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THLEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Ministerial Banquet to General Banks in Paris, British Newspaper Compliments to the Irish in America. RE Sy AUSTRIA AND ITALY RECONCILED. SPAIN, ‘The Neutrality of Ocenn Telegraphs—Gen- ernl Sickles Endorsed by England. Lonpow, Dec. 24, 1869, Despatches from Madrid tn this city report that ‘Major General Sickles, United States Minister, had ‘Bubmitted to the Spanish Mintsters a project for guaranteeing neutrality in the matter of ocean tele- raph cables—(this tact was spectally reported to the HeRavp from Madrid through the French At- lantic cable, and published in our columns yester- day|—and that Minister Sickies had previously ob- tained the approval of the Briush government to the -Plan, FRANCE. Miuisterial Banquet to Gencral Banks. Paris, Dec. 24, 1869, ‘The Minister of Foreign Affairs of France enter- ‘tained General Banks at a grand diplomatic banquet given at the Hotel of the Ministry in this city to-day, ‘previous to the departure of the General for america. There were eighty personages—very many of ‘them of high rank aud distinguished name—present, ENGLAND. ‘Newspaper Congratulations to the Irish in America—No Fear from Irish Radicalism— Erle Railroad Stock—Christmas Weather. Lonpon, Dec. 24, 1869, ‘The London Times, in an editorial this morning, rejoices that the Irish-Americaus have abandoned their scheme for a forcible establishment of the “Republic of Erin,” and advises the Irish people themselves to totally abandon all ideas of repub- ‘lcanism. The government officers have denied that the re- cent removal of arms at Manchester was designed as a precaution against a Fenian outbreak. The holders of Erie Railway shares in England have made arrangements through a committee to ‘Vest their power of obtaining redress in the courts of ‘the United States, The weather is clear, cool and delightful to-day, ‘with the prospect of so remaining during the holl- ‘days. Disaster at Sea. Lonpon, Dec. 24, 1869, The bark Sydenham, Captain Earl, which left Loudon for New York on the Ist of November, has xeturnea jeaky, having experienced a heavy gale. ROME. The Council Committces. ROME, Dec, 24, 1869. The result of the vote taken on Monday last in the Ecumenical Council for the election of twenty-four members of the Committee on Discipline will be made known at the next regular meeting. It ig said that taree French bishops will certainly ‘De elected. ITALY. Reconciliation with Austria. Paris, Dec, 24, 1869, It 1g now settled that the long expected interview between the Emperor of Austria and the King of Italy will occur on the 15th ot January at Ancona. After the interview King Victor Emanuel will ‘visit Vienna in company with the Emperor. The Ex-Royal Family of Naples. Parts, Dec. 24, 1869. The ex-Queen of Naples gave birth toa daughter this morning, At the latest accounts both were doing well. DOMINION OF CANADA. ‘The Caldwell se in Montreal. MONTREAL, Dec. 24, 1860, To-day General Brown, cf Ogdensburg, was the only wituess examinea in the Caldwell case. His evidence was corroborative of that previously given by Consul General Dart with respect to the law of the United States mm the crime of forgery. This con- cludes the taking of evidence in the case, which will ‘ve finaliy argued on Monday, on application for the extradivion of the prisoner. The Great Western Railwey Under American Management, DerRoi?, Mich., Dee. 24, 1859, Important changes in the management of the Great Western Railway of Canada are about to take place, which will virtually place the road under con- trol of its American connecting lines. The com- mittee of English directors of the Great Western Toad, now in this country, after thoroughly examin- Ang the road, reeently held a meeting with James F. Joy, president of the Michigan Central road, and other Prominent American railroad officials connected ‘with the central route. Tne result was, Mr. Joy obtains a controlliiig influence over the affairs of the Great Western road, also over the Detroit and Mil- ‘waukee road, which was aiso inciuded in the e@rrangement. The otfice of managing director, now held by Mr. Swinyard, is abolished. William K. Muir, present Assistant Geneial Superintendent of ‘the Michigan Central road, tas been appointed General Superintendent of the Great Western road, He assumes the duties of the ofice on the Ist of January. THE TEXAS ELECTION. Davis Elected Governor by S00’ Majority. NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 24, 1869. Tne following despatch has just been received there by General W. T. Clarke:— Hovston, Texas, Dec. 28, 1869, Davia 1s elected by 800 majority, and will be Pro- ‘visional Governor in a few days. Milan and Na Varro are not vo have an election, J. W. MCDONALD, Secretary Republican Executive Committee, THE WEST. Appointmont of a Governor of Washington Territory—Claims Against the City of Due buque. CHICAGO, Dec, 24, 1869, General E. 8. Salomon, retiring County Clerk, has reoelved a despatch from President Grant snnounc- ing bis appointment as Governer of Washington Ter- ritory. He will accept the appointment, ‘The Chicago packers have slaughtered 337,656 hogs Ahus far this season. Mayor Knight and eighteen members of the City Counoil of Dubuque, Iowa, were served by @ United States Deputy Marshal with a peremptory manda- mua by the United States Vourt, ordering them to levy a special tax to pay the Riggs judgment against the city for $76,717. The money was borrowed of riggs in 1857, The total aniount of the claim 1s $240,000, INDIANA. Barning of the Montgomery Opera House at Lafayette. LAvAyErte, Dec, 24, 1869, The Montgomery Opera House was burned this afternoon, ‘The bailding was owned by James Mont- gomery, of Chicago, and was vaiued at $40,000 and insured ior $10,000, The west room was occupied a8 the post oMce; the mail and once fixtures were saved. ©. 0. Comstock's bilhard room, in the base- ment, was damaged to the extent of $4,500; he was notinsured, Wallace & Kros., occ ipying we ad- Joining room, suffered a slight loss, The fire 1s sup: pored to have been caused by a defective nue, NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, ——— WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, Deo. 24, 1869. Georgia Once More Under Military Rule. The President to-day issued sn order, through General Sherman, assigning General Terry to the command of Georgia as & military district, under the reconstruction acts, in addition to his auties as Commander of the Department of the South. New Postal Convention with Great Britai OfMctal proclamation is made to-day of the new Postal convention between the United States and Great Britain, which wili go into esfect January 1. Presentation of Claims Against Mexico. The Secretary of State has issued the following notice:— DEPARTMENT OF fet WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24, 1869, Holders of ciatuns against the republic of Mexico that are entitled to be presented and proved before the Mexican Commission now sitting at Washington, and who have not presented the same, are hereby notified that the time for such presentation and proof will expire on the 3ist of March next, unless good cause for extension be shown to the satisfac- tion of the commission. The statements of such claims, with tue evidence tu sustain them, duly authenticated before a consul officer of the United States, when taken without the United States, or before some person duly authorized to administer oaths. when taken within the United States, will be received at the Department of State and will be pre- sented to the commissioners, if found in due form. J. Hubley Ashton, of Washington, has been ap- pointed the agent of the United States to act on be- haif of this government for the several claimants whose claims may be presented through this depart- ment, HAMILTON FISH, THE PARAGUAYAN WAR. The Reported Flight of Lopez Confirmed His Whereabouts Not Known. Lonpon, Dec. 24, 1869, Later advices from Rio Janeiro have been received to-day. The flight of Lopez is fully confirmed, Nothing ts certainly known as to his whereabouts, however. CUBA. Rebel Arms and Ammunition Captured—An Insurgent Leader Executed—Arrest of Cone spirators. Havana, Dec, 24, 1869. A quantity of arms and ammunition, intended for shipment to the insurgent rorces, was found yester- day on the plantation of Tello Lamar, near Matan- zas, The commander of the Spanish forces unme- diately assembled a court martial, which tried Lamar and found bim guilty of treason. Lamar ‘was executed to-day. Miguel Acosta, one of the leaders of the insurgents, has been executed. A large number of Cubans, who have been ar- rested for conspiracy against the Spanish govern- ment and for other offences, were to-day sent to Spain by order of Captain General De Rodas. CALIFORNIA. Storms Throughout the State—Mining Stocks. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24, 1869. It has been raining all day here and throughout the State. On the mountains it has been snowing. Owing to the inclement weather the markets are quiet and unchanged. ee Exchange Board has adjourned until Monday nex Mining stocks—Alpha, $18; Belcher, $15; Chollar, $19; Crown Point, $19; Gould and Curry, $77; Hale and Norcross, $152; [mperia!, $52; Kentuck, $146; Ophir, $15; Occidental, $13; Overms $80; Savage, $47; sierra Nevada, 39; Yellow Jacket, $45, MISSOURI. Railway Troubles—Stoppage of Trains on the Missouri River Ruilroad. Sr. Lovis, Dec. 24, 1869, ‘The difficulty between the Missourl Pacific and Missouri River Railway Companies culminated to- day in the entire suspenston vf operations on the latter road, which forms the connection between Kansas City and Leavenworth. The Missouri Pacific have withdrawn all their rolling stock to the State line, and tife passengers and mails from the East for Leavenworth will be forwarded over the Kansas Pacitic road via Lawrence. Pending the settie-~ ment of the trouble between the parties Interested it is rumored that a proposition will be made by the North Missoun, Hannibal and St. Joseph and Fort Scott and Gulf roads, with a view to obtaining pos- session of the Missouri River road to work 16 jointly, running their trains direct to Leavenworth, OHIO. Horrible Accident in Cincinnati. CINCINNATI, Dec. 24, 1889, This morning Mrs.@Stannis, of this city, aged seventy years, was burned to death. While dressing she came too near the grate and her clothes caught fire. Her husband was stillin bed, but he was so aged and feeble that he could do nothing. The doors were broken open and help came from outside, attracted by the cries, but the aid came too late to save Mrs, Stannis! life. MICHIGAN. The Pinkerton Conspirary CasemAcaquittal of the Accused. Derrorr, Deo. 24, 1869. The trial of 3. M. Felker, M, C. Felker and George C. Eaton, charged with conspiring with one George Johnson to kill Allan Pinkerton, waa concluded here to-day. The jury, after a brief consultation, ren- dered a verdict of honorable acquittal, KILLED ON THE HARLEM RAILAOAD. Hupson, Dec. 24, 1869, James Galvin, a night watchman on the Harlem Railroad, at Ghent station, was found dead on the track this morning at that place, His head was completely severed from the body. and it 1s pre- sumed that he fell on the track while intoxicated, as the nine o’clock up train passed that station last night. He was torty-five years of age and leaves a Jarge family. EUROPEAN MARKETS, LONDON MONEY MARKET.—LONDON, Dec. 24—1 P. M.—Consols, 923; for money and 92:; for the ount, United States five-twenty bonds, 1862, 8534; 1865, Old, 843; 186%, 83%; ten-forties, 82%. Erie Railway shares, 17%; Ulinois Centrals, 99';; Atlantic and Great Western, 26, PARIS BouRSK.—PaRis, Dec. 24.—Bourse closed firm. Rentes, 721. 60c, FRANKPORT BOURSE.—FRANKFORT, Dec. 24.— United Staves bonds opened quiet; five-twenties, OL igs Liverroot Corton MARKET.—LIvERPoor, Dec. 24—1 P, M.—On account of the approach of the holi- days the regular markets here are closed to-day and there is no business domg. HAVRE COTrron MARKET.—HAvRE, Dec. 24.—Cotton Opened quiet both on spot and afloat, On spot, 136F, ; afloat, 1351. THR MANCHESTER MARKET.--LIVERPOOL, Dec. 24.— The market for yarns and fabrics at Manchester is quiet. Liverroow Dec, 4—1 P.M. berland cut. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, Dec, 24—1 P, M.—Taliow, 44s, 6d. per cwt. MARKET.—LONDON, Dec, 24—~ 8 irregular; the prices range from 1s. 7d. a 18, 8\a. for refined. Tallow quiet at 459, 3d. a 45s. 6d. per cwt. Sperm oll, £86 per ton. Whale oi, £39 per ton. Cualeutta iinseed, 69s. Sugar, 398. a 30a. 6d. per cwt. for No, 12 Dutch stand- ard. Tallow duil at 448, 9d. a 458, PETROLEUM MARKET.—Bi EN, Dec, 24.—Petro- Jeum opened quiet and steady at 6 thalers 66 groats, and closed firia at 6 thalers 66 groats. HamBuRG, Dec. 24.—Petroieum opened quict and steady at 15 marc bancos 2 schilling, and closed firm at 16 Marc bancos 2 Schilling. PROVISION MARKET.—LIVRRPOOL, |.—Bacon, 649, 60. per cwt. for Cum- COTTON MARKETS. au wee! ¥ ZThe receipts of cotton for the AEFHOO), 4,999 bales; to Now 145 baies; ral nominally, 18340. Cotton dull and nominal at 2igo. ; net revei; 945 baies; coustwise, 6,725 bales; total, 7,670 balea; stock, 1,000 bales. BALtiMorn, Dec, 24, 1880, Cotton duil_ and nominal at 2o.; net recelpts of the week, 890 bales; total, 3,800 bal exports, coustw! bales bales, 1,000 bales ; stock, 9,050 bales, Monin, Ala., Dec. 24, 1869, Boston, Dec, 24, 1868, 18 of the week, Cotton—Receipts of the week, 14,100 bales; exports, to reat Britwin, 12,655 bales; other foreign vorts, 260 bales; coantwine, 2,242 by stool 031 bales; sales of 7,750 bales; to-day, 1,800 ”. The io. for midditngs. ‘Receipts to-day, 1,065. bal to-day, 6,047 bales, George Washington, a colored soldier, convicted of killing arebelin Kentucky soon atter the close of the war, and sentenced to ten years’ imprison- ment in the New Hampstire State Prison, was liberated yesterday by order of General Sherman. DEATH OF EDWIN W. STANTON. Seenes Attendant on His Last Hours. Announcement of the Event by President Grant. ACTION OF THE CABINET SECRETARIES, Sketches of the Life and Services of Mr. Stanton. FEELING IN THIS CITY AND ELSEWHERE, WASHINGTON, Dee, 24, 1869, The community this morutug waa stocked by the report of tue deatn of Hon, Edwin M, Stanton. As his fmends only @ few days ago had announced that he was slowly but surely recovering lus health, the sad intelligence was the more startling. Many Persons refused at first to believe that he had de- ceased, but were soon convinced of she truth of the report. Little more than a week ago he made an argument before Associate Justice Sprague, in Champers, in the Whitney and Mowrey case, and it was admitted by those present that it was the ablest argument he ever made, and wuich satisfed even himself, Mr. Stanton had been confined to his house for about one week. The President and Vice President called last Sunday—his fifty-fourth birth- day—when the former tendered to him the appoint- ment. aa Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for which Mr, Stanton expressed his gratitude and acceptance, The mext day the nomination was made and confirmed by the Senate without the customary reference to the appropriate commit- tee. Representative Hooper, of Massachusetts, passed an bour with Mr. Stanton on Sunday soon after the President and Vice President left the house, and representa that he was then in cheerful spirits though lying on his couch from weakness, Yesterday Mr. Stanton compiained of hus sickness, but his tamily were not alarmed as to a fata: resuit, as he had apparentiy been in a worse condition pre- viously. Shortly after midnight his symptoms be- came alarming. Surgeon General Barnes was present on his accustomed visit, but found it impossible to afford relief. Rey. Dr. Starkie, of tae Church of the Epiphany (Protestant Episcopal), of which Mr. Stanton was a member, was summoned, but shortly afterward the sufferer lost consciousness and was unable to converse with any one, The pulsations of his heart ceased for a few seconds and then returned, his breathing being very faint. M was not until half an hour before hia decease that his family could realize he was dying. About three o'clock A. M. he expired, Surgeon General Barnes says be never saw @ man die so quietly, breathing away without a struggle. He died of congestion of the heart. At his bedside in these Jast moments were his family, consisting of Mra, Stanton, his eldest son, Edwin L. Stanton; Bila, his eldest daughter, about twelve years of ae; Lewis, his second son, nine yeara of age, and Bessie, bis youngest child, aged Ove years, Mr. Stanton was born in Steubenville, Otto, His mother is living in that State; a telegram was sent to her this morning. A large number of prominent citizens and persons holding high olficial positions called to-day at the late residence of the aeceased, some of them being unable to credit the report of his death, so unexpected and sudden, until they haa satisfied themselves by personal inquiry, ACTION OF THE PRESIDENT, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Deo. 24, 1869, The following announcement of the death of ion, Edwin M. Stanton ls published by direction of the President:— HAMILTON FISH, EX&CUTIVE MANSION, Wasutnaton, D. C., Dec, 24, 1869, The painful duty devolves upon the President of announcing to the people of tne United States the death of One of its most distinguished citizens aud faithiul servants, the Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, which occurred in this city at ao hour this morning. He was distinguished in the councils of the nation during the entire period of ts recent struggle for national existence, first as Attorney Genera, then as Secretary of War. He was un- ceasing in his labors, earnest and fearless in the as- sumption of responsibilities necessary for his coun- try’s success, respected by al! good men and feared by wrong doers. In his death the bar, the bench anc the nation sustain a great loss, which will be mourned by all. As a mark of respect to his memory it 14 ordered that the Executive Mansion aud the several depart- ments at Washington be scapes in mourning, and tuat ali business be suspended on the day of the funeral. U.S. GRANT. RECEPTION OF THE NEWS BY PRESIDENT GRANT. ‘he Star says the death of Mr. Stanton was first announced to the President, who was walking on Pennsylvania avenue at the time, by Senator Wil- liams, The President’a first remark was one of surprise, and when assured of the fact his head dropped upou his breust and ne showea much emotion. ORDER FROM THE WAX DEPARTMENT, The Secretary of War tis afiernoon iasued the fol- lowing order:— e War DevarrMent, Dec. 24, 1869. The following order las been received from the President of tue United Stgtes:—The eminent ability of the late Secrctary of War, lis great legal acquire- ments, his frm patriotism and his sturdy devotion to daty in the most trying times of the republic, when many others faitered, have commanded the admira- tion of the country, whiie his management of this department durmg the days when a man of deter- mined energy and will was demanded has marged lis term of office as one unequalied in administration. It is ordered that the offices connected with the Department of War be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days, and all business suspended therein on the day of the funeral; ana that on tue day after the receipt of this order at each military post fifteen guns will be fired at appropriate inter- vais, commencing at meridian. WM. W. BELKNAP, Secretary of War. THE FUNERAL. The funeral will take place at noon om Monday next, The body 1s laid out in the front room on the second fvor of his late residence--the room in which he dted—and attired ia a plain black dress suit. The arrangements for the funeral are under the direc- tion or the Hon. Samuel Hooper, of Massachusetts, an intimate friend of the family, and the ceremonies will take piace at the house of the deceased on Mon- day at noon. The remains will be interred at Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown, where Mr. Stanton nas a tot, and where one of his children ts burted, The body will remain in the apartment where it 1s now laid out until Monday morning, when it will be brought into the parlor. Uniil that time none but the im- meditate family and friends of the deceased can be admitted to view the remains. The coffin will be a plain one, covered with biack cloth and handsomely trimmed with silver, Mrs. Stanton has requested that the funeral be as quict and unostentatious as possible; therefore the body will remain in posaes- ston of the family at the residence o1 the deceased. United States Senators are requested to meet at the United States Senate reception room to-morrow (Saturday) at ten o'clock tn the morning, to make arrangements with reference to the funeral of Hon. EK. M. Stanton. A meeting of the City Councils is to be held to-morrow to take action with reference to the funeral. All the department bulldings are draped in moura- ORDER PROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. The following has been issued: — ATTORNBY GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASsTtINGTON, D. Dec. 24, 1869. } By order of the President and in memory of the late Edwin M. Stanton, one time Attorney Gen- eral of the United States, and then the Secretary for the Department of War, this office will be droped in Mourning and will be closed during the day on which the funeral services shall be solemnized. W. A. FIBLD, Acting Attorney General. ORDER FROM THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D, O., Dec, 24, 1869, j Tt is with deep regret that the Secretary of the Navy announces to the Navy and Marine Corps tae death in this city, at an early hour ths morning, of fon, Edwin FA Stanton, who had served the nation tn vartous pomtions of honor and dignity, and especialiy with marked distinction and avility as Secretary ior the Department of War during the recent successful struggle for the maintenance of the Union, Asa mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the Navy Department will be draped tn mourning and will be closed on the day of the funeral. GEORGE M, ROBESON, Secretary of tue Navy. ACTION OF SECRETARY FISH. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, } WASHINGTON, Dec. 24, 1869, Parsuant to the Presiaent’s order of this dute the Department of State will be draped in mourning, and all business suspended on Monday next, the 27th inst., the day of the tuneral of the lute Hon. Edwin M. Stanton. HAMILTON FISH. ORDER FROM THF TREASURY DEPARTMENT. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ' Wasnnoton, Dec, 24, 1869, In obedience to the order of the President, and as @ Mark of respect to the memory of the late Hon, Edwin M. Stanton, we distinguishea Secretary of War during nearly the entire period of the recent rebellion, a faithful public officer and true patriot, tnis departinent, and the custom houses throughout the country, will be closed on Monday, the 27th inst., che day of the rune- ral. On that day the flags of the revenue service will be placed at half-mast and the Treasury Depart- ment be draped in mourning. WILLIAM A, RICHARDSON, Acting Secretary of the Treasury. ACTION OF THE SUPREMB COURT. ‘The Justices of the Supreme Court now in Wash- ington—Chief Justice Chase and Justices Clitford, Swayne, Miller and Field being present—had a con- ference this morning with a view to take charge of the funeral of Mr. Stanton, but on consultation with Secretary Beiknap it was thought most appropriate Mat the funeral services shouid be under the con- trol of the Department of War. PALLBRARERS. ‘The pallbearers of the late Secretary Stanton will be General Belknap and Mr, Creswell, representing the Cabinet; Senators Sumner and Carpenter, Asso- otate Justice Swayne, of the United Staves Supreme Court, and Chief Justice Cartter, of the Supreme Court of wis District; Surgeon General Barnes, As- sistant General Townsend, United States District Attorney Pierrepont, of New York: General T. T. Eckert and two members of the louse of Represen- tatives, yet to be selected. The Feeling in This City. ACTION OF THE NEW YORK STOCK BXCHANGE—PRO~ POSED MEETING OF THE UNION LEAGUE, Business was generally suspended in Wall street yesterday out of respect to the memory of Edwin M. Stanton. The Stock Exchange formally ad- Journed at about nalf-past eleven, as did also the Long Koom, until half-past three, the Gold Board at the same time offering a similar tribute to the national worth of the great departed, Flags were displayed on ali the principal public buildings in the vicinity of Wail street. Recognizing as they do, however, the many virtues of the deceased, and unantinous in thia expression of their understanding of @he loss the coun- try bas suffered in the sudden demise of one who tn his life was 80 prominently identified with its greatness, it may be observed that the brokers “mourned not as those without hope.” The Astor House and various hotels along the line of Broad- way, togetler with several on the Bowery and on Union square, had their flags at half-mast throughout the day. Among republicans the regret expressed He ee great War Minister was sincere and pro- ‘ound. ACTION OF THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB. A special meeting of the Union League Club will de held to nigiit to take appropriate action in rela- tion to the death of Mr. Stanton. Respect to the Memory of Ex-Seqretary Stanton iu Philadeiphiu. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24, 1869, Flags are at half-mast on [Independence Hall and Other public buildings and on many private resi- dences in respect to the memory of ex-Secretary Stanton. in Pittsburg—Adjournment of the Courts. PitTsuURG, Dec. 24, 1869, The fags on the public buildings and on steam- boats were at half-mast to-day and all the courts adjourned in respect to the memory of the Hon. E. M. Stanton. Meetings were held in all the courts and committees appomted to draft resolutions, The Feeling LIFE AND SERVICES OF MR. STANTON. The deceased ex-Secretary was a native of Onlo, having been Lorn at Steubenville, in that State, on the 19th of December, 1815. His father, a native of North Carolina, was a physician in good practice, but emigrated to Ohio from Virginia betore the birth of the subject of this sketch, Edwin M. Stanion re- ceived @ good rudimentary education and aubse- quently entered Kenyon College, but did not remain there many months, his father’s circumstances be- coming straitened and compelling his return. It was about the year 1834 when he moved to Columbus, the capital of Ohio, and optained a situation as clerk in a bookseller’s store. While engaged in the duties of this position he applied himself diligently to the study of law, and with such success that in 1836 he was admitted to the bar. At first he engaged in practice at Cadiz, in Harrison county, where ne served one term as prosecuting atiorney, and at its expiration returned to Steubenville, his native place. Here he settled permanently, acquired an extensive and profitable practice, ana be- came prominent in politics, Mr, Stanton was, at the time, @ member of the democratic party, which then controlled the State, In 1839 the Legislature of Ohio elected him reporter of the de- cisions of the Supreme Court for a term of three years, The duties of this really labortous office were perjormed with skill and ability, His repu- tation as a Jawyer had also spread over southeastern Ohio and the frontier counties of Western Virginia, throughout which section of counury he princtpaliy practised. The success that attented his profes- sonal career was signaland honorable, and made him known far outside the umits of the States men- uuoned. When, in 1842, 0, J. McNulty, Olerk of the House of Representatives, was charged with defai- cation, he selected Mr. Stanton to defead him. The trial took place at Washington, and although the evidence was heavy against tle accused the iegal talent of hia counsel was successful m obtaluing a verdict of acquittal. This case, which was undoubt- edly of great gravity and importance, was a siqnal triumph for Mr. Stanton, It gave bim a national reputation and placed him beside the great legal lights of the country, REMOVAL TO PENNSYLVANIA. In 1848 Mr. Stanton, to the great regret of his ohio clients, removed to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where he had formed a professional copartnership Witt Charles Shaler and Theodore Umbstratter, law- yers of distinction and large practice, In a brief while the deceased was the recognized lead of the Pittsburg bar. His practice, however, was by nomeans vontined to Pennsylvania, Provably the most profitabie part of it was in the Supreme Court of the United States at Washington, to the bar of which he had been called some years previous. Here ne was engaged in some of the most noted cases of tie times, such as that of the Wheeling Bridge Company, in which he was associated with the late Robert J. Walker, His argument in this case is regarded as a model of close, logical and thoughtful reasoning, and deservedly ranks high in the legal world, being considered worthy a place in Howard's Keports, in many other cases of great importance, both before the Supreme Court and before the courts of Pennsylvania, he was prominentiy concerned during bis residence in Pittsburg. His attention to business and the asst- duity be displayed in ali matters entrusted to his charge enabled clients to place the utmost reli- ability upos nim, As might be supposed, he found but little or no time to participate in polities, save asavoter. He was, however, a recognized demo- crat, and if at any ime bis influence was exerted for candidate {t was invariably in behalf of the democracy. We state this fact particulariy, because gowe ultra radical writers have deciared that he had been a neutral. RESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON. Mr. Stanton’s ousiness in the Supreme Court of the United States became 80 large that he was com- pelled to dissoive the Pittsburg partnership and move to Washington. In 1868 Attorney General Jeremiah S. Black appointed him to piead the case of the United States in the famous California land cases. He accordingly proceeded .o San Francisco, and, alter a hard figat, succeeded in overthrowing the titles claimed under the Mexican grants and securing the land tor the rightful claimanis, Returning to Wash- ington, he established himself in busmess there, meeting with the same marked success that had attended all of his efforts elsewhere. When Sickles kilied Key Mr. Stanton was retained, with other eminent counsel, lor the defence. The part ne took im the trial was conspicuous and important, although irom the start it Was perceived that General Sickles would be acquitted, public sentiment being stroagly in his favor, APPOINTMENT AS ATTORNEY GENERAL. Up t December, 1860, Mr, Stanton had never neid any anictal position under the government of the United States, oxcept once in the California casee referred to, But eventa were trauspiring which were to develop his great executive ability, ‘The secession movement had culminated in South Caro- lina preparing to withdraw from (be Union. General Cass, disgusted with the hesitancy that marked Presidents Buchanwn’s course, resigned hls position DECEMBER 25, 1869, ——— ly 28 Secretary ot #,*t¢, 80d Attorney General Black platen: A A My place. His position, thus ren- dered vacant, wes to Mr. Stanton, who ac- cepted it and was duly tm ‘aed as Attorney General. At once lus great ‘strative power asserted itself, It is a singuier ting that President Buchanan should bave conspicuously before the public the man who waa © win inperisi- able renown as Secretary o War during a great rebellion. But so i waa 48 Attorney General he displayed all the elemems* Of & leader. He endeavored to infuse into the sor gy th tration of the President some part of U ergy that he possessed, He urged the re-enforcem Fort Sumter and provisioning of the garrisou, aad had his advice been taken at the tre it Was made the story of Anderson’s futile defence would probab\y never have been told. But Mr. Buchanan Was Un- equal to the emergency. Weeks and months passed, and then came the day when Mr. Lincoln was in- stalled. Then Mr, Stanton left the ofice of Attorney General and retived to private life. He had done his best to make the last few months of hus chiel’s oificial career honorabie, if not glorious. He had failed, and when he resumed the practice of bia prolession it did appear as if the entire Cabinet of Presiaent Buchanan, sharing with Lim all of public odtum, had doomeu the ature Secretary to a lifelong political obacurity, CARRER AS SECRETARY OF WAR. It would be interesting to learn what influenced Mr. Lincoln w appomt Mr. Stanton Secretary ot War, and who first proposed his name, Certainly he had done nothing that we are aware of to show himself capable of filing the position, which, of all others, at the time was the most important in the Cabmet, At any rate when on the Lith of January, , Jumeron retired from the War Uillce, peo- ple were taken by surprise upoo hearing that Ed- win M. Stanton had been appointed his successor. He entered upon the duties atan hour when we alfairs of the country were tn a deplorable condition. The army, dispirited by defeat and the vigorous front presented by tue victorous Conlederates, was in a poor state of organization. Everywhere doubt and anxiely were evident, Mr. Stanton set to work and “organized victory.” Into every branch of his department he infused 4 tireless, resistiess energy. Regiments and brigades were organized with won- derful rapidity and sent to the feild ; the ordnance and commissarat were Well supplied and placed upon an efficient footing. The army moved— not to easy victory, for that was not possible, but to certain triumph. Defeat after defeat could not shake the firmness of the Secretary of War. When, in 1862, the Voatederates swept everything before them and the dark gioom overspread the North, Mr. Stanton remained unappalled, energetic, determined. He pur- sued the oven tenor of his way, undis- couraged by reverses. The press showered biame upon him for disasters, and he shrugged his shouiders at the press. Newspaper correspondents abused him, and he locked them up in prison. It 18 undeniable that in those days Mr. Stan ton was cold, Bard and tyrannical A law- rer of eminence, though he was he did not witate to snap his fingers at the law aud to exer- cise bis will. If suspicion tell upon Any person & lettre de cachet went out from the War Office and the suspected person soun found himself ina cell. Lic might have been imnocent; he might have been guiity; it made no particle of difference to Mr. Stan- too. Now, all of this is true. He was @ bitter, relentless despot during the war. But had he been anything else tae South would have gained her inde- pendence. ‘The time demanded extraordinary mea- sures; Vaciilation or strict observance of constitu- tional prerogatives would have culminated in the dissolution of tue Union. None knew this vetter than Mr. Stanton. And when after three years of hard fighting the end came, to the Secretary*ol War iucn of the glory belonged. All supporters of the Union united in lauding bis praises. It mattered lite whetner he had blasted the reputation of this or that general for whom he entertained hostile senuments. ‘That was a question for time and history to decide. Isut in the exuitation of tne hour only the great resuit could be recognized. Grant and Meade, sheridan and Hancock bore vestimony to the great service rendered the country by tue War Minister. Only Sherman stood aloof, and his voice was silent be cause Stanton’s irascibility had displayed itself upon him. Of many things regarding Mr. Stanton’s career as Secretary ol War it would be useiess to speak, because they are contested at the present ume. We shail not decide whether ie was respon- sible for the non-exchaage Of prisoners and couse- quent horrors of Andersonville; neitaer snail we inquire whether he sacrificed McClellan and Hooker, as has peen repeatediy asserted. Bearing in mind only the greac result we have nothing of reproaches and everything of praise for tum. TUB END. It s almost unnecessary to refer to the events that closed Mr. Stanton’s career in the War Ottice. They transpired so recently and were of sucn tremendous importance that all persons are | familar with them. A briet recapitulation of the facts will, therefore, suttive. Re- tamed in the Cabinet by President Johnson, Mr. Stanton hesitated for awhile whether to support his plan of reconstruction or to espouse the cause of Congress, Finally he decided against the President, and from that time the two were enemies, ‘The Tenure of Office law was passed evidently for tue purpose of keeping Mr. Stanton in oilice, it being Imn- portant to Congress that the War Department should be in the hands of anally, Mr. Jonson attempted to remove the obnoxious Secretary, who resisted, barricaded his doors.and refused vo permit eral Thomas to take char Then followed” the impeachment and tr of «the = President and his acquittal. When the last vote was @nnoanced Mr. Stanton retired from the Department, as deflant as ever. It is undeniably true that throughout these dramatic proceedings he bad erred in clinging to his position, even thouga ed to it by ali the party leaders. He should have withdrawn from the Cabinet the moment he discov- ered that lis presence in it Was disagreeabie to the Chief Magistrate of the nation. This opinion we expressed at the time, aud events have not since induced us to change it. It is, however, simple Justice to Mr. Stanton to state expressiy that he was 10 @ Measure persuaded into resisting the President, The radicals were determined to carry out success- fully their plan of reconstruction, and as much de- pended upon the Secretary of War they prevailed upon that oMcial to ‘stick’? in spite Of all tue eiforts to remove him. Mr. Stanton’s health had been much impairea by his arduous labors during the war. When he re- vurne private life for the last time it was with a constitution weak and broken, For some time past he had been atimg. But a few days ago he was nomu “i for a Judgeship of the Supreme Court of the United States, and coniirmed by te senate wita out the usual reference. Death prevented his assum- ing the robes of office. His career was a great and glorious one. Agrateful people will long cherish his memory, dud Wil twine around it the laurels of Lm mortality. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, The Brooklyn Navy Yard. The United States sioop-of-war Albany, which arrived at tis port on Sunday last from St. Thomas, went up to the Navy Yard yesterday. She will have @ new bowsprit put on and her foretopmast repaired, During a heavy lurch, while near St. Domingo, on her voyage home from Samana Bay, she carried away her bowsprit and started her foretopmast. AS Boon as the requisite repairs are effecteu the Albany will rejoin the South Atiaatic squadron, ‘The sloop-of-war Benicia 18 lying at the dock in the Navy Yard, naving some needed repairs done on machinery. ‘the iron-clad double-turreted monitor Miantono- mol is lying at the buoy off tie Cob dock. She wiil remain at her present anchorage, it 1s probable, tor several weeks. ‘The Frolic, flagship of Port Admiral Stringham, will shortly be moored at one of the public docks near the evtrance te the East river, where she will remain during the icy season. Yesterday the senior officer of the Frolic visited Captain Luis Regulado, op board the Spanish war steamer Isapel La Ca- tolica, and extended to the oMcers of that vessel the customary interchange of naval courtesy on bebaif of the Port Admiral. Work tn the several departments of the Brooklyn Navy Yard ts brisk at present, though no new ves- sels are filting ont. The Working force amounts in tue aggregate Lo about 2,600, Naval Personals, The following officers have veen detached from the United States steamer Powhatan and placed on waiting orders:—Lieutenant Commanders J. N, Mil- ler, William Whitehead and Charles McGregor; Mas- ter William A, Morgan, Ensign A. Ross, Surgeon C. J. Clayborne, Passed Assistant Surgeon G. F. Wins. low, Assistant Surgeon W. 3. Bowen, Chief Engi- neer J. 8. Albert, First Assistant Engineer J. H. Mor- rison, Second Assistants 5. F. Smith and R. W, Mile ligan, Third Assistant T. W. riten, Chapiain W. H. Stewart, AMY INTELLIGENCE. By direction of the President, Brevet Brigadier General Adam Badeau, captain United States Army, retired, 18 assigned wo duty In the city of Wasb- ington. ‘The following changes tn stations of oMcers of ine pay department have veen made:—Brevet Licuten- ant Colonel Simeon Smith 19 relieved from duty as chief paymaster in the departinent of Louisiana. Brevet Lieutenant Volonel George KF. Feviger ia re- lieved from duty as chief paymaster in the depart. mentot the Cumberland and assigned as chlef of the department of Louisiana, Brevet Colonel Augustus H. Seward t# assy to duty as chief pay master in the department of the Cumberland, DARING OUTRAGE. A Man Knocked Down in His Own Store and Robbed. At fifteen minutes past eight o'clock last night two well dressed young men entered the store of Mr. Andrew W, Quist, at No, 447 Fourth avenue, and re- quested to be shown a tray of rings in the showcase, as they were desiro of purchasing one for & Christmas present, Mr. Quist placed the tray, con- taining rings valued at $450, om the coun‘er, When one of the Wonla-be purchasers dealt him a blow on the head with a slungsiot or sandbag, kuocking him insensibie, when bis accomplice seized the tray of rings ana the two lef the place with their booty. Mr, Quist, who received a severe jp wound, was ‘anable to give any description of his assailants, although Captain Hume is making every effort to aacertaia their whereabouts, 5 ed A BOGUS LUNATIC. Queer Development in Sing Sing Prison—# Novel Case of a Couvict Whose Mind Was (Not) Affected by Psycho- logical Influences. Among tle criminals recently addet to the atready large number at present iu Sing Sing Prisou bas been # shrewd Convict named Johm Mackey, who about three weeks ago was scrubbed, shaved and adorned With tite cream-colored garb of the institu - tion, to which, for the offence ef grand larceny, he had been consigned by a judicial order forthe perioa of one year. This fellow was assigned to duty in the shoe shop, but, evidently opposed 'to auy comtact. with manual jabor, he conceived the beld notion of enacting the vol of @ \anatic. Having studied aad matured his plan-of procedure, Mackey cunningly! Obtained permission to see the agent ana warden, before whom he assumed in an admirable though. unsuccessful manner all the characteristics of confirmed hallucination, Setting forth that from his birth he had been the victim of psychological: infla- ence, the convict earnestly asserted that inthe prisom he was sorely troubled by ge direct influence over him of those who occupied adjoiming cells, and beg- ged to have his case “invesugated” in order that tue uudelined power exerted over him might ve dispelied, His case was referred fe the prison physicias, who had already learned thdt Mackey had apprised @ tel- low convict of his assumed malady, asking tae ‘lat- ter if he cid not think ‘it would work well." The doctor listened to Mackey’s story of mental infirm and at once prescribed confinement in a dark cell, but the bypocritical convict bore this with fortitude and still kept up his apparent ‘hallucination. Mackey remained apparently master the situation until last Wednesday, when, alt other remedies having failed, he was placed on that now most severe instrument of panishment known as the ‘hooks,’ where he was allowed to remain forty minutes, and then taken down and conducted to hia ceil. Sttll persevering in his pretended in- sanity, tue “nooks” were again prought into requi- sition on ‘Thursday, and alter being suspended by his thumbs for the space of two hours and fifteen minutes, Mackey, alter showing unparalleled en- durance of physical torture, conlessed himself & fraud, and erent to be taken down. It ts almost needness to add that Mackey ts radically cured of his pretended insanity, and no further trouble is anticipated that he will object to serving the State during ius term of confinement. A SWINDLE FRUSTRATED. Last Thursday afternoon a man calling himself John Hamilton entered the store of Carter & Dean, liquor dealers, in Duane street, and representing that he was from Yonkers gave the names of some par- ties there who did business with the frm on whom he was about to operate. Having purchased a bill of goods amounting to $545 60, Hamilton wrote an order on the First National Bank of Yonkers for the amount, and tendered it in payment, reauesting that the goods be forwarded to Yonkers by the twelve o'clock freight train yesterday. The firm named, however, sent acierk to the bank. mdicated yes- terday morning, in order to have tue draft certified, When It Wagsat Once ascertained that no such person as ‘Jono Hilton” had au account there. Meaa~ time the Thirty-second precinct police at Yonkers were notified and on officer was placed at the rall- road depot to secure any party who might glaim the goods on their arrival, but as the firm alluded to were not 1a hurry about shipping the swiadler un- fortunately escaped detection. Died. Wiison.—In Harlem, on Friday evening, Decem- ber 24, Marky ELIZABETH, only daughter of Sidney and Mary Wiison, tn the 12th year of her age. ‘The body will be taken to Troy for interment. Notice of funeral in Sunday's paper. ‘Troy (New York) papers please copy. [Por other Deaths see Seventh Page.) THE WEEKLY HERALD. The Cheapest and Best Newspaper in tho Country. ‘The WEEKLY HeRaLp of the present week, now ready, contains the very latest European News by the Cable up to the hour of publication; also Tele- graphic Despatches from Cuba, Mexico and other points. 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Rate that ‘enhanges their value full 60 per cent, although the merchant refuses to charge for the improvement, Knox haa the wonderful faculty of pleasing the hat-wearing people with whatever style of head covering he sees fit to introduce. What he prescribes aathe mode is al pred, hale aday after Knox has opened a new style of bis inimitable tx they are seen in all the fasbianable promenades, and at m once become the fashion. KNOX ia auil gt the corner Of Brosdway and Fulton alreot. Merry’ Christmas at the Tammany.—Two great performances, ELGHTERN new stare, for Christmas. I¥TY additional Artiste for Christvas. All the SLX THE- ATRES open Christmas, ALLEN, PBITENGILL, DELE- HANTy, for Chriatmas. vat orm MBBRY CHRISTMAS AT THE ‘TANMAN} .