dis- closure on the title page of another production from the same gifted pen. Under the title of “South Songs,” Messrs. Blelock & Co. have published a collection of rebel effusions, col- lected by Mr. T. C. de Leon. We question the taste of such a publication by a Northern firm at a time when it is more than ever desirable to consign to oblivion the memory of the painful events through which we have passed. Had it beon a collection of the war songs of both sections—the bane and antidote going together— the publication would not have been so objectionable though we think it should have been withheld until the bitter feelings excited by the unnatural strife in which we have been engaged bad become merely a matter of history. “Our Young Folks’ Magazine’ for May contains several articles of sterling merit, viewed in reference to their purpose and influence. The fast growing popularity of this excellent publication is due entirely to the care and discrimioation with which it is edited. A very good story, though somewhat over elaborated. is “Erring and Noble,” published by Bradburn, of Walker street. Had it been condensed by about one hundred pages its interest would have been considerably in- creased. Private Miles O'Reilly's new volume, which Carleton will publish in a few days, has, for a comic book, the singular title of ‘Baked Memts of the Funeral,’ and pro- Poses to stir up the dry bones of many prominent people hereabouts. Mr. Carleton will at the same time issue the strangely interesting novel by Victor Hugo entitled ‘Jar. gal,”’ and Mme. Le Veit’s gossippy volume, ‘Souvenirs of Travel.” A fact has just come to our knowledge which would almost lead tothe conclusion that the idea on which Victor Hugo's new work, “The Toilers of the Sea,” is based, nas been plagiarized from an Ameriaan source) Just previous to the outbreak of the rebellion, Mr. Edward Moran, the marine painter, of Philadelphia, sent to New York by Adams’ express, to the address of Dr. Somerville, who had ordered it, an oil painting entitled “The Valley in the Sea.’ The features of this work were identical with those described by the French novelist,- There were to be found in it the submarine cave, the skeleton, the devil fish, the remains of the anchor, and the sea anemones which figure in the romance. The picture was lost by the expresa company, and has never since been heard of. Dr. Somerville, the ewnbr, brought an action against the company for com- pensation and recovered damages. The question arises whether the painting may not have found its way to Europe, and suggested to Victor Hugo the idea of his sea romance? If it did not, then we say the coincidence is one of the most remarkable on record. Professor Sybel, the Prussian historian, is in Paris, eearching the imperial archives for materials for a work ou the French Revolution. ‘A carious collection of autograph letters, addressed to Lady Blessington by literary men, artiste, noblemen and others, has just been sold in London. The names of Moore, Shelley, Landseer, Dickons, Macready, Bulwer Lytton, Disraeli, and many other celebrities were on the ve Dore is about to illustrate La Fontaine's “Fables,” for which purpose he spends most of his time im the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, studying animals He keeps fourteen immense rete in a cage im his studio, in order to ‘‘observe their habits’ before he commences bis work. Condition of the Steamship Jamaica Packet. ArLannic Crry, April 20, 1866. The steamship Jamaica Packet’s cargo of coffee and spices has all been landed in good condition. The ship fs well up on the beach, in good order, and will be got off. THE WEEKLY HERALD. Best Lite- rary Family Journal in the Country. The Wesxiy Herat for the prosent week, now ready, Gives a continuation of the deeply intoresting THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE STORY written expressly for it, entitled “ARNOLD'S CHOICE." Poetry—“April;” “ An Allegory."’ Tho exciting story of ‘Twanrr-rtve Dark Hoons."’ It will also give:—An account of the serenade given by the returned soldiers and sailors to Prosident Jobn- son for his exertions in their behalf, and his speech to them on the occasion; An account of the movements of the Fenians on the Canadian border, and of the Fright among the Canadians; Report of the proceedings of Con- gress; The Final Award to the Captors of Jeff. Davis and the Conspirators; Important News from all parts of Europe; Editorials on prominent events; “Our Weekly Gossip; The European Fashions for April; Interesting Literary, Artistic and Sclentife matter; Musical and Theatrical review for the week; Foreign Gossip; Our weekly review of the Agricultural situation, and a quantity of interesting reading for Farmers and Gar deners; Interesting Mining items; Religious inteiNgence; Sporting News; Varieties; Facetie; Valuable reviews of the Money, Commercial, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoe, Horse and Cattle Markets, Advertisements, and accounts of all passing events of the day. New subscribers to the Weexiy Heraro can obtain ‘he back numbers containing the new Prize Story, “ARNOLD'S CHOICE." THE DIAMOND CROSS A Tae on Axmmnican Sooimrr, By WILLIAM BARNET PHILLIPS, Will be commonced in the NEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD Ox Saronpar, May 5. To prevent disappoimtmont in getting the early numbers of this interesting story, new subscribers will do well to send in their subscriptions ‘at least a couple of weeks i apvanog Terus.—Singie subscription, $2; Thzee copies, $5; Five copies, $8; Ten copies, $15. Single copies, Five conte each. A limited number of advertisements to sorted in the Went Henan MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC. ‘The mail steamship New York, Captain Warner, wilt leave this port to-day for Aspinwall. The mails for Central America and the South Pacific will close at balf-past ton o'clock this morning. The New Youre Henatn—Edition for the Pacific—will be ready at half-past nine o'clock in the morning. It will contain :—An account of the Fenian Gathering on the fromiler, and of the great Fright of the Canadian MEXICO. IMPORTANT OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS. Diplomatic Correspondents Bet Romero and Secretary Sewir Attitede of ne United States Regard- ing the Mey.'can Loan Offered to Amerieza Capitalists, The Exyortation of A*ms from the United States te Mexico, Strong Appeal for “iffective Sympa- thy” from the Sister Republic. Mr. Seward Hopes the Mexican Bopublic fay be Maintained, but Leaves the Mexicans to Work Out Their Own Salvation. GREAT LIBERAL VICTORY. IN SONORA. The Imperialists Losing Ground in North- western and Central Mexico. Paes Seizure of an American Vessel by the Im- perialists at Altata on Suspicion of Carrying Contraband of War. &. &e. * &. From the Official Correspondence on Mexican Affairs Submitted to Congress by the President with His Message of March 20, 1866. MR. ROMERO TO MB. SEWABD. Mexican Lagation in tax Unirap States, Wasamnaton, July 23, 1865. Mr. Sscestany~Io virtue of the recommendation which you wefe pteased to make to me at the interview which we had yesterday at the Department of State, to the offect that I should state to you io writing what I vorbally had the honor to represent to you, I now pro- ceed to make to you the fotiowing statement :— You know very well with how much anxiety the gov- ernment of Mexico has been awaiting the termination of ‘the civil war in the United States, since our fate boing identified to a certain extent with that of the Union the success of the latter insured our own, whilst its over- throw would have made our situation more difficult. In fact the Preuch intervention in Mexico having been, as is already universally admitted, nothing elec than » part of the conspiracy which was planned to subvert this gov- ment and to break up this country, nothing is more natu- ral than that the principal question in the United States, wher once decided in favor of republican institutions, the aecessory one, whieh is being discussed in Mexico, should be decided im the same sense. The success, therefore, of the cause of the independence of Mexico is already beyond all doubt, even to the eyes of the most Gotormined enemies of the republic, and it has become only a question of time: The duty which the Mexican government has to shorten that time as much as may be possible causes me to address this communication to you, ‘We had believed that when once the givil war had tor. minated here, which, from ite! magnit ang impor tance, had absorbed the whole attention of the govern. ment of the United States, witiiout permitting 1t to take the measures neccesary to-destroy those accessory to the robellion which wore developing thomselves in foreign countries, the same goverament would have to pursue one of these two policies: Kither totake the stops it might deem proper im order that the French should withdraw themselves from Mexico, or to follow the same polley of neutrality observed: up vo: this period, until peace ts finally restored at home, and the federal autho- rity is eetablished im the Southern States, thus giving time to the Emperor of the Freneh to the end that, re. considering his measures, he may abandon an onter- prise which is already without object, which it is utterly im; ible to realize; and whieh, should he persist mK, involve him most in future com| with the United States, which, when once at peace, will not be able to remain an indifferent specta- tor of the conquest by an European Power of one of the principal regions of this continent in their immediate vicinity. Upon the choice of one of these two policies I shall my nothing at this time; for [do not propose in this note to solicit from this government the adoption of the one or of the other. My object is solely to that the time necessary having already ol to know which of thom bas been ad: ‘we have bolioved that it is the second, and tn this bel: being unable to rely for the time being, not even upon the moral support of this government, to put an end to war carried on against us by the Emperor of the French, we deem it our duty to inform the government of the United states of what wo desire to do in this country in the fulfilment of our duties as Mexicans. Inthe first place, I deem it my duty to represent to you that although the patriotism the Mexican people ia a sul it guarantee to insure us success oer Or in- vaders, and although we bave in our country sufficient elements to defend our independence—which elements have enabled us to resist, during four years, the most persisteut efforta of the first military nation of Europe, and will enable us to prolong the contest to the point of compelling our enemies to leave our country—our situation 13 such that the French might be euabled to remain some years more in Mexico, if they persist in it, and our condition does not arneliorate. It is known that the people of Mexico are without arms. As arms are not manufactured in the republic we fare compelled to use those which we tnay De enabled to import. The circumstance that some of our ports are oc- cupied and others blockaded by the French, and above all, the fact that this goverament had prohibited, to.our wejudice, the exportation of arms from the United Biates, and that we could not obtain them in Furope— because almost all the governanents of that continent are hostile to our cause—has caused the government of Mex- ico from the commencement of tho wor to find itself with so small a quantity of muskets, and these in so bad & condition that it is really surprising how the resistance has been prolonged with implements so utterly worthless. The principal and almost exclusive revenues of the Mexican government being derived from the yield of the maritime custom houses of the republic, and the most valuable of these being occupied or blockaded by the French, it follows that the government of the republic bas found itself deprived of its revenues in times when it most required them to organize and swstain the armies which defend the independence of the country. Our situation, therefore, is, to sum up, the following : With arms and resources, we can torminate, in. afew mooths, the war which France is wag! us; and without these cloments we shall be to limit our- selves to regivting the French, who will be enabled to remain in Merico for an indefinite pertod, with it dan. gor to the peace of this continent, until they find them. nel vas a. to quit that eountry through weariness, if not expelled by the force of arms ‘You will anderstand, Mr. Secretary, that it is the duty of the Mexican government to shorten the war, and to do all that # incumbent upon it to procure the necessary eloments to attain that result The identity of interests ex! Tespecting this point ‘olted Mates and Mexico, and above all, which, with unparalleled tt ‘States have manifested —even in of the Union—for the cause erwise might last for years, and all this without it any manner tue government of the Uiited and causing it to deviate by a single hairs ith from the duty incumbent upon it as a newteal power. ARhough in the realization of this ttea we propose to ves to treat with the citizens of this country, as in dividuals, without in any manner compromising their gowernment, and although the measures we contem- mf are are lawful and compat ble with the atti- je occupied by the United States as a Power neutral towards France, we deom it to submit our plans i Senor from our bohda, since this does not conditale: the n of thie government in our bebalf, The market is as much open to us as to our enemies. If the French desire to negotiate a loan here upon the same basis as we— private, spopy, lation, w the “government has py tl fe cevidentiy there wou be no je Same. eam it wl Tecra te bt, eu that, notwithstanding we be hes af tor he funds which such #545 Bula bave . there’ was time which yeemed ana we ws to ble B sow milling, ows div whilst they” le jong for its I6KH * the Trited. , Jay Cooke & Co., of Philadelphia, be realized, in order not to tition with’ the United Stated, or a8 desirous shorinais of Serineannns objects Pm ie purciasa pa sper munitions of war, and ‘export them to such places as may seem ‘34 of marcel nth gover: cae ial all shoir WSSES5 58 jute i & i i i i be E ~e ze i] ze" i a E 3 & You are well aware that the government of the has official relations with the gor heartily desires that that form ii blisl Liberty and free :institutions, in any country, rewards of tho popular virtues I have named. cont, wo another, howevee well diaposod vo rooalve them 1am not awaro of any law or executive order at present, prohibits the ex} of arms or of 10 United States to Mexico by either of the F i aes ony, orky ast federal pecnpod a9 joc 1@ Fes} ive 5 rocet which tend to infringe the tmpartial neutrality wh! government has hitherto, in tained. That aoutrality is really the effect of frooul municipal laws as well as of international law. It therefore, be deviated from the executive ment only when Congress should have directed alone belongs the constitutional power to de war, . Tavail myself of this 0 unity to renew to on, the assurances of my ey dats “f considerniiies, AM H. SEWARD. Senor Matias Romemo, &c., &c. NEWS FROM THE WEST COAST. Liberal Victory im Senora—Seisare of am American Schooner by the Imperiaiists on Suspicion of Carrying Contrabané of War—Outrageous Treatment of the Captain—Anmother Mexican Martyr te Liberty—General McDowell's Labors tm Arizona, Sic. OUR SAN FRANCISCO COPRESPONDENCE. Saw Frawomco, March 23, 1668, The Mexican coast steamer John L.. Stephens returne@ from the Gulf of California lest night. By ber I have some interesting detaiis of Mexican sews from reliahle sources, J eowons. The liberals are showing more activity and onergy than at any previous time for two yoara. About the last of February three hundred and fifty imperialists, under Colonel Joachim Mange, “recruited” (French atyla) @ Guaymas, while marching toward Alamos, were attacked at Movas by the liberals under Colonel Corren, and com- pletely routed, with the loss of their leadey and othes officers, including the traitors Pompoilo Coloma, Bermar. dino Anehata and Miguel Lopez, together with a lacge number of privates. The defeated force retroated ia aif haste od Guaymas. General Martines (liberal) had af vanced om Hermosillo with the liberal forces from Alamos immediately on hearing of the return of the French troops to Guaymas. The imperial Gonerais Lamberg and Gamboa were endeavoring, with poor sue- cess, to organize a force to defend Hermosillo. When last heard from Martines had reached the Rancho de le Palma, only forty-fve miles from Hermosillo, The Yavui and Mayo Indians, who bad beon the-mainstay of the imperialista, were negotiating with Martines, an@ would probably take up arms for the liberal cause, General Garcia Morales was in pogseasion of Baltue, aa@ also of thetown of Sahuaripa Only three hundred to four handred French were in Guaymas, and they woulé not attempt to advance again into the interior without reinforcements. SHIZURE OF AN AMERICAN SCHOONER SY THE OCPERIALONR The American schooner Minnie G. Atkins, which ha@ just discharged a cargo of provisions (she had nothing. contraband of war im her cargo) at Altata (in Sinaloa), under permit of the liberal government, was soized ta that port on the Sth inst. by an imperialist schooner, with forty soldiers oa board, acting asa tender to the French war steamer Lucifer, and carried asa prize te Mazatian. The captain’s protest filed with the American commercial agent, Dr. Carmen, at Mazatlan, containe the following :— At six P. M. I, with one of my mon, went op board the Mexican brig Minerva, to exchange compliments; a8 eight P.M. 6) 1 started to return hea Just got into my boat when I was commanded a] on board the brig by an armed boat's crow, which ae ge — time; mf scant pe cooked at my ; feeling perfectly innocent crime T otyyea, i was thea naked who T won; told them ; was then conducted by them on board my ows: ha Bo they ea re 2 qermme Fry on + wor explanation. eleven ey veasel under weigh and ran down the harbor and am chored within ’s length of the schooner, by name Colima, Both vossels were then got under wei beat out the harbor, the steamer Lucifea in sight out- side. We arrived at Mazatian March 9, at two A. M. and anchored, After taking possession of the necessary papers received from the Custom House at San Fram cisco, and inventory of stock on board, they “compelled me to take every dollar I had, amounting to fourteom hundred dollars and deliver it up to the Custom House authorities here, for whieh I got their receipt. AFPAURS AT MAZATLAN. Things are about seat last advices. The French hold not one foot of territory outside of the city in the whole State of Sinaloa. The old story of Lozada coming dows in the rear of Corona’s forces with two thousand cut- throats from Tepic is repeated for the hundredth time, and it is addod that one thousand French are to march out and co-operate with him. The liberals doubt the story, but however that may be, Corona is around, an@ as lively as ever. On the 9th inst. his forces di into the heart of the city of Mazatlan in the night, captured four Freneh soldiers, whom they rnstantly banged to lamp pests, in revenge for atrocities perpe- trated on their unarmed countrymen. On the 15th they made a sudden and determined attack on one of the French earthwork redoubts within the city, killi the officer in comamand and four soldiers, an before the reinforcements arrived to the aid of the garri- son. If Lozada were anywhere in the vicinity Corona would be certain to know it. [Late advices, aa in yesterday's Heratn, show that Corona dot the French army near Mazatian.—Ep. Hanatp | LOWNR CALIFORNIA. A State election under the liberal Governor was abows to be held, and three candidates were in the flold for Governor. Don Pedro Navarrete, who was in San Fram cisco last month, would probably be elected. Sax Fraxceoo, March 30, 1966. T bave no important sews from Mexico, beyond the announcement of the evacuation of Chihuahua by the French, There are now no French troops north oF Durango, im Central Momico. 4 MARTTA To FREEDOM. On Moaday last the brave young Colonel Jesus Palle Gamboa, a liboralist officer of note, died at the residence of his sister, in this city, from the effects of lance wounds given him while unarmed and a prisoaer in hip own house at La Woria, Mexico, by a gang of plunder ing Bi gern 7 ‘the Cant, ee oe moo! ince ‘eur agsiatance. ra fn apite of all Gould be tones Tc ‘anorel wus largely Atteaded by frieada of serge freedom. Ais We had « nice little earthquake on Monday last, felt all over the central “a eee