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EUROPE, ‘Special Telegramstothe Herald. ‘Tho United States Rebel Naval Law Claims in England, James Sophos Not on British Soil and England Fully Prepared. ITALY AND THE POPE IN CONFERENCE. “PRANCE READY TO EVACUATE MEXICO, &e. &e. &e. EMQLAND. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. ‘Rebel American Naval Sults—The Case of Prioieau Agatast the United girl Horse, Londo ee 21, 1800. Tn the Vice Chancellor's Court ta this city, yesterday, the .adjourned case of the United States against Prioleau, in cross suit involving claims for dam- ages by the seizure and detontiom of ‘vessels, alleged to have been fitted out and intended for the service of the rebel American navy during the late ro- Dellion, Sir Wiiliam P. Wood, Vice Chancellor, granted a motion disstarging Prioleau’s sureties, which had heen given to the amount of £20,000 sterling to prosecute the trial to an i#sae, bat retaining his personal recognizance. Tho time given to the government of the United States . Woanswer the questions filed with the cross suit is ex- tended tothe 15th of February next year, If they are Rot replied to at that time the suit brought by the United States against Prioleau will be discharged for do- ficiency of proseeution. Minister Adams in Court. Lonvos, Dec. 21, 1966. The case of the United States versus Priolean came up ‘again betore the Admiralty Court yesterdey, when Min- ister Adams refused to sanction the agreement recently entered into between the United States Consul, Moree, ‘and the firm of Frazer, Trenholm & Co., the actual de- fendants in tue case, An extension of time was granted ‘to the United States to prepare for carrying on the case, Dat the securities of Prioleau were discharged. THE FENIAN MOVEMENT. ‘SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. James Stephens suid Not to have Landed—-The British Government Prepared. Qorey’s Hore, London, Dec. 21, 1866, ‘Vhe Telegraph newspaper of this day’s date asserts that it has reason to know that James Stephens, the Fo- nian bead centre and organizer, is stil! abroad, and has ‘Dot set foot in (rent Britain, ‘Tho Fag}is Cabinet is, it is said, fally informed and ‘Sware of every movement of Stephens, and the -xecu-* tive is so prepared that even if be should effect a land- ing in any portion of these islands he will be alorded vory little time to perpetrate any mischiet. Tho Fenians Arming. ‘The Telegraph algo says that there are reports in Lon- don from Irolind to the effect that scores of coffins used @t recent pretended interments in that country were filled with the very best quality of breech-loading arms fm each case, instead of a dead body. These rumors are regarded as v: , Or even wild, but they are incapable of immediate disproof, Armes and Munitions Seized. Deantx, Dec. 21, 1866. Large seizurss of arms and ammunition, secreted for ‘the use of the Fenians, continue to be made by the po- Hee ju various quarters of Ireland. srecat, TELEGRAM TO THe WERALD. ‘Tho Health of Minister Wright. Breiix, Dec, 21, 1966. ‘The bealth of United States Minister Wright, who has Iately austained a severe attack of illness, is improv- The Incorporation of Schicawig-Holstein. Baars, Dec. 21, 1866. ‘The Prussian House of Deputies has passed a bill to incorporate Schieswig-Holsein with the Kingdom of Peusvia. ‘ THE MEXICAN QUESTION. The Hrench Evacuation En Manse. Panis, Dec, 21, 1868. ‘The Moniteur du Soir says all the steps have been taken for the evacuation of Mexico by the French troops on maser. THE ROMAN QUESTION. Maly and the Pope in Couference—The National Comaiittee of Rome. Pioneer, Friday, Dec, 21, 1966. Tt ts said that the Pope is satisfied with the tone of the Apeech mado vy tho King at the opening ‘of the Italian Parliament. ‘The first conference for the arrangement of the rela- tions between tue Holy See and the kingdom of ftaly bax been held The Nationa! Committes of Rome have isened « pro- clamation advising the people to await calmly the holr of cortaia triamph. F aa ry N c E . Relations With ask Feeling Towards the United ere Deo. 21, 1806. As a manifestation of the cordial relations bewween France and the United States, the farewell dinner of Miniator Bigelow yesterday was ry saccessful affair, Mr, Koiloge, in his spoech on that occasion, declared that he was glad to say that the traditional friendship between the twe nations had boen restored. nome of the press of this city are very severe in their comments upon the Message of President Jowneon The New Army Scheme iH Unpepuinr. ns, Dec. 21, 1846, 1 is ramorod that owing to the anpopularity of the recently propwred “cheme for the reorganization of the Preach army, will either be withdrawn oF grontiy modified. FINANCIAL ano COMMERCIA The Senden Money Marker. Loxnon, Deo, 21, 1860 Fries at 49%5, Liinole Cencrais Gungots opened at 90, Loxpox, Dee 21—Noon Taited State this morning at 71% 4 72. The new treure at 70. Loxpes, Dee, 21—). M. vonaola have been steadily improving during the Kk, and are quowd to-day at 90 for money SNC AN “ecURSTIP also shaw 0 quer tendenty, aud are quo@d to.doy at the following Oro United states iive-twomties....+6 TH imate Coniral shares . Krio Ratiway suare os -eeeeens “ Loxous, Doc. ¥1—Kveuing Consats closet firm at 90 tor mowey aw ancvRetE closed at the following prices United Beaten five-twentioe ; + 2% IMinotg Central shares... trees + HK Xow Hatlwar bares +. OM The Liverpool Cotton Market. i ii Lavunronny Deo. $1. 18008 Jotton im steady at 14544. w 14), with probable eaiew ot 12,000 bales, =e if Livreroot, Boo. 21—P. Toe cotton market duet eo week has been very seriwe, prices have iy afvanced, until they reached y 16%¢4 for middiing uplands, the higu- ot Agure of the week. Transactions were heavy, sod the males Of the week Amounted 19 110,000 bales. fat dey (he market 6 less Au\watgg. aad auoiaivour five-twenty bonds of 1862 are quoved | 144d. por Lo, bales, NEW YURK HERALD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1866. show a decline of ‘d.. middling uplands ‘The saies of the day amount 23 '"Liwanboot, Dec, 21—Evening. ‘The cotton market eloses to-aight unchanged from the neou quotations. Middiing uplands, 16544. Liverpool Prov! Markets shea Bacon is quoted 28, lower. Lard 6d. lower, Liverpool Broadstuffs Mark 7” preraeg Rag ening. Way ere Sl snd Sot a ee pk ineeea ‘The warket for tallow is firmer. MARINE INTELLIGENCE, Quumuarows, Dec. 21, 1866. ‘The royal mail steamship Scotia, from New York De- cember 12, arrived here to-day, and subsequently sailed aad Livenroot, Dee. 21, 1866. The steamship Queen, which left New York December 6, bas arnved. OUR SPECIAL MAIL DESPATCHES. SPAIN. Marshal Narvaez te tho mr ee latte of Citizen Seldiere aad Masecn Dee 1, 1806, ‘The following circular has just been issued by Marshal ‘Narvaez, from the Ministry of War to the various com manders of corps tn the Spanish agmy:— Most Excetzaxr Sin:—The sories of vicissitudes through which the nation already had to pass for map: years, bas necessarily influenced its atltes ion 4 still further augmenting the troubles the jon of par- ties has caused to arige in the army, to bring it to serve 98 an instramgnt for their sehemen. ‘he profound disturbauce caused by politics in the ranks of poe Sooees not only Joosens the ties of discl- pline, but prevents the armed force constituting a solid guarantee for the defence of the country and for order at home—an object of its institution now more impor- yar than ever, and which it is timo go secure at any ae But, happily remaining superior to a snares of a revolution which threatens to overthrow socrety itself, the army is now the tirmest support of its institutions. Nevertheless, even when the danger has ceased to exist, it can only fulfil the mission confided to it upon condi- tion of holding uloof from politics and their conse- uencea, ‘Thas it will do ite duty, and will render a great servico to the country, proserving its own interests, securing its future, alreody guaranteed by laws based upon the most impartial justice. By this means, wuided solely by military spirit, practising the virtues which have always contributed to raise h’ghost the noble profession of arms, it will see dashed to pieces agaimst its firmness the machinations of those who seek tocorrupt it in order that it may be annihilated, and it will remain worthy of the confidence reposed in it—a matter indispeneabie that the manifestations of private opinion may be re- spected and may extst among the military classes, ‘The measures of the woment tend to attain 20 im- portant an end. The Queen and the nation desiring the public tranquillity, equally expect the same from the army. For thi®purpose your Excellency will recommend to the persons piaced under YRur orders compiete absti- nence from everything that might compromise them in party strageles, which have their legal sphere from which ‘the army must reaain estranged while faithfully second- the constituted authorities. "fre praciice of these principles will raise the prestige of the army. In conforming thereto those of which it is made ap will not be exposed to the eevere penalties ordained by the rezulations, and will merit the gratitude of the Queen and of the country. In order also to mpress upon the minds of all the healiny 7 aie of this doctrine, and to prevent the opts of our wise orders being enfeebled, waneut the the strict aud religious observance of which tne army would not accomplish its bigh mission and the country would become tne prey of anarchy, I forward to your Excellency copies of the annexed proclamation, which you will have distributed in the most suitable manner, ordering thut it be read to the companies by their captains, Uhat all may have cognizance of its con- tents, May God erve your Excellency many yen’ ’, 1 Ite by DUKE, DE ateNci. ‘The following passages are extracted from the procis- mation alluded to in the above cirenlar:— It ts difficult, extremely dificutt, to trace the line of demarcation that separates what if permitted to the sol- dier in political matters from what isnot ited. But this great and seriout problem—from the very nature of things—has been solved among the majority of Karopean nations by the institution—by the army iteeli—guided by the sentiment of right, only consider- ing as lawfal that which ts just. Ail governments have been compelled to the effort Lo march m this path, carefully watching over the main- tenance in the different classes of troops of the military aud corps spirit-—the germ aud support of = their vir- tues. Care mast therefore be taken to keep mon army away from politics, the events of which essentially tend to weaken and extinguish the military spirit, to relax dis- cipline, and to excite division and discord among ita members, terminating by rendering them implacable enemies, although honor, prosperity, and tho legitimate pride of wearing the uniform rests upon the brother- hood of those who compose the army. No one is una ware that the miliary spirit ig the prime motive that loads tee med ‘to glory. that oh 4 by iscipline is the trae power that gives victory. The or ue enly We that prvarveaaBy ann , Al the renders their force invinei these combined secnre to the army the respect and con- sideration of the otuer clarves of the state. | Soldiers, listen to the vows of honor and of daty and to that of your own interests, The Spanish army, aa the Queen (whom God preserve) and the country , will never yield to any other in patriotiem and in love of country. It wili not be false to 118 port, Its history tells that the xpapisa soldiers bave aston- ished the world by their lofty exploits, that loyalty tg proverbial; tbat, thanks to their discipline, they have conquered kingdoms; that they haye made themselves ‘the admiration of other nations, and that, as well im their own land as in distant countries, they bave bad the hap- pineas and the glory of being: strong by their discipline, conquerors by their courage, and beloved by their sov- ereigns for thew pinmattinal and devotion, FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER. Sketch of the Marquis de Lavnlette. It was apmounced im Parle on the 18th instant that the Marquis de Lavaletie was t succeed M. de Moustier at Minister of Foreign Affairs, M. de Lavalette was born towards the year 1810, and is a member of the family of the Postal Director under Napoleoa L Tie mother was a cousin of the Empress Josephine. He married the widow of Mr. Samuel Welles, the well known American banker, and adopted her sou, who ta now the Count Welles de Lavaiette, @ ring diplomat and a leading deputy in the Corpe Logudatif, Mra, Welles waa one of the Fowler «isters of Wateriowa, famous taany years sinee for their beauty, and one of whom was the mother of Mr. Henry F. Darant, of Boston, In 1897 the his diplomatic , a8 Mecre- tary to. th In 154i he was ap- pointed Cc ral ia Alexandria, and in 1846 was sol ae Minister Plenipot In , and jo 51 was dospatehed to covey Eatr He a ond. ar in Consta Februw be that the | ine pl aay when the ce portion of question nto be ontaideved a an ¢ rf to a recongiliation, be resigned. M, Delacour was ap- potted muces On the 2k June, 1858, M. de ia te became a ren afer having been G ” of the Legion. «’Honneur since April 16, 16: the Zist day of May, 1860, he was chosen Ambascadbr to Rome, and in last Septem. ber, subsequent to the resignation of M. Drouyn de 4, Was appuinted minister ad interim, While dis. charging the duties of that important position M. de Lavaletie issued the lanuthy cirealar despatch which, thoagh bearmg the name of the minister, was regarded 4 Napoleou’s own manifesto, In that imporant docu- Tent the Exaperor’s views on the fasisarcompdte in danu- ary were set forth. jou Was made to the Papal quee- tion and solicitude wxd for the weilare of the Baad of the Charch, The writer defined the new principle gore harope © of freedom of niliances aud at verved fo the rapid gt Rassia and the Caite States, The pualtioason of this circular. gave tee to cou: ridorably Comment. THE NEW FRENCH MINISTER TO THE UNITED STATES. ite Arrival rday—Iis Suites m &e. ‘The new French Mivister, M. Herth my, recently ap- pointed by the Emperor of France to represent the French mation at th of the United Staves govern. ment, arrived in th ty torday by the French steamer “t, Laurent, and reached the Brevoort Howse, Fifth avenue and Eighth street, where he ie stoping, at one o'clock in the afternoon, He takes the piace re cently ovoapted by the Marquis De Montholon, who left country a few week: ago for Lishon, Portugal, which porition bas Jost been vacated by M. Berthémy. E. de St. Ferriol, Secretary of the Freneb Legation, has been stopping at the Brevoort Hoose for a’ woek paxt, await Vew Meve- ing the arrival of the new Freach Minister to escort him to Washington. Ile suite ia composed of M. de Bas- wave, M. Kenedetti ant M de St Ferriot. With the utter M. Berthémy will leave for Waehington this morn- ing 0 @n early train, noaccompanied by any others of bis ufte, M. de Haxtano aul ), Benedetil are expected to remain at the Brevoort Howse for several days yet, pre- vious to departing for the p tional capital. It may be stated in this conuection, as a matter of interemt, that ta 1863-5, when Sir Frederick A. Bruce, the preasat his Minister at Washington, was the Englislg Minister fa China (accredited 1599), M. Herth my represented France at the same gourt. The former wae transferted to Wartiogton as Brit'sh Mininter in April, 1805, SENTENCED TO THE STATE PRISON. Ataast, Deo, 21, 1908. George “cholan, charged with committing a rype on the person of Elizabeth Kans, ta company with some ten of twelve others, at Wee Troy, in Senvember was convicted in tbe Court of Sessions to-day and sen tenced to State Pri-ou (or twelve years and four months, Edward Dugs. another of the yarty, is on teal Bo * :ADMITIOMAL yet wiube: | aoote < SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TM HERALD. More ‘Trouble Anticipated eu the Rie Grande--Ortoga Apparently at the Bettem ef It-Rumored Revolt et Canales and Gna Against Se taper Aevenanensy Matters are in an uncertain condition in Matamoros. ‘The merchandiso there is boing rapidly forwarded to the interior, in anticipation of new difficulties, Escobedo loft for Monterey yesterday. On the 1th inat. he issued @ dearce declaring of no effect the decrees and acts—or laws—by ell functionaries mot ap- Pointed by the supreme government—such as those of Colonel Canales from the 12th of August to the 1st of December. As this is liable to be coustrued s0.as to war- Tanta repudiation of the indebtedness contracted by Cauales, it has, much dissatisfaction. Canales and marched out on the 11th, ostensi- bly for the interior. They have not yet passed beyond , the limits of Tamaulipas; mor is it thought that they will doso, Rumors were rife yesterday that they had both pronounced against Juarez. It is confidently stated that a pronunciamiento in favor of Ortega will be issued in Matamoros soon. General Berrioziabal is now in command there, and it is claimed that he is not averse to Ortega, Brownsvirar, Texas, Dec. 10, 1086, Ortoga crossed into Mexico yesterday morning. It 1s positively stated that Cortina and Canales have Pronounced against Juarez. They are expected in Mata- ‘moros to-day or to-morrow. It is rumored, but not be lieved, that they have captured Escobedo on his way to Monteroy. ‘Tho movements of Ortega aro characterized by. the profoundest secrecy; but Ihave reason to believe he will soon be in Matamoros, Return of Minister Campbell from Matame- res—He Goes to New Oricans to Consult with Sherman and Sheridan. Ganvesrow, Deo, 21, 1866, Hon, I. D. Campbell, United States Minister to Moxico, arrived to-day on the Blackbird, Captain Cole, direct from Matamoros, and sailed iminediately on the Matagorda for New Orleans, via Brashear City, to confer with Generals Sherman and Sheridan and the anthorities at Washington. He repori# Mexican affairs on the bor- dor ina very unsettled condition. On Wednesday morving Ortega and his brother left Brownsville aud went to Matamoros. It is supposed that very exciting times will ensue, It is thought Ortega will join Canaloa aud Cortina and attack Escoboda, who hag gone with part of his force to Monterey. When the Bi rd left Brazos she metthe United States steamer Winooski, which had Ioit Vera Craz om Monday. The report was that Marshal Bazaine had loft Vera Cruz to communicate with Joarez, and, it ie sap- posed, to bring over the government to him. She brought — to Minister oe NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC COAST. Saw Fraxcrsco, Dec. 17, 1866. The Honolula Commercial Advertiser states that the principal object of General McCook’s visit to San Fran- cisco is to communicate with the government by tele Raph and ask teavo of absence, so that he may visit Washington to commuticate with the Cabinet respecting @ reciprocity treaty with the Sandwich Islands, or a libe eral revision of the treaty now in force. He has become convinced that American interosts will bo xroatly served by reciprocity trouty. The project is warmly sup- ported by American residents in the isiands and by tho ness men of San Francieoy, The British bark Sharpshooter, from ans Teverponl) the French bark General Athalin, from Bordeaux, aud the Russian bark Heroules, from Austrafia, torial to-day. Bay Francisco, Dec, 18, 1466. General James F. Rasling, Inspector and Quarter master of this department, arrived in this city on the 15th inet, from Washingion, by the way of Salt Lake, pened river and Port Oregon, inspecting the ‘arious posts on bis route. Ho goes from here w Fort Yama apd Arizona. R. C, McCormick, Acting Governor of Arizona, also arrived by the steamer from the south. The Humboldt ister, recently a strong supporter of James W. Nye for United States Sonater from Nevada, comes out in « lengthy article against biin. ‘The Bolliagham Bay Coal Company of Washiagtn Territory, failing to suppress tires iv their mines, were compelled to turn tidewater in upon them, which had the'desired effect, Heavy storms have been prevailing in the northern rtion of the State, Five feetof sucw is reported w ave fallen on scoth mountain, stopping all travel. The Hale and Norcross Mining Company youterday de- clared an extra dividend of $200 per fous, Sax Praserco, Deo. 19, 1868, ‘The steamer Constitution sailed to-day with $1,061,200 in treasure, of which $870,000 was for New York, Major General Ed, McCook, United Staies Minister to the Sandwich Island, is a paxsencer by hor. He returns on by hd the feeble heatth of his wife. mining districts having been discovered. The storm last night crlminated in a gale, which has not been equalled since the memorable gale of New Year's, 1855. A number of casualties occurred among the shippime in the harbor, The steam tug Colombia was sunk, and several small sailing crafts were capsized, while quite # number of large vessels were injured. Parties interested in the lumber trade lost heavily by the storm. Telegrams from Sacramento and Stockton state that quite a severe shock of an earthquake was experienced at three o'clock this morning, while tn this city the vibra- tiou wus scarcely felt. San Francnaco, Dee, 20, 1866. Governor R. C. McCormick, of Arizona, visite San Francisco at the request of the citizens of Central Ari zona, to confer with Generals McPoweil and Halleck con- corning the measures necessary to protect the people of that section from tbe continued murdera and ontrages by Indians, and to keep open the post and military road of that Territory. The Arizona Gasrtts of December 6 saya that Colonel Me@arry and Dr, MeCormiek bad arrived at Port Yuma. The Territorial Legistature had memoriahved Congres to repeal the law giviag the territory ia Pal Ute county to the Btate of Nev ade Colonel Carter, the new Secretary of tue Terriiory, ap- Pears to give universal satisfaction osITUARY. w illiam hésions The Boston Traveller announces the death of thiy cen Ueman on Tuesday last, at hiy reeiience in Wort Cam bridge. The doceased was for uvor fifty years & promi nent manufacturer of safes and other beary trom work, and wos regarded as a gentieman of great in all of Dix busines relation, Mr. Adam seventy-eighth year at the tine of his denise, is death Leing the recnit of « gradual decime, Karoness Ferdinand de Kothschitd. The London papers annomnes the au cath in ebildbirth of the above named Indy on the bth inst. The deceased was the @eond danshter of Bara de Rothschild, M. P. for the city of London William Cotton, D.C. This geutleman, ex-Governor of the Bank of Rag died rcently iu London, in the eiguileth year age. He was eon of Mr. Joseph Cotton, of Leytonstone, by Sarah, daughter of Mr. Joba Harrison, of Chigweit tand, his row, Kavex, and was born tm 1786, “He was for a great many year bant in London, and w joverner of the Bank and a director for a long period. He p 4 ineginiraie for een, Hyth sberit in 1888, and #as chairman of Quarter Sessions for a tine, Mr. Cotton married in 1812 Sarah, daughter of Mr. Joho Lane, of the Grance, Le sud two of bis sone are distinguished [ton seholaer—-the Kev, Willian Cuaries Cottoy, Newrastie Yebolar in 1532, aferwards studeut of Chiiet Church, and now viear of Frodsham, Cheshire; aod Mr. Henry Cotton, the welt known Cb tle Scholar in 438, and alvo #tue Jd. FF. Marsh. The Boston papers agnounce the death of thi gentle mau on the 20th inst, from the bureting of a blood- veusel, His death, which was qvite unexpected, took plae at the residence of bie sister in Bowton Mr. Marth was tong and favorably known a one of the Bank C mistioners of Washington, and was formeriy one of the Proprietors of the Daly Hire, He wan about forty-four youre of age at the ume of bis demise. DEATH OF | oF wisHOP ELLIO fLLOTT, OF GEORGIA ~~ Bataxsan, Deo. 21, 1566 Bixhop Stephen Elliott died anddeniy at hia residence in this city at balf-past nine o'clock P.M. He bad just retarned from a visit to the interior of the tate, on the Contral Raitroad, in (hit evening’ train, appareotly in perfect bealth, It # supposed that he died of teart dense. THE “LEAVENWORTH FIRE. Kannan Orrr, Dee 21, 19064, liminary exatnination of Beott, Cutter & Wet All three we comm 't the fipet degree, They witt bers The their Wiais in March. “HUDSON RIVER NAVIGATION. Povommenrne, Dev The steamboats Norwich, Thomas Cornell, Kath passed bere this afternoon, bowod Koundoot. The Sorwiew bad @ canal boat in riyer le crowded with heavy anchor ice The tile above boats through it is looked o exploit. The weather s moderation WN pronpec's of snow 2 Gdn snes. wa telnway Hall, Carl Wolfsona’s fourth Beethoven recital took place at the Steinway matinds (‘he smal! ball) yesterday after. noon. He played the E major, E miorand @ major somatax, ant Mr, Pollack sang three songs by Lisat, Schubert and Schumann. The beautiful @ major sonata, Opus thirty-one, was splendidly Mr. Wolfsoha. ‘This artist jetcied Eee lerday’s performance be deserves "ry be cal merica. Tho Seventy concert took place at Steinway Hall lest Mme. Varian Hoffman sang for tho first timo in thiy bail, and fully sustained the digh she has always the coucert room, enn end ara from. ee re eh sho tirat was rewarded with an encore, reapot ‘wiih “Five ook, im the Se Morning She Wee ertlt le ey taaes OF Uh word, and doverved the that the audience a aoe one of his own sivi’s ever ar ra Comii the Barber of tags efonitted "ibs ran ¥ ps4 a a Ani ‘ert = ant alter, ‘Stite, Naddie Maa ae Daire, The work by bg creditably performed. M. Withem sang part of the garrulogs barber with the artistic finist which. gharactorizen the impersonations of most comedians of the French school. M. Anthelme, who suffered from severe hoarseness, acted more gracefully, aud Mlle. Naddio vocalized the florid music of the maestro with sparkling fluency, The orchestra was proficient, but the choruses were by no meaus perfect. The enter- tuinmenty gave great aatiefaction, and the artists were repeatedly called before the curtain. Stadt Theatre—Renefit of the German jHon- pital. A crowded house ushered the representation given Inst evening for the benefit of the German hospital, Mile, Ottilic Ggnée, the clever mubrette, appeared in The h Family and in Kin Yheater Scand, and was tily applaided. During tho progress of the evening Milo. Gence war offered a magnificent basket of tlowors, tho gift of the ladies on the committee of arrangements. Mr. Pollack, who had volngteered to avsist, was very favorably received, and. hi I performative was on- cored, BROOKLYN’ INTELLIGENCE. Borctary ix Tun Easeruy Disrucr.—Burglaries in this section of the ‘city are of frequent occurrence, but the value of property lost in this way is comparatively small, Occasionally, however, «large baul ts made, the largest for several months being the tollowing:—~At about ane o'clock yesterday morning an entrance w: ef. lected to the store of David Middlediteh, a merchant duing business at 320 Graud street (ai ‘Adelphi Hail), throug! ‘ar window, the burglars prying off the shut- tons, 4 succeeded in reaching’ the store in this way the burgiars selected about $2,000 worth of cloths, and svecceded in making their escape with it, A ball rogress inthe hall over the store at the time, jc doubtless prevented the noixe made by the robbers being heard by those passing. One of the ators was seen climbing over the tence by a young it hurriedly made bis way to Eleventh sitoot wilh 4 large bnudle of plunder auder his arm, A Caxauume wy Trovats,—Lorenzo D. Hall, a band employed on board a canal boat lying at the foot of Clymer streot, ED., was last eveniug arrested by tho ie grand itis police of the Foriy-tltth precinct on a charee larceny preferred by hia skipper, David C. Baker, eged that Lorenzo stole wearing apparel, 4e. from the cabin of the hoat of nulheient y sustain (he eharge preferred, and he was theretore. locked up Wo await # judicial ex amination. Ten Attecen Case or Fate Prerivas.—In the case of Morrivon va, Mackey, which was alltded to in ree erday afternoon, the effect that the repre. r The jury returned sentitions mad ff. Mackey were false, an ty kins Igbocpaihe 10s mado, hone they ga dict for the plautif, A Hearties Act.—-On Thureday night during the Diter cold snap which prevailed, a sofkat, between two and three mouths old, was found by @ policeman under the front porch of 106 Mrospect street, where it had doubtless been left to perish by ecune heartless wretol, When found the lithe wat was nearly frozen to death, bul through thedind nursing and motherly care whieh it eubs@quently received at the Leerandy of Mrs, Young, the county nurse, animation was rer Prenviatios To Gevenat Srr Sih very handyome gold medal was prevented to General Spinola last even- ing at his remdence, No. 5 Livingston place. The pre #eutation was made on behalf of the city of Brook!yn by Alderman Cashow, Chairman of the comiuitleo appointed for the distribution of medals to the Veterans of that . The event was the ovcasion of a very eloant and ‘Miant reception, at which about one hundred aud Ofty Of te General's friends anxions to show their apprecia- Uon of his merite were present, MEETING OF THE BROOKLYN TAXPAYERS THE SUBJECT OF CITY REFORM. A proposition to eflect some change in the form of the city goverment has been talked of for the past week or two among some of (he taxpayers and bead men of the city, but there was novement made im the matter until lat night, whea a number of gentlomen got together in the rooms of the Prospect lark Comminoners, No. 15 Court atreot, to have a private consultation as to what course would be most politic to periue, The eallof the Meeting wax not Very definite, being to the effect that, & meeting of taxpayers and citizens would be held at the above piace to initiate Measures that would secure needed legislation upon Waters afloctrug the inte rert of the city Mr. Kowe wan called to the ebair, when Mr. Creey B. Swirn offered a rewtution to have the city parks placed in the charvr of the Prompeet Pork Comuianouer foe reason given for this proposition wax, that the parks in their present condition were not only a wulvauce but a diparace to the city. Mayor Hoot and Alderman Fisher favored the res Hons, Home of the gentlemen present stated that wore of the opinion tbe moeting wae held tor a dierent purpor Mr, Parks, & prominent democrat, anid it eeeme be x party move on the part of some fentlerann c wae af to it, The Park Coumbeioners etand ten repal » two democrat, and Mr Varks war of the Opinion that the Communiouers bad qaite jowertene gh ds tion was made by one of the gentlemen the eter that thay organine for the jrirpose of cond lay the evils of the city governtnent, and that (hey take iu considera'ion the enbject of city parks ¥ said that he believed thay ware called for the purpeso of organizing a® a bady to take sone sepa totvar/« (he reformation of the city government After ame furiergliacusdon the following resolution was olered by Mr. Henneas ster, That the remmbard of this meeting, (rroenertiew yn did not prevall and the meetin week NEWS FROM TEXAS Forcible Release of « Freedmen's Rar Agent by Soldiers from the ¢ hon Marder of a Former Arms Officer by tie Pian jon Partner The Congresst I hae Bearsion Party Invited te Vi Gatw in Craig, the Freedmen’s B county, who wae imprinoned by the civil was released by the United States om rounded the privan and demanded he rele vn, complet, and he now discharges bis duties dof the nth infantry chard, formertiy of the Twelfth Milne murdered on the 1th by bin plane vid Randall, near Miilvean ston hae paered @ peeotetion the Congreestonal it Galveston, dee, ot ietinguiwhed citizens are charged with making Framgenoe nts FIRE 1H PHILADELPHIA A fre broke out this morning it the br Robert Leggett & Co, irom meret Tweltth and Market sthects Th tbe Ave would } ne at last obtained ty and the damage tv rot so large ye was ee pat Aten coterie is Welaaghiie plowgrapbint (9 whote room the fire commeneed ARREST WW OUT 0 FOR PeRURY Nathonie! © Sen the eurner of Law attested today on ae made for tb what het been manofactared per month im the 1885, United States Depwty Marshal serene sory o Warrant sod prodoesd the srcaned belore Commbeower Gorhem, when the cas way aijourned. Mr. Keovtlie, hevides the wheel works on Leulenna street, i inter orted iu wotks sifTorvatn GW. ead Chegawes, a tu crey EXPLOSION AY THE ASTORIA GAS Wunns. ‘wan by them supposed to the larve no ome ea immediately opposite that poction i i ? porary buildings will be at once erected, and it is con. templated to resume the work within a work at farthest, The town of Astoria has enjoyed the convenience of gas- light for about thirteen years, the building destroyed yesterday having been erected about that tine, The Works came into the possexaion of the present owners about six years since, they having purchased therm from the corporation which originally erected them. Notwith- standing the explosion there was fortanately gas waft). cient in the reservoir, or ‘holder, aw it 18 techoioaily called, to supply the Consumers until about half-past mine o'clock last evening, after which time they nocomsarily had to resort to the more primitive mode of lampa and candles, in order to dissipate the semi-darkues, the moonlight preventing total gloom. Mr. Joln Clarke, Superintendent of the works, bad a narrow ‘escapefrom Mjury when the explosion occurred, He was at that time on his way to the building, and bad arrived within thirty yards of the main entrance, when be howd the report and noticed the wall bulging outward, He imme- diately retraced his steps and escaped without veiug hurt by any of the resets debria, ~PEASONAL L INTELLIGENCE. George F, Fdmonds, of Wash ; F. B Wood. bridge, of Vormont, and General of Maw, are stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Count Labecea, of ra just retarned from « tour through the ‘ nen i 1. Bodivco, Russian Minister of vi |. G. Morris, of Fordham, are stopping at the Ciare ndon Hotel, N. Kellogg, of Saugertion; James B, Smith, jand; Colonel T. W, Cunningham, U. 8. A. Chapioan, of Mobile, are stopping at the Metr Hovot THE INDIAN TROUBLES, Four La T., Dew, 21. 1446. In the fight with the Siou Bea@h or Phil Kearney, December 6, Lieutenant Hs. Bigghasn, nd United States cavalry, sod Sergeant Bowers, Kig!:toonth infuniry, were killed, and Sengeant e and four privates of the Kighteeath infanty were Wounded THE SHINGLE HOLLOW TRAGEDY Dec, 23, Ln4 The jury in the case of Edmond Ke ae Adolaiie Jones and James Pitzpetrick, who were indicted for murder in the Shing Holiow ¢ 00d county last Auguet, at t wion of tive hours, brow iity The trial of the partiow has occupied the eutire week before Justice Ingalla of the Supreme c rt. PROBABLE ACTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE Witwsarox, Dee, 21, 1880, Jt is the general impremion that the Legisiatare of the State will eget something in the abape ot a stay aw for Ane relict of the people, bat amy measure looking to Fepudiation will be rejected by an overwhelming majority. THE WEEKLY HERALD. The Cheapest Newspaper and “Hest IMterary Journal in the Country. ‘The Wreeiy Hosaly for Uke prosent wouk, now ready, contains the CHRISTMAS STORY Wares Pom Tun WRRAIY HEALD BY AN OLD KNICKERBOCKER, xerit» THE CHRISTMAS GARLAND, a ROMANCE OF NEW YORK 1 ier ie rue Coma, and ‘1ave's Lerenner."’ Porrar— Fouwano,” It also container —The Highly Important Furopeen News of the past Week, received by the Atiantic Cable and the Mails, embracing Bpecial Dagpatches felative to the Appalling Colliery Explosions fn Koglend, by whieh hundreds of Liv were Lox, the Latest news relative to the Fenian Movement, the Mexican ond Rowan Quer Jotun Hi. 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