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teserftatives and fhe statesmen of fhe great Northwestern Empire. Yet Mr. Archer, of Maryland, did make some opportune sugges- ‘tions, and declared that our navy, sit is now, “could not take the Virginius from Havana.” Whether this is strictly trae or not, it is not wild exaggeration. We are not able to go to war; we are not in a position to make @ naval demonstration against the Spanish navy; we cannot maintain and protect our national honor. From the temper of those men whom the diseased portions of our politi- cal fabric have vomited into power we can see no immediate prospect that we shall be able to enforce even the mild diplomacy of amiable Mr. Fish. Tae Workrmemen at a Bap Jos.—The s0- called workingmen of the city, who met at Cooper Institute last night, made a very bun- gling job of their demonstration. It is not wisdom in the honest laborer or mechanic, who lives by the employment afforded him by capital, to make absurd demands, which, if complied with, by ruining capital, would ruin labor also. The men who inscribe on their ‘banners the destructive mottoes of the Com- mune are not ‘‘workingmen,’’ but loafers, who live in idleness on the hard-earned money of the true ‘workingman.” The number and condition of the unemployed in this city and State, if correctly given in the report presented to the meeting, are certainly startling enough, and prove that some more efficient means of relief should be adopted than our laws at present provide. But Com- munistic pronunciamentos will not help the cause of the poor in this city, and it will be wise on the part of those who are earnestly desirous of helping themselves, or those who are less fortunate than themselves, to steer -clear of such demonstrations as that at the Cooper Institute. Tae New Yorx Crry Mission had an anni- versary celebration this week, at which en- couraging accounts were given of the progress of the society in evangelizing the poor of the city, and very discouraging reports as to the condition of the finances. In carrying the Gospel to the masses the missionaries have not been neglectful of the bodily needs of the people among whom they were sent; and although tracts are consoling at times to those who read them, yet clothing, fuel, food and medicine are still stronger incentives to con- version. There is danger of the most. press- ing kind, as one of the reverend gentlemen stated on the occasion, in the ignorance and lawlessness of the masses; but tracts will scarcely suffice to remedy such evils. Sub- stantial aid to the families of those unfortu- nates will do more towards reclaiming them | from the downward path thana ream of bibli- cal quotations, Therefore the treasury of this worthy mission of charity should not be per- mitted to remain in its present empty state, but calls for the immediate and munificent support of those whose wealth enables them to contribute towards it. PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. Nathaniel Hooper, of Boston, is at the Brevoort House, Benson J. Lossing is among the late arrivals at the St. Denis Hotel. : Dr. D. R. Hagner, of Washington, has arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. J. Warrack, British Consul at Chicago, has apart- Ments at the St. Denis Hotel. Mrs. General Emory and daughter have arrived in New Orleans from Washington. Ex-Governor William Greene, of Rhode Island, 1s registered at the Grand Central Hotel. Edgar T. Welles, son of the ex-Secretary of the Navy, is staying at the Hoffman House. Colonel Joseph ©. Audenried, of General Sher- mal aff, is quartered at the Hoffman House. J.D. Cameron, son of Senator Simon Cameron, has arrived at the Brevoort House from Harris- burg. The democrats of Indiana have decided not to hold their State Convention on 8th of January, as proposed. Mr. W. N. Edwards, who was a member of Con- gress in 1816, is very ill at his residence in Warren county, North Carolina. The immediate removal of Supervising Architect Mullett is demanded by workmen in Boston be- cause he is opposed to the Eight-hour law. Colonel John A. Bridgeland, of Indiana, has been onanimousty confirmed by the Senate as United States Consul at Havre. So that matter is bridged -over nicely. The Kentucky Bourbons are losing ground, It is asserted that the new Legislature drinks less ‘whiskey per man than any that has ever been seen in Frankfort. Mr. A. K. McMillen, late the managing editor of the Express, has retired irom that newspaper after 26 years of service, and attached himself to the Daily Bulletin. Mrs. Caroline V. Price, widow of the late General Thomas L. Price, was married last week at her residence in Jefferson City, Mo., to Colonel James B. Price, of New Orleans, Judge William J. Robertson, it is stated, is named as likely to succeed John Lewes as United States Senator from Virginia. The name of Judge Barbour is also mentioned in the same connection. Alter 16 years’ faithiul service on the Supreme Court Bench for the Third Judicial District (this State), Judge Platt Potter retires, carrying with him the highest testimonials and best wishes from Bench and Bar. Rufus King has been indicted for embezzting Post Uffice orders in Boise City. A man with such & patriotic name should have been above sucha mean business, But it seems he had two aliases— viz., Jones and MceGufMin—and, besides being an ex- Postmaster at Boise, was considered ‘one of the ‘voys.”” “A Retired Murderer” has written to the Lon- don Pall Mal Gazette a letter whose satire will scarcely be understood by the Scotland Yard au- thorities. It is upon the practice of those persons ‘who rob the bodies of murdered men. He denies ‘that the true murderers of London demean them- elves so as to rob their sacrificial victims, and he instances how they deposit bodies under the noses @f the police, whom, he § the murderers cor- dially admire, as evidences “that there is an open- mess in their proceedings that speaks volumes for ‘the nobility of their nature.” PROFESSOR AGASSIZ BETTER, Boston, Dec. 11, 1873, Protessor Agassiz ts reported better. His re- covery 18 probable. Tne seriousness of his illness thas been greatly exaggerated, He is quite sick, but by no means dangerous, YELLOW FEVER IN TBXAS, GALVESTON, Dec, li, 1873. Speciai despatches to the Vews report new cases ‘of yellow fever at Columbus, TEE PITTSBURG EMBEZZLEMENT, Pirrspene, Pa., Dec, 11, 1873, ‘The Financial Committee resumed tts investiga. tion of the water bond embezzlement this af- ‘ternoon, John foas, late Secretary of the Water Commis. sion, testified that he placed the bonds and some $229,000 with the National Trust Company, with- out authority from any person, The stocknolders of the National Trust Company bave subscribed some 1,000 towards paying the indebtedness for the institution as @ guarantee that the amount will be paid, Committees have been appointed to take charge of and test the genuineness of the Mmorwades given by the subscribers. NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1873—TRIPLE SHEET. BAZAINE’S FATE. The Prisoner’s Bearing After Con- viction and Sentence. Presidential Reflection on the Court Appeal for Mercy. The Midnight Hour the Moment of His Doom or Reprieve. Press Anticipation of a Plea in Mitigation. Condemnation to 20 Years’ “Seclusion” Probable. TELEGRAMS TO THE REW YORK HERALD. Pag, Dec. 11, 1873. Soon after the judgment of the Court was pronounced against Marshal Bazaine last evening he requested that his son might be allowed to visit him in prison. He also refused to avail himself of the right of appeal. CONSIDERATION OF THE COURT APPEAL FOR MERCY, President MacMahon will to-day decide whether he will listen to the appeal of the Court for mercy and commute the sentence of the condemned man. MacMahon’s Solemn Duty—The Midnight our a Moment of Dread Import. Pants, Dec. 11, 1873. President MacMahon, before taking action on the appeal for mercy for Bazaine, will wait for explanations from the Marshal and for the expiration of the usual period of delay, during which the Court may itself reverse the sen- tence. This period ends to-night at midnight, and the President's decision will not be announced until to-morrow. PUBLIC ANTICIPATION OF A PLEA FOR MITIGA- ‘TION. The Journal de Paris says the unanimity of the judges unfortunately indicates that there will be no reconsideration of the sentence ; but the condemned Marshal may take advan- tage of the lapse of time and plead his splen- did services to France in mitigation of its severity. THE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT MARTIAL RE- JOINS HIS COMMAND. The Duc d’Aumale, President of the court martial, has gone to Besangon to attend ex- clusively to the command of his army corps. What President MacMahon Intends to Enforce. Loxpon, Dec. 12—6 A. M. A special despatch from Paris to the Daily News reports that the President intends to commute the sentence of Marshal Bazaine to 20 years’ seclusion. FRANCE. Specie in Heavy Flow to the Bank. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Parts, Dec, 11, 1873. The specie in the Bank of France has increased 6,000,000f. during the past week. ENGLAND. The Bank Bate of Discount Reduced—Money on *Change—Bullion Supply and Reserves—A Learned Canon to Lecture in America. TELEGRAMS 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD, Lonpon, Dec. 11, 1873. The Directors of the Bank of England, at their meeting to-day, fixed the minimum rate of dis- count at the bank at four and halfa per cent. MONEY ON 'CHANGE. The rate of discount in the open market for three months’ bills is four per cent, or one-half per cent below the bank rate, BULLION IN PLOW TO THE BANK. The bullion in the Bank of England has increased £618,000 during the past week. ‘The proportion of the bank reserve to liabilities, which was last week 453 per cent, is now 4834 per cent. CANON KINGSLEY TO VISIT AMERICA. Rev. Charles Kingsley (Canon Kingsley) will soon visit the United States on a lecturing tour. The Metropolitan Fog Darkening an Area of 50 Miles Square—Commerce Se~ riously Impeded—Agricultural Science Dismayed. Lonpon, Dec, 11, 1873. The dense fog which set in on Tuesday last con- tinues this morning. This almost unprecedented condition of the atmosphere even for this city is having a serious effect on business, Navigation on the river is very dangerous. No vessels have arrived here for two days, captains fearing to move during the fog lest they should come in collision with other craft, For the same reason the cattle show at Agricul- tural Hall is @ failure. Some of the beasts are per- ishing, and the owners of many others on exhibi, tion have withdrawn them, The fog covers an area of about 60 miles square, of which London is the centre. Elsewhere throughout the country there was & hard frost last night. SPAIN. Change of Commanders Before Cartagena— Claim of a Bourbonist Victory. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. MApRID, Dec. 11, 1873, Lopez Dominique has accepted the command of the government force before Cartagena, Carlist Report of a Severe Battle and Royalist Victory. BAYOnng, Dec. 11, 1873, The Carlist Junta in this city claim to have re- ceived intelligence ot another victory of their forces over the Spanish government troops, One republican general is said to have been wounded and a number of officers killed, including several colonels. DEMOORATIO GAINS IN TEXAS, GaLveston, Deo, 11, 1873. All the additional election news received bere shows increaged democratic maiorities, THE VILLE DU HAVRE. Captain Surmont’s Defence of His Personal Conduct and That of His Officers. TELEGRAM TO THE KEW YORK HERALD. Pants, Dec, 11, 1873. Captain Surmont publishes a card indignantly denying the charge that himself and the other ofMicers of the steamship Ville du Havre showed cowardice at the time of the disaster to that vessel, MEXICO. woe Commerce Relieved from Border Tariff Restric- tions—Trade Likely to Revive. TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALO. Maramonas, Mexico, Dec. 11, 1873, Telegrams from the city of Mexico to-day state that the federal government has ordered the re- strictions which have recently been placed on merchandise imported tn the Zona Libre to be taken off, This restores the rights of merchants to despatch merchandise to any of the towns within the Zona Libre without the payment of any duty. For more than a year past trade within the Zona Libre, duty free, has been confined to the port at which the merchandise was entered. The restoration of the right to despatch goods from the port of entry to any point in the Zons Libre without duty will revive trade on this frontier, which has been languishing under the restrictions just removed. WEATHER REPORT. peel OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, Dec. 12—1 A. M. Synopsis for the Past Twenty-four Hours, The barometer continues highest in the South Atlantic States, and generally clear weather with higher temperature prevatis from Virginia south- ward to Florida and from the South Atlantic coast westward to the Mississippi Valley; higher tem- perature, with cloudy weather and rain in New England, and thence wesiward to Michigan and southwestward to the Ohio Valley; heavy rain and light to fresh easterly winds are reported from Northern llinois southwestward to the Lower Missouri Valley. Wak DEPARTMENT, } Probabilities, For the South Atlantic States and thence west- ward to the Lower Mississippi Valley, partly cloudy and clear weather, with less pressure; easterly to southerly winds and higher temperature on the Atlantic coast. For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley light to fresh southerly and westerly winds, and probably areas of rain during the day. FOR THE NEW ENGLAND AND MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES SLIGHTLY RISING TEMPERATURE, WITH PARTLY CLOUDY WEATHER AND AREAS OF RAINe For the lake region fresh and brisk variable winds, with continued cloudy and stormy weather, followed by clearing weather and lower tempera- ture in the upper lake region and the Norchwest on Friday afternoon, The temperature will probably rise slightly in the canal region uf New York State during the day. The Weather in This City Yesterday. The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours in comparison with the corresponding day of last ear, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s harmacy, HERALD Building :— 1872, 1873, 1872. 1873, bs M. 41 41 42 SMe 38 12P. M. Average temperature yesterday..... ar Average temperature for, corresponaing date last year. aie “STORM AT OMAHA, Oman, Dec, 11, 1872+ There is @ heavy sleet and hailstorm here to- night. THE NORTH CAROLINA DEBT, RALetGH, Dec. 11, 1873. Abillfor the adjustment of the State debt will be discussed in the Senate to-morrow, by special order. A DESPERATE GANG OF THIEVES. Sr. Lours, Dec. 11, 1873, The younger of the James Brothers, commonly known as the “lowa railroad train robbers,’’ robbed the store of Bryant & Chandler, at Brosley, Cass county, Mo., last Friday evening, and shot and severely wounded Isaac Burson. A party of citizens pursued the robbers, but were captured by them at Monegaw Springs, and after some de- tention they were released, with an injunction that they would be held responsible for all reports which should be circulated regarding their acts. CONVENTION OF RAILROAD MEN, Witurnaton, N. C., Dec. 11, 1873, A convention in the interests of the projected Air Line Railroad from Chicago to Charleston assembled at the rooms ofthe Chamber of Com- merce this morning. A large number of merchants and bankers were present, including delegates from points all along the line. After speeches of welcome the whole party, with several hundred citizens, took an excursion down the harbor, which was thickly studded with outward and inward bound vessels, NEW YORK CITY. Mary Bloom, & little girl, nearly six years of age, died at the residence of her parents, No. 38 Thomp- son street, from the effects of burns received on Tuesday night, in consequence of falling against the stove. Coroner Kessler was notified to hold an inquest. Coroner Keenan was yesterday callea to No, 507 West Fifty-ninth street, to hold an inquest on the body of John McCormick, a teamster, 25 years of age and born in Ireland, who died in the Ninety- ninth street hospital from tne effects of injuries received by having been accidentally run over by a manure Wagon, corner of Fifty-first street and Ninth avenue, on Wednesday alternoon. Captain Williams, of the Eighth precinct, accom- panied by a platoon of policemen, made a descent on the faro banks at Nos. 573 and 615 Broadway last night, About the same time this was going on Captain Clinehy, of the Sixteenth precinct, made @ descent on a similar house kept at the corner of Broome street and the Bowery. In both places a large number of persons were arrested; but only the proprietors and 18 others were locked up, and the property found in the houses was seized by the police and carried to the station houses. The prisoners will be sent to Court this morning. JUDGE PECKHAM’S SUCCESSOR. ceeccrcemeitiemnnasnanen ‘The Rochester Union states that Governor Dix has the appointment of a successor to the late Judge Peckham, lost in the Ville du Havre, who will fill the office of Judge of the Court of Appeals, until the Ist of January, 1875—the peopie electing @ Judge for the full term of 14 years from that date next November, The provision of the constitution is that the appointment of a temporary successor shall be by the Governor, ‘by and with the consent of the Senate, if the Senate shali be in session, or if not, the Governor alone may appoint to fill such vacancy.’ It would seem from a literal construc- tion of this language that any appointment made by the Governor before the meeting of the Legis lavure a few weeks hence, will not require confir- mation by the Senate. The Troy Whig nominates E. F. Bullard, of Rens- selaer county, as the successor of Judge Peckham. The Whig, assuming that the selection will be made from the eastern portion of*the State, bases its argument upon the fact that when the republi- can nominations for the Court of Appeals were made there were but three candidates from that ection, These were Robert 8, Hale, Judge Hoge- boom and Mr. Bullard, Judge Hogeboom is dead, Mr. Hale is in Congress; and the Wig thinks, if the wishes of the Convention are to have any weight, Mr. Bullard should be chosen by the Governor, PROVIDENCE OLOTH MARKET. Puovipenon, R. L,, Dec. 11, wm Printing cloths firm and moderately active at Go. standard and extra 64's. ine (ow sales of extra (ur fu ture delivery Were Mado At 640. NAUGHTY CUBA. Jovellar’s Prayer---The Captain General Addresses the Havana Chivalry. HE WANTS TO GIVE UP THE VIRGINIUS, Bellicose Scribblers Want Men and Money to Combat the Insurrection. SURRENDER OR WAR Rumored Battle at Las Tunas—Ominous Silence of the Authorities. THE AMERICAN FLERT GETTING READY. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Havana, Dec. 11, 1873. Captain General Jovellar this evening issued an address to the inhabitants of Cuba, say- ing:— ‘The moment a treaty is signed between the governments of Spain and _ the United States, my duty, however pain- ful it may be, is to comply faithfully with its terms, For this I have received final orders. Failure to comply with the same would pro- duce war, and war with a great Power, with- out the aid of Spain. In the meanwhile obey the law of necessity and the orders of the gov- ernment of the Spanish Republic. Let us de- liver up the Virginius and the survivors of her passengers and crew. I have faith in the nobleness of your procedures’ in compliance with my word. JOAQUIN JOVELLAR.” Proposed General Call to Arms—Men and Money Wanted to Combat the Insur- rection—French Man-of-War at Ha- vana—Rumored Battic at Las Tunas. Havana, Dec. 11, 1873. The Gorro Frijio asks that all able-bodied men, between the ages of 18 and 35, be called into active military service, and that those between 35 and 45 be placed on the reserve. Of the active class 150,000 men could be obtained, a force sufficient to crush the rebellion. The Voz de Cuba declares that a great neces- sity is to be met without delay. As the home government has already made known that it cannot assist us, Cuba must raise men and money to “save the situation.” The French man-of-war Kersaint has arrived here from Santiago. There are rumors of a severe engagement in the vicinity of Las Tunas. The journals contain nothing about the affair. NEWS FROM KEY WEST. Raia ES The Ossipee Off for Santiago—Admiral Porter to Command the Squadron—The Virginius Not To Be Surrendered. Kex West, Fla., Dec. 11, 1873. The Ossipee is ordered to sea to-night for Santiago instead of the Wyoming, which wanted repairs. When getting up steam the Wyoming burst her boiler, but the injury is slight, and she will be able to start to- morrow. ADMIRAL PORTER TO TAKE COMMAND. Admiral Porter is coming to take command, Admiral Rodgers to be second. The Colorado is to be the flagship. CONTINUED ACTIVITY. Much activity prevails in the repair and store shops. Stores for 10,000 men are now on hand here. NO SURRENDER. High naval officers in communication with the Navy Department say that there will be no surrender of the Virginius. NAVAL MATTERS. That Coal Barge Blockade at the Navy Yard=—The European Squadron En Route for Key West—Opinion of an Officer Touching Congressional Appro- priations for the Service. ‘There is no cessation in labor apparent at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Workis progressing steadily upon the Roanoke, Dictator, Florida and Minne- sota. The boilers of the latter were tested satis- factorily yesterday. ‘There was nothing done toward ratsing the coal barge Upland from its muddy bed in front of the dry dock yesterday. The marines on the blockaded iron-clad Arapiles walked about with their hands in their pockets and, chattering to each other like monkeys, peered over the dock at placid waters, beneath which lies the hated barrier to the egress of the noble shtp, The method of raising the boat has been discussed, and divers, as previously reported, have gone down to devise ways and means of pro- ceeding. To-day some further steps may be taken in order to relieve the anxiety of the officers of the Arapiles, who are anxious to be off for @ more con- genial clime. The steam irigate Colorado, aiter many delays, sailed yesterday ior Key West, Fla. The flagship Wabash, of the Mediterranean squad- ron, Rear Admiral Case, ts now en route tor Key West, where she willbe due next week. Admiral Case, being senior officer, will assume command of the North American fleet and Rear Admiral Scott Will co-operate with him, It is remarked as some. what singular that the department should with- draw tne Wabash and Shenandoah from European waters to reinforce the fleet on this side now that the Fish-Polo protocol has proved so hugely agree- able to all parties concerned. The writer, in conversation with a naval officer yosterday, introduced the subject of the naval ‘special’ ‘appropriation bill in the House and the increase of the sorce of sailors. The officer said :— “I see in all that has been said and done in Con- gress so far concerning the navy and the exigen- cies of the service which have lately arisen, the same old “‘cloven foot” of Western opposition to the advancement of the welfare of the navy. It is strikingly Spparent in the published reports of the roceet i Congress given in yesterday's ERALD. hy, in the navy, we were all exceed- ingly surprisea when we saw that Secretary Rove- gon asked for but $5,000,000 “extra” appropriation. It was certainly very hittie, and could not go far to build up our poor navy. Of this amount, he ex- lained before the Naval Committee, tha’ 1,000,000 would be needed to put three of our best monitors in proper condition for service, With inexcusable disregard for skilled advice, and a desperate contempt for the lessons of the hour, the committee struck out the million for repairing the monitors, and in that condition reported “extra! Appropriation bill, This sum will not go far in per! ‘our wooden vessels. What we really Wants an appropriation at once for buiding @ Meet Of ron-ciad whine of war. queh as cay, com- The’ Western be: Pw veueen Ae n 0} e increase of galiors from the present standard, 8,500 to 10,000, and omly consented to vote for it when the term of serviee of the additional 1,500 was limited to one year from date. Now, there pe I dl di barrigy 10,000 seamen will ec! we te peace to our comnieree, ae we are in Guy und to do, in all quarters'of the globe, For m, part, I cannot comprehend what ty got into our Congressmen of late years, they have grown 80 dead to national honor and are yet 80 thoroughly alive to jobbery and corruption, ‘Thus far, on this Cuban war question, Congress nas literally stifled the voice of the people by refusing to entertain any subject lovuking to protection against future outrage at the hands of our enemies, The Manhattan Passes Fort Monroe. For Monrog, Va., Dec. 11, 1873. The United States steamer Powhattan, with the monitor Mannattan in tow, passed the fort at four o'ciock P, M., en route for Key West. Naval Assignments. Midshipmen Thomas 8, Plunkett and Henry Mc- Cala and Paymaster F. T. Gillett have been ordered to recruiting duty at Chicago. Assistant Paymaster S. Reed Calhoun has been detached from the Saugus and ordered to settle accounts. The Canandaigua Sails from the Phila- deiphia Navy Yara. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 11, 1873. The United States steamer Canandaigua, Cap- tain R. B, Lowey commanding, sailed from the Philadelphia Navy Yard at half-past one P, M. She took her ammunition on board this morning and proceeds directly to sea. Affairs at the Gosport Navy Yard. Portsmouts, Va., Dec. 11, 1873. The torpedo ship Mayflower was ordered to be taken out of the dry dock this morning, at eight o'clock, and will be made fast below the masting shears and there finished. Her ammunition, guns, small arms, &c., will be puton board. Her 30-pounders were brought over from St. Helen’s to-day and will be mounted to-morrow. The Mayfower will positively go into commission to-morrow at meridian and receive her store supplies by night and be ready to sail. The iron platers were engaged to-day in thoroughly casing the piiot house of the Mayflower with half inch iron in order to protect the pilots and wheels- men from the deadly aim of sharpshooters. The Manhattan and Powhattan having finished coaling, put to sea yesterday at noon direct for Key West. The two ships would have gailed at daybreak but for the reason that they had to wait for high water. Both went off in good condition, Orders were issued to-day to proceed at once to spar the Macedonia. Just as the Powhattan was leaving the yard to- day orders were received from Washington de- taching Ensigns Hugo Osterhaus and H. L. Green from that ship and ordering them to duty on the Mayflower. Recruiting for the marine corps has commenced here. A lot of recruits raised in Virginia were ex. . amined and passed to-day. CUBAN MATTERS IN THE CITY. The War Question—Division of Senti- ment Among the Spanish Volunteers— The Majority Clamorous for War—In- teresting Letter from Havana—The Memorial of the Slaves to the Colonial Minister—The Mass Meeting This Evening. Later advices from Havana indicate that there is a division of sentiment among the members of the Casino Espafiol touching the settlement of the Virginius affair, and to this fact is attributed the contradictory statements made in reference to their action. The more wealthy and intelligent portion, represented by such men as Zulueta, Pol- lido, Durafiona, Ibafias and Mamesto, are in favor of yielding obedience to the home govern- ment, and so avoiding a collision with the United States, which they know would be ruinous to the large interests they have in the island, based upon the existence of slavery. The others, made up of ignorant and brutal men, employed as truckmen, porters, longshoremen, &c., are represented by Ramon Herrera and his Fifth battalion of volun- teers. They style themselves “Spaniards, without conditions,” and, independent of any feeling of patriotuusm or love of the national integrity, favor a war, which they consider would prove a benefit to them in giving them an opportunity of SACKING THE HOUSES and estates of the weajthy Cubans, and so furnish- ing a short road to the $4,000 or $5,000 which they aspire to obtain before returning to their native country. Joined with them, too, are a considerable number who have been engaged in fitting out ves- sels for the slave trade—an occupation pretty much ruined by the insurrection—and who hope to retrieve their losses, in case of war, by preying on American commerce. These two compose a large majority of the resident Spaniards, ana as they are louder, more overbearing and aggressive than the conservatives, the Cubans are still hopeiul that their action will prevent a settlement and that war willensue. A gentleman of intelligence residing in Havana and ostensibly in entire accord with the Spanish government, writes that the feeling in favor of war is so strong among the more ignorant classes, that, though the Virginius question is settled, no effort will be spared to precipitate a collision, and, therefore, the Amer- icans in the island are likely to be in a very precar- lous position. At the headquarters of Los Amigos de Cnba, yesterday, an interesting letter from Havana was read, from which we make the following ex- tracts:— DEC. 7, 1873. We are greatly rejoiced here with the hopes en- tertained that the time has come at last waen the United States, realizing the position they hold in America, will come to us with the light of her civilization and save us irom a continuanee of the horrors we have suffered. Last night 1 received information from a reliable source that the patriots have again eptered Manzanillo, Bayamo and an- other place, calied La Bequita. ‘The Spaniards now hold very few places in the Eastern Department and | Camaguey, and their attention is entirely taken up with the fortified towns on the coast, owing to the threatened war with the United States. The patriots are in absolute possession of three-fourths of the island, * * * Itis certam Castelar has telegraphed tothe authorities here urging them to give up the Virginius and the American prison- ers to the United States, and if they decline to to so they will be punished with all the rigor of the law. As the result of this the Captain General and the Political Governor tendered their resignations, and ata meeting held under the direction of the Admiral of the port by the naval officers they inti- mated that they would pursue the same course, The * o¥ that the American government has ven five days in which to deliver up the vessel as cooled the ardor of some, who are willing to deliver up anything if the question of SLAVERY I8 NOT TOUCHED, On the other hand, the more desperate part of the Spaniards—the hackmen, coalheavers and Nongshoremen—are all grievously disappointed at the prospect of settlement. fearing they will lose the coveted opportunity of satiating their blood. thirstiness on the poor Cubans. Knowing the bar- barous purpose of this class, numerous and well armed as it is, there exists @ great dread of the future on the part of the natives, who are not per- mitted arms. THE SLAVES TO MINISTER SOLER. A delegation from the slaves of the island pre- sented the following memorial to Sefior Soler, Min- ister of Ultramar, on the 27th of November last:— To His Excellency Minister Souen :-— We have the honor to address you, as the representa- tive of the Spanish national sovereignty, in the name of ‘all the negro slaves in this island, to salute Your Excel lency asa ‘and illustrious man, trom whom, as the representative of the democratic and federal Republic, Weanxiously await rellel, knowing you to be invested setue ali questions in this Spanish island. ¢ Wo call your attention to the greatest of humanita- rian questions and the one which should have been first considered ; that is, the breaking of the chains that have so long been worn by those oppressed and greatly to pitied — beings. Your &xeellency wil bear in mind that, notwithstanding the services they have rendered and’ are willing to render the country, how great their sufferings have been, how their families have beon broken and their interest lost sight of, though race bumble and obedient. Permit me, Your Ex tency, to attract your attention, | Your kind: face amuits us that you will project us and will remove from the horigon ihe dark eloud which has so long overshadowed our existence, and which threatens in the future; that you have arms to take from us, with your sanctifving hand, the stain which disgraces the ‘Spanish nation among all civilized nations We believe, that if sone Excellency will act in our behalf it will redound to, the glory of Spain and of yourself as the author vf our Fights, and we will cry, “Vieq puta! Viva Spanish Cuba! View El Minister de Ultramar’) SOLER’S REPLY. : ng which actuated you in this pA area of the reasons te sto deo es (ution, that disgraces modern Siroy this barbarous trent is considering this mailer. r tience and confidence and the Ci neither you nor the country’s ‘welfare will havo cause to regres ‘the decision. ‘The writer of this letter expresses the opinion that, notwithstanding Soler’s efforts, it will be im. possible to aboliah slavery without sarc, He closes Nee I by recounting several military suceesses by th@ Cubans in the Eastern Department, THE MASS MEBTING PHIS RVENINO. The arrangements for the mass meeting at Cooper Institute this eveniag were completed yesterday, and it is calculated the demonstration will exceed in nambers and Irterest any which haa taken place in favor of Cuba Libre in this city. Mr, Ellwood E, Thorne will be Prestdent, and @ formta- able list of distinguished names for vice presidents has been prepared. Should the hall be insufficie: to hold the crowd, meetings will be arranged out- side, Weather permittigg. The list of speakers haw been heretofore published, and embraces some of our most popular and well known orators. A communication has been received by the execu- tive committee from the chairman of a meeting held in the House of Representatives in Columbia, S. C., on November 20 last, embodying the resolu- tions there adopted, and they will read thie evening. They express sympathy with the Cuban® in their struggle for freedom from the Spanish yoke, and consider that the trae American policy is that which shall most speedily secure to the island a place among the nations as a tree independent State. The Phalon Night Blooming Cereus tw the bestand cheapest handkerchief Perfume im the world. A.—For a Stylish and Elegant Dress or business HAT go direct to the manufacturer, ESPEN- 8c. ‘US Nassau street. Ask for Goodali’s—The Finest Imported: and cheapest Domestic PLAYING CARDS. 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