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ous “reign” was over ; but the opinion of the audience underwent a decided change when, 09 raising the umbrella, the stage was covered with beautiful bonbons, always so welcome and precious to fair Petisians. So the Grand Dachess retired amid ® flood of fun as well The destruction of Her Majesty’s theatre, London, by fre, shows that the precautions against such a disaster in the English places of amusement are no better than in our own theatres. It appears that: there,was o large tank over the stage of Her Majesty’s, which ‘was popularly supposed to be filled with water, and that the gratified public always Jooked on it as an effectual ‘safeguard against fire. On the night of the fire, however, this wooden humbug was found to be entirely empty, and it served only to add fuel to the flames, The greater number of our theatres , are similarly unprovided with means of extin- guishing a fire, and the facilities for exit in case of alarm are very limited. In some cases there ia but a single passage for entrance and exit, which would become a path of death in the event of a fire, The means of escape by the stage in other establishments are so small that few of the actors could make their way out in that direction. Narrow winding passages and steep stairways should not be permitted in the rear of a theatre. Again, the dangerous, and, we might say, criminal custom of filling up the aisles and passage ways in the auditorium with camp stools, demands attention. A notable exception to the other places of amusement in this city in the matter of sufficient means of egress is Steinway Hall. Large, wide stairways lead from this hall into Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, and the entire audience can make their escape, in the event of fire, in a few minutes, ‘The same may be said of the Boston Music Hall, which opens on all sides after a perform- ‘ance, and from which the audience find them- selves in the street almost before they are aware. Why should not all our places of amusement have the same facilities? The Legislature should look to this,-and compel theatrical managers to afford the necessary means of exit to their patrons, to adopt suffi- cient precautions against fire, and to keep all the passages leading from the auditorium of a theatre free from any obstructions. There is no reason either why a fireproof theatre may not be constructed, and why the French system of pompiers should not be adopted. This is a momentous question, and one that affects the in terest of the entire community. Pustic Cxarrry.—No amusement is more popular with our people than skating. They spend g great deal of money in it, and the money thus spent might well give a percent- age to feed the poor. Notwithstanding that there are two public ponds in the Park, several ponds exist around it for admissior to which a price is charged. Evidently, therefore, a large class would rather go where they have to pay than where they may go free, either for the sake of exclusiveness or some other reason. It would be a good plan to reserve the emailer pond in the Park for this clads legge fund would be secured for public charity aad the outside ponds would be killed off. AMUSEMENTS. @uamay DraMa—Janacecus 48 [rascrxisa.—The Ger- man classic drama of “Iphigenia in T ’ was per- formed tast night at the Academy of Music by Mile. Fanny Janauschek aod ber German company. It was ‘he concluding performance of this company in New York for the present, Perbaps in the whole-catalogue of classic dramas there is none in which it is more difficult to keep ap the interest of an audience than ia D " Tuore are but five characters, with jing besides their dialogue and acting to produce an The drama is severely Classic, if we may use sech aterm, and bas no adventitious or stage aid. No erdinary actor could hold an audience three or four Bours to witness it, but Janauschek inspired enthusiasm throoghout the whole, She has a great deal to do, ap- with short totervais the greater part of the Sui she held the asudieuce under the spell of ber fine acting all through. With an actress of lesa we the long diaiocues, like set orations, might be ‘but they are not eo with her. The interest and enthuainem rose ag the drama proceeded, and at the end ofeach act she was called Daeg a over and over again before the cu in. it m to which is most to be admired, her reuertatte ee quence or her splendid acting, and all so natural and trae to nature. Though none of the other an be compared with her, deserve it for the exceliont macner in which they went through their parts, All our orators and actors should see Janauschek and stady ber for the highest and purest style of elo- quence and acting. She and her company, we under- stand, wiil return to New York cariy in the spring, a‘ performed in the large cities throughout the Sraxwat Hart—Danist.”—George Bristow’s ora- trie, “Daniel,” was brought out Inst night by the New York Mendeissoha Union, under the management of Mr. Hartisop, The soloists were Madame Parepa-iiosa, woprano; Miss Hutchings, contralto; Mr. Hill, tenor; J. R. Thomas, baritone; and Messrs. Trost, Eddy, Nash, Pree asd Morvan, The work was presented for the fiest time in America, and it is one that bears the stamp of; of the bighest order in every measure, Mr. Bria- ta welt known ag the great representative American Comporer, whose works aefy competition on the other ede of the Attantic af present, bus in this oratorio he has surpassed ali his previous efforts. It is more oi an opera than aa oratorio in tho he trugy fret coptation of the word, for it is the extreme, and the choral ¥ and dramatic power, and the orel ton atis that of ap accomplished musician and artwt, The choruses were given by the society witha ision, expression and feeing such as we have raroly heard ip this bail, and Mme. Rosa's rendering of the air “He that Dwelieth” eciipted anything she as ever guny in concert or oratorio in New York. Mise Hutchings stared with her the honors of the evening by the Lord, thy Trniy, sui a work, by an A. too, shon!d be frequently heard in this space prevents us from entering isto an analysis of it, bat there is not a weak point or appearance of vulgarity mes or trifling non- and part of it, No common distigures it, but the impress of @ true art! the Imputses of genius are in every Jine of it. Ma. Diexexs’ Finer Matixee.—Thore was a large and fashionable attendance at Mr. Dickons' Grat matinue yesterday aftornoon at Steinway Hall, Ho read selec- tions from “David Copperfield” and ‘Roots at the Holly Ino.” = Mr, Dickens’ voice was rather iy hasky at first from the effects g00n disappeared. The delineations of Meggotty, Bi and Micawber were richly enjoyed, while Boot at the Holly Tom was ilatoned to with ihe usual exbiditions of appreciative applause. WaLtack’s.—Last might, w a house filled part, Oliver Twist was repeated at Wailack's. ‘the piece in gol, 3p with admirable taste aud skill; the scenery and accompaniments superb, and the acting was exquisite. Mr. J. W, Waliack, as Fogin the Jews Mr. B. 1, Davenport as Bill Sykes, Mise Rose Eyam a8 Nanoy, avd Mary Barret as }ittic Oliver, played ‘their parts to perfection. Altogether iast uight was a CAPENSE GF BIDING ON THE RAIL—LOYAL CITIZENS MuLCTED. From tho Evening Telegram of yi r f fn Boatos, Doe. 28; leer Some bal 8 dozen prominent republicans im the town — of Wreatbam, Mass, "ee Bad a verdict } inst them for riding ik Kennedy sed ick vis on A rail om the after the assassination of Presiden! Lincole, They — course on the wee that one said he was gied that Seat tec ooe een laa Wi out a yor bere browgit agelnes | ellen | Evening —Tho provisions market closed NEW YORK HERALD. SUNDAY. DECEMBE FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Fenian Operations in England and Ireland. The Faversham Powder Mills Blown Up and Ten Persons Killed. AN ARMED TOWER NEAR CORK STORMED Attempt to Fire the Post Office at Dublin. Volcanic Eruption Off the ef Grenada. ENGLAND. Extraordinary Activity of the Fontans—Excit- ing Reports from all Parts of the Kingdom— An Armed Tewer Stermed at Cork—Arrest of an Alloged Conspirator. Lonpos, Dee, 28—Nooa, ‘The Fenians seem to be anusually active all over the country. Nearly every hour in the day despatches are received by the authorities announcing either a contem- Plated movement by the Brotherhood, or its absolute ocourrence, Telegrams of a quite serious nature have been received to-day from Cork giving the details of another Fenian coup de main, Last night, about midnight, a large body of mon, with Dlackened faces, stormed the Martello tower, near Cork. The guard of tie tower was overcome and seattered, and the victors hastily collected together a considerable quantity of arms and ammunition and escaped with it without molestation. ‘The late operations of the Fenians have had the effect of rekindling the public excitement, which bad nearly died out, Many improbable rumors are afloat, including one that a Fenian cruiser had been seen off the Irish coast ‘and was chased away by the British war vessels. A man was arrested in this city last jing on the charge of having fired the fuse which cat the recent terrible explosion at Clerkenwell. From information in the hands of the authorities it is believed that the true culprit has at last been captured. The Faversham Powder Mi Persons K 5 Lonpox, Dec. 28—Evening. Atarge powder mill at Faversham, about fifty miles from this city, was blown up gnd utterly destroyed this afternoon. Blown Up-Ten Ten persons were killed outright an@ a large number injured. ‘The cause of the explosion is unknown. IRELAND. * Attempt to Fire the General Post Office. Lonvoy, Dec. 28—Evening. Another Fenian outrage was perpetrated to-day at Dublin. Aa effort was made to fire (he Genera: Post Office by means of Greek fire. ‘The attempt was happily frustrated. Beyond the de- struction of a few letters no great damage wad doue, FRANCE. — The Army Bill Passed=Extension of the Term of ServiceArmaments of the Neighboring Powers. Panin, Dec. 27—Evening. In the Corps Législatif to-day the dill for the reorgan- ‘ization of the army was passed after several amend- ments, M. Rouher proposed nine years’ service instead of eight, which, after a sharp contest, was carried. There were eighty-one opposing votes. In bis speech on the proposed ‘amendment M. Rouber called attention to the armaments of the neighbderieg Powers, and supported his pian as tue only one cow practicable. ‘The bill is certain to become a law. ITALY Freach Opinion of the Financial Situation. Panis, Deo. 28, 1867. The Paris Constitutionnel to-day denownces the repedie Mon of Italy. AUSTRIA. Maximilian’s Remaine at Cadiz £u Route. Mapam, Dec, 28, 1867. ‘The war steamer Novara, tn command of Admiral Tegethom, of the Austrian navy, haviag on board the remains of the late Archduke Maximilian, arrived at Cadiz yesterday afternoon. SPAIN. The Legisiative Session—Queen Isabella and the Pope. Maprrp, Dec, 28, 1867, ‘The session of the Cortes commenced yesterday. In the usual speech from the throne Queen Isabella pledged the support of the nation to bis Holiness the Pope for the perservation of the temporal power, EUROPEAN MARKETS. Tut Loxpon Moray Marker. —Lowpon, Dec, 23—Even- ing.—The money market is quiet and steady. Consols close at 923 2 9244 for account and 92% = 92% for money. We are otill without financial advices from New York, and in the absence of these the last sales of American securities were as follows:—United States five-twenty bonds, 72 a 7234 ; lilinots Contrals, 88 5¢; Erie, 48%. Faaxxvort Bounse.—Fravxvort, Dec, 28—Evening.— United States one & bonds close at 763, Liverroot Corroy Manket.—Lrverroo, Dec. 23— 11:15 A, M.—The cotton market opens dail and in- Saeeae es avant seeeeat ns are iy middling Orleans, Tuere havo been por cules to-day of cotton to arrive (not included in the above eatimates) at 64,4. for middting up!ands. Lavenroot, Dee, 28—Evening:—The cotton market closed on bus with rather more activity, The salés have fullv reached 10,000 bales, inclading seal pro- portion (say about 4,500 bales) of American, Trape t.—Liverroot, Dec. 28—Evening.—The Manchester trade report is rather more favorabie, though prices are nnaitered, Laverroo, Brrapercres Marner. —L Eventn; . Od, quarter for cod cental tor White Cali. fornia, and 13a, Western. Barley, 52. a Oats, 38, 8d. per bushel. Pena, 46s, for a Levenrocs Paormons Maraet.—Lrverroot, Dec. 28— and stoads. 52s, owt ‘the best Bacon, ‘he per owt. for Cum- closed A follows:—Naval stores dull at {ey owt. for apirita Gs. 64. for GRENADA. eee ‘SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE REAALS. Velcaatc Eruption—Destructive Tidal Wave. Havana, Dec. 28, 1867. . From the island of Grenada our information is to the 10th inst. There had been ¢ terrible volcanic eruption just off the coast. The sea rose several feet above water mark, and the tidal wave rushed on shore, deatroying several houses. ‘ Governor Walker, of Barbados, was daily ex- pected at St. Georga,to inspect the island. TRINIDAD, SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALO. Heavy Raine-The Crops Beneated—Arrival ef Breadstuffs. Havana, Dec, 28, 1867. Wo have intelligence frem Trinidad to the 7th inat., at which date the Legislature was in seasion. There had been heavy rains on the island, and the streams had been swollen into torrents. The rains had, however, been beneficial to the crops. Twe invoices of breadstuffs had arrived. DEMERARA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE WERALD. ef Coolles—Exports Large—Toaunge Wanted. Havana, Dec. 28, 1867. The news from Demerara is to the 9th inst. The ship Oasis had arrived with four hundred coolies. Sixteen of the cargo died on the voy- age. There was an abundance of provisions in the colony, and the exports to the United States were large. Tonnage was reported in demand. ANTIGUA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALO. Tho Legislature in Session-Heavy Ralas— Geod Crops. Havana, Dec. 28, 1867. Dates from Antigua are to the 10th inst. The Legislature was in session. Thero had been heavy rains, and several torrents had been formed. The crops were in fine condition, and an abund- ant harvest was expected. pont eT RRS BARBADOS. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Movements of the Executive-Amusements, Havana, Deo, 28, 1867. Onur Barbados dates are to the 11th inst. Lieutenant Governor Robert M. Mundy was ex- pected on board the flagship Royal Alfred. The proposed improvements in the harbor of Bridgetown will be carried out. Governor Walker's term has expired. The American dramatic company had been per- forming to crowded houses. The annual races were well attended and spiritedly contested. The crops were reported in splendid condition. An agricultural exhibition was to open on the 21st inst. JAMAICA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Eathustastic Reception ef Lord Lyttletes— The isiand Wealthy. Havana, Dec. 28, 1867. By an arrival at Cienfuegos we have intelligence from Jamaics to the 21st instant. Lord Lyttleton had arrived. He was welcomed most enthusiastically, and escorted By five hundred laborers. The cheering and display of banners, together with the ringing of bells, gave evklence of his popularity among the islanders. The weather was fine and the health of the island was good. Exports and Prices ef Ten. Lonpos, Dec. 28—Noon. Commercial advices received from Shanzhae reiative to the ton trade give the total exports of the new crop, up to the lstof December, at ainety millions of pounds, Green tea at Shanghae was active and Grmoer. THE PACIFIC COAST. Con- Oregon With igration to British Sam Francisco, Dec, 23, 1867, The most severe storm that we have had for meny years has prevailed for the past two days. Moat of the abipping in the barbor is damaged, and the city has suffered to a great extent. Reporte from the interior give accounts of the disastrous effects of the storm. Stage and railroad communication is temporarily eus- ‘The steamship Mon'ana, from Panama, arrived bere to-day, She was deta’ twenty-four hours by Bead winds and stormy weather. advices trom the North Tepresent that tho Idaho and Oregon Kailroad Company have organized at Portiand for the of trying te torm a connection with the Unton fe Railroad, so a9 to run through Eastern Oregon to the mavi; waters of the Columbia river. The design of the [dabo and Ore- Company is to induce the Union Pacific Com; wo take tock ta the read and assist in butiding It. raed A conveation hep oe called to meot in ae ire of Washi: Te met on the ad of Daweiber, ed amen waa itrosaced — Congress to appropriate money to erect lighthouses potnts on the straits of San Jaan dol Fuca Puget’s Soand ; also for estabiisning wai depot The mining news from for want of funds to keep The Roard Supervisors for this, coun ve accepted the eight hour labor system {fr aii contrasts with the city county of Sao Franciseo, SANDWICH ISLANDS. British Discourtesy to an American War Vessel=Mevements of Whale Shiva. Sam Franctsoo, Dec, 24, 1867. The steamer Idaho has astived from Honolulu, Saad- wich Islands, with advices to the 10th of December. ‘The British war vessel Chanticleer had arrived (rem Tabiti and intended to remain at Honolulu for several weeks, She jay alongside tho United States steamship Lackawana The band of the British man-of-war struck up “Dixie” and “Bonnie Blue Ping.” The From ber 1 to December 10, seventy-three whale ships hed arrived at ay with ao Troitto bois, oi! and 191,900 tbe. of boas. ne ‘The last whalers bad sailed for a cruise or home, LOUISIANA. Hancoch=Adeption ef the of the Constitution by the New Onizase, Dor, 28, 1067. Order of Ge Gecond Art! Convention. * General Hancock, in special Order No. 220, legaltzes the official acts of R. 1, Shelby, who was appointed Clerk of the Second District Court by General Mower, and removed in tara by General Hancosk, who reia- mated the former incumbent. _ The following was adopted by the Convemion to-day, as tho segund article of the coastiteten, afer to days! CANADA. Opening of the Ostarie Parlinmont—Specch ef Lieutenant Gerernor stirted. ‘Tonomto, O, W., Deo, 28, 1867, The first Parliament of the Province of Optario was opened yesterday afternoon, with appropriate ceremo- %, by hia Excetiency Liqutenant Governor Stirted. Joha Stevenson, the member from Lennox, was in Speaker by an unanigous vote, day on the eassembling of Parliament tho Legis- Assembly Chamber presented a brilliant appear- Large numbers of pto nt citizens and many in full dress were proent, The military disptay Vory imposing. After the usual preliminaries bis leney delivered bis bh. It commenced with & co t@ the union and gew political era upon whieh was enteri Hope was expressed that ey at the dia} bf the Legislature would be ecessary purposes. The best means 4 increabing these resources was a xpedienty of eucouraging emigra- gud the occupation of the public lands of Province, the enactment of a liberal homestead lave @n4 the adoption of a ayatem of free grant of land Jide seutiers was recommended. The wlatare wag informod that arrangements are belug made to partnership affairs of the late Provinces of U; Lower Canada, estimates for the ensuing yo: wilh look to the protection of the general tnterest, while encouraging individual ise. In conclusion, Was expresaed that tho d accosd (he continent from oceaa to ocean. pech of Sir N. &. Bolleaa in the Quebec js afternoon bis Excellency Sir N. F. Belleau pro- to the Parliament House and delivered his from the throue. His Excellency expressed tho that the sentiments of fidelity to British institu. And devotion to the interests of the Confederation haractarize the first session of the Quebec Measutes which will come up tor legislation were comprising laws for the administration of ARIZONA. Change of Commanders in the District=La- diuu» Becoming Penacetul—Romoving the Capitol. Saw Francisco, Dec. 25, 1867. Arizona advices to the 7th of December state that General Strong had boen relieved of the command of the district of Arizona and ordered to assume the com- mand of military operations in Nevada, General Crit- tenden bad been named as his succossor. ‘The Pahut Indians have submitted to the military au- thoritics, and turned over their arms at Fort Mohave. Genera! Paimer, of the Union Pacific Railroad survey, bad boen attacked by Indians northeast of Prescott, but withor tal teault, ‘The Territorial officers had left Preacott for Tucson, the new capital of the Territory. The mining nows is encouraging. ALABAMA, and Black - Nominationse—Rivairy Among the Union Leagues. Moytcomgry, Dec. 28, 1867. Tho County Repadilcan Nominating Convention to- day nominated eight negroes and sixteon whites, and four whites and two nogroos for the State Legtsiature, A majority of the whites are Northern men and are connected with tho Freedmen’s Bureau, ‘A negro was shot dead yesterday, on the plantation of Mr. Merriweather, near this city, for declaring himself to the Union Leagu o Montgomery Council, gonuine loagu 3 oxpelicd John F. Keffer, a loading radical, for dishonorable conduct and action calculated to excite a war of races. Keffer bas a league, which bo Claims to be genuine, Tho wholo affair wili be laid be- fore the Grand Council of the Union for its action, GEORGIA. A Nearo Burned at the Stake ia Jefferson County. Avavata, Deo, 28, 1867. A negro who outraged a whito girl on the public road pear Louisville, Jefferson county, on Saturday last, was arrested on Monday and tied to a stake aad burned by a mixed crowd of whites and biacks. TENNESSEE. White which claims to be the ‘Two Men Kxecuted—Bungling of the Execu- tioner. Kxoxvisa, Dec. 28, 1867. John Nance was executed yesterday at Rutledge and Jacob Huf at Hamilton. Se Sesmet as from slow a great misery. MASSACHUSETTS. Asother Alleged Embezzlement ta Boston— More of the Shawmut Bask Defaication, Boeron, Deo, 28, 1867. A clerk named Ronert Preston, in the employ of the Dorchester Mutual Insurance Company, has disappeared with $6,006 in government bonds. In regard to the defatcation at the Shawmut Bank tn this city, it ts ascertained that the cash of the defaulting teller (Henry) {s short five or viz thousand dollars, from omitting to credit deposits when received, and the balance, vig:—§27,.000 in compound intrest notes and $27,000 in Bills, which are said tojnave been stolea from the trunk to the bank vault on tho day that the de- fatter disappeared, Fire at‘Squvantam. Boston, Mass, Dec, 28, 1867. AGre at Squantum, Mass, last night, destroyed two dwalcgs, two barns, sixty tons of hay and (wo valuabio borse:. The ioas ‘a heavy. No insurance, Fire ia Frawinghaa. Frammonam, Doc, 28, 1867. extensive four and grist mills, tozether with the large elevator and al? the mulls, was totaily destroyed vy fre inst might These jie were knowa throughout he New Engi ly i the elevator pape ies hee greater capacity than any other this sido ¥. ‘Tho loss was got ascertained. CONNECTICUT. Suicide ef an Attempted Murderer at New Haven. Kaw Haven, Dec. 28, 1867. Joha BR. Goss, Senior, who commitiod a murderous as- eault apen Joseph Colton, steward of the State Hospital wp thie sty, om Christmas day, committed suicide to- day by havaing himself to the door of bis ceil, EAST SIDE ASSOCIATION. Laat evenivg a meeting of this association was held at Miller's Fall, corner of Fighty-sixin street and Third avenue, for the purpose of discussing plans in regard to improving Fourth and Madison avenues, and also to place @he direction of auch im; aments im the hands of the Park Commissioners, io mocting Was weil at- tended by rea lestate owners and others interested. Mr. Charles Leone and expiained the objects of the Were to devise some means for the im- provement of the localities in question. The Secratary, Mr. Alexander Thaia, read the report of the Executive Committee, and observed that, as the & ie eee trade gp ty} ia Ls Magen! 5 juare, the posed open! ave ae an Vatenston of Broadway woutd but little and would be a great public improvement. Mr, Hubert, engineer, thea explained his plan of im- ement. He pin of the to open up son avenue, and su ted the lowering of grades ture railroad company sevea and Mr, Hubort Bort several diagrams to the tricte. meeting for the purpose of illustrating bis views on the he , Boyd considered it would bo desirable for the association te tra their attention to organize a company or find some company a to build an underground railway tages tho oy, Ua: ind railways wore nevesmary, they shou!d ask ture to give fwch eharter to any company that would gite sufficient ing out the t Senator Marphy re h.there were fre. Bia I bills before the ind railways, ey were nearly always surface railroads, railroad was very much ' Unquest: sa required, aed iee only masner to obiain success was to siat ip their to the Legisiature, Ie considered itpisined the “idereas stages \urowss which Ane Cit 5 conenening the Harlem cut had passed, showing thi ib. s the ee eee ef wn have ont Nag which Gout Tertner Ararasaion berien cussed pon the sub- Jeet generally, the meeting adjeurned, A Poticmuax Cosvierep or Laxctwy, —| Har. fitoo, & patrolman of toe For a ‘ase taken before on 29, 186T.. WASHING Important Military Orders of the President. General Ord and General Pope Re lieved of the Command of Military Districts. General McDowell and Genoral Meade Assigned as Their Successors. General Swayne Relieved from Duty in the Freedmen's Bureau. Wastincron, Dec 28, 196! Al o'clock FP. M. The following order was issued this afternoon — GuNeRaL ORDERS—NO. 106, HeaDQuarrsas or Tum ARMY, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Wasurncron, Dec. 28, 1867. By directioa of the President of the United States the following orders are made: Hirt—Breves Major General E, 0. C. Ord will turn over the command of the Fourth Military District to Brevet Major General A. C. Gillem and proceed to San Francisco, Cal., to take command of the Department of California, Second—On being relieved by Brovot Major General Ord, Brevet Major General Irwin McDowell will proceed to Vicksburg, Miss., and relieve General Gillem ta com- mand of the Fourth Military District. ‘Third—Brevet Major General John Pope is hereby re- lieved of the command of the Third Military District, and will report without dolay at the hoadquarters of the army for further orders, turning ovor his command to the next senior officer until the arrival of his successor, Fourth—Major General George G. Meade is assigned to the command of the Third Military District, and will as- sume it without delay. The Department of the East will be commanded by the senior officer now on duty in it until a commander ts named by the President, FAfi—The officers assigned in the foregoing orders to | the command of military districts will exercise therein any and all powers conferred by acts of Congress upon district commanders, and also any and all powers per- tainiug to military department commanders. Sizxth—Brovet Major General Wager Swayne, Colonel ofthe forty-fifth United States infantry, is hereby ro- Ueved from duty in the Bureau of Refugeos, Froedmen and Abandoned Lands, and will proceed to Nashville, Tona,, and assume the command of his regiment. By command of GENERAL GRANT. E, D, Townsend, Assistant Aujutant Genoral. Genera! Ord was relieved from the command of the Fourth Military District, not for any acts of maladmin- istration, but in compliance with the request preferred by him some weeks ago. General Gillem is to have commaad of the district, as next senior officer in rank, only until the arrival of Gonoral McDowell. The command of tho Third Military District falis upom General ©. G Sibley as the next officer in rank to General Popo, General Swayne having boen ordered to join his regiment, Genoral Sibley will retain command until rolieved by General Meade, Itia thought that no permanent commander will be assigned to the Department of the East during the absence of Goneral Meade, but that the senior of- ficor wilt be left in command untit Genoral Meade can return to tt, The Alleged Revenuo City. S. G, Courtney, United States District Attorney of New York, is now tm the city, and has boon hore for several days in conference with Secretary McCulloch and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in rela- tion to a pumber of heavy frauds upom the govern. ment, perpetrated by wine deniers in Now York, sud amounting to several hundred thousand dol- jars, Solicitor Jordan, of the Treasury Department, has been for some days past in New York engaged in matters relating to these frauds, and returned thw morning. To day aconsultation was held between Mer, Jordan aad Me Goarthey to reference to the frauds in question. ‘The suits which have alrosdy been com. menced wili be vigorously prosecuted, and, judging from the well knowa ability and perseverance of Mr, Courtaey, will without doubt be brought to a successful issue for the government. The National Finances. Tho amount of fractional currency received from the Printwg Bureau ef the Treasury for the week ending to day was $309,000. The amount forwardod in the same period was as follows:—To tho Assistant Treasurer at New York, $100,000; to the Assistant Treasurer at New Orieaas, $50,000; to the United States Depository at Louisville, $50,000, and to the national banks and others, $158,625—total, $35,625, The following amounts in treasury notes wore also forwarded {rom the department during the week :—To the Assistant Treasurer at Boston, $500,000; to the Assistant Treasurer at New Orioans, $550,000; to the United States Depository at Baltimore, 22,000—total, $1,072,000. Tho Treasarer of the United States holds in trust for the national banks at this date, as security for cireu- lating notes, bonds amounting to $340,097,750, and for deposits of public moneys $37,817,060—total securities held, $878,815, 700. The pational bank notes issued during the week amount to $55,650, and the total amount issued to date is $205,486,161. From this is to be deducted the cur- ned, including worgout notes, amounti) leaving in actua! circulation at this date is im New York . 600, fractional currency Gicemet aod destroyed the week amounts to & 13,500. tora! receipts from internal revenue from the 12th of Decomber to this morning were $13,140,000, and tho total reseipts since July leat were $98,261,000. The Cane of C The papers in the case of editor reterred to in a previous despa’ the Supreme Court on a writ bf error, bave been for. warded and are now here. § printed, and upon the arrival of Judge Bharkey, cou for the defendant, the case wil! probably be immediately taken ap and ergued. The Funeral of General Griffin. {From the Evering Tolegram of yostorday.| Wasminorox, Dec. 2, 1867 The funeral of General Griffin took place to-day, at oon. Aguard of honor reported at dayi.ght the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to receive re- maiua. a Rage my ay babeny fe eed : company of t cavi ment , comprising al the troops in Wash! raed ta line on Peonsyl- vania avenue at half-past eleven ek, under ecom- mand of Colonel Willis, At twelve procisely the pro- cession started up Pennsylvania avenue, headed by the baad of the fogiment. The procession moved in the following order; — Tw and Forty-niath regiments, comprising abeat 1,000 mea, in full uniform. Company of the Firtu cavalry, with band. Four cai with 1 bearore--Major Generals Emory, ‘Hardie, Carr, P non Ricketts, Rawlina, ugar. Hunter sad Augur. The bier bearing the remaina of General Grifiv, ee oon a dere oe sad drawn by four orgy eres, ob er side x guard of fiw @ hearse containing the remains of the General's — ‘with an escort of eight soldiers. jetown, held in chapel, aod the remains there with mocw solematty ia the family vaws of Oal mA ted Stat camer ia a Cyclone. [From the Evening Telegram of a Commandec a ot Loamen States steamer Oneida, under date ngapore, jovember ria b Navy bia arrival in tha’ 5 ee AFfEMPTED ASSASSINATION"OF JUDGE BUSTED.’ justeed Shot by the Pistrict Attor- bama—The Cause of the Act— Not © Mortal. jing Telegram of yos‘erday.} Mone, Ala, Doc. 28, 1367. Immense excitement bas been created bere this morn- ing by tho assassination of Judge Bichard Buswed, formerly of New York, in this city, to-day. Judge Bus- teed was shot m front of the Post Office a# mine o’ctook ‘his morning, by District Attorney Martin. There had been some difficulty between whe partion, wing outof proceedings im Judge Busteed’s coust, ir. Martin claims to have been grossly imaulted by the jo. The feeling bas been growing im intensity days, This morning the parties met at the and when io front of the building Marta and demanded an spotogy for it. High words passed between the ero exchanged, when Martin drow a the Judge. The balbenterad ler of Lhe wound is not yot-fuay parties and blo: his revolver and his body, but the ebi knowa, ‘ The afar haa created a9 excitement throughous the city. ™ od Additional Particul: ithe Affair. Deo, 28, 1867. Judge Busteod). District Attorney L, V. B, Martin ofthe United States District Court, (Hig morning, an? accosted him, 8 , “Judge, will you that tne dictment against me to take its coarse ?'’ Judge Busteod réplied, “Sir, the law must take ite: course,'" he Martin thon drew his revolver and Gred uj Judge, foll to the pavement, having rece! — below the breast bone and another in’ nm Sa Busteed’s wounds are not considered mortal. Martin bad boen indicted by the United: States Gran@ Jury for revenue fraud and extortion. He ig now in jail. GOVERNOR TORREY, OF BORNEO. Mr. J. W. Torrey, President of the American Trading Society of Borneo, is now in this city, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, on his way back to the East, after.an ex- tended visit tothis country. Mr, Torrey is a native of Roxbury, Massachusetts, and has beon for the last Of teen yoars mostiy @ resident or traveller tn the Rast Indies, and bas mot visited this country within otme ears. In October, 1865, as President of the Americas ‘rading Society of Borneo, he obtained from the Sultam of that island a commission as goveruor, or whatever else it might be termed. of a large tract of terri- tory lying along the northern end of the island, end wmoluding the adjacent isiancs of Baag- ney, Balabac and Palawan, ceded to. that society. The Commission invested Mr. Torrey with full, absolute and compiete control and authority over this Portion of the Sultan’s dominfone and ite inbabitante, the same as had been possessed by him, rendering Me Torrey an irresponsible sovereign, The authority thas received has been used by him in the interest of the society of which be is president, in developing thecom- mercial Interests of the isiand and the encouragement and protection of colonists, Tho experience: of twe years has been most promising of future great resulta, the climate of the island being most healthy, and tts Products consisting of gutta percha, spices, tin and goid, articles certain’ to command a ready market. The colony ts at a piace called Himatns, and consiste of about 4.000 souls, inctuding Europeans, Chinese and semi-civilized uatives, no dts- tinction of race or color being recognized. The whole extent of the territory under the control of Governor Torrey is, according to the best information, about 16, square miles, and contains a population of be tween one and two millions, The native race is Malay, the Sultan's name being Abdul Mumin Fbu Marhboum Mulaan Abdul oe ‘he situation of this island im the centre of East Indian archipelago renders a pos session there one certain to become of great —— to this country. Lying right in the track of the Mousoon, approachabie, and being on the high road te Ji lace of convenient call, There is ent and prosperity of this eettie- ment will ere long, if it be not now, recognized as of national importance. The British heve a possession om the island further south. The visit af Governor Torrey has for {te purpose the extension of commercial con- nection. The objects he had in view in this regard be states he has attained, and, further, speaks gratefully of tho recognition accorded him at Washington, He will leave for Borneo either by the noxt California steamer, or via England by the next steamer to iiurope. ENGLISH LADIES SMOKING IN AAILADAD CARS. ‘The Bristol (England) 7'imes copies from another local Journal not named the following story:—A young lady, ‘accompanied by « lady somewhat older than bersel’, w at hor request shown into the smoking —— oe down train at the Bristol station, and immed! ly upon taking her seat the younger “person” lighted a cigarette: which she bad taken from her case and puffed it with manifest enjoyment, Our contemporary adds tbat at the eral stations intervening between Bristol aud Weston, to which the ladies were booked, any-one ing the carriage would pave seen a small neatly gloved band avery now and then removing a cigarette for the purpose of emitting tiny oireica of amoke from lips thes ‘would have gone far to convert eveu Mr. Reynolds an@ the Aati-Tobacoo Secisty Revell. iverant__ Exposition. N67. 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