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game of God, the pastor said, he bade us to arm t them. wise spiritual merchant would watch the state of the market. When the merchant took up iis paper in the marriages and deaths or editorial current. We should be just as at the spiritual markets, God's cause on the earth was g up or down, No man could afford to be independent of the gen- eral state of morals and religion in the community, The cause of God was advancing; all nations were bidding for this el, Other values Rave depression. You mig! Michigan Centr: but at the lert in lool id know whether 86 and it might drop to 88, And you pene SUE this Gospel wont aw ape Some! e governments came on the marts o! Dusiness and upset THE GOLD GAMBLERS and vindicated justice and the right of the people. The Lord God’ Almighty was the mightiest of Ananciers, and He would scatter to the four winds ithe plotters of iniquity, and would vindicate His government and make His children the princes e ¢ The wise merchant was careful to get @ it out of everything that passed through his inds—from all sorrows, all perplexities, ail rela- tions. He would take these harrows and furnaces of trouble and they would be a profit to him, Mr, Talmage prayed that whatever trial, bereavement or vexation passed through our souls we would Yeap irom it @ tariff that would make us richer while we lived on earth and through all eternity, ‘The wise spiritual merchant would not take any gonecensary risks, The man who made no prepa- ition for eternity ran ten thousand risks every day of his life. There was no risk for that soul that was in Christ’s Keeping. All other banks ht failand all other securities prove worthless, but jong after. all earthly treasures had become worth- Jess Heaven would declare itsdividend, Longaiter THE LAST STOCK EXCHANGE fad been disbanded its foundation would stand sure. “Oh!” said Mr. Talmage, ‘‘if you have made the spiritual investment I congratulate you, 8T. PETER’S CHURCH, JERSEY CITY. Sermon wy Father Lory, 8S. J., on the Efficacy of Prayer—He Strikes at the >.Materialism of Our Day—How the Goods of this World Should Bo Used. At St. Peter’s church, Jersey City, solemn mass ‘was celebrated by the Very Rev. Father Beaudevin. The sermon was preached by Father Lory, on “The BMicacy of Prayer.” He took his text from St. James, ‘You ask and you receive, not because you ask amiss.” The words of our Lord on this point are so forcible that it is impossible to under- stand them in any other sense than the words themselves plainly imply. Experience teaches us that we ask for many things and receive not. St. James gives us the explanation. Our prayers are not what they ought to be. The prom- ise of the Lord is infallible, so that the faylt lies entirely with ourselves, There are TWO REASONS why we do not receive what we ask for in prayer. The first is that we ask what we ought not to ask, and the second, our prayers have not that condition which our Lord requires—we do not ask in @ proper manner, St. Thomas, the great the- @logian, puts this question in a very few ‘words. Hesays there are certain things we can ask irom God without reserve, such as that His holy name may be glorified, and supernatural grace. There are other things which, though good im themselves, may be abused, aad therefore they are withheld from us. David says:—“One thing have Iasked of the Lord, this will I seek, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; that I may see the delights of the Lord and Visit His temple.” Weare troubled about many things, and yet there is one thing which should con- cerif us above all—our eternal salvation. This, therefore, WE SHOULD ASK FIRST OF ALL im our prayers. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His justice.” We have to use created things because we come in daily contact with them and the use of these creatures is necessary; nay, by them we can obtain our eteinal salvation. But we are only to use them as means to attain salvation. Our Lord says in the most clear terms that if we seek for the kingdom of God all other things will be added unto us. “Be not solicitous what you shall eat or what you shall drink nor wherewithal you shall be clothed, for the body is more than the Faiment.” Our bodies are to be glorified in heaven. Sickness, misfortunes and loss of earthly goods are reckoned evils, but . * ‘s THERE IS ONLY ONE EVIL in the world, and tnat is sin. We should receive sickness, misfortune and losses with resignation, and we snould not ask to be delivered from them, because they are really intended by God for blesg- ings. The first great virtue we should practice if we would obtain from God what we ask for is joverty of spirit. ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, r theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ Itis the detachment of our affections from all created beings. Those who use this world should use it according to St. Paul—as if they used it not; and he gives the reason: ‘for the figure of this world passeth away.” It isa very common saying at the present day, that we must be men of our age; and it is but too true that we share too much the propensities of our age. THIS 18 A MATERIAL AG an age in which matter is worshipped, to the detri- ment of spirit. The progress of the time is that every man bends all his energies to secure a Hage fortune, Every man goes iuto trade and specula- tions with the view of becoming a millionnaire. This is not using the things of this world as if we used them not. We are bound to make all reasonable provisions for the support of our families, but when we set our hearts on the goods of this world for their own sake, then we are not looking for our salvation, The music calls for a few words. At the offertory Mr. Vierling, who as a basso has no rival in New Jersey, sang the “‘O Salutaris” in @ manner that would if rendered in any but a sacred edifice bring down the house. The text of this hymn was set by Professor Neuendorf to the melody of the aria of Don Carlos in “Ernani.” The latest acces- sion to the choir is Miss Feretti, who made _her ap- earance with Nilsson as the bad in “Mignon.” ofessor Neuendorf, the well-known conductor, who needs no words of praise, is organizing a choir for St. Peter's, which will be the envy of any even in the great metropolis, Next Sunday Vier- ling will sing that gem of Rossini’s, “Pro peccatis,” om the “Stabat Mater.” STATEN ISLAND. Ceremonies at the Opening of the Cale vary Presbyterian Church, West New Brighton, S. I.—Sermon by the Rev. Dr. James S. Evans. The organization and dedication of the Calvary Presbyterian church of Staten Island took place yesterday, at half-past three o’clock P. M., in their pewly erected chapel, corner of Bement and Cas- tleton avenues, West New Brighton. The building is & small one, but neatly got up inthe modern atyle of Gothic architecture. The site is elevated and in the centre of some of the handsomest villas of New Brighton. * TUE ORDER OF EXERCISES opened by the singing of the hymn— Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God. Then came the reading of the Scriptures, followed by aspecial prayer for the occasion, after which the Rey. Dr. Evans preached an appropriate sermon to his numerous and apparently intelligent congre- gation. The reverend doctor chose his text from Timothy 1., 3-15, “The church which fs the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth,”? iTMhe reverend preachér commeticed by saying that ‘when God created man He entered into a covenant of life with him on condition of perfect obedience, ‘and this perfect obedience He demanded of him by requesting his conformity to the mandates which ‘He had commanded him to observe. He had given His commandments on Mount Sinai through the in- strumentality of His servant Moses, When He sent Gis divine Son upon earth for the redemption of the worid He Pale = THE NECESSITY OF A TEACHING CHURCH, which should be culled into existence by the God man and perpetuated by Hisaposties. The Church which has been handed down to us without charge or warning is the kingdom of grace upon earth, the pee and benefits of which we are all equally destined to share. Tne Church of God is designated under various appellations in Scrip- ture, metaphorical and otherwise. In one place it is termed God's holy vineyard, His garden and His portion; in another, His inheritance, His family and His rons The reverend preacher then went On to show the government, order and efficiency of the Church, as Well as its spirituality, which, as Tevealed in the New Testament, is known to feceive its name from the Presbytery of olden times, the same which he claimed to be Presby- terian anc eminently apostolical. The Church, as _a spirituai body, consists not of an impenitent, but a regenerated body, the truce manliness of which are the chosen of God. This the preacher {ilustrated \*y quotations in reference to the high priesthood in’ the old law, as given in tue lives of Abraham and Melchisedech. He then read a long serios of instructions to the congrega- tion, warning them of the obligations they were under to sustaiu the Church and listen to its teach- ings, after which a statement of Lg ig 8 Of the Presbytery was read by Rev. Dr. Jolin B. Wells, at the conclusion of which the OUDINATION OF ELDERS DEACONS was administered by Rey, Dr. J. E. Rockwell. The services terminated with the recital of a prayer abd tue singing of w hymn and the doxology. ig he dia not first look over | THE COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY. What the Future Legislation of the Body Is To Be. A CONTEMPLATED NEW CHARTER. Interviews with Mr. Simon Sterne and Mr. Edward Salomon. Several Features of the 014 Char- ter To Be Retained. A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE CALLED, Now that the smoke of the Presidential battle has cleared away and the great question of the government of the country for the next four years is settled, speculation is busy in this city asto what measures or legislation the coming winter will bring forth at Albany: The enormous division of spoils that must inevitably shortly take place has stimulated the curiosity of the oMce-seekers and office-holders, and the prophecies are numerous of the steps this and that political party is likely to take to secure the lion’s share of the plunder. There is one party whose forthcoming action is keenly watched by the politicians—the Committee of Seventy—an organization which has exercised a vast. influence in shaping the destinies of the city since November 4, 1871. It was started for the purpose of securing an honest government for the city without distinction of party, and was intended to exist only until the elections of 1871 were over. The surprising victory the committee achieved in the overthrow of the Tammany Ring and the re- markable power it developed convinced the mem- bers that a longer existence was necessary, and they determined to follow up their first triumph by introducing various reforms in the municipal gov- ernment which would render corruption in the future impossible. A charter for the city was pre- pared, sent to Albany, passed by the Legislature and vetoed by the Governor, which, if it had gone into power, would have materially changed the whole aspect of local legislation, Not disheartened by their defeat the committee did not dissolve, although the regular place of meeting in Union square was abandoned some months since. In the last election the committee did good work, and succeeded in electing their candidate for Mayor, Mr. Havemeyer, with the assistance of republican voters, INTERVIEW WITH MR. SALOMON. Various rumors have been afloat for the past four days relative to the organizatien, It has been stated that the committee was about to dissolve, that it was about to prepare a new charter, and, again, that it was to continue to exist, but would take no active part in securing any further reforms for the city. A HERALD reporter, despatched yesterday to ascertain the truth of these rumors, succeeded in finding Mr. Edward Salomon, chair- man of the Sub-Committee on Legislation, and Mr. Simon Sterne, Secretary of the committee proper. Mr. Salomon was first visited at his office on Wall street, and, though extremely busy, cour- teously answered the questions asked him by the reporter. The following is the conversation that took place :— “T lave called to ascertain what steps the sub- committee of which you are chairman, Mr. Salo- mon, are likely to take in fra: new charter.’” “Well, I really cannot tell you what steps we will take. You are aware that the sub-committee of which 1 am chairman was entrusted with the task of framing the charter sent to Albany last Winter. Since that charter was defeated through the veto of the Governor Ve have not met, and I cannot say when we shall kely to do so,” “It is rumored that you havé called a meeting.” “The rumor is incorrect. Ihave not doné so, and at present have no intention of doing so. [ cannot see what necessity there is to call a meet- ing until the main body has determined what steps AS AN ORGANIZATION WE SHALL TAKE in the future, or whether wé are to continue to exist at allornot. Lunderstand that at an early day the question of what we t¥ail do will be deter- mined, and until then Icannot say what will be done in the way of preparlug a new charter or submitting the one o! last year to the Legislature. Thave a periect right to call a mecting; but, as I said before, I will not do so, until J can ece how it will serve.”? Mr. Sterne was next called upon, and fonnd in his ofMce surrounded with papers. On jearniog the mission of the reporter he readily consented to give all the information in his power relative to the future plans and purposed action of the com- mittee, Aiter some conversation on minor points the reporter asked whether the rumor that the committee was about to dissolve was true or not, Mr. SreERNE—There has been some talk of a dis- solution, but I think I can safely say we will not dissolve. A few of the members think that seventy men should not do all the work for a city of 1,000,000 inhabitants, and a meeting has been called in which the question will be considered; but I can say beforehand that the majority of the members are strongly of opinion that tt would be a grave error to dissolve, now that so much has been ac- complished, There is one reason that would be oe if there was not another, to continue the work, RerorTer—What ts that? Mr. STERNE—We have elected our candidate, W. F. Havemeyer, for Mayor, and uuder the peculiar circumstances in which he carried the city we feel that it would be well that there should be a body behind him to sustain him in measures he may introduce. Mr. Havemeyer is a strong democrat, although he was mainly elected by republican votes, and it is not at all improbable that difiiculties between him and the republican party may at any time arise, In order to MEET SUCH AN EMERGENCY, at should it any time arise, I think it would of all things be necessary to have the organization, of ae is the head, continue to exercise its func- ons, ' RerorTeR—In wifat way do you anticipate trouble? Mr. STERNE—Well, in this way :—As I said before, Mr. Havemeyer is astrong democrat, and, in addt- tion, @ man of great firmness and strength of character. There is one matter in which he will take a decided stand; that is, that the rights of local self-government shall be respected. Now, the re- publican party—and I am now speaking in all kind- ness—is a centralizing party, aud would have the entire Cd op ld come from a central spot, Washington or Albany, for instance. As a demo- crat, Mr. Havemeyer would be unalterably op- posed to such a transfer. The system of centrali- zation is bad in itself and, bad as it is,, it has been made worse in thehands of corrupt men. If it should be introduced at this moment the city would lose millions of doliars which should go into the pockets ofthe country members. With the power that the repubilcan party now possesses an attempt will possibly be maae to introduce changes pointing {n that direction. From what I know of Mr. Havemeyer [ know he will oppose such action, and hence the necessity of his having an organization at his back to stand by him. I do not say that these diticulties will arise, but from the appearance of affairs it is very likely that they may come around, Rerorter—Will this anestignU considered at Jour mesung? were. ‘ ‘Mr. STERNE—I don't know. The first question io be determined will be our winding up or going on, Alter that the other matter may come up, You are aware that the Committee is composed of men of all political parties, but I think they will be almost unanimous in thelr Support of Mr. Have- meyer. Rerorter—What steps will you take about a new chartor, or willa new charter be Pasty tals MR. STERNE—Possibly some action will be taken at the forthcoming meeting. The HERALD laughed at our last charter, but I am still of the opinion that it contained some excellent Recess al- though it was partly my own work. It would have become law had {t not been for the Governor's veto, and if it had it would have, ere this, affected a radical change. I cannot say what effect the ar- sumpents ofthe Governor in returning it may have jad upon the members of the Committee, but I think the majority of them are still of the opinion that the charter was the best one that could Be devised, and ifa new one is prepared, most of the salleut features of the original one will be retained, RePorTER—What features do you particularly allude to? Mr. STERNE—Well, take tne Police, Fire and Health Departments for instance. Our charter provided that all these departments should be united and made one, with the title of “The De- partment of Public Safety.” This department should be in the hands of six commissioners, with the Mayor at their head, and they should have tle power ol appointing all superintendents and minor oflicers, This, Sa will see, would at once intro- duce ctvii Service reform, secure a better government for the ‘departments, and save much money that is now need- lessly wasted. It seems to be ridiculous that the Fire Department, the Health Department and the Police should be disunited, as they are all three practically one. On all parts of the Continent of Europe the health officers are called preventive police, aud what are firemen but police? I think this reform will be insisted upon in a new charter, and I knowt.\5 the Com- mittee are upaniinously of opinion that it should NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, be enforced, and its reason should commend itself to every thinking Person. In the event of a great confagration like that of Boston occurring in this city it would be of invaluable scrvice if the depart- mente were under one head. €on us:on woul prevented and a much more effective service ren- dered. Tnen there Is the questien of reducing sala- ries and the question of “a change in the Police Justices, both of which, in my opinion, will be pressed in a new charter— THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR TO BE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and of the Aldermen ¢2,000 cach, The salary of the Mayor was originally fixed at $15,000; but it was cut down to $10,000 by the Legislature when the Dill when up to Albany, and the latter figure will probably be aahered to. RePoRTER—Are there any other features that will be likely to he retained ? Mr. iNE—There is the question of cumulative voting, wmch will I think come up in another form. ‘That was the main feature of the last charter, and i think the best feature. I do not agree with Gov- vernor Hoffman that the Princes of cumulative voting is unconstitutional. | examined the authori- ties in the matter belore the Governor did, and I could not be convinced of its unconstitutionality, It 18:@ principle that 1s sure to come, sooner or later, and it cannot be delayed very long. Minorit must be represented and their rights protected. The present system of representation is a gross injustice no matter what way you look at it. For instance, the minority of tke share- holders of 4 bank have as [ey a right to represen- tation as the majority, bu’ vee they are deprived ofit, The same can be said of cities and States, In the event of a close election occurring, in which the number of votes cast would be only a few hun- dred, it seems to me agreat hardship that the defeated party should have no representation. Of all things minority representation would be the thing for New York. IT WOULD KILL THE CITY ROUGHS, who are always willing to sell their votes and ser- vices to the best bidder. There would be no ne- cessity for employing them if the minority would get a show, and I think in the new charter cumulative voting will be introduced for this very reason, I cannot see what effect the arguments of the Governor may have had on the minds of some of the members, but In my own they had none whatever. I am con- vineed that the principle is entirely constitutional and that it will eventually become law. rare you think we will have a char- er Mr. STERNE—I do, but more can be told in a few days, when the Committee has determined what it shall do; but I know that future legislation for the city is being sincerely considered, Thanking Mr, Sterne tor his courteous treatment the reporter withdrew, satistied that the Comnnit- tee of Seventy has not concluded its labors and that a new charter will be prepared. LITERARY CHIT-CHAT. Aes es C. C. Corriy, “Carleton,” has just completed a picturesque story of the Boston fire, which will be published ina few days by Shepard & Gill, The work will be issued in a low-priced popular form. A CORRESPONDENT Or The Athenoum writes :—“At last the question of Mr. Stanlcy’s nationality is to be settled. The ‘Story of Is Life and Early Adven- tures’ is promised at once. It will give views of his birthplace and school, with portraits of his mother and grandfather. It is understood that Mr. Stanley’s friends and relatives have contributed Much of the material.” THE WoRK ON BiLuiaRps, by Joseph Bennett, edited by “Cavendish,” on which the author and editor have been at work for three years, will ap- pear the present Winter. “Cavendish” has in Preparation a work on piquet. Dk. CaRUTHERS, of Inverness, is preparing a thoroughly revised edition of the “Cyclopedia ot English Literature,” which he wrote in conjunction with the late Dr. Robert Chambers, “THE AMAZONS,”’ by Mr. Joaquin Miller, which lately appeared in @ magazine, will be followed by another poem, entitled ‘Crispus’ The openin lines are in memory of John Keats. THE LonpoN Public Opinion reviews Mr. Edward Eggleston’s “End of the Woold,” which it says ex- hibits descriptive power of no ordinary character. It also notes the fact that Messrs. Routledge & Co, have been eccentric enough to pay the American author acopright on this book. Mr. CARLYLE is making some additions to his “Life of Schiller,” the publication of which in the “People’s Edition” of his collected works is accord- ingly postponed tillafier the third volume of his “Life of Frederick the Great’ has appeared. A NEW PUBLICATION, to be called the Working- man's Magazine, will be published in London next year, and will be devoted express!y to the interests of the working classes, Mr, James Grant's new work, in one large vol- ume, entitled ‘The Metropolitan Weekly and Pro- vincial Press,” forming the third and concluding volume of his “History of the Newspaper Press,” will be published immediately. Out of the 560 pages to which the volume extends the greater part is devoted to the British country press, M. REVILLE, in the Revue des Deus Mondes, has an article on Rabelais, in which he deciares pure inventions those oft-repeated stories about the great satirist having died witha bon sot in his mouth—“Drop tne curtain, the farce is played out’’—and that other myth about his calling for a domino on his deathbed, in order to perpetuate a sacrilegious pun about dying in Domino, THe New three volume “Life of Humboldt,” just published in Germany, by nine distinguished scientific writers, under the editorship of Karl Bruhns, is admirably done, and is in itself a “Cosmos.”? Tue London BookscUer calls attention to the falling off in the accuracy with which the Zimes used to be printed in the days when, as the tradi- tion ran, “there was a well-paid oMcial in Printing House square who forfeited a guinea for every typographical error detected after the publica- tion.” “Not aday now passes,” says the Book- seller, “without errors in every page of the Times, Nor are these mere clerical errors, They are blunders impiying not carelessness, but igno- rance; not rapidity, but stupidity.” It cites such instances as these:—‘Infallible and impeachable are not synonymous,” where impeccable is evi- dently used by the writer (Sir George Bowyer) ; “Honnontan school of geology” for Huttontan. “For years the name of the American Secretary of State was constantly printed as Fisk. The same paper has sadly muddled the name of the new German Envoy at Constantinople, and even the erratum had to be corrected.” “In the review of Robert Chambers’ life, William, the biographer, is put to death, and has to protest tuat not he but his brother succumbed to overwork in preparing the ‘Book of Days,’ WILLIAM H. SEWARD’S WILL. The Deccased Statesma: Name Signed for the Last Time. The following is a copy of the last will and testa- ment of the late William H. Seward, made from the original. The will isin the handwriting of the testator. He signed, folded and placea it in an envelope, and wrote his name on the envelope, and never signed his name after that. The witness, W. L, Freeman, is or was a barber in Washingtop, anda colored man, aN wie ai The will reads a3 {916s :— Yn the hame of God, amen J, William H, Seward, of Auburn, do make, or- dain, publish and declare this my last will and tes- tament; hereby revoking all former wills by me made. First—1 devise, grant and bequeath in fee simple in equal shares to my three sons, Augustus, Fred- erick and William, the house and reab estate in Auburn in which I dwell. Second—I give, grant, devise and bequeath In fee simple absolute all my remaining estate, real and personal, in equal shares to my said three sons and my adopted daughter, Olive F. Risley, daughter of my old friend, Harrison A. Risley, Third—I1 appoint my son, William H. Seward, and my adopted daughter, the said Olive, executor and executrix. WILLIAM H. SEWARD. (L. 8.) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said testator, William H. Seward, as and for his Jast will and testament, in the presence of us and ofeach of us, who, at his request and in the presence of him and of each other, have subscribed our names a8 witnesses at Pekin, in China, this Sth day of November, 1870, JOHN RODGERS, Rear Admiral United States Navy, 1,421 K street, Washington, D, 0. W. K. WHEELER, Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, Delhi, N, Y. . L HEMAN, 2,015 H street, Washington, D. C. A true copy. Surrogate's Court, Cayuga County, ss.—I do here- ke certify that I have compared the foregoing coy of the Jast will and testament of William H. Seward, late of Auburn, N. Y., deceased, and of the en- dorsements thereupon, with the original record now remaining in this ofice, and the same are cor- rect transcripts therefrom, and of the whole of said original. In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of office of ‘our said’ Surrogate to be hereunto aftixed, Witness, John T, M. Davie, Surrogate of our said county, at Auburn, this 15th day of No- vember, A. D, 1872, 1. T. M. DAVIE, Surrogates PERU. —1—— PEACE BETWEEN BOLIVIA AND CHILE Financial Reforms and Important Revenue Regulations. AN EFFORT TO INDUCE IMMIGRATION, The Chinese in the Rcopublic—A Combined Effort to Obtain European Labor—What an Immi- arant May Hope For—Telegraphic Com- munication with the United States, Lua, Peru, Oct. 21, 1872, The smart shock of earthquake experienced here on the morning of the 17th instant, causing greater alarm among the people than any similar visitation since that of August 1868, but fortunately entailing no disasters to life and property in Lima or Callao, has apparently had an admirable effect upon the somewhat sluggish movements of the Peruvian legislators, and in the two days following the convuision more was ac- complished in the Houses of the National Legisla- ture than had been effected for some weeks pre- vioysly. The amount of electricity in the air evidently incited the law-givers to stim- ulated exertions, If we receive no bad news from the South regarding this earthquake, it will have proved to be a benefit rather than a ca- lamity. Congress turned its attention to the financial reforms and plans presented by the Presi- dent of the Republic, of which a full explanation was given in my despatch of the 28th ultimo. In order to establish the wished-for equilibrium be- tween the revenue of the nation and its expendi- tures, AN INCREASED SYSTEM OF TAXATION on imported goods was one of the principal ideas of Mr. Pardo, Congress, too, appears to have fully comprehended the wisdom and feasibility of the scheme, and the Chamber of Deputies has passed a@ Dill which requires the sanc- ton of the Senate and of the Execntive belore it becomes a liw, fixing the duties on im- ported flour at one gol the sanega, about six English bushels; on imported wheat two solos the hundred pounds and ten per cent ad valorem on coal, aliow- ing rice to be introduced free of duty. At the first glance this action would seem ill-advised, since, from the immense fertility of Peru, it would natu- rally be argued that sutticient grain cou!d be pro- duced within her own boundaries for her necessi- ties, and the tax would prove to be of no benefit to the country’s revenues, But the tact 1s quite the reverse. ‘The wheat and corn consumed in Peru is brought almost entirely from Chile, the valley of Janja, about one hun- dred miles in the interior ot Peru, the grain- ‘owing section of the Republic only afford- ing suiticlent wheat at present for the requi ments of a limited neighborhood. Once, however, the line of railway now being constructed trom Callao to the Oroya Pass is completed, the Janja country will be thrown open, easy transportation can be procured and by this means the grain from that department can be placed in Lima at prices ruling under those of the Chilian article. With re- gard to coal, the Congressional wiseacres are of opinion that by placing such a heavy DUTY UPON THE BLACK DIAMONDS additional incentive will be given towards a fur- ther and successful exploration of the Peruvian coal fields, from whictt it is thought a sufficient supply soon may be obtained. Throughout the northern departments an excellent quality of petroleum ts found, from which kerosene is manu- Tactured to such an extent as to enter into serious competition for the Lima sapply With that brought from the United States. Where this petroleum exists, coal must be somewhere in the vicinity, and the capitalists of Lima are considering the mat- ter with grave attention. Rice 1s declared free of duty from the fact of its being the principal food of the lower classes, and of the Chinese laborers on the estates. The cost of agriculture is so great in Peru that it was not found advisable to tax such a prime pecessity for the de- yelopment of fg pee wealth of the country, ‘the action of the House of Representatives wili probably be approved of by the Senate, and ninety days alter the official promuigation of the law its provisions wul take effect. From this may be de- duced one very favorable argument for the pros- perity and good sense of the Ropuplie—tis perfec accord which appears ta reign between the Cabi- net and Congress, ai ween these two bodies and the people at large, While a faix and impsr- tial discussion of these measures has taken place, measures so intimately connected with the life of the public, the necessity for some radical change in the financial system is so apparent that no com- pane of a grave nature have been made, and the ’resident’s purpose is loadiy applauded, ‘The Peru- vian Consul at Macao, reports to his government that from the Ist o1 January to the 3istol August of this year the considerable number of TWELVE THOUSAND COOLIES left that port for Peru, out ef which probably about ninety-two per cent arrived safely at their destina- tion, The loss on the voyage from ordinary causes is usually computed at three per cent, but during the period mentioned by the Consul several of the “expeditions,” as they are technically called, have been pecullarly unfortunate. The Peruvian Mis- sion to China and Japan will leave Callao about the 15th of November, the repairs to the iron-clad frigate Independencia requiring that time for com- lection, The object of this mission has hitherto een explained, and the humane desires of the government of Peru towards ame- liorating the condition of the unfortunate Chinese, together with the laudable intention of securing a superior class of free laborerg from the same source as formerly, are worthy of praise. The growing necessities of the country, the large amount of dispesable land and capital and the pain- ful deficiency o1 labor all operate strongly in favor of the material success of the scheme. Guaranteeing kind and proper treatment to the immigrants; stipulating that on the expiration of their contract time they will be conveyed again to their country, should they so desire, and offering a hundred-told better pay than is procurable in over-crowded China, atdo is confident that the mission will prove of inestimable service to the cause of agricul- ture in Peru. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION. The news that the fe ee had connected Jamaica with Aspinwall, and placed us within five days’ hail from the United States and Europe, was received with general congratulation and rejotc- ing. Commercial circles are enthusiastic in their expectations, and the government is reported to be favorably disposed towards subsidizing the sub- mariue line which it is proposed to lay between Payta and Panama. With Payta we have had tele- raphic communication for two years. Mr. Studd Foi, who has for a long time been identified wit the proposed Sees is now in Chile, but on his a pproach lng, arrival here it is hoped that he will find it possible to conclude an advantageous arrangement with the government hay could then “wire” direct to Europe and the United States, ‘The little unpleasantness between Chile and Bo- livia, to which I called the attention of the readers of the HERALD a few weeks since, appears to be rapidly disappearing. When the Bolivian Plenipo- tentiary in Chile, the cause of the misunderstand- ing, had left Santiago, at the recommendation of the Chilian Foverpment, if my fiecerered that he had béén proceeding in his high handed manner, holding seereuy allthe time the letter of recall ; which ha breviously been sent to him by his 6Wn government. He therefore acted without any authority whatsoever, ays! been virtually dis- missed by his own people before he entered into the dispute which at one time threatened to cause a serious trouble between Peru, Chile and Bolivia, He was received very coldly at La Paz by Presiaent Morales, and the Bolivian government, it is under- stood, would have acted as did that of Chile under similar circumstances, A PALNFUL REPORT was afterwards put in circulation to the effect that the Chilian representative in La Paz had been as- sailed by a mob, and that insulting remarks con- cerning Chile had been made at a public diplomatic dinner, but the next steamer brought a full and emphatic contradiction of the canard. Confidence was immediately restored, and the little storm- cloud has disappeared from the horizon. Chiie has nearly $200,000,000 invested in the mines of Caraco- les, in property belonging to her citizens and in the commercial operations carried on between her ports and that modern El Dorado, Hence, it 1s shrewdly surmised that did a proper opportunity present itself Chile would not hesitate to take ad- vantage of her neighbor's weakness, and appro- pl the valuabie district in question, But, on he other hand, the policy of Peru is diametrically tore to ba such spoliation, and an armed re- stance would be made. But the danger has Passed, and we are all tranquil. The internal affairs of Bolivia are as prosperous as could be expected at the moment when she {is entering upon the new career of peace. The Presi- dent is engaged in some educational projects, of which a report will be given when bile are accom- plished facts, Colonel Church, at the last advices, Was at La Paz, conferring witu the goverament, Immigration the Absorbing Question of the Day—Wise Measures by the Gove ernment—Nuturalization and Re- ligion—What the Immigrant May Ex- pect. Lima, Oct, 27, 1872, Public affairs with us since the date of my last despatch, the 21st inst., have not been particularly interesting, The Presideut, fatigued and over- 1872.-TRIPLE SHEET. worked, suffering from an ocular Mfiiction, retired to the watering place of Chonillos, and consequently the movement in the higher circles of the govern- ment was brought almost to standstill. In one of my former letters I alluded to @ reform which Was effected by Pardo, in the different offices of his Ministers, He selected a number of the most distinguished men of the country, for the especial Durpose of conferring with and advisirg the Ministers of State on all important questions, These Consulting Committees, as they are termed, were chosen from the ranks of all parties, and the benefit resulting from their joint action with the Cabinet is apparent. A recent case will Mustrate the point. The Minister of the Inte- rior, in common with his refecting countrymen, entertains the conviction that the great requisite of Peru at this turning point of her fortunes ts A STRONG STREAM OF IMMIGRATION, since only by this means can the enormous re- sources of the Repubiic be properly utilized, The Minister, of course, looked towards Europe for this desired end, and, after hearing the President's opinion on the subject, proceeded to appoint his consulting committee, The very outset Proved the wisdom of the Minister. He sought for practical and {intelligent assistants, and he discovered them among the foreign mercantile community of Lima, The chiefs of the principal business houses of the capital gladly answered the official invitation, and the first meeting of the Immigration Consulting Committee was held a few nights since at the palace. Various “plans were proposed by the Minister for the con- sideration of the Council; butit was finally decided vo appoint especial Commissioners of Immigration in Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy, these agents to be un der the direct supervision of the government and to receive orders from the repre- sentatives of Peru in those countries, The most important topic, however, was naturally the in- ducements to he offered to the immigrant and the guarantees to be given him respecting his property and life. Upon this the Minister spose at length. He assertet that the government was willing to contribute largely towards the expense of transportation on the ar- rival of the passenger on Peruvian soil. He would be allowea@ to choose a certain portion of land from those held by the government on the public domain, Articles necessary for existence and agricultural implements woulda be furnished on such terms as would render payment a matter of no diMeculty; and that, as to other protection, he could only receive that which is given by the Ex- ecutive and Legislative branches of the adminis- tration to all, These explanations were deemed satisiactory and the committee adjourned to await further action, The first step has been taken, and the press and people regard the question with the liveliest interest. ‘there are some points which merit especial attention. One of the greatest in- centives to European emigrants arriving in the United States is the acquirement of citizenship and the privilege of having a voice in the matters of the adopted country. Tn Peru TIE SYSTEM OF NATURALIZATION is far more simple and rapid than in the United States. To become a Peruvian citizen it is alone nécessary to signify such a desire to the municipal authorities; and, on proof of good conduct being presented, the paper conferring the title is slened and delivered, So far as this goes no diniculty would be encountered, The stumbling block {is relizion. Here the State and Church are so closely united that no other public worship than that of the Catholic faith is permitted, The second article of the constitution expressly declares this, and, despite the numerous and well-organized efforts that have been made in Congress by the liberal party, the law remains unchanged. Hence it is that this obstacle might prove @ serious one. On the other hand the natural advantages of the coun- try must be taken into consideration. The favor- able concessions to be made by the government and the liberal assistance it promises to atford to the immigrants are also matters of great moment to the interested parties. ‘The wonderful fertility of the soil, the enor- mous districts from which the spot for residence might be chosen, towards which now the locomotive and telegraph are marching with giant strides; the wealth of the mineral sections, always an attractive bait to those who leave their homes for new and more promising localities; the health- ful temperature of the Republic generally; the im- mense demand for labor and the wretched inade- quacy of the supply; the benevolent character of the people towards industrious foreigners—all these points militate directly in favor of a scheme which, if successfully carried out, will prove of more real service to Peru than have the millions of money derived from her treasures of birdlime. The President—an earnest, practical man—is thoroughly alive to the necessities of his country, and to no project does Me bestow more careful attention than to this, which is now THE ALL-ABSORBING TOPIC of the day. Peru requires 1,000,000 of hardworkin; and intelligent immigrants, and one of the condi- tions almost essential to ultimate benefit is that these immigrants should be accompanied by their families, Experience has clearly proved that the single man arriving here is far more able to sick- ness and failure than the married couple. The con- fidence placed by the public generally in the latter class is almost a guarantee itself of success. The numerong Ghinese who have reached Pern—for the most part industrious and sometimes intelligen’ are never imported with women, Your corre- spondent has seen more than fifty thousand Coolies in this Republic, and as has had the pleasure of gazing upon but one daughter of the Celestial empire, Consequently these Chinamen betake themselves to opium and fifty other de- grading vices, all of which they would probabiy throw upon one side were they allowed the benefits of female society and the comforts of a home, In a few days this interesting subject will again be brought under the consideration of the Minisier and his associates, and pest correspondent will take much pleasure in chronicling the measures taken in a movement which may be held as vitally affecting the future of Peru. SORROWFUL SCENE IN THE ADIRONDACKS. An Old and Well-Known Guide and Hunter Drowned in Sight of His Son, From the Utica Herald, Nov. 15.) From the Boonville Herald we gather the par- ticulars of the Goal 4 of ©, Sanford Sperry, proprietor of the Forge House, an excellent guide, a skilied hunter anda man generally known to tourists through the North Woods, Sperry, Jack Sheppard, Samuel Dunakin and Daniel Scars were engaged in running deer, Mr. Sperry, with his son, aged ten years, were watch- ing Lime Kiln Lake, John Brown's tract, while the rest of the party watched the Fulton chain of lakes. This was on Saturday last. Mr. Sperry had been quite successful, having shot one deer, re- covered it, hung it toa tree and dressed it. Asecond one was shot, and Sperry put out in a boat aiter it, ieayine his coat and gun in charge of his son Willie. He secured the second deer, tied it to the boat and was towing it to shore, when Willie called, “The dogs are coming!” Sperry stood up in the boat to determine from which direction the third deer would be likely to take the water. The lake was very rough, and the action of the waves, combined With the weight of the deer, which was thrown bac and forth by the water, made the boat very unsteady, and experienced as he was, Mr. Sperry failed to reserve his balance and fell into the lake. As he fell Sperry caught the side of the boat and upset it. A strong west wind was blowing, which drifted the boat parallel with the north shore, at which was the landing. The boat upset about oné-fourth of a mile from the landing. The boy on shore began tQ cry, and Sperry, who had secured an oar and ‘climbed astride the upturned boat called cheerily to him, ‘Don't cry, Willie, am coming ashore all right.” For almost an hour the father battled bravely with death, while his little boy, in an agony of suspense, watched from the shore. For some time he made slow pro- gress toward his boy and safety, but the labor necessary was too great even for his strength. yer } ines phe Felentiers waves washed him rom he boat, but with unabated courage, though with failing strength, he regained his e. The water carried away his oar and he continued the unequal fight by paddling with his hands, When he was within sevea or eight rods of shore the water swept him from the baat, and he was too weak to climb back upon it, Even then he did not give up his wonderful fight for life, but clinging to the boat he tried ta force it against the waters to the shore ciose by, The little boy waded into the cold water to his shoulders, braving death himself in a vain attempt tosave his father. He says that had he been able to finda long pole he could have reached his father and drawn him toshore, The father’s strength was now eee gone. He could only cling to the boat, with his head barely above water, and drift at the mercy of the wind, As the boat drifted by the landing it approached nearer the shore, and the brave little boy again waded again into the lake in another despe: effort to reach the father. The water at the land. ing was deeper, and the longest pole the boy could got was not long enough to span the space between the farthest venture le could make and the dying man. Here Sperry gave up hope, and said faintly, “I must go."’ A few rods north of the lamding he ivst his hold on the boat and was drowned, Willie waited a few minutes to see if his father would rise, and then turned his face toward home, sixteen miles away. Few boys of his age have evcr been so tried, Alone in the woods, the ground covered with snow, Wet to the skin, and with a heart bursting with grief, he lost neither spirit nor self-possession, He went to Fifth Lake, got @ boat, crossed the lake, ran down the creek to Fourth Lake, aud there found the wind so strong that ie could not pull against it. Meantime Sheppard, who had left Lime Kiln Lake in the morning to put out the dogs, re- turned, and fired his rife as @ signal to Sperry to come across alter him. AS no reply was made, he walked around the lake, and the upturned boat gave him an idea of the fate of Sperry. The boy's tracks were visible in the snow, and, hoping to save him from his father’s fate, Sheppard foliowed him to Fifth Lake, and taking a second boat reached Fourth Lake ia as Willie, driven ashore by the winds, was leaving the water to go home through the woods, CUBA. Proclamation by Captain General Ceballog Against Insurgent Incendiaries—The Claims * of Americans for Spanish Outrages Re- fazed by the Authorities—Details of the Latest Fight Between Spanish Troops and Insurgents. Havana, Nov. 9, 1872, Now that the cane in the fields is fast ripening and presents a splendid prospect for a large crop, and grinding on several plantations has already commenced, His Exvellency the Captain General fears that the insurgents or their sympathizers may again resort to their former practices of burn- ing and laying waste all such plantations as are within their reach, and hag pubiished a decree in reference thereto, of which the following is a trans- lation :— Don Fraxorsco Cenatuos ¥ Vencas, Captain General of the Island of Cul Chief of the Army of Operations, &, The persistent enemies of Spain, renegade children of & loyal and noble nation, tmpelled’ by the most bastardly Passions, seem to run ‘through all (he degrees of crime which treason and anger birth to and descend even to the most abominable, Fowerless to fight bravely inthe open feld, they dropped the musket which they held with trembling’hani tor the assassin’s knile, but alo incapable of encountering the perils which threaten him who resorts to stich an ignoble weapon, and ruled ever by treason and trenzy, it is not too much to ex) ect, perhaps, that they may again exchange th er for the in: cendiary torch. ‘The obdurate traitor isnot deterred by any huinane consideration; the widow's tears, innocent blood, the ruin of families, Sre and waste do hot aftect his hardened heart; f d only severe and prompt punishinent can restrain him, and it ismy duty and my will to impose that punishment In accordanga with the law and in defence of society thus threatened’ Besides. to commit its last offence, the rebellion, ihasked or armed, shall be impotent. 4 ‘Therefore, in use of the powefs granted me by the third article of the decreo of this Captaincy General of the 10th of January, I87L. which reserves to my authority the cognizance of common erlmes, which, by their disposis tions and circumstanc#, may notably ublic @ notional integrity, and aiso In use. ranted me by military laws as Captaiir province and General-in-Chief of its army cting Governor, nd General-in- of operation, " I do decree and order that the military jurisdiction shall take cognizance of the crimes of arson which may be committed ufter the publication of this decree in the estates or rural towns; their authors, accomplices or har- borers shall be (ried by the usual court martial, accord. to the articles of war, and with all the rapidity and that forins of justice shall permit. And for strict e ee and compliance therewith this decree iy ordered to be published and circulated in the accustomed manner, CEBALLOS, Havana, Nov. 8, 1872. Your correspondent has been creditably Informed that the superior government of this island has refused, in all instances, to consider the claims for damages of Cuban-American citizens brought be- fore the American Claims Commission at Washing- ton; and further, that the claims of Foster and Johnson, the companions of the unfortunate Ger- man, Isaac Griinwald, who were wounded and mak treated at the same time Grinwald was killed, are not to be considered, as the ringleader of the as- sailants was summarily tried and punished for the crime. The claims of Messrs. Danford Knowlton, Moses Taylor, Henry Story and others will, how; ever, reccive due attention, it is said, THE INSURRECTION in its present situation offers no important changes. In a telegram dated the 4th the com- mander-tn-chief of the army in the Central and Hastern Departments reports that the joint bands of Maceos, Ortiz and Silverto del Prado entered on the wight of the 2d inst. among the scat- tered shant of the valley of Guantanamo— called Caimbo—and sacked three small stores, retiring aiterwards without doing any fur. ther damage. Colonel Dondereus, chief of the Zone, hearing of this, prepared an ambush at midnight in the Toro woods at a point which the insurgents had to pass. On the morning ofthe following day he encountered tiem at a lace called Tarallon de los Platanos, on the road leading to Matilde, and attacked them, tirst guard- ing all the roads offering a retreat. ‘Ihe insur- que attacked in this manner and realizing the liMculties of a retreat, kept up a desperate resist ance for seven hours, protected by their impregna- ble position and the almost impenetrabie woods; but at last dispersed, traversing in small groups through the woods, some in the direction of a foot- ath leading to Anita and others in various direc- jJons. They left behind them nine dead and all the booty they had taken at Caimbo, as also the horses or their leaders, several firearms and everything that could hinder them in their flight. The Span- jards acknowledge a loss of one Killed and seven wounded. The report further states that this affair is of importance, as these chieis are the most in- trepid and probably the most inured to war. The Local Board of Health of this city, in view of the epizootic disease now raging among horses in the United States, has ordered that all horses hereafter imported into this island from the United States shal be put into strict observation, at least while the disease continues to exist in that coun: Ty. The operatic company engaged at Tacon continua their representations, but without exciting any great enthusiasm thus far among the Havanese dilettanti, The artists who have thus far appeared are rated quite ordinary, with very few exceptions, Buch as the tenor Palermi and the basso Rossigalt. Tamberlik and Mme, Testa have not yet appeared. OBITUARY. Alexander C. Duff-Gordon. Sir Alexander Cornewall Duff-Gordon, a gentle man well known in European society, has just died in England. He was a Commissioner of Inland Revenue of Great pritain. Sir Alexander was the eldest son of the late Sir William Dud-Gordon, a cadet of the House of Aberdeen. His mother wis a daughter of the late Sir George Cornewall, M. P. He was born in the year 1811, and succeeded to his father’s title in 1823, He was for many years a clerk in the Treasury, and acted as private secre- tary to at least one Chancellor of the Exchequer, He became a senior clerk in the Treasury in 1854, and a Commissioner of Iniand Revenue in 1856; he was also Assistant Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Lady Dufl-Gordon will be remembered under her maiden name of Miss Lucy Austin, as the author of several clever and entertaining works, including “The French in Algiers,” and as the translator ot Moltke’s “Russian Campaign on tie Danube,” and of Ranke’s “Ferdinand and M@ximilian.” ‘The title passes to the late baronet’s only son, Maurice, who was born In the year 1549, Lord Kinloch. Lord Kinloch, one of the Judges in the First division of the Court of Sessions, Edinburgh, Scot- land, has just died in North Britain. His Lordship had been in infirm health for some time, and went to stay at Hartrigge, near Jedburg, where his death took place somewhat suddenly. He was called to the bar in 1824 and raised to the Bench in 1868, Richard de la Saussaye. General Richard de la Saussaye, of the Spanish Army, expired recently in France and was buried a few days since at Montmartre. He was avery dis- tinguished commander, and greatly respected ag an accomplished and chivalrous gentleman, The General had just lately returned to France from a visit to Ireland (his native country). and sunk after after afew days’ illness. None of his family nor friends were in Paris, and his body was foilowed to the place of interment by the gentlemen of t.e Spanish Embassy. M. Olozaga, the Ambassad delivered a touching discourse over the grave. General de la Saussaye was brother of the late Chief Justice of Bombay, Sir Matthew R. Sausse, Q. ©, who was well known once and highly re, spected on the Leinster Circuit, iu Ireland, or, . Edward O'Farrell. Edward O'Farrell, an eminent member of the Irish preas, has been carried from life by a sudden attack of illness. Mr. O'Farrell was the founaer and proprietor of the Sligo Champton newspaper, and his articles are still quoted as models of relned style and clear argument. For forty-five years ho was connected with the press, and during all that time enjoyed intercourse with the leaders of Irish political opinion. He knew every one ofany public, note in the United Kingdom, and was esteemety and respected by every one to whou he himself was known. Notwithstanding the great variety of his writings he never published a sentence which in aftertime, as he said, he wished bad been un- written, ‘i Seasttirrammittlied SOE ar" Charles Lever’s Will, “~~... ~ With one codicil, the will of the late Charley Lever (Harry Lorrequer), who died at Trieste on the Ist of June, has been proved at the principal registry, London, by Mr. John George Adair and Mr. Philip Rose, the executors, The personal property is sworn under four thousand pounds. The will is dated July 1, 1865, and the codicil May 14, 187 The tee tator writes that his youngest daughter, Sidney, is amply provided for by her marriage settlement, and that his daugiter Kate, the wife of Mr. Bowes Watson, will ultimately, under the provisions of the settlement executed on her marriage, come into the possession of an adequate income, and he, therefore, gives the whole of his property, in- cluding his policies in the Globe and Guardian In- surance offices, to his executors upon trust, in to first place to pay his debts, funcral and testainen- tary expenses, then to set apart £1,000, and to pa the interest to his daughter Kate until sho stall, under her marriage settlement, come into the in- come of the pasa ad therein settled upon her, after which event the £1,000 ts to fall iuto hiy residuary estate, The annual income of lis resid- uary estate is directed by testator to be pald to hid unmarried daughter, Julia, for her ite, and at her decease the capital is to go to such persons and ig Such a manner ag sue shall by her last will aud testament direct,