The New York Herald Newspaper, March 31, 1867, Page 7

D NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1867.—TRIPLE SHEET. EUROPE. Napoleon to Purchase German Territory. Ex-Governor Eyre Discharged Arrest, * the Pope. eo, « &. &e. BY THE CABLE TO MARCH 30. FRANCE. Coming Acquisition of Gerwan Territory. Lowpvox, March 30—Afternoon. ‘The early sale of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, or its eastern frontier, which formed part of the late Ger- man Confoderation, to France by Holland is probable. Presidency of the Leginintive Body. Panis, March 30, 1866, Count Walowski has resigned the presidency of the French Corps Ligislatif, ROMAN AFFAIRS. President Johnson’s Letter to the Pepe. . Paris, March 30, 1867. The American steam sloop-of-war Canandaigua has ar- rived at Civita Vecchia. Captain Hopkins, United States Navy, to whom was intrusted President Johnson's letter for delivery to the Pope, subsequently proceeded to Rome, and executed his commission, “ENGLAND. Ex-Governor Ryre Discharged by the Magis- trates. Lowncy; March $0—Afternoon, Ex-Governor Eyre, of Jamaica, wh’ Wad recently ar- srested, was acquitted after a short examinasion. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Consols.are steady at 9144 for money. in AMERICAN SECURITIES ‘are in request and open at a considerable advance. The following are tho quotations :— é United States five-twenty bonds. Winois Contra! shares Eric Kailway shares. Consols for money....... United States five-twenties Contral Railway shares. The Continental Bourses. FPranxrort, March 30—Noon. ‘United States bonds opon at 7834 for the issue of 1862, . r Lowpox, March 30—Noon. A despatch from Paris states that the United States bonds in that city are unchanged in price, sales being mande to-day at 84%. Mareh 30—P, M. : United States five-twenties closed at 783. Panis, March 30—P, M, Onitea Loxpos, March 30—Evenin; 4 Btates five-twenty bonds 84%. The Liverpoo! Cotton Market. Liverroo., March 30—Noon. ‘The market is quiet and steady, and at the opening prices were unchanged. The sales to-day will probably THE SOUTHERN RELIEF FUND. Private Theatricals at the Jerome Theatre. Tt was very pleasant to witness last evening the amateur dramatic performance constituting part of a series being given in aid of the Ladies’ Southern Relief ‘Association, It was equally pleasant to mark the many points of excellence of the performance, and to reflect that the presence of so fashionable and critical an audience denoted not only a deep sympathy with the suffering Southerners, but ‘also a genuine interest in the regeneration of the drama, Now that politicians wran- gle as to whose system of reconstruction shall prevail, and discussion usurps the place of action while ‘ai, af fellow beings are in meed ~* nme we cn ve the necessaries of life, ik ib Fofrething to behold the efforts of a few public-spirited citizens who take thy’ Question of benevolence in hand and bestow charity with 80 grudgitig stint, Also, while mere spectacles are forced into popularity to the exclusion of works of a traly mathetic form, it becomes a labor of love to chronicle an attempt being made to restore to histrionic amusements the character they bore of old. The well-deserved artistic, as well as pecuniary success attending the series of representations at Mr. Jerome's theatre suggests to us that we are not alone in holding these views on the Condition of the stage, and that a great portion of the re- fined playgoers of the metropolis who now ssek to encourage the exertions of amateurs to correct the de- Ppravity of tho public taste, feel most keenly the degener- acy ofthe drama in this country. There is little doubt but that a highly salutary influecce will be exercised by these representations, given by persons whose tastes have been cultivated by education and jonce, and patron- tzed and appreciated by an salience whose natural judgment and an unpolluted love for the beautiful in art render apt critics. The good effect of these per+ formances, which will disseminate a liking for private eo lor ire pg ee tocge school, will be felt at an early day; and when the patrons of playhouses will have come to the conclusion that pieces unfit for the drawing room are unworthy of the atace the reform inaugurated at the Salle Jerome will be accomplished, In a previous notice we alluded to the soirée of Tues- day last, as also to the naturally excellent actors to be among members of our private society. The French dramatist was aware of this fact many years when one into the ear monde de plus fines, his characters whispered of Adrienne Lecouvreur:—‘It y a dans le grands comédiens que nous”—‘Thore are in society ereater players than we.” The truth of this statement is not always exemplified in gatherings of amateurs whose social status unfits them for the ren- dering of their respective parts, but in high ifs the phrase becomes a truism. | In the acting ponent tin Gal clnes, stage Cee ekeeMIONRIS OF tine 4... ve ‘Manhérisms do not exist, nor exaggeralion, Sor yet these es and self-same methods of art adopted soleiy for Purpose of winning a Their readings are Smooth, thelr tone is conversational and natural, their jestures are and graceful. This was visible last even- Ng, a8 On the occasion of the representation of which we recently spoke. Yesterday the Frontier of Savoy and Two in the ing constituted the programme. "rhe former version of Scribe’s two act comedy, ‘was played with admirable effect. A conceited tradesman, who, by & woman’s planned to save a husband’s life, perplexing positions. was enacted ‘wood, whose faithful rendering of the part hearty plaudits. The Countess of Novara, a character whose finesse, presence of mind and dignity Tequire an actress whose womanly tact shall be made as conspicuous u} the stage as its outline is in the a was embodied by Mra. John Carter. The lady's delivery and by-play were unexceptionable. ex, Lascari, of the Italian service, was enacted by Mt itney, Lieu- tenant Carlo by Mr. J. P. Whitney, and Pepito by Mr. J. J. Francis. The other characters were rendered by Miss Belle Manson, who played ber part as gracefully as though she were a trained soubretle of the Cumédie Fran- gaise, Mrs, Charles Manson. Two in the Morning was the afterpiece, in which Messrs. Bowman and Alcott appeared, the latter to especial advantage. The formers were all called before the.curtain at the conclusion of the plays, and cordial plauditq rewarded pop the ability with which they filled their respec- ive is thror elicited into severs BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE. Mraniva of Tae Commssionens.—The Brooklyn Fire to their violations of the rules in running their apparatus down the grado on the railroad tracks. The following compan'es were represented:—Engines Nos. 1, 3, aggregate bales, 5, 1 17_ and 19; Hose Nos 1, Middling 9 8, 7 ands; Tacok and’ Ladders Non “1 tnd? @ houses of these companies had all been closed by Middling the Commissioners, and the members naturally felt very Liverroot, March 30—2 P. indignant at the action of the Commissioners, Tho techy shige = = ‘the first ‘ian they bed violated Gar sines aaa ull, and prices have fallen of tully an 344. for mid- | tofore they had taken .side streets in going to fires for dling uplands, It is now quoted at 13d. Ca nd — oy Pid Nretks, AS = houses e majorit these companies Fa ea never boon locked up before, the members. looked upon March 30—Noon. ‘The market s generally withoat change. Corn, how- ever, has taken an upward turn and is quoted to-day 6d. higher, The following are the quotations:—Flour, 23s, Od. per bbl. for Western; wheat, 138, 3d. por cental for Milwaukee red and amber, and 13s. 64. for California white, Corn, 39s, 64. per quarter for mixed Western. Barley, 48, 64. Oats, 3a, 64. Liverroot, March 30—Evening. ‘Wheat—aales of No. 1 red at 13s, 34. Flour, 25s. 94. Corn, 308. 64. a 408. Barley, 4s. 6d. White California wheat, 13s. 64. Oats, 3a 84. Liverpeel Provisions Market. Liverroot, March 30—Noon. Pork has declined considerably, and is now quoted at ‘Téa, per barrel. Beef has deciined to 124s, 6d. por bbl. Bacon, 493. Cheese, 60s, Lard, 50s, Liverroot, March 30—Evening. Pork, 76s. Beef, i24s. 6d. Bacon, 49a, Cheese, 60s, Lard, 50s. Liverpeo! Produce Market. Liverroot, March 20—Noon. ‘The produce market generally is quiet. Spirits petro- Joum, Lid. Common rosin, 86. 9d. Refined petroleum, 1s. 64. Spirits turpentine advanced 34. ; sales at 37. 3d. easy th Piece, stratage by Mr. 4 pla; 4 and perf for. roles, M. the the take anne good points apon which to advocate @ some ints upon vooat of the bill for a paid Fire Dey it, The Com. missioners, after a briet consultation, found the com- _ guilty, but said they would sus; sentence for the present, and the members might return again to their duty. The meeting then adjourned. Tax Waoxey Fravps—Ssizcre oy ANoTHER Disti- Luxy.—The distillery of Martin Shea, in Commerce, near Ewen street, South Brooklyn, was seized yesterday morning by Inspector Jewett In his report to the United States District Attorney (Mr. Tracy) that officer states that Shea's books showed that been put in mash since February 21, but when he made seizure there were about fifteen hundred gallons of mash in course of fermentation. An action will ac- cordingly be brought by the government for the for- feiture of the property seized. Lecture oN ART.—A very interesting lecture on the subject of “The Field and the Eascl’’ was delivered last evening at the Brooklyn Instituto, under the wuspices of the Brooklyn Academy of Design, by William M. Hart, President of the association. There was quite a large audience present, who listened with the utmost attention to the remarks of the speaker, and frequently interrupted him with applause. The discourse was a Clover seed, Os. Pot ashen, Sdn Scotch pig iron de--| TOW, dirested ond careilly, prepared MiRry of the Clined 64.; sales at Gls. 6d. Tallow, 443. 6¢. Linseed | country, and the pe oe nen to intro- oil, £99. Linseed cakes, £10; Calcutta linseed, 668, . luce @ great many valual sap is to young . ‘ rtists as to the sj with which they should go into per dwt Whale oil, £41 por tun, Fine rosiu advanced | {he geld to study and portray the beanties and myeteries 1s. ; sales at 176, of pature—the proper positions for such study and the Lrverroot, Mareh 00—Evening. Spirits petroleum, 11d. Common rosin, 8s. 9d. Re- fined petroleum, Is. 64. Spirits turpentine, 87s. 3d. Clover seed, 54a Pot ashes, 34s. Scotch pig iron, 51s, 6d. Tallow, 448. 64. Linseed oil, £49; linseed cakes, £10; Calcutta linseed, 60a Whale oil, <1. Fine rosin, 175. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. - Loxvos, March 30—8 P. M. ‘The froight steamship Wiliam Penn, Captain Billinge, from New York March 16, arrived bere this evening. ‘Sovraameton, March 30, 1867. The steamship Toutonia, which left New York on the 16th of March, arrived at this port at moon to-day. After landing London passengers the Teutonia proceeded o Hamburg. Disaster at Sen, Liverroot, March 30, 1867. Information has been received that the J, B. Curtis was abondoned at sea on the 2ist of February. No fur- ‘ther pur. ulars have been received. WEWS FROM SAN FRANCISCO. The Sapanese Comminsion Ku RR: for New York—Laying of a Corner Stone, &c. San Franctaco, Cal., March 90, 1867. The Japaneee commission and suite sailed to-day in tho steamer Golden Age for New York. During thelr stay bere they visited the fortifications in the harbor, the ‘various military stations,{the government worke, and the extensive manufacturing establishments of the city. ‘They wore recetved by several prominent citizens, ant apparently were highly gratified with the many stten- tous shown them. ‘The laying of the corner stone of the new Morcantile Library building fm this city to-day Was an imporing ef fair, Tho ceremonies were under the direction of the Masovic fraternity, The full Grand Lodge of the State ‘Was in aliendance, ‘The stoamship Golden Age. for Panama, salied to-day with $849,000 in treastire, 615,000 of which goes to New Yor «. Tho suip Bice Jacket sailed to-day for Liverpool with 41,200 sucks of wheat, STEAMSHIPS OUTWARD BOUND, Portiaxa, March 90, 1607. 4 The sicamship St David arrived from St Joln at seven o'clock thie morning and sails for Liverpool at ight o'clook this evening. K ‘The steamship Moravian will sail for Liverpoot about 4 pap lock to-morrow (Sunday) morning and take the Seneca De THE PEABODY SOUTHERN ENUCATIONAL MOVEMENT. Provipence, March 90, 1867. Rov. Dr. Sears has resigned the presidency of the ‘Brovn University to accept, it is understood, the general sey of the Foabody Southern Educational move- deceaged igen matiel propér manner of perfecting it. The lecturer iNustrated his remarks by a series of landscape esketches—rough drawings of some of his own paintings-—and made a good impression on the audience. The next lecture of the course wil! be delivered next Saturday night. Masoxic Renee Ixerrrerioy.-Tho Masonic Relief Toord met last night at their rooms, corner of Court and Montague streets, for the purpoee of discussing the sub- Ject of erecting © home for the widows and orphans of = Masons, aud also for the support of divabied and it Masons. It was stated that with an outlay of about $100,000 a building could be erected whicl would be capabie of accommodating all those who lave acclaim upod the fraternity. No action was taken in the r. Berotars Fricutexrn,—About two o'clock yesterday morning a couple of thieves broke into the residence of Mr. George Hunt, No, 9 Clark street, and were about to Tob the premises when a large Newfoundland dog, kept by Hapt. awoke from his dose, and, barking vigorously, niarmed the robbers to such a degree that they beat a basty rotreat, Mr. Hunt, it seems, also awoke at this juncture, and, soizing a revotver, rushed to the window aud fired several shote at tho retreating foe, So far as can be ascertained there was wobody hurt. Scwwwr—vhe suicide mania would appear to have attaived its lovel in this city of late, so numerous have becu the ca os of seif-dertruction reported. No less than four females have committed suicide during the past woek by swallowing Pars green. Coroner Lynch held an inquest yesterday morning on the body of a widow woman named Mary ‘aged fitty-one who committed su ide by taking Paris green at-her abode, corner of Hudvon and Fulton avenues, on Friday even- ing, ‘toe deccased was a vative of England and is said to have been of intemperate habits, A verdict in ac- sordanee with the facts was rendered, Vi.anion or Tim Exeter Copr.—Peter Brett, for vio- intiun of section five of the Excise law, in not baving his license exposed in @ conspicuous place on his premisor, was artovted by Sergeant Lawler, at his place of busi- ness, corner of Columbia and King strects, yesterday morning. He was taken before Instice Buckley, and his examinaiion was set down for next week. Tux Catuoisc Linwany Ixerrrots,—At a moeting of the Catholic Library Association, held at their rooms, corner of Court and Joralemon streets, on Friday evening, it was reported that the sum of 000 had been pledged to the project. A Board of isional Directors was appointed by the mecting, to whom the ailairs of tho proposed building wiil be intruated, Porscn Work.—From the weekly returns kept at the office of tho Inspector it is shown that there were three hundred and sixty-three arrests made by the police of the various precinets during the past week. Avenrerating Mix.—An officer of the Forty-ninth precinct police, on Friday Inst, took into custody a milk- man named Martin Mahon, and a faborer, Patrick Ma- hon, both of whom were fonnd in the act of adalterat- ing milk ata hydrantio Skiliman near the 4 tillery. Uoth parties were held for examination on the charge of violation of the Health ordinance, AN ALLEGED EXPRESS ROBBER ARRESTED, Bat rone, Md., March 90, 1967. Potts, the mescenger, who recently robbed the south. ern Express Company at West Point, Miss., of $20,000, and ran away, was cought this morning near thie city, aud most of the stolen money found im bis posatesion, | posts on Bristol Bay and Cook's Inlet, whic! connected with minor anterior stations. Anot! tion in Norton Sound has ita own inland dependen sag: ‘The company has also permanent forts, or flyin” in the Aleutian and Kurile islands, and a chair, agen- cies from Okhotsk, in Kamschatka, to St. a thi “te rsbu! aro n ua: te bolek 1,720, to incu 2,060. " modo eared ‘re ‘s Av 600 miles . ‘consi@’ __-«~total 8,220 “yiles. ‘The company’s tae 5 cradle, sUpplyng not only toesie with ~a0 the markets of through HIGHLY =IMPORTAN Cession of Russian America by Treaty to the United States. the Kiachta, on ve _ -astar frontier, ‘The annual export is estimated at <¥,000 geal, 1.0800 ‘Sea otter, 12,000 beaver and 2,500 land otter, fox marten skins, and about 20,000 sea horse teeth, Formerly the Russians killed the seal young and old; but now they follow the e: of the English company, and kill only such a lim! number of males as bave attained full growth. The Russians had formorly a tort at Bodega, in Call- fornia. Our readers will récillect tat during the Crimean war a British squadron having sa(lea "tb great quict ‘and caution from the China waters, endeav0rea wo got" prise this transatlantic post of the Czar, and seize and perhaps hold Russian America, first as an act of war, and subsequently, it might be, by treaty, and thus in antici- prttion secure the very outlet to the sea from which Groat Britain is now toa great extont excluded. The Russian ‘admiral in command was, however, on the alert, ‘and received the Foglish war ships in such a splendid style off Petropayloveki as to cause the complete defeat of the squadron, ‘Tho Bumiliation of the British flag was 20 signal that Queen Vieto.ia’s officer in command com- mitted suicide o@ board his .@#bip. THE BRITISH POSSESSIONS. British Colambia nnd Vancouver's Island, Inasmuch the right of possession of Ssa Jaan (island) or Haro Archipelago remains still in a concttion of subdued dispute between the United States and Great Britain—notwithstanding the negotiations specially con- ducted by the late Lieutenant General Scott on the spot with the English representatives—our coming occupa- tion of Russian America may be regarded as a grand advance towards the complete ‘‘rectification’’ of the vast Northwestern frontier just previous to the consolidation of the Kingdom or Dominion of Canada, which, as will be seen by the despatch of Earl Carnarvon, also pub- lished, is to include Britis Columbia and Vancouver's Asiand. We thezefore append a description of both these Possessions :— Rectification of Our North. ‘Western srontier. Valuo pf the New Possession, Com- mercially and in Time of War. Effect of Its Acquisition on the “Kingdom of Canada. &o, &e. &e. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Wasarnctos, March 30, 1867. A treaty of the greatest importance to the country ‘was concluded last night, at the State Department, be- tween the Secretary of State, on behalf of the President of the United States, Russian reprepresentative, ‘on behalf of the Emperor of Ruesia, in which the Rus- sian government agrees to convey to the United States government all its possessions on the American conti- nent, know as Russian America, in consideration of the Payment of $7,000,000, This important negotsation was fully discussed at the Cabinet Council yesterday, and last evening, at about eight o'clock, the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of ‘State received at the State Department the Representa- 45G of Roseia, ana it was not till two o'clock this mora- ing that the treaty was brought to @ satisfactory oon. Clugion, ‘Tho treaty will have to be ratified by thé Senate, and both Kouses of Congress must concur im making the sppropriation for the payment of the purchase money Before the treaty becomes an accotaplished fact, ny | ‘The followie is a copyiof a despatch from Lord Car- parvon to his Excetiex®Y Governor Seymour, respecting the North Amorican Union bill:— VANCOUVER ISLAND—NO, 15, Str:—I have received from time to time a consider- able number of despatches aud other communication: a8 Noted Loto, fasting to the constitution of Vancouver Island and to the union which has long been proposed i between that colony and British Columbia, In acknowl- ‘The amount of the purchase Money Is so small, when | odgiog them Think itadvisable {0 place. on record in some degree the motives by wach ltr Majesty’s govern- the size and value of the territory is “onsidered, that the transfer is regarded as a cession rather tha. @ sale, and suggestive of the sympathy of Russia for America. It is looked upon as an important step towards the absorption of the whole continent by the United States; and, considering that the possession of Ruesian America hems in the British American possessions, it is thought by knowing diplomats here that the transaction will probably be regarded as a hostile measure by Great Britain, and may psasibly meet with remonstrances on the part of that Power, from its point of view as a bellig- erent in case of war, ‘The purchased territory covors upward of four hun- dred thousand square miles, and though now contain- ing only one hundred thousand inhabitants, half of ment have been actuated in taking’ 19% for the complete union of the colonies, : So long ago as the 15th of June, 1863, 1 observe that the Duke of Neweasile expressed his conviction t.% the colo- nics ought to form one government, But this cout? was open to three strong objections, Pirst—It was opposed to the prevalent feeling on thé spot. Seoondiy—The formal grant of representative instita- tens was impossible im Grilish Columbia, while they al existed in and could not be withdrawn from Vancouver Island except by a strong exercise of Parlia- mentary powor, or by an intimation on tho part of the colony that it was willing to place itself im the hands of her Majesty's government. Third!y—The commercial policy of Vancouver Island was op| to the imposition of import quties on which the government of British Columbia was obliged to rely for its revenue. Bat for these objections the Duke of Newcastle con- sidered, and indeed no reasonable person could doupt. that the wpterests of the colonies, whether in point of economy or in polnt of administrative efficiency, required that they should be consolidated under one legisiative ad one execut ernment. whom are Ksquimaux, it’ is belleved that, under Ameri- such wer ne viens of tbe home government, in March, 1805, ulty hitherto can auspices, it would ata comperatively early period ‘the Asserably ‘of Vancouver existing was disposed of y resolutiun’ that ‘the immediate union of this colony with British Columbia, wnder such constitution as Ler Majesty's government may be pleased to grant, is the best means adapted to prevent permanent causes of dopresaion, as well as to atimulate trade, foster iudustry, develop our resources, augment our popula- tuon and increase our permanent ity.’? Later, ‘on the 13th of December, 1866, the same Assembly * cn- doreed” these resolutions; but, while expressing their preference for representative institutions, and appagently tor what is called responsible government, conviction that the immediate union of Vancouver Jsland and British Columbia was necossary bevond any measure to impart confidence te-the public mind ce both colonies on a popuoen Le oirgs Tuey to the willingness which they h: already shown to accept wi ir constituvon her Majesty’s contain a population sufficient to increase the number of States in the Union tofifty. The fisheries are very extensive, but the principal commercial wealth of the country is in its fur trade, which would, henceforth, be altogether controlled by American merchants. The acquisition of Russ!an America is viewed hero as of far reaching importance, im a commercial as well asa political amd strategical point of view. Not the least advantage thus gained would be the entire other and to control of the projected Russo-American Asiatic Tole- | also graph, which promises to link the United States to India government might be pleased to grant. ‘These adai ad by the at an in- and China by the way of Russia. Sanunaeaburiee toes matebaaic teaemens oo repre. senting the deliberate opinion of the community in favor of union even at the sacrifice of their representa- tive institntions. And though it ts true that certain of the iobabitants of Vancouver Island were evidently opposed to the imposition of import duties in that jaland, yet it is evident that if union was to be effected, the imposition or removal of these duties mast remain a question for the decision of the United Legislature. It must be supposed that the Assembly accepted this ob. vious consequence of their own request, ‘Thue the diieuities of consolidation, as far as regards Vancouver Island, wore wholly removed, and on terme to which no reasonable objection could be raisod on the pertof Briteh Colurabia, Under these circumstances Her Majesty's late Government introduced =a bill into Parliament with that object, and thas bi! was snbeequentty adopted and carried on by me. Whoa that bili was passing through Parflamont some. resolu. tions (unaccompanied by any report from the Governor of the colony) were rece'ved by telegraph, which had beca pasted ia the month of June by the House ef As- wembtr, and which, though they reasserted the vital necessity of union, praying that this union might take piace under a certain constitution which would be repre. RUSSIAN The bighiy important act of cesvion by the Russian government of the North American domain of the Czar to the United Statee—announced in the Hrratp this morning—will call the immediate aitontion of the people at farge to the newly acquired territory, ite po- sition and resources and importance as a Union foothold in time of war, more particularly a war with England, our jealous vival tn tbe trade of China and Japan and tho far Kast generally. In view of the public interest thus evoked and for the information of the people at large we publish a de. scription of the possessions lately usid by Russis in America:— Russian America comprohends all the northwest coasts on the Pacitic and the adjacent islands north of the par- AMERICA, ailel of 54 40 minutes north, and the portion of | sentative in its geueral character, but the terms and con- the mai west of the ameridian (about at degrees | ditions of which were very loosely specified. The west), of Mc ‘St. Elias, The area is computed at | Assembly, however, did not specifically withdraw the 481,276 square miles. ‘The part of the mainland south of Mount St, Elias con- sista of a narrow belt which ix skirted on the east by a mountain ridge paraile! to the coast, and has nowhere a greater width than ten marine leogues, Northward of the sixtieth parallel the mainland forms a vast penineuta, extending in a geveral west northwest direction towards ia, aud at One point reaches that continent within a distance of forty-eight miles. ‘Ihroughout {ts western part the prevailing feature is mountain, while the parts lying along the Arctic Ocean, with the exception of a stretch between the meridiuns 141 and 146 degroes west, where the Rocky Mountains traverse the const and ter- minate is a dead fiat, often nearly on a level with the sea, and never more than from ten lo twenty feet above it, From Point Barrow the direction of the line is south- west, rising gradually toward Capo Lisbara, which is 850 feet high. It now turns south, forming between the two Jarge inlets of Kotzebue and Norton sounds the re. markable peminsuia oi Prince of Wales, which projects into Bebring’s Strait, and terminates in an elevated pro- imontory, remarkable as the most westerly point of America, From Nortou round the coast, turning first routhwest, and then south-southeast, becomes indented hy several large bays, including thove of Bristol Bay and Cook's Inlet, on the opposite side of the long and nar- row peninsula of Allaska; and is lined altiost through. out by groups of large islands of which the most import- ant belong to the Alentian, Kodiak and King George III, archipelagoes. The greater part of tho const last do- scribed is very bold, presenung a svecession of lolty volcanic peaks, two of which on th) weet coast of Cook's Iniet, have the respective heights of 11,270 and 12,060 feet, Mount st. Klas has an elevation of 16,758 feet. The interior of the country is very imperiocuy known, The climate is not so cold as the oast parts of the neut undef the sane latitu: It te, however, F too rigorous to admit of agriculteral operations, and @ whole value of the territory and acjarvat seas ix de. rived from their Gieheries and bunting groands. The Aleutian islands extend from the penineula of Aliaska to that of Kamechatka, through thirty decry of longitude, and centrally are the immediate av { Fagiand, ‘They include several subordinate groups, and are all rocky and volcanic, some having conos in present acti- vity. The Kodiak group is divided from Aliaska by the narrow Strait of Chelikof. It consists of one large and several smail islands, with broken and ragged coasts, On the north side of the main island is the harbor and station of St. Paul. King George III, Arcbinolago com- gee islands along the northwest coast, as Sitka, f and others These are all inhabited the extensive territory above described has been granted to a Russian American fur company, which was established under charter from the Emperor Paul, 8th July, 1799, with power to occupy and bring under the || bm army of Russia all onpeaan orth or Youth of 56 logress not previously occupied and placed under subjec- tion by avother nation. By treaties with the United States, in 1824, end Great writain, ip 1825, its present bounderies were fixed; but subsequently tho British ac- quired the right of using the mamiand south of 58 de- ees, and also the exclusive privil of supplying the ussian posts with agricultural produce and provisions. The charter of the company was renewed m 1839, when it bad thirty-six busting and The company’s possessions include, can territory ail the Asiatic coast of the Pacific north of 61 degrees, and the Kurite islands to their south pomnt in 45 degrees 60 minutes, Tho whole ot these territories is divided into six agencies, and is controlled by a gover- nor general, who resides at New Archangel, on the iviand sitka. The popolation is estimated at 3,000 fouls. Of 000 aro Russians, 2,600 creoles, and 10,000 Korile, Aleutian and Kodiak isiands, The original pledges of January and December, 1866, and they impressed on the Secrotary of State the injury which was inflicted on both colonies by the then state of uncertainty. Even in the absence of explanations from the Governor it was evident that these expressions of opinion did not justify her Majesty's government in de- laying for another year the umou which the House of Asembly has congistentiy, and, in the opinion of suc- cessive Secretaries af State, correctly pronoanced in- dispensable, and in protracting the uncertamty which they had declared to be injurious, The bill, therefore, was carried through Partiament, and may,.perhaps have resulted in the amon of the two colonies before tus despatcy can reach its destination. t union will render it unncceseary for me to enter ona variety of subjects which arc treated of in the iches and lettcrs now under acknowledgement. But thought it necessary tofurnish you with this planation of the proceedings of her inajesty’s govern- ment, lest they should be thoughi to involve any want of consideration for the then existing Legisiature of Van- couvor Island, or should be attributed to any other mo- tive than the desire to complete, with promptitnde, an arrangement which I believe to be more in accord with the main interests of the two colonies than their wishes, and to terminate a state of uncertainty of ‘which | am convinced the mischief is not overrated by the Assembly of Vancouver Isiand, I have, ke , CARNARVON, . AMUSEMENTS. French Theatre. An audtionce of the wsual critical and select character aseembled tast evening at the above theatre to witness the representation of La Ferme de Bondi. The piece was presented for the first time last night. It ts a sparkling, brilliant comedy, from the pens of MM, Masson and De Villeneave, in four acts. The principal réte were well sustained by MM. Juignet and Edgard and Mmes, De- ligne and Jubette; but tho remainiag characters, were taken in a somewnat slovenly manner. The comedy ts of course full of airs and songs, inost of which are of too difficult a nature to gain a fair periormance from the members of the French company. Stade Th: ee Don Augustin Mereto’s comedy in five acta, Donna Diana, or Pride and Love, was presented here Inst night, with Bogumit Dawison in the principal réle, Porin. The interest wag weil sustained throughout, and the rendi- tion heartily applauded by a very large aadience, The Matinees Yesterday, ft the leading places of amusement, afforded a welcome rotiof to large audiences from the dust and March wind that held bigh carnival on Broadway. The Daughter of the Regiment donned her vivandiéro uniforta and can. teen at the Olympic; the Williamses expiained how affairs wore formerly in [roland As it Was, and tue theory of sparklers as exemplified in the Rough Diamond, at the Broadway; the Bates family showod tho idiosyn- cracies of mixcogenation in Osear, the Half Blood; Hartz was more than usually diabolical ‘and mystical, Charley White brought forward his Female Clerks, Sam Colyer gave lessons in the manly art, and the Scottish clans on band at Tony Pastor's; the Bunyan Tabloaux gave Christian instruction, as usaal; Hooiey's was oxcesaivel; remainder are Esquimaux, who enjoy a ‘or loss oe, funny In the City of Churches, and the Philharmon| Seeiricd un oatoounn ot the company.” ? Vssueleaad Soctety rehearsed for their last concert at Steinway Hail, ‘ew Archangel, the principal post, is situate on the island Sicka, bn latitude 67 dogrees 80 minutes and ton- gitude 186 degrees 15 minutes, It was founded in 1805, and is a military station and the ehicf post of the com. pany. The fort mounts eighteen short cighteon and forty-two long nine pounders, and there are anout 300 officers and men; and the company have twelve ves- sols varying from 800 to 400 tons, mounting ten guns of different calibro, A Greek bishop with several priests and deacons reside here, and al-o a Latheran minister and there are schools fur the children.af Ruropanne- half breeds. Subordinate to Sitka there is a smaller es- tablisument of the same kind at Aliagka, Which guppliog Mastcal. The Bohemian Girl, it need not be sald, drew its cus. tomery crowd of admirers to the Olympic last night. Sequin looked the prototype of a vagrant knight of the pen, the Bohemtan of free and easy demeanor, and acted with his well known ability; Miss Richings was loving toward the oxile from the fair land of te, queen Was Favengeful aa ever, Diamonds will sparkle on the next occasion. ‘The concert for the Southern Netiof Fuad togk glace Dowsiwe Smrawt, Ootover 31, 1866, | drama, Undoubtedly a lary fund for the above laudeg CITY INTELLIGENCE. Batt. ov rae Youna Max's Assooition a Aw ov Tus Roman Caruouic Oxeuan AstLum.—This entertainment, im consequence of some misunderstanding with the Academy of Music officials, has been postponed from the 22d of April to the succeeding Wednesday, the 24th. The ball is in in aid of a noble charity—that of ier uatteanties Ste, ame wi ir. a lan is President, last in the bands of the ood sisters ins chame institution over $6, a Te eeanceteiat: De ball. It ig to be hoped that thoir ilar success on the ev. the 24th of April. Every arrangement, has boom wuss {9 Have the ball as brilliantly successful as ysual. ‘Tar Srarw Uiuirany Reowa Scnoot.—The new Cavalry Riding School, located at Noa 7,9 and 11 West Thir- teenth stroet, formerly Dickel’s old riding school, is now im guccessfal operation, The State leased the premises for the First cavalry brigade, Brigadier General Postloy, from the Ist of Mi and detailed A 3 P. Green to suporintend the inatruotion of all "aecern attached to the mounted service in the principles of the menégé and cavalry practice, Ai the breaking out of the rebellion Major Green was the tiret to procure the accept- ance by the general government’ol cavalry, At bint time ho was in command of the old City Horse Guards, to which troop General Paez some years ago presented a ‘costly flag. it Green was the organizer of the Fifur regiment New York ¢ayg!ry (Ira Harris Guard), serving with distinction in that rogiiieny anti appointed to tino ty or.the Thirteenth New York cavalry. Be Was under Generals Buford, Sheridan, Custer and ethers all through the war, detailed to special service, The amphi- theatre of the riding school is the largest in the city. Besides the usual leseons in the menégé, horses are trained to the report of firearms, music @ud the sabre. Tho idea is a good one, and if all our brigade, field and staff officers improve it, our citizens may see better horsemen among the National Guard. Junving on Feury BosTs,—Despite the numerous fatal accidents that result from the foolish and reckless prac- tice of running and jumping after ferry boats leaving the slips, thero will still be found parties who will jeopurdize their lives in this imeane manner, One of these cases occurred yesterday evening as the half-past sevon boat ‘was leaving the Hamilton ferry for Brooklyn. The boat had started, but the chainmaa, Henry Hali, was still at his post, with chain in hand, when gn individual camo running down the bridge at full speed. Nearing the end, La a Leng the anP to = bagel was too much for him; ut tben ho could not check his speod with ay, oa pecing no other alternative. hamade st-rs= eee Os more OF bus voat, He jst wena bare -- Succeeded in touching the boat with his » and must inevitably have goue to the bottom, witb a fair chance of drowning, bui for the prescuce of mind of Mr, Hall, the chainmau, who, foreseeing the emergency, threw himsolf flat on the boat and seized the man by the collar of his ov ‘and was thus enabled to hold Sim till drawn up on deck, The rescued map, beyond his fiaht was unburt, but notwithstandin, tee imminence of his peril he had not a word of thanks to give his rescuer, . Hall was for several years in his Semen Beston. pees bo Staten Island boats, and was in- mn rsons from trosung. ily saving several pe Mazoxic Coscert.—The concert given last evening by the Raymond Lodge, at their rooms, 594 Broadway, was quite a brilliant affair, The attendance was large and fashionable, aud everything passed off in a very pleasant and harmonious manner, The opening address was delivered by Mr. E. P. Broed, aud was followed by Berg's offertory upon the or, which was both skil- fully and beautifully rendored by Mr. H. G. Ovington. “Ti Bacio” and the “Heart Bowed Down’ were given with very good effect, and the other songs, both comic and sentimental, were very fairly sung and were warmly applauded. The second partof the entertainment was more varied than the first, and consisted of solos upon the organ, piano and banjo, also songs, a duett and the reading of a poem. The concert wasa grand success, and was dedicated to tho M. W. Grand Ledge, F. and A. M., of the state of New York, Fei, veom 4 Maerisav—A Rewanxanty Cask of Scragny.—The bark Frank, Capt. Lewis, from Palermo, arrived at this port March 29. While on her voyage one of her sailors, by vame of Johnson, a man twenty-two years of age, about eleven ene. aes aloft, was thrown from his hold by and who foll from the main to seventy feet, to the deck, or ty on captain, who was standing beneath, ing deck, where he was taken up for dead, and breaking bis = sailor's) leg and thigh in three different piaces, wing the leg bone protruding some three inches. A cook on board, an intelligent young man, who had been in the medical tof the army during the late war, undertook the task of setting frac 5 E 8 A 3 z 5 § Ei ib was doing well, On its being examined by tho surgeon at Quaran- tine it was nounced to be doing admirabiy, and the bones as well set a8 apy educated practitioner could do it, (Cruras or Exprzztement.—Upon a complaint made by James B. Ogden, superintendent of a cuticry and hard- ware establishment in Maiden lane, a young and appa- rently respectable man, aged about twenty-soven years, whose name is Henry 1D. Boll, was arrested yes- terday evening in Brooklyn by one of the detectives belonging to the Second precinct station house. Bell was woass in the establishment named as bookkeeper, but suspicion was aroused in relation to his recent sotions, and an investigation into the bovis exhibited, as complained of, bis making false entries, bilis, &e., to the amount of several thousand dollars, and keep- ing the money for his own use. He was conveyed to the Secoud precinct station house last night, and will be brought betore Justice Hogan at the Tombs to-day. Avnxsi ov A Nose Tatsr,—Levi Cole, one of the most noted burglars in the country, was arrested by an officer of the Eighteenth precinct yesterday morning, on the complaint of a detective from Philadelphia, who came on here to procure his arrest for the commission of a bi giary some time ago in the vicinity of the city of risburg, Pa. He was taken to shat State on a requisition from Governor Geary yesterday afternoon. Picxrocexts Anesstan,—Ww. Jones and John Colo were arrested yesterday on a charge of picking pockets ‘at the Hunter's Point ferry, which was preferred by several citizens. Their pictures were taken and added to the collection of “gentry’’ in the roguca’ gallery, Tuk Boaro ov Fine Commssioxens.—The Fire Com- missioners held a special meeting yesterday afternoon, ‘but no business of any Importance was transacted. It is now rumored in fire qnar ters that Colonel Clark will not accept of the nomination as Commissioner, and Robert C. Brown, of Harlem, who, it will be remembered, ‘was tue firet fireman who worked @ steam ine in the ola department; William Haw, Jr.; Thomas L. Thornell, Secretary of the American Fire’ Insurance Company, and Wm. kK. Duryea, sre to be the more prominent can- didates for the position of Commissioner, which will be vacant by the 2ist of April next. Suppex Deata.—Archibald C. Brady, aged sixty-eight years, foll dead at his residence, No, 100 East Fourth treet, at five o'clock last eveni Deceased bad been in il} beaith for some time past. "fie was for thirty years sexton of the Middie Reformed Dutch church of this city. Grovan Frarce Toe avo Tae Sourmmrn Rewir F —The inito\abie ooge Francis Traia wiil con tinue the Wall velations on Monday night, at Irving Hall, forthe Wenett of the Ladies’ Southern Reliet Association, Pam von tee Carocn oF tHe HoLy [wnoogyts,—The ladies of the new congregaston, corner of Broadway and Thirty-soventh street, will hoid o fair in the large hal! corner of Thirty-four vt and Eighth avenue, com mencing on Kuster April 22, for she benefit of their church, of whic! Rev. John Larkin te postor. Weesty Monraury.—There were four hundred and twenty-five deaths in this city during tho week ending Saturday, March 30. Feu. Tenover a Hatonway,—About half-past cleven o'clock yesterday forenoon Patrick Neleon, a porter em- ployed at 62 Pearl street, fell through a hatchway from ‘the third story and sustained serious injuries. He was conveyed to the City Hospital, Eecaren Coxvict.—Frederick Peterson, a German, was arrested by one of the oflcers of tho Third precinct on suspicion of boing the convict who escaped from Blackwell's Island, December 24, 1566. Accipayts, &c,—James Cook was found bieeding pro- fasely from a lacerated wound of the throat inflicted by himself early yesterday morning, in Houston street, be- tween Columbia and Sheriff streets, He is supposed to tially deranged. He was immediately conveyed to Beltovne Horpital, Eliza MeManus, a domestic, residing in Twenty-fourth etroet, was yesterday afternoon found by one of the Eigntosnth precinct police enffering froin « fractared ankle, having failen ou tie sidewalk. Patrick O'Connel!, while adtempting to help remove an oven at No. Bowery, yesterday, was severcly Pag internally by a portion of the same falling upon im. Poter Nelson, while at work yesterday, fell through the hoistway of No, 62 Pearl street, and was severcly injured internally, besides having both his thighs frac- tore Vionation or Tar Excite Law.—Albert Deers, of No. 104 Bowery, was arrested shortly before one o'clock this morning for keeping his saloon open in violation of the Excise law. A Drareeare Dawset.—James MH. Phelps, of 289 Weat Fightoonth street, consed the arrest last aight of Cora Drew, a damsel of nineteen yoars, who drow on him a very dangerous looking bladgeon, made from the shaft of a sewing machine, Car detective Murphy escorted the fair but frail and ferocious young woman to the Fif- Tesbih precinct station house, where she was locked op for the night, Descert ox 4 Disonosnny Hovge,—Laa nicht, avout ’ ‘nalf-past tom o'clock, Captain Gartand, of id the Fourteenth Precinct, made a descent One low bawdy house called the Minnehaha, at No. 19 Howard street, and Joha Smith, etor; Georgiana rest, Eliza Harris, Carrie Wilton, itow Buckley Kirby, Maria Bulmaster, Charles Hofman, Rodgers, Joseph Bowers, Muller, Wiitiam gon, Charles Dawson and Montgomery, girls were dressed in costumes 4 a Black Crook, what improved. Thoy had no shawis as the proprietor kept them dressed Prevent them from ruonil up at the Fourteenth preci panini dines NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Assembly. Atsany, March 98, 1867. Mr, Hiscocx introduced a bill authorizing the constregs- tion of @ railroad from the Erie canal, Syracuse, te the Stone quarry in the Indian Reservation. The House then it inte Whole on the Canal Supply bill, and bye oe. until balf-past seven o'clock Monday evening. — pourri, thames ee IMPORTANT LETTER FROM GENERAL SEAUREGARS. He Reco ads Submission Afiliation with Voting Freedmen, &c. soy Curcuxwatr, March 30, 1867. General Beauregard has written the following letter on the political situation to the editor of the New Or leans Times: — ; Aun New Orcrans, March 33, 1867 Duar Sir:—You have done me the honor to call for my opinion relative to the action of the Bouth under the: Military Dill, Having seldom taken any part in politics, I do not feel well qualitied to advise on 80 momentous @ question; nevortheless, as the same desire to obtain my viows has beon manifested from various quarters, I shall not shrink from the responsibility of expressing them, in the hope that they may tend te compose the public mind, so justly alarmed at this moment, In my humble. opinion we have but one of two things to do—resist or submit. The fires is inadmissible in our painfully exhausted condition. Four years of a desperate war have taught us that the argument of the sword can no longer be resorted to by us to redress our grievances, We must, therefore, aub- mit, but with that calm dignity becoming our manhood and lost independence. Having been overpowered im the late struggle we can submit to the harsh and un- Generous terms of our conquerors without dishonor, an@- we it _— ‘nyuat adopt the least of two @ ee would only sere - + -~aag OUF Fivets to be driven closer. We ust; then, sequiesce or leave the country. Bus we love too déurly the fand of our birth te abandon it in its hour of sorest trial, We should avoid, also, bring- ing it, by internal dissensions, to the condition of poor Mexico and tho unfortunate South American repubtics. With regard to the suffrage of the freedmen, how ever objectionable it may be at present it is am element of strength for the future; if properly handled’ and directed we shall defent our adversaries with their own weapon. The negro is Southern born; with a little education and some property qualifications he can be made to take sufiictent interest in the affatrs and pros- perity of the South ¢8 inaure an intelligent vote. In our future political contests with tho North on protective tariff, internal improvements, &c., the freedmen of the South will side with the whites of the South and West, and they will thus contribute to giye us backs the influence we formerly bad in the councils of the nation. Our people.should understand that the radicals can remain in power only so long as the publie excitement is kept up. As with the turbid waters of ttle Mississippi river, the sedimontary particles are kept a at the surface, only so long as the waters are i motion ‘the instant the current is checked these particles fall to the bottom. Thus will it be with the radicals wher peace and virtue are restored to the country. The cos- servatives will then take the reins in theirown hands, and the constitutional laws of the Jand will ence more provail, ty, G. T. BEAUREGARD, 1867.—Spring Fashion Openings. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON X KLLIPTIC G SKIRTS. CELEBRATED DUP: OR DOUBLE SPRL St poy aco anetf on the “| gee ce! Bradley's Dupler skirts are recognized ia ay for Mach ioe? er 7 7 erohy ee Atteneoee STRENGTH Thousands die, as it were, inch by f ness; for debility will kill as certainly, aa a raging fever. In it asked how the 7 juatained strong: the. ry relied with vital energy? We sclenee and nervous syste: stronghold and the outworks of vi cropit, the nervous, the broken.down of commended to try it. They will assuredly Gnd ita present help 1 time of trouble, New York office 36 Dey street. A.—A.—A.- Weeedway, corner off : te tothe tlinge OF teernansien: eeaneed ure Suitable prices, WENTWORTH & SUNS, 109 Bowery. - im ‘u . imparted patent S today ArOENINS: S13 Beosdorng, —Rev.¢ \e ic Baigck) in" tkmousiecitea Se the eee, he right or wrong of dancing, theatrea, 00 Bi: Go early process. A. B.¢ aftern wal rs " nil Motta Chemtcn!, Remade Reseres ficay RUSHTON, 10 Astor@ouse, and by all druggists, ateireen. Spink & Bree Miarteeertem 28 stock EERSCHAUM goods in the country, prices. Bolling $1. oa 1 the Ht, .—1866~ iiptie” Loeketicks sewing Machines aneyaractnred y Wheeier & Wilson Company. Sold only by ELLIVTIC M. CO., O43 Broadway. nittohtty he Restores the Hair and its color. druggists. A Wt Prines Cashed in Legal Lottertes.—Clireas L i it. Se RNG GENIE S|. CLOTE, Broker, 196 Broadway, iy Reversible Sowi Ia giles nad ame for use by. and or ioot. Plactoa and talesrooms 569 Broadway, corner Prince street, ° —The anthony terface heraienn Feist, nsaatne ous, Fuctory 81 Barclay stroct. chins Se SiGe S A” Depot te GSR th New bron areave anand Boye Bare astfcammnr "mS up ; wot ousinges dts, ORIN Satie eee Floreuce, bie KF, Phi fata WK a MAOHINES, 50 Broadway, New York. Kew Persons are Uni with the drop the acquaintance at short notice. PABTON'S GKSAT TOOTHACHE REMEDY ia sald to be the prhvoh, wilt enable all to give the unwe'ecme visitant i shoulder. Tue liquid. price Nitty cents per votre amd may be ob- tained atany drag sure ant alsoat No, 6 Clinton N.Y. Machioes, & fe at , Lottery.Priacs Paid Ja se Rrmate ana, eee ae nm c . “TVLoR ate oN Wall sweet, %. C, Seote ray Casgimere Spring Oversacks omic ah Sug eR Set 14 Wiliam eeeot ie Howe 1 aching Core inn “ELIAS HOWE, sewing machine’ Preantent, 699 Broadwa: ‘« Torkis dolenin serena in Ther nn foe twee Hine Isined at any respectable drag store aud at BARNES 4 01).'S, Park row. Grover Blahost Prewiam Seowlag yO Reval, Havana and all anal Lottery Prices cashed; taiormation sent J.B. CLAYTON, 10 Wail atreot, New York, Wheeler & Witgen‘e ockstiteh chine and Buttonhole jachine, Browd wn Sowlng Mas ’ onpers and Oraamental Tair, Bow Ge Tees ete Hue Dyeing. all gotgrs: at HATO | BLS 16 Bead sinven bo