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ie on hand, fully armed, and their oppo- nis Béoeiveu them with volleys of missiles, which some of the omov.: Were jnjured. mode of distillation adopicd YF the deni- ns of this locality was original and primitive its operatiofi. Each family, it appears, manu- ctured their own whiskey, by the ald of stoves iron pots, with bucketsful of the necessary terials. It is apprehended that more blood as ell as whiskey will be spilled in the effectual pression of illicit distillation in this quarter. ere would be less of these wholesale frauds n the governmeht, and less need of bullets and yonets for the purpose of suppressing them, f the officers of internal revenue always did heir duty faithfully and energetically. It is “only when an evil in this respect has been for ;® long time neglected that it attains such pro- potions as to call for military force to crush it. Itis tolerated and encouraged in many instances by the revenue officers themselves, iwho thereby make a handsome addition to eir legitimate salaries. Were those officials ‘to pursue an honest course in the discharge of jtheir duty the government Treasury would be nsiderably benefited and less opportunity ‘would be given to ruffanism and lawless riot- Sing. Let them act with promptitude and deci- ‘sion in rooting out all such pestileritial dens as they have undertaken to abolish in Brooklyn. The Telegraph Lines Under Government Management. The British Parliament has now before it a ‘Dill providing that the telegraphs throughout the British empire shall be put into the hands of the government, just as the Post Office De- partment is, and conducted upon the same principle, so that uniformity of price for the ‘transmission of despatches shall be observed and private monopolies suppressed altogether. If this design is carried out—and no doubt it will be—there will have been no movement made in later years so conducive to the in- terests of civilization or so favorable to the free expansion of intelligence. All govern- ments will be compelled very soon to adopt the same system; for the advantages are so apparent ‘that, like the improved postal system, it will become a necessity. It is especially the in- terest as well as the duty of this government ‘to assume control of the telegraphs and asso- iciate them with the Post Office Department, regulating the price of messages to a fixed standard and a very much lower figure than is now charged by the private telegraph compa- mics, which is exorbitant. At present the use of ‘the telegraph is a heavy tax upon the public. It is an unnecessary tax, too; for under the man- agement of the government the cost could be reduced more than one-half. Suppose that the Post Office business was entrusted to private ompanies, does any one believe that letters ould be transmitted at the present rate? Not ‘at all. The cost to the public would be three ‘times as much as the government can afford to «eharge and do the business efficiently. The government should buy up and take the management of all the telegraph lines under ‘its own control. A department might be yereated under the title, for example, of the wPost Office and Telegraph Department, super- ‘intended by scientific men; and no one could ‘be found more competent to place at the head ‘of the telegraph branch than Mr. Morse, who ‘was the first to put the system of telegraphs in (practical operation. He is an old man, to be jpure, but age has brought him wisdom and ‘experience. He is still hale and hearty, and ‘has quite life enough in him to set the new ‘system in motion and make the machine run ‘smoothly. He is just the man for the position. The government should direct its attention at ‘once to this matter. No more popular move- ment could be devised. It would settle all the ‘difficulties which embarrass the present tele- @raph system, would liberate the press from ‘the trammels which the bad management of ‘the telegraph companies impose upon it, and ‘would afford the people a mode of communica- ‘ion all over the country—from San Francisco, wand St. Louis, and Chicago, and New York— ‘at auniform price upon the same plan as our postal arrangements now operate. In the hands ‘of the government it would not be necessary to realize enormous profits, which the private com- panies require to pay dividends. It would be ‘sufficient to pay the expenses, and that could ‘be easily accomplished under proper manage- ment. There is no movement more progressive ‘or more valuable in the system of government or as a channel for widespread intelligence than that of concentrating the management of all the telegraph lines throughout the country in a department of the government at Washington. The Alta Vela Guano Controversy. We publish elsewhere to-day the latter part of the report of the Secretary of State, dated January 17, 1867, on the subject of the claim of Patterson and Murguiendo to the guano on {Alta Vela, an island in the vicinity of St. Domingo. In view of certain charges recently preferred against the Secretary in connection with the controversy occasioned by this claim, it is only fair to give wide publicity to his Btatement of the considerations which led to his decision in the case. The Secretary shows that the conflict was between citizens of the United States, and explains why it would be presumptuous on the part of the Secretary of State to recommend e employment of armed force by the Presidéat determine a purely legal controversy. P ‘ceeding in his examination of the subject, ho Bays :—“‘It seems quite clear that the Executive Department could not lawfully have instituted ‘any proceedings whatever for the relief of the ‘claimants until after they had filed the bond prescribed by law.” The eviction of Patterson ‘and Murguiendo from the island of Alta Vela, ‘or what they call their ‘‘detrusion,” occurred ‘and was complete not only before the day when they filed their bond, but even before the day ‘on which it purports to have been executed. Taking up the remaining question whether, when Patterson and Murguiendo took peaceable possession of Alta Vela, that island was not in the lawful jurisdiction of some foreign country, the Secretary presents at length the geogra- phical, historical and political facts, which appear to sustain the claim of the republic of St. Domingo to jurisdiction over Alta Vela. Upon a review of these very interesting facts and of the facts specially submitted to him by the claimants, the Secretary of State says that he “finds himself unable to recommend the employment of the land and naval forces of the United States for the seizure of the island of Alta Vela.” ‘Whatever estimate scientific men pay seb ups the value of Alta Vela guano, President of the United States is arraigned upon charges of high crimes and misdemeanors. If he is convicted the Executive will be re- moved from his high office, thus consummating an event unknown in the previous history of the republic. Senator Anthony, who is a man highly respected by the citizens of Rhode Island, the proprietor of a fair, honest, conser- vative newspaper, a genial gentleman, gifted with no small share of common sense, must know that the first article of the indictment against the President involves no crime de- manding punishment. He must see with the light of the intelligence that belongs to him that the desire or the attempt to remove a Cabinet officer, who, as General Sherman swears, Mr. Johnson declared was an obstacle to the faith- ful performance of his duty in the service of the country, is not a violation of law and was not contemplated as such by the framers of the Civil Tenure of Office bill. Senator Anthony vote upon the impeachment? Can he vote for conviction upon the flimsy charges contained in the first article of impeach- little value, that he can sacrifice the interests of his country for mere party ends and fling away his precious good repute as a straight- forward and consistent statesman in obedience to the terrorism sought to be exercised by party leaders? Can he consent to send his name down to posterity leagued with the few— and happily they are but few—enemies of his country, who, in times past, would barter the stability of the government for the hope of a poor reward—with the names of Arnold and Burr? We trust not; we believe not. Anthony cannot vote for the conviction of President Johnson upon the shallow testimony which his reason must reject. does not misrepresent him he is made of sterner stuff, Abyssinia is marching upon the position occu- pied by the Emperor Theodorus is something astonishing. Several months have passed since the campaign commenced, yet the first gun has not been fired. Napier has had the country surveyed for a dis- tance of at least ten thousand miles on each flank of his army; but it does not seem as if the dusky warriors of Abyssinia have been able to catch a glimpse of their red-coated: enemies. The English general certainly carries on war in a very funny fashion; so funny, indeed, that ‘we will have to tender his government the ser- vices of an American general if he delays at- tacking his opponent much longer. British army appears to be in a muddle, General Napier reports that his artillery and supply trains are three days’ march behind the advance. that the army numbered some two hundred thousand men, instead of the four or five thou- sand that it does number. Calculating the dis- tance between Magdala and the point at which the expedition landed, it is evident that the soldiers have moved forward at the rate of about three yards each day. ments have been impeded by the mosquitoes, which in Africa are supposed to be as large as lohsters, very much like them, and consequently bearing a striking likeness toan army of British soldiers in full uniform. But be that as it may, we now know the reason why the English people admired General McClellan's strategy. They evidently admire the policy of mancu- vring to find out whether the enemy intends to fight or not; and, not liking to take him un- awares, give him ample time to make prepara- tions for a warm resistance. however, that Magdala will be reached before John Bright becomes President of a British republic. Senator P. G. Van Winkle, of West Virginia. honorable and a patriotic one. Southern State, he opposed the radicalism cf his section in attempting to secede, and by ad- hering to the cause of the Union aided materi- ally in keeping West Virginia out of the re- bellion. His past career, then, is bright and praiseworthy. Will he sully his reputation by bending to the will of a revolutionary clique? Mr. Van Winkle cannot be blind to the fact that the impeachment of President Johnson has been brought about solely by a few politi- cians for party purposes, and that the charges presented against him have not the slightest foundation in truth. be able to foresee what the result of conviction will be. NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1868—QUADRUPLE SHEET. 9 and however indifferent the public may be to the claims of the rival companies particularly interested in Alta Vela guano, it is gratifying to find in the report of the Secretary of State subject, +2 use hi words in reference to the proper exercis’ of the President's dis- cretion in the premises, “with & principal view, not to the interests of individual citizens, but to the rights, interests and honor of the United States.” Surely, it is thus only that all ques- tions of foreign intervention should be examined and decided. Senator Anthony, of Rhode Island. Senator Anthony is one of the Judges of the High Court of Impeachment before which the TELEGRAPHIC FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. THE REVOLUTION IN HAYTI Defeat of Salnave’s Troops Near Gonaives. THE TROUBLES IN VENEZUELA. Revolutionary Movements in Spain. The Prince of Wales In Route to Ireland. HAYTI. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE WERALO. Bloody Battle—De! Salnave’s Troops— Probable Change in the Governmeut—Rebel- Hon in Gonaives. Haytt, April 14, 1863. Advices from Hayti to the 4th inst, state that a bloody battle had taken place near Gonaives. The government forces amounted to six hundred men, with two cannons; the Cacos numbered four thou- sand, The latter lay in ambush, and after routing the government troops retook the towns of Monbin, Valliére, Perché, Ranquite, Pignon, Raphael and Mi- chel. They captured many prisoners and the enemy’s How, then, will ment—charges not sustained either by argu- | Cannons. The Commanding General, Victo- ment or evidence? Is his political future so — Sbaraliere 16) caieeing: > General, August = ontes, brother of the late General Leon indifferent to him, his public representation of so Montes, reviewed the Cacos two days after- wards and found them in excellent order, Their headquarters are at the town of Michel, covering the most important point. A decisive struggle is at hand and it is expected that a change in the govern- ment will take place after Easter. Copies of the Hayti Moniteur are scarce, as high as $2 having been paid for one. President Salnave’s exploits have been exceedingly exaggerated. His reported capture of Fort Liberté is doubted. Sal- nave, when last heard from, was at Guanaminthe, making a tour before returning to the capital. Reliable advices inform us that there was an open rebellion at Gonatves, but we have no details. VENEZUELA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Position of Marshal Falcon—The Financial Trouble—The Rebellion Still Defiant—The Elections. Mr. If his record HAVANA, April 14, 1868, Our advices from Venezuela are to March 22. Marshal Falcon was at Puerto Cabello. There was still a deadlock in Congress. The insurgents hold sway over two-thirds of the provinces of Aragua, Bolivar and Carabobo. General Saltillo had made his submission and issued a proclamation from Soledad counselling the inhabitants to follow his ex- ample, The rebels are masters of Barcelona, but govern- ment was taking measures to insure a peaceful ter- mination of the contest there. The national troops had gained a victory in Chagua over General Vagas, who was routed and his troops dispersed. General Quintano was severely wounded. ‘Whe troubles with General Peraza in Trujillo were expected to end speedily. The vital question with the government is the finances. A firm in La Guayra collects eighty per cent of the customs dues, and the war drains the treasury of what little is left. Marshal Falcon, how- ever, was contracting with Jesurim Curaza, an Isra- elite, who possesses vast estates in Paraguay. Well informed parties predict that Falcon’s administra- tion will end in three months. He has gone to Puerto Cabello as a sort of refuge; but it is not a place fitted for military purposes. The garrison is only 1,500 strong, entrenched in the strongest fortress there. Admiral Todd is also in that port with most of his squadron. The October elections are what preoccupy Falcon. If he crushes the rebellion he will be re-elected; if he fails there will be a dozen candidates tn the field. ST. DOMINGO. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Reception of the Saco at St. Domingo—Posi- tion of the Cabraliste—Baez on the Finances. HAVANA, April 14, 1368, From St. Domingo we have news to March 23. The United States steamer Saco has been saluted by the forts, and her officers had been entertained at a splendid banquet in General Hungria’s residence. Thirty refugees, incluaing General Canales, Seflor Garcia, Secretary of State under Cabral, and other distinguished supporters of the late government were protected in the American Consulate. About one hundred more were in the other Consulates. They dare not venture into the streets. The Cabral party, though defeated, are united, and await an opportunity to renew the struggle. General Baez was expected in a week. If he prove unable to mend the finances of the country he, too, will fall from power. GUADELOUPE. A Model British Campai; The speed with which the British army in We believe that Sir Robert The entire Any one would suppose from this Probably their move- We have hopes, The past record of Mr. Van Winkle is an The citizen of SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALB. A Tremendous Sea Bore at Le Moulo—Great Destruction—Island Healthy. HAVANA, April 14, 1868. From the Island of Guadeloupe we have dates to March 24. Agreat bore filled the harbor of Le Moule on the 10th of March. It was similar to the one that rushed into St. Thomas harbor last fall, but larger. It lasted for twenty-four hours, The sea receded thirty miles and left all the ships aground, when the gigantic ‘wave returned, threatening general destruction. A British vessel, deeply laden, was smashed to picce s. The island is healthy. THE PARAGUAYAN WAR. No News from the Seat of War by the Steamer=—The Interpretation in Europe Un- favorable to the Allies. Lonpon, April 14, 1868. A telegram from Lisbon announces the arrival of & steamer from South America, with dates from Rio Janeiro to the 24th ult. The despatch states that she brings no war news from Brazil. This leads to the impression that the recent movements of the allies on the Rio Parana have not resulted so favorably as the Brazilians expected. DENMARK. The Schleswig Diticulty with Prussia. COPENHAGEN, April 14, 1868. It ts understood here that the Emperor of Rus#ia has declined to interpose his good offices as a mafiia- tor between Demark and Prussia for the settiaxnent of the controversy concerning the Schleswy, pro- vinces. The Senator must also Will he vote to give the radicals power to subvert our institutions, change this republic into an oligarchy or an empire and reduce the people to the condition of vassals of a clique of politicians? The removal of the President is fraught with the greatest dangers to the coun- try. Ifthe radical party should unfortunately obtain entire control of the government; if it should remove the last obstacle to its con- spiracy against democratic institutions, we may expect to see a radical President and Congress elected for life andthe country ruled as with arodof iron, Will Senator Van Winkle lend his aid to the consummation of so great crime against the republic? Will he permit himself to go down to posterity as yielding up the last vestige of constitutional liberty and becoming a party to one of the most infamous offences ever meditated? Does the Senator intend to vote for or against the conviction of Mr. John- son? There is scarcely a fair-minded man who does not already perceive that the impeachment Managers have utterly failed to sustain their charges against the President. Such being the case, will Senator Van Winkle shut his ears to the clamor of the radical party and vote for ac quittal, or will he for the sake of power vote for conviction and thus add another Cataline to the list of those whose ambition hurried them into striking at the liberties of their oyuntrics? FRANCE. Pearefal Assurances—Napolcon’s, Friendshiy for Germany. PARIS, Aprit 14, 1565. The Journat des Dédats in an feditorial article to- day scouts the apprehensions wP'ich have been ralse of an approaching war, and pYarticularly denies that there is any reason to appr’shend trouble with Ger- many. In proof of this,the Journal says France has already refused to enter into @ close alliance Ni | The Convention—How the Constitution Shall be held every twenty years. shall possess equal civil and political rights and pub- jic privileges, | street, and, thinking them night Zrowlers, ordered with Rogiag@ ead Apétria uuless Progsia is included, | SPAIN. ‘SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Catalonia. QugeN’s Horgt, Lonpon, April 14, 1868. Despatches just to hand from Barcelona report that the ettire kingdom of Spain is agitated by a revolutionary Q@uquiet and that the country is much excited. Martial law has be¢n proclaimed by royal order in the province of Catalonia, ENGLAND. Political Circles Dull—Death of the Murauls of Salisbury—Lord Cranborne Called to she House of Peers, Lonpon, April 14—Evening. The new of the day is very meagre and unim- portant. Viscount Cranbourne, Marquis of Salistary, last year Secretary of State for India under Lord Derby, isdead. His oldest surviving son is the Right Hon- orable Viscount Cranbourne, the distinguished mem- ber of the House of Commons for Stamford, who succeeds to the utles and estates of the late Mar- quis. The London journals this morning publish elabo- rate obituary notices of the deceased peer, and they all express regret for the loss which the House of Commons will sustain in the transfer of Lord Cran- bourne to the House ot Peers in consequence of his father’s death, The Newmarket Races. Lonpon, April 14—Evening. The winners on the second day of the Newmarket Craven ace meeting were Mr. Merry’s Parson, who won the sweepstakes of 100 sovereigns each; Earl, owned by the Marquis of Hastings, and Blue Gown, owned by Sir J. Hawley, who came in neck and neck, and divided the Biennial stakes, and Monta- guard, owned by the Count de Legrange, and Mr. H. Saville’s Blueskin, who also came tm even and divided the Sutfolk handicap stakes. ‘The racing was very fine, and the closeness of the result created great excitement and enthusiasim. IRELAND. The Prince of Wales’ Visit—His Royal fiigh- ness En Route With a British Fleet—Prepara- tiens for His Reception. Lonpon, April 14—Evening. After a parting interview with the Queen this morning the Prince and Princess of Wales, accom- panied by their respective suites, left London on their visit to Ireland. They took a special train for Holyhead, where they will embark on the fleet which is to convey them across the Irish Sea, It is ex- pected that they will land in Dublin at noon to- morrow. Dusuin, April 14, 1868. The great preparations which have been made here to give all possible éclat to the visit of the Prince of Wales are about completed. The Castle has been changed into a royal palace for his accom- modation. St. Patrick’s Cathedral has beeu most superbly decorated for the coming ceremonies attending the initiation of his Royal Highness as a Knight of St. Patrick, The quays and public buildings are lavishly orna- mented with flags, streamers, mottoes and other decorations, and beautiful triumphant arches have been erected in the principal streets through which the royal visitor will pass. ‘The people of the surrounding country are pouring into the city, and crowds of visitors are hourly arri- ving from England to witness the ceremonies and participate in the festivities of the reception. VIRGINIA. be Amended—Republican Nominations—Ap- pointment of a City Government for Alexan- dria and Fredericksburg. RicHMOND, April 14, 1868. In the Convention to-day an article was adopted providing that any amendment to the constitution shall first be adopted by the Legislature, and then re- ferred to the succeeding Legislature, which may refer it to the people for ratification. A convention shall An article was adopted declaring that all citizens A report redistricting the State for Congressmen and making one Congressman clective by the State at large, was adopted. The Convention rescinded adjourn to-day. Republican nominations are being made all over the State. In Caroline county a meeting nominated Hauxhurst for Governor, and one white and one black man for the Legislature. In Hanover county Wiliam James has been nominated for Congress, and one white and one black man for the Legislature. General Schofield to-day appointed William N. Berkely Mayor of Alexandria and a full set of city officers and councilmen for that city. He also appointed a new city council for Fred- ericksburg. SOUTH CAROLINA. Radical Meeting in Charleston—Sale of Southern Securities=Commencement of the Election on the Constitution. CHARLESTON, 8. C., April 14, 1868, ‘The voting on the new constitution began quietly to-day. Mr. Ashley addressed another radical meeting here this afternoon. Ata large auction sale of Southern securities to- day there was a noticeable improvement in the prices, Theaverage advance on all descriptions of stocks was fully ten percent, A large number of Northern bidders were present. NORTH CAROLINA. Conservative Meeting in Wilmington, N. C. WILMINGTON, April 14, 1868, A large conservative meeting was held in the theatre this evening. The building was crowded, and speeches were made by Colonel A. M. Waddell and Mr. George Davis. Dr. Purcell, Surgeon United States Army, was one of the vice presidents. The name of Colonel F. Frank, commandant of the post, was received with tamultuous applause, PENNSYLVANIA. Proposed Celebration of the Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on the Grounds. GErTysBURG, April 14, 1863. A reunion of the officers of the Army of the Potomac is proposed to be held here about the Ist of July, to celebrate the an- niversary of the battle of Gettysburg. Efforts are being made to purchase the building and grounds of the Theological Seminary, as a nucleus for the national watering places in connection with the medicinal springs on the battle field. Governor Geary has wi the managers of the Seminary to consent to the sale, which, if effected immediately, will give time for the alteration of the buildings an¢ the erection of cottages to accommodate the crowd which is expected to attend the celebration, Rev. H. L. Baugher, D. D., President of the Pent syivania College, died this evening. He has been connected with the college since its erection, ond has been President nearly eighteen years. TENNESSEE. the resolution to Atray Between Negroes and Policemen in Memphis. Mempmis, April 14, 1863. ‘This evening two policemen, namett Sweatt and Nobingon, encountered four negroes on South them to halt, to which the negrgfa responded with @ volley of pistol shots, serious’y woundin Sweatt. Robinson commenced fring 4nd succeeded in brings ing one of them down, When the others fed. While Robinson was approaching the wounded man hi fired at him, free ing bly, head, when Robinson L- him in. pF to be George Harris, gated that the ere belonged vo the crew of ¥ al 0) 0 he utionary Excitement—Martial Law ia | The McGee Assassination—The Prisoner Whe- thusiagm. The company at present exhibiting here 13 first class, and the appo‘ntmenta and parapherna- lia of the arena superb and complete. Among the most extraordinary noveities ev‘ resented in the juestrian line is ‘the wonde: Oynoce| ol which performs some of the most difficult acts of riding ever witnessed in the sawdust crt¢tie. THEATRE Comiqus.—William Lingard, the new London sensation at the Theatre Comique, @ draw- ing large houses. His comic sketches and statue songs are very clever. A matinée will be given’ to- KELLY & LEoN's MINSTRELS.—Leon’s burlesque of the “Grand Dutch §” still continues at Kelly & Leon's Minstrels, and the house ts nightly crowded. San FRANCISCO MINSTRELS.—These dusky favorites have a ‘ving photograph of Dickens, a ratiroad express trait aud a burlesque for the edification of their patrons. TONY Pastor’s.—-8am Collyer and “ Events in the Life of a New York Ppliceman” are the attractions at Tony Pastor's for thid week. HOOLey's, BrookLyNHooley pyomises the Brook- lynites “A Wonder of the World,” “A Quack Doctor,” mille,’ “Blinks and Jin%s” and the * Frolics of & Night” for their Easter feast of amusement. THE PANORAMA oF THE WeR.—The Tnorama of the War, now on exhibition at 964 Broadway, is the first successful attempt of the kind to popularize the? history of our great civil war by 3 series of pictorial) representations of the scenes and incidents which render it forever memorable. We have already ad- verted to the artistic merits of the forty elaborate paintings of which this Panorama conaists and to the eloquent lecture by which Miss Sallie Brownson Goodrich accompanies the unrolling of the canvass. Both young and old must be profited’ as well as in- terested by this exhibition. It is opemevery week, day and evening, and at matinées on Wedmesday and Saturday. ANNUAL RECEPTION AT THE NATIONAL ACADE WHY OF DESIGN. Notwithstanding the disagreeable, u®seasonable weather a gay and brilltant assembly met +i the gal- levies of the National Academy of Design Jast even- ing at the annual reception which precede, the open- ing of the spring exhibition of works of art. The very successful winter exhibition which recently closed has multiplied the number of amate Wrs, and the growing appreciation of the public has sth Wulated the industry and the ambition of our artists. Happy fruits of increased sympathy between the artis Sand the public are now visible on the walls of the 4 wade- my. If fewer large pictures strike the eye, more carefully finished works delight the visitor han at previous exhibitions. It is true that too man pot the pictures attest the leniency rather than the severe good taste usually attributed to the Council, Bat even the hasty glance which alone is: possible whem the galleries are crowded with beauty and fashion, as they always are at these annual receptions, is enough to satisfy the most carping critie that, on the whole, a decided improvement is manifest in draw~ ing, in treatment, and, especially, in variety of inven- tion. American artists, for the most part, excel in color, but hitherto many of them have been deficient in other equally important qualities. Some of them have seemed to be voluntarily self-condemned to travaux Jorcés for life, and perpetually repeat from year to year with tiresome monotony the'same old familiar subjects which were offered in theix.earliest pictures. Happily, an auspicious change: in this respect is indicated by the collection of new pictures: in the spring exhibition of the Academy. STABBING AFFRAV. About one o’clock this morning a man oamed Michael Mulquin, residing at No. 45 Monroe street, stabbed a cyprian named Alice Johnston, whom he met in James street. It appears that the pair had adimMculty about some matter or other, when the man became enraged at her and drew a knife which he plunged into her abdomen, causing, it is feared, a fatal wound. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital.by the Fourth precinct police. THE NEW QOMINION. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Jan Making Arrangements'for His Trial— Sudden Death of Senator Weir, of Halifax. Orrawa, Ontario, April 74, 1868. The police magistrate was rather “sold” by \Whelan yesterday in this way :—Whelan said he wanteu to make a statement to his worship, but would not do” so if Egleson was not present. The latter having been sent for, accompanied the police magistrate to the cell, and there Whelan said that all he wanted was to get Egleson to make arrangements for his (Whelan’s) defence. He wanted the best lawyer that could be got to defend him and had a list of witnesses in his own behalf made out. His friends want to employ John H. Cameron, and his wife is to be told, according to Whelan’s instructions, to spare no expense. Whelan looks well and says he has no complaint to make, but would like the detectives to return his boots, which they took away to compare with the marks in the snow, leaving him barefooted. He also desires another suit of clothes for a change. Senator Benjamin Weir, of Halifax, died at nine o'clock this morning quite suddenly. He returned last night with other members of the Upper House from a trip West, eating a hearty supper at Prescott enroute, At six o’clock this morning he rung his bell, and complained of being ill and asked for a doc- tor, He complained of oppression of the chest and soon after expired, before relief could be afforded him, AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF Mvsic.—A combination of artists, having agreed upon three performances of grand opera during Easter week at the Academy, com- meneed the series on Monday night with the charming opera of “Martha.” The Lady Henrietta (or Martha) of the evening was Miss Minnie Hauck, the Nancy was Mme, Natalie Testa, while Signor Lotti appeared as Lionel, and Antonucci as Plunkett. There wasa very full and efficient orchestra under Carl Berg- mann and a fair chorus—better, indeed, than we have soinetimes had after more deliberate preparations, Miss Hauck gives the sweet music of ‘Martha’ very sweetly, Mine, Testa gave the music and the saucy coquetry of Nancy in the right spirit, and Lottiand Antonucci filled their respective ré/es, if not brilliantly at least neatly and satisiactorily, The house was not full, though a much better house than we had expected for an improvised entertainment with nothing new in it, The artists mentioned werg liberally ap- plauded, singly and collectively, and the piece went off smoothly and gracefully. Miss Hauck has the voice of which a famous singer will surely be made with only a few years’ more experience. Her “Last Rose of Summer” was exquisitely done. “Fra Diavolo” will be given this evening. BROADWAY THEATRE.—Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wil- Mams were greeted on Monday night by a host of friends on their rentrée at the Broadway. After more than a year’s absence they return to gladden the public by their capital presentation of the Irish char- acter, in which they are universally conceded to be quite unrivalled. Monday night they appeared in the beautiful drama of ‘The Fairy Circle, or Con O'Caro- Jan's Dream,” familiar to our readers. The house was packed to its utmost capacity. Mr. Williams played with all his freshness, irresistible droliery and fun, intermingling with the broad, bright lines of humor exquisite touches of = that drew tears of joy or sadness to all eyes of the audience. Mrs. Williams was bright, mirthful, sparkling and natural as ever in the character of Moleshee, and justly divided the frequent aad hearty applause of the ighted audi- ence, Messrs. Hamilton and Jack were, as usual, careful and etfective. Miss Kate Newton, as the he- roine of the piece, merited, as she received, the hearty applause of the house. Miss Ella Turner, as the Fairy King, was excellent. The piece is weil placed upon the stage and will draw any number of crowded houses. WALLACK’s THEATRE.—This popular house was thronged Monday evening with a brilliant and fashion- able audience to witness the representation of Tobin’s superb comedy of the “Honeymoon.” The piece was exquisitely mounted, and embraced such a cast as is seldom seen upon the bills in these degenerate days. Mr. J. W. Wallack appeared as Duke Aranza and Mr, E. L, Davenport as the woman-hating Rolando, and both gentlemen acquitted themselves of their arduous parts in the most creditable manner, and repeatedly brought down the house. Mr. J. H. Stoddart was to have enacted the part of Jaques, the mock duke, but was prevented from doing so in consequence of a serious domestic aMiction, and Mr, John Gilbert at the shortest possible notice appeared in his stead, and by his masterly tact suc- ceeded admirably in the part. Miss Rose Eytinge, as Juliana; Mrs. Clara Jenningg, as Volante; Miss Kate Ranoe, a8 Zamora, and Mrs, John Sefton, as the obliging hostess, are all deserving of the highest praise. Comment would be superfuous where there was naught but excellence, and where such finished actors a8 J. W. Wallack and E. L. rt in the same play, and are as ably sui case last evening by the strong company at this es- tablishment; but sufiice it to say the acting through- out elicited the heartiest applause, and that those present enjoyed a rare evening's entertainment, OLyMric THEATRE.—“Humpty Dumpty’? continues to fall with his usual grace and effect at the Olympic, and the house is nightly crowded to excess to wit- ness his wondrous doings. The pantomime has DROWNED.—A man, supposed to be a ‘longshore- man, fell off the bulkhead pier foot of Chambers street, North river, into the river, last evening, and was drowned. The body was recovered. 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Sohike, the valse Wamour of Miss Schiaeger, a phenomenon of ten years of age, who made her first appearance ou this occasion and surpassed all the other premieres, and the pas de comique of Costa, were the best. Want of space prevents us from en- tering into detail py men I the music and the bal- let, but no one can complain of lack of variety and spectacular effect. There 18 enough ia the lust act before the transformation for a half-dozen reasonable ballet spectacies. The bath or fountain at the end of the fish act produces a splendid effect. In its pre- sent state the “White Fawn” far surpasses its black predecessor, New York THRATRE.—The pretty, prattling, pi- quant, pleasing, and of course popular young ladies— to whose industry and enterprise the public ts in- debted for a rapid succession of lively amusement— the Worrell sisters, reopened their cosey little theatre Monday night, thoroughly renovated, and to a crowd of admirers, and presented an admirabie performance of a burlesque on “La Belle Héléne.”” Tue Bowery THEATRE.—The unpropitions state of the weather last evening did not deter the frequent- ers of this popular establishment from crowding every part of it, and the evident gratification with which the lengthy programme was received spoke volumes for the judicious management and the ex- cellent manner in which the numerous entertaining items were produced. 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These new and elegant rooms, at No, 743 Broadway, opp site Astor piace, are just opened, and deserve « visi ne interested in house and room decorations aut Tous to see the novel and tasteful decorative wood Ly. on the walls, Some of the hangings are put up in elegant showing new and various designs of whl. 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