The New York Herald Newspaper, December 13, 1868, Page 7

He tee gee Church, meanwhile, will not be affected in its spiritual capacity, because, according to its teachings, that is above the power of the rust, the moth, or the worm to destroy. its last friend’is gone. How Railroad Ware are Settled. When the Erie Railroad war which raged in the dog days last summer was finally settled by a treaty of peace between the belligerents and the evacuation of the Jersey fort the terms of the treaty did not transpire. They are now brought to light by a suit brought by the Erie Railway Company, plaintiff, against Cornelius Vanderbilt, President, for the re- covery of four and a half million dollars. It is alleged that by the terms of settlement the former president, vice president and directors -of the company, in “consideration of a settle- ment of the actions then brought against them, paid to the defendant two million and a half in cash and one million and a quarter in bonds of the Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad Company, belonging to the Erie Railway, in consideration of fifty thousand shares of Erie Railway stock, and also one million dollars in cash, without any lawful, valuable or sufficient consideration.” It is claimed by the plaintiff in the present action that the former officers of the Erie Railway Company had no right to pay out of the company’s fugds so liberal a price for peace, even though it released the persecuted officers from the toils of the law and enabled them to eat their mutton at their own tables, instead of trusting, to tne hospi- tulities of a Jersey hotel. Tirrez Morr py Lynon Law.—We have the news that the four express robbers lately con- fined in jail at New Albany, Ind., were taken out the other day by the vigilance committee from Seymour and hanged. This batch, we be- lieve, makes seven of the express robber gang thus unlawfully disposed of by this Seymour posse of vigilants. All this, too, in Indiana. Is it surprising, then, that in the Southern States, laid waste and demoralized by the war, society isin some measure regulated by the Ku Klux Klan, and that the Klan is only re- strained by the soldier's baypnet? The truth is that the general demoralizations resulting from the war, in every shape and form, and the general tendencies to frauds, robberies, spoliations, corruptions and crimes of alf sorts have a natural tendency to vigilance commit- tees. In truth, from the present appearance of things, we know not how soon some of these dreadful and remorseless committees may spring up east of the mountains. When rings of public robbers, for instance, continue from month to month and from year to year to snap their fingers at the law Judge Lynch is apt at last to be called to the rescue. Rumorep Nueotiations ror Cupa.—We have the rumor from Washington that Presi- dent Johnson, by and with the advice and con- sent of the Secretary of State, has appointed Caleb Cushing to go out to Spain to negotiate for the purchase of the island of Cuba. In the present posture of things there are two objec- tions to this proceeding. First, the very un- certain tenure of office of the provisional government at Madrid, or any other govern- ment there; and, secondly, the prospect by waiting a little longer of getting the island without money and without price through the action of the island itself as an independent republic, @ Ja Texas. Still, if Mr. Cushing has been commissioned to Spain let him go, He will serve for the time being as a tub to the whale. Tuz Granp Army Meetine at Caicaco.— General Grant has left Washington to join the oficers of the Union armies of th® West in their approaching grand reunion at Chicago. His presence among them will make their meeting. an interesting historical event, and they ave preparing to give him a rousing re- ception. 2 THE BALL SEASON. ‘The ball season may now be considered to be fairly inaugurated. The votanes of the nimbie Terpsichore, and tacy number thousands, from now until the re- turn of warm weather will remain plunged tn the blissiul delights of the giddy waltz and the fascinat- ing intricacies of the tiresome German, and the more staid and sober Lanciers, Our modistes are all busily engaged night and day constructing rare and beauti- Jul toilets for the adorament of Gotham’s lovely dangliters, and the perfumed tonsorial disciples are Just as busily employed in puzzling their brains with new-fangied twists, plaits, curls and curiously contrived chiguons for the crowning glory of the fair edifices. Fickle fashion during the winter months generally toys with her victims with o wantouness which is truly refreshing; bat nowhere does she display such marvellous power and fantastic waggeries a8 in the ballroom. There, rigged out in all the fanciful toggery of the latest moves, hor dutiful worshippers prance and whirl about over the polished foor and shiver and shake aud perspire in thin slippers and decoietté satins and silks, catching dreadful colds and otherwise y- ing themselves to the dulcet strains of consumptive aud oluer music. This year the bali season opens under auspices. more omising tian any that has heretofore characterized it. We are to be favored with a larger number of really first ciass and fashionable reunions, receptions, soirées, sociables and masquerades than during any preceding year, nearly all the prepara- tions for holding which are on a scale of maynifi- cence seldom it ever before atiempted in this city. ‘Most of our ballxooms are already eugaged for every might trom-the ent tume until far into March and April. So it will be seen that there are lively times alicud for heeis and toes as well as hearts, despite the (nancial policy of President Johnson, Amoag the balls which have already been held the receptions of the Seventh and T'wenty-second regiments take precedence for fashion beauty and judicious management, The Charity Ball will be riven this year at the Acadeniy of Music, as will also he annual bail of the Fire Department. Among the otuer entertamments of this kind announced to coince off during the present season ate the balis of the Light Guard, Americus Ciub, Lindsey Blues, Liederkrang, Arion, Purim, Cercie de l’Harmonie, ‘La Coterte Club and the Neptune Club. Besides thore there are an infinite number of smaller but Done (he less enjoyable reunions and soirées of mili- wry companies, social clubs and societies to take jac, 8 that upon the whole New York promises to ravher lively in the matter of balls for months to come, Which, in addition to the pleasure afforded, will likewee furnisu eXtra employment to musicians, @locuakers, dressmakers, hairdressers and cook: which, after all, may be reckoned as #0 much g us Gi Sodom. LONG ISLAND INTELLIGENCE, S THenGLARY ON THR RaMPagr.—Burgiars have been bos) of late committing depredations tn the quiet farsiing district of Westbury. On Friday night the rage house of Edmund Post was entered and two fel of fine harness, two buffalo robes and other ar- tics stolen. The same night the barn of William H quret was broken Open and & horse and set of aa SLOLe. svrcrom.—On Thursday last as two young men were gunning in the woods near Round Swamp, Suvvolk county, they found the remains of a mao in ® vorysectuded place, a mile or more from any hense, The head of deceased was hanging by a picce of rope from the limb of a tree, the body lying Gh tho gronnd directly under tt, the ‘flesh being de- conmosed. On the Coroner's inquest the body was Aieutified by some remnants of clothing as that of Jobin Re of West Hills, Who had been missin, frou his ince August last. ‘The jary rendered @ verdict of suicide by banging. As a tem- porality, however, we may count it out since NEW YURK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1868—TRIPLE SHEET. ‘TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM AIL PARTS OF THE WORLD. CADIZ BLOCKADED. The Attack on the Insurgents Delayed. Risings in Arragon and Barce- lona Expected. Appointments of the British Cabinet. GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN SET FREE The Turkish Ambassador Preparing to Leave Athens. Lynching of Express Robbers at New Albany, Indiana. Mutiny in the Peruvian Fleet Be- low New Orleans. SPAIN. The Attack on the Insurgents Postponed—The Port of Cadiz Blockaded—Fears of a Rising in Lower Arragon and Barcelona. Maprip, Dec. 12, 1868, The government has decided on postponing the at- tack on the party in revolt in Cadiz, hoping the in- ‘surgents will accept the terms offered them and sur- render, General Roda, who is at the head of the govern- ment troops, has declared the port of Cadiz block- aded, and foreign representatives have been notified accordingly. News has been received in this city that the Carlist party in Lower Arragon are making preparations for @ revolt. Fears are entertained of a rising of the republican party in Barcelona to-mght. The greatest precau- tions have been adopted to guard against such acon- tingency in both places. Great Excitement Throughout the Country— Promises of Aid to Suppress the Insurrec- tion—Capitalists Leaving the Country. Lonpon, Dec. 12, 1868, Telegraphic communication with Madrid is still interrupted, ‘The latest despatches say that the political agita- tion throughout Spain is very great and that capital- ists are leaving the country. There is much alarm among all classes of the people. ‘The government authorities are in .receipt of com- munications frum many parts of the country promis- ing aid to suppress the revolution. The insurgents at Cadiz hold strong positions. ‘The president of the republican committee has not yet arrived from Seville. The insurrectionary move- ment has not spread beyond Cadiz, The Cadiz Insurgents Still Holding Out— Prospects of a Renewal of the Fight. Lonpon, Dec. 12, 1868. Later despatches from Madrid state that hostilities were expected at Cadiz on Saturday (to-day) if the insurgents did not submit. The government has offered the most liberal terms to the revolutionists and left no measure untried to prevent the effu- sion of blood. The Government’s Attempt to Bring tho Insurgents at Cadiz to Terms—Reporte d Rising in Arragon. Lonpon, Dec. 12—Midnight. Despatches have just been received from Madrid of this day’s date, The Ofictal Gazette of that city, hgs the following:— There is nothing further from Cadiz, owing to the derangement of the telegraph wires. The govern- ment is anxious for the insurgents to yield to reason and patriotism and not force the national troops, which have so many advantages, to fire upon their countrymen. The government commander is certain of a prompt suppression of the revolt. The Captain General of the Department of Valencia reports to the government an imminent rising of the Carlists in Arragon. ENGLAND. New Cabinet Appointments. Lonvon, Dec. 12, 1868. The following Ministers and officers of State have been appointed:— Sergeant Gifford, Lord Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench. Lord Dufferin, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lan- caster. Edward Sullivan, Member of Parliament for Mal- low, Attorney General for Ireland. Charles Robert Barry, Member of Parliament for Dungarvin, Solicitor General for Ireiand. ‘Thomas George Baring (Baron Northbrook), Under Secretary of War. Mr. Vivian, Treasury Lord, to supervise the mill- tary expenditure. IRELAND. George Francis Train Set Free—He Has Issued Writs Against the Lord Lieutenant of Ire- land for False Imprisonment. Lonpow, Dec. 12—Midnight. George Francis Train has been set at liberty, the plainuifs in the case against him having withdrawn their sults, Mr, Train has issued writs against the Marquis of Abecorn, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, for $100,000 damages for false imprison- ment, and against the Epbw Vale Steel Company for $20,000. Mr. Trata will sail in the Australasian from Queenstown to-morrow for New York. TURKEY. Tho Eastern Question—The Turkish Ambas- sador Preparing to Leave Athens. Vinnna, Dec, 12, 1868. ‘The Oftcial Correspondence of this city, in an edi- torial to-day. says that the Greek government still withstands the representations made by the great Powers of Europe tn the matter of the ultimatum of the Sublime Porte, and that the Turkish Ambassador at Athens is consequently preparing to depart. NORTH CAROLINA. LegistativesThe Bul to Provide for the Pay- ment of the January Interest=Railroad Ap- propriations. Ravaetan, Dec. 12, 196%, ‘The Fhouse of Representatives to-day discussed the application of the State Treasurer for authority to borrow money to meet the January interest on the State debt and for other purposes. On the second reading of the bill the Honse struck out the section authorizing him to pledge the stocks of the State as coltaterals for that purpose. The Senate passed a bill in favor of the Wiiliams- ton and Tarboro Railroad, which makes a largo appropriation, Also the btil to separate and divide the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Ratiroad, 4} waich is another large appropriation, CUBA. LOUISIANA. Reported Losses of the Insurgente—Promises | Mutiny on Board the Peruvian Fleet Near that General Dulce Will Gevers the Island ou a Liberal Basis. Havana, Dec. 12, 1868, ‘The Diario of to-day says that Count Balmaseda has already caused to the insurrectionists the loss of 570 men killed and wounded, and that his march from Puerto Principe to Nuevitas will add to the number, . The Diario also publishes an intercepted letter from the general of the insurrectionista to General Cespedes, in which the Marquis of St. Lucia is re- Ported to have been severely wounded. Prominent liberals and Cubans in Spain have sent telegrams to influential citizens ot Havana stating that General Dulce goes to Cuba fully authorized to modify the duties and to govern the island on a lib- eral basis. The granting of a definite constitution 18 reserved for the decision of the Cortes, but the nw Captain General is authorized to issue a general am- neaty to all insurgents upon their laying down their arms, The Prussian war steamer Victoria and Germany and the French war steamer Surcouf have arrived here. The steamship Bavaria arrived to-day from New Orleans. THE INDIAN WAR. Rosignation of Colonel Wynkoop, Indian Agent—His Opinion of Sheridan’s Came paign—Custer’s Battle Pronounced a Mas- acre. Sr. Louis, Dec. 12, 1868. The Leavenworth papers publish the resignation of Colonel Wynkoop, the agent of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians. The Colonel refers to the Sand creek massacre by Colonel Chirrington, the expedi- tion of General Hancock and its results, and says:— Iam now under orders to proceed to Fort Cobb, on the Washita river, and congregate what Indians I can of my agency at that point or vicinity. Since Ihave started on my journey thither I have learned of some five different columns of troops in the fleld, whose objective point is the Washita river. The lar troops are under control and commanded by omMcers who will not allow atrocities to be com- mitted; but there are also in the fleld, under the sanction of the government, volunteer troops and Ute and 0: Indians (the deadly enemies or all the plains Indians), and whom nothing will prevent from murdering all, of whatever age or sex, wherever found. The _ point which | that portion are marching, who have expressed their determination to kill under all circumstances the Indians of my agency is the point at which I am directed to con; te them, and they will readily respond to my call, but I must certainly refuse to again be the instrument of the murder of innocent women and children. While I remain an officer of the government I propose to do my duty, a portion of which is to obey my instructions. All that is left me under the circumstances and with the present state of feeling I have in this matter is to respectfully tender m} ation and return my comuission, which I have so far earnestly endeavored to fulfll the requirements of. Colonel Wynkoop left here yesterday for Washing- ton. He believes the late fight of General Custer’s on the Washita was simply @ massacre. He says Black Kettle aud his band were friendly Indians and were on their way to the reservation when at- tacked. THE PLAINS. Indians Becoming Civilized—Chiefs of the Sac and Fox Tribes Bring Sult Against Their Agent and Other Officers for False Impris- onmeat. Cuicaco, Dec. 11, 1868, Aspecial despatch from Lawrence, Kansas, saya that Captain Christian, the attorney for “Keokuk,” “Mequahquog,” “Suffaquah,” “Manatomah” and “Wamcomnto,” the chiefs of the Sac and Fox tribes, is about to bring suit against Mr. Charles Mix, act- ing Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Colonel Cnaries Murphy. Superintendent of the Sentral Superin- tendency; Major Wiley, agent of the Saca and Foxes, and Thomas Dorwin, deputy United Marshal, for false imprisonment; Keokuk and his friends claim- ing damages in $10,000, These Indians were ar- rested by the Indian Agent while in this city en route to Washington, on an order from the Indian Bureau not to allow the delegation of Indians to visit Wash- ington except by permission of the jdepartment, and were imprisoned, but were released on # writ of habeas corpus. INDIANA. The New Albany Jail Broken Opeu by a Vigilance CommitteeHanging of Four Exe press Robbers. LOUISVILLE, Dec. 12, 1868. A vigilance committee, said to hail from Seymour, Indiana, arrived at New Albany at eleven o'clock last night, and at three o’clock this morning pro- ceeded to the Floyd county jail and demanded admission, which was refused by the jailer, who was, however, soon overpowered and bound. The watchman was then compelled to open the cells of the notorious express robbers—Jolin, Frank and Simon Reno, and Charles Anderson—who were im- mediately seized upon and all four of them hung. Frank Reno fought desperately for his life. The com- mittee then returned on the seven o'clock train this morning. Two of the robbers—Frank Reno and Charles Reno—had but recenty arrived from Canada, jenere they had been tried under the extradition ws. ‘ All the tel ph wires on the line of the Jefferson- ville Railroad were found connected together and communicating with the ground at about a half mile north of Seymour. It is sup} to have been done by the Seymour vigilance committee before go- ing to New Albany. Additional Particulars. LOUISVILLE, Dec. 12, 1868, Additional particulars of the tragedy at New Albany have been received. About three o’clock this morning Luther Whitten, one of the outside guards of the jail, was met at the entrance by a party of men, who presented pistols to him, de manding his silence or death. Whitten shouted, however, but was seized, knocked down and in- formed that if he shouted again he should die. By this time the jail office was filled with men search- ing tor the keys. Sheriif Fulleniove, understanding the situation, came down from his sleeping ——— and gained the door io the grounds on the west side of tne jail. Here he met @ number of men armed with pistols, which were directed at him. He exclaimed, “Gentlemen, don’t shoot me, I am the Sheriff.” But one of the band fred a shot, which took effect in the Sheriff's right arm, inficting a serious and painful wound, ie keys were demanded, but he positively refused to surrender them. About a dozen of the band then entered Fullenlove’s room, where his wife lay in bed, and demanded the jail keys of her, but she refused to surrender them. They succeeded in finding them, however, concealed in a drawer. ‘Thos. Matthews, one of the inside guards, was then compelled to open the celis of the men, whom the mob had determined to hang. Frank and William Reno were the first victims. They were dragged out and hung alongsid each other, on the same pil- lar. Simon Keno then brought out, but he fought the mob with great desperation, knock one or two of them down before he was overpowel and left suspended between the celling and the floor. Charles Anderson, who was the last victim, was heard to beg for the privilege of praying, but this re- quest was refused and he was hung at the south- west corner of the jail. After a further threat to killthe sheriff the mob jed to the train, carrying with them the, jail ¢) ‘Krinea men stood guard to prevent any alarm from being given. At four o'clock the train, with the entire party, consisting of from seventy- five to one hundred men, started off. a 3-4 well armed and equipped for the work. ey in- tended to hang a man named Clark, the murderer of George Tille, but they conciuded not to do so, fear- ing to remain any longer. e band came from Seymonr, Ind., ina car by themselves, which was attached to the regular train. aries Anderson and Frank Keno were surren- dered by the Canadian authorities upon the solemn pledge of the United States government that they should have @ fair trial, and if found innocent be returned to Canad MASSACHUSETTS. ‘Tragedy at WorcestermA Man Shoots His Wite and Cuts His Own Throat. Worcester, Dec, 12, 1868. A woman named Mrs. Enright, who keeps a gro- cery store in Canterbury street, in this city, was shot by her husband, Luke Tully, about noon to-day. ‘Tully was her second husband, and after an absence of two years returned a few days since. Herservant girl says that about twelve o'clock to-day she heard @ noise in the front store, sie being at the time at work In the Kitchen, and on going thither found Mrg. Lang a prostrate on the floor and Tully stand- ing over her with a four barrelled revolver in his hand. At the moment of her entrance Tully fred three shots at his wife, one of which lodged in the back of her head, another passed through the fin- gers of her right hand and the third lodged in her wrist. The girl pushed Tully away, when Mra, Enright got up and ran out of the front door and fell on the ridewalk. The girl then ran for an officer, and upon returning Tully was found Wing are the bedroom floor, having shot himself through the head and gashed bi roat witha pair of shears, Mra. En- Tigut wil recover, bul Tully canuot posalbly survive, New Orleane—The American Crews Refuse to Serve Under the Peruviae Flag—Attempts at Coercion Resisted=They Threaten to ‘Throw Their Oficers Overboard. NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 12, 1868. An important misunderstanding has occurred be- tween the officers and crews of the Peruvian fleet Tecently fitted out in this city, to which General Rousseau, commanding the Department, paid his respecta, The transports are now lying in the Missis- sippl, between here and Belize, the crews of which’ were shipped in New York, with the express un- derstanding that they should be paid two months in advance and that they were to serve under the United States flag, that being the colors of the ves- sel for one year. To-day the officers of the vessel hoisted the Peruvian flag, when the crew mutinied and refused to work the vessels on the ground that they were no longer under the protection of the Stars and Stripes. To-night the officers attempted by main force to conpel the crews to work the vessels to sea; the crews refused, and all communication with the shore at New Orleans was cut off. The crews then threatened that should an attempt be made to force them to sea they would throw the officers overboard. This had the desired effect, and the offi- cera at once appealed to the police force of the city for assistance. The police ofMicials deciined to inter- fere on the gronnd that they had no jurisdiction, and at this writing the conflict between the crew and oficers is progressing. Loss of the Steamship Crescent by Fire=Ten Firemen Injured. NBW ORLEANS, Dec. 12, 1868. The steamship Crescent, of the New Orleans ahd Galveston line, took fire last night at her wharf and was entirely destroyed. The loss is estimated at $200,000. There was no insurance, as the Morgan line takes its own risks. She had about 2,500 barrels of freight on board, which was partly underwritten by the vessel's owners. The fire at one time was partially subdued, when an explosion occurred in the hold, injuring ten fireman—one of them mortally and several severely, The wreck sunk. CALIFORNIA. Prevalence of the Smallpox at San Frane ciscomFeartul Tidal Wave off the Mexican Coast. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 11, 1868. A meeting of prominent citizens was held last night which adopted stringent measures to prevent the further spread of the smallpox. The disease has prevailed in the city since sune last, but has in- creased to an alarming extent recently, 120 new cases having occurred since the ist of December. panne the first six months 1,110 cases were re- ort to the Health Office, and there were 398 leaths. The disease prevails to a certain extent throughout the State. The small villages in the southern | phan have suffered fearfully by it, Under tructions from Washington the Coast Survey schooner W. L. Marcy made a careful search for the shoal recently reported off tne Farilione Isiands. She found no indication of shoal water. _ The ship Isaac Jeans, which arrived at Port Town- send last week, reports that when a few days out from Acapulco she encountered three fearful tidal waves, filling all aboard with consternation. ‘The ship would have foundered had she not been head on. Leg quiet at $4 75 a $5 75, Wheat dull at $1 70 a . Legal tenders 74, MISSOURI. Large Fire in St. Louis—Suspension of Navi- gation—The Illinois, Missouri and Missis- sippi Rivers Frozen Over—Intense Cold— Thermometer Fourteen Degrees Below Zero. Sr. Lours, Dec, 12, 1868, The clothing and shoe house of L. F. Green & Co., on North Main street, was nearly destroyed by fire this morning. The stock was valued at from $40,000 to $60,000 and was Insured as follows:—In the Lamar, Phenix, Manhattan, Home and Secu- rity, of New York, $5,000 each; in the Putnam, Phenix, of Hartford, $5,000 each; in the National at Boston, $10,000; in the New England, of Boston, $5,000; in the Cleveland, of Cleveland, $5,000; in the North British America, of Philadelphia, $6,000—tota:, $65,000, The adjoining buildings were damaged slightly by water and smoke, but they were insured, Navigation was suspended yesterday by the under- writers putting an embargo on the steamers. The river bank is full of heavy ice; but, the water being five or six feet higher than is usual at this season, little pi cee ts felt of ree. The Illinois river 1s reported frozen over its entire length and the Missouri is a rg to be gorged ‘a few miles above its mouth. e theory with some is that the Mississippi will gorge at Quincy bridge; that all the ice below will run out, leaving clear water from that point to Cairo, and that navigation south will be resumed in a few days. The weather for the past two days has been colaer than has been known here in December for thirty- two years. Mercury sunk to fourteen degrees below zero yesterday and ranged from four to nine degrees below it last night. However, the temperature has materially moderated since. Tie thermometer now marks three, degrees anove. ‘The ferry company yesterday tested the power of their ice-breaker. Free ferry communication with the Illinois shore is now niade certain no matter how much ice may accumulate, and rapid and safe transit of passengers and freight during the winter is assured. The Weather at Kansas City. ~ Kansas City, Dec. 11, 1868, The weather yesterday and to-day has been the coldest that has been experienced at this place since 1855. The thermometer at eight o’clock this morn- ing marked fifteen degrees below zero. ‘he river is gorged above the bridge, leaving a clear harbor for the ferries, which have resumed pe age with the Hannibal and St. Joseph Rail- road, VIRGINIA. Mlegality of the State Courte—Important Decision by Judge Underwood. RicHMOND, Dec. 12, 1868, In the United States Circult Court this morning, Judge Underwood presiding, the case of Sally An- derson, sentenced to death by the County Court for arson, was brought up ona writ of habeas corpus, on the ground that one of the magistrates compos- ing the court which tried her had held the office of constable during the war, and being thereby dis- qualified under the fourteenth amendment, the whole court was filegal and Its proceedings vitiated. Judge Underwood sustained the prisoner's plea, and discharged ber from custody. In delivering his opinion he said:. even the clerk of the court that tried the case wi isqualified, it vitiated the pro- ceedings. There are 150 more convicts in the Stat Prison, sentenced since the adoption of the amend- ment, who may now be released by habeas corpus and turned loose under this decision. Mall Robber Sentenced=The Stay Law. RicuMonp, Dec. 12, 1868, George W, Cook was to-day sentenced in the United States Dirtrict Court to ten years’ imprison- ment in the Albany Penitentiary for robbing the matis. The State Journal announces that the Stay law ‘Will not be extended. It says general order sus- ending sales of personal Wi coped ull the lat of jay NeXt will soon he issued, but real estate may be proceeded against after January 1 as if no Stay law had been passed. KENTUCKY. Tobacco Dealers and an Tuspector Indictod for Making Fraudulent Returns—Furiher from the Late Stexmbent Disaster. OINcInNaTI, Dec, 12, 1868, Tifomas Reid, a tobaccd Inspector, and eleven tobacco firms, were indicted in Covington yesterday by the United States Grand Jury on @ charge of con- spiring to defraud the government by making in- col returns of sales to the assessor. They were held to bail in the sum of $4,000 each to answer before the United States Court. It Ase, that the numbor of lives lost by the burning of the steamers America and United States, near Warsaw, Ky., will not exceed sixty-flve. Fifty- Jour bodies have been recovered. THE NEW DOMINION. Repeal Ciubs Forming in Nova Scotia=Ef- fects of the Late Gale. Hairax, Dec, 12, 1808, It is stated that a repeal league Is to be formed With headquarters at Halifax and branch associa- tions throughout the province. The movement will be fe wove found very formi ee ‘The late gale was very disastrous to shipping aud casualties are reported, Wasutnaron, Dec. 12, 1863, Departure of General Grant for Chicago. General Grant, Secretary Schofeld, Generals Terry, George H. Thomas, Dent, Stoneman, Comstock, Colonels Campbell, Schofield, Admiral Porter and a large number of officers and civilians left here this evening for Chicago, by the way of Baltimore and Harrisburg, to attend the reunion of Sherman's armies. The railroad company assigned to General Grant and Secretary Schofield a separate car. Gen- eral Grant had made arrangements to leave here on Sunday, but as the greater number of officers had determined to go this afternoon the President elect changed his plans and accompanied them. Opposition to the Transfer of the Indian Bureau. Senator John B, Henderson, chairman of the Sen- ate Committee on Indian Affairs, arrived here to-day. A meeting of the committee will be held in the early part of next week to consider the House bill trans ferring the Indian Bureau from the Interior to the War Department. Several members of the committee, among them its chairman, are understood to oppose the measure, and a strong effort will be made to pre- vent {ts belng reported favorably to the Senate. Another effort will be made to have the bill taken from the Indian Committee and sent to the Com- mittee on Military Affairs, This will be sternly re- sisted, not only by the members of the Indian Com- mittee, but by several other Senators. The matter promises to give rise to @ lively discussion, during which it is probable some interesting developments will be made relative to the management of Indian aiairs. The New York Naturalization Frauds. John Jay and Legrand B. Cannon, who are here now in regard to the alleged election frauds, as a committee of the Union League Club, to demand Congressional investigation, have been occupied all day in revising the memorial which they intend to have presented next Monday, They are very vigi- lant lest their elaborate composition obtain prema- ture publication through the correspondents, and Positively, if not insolently, refuse to furnish a copy. They are the guests of Mr. John A. Griswold at pre- sent. It is expected they will be ready to exhibit their memorial on Monday morning. The Fashionable Senson at Washington. The indications are that the fashionable season, which is near at hand, will be unusually brilliant. Already a large number of distinguished people from different parts of the country have arrived here to remain during the winter, and the city once more presents a sprightly appearance. Among the fashionables it is understood that extraordinary efforts are being made by the more prominent gov- ernment officials and leading citizens to render the coming season especially attractive. On New Year's day the regular levées of the President will com- mence, but on which nights in each week the levées will be held has not yet been determined. The ladies of the Executive mansion have decided to discon- tinue the old custom of holding evening receptions. Theyewill cause the announcement to be made that during the season tliey will be “at home’ on desig- nated afternoons. This change is made, it is said, with a view of avoiding the immense crowds that crush into the White House at these evening recep- tions. The announcement “at home” in this case is intended to signify that visits are expected from those only who are on visiting terms with the Ex- ecutive family. Ample opportunity, it is supposed, will be given to the general public to call upon the President and the ladies at the levées which will be given by the President, Senator Drake on Universal Amnesty. Senator Drake, of Missouri, has written a very long letter to Major Ellis, a member of the Legisia- ture of that State, defining his position on universal suffrage and universal amnesty. He 1s fiercely op- posed to the latter measure, until such time as it can be done with perfect safety. Memorial from St. Augustine, Fla. The Secretary of War has received a petition, signed by the Mayor, Aldermen and resident physi- clans of St. Augustine, Fla., asking that certain earthworks in that city, thrown up during the war, be removed, on the ground that they serve as a basin for the accumulation of stagnant water and the dis- semination of malarial disease. Detailed Report of the Destruction of Fort Lafayette. The engineer officer in charge of Fort Lafayette has submitted to the Secretary of War a detailed re- port respecting the destruction of that work, with an exhibit of the loss of engineer property. Commissioner Rollins Urged to Withhold His Resignation. Quite a pressure is brought upon Commissioner Rollins by radical members of Congress to induce him to withhold his resignation. They urge him not to offer his resignation, but to hold on to his office and take the risk of being legislated out. It ia un- derstood that the Commissioner has promised to consider his resolution to resign a little longer, and it is altogether probabie that he will conclude to remain. Ealogies on the Death of Thad Stevens. On next Thursday the death of Thad Stevens will be announced in the House. In the speeches Mr. Dickey, who represents Thad’s district, will lead off, and he followed by about fifteen uther republicans and two or three democrats. Robinson, of Brooklyn, will probably be among the democratic speakers. Carriage of Petroleum on Passenger Steamers. The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered the Supervising Inspector of Steamboats of the district in which the recent disaster on the Uhio river occurred to make 4 rigid examination of the causes of the same. =» It is also understood that Mr. McCulloch has re- commended to the House Committee on Commerce the repeal of all laws or parts of laws authorizing the carriage as freight of eetroleum on steamers carrying passengers, Fractional Currency. Amount of fractional currency received from the Printing Bareau of the Treasury Department for the week ending to-day, $447,000; shipments to the As- sistant Treasurer of New York, $100,000; to the As- sistant Treasurer at Louisville, $50,000; to the na- tional banks, $224,207. Treasurer Spinner holds in trust for the national banks, a8 security for circulation, $341,721,900; and for public deposits, $36,729,360; national bank cur- rency issued during the week, $131,330; total to date, $311,161,736. Mutilated obilla returned, $10,304,320. Insolvent bank notes redeemed and destroyed, $900,227. Actual circulation at this date, $299,857,189. Fractional currency redeemed, $344,000, Personal. Collector Smythe, of New York, has been occupied all day at the Treasury Department with regard to matters important to the interests of New York mer- chants, especially shippers to California. AN ALLEGED THIEF BROUGHT FROM PITTSBURG. On the Sth of December Justice Ledwith, of thts city, on petition of James A. Lynch, No. 66 East Twelfth street, issued a warrant for the arrest of one George F. Hemming, whom he charged with stealing from a friend of bis, to whom he loaned them, ® pair of diamond earrings valued at $400. The particulars of the case were of # peculiar character, and so detailed to officer Aaron F. Young, of the Eighteenth precinct, who was empowered three days thereafter with the necessary authority from Governor Fenton to proceed to Pitts- burg, Pa,, where Hemming was residing aud doimg business as the agent of Kate Fisher, the actress. ‘This place he unmediately started for, but was com- pelled to stop at Harrisburg to obtnin necessary documents from Governot Geary, where he was detained three days. Meanwhile the friend of Lynch, who lost the diamonds, had pro- ceeded to Pittsburg and upon his arrival apprised Hemming of what was in store for him, when his friends anticipating detective Young's arrival, ob- tained a writ of nabeas corpus; but, rather to the alleged thief’s chagrin, just as it was being served he was culied upon and arrested by Young. When taken to the cars and in the cars, Hemming as- sauited this oMcer, and altl handcuffed ade very violent demonstrations, and at tim to the citizens of Pennsylvania to rescue was “being kidnapped” and taken out of the Stat without authority, Yet despite the many obstacles thrown in his way, detective Young brought Her- ming safely to this city last night, arriving about ten o'clock, the prisoner being then conveyed to the station house and there locked up. This morning [Big be arraigned at the Jeiferson Markel Pouce \ HAYTI. Salvave’s Vessels Using the American Flag— One is Chased im Consequence by a Preach Man-of-War—Disaffection Among tho Mer- chants. PORT AU PRINCE, Nov. 29, 1868. Salnave on the 25th of November left the capita with the war steamers Alexandre Pétion and Sat- nave for the South, but on the 28th he had returned: to Port au Prince. The following rumors were afoat- concerning his rapid return—viz., that the Salnave, under the American flag, had been recogniaea by one of the three French men-of-war cruising on the southern coast of Hayti, and not being able to show her true papers was pursued by the French steamer, then its rapid return in the waters of Pott aa rince, Great diMcuities arose between the French and English consuls and the government of Salnave. The English consul claims an indemnity for mer- chant vessels seized without plausible motives, and the French consul, in the name of his government, for the consulate destroyed at Jérémie, and for the insults to the commander of the Bouvet at Gonaives. A crisis is expecced at Port au Prince. The merchants are dissatistied, for the whole crop of . coffee has been seized by the government. The peo- ple also commence to show disaffection to Salnave On account of the monopoly established merely to fill the pockets of hisomticiais, Gale ig quoted at 125. It is impossible to get drat Cape Haytien and Gonaives are besieged. This last city is suffering for the want of water. Since a few weeks no news has been received from the south, According to the Moniteur all is there ia favor of Salnave, but we know that the Monifeur ia notorious for its untruthful statements, If all ta going on well why does the government always send troops there? EUROPEAN MARKETS. LONDON MONEY MARKET.—LONDON, Dec. 12—2 P. M.—Consols closed at 9234 for money and 92'4 for the account. United States five-twenty bonds, 74}, Rail- way shares firm. Illinois, 9634; Erie, 2634. Paris Bourse.—Paris, Dec, 12—Evening.—The Bourse closed dull. Rentes, 70f. 22c, FRANKFORT-BOURSF.—FRANKFORT, Dec. 12—Kven- ing.—United States five-twenties closed weak at 78% Tor the old issue. LIVBRPOOL COTTON MARKET.—LIVERPODL, Dec. 12—2 P. M.—The market closed quiet at a slight de- cline in prices, Middling uplands, 10%d.; middling Orleans, lid. The sales of the day have footed up 10,000 bales. HAVRE Corton MARKRT.—HaAvRre, Dec, 12—Even- ing.—Cotton easier at 127/. per cwt. for tres ordinaire on the gpot. LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKRT.—LIVERPOOL, Dec. 12.—Lard is firm and has advanced to 67s. 6d. ercwt. Cheese has advanced to 678. 6d. per cwt. for the best grades of fine. Bacon has declined 6d., the last sales being made at 62s, 6d. per cwt. for Cumberland cut, € Lonpon PRopuCcE Manrkrr.—Lonpon, Dec. 12— 215 A. M.—Sperm oil, £92 per ton. Caicutta linseed, a Spirits petroleum, 854d, per gallon for standard: white. PETROLEUM MARKET.—ANTWRRP, Dec. 12—Fven- og. Pena firm at 64)f @ 65f. for standard white, EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS. SovrnamPron, Det, 12.—The Hamburg-American steamer Westphalia left Southampton this morviog at eight o'clock instead of her regular day. A Hint.—Old Fogy Ideas are not in Keep: with the apirit of the age, and the times demand careful and ~ ct x St olidays are ray ach in 7 int gifta of Jewelry and Tike sel ing and many {magin one articles are the only ones that will be acceptable during that gift giving season. This is not only an error, but it is a elur Upon the good sense of the ladies general and regret that this impression should #0 We have yet to A bracelet to & good, some shawl, or even'a diamond ring (en; cepted) to a'rich velvet cloak. Presents ol are unquestionably the most useful that can be made, and as ‘wo have the authority of Pope for saying “"Tis use alone that expense" the duty of givers is clear. To those of our readers who think with us we suggest acall at LORD & ‘TAYLOR'S, where there has been more than usual prepara- tion for the’ holiday trade, and their supply of Silks, Satins, elveta, Laces, £c.. fairly bewildered us. There are just twe other things we will say of LORD & TAYLOR'S establish- ment, and to some people it will be a comfort to know them':—First, you are allowed to know what you want, and pecond, If you goto look (as we did) you are not, bored to uy.—Express. eee ‘Apparel A1.—Ladies now Sixty Years of Age whe have used RARRY'S TRICOPHEROUS for thirty yours, tee. tify that their hair ia now more luxuriant, pliable, brilliant and beautiful than in their youth, Principal office, $74 Peark atreet, New York. A.—Save Fuel—Reduce Coal Bills.—Fix Your house with Roebuck's Weather Strips. Office 58 Fulton at. A Ladies’ Fair is Now Open at St. Stephen’s Church, entrance on Twenty-eighth and Twenty-nine streets, near Third avenue. A Fine Assortment of Win Liquors, &c. JON J. STAPF & SON, 198 Chat Chambers street. A.—Dr. M. Levett’s Latest Invention.—The Suction Cellular Plate, with n Reticulated Goldweb Base, for artificial teeth, is tue perfection of dentiatry. The plate is light, elastic, extremely adberise, atrong and durable, couse- quedtly, we recommend it.-Kvening Express, ‘97 East Twentieth street, fifth house from Broadway. Anterican Pictures and Benatifal Crystal Medaliona at auction, commencing Tuesday evening, Decem- ber 15, nt 648 Broadway. A Most Suitable Holiday Present. for 2 amoker is undoubtedly a genuine Meerschaum, which POL- LAK & SON sell af lowest manufacturer's prices at thele Moron, 485 Broadway, near Broome street, and 47 Jobn street, middie of block ; also repairing and boillag doae. Remem: ber, no cigar nor corner stores. in Care for ry will perm: 2, 164 Bowery, N. Piles.—Dr. Witmer’s tly cure external or internal A.—Uoliday Presents, ‘oys, Toys, . Toy At retail. - ALTHOF BERGMANN & CO, importers of Toys and Fancy Goods, Formerly of Maiden tane, New sore, 30, 82 34, 38 Park place, Corner of Charch street, Beg leave to inform the RBS that they will commence theie Retail Christmas sales On Monday, December 14. Batchelor’s Hair Dye.—The Bost in the Tord. The oniy perfact dye; harmless, reliable, inataniaac- ous, Factory Wi ind Notices Ctreulars of Every Descri; to attend meetings printed in the neatest possible manner, hour's notice, and twenty-five per cont loss than at ang other simitar piace in the city, atthe MAPROPOLITAN JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, 97 Nassau strest, Do You Want a Teprhesnes, emt Ask uur watchmaker fora BOREL & COURVOISIER NICKEL ATCH. Prize Medal awaraed at London, Paris and Swise Expositions for best performance. QUINCHE & KRUG- LER, Now. #and 10 Jobn street, up stairs, ouly wholesale agenia for the manufacturers. Established in 18900.—The Metropolitan Jol, Printing Estabifshment, 97 Nassau street. to close t MEEKS, 485 Broad offers bia entire stock of rich and fashionable Purnitace, worth over 000, £150,000, AT AN IMMENBE SACRIFICE, TO CLOSE THE BUSINESS. Having concluded (9 retire (rom the Furuiture. business, B would respectfully inform mg old customers and the prdile hat thi boos fide ale forthe above reason. Stock, Fis~ tures aad Good Will for sale, JOHN MBEKS, Je. For First Class Printia, tion go to the Metropolitaa Job Nassau siree. f Every Descrip- intiog Betablishmeat, I? Heliograpbic Engraving and Printing Com. pany. —Sieel engraving by pootzeraphiomeans at lithographig prices, Vom EdLOPE STEIN, Superinten deny, 155 nod 135 West Twenty-firth atreot, Holiday Styles of Gents and Youtha® Drees Hais ready at popular prices, BURKE, 198 Fulton street, Holiday Liqnere—A Large Stock at Low Good Bourbon, Se. ; good Sherry, te. per bottle. ri erry, BORDEAUX WINE UO., ¥9 Fulton street, corner Williman, Neatness, Economy and Despatch Combined in the execution of orders, Metropolitan Job Printing Katab- fohment, #7 Nassan streoet, w Reports, &ey Executed Kness nod despatch, tweaty-llve per cont per ihan At any other printing, establisament in ihe eit Waitg, METROPOLITAN JOB PRINTING ESTABLISH ENT, #7 Nassau street, The Superb Collection af Oil Paintings, Bee Jongiag to American Art Gallery, at auction, commencing Tuanday *recing, December 1b, at 46 Broadway, See auc Mon sytice. The Famous Kat are corner Fultoa, The Metropolitan Job wer tees, Siver late Company, ert Meriden Conn., showroom Chambers at New York, would cail attention of ‘the trase mnveer Bless Pra tn) Ay fine white an it goods bearing Le 4 J jar u Nate, an prises fs 5 vanteed by them quadruple plate, ade Youle cam Attention to the Nassau St Printing Matepiisnoeee Yonlenes OER AY If, LERDS & MINER, Auction 1. ee oT No Liberty ‘Steet. Toapeers and Orvamental Mair.--Bost Dye aud Hair Dyoikd PE colors ab BALL. oad wees. wi cya