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time we protest against the fashion that prevails of importing everything, good, or indifferent, that is brought out at the theatres, When a new work has ‘obtained the approval of those English critics 2 whose judgment we can rely, by all means jot the American public have the benefit of it, ut in the meantime let us have something irom the pens of our own writers. There is a ‘fiel@ as wide, and s diversity of character as werent, to be found in American castom; and. ysociety as in those of any other country, ad it Mis high time that we saw the reflection of them ‘on the stages of our theatres. The idea of posing that every little trait of English will be acceptable here merely because fat bas been successful there, is an idea so jabeurd as to require no confutation, were it mot for the fact that we see farce after farce ‘brought out here that was originally written to burlesque some transient ®piaode “fn English life; while, on the other hand, the rich vein of American humor mnd the mines of undisturbed wealth to be found in our domestic life lie fallow and un- ‘worked, untouched and uncaredfor. Are there no American wrifera who can deal with the customs of their own land or the sentiments of itheir own people, and produce an acceptable story in the form of a three act comedy? Is ‘there not one of our facetious gentlemen who can abandon bad spelling and worse grammar ‘to seize the comic side of American manners sand embody his obeervations in a farce? and ‘Zs the imagination of literary men so far behind that of their scientific brethren that, while the ‘one produces but little, the other has gained for the nation the proud title of the most in- wentive people of the age?" In England a new author has to enter the ‘arena against those who fight under the shicld of an existing repytation, and unless he’ fis prepared to meet and patiently con- jtend with rebuffs, disappointment and delay, his chance of success is almost hopeless; but Mero, where there is a comparative absence of dramatic authors, and with the wide expanse vof the American Continent from which to choose wscenes and persons, an American writer should Mave no difficulty in substituting a picture of transatlantic life in the place of such nonsense es that which occasionally finds its way across the ocean. The Fashi A political coterie of ladies in Paris, ac- ‘wording to our fashions correspondent, have dnvented's “diplomatic chignon.” What a por- Rentous affair it must be! Of course it is con- Btantly entangled and leads its fair wearer into every kind of complication ; but it may, never. theless, recommend iteelf * the “distinguished i ” of American belles. It is, how- ver, but one of the results of taking toilette deasfrom the throne. The Empress, notwith- Btanding the distress that prevails in Paris, Purpoaes giving some unprecedented fétes this winter, and the world of fashion is consequently fn a flutter of excitement. The wife of the Prefect of Polige set ap example af one of the ‘minis! receptions which might bé ied with advantage on this side of the Atlantic. She wore @ plain velvet robe without the least jewel,. although her beauty would seem to demand a rich setting equal to any of the other celebrities of the salons. A Ponti- cal crusader, having returned safe to Paris and to his betrothed, announces that his wed- Wing will take place, and as he is a Buke and she a scion of noble birth, the realms of fashion ere ransacked Tor novelties and splendid dresses for her especial benefit Brocaded satin formed ther morning robes, and were accompanied ‘with high heeled shoes, powdered hair and chignon of curls. Poult, with velvet bonquets, adorns the leading goddesses of fashion in Paris this winter. The Christmas holidays will bring around many novelties in New York, 4s the modistes are already in deep consultation, and their fair patronesses are on the qui vive for something new in styles, if not in material. The improvement made-this season in Ameri- can fashions is encouraging to true taste and refinement. The ladies no longer surrender heir judgment in these matters to the “ car penter’s rule and measure” fashions that are offered to them as the latest Parisian styles. They have learned to select for themselves mvhat is becoming to them, and to adopt only the prevailing tone of fashion in every article of dress, This isa revolutionary period, and it would seem that the ladies will not be be- bindband in asserting their rights. #oeataniom in England=-The Clerkenwell Explosion. Fenianism in England is really assuming « most serious character. The attempt to blow up Clerkenwell Ptison, though the crowning of Fenian folly and the very climax of Fenian blunders, shows how widespread and how Garing is the Fenian organization, and how menacing it has become to the continuance of Internal tranquillity in the British isles. Fenian funerals had become a little ridiculous, and gust soon have appeared such to the Fenians ahemselves. It is much to be wondered ‘at, however, ering their defiant and Breasonable character, that the British govern- ment felt itself called upon to interfere and forcibly prevent their repetition. But this Clerkenwell affair sinks the funeral demonstra- ions into insignificance, and exhibits Fenian- Asm in tho character of a formidable and dangerous enemy, which the British govern- ment must either destroy or submit to. This As tho alternative to which matters have been brought. If Fenianism is not uprooted Fenian- ism will uproot the government. 1 There are many on this side of the Atlantic rho sympathize deeply with Irish disaffection. Freland ie not without cause of complaint egainst the British government. We could ‘wish to see this cause of complaint removed. Ut is impossible, however, to look at this fresh piece of ugly blundering which has taken place ‘at Clerkenwell, especially when we remember tho wicked and ridiculous blunders of the past, without feeling convinced that Fenianism is one of the greatest evils which ever rested on unhappy Ireland. Such « villainous mode of seoking redress as that which has been attempted in London not only deprives tho Irish people of the sympathy of tho nations; but it compels the British gov- ernment, in self-defence, to adopt the most vigorous repressive measures, measures which will be sanctioned and approved by every order-loving citizen in the three kingdoms. ‘Tho attempt made by rebel agents to burn New York was not more ruinous to the cause ‘of socession than will this Clerk@nwoll affair ‘be to the cause which the disaffected Irish NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1867.~TRIPLw SHEET people have et heart. Throe persons have been killed, foriy others have been badly injured, and what has been the result f Colonel Burke has not been liberated ; but the great journals, giving expression to the sentiments of an incensed and indignant public, ery out as with one volce for vengeance. Nor can there be the slightest doubt that retribution, swift and sure, will follow. Colonel Kelly would be safer in New York than in London. The true policy of the disaffected in Ireland, Scotland and England is to wait for manhood suffrage, which will come, and which, when it does come, will, no doubt, work the needed cure. The Snow Storms, Snow commenced to fall again in the city soon after midday yesterday, and at half-past one o'clock in the afternoon its brisk sprink- ling gave indication of another heavy storm. With acloudy sky and the prevalence of a cold wind from the northeast it appeared as if we were about to have a repetition of our first severe wintry visitation, which continued from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. Yes- terday the snow came down lightly until half- past six o’clock in the evening, at which hour the atmosphere was more warm. Between the hours of seven in the evening and nine o’clock at night the fall ceased and the sky became overcast. As the night advanced the wind freshened, veering a little but still coming, colder, from north northeast. The weather remained without decided change from one o’clock this morning until the latest moment before the Heratp was sent to press,. but still indicating that we might have a soft, silent fall of snow, stealing down, as it gen- erally does in Russia, and like the rains of the tropics, in the dead ofnight. Our experiences during the past few days attest the fact that we have an early winter upon us. The sudden advent of an early and severe winter brings promise of pleasure to the rich, and even to those whe are blessed with merely @ moderate share of the goods of fortune. To all such, the young and fashionable particu- larly, {its days afford opportunities for a bracing, healthful recreation out of doors, which enables them to enjoy with a more keen zest the amusement of the theatre, the opera and the ballroom, or the refined amenities of a happy domestic fireside in the evening. With the poor, of whom we have many in different walks of life, it is otherwise. Winter, with early snow storms, cutting winds, ice, thaws and repeated falls of snow, is to them a season of discomfort and gloom, sickness, suffering, death. Numbers of them are afflicted Slready, and still greater numbers will suffer before their eyes are gladdened with the amiles of spring. The winter days on which we have just entered present, therefore, a time pecu- liarly fitting for the exercise of an enlarged Christian charity. Relief, consojation, en- couragement can reach the afflicted in many shapes, even by a kind word, and we are well aware that the exercise of that active benevolence which has éver distinguished the citizens of New York will not be permitted to slacken when it has once been directed in the proper channel. Religious Union. Acall has been issued fora meeting of the Presbyterians for the purpose of forming a closer union and establishing a more general co-operation among evangelical Christians. It will be held in this city on the 19th inst. This is a very interesting and important move- ment. It is time the bitterness and ill-feeling prevailing among religious sects were extin- guished and a more harmonious and Christian spirit introduced. Allefforts tending to that end should be encouraged. Those efforts should be especially directed to the reunion and refraternization ot the churches North and South. When that is effected a great step toward a cordial and permanent political re- union of the country will be achieved. What Does the London Times Say *—What Does Mrs. Grundy Say ? The agent of the Associated Press is continu- ally enlightening us by cable as to what the London Times says, and what it thinks upon this, that and the other question. We submit that what we want by the cable is news, and not the opinions or dogmas of the Times. What the Times says is of as little importance to us as what Mrs. Grundy says, or Mrs, Harris says, or SaireyGamp says. The London Times is not the only wise owl in Europe, neither is it the arbiter of nations. We know that for four years it was all wrong on our war ques- tion, and it is just as wrong now. We are as good judges of affairs in America, and in Europe too, as the London Times. If the opinions of the Monileur were to be telegraphed they might be of some importance; for the Moniteur. represents an official opinion, whereas the Times represents nothing but effrontery. It is our misfortune that public sentiment in this country has been modelled too closely upon opinions of the English press on Buropean affairs, led off by the Times. Let us have no more of this kind of cable “news.” THE WEATHER. Record of the Weather ‘Thronghout the Country. ‘The following weather reports are dated at nine Wind, — Thermometer. SB 6 $ above tore, “ 8. N. 6% N. wen NB OM « N. uw oe A Ae - Nn. we ih A a N. ue 4 8. 2heiow NE Mabove ~ ou NM 3 NB 4 - ma « Binamawros, N. ¥., Deo. 14, 1967, At seven o’clock this merning the thermometer in- dicated twenty-four degrees below zero, aad at nine o'clock signteen degrees below, un sr sar Speed Soa ¥ with alight ‘wind from the northeast. Ricumoxn, Va., Dec. 14, 3867. The weather te excessively cold here. A man was frozen to death in the suburbs of the city last night, The Matis, Boetox, Dec, 14, 1967, The delayed Southern mails have all arrived, Bivcamron, N. Y., Dec, 14, 1867, ‘Three days mails from the South arrived last night. SENTENCE OF TULLER, THE HARTFORD BANK DEFAULTER, Baxtronn, Coan., Dee, 14, 1867, Charles D, Tuller, convicted: as the March term of the Superior Court of this city of the theft of $20,000 in bonds, property of Wilco, which was de- Pesited ie the vaait of the where Taller wes and state conce, ~TRLRGRAPHIC NEWS _FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. IMPORTANT FROM HAVANA. Cuba and Perte Rico Offered to the United States for One Hundred and Fifty Million Dollars. General Mortes Murdered in His Dun- geon at Cape Haytien. Zgyptian Reinforcements to the British in Abyssinia. CUBA. ‘SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE HERALD. Ouba and Porte Rico Sold to Uacic Sam for One Hundred and Fifty Millions in Gold= What is Th ht ef the Bargain in Cuba— A Speculation on the Strength of it. « Havana, Dec. 12, Via Lage Crrr, Dec. 13, 1867. We have further and authentic news from Madrid in relation to the aale of the Spanish West Indian possessions. It conveys the important in- formation that the Spanish government had made 8 formal offer to the American Minister at Madrid, Hon. John P. Hale, to sell the islands of Cuba and Porto Rico to the United States for one hundred and fifty millions of dollars in gold. The terms of sale are as followa:— Fifty million dollars in gold are to be paid down in cash on the signing of the treaty and the formal delivery of the island to the authorities of the United States. A second fifty million dollars in gold to be paid one year thereafter. ‘The third instalment of ‘fifty millions in gold to be paid at the end of six years. The public heart is beating with anxiety at the anrlouncoment, and great excitement prevails, as the extinguishment of slavery here will be one of the consequences of this sale. It was hoped by some that Spain would abolish the institution in time to save her national pride. The acquisitions made by the United States from Russia and Denmark, that of Louisiana from France and of Florida from Spain herself, are now referred to as precedents that leave the national honor of Spain in this bargain unassailable. The sharp scent of Yankeo speculation is in- stanced by the fact that an American company has already, on the strength of the above reports, purchased Guajaba Island, near Nuevitas. They intend to colonize it, and are about to put thirty thousand acres of it under cultivation. Thus the last hopes of slave traders are gone. Reduction of the Police Force—Captain MeMahon, of the [ron-Clad Tetuan—Chole- vine Reports for Spain Discontinued. Kur Waser, Dec. 12, i Via Laxe Crry, Dec. 13, 1867. The Havana police force has been reduced one- third, for the sake of economy. There are rumors here that the commander of the Tetuan, Captain James MacMahon, will resign his command. The cholera reports furnished to the Spanish government by telegraph have been discontinued for some days past.. Sefior Aranutave, the in- spector of telegraphs in Cuba, has quite recovered from his late severe illness. THE PRESS TELEGRAM. Commercial and Marine Intelligence. Havana, Dec, 14, 1867. Sugar 74; 98 reals for No. 10 to 12, and 8 a 9 reals from No. 15 to 20, The sales have been small, buyers preforing to wait for a decline. Molasses 5 reals ae cece reals for muscovado, and6 a7 on London, 13 per cent premiam; on Paris, par. Currency exchange on New York, 25 82535 dis- xchange on New York, long sight, 2 per premium. : f 5 Atrived yesterday steamer Fabkee from Vera Cruz. Salled for New York yesterday stoamers Kaloigh acd THE WEST INDIES. TO THE HERALD. bo aad Havana, Dec. 14, 1867. Late files from St. Thomas, dated on the 2d inst., bring the text of the royal Danish proclamation transferring the island to the United States by right of purchase. The document appears in the St. Thomas Times of the 30th of November. It concedes to the inhabitants of St. Thomas, according to circumstances and residence, a period of two years to effect a complete change of nationality under the new regimé. At St. Thomas on the 2d inst. floar was plenty, and rating at $11 50 @ barrel for sorted. Advices from Antigua of the 27th of November state that the island had been visited by several shocks of earthquake—one occurring on the 18th, and another on the 22d of the month. Rain had fallen during a fortnight, with a strong southwest wind. THE PRESS TELEGRAM, Havana, Deo, 14, 1867. Advices from St. Thomas state that the city wav crowded with shipwrecked sailors. The inhabitants were returning to the island, and tranquillity and con’. dence had been restored. The news from Kingston, Jamaica, is to the bth inst. The American emigration scheme had been aband . in consequence of the government refusing to grant a subsidy to the line of steamers. A Te Dewm bad been celebrated in the churches for preservation of the isiand from the late hurricane, bag 4 Legisiatare was | Le en gee mad for the imposition of a tax on tomnage. Pelee weather wan favorable, more had suffered severely. PORTO RICO. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE WERALO, Damuge by the Earthquakes Stight~Activi- “ ta Repairing the Lesses. Havana, Dec. 14, 1867. From Mayagnez we have dates to the 4th inst. ‘The news confirms the previous account of an earthquake on Nov. 18, The shocks were very violent in the first instance. No considerable damage was done, except to some sugar houses. ‘The alarm of the people was, however, terrible. The sugar crop is good, but will be alow iq reaching market. Great activity is displayed in repairing the damage done to the estates by the rains, the hur- stieane and the earthquake. —————— HAYTI. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Brutal Murder of Goneral Montes—Supposed Complicity of Salmave. Havana, Dec. UM, Via Lane Crrv, Dec. 12, 1867. General Leon Montes was killed by the jailor pat over him by President Salnave. He was first Poisoned, and then despatched by a blow on the head froma bar. A brother of Montes, confined in the same dungeon with the General at Cape Haytien, was compelled to passively witness the scene of horror, i Many families have emigrated to Jamaica, horri- fied at the doings now going on in Hayti. VIRGIN ISLES. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD, Exaggeration of the First Accounts Relating to the Earthquake. Havana, Dec. 14, 1867. By the steamer Barcelona, from St. John’s, P. R., we have tho news that the first account of the damage done at St. Bartholomew's by the volcanic eruption and at St. Martin's by the great tidal wave that accompanied the earthquake was ex- aggerated, owing to the panic that seized the in- habitanta after the movements of the earthquake had been felt. The sea rushed towards the islands, covering parts of the coast, the same aa it had done at Tor- tola. FRENCH ANTILLES. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Conflagration on che Island of Guadeloupe. Havana, Dec. mt Via Laxe Crrr, Deo. 13, 1867. The captain of a vossel that arrived at Kingston, Jamaica, from the Island of Martinique, reports having seen @ conflagration on the Island of Guadeloupe, and it seemed aa if the town of Basseteue was on fire. MEXICO. - SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Remero tobe Minister for Foreign Afaire— His Reputation Mado in Mexico—The San Lule Election. Havana, Dec. ae Via Kay West, Dec. 14, 1867. The steamer Fah Kee has arrived here from Vera Cruz. with news from that port to the 4th instant. It was rumored that government had ordered the republication of all the treaties made by European nations with governments pretending to represent Mexico, Ex-Minister Romero is considered now an arch- diplomat, and it is said that he will succeed Lerdo de Tejada in the Ministry for Foreign Afairs. The change has been suggested by the mutual interests which Mexico has undor present compli- cations with her sister republics of the southern part of our continent. Considerable scandal has been given by the accounts published of the means to which Don Juan Bustamente resorted in order to secure his election as Governor of San Luis Potosi. The diligences had been robbed by soldiers at Patzouaro. THE PRESS TELEGRAMS. The Decree Relating te the Mexican Bondn, Havana, Doc, 13, 1867. Advices from Mexieo state that Senor Romero is about to return te Washington as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. Mexico ‘will alse send diplomatic agents to the South American Sea teiocmesion hed teed Senetved in the city of Mexico relative to contracts made in the United States for arms and munitions of war during the Fronch inter. vention, and a decrpe was about to jasued by Prosi- dent Juares, ry the anaenteae some and specifying in detail those recogni: repubi Porte Dine waa on the road to the capital with the trophies captured at Querdtaro, The ania journals object to the holding of a secret sossion by Congress. tobbories continue everywhere in Mexico, and organ- ined bands of brigands are numerous. ENGLAND. ~~ The Killed and Weunded by the Clerkenwell Explosion=General Condemnation of the eat Lomvon, Doe. 4, 1867. The police authorities this morning report three killed and about forty badly injared by the Clerkenwell explosion yesterday Tho excitement in the city last evening was very great. Nearly all the morning journals to-day have editorial articles on the subject of the explosion. Public Ovinion. ‘The entire press seems to be of opinion that the time for lenity towards the Feninns has passed. Tho London Times ie particularly decided in its remarks and closes & lengthy article with the flowing words: —‘‘ Let there be no more clemency for Meniamisin, which is a mixture of treason and asea. *, 14—Fvening. An inquest on the bodies of those Kiliod by the late seplosion at Clerkenwol! wili be held on Tussday next Examination of the Prisoners Timothy Desmond, Jerry Aliep and Ann Justice, who wore arrested yesterday near the -cene of the explosion, Were brought to Bow stroot to-day for examination. The oniv proof of the guilt of the prisoners was tho fact of their being near the spot, and lying just attor the explosion occurred. ‘The prisoners were subjected to a long and sharp examination in the presence of a large crowd ot poople. Nothing definite was proved against thom, and they wore remanded to prison. me 0 a confined in Clerkenwell Prison, were = brougat to How street to-day for examination. Nothing was elicued, and the prisoners wore remanded. During the examination Mr. Burke took occasion to deny all knowled fo of the cause of the recent explosion in the prison yard. Cc el Kelly's Movements. Rumors are current that Colonel Kolly, the Fenian Prisoner who was rescued at Manchester, is in England, notwithstanding the stories to the contrary, and that he io still directing the movements of the Feaian Brother. hood. There are at Clerkenwell Kelly, the result of one of the schemes of The Jeff Davie Naval Sui: Losvos, 5 In the Court of Admiralty to-day Priolean the case of the rebel war vessel Alexandra, was admnit- ted. Acommission is to be issued for procuring evi- dence in the United States. AUSTRIA. The New Constitation Voted. Vinuwa, Deo. 14, 1667. ‘The new constitution, after a long debate, has been adopted by the Upper Hoare of the Reiehsrath. The Missionary Captives Alive—Reinforce- ments to the Enation Army-Active War ce Lonpow, Dec, 14, 1867. have beom received to-day which go to show that the Engtish eoptives m the bands of the Abyssinian King are alive and weil, Im the meantime menseres are progressing for their resus, A large torce of Egyptians, consisting of four thousand Gghting men, have iotaed the Eualish expodt- on at Massowan, DEMERARA. Subsidy to the English Mint! Comps "7—Fatat Boiler Explosion. Havana, Dec, t4, 1°67. Tutottigence from Demerara states that the Logi ‘ature had granted » subsidy to the English Mai! Compss, °° A dry dock was about to be inaugurated, By the explosion of a boiler oa tho Welma plantatin * many people were killed. CANADA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Children Eaton by Wolvee—A Reli eade in Defence of the PF: Moyrasat, 14, 1867. Two childron were seized and eaten by wolves at Saint Malachte on Thursday, The mother of the children bs ohne peat escape from shartag the same horrible fate. The little ones were in the woods cutting branehes from the trees, perhaps for fire wood, at the time. Thore is a regular religious crusade im progress here, so animated has the system of voluntooring for the Pope's army in Rome become. ILLINOIS. TO THE HERALD. ‘ounty—The Negro’ ‘* Family at Aiton Hanged by a Mob—An Exciting Contest for tho Posnession of the Negro. Sr. Lous, Dec. 14, 1867. ‘The negro, Marshall, alroady reported arrested for Partictpation in the horrible double murder near Altou, has confessed the céime, but charged that the fatal blow was struck by his accomplice, who is yot at large. Their object was plunder, and they killed the German, Pepys, becauso he threatenod to defeat their plans. On the retura of the constable to Venice, the nearest town, yesterday, the populace tried to seizo Marshall to hang him. They Iassoed him and tried to draw hin to a tree, His own and the constable’s exertion prevented success. By dint of threats and hard pushing the con. atable managed to reach the aide of the trembling wretch, whom he pushed up stairg to the hall over Robtngon's store, threatening any one who attempted to follow him with instant death, Having locked himself aad the negro in he sent for Squire Robinson, who Qddroased the angry crowd, pointing out to them the enormity of the offense were they to wrest the victim trom the hands of law and gacrifice him upon the altar of anreasoning vet oo, This had the effect to quiet the clamors of tho crowd for a while. About six o'clock the mob gathered again and de- manded the prisoner. Constable Byrne refused to de- liver him. They then assaulted the door. Byroe warned them that ff they did not desist he would fire upon them, They paid no attention to his warning and ho fired one shot through the door which caused them to suspend hose oy From the groans that followed this shot he is satisfied that {t took effect upon some one of the A silence of ten minutes followed, broken only by the whisperings of the mob outside, and the attack on the door was again resumed, and after Mr. Byrne had emptied five of the barrels of his pistol through the door it was bursted in, he was knocked down and trampled upon, the negro was taken out by the mob, fastened to the rear end of a =, taken from the town to a convenient spot aud is Crue mob. about LOUISIANA. ‘SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Naw Ontuans, Dec. 14, 1967, 8 O'Clock P.M. Texas is to bave a Grate reconstruction convention. General Hancock will issue the order at once, and the election wilt take place in about sixty days, Terrible distress prevails throughout Louisiana, Re- ports have been received at headquarters of three thou- sand whites and four thousand mogroes at the point of @tarvation, General Hancook will ask for a Congres- ional appropriation for their relief. Serious disturb- ances ars feared. VIRGINIA. \ The Receustruction ention—The State Devt aad the Kands tho Treasury. Rionvonn, Dec. M, 1867. In the Reconstruction Convention to-day the follow- img resolutions of inquiry wero offered :— or tm the Bill of clause hem mniyn | a foptniican iboreys of eetiicning« aystcm of” school education for il viaaves ; Of allowing naturalized foreign- ers to hold Pompe after ove year’s residence, and be eligible to offices after three years’ residence in the State; of abdolisbing capital and corpora! pun'shment for crimo; of enfranchising all persons from whom tt ts in the power of the Convention to remove existing dis- abilities, Aresotution doclaring all debts contracted since Janu- ary 1, 1860, in the purchase of slavos null, was referred. ‘Tho Chairman of the Finance Committee introduced a resolution that GWherons, there is only about $100,000 in the treasury, 700,000 will be required to pay the interest due ry 1, therefore the auditor aod treasurer are of interest until the Con- aury to pay the interest of January 1. Tho resolution waa referred to the Committee on Finance. A resolution of inquiry as to how the State educational fund bas been disposed of was referred, The resolution and amoadment relative to the intimt- dation of votors camo up, and the Convention appeared determined not to go into a political debate, and, as a very long one had alraady taken place on the same reso- Intion, the previous question was sustained by 62 to 25 votes, and the mattor was referred (o @ committes, ‘The Convention adjourned. GEORGIA. The Keliet Ordiaance a Dead Letter. j Atianta, Deo. 14, 1867. In apparent defiance of the reliof ordinance adopted on Thursday last by the Convontion, the Sheriff levied here to-day on a atore and closed it. General Pope was ‘led to, and replied that he could not interfere, the ordinance merely saying that leview hall be suspended, but not preventing their being made, The construction is sustained by the bar, and under it the ordinance de- feats its own ond, War of Races at Elborton—A Sheriff Killed, Avavara, Dec. 14, 1867. A collision between @ party of negroes and the civil authorities occurred at Kiberton, Elbert county, yester- day, in whieh the Sheri, George Allon, was killed, and several others, whites and blacks, wers wounded, The difficulty originated at » ball, An Editor Assaulted in Savannah. Bavanan, Deo. 14, 1967. Joun K. Hayes, the editor of the Republican, was attacked by Charles H. Hopkins this evening. Hayes was badly, but not dangerously, burt by a blow om the head from a toaded whip. MASSACHUSETTS. Heavy Robbery io Boston—Death of Promt- nent Citizens—Proposed Grant Meeting in Faneuil Hall. on, Dow 14, 1088. “The store of Grinnell & Emmes, on Kim strect, was robbed on Th: yy night of $10,000 worth of furs, Hon. Stephea id, one of our most prominent citizens, di aly inst might at bie residence ia Jamaica Plains, ‘A meeting is to be held in Faneuil Hall next Wednes- day night to favor the nomination of General Grant for the next Presidency, Mr. Thomas iee, a weil kaown merchant bere, died to-day, aged $8 years, ti Breaking of a Keservoir at Dougiass—Fires in Worcester. Worcmeran, Dec, 14, 1867, Tho large reaervoir in Dowgiass gave way inst night, washing away one Hundred feet or more of the Boston, Hartford and Erie railtoad track and embankment. It was discovered by @ man who was roused from seep by his hoage floating dowa stream. He managed to save himeetf and his family, and awakened the —. fortunately before the train arrived, which was due at Ove o'clock A. M., thus preventing @ serious ac- deat. ms ‘The paint shep of the Worcester snd Nashee railroad in this city was fired last night. The damage was ati burned si thi weasees on Fat Camu wr su rae, WEST VIRGINIA. Burniog of Bethany College. Laanaman, Obie, Dec. 14, 1867, ‘The principal boarding bouse and the Rethany College, tm Botheay, West Virginia, were burned this morning. ‘The lous is $16,000 aed the insurance $10,000, The fire originated 8 defect in 4 Buns, Nein ent = . highest, CALIFORNIA. sos Senators p—Gencral fer the Presid aa wall Reciprocity Treaty. Sam Faancisco, Dec. 14, 1867 ‘The Democratic Legislative Caucus have taken sixtece dallots for United Stacos Senator and adjourned without making a selection, John Nugent will probably be taken up as a compromise candidate to-morrow. The Uniou Legislative Caucus bas nominated Judge ‘FOWD, of Contra Costa, United States Seuator, aod ea- da “*4 Gonorat Grant for the next Presidency. Tr © Chamber of Commerce adopted the committee reports fvorable to the ratification of the Hawaiian Re- ciprocm® ‘Treaty. They also adopted the following me moriat to Congress: — That tm & '!F opinion the commercial interests of the Pacific comm” ° be largely promoted by the ratif- cation of thy Reciprocity Treaty between the United States and the Tawaiian Islands. A public consideration, having referenve ‘the future expansion and security of our national oo @mMerce on the Paciiic Ocean, demande its ratification no ia 8 eee Arrived, ships Ja 8 Teeker aud Cloopatra, from New York ; Thomas &, Suwv¥ an@ Imperial, from Liverpool. Sailed, ship Granite State, for Corw. ‘The opposition steama’T Arserica gaited for Pawama to- day, carrying 110 barrefs flour for Now York. NEW YORK. Schooner Ashore at the Head of Lake On- varia. Oswraa, Dec. 14, 1867. The schooner C. G. Alvoord, bound from Detroit te’ this port, with wheat, is ashore om Burlfagtom Beach, at tho head of Lake Ontario. . EUROPEAN MARKETS. Tan Lonvow Mosry Manner —liowpon, Deo. 14—1'20 P. M.—Consois for money, 92%. United States five- twenty bonds declined to 717%. Minoix Railway eharos declined to 90. Krie Railway shares, 48%. Fraskvont Bourse, —Franxrorr, Dec, 4—1:20 P.M. — United States five-twentios for the issue of 1862, 16 11-16, Liverroon Corros Maxker.—Liverrsot, Vea. 14— 1:20 P. M.—The sales of cotton to-day wil! reach 10,000 bales, Middling uplands, om the spot, 4d, and to ar rive, 6%d. ; middling Orleans, 7244, LaveRPoot Begabsrurrs Manxet.—Livenroot, Dec, 14— :20 F. M.—Breadstufs are firmer. Corm has advanced to 464. Od. for mixed Western, Wheat advanced to 13m Td, for No, 2 Wilwaukeo’ red. White California um- changed. Barloy, peas and oats without alteration. Livearoot Provision Manaur.—Liverroot, Dec. 1¢— 1:20 PB, M.—Beef, 112s. 64: for prime Eastern mesa. Extra mess pork, 60a, Cheese, 52s, for the Lard, 50a, for fine American. Livaxroo. Propvcr MARKrt.—Liverroon, Dec. 14—1:20 P. M.—Rosin, 7a. 3d. for common Wilmington and tis. for fine pale. Tallow, 44s. for American. Spirits of turpentine, 2%, 64. Potroloum, 29. for spirits and In, 3d, forretined. Cloverseed, $94. forNo. 1 American red. No, 12 Duteh standard sugar, 268, Lonpon Manxera.—Lonvox, Doe.t14—1:20 P. M.— Whale oil, £39 per 252 gallons, Sperm oil, £112 per ton. Linseed oi!, £37 per ton, Linseed cakes, £11 per ton for thin obiong. Tho Evening Telegram of Saturday CONTAINED THE FOLLOWING NRWS:— SPECIAL AND EXCLUSIVE INTELLIGENCE OF * THE PROPOSED. Salts OF CUBA TO THE UNITED STATES. TZ LATEST NEWS RIBLE MURDER OF DUNGEDN. THE GATKST AND DAY'S EUROPEAN Mal CABLE DESPATCHES, NEWS FROM WASUINGTON, INTERESTING CITY INTELLIGENCE AND THR BEST MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. THE BEST AFTERNOON PAPER IN THE CITY. PRIOR ONLY TWO CENTS. GET THE EVENING TELEGRAM TO-MORROW. sood a ‘ are somewhat fastidious Sa ithe shapers hat Mere elegance in thi are but few who can aut ourides of a ——— N. KSPESCHEID of 118 Nassau stroot, In his oliday ceedingly ‘ eedinaly becomming, | || FROM HAYTI. THR HOR- ENKRAL MONTES IN HIG ° || ULLEST NRQWS BY THAT lal: atyle has hit ft exactly. It is our gracortl, stylish, beatifully foished, ‘aud, better and better, very reasonabl -—(iniversal Exposition. Part: 1867.— sttinWay fons. inumphanc ‘Raving bien ‘swardea the first grand goid for American Grand. Square aad Upeight Pianos, by the unanicaoas verdict of the Lner national Jury." This modal is distinetly classilied first in order of mofii over all other American exhibitors, and over more than, four Inudred pianos entered for competition by nearly, moat_cele! ‘manufacturers wow Nos. 100 and Lil East Fourteenth 1 on ws MUSTETTRR 8. When the dre of life sooms to be absolutely dying out in the system, and the mind, sympathizing with the body, is reduced almost to @ wate of imbecility, this emaghty Restorsyve seems, as it wet to lift the sufferer out of the slough of nd, and reeru and reinvigorate the frame and the intellect. An olf us to De. ¢ Bitlers long ary 6 Fain failing on the mm a, and your wholesne medi. cine seems to have ai ‘second crop of life and pict in me.” And this ts truly the effect of this grateful a of weak constitution, or whose n imonired by #! 4 delightful conic, marasmus or wast to young In fact. tina much aafer and aurer cordial for ry tha anything advertised spectaliy (or Uhat urpone. Now York office, 36 Dey atrect. pu at 6 ee s KK. KR. R. Ate teen cont ne “kesonvent curre acrofula, chronio skin. «yphiloid. kidney, bladder urinary diseases, gravel, brick di Wild, aod will ares nee disease of the Kidneys, w: away of the iut y ite purifying and vitalicing ac the depressed aysiom, by communicating Ite curative qualities and repaiwing the waste of the body through the blood, arine, sweat anc other socrevons. This modicine ia free trom mercury and other re ww marked improvemet, and a fair trial cure. rice #6 per half dozen, of $i per b WAYS anise, ST Maldeu lane. Consultation fr + free of charge. PEE int ARP IE ne Am wistan's WILD CHERRY BALSAM, the best known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore ‘Throat aad ali Diseases of the Lungs. eal, Saami ivi hu, Ce TEN . . IRON IN THE BLOOD. The PERUVIAN SYRUP vitalizes, purities and enriches the blood, giving strength to the weak and vigor Lo the feeble. " Renutit Age Genel ot SOU y vou Sold by druggists everywhere. A Great Fgdncttes in Briges of igties’, tawes” Children's “Boots and Shees, of sylen, b WEreEnss 116 ond ie Broadway. ‘ene vr ocd Mot Seagnaten ater Mesteckatine whith POLL TRON sett at manufacturer's prions at choir @ Jown Street, near Nassau, aud 692 Broadway, near F ‘street, Kepairing Boiling $1. Artist a ectety Paint and Ptgtene iL be sold at the new vee of Mesere Battie pentutuiht Gor rit heen on Katurday, 2ist inst, ai 7% P. M., the works com. tributed by members in aid of the fund pow on view, with catalogue. Dye.=Tho Boat In the ea pele Te arate: hactsleon reliable, tasmeataner ous, Factory 6 Barciay street. og Cues Ser Ganstisgtion w ater, a woot, Pi Be meagore, 5 ands HoMMEGuaT BROTHERS, Prices. Gate eur eee Sich ‘aad fashionable Paral en PEC WEEKS, 086 Broadway. o dri on December 2% drawn. Capital prite, $90.0". No. . Une prige in every seven Uckels, laformaten wx TAXL ., Bankers, street, New York. a taraue Fhe Mehent tan ald foe Kern, 16 Wall direct, Me, tnt Bounerns sada 60. Tore, Tort Sh BEROMANN & 00, ‘64 Maiden la to sell at retail, for N Dave ONLY, their pret get =. en ot Ana vs fancy Gouda, AT PRICES Te DEFY ANY COMPBTITION, Retail sales to commence ON MONDAY, THE i6Tu (NST. Ri ees Tone sock Of the abore moods t retail ng (he Wael Cow days Oa SHURGER & NOW, 94 Broadway, between White end Walter fonnhptis ast Sanaa aceltat «*