The New York Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1868, Page 7

a montage " a TELEGRAPIOG NEWS ALL ees wo WORLD. wee THE EASTERN COMPLICATIONS, Rae COS The Turkish Commander Forbidden to Invade Greek Territory. The Ministers of Both Countries Still at Their Posts, Effect of the Troubles in the East on the Money Market. The Elections Quictly Pro- gressing in Spain. GOorrospondence Between John Laird and Reverdy Johnson. An English Opinion of the American Minister’s Policy. Reported Revolutionary Rising in the West of Cuba. TURKEY AND GREECE. Hobart Pacha and the Greek Steamer. LONDON, Dec. 19, 1868. The despatch from Paris last evening announcing the rumored sinking of the Greek steamer Erosls at Syra by Hobart Pacha, the Tu 1 Admiral, is not officially confirmed. The latest despatches from Constantinople, dated yesterday. mention that Ho- bart Pacha, at the request of the French Admiral in the Archipeligo, would await orders from the Turkish government before using coercion with the Erosis. The Erosis TroublemA .Greex Demand on the Guaranteeing Powers—Banisiiment of Greeks From Bulgaria, Paris, Dec. 19, 1868. ‘The Moniteur to-day has the following details of the Erosis aifair:— ‘The Krosis answered Hobart Pacha’s signal with @ shot and im mediately sought refuge in the island of Syra, where she was blockaded by tne vessels of the Turkish fleet. Hobart Pacha an- nounced his willingness to abandon the blockade on condition that the Erosis slouid be escorted to Athens by a Grecian frigate, and there to await the result of judicial proceedings for the outrage com- mitted, The following despatch has just been received, bearing date Constantinopie, December 18. The Greek ambassador, in this city, to-day de- manded of the guaranteeing Powers the protection of Greek subjects in Constantinople. The French envoy on the part of his government declined to move in the matter. ‘The Sublime Porte demands the banishment of all Greeks from Bulgaria and Belgrade. Tho Turkish Commander Forbidden to Invade Grecian Territory. Lonpow, Dec, 19, 2868. Despatches from Constantinople report that the Turkisn Commander Omar Pacha, bas been forbid- den by his government to invade Grecian territory unless armed bands of Greeks pass the Thessalian frontier. The Great Powers Urge 2 Delay of Action ntries—The Greek and Turkish Ministers Still at Their Poste A Revolt in Two Turkish Provinces Anticipated. Paris, Dec. 19, 1868, It ig aaid that the Russian government has sent a note to the French government iu relation to the questions at issue between Greece aud Turkey. ‘Telograms from St. Petersbary say that Russia and the other great Powers agree that both the Porte and Greece sould delay action for five days, in order that negotiations for a settlement of the questions may be attempted. The Public (aewspaper) says the envoys of Turkey and Greece have not left t Athens and Constantinople. ‘The Patrie says the naval commanders in the Pireus have been instructed, if can help it, to avoid a struggle with the Turkisi vessels, wilel could at present only weaken t recian cause, ‘The same journal say: ‘The Athenians are exuitant over a prospective war with Turkey. while the deputations from Nauplia, Pairoa, Corfa and Corinth protest againss the policy of the goverament as rulaous to Greece, The Athenians expect a revolt by the (re Torkish provinces of Thessaly aud Macedonia. The latest advices from Athens state that the gov- erument of Greece has as yet takcu mm sieps of a de- fensive character. in the A New Greek Crbinet to be Formed. Ariens, Dec. 18, 1868, A new Cabinet is to be formed by Alexandre Kowmoundoures, the present head of the ministry. The Greek Residents’ Request of the Sultan— Corps Organizing for the Field. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 18, 1868, The Greeks in hia city ask of the Porte the privi- lege of remaining here in case of hostflities between the two countries, agreeing to preserve a strict neutrality. Acorps has been organized and is ready to pro- ceed to Greece at short notice. Turkey continues tranq' Effect of the Eastern Complications on the Money MurketToue ‘of the English Press. LONDON, Dec. 19, 1968, ‘The utter inability of the Powers of Europe to control the action of Greece in the pending troubles with Turkey excites distrust in financial circles here, and there is a general falling of in all moneyed values. This distrust is only in- creased by the reassuranees of the French preas. Even if Russia is not in carnest in her re- monsirance it 1s the general opinion that she will not ve able to give Greece any siaterial aid. The press of London generaliy unite in urging the great Powers to a final remonstrance with Greece to prevent (he occurrence of war, aud if that is rejected to leave Greece to her fate, SPAIN. The Hlectto for the Cortes Progressing Quiey—A Monarchical Form of Gove: ment Probable=Trenty of Pence with Chile. Mapnip, Dec. 19, 1963, ‘The clections for members of the Cortes are pro- ceeding in the incorporated cities, There has been no disorder. A large majority of those elected are favorabie to the formation of a monarchical form of government. ‘The government authorizes the statement that a treaty of poace with Chile may be considered qn ac- complisned fact. to be Tried by a Couns ei! of War. Mapntd, Dec. 19, 1868, It has been decided that the Cadiz insurgents are to be tried by a couneti of war, bnt that in no case will the exweme peualty (death) be inaicted, NEW YORK HERALD, ENGLAND. The Johnson and Laird Fraternization. LONDON, Lec. 19, 1863. Join Laird, member of Parliament for Birken- bead, publishes to-day the correspondence he had with Reverdy Johnson, showing tho origin and course of the friendship that exists between them, Mr. Laird himself made the first ad- vances towards friendship im Octoder last, long before the Liverpool banquet, Mr. Laird invited Mr. Johnson to Birkenhead to see his estab- lishment and to hear his (Mr, Laird’s) wishes for a lasting peace between England and America. Mr. Johnson, in his reply, regretted that a lack of time would prevent bis acceptance of the invitation, and added the following words:— _ Notwithstanding you sympathized with my Southern brethren during the late war, I shall have much pleasure in making your acquaintance and hearing your sincere wishes for peace. The London Times on Reverdy Johuson’s Policy. LoNnDon, Dec. 19, 1863. ‘The Times this morning, in commenting on a speech recently delivered by Reverdy Johnson at the Birkbeck Institution, says that the sum of Mr. John- son’s policy is that trifea must not prevent the preservation of peaceful relations between England and America, The 7imes hints that the American obstacles in the treaty should, therefore, be withdrawn, The Mall Service. Lonvon, Dec, 19, 1868, The posta! contract with the North German Lloyds for carrying the British mails has been renewed, GERMANY. Freedom of Speech Resolution Rejocted. BEKLIN, Dec, 19, 1868, ‘The resolution guaranteeing immunity from arrest for words spoken tu debate has at length »een re- jected by a small majority in the Upper House. CUBA. Reported Rising in the Wost—Santiago St Besieged—Insurgents Salute a United States Steamer. Havana, Dec. ai Via Key West, Dec. 19, 1868. A revolationary demonstration is reported to have occurred in the West, and the fact that 400 troops have been suddenly sent to Colon, the principal ship- ping port of the Vuelta de Abajo, tobacco district, seems to confirm it. From Santiago we have advices to the 11th. The condition of affairs there remains unchanged. Re- inforcements are anxiously expected. The insur- gents on the heights saluted the United States steamer Penobscot with twenty-one guns. Figuerido. an insurgent leader, reported killed, is still alive, Arrival of Treo; from Spain—General Val- maseda to be Relieved—Condition of Attuirs at Bayame—Rumors of Engagements with the Insurgents, Havana, Dec. 19, 1868, Generals Espinar and Latorre, with 350 soldiers, arrived to-day in the steamer from Spain. General Espinar wiil relieve Valmaseda and Gencral Latorre will command the Eastern department, A Spaniard, who had been taken prisoner by the insurrectionists, made his escape from Bayamo, He reports that a Spanish major and a captain belong- to the garrison, who refused to capitulate, had been executed; that other oMcers had been put in trons, and that the soldiers had been set to work cleaning the streets of Bayamo, which was destitute of pro- visions. Bayamo was defended by but few men, nearly all the revolutionists being in the fleld. ‘The insurrectionists continue in the neighborhood of Manzanillo, Rumors have reached here of engagements be- tween (he troops and insurgents in tae vicinities of Holguin, Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo, Proceedings of the Assembly of Canada— Royal Avsent Given to Bills Passed the Legislature. TORONTO, Dee. 19, 1868. At two o'clock to-day Lieutenant Governor How- land proceeded in state to the chamber.of the Legis- lative Assembly and gave royal assent to sixteen intls, all that have reached the final course in the House thus fur, ‘the House then adjourned until the 6th of Jan- uary. The authorized invoices for the ensuing week are 26 per cent. Organization of Repeal Lengues in Nova scotia, HALIFAX, Dec. 19, 1863. A neeting was held last night at which all the prominent anri-confederates of the city were pre- sent. The constitution forthe Repeal Leagae was submitted and adopted and arrangements made to organ. neh leagues throughout the province. Letter from dav—Black Kectle’s Operations Before Mis Last Fight—Three i Women Captives to the Cheyennes= on the Reservations. Sr. Lous, Dee. 19, 1863. Aletter from General Sheridan, dated depot on the mouth of the Canadian river, December 3, re- ceived at General Sherman's headquarters to-day, gives information derived from Black Kettlo’s sister by General Sheridan, tu substance as follows:— The Indians were encamped—Firat, Black Kettle and other chiefs of the Cheyenues and a small party of Sioux, in all thirty-seven lodges. Eight miles down the Washita were all the Arrapahoes and seventy ad- ditional lodges of Cheyennes, and also the Kiowas, the Apaches and Camanches, While thus encamped war parties were sent out composed of Cheyennes, Kiowas and Arrapahoes, who went north in the direc- tion of Fort Larned and were still out, Another party, com| i of Cheyennes and Arrapahoes, iad returned, the trail of which led General Custer into Black Kettle’s village. This party brought back three scaips, one of witch was that of an expressman who was killed and horribly mutilated, between Fort Dodge and Larned, just before General Sheridan left the former fort. The mat! he was carrying was found mm Black Kettle’s camp. The other party went in the direction of Fort Lyon and ts still out, About the time the first of these parties started, Biack Kettle and one -ub-chief from each band went ta Fort Cobb and brought back provisions given thei at that fort, and while they were gone, or about the time of their return, the iast war party referred to was sent out. ‘The women are of opinion that they will all sue for peace at Fort Cobb as the resuit of the battle with General Custer. They would have gone to General Sheridan's cainp had not the open- mg at Fort Cobp beeu held out to them, General Sheridan tien say: all start for Fort Scott as Dodge arrive. Had it not been for the misfortune of the Kansas rogiment getting lost and the leary snow, witch ren. dered their horses unfit for duty, f would have cldsed ap this the traing from Fort fod before this time. As it ia T think the Sgbt is pretty well Knocked out of Cheyeunes, Tair teen Cheyennes, two Sioux and vahoe chiefe were killed. ‘The goverament es A Kreat mistake in giving these ne any considerable amount of food under the supposition of necessity. The whole coun. try {s IWerally covered with garie, There are now more but- the Indiana for twenty years. falo thaw will is that flocks of ther of 1,000 to is fall of grouse, o niine re overy wh in while on his tarch. The re: neyennes aud Arrapaboes are fill Biack Kettle's sister low Black Kettie's through General ¢ ns infd off for the C ne and the most luxurious grouse. reports three white women in the lodye camp. Another letter from General Sheridan says the Mules belonging to Clark's train and also ploto- grapbs and other articles taken from the houses robbed on the Saline and Saimon rivers, Kansas, last fali, were found in the Indian camp. The Indian women prisoners: say most of the depredations along the line of Arkansas were committed by Chey- eunes and Arrupalioes. MISSOURI, The Missouri Pacific Rail Sr. Lovis, Dec. 19, 1868, Notice has been served on the directors of the Mis- souri Pacific Railroad that at the coming session of the Legisiature an amendment to the company’s charter will be proposed, which tn effect will abolish the present graduating scale of voting on stock, giv ing one vote for each share, and requiring the whole board to be elected annually. This will give the small stockholders more power iu the management of the affairs of the company. It ta «tated that @ project is on foot to make the Missourt Pacific a direct link i the great clain o: Toads from the east cad Of (he Kansas Pacilic Kall road. The City Council yesterday rejected a proposition to sell tue city’s stuck in tie Missouri Pactic Hall road, NORTH CAROLINA. Tragedy in CherlotteA Wuite Man Shot Twice by a Nogro in a Mayers Court and Afterwards Kaccked Down and Killed by a Negro Policeman—intense Excitewent Amoug tho Citizens. KaumGan, Dec, 19, 1868. While a white man named Gleason and & negro named Dunlop, were being examined by the Mayor of Charlotie this morning for fighting, the latter de- liberately drew a pistol and shot the former twice, inflicting mortal wounds, Gleason (the wounded white man) then ran, and in passing from the door Was struck on the head by a negro policeman named Schencks and instantly killed. The radicat Chief of Police censured Schencks because he did not shoot Gleason and another white man. Both the negroes are now in jai!, ‘The affair bas created intense ex- citement and 1t 1s nos probable that the yal will be broken open and the two prisoners lynched. LOUISIANA. The Trouble With the Peruvian War Steamer Havana Still Unsettied—instructious from Secretary McCutloch—Tioe Peruvian Monitor Still at the Belize. NEW OnLRBANS, Dec, 19, 1868, ‘The steamer Havana (or Maranon) is again in trouble, the Collector having threatened Ler seizure on the ground of violation of law in not exhiviting proper papers when they were called for, and that the changing of her flag was irregular. ‘The facts are as follows:—The vessel was purchased in New York by the Peruvian government, her owners con- tracting to deliver her at Southwest (ass, or wher- ever the Peruvian monitors might be, Upon her ar- rivel at Southwest Pass the transfer was made, the Peruvian flag hoisted aud her former captain re- tained as sailing master. Her American register was sent to New York for canceliation, Seflor Garcia lias been notified by her former owner that the register was cancelled. It was not Intended to bring the vessei to thus city, but while lying at South- west Pass, repairs to her machimery became neces- #ary, and she came heve under the Pervian fag, and has since been the victim of continued misfortunes, having been the cause of a misunderstanding be- tween Minisier Garcia and Collector Fuller. Yes- terday officers boarded ber and demanded to see her papers, The captain replied that the vessel belonged to the Peruvian navy, vut that he bad no papers toexhibit, and referred the officers to Mimisier Gareta, The latter has received no official communi- cation in reference to the matter, thongh he notified the customs authorities that the Havana belonged to his government and of tis readin to answer any hares against her. The whole trouble origi- er coming here. Had sie remained at tue Southwest Pass no notice would have been taken of ner. Collector Fuller states that charges have been made against the vessel of violation of the law; among others that powder has been landed from her in the night, and that the law compelled him to seize her unless her papci'a were regular. He, however, has referred the matter to the authori- Ges at Washingion, and will take no furtier steps unless upon advice from there. vessel's mani- fest states that she cleared tor the Southwest Pass, ‘To-night Secretary McCulloch telegraphed to Col- lector Faller to be governed by section sixty of the act 1799, and informed him that Secretary Seward had charge of the question of non-compiiance with the laws by the Peruvians. It is stated that Collector Fuller has ordered the revenue cutter Wilderness to interespt the Maranon should she attempt to go to sea without authority from the Custom House. Twenty-eight of the oficers and crew tor the Peru- vian feet arrived last might. Being moaitors are still lying at the mouth river. of the ARKANSAS. Horrible Outruges by the Militia~They Take Possession of the Town of Lowisburg—Stores Fired=—A Citizen Murdered and His Body Burned=Citizens Desirous for PenceArrest of a Prominent Radicnt, MeEmrais, Tenn., Dec, 19, 1668, A special despatch irom Lattie Rock to-night states that the following has been obtained from reliable quarters:— : On the morning of the 16th four companies of mi- litia, commanded by Colouei Gray Williams, from Rome and Matthews counties (the latter colored), entered the town of Lewisburg, siooting in every direction, and marched to the store of Bream & Cozy and set fire to it after pouring coal oi on the floor, Howard & Wells’ store Was also burned, and Mr, § A. Swess was saved from being burned to death by great exertion. During the progress of the fire Mr, Casey was shot down, his pockets rifled and his body thrown into the flamés. The town is still occupied the militia, who go ghooting and shonting through the streets. one is peri to leave the town without a pas All 1s quiet at Augus It is said that the promi. nent citizens prevented an attack on the quilitia, of the aifair would be re the interfer: if, ance of United States troops ta ¢ ‘A mecting was held in was composed of all parties. They deciared for peace under any circunstauces, and promised to support the civil authorities. They desire that other counties may noid stmilar meets ‘The arrest of Willian Movrtweat ratlical in Independence county, by at Augusia, In a charge of discour. in the militia, creates some sensali to-day, which NEW YORK. ire at Albion—Los $37,000. 19, 136 yek destroyed The following are the chief losses aud ins —Mr. Densmore, on building $10,000; insured for $6,000, Messrs, Cole & Sheldon, loss on x £12,0" insured for Large F $6,000, Martin Rawson, logs »600. Oricans American office, loss $7,000; insured for % John Brad- shaw, hatter, joss $5,990; nol ce. J. Worth rop, dentist, loss $1.0 i utier, tailor, joss $1.00, C. D. Hul's loss on building ts avout $4,000, 3 TEMS. Gordon's block . Me, occupied by stores and lawyer's ofices, was partially destroyed by fire yesterday inorning. Loss $15,000. ‘The Sherid of Costocton County, Ohio, absconded on Friday, taking with lit $90,000 of the pubis unda. Sarah Boyd, on TeLe old Irrish woman of Nashvitite Temn., whose husband left her a short time since, wus found dead in her bed from starvation. There were four incendiary fires at Thompsonvi'ie, troyed Mr, Charles 4. Conu., on Friday night, which Cooper's house and three large b An unsuecessful attempt was made last night at Thompsonville, Conn., to throw the New York aud Boston miduight express train from the track. L. F. Goena, a Swiss gardener, at Nashville, Tenn., feommitted suicide on Friday aight by shooting hiia- self through the head. His wife's jeaousy i sup- posed to be the caus ‘The steamer Hra No. 10 sunk in the Red river on the 17th inst., wiih eigily-eight bales of cotton on board, No lives were lost, and # portion of the cargo was saved, At alate hour last night on been chosen in the Twitchell cas courts in Philadelphia, A spec: issued, returnabie ou Monday. day of tne trial. Dr. Usher Parsons, physician of Vrovid elguty is ars. He was surge! rence, in the battle of Lake . surviving commisstoued omicer of Perry's feet. ‘The charred hull of the steamer United States was towed to Cincinnati on Friday from the scene of the late disast The body of Mrs. Elia Jones, of Pen- sacola, F was recovered a the wreck, and another body, suppo: to be that of Mrs, Brooks, leven jurors had now before the i venire has been This closes the tuird an eminent and venerable eo, R. L, died yesterday, aged nm tht Nay ship Law- and was the last | has been recovered. of Hartford, Conn., re- City Attorney Hamers! ., tice that Judge Nelson, of ceived yesterday official ¢ the United States Circult Court, has granted a tem poraty injunction to restrain the Shore Kallread Company from bridging tie mouth of the Conuecti- cut river. Judge Pugh, of Columbus, io, Was beld by the United states Commissioners in Cincinnatl tn $2,000 bail to appear before the gana jury in April next, charged with issuing fraudulent naturalization papers, This is the thitd case against him on the saine charge. The contract for building the railroad bridge across the Mississippi river at Keokuk has been closed with the Keystone Bridge Company of Pitts. burg, Pa., for $1,000,000. The bridge is to be of tron, like the one at Dubuque, lowa, to be commenced tn the spring and Goished with) The Rev, James M. Hunni Nation, of Richmond, Va., \ stopped its datiy insue some weeks since, Wholly ended yesterday The editor reproaches the repuldican managera with having proscribed him, aud aunounces Minseif as a candidate for Congress in his district in opposition to the regular nominee. ate of paper, the New outh Carolina yesterday re- fence of suspension agawst Senatot Leslie, of Warnweli coualy, and readmitted him to is gent. On reap H ator Lesiie made ccknowledging (he magnanimity of the Seuntors, aud hoping ali former avimosities would be buried, and in the Innguage of the worthy Presdent elect he desired to aay, “Les us have peace." a briet addres: INDAY, DECEM ANUSEMENTS. Mua. SvorrSippons at Steinway HAld-—Mrs, | Scott-Siddons made her first reappearance as & \ veader tast might at Steinway fail, for the benedt of the New York Ophthatmic Hospttal, She waa greeted by @ large and higuly select audience. The pro- gramme included selections from “As You Like It}? & portion of Teunyson’s Vere de Vere," por- Hons of “macbeth” and Hi the Fifth's courtship, in all of these Mrs, Siddons displayed ber abilities a@ '@ reader so as to secure the hearty endorse- ment of the critical audicnce assembled. Her ren- dition of Tennyson's “Lady Vere de Vere" was very excellent, ani the sleep-walking scene in Macbeth was given with the most telling edect. In King Henry's courtsnip Mra. Siddons showed her versa- tility, and her renattion of the selection surprised many of her warmest admirers, Of Mrs, ‘Siddons, power a6 a reader it 1s unnecessary to say any- ing except that they arg in every sense of tho word artiste, Her sclections last night were very happy, amd the impression which made upon the audience must have been highly satisfactory vo her, TRYING HALL—MRS, JENNY KRMPTON'S CONCERT, — ‘This popular music hall has seldom been so crowded as it was last night when the above favorite con- traito took a benefit, There were a host of artists and pieces in the programme, and the concert was a @reat artistic success. From the programme we make a few selections as the most striking, Mrs. Kempton, who has been for a week past confined to her home trom a severe attack of — iiiness, sang, of course, under a disadvantage. Yet we never heard her clear, sympaiheie con- tralto voice more satisfactorily than last night in Robandi's beautiful roman Lit Stella Conti- dente,” which she sang with violin, vielincello, plano and horn obligato. The next best feature in tie Programme Was Mills’ superb playing of Charles Mayer's “Masui Melio’ iantasia aud Mis own “Fairy Fingers.” Every note came out from the magniti- cent grand with the distinctness and correctness of mechanism. The grand duo from “Semiramide,’? Was sung by Mrs. Mixseli and Mrs, Kempton ina style which clicited the heartiest and best deserved applause. Mrs, Mixsell’s powers of vocalization are such asare rarely met with on the operatic stage. The tenors, Hill and Simpson, the latter especially, in the “Kigoletti” quertet, distinguished themselves. ‘The concert was marred by the introduction of sot concert raloon ditties on the piano, which were really an insult to the intelligent audience present. No artist has a right to intrude snch tresh on dience except he ts playing in a Bowery concy loon, instead of a respectable concert hall. BRYANTS’ MiNSTuELS.—The ever frest and original Bryant has given vo the public @ most excellent tra- vestie on the “Genevieve de Brabant’? and a capital burlesque on “Ii Trovatore’’ as Christmas offer- jugs. A large audience assembled last might to: witness ‘“ienevieve de Bryant,’ and wu constant and hearty applause may at any time be taken as, an indication of popular approval certainly tie Perroemanoe Jast night was abundantly relished, Dan Bry2vat and Nelse Seymour, as the gendarmes, if not as artistic, are certainly as amusing as the famous pair at Grau’s. The past week has been a profitable one at this popular place of amusement, and there 1s every midication that this wee. and every week while “Geneviive” lasts will be equally fruitful in greenbacks. TONY Pastor's OPERA House.—The popular Tony made a very successful and profitable ‘four Round the World” last week, illustrating his extraordinary adventures by a fine panorama. Larry Magee, the Irish cariaan, will doubtless continue to attract large audiences, while Johnny Thompson, I. G. Riggs, Miss Le Brun aud Miss Seidler will remain stars in the firmament of Toay’s Opera House. The bill of fare las! night was very good, but it is to be re- gretted that the worn-out joxes and worn-out singers of Canterbury Hall and the London Oxford are con- sidered essential requisites im catering for the pub- lic, Genuine American humor, or irish or German fun is more acceptable to American audiences than the {diotic nonsense of second rate London so-called cote singers. KELLY AND LEON'’S MINSTRBLS.—-To quote the Anguage of the play bili the past week has been a regular “banquet of novelties’ at this house, “Bar- ber Bla” and “Leon's Tame is"? have furnished food for laughter to thousands, and there is every probability that many thousands more will crack their siaes over the comicalities of those pies fore they are withdrawn in favor of other no: There was quite a fuli house last oivit, and the audicnce only restrained tts laughter to applaud en- thustasticaily, RANCISCO MINSTRELS.—Thera was @ very large audience at this house last night, and the pro- gramme was, as usual, excellent. The original opera of “Bone Squash Diablo” was the principal attraction, and the new ne, entitled “Pande. mont * brought the performance to a close, Messrs, Birch, Wambold, Bernard and Backus kept the andience in a roar by the extraordinary comi- calities in which ry fl indulged, and when the cur- tain finally dropped lt was regretted that the “San Francisco” humor was dealt out tm such @ homo:o- pathic dose, HooLsy’s Eastern District Opens House.—The past week was quite a successful one at the above popular piace of entertainment, and the siar troupe ¢ are likely to become permanent favor- akyshire Lass’ will be continued by request, and, in addition to this attraction, Manager Hooley intends to offer valuable prizes to his patrons during the holiday The establishment of @ permanent place of amusement in Williamsburg is no longer an experiment. The Opera House ma; hl a permanent institution. The night was a large and enthusiastic Theatrical aud Musical Notes. Theatrical jaxury this week—Jam. ‘Theo. Thomas’ concert to-night tn Steinway Hall. ‘The Lrookiynites intend to skate to the sale of the nevieve” Uckels to-morrow, Concert and Hot Supper” is the latest announce- nt in Augueta. mians go for it, At Dew Orleans ‘East Lynne” and the bare- legged “Undine”? continued wo attract audiences, Mark Twain will deliver his lecture, “The Ameri- ean Vandal Abroad,” im Devroit on Tuesday even m rm strains wise Bell Ringers will peat forth their merry tommorrow and Tuesday evening in Syra- eu incinnatt rejoices at present. All the theatres wing well. Varepa Rosa will sing there tus K, Cacle Tom's Cabin,” though now well worn in ie woot, 1s to be presented to-morrow evening in Har 5 vg does not mean buffoon. The word ts de- rived mu the name of Mane Boude, a Freach 7 - reach Spy"? ts regarding with considerable interest the periormance of the “Drunkard Family’ a baltimore Mr. Thurab and troupe are travelling with a high hand. Newvern, N. complains tat the General as saubbed tt, “Wolves at Bay’? has pr Philadelphians, and a mor clously substituted, Gie Bull, the man of determined stroke, since his escape from the Ohio disaster, gave a concert in Mitladelphiafiass eveaing. Laura Keene is to delight the Wilmingtonians dur- ing Christmas week. The lady ts characterized us @ successful bird of passage. John McCullough is performing in leading classi- cal roles in Salt Lake City, Tae Mormons are dig- usted With sensational pieces. Horrible, The infernal ed too tame for the oose play has been judi. prevailing attraction in Washington pending the duvesugation of the Alaska Lumbug. Edwtn Booth appeared last nigaot in Buffalo as “Othello,” when his engagement in that city termin- ated. Mrs. Lagder wii periorm there to-morrow evening. Mrs. Yelverton is coming in this direction to read. Her appearance will uncoubtediy be a warni to ali young ladies. Mrs. Yeiverton deserves a hearty welcome, Signor Blitz is to perform i Brooklyn on Christ. mas Day. By the way, there are sixteen gentlemen of the name, and the original has been presented with innumerable bills. . Madame Gueymard and Tamberiik have ap- peared tn the “iuguenots” at Madrid, with tm- meonse Success, Recails, encores, bouquets, nothing was Wanting to ther triampi, Ofenback has two more operas on his anvil— “Vert-Vert” for the Opera Coiique, and the “Bri- gaudes” for the Boufes, and numerous other novel- tics, musical, dramatic, and choreographic, are pro- tuised for the close of the year, At Apollo Hail, Broadway and Twenty-cighth street, on Tuesday evening next, the Hibernian Min- sirels are to make their deo. A feature of the open- ing wll be the rendition of ‘Moore's Melodies,” as urranged by Stevenson; songs, dances and a new Irish farce “entitied “O'Fiaherty’s Dirame,” with the scenes laid in New York, will bring tne enter- Wwinment to a close. The Mémorial de ia Loire relates that some thieves penetrated on sunday night into the Jesuits’ College at St. Glienne, broxe open one of the desks, and carried of a sum of 2100f The Fathers were owners ofa valuable watchdog, but had, unfortu- nately, Sent itaway a few days previously, on ac- count of its making too mach noise. Koseint’s funeral was the scone of an. altercatton whieh resulted in a duelin the wood of Vésinet. One combatant was Viscount de Cevlogon; the other, whose hame ig not menuioned, is an officer in an in- fantry regimeat garrisoned tn Paris, The conbat had lasted acarceiy a minute when the former gen- ueman received a wound in the arm, which was completely pierced, aud the seconds put an end to the affair, Tho two adversaries then shook hands and returned to Paris. b The second appearance tn Berlin, on Novem- ber 31, of Miss Maria Calisto in “La Son nambula” seems to have produced astill tore fevorable impression.’ The Voss Gazette says, a come of her notes We were vividiy impressed with a conviction of their deepfelt warmth, which por. trayed fervent, devoted love and Amina’s unclouded happiness, She sings always sktifuliy and correctly, and our ear reseed by her soft and fute-like Hotes. Miss Calisto, however, labors under the did. culty of singing only in Italian, While the opera “ere ls, of course, entirely German. ‘This Wil prevent her from oaking many more appearances, aa the critics are beginning to Coraplain of the Ingongruiy of performing the sae opera ‘lack Crook" is to be the | BER 20, 1868—TRIPLE SHEET. @OSITTART. Tee Muraqvis ef santa Lucia. Advices trom Havana gtate that the Marqnis of Santa Lucia, one of the principal jeadera of the revolutjon tu Caba, was killet in the receat encoun ters with the Spanisy troops. Saivador Cisneros y Betancéurt, Marquis of Santa Lucia, was born in the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba, Mm Vebruary, 1s24, His family holding high position aad being himself the heir te an old Castitan title, hie parents devoted themselves to bis early education, and subsequently placed him in charge of his uncle, Dr M. de betan- court, residing in the United States, where he pur- eucd his studhes for several years. Here he acquired @ strong love for ‘our free imstitutions, and hus character formed itself on the best models-of Ameri- can history, He was modest and reserved immanner, but in his conversation always exhibited a feeling fon his nauve land, While yet a youth he married his cousin, Dotia Mi cacla de Letancourt, aud devoted himself aasidu- ously to the cuiture of his childreu and the cave of his private fortune. Under a modest and atfection- ate exterior he possessed great strength of character and aa undoubted valor, ‘The wrongs of his coun- ry imy him deeply, but few suspected that he Would form the noble resolution witch has siuce made him worthy of the respect and gratitude of his countrymen. — flis intimate friends, however, will loug remember how often he referred, in their intercourse, to the consiantiy broken promises which have marked (he course of Spain towards the Cubans for the inst thirty years, Losing all hope after the decepuon practised upou the Cuban Commisstoners of 1860, he dxed his gaze on the future, but we are not aware he made any one the coniidant of lis plans, When Spain overiurew her ignoble dynasty and yet held for Cuba only words of deceit he raised his voice, and the people to a man aceepted his leadership. With decided vator and an enthusiasin that Knew no linuts, he Jed the tiberals of Puerto-Prineipe and formed with Aguilera and Cespedes the irtumvirace of liberators in Cuba. His death needs contirnation, as we have received it only through Spanish chan- neis, iit has occurred bis memory will be ions cherished by his countrymen, Dr. Usher Parsous. ‘Thia venerable gentleman, tie last of Perry's ofi- cers at the battle of Lake Hrie, died at Providence, R. L, yesterday morning, aged eighty years. He was born at Alfred, York county, Me., in 1783, and after receiving a liveral education at a neighboring acadeimy went to Bosion, where he studied medicine under Dr. John Warren, In 1811 he entered the naval service and joined the frigate Jou Adams in 1512 as surgeon’s mate. The officers and crew of the vessel volunteering for service on the lakes, Dr. Parsons went with them, reaching irie in June, 1813, Great sickness prevaiied in the feet at this tine, to such an extent, indeed, that finally the omy surgeon ft for duty was the deceased, on whom devolved the task of attending the sick men. At the battle of Septem- ber 10 he was the only medical oficer on duty, and was on board the flagship Lawrence, commanded by Commodore Perry, during the engagetnent. His eil- ciency and courage during the day won the admiration of his commander, who in his report to the Secretary of the Navy reierred in most flattering terms to the young surgeon, closing his remarks by stating that “in the event of my having another command | should consider inyself peculiarly fortunac¢e in having him with me as surgeon.’ For his couduct on this occasion Dr. Parsons was ap- pointed a full surgeon in the navy, with a commus- sion bearing daie of Seplember 10, the day of the battle. in May, 1814, he was ordered on board the Lawrence, which, with the fleet under Commodore pinclair, sailed to Mackinac for the purpose of trans- porting the troops destined to attack Detroit. ‘The uttack failed, and in November following the de- ceased was ordered to the frigate Java at the re- quest of Commodore Perry. His services from thus time were not of particular importance, In 1823 he resigned his commission, having married during the previous year Mary J. Holmes, daughier of Rev. Abiel Holmes, aud sister of Oliver Wendell Holmes, who died in 1825. leaving one son, now a piysician at Providence, at which town the subject of this sketch settled soon atier bis marriage. Or, Parsons was at one me Professor of Anatomy at Dartmouth Professor in Brown University at Provi- President of the Khode Isiand Medical so- ciety and urst Vice President of ‘he American Medical Association, He was also the author of severai medicai works and other liverury produc- ons. Anthony Lispenard Robertson, ‘The many friends of Chiet Justice Robertson, of the Superior Court, will regret to hear of his death from pueumonia on Friday evening last. The de- ceased was born in June, 1808, in this city, and re- ceived his education at Columbia College, where he graduaied in 1825 with high honors, A member of the bar, le became distinguished in lis profession; was Assistant Vice Chancellor for the First Judicial distriet of New York in 1546, Surrogate of the county of New York in 1848 and in 1359 wus elected a judge of the Superior Court, After the expiration of lus term of office in 186 Judge Roberwson was re-elected und during the following year was chésen Clief Jus- tice by lus associates. In 1567 he Was one.of the delegates to the Coustitutional Convention from this ings of As a lawyer there are jew men in this State who possess a greater reputation for leyal ac than he did. AS a judge he Was respected for ncorruptibility and taparciality, while as a cil zen ins many amiable traits of chi . added to his integrity, Won for him numerous wart and de- voted (riends. THE INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR ELECT. The Governor elect, John T. Hoffman, has declined the proffer of an escort by the Seventy-first regunent as will be seen trom the following communicatio: CLARENDON HOTEL, Dec, 18, 186%. CoLoneL—I very reluctantly gave my assent to your ofler of the services of your regiment as an escort on the occasion of my inauguration at Albany, i would not have given tt at at had | been aware of t eat cxpense lo Which your men will be J . thave recently learned something in rei ence to this matter, and notice that @ resolution has been introduced into the Commen Council providing an appropriation to meet such expenses. Tam sure this would not meet the approval of the regiment, nor could | consent to it, Under the cireuastanees: task leave to withdraw my acceptance of tiie escort tenuered. Ploase assure the members of your dis- tinguished regiment that | shall always appreciate and be grateful fortheir courtesy and kindness in tendertag me this honor, ( trust they will see that a sense of duty and a regard for their interests com- pel me to decline tt. i Very respectfully, nO ORO eeae sre .'T. HOFF M. Colonel PARMLER, Seventy-first regiment, York State National Guard, New York city, Ta response to the above Colonel larmiee trans- mitted to Mr. uoffman the foilowing letter:— Hrapgvarrens ist INvanticy, N. GS. Y. Y., New York, Dec. 19, 1808, Joun T. Horm an: Dean Sin—l am in receipt of your esteemed fayor of the 18th inst., in which you ask leave to withdraw your acceptance of escort tendered by the Seventy lirst regiment on the oceasion of your inauguration ai Albany. The resoluttoh introduced into the Corm- mon Council to pay for the transportation of the regiment to and from Albany was unsolicited by us. We expected to pay eur own expenses ond were pre- pared to doso. This action of some kind friends in ihe Common Council is gratefully appreciated by us,- has subjected us to the harsh, think, unjust animadversions of press. it was as citizen soldiers that we sought to honor our Commander-in-Chief elect, and to manifest our sincere respect and regard for a gen- tleman who was an houorary member of our regi- ment, and who, having heid the position of Mayor of the city in which most of us were born, was about to enter upon 4 more extended fleid of duty in the service of the State, We regret exceedingly, sir, that our motives have been misunderstood of misconstrued by those who see, or think they see, party politics in every act or demonstration of respect shown to public m assured, air, that the Seventy-first regiment ap) ciate the kindness shown (hem m relieving them from this Kew niente yea | posits nd be equaliy as- sured of their profound reepect for your charac’ and eminent services, and their carnest wh your prosperity and happiness. T have the honor to be, sir, your very obedient servaal, THEODORE W. PARMLEEE, Colone! Commandiag, EUROPEAN MARKETS. New LONDON MONEY MARKRT.=LONDON, Dec, 1-02 P. M.=Conso! close at ¥2', for both money and the nited States five-twenty bonds, 744. The e, Hiinois, 954. SK.—FRANKFORT, Dec, 19—Even- five-twenties closed dull at 73'4 of 1862. FRAN KKORT Bow ing.—United Stutes a 78% for the iss l LIVERPOOL, COTTON MARKET.—Liverroot, Dee 102 P. M.—The market © firmer at a slight advance. Middling uplands, on the spot, 10%d. a 10\d.; to arrive, Wied. Middling Orleans, 107d. a lid. The sales of the day footed up 15,000 bales, Havre CoTron MARKET.—HAVER, Dec. 19.—Cot- ton is firmer, both on the spot and to arrive. Tres ordinaire, on the spot, 12st, per ewt.; low gnd- lings, to arrive, 12if. LiveRPgoL PRODUCE MARKET.—Liverroon, Dec. 19,—TalloW, 498. per owt, LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.—Liverroor, Dec. 10.—Cheese is DuOyADS at Gus. per cwt. for the best grades of American One. LONDON PRopuCa MARKET.—LONDON, Dec. 19.— Liuseed ofl, £27 6% per ton, PETROLEUM MARKET.—ANTWRrP, Dec. 19—Kven- ing. —The petroleum market closed duil and uae changed, EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS. QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 19..The etcamehip Chia, from New York, arvived @t this port at niae P.M, yester- aay. |. it ain’t convenient just wo . BOARD OF ALDERTION. A apectal nmoting of this Board was cated yoster day afternoon two o’olock, and from she charaae ter of the business performed tt should be called, par excetei the “indeflaitely postponed” meet- jug. When the hour named for the meeting had arrived Alderman Coman, President of the Board and Acting Mayor, took tis seat and called the Board to order; the members doffed their shining “tiles” and amused theinselves by twitlng their hata around with the batged crowns resting on the deaka before them wwile the roll was called and the ordi- hazy prelimingeies diaposed of. ‘vhe roll disclosed the fact that there was juat @ quocum present, Whereupon Alderman Hepper rose tn his place and advocated the tinmediated removal of a stand located on the streeé, near Union Market, wich obstructs public: travel. After a little legista- tive sparring (ns resofution was referred to the Comnuttee om Markets, bai i! Was subsequently taken up on a regousideration of the motion torefer and adopted, ‘The members then took their brooms: (metaphort- cally) in hand and commenced sweeping general orders into one of the way corners by mo- tions to “postpone indedinifely.” This ta & very clever way of dome the bustnesa up or doing it down, whichever if may be. It is nok uite $0 harslt a posstuvely refasing to adopt a mo- tion or resolutic irtually the sanre effect, while any ‘sore sy be interested can af his “little adair ow, at uny time; but you see, and so-suas's what's the mutter.’ Among the resolutions wut ned to tie “inde fe ! orders con- BieLy pooipoLed” pigcoa boles pproprialion of $5,000 to defray the expenses of the sucuguiation of Governor Hominan and the expenses ol tie trip to Aibam. divecting Ure Clerk to the Coumaon Council to pr cure copics of the laws reluiiug to the chy of New York; to pave Bleecker s\rect from Bowery to Broadway with Nicolson ¢ remove the rairoud tracks fe Franklinestrect, lun and Cenire stoets; directing the Co to retund $2,000 to jasnes Masterson for sustained by alteration: of the grad: maklog the wages of city doekbaiidera akc per day: ordering dhe repaumting, re- ig and returnisiing of tie chamber of the Hoard of Councilmen; to recuate and gyade some eight or sou the upper ead of the ksland; to erect inking hydrants’ in certain streets, and 1 relation to 4 large uuimber of ofner uatters OO minor tmportance, Atinosta!! (he cating up thus far had been done by the 1 crson the right hand side of the chautber, Wherenpou one of te heavy welghia of the oller side suggested ina morbpiaably complain ing tone 5 euter Way woul ages fourth s| gular order. We An don’t have no show on this side of the house.?* pportunity was given Uh pilennah tO Use broom or call up anydung he wished, but Le had said his say and easayod no more, ° ‘The resoiabion to pave ‘twenty-third street, fom ‘Tenth avenue to the tladson river with brown aad Miller wooden paveutent, Was takew from the geae- lorder lish aud referred to the Committce om Se Comptroller was directed to pay the billa of the city canvassers which shouid be certited to by the Chairman of the Board, after which one of the genticmen from the upper regions essayed to have a coupie of streets in his district attended to; but aa one of the Aldermen just then ‘hoofed’ tt fr the chamber, leaving the Board without a quorum, the rubicund lad did not succeed in getting his reso- Juiion through. ‘The Board tien adjourned to Monday at the P, M. A Ladies’ Fair is Now Open at Si. Stephen's Charch, entrance on Twenty-eight aud twenty-aiashe strects, near Third avenue. Avoid Them.—The Filthy, Muddy Hair Pree parations that suiell like varnish and raquire to have thelr sediments of lead, zinc, litharge or sulphur shaken ap belore using —-avold them. Use that safe and fragrant bairdeesatny and renewor, BARKY'S TRICOPHEROUS, —establistes wixty: years, suitable alike for ladies, geotiimen aad childven, Principal olive 874 Pearl atreet, New York. a. ‘oul Billy.—Fix Your Onie ‘alton ate A.—Save FuelmReduce house with Roebuck's Weather Strips. The ji Pictorial Phrenotogical A New Vo ts of yood things.’ OF year FOF fi No. 89 Broadway, New York. Superior Assortment of Wines, Ales, ; JOHN J. STAFF & SON, 153 Chambers streat, uction Furniture sale, 1) Broadway, opposle Arntor piace der auction heal, See advertisement valuable and an be more suits PIANOFORTES, yours | that the grea! Poan, with desirous of tuaramee to the purela aim for onr “New Seale Plan Y be relied npon_ by thoxe who procuring au instrument of uneqnalied meri TODART & MORRIS, 684 Broadway. te ex and Liquors for the Holidays, nasorted, kids in ease of one dozen, at 810. Canada Malt Scotch Whiekey, fone gallons Oid Lochnagar, Scotch Wiiskes, imported, @¢; Champagne in quarts and ‘pints at #20 per Basket. MURPHY & DU Ne Hauidation, No. Ofer Their aver aLreat. mA.vHKaldenberg & ndid stock of warranted genul eerschaum Pipes at 6Jobn, /% John and 2s Wall at t Tasty and ful Holiday Now York t4 m: red and woid by Nassau street, New York. A Most Suitebie Hol prices—for a smoker is undow which POLLAK & St i ny Present--No Fancy edly a genuine weet manttt dw: Broome die of bivek; also repairing a) cheler’s Hair Dye—The Rest in the The only perfeot dye; harmless, reliable, instantane- ous, Factory 16 Bond atrect. Dr. T. Hunt atrect, treats deafal jarantee given that Vibrator for incurable Among 4a relative of resident elect of the United States. A troatise on deat. satarch and scrotal 11 iis forms, with means of ‘and cure, will be sent to any address free, rouet L performance. Joun street, uy re) iy Now. § wnd 10 Established in 1800.—The Metropolit: Printing Eavablishment, 97 Nassau atroet. Elegant Holiday Gifts, ky CASWELL, HAZARD co. Teet, call the attention rebie variety of Fotet os, dor Canam ae. fe. Ail tue ‘London, &¢., es. t RD & CO., Broadway and 24th ateeot. ataenicemessneilcli, Furniture.<—Sélling O0; Seiling Ow, the bualuons, jway, near Pourth atreet, offers lis entire atock of rieh and faakiouadle Pur worth over $150,000, AT AN IMMENSE SACRIFICE, TO CLOSE THE Bi Having conelited to retire from i respectfully inform my old customers and the py 4 & bone hde jor the above reayon. Stock, Fig» Good Will for aale. JOUN MEBKS, Je. For SalomA Watchense Maker's Shon, fog Gworkmen; allcomplete. Address K. Mathilde, 182 Hud atreet, Hoboken: For First Class Printing of Every Deacrips tion 20 to the Metropolitan Job Printing Katabiieement ot Naseau street, Crnpe Wined For folidays.-Spenrts Port GRAPE WINE, raised in New Jersey, has for years been rites! und weddings, add ia so erlabrated for the: table that the fret families in London aud Pacis Store 143 Broadway, not without It. Git Pictorial Cord Receivers, Exquisite! beautiful, containing colored views of celebrated Frene place: by ELL, HAZARU 4 OV., Broadway CAS ‘aud Twenty-fourth street, iiny Liquore=A Prices. Good Bourbon, 60e.; gc BUKDEAUX WINE 00,, 99 Fu id Sherry, iton atrect, ovr Holiday Styles of Gents? and Youths’ Dress Hats ready, at popular prices. BURKE, 128 Fulton at, Holiday Presents.—A Great Variety of ¥ roidered and tin quilted Siippere various Pie sree aad due sole Bot Particular atieotion gives to order work. (6. RICHMOND, 573 Bronaway. Tory Backed Brahe, fie Consteti; of @ Hnic, Nati, jbo goon rem Reethoggen ete bn iy Jum receive and for P50 Co’, Broadway ana Swenty-towth Gite Napoleon Tat Foorw 910; Dovble Bole Cait Bs KIN BROO! o> for Howard treat, NS, 404 Browdway, Pomphiots, Law ke, Be tod Shenper Winn A aay othe and despatch, twenty ive far cont tthe METROPOLITA A EST ABLIS: MeN, 01 Nassua street, 20" a1 jeen Paid in Gold Ro: al Haven un 1 Prbces Intorastion prone Be ‘te Fy a rates paid (or Dowbloene eee ae Coe Blinkers, 16 Wall sirent, N. %. Wits, Tonpovs and Qevamental Hale toat Pha Dy ar | Hate Dyeing, 4! volora, at BAL Uae OWS. Bond aicace