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and put* his adversary out of existence with the comparative certainty that no convic- tion will be obtained against him. This is a deplorable state of affairs, but an accumulation of events in legal procedure proves its truth, On a few occasions the law vindicated itself in spite of the position of the criminals. For example, there was the case “of Professor Webster, who was hung {n Boston for the murder of Dr. Parkman, and the case of Colt, who murdered Adams in this city, but who evaded the gallows, to which the law con- demned him, only by committing suicide in his cell, Here social standing did not set aside the operations of the law. These, however, may be regarded as exceptional cases. It is true that the death penalty of murder is usually carried out in New Jersey with un- qualified justice, so that to commit murder there is to invite the agonies of the scaffold ; aud this is a redeeming virtue in that other- wise so-called forsaken State. We want more of New Jersey and New England inflexibility here in the administration of the law in cases of murder, Commissioner Rolling’ Confession. The Commissioner of : Internal Revenue in his report emphasizes his proposal to resign oilice by practically admitting that he is unfit for his place—unwilling or unable to perform its duties, He reports a great falling off in the revenue from certain articles, and indi- cates that he knows the cause of this falling off by telling us what it is, but has nothing to show of any energetic or practical steps he has taken to apply even such remedies as were unquestionably in his power. He only mumbles complaints that certain other reme- dies are out of his reach and suggests some feoble propositions for new legislation. Sup- posing him, therefore, as honest as the sun- shine, he is incompetent ; and an officer with no better qualification for his place than good intentions is the worst of all public nuisances. Dealing with hordes of acknowledged thieves requires quite other virtue than that of ami- able honesty, and the sooner Mr. Rollins is out of the way the better, by his own show- ing, it must be for the publicinterest. In 1866 there were collected from distilled spirits twenty-nine millions of revenue. In 1868 the sum collected from the same source was four- ‘teen millions—less than one-half. The falling off, says the Commissioner, resulted ‘‘mainly rom frauds.” Here, then, was a direct dncrease in“ the loss by stealing of: fifteen million dollars on one ftem. (We know that the government cer- tainly lost that sum through the inefficiency of those in whose hands it has put the collection ef the revenue, while if we consider what ‘was probably stolen in 1866 also we can aecarcely guess the figures to which the steal- fing really went in 1868. The remedy against the frauds that caused this immense loss lics, says the Commissioner, ‘in the improved character of the revenue and judicial officers.” Here is the declaration that in his own depart- ment he is surrounded by thieves. Unless we improve the character of our revenue officers we pannot collect therevenue. Under Mr. Rollins’ own eyes, in his view, always within his reach, this system of gigantic fraud has grown up and has become developed to its present pro- portions, and he is powerless against it. Ina department thus rotten there is something rong at the head. If it is only incompetency may morally be glad to know it, but prac- tically incompetency in such a place is as bad as crime. “ Let it be well tried if fit man for this position cannot in some measure do away with the reproach now likely to stand against us that we have the most corrupt government on earth. } Qutox Work on THE InpIAN War Qurs- oN. —The House of Representatives yester- ay, under the pressure of the previous estion, passed by the decisive vote of 116 38 a bill to restore the Burean of Indian Affairs to the War Department. This is endorsing the recommendation of General Grant on the subject in a prompt and signifi- fant manner. It is an indication that Con- r is disposed to aid the War Department faite short work of the present Indian difficulties. ACADEMY OF LETTERS AND FINE ARTS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE. A project has been inaugurated among the leading iterary and professional men of the country to jiah @ national institute ‘for the purpose of Increasing and perpetuating knowledge, conducting $nvestigations and researches in regard to matters Beoree the public welfare, disseminating correct upon literature, art and science, and promot- intercourse amofg those engaged therein.” The institute is to consist of academies, the in order of which is the academy of letters and 6 arts. A number of prominent literary men, jominated by the executive committee of the insti- te to 1 this academy, convened last even- ‘at No. 81 Lafayette place, with Professor Dwight, Columbia College Law School, acting as chair- pro tem, and Mr. J. sherwood as secretary tem, The academy was organized by the elec- jon of the yt ofmMficers:—J. Lathrop Motley, lent; R. Grant White, vice president; Calvert ryi J. Church, treasurer, Messrs. C. Belated H. Rothermel were chosen mem- general council of the institute, and William Cullen Bryant and Daniel Hunting- mn were nominated as candidates for the idency the institute, The president was authorized to int @ committee on gays and means, and Olmstead, La , White, Vaux and urch were appointed a committe on constitution by-laws. After a full inter of sentiment academy adjourned to meet again at tne call of chair, INTERESTING COURSE OF LECTURES. Signor Avtonto Biaggi, Professor of Italian, an- Monnces a course of three lectures, to commence on riday next, on the “Literature and Fine Arts in jtaly in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries,” at chapel of the Union Theological Seminary, No. 9 University place. It must be conceded by all who know anything of the past history of literature and art that during the centuries named the sunny sky ‘of Italy giistened with the most brilliant stars. And 4t is creditable to Professor Biaggi that for a glance— uch more three lectures do not give him room Tor—at the eminent degree of culture which ob- tained in Italy at this, period, ho selected three of the giant minds ofa wie times—Machiaveill, Michag Angelo and Torquato Tasso. Whatever may now be said against the political principles of Machiavelli, which he Jaunounced in his memorable work “ii Principe,” they were appropriate to the condition and the pre- ‘valent obliquity of morals in the politics of the day, and stamp nim a inan of undoubted genius. To the Duilder of St. Peter's dome, the patter, sculptor and designer, Michael Angelo, ho one even now denies superiority of, fame over his compeers, aud Torquaio ;Taaso's “Gerusalemme Liberata” ts unto this day ccounted one of the few really great epics given to be world, Taking these three as of highest ne inence tn the arts aud literature of Italy in the two ‘centuries mentigned, Proiessor Biaggi has given Fete his full knowledge of the subject, and hig its most flourishing ctures will be looked forward to with increased werent, ‘* - Ku Reoxisw ix Canapa.—in Collingwood, on the vening of the 25th ult, & young man named J. eQue Waa shot bya man nanied Winel. It appears ae several young men blackened their faces and led to the house of Winch to rescue a girl who ald to be kept there agatnst her will. A row , and the shooting of McCue was the result. at twelve o’oiock to-day, The parties ti Ato BOW Ww custody. NEW YUKK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, TRLEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. DISASTROUS STORM IN ENGLAND. New Telegraphic Regulations in Europe. Progress of the Revolution in Cuba. Continued Success of the Insurgents. The Spanish Troops Moving To- wards the Sea Coast, Additional Details of the Ohio River Disaster. ENGLAND. The International Telegraph Convention New Regulations to Go Inte Effect in Jan- bakit LONDON, Dec. 8, 1868, New telegraphic arrangements throughout Europe go into effect on the Ist of January prox., in accord- ance with the agreement mude at an International Telegraphic Convention recently held at Vienna, for the modification and equalization of tolls and for other purposes in connection with the telegraphic system. The contracting parties were the directors of the telegraphs of Nort Germany, Austria and Hungary, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Norway, sweden, Baden, Bavaria, Beigium, Holland, Denmark, Greece, Portu- gal, Wurtemberg, Switzerland, Turkey and most other European countries where the telegraph lines are controlled by the government authoriiles. The French franc was adopted as the monetary unit for allpayments and settlements; the minimum mwes- sage was fixed at twenty words, anc the Morse and iiughes instruments were selected for use on the various lines. Many other minor regulations were agreed to, such as permittung messages 10 be forwarded in any language; adopting wires of certain uniform size; prescribing office hours, &c. ‘The tariff schedule for all pointe was carefully revised. The rate on mes- sages from London to lndia was fixed at sixty-one and a half francs, no matter which of the several routes to that country they may take. This is a re- duction of about one half the old rate. The rates are to be aniform to ali points in each of the several countries. Provision was made for hold- ing like conventions once every three years. The next convention will be held in Florence, Italy, in Isil. A Heavy Storm iu England. LONDON, Dec. 8, 1808. A very heavy gale prevailed throughout England Sunday night and Monday morning. Many tele- grams reporting disasters have been received. The shipping in the harbors has suffered much. Houses were blown dowu. ‘The damage ia very great. Mr. Disraeli’s Resiguntion of the Seals of OfficeMr. Gladstone Congratulnted. Lonpon, Dec. 8, 1868. Mr. Disrach had an interview with the Queen yes- terday, at which he resigned the seals of office. Among the appointments which are settled is that of John D. Coleridge as Solicitor General. The Times to-day congratulates Mr. Gladstone on the speedy formation of his Cabinet, Regret at the Non-appointment of Chief Jus. tice Cockburn te a Seat im the Cabinet. Lonpon, Dec. 8, 1868, Frederic Dundas (liberal) has been returned to the House of Commons from Orkney. Much regret is expressed that Chief Justice Cock- burn has not been appointed Lord High Chancellor. FRANCE. Obsequies of the Late Advocate Berryer. Paris, Dec. 8, 1868, ‘The funeral of the late M. Berryer took place yes- terday. It was attended by M. Thiers and many other notabilities, Deputations from the English and French legal professions and delegations from several typographera’ and carpenters’ associations were present. PRUSSIA. Count Bismarck’s Pacific Assurances. Paris, Dec. 8, 1868. The Monitevr says Count Bismarck, soon after his return to Berlin, had an interview with the am- bassadors of France, Knglant and Russia, and assured them of lis confidence in the maintenance of good feeling between the European Powers, GEORGIA. Prominent Republicans Oppose Further Con- gressional Interference with Georgin—Re- construction Not a Failure. _ _ Avausra, Dec. 8, 1868, It is understood that Governor Brown, Senator Hii, Colonel J. E. Bryant and other prominent re- publicans are opposed to any further Congressional interference with the affairs ef Georgia. They disa- gree with and oppose the policy advocated by Gover- nor Bullock, and are not willing to admit that the reconstruciion of Georgia is a failure, ILLINOIS. The Late Walter L. Newberry, the Million- aire—His Wiil. Cutcado, Dec. 8, 1968. ‘The will of Walter L. Newberry, who died recently on board the steamer Ville de Paris while on his way to Kurope, was proved to-day before Judge Brad- well, and M. Spinner and KE. W. Blatchford were named as executors. The testator places the value of his property at $2,000,000, The executors were required to give borids in the sum of $4,000,000. With the exception of a few small bequests to friends and distant relativeghe leaves his entire estate to his wife and two daughters (both unmarried), with cer- tain peculiar conditions attached, for instance:—If the daughters should marry the first male fssucs of guch marriage shall each receive $100,000 on condi- tion that they take the name of Newberry. If either daughter shall mar Ian by the name of New- berry thie condition shall hold good with their issue, Tf his wife dies and bis daughters die without issue, the estate is to be devoted to the founding of an in. mense library to be known as ‘The Newberry Library.” NEW YORK. Attempt to Rob a Peckskill Savings Bank— The Safe Drilled and Blown Open—Fortue nate Discovery and Foiling of the Burglars. PovoukerEPsiK, Dec. 8, 1865. An unsuccessful attempt was made to open the safe of the Peekskill Savings Bank at about two o'clock this morning. The burglars effected an eu- trance to the bank by prying Open the door in the front of the burlding, and, after gaining the inside, made a thorough search, but only found about thirty dollars in counterfei; money and pennies. They then drilled the safe, filled the hole with powder, lit a piece of fase and left the bank quietly, walking a@ short distance off, waiting the result, A man named Henderson passing by, and noticing the door of the bank open, wentup to look in and was startled by hearing the explosion, which shook the ground and building, He the night watch and gave chase to the ee thoy escaped. This is the recy attempt the sau bank within a fow mow CUBA. Abandonment of the Interior by the Spnateh Garrisons—Insurgents Advancing om Santi Espirua—Heavy Fighting in the East and Coatro of the Island. Havana, Dec. 7, } Via Kay Wasr Dec. 8, 1868. Advices from Nuevitas w the 3d inst, have been received. Count Balmaseda, in command of the Spanish forces, left Puerto Principe on Friday, the 27th No- vember, with 1,500 infantry, 200 cavalry and eight Pieces of artillery, for Nuevitas. ‘The next morning he encountered the insurgents, who retreated after two hours’ fighting. Balmaseda reached San Miguel, 4 small town near the bay of Nuevitas, on Tuesday, fighting all along the line and driving the insurgents, He ad- muts considerable toss, with four oMicers killed and three wounded. During the march he destroyed several pisntations, Colonel Lofio, with hia command, has abandoned Las Tunas and arrived at Manat. Count Villamar, at the head of a large insurgent force, is reported to be marching on Santi Espiritu. Advices from St. Jago de Cuba are to the 30th. Heavy Oghting had taken place at Guantanamo, where the Spanish forces have been reduced. It tg supposed the insurgents will attack St. Jago soon, MASSACHUSETTS. Burgtaries at Worcester—A Bank Cashier's Residence Broken Lnte—Robberies Else- where. Worcester, Dec. 8, 1868. The residence of A. W. Seaver, cashier of the Na- tional Bank of Northboro, was entered by burglars last night; but they were frightened off before ac- complishing anything, Lt is supposed their object was to obtain possession of the keys of the bank, @ horse and harness were stolen from J, B. Root. an 8 Wagon from §, Adams, in Northboro, lust THE SNOW STORM. The Sterm at Buffalo—Detention of the Train and Mails. BurFato, Dec, 8, 1868. The severest gale and snow storm of the season have prevailed during the last twenty-four hours. The trains and mails trom the east, by the Central a Erie roads, have been detained four or five ours. The trains on the Great Western Road came through on ime, aad the track is clear, The wiud is from the northwest and the snow is drifting. The Storm at Rochester. ROCHESTER, Dec. 8, 1868. The snow storm continues and to-day is accompa- nied by a gale. The snow is nearly twelve inches deep on @ level. The trains on the railways are mostly out of time, but all have so fur got through. The Storm in Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8, 1868. Advices from the interior of this State represent that an immense quantity of snow has fallen; in some places it is over a foot deep. All the trains are delayed. ‘The Storm at Ottawa, Canada. Orrawa, Dec. 8, 1868. A severe snow storm set in here last night and continued throughout to-day with great fury. About eighteen inches of snow (ell and all tue trains are greatly delayed. The Storm at Montreal. MONTREAL, Dec. 8, 1868. A heavy snow storm has prevailed here since yes- terday afternoon. THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE. Sixth Day’s Proceedings—Improvement of the Chesapeake Cunal—Bounties for Shipping Materials of American Growth—The Cone vention to Meet in Richmond. CINCINNATI, Dec. 8, 1868. ‘The National Board of Trade assembied at fifteen minutes past ten A. M. Mr. GANS offered @ resolution that the members of the Board of Trade deplore the frightful calamity which resulted from the collision of the steamers United States and America, and take this occasion to express their sense of horror at the event and to tender to the relatives and friends of the victims their heartfeit sympathy. Mr. Monxok, of Dubuque, spoke at great length on the subject of the improvement of the Chesapeake Canal. Mr. STRANAHAN, of New York, moved the pre- vious question on the matter proposed by Mr. Monroe, and it was carried. Mr. BURWELL, Of New Orleans, favored reducing, as far as possible, municipal and locul charges in all parts of the country. On motion of Mr. RANDOLPH, of Chicago, it was moved that the Convention adjourn with this day's session, to meet in Richmond, Va. A Vole of thanks wa® given to the Mayor and City Council of Cincinnati for their courtesy. Mr. HAZARD, of Batfalo, offered # resolution favor- F ing the enlargement of the Erle and Oswego canals, ir. BayLey, of Detroit, offered a resolution re- commending that a bounty be allowed for all mate- rial of American growth xnd manufacture enterin; into the construction of vessels bullt in the Unite States equal to the amount which would have been paid if they had been imported, Carried. Mr. SHRYOCK, of St. Louis, made a few remarks favoring tae restoration of the navigation, by Con- ress, Of that tribatary of the Mississippi river, the Eayoa Manchue, connecting the Mississippi mver with Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. BayLey thought it was the duty of Congress to Inquire into the present condition of the copper in- terest, and to adopt such tmeasures as way ve deemed best to make the interest a source of rev- enue to the government. On motion of Mr. S1RANAMAN the Convention ad- journed for lunch. ‘The Convention reassembicd at twenty minutes before two o'clock. ‘The report of the committee on tle subject of tax and tare on cotton was referred to the Lxecutive Council. ‘The motion of President Fraley, to allow certain portions of custom duties to be paid in legal tender notes, was lost. ‘the proposition from the Philadeipnia Board of Trade was laid on the table. ‘The proposition from the Louisville Board of Trade, referring to the Mississippi levees, was super- seded by one on the same subject offered by Mr. Tapp, of Memphis, which was carried. ‘Vhe proposition of the Dubuque Board of Trade in reference to the Pacific Ratlroad (Sioux or northern branch) having been diverted from its original course, Was suburitted and lost. ‘The proposition from the Buffalo Board of Trade, in reference to the New York and Erle Canal, was submitted and unanimously carried. ‘The proposition of the Vincinnati Chamber of Com- merce, in reference to making stated reports by boards of trade, was accepted by a unanimous vote. ‘The Cincinnati Board of Trade submitted a propo- sition in reference to local authorities interfering with the corporation, Which was referred to the Ex- ecutive Council. My. Gans, from the Cincinuatt Board of Trade, submitted a proposition in refereuce io the cental ysiem, which Was referred to the Weights aud Mea- sures Committee, A vote of thanks to President Fraley, for the able manner in which he had presided over the proceed. ings of the are Was taken. On motion of Nr. PLUMMER, of Boston, the Civil Service bill was taken from the table aud agreed to, After listening to a parting address and passing a vote of thanks to the President and Secretary, on motion of Mr. ALLEN, of Philadeipila, the Couven- tion adjournet NEW JERSEY INTELLICE CE. Jersey City. Draru or A PRomixenr CirizeN.—William TH, Talcott, President of the Morris Canal and Banking Company, died at lis residence in this city yesterday morning, in the sixtieth year of his age. He became president on the death of Ephraim Marsh to 1864 and continued to hoid at the sawe time the offices of su- perintendent and chief engineer, to which be was appointed twenty-two years ago. Newark. Tne Recexr Arrrays.—lerkins, the pedier charged with atrociously assaulting & fellow pedier named Steiner, has been admitted to bail. Tt was thought the latter was fatally injured, but hopes are now entertained of his recovery. in the case of Joseph Herbring, the butcher boy, there Is also good reason to hope that be may live. A visible improve. ment 18 perceived in borh cases. Tak MILiTiA Brit, which was lost at Trenton last winter by one vote, is again being put forward by its promulgators, On Monday evening, at Ovaton Hall, an adjourned meeting of militia oMcers repre- senting the State was held, and this bill in an im. ved form brought forward. Te aeo that it is per- ¢ and to secure ite at the incoming séaaion of the Legisiature an executive committee, consist the commandant of,osch regiment apd bejtal- DXCEMBER 9; 1868.—TRIPLE SHEET. ANT. GR Movements of heen Elect Yesterday. ‘The President eth the St. Nicholas Hote! yes- fterday morning at early hour and called at Frederick's picture galiéry, where he had some photographs taken, and afterwards visited a jewel- er’d establishment in Broadway, where he made some purchases, He also paid a visit to A. T. Stewart's new store, According to previous arrange- ment, General Grant attended the wedding recep- tion of Mr, Hamilton Fish’s daughter, where a dis- tinguished company was assembled. After his return to the St, Nicholas, General George LB. MeCiel- lan called and remained closeted with him for more than an hour. Tho conference between the two distinguished generals was entirely of @ private character, and consequently ail the Scouts and runners of the different cliques were in a frenzy of excitement. Speculation was rife in the hotel as to the ges of the visit, and there were many who hazarded the opinion that the much abused and reviled Little Mac would have a seat in the Cubmet of the more successful General when the ides of March were past. A disciple of Lavater would have said without a moment's hesitation, on seeing the face of General McClellan aa he descended from the apartments of General Grant, that the re- nowned organizer of the Ariny of the Potomac was Satistied with (he President elect. General Grant Entertained by the Union League Club Lust Night—Speech of the President Elect. General Grant was entertained by the Union League Club last night with a grand dinner and reception. The dinner took place at hatf-past five o'clock in the theatre attached to the club house. Mr. John Jay presided, General Grant being seated at his right hand and Admiral Farragut at his left. Upwards of @ hundred guests were seated at the table. At seven o'clock Mr. John Jay called the company to order, and after a few preliminary remarks satd:—I give you the first reguiar toast, which at home and abroad, by established custom, without regard to personal or party differences, Americans are accus- tomed to drink with respect—“The President of the United States.” (Applause.) This toast was drank standing. The CHAIRMAN—The relations of this club, gentle- men, both during and since the war, with the army and the navy nave been, as you well know, of the most intimate and friendly character. We have met again and again to welcome the chief of the army, his corps commanders and the gallant officers of his stair, (Applause) To-night we are assembled to honor the chosen head of tie American people. (Ap- plause,) We meet at the close of a national cam- page in which this club, with no dissenting voice, fought under the banner that for months waved from our agstaif of Grant and Colfax. (Applause.) We meet to rejoice over a victory as significant as those of Donneison and Vicksburg, of Chat- tanooga and Appomattox. (Applause.) Noble and picturesque has been the past of our country from its varied settlement by the English and Hollanders, by Walloons irom Belgium, Huguenots from France, Waldenses from the Italian Alps, and Protestant re- formers from Germany and Switzerland, who laid deep the foundation of religious freedom and Chris- tan civilization, Grand was our Revolution, with its generals, its statesmen, its diplomats and .ts noble people calmly defying the power of Britain in a seven years’ war, until they had established the independence of America, made a peace which, in its boundaries and tts national advantages, excited the wonder of Europe, and ordained under Wash- ington o constitution that for its stability and tts adaptability is to-day the wonder of the world. Applause.) Not less grand and picturesque 1s that last chapter of American gor which, ther, we have assisted to write, in which slavery, despite the earnest sympathy of the aristocracy of Europe, Vanishes amid the smoke of battie, and on whose most brilliant page are inscribed the names of Grant and Fi it. (Great applause.) In that contest of systems rather than of sections we had to con- front not alone the brave armies of the South, but the iron-clads of Mr. Laird sweeping our ships from the sea and transferring our commerce to British vessels, and the champions of oligarchy at every court of Europe, save that of our imperial friend, the great emancipator of Russia, (Applause) a Each blow struck at the rebellion on ita kindred system across the water, and when slavery and Richmond fell there was signed the death warrant of Euro} despotism. (Applause.) That remarkable chapter of war we are now round- ing to a period of peace, lelays and obstacles which we care not to recall on this joyous festival. ‘The vexed questions of the Geo ant have been set- tled, the contested policy Con; been approved, seven of our erring returned or are on their ag? join mn ters have to rejoin the circle, and the words spoken by Sherman and Grant after the battle of ttanooga are in course of verification, wlien he predicted for his friend the homage Rhee) oP Sorgen incor recur a government of law and order. LaUse. as he has frankly told us vand wit i General Grant's permission, I will quote his own words:—“Bring- ing to the high office to which he has been elected the same energy, the same spirit and the same will that he has given to the performance of all duties neretofore devolved upon him, with no policy of his own to enforce it the will of the people, it will be his endeavor to administer the laws in good faith, and with the view of giving everywhere and to all quiet and protection.” (Great applause.) Peace, and universal prosperity its sequence, economy of administration, leony den of taxation and eae reducing the national debt—these are the national blessings that await us, and under President Grant the national dignity will ve unimpaired by executive insolence toward the American people or diplomatic servil'ty at the courts of Kurope. (Great applause and cries of “Good! good.) Whiie we may bear of wars and rumors of wars in Earope, the policy of our chosen President ia stamped with the approval of the coun- try, his aspiration, which our club now flashes forth in letters of living light, is breathed from ocean to ocean—‘‘Let us have peace.” (Great applause.) fn conclusion, let me express to our great guest, inthe name of the club, our heartiest and most cordial welcome, and reverently recall to his remembrance the words spoken to him by Lincoln when presenting the commission of Licutevant G eval, which, unl then, had been borne by no Amert. ‘As the country (rusis yon, sustain you.” t give you, gep- “Our Guest; the General of the Army and the Presi- dent elect.” (Appiguse.) REMARKS OF GENERAL GRANT. General Grant, on rising, Wus received with loud and long continued applause. He said: GENTLEMEN OF THR UNION Leagus:—It Is with extreme regret that I find myself unable to respond ia appropriate language to the warmth of feeling with Which this toast has been receiv: You all know how unacenstomed I am to public speakin angi ter and applause)—how uudesirable a talent I think it is 10 possess, how little good it generally does— (renewed laugiter and cheers)—and how destrous 1 am to see more of our public men fol- low the good example which I believe, in this particular, if in no other, 1 have set them. (fremendous applause.) I must, however, express my acknowledgments to the Union League of city, as well a8 to the Union Leagues of other c! for the great benefits they conferred upon the gov- ernment during the rebellion throagh which we have passed of late years. I wish to acknowledge their iberality toward myself and toward the soldiers a against the rebellion, and to thank them for General Grant's speech way followed with nproar- ious applause, which continued for several mninutes. Mr. iAUGGLES proposed three cheers for the great i ae in public speaking, Which were given with o will. HONORS TO ADMIRAL, FARRAGUT, ‘The CuInmMAN—Fill your glasses, gentiemen, for the next toast, which ‘will sur your blood like the sound of a trumpet with the memories it recalls of Vicksburg and the Mississippi, New Orleans and Mo- bile Bay. What in history excels that famous passage of Forts Jackson and Philip, with the un- equal contest of wooden ships against the rebel ram? or what naval incident will live longer in history or re ce that that of Farragut in the matntop of the Hatiford’ Hd returns to us from the waters of Eu- rope, where courts and peopie united to do him hom. age and he has come to-day to jotn us in this tribute to General Grant, On your bebalf, genglemen, I offer him our welcome and our thanks. I give you “Oer Navy and its Great Adiiral.”” (Great cheer- in Rimirat Farnaart said—Gentiemen of the Union Leagne, I rise simply to return my thanks for the Naw of the United States, being its appropriate rep ntative on this occasion. But for fear of tres- pegig upon the new doctrine jaid down by the resident elect of short (a nrg gh and applause, | will simply assure you that I not only feel grateful for your recollection of the navy during the war a4 well ag on the present occasion and the compliment you have pald it, but for the more soltd benefits | have received at your hands. (A voice, “Sdlid good sense,” and great enthusiasm.) ‘the next toast, “The Memory of Our Heroic Dead,” was dropk stanaiog aod in silence. Several other toasts were given, Which were appro- prittely responded to, and the festivities were kept Up io @ jate hour, THE ERIE RAILROAD Waa. New York, Dec. 6, 150%, To rae Bprrog or THe Henatp:— In a ciroular published in the papers and purport- ing to be the production of Jay Gould, [ am ar raigned for something charged as having been done | by me in connection with Samuel Marsh, Henry L. Pietson, Thomas W. Gale, William B. Skidmore ai others, as members of the old Lrie Board of Divec- tors, Whether being found in snel company and being condemned by dir. Jay Gould would tbe mistortunes, | should have to submit to the public judgment, were it not the fact, as L declare it to be, that the whole charge made or insinuated, as against me, is | without foundation in truth. Not being engaged, aa law, tu public proceedings to bring Mr. Gould to judgment, the othor geutiemen can wait the bringing | of Gould's sai, if be auall bring gay, agalost thom, (0s a COCMHLON Wwe made their response, D. B, BATON, AMUSEMENTS. Oscar Pfeifier’s Soiree Nusicate, Sleck’s Hall waa crowded taat night on occasion Of the first soirée of the above distinguished pianist, whose concerts in this city last year, after his return from Rio Janeiro, established him here as one of our leading artists. The programme comprised, among other selections, the brilliant and extremely dim- cult “Polonaise in E flat," by Weber, aud a fantasia on “Lucrezia Borgia’ by pianist himself. tn both of these pleces the broad, orchestra-like Vien- nese school of playing, of which Mr, Pfeiffer is per- haps the chief exponent in this country, was heard to the utmost advantage. Such @ school is omi- nently suitable, in particular, for the works of Weber, and is in some degree a relief from the glit- tering tinsel and empty display of some of the modern systems, Miss A. Henne, the well known contralto, sang some very good selections, Theatrical and Musical Notes. Mrs. Bowers performed the réée of Leah in Phila- delphia, “Undine” is now drawing large houses in New Orleans, To-night H. B. Dodworth gives a grand concert in Syracuse. “Wolves at Bay” was produced iast night at the Arch theatre, Philadeiphia, ; Parepa-Rosa will visit Cincinnati with her con- certizing troupe on or about the 2ist inst, “Nobody’s Daughter’ to-night in Portsmouth. The heroine is going the rounds in search of her parents, Mr. Brainerd is announced to sing at New Haven at the coming festival concert of the Mendelssohn Society. AtSan Francisco “The Black Book" has super- seded “The Black Crook." This shows an improve- ment in cover, However great the political changes m the state of music remains unchanged. Always the same precision in execution, the same Anesse and the same metronomical exactitude. The concert in Jersey City which was to have taken place last night has been postponed on ac- count of the weather untill Tuesday, December 16, Harry Sanderson, and Mme. Gazzaniga will then ap- pear. The “Black Crook’? is served up in Mexico in ortgi- nal style, ‘The banditta not only rob the passengers: but strip them of their clothes. “A stage (ull of naked passengers arriving at Toluca a short thue since astonisned the natives. A wonderful tenor has been discovered at Spa in the person of a shepherd, sixteen years old. Some persons took an interest in the lad and piaced him under able masters at Brussels and his progress is so remarkable that he promises to eclipse some of te best known artists since the time of Nourrit and uprez. Mr. Henry Wall arrived per City of Antwerp, with his English burlesque company, said to be one of the best that could be produced in Great Britain, Among the names of the troupe:—Miss Elise Holt, Miss &. Wethersley, Miss Emma Grattan, Miss Emily Pitt, Miss Minnie Jackson and Miss Mary Pitt. At the communal theatre of Turin a mark of re- Spect was rendered to Rossint on the evening of the oth ult, After the second act the curtain rose upon | 4. the stage hung with black, and the whole of the company, wearing crape scarfs, were perceived standing round a bust of the deceased maestro. ‘The audience at once rose and remained uncovered, while the orchestra played a sympaony made up of music from the “Gazza Ladra.” The author of innumerable burlesques, Mr. H. J. Byron, having raven eacceened more legitimately a8 a writer of comedies and dramas of real life acting at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, Engl: Ee THE ANDBEWS-HOLNLS TRAGEDY, Conslarton of the Prisoner's Testimeny—The Insanity PleamArgument ef Connsel. PLyMoUTH, Dec. , 1858. Vhe testimony in the trial of Andrews for the mur- der of Holmes closed last aight. Dr. Choate, prin. cipal of the iunatte asylum at Taunton, was tho last witness called, and testified at considerabie | length aa to the prisoner's insanity and his conduct aiter the deed. What the witness said bas am im- portant bearing upon the question of tosanity., Or- dinarily the Insane do. not conceal, and often will proclaim, a deed of violence that they have apm- initted, ‘The sane criminal almost mvariably @a- \teavors to conceal it, The Court then put the following question:—Ad suming Andrews’ testimony to be ine, should yous consider him sane or insane? Answer.—Whiie | would not pretend to reconcile the statement of Andrews with the conflicting facwe in the case, yet on the whole I should consider him sane. The preponderance of the facts, excluding insanity, are 40 great as to overbalance any doubs that might be suggested by his statement. The arguments were heard this afteruoon- and tag case will be given to che jury to-night, Verdict of the Jury—Andrews Convicted of Manslaughter and Sentenced to thy State Years, Boston, Dec. 9-1 A, ML The jury retired at nive o'clock to-night and afer remaining out four houra returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. Andrews was then. seu- tenced to the State Prison for twenty years, [RACING AT NEW ORLEANS. Last Day ef the Meeting—Large Attendance and Lmuproved Weather=Jack Gumble, Jr., and Suadown Winners, NEW ORLRBANS, Dec, 8, 186%, The sixth and last day’s races on the Metairie Jourse took place to-day, the weather being fine and track good and in much better condition than yestere day. ‘There was a large attendance to witness the closing races of the meeting. First race—Purse $390; mile heats. William Brady's b. h. Jack Gamble, Jr., 6 years, by Jack Gamble, dam Medora... secvee L J, B. Patterson's ch. c. Wisenhunt, 3 years, by as Sherrod, dam by John Hunter......... tee ©. A. Hamilton’s ch, h, Tom Green, dam by Tempest 3 Time, 1:54 },—1:55 34. Second race—Purse $1,000; $200 to second, horse; O'Fallon and Davis! ch. ¢. Sundown, 3 b; rallon and Davis’ ch. c, Sundown, 3 years, by Uncle Vic, dam by Irish Birdcatcher. . rs Glycera, by imp. by ‘Momnon, ie Richards and Kilgour's b. f. Carrie Ath years, by Lexington, dai Sovereign i. Warwick’ D ‘wind, dam Glycera, by Chalmette ‘Time, 6: LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Avremerep SuicipE.—Yesterday afternoon Julia Reilly, residing at No, 76 Greene street, attempted to commit suicide by taking laudanum. Fortuni condition was at once discovered and a cian summoned, who succecded in restoring’! by administering emetics. # ‘Tue BapEN ARSON Cass.—Henry Plackt, the ab- sconding witness in this peculiar and daring arsom case, Who it is alleged left the city immediately after the fire ocew |, © escape arrest and detent! to crowded and appreciative audiences. The part | WS brought to this city last evening from Witkes- chosen by Mr. Byron for his own performance is that of Spt in “Blow for,Blow,” and the unant- mous verdict been highly in favor of his repre- sentation, the theatre being nightly filled. The Abbé Franz Liszt's birthday was kept very ceremoniously ashort time since at Rome, In the morning there were special prayers in the church of San Andrea delle Fratte. At eleven o’clock of the forenoon the Cavaliere Rociotti gave @ grand con- cert in Liszt’s honor at the Doria Palace; the most celebrated artists took part in it, and Liszt himself presided at the plano, At five o'clock in the after- noon Liszt received his friends and admirers at his own residence, when several works by himacif and others by Cyopin were played. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS. A dry goods store was entered and robbed of $3,000 barre, Pa., by one of the Fire Marshal's He was sent to the House of Detention. w FInR IN FORTY-SEVENTH STRERT.—Yesterday attor- noon @ fire was discovered in the hay depot of the Harlem Railroad, corner of Forty-seventh street and Lexington avenue, and before it could be ex. tinguished sixty bales of hay were destroyed. The fire is sup} to have been caused by sparks fron upon and cont . thes could not be ascertained. - tw THE DELANCEY STREET TENEMENT Houst Hom- Rron.—Coroner Keenan held an inquest yesterday, at the Thirteenth police precinct station house, om the remains of Mrs. Mary McCune and Ellen Crow- ley, who were burned to death yesterday morning In the tenement house No. 252 Delancey street, as worth of goods at Zanesville, Ohio, on Monday | already reported in the HERALD. The evidence ad- night. A man named Samuel Wilson was arrested at To- ronto yesterday for garroting a lady in Buffalo about @ month ago. duced showed that the deceased were inebriated at. the time and either upset a lamp Or were so careless that the rags were set on fire by the stove. A vore dict of accidental death was rendered. J Tur SurroLk Street Fire.—The Fire Marshat Tho festival of the Immaculate Conception was | commenced an investigation yesterday morning rela~ observed at Ottawa yesterday. The public depart- | tive to the cause of the fire at No. 11 Suffolk street 6a ments were all closed. A shooting occurred in the streets of Louis- ville yesterday noon, resulting in the death of John Ford by James Wheeler. A fire at the Custom House bonded warehouse at Savannah, Ga., yesterday morning was discovered in time to prevent serious damage. A saw mill was burned at Detroit, Michigan, on the 7th inst. The mill and lumber were insured for $2,000, which will nearly cover the loss, A typhoid fever patient who e “i from the Oity Hospital ai St. Louis, Monday night, was found dead in the street yesi€rday morning. A despatch from Augusta, Ark,, confirms the re- port of the seizure of that town by the militia, who ‘were searching for arms aud ammunition of every description. S. P. Hayman, formeriy a messenger of the Ameri- can Express Company, was taken to Cincinnati on Monday under arrest ior robbing a safe in tus charge of $20,000 last March. A wooden block, comprising about forty tene- ments, on Swett street, Roxvury, Mass., was de- stroyed by fire yesterday. Fifty poor families have veen made homeless, | An ordinance granting $400,000 bonus towards the construction of a narrow gauge railway was sub- mitted to a vote of the ratepayers of Toronto, Cana- da, yesterday and carried by a large majority, Melvilie Brown, @ brakeman on the Boston and Albany Kaliroad, fell between the cars of a freight train at Westboro, Mas#., yesterday morning and was | instantly kilied. The body was horribly mangled. The charter election In Ogdensburg yesterday re- suited in the re-election of } illiam C. Brown, repub- lican, Mayor, and a republican inajority in the Com- mou Council, All of the Supervisors are republicans, Allen, allas Edwards, charged with being con- cerned in the robbery of the Adams Express Cor to those in operation in Ontario and Quebe authorized the formation of several corps in the pro- vince of Quebec. Ail the raliroads ce: tickets at reduced attend the reunion Cumberland, Ohio and Geo there on the 15th inst. In New Albany, f[ud., nawed 8. 8, Moore, Jr., Was shot and killed by Mrs. Morton. The tragedy was ¢ remarks from Moore which reflected upon the eluar- acter of Mrs, Morton. A wood train on the Cleveland and Toledolt ati- | road was thrown from the track on Monday after noon, near Milbury station. Jolin Nilond and Michael Costello were Killed. Join Maloney was seriously and several others slightly injured ring at Chicago will supply 8 wishing to , yesterday a yo THE HILL-TWITCHELL MURDER IN PHILADELPHIA. New Developments. At the close of the argument on the writ of babeas corpus in this cage, on Monday, Judge Ludlow sald: “The object of this inquiry is simply to ascertain not the guilt or innocence of the parties, but whether there is a prima facie case made out on the part of the Commonwealth which requires the Court to remand the prisoners for trial. And while my bro- ther Peirce and myself entirely concur in the reasons for the course we are about to take, we shall be very careful not to state them, so that by no act of ours | do we intend to indicate In the remotest degree our | opinion of the guilt or innocence of the prisoners at the bar. We simply mean to say that upon the facts presented by the Commonwealth we cannot see our way clear to discharge either of these prisoners. Their defence hereafier to be made before & peut | jury may or may not be absolutely conclusive;, our duiy is to say that a prima sacie case has been pre- | sented which demands of the Court the action which | it now takes in remanding both of these prisoners for triai.”” : ‘A Philadelphia lawyer has been in Trenton, N. J., | irsuing investigations in the murler cage of Mrs. | Pil, of Phuadeiphia. When the house iu Which the , murder took place was entered on the night of the | murder but one gas jet was found burning, and that had been lighted by a plece of paper torn from a copy of the Trenton Gazerte, The ie per from which | the slip had been torn was found lying upon the | floor, and a part of the printed name and direction stil] remained, the rest having been torn off, From the jetters which remained, however, the proprietors of the Gazerfe, it 1s #aid, have been able to positively identify the person to whom the paper was addressed as a resident of Trenton. | ReMonED MCRDER IN THE MARYLAND Coat nti GION.—A rumor reached this city yesterday thaf the foreman or overseer (name not learned) of a gang of iminers at oF in the vicinity of Frostburg, Ali county, had been murdered on Saturday or 5 night m his own dweiling. The cause for the ac ia stated, Was that tho mon who worked in the min of which he was foreman, were’ ® day or two pre- vious discharged Le him. He was called to the door of his house at night, when immediately nine shots | were fired, all of which entered his head, causiny instant death, Considerable excitement, It is satd, was occasioned by the murder, but it 1 not learned whether the gullty parties have been arrested. We | | shall probably have correct information to-day,-- | Bauyhore ANETUAN, QO | Heves asthinn = immediat | throat and al! browehial ail | the finest E. | as twotiing, wind colle, &e. | ach, reguiates the bowels and gives reat, loalih and oom | fort’ to mother and child. Porfectiy wufe 1a all casos, wa mil: | corner Fulton, The Metropolitan fonder, at the residence of Wm. A. Clark, where there "was uo insurance. ‘During. the examination the fact was elicited, which clears up the surrounding the origin of the fire, that Mrs. Towns- Noe ont SS cae bedroom ag a ighted match, ‘at © minutes subsequel was discovered issuing therefrom are ae who was at lunch at the time in an adjoining room. MAILS FOR EUROPE. ‘The Cunard mail steamship China will leave this port on Wednesday for Liverpool. ‘The mails for Europe will close at tho Post OMice at twelv4 o'clock M. on Wednesday. The New York HeraLp—Edition for Europe—wilt be ready at half-past ten o’clock in the morning. Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six cents, MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC. ‘The steamship Alaska will sail from this port om Wednesday for Aspinwall. ‘The matis for Central America and the South Pacific will close at balf-past ten o'clock in the morning. The New York Hrerabo—Edition for the Pactlo— Will be ready at half-past nine in the morning. Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six centa, Safest and Most Effectual druggists. RUSLUTON'S, Asoc ree Save Fuel--Reduce Coal Bills—Fix Your with Rocuuck’s Weather Strips. 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Heliographic Engraving and Printing Com- ny. ssedl engraving bi raphic ta@ans at lithorraphle: Paces, EON Bdtorforein, superintendent. 183 and 135 West Timphapaigags aireet, Holida: A Rare 0 unity. | Being about te remove on Ist Januaty, wa are@giepared te close out at retail our spiendid whoiceale st Cbromes. and Framoa, Blereorcopes and Views, Albu ved rack ste, ac. E. & HW. T. ANTHONY & CQ. JP Broadway, BL Nicholas block, Cail early. * a Isapet tant Sale of Diamouds and Other Fine jewelry. Particular attention is called tothe vergmrtensive wale of Stock of Jewelry and Precious mmMones, by W. Burr, Receiver and Trustee, ever this country, to be continued this day at the store N Broadway, opposite Grace church, by HENRY UM. LEEDS 4 MINER, Auctioneers. Jayne's Expectorant ia bob and curative in all ling eomplalots, broneh standing remedy for all coughs anit co: Wial to prove ite worth, Sold every whe: Palliative Ni 03 Double & Petre Yat Top Bots, PIR uROORS c sone KS & 30N: orver Howard eareet. The Infant's Friend. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP is the best surest remedy in the world for all diseases of children, sc It correcta acidity of the stow lions of mothers can teatity. ¥ Oftices, 15 Fulton atrast, New ork, and 206 High Holborn, London, Bugland. bs Bo dure and call for “MKS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,” Having the fac-aimaile of “Curtis & Perkins” on ule outette wrapper. All oth : Corner=07 Naw Yrint! ng The Famow and Winter Gloves No. 3 Park tow. Underclothing, Hosi in grent variety, at half B: ALL Wo tle Brondway the Other Day, Wo overheard nfudtrran toramoinen “What an eiogant not oF ‘ou have, Geolare they are. pertee 7,40 aid. i, eryw! re ae ing ke thom, m roadway ; he has # aplendid ansoriment of Swaand v oheag."! 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