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of six millions of dollars a year. The business | has, in fact, become a terrible nuisance, of the Peter Funk order, calling urgently for the intervention of the strong arm of the law for its abatement, If Judge Barnard, thereforo, would do this community a great and memora- ble service he will at once proceed to sweep the whole batch of these lottery policy shops from this island, When the gamblers con- cerned have the audacity and the power to bring our courts of law into their squabbles over the spoils surely the time haa come for a general clearing out. Pushing a Case, We are glad to observe that the Police Com- missioners are sensitive.in regard to the recent appointment on the police of one of the light- fingered fraternity, and that, not satisfied with getting rid of the rogue, they also want to get rid of the mischeivous facts in their system to which his appoiatment was due. It may be Temembered that ihe Captain of the Thirteenth Precinct had reported that the rogue was ‘‘a man of good character and reputation.” He has been placed on trial for that dereliction of duty, and already thg iris] has shown the real evil. This evil is that no real investigation is made into the character of a candidate fora place on the, police, The investigation is formal merely, Thus when an application for appointment comes before the Commissioners they refer it to the Superintendent to have inquiry made into the man’s previous hivtory. The Superintendent refera the inquiry ond the papers to the captain of the precinct in which the man lives, and the captain of the precinct refers them to some subordinate, If the sub- ordinate happens to be a crony and boon com- panion of the candidate, or has been properly interviewed, all the better for the candidate's chances. If not, then the subordinate goes out and stands on the corner till somebody comes along and assures him that the can- didate is an ‘“‘excellent young man.” Then the papers go back just the route they came, and the candidate, rogue or no rogue, gets his appointment, In the present case the Com- missioners have pursued tho investigation to the point at which the subordinate was aesured that the candidate was ‘‘an excellent young man,” The person who gave this assurance was also a policeman, and he is the next per- son for trial. It isin its way a commentary on political life among us that the candidate for appointment—a known thief—had testimo- nials to his good character, signed by the represontative of his district in the State Legis- lature, by the President of the Board of Alder- menand by a Police Justice, A remedy for any lengthened service in the force by unwor- thy members who surreptitiously enter it may be found in an order from the Superintendent, published in another place, It requires a monthly report to be made by captains of the number of men under their command, their rank and class of duty, where they reside, and whether married or single. If the order was framed with this intent it is to be hoped it will be found effectual. Our Correspendence from Remo. In a series of special letters from the Holy City, published this morning, we chronicle the organization of the Council of the Vatican. The correspondence is in continuation of the chain of narrative which was commenced in our columns immediately after the first in- ception of the idea of such an assemblage by the members of the Sacred College, and hence the promulgation of the Pontifical fiat which gave il effect. The letters which appear this morning convey the first inkling which has deen presented in writing of the existence of what may be called the nucleus of a demo- cratic party in the Council, and are conse- quently of even more than usual importance. Austria was making # grand imperial diplo- matio lay effort to attract the attention of the aasembled hierarehs to her right and claim of executive apostolicity—a fact which is made evident by our report of the fine féte which ‘was given at the ministerial residence of the Emperor in Rome. The diocese of Buffalo, N. Y., had a double-headed delegation at St. Peter's, in the persons of the Catholic and Protestant bishops of the place, with the chances—or betting, if any is permitted— heavily in favor of the claim of the Right Reverend Doctor Ryan, the Catholic, to the seat, Italy, outside of Rome, remained, as it were, on the ‘‘fence,” so that our special grouping of the facts becomes quite inter- eating. ATUSEHENTS. Firma AVENUE THRarre.—‘‘The Duke's Motto,” given the second time on Tuesday evening at this tMeatre, was a great improvement on the first night. There could not be improvement in the style of its pProduciion and scenic effect, for these were most admirable, and in elaborate completeness and beauty are rarely surpassed; but there was improve- ament in the acting—-an improvement go marked and Gecisive as to give to this drama of such intrinsic absorbing interest the natura! and legitimate effect of its skilfully constructed plot and dramatic power, Mr. Davenport, as J[agadere, was as near perfection as can be, Thee was no stun- bing in his text, no colaness, no tndiffer- ence to the evolution of the drama. He gave all his soul and energies to the character. Hoe ‘was Lagatere trom the first to the close. It would be dimcult to find much fault with any of the rest. Mr. Lewis was most admirable as Peyrolies, the valiant cowara, and Mr. Ryner, ag an Irish soldier of fortune, wag likewise exceliont. Mr. Harkins, thougn playing a royal part, the Keygent of France, has no opportauity to suow royal acting. Mr. Devere aa Prince Gonzagues—® character he played with Fechter, in London, with great success—has more to say and says it well. Mrs. Cnanfrau and Miss Davenport, as Blanche and ills, played thetr re- spective parts with gist aud spirit There was a crowded and appreciative nouse. The plece will be repeated every evening this week, and aiso at the Chr istinas matinee on Saturday. A COLOSSAL LITIGATION, Millon’ Worth of Property in Jeopardy-- Tho Moat Importaut Lawsuit Ever Com- menced in Kings County. In the year 1804 old Peter Calyer, the owner of a farm in that section of Kings county kaown aa Greenpoint, died and left a large portion of his’pro- Perty, or rather a life tnterest in hla property, to two of his sons, Peter Calyer and Jacobus Caiyer, and four houses situated in Besex and Mester streets, in the city of New York, to his wife and three daughters, some of the property at Greenpoint was disposed of by the sons and their children without the authority to do 60, but supposing they had the right to do eo, while other portions of the estate are still in the possession of some of the descendanis, The land at Greenpoint prises upwards of 100 acres, extending from net Street co the Kast river, all of which bea i Tesl- al ‘ontt- ous of dollars. In mated to be wo, noveral mill rs of the ostate J. Dewey Fay Dealt of one of ine.“ Reninuee Uno preaudt occu has commenced asi * sty of the ants and su V te 1 property, tor his Biare of te [4p im. aa ee others for Cxmaye wad back. NEW YOBK UERALD, THUWSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1869.—TRLPLE SHEET FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD The Throne Question and Citizen Franchises in Spain. French Sympathy with the Spanish Republicans. Papal Infallibility Before the Coun- cil in Rome. Reported Wreck of a British War Steamer. Arrival of the Spanish Gunboats at the Chesapeake Capes. SPAIN. Tho Throne Question—Supporters of the Dake of Genoa in Council—Policy of the Cabinet— Municipal Franchises=Miuisterial Sport. Manni, Dec, 22, 1869. By French Atlantic Cable. It 1s reported in this city to-day that a family coun- cilof the members of the House of Savoy was held in Turin yesterday, for the purpose of debating and to decide, tf possible, the question which exists in relation to the candidature of the Duke of Genoa for the Spanish throne. It appears, as the matter now presents, that the existing government of Spain, with the pariia- mentary and other political partisans of the Duke operating in Madrid and the other cities of the country, have not by any means abandoned their hopes of nts ultimate acceptance and enthronement. ‘The Spanish government has ordered that the par- Namentary elections to fill the seats remaining vacant in Cortes shall be held onthe 20th day of January, 1870, This step 1s taken go as to secure, as is hoped, the return of members favorable to the throne policy of the executive, and thus give @ leg- islative majority for the election of the Duke. The parliamentary eiections will be very hotiy contested by the opposition. The newspaper press unanimously demands that elections shall be first held for the diferent municipal councils, so as to thus terminate the existing unconstitutional situa- on, the present municipalities having been illegally appointed by the government. The Ministers, having concluded hinting at tne matter of an excursion to the mountaing near Toledo, nave ordered the services of 300 men of the Guards, with a pattaiion of infantry of the line, on duty to accompany the cortége, so as to protect the Ministerial party. This excursion, contrasting as it does in such a marked manner with the widespread Misery existing in the capital, has produced a very painiul impression on the public mina, Latest Election NewsRepublican Demands, MabRID, Dec, 22, 1869, Elections for the Ayuntemtentos, which were dig- solved by the government, have been ordered and will commence on the 3d of January. The elections to fill the seats in the Cortes left vacant by the republican deputies who took an active part in the jate insurrection will take place on the 20th of Janaary. In the Cortes the republican minority have made @n energetic protest against these elections and de- mand the restoration of the former Ayuntamientos. They declare that they will carry the matter before the legal tribunals, but counsel the people in the meantime to keep the peace and make vigorous efforts at the new elections to return their true frieads. FRANCE, Public Sympathy With the Spanish Repub- licans, Paris, Dec. 22, 1369, Asubdscription has been opened for the relief of the Spaniards who were recently expelled from the country by the French government, General Banks’ Audiences at Court. : Paris, Dec. 22, 1869. ‘The French journals allude to the fact that General Banks had several interviews with the Emperor be- fore his departure for America, but in the absence of further information abstain rom comment. Father Hyacintho Landed. Pais, Dec. 22, 1869, Father Hyaginthe has arrived at Havre on the steamship Pereire. ROME. The Papal Infallibility Question. Lonpon, Dec, 22, 1860, The tenor of the latest advices from Rome imdi- cates that the advocates of Papal tnfallibility are losing ground in the Council. ENGLAND. Consecration of Bisheps. Lonpon, Dee, 22, 1869. The newly appointed Bishops of Exeter, Bath and Wells ana the Falkland Isianas were consecrated yesteraay at Westminster Abbey. A War Stenmer Reported Lost—A Distiu- guished Oficial on Board. MARSEILLES, Der, 22, 1860. Advices have come to hand which render tt cer- tain that the British war steamer Deernound has been totally lost while on & voyage from Athens to Malta. Sir Stafford Northcote, ex-Secretary of State for India, was on board, and is believed to have perisbed, IRELAND. Quartering the Army. Lonpon, Dec. 22, 1869, The troops in Ireland are hereafter to be more generally billeted on the inhabitants. PORTUGAL. Territorial Union and Consolidation. LisBon, Deo. 22, 1869, Rumors that secret negotiations are in progress for a peninsular union are current, and cause much puolic excitement. NEW YORK. Navigation Closed to Poughkeepsic, POUGHKERB?SIR, 160. 22, 1969, The propellers have ceased running to this point and gavigation is closed. State Temperance Convention at Syracuse. SyRacuss, Dec, 22, 1960, ‘The State Temperance Convention met in this city this afternoon to consider the advisability of or- ganizing a temperance party in the State. Rev. C. A. Delevan, of Schenectady, was made chairman, and Rev. Dr. Love, of Auburn, vice chairman. A business committee of nine members was ap- pointed. This committee reported an address to the people of the Stave and a series of nine resolutions. ‘These resolutions favor political action, to further the temperance cause, and inaugurates @ political party called the “New York Anti-Dramshp party.’ ‘he address and resolutions were written and re- ported by Gerrit Smith. Rov. Mr. Goodwin, « of Ontario county, made a inority rej favor; jeclaration against Tomaniem, per} voring ‘Be Bible in schoola, which ‘was rejected. Speeches wore made by Gerrit Smith, William H. Goodwin, F. A, Speucer and ovners, There were no opponents of the new party move- ment in sitendance, held oat tana pe Sa Se ig organisations. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS | CUBA. be Planters and the Sugar’ Trade. Havana, Dec. 21, 1869, The planters have held a meeting and adopted & resolution ‘refusing to sell sugar on @ basis of ‘Afteen per cent tare, THE SPANISH GUNBOATS. Arrival of tho Fioet Inside the Capes of the Chesapeake. ForTexss Monnog, Deo. 23, 1869, Sixteen of the Spanish gunboats, convoyed by the frigate Pizarro, have arrived inside the Capes and sad auchored in Lynn Haven Bay. THE PACIFIC COAST. The Yate Senator Broderick’s Will—Popn- lation ef San Francisco—Discovery of Lron Mines. ‘ BAN FRANctsco, Dec. 22, 1860, Several atieged relatives of the late David ©. Broderick commenced suit in the Unitea States Circus Court against John A. Mo- Gwynn, Andrew J. Butler and others for the possession of Broderick’s property. Tho Prosecution maintain that the will and estate were administered upon a forgery written after Broder- ick’s deatu by Alfred A, Phillips and signed by ‘Moses ¥. Lanagan, Langley’s trectory,’? just published, estimates bs pegaiaton of Sau Freucisco in September last W. H. Webb, of New York, is Yeaitriig Lion Angelos and San Diego, Jt is stated that he intends placing his steamers on the southerh cuast trade in oppo- sition to Ben Halliday’s un Immense quantities of tron ore have been discov. eovered in Calaveras county. Land Grants in California~The Fruit Crop Injured=Llcit Bistilleries Seized. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22, 1869, Both houses of the Legisiature have adopted a memoria! to Congress concerning the Southern Paci- fic Railroad grant lands, asking for their restoration and settlement, and protesting against further land grants in California, A bill has also passed both houses providing fora Preparatory department in connection wita the Uni- versity of California, The gislature has adjourned until January 4, ‘The weather in Los Angelos county 1s colder than it bas been jor many years. Great damages has been done to the young fruit trees, and orange tees, under two years, are badly sapped. Heavy selzures of property have been made in the southern counties by the revenue authorities for illicit distilling. THE SCAFFOLD. Execution of Adam Titus at Carlisle, Pa., for the Murder of Henry Stam. CARLISLE, Dec, 22, 1869, Adam Titus, the murderer of Henry Stabm, was executed at this place to-day, in accordance with the requirements of his sentence. The particulars af the crime reveal the fact of its having been uppremeditated. Both men were employed as laborers on the farm of Mr. Means, and on the 30th of December, 1868, were engaged in chopping firewood some distance from the house. While at work a quarrel arose between the pair, which re- sulted in Titus striking Siahm on the forehead with the axe, felling him ingtantly. He then struck him on the neck with the blade of the axe, almost severt the head from the body. On the Friday following, Titus, who had made preparations for flight, returned to the scene of the tragedy and buried the corpse. He then started for Suitfens- burg with the intention of taking the cars, but before he could leave the authorities arrested him, suspi cion having been previously aroused by the con- tinued absence of Stahm. When confronted with the dead body of his victim Titus displayed con- siderable agitation, and on being removed to the jail confessed the crime, attributing it to intoxication, At the trial he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death. Efforts Were made in fe gael to his writ to obtain a re- prieve for him, but the Governor firmly refused to interfere. He met his fate with great courage and resignation, declaring that if his crime could bé ex- plated by his death he was happy to die. But few persons were presgnt at the execution, which was unatiended by more than the ordiuary solemnity, Titus dying easily and without unusual struggling. VIRGINIA, The Ayors-Oliver Homicide—Colored Labor- ers Going South. CHARLOTTRSVILIa, Dec. 22, 1869. Mr. G. 8. Avera Was examined to-day for xktiting Dr, Antnony KR. Oliver for alleged seduction of his daughter. The testimony was the same as at the Coroner's inquest, with the addition that the widow of deceased testified that her husband held Ayers’ due btil for $3,000, payable at ten days notice; but there had never been any trouble about the money. ‘The examination was continued until to-morrow. Over 400 colored men have leit the vicinity of ‘Richmond during the last weck to go to work in Louistans and Mississippi. 1t is estimated that over 2,000 left the State last month for the south. MAINE. Railroad Meeting in Portlaud—Preparations for the Reception of the Remains of Peabody. are if PORTLAND, Dec. 22, 1869, Governor Chamberlain, Mayor Putnam and Presi- dent Goodwin, of the Portland, Saco and Ports- mouth Railroad; President Ooggswell, of the Kaatern, and President Brown, of the Boston and Maine Rall- road, ~ha numper of other gentlemen connected with raviroads, met the directors of the Portiand and Rall conrety this evening. The regult of their deliberations bas not transpire: Governor Chamberlain wiil issue an order to-mor- row detailing State militia aa an escort for the re- matns of George Peabody when they shall arrive. ‘The British jul at this port has received a de- spatch from Minister Thornton signifying his inten- tion to be present at the reception of the remains of UNITED STATES DISTRICT COUAT DECISIONS. Boston, Dec. 22, 1869, In the United States istrict Court Judge Lowell has given a decision in the case of the Marine National Bank of New York versus the Globe National Bank of Boston, in which the plainti?t claims interest on money deposited with defendant during the pendency of two suits in the Supreme Judicial Court, in which the defendant was sum- moned as trustee. The decision is that a void pro- ceas (the suits having been dismissed for want of farielicnion) does not furnish a legal excuse for withholding payment of interest amounting to up- wards of $10,000 as allowed on tho deposits. LOUISVILLE, Dec. 22, 1869, In the case of the Sheriff of Boyle county, Ky., va. Cobb & Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., for the restoration of 1,300 bustcls of wheat selzed from him while under attachment, Judge of the United Staves Dis- trict Court, decided that the United States Marshal could not take from the possessjon of a State oflicer roperty held under process. The grain will be re- Fired at the expense of Cond & Co, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS. There were six fires in Chicago between ten 0 clock Tuesday nignt and three o'clock yesterday morning. The only serious one was the destraction of Fietshmana’s brewery. Loss $15,000; insurance |, 500. ‘The ruins of the Fifth ward. Allegheny City, Pa., school building, which was burned on Tuesday. fell in yesterday, injuring two children, named Jackel, aged fitteen and eight years, #0 severely that tacy Will probably die. Ex-Senator Frelinghuysen, of New Jersey, has made Dr. Holdich, the Secretary of the American Bible Soctety; Rev. Dr. Noble, of the navy; Seior Rivera, of the city of Mexico, and himself, lite bmi of the Evangelical Advertising Associa- t A S008 feeling prevails among all classes of citi- zens of Nashville, Tenn., at the prereset of aw pension of the city schools. The 001 tended by about 4,000 Fy and are ina highiy prosperous condition. The suspension ia urged by 1 City authorities asa measure of economy. ANMY INTELLIGENCE, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Walter S. Franklin has been detatied as Professor of Miltary Science at the Wisconsin State University at Madison, p JERSEY HOCUS POCUS. | ‘The village of Paramus, Bergen county, N. J., ts excited over @ ghost, which Is alleged to have been soon by several persons in the old hotel at this place, Bad disturbed td is that of an old nogro named i Nakad was hung for murder, and was, it i the first man ever execuied in the county. It occurred sixty years ago, and had been jong since forgotteu by must of tue neighbors, So convinced are the people a it ts itwble spook that ali deavors to ive 11 spectral appearance to Ratural causes is laughed down with indignation. ‘Tho apparition ts vouched for by severai persons. An investigation into thy affair is to be made vy tne residents of the locality. | WASHINGTON. The Georgia Reconstruction Bill Signed by the President, Lively Fight in the Executive Ses- sion of the Senate. Dvarts Running the Attorney Gen- eral’s Office. Judge Hoar’s Nomination fo be Withdrawn. WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 1869. An Exciting Executive Session of the Senate Fight Over the Circult Judges—Evarts Said to be Running the Attorney General's Office—Hoar’s Nomination to be Withdrawn, ‘The Senate to-day had an executive session of longer duration than apy since the famous discus- sion on the ousting of Stanton. Scenes about the Senate wing of the Capitol bore the aspoct of those discordant times, and an anxious throng straggled about the corridors cagerly asking afier thenews, it was a dangerous undertaking ior any Senator to show Aimself in public, for he soon found himself the centre of an interrogating crowd. After a hint or two as tO. what was going on inside, at baif-pastone the Senate began its confidential deliberations. A number of nominations were reported from the Finance, Military and Post Office committecs and promptly acted upon. When the report from ihe Judiciary Committee was called the fight com- menced, At five o’ciock the debate be came quite lively, and the friends of the parties over whom there was a contest came to the rescue by delivering lengthy speeches and thus protracting the deiiberations so as to pre- vent a decisive vote. By seven o’clock the ardor of the Senators was materially affected on the subject of dinner, and a large number were otherwise dis- turbed at the rapidly approaching time of tie departure of the night trains, by which they had made arrangements to set out for their homes. The refectory during the evening was well patronized and pa ges were tying about transporting to the lobbies sandwiches in abundance. Honorabie Senators paraded in the private lobby with huge sandwiches In their hands, and which they attacked with @ ferocity that indicated their labors were arduous and appetizing, On several occasions the doorkeepers were sent skirmishing about the batld- ing to drum up the Senators to come to time on tle vote, After the unimportant nominations, over which there was no contest, isd been disposed of, Senator Trumbull, from the Judiciary Commitiee, reported back ail the nominations of the ciroult judges except Pearse, with the recommendation that they be con- firmed. They were taken up in the regular order of tieir circuits and Messrs, Shepiey, of Maine, for the First circuit; Woodruff, of New York, tor the Second circuit; McKennan, of Pennsy!- vania, for the Third circuit; Withy, of Michigan, for the Sixth circuit; Drummond, of Itinols, for we Seventh circuit, and Dillon, of lowa, for the Eighth circuit, were confirmed without opposition, Ovjec- on was made to the names of Wood aad Sawyer, and they were informatly laid over. The recommendations for the appointment of the Circuit Judges, called ior by resolution of the Senate, were sent in yesterday afternoon by the President, and in executive session referred to the Judiciary Committee. The committee held a meeting this morning, at which these were examined. Whatever may have been the character of the recommenda- tions they were not exactiy what the committee expected to receive. It had been currentiy staied, and it seems partially believed, not onty by the Ju etary Corinittee,, but by many Senators, that the lave Attorney General, William M, Evarts, had agreat deal to do with the appointment of the Circuit dudges, The story was that Evarts picked them out for bis cousin, Attorney General Hoar, and that the latter had pressed their appointment upon the President. The committee, therefore, expected to find traces of Evarts’ manipulation upon every recommendation. In this they were disappointed, whether agreeably or uot is not known; but, at all evenis, no direct trace of Evaris could be found. The uniortunate judges who have_been Kept in chancery for severat days, matoly on this account, were emancipaied and put through, that is, with tne exception of Sawyer, Wood and Pearse. This supposed con- nection of Evarts with the appointment of the cir- cuit judges probably grew out of the general im- pression which prevaiis here that Evarts, to use ou familiar term, runs the Attorney General’s office. It 18 staved that Judge Bond telegraphed from Augusta, Me., to General Butler certain charges against Pearse, which were mede the groundwork of opposition to him, and which resuited in his case being Iaid over for the present. Among these charges 1s one to the effect that Pearse encouraged enlistments in the rebel army during tue rebellion. Pearse’s friends say that the person whom Pond ts after 1s named Perry, aud that he ta ready to bring forward the person who originated this charge to prove that he is not the person referred to, Sena- tor Spencer, of Alabama, objected to Wood, but subsequently the objection was withdrawn and Wood wasconfirmed. Sawyer was objected to by several republican Senators from the vactilc coast, and with Pearse was laid ovor for future action, The Judiciary Committee reported back the nomi- nation of Judge Hoar for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court without any recommendaiton, tue comunittee being divided on the subject. Mr. Summer moved that he be confirmed, and proceeded to deliver quite a eulogy on his fnend from Massachusetts. He calied att ention to Judge Hoar'’s anti-siavery record and spoke of Hoar's tatber having been persecuted in South Carolina tor his opposition to siavery, The son had walked in the father's foowteps, and this ‘was a testimony which should not be lost sight of by a republican Senate. Sumner also pald a high tribute to Hoar'’s legal abilities and acquirements and gave it as his opinion thas he would be au acqusiltion to the Supreme bench, Senator Carpen- ter, of Wisconsin, a member of the Judiciary Com- smitvee, attacked Hoar, and the fight commenced in earnest. Carpenter did not think Hoar as great a Jawyer ag he had vee portrayed by Sumner, nor Was ho altogether cerlam about tloar's savas as @ sound republican. Thayer sited that Vicar was against impeachment, and had expressed § the opinion thas the acquittal of Andrew Jonnson was the oest thing that could havo happened. A long, exciting debate followed, in which neariy all the Senators participated. It became evident to Hoar’s friends that if a vote was reached he would be rejected by a large majority. They therefore urged that he be laid aside, and inti- mated that if this was donc his nomima- tion woud be withdrawn. This arrangement seemed satisfactory and was accordingly made. Had a vote a vote been taken on foar's contirma- tion {tts understood it would have resulted avout as followe:— YRas—Buckingham, Cattoll, Coie, Corbett, Cragin, Morrui of Me., Morton, Patterson, Prati, Ramsey, Scott, Sherman, Sumuer, Wiley, Warner and Wi- son—16. Nays—Abbott, Bayard, Brownlow, Carpenter, Casserly, Chandler, Conkling, Davis, Drake, bid- munds, Fowler, Gidert, Hamilton, Hamlin, arian, flarris, Howard, Howe, Kellogg, MeDonaid, Morrill of Vermont; Norton, Nye, Osborne, Pomeroy, Rice, Robertson, Ross, Saulabury, Sawrer, Schurz, Spencer, Stewart, Stockton, Thayer, Thurman, Lip- ton, Trumbull, Vickers and Williams—40, ARsmNT— Anthony, Boreman, Cameron, Fenton, Ferry, McCreery, 1, Sprague and Yates—v. The Bxecutive session adjourned at eight o'clock. A Southern Candidate for the Vacant Supreme JSndgeship. For some time Senators and members from the South have been watching for an opportunity w ad- vance their interests in the way of patronage by securing a representation on the Supreme Bench by the appointment of an Associate Justice from their section. The unpopittarity of Mr. Hoar afford. ea tins opportunity, and in the fight tn Oxeculiye sosIQN fo-dg) This CPpsion Man- Mfestea itaeisS entire body’ Southern Senators and thes? frieyds voted cach ume, figuring up thirty-one tx the negative, The only Southern Senator voting tr favor of Mr, Moar was Mr. Warren. Senators Carpenter, Conky and Edmunds made strong epeeches against Hoar. Tie Judiciary Committee, in its report to the Senave, were solid against Mr. Hoar, except Mr, ‘'xum- bail, the chairman, who was in his favor. ‘Tbe Southern Senators are pressing Judge Humphreys, of Atlanta, for Asssoclate Justice, vice Wayne. The Georgia Reconstruction Bill Signed by the President. About one o'clock this afternoon Senator Thayer, chairman of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, accom- panied by Governor Bullock, of Georgia, visited te White House and laid before the President the Georgia bill for ois signature, The President signed the bill Without reauing it over, remarking at the same Ume that the bill had his nearty endorsement and Was th exact accordance with the recommendation in his Message. This declaration of the President Would seem to dispose of Bingham’s mysterious in- sinuation that the President did not approve the bill And that, In fact, that part of bis Message had got Anto It without bis knowledge. Reussembling of the Georgin Legislature. ‘The President has sigued the vill lo promote the reconstruction of Georgia. Governor Bullock has tssued a proclamation con- vening the Legislature of Georgls on the 10th of January, in accordauce with iue act to promote the Teconstruction Of that State. Tho Alabama Cinims Correspondence.. The correspondence between the Department of State and Great Britain oa tue Alabama clalws was sent to the Senate to-day. Lord Clarendon’s levier to Minister Thornton, of the date of November 6, 1869, refers to the despateh of Secretary Fish on the causes of dissatisfaction which the United States considers itself entitied to feet wittthe british gov- ernment during the jate war. Lord Clarendon says Secretary Fish’s despatch makes no proposition as to the manner in which such dissatisfaction may be remedied, but tt Instructs Mr. Thornton to inform Mr. Fish that the British government will be ready to co-operate In any honorable manner to effect a satisfactory adjustment of the dificulties between the two countries in relation to the Ala- bama claims. Nominations Couflrmed. ‘rhe following nominations were confirmed in the early part of to-day'’s session:— vs of Internal Revenue—Witlet N. Haw- t district of New York Ome shiet Third district of West Virgi 4 Eighth dist: of Tlinots; A. trict of Lilinois: WwW. trict of Virgint 18, trict of Illinois; Beverly B. Botta. sixth district of Virginia; Delos W. Cameron, Tweuty-second districts of New York. Jonn Narper, ichael Scanlon, Third district of New or! m Jennings, Fourth disirict ot Georgia; David B, White, Fourth district of Virgiaia; Thomas J. Kinney, Ninth district of liinols, United Slates Attorneys—Warren Cowlea, of Penn- sylvania, for the Territory of Dacotah; Awos Ac ae for Georgia; Henry P. Rolfe for New Hamp- shire, Postmasters—George W. Parmenter, Brandon, Vi.; George W. McKean, Lexington, Mo.; ©. B. Head, Hanodsburg, Ky.; R. W. Clarke, Brattleboro, Vt; John B. Bass, Quincy, Mass.; William L. Volan North Brookfleld, Mass.; Wiliam H. Needham, Oska- loosa, lowa; M. Shelly, Rome, Ga,; R. Tompkins, McGregor, Jowa;' James 's._ Upto ek, : John fl. Moore, Salt Lake Vit; e@, Henderson, Ky.; Mrs. Lucy More- head Porter, Louisville, Ky.; Ellas Porter, Russell- ville, Ky.; Albert G. McDaniel, Hanns! Mo. leclors of Customs—RKichard #. Gaggin at Erie, iiitam Reynolds, at Marbiehead, Mass., and Owen B. Chadbourne at Saco, Me. Inspector Of Steamboats—Sixth district, Samuel Houstiow, Exccative Nominations. The President sent to the Senate to-day the follow- ing nomivations:—B. Whitman Williams, to be Post- master at Rome, N. Y.; Auiasa B. Tracy, to be Post- master at Middleburg, Vt.; Gabriel C. Wharton, to be District Avtorney for Kentucky, vice Briston, resigned. PARIS IN NEW YORK. A Grand Bal Masque at the French Theatre—The Leg Question — Hevation of Heels and De- pression of Spirits Pursuant to a widely published announcement the grand ball of the “Soci¢te des bals a’ Artistes Fran- gais” came off last eventing at the French theatre, By eight o'clock the front of the building was ob- structed by a wall of human vermin, who generally gather thickly about places where there will be any- thing to eat or drink—especialiy the latter. There were blasphemous oaths; quaint expressions about we morality of the affair which was to be initiated, and a sortof caroworn anxiety on the faces of the Bohemians, who look greedily at a flue feast in pros- pect, The invitation, neatly printed, was couched as follows:— The president and committee of the Societe des Bala d’Ar- Yistes Francais request the pleasure of the uy of Mr. Smith Jones at the firs regular bal dope ren at tho tb ‘Theatre Francaia, Fourteonth street and Sixth avenue, on the evening of Wednesday, December 23. ‘Though the sky was dark and overcast, there was a rica brilliancy tn the heavens of Terpstchore. There wore planets of the first magnitude moving about in perimeters of orbital grace, borrowing a sparkling, glimmering lustre from the dazzling light radiated from diamonds and other precious stones. Shoot- ing stars had their counterpart in fleet-footed nymphs who seemed almost to travel with ceaseless velocity on nothing but an atmospheric mediam. Twinkling nebule appeared and disap- peared tn the bright ciouds of crinoiine, and the moon was fittingly represented by sandy tops at convenient intervals, Tae Milky Way was wonder- fully symbolized in the fleecy waves of silk and satin, and the Southern Cross could have no better type than the extended arins and swatiow- tated coats revoiving with the periodicg! throes of Terpsichore. While the dancing had just begun iu the interior, the sr alk and gutter is crowded with a fast increasing throng. A doz policemen, witn patent leatner coats, were tle safe- guerds of order. The men colioqutalized. The car- Tlagea drew nigh, ‘The jair freight was deposited near the gutter by the kid gloved porters, and then get Up the storm of comments, “she’s a puster,’? ‘Shoo, Fly.” “Tip the wink to Cinderel Every fresh arrival served as a new text for vari com. ments, and old friends met and exchanged the mystic sign irom beneath the mask. About the doorway the crowds were thinner and the discipline—tais 18 the name tliat the seif-consti- hited pincemen Who received tickets would term w—degenerated into an outrage on couriesy anda coarse parody ou decency. Many people were treated with absolute rudeness. In other respects no complaint caa be made concerning the admirable arrangements of the managers, Absence of quality always devotes a plethora of quantity, and ail the quantity of the individuals referred to was above their ears. THE BALL RooM. The orchestra chairs were covered by the platform built ont from the stage, and a light, elestic noor yielded weil to tue graceful couches of the foot. Tue background Was au elaborate piece of scenic patnt- ing, representing a Geuse forest in the background, with a massive balustrade im the foreground, the ascending columns being entwined with vines, flowers, ivies, mosses and showers of ioitage. The boxes were full of jookers on, and so was tue parquet, the uppervircles and ail the avauabie space perniitting tke introduction of the human frame. The guests who did not dance were dia- unguished peopie—editors, city government officers, noted artists, merchants, men ‘of family, tran- scendentalists and moody dreamers, The gay ment was in commend. There was little or no drinking going on in the dullding, and the managers announced ia blue and white, ‘Any attempt at dis- turbance or lewdness will be repressed with the most extreme severity, and suMecient force is pro. vided to Warrant quietness aud obedience to \aws."” People paied at this mandate. THE TOULETS were superb. The actresses, the highest classes of the dembmonde and thelr at-your-service gallants uppearcd mostly in tnask aad often tn domino. fhe gents geperally had no desire to conceal their fea- tares, and @ dressing Of parts was confined mostly to the gay gazelies. Aleleven o'clock the quests be- gan to arrive on the floor, and then made the circuit. A glance disctosed thas the prevailing toilets were legs. ‘The stasuesque represeutations made at every tara Were eagerly following by thousands of staring eyes. One of the most atiractive—to all bub mimis- terial cyes—was tie bgure of oue masked fair one who, H @ plane were passed through her waist, all too ldwer portion of her oul lines would be true to undressed nature, fave perhaps the covering of ® thin vell, which, symbolizing hypocrisy, was, doubtless, for that reason Ironically employed above her waist, a Close-fitting garment was drawn tightiy to her bust, sod amid a shower of Bpangics 46 lussed her blonde Jocks and deigned to hot.ce some of her pav- Ucular friends by a siy wink, Costumes, antique, Spanish, Louis XIV., dominoes in all shades, pat mostly in white, blue and scarlet, were at large, The ai began ith tue. march entitled Les e danci in wit Balas watrcelles ‘and continued with quadrilies, Wallaes, laucers, macurkad, sedowas aod ail cag 7 fancy Ogures of the jolly cancan, The nymphs swung with uliar grace, threw their heels at some atanospheric C olga ages A and located their tilting climaxes with the nicety of @ matho- Taatteal point, They liched able poise of & paragon in the ballet, and atiexapting without consummati somersadl ts. their partners balance draw universal admiration for their dexterity ia OL course the males rejoiced, and of course tte fe- males were as merry as larks, and the almost une Timitea freedom gave evidence that the eti- quette or this progressive nineteentu centut 18 approackiug =@ broad license. We loo! at the wakz a8 it giides easiiv along. 0 a sudden the cancan develops, the bees Hy, the fever sprvads, the mania ta universal. Wide and ‘wide the witching ctrele ‘8, Aud turus ff ao Xhlog eloe-—at loset thete honda, ‘Thus the ptoriey of’ she too had their Nour, and it transpired that they Were s:l! revolving as we Ko to press, while many, doubtless, are now pressed with a dim sense of sea'vickness and a@ cousequeat Teeling that it were better were i not thus. * La Cercle des Belies Dimes de PHarimenic. ‘The gallant knights of Sir ‘auncelot, a fine band of young gentiemert with all th'e ‘blood’ of the most aashing cavaliers, some time vince engaged Aile- mania Hall for # grand ‘%tournament” and bail to come off last evenwg, but omrly in the eyening notive was revelved by the managers of the ball from the directors of \he ha!l that the Knights could not hold their tournament there. Nothing daunted, the Knights proceeded to the Everett rooms, which were at once placed at their ispogition. It was & wet, sloppy night, and nos taany had learned of the transtion, waich probably accoumted for the slowness with which the baitroom beyar to fill. Jt 18 almost needless to say that no pious prayers were offered up on behalf of the owners of Allenta- nia. On the contrary, it was hinted that the con- vern mecited the catastrophe of bemg “ puiled—an vent that would doubtless have aiforded sucisia Non to some Of the parties present. Ab ali events, it Was openly avowel that the issue of the matter will be determined tn the courts of law. AS it Was, the bail at the Everett Rooms was characterized by coasiderable muirtituiness. The costumes were light ana airy, but the room being suiticientiy leated no apprehensions were enter- tained lest the fair creatures should caich cold, Tha music was fascinating, nor were the charming etrains the only feature that attracted attention, At midnignt the Everett hooms were lively, Toe air was sesonant with inerry laughcer, While the assemblage began to enjoy the inatter with an apparent heartiness, the discomftted and ¢Gisappointed feelings o% many Were soothed by @ delicious Iragrance, Sorrows were forgotien and the knights, emboldened by their sense of their right, went in to win and be merry, Upto an adyanced hour the afar waenot marked by any atsorder. EUROPEAN MARKETS. ¥ MONEY MARKET.—LONDON, Dec, 22—4230 “ josed at 925 lor money and 9244 for the account. United States five-twenty bonds, for the Issue Of 1462; 84" for the: issve of 1465, and $874 for the issue of 1867. Erie Railway shares, 19; Iiinols Centrals, 00%; Alantic Bad Great Weat- ern, 26, Panis Bourse.—Paris, Deo, 22.—The Bourse opened dull, Kentes, 72f. 45. FRaNkvorT Boursx.--FRANKFORT, Dec. 22— United States five-twenty bonds opened quiet at 91% a 914s, and closed fat and quiet at 9L%. beng ma CoTroON MAKKEY.—LIVERPOOL, Dee. ‘0 P. M.—Cotton closed at iijed, for middling uplands nnd 11d. for midditng Orleans, The sales oi the day were 10,000 bales, inciuding 2,000 for speculation aud export. Breadstutls dull and up- changed. Heflned petroleum, 1s. 7d. per galion. Hayne Corrow MARKE?r.—HAVRE, Dec. 22.—Cotton closed quiet at 136f, on spot and 1351. aficat. LAVERPOUL PROVISIONS — MARKKT.—LIVERPOOL, Dec, 2 P. M.—Pork Mat aud nominal, Lard fat and nominal. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, Déc. 22-1 P, M.—Taliow, 448. 9d. per owt, DNDON PRODUCE MAR Loxpox, Dec, 22.— Sugar, 29s, a “0s. 6d. for N Dutch standard, on the spot; to arrive, quiet. Tallow firmer. PETROL MARKET.~-ANTWERP, Dec, 22.—Petro- leum ciosed firm at 604,f. for standard white, A.-Vyratt'n Life Balsam is 2 Most Soveret; and Tntalllble Remedy for Rieumatism in tte most painful forms; also Scrofula, Crysipelas, Salt Rheum, Pimples, Blotches, Old (leers,” Fever Sores, the worst cases of Dis- eancs of the Biood, Mercurial Complaints, Debiiity, Liver and Kidaeya, by druggists; depot 246 Grand street, New York; $1 w bottle, aix for #5. id or my A Cough, immediate attentio Sere Throat, Requires: its in some inenrable lung disease. CHES" are a simple remedy, and will almost 1a immediate relief. Owing 10 the good reputation larity of the Troches many worthless and cheap tmitatione which are good for nothing. Be sure to obtain SROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROGHES.”” Sold every: Specimens of Jet Jewelry.—Choice Broadway. Artistic holiday gifts. A.—Wines and 1. On account of fall in gold a packages and sell in quantit Piper Heltutock, §22 8. C. A.—Photographs for the H. =» Should Be ordered at once. CHARLES D. PREDRICS & CO., 587 Broadway, oppomte Metropolitan Hotel. ors for the Holidays. large stock on band will break. to suit at wholesale prices, MURPHY, 10% Pear! street. A-Holiday PresonteFord & Tupper, Manitfacturing Silversmiths, wholesale and retail, Nos. and 789, Broadway, corner Tenth street, up stairs. A.—Wenther Strips Exclude Col Wind, dust fe. ROEBUCK BROS, &8 Fulton street, ibe York. je of Russin Leather Cigar Cases, 4 Portemounales, opened this morning, at ‘592 Broadway, Me:ropolltan Holel, Ballow’s ‘“‘New Yoke” Shirts Made to Order of New York mills at $26 per dozen. 206 Broadway. “Christmas Comes But Once a Year?—And the chasice to secure a magniticent set of Fura now offered at the popular store of KNOX, the hatter, No. 212 Broadway, will probably never occur again. Take advantage of it. Buy your wite, daughter or sister a set of these furs, amost appro- priate present for Christmas, and your kindoesd, sana doubt, will be properly appreciated. Criatadoro’s Unrivailed Hair. Dye.—sold and applied at his wig and scalp factory, No. 6 Astor House, Celebrated Opera Gilaseca, Eye Glasses, Spectacles, Microscopes, Thermomn EMMONS, 687Brondway. Diamonds at a Sner:lce, nificent Diamond Prooeh, containing 120 diamonds, arial; price $1.08, currency; worth $9,000, colds ‘and « Diamond Ring, single stone: price $169, currency ; left for sale at our store by & customer, HAUGHWOUT & CO., LY, 483, 400 and 492 Broadway, corner Broome atreet. Diamonds, Watches, sowetey” and Silver Ware bought and money loaned on them by GEO. CG. ALLEN, dio Broadway, ove door below Canal atreet, Pr. Maury’s Patent Tooth Brushes do not injure the teeth, gums or gotd filing; ordiuary breshes inva- rinbir do. Persona with annaltive tealt and Lander gum will find the use of DR, MAURY'S IMPROVED TOOTH BRUSH. a gieat lnxury. Sold by dragytats, holesale depot, No, 43 Burciay street, New York, Noble.—Self-Help for Young: ire a better manhood. Sent fa renyelopes, free of charge, Address HOWARD, TON, box P, Philadelphia, Ba, Erring But ho, David's Holiday Styles of Gentlemon’s Hate. at S949 Broadway Duan ra Stvlish and Elegant Holiday Hat go to £SPENSCHELD, manufacturer, No. 118 Nassau street, Furs for che Holldays—Selliug at Cost. UNDERHILL'S, 186 Fulton street, Furs, Fors, Furs. Low prices, quick sales, WARNOCK & CO., 519 Broadway. hd For Holliday Pr ‘or Holiday Presente, abgreat bargains, Russian and Hadson Ray Sable Sets very low. Fine Mink Sete 3a, worth 845, Royal Ertmine Sets 3x worth #50, Asirakhan Sacques $2), reduced from $49. Misses’ Sots y4 aud upwards. Biverton Squltrel Sets lu, month ole Casriags and Sleigh Ko ver wt rod ” oeaU ak, 150 Broadway, Bi at 133 Falton street, Fine Gold Furrings and Pins. Firuscan, Carbuncle, Garnet, Turquoise, Coral, Peart, raale by GEO, atri and onty-elghse ONYX, dees Wry “ameo, Byzantine, Mowal Gemeey Et ne door below Ci ©, ALLEN, 418 Broadwa: 1,178 Broadway, between sireois. Gold Pons. EY's celebrated Gold Pens, fine Gold and Silver Pencil Cases. He react ant Oller heat Penholders, from #1 to $30 ench. Store and factory 262 Broadway, near Warren street, Gifts for the Holidays. ‘The undersigned agents for the colebrated Borel & Cour- yoister nickel straight line and equilibrium escapement Lever Watches, have been Instructed to close out the balance of their stock of Goid and Sliver Watches at ny. All watches Ned by special ating the holidays only. Ail watches warrant cerudeate. ; vila? QUINCHE & KRUGLER, Nos, 8 and 10 Joba street, up atairs, Handkerchief Ties el — ick chotee, lot just opened. EMPTON & ©0., 297) Broadway, GoodnlPs Playing Cards, Blotters, Scotch Tartan Tops. Holiday Present Whist Markers and Moore’ Holiday Prosents. Goll Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Opera Giasses, Micro BeOyes, Je Lanterns, 1.) at the lowest prices. sere TAMER PRENTICE tos Broutway. Nice Holiday Presents.—Russin Leather and Moroveo Bags, Portemonnales, tc., of CALTNACH'S Importer ton, 593 Broadway, Metropolitan Liotel. Prince Teck Scarfs iris ‘81 80 each, worth #2 60; ar. tmmonso variety. TW uMETOn 8 U0. Wide |