The New York Herald Newspaper, December 3, 1871, Page 7

Connoisseurs find it no slight difficnlty to distinguish the genuine gem from the spu- cious. Those aware how slight the difference is between many of the most precious real gems, and how easily the chemist can dissolve the hardest minerals and convert them into crystal, will believe this mach more readily than those who know nothing either of geology or chemistry. Indeed, we should have litile difficulty in convincing the best informed of the former class if we had only space to point out the ingredients, and describe the processes, used in producing the factitions gems. This we intend to do on a future occasion, At present we can only remind the reader of a few general principles. Since the celebrated experiments of Lavoisier every person of ordi- nary intelligence is aware that the diamond is simply pure carbon crystallized, and that it can be burned in oxygen, the sole result of the combustion being carbonic acid. M. Despretz, another French chemist, has actually made real diamonds, having melted and crys- tallized carbon by means of a galvanic battery; but Nature has so carefully kept the secret to herself thus far that the learned Frenchman’s diamonds are so small as to be visible only with a microscope. It will be admitted that one capable of making even microscopic diamonds that are real could pro- duce an imitation the spuriousness of which it would be difficult to detect. Then, how many of the most precious gems are but varieties of quartz or silica—one of the commonest rocks? This is true of the amethyst, the agate, the onyx, the sardonyx, the carnelian and the chalcedony. The Orien- tal ruby and the sapphire are but corundum differently colored. Again, emerald is but a variety of beryl, and owes its color to the oxide of chromium. Even the noble opal, the most difficult of all gems to counterteit, on account of its beautiful variety or play of colors, is composed chiefly of silica. But enough for to-day. When, ona future occa- sion, we describe some of the processes to which certain ingredients are subjécted, we think the majority of our readers will be in a proper frame of mind to understand that there is as much spurious jewelry used at the present day as spurious champagne. Our Paris Fashions Letter. We print on another page of this morning's issue the letter of the HeRALp’s Paris fashion writer. Our lady readers will greet their old friend and read with pleasure in its usual column the contributions from the gay capital. Paria, it will be seen, has not yet regained the Position it formerly occupied. The opera misses many of its accustomed habitues, the boulevards no longer present their accustomed brilliancy, and though the city is making rapid strides to reassert its former sway in the fashionable world, the painful effects of the cruel war with Germany yet mar its beauty and retard its progress. The absence of a brilliant Court, too,. is felt by the Parisians, and in truth Parisian dames and demoiselles sigh for its return. This is evidenced in a great measure by the deputation which recently left Paris and repaired to Chiselhurst, and there on the Féte Sainte Eugénie—the Empress’ patron saint—made an offering to the imperial lady of rich and rare flowers. The Empress was “absent, but the Emperor and the Prince [mpe ‘rial received the deputation in the name of the Empress. Over twenty-five thousand sig- natures were appended to the document, which expressed the most warm and kindly feelings for the future welfare of the distin- guished family. Tue Ick oN THE CANALS AND RIVERS, Or- dinarily a matter of excitement and self-con- gratulation on the part of Young America, as represented at the public academies and col- leges, this year produces a sentiment widely different, consequent upoa its carly formation, to the great detriment of navigation, the loss to co ree occasioned by the detention: of richly freighted boats and the great danger to life. From the extreme North, along the Eastern coast, and stretching way out to the plains, to Utah Territory and verging on the Pacific, the cold is reported to have been unusually early and severe, and the con- comitant inconveniences to steam and high- way travel have been apparent to a great ex- tent in all the States where the “beautiful snow,” has fallen. Advices from Quebec which we publish to-day state that the ‘St. Lawrence River is choked with ice, and that in addition to the extensive disasters to the shipping several crews were rescued in a state of great distress, being frostbitten. A large number of vessels are laid up at St. Catherines, Dathousie and Collinywood. It is gratifying, however, to be able to state that, up to a late hour last night, the weather was moderating, which will doubtless ameliorate matters somewhat, and possibly enable the frozen-up barges and river boats which have been caught midway on their routes to reach their regular winter quarters. Personal Intelligence. Governor Joel Parker, of New Jersey, is stop- ping at the Merchants’ Hotel. Colonel James McCunn, of the British Army, has quarters at the Metropolitan Hotel. Congressman Andrew King, of Missonri, Is stop- ping at the Everett House, D. R. Locke (Petroleum V. Nasby), is staying at the Astor House. General George W. McCook, of Ohto, has taken quarters at the St. James Hotel. Dr. C. F. McDonald, of Washington, is among the latest arrivals at the Giisey House. General Ramon Laine, of Mexico, yesterday ar- rived at the Metropolitan Hotel. Townsend Davis and O. S. Storrs, of Buffalo, are at the St. James Hotel, Lieutenant Colonel Bridges, of the British Army, is again at the Everect House. Lieutenant J. L, Freeman, of the United States Navy, has locatea # the Grand Central Hotel. Colonel J. G. C. Lee, of the United States Army, yesterday arrived at the Brevoort House. He bus ome from the Pacific coast, where he has been for some time stationed. i Congressman John Rogers, of Black Rock, 18 at the Metropolitan Hotel. He will leave to-day for ‘Washington, Congressman William H. Barnum, of Connecticut, 48 stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Congressman Luke P, Polam’; of Vermont, left the Grand Central Hotel tor Washington yesterday. Mr. Poland ts @ member of the Ku Klux Investl- gating Committee, United States Senator William Pitt Kellogg, of Louisiana, yesterday arrived at tne Fifth Avenue Hotel. He will go to Washington to-day. Congressman James Buftinton, of Massachusetts, left the Grand Central Hotel for Wastington yester- aay morning. SPAIN AND CUBA. Cabinet Council in Madrid and Protracted Discussion of " the Question of the Antilles, Reported Intention American and British In. tervention—The Cause of Humanity Against the Calculations of Diplomacy—King Ama- deus Proposes a Personal Visit to Havana—Public Rumor and Cabinet Reserve. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Maprip, Dee. 2, 1871, The Council of Ministers of Spain was in session the greater part of the day yesterday, and aid not adjourn until a late hour at night. Questions of the greatest importance, growing | out of the recent executions in Havana and the general condition of Cuba, were under: considera- tion. INTERVENTION, It is reported that the Minister of Foreign Af- fairs was advised that the governments of the United States and Great Britain had telegraphed to their representatives al Madrid that they sifould feel compelled to intervene in the affairs of the island of Cuba in the interests of humanity, since the efforts of the Spanish authorities to restore order had proved rruitiess, The report cannot yet be authenticated, as the oMctals of (pe Foreign Department refuse to give any information on the subject. A NATIONAL CRISIS, It is certain that a crists has arisen in connection with the affairs of Cuba, and that the meeting yes- terday was summoned to consider it, KING AMADEUS AS A PERSONAL PACIFICATOR. It is known that King Amadeus was present and presided over the deliberations. The King showed deep concern for the condition of the Cuban people, and expressed a desire to pro- ceed to Havana himself and there direct measures for the pacification of the island. The offer of the King and the generous warmth with which it was uttered made a profound im- pression on all present. This portion only of the proceeaings has *been given to the public, MINISTERIAL RESERVE. What the result of the council was, what action 1t took, is yet unknown. The general belief is that 1t was decided to convoke the Cortes in extra- ordinary session to authorize meastires for crushing the insurrection. NATIONAL UNION, The excitement over the various rumors ts very Great, and there are warm expressions of sympathy for the government, Sefiors Sagasta, Topete and other members of the previous Cabinets have offered their support to the existing Ministry, THE PRINCE OF WALES’ ILLNESS. A Quiet Night and Favorable Progress, but the Fever Still Severe. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. . __Loxpox, Deo, 2 1871. The official medica) bulletin, dated Sandringham, at nine o’clock this morning, say, ‘the Prince of ‘Wales had a quiet night. The fever is severe, but the case 1s progressing satisfactorily.” ENGLAND. Deep Sea Telegraphs—The Management and Profits. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW TORK HERALD Lonpon, Dec. 2, 18’ The annual report of the directors of the West India and Panama Telegraph’Company has been published. The paper expresses ‘‘surprise and regret in view of the discovery that the company's chief engineer, Sir Charles Bright, is a sub-contractor for laying the company’s submarine cavies. The directors assume that Sir Charles’ engagement with them ceased from the hour when he pecame such contrac- tor.’ It 1s rumored that others officially connected with the company are interested in the sub-contract. The directors state further that “it is at present in- judicious to point out the course which they will feel called upon to pursue to protect the interests of the company’s stockholders.”” - IRELAND. Agrarian Outrage in the North. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Dustin, Dec. 2, 1871, Agrarian outrages are reported im the county Donegal. The police are actively searching for the perpetrators of the acts of violence. ROME. A Telegraph Congress in the Eternal City. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Rome, Dec. 2, 1871. ‘The congress of representatives of the European telegraph compantes assembled in this city yester- day. Signor d’amico, Director General of Telegraphs for the Itatlan government, was elected president of the assemblage. INDIA, Fatal Explosion in the Fort of Agra. TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD. CaLcctta, Dec. 1, Via LONDON, Dec, 2, 1871. A terrible explosion bas occurred in the powder and cartridge factory tn the fort of Agra. ‘The men were at work at the time of the dis. aster and few escaped. ‘Thirty-six were killed, among them two commis. sioned officers. EUROPEAN MARKETS, Loxnvon MonRY at MARKET. —Lo: bE g fs Dec, 2-1:30 P. and 944 for the ac- is, 1862"8, 9235; 1880" . M.—Rentes opened at FRaNkront BOURSE.—FRANKFORT, Dec, 2--A, M.- United States five-twenty bonds opened at 97% for the issue oth LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKFT.—LIVERPOOL, Dec, 2—1:30 fhe cotton market clossa dail, Middiing uplands, P. M.=T $54} idling Orleans, 94a. « 10d. The sales of the cay have ‘been 10,000 bales, including 3,00 for export. and specuiation. FIRE IN BUSHWIOK, L. 1 The spinning factory of George Lawrence & Brothers, Bushwick, L. L, took fire on Friday night, and was damaged to the amount of £2@39. Insured m the North Brivis, Loudon ana r COMpaniess NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1 GERMANY. The Insult and Outrage in Brazil Not Fully Atoned For. National Consolidation Reaffirmed in Dresden. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD BERLIN, Dec. 2, 1871. The settlement of the diMculty which exists be- tween the North German government ana that of the Emperor of Brazil, with reference to recent oc- currences which tuok place in the streets of Rio Janeiro, is still pending. ‘The North German Gazelle gives an account of the brutal attack which was made on sume oficers and sailors of a German frigate in Rio, maintains that it was made in accordance with a prearranged plan, was instigated by the Frenca residents and connived at by the local police, The Gazvtte declares “that nothing less than an apology irom the Lraciilan authorities and Indem- nigcation of the parties injured will be satisfactory to the German government,"’ Saxony a Prosperous Unit of the Empire. DRESDEN, Dec, 2, 1871. The Saxon Diet was opened yesterday by the King, who in his speech from the throne congratu- lated the House “on the prosperous condition of the Kingdom,” and protested in uneguivocal terms his “adhesion to the German empire.”" The United States Monitor T:rror at Havana— Public Irritation from Recent Events. TULEGRAM TO THE NEW YORX HERALD. Havana, Dec, 2, 1871. The Unitea States monitor Terror has arrived in this harbor from Key West. The newspaper Consiancia aeprecates tne recent scenes of violence and seeks to tranquillize the public mind. its tone gives great offence to the volunteer element, but moderate men of all Llasses Applaud the article as opportune. Surrender of Insurzents. Havana, Dee. 2, 1871. An insurgent major named Arquiza, with four other oMcers and fifty-seven soldiers, have sur- rendered to General Ampudil at Ojodeagua. MEXICO. The Closing of the Port of Magdalena and Its Consequences. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. SAN Francrsco, Cal., Dec. 1, 1871. The Mexican authorities, having annulled tne lease of the Lower Californta Company of Magda- lena, and declared that port closed some months since, troops from La Paz were sent to Magdalena to drive out Drake, Dekay and the half dozen others connected with the Lower California Company. The American schooner Greenwood, of New York, which was loading at Orchilla, and the American sioop Allen, ol New York, which was sent by Dekay from Magdalena to La Paz, were taken possc.aiyir | of, on the ground that they had no papers, they coming from a place not a port of entry. Dekay’s party have arrived at ‘an Diego, THE WEATHER REPORT. War DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CigF StGNaL Orricer, WASHINGTUN, D. C., Dec, 2—7 P. Synopsis for the Past Tien y-four Hours, The area of highest barometer, which was Friday afternoon central in Western Tennessee, has moved eastward, extending now over North Carolina, The pressure has risen in New England, and clear weather has generally prevailed to-day iu the At- lantic States. The winds have, however, backed to the northeast and southwest in the South Atlantic and Gulf States, with rapidly increasing cloudiness and threateaing weather. An area of low barome- ter, with rain, has passed eastward from Caltfornia and Oregon into the Upper Missouri valley, and tue pressure has failen decidedly, with soutniest winas, from Lake Erie to Texas ana nor®westward. Provabitities. b ‘The barometer will probably continue to fa!) on Sunday east of the Mississippi River, the lowest pressure being central in Iowa Sunday morning, with increasing southwest winds and rain from the lakes southward to the Gulf coast; southwest winds and cloudy weather on the South Auiantic coast. Warning Signals Ordered, Dangerous winds are not anticipated for this evening, unless possibly for @ short time on the northern shores of Lakes Ontario, Erie and Huron. The Weather in Vhis City Yesterday. The following record wil! show the changes tn the temperature for the past twenty-four noars ta comparison with tbe corresponding day of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudaui’s Pharmacy, HERALD Building, corner of Ann stree! 1570, 1871. Is70, 187 SA, h.. ~45 30 8PLM. 58 6A. M 45 30 6PM 50 9A. M 46 31 9PM 8 869386 12M... ssee 68 85 12 48 34 Average temperature yesterda) in ON Average temperature for corresponding date last year... 2 AD MERCY. Exercising the Nobler Office. ALBANY, Dec. 2, 1871. A pardon was granted by Governor Homtman this THAT TOUCH OF Goveraor Hofman Duties of HI morning to Philip Vigtlons, of Kings county, who | was sentenced February 6, 1869, to Sing Sing prison for seven years and six months tor the crime of arson in the second degree. The proofs of nis identity and theinduciag motive are 80 slight that his conviction seems likely to have been the result of misunderstanding. The District Attorney, and Henry A. Moore, who assisted in the prosecution, recominended pardon on this ground. A commutation of sentence was also granted to Charles Bloss, of Onondaga county, who was con- victed June 11, 1569, 01 harglary and grand larceny, and sentenced to five years Onondaga County Penitentiary. He has been commuted to two years and six months, on the ground of the youthfulness of the prisoner at the time the crime was committed, his subsequent reformation and also his feevle healta, erent deny ey Aa 3 . SOUTH CAROLINA. CHARLESTON, 8. C., Dec. 2, 1871, In the State House of Representatives at Columbia to-day, C. C. Bowen presented nis credentials asa member from Charleston. Objection was made that he had been convicted of an infamous crime. Finally, he was adinitted by a vote ot 75 to 22, In the United States Court the Grand and Petit Juries were completed, aud an indicument found against several parties as Ku Klux. THE OLD ELECTION HOWL. NeW ORLEANS, Dec. 2, 1873. A lafge and enthusiastic mass meetiug of citizens was held last night at Mechanics’ Institute, for the purpose of effecting reform and retrenchment in the administration of the city government. Speeches were made by promiuent citizens and resolutions adopted. 7 ANOTHER INSURANCE COMPANY “GONE UP." Boston, Dec. 2, 1871. The Hide and Leather Insurance Company, of Boston, which was made bankrupt by the Catcago fire, has been placed in the hands of a receiver. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS ITEMS. George B. Young, tor nearly thirty-eight years connected with the New Orleans Prive Current, has retires, He is suc ceeded by J.C. Derries. James Stevens, the postal clerk on the Boston and Albany Rajiroad who was Hr tole on the ratiroad track at Bast Al- Dany on Thursday, dled yesterday. Mra, F. @, Wharton, the aileged potsoner of General Ketcham and others, Waa yesterday removed from the Balth. more city Jail to Andapolls, where her trial commences, on Monday, December & Me he fe ae ¥ x THE PACIFIC COAST. San Francisco, Dec. 2, 1871. A party of armed robbers entered the Post Ofice at San Bernardino at four P. M.,on the 28th ult, took $4,000 and escaped. The Hamitton and Roche (Nevada) stage was robbed yesterday by hignwaymen, who secured Wells, Fargo & Co.'s treasure box contatning $1,000. Miss L, K. Turner, daughier of the late Admiral Turner, United States Navy, who sued Don Cele- dono Ortiz, of Sonora, Mexico, for $200,000 dam- ages for seduction and breach of promise of mar- riage, obtained a verdict of $7,500 this morning. ‘The defendant is old enough to be the plainilit’s Jather, ‘The intimacy between them lasted lor several years. ‘The jury i the Horace Hawes contested will case this evening rendered a verdict that the testator Was insane. ‘ihe will becomes void under this de cision. The Mount Eagie University jatis, and the Immense estate goes to the widow and children. Messrs. Taylor & Son’s job office and the Aulletin and Cal! printing office ana editorial room were badly damagea by fire this evening. THY FROZEN CANALS AND RIVERS. Reports from the Dominion of Canada of the Edict of the Cold Weather. Quenec, Dec. 2, Tl. Advices from below report that the St. Lawrence River is choked with ice, and that great damage has been done Lo the shipping. abandoned aud the crews rescued in a frozen con- dition. CoLL:Nawoop, Ont., Dec, 2, 1871. ‘The three steamers Chicora manitoba and Cum- berland arrived to-day from Fort William. ‘There has been much anxiety about them, Sr. CATHARINES, Ont., Dev. 2, 1871. ‘The canal {3 (uli of tee, but the weather is mila. Propellers are moving very siowly, and will get through if this weather continues. ‘The following vessela are laid up at this place:— Propellers America, Europe, Scotia; gunovat Res- cue; schooners Ciyde, Jaue McLeod, Canada, Bis- marck, J. C. Woodrutf, St. Andrews, James Norris, Amoskeag and Agnes, ‘The toliowing vessels are laid up at the port of Dathousi Propeliers City of Montreal, Dalhousie, Enterprise; schooners White Cloud, J. G. McGrath, C. H. Walker, Australia and Montana. LORONTO, Canada, Dee, 2, 1871. The weather 1s moderating throughout te Do- minion. ALBANY, N. ¥., Dec. 2, 1871. Navigation on the Wadson is closed as far south as Tivoli, and the ferry boat at that point has ceased running. Numerous boats, steamers and barges, all heavily laden, are frozen im between here and Tivoli. The weather, though moderate at noon, is now growing colder, CONFLAGRATIONS. Incendiary Fire in Newburg—Loxs 33,509, Atone o'clock on Saturday morning a fire broke out in ube livery stables of Beede & Van Duzer, Front street, Newburg, and before the firemen could extinguish the flames the building and its coments were badly damaged, causing a loss of about eight thousand five’ hundred dol- lara. There were in the stabies when the fire commencd sixteen horses, thirty-three sleigns, thirty carriages, buggies and. hearses, a large quantity of oats and hay, besides harness, &c.. The horses and whecicd yenicles were all got out un- injured, but the sleizhs apd other property were destroyed. Adjoining tne building on the west was the extensive paint and oil warehouse of Ward, Leonard & Uo., and near it on the south, Homer Ramsdelt & Co.'s large storehouse, 260 feet in lengih, It was feared these struc- tures would fall a prey to the flames; but by the persevering exerttions o: the fire- men the flames were confined to the stavles, Itis strongly suspected that the fire was the work ot an incendiary, but there seems at present vo be no clue to the criminal. No li te disquietude is felt in Newburg in consequence of the trequency ol in- cendiary fies tuere aud the skill with which the criminal or criminals conirve to cover up their tracks and elude detecuon. Rewaras have been offered by tae Common Council for the arrest of the guity, but hitherto without sucdess. The in- cendiarism has exicndsd over & period of several years and caused extensive loss. The following are the losses and insurances mn the fre of Saturday:— ‘The building was owned by Homer Ramsdell, whose loss is estimated at 3 msured for $1,500 in the Merchants’, oi Vrovidence. Beeue & Van Duzer, sicizns, &c., $9,000, In- sured for $7,500, a3 tollows:—Union, ‘of San Fran- cisco, $2,500; Atha, of Hartford, 500; Phuhix, of Williamsburg, $2,500, The — injured at the burning of the United fotel on Thursday nignt are all doiag well, excepting the cook, Eiizaveth Salts, who is not ex- pected to recover, ‘The hotel ts to be restored as soon as li is possivle to elect that work, Fire in Poughkeepsie. PovaHkuersts, Dec. 2, 1871. Tne homestead of Samuel Harris, at Marlboro, including the dwelling, varns and oatbulldings, were destroyed by tire to-night, The loss is about seven thousand dollars, Fire inst. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., Dee, 2, 1871. The Court House at Centreville, Reynolds county, Mo., was burned on the night of the 24th ult. All the county records, tax bo &c,, Were destroyed, Fire in Nassau Street. About eleven o’clock last night a fire broke out in the dining saloon of Nash & Fuller, No. 149 Nassau street, causing a loss of $590, The fire orig:mated from a pile of rags under the lun heounter, The origin ot the fire and the amount of insurance Could not be ascertained. THE LAND OF SAINTS. Sat Lake Ciry, Dec. 2, 1871, At Logan, Cache county, the thermometer on Wednesday stood fourteen degrees below zero and the following day at thirty degrees below zero. A despatch thls evening from Little Cottonwood says the Emma, Flagstaff, South Star, Wellington and some other mines are shipping ore to the mouth of the caiion. The roads are much better; the snow op them is very deep, but packed well. The Vallejo mine, on the Emma Hill, is attracting much attenuon, The first run of ore @ few days since Sielded $123 per ton, George ©, Bates will enter upon the discharge of his duties as Ustied States Listrict Attorney for Utan next Monday. There was uo session of the Court to-day, TRAVELLING SWINDLERS. LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2, 1871. William Livingston, W. G. Garrard and Charles H. Horn were arrested to-day and held in the sum of 1.000 bail for obtaining money under false pretences. Tuey claimed that they were of the firm of Kane & Co., publish- ers, of Water and Pine streets, New York, and were canvassing for a Southern and Western State, directory, The Chief of Police at New York tele- graphs that there 1s no such firm. THE METAIRIE RAGES POSTPONED. New ORLEANS, Dec. 2, 1871. The Metairie races, which were to commence to- day, were postponed to Tuesday. FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, The order for the disarmament of the last National Guards still existing in France has just been issued, By the 10th November none of these corps will re main on the territory. In a short time filty, some say eighty, pew bish ops Will be created, and no doubt one or two cardt nals’ hats will be distributed. The present number of cardinals ts very small. A Lyons journal complains of the tolerance of the gendarmerie to poachers, who net birds in. the open day tn that neighvorhood; the result ts thac game 1s abuadant 10 the markels, while sportsmen return home With empty bays. Statistics show that the harvest of 1870 was the largest ever Known ia South Australia colony, pro- ducing nearly 7,000,000 busneis,, being ap aver.ge yield of eleven and a half busuels aa acre. Wheat ‘was Se 5d. per bushel; Nour £12 per ton. Advices from Kinigsberg state that. as no new case of cholera has appeared since the idth ult, the epidemic may be consilered as terminated. From Jury 26 to that day 2,880 persons had been at- tacked, of Whom 1,568 died and 1,812 recovered. The English gunboat Growler, stationed at Rhodes, 1s ih constant pursuit of a Greek pirate completely equipped for war, who has aiready Capy tured many merchant ¥essels, and who takes me treat in the boas or creeks, where the ganboat can not follow him. The Weal journals of the Drome report that the hamlet of Lus-la-Croix- Haute, consisting of \wenty-, five houses, lias been totally destroyed by dre. The disaster was attributed to three children burnin, huctier matches ta @ hayioft. The iWisabitants stored away all their crops in oats, rye, potatoes, &c., a8 provisions lor the wiuter, and all bag perished, 80 that tie destitution 8 complete, 1871.—TRIPLE SHEET, Many vessels have been | | WASHINGTON. SPAIN AND THE CUBAN REBELLION. Protestations of Peace with the United States, The Case of the Gloucester Schooner Horton. WASHINGTON, Deo. 2, 1871. Spain Determined to Crush the Cuban Re- bellion. Information was received in thas city to-day which explains the meaning of the meeting of the Spanish Ministry, at the same time that it shows there is nothing in the relations 0: Spain and vhe United States which 1s affected by it. For the one hundredth time the Spaniards have determined to erusi the Cuban insurrection, and a last great effort, regardless of expense, is to be made to wipe out the insurgents in the Easvern Department. Valmaseda will not be removed, and though he iscalied the “Butcher of Cuba’ tt is unquestionably in the interest of humanity that he should be retained, He has bad material to deal with and many passions and prejudices to encoun- ter, the murder of the medical students being one among many of the events waich he has no power to stay. In Cuba the Cubans have no rights which the Spaniards are bound to respect, and for- eigners, especially Americans, though they may live in the island in safety for years, can never tell the hour ot a general massacre. There’are times, too, of gene- ral insecurity such as the present, when the presence of American = ships in Cuban waters is absolutely necessary as a safe- guard against violence. 1t is this necessity which sent the Terror to Havana, and her presence there has no significance beyond this, So the whoie question of a war growing out of the recent dis- turbances resolves itself into thin alr not suffl- ciently dense to fan a little fame, even ata time 80 opportune as the meeting of Congress. The State Department feels sore at the report which has been put tn circulation that, as a counter statement to our argument before the Geneva Conference as to the unfriendly spirit manifested toward us by Great Britain duriag the rebellion, England wili attempt to show that we have been as uniriendty toward ‘Spain io regard to Cuba. If the argument was a sound one it might have some force, but even while it is unsound, and probably @ “job,” it is regarded here as dangerous because it 18 drawn from a Latin Power and addressed to at least two arbtirators of Latin extraction. The escape of the Hornet and other vessels of a like character has saddied embarrass- ing responsibilities upon us, buc neither now nor atany time for months, as the diplomatic corre- spondence will show, have there been any compll- cations with Spain. The whole affair, then, amounts only to this, that the recent emeute in Havana has made Spain resolve once more to con- quer her rebels, and compellea the Unitea States to send out snips for the protection of our citizens in case of possible danger. “he Gloucester Scaooner Horton Received Her Papers. Secretary Boutwel! to-day ordered the papers to be Issued to the schooner E. A. Horton which were taken from her by the Canadian authorities at the ume of her capture about two months ago. Our government has waited for the Brisa govern- ment to protest against the procedure of the captain of the Horton in repossessing himseif of his vessel, seized for alleged violation of the fishery laws of the Dominion but as such evidence had not been presented to the State Department, and the owner having complied with all the requirements of law applicable to such cases, Secretary Boutweil did not deem it necessary to longer deprive the Gloucester schooner of the necessary documents to enable her to proceed to sea, Naval Appoiotments. Captain PB, A. Parker bas been ordered to duty as metnber of the board of Examiners of oficers for promotion; Lieutenant Commander James 1% Robertson bas been ordered to ordnance duty at Philadelphia; Lieutenant Commander ©. F. Good- rich bas been ordered to the Naval Academy; Lientenant Joseph . Craig to the Naval Academy; Medical Inspector Charles Eversfleld has been ordered to duty as member of the Board of Medical Examiners of UMcers for Pro- motion; Captatn E, R. Calnoun has been detached from Philadelphia and ordered as executive at the Boston Navy Yard; Lieutenant Jacov E. Noel has been detached from the Navai Academy and ordered tothe receiving ship New Hampshire; Lieutenant George A. Bicknell has been detached from the Naval Academy and place! on waiting orders, Disbursements. The disbursements by warrants from the Treasury Department during the month of November, exclu- sive of amounts paid on account of the public debt, were as follows:— Civil and miscellaneous War Department. Navy Department. ious and interior Department—Pens! QUADS. «2... eee ee ee eeeeeee 4,942,776 TOLL. see eeeescenrerseees +0 $15,561,812 Currency Statement. The receipts of fractional currency for the week ending to-day amount to. Smipments for the week ‘Snipments of notes.. ‘Ihe Treasurer holds in tr tor national bank circulati And for public deposits... Iniernal revenue receipts to-day, Nauonal bank circulation at this date $655,500 278,600 739, 390 3 jon. . 305,557 ++ 826,004,559 NEWARK’S ARMORY QUESTION. Klotz and the Common Council—What is Thought of the City’s Proposed Purchase. One of the Jeading topics of discussion im Newark yesterday was the Common Council's proposed purchase of Kiotz’s Hall, in Orange street, for conversion into an armory and sub‘police station, In yesterday’s HERALD it was reported that the Committee on Armory presented a report favoring the purchase of this bullding at a cost of $87,000, It 1s the same property which formed the subject of a brief article in a previous issue of the HERALD, when it was reliably set forth that @ leading oMicer of the local militia stated that the owner, Major Klotz, in his anxiety to dispose of it, had ventured to offer a ceriain officer $1,000 if he would tell the Common Council Committee he was in favor of their securing the property at the price above named. 1t was further stated that Major Klorz promisea, if the sale was effected, to donate $200 ta of the regimental companies. Yes- in commenting upon the avon common Couucil we night before, Major Klotz was heard to say that the sale af ts roperty so far had not cost him @ single dolla >, Bewdes the $87,000 to be paid for it, it wil invey ve an additional outlay of about $20,000 to puL® in condition for the uses deaired. The location, thy ugn handy to horse cars, 18 not central, and meets “with most favor im ‘the eyes of the Sesond regiment. of which Kiotz is Major—a vran new one, ‘The downtown ments are DOb IB ecsta- sles over it, [tts clai that the city jl save money by purchasing. tt, but there are wany intelli geut and competent judges whe im thy & building built speciily for the purpose desired could have been put up quite as cheap and much nearer the Qeutre of the city, It w true, bowever, that, conaniering the struggic. which has been required ta induce the Onty Fathers to take any action tp the premisea, the soldiovy are not naw disposed to quarrel over side issues so long as something in jon ef their hopas has been secured, THR KANSAS PACIFIO BAYLROAD aND THE SNOW STORM, ‘The storm which was reported some days since. as having blocked the Kansas Pacific Railroad turns out to be not so serlous as Was fimst reported. It ig true that there was.a heavy seow storm on a section of the line, and two express trains were forced to ie Off over night at an eating station, bat in forty hours the 400 miles of road which had been vovered WIth snow Were Cleared ana travel resumed, he following telegram received at the New Yorg ontice Wil explain the state of affaits:— ANS. ‘Orry, » 2, 1M. PT, DICKONSON, TIT Broadway ten ret DEe & A ‘Qur trains ore all Op time, running regulariy, B. Ky KELM, General Bloxet, agent, 7 OUTRAGE AND MURDER, Aan Atrocious Affair at Little Rock—The Vine tim and Her Agsailants Both on the Samo Kead. Livrn# ocx, Ark., Dec, 2, 1871. On Sunday last, on Mulberry Creek, Franklim county, two young men, named Joseph For- bish and Wiliam Chenoweth, aged sixteen and elghteen years respectively, ontraged and after- wards murdered the four-year-old daughter of Richard Hill, After commiting the deed they Unrew the body tnio the creek, where it was found, ue neck being broken and the body Lorribly muti- jared. Forbish and Chenoweth were arrested and con- feased their guilt, In their comfesstou they stated that they expected the search of the tills for the missing child would cause the family to leave their house, which they then purposed to plunder. ile being taken to jail tney attempted to escape both Were killed by ihe guard, : MU2DERS AND MURDERERS, Trials at Philadelphia, Lawrence (Kansa@ New Orieans, PUILADELPHIA, Pa., Dee. 2, 1871. Elwood Btdule, convicted of the murder of Jona Gamble, who tnterfered to protect a woman Biddle Was insulting In the street, was to-day sentenced to eight and a tralf years m the Penitentiary. LAWRENCE, Kansas, pee. 2, 1871. The examination of Mrs, Ruth, who is charged with being an accomplice in the marder of her nus band by Dr. Medlicott, began yesterday and con- unued to-day. No new facts of unportance were eltcited. NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 2, 1871. ‘The trial of William and John Boya for the mur- der of Samuel Raynev, bookkeeper in tne First Na- tionat Bank, om the 6th of July last, was conciuded this morning. ‘Lhe jury returued & verdict of not | gusty. VIEWS OF THE PAST. DECKUBER 1370—The Germans, under Prin edertck Charies, forced the Preacn Army of the Lotre trom its intrenciied positions at Chevilly, m front of Orleans. 18623—The rebel army, commanded by General Long- «street, raised the siege of Knoxville, Teun, 1800—-Battle of Hohentt : the frenen defeated the Australis, Killing 10,000 and caplaring tae same number, egaut Dress Hat CHELD, US Nassau A.—Por a Stviist and go direct to the manufacturer, ESPEN trent, A.Horring’s Pare: CHAM? 4 ver Murray aeae A.—Napoleon'’s Cabinet CHAMPAGNE, the wino used at the reception of Prince Algds, at Delmonte co's, and aii first casa restaurants, Important Notice from the proprietors of the al Doltar Store, 667 Broad- way, opposite Kon! st proprietors of the Doilar Store wish all thov who have received a written invitation to-cuil at thelr estabiisument to-morrow. A.—Special and Mos at O1 Ales, Sunerior American Wines; Jameson's seven year oid [risn Whiskey, JOUN J. STAFF, 115. Chambers street, A Second Vhankssivine.—Get Your Wite a new set of Teeth (in case her own are: bad), and she will show her thanks every tine she opens ter mouth. Dr, OU Le TON will help you, at the Cooper inscitute, so far as Extract ing goes. A. For Custom Made Work, Best Materials, go to CHAR! FRANKS’ Boot and Shoe store, $3 Nassau street. Estabitshed (64h. A.-Vor Fi ~~ on the Face Use Perry's COMEDOM ANY gists. © READY. Sold by all drug- A.—The Grand Duke und Suite are Dew lighted with the novel mode of excluding the fierce, wintry: blasts of an Armerican wiater from the interior of their riments by the a avion of KOLBKUCK'S WEATHER STRIPS to the doors and windows, It is expected that a large order trom Russia for these use‘ul appl will be the reswit, ‘The price—four cents per foot—pluces them within reach of every citizen, : Send in your orders, or for Circnlar: with price list. KOEBUCK 'BROS., 58 Faion street, near CM, Same stand for eight years. Agents wanted in every city, town aud townsuip where here are already not any established, A.—For Biack Heads and Blatched Disfizne rations use PERRY'S COMEDOM AND PIMPLE REM- Lwy, Sold by dru Av—Sceret du Rondojr, Poudre de Cleopatre, Ean de Jonvence, Belle de Nuit, marvellous beautifiers, de~ Wahtful aricles for the complexion, gives the skin the sett ness and beauty of youth, wihont injury, Sola and applied DUVAL'S Reception Rooms, 782 Brosiway. only at Mme. Samples free. Bias Clee ag mirnd Pimple Remedy Bvery druggist sella it. and bimple Remedy Purchase of your drugeitt, Bond street, New York. A Fine Assortment of Se-ond Hand GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOB,; OF STEINWAY & SONS’ MAKE, t for sale cheap. Also ® number ot Manos of Other maicerny at STEINWAY & SONS', Stoinway Hall, 109 and 11, East Fourteenth street, New York. Av—Perr ss Com cures all eruptions of the skin. A rry?s Comeda is invaluable for » pimy Steinway & sonw GRAND SQUARE, AND UPRIGHT PIANO® Old Pianos taken io exchause. Ilustrated cutalogupe seat ree op application, : Warerooma Steinway Hall, 109 and 111 East Yognecat, street, New York. adn Batchelor’s Hair Dye=fhe Bost in tho world ;the only pervect dye ;harmless,reliablo, faviaquanebus, Atall druggists. Commanication. TLIN’S INDIAN CARTOONS, In the Somerville Art Gullery, Fourteenth an and anigue collection, the labor’ of w Tout and tolisome life devoted to American history. aie con- tinned open auring Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the present weel y be more fully apprectaiediand that individuals or insti‘aition may have the opportuaiy vf secur- ing it to our country. adhsoxuiales Chevalirr’s Live for the ppp gg ee Hair, stops its falling out, wereases its grayab, Recom- mended by physiqins. Deankenness ov Ooi Habit Cared by Dey BEERS, 107 Fourth avenus. Gall or send stayyp (jar evidence. For the Holidays—wiss Carved Gnheds.— The Swiss Manufacturing Company, 2s Kast Pourteentty street, New \ ork. Grand Doke’s Chair. * H. LEE, 27 Canal street, haw now om exbibiticn the Ducai Parter, Suit and Recegs tion Chair used by ws Imperial Highnegs at the grand balk given at tae Academy of Musicg on Wednesday evening, Nogembar 29. Also other Pastor and Chamber Suits of equal elegance and ex quisite dasigns We ihe bt OAS. B. RYBM. jon ii Coane MPAGNES, Cf the famous. vintage of 1% now on sale withyall Oat clagg: Wine Dealers mn tis tty. e . ANTHOSY, OBCHS, Sole Ygent-“9r the Unites,States, Naw Yous, Nov. 25, 1871.” Weloderma—A Preventice and Care foe chapped hands, lips and face. epwt, OSNUN'S Pharmacy, WYeveaw areoue, “Pike’s Toothache Arog' ve in, Once Miae ate. HILL'S HALK DYE. vlack oc brown, oni) cents. Reyal Havana Lottery. paid for Dondloons, ail kiada 0 TAYLOR & UO., Htankees, 15 Wall 4) Sliver, New Yors. Saunders, No. 7 Aster House, Has a Great variety of nine imporvail Poeket Knives, sporting Combina. tion and Scissor Knives, Raz or im ara and &% cases), Table and oibey Cutiery, aio rot andes F. SAUNDERS. the Great ORIGINAL DOGYAR STORE, 667 Broadway, for the pur- pose of baving the-first selection from their immense and most wonderfat stocks of all kindg.of Holiday Goods. Even now, almost rou works before Chatsumas, itis neat to, tm wo bro eir ‘areal Brine rest forthe drat choice athe eieaaht goo that are sold for One Dollar. There ara. myny articles: tat the Dollar Store that cost in othor piaces hve or ix dollars enc ‘We would advise those wishing to purchase presents for the holidays to call at neo at the Dollar store for way Feasons:— Firat’ er they eqjl the more ttme and larger stock they will lect Frou, ent appearance in a tew days it will be a day's work to pass tarough the store. ‘The proprietors of the will a to send home all goods that fire purctwagd before 20 on Who day ‘that they are bought Trusses, Elastic Stockings, Abdominal “up- sorters, Shonider Braces, &c., ka, Dr. GLOVER, WW Ana street, adjoining tty Herald office, Ueelpke: Wolte’s = § SCHNAPPS.—Among the gomplaints or whica the SCHNAPPS has. been di apectig by the eminens hyaicians who tiave correspowled with the proprietor are consequent wpon loms-continnet Ay, AMAL, BTAVEL, C!lcy Ailoc- ‘all chronic diseases. "For shese ant M4 disontors is now preserfbed, with j:teat slic- ‘ean by more than three thousand medical practtoaers (a varloua parts of the United States, vidam Aromtic Reward.—U will Pay $100 Reward a be a aaked for PA Maen 7 Sinogram Ww Lee SPC L™ taken from my pocket witle oa niverwity pines car perry evening. The same taay be ut bY expr: ee very) ta the address af J. Hy