The New York Herald Newspaper, December 28, 1869, Page 5

—_— RLBCRAPHIC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD The Alabama Claims Again Reviewed in England. Cabinet and Army News from France. The Pacific Coast Again Disturbed With Earthquak Severe Shocks in Califor- nia and Nevada. GREAT FIRE IN SYRACUSE—LOSS $450,000, ENGLAND. Tho Alabama Ciaims—Shifting the Respon- ‘ sibility. Lonpon, Dec, 27, 1869. The London Times to-day has an editorial on the Alabama claims question. The writer charges Mr. Fish, the American Secretary of State, with arguing that England should apply diferent principles to America than to any other nation; that Great Britain should nave let the Union had arms, and denied them to the rebels, and should fhave legislated if necessary against the latter, If the Unton army were unable to repress the rebels at home, England was much less able to check them here. War is alway a heavy burden on neutrals, and the civil war in America was @ partl- cularly grievous calamity to England, i Internationa} Sports. A re tk Tims to-day republishes the cara of ie Hal Boat Crew, which lately appeared in the New York papers, explanatory of certain mat- ters connected with the international race in August jast. The Times rejoices in the “manly card” as an answer to all the charges of English unfairness avout the race. M. Pereire’s Election—The Legislative Ses- sionThe Cabinet--Military Discipline. - Panis, Dec, 27, 1869. In the Corps Législatif to-day the election of Isaac Pereire, formerly Director of the Crédit Mobilier, was annulled by a vote of 130 to 31. He was a gov- ernment candidate for deputy from one of the dis- tricts of this city. ‘The determination of the election cases was the last act of the extraordinary session of the Corps Législattf, The regular session will be opened to- morrow. ‘The nominations of committees of the Champers will be made to-night. The Ministers will, in ail probability, resign to- morrow, ané, as before indicated, M. Ollivier will be charged with the formation of a new Cabmet. ‘The military secret society, mentioned yesterday by the radical Journals of this city, has dwindled to @ small affair. The society consisted of a numoer of common soldiers, who subsequently were arrested nd punished for subscribing vo a fund for the relief of two companions, who were sen’ to Algeria for having attended a political meeting. GERMANY. Roports from Rome—Action of the American Prelates. BERLIN, Dec. 27, 1869. Letters published in the Berlin newspapers to-day from Rome emphatically deny the current reports of the liberality of the American Bishops at the Ecu- menical Council. The correspondents assert that “they follow blindly the Papal lead.’* SPAIN. Patriotic Hopes. Mapnip, Dec. 27, 1869. The /era (newspaper) says Spain will fully setcle she matter of the new constitution during the montn of January. CHINA. The French Minister Preparing for His De- parture—Minister Burlingame’s Credene tials—Mission Houses at Nankin Destroyed. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27, 1869. The following additional advices from China were « received by the steamship China:— At the time Sir Rutherford Alcock, the British Ohargé d’affairs, left Pekin for Shanzhae, the French Minister was preparing for his departure. New translations of the Burlingame credentials show that he was accredited to the Western nations as lesser States and had no plepipotentiary powers. The Protestant and Catholic mission hpuses at Nankin had been totally destroyed bya mob, The Anmates barely escaped with their lives. Russell & Co., Oliphant & Co. and other American firms in Shangbae have published a card denouncing General Kiernan’s letter to the New YORK HRRALD _ $8 unwarrantable and slanderous, They charge General Kiernan with leaving the country in debt and intimate that he wes no better than a loafer while there. ‘The arrival of Minister Low was anxiously lookea for. It was rumored that China had made large con- cessions of territory in the northwest to Russia. The reception of the Duke of Humburg and the farewell banquet of Admiral Keppel were the prin- cipal events at Hong Kong. ‘The Prince was re- ceived with great honor at Macoa and afterwards satied for Calcutta, Amoy, Nov. 11, 1869, oe teas are reported at trom $18 to $27 per ul. Sailed for New York, November 3, Cragie Lee, with 563,000 pounds tea, Lett on berth, tor the same port, Raleigh and Golconda. Foo CHow, Nov. 9, 1869, The tea market {s quiet and prices nominal. Five vessels are loading for London, and the Reso- lute and Springtieid for New York. The Jeannie hag sailed for Boston, with 485,000 pouads of tea, MANILA. Vessels Loading for the United State Manila Markets. MANILA, Nov. 8, 1869, The Olivia Davis, Franklin and Labor are loading for New York, and the Bunker Hill for Boston, Freights to New York $10; exchange on London 4. 6d.; Cordage, $16 i2};; hemp, $11 12% per picul. s THE SPANISH GUNBOATS. Arrival of the Gunboats at Charleston, CHARLESTON, T 27, 1969, Seven Spanish gunboats arrived here to-day from New York for Cuba. DEFAULTING CARPET-BAG SHERIF VIRGINIA. RICHMOND, Dec, 27, 1869, Iv has tranepired that a number of the sheriffs Appointed by General Canby under the reconstruc. tion acts are defaulters to the State In sums ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, which ihey collected, but are unable to pay into the Treasury. Ono of these, George 8. Cady, formerly of New York, and recently Sheriff of Culpepper county, was arrested and tried by a military commission, convened by spectal orders 206, December 18, headquarters First Military Dis- trict, for embezzlement in the sum of $12,000, and found guilty. ‘The commission, alter due considera- tion, sentenced him to imprisonment in_the Stave Penitentiary for the term of five years, with nard labor, Mr. 8, P. Moore, another Northern man and former chaplain in the federal army, and bat a few ays since snorif of King William county, has been ‘Temoved and arrested for an alleged cdetalcation. ‘His triat before a military commission will shortly bake place. thers will soon be ia lima. IN ern o'clock last evening, continuing all suock was felt with more or less severity at Sacra- mento, Marysville, Grass Valley, Nevada City, lowa Hill, Stockton, Chico, Truckee and other neigh- boring towns. At Virginia City, Nevada, walls NEW YOR ——$——$ $$$ MEXICO. Seward’s Departure from the Capital—The San Luis Disturbance—Congressional Mat- ters=Miscellancous Affairs. Mexico Crry, Dec. 19, VIA Havana, Dec. 27, 1869, Ex-Secretary Seward left this city yesterday He remains for a few days at Puebla and Jalapa and then proceeds to Vera Cruz. It is expected he will arrive in Havana about the 28th inst, Francisco Fiango had pronounced in San Luis. The people favored Ins designs, but be rendered himself unpopular by bis attempts to press men into lis service. The government troops defeated him ana his followers were routed by a body of national cavalry on the road to Toluca, near the capital. An oMcer and four men were killed. Most of the horses and arms were captured. Congress has refused to abolish the zona libre on the northern frontier by an overwhelming majority. jaez has arrived here from New York. Garza, Jovernor of the State of Tamaulipas has resigned. ‘The rebels at Puebia are quiet, The national troops have been reinforced and no collisions between them and the rebels have taken, place. A report prevatis of the robbery of a train near Querétaro, Arich silver mine has been discovered in Tamau- lipas, THE RED RIVER REVOLUTION. The Death of Colonel Dennis Decreed by the InsurgentsA Revolutionary Newspaper to be Started=McDougall and Suite Preparing to Leave. Cricaco, IL, Dec. 27, 1869, A spectal despatch to the 7ribune from St. Paul, of this day’s date, says letters have been received from Pembina to the 16th inst, The discomfiture or failure of Colonel Dennis, of McDougall’s staff, to enlist and arm the Indlans, saved the lives of McDougall and hia suite. Had a single nalf-breed been killed every one of the Canadian party would have been mur- dered, Itseems that Colonel Dennis got back to the Governor’s house on the evening of the 15th, The insurgents were alter him, but ne got safely away. A letter says that degw had been decreed Colonel Dennis if capturgéZ ‘This is in revenge for Dennis’ efforts to infigpye the Indians. The game letter says a newspaper is to be pub- lished in the mmterest of the insurgent cause and will make {ts appearance on the 20th inst. * McDougall and suite, having given up all hopes of ever seeing the promised jJand, are preparing to ae og the 1m ir Giggage would leave oy, ‘ nisi get away. ~~ - and the party bes “6&2 wasn 20th.” ‘The in- woudl snrgents will then be left im and quiet pos- session of their country. ten Sty THE NEW DOMINION. The Case of Caldwell at Montreal. MONTREAL, Dec. 27, 1869, In the Calawell case this morning, the evidence being conciuded, the counsel for the United States government claimed that Caldwell’s guilt had been clearly established, and moved for his extra- dition, The counsel for the prisoner reiteraved their protest that Judge Coursol had no jurisdiction in the matter, Mr, Coursol will give is decision at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon. THE PACIFIC COAST. Earthquake in Californian and Nevada—Its Effects In Virginia City—Consternation Among the Miners—Railroad Tracks Ob structed=Marine Disaster. San FRANCISCO, Dec, 27, 1869. The heaviest earthquake ever experienced in East- California and Nevada occurred about six night. The were thrown down, door bells rung and clocks stopped. The consternation was general, ‘The shock was felt severely on the lower levels of all the mines. The vibrations were north and south and lasted about ten seconds, At Reno the shock was preceded by alow rumbling, which lastea nearly two minutes, alarming the inhabitants. The express train bound west was detained about an hour between Wadsworth and Keno by large rocks and earth thrown ou the track by the earthquake. The Virginia City down train, on the Carson road, was thrown from tbe track, The steamship China, which arrived here yester- day, brought 3,600 cards of silkworm eggs from China and Japan, for Lyons, France, They will be immediately forwarded to New York via the Pacific Raiiroad, for reshipment to France. The brig Ida D. Rogers, while being towed into Coast Bay, struck on a bar, sprunk @ leak aud imme- diately fillea, saved, She 18 @ total loss. Her crew was NEW YORK. Disastrous Fire in Syracuse—Grent Destruce tion of Property—Seven Large Stores in Ruins—Loss $450,000. SyRacusE, Dec. 27, 1869. ‘The most destructive fire occurring here in many years look place this morning, breaking out at two o'clock and continuing late into the morning. Several large brick stores in South Salina street, owned by Gifford, Hamiet & Crouse, were burned or crushed by falling walls. Five of them were wholly destroyed by fire, together with most of their con- tents. The loss on these buildings is $70,000; insured for $55,000, Dennett Brothers, dry goods and car- pets, occupied two of the stores. Their loss 1s $200,000; insured lor $100,000, F, W. Walrath, grocer, lost $15,000 im stock; insured for $11,000, F, P. Vedier's, hardware dealer, loss ts $35,000; insured for $40,000. Woli Brothers’, furniture, loss 1s $12,000; insured for $9,000, Pease, Johnson & Piaistea, stoves, loss $2,000; covered by insurance, Charlies Tallman, building damaged by failing walis, loss $2,000; fully insured. American Tea Company, loss $4,500; insured for $3,500. L. K. Cole, boarding house, 1oag 1n househoid effects $7,500; no insurance. About one hundred boarders lost their clothing and other properiy. There were a number of miner josses, aggregating about $20,000. The total losses amount to about $450,000, on waich there is $225,000 insurance. 2 Fatal Affray in Washington County—Homi- cide in Troy. Troy, Dec. 27, 1866. A horrible affair occurred in Washington county yesterday. Ezra Gregory, ® Dresden farmer, shot Lewis Lougrey, @ neighboring farmer, through the head, killing him instantly. Gregory claims that he acted in self-defence, ana says having just returned from hunting he learned that bis cows had strayed on Lougrey’s farm. Upon going for them the de- ceased ordered him away, and upon his refusing to go without his cows, ugrey felled him to the grpund, following up the attack with more blows. Gregory, seeing No means of escape, raised his rifle and shot his assailant. The murderer was imme- diately arrested. The deceased leaves a faintly. An een is now taking place before J. A. mith. John Rtordon, who was stabbed by J. Crogier in this city last Wednesday afternoon, diea this morn- pe ot Mis wounds, The murder was caused by Jealonsy. MAINE. Unsuccessfal Attempt to Rob the Lumber- man’s Savings Bank. Bangor, Dec. 27, 1869, The Lomberman’s Savings Bank at Olditown waa entered by burgiars on Sunday night, The vauit door was blown open with powder and an attempt was made to open a steel box, but failed, after injuring the box so that {tyaust be broken open. The rob- leaving tools ana blood marks, showing that they sustained injury in the attempt. A heavy easterly rain storm has destroyed sleigh- ing and opened the river up to Hampden. ‘The dags are at half mast in this city in respect to the memory of Hon. KE. M. Stanton, bers decamped BAHIy ne, REVISION OF THE COINAGE LAWS. WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 1869. Mr. J. J. Knox, Deputy Comptroller of the Cur- rency, has been engaged for some time past in a re- vision of the Mint laws. It 18 proposed to embody in one law the numerous acts now in existence with reference to the coinage of the country and the aif- ferent mints and assay offices now established, and when completed to refer the law as Ps po to a committee of experts. <Aiter final re- vision it will be transmitted to Congress with the gees of the Secretary of the Treasury. The new law will require the head oficer of the Mint to have his office in the Treasury. ‘The difer- ent mints and aasay offices will report to this officer and be entirely independent of the Mint at Phila- deiphia, The Treasurer of the Mint wiil not perform the duties of Assistant Treasurer of the United Slates, as at present, and the law will be changed io many otner Important respects, The bill will pro- vavly be ready w aond to (gngrese early January. AMUSEMENTS. WALLACK’s THEATRE.—The large and fashionable audience which filled this theatre last evening made its interior contrast brightly with the outside dark- ness and rain, Notwithstanding the depressing Influence of the dismal weather it was impossible to resist the contagious merriment of Mr. Lester Wallack’s lively, rattling, comic ¢rama, “Central Park,” which, freshened up by appropriate allusions to the actualities of the day, was represented for the first time in several years, The following cast Would bave insured the success of a tive act piece of far less intrinsic value:—Wyndham Otis, ar. Lester Wallack; Kerr Flamberry, Mr. John Guibert; Harry Dunstord, Mr. B. T. Ringgold; Mr. Myrue. Mr. 'T. Owens; Robert Cratch, MroJ. H. Stoddart; Wiliam, Mr. Curran; Bayley, Mr. Peck: Skeesicks, Mr. E. Holland; Crabbles, M..P., Mr. Leonard; Buffer, Mr. Bualey Mrs. Kerr Flamberry, Miss Eime Germon; tora “Myrtle, Misa Madeline Henriques; Bridget Tooligan, Mrs. John Sefton; Mittens, Misa Fanny Greene. The scenery was new ana admirably set. ‘The exterior of Mr. Flamberry’s house. near Central Park; the house with two doors, the bachelor’s quarters in East Twenty-s.ixth street, the drawing room at Mr. Flamberry’s, and particularly the Lake at Central Purk, shared the applause bestowed on the funny complication of the piot and the smart witticiams of the dialogue. “Central Park’! will doubtiess have as good @ run as when it was first produced, Boori’s THEATRE.—Sparkling stars, romantic moonlight, driving snow storm, or drizzling Decem- ber nor’easter, old play or new play, Booth’s theatre hever fails to draw. ‘There was @ large audience present last night, for instauce—one of the most m- clement nights of tha season—to see the old play of “Guy Mannering,” and of this audience there was a large proportion of pretty women, which, to an old campaigner, makes the house as attractive @3 any play. But how is it that an old play, on a rainy night, draws such an audience to Booth’s? It 15 be- cause that our playgoers know that at Booth’s, old or new, in the performance and in the beauttful mounting of the piece, machinery, scenery, costumes and all the accessories, it will be something really enjoyable in its surpassing attractions. So it was with this old play of “Guy Mannering” last nght. The com- pany, equal to much severer requirements, glided through the execution as a holiday pastime, and the painter, the carpenter and the costumer make the wilu scenes and groups of Old Scotia very charming. Mrs. Emma Waller, nowever, as a distinguished Meg Merriies, had something to do with the gather- ing last nignt, Many persons familiar with Charlotte Cushman’s striking impersonation of the old witch went to see how near Mrs. Wailer would reach this test of comparison. Nor dg we think that any Injustice 1s done to Miss Cne4 pan in the opinion that Mra, Wotte= org nGfhay Me 1 ag burrinle mean sana nn iiiircaaive £4 Re yats ing mr us of tender- ness and ferocity as Let “illustrious predecessor.” Certainly this was phe Judginent of the house. She was well suppor! 00, throughout, There is not one of the cast 3 hov evidently more than equal to the part aseiged to her or him; for all the parts of the pig, though well defined in the book, are comparatively light and easy, If we had space for specifications#Nve night say, with- out injustice to others concerned) that Miss De Bar makes a delightiul Lucy Bertram, that Njss Flora Young, a8 my lady's maid, is a erent young actress; that Mr. Theodore HamiltOn’s Dandie Din- mont 18 splendid, ‘a palpable hit; that Mr. Ander- son’s Dominie Sampson is a first rate dominie, that Mr. Macthison’s Bertram ts a nice young gentleman, and that Mr. Waller, as Dirk Haiterack, had not hall enough to do. Lass, and not least neither, there ts a large chorus of good singers, which, with @ ful! in- corporation of the orginal music of the draina, gives tt the seasoning of a pleasing English opera. Hence this old piay at Booth’s 13 reatly betier than many things elsewhere that are new. Same bill this evening, TamMaNy.—The big wigwam is once more favored with large and delighted audiences, and such will doubtless be the case so long as the management persevere in their endeavors to cater to the popular taste. This establishment is now regarded as the home of pantomime and the haven of the breezy pailet, and itis even seeking to receive the rem- nants of bespangled burlesque into its friendly and capactous fold. How much of success will attend this last mancuvre Is impossible at present to de- termine; but, judging from the last effort—‘Bad Dickey,” @ clever musical travestie on “Richard 1U."—it looks as though a winning step had been taken in the right direction. Tne buriesque last evening was presented to a full house with anew pense upon it in the way of new jokes, new local its and anew laughable feature entitled “The Bad Dickey Bell Ringers,’’ which latter is introduced in the second act, and which, besides being exceed- ingly comical, 1s also artistically managed. The cast of the piece, as originally produced at this house, remains unchanged. and as the burlesque is now in smooth working order, and as the audiences are nightly increasing in numbers, it will provavly occupy the boards for some weeks to come. The farce entitled ‘Don’ t Judge by Appearances” has also been added to the programme, with Miss Rose Massy and Miss M ie Desmond sustaining the leading characters. The farce is creditably enacted and serves as a very pleasing introduction to the burlesque, Upon the whole, the success of the present entertainment given at Tammany demon- strates one thing, namely, that it is not absolutely necessary to imperil human life upon the bars and trapeze to induce the amusement-loving public to patronize the big wigwam. HERRMANN AT THE ACADEMY OF MOSIC.—If any evidence were wanted of the hold Herrmann, the great prestidigitatear, has over the public thé fine audience at the Academy last night was sufMictent to prove it, Wet and gloomy as the night was he had @ good nouse, and it takes a large audience to make ashow ia the Academy. The programme was some- thing different to what it was, and, in fact, Herr- mann’s creative power in new tricks and in giving new turns or phases to the oid ones make the per- formances always fresh, From the beginning to the end of the programme last light the audience was kept in a state of excitement and bewilderment, and this was.shown i repeated bursts of applause. It would be in vain to atiempt a description of the wonderful and startling illusions of this master of the conjuring art; they can only be appreciated, or rather enjoyed, by seeing the performances; and, then, one leaves with an increased curiosity or appe- tite to see these conjurations again. There will be only a few more representations in New York and then Mr. Herrmann will bid farewell professionally to our citizens forever. Woop's MusguM.—The burlesque of ‘‘Dorabella,” reconstructed and remodelled, with new puns and dances introduced, was the chier attraction at this place of amusement last night. A good audience was present, and the blondes were heartily wel- comed and Joudly encored in their many dances, songs and hits. Indeed the fair actresses struck right and left all round in their local witicisms. Lisa Weber's allusion to the treatment of the Cuban question fairly brought down the house. Cuba had many aympatniscrs in the Museum last night, evi- dently. The piece went oif very well, the company all being eaby 10 their parts, The farce of “Mr. and Mrs. Peter White” preceded the burlesque, and the acting of Miss Rand and Mr. John Morton in their respective characters contributed much to its suc- cess. PARK Tn¥aTRe, BrooK.yN,—The holiday season atthis house flourishes like a green baytree. A grand spectacular piece, entitled ‘The Elves,’ was presented last night for the commencement of a week which must be crowned with success, The whole presentation of scenery and costume reflects great credit upon the management. The cast, too, was admirable, comprising in the bill Mr. and Mfrs. Conway. A Word here for the beautiful man- ageress, A more graceiul bit of acting than that in the first trifling comedietta, “A Duchess or No- thing,” 80 fascinating, piquant and redolent with fun, cannot be often seen on any stage in New York. ‘The spectacle drama is not quite new, The plot has become familiar in the ‘Marble Heart.’ At the Park itis put upon the stage with excellent effect, and apparentiy with little calculation as to expense. ‘The house last night was well Alled, The audience extibited their appreciation by loud plaudits throughout the play. It is pleasant to Know that our neighbors tn Brookiyn are not without a most ‘attractive holiday amusement, which can well carry them throug the conunuance of the festive season. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ITEMS. orge D. Prentice, the veteran editor of Lonis- ville, Ky., has been quite itl and conflued to his room for several days. A young man and woroan, claiming to be the son and daughter of Bishop Kelly, of Newfoundland, wore arrested in Cooperstown, N. Y., yesterday, charged With attempuing to obtain money by false representations. Private advices say that General Joun G. Walker, of Texas, left San Francisco with 300 Chinamen, who are under contract to work three years on the Houstoo, Texas and Central Railroad. They will reach New Oricans between the 5th and 10th prox. Jonn R. Wilder, of Westwood village, near Cin- cinnati, ked bis wife with a hatchet, infictiag fatal injuries upon her. Wilder then went to an adjoining room and discharged simultaneously two gun barrels of buckshot into his own head, blowing the top completely off EUROPEAN MARKETS. Panis Bourse—Pants, Dec, 27,—The Bourse closed firm. Rentes 726. 80c. FRANK FORT BOURSE—FRANKPORT, Dec, 27,—United States five-twenty bonds opened firm at O14) @ 91%. HAVRE Coron MARKET-HAVRE, Dec, 27.—Cotton closed quiet for both on the spot and anoat, PETROLEUM MARKET—ANTWERP, Dec, 27.—Pepeo- 1 loam closed arya ay O24f, (Or gLABO Ard WER K HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1809, OBSBQUIES TO STANTON The Ceremonies in Washing- ton Yesterday. The Prosident, Cabinet Ministers, Mem- bers of the Diplomatic Corps and Other Distinguished Per- sons Present. Honors to the Memory of the Dead in This City and Elsewhere. WASHINGTON, Dec, 27, 1869. No grand military parade, no outpouring of civic socieues, no display nor organized public demon- stration marked the funeral ceremonies to-day over the reinains of the departed Stanton, Stil it would be untrue to state tat le Was suffered to go down to his last resting place without suitable honors and tokens of respectful admiration. The most common heroes often receive funeral honors of an imposing military character; those merely of great wealth wo péss to their long account, alter spending lives un- distinguished otherwise than by the accumulation of gold, sometimes become the objects of great pomp and display equal to that accorded to the statesman or Warrior, Which shows, after all, how empty are these gaudy displays, how undiscrimmating and oftentimes how unmerited, RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF MR. STANTON. But few, indeed, could have more genuine re- spect paid to their memory than that exhibited to- day to the late ‘Secretary and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Thougn the solemn mockery of display was not there, the sincere tokens of re- spect and mourning were avundant. So: 3 best men inthe land were ti mour ict ie -aers, States- men, : Ne a warrtorg, diplomats, ¢lergymen, lawyers: y: peepee ved the house of Mourning ana 4 .cir grief in every appropriate manner, The house was so thronged with visitors that it took about ten minutes to move from the doorway to the little back room and thence to the front parlor, in Which the cofined remains were laid out. THE FUNERAL SERVICES—THE DISTINGUISHED MEN PRESENT. ‘The services consisted only of the service as pre- scribed by the Protestant Episcopal Church, which were performed by Rey. Dr, Starkie, of the Church of the Epiphany, of which the deceased was a mem- ber, assisted by Rev. Dr. Pinckney, of the Church of the Ascension, and Rev. Dr. Sparrow, principal of the Alexandria Theoiogical Seminary. Among those present were President Grant, with the officers of his household; Vice President Colfax, all the Senators and Kepresentatives now in this city, the members of the Cabinet, the Judges of the Supreme and District Courts, all the officers of the army on duty in the War Department, and the principal officers representing the army, navy and marine corps. General Canby was with the famuy of the deceased. The mother of Mr. Stanton, who arrived here to-day, was in company with General T. T. Eckert. The Diplomatic Corps was represented, Minister Thornton being among those present, Senator Cameron, Colonel T, A, Seott, formerly Assistant Secretary of War, and Representatives Covode, Meyers and O'Neill, of Pennsy!vania, came on from their homes expressly to attend the funerat of Mr. Stanton. Senator Scott was in the city and also attended. ij Only a few intimate friends of the family were privileged to see the face of te deceased previous to closing the coffin in the chamber where Mr. Stanton died. All showea in their countenances the signa of keen sorrow at the loss of the departed statesman. While the clergymen recited the customary prayers the most solemn stillness reigned. Every head was bowed, many eyes were moist, and the saddenea tones of the ministers’ voices found an echo in every heart. Mr. Stanton had the bitterest political ene- mies, and yet his funeral to-day attracted a larger number of men of all parties than is often noiiced under such circumstances, FLORAL TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD. At eleven o'clock a detail of one sergeant, one corporal and eight men of Battery F, Fift artiliery, in full uniform, brought the cofin from the chamber to the parlor and subsequently bore it to the nearse. The floral display was the most imposing ever wit- nessed in this cliy on a similar occasion, the coitin being coverea with wreaths, crosses and bouquets of the choicest varieties of flowers. Amoug the tributes was a beautiful cross tendered by Secretary Fish; another, & magnificent crown surmounted witn a cross forme’ of white japonicas and immor- telles, bearing upon it a card upon which was writ- ten the words, ‘With Mrs, Z Chandler's love." Other floral offerings were accompanied by cards with similar expressions of affection and condolence, INTERMENT AT OAK RIDGE CEMETERY, A delegationfrom the Union League Club of New York armved here this morning especially to at- tend the funeral. It consists of Judge Davies, 8. B. Chittenden, George W. Blunt, Vineent Colyer and Howard Potter. There were probably a hundred hacks, besides many private carriages, in the pro- cession. The hearse was drawn by four gray horses. Although ip was raining thousands of per- sons gathered in the immediate vicinity of the resi- dence of the deceased to witness the proceedings attendant on the funeral. vollcemen in force kept the pavements and carriageway clear of obstruc- tions. The remains were conveyed to Oak Ridge Cemetery for interment, NO OFFICIAL BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN WASITING- TON—ARRIVAL OF RELATIVES OF MR. STANTON— HONORS 10 THE MEMORY OF THE DEAD. No business was transacted in offictal quarters to- day, owing to Mr. Stanton'’s funeral, and ali the de- partments were closed and draped in mourning. The mother and sisters of Mr. Stanton arrived Christmas nigut from Steubenville, Ohio, in a special car, The fawlly of the deceased have received numerous sym- pathetic telegrams and letters from public men, In the several District of Columbia courts to-day reso- lutions were adopted with reference to the death of Mr. Stanton. The members of the bar and citizens also held meetings on the same subject, at which various speeches were made culogistic of the de- ceased. The National Executive Committee of the colored men of the nation, represented by George C. Downing, President; Sella Martin, Vice President; Professor Vashon and Mr. Revels, were assigned a position in the funeral procession by the City Coun- clls, Major Delaney and Major Augusta, the first colored officers commissioned by Mr. Stanton, were present. HOVORS TO THE MEMORY OF MR. STANTON. Closing of the United States Courts in This City--Remarks of Judge Blatchford and Oihers—The Sab-Treasury and Custom House Closed=Action of the German Ke- ITED STATES COURTS, Shortly after the United States vistrict and Cir- cuit Courts were opened yesterday—Judge Blatch- ford presiding—one of the Assistant District Attor- neys said that since the courts last met another great man had been added to the list of the illns- trious dead. Mr. Stanton, in a very brief publi career, Wrought more of his own life into the ann of the country’s bistory, and made a greater impress of his personality upon the times during the period of our late war than any other pan. The energy and taient displayed by Mr. Stanton during his oficial career as Secretary of War created him many enemies, but none attempted to impugn his honesty or patriotism. He retired from his oMcial career poorer tm pocket and heaith than when he entered upon it, owing to the great sacrifices he made for the benefit of his country, It was, there- fore, Hitting that now, when the funeral obsequtes of the lamented dead were taking place at the national capital, these courts should adjourn asa token of respect to the memory of the deparced patriot, statesman and jurist, 5 Mr. BEEBE secondea the motion, saying that it adorded bim @ welangholy Rigagure tO agcand thg } spotiess integrity, devotion motion just made. A great man had departed, but had feft an tmpression upon the stirring times when he guided tue ahip of State through the storms of civil strife that could never be eifaced. Many had complained of his grutfness; but bis business was of that nature that he could not take time to indulge tn the poetry of conversation. Had he not despatcued business with the rapidity and decision whica pre- eminently characterized him this nation would never have been born again, _Judge BLarcHvorn sald it was very fitting that the United States courts should take notice of the death of so cminent a statesman and lawyer as a M. Stanton, His praetice was largely ta of the United States, both Circuit aud Supreny in both he was at kKnowledged leader. His at the bar Was such as to mark him out for appoint. ment by President Luchanan as Attoraey General, ‘nd In that position endered great service to his country. Subsequentiy, as Secretary of War, it is ho disparagemeut of others to say that no man ia the bistory of the world stands out so great aman use, ne possessed marvellous administrative ca- pacity, was a great judge of men; was faithful, fear- loss, a terror to evii doers: was not deterred from doing nis daty by any persons, whatever their po- sitions might be. In respect of the memory of Mr, Stanvon he now ordered that tue court be adjourned ull to-morrow (this) morning, at eleven o'clock, and requested that the acuon of the courts be entered upon the records, At the time the motion was made, the court was filled by several lawyers who appeared to have busi- hess to transact, but the action of the Court was generally acquiese. in. THY SUB-TREASURY. Tneonsequence of the burial of the late Secretary of War of the United States the Sub-Treasury was closed yesterday from those who came and were dented, pansed to real the card upon the closed door, and went away with tue idea oxed in their minds that despite cynicism and the pro- Verial philosophy of monarchists, republics are not ungrateiul, The scrawled paper on the wall con- tained a fit but eloquent tribute to the meaory of the filustrions Secretary. It was enough. Wall street, remembering the war for the Union, was more than satisiied, THE CUSTOM HOUSE. This department of the public service was yester- day virtually closed as a mark of respect for the memory of the late Edwin M. Stanton, The only business transacted was the entering and clearing of vessels, for which purpose the offices remained opened between the hours of nine and ten o'cidck ~ M. THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. Owing to the public necessity business was carried on as usual yesterday in the General Post office, but work on the new Park oftice building was suspended imrespect {or $9 Tamoty of the lave Becrears Gr . StF Ef emily —_— . ACTION OF THE GERMAN REPUBLICAN CENTRAL ‘COMMITTEE—CONGRESS APPEALED TO FOR A NaA- TIONAL PENSION TO THE WLDOW AND CHILDREN, ‘This committee assembled last evening at the Stenden House, No. 295 Bowery, in special meeting called by General Francis Sigel, the president, who occupied the chair. On calling the meeting to order vhe General dwelt at length upon the gained t ger: vices of Edwin M, Stantoif, Whose sildden” adcease Was a tragic and portentous event for the nation, and who, it may be said, died in the service of his country. lt was the aunty of the mectingto prove that they appreciated the Important services of this eminent statesman, not as pariy men, but as patriots and American citizens Wuo Know how to value the American nation its totality aud greatness and who see, in wealth, power and prosperity, satistac- tory assurances for the future of the republic, A series of resolutions were then adopted, which express the decpest sorrow at the sudden demise of Edvyin M, Stanton, late Secretary of War and Asso- of the Supreme Court, evlogize the public career of the deceased as Laving been among those who, by their elevated positios, fidelity and directness of purpose, were Instrumen'al in sub- dumg the enemies of the country; pay tite to his wo the of the people and his consciousness of right; praise him Jor vecognizing no distinction of rave or navionatity, and appeal to Congress that in consideration of the great vices rendered by him to his country and his self-sacrificing devotion, placing ita before the American people as a rare example worthy of emn- javion and imitation, the committee carnestiy appeal to the sense of justice, propriety and honor oO: all the representatives of this nation im Congress sempbled, to recognize by due provision jor tie ved Widow and cluldren of the aeceasea the berea high duty which the American people owe to the great services anu dignity of the pacriot Edwin Stanton. Tue last resolution orders copies to be communicated to the widow aud to bot houses of Congress. FLAGS were displayed at half mast yesterday on the Custom House, Sub-Treasury and tue hotels asa token of respect to the late Hdwin M, stanton. Meeting of the Philadelphia Union Leagaue— Passage of Resolutions Expressing Regret at the Death of Mr. Stanton. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. A meeting of the Union League was o'clock this afternoon in reference to the death of Mr. Edwin M, Stanton, The president,” Horace Binney, presided, and opened the meeting with a jew appropriate remarks. Mr. Charles Gibbons offered tus following resolution:— Resolved, That the members of the Union Philadelphia unite with the friends of the cor und sorrow for the plore as a national be remember with grati¢nde the twithf ment of the War Department Stanton; his fearless disregard of popul firmness and honesty in the performance of Were as ensentinl ws the arny 1teel, to the successful eon of the war and contributed largely to preserve the the nation. We remeinber and honor him as, League of try in the ex he e: in the administrazion of President Lin adversity could paralyze, which —withstd rest storms that exveuded ther fury and which seemed lifted up aa “s pillar of of fire by night," to confirm and stren, 6 Ameriean_ people in the great cause of buman liberty, that we rexpectfuily tender to the ‘amily of Mr. Stanton our warmest sympatay {n their ailliction, ai ance of these reaoluttons 28 memory aud of our appreciation of those which render his name tilustrious in the history that a committee be appointe G fotug resolutions to the tamily of dir. St fie League. . Flags ou the public bulidings in this city are dis- played at half mast in respect to the memory of Mr. Stanton. The entrance to the Union League build. ing is draped witn mourning. The directors will hold a meeting this afternoon, When appropriate resolutions will be passed. Flags at Half Mast in Boston. Boston, Dec. 27, 1869. By order of Governor Claflin all fags throughout the State are to be displayed at half inast to-day in respect to the memory of ex-Secretary Stanton. Baltimore Houors the Memory of the Exe Secretary. BALtimone, Dec. 27, 1869, ‘The Custom House and other public buildings are closed to-day in respect to the memory of E. M. 5 PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. Prominent Arrivals in New York City. Colonel J. T. Goodman, of Nevada Territory, and Professor Gardner, of Washington, are at the Me tropotitan Hotel. Lieutenant Commander J. H. Rowland, of the United States Navy; H. B. Sarson, of the United ates Army; General J. H. Martindale, of Roches- Captain Henry, of steamship Mississippi; Gene- ral J. CU. Fremont, of Tarrytown; Professor James Hall, of Albany, and Mrs, Ex-President Tyler, of Staten Isiand, are at the Astor House. Dr. Samuel P. Boyer, of Japan, and Samuel L. Wil- of the United States Army, are at the St. Nicho- las Hote Colon H. Gra: Burlingam Hotel. General T, G, Piteher, ot West Point; Congressman R, C. Schenck, of Ohio; Alderman Dakin, President, and ¥ Muir, General Superintendent of the Great Western Ratlroad, are at the Brevoort House. of Kombay; Judge Nelson, of ; J. H. Ramsay, of Al yi F. Tracey, of Chicago; H. 4. Honore, of Chicago, and 4. E, Eldridge, of Boston, are at the Filta Avenue Mot D. M. Benedict, of KR. O'Beirne, of Was How: 80} M. 0, Dutton, of Denver, Col.; Colonel W. of the United States Army, and Ass Providence, are at the St. Charles nd Colonet James at the Hoffman Rochester, ington, Miscelinneous Personal Movements. The Ubinamen have got as far East as a Chicago tea store, Brigham Young has an idea of setting up an iron foundry. ° A murderer in Davenport, Iowa, is perfecting a patent gun, A golden net full of golden fishes is the gift of the ladies of Lima to the Pope, It costs Napoleon 5,090 to give one of his state dinners, He will give Dut two a year hefearter. During her career as & painter of animals Miss Rosa Bonheur received for her paintings upwards of 750,908, A few miles from Nashville there is an old ney who ts 100 years old. She says, ‘De Lo’d done tor- got to call for me.”” eeeies The British government will receive over $5,000,000 as legacy duty from the estates of the Marquis of Westminster, Burl Derby and Mr. Peavody. ‘The Prince Imperial is to take part in the French Cavinet councils after the ist of January. This young gentieman will be fourteen next birtuday. A bridegroom in Hartiord lost his courage as the fatal hour approached, and took a dose of laudanum that would aye killed lim but tor a stomach pump, A Philadelphia lady who had lost a $500 dlamona pin iu Chicago two years ago had the pleasure of snatching tt olf @ young man’s suiri ab her hotel @ few aays ago. Aman in Ironton, Ohio, Has applied for a licen, to marry lus wile (a Woman to whom he was united in Kentucky seventeen years ago), in order, he said, “to gutet a fuss in their church.’ The first “mar- Tiage” occurred when they were small children. A member of the Russo- American telegraph expe- dition says he found a picture of Mayor General Dix, eutiroma New York pictorial newspaper, in the hut of a Kanak. General Dix was represented dressed In full uniform, and Was Worshippead @3 & saint by the happy Kanak. Agirt of thirteen m BuMfato forged ber father's name on orders for nearly $400 worth of fancy goods at Various stores. Among other articles she thus procured were large quantities of beads, which she Industriousiy Worked mito baskets and sold or gave away. The girl Was arrested at her father’s house and is in jail. MAILS FOR EUROPE ‘The Canard mati steamship Russla w: port to-day for Livorpool. ‘The mails for Europe will close at the Post Ofllee at haif-past eleven o'clock A. M. THE New York HeraLp—Eaition for be ready at half-past ten o’clock in th Single copies, in wrappers for —— ave tite urope —wilt morning. ling, six cents, Tafring and Feathering is a Horrible Proe coas, but not worse than wearing the head, beard, whiskers or mustache with the adhesive, olfensive preparations ordi- purily used for darkening gray bi gin the thousands who them for that pure crystalline fatd,PHALON'S ORS TION FOR THE HAIR, whieb re- of every whitened fibre and does not jorers of the day, to be shielded from nesses Of paper. Away with the danger- gmuente and muddy and ford slush. The new acticle es them all. Wines nnd Liquors for the Holidays. unt of fall in gold and large stock on hand will break ges and sell in quantities to suit at wholesale prices. Teldsieck, C.J. MURPHY, 10d Peari street. Fiper' A.—Weather Strips Exclude Cold, Wind, dust, &c. ROEBUC BROS., 58 Fulton street, New York, Presents—Cord = & Tupper, cha, wholesale and ‘retall, Now 10F ra. er Tenth street, up st metied; also the Pra ons, by M. LAUSSON, No.752 Fredricks & Co., Photoe opposite Metropolitan Hotel, ware st photographs at American’ [uatl- ~The Pope is Going to Give Awa. ardinal hats; in the meantin t, 1s cistributingshis thousands among the y Seve= of shape, brilliance h may well be called le and Reliable, “Brown's 8” will be found inv: Tording BK. B. T.—Velunbd! T rt ted a roat, and will rende are imitations be eure and obtain the Batchelor’s Hal Your Table: holiday presents, at W. H. GRIPFITI'S (actory, 40 Vesey Rilliards.—Buy of All Sizes, atrees. Cristadero’s Unrivaiied Hair Dye.—Sold and applied at uis wig and scalp factory, No. 6 Astor House, David’s Moliday Styles of Hats, at 299) Broadway, near Duane stree ¥ Gentlemen's Erring But men who, having errod, scaled letter envelopes, fre ASSOCIATION, box P, Ply Stanton, Flags are displayed at balf-mast. Honors to the Memory of Mr. Stanton in Pen aaa Furs. Georgia. - * quick nates. 2’ ATLANTA, Dee. 27, 1869. WARNOCK & By direction of Governor Bullock the flag on the Capitol buliding was displayed at half mast from one o'clock till sundown, in respect to the funeral of the late Justice and former Secretary of War, Eawin M. Stanton. . THE WRECK OF THE BXG METEOR, OF BOSTON. rge of Cruelty Against the Keeper of the Point Judith Lighthouse by One of the Wrecked Passengers. cl Boston, Dec, 27, 1869. W. N. Muler, of this city, one of the passengers on the wrecked brig Meteor, from Hayti to Boston, has furnished the following account of the disaster to that vessel:— ‘The Meteor sailed from Mlaytt December 4 for Boston, under command of Capiain KB and had a very boisterous passage for soventcen days, having been during this time very short handed, caused by sickness son board. Block Island light was made on the eighteenth day, and the course shaped for Point Judith, A strong westerly current, nowever, carried (he brig to the west of the point, and breakers were made un- der the vessel's lee, but not in time to escape, It may here be added that, Naving lost the 1oretopsail and split the staysal, they intended to put into Newport. Hoth anchors were let go, but after wo hours, we gale increasing, the best bower chan parted. and the prig was fast dragging ashore, when the other chain was slipped, and she went broadside of four miles west of the lighthouse on Point Judita. The weather was thick, With the wind soutleast, All hands, inciuding one passenger, were landed safely in the surf, being as wet as water couid make them. The mates and crew were provided with comfortable quarters by Mr. H. G. Knowles, who did all in his power to aid them in their unfortunate circumstances. Mr. Whalen, the keeper of the lighthouse, invited the captain and passenger to his house, but in course of conversa- tion, having learned that there had been some fever on board the brig during rhe frst part of the voyage, Mr. Whalen insisted upon telr leaving fis house m @ cold rain storm about balf-past eigit ovclock at night. He was exposiulated With and ussured that there Was no danger from fever, a ail were in good health, and begged him to allow them fo remain in the engine room of the lighthouse to dry their clothing, but all was of no avail; they were turned out sad condyoted through the drenching rain toa fishermau’s shanty about two and & half miles dis- tant, Where ¢hey found no occupants and neither fre nor light, and the wind aud rain beating througi every crevice, without bed or bedding. ‘they were obliged to walk (o and fro all night to keep from erivaing. 4 Goch Goatment would not be strange in an uggtvil ized land, but ou our OWn Shores it seems as ti such conduct needed something more than a passing re buke, and ought to be notiged by tuogg ta auluoriie, we a eh a ak ae all ARS, BSS PO i et ant eele DCL ir Rraol o ck Se eames ad tk hehe en ee eA Rat ed ae = 2 723 2 < 519 Broad: Fine Gold Earrings and Pins Etrascan, Carbuncle, Garnet, Turquoise, Coral, Cameo, Byzantine, Mosaic, Onyx, &e., for aale by GEO, NUL.EN, 413 Broadway, one door below Canal street) snd 73 Broadway, between Twenty-seventh and Twenty-elghth streets, “furs For the Holidays.”—Selling at Cost. UNDERHILL'S, 156 Fulton street. 6 Fult Gold Pens. FOLEY'S celebrated Gold Pens, in fine Gold and Silver Pencil Cases. Pearl and other neat Penholders, from @t to 850 oach. Store and factory 262 Broadway, uear Warren street, Holiday Presents. Gold Spectacies and scopes, Magic Lanterns. & SAME " Ryegiasses, Opera Glasses, Micro- at'the lowest prices. PRENTICE, 164 Broadway. Habpy New Vear—Borel_ and Courvotsier Gold and Siiver Nicke! Watebes, solteble for New Year'n wens, ai, wholesnie prices itil January 1, foraale by, ¢ KRUGLER, manutactarers sad importers Watones, Now. 8 and 10 Jobin street, up stairs, Look Out for ¢ Look QMautirul SUPPLEMENT, given away wit hy FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER row. Look Out for the Beautiful SUPPLE USTRATED NEWSPAPER morrow. MENT, given away FRANK LESLIE'S the Holidays, Prepared by fils Now. 2 to 1 Rutgerm, oat, 4 Frout sweet, Pure Spices f CRAMPTON BROTHERS. plage and 88 and 35 Jefferson s ew York Ofllce Royal Havana Loteery.—Vor Offcial Drawe. ing for December 18, 1889, see another part of the paper. TAYLOR & CO., Bankers, 16 Wall street, Ni rk. Royal Havana 1 Tnformation furnish nN aud all kinds of Goid and Silv Ty.—~Prizes Paid in Gold. igbest rates paid for Doubiooam er. TAYLOR & CU., Bankers, 16 Woll street, MY. six? Ne York Milla Maslin Shirts “to order,” for #18, “hand made,” at BALLOU'S, 296 Broadway, The Latest Thing in Hats.—lor Compliments between gantlemen hats are very appropriate, aud always ac ceptable, KNOX, 3 Broadway, ieads in this line, and be in so well known that we can add nothing to his reputation, We quote from a popular song— 2 ir money and their time weighty matter in wwe batter's Lins, “KNOX,” the hattor, Your Mouey, ‘Positively Given Back if After ® guarantee Dr, FITLER'S RUBUMATIG REMLDY fails ta cuca. Bold by draggin