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the hymns must, that the peculiar views of the religious society which sings them are infalli- bly correct, they become habitually familiar to the mind from childhood, and may as readily lodge in it errors as truths long before it is capable of rationally distinguishing between them. It is true, even in the hymnbooks of our strictest sects, the harsher features of grim old Puritanical theology have been somewhat softened, and in some cases entirely removed. But without entering into any argument on the subjoct, we may ask if there is not room for still further reform in this direction? Would it be amiss to eliminate all those merely doctrinal statements in rhyme which are by no .means entitled to be called hymns, leaving intact all the hymns in which Christians of every name can heartily join? But probably the millennium is still too far off for so sweeping a measure of reform. Atallevents, it might not be impossible to correct the strange and offensive confusion which some hymn writers make by using phraseology better adapted to Jewish, or even to pagan, than to Christian worship. Another reform that should be at once effected concerns particularly the choirs of our churches. If they will not eschew the bewil- dering flourishes of the Holy Opera, let them at least be required to sing distinctly. How urgent is the need for this reform may be judged from a single verso of a hymn as it sounded to a writer fora religious paper who heard it sung in church as follows :— swaw daw aw raw, w thaw Law aw raw! ‘ law thaw raw vaw braw, Aw toaw raw jaw saw aw! Our critio was subsequently astonished to learn that the choir had supposed themselves to be singing :— Welcome, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord ariso! Welcome to this reviving breast And these rejoicing eyes! ART NOTES, Several sales of pictures havo taken place duting the past week. The annual eale of tho artist Fund Society took place last evening. Tho collection comprised works by Huntington, Beard, Gifford, Kensett, Hicks, Hennessy, Brown, Boughton, Mignot and other well known artists, The gem of the collection was unques- tiomabdly Beard’s “Holp a Fetlow, Can't You?” Gifford’s “Now Jersey Shore'’ was in his characteristic style, ‘and several other pictures were of more than ordinary merit Last evening, also, there was asale of “high Class paintings’ at the Leeds Art Galleries. Among these paintings were works by Gray, Kensett, James M, Hart, George H. Swillie, Bellows, Colman, Wm. Hart, J. D, Smillie, Leutze, Inness, Boughton, W. M. Brown and the two De Haasos, as well as by Verboeckhoven, Hoguet, Moormans, Erdman aad other foreign artista One Of the most interesting sales of the week was that of # collection of paintings by the late Dr. Edward Ruggles, the author of the ‘Ruggles Gems.” Several of © OB & iiuch larger scale than the gems, and gave a higher impression not only of the versatility, but of the superior artistic character of this lamented artist, ‘Mr. Bollows is, we beliove, one of the most recent converts te'the now water color school, and yet bis skill and seal have enabled him already to master the difficul- ties of the process, and to achieve a success which can- not fail to mcrease the number of its disciples, He has certainly shown that water color drawings need not be weak and faint Many of bis pictures display a rich- Qees and depth of color not inferior to those executed in oils, They are unlike any water color landscapes wo ‘have seen before, The most effective are those in which both transparent and opaque colors are used. In the decided success of Mr, Bellows and bis associates we behold another example of that remarkable aptitude of the Amorican mind, which enables it instantly to grasp European discoveries and processes and to improve and Gevelop them. This power of adaptation and develop- meat is not confined to the mechanic arts, although in these the results are, from the nature of things, more apparent and better appreciated. In the higher sphere of art nothing is wanting but the stimulus of popular encouragement to produce similar fraite, We believein the westward march of the empire of mind, as well as that of physical force, As the Europ»an brought to perfection the crude Chinese rudiments of printing, so the American {s destined to perfect the processes of the European in art as well as in mechanism. We may yet ope to have an American school of art. Mr. Kaufmana's ‘Westward the Star of Empire takes tta Way" is on exhibition at Goupil’s (Knoedler’s), It is © striking and suggestive picture, and illustrates the fertility of the inventive powers of thie thoughtful iIimitable We pea: the tie ngs on ah, murky. From the foreground a railroad track streteb: way back to the Borisoa, where the focus of light is in the lamp and re- flector of a.foeomotive, which is rapidiy rushing towards |* as, Crouching by the roadside is an Indian chiefisin (his followers in the rear), who has just removed» rail end is it across for the purpose of thro: the tran the track. Ae Oe ear cael ems ing effects in a picture, this one will, perhaps, less attractive than it must prove toall who are tired of gazing at mere protiivesses without brains, The Royal Society of Arts in Jamaica bave refused to exhibit the patativgs of the great old masters, as we are informed by ® correspondent, ‘‘because they consider them not oaly indelicate, but subversive to the iater- eats of morality tn the country.” Opentog of Jerome Park Skating Pond. to this pastime—visited their favorite resorts, Among the important events of the day was the opea- tng to fair patrons and their attendants of the Jerome Park Skating Pood. This occasion had long been anti- cipated by the many who have the geod fortune to pos- piace list of its members, and many bepes that tue Smighe Dot be deferred bad beet, mede, ‘end maay ing beauties Eas epon wontd fe they, with flushed cheeks and spark- Mea'oy the comealttee baviog the matier Be eeieeey os the appointed heer morning ‘twas im waiting for CW ms) U tunately, the cbaracter of Friday, with its saow and rais, impressed many who had long ee = . 8 H a Hl i I 2 i 8 Es dl ERE i H f ie i i ‘ f } i ‘The Hlon, Ragene Casserly, who has just been elected United States Senator from Callfornia, was bora in this aity, of which he wass resident untii 1949. fle te about forty-Ove years of age an@ o brother of Mr. Bernard Casserly, the agent of the Commissioners of Emigration thie city, His father wae @ pressat United a is | H : | : ‘ : . 3 in i eek: tip ef Feit i re if i lis a i 5 I BE ge i ts &; i 7 os Fi i 23 Hi - Pj & < i & NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1867.~TRIPLE SHEET, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ST. DOMINGO. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. The War with Hayti-A Dominican Envoy to Washington—Important Victory Over the Haytians. Havana, Dec. 21, 1867. Seiior Pablo Pujol, Minister of the Treasury, and actually an envoy from St. Domingo to the United States, has arrived at Santiago de Cuba on board @ Dominican war schooner. He is the bearer of important secret despatches to the American gov- ernment. It is supposed that his mission is in re- lation to the sale of Samana bay and province, or their lease for ninety-nine years, A telegram from Santiago states that Port au Platte had surrendered to General Cabral, Presi- dent of St. Domingo, but I suppose the city that is meant is Port au Prince, capital of Hayti. General André is at the ‘head of a Domincan force in Cairos, and another force is in the province of Caobas marching against Saluave. The despatch from Santiago leads to infer that the Dominican Minister, Pujol, wants to purchase powder for his government. I shall ascertain to- morrow and telegraph, CUBA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD, Arrival of Captain General Lersundi-Mag- nificent Reception by the Habaneros, Havana, Deo, 21, 1867. The Spanish steam frigate Francisco de Asis, arrived here to-day from Porto Rico, with General Francisco de Sales Lersund!, our new Captain General. Immense crowds thronged the wharves and terraces that line the bay to welcome the General as the frigate entered the harbor of Havana. A large steamer and all the ferryboats had been engaged to convey those who wished to salute the General before reaching the Morro Castle, and accompany the Francisco de Asis as she entered theo bay. These steam- era went out some distance to sea; they were. crowded, and were gaily decked with flags and streamers. Bands of musio accompanied all of these boats and enlivened the scene by their choice ‘music. When the frigate arrived opposite the city she came to anchor, and &@ delegation from the corporate bodies went aboard to welcome his Excellency, who expressed his pleasure and gratification at the cordial and magnificent welcome extended to him on this second occasion of his arrival as Captain General among them. After the usual courtesies his Excellency came ashore, and the line of procession was formed to the palace. The Capiatn General and suite filled five carriages and were escorted by the Biscayans resident in Havana, who formed in double line. This privilege was accorded them on account of General Lersundi, being a native of the Biscayan provinces of Spain. The procession passed under several triumphal arches. The land- ing was affected on a carpeted pathway, and amid the shouts and vivas of the assembled population, the forts and ships in the harbor meanwhile Gring the salute customary on such occasions. All the troops of the garrison were in line, and his Excellency wasinfall uniform. He was pre- sented with a splendid sword by the municipality. It is evident that General Lersundi is most popular with the Habaneros. There will be illuminations to-night, and music in the public parks, The cholera has skedaddled. THE PRESS TELEGRAM. Commercial and Marine Intelligence. Havana, Deo, 21, 2867. Bugar 7308 reals per arrobe fer No. 12 D. 8. Mo- tagees 6 a7 reals per Bacon $15 a $16 per owt, Batter 26c. a 40c. per fb, Flour $12 76 = $13 50, Hoops—iong, $52 a $55 perthousand; short, $458 $50 per thousand, Hams—ordinary salted, $15 per owt; sugar cured, $20 per owt, Lard—in tierces, $15 a $16 per cwt.; in twenty-five pound tins, $17 a $18 per cwt, Lamber—pitch pine, $24 per thousand feet, Rosin $5. Freights—on molasses to New York, $1, currency. The steamer Liberty, from New Oricans, has arrived. The steamer General Barnes arrived this morning from New York and sailed this evening for New The steamer Stars and Stripes to-day for Phila- delphia, The steamer Eagle has elso eailed for New York dAMAICA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALB. Financial Deficit—Additional Dats of Ten Por Cent—A Negro Insults an American Ceneul. Havana, Deo. 21, 1967. ‘We have advices from Kingston, Jamaiea, te the 9th inst. The finsnces of the island were in aa awful state; a deficiency of fifty thousand pounds aterling is to be made up by an additional duty of ten per cent on imports, A negro insulted the American Consul, Gregg, by striking him in o billiard saloon, but Mr. Gregg summarily chastised his black aggressor. ENGLAND. Despatch of Treops te. Osborne. lessen, Dia, 31, teer, ‘The government ts sfill taking preceationary measeres to guard against the expected movements of Feniasa The troops which were yesterday despatched for Portamouth were to-day seat to Osbcrne, Isie of Wight NEW YORK. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE WERALO. Destractive Fire in Chasenugay, Srashiia County. 8 o'Clesk F. M A @entevetive fre broke out im the village of Che- tenagay, Franklin county, at eleven o’cieck fas, night, Durning the stores occupied by Joha Hughes, Hall & Childe, A. H, Miller and the dweiliags of R. MeLene end $2,000, and Frasklia Mates! $1,000, MARKETS, EUROPEAN ) imposed by the test oath upon the conscience: ALAGAMA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TQ THE HERALD. A Campaign Against the New Freedmen—ferrible Murder aty. Montcoweny, Ala, Dee, 21 at 9 o'Clock BM. The loading conservative press of this State is publish- ing @ campaign document prepared by « distinguished Jurist, reviewing the new constitution, in whieh the fol- lowing are the main points elaborated :—Political slavery for white men, not for rebellion, treason or other crimer, bus merely for conscientious difference of opinion with latter day radicais, Tho proposition is illustrated by a dialogue between Governor Fitapatrick and Judge Adanr Felder, Tho constitution exacts of ull persons before Fegistering an oath the observance of one part of which is a violation of another part thereof, It imposes inconsistent duties and obligations, It demands an impossibility, It rewards and exalts vice aud ignor: and punishes and proscribes intelligence, virtue pairictism, The Legisiature may remove tho disabili- ties imposed in the third section of the seventh article of the constitution, but cannot break any of the manacles forged for the people by the test oath, The ae action of the people is more burtf and cruel than any ever imposed by slaveholders apon tho limbs and bodies of theirsiaves, No man who ‘takes that oath can possibly bo free, It excludes free- dom of thought and of action. Its adoption excludes capital and immigration of honest people of every kind, Is destroys utterly all hope of the recuperation of Alabama. Reversing Heaven’s law, is rewards the ignorant, thoughtless and wicked, and punishes the Virtuous, inteliigeat and good. Le new Sanpe ¢ the test Fag ‘are commented on, 18 hideous and total incompatability with the prosperity and liberty of the peopie demonstratcs that no evil on earth can be greater than iis adoption for people born to heritage of treedom. At Vienna, Madison count fow days ago, a number of negroes from whom a gent of the Bureau in Marshall county was endeavoring to collect $1 60 each De Contracts, gave him a coat of tar and var- r his condition ho intruded into a merchant's store, using indecent and boisterous language in the paesence of ladies, which resulted in his bemg expelled with some personal injury. On Wednesday night a horrible murder was committed Dear Perdido station. in Baldwin county. A negro maa named Cwsar Morris, his wife, mother and children, were the victims. A little girl ‘managed to esoape and give the alarm, but notin time to secure the arrest of the murdorers. Ten weekly and one daily paper in this State advo- cato the adoption new constitution, These journais, it is alleged, gwere subsidized by the Reconstruction Conventioa. Destitution and Politics In Alnbama. (From the Evening Telegram of yesterday.) Montaousny, Dec. 21, 1867. Great numbers of laborers are out of employment in farming districts on account of scarcity of means of farmers, and great destitution exisis among poor whites and blacks in some districts. Rev. Holland Thompson, colored merchant of Mont- gomery, & prominent radical politician of ability and education, who was President of the Mobile colored republican convention, held last May, publishes a letter in the Mail to-day announcing that he has severed a long connection with the loyal league, as that associa- tion has gone outside of reason, and ho will herea(ter Wattle under the banner of the conservative party. Mr. Toompeon is a man of influence with colored people, and his course will ald groaily in doteating the new constitution. ‘The Gad-ben (Bain county) Times (says Judge Hamli o has received orders from the military authorities to Proceed in the performance of his duties without rega rd to the ordinance abolishing Bain county until the rati- fication of the constitution. General Pope will aot recoguize the ordinances passed ‘pipet arene valid until the constitution ified. He 80 asserted, statements to the contrary not withstand ii ed Detachments of military were seat yesterday from this city sud Mobile to the seene of the murder by un- Pry Pameoyg several freedmen, below Collard, oa the road, The murder was entirely unproveked. Daniel Wilson, late ia Choctaw county, bas beon arrested there for the murder of @ freedmaa, No particulars of the crime have yet been received, r the Black Revelutionist—His Escape tr: Jall-Chase ef a Black Fugitive, George Shorter, at Union Springs, Ala, resulted in his conviction and sentence to jail for six months, On the The Judge said:—Mr. Horton, by a jury of your peers, ecquaintances and fownsmen, selected by yourself from GEORGIA. The Couvention and the Pay of Members. Attanta, Deo, 21, 1867, The Convention met this morning and immediately adjourned ever to Monday. Ik te rumored on the street that the committee of one which bed been sent to Milledgeville to draw money to pay has telegraphed here that there are no funds there, MASSACHUSETTS. FIRE IN PEARL About half: pest eight o'ciock last night a fire occurred tm the coffee and spice mill No, 271 Pearl street, owned by EB. Hollingsworth and A. EK. Obbard. The flames ex- up the stairs to the second and third doors, os- i | i : é i i re if # i He : itt i iid [ i rl f i * RAILROAD SLAUGHTER. Terrible Charred Skeol Still Unrecognized—Preparations for the Fuueral of the Victims. Burrato, Dec, 21, 1867. E L. Mattison, of Auburn, N. ¥., supposed to have Deon burned at the recent sad railroad accident, and whose charred skeleton it has been stated was recog- mized bya ring on his ‘Anger, marked “E. L.,"’ is not dead, but went through here on the next train of the 17th ietant, and arrived at Auburn, N. Y¥., the next morning alive and well, The dead body, which has hitherto been thought to be that of Norman Wobls, was identified this morning as that of Norman Nichols, whose place of residence is unkpown, Eighteen charred skeletons still remain unrecognized, Great preparations hays been made for a public fune- ral over the remains of the victims to-morrow afternoon, All the clergymen in this city and the choirs of the different churches, will assemblo at the Contral depot io participato in the solemn services. The Mayor and the members of the City Councits of Dullaio will act as pall bearurs, Newspaper Acceunts. (From the Buffalo Courier, Dec. 20.) AT THE DEAD HOUSE, The bodies carried to the cid Soldier's Rest were placed in pine coffins, from which they were taken one by one and shrouded. A more sickening spectacie than this ghastly array of mutilated and charred humanity mortal cyes never gazed upon, Many heartrending scenes Occurred, as those in sad quest of dead friends among tho unknown bodies, gradully admitted to their minds tho full conviction that his or her remains were before them, ‘The first corpse, on entering the door of the Rest, is that of an unknown man, with full whiskers, His face is covered with blood, his head baving been badly cub, and his limbs distorted. Ho is of medium siz, and ly dressed, Tho features are somewhat distorted, ‘but still easily recognizable. The second body is that of young Frank Walker. He had been carefully washed and dressed, His faco 1s very little cut, comparatively, and his expression ia pleasant and satural, He appears to bave died casi! ily. Third is the corpse of P,P. Harvey. flo is alurge rgd ite gray side-whiskers, terribly cut inthe face, and his feature ‘agonized. Next to him remains of Mr, FE. B. Forbush, of this city. Bis badly braised, but his taco is very little cut. Ther & smile on his face, as though ho mot death witn a calm and confident spirit. Fifth in the ghastly row lies the body of Joseph Fuller, of Spartansburg, Va, A frightful hole 1m the contre o' bis forehead, turough which the brains bave gushed, Jeft no doudt as to the cause of his death or its sudden- ness. Close by bim at his feet was the corpse of bis wife, Mrs. Euatce Fuller. Tne left side of her head is literally smashed out of all resemblance to a counte- nance, Husband and wifo, father aud mother, thoy aied together in one fearful moment, ‘The corps» of Mrs. Ciara Freeman, of Norwich, Del., Mes next in she-row to that of bir, Ful It was Bhroudod. The face was badiy cut, but ‘was natural, showing that death camo Next her lies the body of Worman Wobles. Hobasa im his head almost the counterpart of that which Mr, Fuller, Next jies aman as yet unrecognized. He is of stout build, wiih brown beir and fuli brown whiskers and mustache, His features are much convulsed by an izing death, While our reporter was looking at 18 body two gentiemen approached, ono of whom had seen tho corpse betore and feared he recognized im it ao frieod, and had brought in the second to look also.” It was sad, indeed, to. hear the subdued tones and watch the quivermg lips of the two as they carefully compared the iinea- ments of the dead with their momories of thoir friend. Finally, having well nigh come to the sad conviction that the corpse was surely that of their friend, one of them suggested that the cloth be raised which covered the feet im order to seo the boots he wore, when, horrible sight! the limbs woro fquad burned to a cinder as far as the ki Next to this the body of 8, E. Thompson, of Wor- Coster, Mass., andsome maa, with biack side whis- kerg, whose features are quite natural; and next a third unknown man, with a full face, smooth shavea, and the head feng gery In another coffia lie a largo woman and her little babe. ‘They are unrec: '@ should judge the woman was a German. head is fearfully swollen, but etili her friends, if she Las any, must be able to identify her, ‘The poor itttle baby is nearly naked, and its pany body scores of bruises, The remains of A. H. Spear and J. P. Hayward, both pds Me aoe gor beat dressed clothes in coMns. GHASTLINST OF ALL, ‘The remains of those who were so badly burned that tinguish them were ich stood duriag the porsons on tuo ill- will ever be dis- {From the Titusville (Pa.) Herald, Dec, 20. Among the victims of the di is Mr, 3, W. Stew- of Corry, President of the First National Bank of he Oil Creek Ra:lroad Com- y. He loft Corry for Dunkirk on Wednesday morn- Tag to oneege the services of a relative to return with him to . On arriving at Dunkirk he decided to proceed to Buffalo, aad resumed his seat in the rear car Of the ill fated train. Mr, and Mra, Fuiler, reported killed, were residents of oe mg hah im tho mercantile trade, and was proceeding to Buffalo to purchase goods. Mr. W. 0 fatally injured, was resident of Bovd Farm, and a brotnor of I. M. Patterson, the refiner. The only other persens from this locality upon the train were Mra. Mary Cheydeane, daughter and babe, and the Misses Mary and Auna Sayies, all of this city, Mra, Cho: and daughter are reported badiy be el the art, Miss Mary Sayles is report- severely injured in the head, and Miss Anna Sayles slightly. erraxan A. PHRNOWEN, ‘The strangest part of the accident is that it should oo- our at this particular place and im such anner te cause the greatest destruction of life. If the train hed Tus ten soconds looger before the cars had left the @ rolled over a nearly ievel ground havo been as great, The cars leaped the peat poi, and the one wwhiok seek least acceasible. i THE FASHIONS. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERaLa. New id Curioes Col Chatelaines—Jewetled H: Velvet Underskirte-Jackets Dreases—Sash clination—An Americun Lady the Heroine of sae hiibiSctonsl Pants, Dec. 6, 1867. The costumes are of the strangest shades, I have seew some which are called shrimps, aud I am told that it will be worn as much as Bismarck, of which it is but a derivative. In my last I an- nounced # description of the new ornament, the chatelaines. They are as much worn as alms purses or almapners’ pouches on the left side. These are made of velvet, enriched with gold braiding, embroidery and even stones, They are cut in the shape of a letter envelope, somewhat large, and hang from the waist belt on gimp or ribbon strmgs. It is small accevsory, but ad- mits of the greatest recherché, Ruby, green and brown are the favorite shades. Chatelaines are either leather or steel chains, five in number, at tle end of each hanging some indispensable object belonging to ladies, such as a thimble, a pair of scissors, a pencil case and such like. But theso chatelaines are useful; those which are worn with fall dross are less so and much more costly, They consist of a jewelled hook set with pearls, rubies-and diamonds, which can be dismounted from its five chains and worn asa brooch, It is ornamented with the initials and crest of the wearer. On the chains hang o medallion (of course some portrait), a scent bottle, a pencil, ivory tablets and a diminutive porte- monnaie or watch, not much larger than a gobd five franc piecs. Each article is wrought and set inthe same styte as the hook, so that the worth of such an ornament is very considerable. Our other sparkling accessories are steel and gold mixed. Some very lovely aigrettes-of this-doscription are worn on black. velvet bonnets (still. decreasing fanchons), and look mnch like diamonds, Ribbed velvet costumes over taffeta uaderskirts ere trimmed with satin rouleaux. A small velvet maff, with bands of gay plumage, and: light satin fanchons, with black @ drapery, are the most stylish walking attire. ins are now simaphy, caught up. with a loop and button on each width for walking. purposes; but that only when 9 long robe has been essential for some ceremonions reception, as costumes are always worn out of doors. The polonaise casaque will not be so much in favor as the short loose jacket, though stout ladies prefer it, as in duty bound. There is much reason and great comfort in the two distinct styles adopt- ed for drawing robm pleasures and praoctieal daily life attire, A soft, warm woollen suit is far moro rational for purchasing, walking, sight-seeing and morning visiting than a silk skirt, which, however simply ,ornamented for negligé, is sure to feel cold, look comfortless, and, having a train, drag. business. gentlemen down in macadam as carly in the mora as the ihe ne delivery. T have this week again scen a new ornament for sashes, It is not two or three rings, not a lyre, nor a trumpet, nor a harp, nor & gun; nota dragon fly, nor @ crab, nor a tortoise. All: those are old, three weeks old at least. The now gilt ornament, from which ribbons flow, all the attributes of the Church— ‘8 mitre, a cardinal’s cap, a crook, &c. I suppose the idea arises in the-supposition that the devil, or, more piously, Satan, is a follower of ladies. If this is so women will drive all their temptera be- an » with the help of episcopal forces: from. Crests, coronets, titles and great genealogies are now rem, fo up onthe tables of the 4 not served up to be looked at, but to be swallowed in the shape of tapioca it soup. Those who have no titles at all eat tho names of the great mon they most admire. It Sppear caunibal, but the operation is simple. I was lately at a dinner party where the letters composing the name of Voltaire floated about in rich gravy soup. The master of the house was a reader of the Siécle, and the more of Voltaire he administered to himself the more skeptical he looked. But what would have been the effect on » Pontifical zouave ? - We this week had another now piete theatrical success at the Gymnase. The author. thereof is no less a celobrity than Mr. Legouvé, of the Académie Fr: , one of the forty ‘immor- tels.” This grave assembly was instituted by Cardinel Richelieu in 1636, and the elect have ever since been hard at work at the French Dic- tionary. If it is not disrespectful I should like: to. call their oe slow, for the work is not quits half completed. As soon as an immortel drops off his chair, for they are individually allowed to die (it is the number forty which is immortal), another member of the scientiflo world takes up the work and fills the vacant seat after having pronounced the pancgyric of prede- cessor, These forty immortais are, the al chosen men; none but such could sit r the French Dictionary for two hundred and a few odd years, not getting much beyond the G's during this period. But to return to Mr. Legouvé, the roine of ae piece is a young American lady, a native of New York, and her name is Mise Suzeane. A perfume of invulnerable virtue arises at the echo of a name Say of modesty. It is alarming to think the vogue which young American ladies will enjoy in Paris after per- formance. The piece in itself will have leas of a run than the Parisians after a demoiselle al!’ Ameri- caine. It was almost as sedative as being rocked ina cradle to view from a quiet side-box so much purity on the eee. A tided, wealthy, handsome French captain flirts with ber most desperately, while she, an uneue- pecting, lowly born and carefully reared maiden, accustomed to the rigidity of democratio Principle, never dreams that he can be capable, after 4 of leading any other but herself to the altar. A friend of hers, a Parisienne, undeccives Ler, and, wonderful to relate, Miss Suzanne learns that.men are not all godly; that in fashionable circles, es- pecially, the very womans man makes love tois the one he never marries, and vice versa. The stupefaction of Miss Suzanne, however, is not half so startling in. theatrical point of view as her resolution to inquire of the captain if these facts are true ; she is a straightforward woman and likes strai; hiforward edings, therefore pute him the following questi: “Ig it true that when you courted me you never intended to make me your wife?” “It ts," answers the captain, with noble erity. This is but an extract of Mr. Legouvé's piece ; it conveys, however, anexcellent idea of the whole. - About four of five huadred of the friends and ad- mirers of the fistic art assembiod last evening at Marbie Hall; East Thirteenth street, to witeess a sparring exhi- married but about a year. Another Railroad Disaster—Tweaty Persons Injared. (From the Evening Telegram of yosterday.) Bostos, Dec, 21, 1867, THE ARMY AND NAVY. The Army. Wasninoton, Dec, 21, 1867. General Groat has \esued orders for the closing of the War Department and its various bureeus oa Christmas and New Year days, Dering the interveniog week the office hours each day wil! be from nine to twelve e’clock, and only half of the clerical force will be required tobe Pend The came rule will alse be ebseryed at the quarters oun Wad y, Of the Twenty-third infantrz, bas i i j if iH il ti it z i 5 i H 3 = i H H 5 5 é. ie =e sE5k if as $ ! i i i | i i ; ! tf I i ! t j i | | abon,* to cross tho Fulton ferry, T FATAL ACCIDENT AT FULTON FERRY. Mr. John Kempston, Clerk of the Superior Court, Part 2, and for about eighteen years a law reporter ow the Hawatn, came to bis death suddenly last evening, ' Mr, Kempston was, in company with bis son, a youth Of seventven years of age, on bis way to Brooklyn, tm wich city he resided, at six o'clock P. M., and was The boat had fust er- rived 1,"0m the Brookiyn side, and bad been made fast to the br "so, when Mr. Kempstow, who was in tbe foot path east pc the carriageway, boiug in tho crowd ea- doayoring to ret on board, alippod aod fell across the beam whict divides the footpath fr.sne the carriageway, hig head aud ove drm extending int’ the later, Jusb about this time w cart driven by Fi xacls Shaler, ane heavily laden with bides, was comi.¢ of tho boat, had reached within a foot or so of where Mr. Kempatow foil, aud the wheel of the vehiclo passed 0, oF bis head, killing bima Insiant'y, The body was conveyed io the Beckman stre.% Atation house, where aD inquest was heid by Coroner Gover. An examination of the remains was made by Dr Jobe tiGed tha: tho deceased's lower ji tt were also (be second and third oe tical which injury produced insiantaneous a Francis H. Grant, Prawk F, tho driver of the ¢ = examined, apd testified (bat tho dea tk coidental. Sir, Grant acquotted tho driver froma U aud thinks that be did Ot see tho deceased fall, 4 as 1, was after dark at (he time, Officer Haggeriy, whe was oa duty at the ferry aad arresied Sbaffer, testitied tbat he (Suafler) stopped bis borse as soem as the acel- aud officer Michael Haggerty, patro|man of the Secu precinct, we was deat happened. The officer also, “The arrange ments for admitting gers om these boats ig reprohensibie and dangerous It ie surprising to mo there aro not mure accidents Sereening, here, «8 she rush of people at this hour the evening is tremendous.'' Mr. Shaffer, the drives of the cari, testified that his cant was aden bide, about 2,400 pounds im weight; his horse was om # walls at the Lime of the aceidont rowd of persone jwere going on the boat, but there 6 none on the ceived that auyining. wa way ; the frst intimation he happened was beariog a woinan scream, upoas which Hed up bis horse, leaned over bis cart aud saw aa 08 ject being raised vp; could not distinguish whether it Was & map, woman, or child, asacowd gathered very suddenly ; did not soe tbe deceased, und knew nothing of the accident until he beard the scream. ‘The Coroner recapisulaied ihe testimouy to the jery and remarked that it was within their province to cea— sure'the ferry company if thoy fouud from the evideace? that proper precautions were not proviled to prévens accidents of this nature, The jury thon retired and after” a few minutes’ deliberatton rendered the following ver dict» “That the deceased, John Kempston, came to his» death from injuries received by beg run over by er cart driven by Frank Shaffer, at the Fulton forryy ow the 2ist of Decembor, 1967; but we exonerate sa Shaffer from all Liame and soveroly consure the Union wFerry Company for not providing gates to prevous pas- @engere from entering ® boet until tho samo in mate” est aod all tho passcagers aod vebicies lauded. We* further recommend the city authoritios to pars an ort naace compelling said company to provide the kame." Mr, Kempston was a goniioman highly respecied by all who knew him, and especialiy by the prominent - mombers of the bar of this city, who wero his intimate: friends, He-was'an Irishman by birth, aud bad been im * this country about twenty years, ‘Two years ago he * received the-appointment of clerk to the Superior Court, which position be held whea ho met with the uaforta- mato ascident whict) caused Lis deavh. INTERNAL REVENUE MATTERS. Collector Shook. is still continuing his investigation * into the seizure of imitation wine manufacteries, anf’ will probably be roady by Wodacsday next to make his report as te the amount of tax due the gov the propristors of those establishments, An assessment Will then be levied for the collection of this tax; and it > thero be failure in (tho payment thereof, the property now undor seizure will be confiscated’ and sold, aad the ~ proceeds urned over'to the Treasur; Y. In order to put @ stop to illicit distillation, seems now to bo on the i: Internal Kes of which he eee, the Comauesioner 0 has issued the folioming sesion,ongion lately been received by the Met : rarious Cvllectors for distribution :— TURES HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD: ‘Taxssvny Derastuent, Orrion internat Revenues, Wastinoton, Deo. 1867. share of informers in the The perty ordinarily . | te forfoiture upon seisure of Illicit distilierive a found tom tandequate to insure thet interest and vi! te seoure the observance of the jaw. {| do uch informanons int I. A. ROLLING, Commissioner. torship of the still; They denied any knowledge of its oxi 1d te the: great surprise of the officer could not or would nes tell who owned the house Leta may R replemnon tay | but they were undor the impression that the owner im New York. Whon the seizure was made ® mam posed to have been engaged in running the still was the cellar, but he mani to and came city. Tho still was yet warm whea Inepector entered the premises, and appearances. that the fire had shortly before been drawa under it. Im the cellar were found one barrel one barrol of molasses and five hogsheads of beer ina state of fermentation; aise & proof ad all the appurtenances mecessary to the ‘istics of spirits, all of which were wken chargo of by the im en who placed « keeper on the premises. Ofieor jull asks the Board for authority to arrest the owner of ‘the buliding. i li es a 0 A $5 the Martyrs of Liver Complaiat—, medigiaal proverties which have STOMACH HIFTERS pre-eminent Ing preparations of the age, ite an the least remarzabie. fect upon the di ore No words cau do justice tote mas. liver. Perhaps thes GQ veilous » Who @escribes mach, ht side, yollow suusion of the skin, costivences, deoerst- Sheeting mmnoas of sight colic, palpitation of Ube w fever and other symptoms which ia th hasos goute sed chronic fiver com- 1 relieved. aud (nelly remor- aaa “r = ue ~ Cy] vest of oorrectives, the est and moat gyn are) . powertut'r aud penalties fever. This the ver. This Vor sale by al druggivis. Now York protective Of liver disease oF billous remitten: 108, oflce 6 Fonte, 1m the head, " Ghatheat square, Kew YFk, or 4 Myrlle avenue. 1, WOLCOTT la (he well known tbe tarrh an KB ANNTBE, Priya Fern PALIN PAINT we suing obeed of a leaves. oe Okeke barmices aa wate! cer toeconmciicmpseame atkinWay ? “Un shistinptane ‘na ag ey verted the first god medal for American ( py nom by the. unauimows verdiot i joa dar et. mecli over all other Amertoan echithvora, 4 : Say Sting ag cathe egos Shea Mt the most cel Werorooma os ‘109 aod Lil Bast Fourtecath . A.—Fine Stiveg Plated Ware the Botdaye. The finoss selscted assortment in the city, ab grealiy Fe~ duced prices. Manafacturers and Importers, ‘isobar fe eawas. ye a ke Sold by druggiste everywhere. A.—Kee est. wz m=. Woar Mote uniedehehe Mets LOIN BUUOKS & S08, 4 Brosdwom Agente oN EPR t oUt ateree We nian dee nA Belle it, rset Ra PV, ane let Articles, Ac, prices. At Weg. Everdellts 194 Futon si ms ate Le a adway, aear Fourth strech, Tmt a LOG Se ae the adore noote, ecaneeGihag oa 994 Broadway, between White and Sconeag omen’ | sEprre's treat WN Sia ASAE