The New York Herald Newspaper, February 5, 1872, Page 5

YACHTING. General Meeting of the New York Yacht Club. Mection of Officers for the Ensuing Year—The America’s Cup—Interesting Report on the In- ternational Races—Principle in Regard to Challenge Cups Clearly Defined—Another Ietter from Mr. Ashbury on Time Al- lowance—The Charges of the Eng- lish Yachtsman Against the New York Club—His Prize Cups To Be Returned. ‘The first general meeting of the New York Yacht Chub for the year 1872 was held at the club rooms on the 1st nst,, Vice Commodore William P. Douglas in the chair. There was a large attendance, including ‘the owners of the following named yachis:—Alarm, Alice, Columbia, Fleetwing, Dauntiess, Foam, Fleur de Lis, Jessie, Josephine, Madeleine, Madgie, Magic, Paimer, Sappho, Sunshine, Resolute, Wivern, Gra- ote, Josie, Kate, Sallie E. Day and Vindex, Secretary Unarles A, Minton read the minutes, ‘which were approved. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, ‘The following officera were wen elected tor the ensuing year:—Commodore, James G. Bennett, Jr.; Vice Commodore, William P. Douglas; Rear Com- mouore, Franklin Osgood; Sccretary, Charles A. Minton; Treasurer, Sheppard Homans; Measurer, a. W. Craven. ‘The meeting next proceeded to the appointment @f a Regatta Vommittee, when the following gentle- men were named as such commuttee:—G, L. aight, William 8. Bend and Henry Steers, The Mouse Commitee was then nominated and elected, as follows:—Philip Schuyler, Frederick White, Ws BL Major, J. H. Draper and Fietcher Westray. ‘The Commodore of the Club took the chair at this @age of the proceedings, and the naming of a day ior the annual regatta being in order, Mr. Dick- RRSON Moved tat it take place on the second ‘Thursday in June. The resolution was carried. ~ Mr. PHILIP SCHUYLEB, chairman of the Regatta Committee, presented the report (already published) , @1 the June regatta, which was adopted. THE AMERICA’S CUP. ‘Mr, SCHUYLER, Of the Committee on “Arrange- ments for Contest with Livonia for the America’s * @up,” then read the following report, which was accepted and ordered on file:— bay Minton, Esq., Secretary New York Yacht ab: — Srmr—The commitiee appointed to arrange the contest for the America’s Lup, under challeage by the Royal Harwicu Yacnt Club, through James Asbbury, E3q., with the schooner-yacht Livonia, beg Jeave Lo subiult their inal report, ‘The committee was appointed on the 4th Octoner, 1871, its action belng subject to the decision of the clap, and was instructed lo report at a meeting to be held on the 10th of the same month, ‘On the 10th Uctober, at @ meetug OL the club, the committee submitted the correspondence between them anu Mr. Ashbury, which was ordered on file, aud reported that no conclusion had deen arrived @t as tothe condivions of the race. The Jollowing Besolution was tacn passed:— Resolved, That the Special Committee be instructed to ar- ange with Commodore Ashbury, as representative of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club only, for a series of races, to de- fermine the possession of the America’s Cup, to consist of races over the regular course of the New York Yacht Glwb, and three over an outside course, tweuty miles out from the ixhtship and retarn, In cuse of a Ue another race over one of the ubove named courses to be decided by the shall be sailed, in all other matters the races shall be subjeet to the rules und regulations of the New York Yacht Cinb, ‘The winner of a majority of races shall Getermine the pomession of the Cup. A copy of whis resolution was sent the same day wo Mr. Ashbury. After a long correspondence, ‘whieh w herewith submitted to be placed on tile, conclusion was reached i accordaace with the mstructions given to the committee as follows:— No. % Broap STRERT, NEw Yor«, Oct. ia i= yaa Esq., Commodore Royal Harwich Yach Dxaz Ste—Your communication of this date is at hand, by which we are cratitied to learn that vur negotiations have come 10 a successful conciusion, aud that you assent to sail ‘mseries Of seven our proposition made on Ontober 10, in which you represent the Royal Har- wich Yacht Club only; there‘ore, we accept the dutes of the yaces proposed, with ine tollowing slight alterations of the i Mornay, Oct, 16.—New York Yacht Club Course. RDNESDAY, Oct. 18.—Twenty miles to windward from Hook tahip and back. Tuunspay, Oct. 19.—Ciub Course. SaruRpay, Oct. 21.—Sandy Hook Lightship Course as adav. MONDAY, Oct, 23,—Club Coarse, TOURSDAY, Uct. 24.—Sandy Hook Lightship Course as ve, ‘And we propose to start on Monday morning at ten @clock trom the ansoant oe CaNNELL, fitioneyed Pay: SHEPPARD GANDY. apd ROBEKE 8, HONE. PuILIP SCAUYLeR. CHARLES A. MINTON, Per U. A. MINTON, Secretary of Committee. 1 was also verbally agreed that the committee should confine its selectioa of a yacht on eacn day to one Ol the four schooners named In their com- mouuication to Mr. Ashoury of October 6, viz: Columbia, Dauntiess, Palmer and Sappuo, in regard begieave lo remark that its tedious lengin and somewhat acrimonious character on tne part of Mr. Ashbury arises irom some supposed right, claimed by Dim, to Sail as many races on successive days lor this Cup With one vessel us fe can obtain foreign yacht Ciubs to appoint iim and his yact as repre- sentatives of their club and squadron. He overiooks the Jact tual the deed of gut of the Cup careiully guards against any sucu sharp practice, which wouid not only make tue contest uninteresting, but would enable a very interior yacht to win the Cup, by securing one out of twelve, wwenty or more trials, a8 would almost inevitably be tie result. The clause alludeu to in the deed oi gilt is the one ‘Whicn requires 51X mouths’ notice to be given by the ciallenger beiore the race can come off, itis @ well established principle in regard to cCha.lenge cups or troplies of any kind that woen under acceptance of u challenge from any one party mo action can be Laken Witu any Otner until the ex- doting issue is decided, ‘There are many good reasons for this acknowl- edged ruie—among otiers tue: very obvious one ‘vhat, as the Cup may be lost ander the pending chal- Jenge, it could nut be expected that tme or money should be wasted in making preparations in ad- vance to hold what may lave passed into tie hands of another. Mf, tnerciore, Mr. Ashvury desires, as be bas a right to do, to send twelve diverent chal- races, in accordance wit! Jepges with one yacnt from twelve aifercnt clus, and aay one of them, say the first on the list, has been accepted, the Club boiding the Cup, to avoid such an ansports- Manlike contest, would undoubtedly require that ‘the six Months’ notice from the remaining eleven should date successively aiter the termination of the preceding event, 80 (hat six years would elapse before the business was ilnally closed up. On the other hand, Wf by accident or design several clubs should desire to contend for the Cup at about the same time, each with Its owu representa- fave yacht, the club in possession (and we speak confidently in such 4 case for the action of the New York Yacht Club) would in all probability waive the required notive, anu meet thetr competitors in a Bportsinanlike spirit, avoiding any unnecessary @elay arising from accidental causes, Ln the present instance, irom the first telegram of to this Correspoudence the committee | the New York Yacnt Clu» turough Commodore Bennett, dated June 6, 187i, Waiving tne 61x montis’ Rotice, Lo tie last letter of Lis committee, dated Uc vober 13, 1871, Mr, Ashbury nas been officially recog- Bized as representing tie toyal Harwich Yacht Club, and no other, alihough he seemed persist- entiy bent upon placing a different construction mpon bis and their reiauve positions. FIRST RACE. Oct. 16—New York Yacht Ciub Course.— Monbay, Yacht selected “Columbia,” Frankiin Osgood, ‘Mag. ; Wind ligut, Columbia winner by 27m. 4s, SBCOND RACk, WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1s—Outside Course, twenty miles irom Ligutsip and return; to sail dead to wind ward going or returning; yacht seiected Co- lawbis;” heavy wind. Columbia winner vy 10m. 333, ‘she coumitiee regret to be obliged to report Mr. Ashbury’s aissatisfuction with their dectsion in this race. The lollowing 1s ais protest, wit the answer o1. the committee:— cro 18, 1871. To THE SAILING CoMMITTER OF THE NEW York YacuT Chun ORNTLEMEN—I herewith claim to-lay’s race for the Lavonia, on the ground that the Columbia rounded the sta boat (steamer) contrary to your suiling reguiations. The | hand, passing it to the northward and castward, while the | Loiumbis winded round on the port hand, passing to south- | wardand westw: by doing this the latter pained a gr advantage over the Livoni., as sie came out some distan to windward, and the yachts could not at tbat tim Jay their course to the | Sandy Hook Light. ebip. Of co ft would be impoasioie 07 say wow whether tne result would have been different Bau the Columbia left the markbont on the starboard baad, but J am entitled to make a protest against the race being ‘awarded to ber on two suficient grounis, Firstly, by rounu- fing contrary to your instructions rue did gain a palpavie ad- duivenia; and, secondly, the tnt danger of untatrnens, | Tt 1 jt teat, especially os beCére this one wod the two under which | am sailing this series v! races. But I am confident you will admit that Lam, under the circurusiances, fully dustiied im claiming the race, Yours truiy, JAMES ASHBU RY, To this the Regatta Commutice made the foliow- Ang reply:— siti OFFICE OF THE SRORETARY oF THT, NEw YORK YAOUTCLUL, 26 5 New Yorn, vet. 20, 1871. Jeune Asunyny, Esq, Commodore Koval Harwich Cusb:— Dean Sin—Your provest of the 18h inst. is received and ee. Lam yma Pe Tae instructions refi d to bi vy oe V erred ir. i) Sor We inside raovg the customary evusee Of We bur was jibed rouud the mark boaton the sarboard | NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1872.—TRIPLE SHEET. Tegatta of the New York Yacht Club. For tno Boal ie'races they read as follow — ap Wmagi Mine drawn from the commities (snip; and sailing (weaty miles to windward to ‘steamer ), turnii that, return, passiag between the committee boat abd the lightshin. ‘Ybe start’ wil be a gas start. The same preparatory sigos! and signal to ‘used for the rages over the New York Yacht Club ‘course will be observed in the races from the lightship. The races over both the above-named courses are subject to the rules and regulatious of the New York Yacnt Club, be th time aiiowance. From its 1! jou LO his time, in ail matches sailed uuder the rules of this cluo, it is a sectied rule that the manner of turning a stakeboat or mark of any kind 1s optional, unless specitied vo the contrary, For this reason itis customary when | sailing 1M regattas or sweepstakes to specify the | manner of turning @ stakeboa:, in order to lessen | the danger of collision, wnen a large number of | vesseis are compeung in a race, But im matches | between two vessels, of which many have been sehen under club rales, 1t has never beet cus‘omary | 10 do 80, As far as it 1s known to your comnilttee the same rule nolds good in England now. {t can be stated witb certainty, however, that such was the rule when the Aimerica won this cup in 1861. | August 23, 1851, the day afier the race for the cup, Captain Ackers, of the yacht Briiliant, seat @ protest to the mmodore of the Royal Yacht | ‘Squadron against awarding the cup to the America, | on the ground that she had passed inside instead of outside of tne Nab light, the latter course being the | usual one In the annual regattas of the Royal Yacht Squadron, which was the course selected jor wis contest. ‘he committee having ascertained that the writ- ten instructions (0 Commodore Svevens did not met ton the manner of turuing the Nab, decided uni mously against the protest on the ground that, ‘when not specified to toe contrary, the manner of tw ‘any mark or stakeboat was optional. On the 28th August, 1861, the America sailed a private match with Mr. Stephenson's schooner ‘Titania, tweaty miles before the wind and back, the Eari of Wilton, Commodore of the Royal Yacnt Club Squadron, being by desire of Air. Stevens the sole Lag of the race, The going down before the wind, rounded the mark steamer precisely as the Colum- bia did in the present instance—that ts, leaving it on the port band and luiting up on the port Lack. ‘The Titania was nearly five minutes behind, and therefore had ample time to turn, leaving the steamer on the starboard as tne Livonia did, and thus might have claimed the stakes under a protest. Mr. Stephenson, however, followed the America’s track, and although, as Eugiish prother yacotsmen were quite protests, no question was raiséd by him, or by the umpire, or by any outsider on the ground now claimed by Mr. Ashbury as the authorized rule. ‘The committee have dwelt at some length on this matter because, although the rules ol this club there 2s no appeal from thei Mr. Ashbury not only declined to accept 1 as final, but made it the foundation of communications to them through the press, which were of a disagreeable character erally, threatening to appeal to tribunals un- mown to this club for redress against what ne deemed unjust treatment. ‘The friendly relations which from an early period in its history have existed between this club and the Royal Harwich of England have induced the committee to také no notice of the communications referred to, presuming they would not ve endorsed by the club which, in otber respects, Mr. Ashbury has represented in so spirited & manner, and tuey are, on that account, mot incorporated in this report, THIRD RACE. THURSDAY, Oct. 19, New York Yacnt Club Course, It was the intentivnd of the committee to give the Livonia an opportunity of testing her powers with one of the otver yactits on the list, and they had notified Mr. Osgood that the Columbia would not be selected for this race. Upon arriving at the anchor- age the Sappho and Palmer were uot there, and the Dauntless, thouga apparently mot expecting to be cailed upon, was necessarily selected. When tow- ing her into position some ol the head gear was carried away, and she was unable to start. ‘Mr. Osgood at once tendered the Columbia, al- though her captain was disadled by an accident— no overhauling had been done of sails, spars, &c., suuce her Jate severe work—and he himseit unable to take personal charge of is yacht, as has been invariably his custom. Wind fresh from southwest. Tne Columbia lost three minutes at the start; recovered it at south- West Spit, where she parted the dying ji0 stay nook, depriving her of the use of her fying )ib during the remainder of the day and losing 81x minutes at this point in consequence of missing stays, From Buoy No. 10 to the lightship and hack to buoy No. 10 the Columbia held ner own, notwith- standing the loss of the fying jib and the negiect of the sailing master in not reducing tue aft sail. At this point the continued strain on the steering gear finally carried 4 away, and she was thrown out of the race, coming in with her mainsail turiea, Livonia the winuer by Afteen minutes ana ten seconds, The committee sent the following communication to Mr. O: |, and desire to Rave it placed on the Tecord ag part of their report: — OFFIOE OF THE SKORETARY OF THE New York Yaour C1gn, 28 BROAD StuERT, BW Yor«, U . Rear Commodore F. O8G00D, Yacht Columbia a Dat Sin—We take pleasure in thanging you for spirited and sportsmaniike manner tp which you offered your vessel to start, rather than have yesterday's race go by fault, It was known at the time that you were not able to sail in her, and that even had she veeo in condition she bad not been selected to start, We feel, und the public at large know, that although your yacht was Deaten yesterday, that defeat, under tne circumstances, was uo disgrace, and that you, the owner, by your action of yesterday, have only added ad- ditional lustre to your well-known character for unselfish- ness and true sportsmanlike feeling. ‘Again, accept our united thanks, io which we think we ean add those of the entire community, which al ‘owes you much, knowing that your yacht will soon again be ready to do baitle, and with the same contidence in uer and ber owner as we always bad we remain, yours very sincerely, rt H. GiKINNELL, Chairman, SHEPPARD GANDY, KES. HONK, ROBE! PHILIP SCHUYLE CHAKLES A. MINTON. FOURTH RACE. SATURDAY, Oct. 21.—Outside course; yacht selected, Sappho; William P. Douglass, Vice Com- modore, Wind soutu-southwest, licnt at lirst, but incerta vo whule-saii breeze. Sappho winner vy un. 218, FIFTH RACE, MONDAY, Uct. 23.—New York Yacht Club Cou Yacit selected, Sappho; wind west by south, Ires! alverwards moderate, enuiag with full whole-sail breeze. Sappiio winner by zon. 218, This finished the series, and We much-coveted nn still remains with the New York Yacht Cluo. ‘he time given is bie corrected time by the New York Yacnt ciub taoles of allowance, The Livonia gave a slight allowance of time to the Mel about the same as she received [rom the wpho, ‘These series of races enabled the club to try ‘the Engiish schooner with centreboara and keel yacht, both of them in ligt and heavy weather, smooth water and rough. In no state uf the weacher or in any pout of sailiug by or iarge did the Livonia show any superiority Over the Columbia or Sappho. Ina private watch with the Dauntless, Voumo- dore Bennett, with allowance of time py New York Yacht Clav rules of 1870, outside course, the same as these club matches, the Livonia was beaten by clevea minutes three seconds, actual time; six minutes three seconds, corrected ume by rules of 1870. All of which 18 respectfully submitted, . MOSES U. GRINN&LL, Chairman, (Signed at his request by Ph. Schuyier.) SHEPPAKD GANDY, ROBL. S. HONK, PH. SCHUYLER, CHAS, A. MINTON. New York, Jan. 31, 1572, Mr. Morkis moved that, in oraer that due pub- licity ve given to so interesting a document, 500 Copies be published, in patupalet iorm, and that a copy ve sent to each Bngilsa yacht club. Carried unanimously, as was also a vote of thanks to the cominittee lor tneir services during Lie races. ‘The comimitice was thereupon discharged, and Vice Commodore DouGLas moved tuat the entire correspondeuce with Mr, Ashoury be pablished in the book wlong with the report, which, after some debate, Was carried. ANOTHER LETTER FROM MR. ASHBURY. YACHE CLUB TIME ALLOWANC The SECRETARY read the tollowing letier irom Mr, Ashbury. Ww YORK No. 9 Sussex PLacg, Hype Park Gaxkvens, Jan. 10, ira} To THE COMMODORE AND COMMITIER OF THE NEW Yor«k YACHT ULUB: GENTLEMEN—Belore an English or other yacht can compete for the America’s Cup of 1561 six months’ notice has to be given; lence my object in raising & question lor imuiediuie settlement One way or the other, mm order to give time for the necessary siX months’ notice to ve given after the receipt of your answer. J nave no knowledge thas any one contemplates golug to New. York this year to sali ior the Cup in quesiion, but L think it very essential to have tne Uline allowauces rearranged. In 1870 the Cambria (including the Atiantic race) Wou elylit races in Auerican waters under ine rules of the New York Yacnt Cluo, notwitastanding the measurement and time were by no means in lavor of the Cambria, as against what they would ve under Royal fhames Yacat Club rules, Prior to the departure in 1871 of tue Livonia for New York a very general opimlon prevailed | in America that she cuuid peat the Cambria on any point of sailing, and as @ sequence reat = expectation = that. «= she = would beat any yacht of the New York Yacht Uiub witha Tair measurement and time allowan aud it is much to.be regretted that after tue Cambria’s visit lue time allowance was so altered as to practically give the Livonia and English yachts no possivie chance, and on the iace of it bears the appearance that such alteratioas were made in anticipation of the Livonia’s visit, tie fact of such a large and joweriul schooner 4s the Sappho oniy Showing the ivonia filty-five seconds certainiy causes that im- pression to be very general. To go into the desira- bility of altering your measurement woud‘ doabt- less cause a controversy and thereby deiay; 1 would therefore suggest thattne members of the Sailing Commitee confine taemseives tu toe simple ques- tion, Whether any alterations should ve made in the time allowalices, D0Ln as regards keel vessels and centre-boards, and to What extent, I am in hopes thac the commuttes can consistentuiy act on this sugge: tion and thereby remove for the future one ot L “arrangements,” Which necessitated my ling nnder @ formal protest (or “unsairness aud unsports- maniike p! ngs.’’ If | should ever deciae to revisit New York in Connection with the ’51 Onp, 1 shal! not také an equitavie, sportsmantike mterpre- tation of your deed of trast, as I did iast au and then find an act of courtesy and generosity met by a@ series of unfair proceedings, but | shall tak a he docament referred arely legal construction of te 1 shalt ask no moditications oF favors, and shail ve mn 4 one, | yachts which may have been the means of | inthe possession of the club, and inasmuch as it ts proper memento abould sail under the most eminent jeza} advice }, in this country as to the rights of several clubs under the deed of trust. If my views thereon are confirmed I should challenge sccordingly, but nm | the next occasion I should decline to take whe opinion of the N.Y.Y.C. as Onal in any judgment | they gave against me. in that event the law courts of New York would be required to express | an official judgment on the advice of eminent Queen’s counsel, without whose favorable opmions | as to my rigits i should not have sailed, Requesting the favor of an early reply, T rematn, yours truly, JAMES ASHBURY. i | LAID ON THE TABLE. | Mr. GEORGE SCHUYLER moved that the Secretary | advise Mr, Ashbury of the receipt of bis leer, that | Mt had been read before the meeting and had been | laid upon the table. Carried, Mr, WILLIAM H. MAJOR presented the following preamble and resolutions, Which were unanimously adopieu:— Inasmuch as the America’s Cup is the property of the New York Yacht Club, andcanrot go to any individual yacht or retaining said cup that said yacht or yachts should have some their victories, Resulved, That a suitable die be struck for a medal, to be entitied “The America's Cup Medal,” at the expense of the club, amd that the owner of any yacht that has been or shall hereafter be instrumental in retaining the America’s Cup in the jon of the club shall be authorized by the club to have a medal struck from the before-mentioned die, at his own expense, having inscribed on it the name of the victori- ous yacht and that of her competitor, together with the date of the contest, and that a committee be appointed to ‘an appropriate design for the die. Seconded and carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr. KRess the fag officers were appointed as such committee. MR. ASHBURY’S CUPS. In reference to the question as to what disposition should be made of the three prize cups which had been transmitted to the Commodore of the New York | Yacnt Club by Mr. Ashbury, to ve sulled for by the | club under certain conditions (the same not having been accepted by the ciud), It was resoived to refer the whole matter to a committee. ‘The motion was carried and the chair appointed Vice Commodore Douglas and Messrs, Hatch and George Schuyler such committee, and after due consideration the lollowing repert was made:— Whercas, inasmuch as Commodore Asnbury has el the New York Yacht Ciub with sharp practice alr tnd uasporiamaalixe ooeducs i » their dealings with him, Tor the cups which were deposited with Commodore ennett by Commodore, Ashbury to. be salled for by the hta of the New York Yacht Club, and that the Secretary instructed to retura the cups to Commodore Ashbury. ‘This report was unanimously adopted, and, some Toutine business having been transacted, the mee ing adjourned, MUSIC AND THE DRAMA Third Philharmonic Concert. The Philharmonic Society already begins to show unmistakuble signs of decadence. On Saturday night we made a caicuiation of the empty seats at the Academy of Music with the following result:— 120 seats in the parquette, 133 orchestra stalls, twenty-two balcony boxes and eight proscenium boxes, Again, we find one hundred names on the Programme as representing the orchestra present, whereas by actual count there were only eighty- four, The programme was as follow: bymphony—No. 4, in D minors. ;.Schumann, 1. Andante, Allegro; 3. Romanza; 3, Scherzo; 4. Allegro con 8 . With Verdure Clad.’? Hadyn, Aria—From the oratorio “' easton,” Mile. Henriette Corradi. Overture~*Machel! Aria—"'Di Polluto,” “Di qi i Mule. Henriette Corradi. Overture—“Leonore,” No, 3, in C major.....+,..,Beethoven. The tovely symphony was interpreted with un- ‘usual spirit and expression, which was a positive rehef trom the slovenly playing of tne previous concerts, The same may be said of the rendering of Beethoven’s immortal overture, in which the Members seemea to be inspired with enthusiasm, Hetnefever’s work impressed us as @ rambling, alm- less, Weak composition, that will never possess any interest for @ musician, Sefor Sarasate proved bimseli one of the very best violinists that ever visited this country. The concerto he se- lected for this ‘occasion 18 @& work of @ very high order of merit and one that will rank | beside Mendelssohn’s celevrated work lor the same instrumont, Mile, Corradi revealed the fact that sae sed & hard, well worn, unsympathetic voice, which was particularly unpleasant in the aria from “the Creauon.” ‘!ue Philharmonic Soctety seems to have the peculiar tacility of selecting the worst vocalists to be found in New York tor thelr conceris, ‘The plan 1s a cheap one for the particular occasion, but we doubt very much if i the long Tun it will not prove very expensive. Footlight Finshes. Aimée opens at the St. James’, Boston, to-night. Dan Bryant has a burlesque on ‘Un Ballo” this week. Mme Parepa-Rosa sings Ameha, in “Un sallo en Maschera,” at the Academy of Music to-nignt. “Man and Wife,” having proved a great success at the Brooklyn ‘Thdatre, will pe xept on the bills this week, Mr. John Koch will open the Central Park Garden in the summer with Theodore Thomas and his uorivalled orchestra, dar. J, Grau wili return next month from Europe, having engaged the celebrated planist Rubinstein, and a first class concert troupe. The benefit tendered the family of tae late Mr. Moore, at Niblo’s Garden, on Wedne.day last, netted over two thousand dollars, The cast of the new play of “Marriage,” to be produced at the St. James on che 12th mst., will be as follows:—Carroll Gray, James 8. Mackaye; Walter Brooks, A. H. Davenport; Margaret Brooks, Miss Griswold; Alice Brooks, Miss Varian; servant, Mr. Butler. A Louisville paper thus speaks of a recent per- formance of “frovatore’ in that city:—“it is difti- cull, if not next to impossible, to speak calmly of such an achievement as of last night, If it had been the display of «dramatic power alone, or only the echoes o! a glorious voice ringing in the ear, tie task would be of comparative ease; but the union of the two commands enthustasiic comment and | divorces theory irom the criticism. Miss Nilsson has this tribute of eulogy from the andience o! last night. Her Leonora was the most electric, if nos the more artistic, performance of tne week. She | was In splendid voice, and was evidenuy enthused | beyond hersell by the greeting which attended her | entrance an: followed her until the end, She san, as sue has not sung to us belore, with a spirit an intensity, a certain aasn and abandon, which she had not before dispiayed. 1t wasa triamph for her, in which she stands pre-eminent above other lyric conquerors Who have visited our stage In other years. Her return next week will ve as the return of a yueen, to whom we are all bound in willing obedience. The opera iast might was excepuonally well sung throughuut. Brignoli surpassed expecta- tion, not only in his wonderiul retention of the Clear anu ringing tenor of years back, but in the, for him, surprising display of dramatic ability. He has devetoped into an actor who does not, to say the ieast of it, mar the effect of the stury. In the “An! che ja morte,” his clear, ringing and dulcet voice rivalled Miss Niisvon’s im winning the applause which followed—applaase which would have nothing but that it snonld be repeated, and, with gracetal consent, the beautiful duet was again miven. Driftings Abroad. Sejior Larra’s farce, “Justos por Peccadores,’ has been successfully periormed im the Cate de Jovelianos, of Madrid. Herr Franz Abt, the well-known song composer, gave @ concert @ short time since at Hamburg, but it was not particularly successful. Two new operas are to be produced shortly at Genoa—“Luigi XI, »y Signor Fumigaili, and ‘Il Cente al Monreale,” by Signor Gandoifl. Delighted with the success of “Lohengrin,” at Bologna, Mariani, the conductor, with the inscription, “Vive Mariani.” The ‘Boleldieu Society,” at Rouen, has been re- constructed, and gave on the Jie of sainte-Cectie the *Onristus Viacit” of M. Vervoure, in the Church | of St. Ouen, Mrs. John Wood, Miss Fmma Chambers, Miss Incn, Miss Turner, Mr. L. Brough, Mr. Cox, &c., have been periorming to excellent houses at the Gaiety Theatre, Dubin. At Weimar, Shakspeare’s “Measure for Measure,’ which had not previousiy been brought out on the German stage, has been performed in a German version by mn Vincke, 3 ‘Tne death of Mile. Deschamps at Constantinopie by cullc, aller a pelit souper, \nreatens to break up the French troupe at Constantinople, aa they at- tribute it to cholera and prepare to escape. Herr Franz von Holstein’s opera, “Die gHaide- sciuacht,” has been produced at the Theatre Royal, Munich, with marked success, Both the composer anc tue singers were recailed several times, A new three-act comedy, “Unver den Mikroskop,”” by Herr Julius Roser, 1s {n preparation at the Vienna Hotburgtheater. Herr Mosenthal's new work, “Ma- deleine Morel,” lately performed at that toeaire, was lavorably received, “We have been informed,” says the Pelersdurg Russian Gazeve, “that an ftalromane paid 600 Herr Wagner bas sent his portrait to | duce a work of the same kind calied “Paris Babel,” and other theatres will follow suit, The Monday popular concert at London in the beginning of January was rendered lively by the ep uce and vigorous playing of le, Uar- reilo, an American pianist, ‘This young 8a remarkable pianist in many ways, but chiefly for the impetuosity of her attack, The boldness and rapility of her execution are really wonderful Not that she ignores the softer shades, either; but it 18 im the brilnant passages that ner spirit is best seen— at times 16 becomes absolutely frantic. ‘The E flat sonata, an early work of Beethoven, was more suited to her than the quartet of Mozart's, irom which her Individual playing ootraded itsel! to the gouge of perfect equity as regards the other per- rmers. THE INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL PEACE JUBILEE. Success of Gilmore’s Visit to Europe—A: Already Subscribed at Home. Mr, P. S, Gilmore has given an oMeclal account of hts mission abroad in the interests of the In- ternational Peace Jubiiee, which will be held in Boston next June, and in which the entire musical world takes a lively interest, The results of his personal application to the principal governments 4 Of Europe, backed dy letters from President Grant and the leading men in this country, were eminently satisfactory, in London he gained the consent of Mr. Cardwell, Secretary of War, to allow the splendid band of the Grenadier Guaras, Dan Godfrey, leader, to take part in the approach- ing Jubilee, Mr. Gilmore met Sir Sterndale Ben- nett, Arthur Sullivan, Randegger, Arthur Chappell, Barnby and Sir Jullus Benedict in London. Nearly all expressed a wish to contribute in sume way to the Jubilee, either in person or by their composi- tions, or by both. Here is aletter from Benedict, which expresses the sentiment of the entire musical community of London:— No. 2 MANCHESTER SQUARE, W., . « Lonpon, Ost, 9, 1371. Poh Daaw Bieci’am deeply interested in your projected World's “Peace Jubilee, "nd have little doubt that with your indomitable energy and the admirable ization of your vocal instrumental armi Ho ‘and almost superiuman undertaking. must prove musical achievement of our age and @ glorious success for yourselt and ali your countrymen, My sincerest wishes and sympathies will follow you in your laborious task, and if you really think that vou could find room for one of my compusitions among the phalanx of artists whom you will unite under your ner, I shall be moat happy in contributing my mite ‘ani endeavoring to do my best to justify your much too favorable opinion of the bumble talent of yours, most sincerely) 108 BENEDICT. Mr, Gilmore thus relates his experience on the Continent:— FRANCE NOT PREPARED. al In Paris my success was not complete, and thi from the fact that the military bands of the nation’ were undergoing reorganization alter the war, and in the gay capital of the French: nation military music appeared to be in a somewhat chaotic state, most of the banas having vecome depleted by casualties, I received through our Minister, Mr. Washburne, aletter irom the French Minister of War regretting that sucn was the case, and afford- ing me no encouragement; bat since then 1 am happy to say tnat | have received iniormation that ap effort will pe made to have France properly represented at the Jubilee, BELGUIM READY. I called upon our Minister at Brussels, Mr. Jones, who at once took up the matter in the most earnest manner, and, having consultea wittf the proper Belgian authorities, he assured me that he had no douvt whatever of Belgium coniributing 1s best band. “in fact,” said Mr. Jones, laughingly, “I told the Minister of War that 17 he did not send his best band | would demand my passports and quit the country, Depend upon it beigium will be re- presented,” From that assurance | assume that the Guides Band Will be the one despatcned here, GERMANY FRIENDLY. My first visit, on reaching Berlin, was paid to Mr. George Baucroft, for years the American Minister to Prussia. ‘Through his kindness the matier was brought to the notice of the proper authorities. A few days subsequently he informed me that he had spoken With that great soldier Von Moltke, who gave the idea fils hearty endorsement, Mr, fancrofs felt quite pleased at impurting to me this information and took immediate steps to place tue mutter im proper train, he haying received suggestions from Von Moltke as to the necessary proceedings to take. He desired me to draw up & memoriai to the Emperor, inasmuch ag alter the mutter had been passed upon by the War authorities, 11 would be necessary W receive the endorsement of His Imperlai Majesty. Colonel Bliss, the secretary of Legation, and Mr, Kretsmann, our Consui at Berlin, did me great service in forwarding the project, and took great interest in my success. ihe Bandmaster General of the Army, Herr Weipricht, gave me Several interviews, It veing absolutely necessary that he should be consulted, ite gave my request his hearty commendation, aud proposed to write an international pot pourri on German and American themes, He furthermore gave his oificlal sanction that a band of the Prussiaa service shouid ve given Me, and also hinted at the probability of his accom- Panyjng it, shouid his health permi. AUSTRIA NOT ADVERSE. 1then went co Vienna, Where | met our Minister, Mr. Jonn Jay, who autnorized his Secretary of Le- gation, Mr. Jolin F. Delaplane, notonly to commend Uhe matter to the Austrian authorities, put to ac- company mein persun and give me an official in- troduction to inem. We calicd upon Baron sSonwariz, the general manager of the great Aus- trian Exhibition of tae Industry of all Nations, which 18 to be holden in Vienna in 1873 At his suggestion we waited on | the Minister of War, General Baron Kuhu, | and thas dignitary entirely approved of the under- taking, Which it struck nim would prove in its con- summation one of the happiest events tue world would ever be called upoa t celebrate. le was by no means ignorant of the first Juviiee—a fact which aiforded) me the greatest sarprise a8 well as Pleasure, and inquired if the coming Jubilee was, | In its characterist to be similar to that under: taking, wherein inno were used as au ac- companimeat to the music; and he appeared to be much gratified in knowing that implements of war could be so happily used in swelling the chorus of universal peace, and tat he would much like lo be a participator in such @ grand festival. He re- commended, in accordance with forms, that, as 12 the case of Prussia, a memorial shout be drawn up to the Emperor, and which he would have pre- sented at ihe proper time, This memorial was drawn up and entrusted to the care of our Lega- tion, and Mr. Delaplane intormed me that in aue course of me 1t would reach the Emperor, with- out doubt ve lavorably received and acted upon, and a band despatched to Boston in season to take part m the Jubilee, RUSSIA WILL BE REPRESENTED. There proved to be no necessily ior my taking & Journey to Russia, as 1b Was my good fortune to nave met Governor Curtin, the Minister to Russia, in London, avd who, like all others of ovr Country- men tiat [ met abroad, became avsorbed in tne scheme. Under his advice and supervision I drew up & memoria! to the Emperor Alexander, which he was to present oo his return to his mis- sion, He was deeply interested at the time inthe journey of the Grand Duke Alexis to this country, and felt sure that the warm reception the Duke would experience irom ail classes in America would prove the surest guarantwe that the foremost of the Russian bands would be most gratelully tendered, Governor Curtio touk the greatest delight in antict- pating the pleasure the people of wis country would derive {rom hearing a tho.oughly trained Russian band perform their pecaliar national music, in taeir rich and briiliant uniform of white and gold, Strauss, whom Mr. Gilmore met in Vienna, was also favorably inclined towards the enterprise, and will likely be one o{ the conductors om the occasions ENTHUSIASM AT HOME. Dr. Tourjee 1s overwhelmea with applications from societies ali over the country for admission to ‘he chorus, and will shortly issue Circulars ane nouncing the musical numbers to be rehearsed, and tor the general gaidance of all societies par- ticipating. So great 1s the desire on vhe part of Singers to swell, the Chorus Lhat (wo grand choruses of 20,000 each could be formed without difficulty, and ail that 1s now required to bring about ths great uprising aud to accommodate the immense influx of strangers whicn the Jubtice will bring to Boston—in a word, to have the grandest imusical | festival that ever took place, or probabiy ever will | take piace, in our day and generation—1s simply @ building. THE COLISEUM. ‘The cost will be about one nandred and sixty thousand doliars ior a permanent siructure. To make ita permanent stracture will, in # great measure, depend upon the pecuniary success o1 the festival, but o1 that there cannot be tue faintest doubt, ’ Three different iocations are under consia- erauon, but the new Jand between the Proviseace and Boston and Albany Ruurouds, on Huntington avenue, may be the site, belng In some respects the most convenient, Aiready there is more tian one- half of the whole sum required guaranteed, Among the subscribers the iollowing have pleaged the largest sums:— Lewis Rice.....- M. M. Baliou.... Oliver Ditson & 6,000 George H. Davis ( 5,000 Eben D, Jordan. 10,000 Patrick Donahoe. 6,000 Lee & Shepard..... os 5,000 Boston and Albany Ratiroad 10,000 Wetherbee, Cuapin & Co.. 5,000 od Colony’ and Newport Ratiroad. 6,000 Mason & Hamiin Organ Company 10,000 roubies for @ box on the occasion of Madame Pauline Lucca’s benelit. It does not seem too dear when we consider our inexhaustible fnances.”” “Rathluse Erven,” a new comedy, by Herr Hip- pot Schaufleri, has been successiul at the Royal ‘neatre of Cassel. A new play, by Professor scnnee- gans, of Munich, entitled “Woctor Vorwarts,” or “Da Solist Nicat Capi tulirea,” is announced, A joint stock company has been projected for in- suring good performanoes of opera, baile’ or drama Mii she Year round at Sienna. Should the company really Ye formed and carry out its onject tins will be the first town in lealy to boast of uainter- rupted (heatrical periormances, Saruou's new comedy at the Paris Vaudeville, which was presentea to the public on the .14t ot this month, 1s @ political ras and in the character of ) & Versaule Gascon lawyer, we see a transparent allusion lo Gamvetta. If it 1s sutuor- Jaed tae Jala Koval Wal ask I Boston ana Providence Railroad Corpora’ Harvey D. Parker & Co Joseph H, Chadwick.. ‘The Smith American Organ Company. Joseph FP. Paul... PICKPOCKET ARRESTED, Samuel F. Perry, aged twenty-four years, of 422 West Forty-vhird street, was arrested by Officer Brenenan, of the Twenty-ninth precinct, on Sature day might, upon complaint of J. A. Carmichael, of the Giisey House, who charges that while riding up town on a Broadway car on Saturday night, the prisoner picked bis pocket of » wallet containing a small sum Of money and valuable papers, He denied the charge before Justice Cox, at Jefferson Darkest youlerday, but was JOF Wille KENTUCKY. A Brilliant Reception § at) Louisville. ALEXIS IN STORY OF A ST. LOJIS FLIRTATION. The Grand Duke Charmed by a Kansas Girl. VISIT TO THE MAMMOTH CAVES. | Mrs. General Custer Avenged for the Miss Spotted Tail Kiss. jas ADMIRAL POSSIET AS A GALLANT, | | Lovisvit.E, Ky., Jan. 31, 1872, | Having visitea cities and scenes of interesc in the East and West and North, His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis and suite are now making a@short sojourn in the South, The imperial party | Will rendezvous at Pensacola, to which port their ships, now at sea, are bound, and whence tney | Will sail from the shores of tne United States to resume their journey round the world. The few days spent in St, Louis, alter the buffalo hunt, were called “days of rest; but, in trutn, our Russian | visitors have hardly had a quiet day since their feet first touched the sofi of the United States. What with their journeying from place to | place, their reception in the diflerent cities and their private business, all their waking hours are fully occupied. The Grand Duke, the Admiral and the Councillor of State, these three especially have an immense amount of private cor- spatched by mail and telegraph from day w day. By means of the Atlantic cable they are IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WITH THE EMPEROR, who is informed of all essential particulars of their | tour almost as soon as the readers of the HERALD. The sojourn of THE IMPERIAL PARTY IN ST. LOUIS was the most agreeable of any other, except, per- | haps, New York. They had formed many pleasing | acquaintances on the occasion of their first visit to St. Louis, while on their way westward to particl- pate in tne Buffalo hunt, and they were pleased to accept an invitation to revisit that city on their return from the praries of the West. ‘hey felt quite at home and quite at ease in St, Louis, princi- pally because they were not continually conducted hither and thither by committees, but rather were allowed to employ their time as they desired, their vonvenience and wishes bemg in all cases con- sidered first, It is not surprising, a.so, if the beauty that surrounded them at the ball, the guests at which were not 80 numerous as select, haa some | infuence in awakening those delightful memories | of Missoun which will be among the most cher- ished recollections of thelr tour in the Unued States. That the Grand Duke enjoyed the ball is evident from the fact that he remained unul after four o'clock. As he was left irce | to choose for himself his partner for each dance, when His Imperial Highness indicated whom he would like to dance with som friend 0 the lady informed her of the Duke’s desire to be presented, and then followed the introduction and the dance, uniess, indeed, the honor of having her for a partner had been previously conterred upon other yentiemen, ALEXIS APPRECIATES THB BEAUTIFUL, Bis gaze could not linger long on any object that did not possess elements of beauty for attraction. Such a thing would be unnatural. It would not be im harmony with lus soft blue eyes, which, of all his features, are s0 conspicuously beautilul. A lover of nature, as he 1s, be could not fall to appreciate its masterpiece in woman. He | 1s fond of hunung, and) he also likes the Jadies, but he apparently enjoys a quiet conversa- tion with an accomplished woman better than a dance, which interrupts the course of conversation, Jt ig that nappy combinauion of manliness and gentleness whicn appears 80 prommentiy io tue character of His Imperial Highness that makes him such @ universal favorite among women, Every One was pleased witu the ladies in St, Louis. Prue memvers Of te imperial party have bad irequent | opporvunities of ooserving one o1 tne distinguisning leges accorded to the ladies. In otner couucries weir subjects, The expressed wish of sovereign is supreme above all utner consiuerations, We have different ideas here, however; tor with us @ wowiaa’s pleasure 1s considered above that of princes, A prince desires to dance with @ lady whose appearance Pleases him: sne is sv intormed; upon looking at her card she finds that she has made engagements With other gentlemen for all the reinaining dances. “My card 4s jull,” she auswers; “otherwise I would be delignted to dance with itis Imperial Highness.’ Several instances of this kind occurred with reterence to whe Grand Duke Alexis, ‘the gurls were pretty, had hosts of admirers, were soon eugaged ior every dance, and win genuine American independence, viewing each gentieman as a sove- reign, Would no. think of breaking @ previous en- gagement even to aance witn His Imperial Miga- | | fess, So the Grand Dake found pleasing parcuers ; among the other pretty yiris who ad not filled their | programines with eagagements. THE FIRST VISIt TO ST. LOUIS. During his former visit vo St. Louis the Duke met Miss Shannon, trom Lawreuce, Kan. li ne showed her more atiention than he did some others it was ouly because he is human, like the rest of us, wud | very naturally was charmed by her beauty and | accompiisuments. ‘The imperial party were evi- | dently somewhat disappointed that she was | not present on this last occasion, but tWey | did not know the reason of her absence. Jt seems | that General Custer, to whom tne Duke (not iess than miss Spotted fail) became attuched on the buffalo hunt, and Who 15 @ guest ol the Imperist party, sent a telegram from Kit Carson to her home in Lawrence, inquiring i Miss Snannon would be in St Louis aud attend the ball, Some local editor heard of 1t and publisgued It with Ccolmments to we effect that after ali it had been reserved for a Kansas iri to captivate His Imperial Highness. But Miss Sttanncn, whose modesty is in keepiug with her beauty, since sne was tus forced to ve Conspicuous, preferred to be so by her abseuce, However, the members of the imperial party sought consolation in tne smiles of other ladies. THAT BUFFALO HUNT is still the subject of conversation among the mem- bers of the Grand Ducal party. At home or abroad Alexis likes hunting better than dancing apy day. if Grant likes to “talk horse” Alexis likes to “talk bear and buifalo.”" 1 you want to see his clear piue eye sparkle bruliantly give him @ gun and show him a bear or @ buffalo, His slay at Camp Alexis and his hunt with Sheridan and the army ofticers and Indians lorm .the most pleasing épisode in als visit to America, What the Grand puke would hike more than many other kinds of amusement that might be mentioned 19 him, 1 velieve, would be to come over to this country in the summer season with # few chosen friends, travel quietly withuut a@uy of these balls and receptions, renew his ac- bgt With Sheridan aud stat, Custer, builalo silt and Spotted Tail, and hunt bison and antelope and cik over the Plains. At St. Louis he had sev- cral large photograpns taken uf Mimsel! and Custer in their Hs a costume, surrounded by some of the trophies of their hunt. THE VISIT TO LOUISVILL®. The programme at first made oat was for the party to proceea by rail from St. Louis to Cairo, where they would embark on board the steamer Great Republic and sail slowly down the Mississippi Kiver to New Orleans, — 1\ was at last conciuded to come to Louisville, both because it was one of the Fepresentative cities of the souti, and because the party, having seeu Niagara, would also Lave au op- | Bavural Wonder in America—tne Maiamoth Cave, | which 1s only a few hours’ railroad ride irom Louls- vile. ‘The Legislature of Kentucky and the cttizens of Louisville Had extended invitations to the im. perial party to visit the State und city, but it was not until within the last iew days that Admiral Possiet concluded to cuuie here, Altnuugh the hour of leaving St. Louis on Monday night was fixed at ten o'clock, tue cold was increasing, and fears tnat the Mississippi Kiver would freeze over belore evening hastened their departure. They hurried off aud crossed the river vy daylight in safety; but their train did not leave the depot on the other side until eleven o'clock at night. Their exit from the city was so sudden and quiet that many peopie interested in their move- ments did not know that they had gone. ‘The imperial train arrived at Louisville at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Grand Duke and suite were deeply interested in their Inspection of the celebrated Taliroad bridge across the river here, and om which they crossed, going very slowly as they came in. They ieee it as amovier ev! of the onerey and skill of American enterprise, 0 many: pte tilustrations of whicn they had already seen. | They were met at the depot by the reception commiree, composed of prominent citizens, with Geners: Pint wn, tormerly United Staves; Minister to Madrid anc subsequently & minent generalin the Confederate el ney wapagnon NED BY, CASSIUS Me CLAY, ‘Mipimuer to tate Uniien Deaee Bs (at, Poterabiini, Mr | convenient to name a day | this Commonwealth m catin, | tere, eftizens respondence to attend to, and this is promptly de- | | was features of our American instituwons—wuie privi- | kings Command, and oveuience is the duty of all | the portunity of examtning, perhaps, the nex: greatest | met the Grand Duke in Rnssia, of the Imperial family, tis Imperial Highness cordially greeted Mr. Clay, who then introduced the committee of citizens who had come with carriages Lo escort the Grand Duke and suite to the hotel, In the first carriage rode tne Duke and General Custer, accompanied by General Preston, and in the others followed the Admirai and the officers Of the suite, escorted by members of the committee. There was a large crowd at the depot and along the streets through which the procession passed to the Galt House, This was de- corated with the colors of both nations. A band of music Was statioued infront of the hotel, and the strains of the Russian Hymp mingled with the cheers of the spectators as the Duke alighted, He and all the other gentlemen of his party repaired to the apartments reserved ior them. SPEECHES AT THE GRAND RECEPTION, The grand reception and ball took place in the evening in the saioons of the hotet. Soon alter nine o’clock, & brillant company of ladies and gentlemen having assembled in (he pariors aud corridors, whe imperial party entered, the band playing their na- tional hymn. General Preston thea deiivered the speech of welcome, as follows:— GENERAL PRESTON’S REMARKS. YOUR IMPRRIAL 10HX88—Lt affords me great pleasure, in behalf of the people of Louisvilie, to welcome you to the city and the State. We,1n common with our countrymen, aporeciate the course of Russia to the Uuited States, aud the constant and unaltered frlendatip, which has always existed r the early oe of course, and all the members By u ive empire of the Old World those principl now Leen Unally and happily estabiished. 01 based upon reat ideas and kenerous purposes, leading 19 free com. mercial wealth and wilened civilization, is, in this age, the surest auzury for permanent amity; and we trust that this strong bond between our countries may never be severed. ‘The honpitaitties teadered to Your Highness to-day are the ontaneous offerins of the people of this city, in an un- ictal way, intended to testify to Your Highness the Pleasure sit has caused, but the Leuislature of the ‘State and its authorities share these sentiments, and have Appointed w, committee, now present, to extend an oficial welcome, I trust, therefore, in conclusion, that Your High - ness will permit me to introduce the Speaxer of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mr, McCreary. MR, M’CRBARY’S REMARKS, ‘rhe Duke bowed assent, and Mr. MCCREARY then ; came forward and said:— Your IMPERIAL HIGHNES8—We have been deputed by the House of Representatives of Kentucky tu extend to you and your suite a cordial invitation to vist the capital of this State, We trust that Your Imperial Highness will find it when it wiil be agreeavle to you to that the representatives of the people of ave an opportunity of recipro- ‘nd hospitality which your imperial tather a0 generously extended to two United States Minis of Kentucky, and which your people have un! formly shown to all American citizens, THE GRAND DUKE REPLIED | to both in one little speech, as tollows:— GENTLEMEN—I thank you heartily for the cordiai welcome and generous reception you have accorded me. I thank the peorte of Lowiavile tor this display of thelr ind feeling and ospitality, and I thank the Legislature and State authorities for the kind invitation thev have extended, It is a source of deep and sincere pleasure to me to have veen so warmly and hospitably received. I deeply regret that my time 18 #0 ar- ranged that I um unable to visit the city of Franklort ur the city of Cincinnati, Permit me again to thank you for your kind and generous reception. INTRODUCTION OF CITIZENS. Many of the la lies and gentlemen were then ine troduced to the Duke, we Admiral, apd ull the other members of the suite. Banus of music were stationed at suitable places in the spacious halls and in tae dancing saloon. The company was very large and brilliant. A number of Kentucky belles visit us, in order that courtesy | appeared in magnificent tolloqs, but there Was not | 80 extensive & display of beaut) 48 might have been expected, in view of the céleurity of Kenwucky tor her handsome women. ‘The first set formed by the Grand Duke with Mrs, General Preston, General Preston with Mrs. General Custer, General Custer with Mrs. Colonel Smith, and Mr. Bodisco with Mrs, Johuson, Suosequently the Grand Duke, who was left iree to choose his partners, SELECTED SEVERAL YOUNG LADI‘s, and danced and enjoyed himself generally until aiter two o'clock in the morning. ‘Che partners of the Priace, ater had davced with Mrs. Preston, were Mrs. General Custer, Miss Lena Jacobs, one of the brunette belies of Louisville; Miss Mollie Morton, a beautiful blonde, whose tine figure appeared to much advantage in an elaporate dress of white and blue satin, aud Miss Eva Neal, Who has naturally & happy and harmonious biend- ing of the brunette and the vlonde types of beauty, and who 1s called by many ihe most beuu:tiul young lady in tne city, The Duke may nave danced with some vihers afterward, but Miss Mollie Morton appeared to be bis tuvorite. He was quite | devoted to her at intervals duriug the evening, and with her lea the wav to the supper table, Miss Mollie was the princess of the occasion. Tne otmer members of the suite ‘enjoyed themsetves more or less, several of them joining m the dancing. 1t was uniortunate, however, Wwrough some oversight, nearly ali the members Of the suite were tefl alone, and were not introduced to any of the ladies antil late in the evening. ‘The Adiniral found in Mrs. General Custer @ very charming conver- sational companion, and ste found the same in the Admiral. They both came to anchor in tne parior, where they remained and chatted together a xood portion of the eveaing. ‘Was Mrs. Custer’s interest in the Admiral only ap offset to the Generals attentions to Miss Spottea Tau? At the usuat bour the supper room was thrown open, and ‘hen there was a great crush, as is almost invariably the case on such vccasions at the supper table. Altogether the vall was a very fine ailair, the most orillant, they say, that has ever taken piace in Louisvilie, A Drive Through the City. * LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb, 1, 1572. The Grand Duke and sutte took adrive through the city yesterday, accompanied by General Pres- ton, Mi. Louis Ciark, Jr., and other members of the ; Committee. They visited the estabiishment of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, where all their | locomotives and cars are made, and were snown locomotives and coaches in all stages ol construce | ton, Alterwards they were very hospitably enver- tained at tue Younu Men’s Kentucky Viud, and wit- nessed a performance at the Opera House in te ; evening. ‘rhe party leave here this morning for the Ma:n moth Cave. They Wilibe accumpanicd by a lew lauies and genuemen, Cluzens of Louisville, including tae ladies with Whom tie Duke dauced at tue bail. ‘The imperial party will continue their journey this evening to Memphis, Where they expect to ar- rive tu-morrow aiternvod. DOMESTIC INFELICITY. Shameless Conduci of « Wife and Mother-ine Law. A rich case of domestic intelicity came up for ex. amination yesterday morning at tie Yorkville Po- Mce Court. Daniel Van Biarcum was charged with committing @ serous and unprovoked assault on David Brooks, of 736 Eighth avenue; but the causes which led to the alleged assault contained the most interest. Mr. Brooks complained that the deiendaut had Leen @ particular Iriend of his and a frequent visitor ut his house, Mr, brooks having, however, seen something in Van Blarcum’s character receutly Which be did not at all like, he ordered hum to re- main away from the souse. Vao Biarcum did 80 until last Saturday night, when in the aosence of Mr. Brooks he called on Mrs, Brooks abd her mother, Mr. Brooks returned home earlier than expected, end a row between hunself and Van Blarcum was the result, In which he got beaten on the head quite seriously with the stove litter. ‘The Court asked Van Biarcum what defence he had (o make, when he replied thut he had gone to Mr. Brovks to coilect some money which Brooks owed lim, and, further, that he only strack the de- Jendant in self-defence. He usked that the case be allowed to stand over ior a few minutes, and that he would have witnesses in Court who would bear him out in what he said. While his bail vond for $500 for trial was being filled out, two ladies entered the court room and were zed by Brooks as his wile and mother-in-law. ie latter looked and spoke the time-honored mother-in-law in wer every word and movement, while the daughter seemed to feel more for Van blarcam tnan for her busband, The defendant called upon the two women ww _ testily in his behal!, and they did so, swéaring that it was Mr. Brooks Who struck the first blow.. ‘hey even went so far as to swear that Mr. Van Blarcum wasa benetactor of theirs, because he usd on several occasions paid the rent tor them when Brooks would not. in other ways, too, they had received favors {rom Mr. Van Blarcum, lor which they could not but feel graveful. When about to leave tue courtroom Mrs. Brooks went over to Van Blarcum, and, taking his hands in hers,, asked nim, in a tender toue of voice, if it was all right now’ He replied that it was and they leit together. Poor Brooks Was certainly an object of sympathy a4 he leit the Court, with bowed head, to all appearance ‘utterly dejected aud broken :n spirit. BROOKLYN AFFAIRS. Almost Another Funeral. Acoach, driven by Daniel Murpny, of 249 Bond strect, was driven over an embankment on Eleventh street, near Second avenue, Gowanus, on Saturday evening. The vehicle was upset and the horses and driver alike badly injured. Mrs. Kobinson, who was @ passenger ju the coach, Was hurt about the body. Woe and Whiskey. ‘These ingredients form a very large proportion of the great mass of human misery. They viend to gether in fearfully striking mavuer. The saunelo cident of the kina ts furmsned by the Captain of the Eighth precinct, who yesterday conveyed Mary E., James and Heury Siy, Mle, seven aad four years old, respectively, to the Almshouse. The mother of these children was taken to the Lunatic Asylum aud the father to the County Jail Rum did it all, Barglars at Work. ‘The office of the raliroad company, corner of Ber- gem street and Ciasson avenue, was entered by bur. glars at an early hour yesterday morning, who were in the act of robbing the money drawer when the watchman, James Morrison, entered upon the scene wnd drove them off. Une of the rufians cut Morri- son on the forehead with @ chisel, inflloting an ugly wound, The thieves escaped, but the watchman of the opinion that he can iden’ e of them. Subsequently Michael Bolton and es Rickett pa arreated on suspicion of their being the gully