The New York Herald Newspaper, January 21, 1871, Page 5

a a a NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY JANUARY 21, 1871. ‘THE GREAT BOMBARDMENT | BOURBAKTS CAMPAIGN. #lerald Special Report from Versailles. Continued Advance of the Ger- man Batteries. Daring of German Field Artillery. THE FIRE FROM VILLEJUIF REOPENED. Increasing Vigor of the Bom- bardment, The Diplomatic Corps Not Permitted to Leave Paris. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. Lonpon, Jan, 20, 1871. I have received the following despatch from the {Maw York HeRatp correspondent at Versailles, Alated January 18. Your correspondent writes:— THE FIRE ON ISSY AND MONTROUGR. The German batteries on the soutnwest have ad- ‘wanced to within eight hundred yards of Fort Mon- (rouge, which replied yesterday from one gun only, Prounted on the west front. Fort Issy resumed fire yesterday with two guns, firing at long intervals, DARING OF A GERMAN BATTERY. On Saturday last a German field battery before the of Bougival opened a heavy fire on the Jhouses situated on the southern slope of Fort font Valerien, which were used as a shelter the French sharpsnooters. These latter aban- Wonea their cover and fled and the German bat- immediately dashed into the open field and k up a position about two thousand yards from he fortress, at which they fired three rounds of Bhell. The Germans then limbered up their guns fand galloped back under cover. The French were orariatea by this daring deed. Stung py the suc- ess of the coup, their outlying batteries, which had ‘been silent for hours previous, opened a furious fire fn all directions, but not a man or horse of the Ger- {man battery was even wounded. CONDITION OF PARIS. 7 Accounts from Paris give a terrible picture of the amage and suffering caused py the vombardment. ells have fallen within Isle St. Louis. On Sunday impenetrable fog covered the city and environs. cepting a few shots from Issy and Montrouge, Rhere was profound silence from morning till even- Yng on that day. REOPENED FIRE FROM A FRENCH OUTWORK. There has been no sortie forthe past thirty-six jhours. The ground 1s slippery and unfavorabie for poperations. Under cover of a severe bombardment fhe German outside lines have been reinforced. The ire from the French outworks at Villejuif, which (had been silenced at the beginning, has again broken ‘out from four long-range guns, wnich have been Going wild shooting over the batteries, making it “mnoomfortable for travellers on the Route Imperiale, MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. Rumors are current that negotiations are pro- \gresaing for an intermission of the bombardment for forty-eight hours, Bourbaki’s movements in the direction of Belfort (creates much uneasiness here. Zncrensing Strength of the Bombardment— Despatch from King Wiliiam—The Diplo- matic Corps Not Permitted to Leave Paris. Lon DON, Jan. 19, 1871. The bombardment of Paris continued on the 18th ‘with increasing strength. PROVISIONS TILL MAROB. The Parisians claim that they have provisions suflicient to last into the middle of March. DESPATCH FROM KING WILLIAM. King William, in a despatch to the Queen, con- gratulates her on the repulse of General Bourbaki in @ east, and states he is now retreating. He adds ‘that the bombardment of Paris continues, with good results. NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE. All the members of the diplomatic corps rematn- Ang in Paris, with tile exception of the American ‘Minister, have applied to the Prussian military au- thorities for permission to withdraw from the city, ‘but their request has been refused. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. Judomnity Accepted—Prussian Retaliation on the Ocean. Lonvon, Jan. 19, 1871. Karl Granville has accepted the indemnity offered ‘by Prossia for the English vessels sunk in the Seine. RETALIATION ON THE OCEAN. The statement that Prussia has abandoned the ractice of abstaining from the capture of French erohantmen carrying neutral merchandise for the Fes, of the cargo is confirmed. The new rule, which wallows the capture of all Frevch vessels, is to be en- forced on and after the 9th of February. IRELAND. Wronch Army Agents and a Brisk Trade in Horses. Lonpon, Jan. 19, 1871. 1m Kllustration of the aspect for war in Europe 1 Mave to state that French agents are in Ireland pur chasing all the available and serviccable horses “which are offered, BELGIUM. Antwerp Harbor Free to Navigation. ANTWERP, Jan. 19, 1871. ‘The harbor of Antwerp has been reopened to navi- gation and commerce, the weather having mode- fated very considerably after a thaw. AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY. The Imperial National Budget Voted. PEsTH, Jan. 19, 1871. Both houses of the Austro-Hungarian Diet have ‘voted the entire budget demanded by the empire after a protracted debate. SWEDEN. Royal Address to the Logisinture—Army Re- intorcement on u Large Scale. STOCKHOLM, Jan. 18, 1871. The national Parliament has assembled in session, His Majesty King Oscar, in his speech from the throne to-day, announced to the Diet that a bill would be presented providing “for the reorganina- ton and reinforcement of the Swedish army on an extansive acate."? Three Days’ Desperate Fight- ing Near Belfort. COMPLETE REPULSE OF THE FRENCH, Bourbaki’s Army in Full Retreat. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. ~~ LONDON, Jan. 19, 1871, A despatch from Versailles says that General Bourbaki on the 17th renewed his attack upon General Von Werder's intrenched position south of Belfort, was again repulsed with great‘loss, and has commenced his retreat to the southward. CONFIRMATION FROM FRENCH SOURCES. A despatch from Bordeaux, dated to-day (January 19), states that General Bourbaki attacked the Prus- sians on Sunday, Monday and fuesday, with the ob- Ject of crossing the Lisaine and seizing St. Valbest. The enemy resisted the movement, and General Bourbaki returns to his former positions. BOURBAKI IN FULL RETREAT. A Versailles despatch of the 18th states that the army of General Bourbaki 1s in full retreat, and the attempt by the French te relieve Belfort bas been completely frustrated. CAPTURE OF ABBRVILLIRRS BY THE GERMANS. A despatch from Brunbrut, Switzerland, dated Jan. 19, 1871, states that the German troops on the 18th captured the village of Abbe- villiers, which was in flames at the time, and have expelled the French trom all thetr positions on the Swiss frontier. The latter are retreating on Blamont and Pont de Roid. The inhabitants are flying into Switzerland, AVALLON BOMBARDED. Avalion was bombarded until evacuated by the enemy (?). CHANZY’S ARMY. . Flank Movement of the Ger- man Army. The Duke of Mecklenburg Adyane- ing on Rennes. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. ~~ Toxpon, Jan, 19, 1871. It is said the Duke of Mecklenburg is marching on Rennes by way of Mayenne, with the object of get- ting in the rear of or of fanking General Chanzy's army. TO TAKE THE FIELD, The few thousand troops remaining at Cherbourg have been ordered to prepare to take the field. OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH Faidherbe Within Eight Miles of Amiens. Occupation of St. Quextin by the French. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Loxpoy, Jan. 19, 1871. A despatch from General Faidherbe announces that the French Army of the North continues its march, and has already reached Cornie. OCCUPATION OF ST, QUENTIN. ‘The French, on taking St. Quentin, seized two guns and the baggage of the French prisoners which had been left behind by the Germans in their retre: FIGHTING NEAR VERMAND. Adespatch from Lille, dated to-day (January 19), states that ann engagement 1s reported near Ver- mand, east of St. Quentin, yesterday. Cannonading was heard in that direction for four hours. The result is not known. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Yesterday there was an outpost skirmish near Bapaume, The stores at Arras are being removed to Lille. The French hold St. Quentin. The Belgian troops are moving to the frontier. " ENGLAND. Aa American Marriage—A Great Gun. Lonpon, Jen. 19, 1871. As has been contemplated and arranged for some time past Miss Mary Motley, daughter of the late Minister from the United States in London, was married yesterday at Frainpton, in Dorsetshire, to Mr. Algernon Sheridan. The War Ofice authorities continue to pay great attention to the army department of the artillery. Another great gun was tested successfully at Woolwich yesterday with a charge of 18@ pounds of ‘powder, The quantity of powder used is said to be unprecedent ed. Parliament Again Prorogued. Lonpon, Jan. 18, 1871. The further prorogation of Parliament until the 9th of February 1s announced to the people by com- mand of the Queen in the London Gazette, The Cabinet Sill a Unit. LONDON, Jan. 19, 1871. The report which has been circulating of the re- signation of Mr. Childers, the First Lord of the Admiralty, proves to be unfounded. Con of the Bank. Lonpon, Jan 19, 1871. The amount of bullion in the vaults of the Bank of England has decreased during the week £181,000. CUBA. A Bremen Steamer and French Men-of-War. Havana, Jan, 20, 1871, The Bremen steamer Hanover sailed on Wednes- day from this port. Finding two French men-of- war in the oMing the Hanever returned. It reported last night that the Hanover had gain a accompanied by the Prussian man-ol-war oln. DOMINION OF CANADA. Mecting of the Dominion Board of Trade— Repeal of Duties on Flour and Grain—Com- munication with Manitoba. OTTAWA, Ont., Jan. 20, 1871. A meeting of the Board of Trade, composed of represenia- tives from the Boards of Trade of all the principal cities in the Dominion, is now in session here, ‘The feclings of the Board are strongly in favor of free trade. Th adopted a motiongto petition Parliament ut the uent seeate for the repeal of the cuties on flour, grain, coal and coke. Sait had been included, but was stricken dut by an amend- ment The question of communication with Manitoba was de bated for some time, and a resolution was adpted urging the forernment to take steos toward the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and to apply the public lands t the assistance of that enverprise, — "PPIY te Public lands to ‘The St James Hotel was durued at an easly hour this morning, any of the {mates barely ewcaved with (hei lives anit (a their oieht elotblag, We it eer IMPERIAL GERMANY. |THE EUROPEAN CONGRESS.| THR POPE AND THE PROSSIANS Herald Special Report from Berlin. The Kaiser William Crowned Emperor of the United Nation. Iu the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles. Civic Rejoicing, Dluminations and a Popular Fete. Prussian Monarehism Brilliant After One Hun- dred and Seventy-Nine Years. ROYAL PROCLAMATION TO THE PEOPLES The Sword and Sceptre of Teutonism. Potentates Who Have Lost for the One Who Gains. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. ~~Lospon, Jan, 20, 1871, I received a special HSRALD telegram letter, brief, yet of important contents, from Berlin this morning, and proceed to forward it by special cable despatch to New York. The HERALD correspondent writes by telegraph from Berlin, under date of the isth inst., m the evening, a8 follows:—To-day, exactly one handred and seventy-nine years after the solemn coronation of the first king of Prussia, his Majesty King Wil. liam accepts the title and crown of Emperor of Germany. CITIZEN JOY. There 13 a generai civic jubilee here tn Berlin in honor of the grand event. The royal residence, public buildings and private residences of the aristocracy are covered with mag- nifticent vanners, the masses of the people carry fags in their hands, and have the windows of their dwellings decorated with streamers and mottoes, The military and ctyil officials express their joy and loyalty on every side, UNIVERSAL LIGHT. ‘The city 1s brilliantly and universally tliuminated. iy In the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Lonpoy, Jan. 19, 1871. A telegram from Versailles, forwarded to this city for transmission by cable to the HERALD, informs me that his Majesty King William was proclaimed Emperor of Germany, in the Hall of Mirrors, of the French Palace, in the presence of all the German princes'‘and representatives of the regiments of the Prussian army. The Emperor Preclaims His New Dignity and Patriotic Resolution—Fer the “Fatherland and Everlasting Peace.”- Lonpon, Jan. 18—8:30 P. M. King William has tssued the following procla- mation at Versailles on the occasion of his assump- tion of the imperial crown. He says:— In consequence of the appeal of the German Princes and of the free towns for us to restore the German empire, after a lapse of sixty years, we an- nounce that we consider it our duty to the Fatner- land to accept the imperial dignity. Henceforth we and our successors will bring to the title of Emperor of Germany the hope that God will vouchsafe a bliss- ful future to the Fatherland, and that under our auspices its ancient splendor may be restored. We partake of the dignity conscious of our daty to pre- serve with German fidelity the rignts of the empire and of its members to maintain peace and to sup- port and strenghtei the independence of Germany, in the hope that the German people will reap in last- ing peace within our boundaries the fruits of their bloody battles and be safe against the renewal of French attacks. God grant that we and our successors may protect the empire, not by warlike conquests, but by works of peace, freedom and civilization. Parliamentary Congratulations te the Kaiser— Polish Dissent. BERLIN, Jan. 19, 1871, ‘The President of the upper House of the Prussian Diet sent a telegraphic despatch to Versailles con- gratulating King William on assuming the imperial crown. The Emperor replied ny telegraph, returning thanks and predicting ‘a glorious future for Ger- many.” The lower House adopted a congratulatory ad- dress to the Emperor, the Polish members only dis- senting. Tentonic Imperialism in the Palace of the French Kings-Tao Sword of War and tre of State. ee Lonpon, Jan. 18, 1871. I am enabled to report to the ERALD, by means of telegraph despatches from the Continent, that there was a great military pageant at Versailles to-day in honor of the restoration of the German empire. The Kaiser Gains—Kalers and Notabilities Who Have Lost. ‘The solid concentration of imperial power in Ger- many in the hands of his Majesty King William o1 Prussia by bis acceptance of the title and crown of Emperor of the united nation gives peculiar occa- sion for @ recall of the names and titles of the many rulers and notabiiities who have forfeited and lost the rod of controlling sway over their fellows within a few years and are still living. This information we proceed to publish as fol- lows, giving the year of their deposition in each case:— THE ROLL OF THE UNCROWNED. Prince Gustave Wasa of Sweden, 1809. Count de Chambord, August 12, 1830, Duke Charles of Brunswick, September 17, 1830. Count de Paris, February 24, 1843. Duke Robert de Parma, 1859. Grand Duke Ferdinand ot Tuscany, 1860, Duke Francis?of Modena, 1860. King Francis Il. of Naples, Febrnary 18, 1861. The widow of King Otho of Greece, October 24, 1862. Duke Adolf of Nassau, 1866. King George of Hanover, 1866. The Elector of Hesse, 1866. Empress Charlotte of Mexico, 1867. Isabella of Spain, 1869. Emperor Napoleon ILL, 1870. "BAVARIA. — Southern Sentiment in Favor of {mpcrial MUNIci, Jan, 19, 1871. ‘The Legislature is in session. In the lower House to-day Herr Vou Bray made a speech, tn the course of which he declared that he could not but rejoice over an alliance between Germany and Austria, as it was the sole uicaus of reallaing the great German Aca. Herald Special Report from Versailles, JULES FAVRE AND THE PRUSSIAN PASS General Von Moltke Against the French Statesman. The Temporary Adjournment of the Assemblage. PRUSSIAN HOPE OF COMING GOOD. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. ~~Lonpon, Jan. 20, 1871, The special correspondent of the HeRaLp at Versailles, telegraphing a report relative to the progress of the war and the probable result of the London Conference for peace, writes, under date of the 18th inst., for transmission by cable telegram to New York, as followa:— Notwithstanding M. Jules Favre’s manifest re- fusal to accept a Prussian military pass so as to enable him to journey through the army line of King William on his way to London to attend the Muropean Conference, and his placing of this re- fusal on the most solid ground of French patriotism, T am enabled to assert that an application to General Von Moltke for such a pass in M. Favre’s hand- writing is at this moment in the possession of the Prussian Court, at the palace here, The Temporary Adjournment, LONDON, Jan. 18, 1871. The news which has been spectally telegraphed through the cable to the HERALD, relative to a tem- porary adjustment of the European Conference on the Black Sea navigation question, 18 confirmed. The assemblage remains adjourned to the 24th tust, Prussian Hope of Satisfactory Results. BERLIN, Jan. 18, 1871. The Provincial Correspondenz says the prelimt- nary agreement of the conferees of the Powers at London affords @ guarantee for the favorable re- sults of the Conference. Asks the Ticket. VERSAILLES, Jan. 19, 1871, I bave information t»-day which assures me that M. Favre has asked for a safe conduct through the German lines in order to attend the Conference at London. THE ALBANY EXPRESS ROBBERY. HALPINE AND FILKINS FACE TO FACE. Filkins Identified as the tempted Murderer. THE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. At- ALBANY, Jan. 20, 1871. Filkins, the man whom suspicion fastened upon as the atempted murderer of Halpine, the express messenger, was confronted with his victim to-day and was positively identified by him as the person who entered his car and shot him, two weeks ago. The District Attorney of the county, Mr. Reikham, had arranged that Filkins should be taken to the hospital where Halpine was early in the forenoon. The prisoner was sitting in a chair when the Dis- trict Attorney, Filkins and three other gentiemen entered. Ais wife was standing by his side and looked anxiously and nervously toward the visitors a8 the door opened. It had been supposed that a number of persons would be made to assem- ble in the room and that Halpine would be requested to point out, if he was among them, the party who had attacked him; but, strange to say, such was not the case. The gentlemen accompaaying tne District Attorney were the chief detective and three sur- geons whom Halpine had previously seen on several occasions, and when the party entered he, of course, knew quite well that Filkins was a@ stranger. Be- sides Halpine was informed that the man with whom he was to be confronted was to be brought before him for identification, and this fact may have had a certain influence upon him. This may be the right way of identifying a man according to Albany ideas, but it looks rather an ancertain one, to say the least. Filkins strode boldly into the room and placea himself before Halpine, who had eyed him intently from the moment he had entered theroom. The prisoner looked in nowise shaken, and returned the searching gaze of the wounded man without the slightest sign of nervousness. Halpine moved his nead forward a little from the pillow against which it rested as Filkins went near him, and fora few seconds stared at the prisoner as though he was de- termined to make him flinch. But all to no purpose. His stare was returned with ten-fold determination. Nine out of ten innocent men, weighed down with the suspicious thoughts of an entire community, under the same circumstances would have given way before the searching glance of the express man. Filkins was apparently unmoved, “Stand with your side to me,” said Halpine finally. Filkins did as requested, turming about twice, so as to show his profile, left and might. Hal- pine then looked at him steadily fora moment as if meditating within himself, and then exclaimed, “You are the man who said to me your name was Jones.” “Tam not the man,’ was the reply. “Have you ever seen me before *” asked Halpine. “T have never seea you betore,” and after a slight pause Filkins inquired, “Have you ever seen me be- tore? “[ never saw you but once before, and that was two weeks ago to-night.” Fiiking at this moment sank down in a chair and exclauned, “L think I saw you once before in the Central Rallread yard.” “Were you ever in those express cars?’ “Yes; I had charge oi the express cars for the Mer- chants’ Union Express three years.”’ “Did you know Woodward ?'’ “Yes; [knew Woodward, Smith and Weatherwax. I did not know you.” Halpine, without saying a word, looked at him steadily for @ minute or two, and then called one of the surgeons to his side and sald—“I am satistied, Ido not wish to have him remain any longer.” ‘The prelim! examination of Fiikins took place two hours alter this interview before Justice McNa- mara. George Benedict, a train master, was the first witness. He testified to hearing the pistol shots and finding Halpine lying in the car and the money bag cat opep. ‘the other railroad witnesses exam- ined testified to the same facts, all being corrolora- tuve in their material points. [v.13 said, 1 do not know with what foundation of truth, that a day or two ago Halpine was shown a photograph of Filkins, and was made aware of all the tacts as to the suspicion which had been excited concerning him. He at once recognized in the pho- tograph the likeness of his assai eat itissaid. If this be as stated there was a good deal of bungling, as far as the police were concerned. Ina conversation 1 had with Governor Hoffman on the subject this afternoon, he being totally ig- norant of the manner in which Filkins had heen confronted with Halpine, remarked:—“I hope the people who brought Fukins before Halpine took good care im the matter. I don’t kuow what they did; but the right way should have been for the police to have made a number of persons enter Halpine’s presence, one after the other, so that he could have examined each at leisure. No hint or word that could give him an idea as to which of tue men was the sus- pected party should have been allowed to reach his ears; for I assure you this matter of identification 13a very uncertain a Grievous mistakes have often been made in not taking the proper measures to guard against them. In the case of Filkins the community of Albany has fixed upon him as the murderer. You cau feel the precondemnation in the atmosphere, This fact, {i none other, should have made those Who had the identification in charge all the more cautions and pradent.”’ Circumstan te must be said, point very strongly to Filkins being the guiity pacty, dat ae BULL sivoawly Drolusts lis MuOCeuCe, PIO NONO’S APPEAL TO KING WILLIAM. Germany May Make “Way Straight.” the TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. Lonpon, Jan. 18, tT. I have received telegram advices from the Con- tinent, which assure me that it has become known in the various capitals outside of Paria, by the pub- lucation of oficial documents, that the Pope tn Oc- tober last, communicating by telegraph witn the King of Prussia, requested his Majesty wo ‘“seoure tis (the Pope’s) departure from Rome with due honor, tn case he should conclude to leave the Holy City." King William replied affirmatively, and tete- graphed to King Victor Emmanuel to that effect, Prussian Advice to Italy—“Which Was Neigh- bor Unte Him ¢? The tone and tendency of the Prussian diplomacy with reference vo the case of the Holy Father, and in relation to [taly on the subject of the Pontificate generally in Rome, appears to have been very liberal, comprehensive and conciliatory in their scope. Recent despatches from Berl, Rome’ and Flo- rence make tt evident that the Prussian Cabinet, like that of St. James, has given excellent *¢-* Italy throughout the affair of the negotiat induced the advance to the Eternal Ci of the North German despatches Herr “hopes we (Prussia) shall neglect no mea lated to conciliate the Pope as regards our whole wortd be inginterested in this desire included.” And adds:—“Prassia has not est wish to imterfere with the inner polic at the same time desiring to preyudge notn may have reference to international rappc Signor Visconti-Venosta’s memorandum ing the Quirinal seems not to have suc persuading the North German Cabinet, and Thile “expresses a doubt concerning the ri palace as Italian State property.” It is ¢ that measures of the kind just referred to « Berlin Cabinet as calculated to irritate tn party uselessly, without the least advant: gained, fand that it is, moreover, “extre sirous not to give cause for dissatisfactio party.” AWUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIO—PHILMARMON! SAL.—The programme yesterday compris orchestral works—Symphony in D major, “Sacuntala” overture, Goldmark, and ¢ scherzo and finale, Schumann. Here, aga instance of what little attention the Philh Society pay to their programmes, There symphonies by Mozartin D major and tt w have cost the directors much extra troubl pense to have added a word designating ' these works they selected. ‘This question grammes is one which the directors society should pay attention to, ¢ bulls they now place in the har the audience might as well be ¢ of an auction room or clothing store for all t efit the ladies and gentlemen who patron Philharmonic concerts derive from them. Of cultivated musicians need no programme them the name of a piece of classical mus nincteen-twentieths of the Philharmonic at would derive far more pleasure {f they had gramme in which a short, explanatory sk each work was given. The director of the ‘ Music Association understands his business and a programme of one of their concerts 12 thing One can preserve as a memento of a re sical treat, But enough of this, The Philhai Soctety, since they lost the practical bi» guidance of Dr. R. 0. Doremus, seem resol’ adhere to all their old-fashioned style of m) ment, and, a8 a consequence, complaints are t ing more numerous and persisient on the of their oldest patrons, Carl Goidmark composer of the “Sacuntala” everture, is a garian, at present residing in Vienna. He is forty-one years of age, and about fourteen yea commenced to display his abilities as a compos... ‘This overture is the best of all his works, His siyle 18 somewhat disfigured by the Liszt vagaries which may yet effect his destruction, Of the Schumann work we shall speak at the next rehearsal, Regurd- ing the soloists at their next concert, the Philharmonic Society are as reticent as If they feared that the artists might be spirited away before the concerts. AS a general thing the attendance at the concerts this season 18 less than during the term of office of the previous president. STADT THEATER—SEEBACH—“ADRIENNE LECOUY- '—The past has been a magnificent week in the L.”*iontc career of the great German tragédienne, who, on Tuesday right, tn that exquisite life picture of the Black Forest, “Dorf und Stadt,’ and on Thursday, in Shakspeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew,’’ also revealed the very highest, and, at the same time, most delicate qualities of the finished come- dian, amid the alternate mirth and tears of thou- sands, Last night she appeared before an audience which thronged every part of the largest theatre but one that our metropolis can boast tn her superb réle of “Adrienne Lecouvreur,’’ and we strain no word of praise when we declare that she gave to that fine creation of the muse of Scribe and Legouve an in- terpretation worthy, in all respects, of Rachel, Ris- torl or of anything that she renowned Lecouvrear herself had ever accomplished in their palmiest day. ‘The extended notice which we gave of her perform- ance in this difficult part some weeks ago preciudes the necessity of elaborate repetition now; but we must add that last evening offered flashes of improvement. The costuming was superb and the set scenes were rich and taste ul, while the talent of Mile. Veneta, Messrs. Dombrowski and Pitsch and the accomplished and charming Misses Bissinger and Bardenheuer cid eminent hevor totherr distinguished jJeader and themselves. The audience was enthusias- tic beyond description, and at the incomparable closing scene lingered w renew their plaudits again ana again, and to repeatedly recall the artist who had so delighted them. But all this may ve regarded as only preliminary to what is expected of Madame Seebach's benefit, announced for to-night, when she will appear in the tile rove of Friedrich Haim’s re- nowned draina of ‘‘Griseldis,” performed for the first time by her in New York. In Germany this was one of tne most celebrated efforts of Madawe Seebach's genius, and it was commended from city to city throughout Europe by the frat critics of the press. fhe will be here sustained by ail tue talent of her adinirable compony aud the entire re- sources of the Stadt theater, and the occuston be- comes doubly interesting and deserving from tae fact that the great arust will this afternvon render such generous ald to the Rolland fand by her grand recitations at the Academy of music. ‘ae court of King Arthur and is Knights of the Round Tabie will, no doubt, behold a nobler pageant of beauty and intelligence to grace their mimic magnificence to-night, under the illuminating radiance of so bright a star, than they ever saw, even in the poetic and chivalrous days of old reality. “‘Lasst uns der Siegerin den Prets erthetten {" Mrs. CARTER'S RECITATIONS.—A large and fashionabie audience endorsed by uearty applause at Delmonico’s last evening the favorable verdict whicn the frends of Mrs, Frances M. Carter have often passed upen the naturainess and graceful power of her readings on less pubite occasions. After a solo on the plano—‘La Cnevalresque,” from Goldner—Mrs. Carter was introduced by Dr. Sims, lately of Paris, and recited “The Divers," from Scniiler. The rest of the programme was svio, Guercia’s “Non m’ avava;’’ solo, “Watting’’—whicn was encored—irom Millard; duet, piano and violin, “Scene de Ballet,” from De Bertot; recitation, Mrs. Browning’s “Mother and Poet,” a dificult passage, effectively renderea by Mrs. Carter, after which, in response to an encore, she evinced ber versatility of talent by “speaking & Iyer full of droliery and fun; solo, “Non Cambia Mal,’ from Mariana; duet, “Una Notte a Venezia,” from Lucantoni; and two more recitations by Mrs. Carter, “he Po- jisn Boy,’ by Mrs. Aun S, Stevens, and “‘Charii¢é Machree,” vy W. J. Hoppin. The entertainment was, throughout, highly snccesstal; and, aithough of a Kind which does not usuatly elicit very sertous crili- cism, tt confirmed the opinion freqnently expressed in these columns, that the amateurs in New York soclety possess gifts and accomplishments alike the musical and the bistrionic ies to be enviel even by professional arusts, We need only a com- pletely Organized conscrvatoire, conducted accord. ing to La ee of Deisurte, wo develop and properly train che latent abilities of young men aud women of the cultivated ciasses in our community. The Holland Testimonial. The programmes to-day for both performances at the Academy of Music for the benefit of the famuy of the late George Holland are extraordinary in variety and attraction. At the matinée the cuarm- ing prima donna, Miss Clara Louise Kellogg; the baritones, Laurence and Randoifi: Wehii, the ptan- ist, and the renowned German tragedienne, Mane Seepach—who appears, notwithstanding having a beneilt of her owa to-night—with a host of other artists, inusical and dramatic, coutribute their ser- vices, In the evening the principal attractions are Mile. Fanny Janauscnek, Miss Isabella Glyn, Joseph Jefferson, &. L. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wiliams, George Fox, darry Beckett, Frederick Robinson, Miss Blanche Ve Bar-Boota and Mass Agnes £thel. tinees 'Co-Day. Matinées will be given at the following i Boot’ “Kichelieu;’’ Walwok’s, “Caut Meare Nover Won Fair Laay” and « Up," Avenue, “Sarato; se Mbt "nok cd | Olympic, ‘Wee fe Winki Lina Eawin's Legs Grand re it “Mazeppa” and “His Last Geo ane the Dragon;"’ Ope louse, Bowery, Comiaue, Globe, New York Circus, Park and “La Grande Di ‘Tony Pastor's, Bryant’ louse, Hooley's, Apollo Hall. Brooklyn Opera THE BELGIAN CROWN. Herald Speciat Report from Brussels. ear the Sceptre and Roy- alty in Mourning, Sorrow } TELESRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. ~~ TLownoy, Jan, 20, 18TH A HERALD special telegram reached thia city (rom Brussels at an early hour this morning. despatch its contents to New York, by spectail cable report, thus:— The H&RALD writer in Brussels says:—One of ther twin daughters of the Count of Flanders died at the Palace of Laéken, on Tuesday night, the 1Tth m- stant, and the life of the second remained tn danger the next morning, and 1s, indeed, stilt despaired of, FIRE IN NASSAU STREET. out at half-past seven o'clock last aight in the | by W. Gtlooly, who has sustained n lone off rd, fourth and ‘th floors were occupied by fews Company, whose losses amount to aboub heat oor sontaina the oficen oct Pee. Bee ch bas Lost probably about 800 worth, Tne ‘oceupled by Badwood & K restaue ain entimated at B10, my ® ® MeMORIAL.—There 1s now in press, an@® in a few days, a sketch of tho itfe of se Holland, the veteran comedian, witht Iniscences, anecdotes, &e., « ontaimag + of Mr. Holland, on st with a face last letter penned by him on his seven- lduy, and also a view of “the litte td the corner.” ‘This sketeh of the will doubtless be muen sought aftor, ' count of the popularity of the mam but by reason of the notoriety nis ained after death in couuestion with “Silly Sabine’ to perform his funeral e little church around the corner,’* shown throuzhont the country as the the family of ihe dead artist Were ree s the proper place for the performance rites over bodies of departed actura, janctuary of much interest to all, and Of if wil be quite acceptable,’ The Mblished by i. H. Monell, who for- “Ireisud’s Records of the New Yors OPEAN MARKETS. ey MARKEY. 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