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FRANCE. Berald § Reports from GETAILS OF THE OPERATIONS AT BLOIS. Hamored Occupaiton ‘of Tours . BY Se Praesens. ‘ No Twmediate Engagement Ex- pected Before Paris. Manteuftel sti Advaric- ing on Havre. _, e.Psy, be hed OPERATIONS ON THE LOIRE, bi aah Sabet, RaaORE TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Plaoy of Fighting, bat No BattleFrench ic Affair at Chatean Chambord— Disgracefal Sarprise—A Heroic Prisoner= ; jag to Retreat-Uapntriotic Frenche fieu—Saving tho Stores—On the Retreat— Brave Frauts-Tireurs -Goruau Advanco— Refusal of Gambetta to Surrender Blols— Tho Sit ton, sided Lonvon, Dec. 22, 1870. ie New YORE HEuALp correspondent at Biols - Writes from that place, under date of the 12th inst., {pg fouows:— \ PLENTY OF FIGHTING, BUT NO BATTLE. There has been plenty of fighting, but no battles, Coe the past ten days, by the army which is ope- “sN on both sides of the river, and has a dis- possession of the country in the neighborhood Orleans and Blois, The result may be a retreat th the latter city without a genera action, Hivery day the outposts nave a collision, and the Ungs of one side or the other are shotled, ih FRENOH SUCCRSSRS. The French have repulsed the Prussians, but every Aight they have slept a litle nearer Blots, On tno poorth side of the river the engagements have taken place, for the most part, in tridugle formed by ®Beaugency, Mien and Marchenotr. HOSPITALS FILLED WITH WOUNDED. Five days’ skirmishing in that quarter has Mled tho hospitals with wounded and the roads In the rear pfthe army with pitiable crowds of straggiers and hed creatures, who have been many days with- soap or water, and are worn down by cold, hun and fear. ) THE AFFAIR AT THE CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, ‘On the other side tho same continued and mode- Fate activity has been kept up. The Prussians are ways taking the initiative and always seeking the place. On Wednesday they found one and the most of it, which they seldom fail to do. [tig the Chateau of Chambord, nine miles distant a Blois, on the south bank of the Loire, a splen- id spot, famous for the historical antiquities in its Reighbornood. This place ts capable of such defence delayed the whole French army half a day at Eixecha on the ficld of Waterlov. A DISGRACEFUL SURPRISE. Tt was prepared for defence and held by a con- ble body of treons; the numbers are varionsly at from 5,000 to 8,000; but instead of a for- it proved a trap. So bad were the alsposi- Mons of the French commander that the Germans completely surprised the place and captured the part of tho meu, wno “Intended defending with all their power, Approaching the place f dusk, the Germans drove before them @ batch f prisoners, and the deception was so effective that the Germans reached a striking point before a shot was fired, vs A HEROIO PRISONER. : The only brave act on the part of the French waa done by 9 Mobile, who shouted to the sentinels, “We are prisoners. The German devils are behind.” Glo lost his life. His warning was too late. Having thus readily gained the Chateau Chambord, the | Prussians were in possession of asort of back en- trance to Blois, and their appearance was expected | hourly. . i PREPARING TO RETREAT. Opposite Blois, on the south ede of the Loire, the little suburb of Vienne 1s connected with the city by pasplendia stone bridge. A*portion of the French troops and ariillery have been fighting on the south side, They passed over the bridge on Friday night, | and the engineers immediate y commenced destroy- | tug one of the arches. Crowds gathered to witness and to bewall this operailou. They abused the soldiers without stint. In fact, all the people of Blois seemed to care for was the bridge. Meantime thousands of half-clad soldiers stood ahivering m the streets, while other thousands, all wounded, belug carried to the railroad station, where lesperately working locowotives strove to convey them beyond reach of the russians. THE PEOPLE OF BLOIS UNVATRIOTIV. The Army of the Loire, so hopefully counted on fo save 'rance, was retiring, but that fact matterea nothing to the people of Blois in comparison with the tearing away of the siones of the bridge, ‘he Mayor of the town addressed a formal protest to General Chauzy against its destruction, but the necessity was imperative, and any general iaillng to | Gestroy tt might be shot vy order of « court-martial, SAVING THE STORES. ‘The Loire at this point is as wide as the Hudson at Albany, and has a swift current. It was full of ice, | and the throwing across of a bridge of boats was mpracticabie, even ff the Prussiaus had brought their pontoon traing with them, The cutting of the bridge, therefore, rendered it possible to prevent ‘the passage of the advancing enemy if necessary, Even undefended 1t was sure to delay the Prussians A suficient number of hours to give the French time to secure the immense store trains then at Biols. ad a resolute column of Prusstans forced their way (nto Blois that night or early next morning, they would Lave captured immense supplies of ammunt- Won and food and taken at least 10,090 prisoners, ) ON THE RETREAT, In spite of protests and opposition the bridge was Wat during tho night of Friday, and the seldiers re- maining in Blois then moveil out taking the road in Badirection.I need not name. All the trains were pafely removed, Tho provost guards drove the Wtraggiers before them and by daylight Biols was ‘nearly empty. On Saturday the French troops held the heights north of the river and ougaged in an lery duel which lasted all day, The firo was | rm and by noon Bicis was ayuiu filled by the re- | {ying columns, d PRANOS-TIREURS SOW FIGHT, <Pho Mayor of the city, acting upon supposed per- fission, went to the German lines for tne purpose ef surrendering Blots, but resisiauce cropped i 1 ‘ > up and the Prussians encountered w litte | Dattle which muss have cost them some hhondreds of effective mem This resistance ame from tho francs-tircurs, young, active fel. Yows, hanging constautiy on the skiris of, the army | pond obilging the Prussians to Keep close, to thelr Mines, They had taken places behind hedges, hotises, cottages, carts, &c., and from these places opencd a fusilade as close, as ‘Reavy and as good as a line of tnfapiry could have @ettvercd. Yrom under cover these resolate, cool ‘Aoung feliows can no dount sro very eitectively. a eas ADVANOS OF TITS GCBRMANS. “While the France-tireurs were raitling away tn | fie suburbs, the German forces, which lad been ad- | Yancing, brought up their artillery, piaced them in ] jon ana began shelling Biois, taking at frat spire of the cathedral as a murk, and alterwards large barracks situated on the highost point of ul; but che 13 only passed throught with- doing any us damage, ‘There was ud di Ond tho duclpline was mogd. At two o'olock 1p thé afternoon the first sheli# of the Prussians were geen exploding on the other side of the river, ‘The enéiny was now fairly In front of the suburb of Vienne, blazing away wherever they could see apy- thing that looked like 2 French uniform. TAR FIGHTING, ‘The Prussian ehetis killed some men in the baie racks helonging to the troops on the north side of tho river, who were moving that way. Others fell in the court of the Cathearal, devoted to the ambu- lance corps. Bullets from needie-guns come as far as the chateau, more than a mile away, giving an idea of the Immense power of the gun. GAMBETTA'S ATRIVAL. During the tmpromptu ught whigh [ have ge scribed, Gambetta arrives BI ti from thy cura ue Atay Wake Talo be incon tear, the plans of the military gont6mplated no re- sistance at this potuf. Gambetta did not favor anr- rouder, If he bad bee’ Dred a soldier and the are miea he commanded been Mehiing arinies he might hayg a ne nore. But, at any rate, he Immeriately broke Up the programme ay regards capttulation, and in faot dd MORO. Se es TT FRUSBEAN susiMONS TO SuRRUNDER. When tho Prassians, after pushing through Vienne found that there was nothing to prevent their en- trance to ols bar the gap in the bridge, they sent word to the Mayor of 1hé city giving hima tyenty. five minutes in which to make the bridge passable. ‘The cut tn the bridge was but thirty fect wide, and there was plenty of timber at hend long enough to span it, Had the anuwer beea left to the Mayor the Prussians would have entered Blois the same night, A SIGNIFICANT ANSWER, Gambetta, however, was in Blots, and the answer he sent was one which had been cast im the foun. dry at Toulouse. In fact, cannon was placed on the heights, particularly on those near the chateau, which opened upon the Prussians. The Preach guns completely dominated the position helt by their enemy, 80 that there isno chance of their being sllenced. At the present writing the cupttulation has not been made, and the Prussians seem unde- termined what course to take, THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE, Though the Army of the Loire has been cut in two, It has not been crashed. It has simply been divided, and the authorities have determined to form two armies, one to be commanded by General Chauzy, and the other by General Bourbaki, Gene- ral Paladines has been consigned to duty with the organization of the new forces, A HOPE FOR FRANCE. ‘Tho two armies on the Loire are still competent to act separatély or in conjunction, The new system which will be adopted of aveiding heavy battles ts wixe, By confining operations for the present to skirmishes the invaders are constantly exposed to telling blows, and thelr old soldiers are gradually destroyed, As the Germans decrease in strength 80 do the Frenci constantly increase. Very soon the French forces. mast be veterans, while the Ger. mins must be raw, A DRAWBACK, But this system leaves out of view ine relief of Paris, which can only be accomplished by a victory in @ beavy battle, aud this must be won soon, :f at aul. ' Yours Ocvepied—Chauzy Reinferced—Suac- cesstal Engagements, Bordeaux, Dec. 22, 1870, It is reported to-day that the Prussians have occu- pied Tours. They found no serious opposition, CHAUZX'S OPERATIONS, General Chauzy is at Le Mans, where he has re- celved reinforcements. Several batteries have Joined bis command. His forces have also been re- provisioned, A number ol partlal engagements had oceurred with the enemy, in all of which General Chauzy was successful. PRUSSIAN BEHAVIOR IN ORLEANS AND RLOIS, Advices from Orleans show that the Prussians grossly insulted Bistop Dupanioup, and also treated the inhabitants generally unkindly. It is also stated that they treated the inhabitants inhumanly during their short occupation of Blots, but com. Initted no excesses, BOURBAEUS ARMY REORGANIZED, A despatch from Havre, dated Dec, 21, states that letters from Bourgea ropexs shat the army of the neue as been completely reorganized. THE BESIEGED CAPITAL. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jater from Parls—No More Fighting—Ger- man Prisoners Ktelcvased—Report on tio Leod Su pply—No Riots. BorDEAux, Dec. 22, 1870, The government is in receipt of advices from Paris by balloon to the 17th of December. ‘The news is favor able. THE IMPENDING SORTIR. There had been no engagements with the invest- Ing army since Saturday, December 3, Preparations were making by Geucral Trocttu for avother grand sortie, DISABUSING TRE GERMAN MIND, General Trochu had ordered the Prussian oMcers whom he held as prisoners of war to be sent back to Versailles, He previously had them conducted through the immense stores of provisions and mu- nitions of war which are collected in the city, in order that the enemy might bo disabused of the idea that a further resistance was impossible, REPORT ON THE’ FOOD sUPPLY. The government authorities at Paris lad pub- lished in the official journal of the republic a report of the amount and the condition of the provisions stilton hand In the cliy, The report was very fa- vorable,, NO RIOTS. The reports circulated of riots within the city are faise. No Hmgagement ut Prescnt—Furionghed Om- ccrs~Skikmiches—A German Threat. Lonpon, Dec. 22, 1870. pespatches from Versailles state that there is no indication of a decisive engagement in France until | after the holidays. Large numbers of the Prussian officers are return- ing home on furlough, Skirmishing continues fatntly along the lines, but there have been more casualties from foraging than from bullets. A Berlin despatch threatens that unless Paris soon suryenders & regular attack will begin. SITUATION IN THE WEST AND NORTH. TELEGRAMS TO THE WEW YORK HERALD, Cherbourg Reiniorced=German Advance on Miavre. Lonvon, Dec. 22, 1870. ‘Troops are pouring Into Cherbourg for the de- fence of t he port, At Havre ao immediate attack is expected. The Germans are approaching the place in increased force. Prince Frederick Charles is marching rapidly westward from Blows. FIGHTING NEAR BRIONNE, A despatch from Havre, dated yesterday (December 21), states that there has been some fighting near Brioune. ‘The Prussians retreated to Bourge- tneronide, The ship Austerlitz ts being fitted for the recepuon of German prisoners, FIGHTING NEAR AMIBNS. Lille despatches, dated yesterday, report that fgisting was going on then in the vicinity of Amiens, GERMAN EXACTIONS FROM LORGAINE. A contribution of 70,000 francs has been imposed on Lorraine in compensation for the losses lufiictcd on the German merchant navy by the French men- ol-war, INJURY TO THIONVILLE. ‘The damage done in Thionvillo by the Lombard- ment ig estimated at 10,090,000 francs. GERMAN SICK AND WOUNDED. French reports state that large numbers of Ger- man sick and Wounded pass through Nancy and ‘Toul datly from the aruicsé around Paris and to the valley of the Loire. French AccounteEncourngicg News~Man- touffel Retroeating. Borvwavx, Deo. 22, 1870. Advices from the French Army of the North, under <ieneral Faldherbe, are encouraging. MANTRUFFSI., Advices from Havre show that the Prussians un- dor Genera Mamvouitel are rotroating, St Anat ace counts they were marching towards Amlens, several eugagements had occurred with the rear guard of the retreating enemy, in all of which the French were succeasiul, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS. TELEGRAMS TO THE MEW YORK HERALD. Gambetta Golag to Lyous—Ansasstuation tn Whee Cly—Vrench Relniorcgments—The Ree “actionary Journals! noe Crulyerg Active War Noles, “ pan Sa Yio AUX, Deo, 21, Leite ALE eMielus aMrccinced that M. Gambetta goew to review the Army of Lyons, aud has already’ sett Bourges for that purpose, ASSASSINATION IN LYONS, The Prétect of the Rhono announces that M, Foug, Chief of Battalion of the National Guard of Lyons, wus stot yesterday by a band of wretches, after the meye semblance of a trial, and adds that the tssassius were hired to create trouble by the enemies of France, M. Gambetta, in a despatch to the authorities here, says the citizens of Lyons are shocked at the crime, which shall be surely punisbed, Lyons ls quiet. _Seesetdee rr EXCH Wen eQRCEMENTS. Numbers of troops, well armed ana gqutpped. Continue to arrive from the departments. Thd ¢ airy and aiso tho artillery raised and equipped by the clty of Bordeaux are ready to maven to the front, GAMDELTA ON THE REACLIONARY JOURNALS. A majority of the citizens of Hordcaux having re- quesied Lhe suppression of the reactionary journuls, the government has replied that tt prefers to treat them with sileut contempt, ACRIVILY OF FRENCH CRUISERS, Ibis reported that the Urassiaus expected to re- ceive provisions from England at Dieppe, but that the close watch kept by the Freach cruisers pre- vented the success of the plan. WAR Norns. Several vesscia ave arrived at French ports with arms, General Garibaldi having been offered a sword of honor refuses to accept it until the end of the war. The journals! this city state that Prussia 18 pro- seculing a barbarous Wariave, using explosive bul- lets, &e, Pewsiaa Landwete Ordered to Frauce--Sicge Guas tor Lelfort, Bex, Deo, 21, 1870, A decrce has: been issued from the War Ofice transferring the charge of guarding the French pris- oners to battalions on garrison duty In Germany, and relieving the landwelr, who are to be sent into France to garrison the places occupied by the Ger- mans. SIRE GUNS FOR BELYORT. ‘Qhe bevtegers of Belfort havo received reinforce- meuts of heavy artiery from Bavaria, THE LATEST WAR NEWS. G ¢ Soxtie From Paris. Succesios of ‘ho French Reported—A Battle Noor Tourz—The City Occupied by the Prussians and Afierwards Evaou- e'ed—Von Worder Checked. Another TELEGRAM TC THE REW YORK HERALD, “Donveaux, Dec. 21, 1870. A general sortie was made from Paris yesterday. General Vinnoy took La Matson Blanche, beyond Gaguy, #1x mites east from Paris, and General Ducrot fought a batile near Bronay, LATER NEWS DIRECT FROM PARIS. A batioon has landed at Beaufort, in the Depart- ment of Maxne-el-Loire, bringing despatenes for Gambetta, The acronaut, who left Waris at two o'clock this afternoon, reports that Paris was in excellent cond:th ANOTHEK BAIYLY—THE FRENCH SUCCESSFUL, Military operations were resumed yesterday, A: battle wis fought, with a result favorable to the Freach arms, Our artillery was especially success. ful. ADVANCE ON TOURS BY THE PRUSSIANS. it is oMcialiy announced that # few Prussians entered Tours last night. They belonged to an ad» vanced pst of the enemy which hela Monnaies. A combat took place at the latter polnt, after which the enemy withdrew, retiring in the direction of Paris, BATTLE NEAR TOURS—DEFEAT OF THK FRENCH. There was a severe engagement near Tours yes- terday. Six thousand French foughi against 10,000 Prussians, with twenty-four cannon, for seven hours, The French finally retreated. The Prusstans followed and commenced to bombard Tours, when the Mayor went (to headquarters of the Prussian General and surrendered the town, as there were no troops to defend it, But this evening the govern- ment here announces that the Prussiang evacuated ‘Tours to-day, retreating tow Chateau-Reaault. VAN WERDER OURCKED. General Bremer near Nuits clecked the Prassians, *Tho advises the government that he can keep the the enemy from advancing. Among the prisoners recently captured there are Many Wio slate that they lave not been a fortnignt in France, AMUSEMEN LS. PARK THEATRE, BROOKLYN.—This theatre waa crowded just night with an audience that thoroughly enjoyed the very excellent representation of John Broughain’s “Emerald Ring.” Mr. and Mrs, Barney Williams were ‘Mike and Maggie Macarty,"’ and so thoroughly embodied the trne characteristics of these laughier-»rovoking Irish peasantry that trom the beginning to the end of the piece the audience were moved to & rapid succession of explosive merri- ment, These two lavorites of ihe Park tueatre were well supported by tue excellent cast, Which included the regwar company, and the enthusiasm mani- fested Was more than that usually accorded to pri- vate actors. Mr. and Mrs. Williams take their benefit to-night, and, if last night's reception is an augury, to-night will bring them more patrons and adinirers than they will be able to ac- commodate, On Saturday atternoon the “Emerald Ring” will be given ngain, and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Williains will take their leave, New York €recvs—Caristaas Specrac.e.—The jong looked for fairy spectacle of “(inderelia,” which forms one of the chief attractions of the holl- days, and which every juvenile 1s impatient to see, is iu the frst nights of its triumph- ant run at the New York Circus, A more dnteresting sight can hardly be witnessed Mu any theatre. sixty little children, dressed in very rich and tasteful costumes, are m this fittle spectacle, Their movements, acting and appear- ance were the very embodiment of grace and inno- cence, and the principal characters were sustained by Masters Bonule and Freddie Runnells and Misses White, bella Green and Victoria Runneila im such a manner as to evoke tie enthusinstic applause of the andience, Among the other features in the pill were the gracefu questrianism of Mile. Caroline Rol- land, the Leyantine brothers and tie bareback hay. Qe act of Metyilic ana hts tufant son. ARi NOTES. The sale of a tine collection of paintings, now on view at Leeds’ Art Galleries, commenoéd Weduesday aud was continued yesterday. At present art 18 disturbed by the European war, consequently we receive in this convtry many pictures which would otherwise seek and find purchasers among the picture fanciers of the Old World. Conspicuous among the canvases on exhibition at Leeds’ is an eXqatsite small Verboechoven, ‘The Dog and Butterdy,”’ which received a first préemmm atthe World’s Fxposition in Brasseis. We must ulsy specity the celebrated “Hsmeratda and Djati,? by Van Levins, which has recentiy been go well pho- tograpled by Gurney; two admirable specimens of Carolus, one of Which, cailed “Contidential,” is gracetni in color aud full of fechng. “The Totter,” by Von Seben, will speciaily atiract the attention of connoisseurs, This cauvas represents*two rustic children, the elder of whom is decorating the younger one's luir will poppies. Another remarka- be painting is by Dunsaeri—“A Return from Chivigvening in the Seventeenta Century.’ In all, the paintings to be sold umber 245, and are the property of Messrs. D’Huyvetter & Vogel, of Ant- werp. Most of them lave been recently imported. A few, however, as, for lustance, the “Ssmeralda,’* are already weil known heve. SALES OF WORKS OF ABT are now beginning to be Gy order ot the et by no meana upseasopably, inasinu fond 0 ugh as 4 "yood ploture is one of the mogt valuabl Tistins atts that can be offyrod, Movs. John ieee ~ 4 re ‘aasell began yestardey at their Nassau, ms, anothes Yreat sala of vigtuxes by aud waked si it fore gre j mat ~s NuW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1870. vio Tega uk nadia antares i a THLBGRAPHIG NEWS ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Austria and North Germany Coneiliatory and Friendly in the Face of the Papacy. Against Infailibiity. | Austro-Hungarian Prelacy Moviog Serious Agitation gt the Eastern and Luxembourg Questions. LUXEMBOURG. Pro-ia Demands Explanations from Hol- land=Message from Versnilics to the Dutch Governor, Loxpon, Deo, 22—2 A. M. It 1s sata that the King of risa has telegraphed to Prince Henry, Lieutenant of the King of Holland in the Duchy of EUXémbourg, that “an explanation is expected at Versailles justifying the action of the Luxembourg government.” He “hopes no future complications will arise,” The Parliament and People of the Duchy Loyal. LuxeMrours, Dee. 21, 1870, The Chamber of Deputies have adopted an ad. dress proclaiming the attachment of the inhabitants to the ruling dynasty and institutions, and their de- Votion in the defence of the Grand Duke, RUSSIA. Tho Kaiser and the Czar—His Apostolic Majesty in Defence of Treaties. Lonpon, Dec. 22, 1870, The Austrian oMcial organ says the Emperor declares Russta’s repudiation of treaty obligations “unlawful,” and requires “guarantees against future modiiications."’ THE TURKISH FLEET. ‘The Navy Ready for Active Service—On tho Alert at Kertch, Lonpon, Dec. 22, 1870, Despatches from Vienna state that the Turkish feet is under immediate orders for service, and ex- tensive warlike preparations have becn made at Kertch. GERMANY. EOD OCEDO OE ECT Oe Austria Conciliatory Towards National Unity. BERLIN, Dec. 21, 1870, Count Bismarck's note to the Cabinet at Vienna on the reconstruction of Germany has been received there in a friendly spirit. National Assurances from the North—Frater- nity and Liberty. BERLIN, Dec. 21, 1870, The Provinztal Correspondenz says Austria may look with confidence upon the reconstruction of Germany. The new Bund and the King of Prussia desire to cultivate the friendly relations demanded bs > mutual tnterests and welfare of the two coun- ‘THE PAPAL QUESTION. Auatrian Episcopal Movement Against Iofallie bility. Lonpon, Deo. 2), 1870. Itis rumored that a conference to be held between Cardinal Schwartzenberg and the Austro-Hungarian Prélates 18 likely to Icad to united action “against Papal pretensions to infallipility.’” BELGIUM. German Ill Fecling Produced by Foreign Expression. BRUSSELS, Dec. 21, 1870, In the Senate to-day Baron d’Anethan, Prime Minister, sald the irritation in Germany against Bel- giam was caused by newspapers published here by aliens, He counselied prudence and impartiality. ENGLAND. A British Vessel Run Down by tho French— Hasty Action at Sea, Lonvon, Dec, 21, 1870, The English ship Suasquina, bound to Valparatso, Wasran into and badty damaged by the French thausport Harmonie, who mistook her fora Prussian vessel, The repairs to the Suasquina will be mude by the Freuch government, SPAIN. The King Elect Hesitating—Doubtiul of tho Parliament. Lonpon, Dec. 22, 1870, It is rumored that Prince Amadeus has postponed his departure for Madrid until the present Cortes is dissolved and another convened, before which he will take the constitutional oath of oMce, CALIFORNIA. Contribution to the French Patriotic Fand— The Chinese Miners’ Tax. * SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22, 1870, The French have raised $22,000 in coin for the patriotic fund from Christmas gifts. Last evening Sheriff Jackson, of Trinity county, was arrested by the United States Marshal on an in- dictment by the Grand Jury for collecting the Chi- nese miners’ tax, in violation of the fitteenth amend- ment, and will be brought here for trial, - MISSOURI. A Gtrl Rescued from Slavery—Closing of Navigation at St. Louis. St. Louis, Deo, 22, 1870, Maggie Robinson, the colored girl who was kid- Napped here some two and a half years ago, taken toCuba and sold into slavery, and whose case exolted a good deal of interest at Washington, causing the government to interfere in her behalf, has been released, through the efforts of the Ameri- can Consul Goneral at Havana, and is now on her way from New Orieans to this city, where she has relatives, ‘The weather continues cold, and there 1s heavy ice running inthe river. All the steamers not pre- are’ to leave port have been ordered from the Levee to safe positions below the city, OHIO. Suspension of the Lawrenceburg turing Company. CINUINNATI, Dee. 22, 1870. The Lawrenceburg Woollen Maanfacturing Com- pany, at Lawrenceburg, Ind., suspended” yesterday. ‘Their liabilities are nearly $200,000, and their assets are estimated af $150,000. EUROPEAN Mauufac- MARKETS. LONDON MONRY MARSET.-LONDON, Dec. 21~4:9) P. M,—Conaols closed at 917, for money and the account. American securities quiet. U, States fve-twenty bon 1862, 85745 on 1867, 873g; ton-forties, C7 Jy. Stoc quiet, Lrie, {Tinnois’ Cental firmer, at 112; Atlantic and Great Western, 284. VERPOOL, COTTON MAXKET.—LIvERPOOr, Dec. 31— 4:90 Y. M,—Cotton firmer. Middiing uplands, 844. 9 836d, 5 middling Orleans, 8)¢d. a Pipa les of the day foot up iit bales, inciuding 3,5X0 bales for speculation and 'VERPOOT., PRODUCE MARKR’ Dec, 21— 4:20 P M.— Common rosin, Bo. 6d. ed petro- a. Td. 2 18, Lompon PRODUCE MARKR: = hoynon, Dee. ay 4:80 noted at 453. f PRTROLEUM MARKET.—H UR, aoe 22.--Petroleum. i# quoted at 13 marebancos 14 lings per 100 lbs, or Aue ~ rican reiined watte, MAIL ROBBERY IN BALTIMORE, / BALTIMORE, }. 22, 1870, The matt bag known as the monn, ml, 1 and made up for Washington, D. O., of ie Western Mail via Harrisburg, which arrived be ‘at six P. M. eaeetcey, bird ane this mo: i an alley near Post Oitice, gyi diien and tified of its contents, cod to as eng ea alae Wie ae . Where if a te Me Belin it Ue inicio THE Her Arrival at Nassau-Excitement of the Povulace aud Avnayance of ihe Governor— She Departs and is Followed to Sea by ap English Mua-ol-war—A Spanish Corvette Not Far Ou, HORNET. Nassav, Dee. 19, 1870. The steamship Hornet, that has become so famous by reason of the trouble she has given her owners and managers by attempting to go where legitimate | authority considered she should uot venture, arrived at thls port to-day from New York. ‘The history of this vessel is well known to the HkwaLp readers, She has given a world of trouble to everybody; to those boying her tn yt Sen A Taran IR RS to getod, aiid 13 those Watching her because she Was hard to keep. She was constdered suspicions, & vessel of doubtful character, and although those in- terested iu her contended that her errand was a law- ful one, there were many others who thought her destined to violate the neutrality of the United stan After goiug through all kinds of forms she o ‘ le ant » Anatly mage. .o HOF UN GF bork as apeve stated. At this port her répitauc.., , ve prea She was looked upon by the tnham.2's OF Nassau, the place so given to harboring every thing gi & doubtful character in the shape of @ veasel, as a lite too much for tam, ‘The Govern was annoyeds the populace became excited, and orders wore, Ht once Issued to the commander of her MY, SL's SMD Pullomel to get ready for sea. The Horne,’ NOC the commotion her presence was maklng, dy 4 1eeh, ing a short stay much more politic than % lod” 22° aud having other business of much more imporh t at the market for which see had cleaved, deemed , | best to take her departure, carrying her passengers by with her; but she was not allowed to go unate tended. No; the Governor of Nassau inslated that she should have company, and ay sie stood. out of the harbor her Majesty’s ship tripped her ‘anchor and followed close in her wake. Such was the posl- ton of Hornet and Phiomel when last obser Whether the latter will follow the former to ‘# nu ket" ume alone can tell. Only three hours before the Hornet arrived here the Spanish corvette Bazan sailed. Now, this may have been a fortunate clreumstance for the forme and we Ineline to the opinion thatit was, Indeed, We are convinced that had the Spanish corvette re- mained im port the Hornet would, probabiy, have liad more than one veasel to escort her over and be yond the bar. Spamuards are polite, and the cor- velte would have shown the Hornet every attention, and may be possibly have become too intimate for the comtort and healin of her passengers. We awall further information of the Horuct’s progress with more than ordinary interest. MEXICO. Passage of the Tehuantepec Btil—Vote Almost Ueavimous—Presidential Canvass—Juarez in the Field. MEXICO, Dec. 15, 1870. The Tehuantepec bill has been passed by Congress and is now a law trrevocably. ‘The friends of the measure are pleased in an especial manner, because ho embarrassing clauses were mterpolated towards the close of the discussion on the bill. This action of Congress is regarded a3 a triumph of the Juarea party over the adherents of Lerdo, ‘The Presidential canvass is becoming an exciting one. Juarez has entered the field in earnest, and 1a astonishing lis oppovents by the youthful energy and vigor with which he Is conducting the cam- patgn. The anti-American and Spanish and French parties aro rallying to the support of Lerdo, who is also exerting himself to obtain success, Congress will adjourn to-morrow. GEORGIA ELECTION. rent Democratic Triumph—Kour Members of Congress and Two-thirds of the Legisine ture Democratic. AuGusra, Dec, 22, 1870, The election i# over. It passed off quietly throughout the State, both parties voting freely and without intimidation, so far as heard from. It will take a day or two to give the final result. It ts still _belteved that the democrats have elected four, if not dve, members of Congress and two-thirds of the Legisiature, ATLANTA.—The democrats claim the election of their ticket by @ small majority, Walton county has gone democratic by a large majority, RomE.—Floyd and Polk counties have gone de- mocratic by @ large majority, and the whole of Cherokee county been swept by the democrats. In Sarly county te republicans are thought to be ahead. The democrats are ahead jn Warren, Talia ferrd, Wilks and Columbia counties. MontEZUMA.—The republicans arc ahead in Macon ees Dooley county has gone largely demo- cratic. CoLumBus.—The democrats have oarried Mnsco- gee county, Macon.— The vote of Bibb county was 5,543, being the largest ever cast there. Both parties claim suc- cess. ‘I'he democrats claim the county vy 200, PENNSYLVANIA, torlal Election—Mect- rs? Select Council, PAILADELTIIA, Dec, 22, 1870, The offictal majority of State Senator Dechert, democrat, is 1,301, Lyndal!, republican, will con- test the election, The grand Select Councli of the Miners’ Union, representing 18,000 miners, met at Tamqua to-day, They did not succeed tn forcing the Lehigh and Susquehanna miners to quit work, The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company has over 200,009 tons of coal on hand to meet the strike, No cther companies have coal ane: James Cleggett, convicted of purtictpation in the murter of olileer llivan, In June last, was sen- tenced to-day to cht yenrs and six months’ separate and solitary confinement in Eastern Penl- teutiary. Tho Philadelphia ing of the Mt SASTERS ON TH? MISSISSIPPI, Tae R. E. Lee Sunk by Colliding with the Steamer Potomac at Natchez. Nuw ORveans, Dec, 22, 1870, A despatch from Natchoz says that at two o'clock this morning the steamers R. E. Lee and Potomac collided opposite Natshez. Bovh were badly dam- aged, The Leo’s pilot ran her on the bar, where she sunk in nine feet of water. The Potomac 13 unload- ing for repairs. No lives were lost. ‘The Rober Lee wag insured for $50,000 in the following companies of Cincinnati:—The Western, Globe, Commercial, Eureka, America and Enter- prise, cach $5,000; the National, Firemen’s and Ohio Valley, each $3,000; the Crescent, Barnet and Farmers’, each $2,500; the Union, $3,500. The rteam- boat Potomac was also heavily usured in Clncin- nati. The Snagging of the Nick Wall—Thirty Pas. sengers Lost= Narrow Escape of a Lady. Sv. Louts, Deo. 22, 1870, Aspecial despatch from Vicksburg saya that nine cabin and thirty deck pas#engers were lost on the steamer Nick Wail. Captain Poe released his wife from the cabin, which was full of water, by cutting @ hole through the deck directly over Mrs. Poe. Sne received a gash on the head from the axe employed by her husband, and was brought out in an insensl- bie condition, but was restored. ‘Tho body of B, W. Taylor, of the firm of Taylor & Graham, of Jefferson, ‘Texas, was recovered and buried at Maryland Landing. No other names of the lost have been ascertained. The Nick Wall took seventy-fonr passengers from Memphis, principally North Carolinians aud Georgi- ans ¢n roule to Texas, CHAUNCEY JONNSON, His Exploits at the fifth Avesue Hotel— Caucht in the Act and Covimitted Without Buil. Un Wednesday night, at early candie-light, Albert Lovejoy, head porter at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, saw Charles Jackson, alias Chauncey Johnson, fall lato Ine belind Mr. Stevens—oneof the proprietors of the hotel—and several friends, and mareb into the private office. Thinking his actions were some- what suspicious he kept an ey¢ As Johnson, snd in a few moments w him leave tue group and proceeding to the large safe took out several packages, whick he placed In hia pocket and left for the reading room. ‘The porter followed him into the latter place aud requested his company outside, Upon creas him hefore Mx. Griswold The latter gentleman siated he did not know itm: that he was not a guest at rag hong, and had no business in the private om: ; Vou joy then informed hira thas he had@everal packages in his pocket which he had taken mm the safe, Johnson, attor accusation, tool keveral packages trom his pocWét and threw them ‘into one corner, informin; Nn Griswold the Ww par- ties ouside wei fig atolon $140,009 fk the safe, wnd if he Woula Accompany him to th would point ont the party and have bim Mr. Griswold declined to accede to Johagon’s propo- sition, and ‘detained him until, the of detectivés Evans and Mulligan, ol Treaty ge brecinct, wie, upon kearching Alm, a foun ckage containing in money, woich, hi nm taken from the safe. Tho preperty belo, guest at the hot named R. Booth, od oh ‘Albany, and directed fo his eare at 276 Fieouaway. ohnson 18 one of the most saccessty) ‘And expert sneak thieves (hat infest the dity, hav: ‘been connected with several bond robberies “ind —-- rrtval | the | 5 THE Fipey.URRAY INFELICITIES, This interesting case—botn M408 Of which nave 4 been fully and exclusively repofw.? 2 the Henanp— was yesterday referred by Judge fhy."@8am, of tha Supreme Court, to Mr, Thomas H. Lafnl™ Teferee, The testimony promises to be both volumes BUG Interesting. Mr. Sdwin James is counsel for ‘ Josephine Vides, and Mr. J. D. Townsend tor Do miniek Murray; and each will put forin bis wel Known abiuties as a lawyer to make ont 8 gage, case for his client, Meantiine, upon the application. for counsel fees and alimony, peading the proceo@- | ings, the Judge has not yet given bis decision thereon, preferring to read over ayain the HERALDS exclusive reports of the pros and cons of the case before doing xo. In the hands of counsel and an astute referee iko Mr. Landou the Fiddes-Murray divorcee oe celevres Of Promises t ve one of the caus THE RUDSON RIVER FROZEN OVER. Les, POVGHEREPSIR, Dec, 22, 1870, » ‘Tho river at Coxsackie is frozen over, At Catakill the ferry is running with dificulty, At Tivod the river Is (ull of ive, and the weather ls intensely cold, HE WEEKLY H&RALD, THe Cheapent ast Beyt Newepnper, in the 4 Country, _ The WReKLy [erat of the present week, How ready, contains a splendid cartoon on the Foules and Foibles of Fewale Fashions, together with the very. latest Now by the Cable up to tho hour of pubtioa- tion of the Gidat Buteperh Wari gl¥o Telegraphio Despatches from All Paris of the Word, includ the latest intelligence regarding the ran Gu slo, and the Prassian Movement for tne Annexatis of LAX swbourg; the Spanish Throne; the Papas Question; 1.°U details of the Carmansville Explosion; Impeachment “f Governor Holden, of North Caro- Ina; the Stfriges* Murder on Recdyd; the White hall Street Tragedy; Auother Atrocity, in Virginia Nignt Visit to tho Haunts of ia Taverpool, It also confaius—Ltterai Sport. ing, and Reltgtons Intelligence; Ob, ‘tuary Noti Varieties; Editorial Articles on>, hg prominent topics of the day; Oar Agrity'+ tural Budget; Reviews of the Gattie, Horse, Dr, Goods and Boot and Shoe Markets; Financial and Commerctal Intelligence, and accounts of all ther important and interesting events of the week, TERMS :—Single subscription, $2; Three coples, $3, Five coptes, $8; Ten copies, $16; Single coples, th cents @ A limited namber of afvertisoments inserted in tho Weekiy HgRacp. 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He was arraigned before Justice Cox at Jeiorson Market yestorda: morning, and dented the charge, but @as com: malisod (Or bell WiKOUl Dall, for exam@ingiuow cre A Two or Three Colde in Succession, with frany conrutupons, securely Grtaniee tee meee” PWUTly ion in the system, thug converting what sof r je, crirable aitection. lato one geporally i” Ogi 3 prudence, theraiore, makestt the pasr ttl. one to take cate of a uni it F<, XPECTORA oughly adapt pe Saul osc and, conta ‘ne ey of are tu ‘ ps we 4" phon, Asta wy ltl,