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s et ® —— one for six months and the other for months—the latter, Weldon, getting the benefit of » recommendation to mercy because jhe was absent from the polls for half an hour. he rioters, the nose-breakers, got off with a fine of two hundred dollars each or twenty- days in the County Jail. It isa grand to see the law thus vindicated ; but, as revention is better than cure, let the voters the sister city practice the motto beginning, * Eternal vigilance,” &c. Unchristian Commerce. Modern civilization and Christianization are joted or retarded by modern commerce, nd the missionaries of the various Church jeties, both of Europe and America, in then lands find in it either their best friend jor their worst enemy. Too often the latter Is the case, and the good influence exerted on Bhe heathen minds is counteracted or removed by the traffic of English opium venders or \American brandy, rum and tobacco dealers. | nvm of being aided in the spread of civilization its progress is prevented by this kind of commerce. Who ever heard pfram and tobacco and opium being made onducive to the promotion of integrity, morality and religion? Who ever heard of fhe heathen being converted by any such missionary agents as these? And yet they the bulk of the traffic between Christian and heathen lands. The Christian Church of jogland and America supports missions and hools in India, China, Japan, Africa and where, and the Christian merchants of jose nations sustain their warehouses and ir commercial marine, at great ex- pense, to supply those stimulauts and marcotios which, in professedly Chris- tian lands, debase and brutalize men, and ‘which fill our prisons and workhouses with Wriminals and paupers. Consistency, where thou fled? It may be that the very men Pho send the rum and tobacco to India and yAfrica also subscribe liberally to send mis- Bionaries to those dark lands. But whether hey do or not, we know that hundreds of the ffickers in these poisons stand high in the Church at home and are bonored and respected fn commercial communitics. What a strange Anomaly is presented by Christian nations Bending out on the same ship or steamer to heathen lands missionaries of the Gospel and kegs of rum, barrels of brandy or bales of kobacco! One keg or bale of the latter can undo the life work of ihe former, and we know that here in our own midst these things demoralize instead of elevating men, and yet with our eyes open we go on year after year ursuing the same unchristian course, and mith one hand pulling down what the other builds up. _ Bat, it will be asked, what is to be done? What other articles of commerce can be found to supply the place of those we condemn? 'We answer there are hundreds and thousands of articles of commerce absolutely needed in Jheathen countries, and perfectly harmless— Indeed, rather are they beneficial in their ts. Any one who has read the interest- correspondence from the interior of Africa mblished in the Heratp recently—and every one who has not read it ought by all means to do so at once—must have noted the pxception in the outfit of our Livingstone ex- ie grees ote tobacco or liquors, or any- of that character, save as they may be Included in the medical department. And yet ithout these things, and with’ an expedition than any missionary society has ever ent out, the Herarp’s correspondent and his retinue have travelled five hundred and fifteen miles through the interior of Africa unharmed and untouched. Let our religious and mis- pionary associations take account of this and their mitrailleuses to bear upon their bers and friends who pursue the unchris- commerce of which we speak. Recent arrivals of missionaries from Liberia the Cape Coast of Africa assure us that fastas colored youths are educated in the jion schools and made serviceable as teach- jers, colporteurs or missionaries, the captain or \supercargo of some Christian merchant vessel jeeduces him away by the offer of larger salary better prospects and sends him scouting jong the coast for purchasers of his demoral- fining drink. Like the slave trade, as long as e fountain of supply was kept open in Africa liour laws against that traffic and all our unciations of its inhumanity were of no il; so until we can cut off the rum traffic ith India, China and Africa at its spring in id England and in New England we shall wer make much progress in civilizing or Mavorably impressing the heathen with the jperiority of Christian morals. Here is a subject for the pulpits of our land to upon. Let them begin at once, and take eir text from the Herat. Personal Intelligence e. Judge R. M. Corwin, of Washington, D. C., is at he St. Nicholas Hotel. Colonel George Reed, of Chicago, ts sojourning at ‘wpe Brevoort House. 8. 8. MoDougali, of Montreal, has arrived at the w York Hotel. .& Generat James S. Negley, member of Congress from Pittsburg, is among yesterday's arrivais at the Bt. Nicholas Hotel. +; Major G. G. Cooke, of St. Louts, is at the Grand Hotel. Major Cooke is the Eastern Travel- Jang Agent of the Indiana and St. Louis Ratiroaa, + Ootonel Wiillam C. Alexander, of Princeton, N. I, isdomictied at tne St. James Hotel. , J.J. McGrath, proprietor of the St. James Hotel, jof Cincinnati, Ohio, is among the sojourners at the ‘Grand Central Hotel. General E. N. Bates, State Treasurer of Iilinols, yesterday arrived at the St. Nicholas Hotel. THE SCAFPOLD. (Execution of Bart! mew Barnes at Pittsfield, DL, for the Murder of John Grisham, Sr. Lovrs, Mo., Dec. 30, 1872. ‘Bartholomew Barnes was hanged at Pittsfeid, ™., yesterday, for the murder of John Grisham, in county, last February. Barnes anda Grisham ‘8 difficulty some weeks previous to the murder, threatened to tear Grisham’s heart out, the 27th rt wets! she: A ytey aedl the Aes i ville, ether, Grisham was in a ny his a sees fiiteen years, and was drank. — @skea to ride with them, and, Hromiang x0 we cimeelt, consent Was given. Before taey iad proceeded far a quarrel took place, and Barnes choked Grisham and jumped ont. The seat board Tpoed and Grisham fei] out on the bag Stes side of the 9 and iay on his buck; then Barnes ran to Bim and deliberately stamped him to death, cr the skull and mutilating the face bevond recog- A ler, WhO saw the bloody work, captured e case was tried at tne December term, and, after @ very brief retirement, the jury returned oa, of guilty. The prisoner is oniy nineteen He was taken from his cell to the gatlows at two ‘clock and made @ few remarks, stating that ho Killed Grishi but did not mean to do it, and that ‘hiskey was the cause. The noose waa put sround ve eet and his neck was broken, producing sesta roken, produ almost instantaneously, mee BEd NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 187L.—TRIPLE SHEET, THE FRIGATE WABASH. Herald Special Report from Nice Via London. The United States Vessel Entering Ville Franche Harbor. SIGNALLING HER NATIONALITY. TELEGRAM TO THE WEW YORK HERALD. The following special despatch to tho Heratp has been received from our corre- spondent in Nice, Italy, by way of London :— Lonpon, Dec. 30, 1871. A Heratp telegram, dated in Nice on Friday night, the 29th instant, reported in this city this morning that the United States frigate Wabash was entering Ville Franche harbor at the moment the despatch was forwarded from Italy. The vessel was burning signal lights, which indicated her identity. General Sherman was, probably, not on board the Wabash, as he intended to land and remain for a time at Cadiz. FRANCE. Lesislative Debate on the Bank Note Issue and Military Questions. President Thiers’ Theory of Silent Opposition to Bismarck—Financial Economy and State Necessity—Holiday Adjournment. TELEGRAMS TO THE KEW YORK HERALD. “~~ Paris, Dec, 30, 1871. The Assembly yesterday debated all day the question of augmenting the circulation of the Bank of France. The discussion took a wide range. President Thiers spoke several times, and on one occasion, alluding to the violent language used by Deputies provoked by tne threats of the Germans, said, ‘silence was the best reply to the harsh words of M. Bismarck.” This was received with prolonged applause. ‘Throughout the debate M. Thiers expressed deter- mined opposition to burdening the present fiscal year with fresn loans, ‘The Assembly finally voted to increase the note circulation of the bank by 400,000,000 francs, Al the close of the debate the session was ad- Journed until the 3d of January. Parliamentary Elections in Paris=Victor Hu- go's Outline of a New Reform Bill. * PARIS, Dec, 30, 1871. Supplementary elections are to be held in Paris to fill vacant seats in the Assembly. Victor Hugo has acceptea a nomination on a platform of principles which embraces the abolition of capital punishment, the ratsing of the state of siege in Paris, the non-restoration of monarchy, @ proclamation of general amnesty, the dissolution of the present Assembly and the removal of the seat of government to Parts, MACMAHON DECLINES A NOMINATION. 3 An electora! nomination was tendered to Marshal MacMuhon, and was declined. Royalty and the Academy. PaRIs, Dec, 30, 1871. ‘The Duke d’Aumale is a candidate for member of the Academy of France. The election will be heid on the 27th of January. ROME. The International Telegraph Conference Ad- journed. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW (ORK HEBALD. Lonpon, Dec. 30, 1871. The International Telegrapn Conference at Rome has adjourned, Its next meeting will be at St. Pe- tersburg, In 1875, The main object of the Assemblage is for the pur- pose of revising the rules and regulations arrived at at the last conference at Vienna, special atten- tion being given to the Indian service and the re- strictions imposed on it by the Anglo-Indian gov- ernment. Colonel Glover, managing director of the Indian and China Telegraph Companies, will repre- sent the interests of the concerns. PORTUGAL. Industry and Art on the Ibsrian Peninsula. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Laspon, Dec. 30, 1871, The spantsh and Portuguese Colontal Exhibition wil open at Oporto on the 1st of August, ROUMANIA. The Railway Question as It is Viewed in London. TELEGRAM TO THE WEW YORK RERALO. BucwaREst, Dec. 30, 1871, In the Legisiattve Chamber to-day the Minister of Foreign Affairs read a despatch received from London by the vonsul-General of Great Britain “urgently counselling & prompt settlement of the railway question. "’ SCOTLAND. Fatal Explosion of a Steam Wagon in the Streets of Glasgow—Children Killed and Terribly Mutilated. TELEGRAM TO THE WEW YORK HERALD. GLasaow, Dec, 80, 1871. While a large road wagon propelied by steam, and carrying heavy boilers, was passing through the streets to-day, surrounded and followed by a throng of children, one of the boilers exploded. Five children were killed outright and seven were so badly injured that their recovery ts doubt- a. ‘ The dead and Injured were frightfully mutilatea. EUROPEAN MARKETS. LONDON MONEY MARKRT.- LONDON, Dee. 30—1:30 P. M.— Consols closed at #2% for both money and the account, American securities elosed quiet and steady, United : Staves tivetwenty bonds, 1861's, 9235; 1863's, old, 94% ; 1807's, Hg; Pants bovden—Panis, Deo. 90,.—Rentes closed at sér, FRANKFORT Bounse.—Frawxrort, Dec. 90.—United States fve-twenty bon: Mg for the issue of 1862, LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKRT.—GIVERPOO!, Dec, 30.— partial holiday, an cotton ay is observed as market ts closed. The shipments of cotion from since the last to the bave been len. LivenPool, BREADSTOFES MARKRT.—LIVERPOOL, Dec. 30—P, M.—Wheas, Us. 7d. per cental for red winter. LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, Dec. ‘80. —Beef, 78a. ore for extra prime mena, LONDON PRODUOK MARKET,--LONDON, Dec. 30.—Taliow, | 4B. per owt, (urpentine qiosed a Gls. por wt, RUSSIA. Imperial Thanks to the American People for Their Reception of Alexis, International Union a Pledge of Peace and Pro- gress—Fatal Disaster in the Caspian. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALO Sr. PETERSBURG, Dec. $0, 1871. The Journal de St. Petersburg, the Russian official organ, says ‘the cordial reception of the Grand Duke Alexis in the United States creates a profound sense of satisfaction throughout Russia, The existing re- lations between the two countries, strengthened by the noble hospitality with which the son of the Em- Peror nas been received, are now more than ever @ pledge of enduring amity, which cannot but con- tribute to the general peace and progress of human- aty.” Foundering of a Merchant Steamship—All Hands and a Million of Money Lost. Sr. Pergrssura, Dec, 30, 1871. The Russian steamship Kuma, plying on the Cas Pian Sea, foundered in a terrtbie gale. All on board—oflicers, crew and passenger—swere drowned. The steamer had a million roubles in treasure on board, which is a total loss. ENGLAND. Review of President Grant’s Message as an Event of 1871—The Cuban Question, the Next Presidency and the New York City Muddle. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. LONDON, Dec. 30, 1871. The London 7mes in Its review of the year 1871 devotes considerable space to comment on President Grant's Measage to Congress. The inference is drawn therefrom that the neu- traiity which the United Staves nas so far main- tained with regard to Cuban affairs may soon be ex- changed for a more active policy. To this the London 7imes finds no objection, and even goes so far as to declare it “best that Cuba should be separated from Spain.’? The Times makes also @ forecast Of political pros- pects in America, and comes to the conclusion that General Grant will certainly be re-elected to tho Presidency. Great satisfaction is shown at the victory won by the voters of New York city over their corrupt oMictals, and the hope is expressed that “ail wno have swindled the city will be brought to justice, and undergo the penalties of their crimes,” THE COTTON surPLY. Two thousand tive hundred and eighty-nine bales of American culton were landed at Liverpool to- aay. Marine Losses and Loss of Life by Fire and Flood. Lonpon, Dec. 30, 1871, A ship named Kdward foundered of Falmouth yesterday, and all on board were lost. No particu- lars have come to hand. ‘The British brig J. L. Pye, Captain Pye, from Wil- mington, N. C., via Fayal, with a cargo of 2,200 bar- reis of turpentine, was totaily destroyed by fire while lying at Southend, on the Thames, The loss of her cargo has a material effect upon the price of turpentine in this market. A Visit from Court to the Conticent. Lonpon, Dec. 30, 1871. The Matquis of Lorne and the Princess Loutse have gon@ to the Continent. THE PRINCE OF WALES HEALTH. A Painful Consequence of the Fever, but No Alarm of Danger. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Dec. 30—2 P. M. The bulletin of to-day reports that “the rest of the Prince of Wales was at times disturbea last night by pain from the swelling above the hip; but in all other respects his condition continues to improve.” ‘The visit of the Queen to Sandringham was not caused by the appearance of any dangerous symp- toms, THE WEATHER, War DEPARTMENT, Orrrcr oF THR CuiBy SIGNAL OFFICER, WasHinoTon, D, ., Dec, 30—7 P. mM. Synopsis for the Past Twenty-four Hours, The barometer has fallen steadily since Friday afternoon on the Middle and East Atlantic, an area ot high barometer having passed southward cen- trally over Maine. Northeast winds, with fog and light rains, have prevailed on the immediate coast, and partially clear weather probably in the interior, Light winds, with clear or foggy weather, have been reported from the South Atlantic ana Gulf States, Threatening weather, with rain, Row extends from Tennessee and Missouri to Lakes Ontario and Su- Pperior, in advance of the lowest barometer, which has moved northeast and eastward into lowa, The temperature has risen decidedly trom Illinois and Kentucky to Lake Erie. Noreports have been re. ceived this evening from tae Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast stations. Probabilities, The barometer will probably fall rapidly to-night in the Middle States, with increasing northeasterly winda veering to the southeast on the coast; the low barometer in Iowa move rapidly eastward over Ohio, with vrisk southeast winds on the lower lakes; rising temperature and rain, with south- westerly winds, prevail on Sanday in the Quit States, and souherly winds tn the South Atlantic States, without material change in the weather. Dangerous winds are anticipated from Lake Michigan to New York, and cautionary signals are ordered at Cape May, New York and New London, Supplementary Weather Report. WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 1871, Synopsis for the Past Twentyour Hours, Light snow fell last night in Montreal, Canada, Rain was reported trom Cape May, Knoxville and Nashville, and fog, mist or drizzling rain was reported from Cairo, Cincinnati, Davenport, Gal- veston, Indianapolis, Leavenworth, Pittsburg, Savannah and Wilmington, N.C. The weather at Cheyenne was clear, with very fresh westerly winds blowing. The temperature at Charleston, 8. C., Was 54 degrees; Galveston, 61 degrees; Key West, 74 degrees; Memphis, 61 degrees; Mobile, 63 degrees; New Orleans, 63 degrees; Punta Rossa, 72 degrees, and at Vicksburg, Miss., 67 degrees above ero. Snow felt in Corinne, Utan, this morning. Dense fog was reported from Cincinnati, Lake City and Louisville. Mercury at Montreal, Canada, fell to one degree below zero. Snow fell this evening at Duluth, and rain was re- Portea from Baltimore, Detroit, Milwaukee, New York city and Toronto, Canada. A drizzling rain has been falling nearly all day in this city. Tae tem- perature at Augusta was 71; Cairo, 70; Charleston, 64; Galveston, 69; Key West, 77; Lake City, 76; Memphis, 71; Mobile, 68; Nashville, 67; New Or- Jeans, 74, and Shreveport, 74 The Weather in This Vity Yesterday. ‘The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-tour hours in com. parison with the corresponding dav of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s Pharmacy, HEBALD — tan of Ann sireet:— L 1870, 1871, 3 30 + 2 32 6 30 oA st 12M... +o. 20 31 12P. M.. Average temperature yesterday... 2) Average temperature for corresponding date IMSt YOME.... se secseesecessesesenses ++28 Average temperarare for the week... 38; Average temperature for corresponding week VAHL TOME sopeveenerseersre rere essegergenee ee ROM | THE WAR IN MEXICO. Herald Special Report from Matamoros. Mier Captured by ‘the Re- volutionists. NO RESISTANCE BY JUAREZ’S TROOPS. TELEGRAWS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD The HeRAtp correspondent in Matamoros has forwarded us the following despatch :— Matamoros, Mexico, Dec. 30, fa BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 30, 1871. The revolutionists, under Quiroga, entered Mier this morning. The government forces have fallen back to Camargo without resisting. The town of Tulo has pronounced for the revolutionists. This pronunciamento closes all communication to the government forces between Tampico and San Luis, Canales has been nominated Governor of the State of Tamaulipas. He is now organiz- ing the National Guard to defend the State. Moency and Men for the Revolutionists—Suc- cess Regarded as Certain. Gatveston, Texas, Dec. 30, 1871. Despatches from Corpus Christi report that great excitement prevails in Mexico. Mon- terey has raised five hundred thousand dollars and 5,000 men for the revolution. General Navarjo has 5,000 men, and is marching on San Luis. Success is regarded certain, THE FLORIDA. The Report of Her Capture by a Spanish War Vessel Contradicted—The Florida Fired Into, but Allowed to Continue on Her Voyage. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. HAVANA, Dec. 30, 1871. A report telegraphed to this city to-day from New York that the steamer Florida had been captured by the Spanish man-of-war Vasco Nunez de Balboa 1s false. After the Florida had sailed‘from St. Thomas the Spanish man-of-war followed and fired a blank cartridge at her. The Florida continued on her way and the man-of-war then fired a bali cartridge. The Florida was then stopped and a boat sent from the Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the oflicer in charge baving orders to examine the Florida’s Dapers. As no fault was found with the papers the Florida was allowed to proceed on her voyage. The Vasco Nunez de Balboa has since returned to Cuba. CUBA. Engagements Between Spanish Troops and Insur- gente—Thirty Cubans Killed. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Havana, Dec, 30, 1871. Several engagements have lately taken place be- tween the Spanish troops and the rebels under Modesto Diaz. A telegram from the officer in charge of the Spanish forces announces thas thirty of the Cubans were killed. INDIAN DEPREDATIONS IN TEXAS. The Offenders Kickapoo Indians from Mexico— A Pursuing Party from Tezas Permitted to Cross Into Mexican Territory. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORX HERALD. MATAMOROS, Mexico, Via New ORLEANS, Dec. 30, 1871. } The recent Indian depredations in Texas, near Laredo, are proved to have been committed by Kickapoo Indians, from Mexico, by an affidavit furnished to the United States Collector at Laredo by Mexican officials, The commandant of the revolutionary forces, occupying the frontier, has offered to allow a pursuing party from Texas to cross into Mexico to follow and punish the In- dians, who are camped near the border with large quantities of stolen stock. The Latest from the Frontier—Robbery and Murdor by the Indians. GALVESTON, TEXAS, Dec. 30, 1871. Aspecial despatch to the News from San Antonio says that Colonel Sawyer and Captain Travis have just returned from the trontier. They report that two men were killed by Indians at Salt Creek on the 27th inst. Twelve Indians, under the command of a white man, stopped a stage near Coucha, and after talk- ing for nalf an hour with the driver allowed the stage to proceed without further molestation, Witnin the last week the Indians have stolen Nearly @ll the horses in an around Fort Concha. On the 20th inst., three citizens of San Antonio named Thier, Wagner and Barchers were murdered near Hillsboro’. Tne men were drovers and were returning home from Kansas witn the proceeds of their sales. CALIF ORNIA. y Near Marys- ville by Cutting the Rutte Creck Levee— Letters of Administration Granted to the Widow of Herace Hawes—Continaation of the Raia Storms. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29, 1871. A party of armed and disguised men this morning cut the Butte Creck levee near Marysville, Five hundred feet of the levee have been washed away and a large section of country Nooded, It is feared ‘that vhe city of Marysville will be inundated, The thermometer ranges irom 68 to 72, ‘The will of the late Horace Hawes being broken, letters of administration were granted to the widow to-day. ‘rhe storm continues to-night. Over nineteen inches of water ave already fallen. THE WEST SHORE RAILROAD. ALBANY, Dec. 30, 1871. Judge Clate renewed his decision to-day in the ‘West Snore Railroad case to the effect that a major- ity of the taxpayers of Albany nave petitioned in favor of issuing the bonds required, and he ap- pointe’ Messrs, John J, Olcott, Alfred Van Sant- word and Erastus Corning, Jr., Commissioners, Subsequently Judge Ingatis jssued a writ of certio- Fark, FeUsenso at the next term of tne Court, next weel RETIREMENT OF JUDGES SPENCER AND JONES, In the Superior Court yesterday the close of the year was signalized by the retirement of Judges Spencer and Jones. Judge Spencer, before retiring, made an elaborate address to the bar, im which, apart from the customary plausibilities, he seemed to hint thac he was neither a Tweed nor a Connoily man. The Judge means to return to the ranks and do the ordinary work of a lawyer. Ju‘ige Barbour, at the conclusion of Judge Spencer’s address, made some complimentary remarks about the receding Ofticlais, Judge Jones was in harness up to the last moment, and continued daring the day to hear un- Anisued cases. ANOTHER TRAPEZE ACOIDENT. Ateleven o'clock yesterday morning as Mrs. Ger- Aldine, a trapeze performer at the Union Square ‘Theatre, was attending rehearsal, she fell from the trapeze to the stage and fortunately escaped with slight injuries, She wes attended ana sent to her residence, 14 Bast Seventeenth street, in a carriage. Het injuries are not considered of @ dangerous fs THE HERALD AND DR. LIVINGSTONE. | (from the Nashvilie Union, Deo, 27-] THE “HERALD”? IN AFRICA, Tne “enterprise” of the New YorK HERALD has become proverbial, The ambition of its proprietor 4s to excel all other papers in the variety and extent Of its news, and this laudable zeal has calied forth some of the most extraordinary statements on vari- ous popular subjects that un intelligent community has been asked to swallow since the publication of the Munchausen tales, If the Grand Lama of Thibet “shumes off this mortal coli” a reporter of tne HERALD 1g present in the death chamber to feel the pulse of the dying sovereign, and the following day the HRRaLD contains an elaborate account of the event, the nature of the fatal disease and a verbatim report of thé last utterances of the great ruler. The Emperor of China bas a difficulty with some of his fractious subjects in a remote province, inacces- sible to any stranger buta H&RALD reporter; next mail brings a minute account of the trouble, its origin, progress and issue, with an exciting descrip- Uon of the battles between the impertal troops and the rebels, and Homeric pictures of the wounds in- flicted on every mandarin engaged in the exdepi- on. The ubiquitous HERALD reporter misses no- thing that ‘any other man’ 1s privileged to see, and he 1s usually gifted wich power to read the inmost thoughts of men. No emperor or potentate refuses nim an imterview, and it 1s really marvellous how trank and confiding ‘hese individuals become in the presence of Ben- nett’s “commissioner.’? Tne most important State secrets are divulged with a reckless ness (that would strike an ordinary nua being dumb with amazement, but wich never dis- concerts the HERALD man nor checks the flow of his conversation, But he has grown ured of these tame, everyday Occurrences. Any country journal can get up an interv.ew, or despatch a swut Sailing tug to intercept some vessel conveying news of more than ordinary importance, and to be in advance of rival newspapers by such common Means 18 not Worth boasting about, ‘the HERALD has, theretore, entered a new fleli of journalism. Tired of publisuing statements respecting Living- atone one week and denying them the next, and anxious 0 ascertain the fate of the great explorer, the HERALD has actually organized an expedition “regardiess of expense,” and sent it away ito the unexplored recesses of Africa to hunt up the missing traveller, ‘fhe first truite of this gigantic enterprise we have tn a five column report from the expedition, published with many flourishes and sub-beads, aad paraded ostenta- ttously before tne enlightened imhabitants of Go- tham. In aadition to this, nearly @ column and & hatf of editorial cails attention to the report and slugs praises to the enterprising Bennett, We are imormed in this elaborate report that the “com- missioner,” with his litte army of attendants and servants, had, ou the 4th ot July last, reached Unyanyem be, exactly 625}, miles [rom Bagomoyo,vn the east coast o1 Arica, opposite Zanzibar. ‘Tue jour- hey was, of course, attended with many hardsnips and muca suflering, and was accomplished in shorter time than had been made by former travellers, A New York HERALD “commis- sioner’? is not & man to be outdone or outwalked by any living mortal, and wis intrepid tellow Was of the true HERALD mettle, While furton and Speke bungied along over the same route at tne rate of three and one-sixth miles, he accomplushed tne rattling rate of six and oOne-quarver mies per day, Wita characteristic modesty, however, ne adds:—“You must not imagine that 1 ant stating this in order to make ab invidious comparison, put simply to show you how expeditiously we have travelled.” ‘he route passed through the Makata swamps a distance of forty-live miles, ana the vera- clous commissioner reports that “it is Knee deep of water and black mire, and {or five days we marched through this cataclysm.” Anda during these days every mother’s son in what luckless expedition suilerea from the ‘‘errible lever of East Africa,” smallpox and dysen- tery. ‘The reporter himself was attacked with fever and dysentery, and in the five days was re- duced from 170 to 130 pounds avoirduvois in weight, ‘Iwo carriers fell victims to Uns dysentery, “and,” continues the veracious chronicler, “even the dog ‘Omar Was attacked by it, and presently died,” Of course the expedition heard of Livingstone. The MIERALD’S readers would never be satistied with tidings less important. It seems he is at Ujyl, laid up from @ wound, and very fat from eating ‘rice. ‘the HERALD reporter, however, doesn’t know whether to believe these rumors, and he concludes iu true HERALD style, as follows:—“Until I hear more of him, or see the loug absent old man face to 1ace, 1 bid you farewell; but, wherever he 1, be sure I shall not give up the chase. If alive, you shall hear what he has to say; if dead, I will flad and bring his bones to you.” ‘The fate of that expedition is fixed, and unless Livingstone Makes bis reappearance i civilized society we need never expect to hear trom. that HERALD Commissioner again, He'll get into some other big Makata swamp and go the way of his hap- less dog ‘Omar.’ Sic semper. {From the Hightstown (N. J.) Gazette, Dec. 28.) The New YoRK HeRaup has just given another evidence of journalistic enterprise that throws in the shade any of its former great achievements, Some two years ago it despatched an agent on a news expedition, which was to conclude and ena with a search for the famous African explorer, Dr. Livingstone. ‘This agent nas just been neard from, the HERALD Of Tuesday publisuing a five-coumn account of the progress which he las made in his search after the Doctor, and the adventures and peryasiona which he has encountered in the wiids of Alrica. [From the Toronto Leader, Dec. 28.) The British government, in the opinion of the New YORK HERALD, has been too penurious in its feeble attempts on behalt of Dr. Livingstone, and therelore that enterprising journal has seen fit todo what that government has failed todo. ‘they publish a letter from their own special explorer, who is on the track of the celebrated African traveller, and who says:—“If the Doctor is at Ujijitn one month more and I shalt see him, then the race for home wilt begin;” but that “until I hear more of him or see the long-absent old man face to lace, | bid you a farewell. but wherever he is, be sure I shalt not give up the chase.” The question of Dr. Liviag- stone's safety is again brought up in we Engiisn papers, and we are glad to see that Captain Burton, the celebrated traveller, and one of our most accomplished Arabic scholars, besides having an intimate acquaintance with both East and West Africa, has expressed himsel! as hopeiul of the veteran explorer’s satety. Tuere is also some consvlation in knowing that a corre- spondent of the NEW YORK HERALD Is on his way to Interview the Doctor, and we shall gladly hear the result should he be successful. (From the Freehold (N. J.) Inquirer, Dec. 28.] ‘The enterprise of the New York HERALD cannot be equalled by any other journal in the world. The HERALD reporters were the irst to greet and wel- come the Grand Duke Alexis to our shores, in its fine steamers which were kept cruising outside of Sanay Hvok for weeks to await his coming, Now it appears the proprietor of the HEKALD lwo years ago organized an expedition to go into the heart of Alrica in search of vr. Livingstone at an immense expense. A full account of tuis expedition appeared in @ recent number of the HERALD. {From the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times, Dec. 27.] With its customary enterprise, the New York HEALD sent out a reporter two years ago in search ot Dr. Livingstone, and has just received a letter from him dated “Kwihara, District of Unyanyembe, July 4, 1871." Some five columas of the letter are devoted to a description of the trials and tribula- tions experienced by the correspondent in travelling through Airica. (From the Brockport (N. Y.) Republic, Dec. 28,] UNPRECEDENTED ENTERPRISE. The New YORE HERALD, several months ago, fitted out, at an expense of several thousana doilars, an African exploring expedition, to go in search of Dr. Livingstone, of whom no definite knowledge has been received for a long time. * * * The account of the progress of the expedition given by the HERALD correspondent having it in charge Is of the deepest interest, and whether Dr. Livingstone 1s found or not, mankind will owe much to the HERALD for the unprece- dented newspaper enterprise of sending a repre- sentative into the Wilds ol Africa to reveal to the civilized world the peculiariues ot its people, soil, climate, vegetation and long-sought-for knowledge of its inner geographicai situation. Subsequent letters will be looked ior with great anxiety. THE HERALD AND DR. LIVINGSTONE, [From the New York Evening Mail, Dec. 22.] The HERALD of to-day publishes a dive column report from the African expedition fitted out over a year ago to proceed in search of Dr. Livingstone. ‘The expedition, at the beginning of July last, was at Kwihara, an Arab village, 525 miles from Zanzi- bar, The first tidings of Livingstone were obtained at this point, and, though not conclusive, seem to justify the belief that he is still alive, though suffer- ing from the desertion of his men and the want of proper suppiles. The expedition, which 1s certainly one of the most remarkable journalistic enterprises the world has known, will continue 1t# march unsit the explorer ts found or a definite and final conciue Sion 18 reached as to his tate, THE HERALD AND MR, SPURGEON, {From the Rochester Democrat, Déa 28) The New York Henaup gives an interesting re- port of a sermon recently delivered by Mr. Spurgeoa on board the United States ship-of-war Shenandoah, ying at the port of Rig iy France. This ie first address he has ever @elivered before an, Dationaly, Ameritan repregenied 5 1 WASHINGTON. Wasutnaton, D. C., Deo, 30, I8TIe Tax on Dividends. The Commitsatoner of Iaternal Revenue 6¢cides that atax must be paid upon dividends dectarem out of the earnings of the yeap 1871, and upon the interest and coupons representing interest which accrued in that year, even though the dividends are not declared or the interest ts not payable until after December 31, 1871, and that the corporations metry tioned in section 16 of the act of July 14, 1870, Should withhold the tax from the holders of thete stocks and bonds, ‘Tichborne’s Bird of Hope. The records of-the Treasury Department show that there were two vessels named “Osprey” whicls were engaged in foreign trade in 1854. Ditigen® inquiry 1s being made to ascertain if either of tnese Was the one Which rescued the supposed heir of the Tichborne estate from the wrecked British vessel and took him to Melbourne, Austraila. Mra. Shea, the Shootiet. Mary Shea, who killed Policeman Doyie yestem day, has been committed to jail to await the action of the Graod Jury. All Quiet Along the Potomac. Business wo-day is suspended tn all ine departe ments. Several calls have beon made at the Execu- ea Mansion, the President. receiving. @ few cals omy. Revenue Department Changes to Be Quam terly. Hereafter itis the intention of the Treasury De partment, as far as they may be ueeded and the exigencies of the service will permit, to make aa- sighments ol revenue officers quarterty. Defects ‘n our Consular System. Mr. Keill, agent for the United States, encloses to the Secretary of the Treasury a full ist of his com munications concerning the condition of the com- sulates of the United States in Asia, Kgypt and ot only exceedingly irres| in ita practical operations, but, in’ the main, very dincredit: able to the nation. ‘This is the, result of three important de- fects. namely, insufficiency of compensa the appoint ment of unsuitable persons in many cases, and, Inatly, the astonishing crudeness and imperfections of our co! laws. Shilot’s Drummer Boy. John L. Clem, the drummer boy. of Shiloh, called at the White House recently to tender hig thanks to the President (or his appointment to tre secona heutenancy in the ‘Twenty-fourth infantry. In a letter to the ident ne says, “with the hete of God Twill try to render myself worthy of (he position.’ THE Mm Twenty-ninth Parade of This Mythical Ore ganization at Mobile Last Night—The Care and What They Represented. MOBILE, Ala., Dec. 31, 1871. The Mystic Society, known as the “Strikers, made their twenty-ninth parade to-night The members were borne through the city ou tem street cars, the frst of which -was an iceverg, drawn by Polar bears journeying towsrd the North Pole, bearing a poct and philosopher o& the Darwinian school in search of birds, who have emigrated North to escape the tyranny of man, and upon arriving are arrested and tried by a sports man. Second car--The soul of a lady who has been deo- orating herself with teathers and a French ¢ a bird of Paradise as judge, the jury composed other birds, admirably gotten up. ‘Then the wonders of the ucep—Neptune car, drawn by sea lions, surrounded by all kinds of fal and mermaids, who have allured a sailor boy inte cavern, “Davy Jones’ Locker.”” The next was the fairy land—fairies, elves, &C.— chariots drawn by butterfies. Christmas evening—Santa Clans’ car, drawer by remaeers, snowmen, Jack Frosts, icicles, &. Christmas Characters—Roast beef, mince pies, plums puddings, &c, The costumes were magnificent. The display was. very brilliant and was witnessed by thousands, among the number many strangers from the North. Died. HELLER.—The members of New York Lodge Ne. 10, I, OU, of O, F., are hereby notified to attend a special meeting of the lodge, at their root i Bowery, on Monday morning, January 1, 1872, 98 at half-past seven o'clock, for the purpose of at- tending the funeral of our deceased brother, Adolp& Heiler, from his late residence, 114 Sherif street. A. W, FLUNK, N. G. SAMUEL AHKL, Secretary. (For Other Deaths see Ninth Page. A. uscheid’s New Year Greeting te His Friends and the Public, January 1, 1872.--Time, whe eps all our accounts, having balanced’ her book for 187h \d opened a new set for 1572, a plain man of business, whe is just done the same thing, may be excused for ‘hig, beat friends—the public—something about the result of hia arithmetic, at the same time giving them a slight ‘of what he Intends to do in the year gow opening, BSI’ SCHEID woud therefore observe that @ review of bis cas®. sales for the year 1571 assures him that his bustness has beem something more than doubled during the year. Content, aag- iafuction and gratitude are but pour wotds to express tne feeling with which he acknowledges this substantial that bis efforts to extend bis business by improving his f Tica and bringing out original styles have stooaset at. Beyond the consideration of actual profit he takes a positive: Pride and pleasure lo xanually bringing up to a higher Grd the ‘manufacture of Have In tascountry. 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