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“manly art of self-defence.” In short, if a man discovers a coal mine, catches # whale, plunders a railway company, invents a quack medicine, forges a note, gets out of Sing Sing, opens a shop, makes a speech in behalf of the nigger, does his duty to his country, elopes with a pretty girl, wins a race or goes to Con- gress, he must receive a complimentary din- ner from his numerous friends—that is to say, @ compliment to that part of himself which his friends are most capable of appreciating. ‘The Spanish Revolution. The one new and striking feature of the Spanish revolution is the affection which is manifested towards America, Americans and Awerican institutions, The part which was played in Cadiz during the recent struggle in that city by Captain Farrel, our Consul there, redounds to his honor and the honor of the United States. According to our special cable despatches the Captain, in uniform and holding the American flag in hand, mounted one of the barricades, and when the affray was at its height called upon the combatants in the name of liberty to desist and shed not brothers’ blood. The appeal, which was noble, was not without success, for soon hostilities ceased. It is not wonderful that afterwards the insurgents loudly proclaimed in favor of a republic and enthusiastically cheered the United States. The influence of our free insti- tutions on Europe and the world needs no higher proof than this. The report of our late war and the echo of its magnificent result have reached the obscurest nooks of Europe and kindled hope in every bondman’s heart. Everywhere now where there is oppression and where there is wrong the name of the United States is associated with the home of liberty. It is no longer possible to refuse to admit that whatever may be the feelings and desires of the provisional'government, or the feelings and desires of the upper classes, or the feelings and desires of Churchmen, the humbler classes in Spain go in for a repub- lic. Our example is thus telling, and will tell more and more. The oppressed of all lands look to us for sympathy. It is our duty to give it. Our success woke up the slumbering energies of the great German people and secured for them unity, plan and power. Spain, awaking from the slumber of ages, now seeks the light. The contagion will spread until confederated Europe, dispensing with kings and kaisers, shall rejoice in a new found liberty, in nobler enterprise and ever- increasing comfort. State Advertising. We have received the following :-— SraTe or New York, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF Stare, ALBANY, Dec. 15, 1868. Sir—You will please publish the enclosed OMictal Canvass, State and Electoral, iu your paper once, and send your bill for the sum of two hundred and thirty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents, receipted, to the Comptroller, with an affidavit of publication. You will make out your bill in the name of your paper and receipt the same in the name of the pro- prietor or publisher thereof. Very respectfully, H. A. NELSON, Secretary of State. TO THE PUBLISHER OF THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York Ciry. In answer we have to say to the Secretary of State, with all the compliments of the sea- son, that we respectfully decline. This adver- tisement would make eleven columns of the Herato. It would cost us for the type setting and the white paper on which it would be printed three hundred and sixteen dollars, or seventy-eight dollars more than the State pro- poses to pay; and our charge for the insertion of this two hundred and thirty-nine dollar ad- vertisement would be twelve hundred dollars. Women’s Wages and Women’s Rights in Congress. On Wednesday last, in the House of Repre- sentatives, Mr. Jones, of Kentucky, offered a resolution “‘that all females in the employment of the government be allowed equal pay, where they perform like service, with the males,” and under the previous question the resolution was adopted—yeas 131, nays 28. Who says that the cause of women’s rights is not pro- gressing? Who says that the emancipation of the women is not to follow the emancipation of the niggers? And who will undertake to say that the individual is not yet born who will see a lovely woman in the place now filled by Andy Johnson? We hardly know what to say on the subject—it is so vast, so revolutionary, so fascinating and so unique; but in view of the wrongs of women established by Brigham Young we are ready for anything in the way of a reaction for women’s rights. For the present, however, itis a most extraordinary fact that none of our women’s rights women have entered any protest, so far as we know, against the scandalous usurpations of Brigham Young against the fundamental law of women’s tights. This is a great mystery. Latest News From tHe East.—The latest phase of the Eastern question is offered by the news that the ultimatum of the Sultan has been rejected by Greece ; that the Greek En- voy at Constantinople has received his pass- ports; that all Greeks remaining in Turkey after a fortnight, excepting women, will be re- garded as subjects of the Sublime Porte; that a squadron has sailed from Constantinople to reinforce the fleet of Hobart Pacha; and, finally, that an engagement had taken place between the Greek steamer Erosis and a Turkish steamer. Although the particulars of this fight are not yet known it is not impos- sible that it may prove to be “‘the beginning of the end” in a general European war. Tue Invaston or Canapa By CommoporE Vanversitt.—It is stated that Mr. Vander-. bilt is negotiating for the lease or purchase of the Great Western Railway of Canada to form with the New York Central a great through line to the West. The two rival corporations, the Erie and the Central Railways; are strug- gling hard for supremacy. The leasing of the Atlantic and Great Western by the former demands a similar effort at extension by the latter. The movement into Canada, however, has & more valuable signification, for it indi- cates the first step towards the assimilation of the interests of that country with this. It is our first filibustering effort in the right direc- tion, and the linking of our railway system with that of ow porthern geighbors for mu- tual interest will do more towards a speedy @nnexation than all the talk hitherto expended on the subject. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, The United States steamer Nipsic, fourth rate, six ina, commanded by Lieutenant Commander lomas O. Selfridge, arrived at Port aa Prince, layti, on the 4th instant. The Nipsic ts one of the Was recently thorsughty aetused and Taced ta cently rough and placed in active service. ret en NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1868.— tIPLE SHEET. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM ATL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Reported Refusal of the Ultimatum of the Sublime Porte by Greece. Greek Subjects Ordered to Leave Turkey. An Engagement Between a Turkish Cruiser and a Greek Steamer. Mr. Bright’s Position in the British Cabinet. ALL QUIET IN SPAIN. PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION IN CUBA. Capture of Miragoane, in Wayti. ENGLAND. Joho Bright’s Position in the British Cabinet—Press Criticisms on the Alabama Negotiations. LONDON, Dec. 17, 1868. Mr. Bright accepted the position in the Cabinet as President of the Board of ‘Trade and Mr. Layard has been appointed Commissioner of Public Works. The 7imes says Mr. Reverdy Johnson’s assurance that the Alabama negotiations are closed must be accepted, though with surprise, seeing that he increased his demand after Lord Stanley had surrendered all that could be aban- doned honorably. It regrets that so much has been made public about the negotiations, The Yelegraph thinks Mr. Johnson would have fared better had he been less zealous for peace. The Standard asks if radical zeal for American in- terests will continue in the government now that Lord Clarendon is Foreign Secretary. The Weekly Statement of England. Lonpon, Dec. 17, 1868. The regular weekly statement of the Bank of England made public to-day shows that the amount of bullion tu vault has increased £317,000 since last week, the Bank of SPAIN. No Trouble Between the Leaders of the Provisional Government. Maprip, Dec. 17, 1368. The rumors circulating in regard to difficulties among the members of the provisional govern- ment are denounced as false and unfounded. The present Cabinet, it is believed, will remain intact until the meeting of the Cortes, The Peace of the City. Capiz, Dec. 17, 1868. The city is tranquil, and the recent fugitives are returning to their homes and business. TURKEY AND GREECE. A Greek Iron-Clad Prevented from Sailing Up the Bosphorus. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 17, 1868. Many suspected Greeks are detained here by the Turkish authorities. It is stated that the Porte declines to admit to the Bosphorus the iron-clad sent thither to take on board the Greek Ambassador. A Greek Steamer Chased and Blockaded in the Harbor of Syra by a Turkish War Vessel. Lonpon, Dec, 17, 1868, Atelegram from the East states that the Greek steamer Erosis, pursued by a Turkish man-of-war, took refuge in the harbor of Syra, where she is now blockaded by Hobart Pacha, the Admiral of the Turkish fleet in the Archipelago. ‘The Turkish Ultimatum Rejected by Greece— Notice for Grecian Subjects to Leave Tur- key=Reported Engagement Between a Greek Steamer and a Turkish Cruiser. VIENNA, Dec. 17, 1868. The following unofficial despatch has been re- ceived here:— CONSTANTINOPLE, Dev. 16—10 P. M. The ultimatum of the Sultan has been rejected by Greece and the Greek envoy here has received his passports. All Greeks remaining in Turkey after a fortnight, women excepted, will be regarded as sub- Jects of the Sublime Porte. A squadron nas sailed hence to reinforce the fleet of Hobart Pacha. An engagement took place between the Greek steamer Erosis and a Turkish cruiser. ‘The particu- lars of the Oght are not yet known. SOUTH AMERICA. The Paraguayan War—Marshal Caxias About Attacking Villeta=Minister McMahon En Route Up the Paraguay River. Lisbon, Dec. 17, 1968. The maii steamer from Rio Janeiro arrived to-day, Nothing of importance had occurred at the seat of war in Parguay since the departure of the last steamer; but at the latest advices the Marquis of Caxias was on the point of making an immediate attack upon Villeta, the last strong. hold of Lopez. General McMahon, the United States Minister, had gone up the Paraguay river with the American gun- boats. Destraction at Mirngoane—The Blockade at Gonaives Effective—Indemnity to Captured Vessels. HAVANA, Dec. 17, 1868, Advices from Port au Prince to the sth have been received. At the capture of Miragoane by President Salnave many houses and alarge quantity of produce were destroyed. The prisoners were all amnestied except a few of the chiefs, Salnave contemplates next an attack on Jacmel. Chevalier, in command at Gonaives, offers to re- turn the schooner E. A. De Hart with indemnity, which the captain refuses, demanding a larger sum. ‘The French and English vessels captured by him ac- cept the proffered indemnity. ‘The diplomatic representatives acknowledge the Present blockade as effective. United States gunboat Nipsic arrived at Port au Prince on the 4th, FLORIDA. Lieutenant Governor Gleason Trying to Get His Case Before the United States Supreme Court. TALLAHASSER, Dec. 17, 1868. In the Supreme Court yesterday Lientenant Gover- nor Gleason filed @ writ of error and asked the Chief Justice to sign a citation, which was refused. Lieutenant Governor Gleason left for Washington last night on business sup; to be the getting of his case before the United States Supreme Court, by getting the signature of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to the citation. ‘he State Supreme Court adjourned to-day until the next regular session during the coming mouta, CUBA. No Crops in the Eastern Department—Desti= tution at Santiago de Cuba—Arrival of Troops frum .Spain. Havana, Dee. 17, 1868. The Diario de la Marina, the leading journal in the Spanish interests here, says that within the ju- risdiction of Santiago de Cuba no crops will be gathered this year, The insurgents carry off the coffee as fast as it mpens and feed the sugar cane to their horses, It also publishes accounts of the destitution pre- vailing in Santiago de Cuba, which it says is heart- rending, and whichever party wins it is certain that the prosperity of the Eastern department is ruined for years to come. The same paper says that the volunteers in Santiago ask of the government that arms be given them im- mediately, so that they may be led agatust the revolu- tionists now infesting the country in the vicinity of that city, and adds that these parties are not revolu- tionists, but common robbers. It also states that the accounts of the capture of the village of Cobre by the insurgents, as published in the New York journals, is untrue, ‘he Diario also charges that there have been many cases of violation of women by the insurgents; but the Cubans indignantly deny these reports, and say that, as thas journal does not publish the names of any of the persons or the localities in which the acts are said to have been committed, the statements are undoubtedly false, The steam transports which were expected from Spain with reinforcements have arrived to-day. Since their arrival the Spaniards feel more confident that the revolution wili be speedily terminated. Fire in Cardenas—Commercial and % Intelligence. Havana, Dee. 17, 1868, A fire broke ont in Cardenas, which destroyed the largest hardware store in the town. The United States Consulate was located in the same building, and all the books and papers of the office were lost. The tobacco crop in the Vuelta Abajo district is Jiela, Promising, and planters expect an abundant Marine ‘The steamers Cuba and Maryland sailed to-day. Exchange on London, 17 a 174 premium; on Paris, short sight, 434 premium; on the United States, in currency, sixty days’ sight, 21 discount; short sight, 194; discount; in gold, sixty days, 6 a 634 premium; Short sight, 894 premium. LOUISIANA. More About the Trouble in the Peruvian Fleet—An Important Seizure. NEW ORLEANS, Dec, 17, 1868, Writs of habeas corpus, returnable this morning, were granted by Judge Durell yesterday, on the pe- tition of about thirty seamen on the steamship Ha- vana, lying here, which lately hoisted the Peruvian flag at Southwest Pass. On the writs being returned this morning the attorney for the petitioners asked that they be dismissed, as the Peruvian Consui had granted a release from their contract to all who wished it. The writs were accordingly dismissed. The ship’s articles embody the stipulation that the crew will not object during the term en; Ml to any change of flag which might occur. This, with the fact that two months’ advance pay in gold had been given them, for which only about twenty days’ service has been rendered, was the only object in holding them. A quantity of tobacco, numbering about 800 boxes and variously estimated in value from $10,000 to $15,000, was seized yesterday evening in a number of the most respectable tobacco establishments of the city. The cause was alleged revenue frauds. Guards were placed over the tobacco to prevent its removal. The seizure was made at the instance of Mr. Creecy, the new assessor. ALABAMA. Railroad Election—Proceedings of the Legis- lature. * MontGomery, Dec. 17, 1868. To-day the stockholders of the railroad to run from Chattanooga to Meridian elected N, D. Stanton, of Boston, President, and ex-Governor Patton Vice President. The House has passed a bill applying the two or three per cent funds of the State to the road from Decatur to Montgomery, It will probably pass the Senate. The House is discussing the Revenue bill. ‘There are no signs of an adjournment yet. VIRGINIA. Phillips, the Wife Murderer Respited—A New Case for Judge Underwood. RICHMOND, Dec. 17, 1868, Governor Wells, this morning, respited Peter Phillips, who was to have been hung, for wife mur- der, on Friday, until February 15, at which time the habeas corpus issued by Judge Underwood, of the United Stat District Court, his case, is return- able. The gallows was being erected, and the sheriff has determined to disregard the habeas corpus and the prisoner unless respited by the Governor. SOUTH CAROLINA. ‘ Proceedings of the Legislature—Bill to «7in Men CoLumBta, Dec. 17, 1868. In the Legislature to-day a resolntion was intro- daced authorizing the Governor to arm and equip 100 men as a reserve force to send to any county where acts of lawlessness are committed, the ex- pense to be paid by a special tax on such county, NORTH CAROLINA. Proceedings of the Legislature—The Railroad Loan Bill Become a Law. RALEIGH, Dec, 17, 1868. ‘The bill re-enacting and confirming the appropria- tions made last August to the Williamston and Tar- boro and the Western North Carolina Railroad Company passed its final reading in the House to- day and is nowalaw. The fourth section directs the public Treasurer to subscribe to the cap- ital stock of the Chatham Railroad Company $1,000,000 when the contract for the ss of that road between Raleigh and Cheraw, S. ©., shall have been let. This subscription ta to be made in bonds running thirty years, bearing six per cent, and is to be preferred stock, paying a dividend of six per cent before any dividend ta de- clared on‘any other stock. The bonds issued in August in behalf of these companies are to be sur- rendered to the Treasurer, who shall deliver a like amount in bonds under this act in exchange for them, Age annual tax is levied to pay the in- terest on all these appropriations, according to the coustitutional require ment. MARYLAND. Death of Doctor J. H. Gibbon, of North Carolina. Batrimore, Dec, 17, 1968, Dr. J. H. Gibbon, of Chariotte, N. C., died in this city yesterday, aged seventy-four. He was the father of General Gibbon, of the Untted States Army. The deceased visited this city for the purpose of deliver. ing a course of lectures on the ‘Antiquities of Ame- rica” before the Maryland Institute and had delivered but one, MISSOURI. Extensive Sale of Kansans Pacific Railroad Lande—Arrest of Attorney E. R. Green. Sr. Louris, Dec. 17, 1868, The National Land Association completed a sale here to-day of 30,000 acres of the Kansas Pacific Rail- road Company's land to a colony of Swedes from Northern Illinois. These lands lie in one body on the Saline river, in Lincoln county, and will be oc- cupted in the spring by 200 families. The National Land Gompany have sold to actual settlers within the past try Aid 000 acres of land of the oe tag fs ere mpany. q wtorney reen was harged with embezzling several hundred dollars from Fletcher & McBride, city contractors. He is also charged with forgery. OHIO. Additional Loss by the Fire=The Erie Rail. road Manugers Reported Trying to Buy Another Road=A Whiskey Fraud, CINCINNATI, Dec. 17, 1868, Tn addition to the iosses already mentioned by the fire this morning are A. E. Chamberlin & Co., loss $1,600, insured; and Dorn Bark, House & Oo., liquors, about $1,500, The block in which the fire occurred was one of the most valuable in the city, It 1s reported here that the Erie Railroad Company are trying to purchase the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton “faitroad, Mr. Riddie and Mr. Jay Gould, of the Erie Road, are in the city. Twenty-nine barrels of whiskey en route from Butler county, in violation of the revenue laws, was yesterday. VESTERN ARMY REUNION. Close of the Festivities-Committee Ap- pointed—The Next Meeting. CurcaGo, Dec, 17, 1863, The grand Army Reunion has disunited and a large portion of the heroes who represented the four great armies have returned to their homes to engage in peaceful pursuits with renewed love for their country and their comrades. The city is quiet again. The event has been one of great interest to our guests and pleasure to our citizens, who have felt a pride in meeting them and extending such civilities as their character and services to the country enti- tle them to. The Army of Georgia met at the Sherman House this morning, with General Slocum in the chair. The Chair announced the Historical Committee as follows:—Generals H. Whittlesey, J. R. Mitchell, H. A. Barnum, William Coggswell and A. L, Lee. General Bexpik ofered the following resolution, which was adopted:— Rosolved, That at our next reunion all officers and soldiers are requested to appear in full uniform, designating their rank, The meeting then adjourned, subject to the call of the president. ARKANSAS. Fight Between Citizens and the Militia at Augustn—Four of the Latter Killed—Pre- ceedings of the State Legislature. Memruts, Tean., Dec. 16, 1868, A report has been received here of a fight between citizens and thirty of the militia at Augusta, Ark., yesterday, in which four of the militia were killed, A speciat despatch from Little Rock, Ark., to-night says:—‘‘A flerce debate occurred in the House on a resolution endorsing the Governor's proclamation declaring martial law in Conway county. It was tinally adopied.”’ ‘The Governor's message to the Hous the force of militia in the Southwest t . Gi Patterson is in command, He thinks the militia can be dispensed with, as arrangements have been made for federal oops to occupy those counties on the withdrawal of the militia, ‘The Legislature will take a recess from the 19th Inst, to the 6th of January, Farther Particulars of the Troubles=General Upham Undermines the Prison of His Cape tives and Threatens to Biow it Up if At- tacked, Mempnis, Dec. 17, 1868. A special despatch from Duval’s Blui, Ark., this afternoon says:—When the steamer Evening Star left Augusta late yesterday evening some firmg on picket occurred, in which one picket was killed and another wounded. The citizens of Jacksonport have neto stop outsiders from attacking General Up- ham, Who has prisoners in Hough block, with pow- der underneath, and threateus to blow it up if at- tacked. Colonel D. Cross arrived here to-day, having been compelled to leave home in Cross county. The militia threaten to hang him if captured. NEBRASKA. Robbery ef a Railroad Freight Agent at Cheyenne—$9,000 Taken by Highwaymen. CurcaGo, Ll., Dec. 17, 1868. A special despatch says:—Last night J. A. White- _head, a clerk in the Union Pacific Railroad freight office at Omaha, while at Cheyenne, was robbed of $9,000 while on his way from the depot to Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express office. The robbery was per- etraved by three men, who held pistols at White- Read's heat and walked him out halt a mile on the prairie, where they tied and gagged him. ILLINOIS. Departure of Generals aut, Schofield, Thomas and McDowell from Chicago. CurcaGo, Dec. 17, 1868. General Grant and staff, General Schofteld, General Thomas, General McDowell and other distinguished gentlemen will leave here this afternoon for Cincin- nati. The party will remain in Cincinnati one day and then proceed to Washington. OHIO. Fires In Cincinnati—Loss $80,000—Insured Principally in Eastern Companies. Crxcinnatt, Dec. 17, 1868, A fire broke out this morning at half-past eight, at No, 25 Vine street, the Coney grocery establish- ment of H. D. Rogers & Co., which was entirely destroyed. Nos. 27 and 29, adjoining, were also severely damaged. The amount of loss is not less than $50,000; toss on Rogers & Co.'s stock, $20,000; insurance $6,000 in the Globe and $6,000 in the West- ern Firemen’s companies, all of Cincinnati. The building was owned by C. W. Starbuck, of the Cin- cinnati Times; loss $5,000; insurance $3,000 in the Phenix, of Hartford. Mcintosh, Noonan & Co., whiskey dealers, also occupied part of No. 25, Their loss is $10,600, insurance $5,000 in the Continental, of New York. The building Nos. 27 and 29 was owned by Mrs. Susan Lee and others; damaged to the extent of $9,000, insured for $4,000 in Hartford, $6,000 in the Fulton, of New York, and $6,000 in the Home Company. Tali ee & Co. lose on stock probably $10,000; insured $7,000 in Delaware, Phila- delphia and the Underwriters’, of New York. At about half-past nine a fire broke out at No. 51 Vine street; loss about $30,000; insurance $4,000, It was occupied by Reinhardt & Co., confectioners. Total loss by the two fires nearly $80,000. It is not yet ascertained how either of these fire~ originated. A number of giris were working in the fourth story of No, 25, but they were all rescued with some dini- culty. PENNSYLVANIA. Meeting of the Farragut Prize Association Letter from the Admiral. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17, 1363, Ameeting of the Farragut Prize Association was held last evening. A letter from Admiral Farragut was read, stating that he was doing all in his power to forward the claims of his men for prize money for the capture of New Orleans. Other letcers were read from naval officers who participated in said capture, The meeting adjourned to meet again on he Ist of January, Interesting Law Case ConcludedAttempt to Evade the Revenue Laws. PHILADELPHIA, Dec, 17, 1868, In the United States District Court to-day Judge Cadwallader, in the case of the United States vs. a quantity of sugar, Madeira & Cabada claimants, a claim of forfeiture for alleged attempted evasion of the Revenue law tn invoicing over 400 hogsheads as molasses when in truth they contained sugar, the jury rendered a verdict for the claimants, The ‘amount involved was about $° . RACING AT MOBILE. Winter Meeting of the Magnolia Jockey Clab Association. MostLe, Ala., Dec. 17, 1868. The winter meeting of the Magnolia Jockey Club Association commenced to-day. The weather was fine and the track in good condition. There was a small attendance to witness the races, which will continue four days, nearly all the horses which were at the New Orleans races being present at the Mag- nolia Course ready to enter the contest for the vart- ous races on the programme, in addition to some others. ‘The first race was asweepstakes for two-year olas— mile dash, twenty-five dollars entrance, p. p., the club to add $500—and was won by William Cottrill’s ¢. ¢, Cottrill, by Daniel Boone, dam Maggie G., by Brown Dick, beating A. Keene Richards and John Kilgour’s c. c, by imp. Mickey Free, dam sister to Pryor No, 2, by Glencoe. Time 1:50. For the second race, mile heats, for three-year olds, there were eight entries. A. Keene Richards and John Kilgour’s b. f., bytimp. Mickey Free, dam Brown Kitty, won the firstand second heats, beat- ing T. B. Patterson’s c. c. Wisenhunt, by Sherrod, dain by John Hunter, and J. D. Hill's c. ¢., by Sher- rod, dam Maria Woods. Time, 1:6634, 1:56. ‘The third race—Tuscaloosa Art Association stakes for Alabama raised horses, all ages, $10 entrance, 1600 added by the Association, mile heats—was y W. Cotirill’s br. m. Mollie Ingersoll, by Daniel Boor dam Sigma, by Epstion, beating Lewis E. Smith’s b. c., by Sherrod, dam by Brown Dick. Time, 1:57 1 1:57 Mee ALLEGED LARCENY OF FIRE HOSE, Recently the corporation yard in Brooklyn has been visited by thieves who have carried away many articles of value, particularily fire hose, Efforta were made to discover them in our sister city, but they were fruitiess. Yesterday afternoon Captain Walsh and detective McKeever, of the Eleventh precinct, who had apprised of these thefts, oteervad bne James Milier going through avenue D with a large Cg Ay hose upon a@ cart, and a8 he acted company they took him into cus- tody. Those in charge of the yard in Brooklyn have been ae of the arrest, and this morning they will make the necessary complaint before Justice Mansfeld at the Essex Market Police Court. The hose found in Miller's posseasion ta valued at $400, AUUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The Academy of Music was crowded last night at the beneiit of the Societé Frangaise de Bienfaisance—one of the worthiest charitable societies in New York. Mr, Grau’s French Opera company performed the first act of “Barbe Bleue” and the first two acts of “Genevieve de Brabant.” Of the latter tt is superfiuous to say anything save that Mme. Rose Bell and Mile. Des- clauzas appeared to as great advantage and sang as delightfully as ever; that the fine voice ot Carrier and the energetic acting of Beckers found ample Space, and that Gabel and Bourgoin were, as usual, ineffably droll, The curiosity of the public to hear Carrier sing “Ma premiére femme est morte,’ and to see and hear Mile, Desciauzas as Boulotte in “Barbe Bleu,” was abundantly and most agreeably satisiied. Carrier never sang with more verre, and Mile, Desclauzas, although a Boulotte of larger di- mensions than we are accustomed to see, sang de- liciously and acted the part far better than we had expected. ‘The choruses in both the plays were ex- traordinarily good. There can be no more thorough. .ooe and harmonious & company than that of the Theatre Francais in Fourteenth street. Next Tuesday evening, at the benefit of a Hebrew benevo- lent society, another opportunity wiil be afforded to applaud Desclauzas as Boulotte and Carrier as the og de Brabant in tat cosy and elegant little thea- ACADEMY OF Music, BRooxLyN,—The last of Theodore Thomas’ grand orchestral concerts in Brooklyn was given at the Academy of Music last evening, before a select, though small, audience, the house not being more than one-third full, This faet is to be regretted, not only for the sake of that splendid orchestra, but more particularly for the rare artistic treat which the entertainment afforded peo- ple of cultivated and refined taste, Indeed, the series of Mr. Thomas’ performances in that ciiy have not been, pecuniarily, a success, the attendance being invariably limited, The programme was opened with the» overture, ‘Merry Wives of Windsor,” and part first imcluded the waltz, “Fantasicbilder,” Strauss; violin solo, “Le Petit Tambour,’’ David; solo for tro “Theme and Variations,” Beer; allegretto, + y mphony,’? Beethoven, i Master Willie Hess, and *‘Massantello,”” a fantasie. "The absence of the favorite contralto, Mrs, Jenny Kempton, who was to have appeared, but was prevented from doing 30 by a severe bron- chial affection, proved a disappointment to the audience, In part the second little Miss Joanna Hess and her brother Willie rendered five choice and diMcult musical selections with the mos¢ consum- mate and surprising skill, receiving an encore and the most hearty endorsement by the audience. Messrs. Siedler and Schmitz, who appeared instead ot Mrs. Kempton, gave “L’Eclair,”” a romance for flute and French horn, with very fine ett Musical and Theatrical Notes. Phtiharmonic Society's public rehearsal to-day. Edwin Booth to-morrow in Buifalo as Claude Mel- notte, “Ernani” burlesqued 1s now in rehearsal at Wood's Museum and will be presented on the 28th. Speculation has ruined Roger, the famous French tenor. Dawison, the German tragedian, will probably re- turn to the United States in March. Nine dollars was the sum paid Frank Abt in Ger- many for two of his most popular songs. Parepa-Rosa will give a concert in Hartford to- morrow. $2,600 were the receipts in Chicago. “The Lancashire Lass’ has made her way to the Theatre Royal, Montreal. “The Dutch Fenian” is the newest dramatic sen- sation in Troy. The English papers are loud in their praises of “Blow for Blow,” as produced at the new Globe Nearly 200,000 hogs laughtered in St. Louis Nearly 2 were slaughtered in St. Lou up to ember 12. The yells of the victims might be favorably compared with the orchestration at certain theatres, Edwin Adams is starring it on his own account in Cleveland. His Hamlet is —— of favorably. “The Grand Duchess,” in a burlesque form, is being performed by Florence's troupe at New Bed- ford. ‘The last of the variety theatres in Louisville, Ky., expired last week. Every manager lost money, as did those who trusted him. “Gladiator? Wednesday Forrest played in the night in Boston. “The Lancashire Lass’ has ar- rived there, and is now drawing large houses. Mile. Turnour, “Queen of the Air,” is “turning the wild cat? on acd at the Mobile circus, The Hanlon brothers and Pfau are at.Nashville. ‘The attraction at Wall’s Opera House, Washington, for the present week will Lingard, the mimic, with his entire company and band. Cincinnati is libel supplied with amusements at present. Janauschek appeared on Monday even- ing in her great role of Marie Stuart. on Christmas night Miss Olive Logan will deliver her famous lectare—“Stage Struck,” in Titusville, aun a Winkle’ is the present attraction in that locality. Ole Bull has a splendid stroke, He saved his life by swimming ashore in the recent collision on the Ohio river, and will give a concert in Philade!phia to-morrow. e ‘The gendarmes in “Genevieve” will no doubt re- ceive their usual compliment of encores at the pester n Academy of Music on the 23d and 24th of ecember. “Our American Cousin,” as interpreted by Laura Keene, Boniface and Parks, is said to have taken the Richmond theatre by storm. It is an ili wind blows nobody ee Lotta has been performing with success at De Bar’s Opera House, St. Louis. Her e! rement there terminates to-morrow. ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’? will be the succeeding attraction. They comante stand Parepa’s low-neck dress in Salt e City, The Mormons obliged her to chan; it for a higher-necked one. The morality of the Mormons is remarkable. “Humpty Dumpty’ has lost Mr. C. who, still mounting the ladder of ma} will commence about March 1, when Shak- spearian spectacular representation will be given. ‘This is a it move,and will, no doubt, make the wire pull brisk. Mr. Tayleure, backed by the financial nod of J. Fisk, Jr., will start for Europe in to complete oer Mr. Louis M. Gottschalk has received a flattering compliment from the Standard, of Buenos Ayres, on the occasion of his giving @ concert for the benefit of the Association of the “Friends of Public Educa- tion.” The Standard, referring to Mr. Gottschalk’s proposition, says:—We know not whether we please or disple: Mr. Gottschalk by saying, with our habitual nkness, that his letter, be it con sidered as a literary production or in reference to the doctrines which it advocates, rivals the best compositions which he ever conceived for his magic instrament.” THE NEPTUNE CLUB BALL, The annual bail of the Neptune Club was given last evening at Ferrero’s Apollo Hall, Twenty-cighth street and Broadway. The festivais of this associa- tion are always looked forward to as among the events of the season, and each annual recurrence of its Terpsichorean demonstration is always hailed with gladness by a highly select circie, The ball tast night had excited the usual Interest, and the occasion had been marked with a white stone by dozens of fair hands, but even the most sanguine were agreeably surprised at the brilliancy and selectness of the assemblage that gathered last night to do honor to the yearly festi- val of this favorite association. members of the Neptune Club long since demonstrated their ability to provide summer enjoyment for themselves, but never until last night did they really know how large & number looked to them to provide winter recreation for their friends, The be hall in Twenty-eighth street last night the most brilliant appearance it has ever ince its openine, As earty as ten o'clock the floor was well filled with lovely ladies and ex- quisitely dressed gallants, and by eleven o’clock the number present was large eno to fill every avadl- able inch of dancing room. king down from the gallery upon the thickly covered floor @ most cag e tacle was presented to, the looker on. eyes flashed and ,sweet lips smiled, pleasure was stam in every countenan while beneath the bright glare of unstin' gaslight bright totlets showed their most enchanting colors and costly fishers flashed back the brightening ee A very beautiful and gramme of twenty-four dances, enclosed in. a silver shell, was handed to each lady as she entered the room, and each dance was followed by promenade music. To these unique programmes the eyes of the devotees of Terpsichore were rly turned, and each dance in turn was engage’ in with @ gusto which was truly enthusiastic. 6 ladies seemed to know no such thing as bev ig and their fortu- nate partners were allowed to know no such thing as quiet. Now the richly attired ladies and their more sombrely dressed cavaliers moved in the mazy intricacies of the waltz, now in the measured FT of the more sober quadrille, and saan in the whirl ces of the galop or the schottiache, until et last the pi ime drew to a close, with many ful sighs that there were no more pages the silver shell which had yet to be gone with. aa epeane Club ball this Bh must rank among the most enjoyable festivals of the social class whic! are known this city. The company was mn ever sense of the word select, and the a social one, To describe the toilets of tho ladies who the scene would be an impossibility; all that can be said is that as @ rule ae, were elegant to the last degree. Teste a ale Wott toe WE eetacr e of 8 tion; all that can be said is that both were charm- f The ball was an enjoyable one, and it came to an end all too soon for the hundreds who had counted on it and who had enjoyed its pleasures, But the end did come, and that too when the small hours were Be increasing and when daylight had already made its appearance to wake the world to the business and toll of another dae 7 SELITARY FESTIVITIES. Exhthition Drill and Promenade Concert of Company E, Twelfth Regiment, When it was announced that Company BE, Twelfth . intended to give an exhibition drut at Irving Hail there was a good deal of speculation in military circles concerning the progress made by the Webster Gaurd since the’ competitive driit between it and the Boston company, and mueii criticism, both fair aad unfair, was tu- duiged in by those who happened to escape without a clubbing on the occasion referred to, It Was generally expected that E Company would not be very perfect in the manual of arms, although its pro- ficiency in company movements was conceded. ‘The Splendid performance of the Montgomery Guard in the manual left an impression on the minds of those Who were fortunate enough to sce their drilt in the Academy of Music that no other company of militts could equai them, The invitations to the promenade concert and exhibition drill of the Webster Guard, which took place last night at lrving Hall, were eagerly accepted by officers. and members. of the National Guard. The galleries and seats of the hall began to fll soon aser eight o'clock, and at ten there was a large concourse of people present. There were none too many, low- ever, and there was abundant m on the floor for the mancuyres of the company, as well as for the romenaders and dancers, Very many oficers of National Guard regiments and members of te eral brigade stails occupied seats in the leries and watched the movements of the W ster Guard with interest... There were as many crities as soldiers in tie house, The hall was decorated with much taste, and the band of the regiment—which if it was not quiie so pieces brassy would be excellent—discoursed chotc of operatic music.. A “Quickstep,” by opened the programme, and two other equally SOLTOREINS music prepared the way f first part of the most interesting performan company, under the command of Captain Mo. its commandant, Marehed ito the room about o'clock, and, forming by fours, paraded row room several times with a steadiness and pre of movement that angured well for what was to follow. The company having formed in: front of the audience, the band ceased to play, the ranks were opened aud the manual of arms Was ordered, It is due to the company to say that nothing could be finer than its “order” from a “carry.” The men executed this order and others in the mannal wit wonderful precision and unity of movement. If the third and the fourth man in ‘the front rank,.to the right, had not been a litte nervous in executing: the "movement trom the “secure? to the “carry” the driil might be considered abso- lutely faultless. Tae “tap drill,” which was conducted without orders in. most admira- ble time, with precision and exactness, elicited the most hearty applause from tie very crivical andi- ence. The silent drill, or the manua! without orders, was also deserving of whe recognition which it re- ceived, After some selections nusic were per- formed by the band the Webster Guards wi pat through company movements. [n these they were as nearly perfect a8 any company of men who do not give their lives to the professton of arms could pos- sibly be. In single and double rank formations, in advancing m line in common and doubie time and in the diMcult movement of “fours right about’ im line the company maintained a wonderful mobility. The company rested after this severe exercise and. the band aga filled up the intermission, The “manual of the bayonet,” “combination” and “bayonet exercise,” in which extraordinary proficiency was displa: followed. The quickness with which the several movements in this drill were executed elicited gene- ral surprise and gratification. The next company that gives an exhibition drill in Irvi Hall, however, should see to it that the floor is not slippery, as it was last night. It is tncon- venient for men who are required to bayonet one cout (in inake believe) to have to do involuntary skating. Shortly before twelve o'clock the company ad- journed to supper, after which. dancing was com- menced. Irving Hall could not ave = pre- sented a finer appearance. The appropriate decora- tions, the various bright and glittering uniforms, added to the excellent music, combi to render the occasion one of pleasure and enjoyment. First came the oe | promenade, in which all the ladies stepped forward with military tread, then the quict quadrilie, lancers, whirling waltz and rollicking nine pin, which of course created the heartiest merri- ment all round. 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