The New York Herald Newspaper, January 4, 1874, Page 7

——<——_________ SPAIN. President Castelar’s Message to the Cortes, ‘Condition of the Country, with a Carlist Rebellion and a Com- munist Insurrection. ‘The Virginius Case and Interna- tional Diplomacy. "The Castelar Government Defeated and the Cortes Dissolved. Pavia Assumes the Chief Command. ‘General Citizen Excitement in the Capital. TTELEGRAMS TD THE NSW YORK HERALD. ~~ apr, Jan. 3, 1874, The Cortes met yesterday and President Castelar ‘read his message from the Ministerial benches. ‘He sald the government had acted promptly and ‘energetically against disturbances and conspira- oles of all kinds, and that order had been main- tained everywhere except in the North, where the ‘Carlists still maintained their attitude of rebellion, and at Cartagena, where, unfortunately, a criminal dnsurrection had possessed itself of one of the strongest places in Spain, and with it the best arsenais and the most formidable iron-clads and dmpregnabie fortresses within which to protect their accursed fag. Want of troops and resources delays their recapture, which, however, is certain” in the end, It is beyond doubt that the insurgents of Cartagena have direct communication with the ‘Carlists, PARTY DISSENSIONS AND LACK OF DISCIPLINE, “The Carlist war is greatly aggravated by the dis- ‘Organization, lack of discipline and dissensions among the leaders o!f the lorces supporting the government cause. ‘The President appeals to all, in the presence of ‘this war, to sink and eiface party differences, No Policy is possivie for the government except con- tinuance of the war. Spaniards should keep in mind that while it continues it imperils their ‘young republic, their ancient liberties, tneir con- quests, their civilization, We strive to maintain ‘the position of a modern European people. Hence war, though an annormal condition, requiring the suspension of certain social functions and tempo- rary sacrifices, is necessary, just as in fever abstt- ence from accustomed 100d is necessary. We mast have a standing army, an army consolidation, the revivalof the muitary penal code and restora- tion of discipline, The government has distributed military com- mands among generals of all parties, in order to give the army a national character. We have not escaped the tyranny of kings to submit to the tyranny of parties. The President speaks in terms of praise of the -epublican troops. COST OF THE WAR, The war expenses during the recess, he says, ‘have amounted to 400,000,000 reais, FREE SCHOOLS AND FREE LABOR, He recommends legislation for gratuitous public instruction and for the abolition of servile labor and of slavery within the Spanish dominions on ‘Doth sides of the Atlantic, HOPE FOR THE REPUBLIC. He says the Cortes must establish a stable gov- ernment. The European Powers will soon recognize the Republic, to which none of them have any invin- eible antipathy. All countries desire, primarily, ‘the maintenance of order and the protection of the vast interests of commerce. THE VIRGINIUS CASE. He promises shortly to submit documents rela- tive to the Virginius affair, which will demonstrate ‘that war has been avoided, while the principles of international law have been upheld by the course of the government, CAUSES FOR CITIZEN CONGRATULATION. In closing the President congratulates the Cortes “that the condition of affairs is greatly improved. The army is recovering irom the effects of tn- subordination; riotous outbreaks are ceasing; the ‘Municipal authorities no longer seek to exercise dictatorship; popular risings, barricades and Pronunciamientos have been annihilated by univer- gal suffrage. He appeals tothe Cortes todo their duty and weceive the verdict of history asthe conservative founders of the Spanish Repuplic, Castclar Defeated by Vote of the Cortes— General Pavia Assumes Chief Authority im the Crisis. MapnriD, Jan. 3, 1874, In the Cortes to-day the Deputies on two votes gave majorities against President Castelar, The final majority in the Cortes against Presi- dent Castelar was 120, General Pavia, who is a friend of President Castelar, thereupon occupied the Palace of the Cortes and other public buildings with a force of 14,000 troops. He dissolved the Cortes and summoned the most ‘eminent men of all parties, including the members of the present government, only excepting Carlists and intransigentes, to form a new government, This, Generai Pavia declared, was the only means for the salvation of the country. He refused personally to become a member of the government. Citizen Excitement in the Capital. Mapnip, Jan, 4—Evening. The streets are filled with people, and there is great excitement, but no biood has been shed. General Moriones Army Said To Be in a Dangerous Position—Carlist Concen- tration in Force, Bayonne, Jan, 3, 1874. The Spanish republican force commanded by General Moriones is in @ critical position, It is opposed bya body of Carlists, numbering 20,000 men, Nee LES The OR NT Penne atic + ROMP TAT NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, ENGLAND. Bullion from the Bank—Discount on 'Change. TELEGRAM TO THE “EW YORK HERALD. * Lonnow, Jan. 8, 1874. The amount of bullion withdrawn from the Bank of England on balance to-day 1s £270,000, DISCOUNT ON CHANGE, The rate for money at the Steck Exchange on government securities is 414 per cent, , FRANCE, Specie in Flow to the Bank. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Jan. 3, 1874, ‘The specie in the Bank of France has increased 6,400,000 trancs during the past week, VESUVIUS. Premonitory Symptoms of an Eruption of the Volcano. TELEGEAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. NAPLES, Jan. 3, 1874. Rumbling sounds from Mount Vesuvius have been heard within the past few days, and an erup- tion of the volcano 1s believed to be tmmiuent. CUBA. The Labor and Wages Question in Havana— The Financial Situation Still Unsettled. TELECRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Havana, January 3, 1874, The wharf laborers aud members o1 the trade organizations demand their pay in gold or its equivalent, and propose to strike on Monday un- less their terms are complied with. The draymen and coachmen will join in the strike, The financial condition is more unse‘tled. The Junta of the Debt has been in session again to-day discussing means to relieve the money crisis, but reached no result, ‘The proprietors of the newspapers held a meet- ing to-day for the purpose of considering the ques- tion of raising subscription rates, WEATHER REPORT. WaR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WasHINGTON, D. C., Jan, 4—1 A, M. Probabilities. For NEW ENGLAND AND THE MIPDLE ATLANTIC STATES, PARTLY CLOUDY AND FOGGY WEATHER, WITH CONTINUED HIGH TEMPERATURE AND INCREASING “SOUTHERLY WINDS, WILL PREVAIL THE GREATER | PORTION OF THE DAY. THE TEMPERATURE WILL FALL IN THESE DISTRICIS, WITH THREATENING WEATHER DURING SUNDAY NIGHT. For the South Atlantic States, clear or fair weather and hizh temperature, except on the im- mediate coast, where light rains will prevail, with but slight changes of temperature. For the Gult States, generally fair weatner, with decidedly lower temperature in the Mississippi Valley and westward. For the northern portion of the Gulf States, and thence northward over the Uhio Valley and the lower lake region, generally cloudy weather, with areas ofrain and fresh to brisk southeasterly to southwesterly winds and lower temperature by Sunday night. For the upper lake region, and thence southward to the Missouri Valley, decidedly cold weather, northwesterly winds, with rain and snow. The Weather in This City Yesterday. The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past 24 hours in compari- son with the corresponding day of last year, as in- dicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s Phar- macy, HERALD Buiiding :— 1873, ifr 43 :41 43 3% @ 35 40 +e 41% Average temperature for correspo! last year.. 38% Average temp 33 6-7 Average temperature for week last year 251-7 HEAVY SNOW STORM IN UTAH AND MONTANA, Satt Lake Crry, Jan. 3, 1874, There has been a severe snow storm here, and north through Montana, for the last 24 hours. SANDWICH ISLANDS. San Francisco, Jan. 3, 1874. The United States steamer Saranac arrived to- day from Honolulu, and brings dates from that port to December 17. The health of the King was not good. to remain about a week at Kailua. The elections tor representatives will be heidon the 2d of February, He was Wreck of the Schooner Eliba and Loss of All on Board—A Murderer Hung— Afraid of Vasquez. San Francisco, Jan, 3, 1874, The schooner Eliba, from Coos Bay for this port, is reported lost, with all on board. The number of the crew and passengers 1s unknown. The vessel was seen a short distance north of this port by tne crew ol the bark Brutes, just up, Isaac M. Weaver was hanged at Red Blud, Cal., to-day for the murder of A. Warner. The people of Kings, Fresno county, are afraid of Vasquez and his gang, and constantly keep & strong guard over the Vounty Treasury. Smalpox and scarlatina are still on the increase ere. ‘The weather is cold ana clear. POLITIOAL LABOR REFORM, A Fresh Firebrand of Demagogue Agi= tation, NasHviLue, Jan. 3, 1874, At a meeting of the executive members of the labor reform party of Tennessee resolutions were adopted declaring the present panic the result of acombination of Eastern capitalists, bondholders and monopolists, and that the capitalists and bond. holders of the East are imposing burdens and hardships on the industry of the West and South more intolerable whan slavery; calling upon the producing classes of the Sonth and West to free themselves from the unjust and oppressive com- bination, and inviting laboring men and farmets to take measures for calling a convention to be composed exclusively of the laboring and pro- ducing classes, to meet in St. Louis on February 22, to interchange opinions as to the best mode of accomplishing this much needed reiorm. THE ENGINEERS’ STRIKE, LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3, 1874, The situation in railroad circles here is un- changed. The strikers on the Jeffersonville, Madi- son and Indianapolis Railroad still hold out, and assert positively that they will not return to work Unless their demands are complied with, It is not Probable that the engineers on the Nashville Rail- Toad will strike. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3, 1874. Up to three o’clock to-day there had been no conference between the Pennsylvania Railroad omicials and the engimeers’ committee, It is probable that there will be no strike. UNEMPLOYED WORKINGMEN, ‘The unemployed workingmen of this city intend holding @ mass meeting in Union square to-mor- row, the object being to make a demonstration against the recent action of the Board of Aldermen in reiusing to come to the workingmen’s relief. Prominent speakers are to make addresses. LECTURE BY LAURA 8, WEBB. Mrs, Laura 8. Webb, the talented editress of the St. Louis Western Sun, will deliver a lecture at Steinway Hall, on Monday evening, the subject chosen being “The Power of the Press.” Mrs, ‘Webb has already greatly distinguished herself in the literary world, She is well known as a lecturer and dramatic reader. A Southerner by birth, she possesses all the fire and energy of the sunny South, and we nave no doubt that her audience will be both delighted and instructed by her lec ture on “The, Power ot the Press.’ AMUSEMENTS. “Man and Wife” at Theatre. Last evening was revived at Mr. Daly’s pretty theatre in Twenty-eighth street to an overflowing house a dramatization of Wilkie Collin’s novel, “Man and Wife,” which had a successful run at the calcined Fifth Avenue Theatre some four years ago. It brings the relations between Geoffrey Delamayn and the injured Annie Sylvester into clear light and pursues the uni- versity athlete to his destruction. Culminat- ing in the death of that callous individual itcan scarcely be called a comedy, although we found it so styled on the bills. This, we suppose, is out of deference to the comedy revival which has vigorously set in just now. We do not, how- ever, (eel disposed to find particular fault on this head, for “Man ana Wile” is an interesting play, even though it may not fally deserve to be called powerful. In the first act Annie Sylvester ex- tracts from Geoffrey Delamayn a promise to marry her, be having previousiy encompassed her ruin. Tn order that he may avoid the performance of this promise, he induces his friend, Arnold Brink- worth, to undertake the presentation of an ex- cusatory note to the deceived woman. Arnold, be it understood, has ootained the consent of Sir Patrick Lundie to marry that gentleman’s miece, Miss Blanche Lundie. In the second act, Arnold proceeds on his mission, and, arriving at the Scotch Inn, asks for her, according to the agreement made tor Geoffrey Delamayn, as his wie. Conscious that she is thrown off, that the letter 18 @ ruse, she entreats Arnold to leave the inn, lest he be compromised. With the confiding spirit of youth he declines to go. A storm arises, and in the midst of it Miss Blanche Lundie arrives to complicate matters. Annie puts out the candle, which pre vents Blanche from discovering the gentleman in the case. The third act is devoted to Scottish law and Its delicious un- certainty regarding marriages. In Scotland, we may parentnetically state, it appears a man is oiten wedded without quite knowing it. In Ire- land, as seen in the “Man of Honor,” it is next to impossible to be married. ‘the modern playgoer may, theretore, expect, if he takes his full course of comedies, to be well posted in the eccentricities of the laws on matrimony. Mr. Delamayn, in fact, undertakes, like the mean creature that he is, to prove that Arnold has Scot- tistiy married Annie Sylvester. This device nota- bly 1ails, because an oid waiter at the Scotch inn has picked np the Jetcer containing the promise of marriage carried to Annie by Arnold. Mr. Dela- mayn has made up his mind to marry @ widow, and the third act closes with Annie Sylvester flourishing the letter, which she has boucht back trom the honest old scoun- drei of a Scotch watter, in the tace of the widow, Mrs, Glenham. This is the first strongly dra- matic point in the piece. The iourth act works out the toregoing materials in an in/ormal trial, and the result is that Geoffrey finds himsel( married Scottishly to Aunie, whom he now carries off, An- other strong point here. The filth act is of the biood curdiing order and fairly telus the story of the House at Salt Patch, which is so nerve-twinging in the novel. The dumb cook finds her tongue and consents to murder the unfortunate wile. After the latter has Jain down upon the bed the husband and the old cook enter through the wall, The husband js :mpattent to see ner kilied, but the woman rouses up Annie, and her friends opportunely break in the door to rescue her. As they rush in Geoffrey Delamayn falls dead, The cast last nizht was a strong one throughout and was as follows :— Geoffrey Delamayn, the Man.. Arnold Brinkworth, his Frien Sir Patrick Lundie 2 Bishopriggs, “With Julius Delamayn. . Mr. Moy, Geotirey’ Number One...) brne chorat Gentlemen } Numper Two, Number Three Perry, the Trainer....... ek ‘Mr. Fawcett Jonathan, who knew where he “wouid go to if he told a lie”... ‘Mr, Beekman John Thomas, r, ‘Annie Sylvester, the Wite. Blanche Lundie, her Friend Lady Lundie....., Hesier Detthridge, Fifth Avenue Mr. Harkins Dir. Clarke lenham, Jo, a young la Hopkins, Lady Lundle’s Fre: Mrs. Inchbare........++ ic Mortimer The principal parts were led by the players who first appeared in them in this city, with the exception of Miss Ada Dyas in the part of the heroine, who ‘made her first appearance on the American stage last night. This part was filled originally by Miss Clara Morris, Miss Dyas brings to the boards an air of quiet refinement and subaued e rnestness as well as an undoubted Stage knowledge. Notwithstanding that the pa may be said to centre on the part playel by Miss Dyas the character is one of passiveness al- most throughout, At the close of the third act and during the fifth act only had the lady any opportunity to display her ability. We should, therefore, hesitate belore passing any final verdict upon her powers, What she has to do in this play is fairly done, but we confess to a slight leeling o1 disappointment in her regard, probably superinduced by extravagant ecomiums pas-ed in advance. Miss Dyas was somewhat hervous in the opening last night, and we are will- ing to admit that, although we may not have gained @ great actress in her, she gives every poe of proving @ great acquisition to our oards. The other characters were happily played. The Delamayn of Mr. Harkins is one of his best parts, and Mr. Clark is at home in the effervescent Arnold Brinkworth, Mr. Lewis, who reappeared after @ severe illness, was warmly received by the house. His Sir Patrick is a finshed performance. Mr. Davidge’s waiter 18 good of tts kind, too. Miss Davenport, Miss Jewett and Mrs, Gilbert played very well, particularly the latter, whose make-up and dumb business were ad- mirable. ‘The strength ofthe cast reached down to the smallest parts. “Man and Wile’ will run until Turther notice. Theodore Thoma® First Matince. Steinway Hall was well filled yesterday after- noon, and the initial matinée of Mr. Theodore Thomas was so successful that there is little doubt of similar good fortune attending the rest of the series. The programme consistea of the choicest selections from the tmmense répertotre wnich Mr. Thomas has at his command, and comprised the following works :— Overture, Scherzo, Thtermezzo, Nocturne, Wedding March, Aria, “Magic Flute,”.... ve Mr. Myron W. Whitney, basso. 4, Canzonetta, b, Tre Giorni,. Mr. Louis Lub Rhapsodi 2, lie Hongroise, No, Overture, Leonore, No. 3 ‘Traumer Fantasie, t D Mr. A. Lockwood, harpist, Air, “O, ruddier than the cherry” (Acis and Galatea)..eecees. 5 seoeeee ffandel Mr. Myron W. Wh La Fe Scherzo, La Reine Mab Overture, Tannhauser Mendelssobn’s fairy music and delictous illustra- tion of the fanciful scenes created by the Bard of Avon lost nothing of its dreamy, translucent beauty in the interpretation of the orchestra. The plaints of the lovers, the twitter of the birds, the chatter of the elves, the half-disclosea roguery of Puck, the glow of the slumber music, the hearty, broad humor of Bottom and his companions, and the stately and sparkiing character of the march were given with that exquisite finish that it would be vain to hope for from another band, That chef @euvre of elfin life, the G@ minor scherzo, was handled as delicately as if Puck himself held the baton, It was, indeed, a glimpse into fairy land, Without the materialism that the exigencies of the dramatic stage demas The work of Liszt ap- pears to better advantage in orchestral form than tor the piano, It was made popular in New York through the playing of Rubenstein, Mills, Miss Mehlig, Miss Krebs and Miss Topp; but in its pres- ent rich attire, sparkling over with those gems of orchestral effect that Liszt possesses in such lavish store, it 1s more brilliant thanever. The ancient spirit of Magyar chivalry and splendor breathes in every measure, and in the resistless rush of the Jinale, the impetuous daring of the Patadins of East- ern Europe ts vividly iilastrated. Beethoven's great work—the most difficult, probably, of the four overtures written by him for nis opera, “Fidelio”— showed the periection of the stringed instruments, to which the largest share of the lapor is entrusted, of Thomas?’ orchestra, ‘The ‘‘Tarumerei” was encored, as it never fails to be when presented by such an orchestra, We have already described the effect of Berlioz’s fairy work, so light and ethereal as to deserve a place beside the G minor scherzo of Mendelssobn. ‘It is amosate of delicate fancies, such as eifin hands would weave. The soloists were worthy of the concert. Mr, ye "s two selections were ren- dered with the chligence and expression of a tho@ ugh arti His Interpretation of the grand aria of Sarastro, “Qui sdegno,” evidenced the Tichness and compass of his voice, and Handel's aria, the strange love-making of Polyphemus, & Cyclopean tribute to Cupid, was sung with the ease oi aSantiey, Mr, Lubeck’s violoncello playing has both breadth and shading of tone, and we not had here for many years such an emment virtuoso on the harp as Mr. Lockwood, When tho strains of the “Pilgrim’s Chorus” in the “Tannhduser” overture announced the con: clusion of the concert there was a feeling of regret or of unwillingness to \eave such a jeast of music, Rarely has a programme of such a noble character, and interpreted with such artistic skill, been offered to any concert audience, There seems now to be a universal demand for the repetion of the Raff aymphony, Which constituted i nipselagatateg Night's a JANUARY 4, 1874.-TRIPLE SHEET. and it will be placed on the next matinee pro- gramme. Gilmore’s ‘Twenty-second Regiment Band. This organization, which was formed a short time ago under the direction of the well known Jubilee projector, gave.a concert last evening at the Armory in Fourteenth street, which was at- tended by avery large number of people. The band numbers 65 perforformers, among whom are Several virtuosi of lucal fame. The programme last night had but tew selections by which one could judge of the degree of progress made since the opening concert at the Academy of Music, The principal Jeature was Wieprecht’s arrangement of airs from “Le Prophete,” which, although rather too fragmentary in form to be accorded the praise that unity of idea and symmetry demand, is full of telling effects, and is calculated to exhibit the power ofa military bana to the fullest extent, The march is cleverly wrought in among the other th mes taken from the opera. It may be regretted, however, that the old Prussian banamaster did . Hot use in this fantasia some of the most beautiful subjects in the ballet music, notably in the skating scone, which might be arranged In a very effective form, Weber's ‘Jubel”’ overture and the march from “L’Airicaine” were the other two nuinbers on the programme worthy of remark, The band bas undoubtedly made progress in the precision and spirit which they pring towards the interpre- tation of a work. It is a great deal gained when 65 men play with correctness and obey ipplicitly tne baton of the conductor, But much remuins to be done by this band belore they attuin that won- derful power of expression and coloring—tone painting—with which some of the European bards adorn a work, The principal defect of bands in which the German element preaominates ts that they confound quality with quantity of tone. But this is @ degree of perfection that 1s oniy reached by long practice together and by un indelatigable Conductor, as Mr. Gilmore has proved himself to be, Everything depends upon the leader for the requi- site interpretation ol a work, asignal example of which {s shown in the case of Mr. Thomas, who has brought his orchestra, aiter years o! industry and perseverance, to that degree of artistic skul that the most delicate nuances of a work are ov- served by them. The soloists last night were Mr. Arbuckle, who played “The Whpirlwind Polka” ot Levy with spirit and finish, showing remarkable ability as an executant, and Mr. Lelebre, the saxo- phone player, who is evidently a master of tnat instrument, Mr. Gilmore has been tortunate enough to secure four saxophone players for his band. They are singularly effective, and give a solidity to the general tone of the other instru- ments. Musical and Dramatic Notes. “The Wild Horse of Tartary” has found his way back to the Bowery. Miss Annette Kuhn, a blind zither player, ap- pears at Steinway Hall on Wednesday. “Die Schéne Weiber von Georgien’’ will be sung at Terrace Garden Theatre this evening. Mme. Clara Perl sings tne réle of Ortrud, in “Lohengrin,” to-night at the Stadt Theatre. Miss Anpie Firmin and Mr. John Jack appear at the Park Theatre, Brooklyn, this week in ‘Joun Garth.” Mme. Annetta Essipoff, a Russian pianist, is re+ ported to be at tie present moment the bright particular star on the musical horizon at Vienna, “A Man of Honor” holds the stage at Wallack’s, No time is yet set down for the production of tne pieces in preparation, “Money” and “Central Park.”? “Humpty Dumpty Abroad” at the Grand Opera House, “Kit” at Booth’s and “Gabriel Grubb” at the Olympic are running to full houses, Mr. Jen- Nings asthe Old Sexton has made quite a hit in the latter piece. Letingwell in his well-worn but funny farce, “Romeo Jailer Jenkins,” helps out the Vokes family with their “Beles of the Kitchen” at Nibio’s next week. When will those kitchen belles become dumb waiters? A play by Mr. Halliday, entitled ‘Heart's De- Ught,”? brought out recently at the Globe Theatre, London, is said to be a very happy and unsensa- tional dramatization of “Dombey and Son.” Mr, Emery’s Captain Cuttle is highly praised, ‘The academica! authorities of Louvain (Belgium) have issued & notice to the students of that untver- sity, forbidding them to attend the periormance at the theatre of “La Fille de Madame Angot.” This prohibition has excited great indignation among the students, The author of “Happy Thoughts,” in Punch, ana several well known burlesques, Mr, F. C. Burnand, is about to read in London from his writings. This isthe first time Mr. Burnand has attempted to secure favor as areader. Whether his venture Is a happy thougnt or not, therefore, remains to be proved, The programme for the first concert of the Wieniawski-Maurel combination, which will take place on Tuesday evening at Steinway Hall, com- prises @ Mendelssohn octet, an andante from Spohr’s aouble quartet, ana vocal and instro- mental solos from the works of Bach, Mozart, Gounod, Rossini, Donizetti and Paganini. Coincidences are sometimes really surprising. Just take one example. Here we have what the reporters call ‘the beautiful English actress,” Miss Ada Dyas, making a very sensational début in the public prints yesterday morning as the victim of some romantic and theatric pickpocket, while in the evening she performs her first bow as leading lady of Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre. “Wery hextrordi- nary,” as Weller would say. E. L. Davenport concluded an engagement at Wood’a Museum yesterday evening, in which he played a round of his well-known and ably drawn characters, Mr. Davenport is one of the few actors of the old school who can play the leading roles m the splendid répertoires of Macready, Kean and Brookes with something of their skill, yet with a distinct individualization of his own. He deserves @ better fate than playing with “sticks” at Wood's, but those who saw him were recompensed notwithstanding. Mr, 0. D. Byron, a peculiar creature of the lively sensational galvanic school, succeeds Mr. Davenport at Wood’s Museum in “The Streets of London,” a piece written or imi- tated by Boucicault before he repented him of his desertion of legitimate comedy, EUROPE IN AMERICA, London by Day and Night and Paris by Gaslight, at the New York Colosseum. Within a few weeks past there has been built, on Broadway, Thirty-flith and Thirty-sixth streets, a large, circular edifice of brick and iron, in a strik- ing style of architecture. Some have concluded it to be an enormous gasometer, and others have set it down as a swollen circus, It is the Colosseum, The public will soon have an opportunity to know from optical observation what that term means, Representatives of the press had that pleasure yes- terday. Those who have only seen its outside know it as a solid looking structure upon which rises @ great circular dome, dominated by a centrai tower rising far up skyward, a landmark visible for a long distance from the central portions of the city. Entering by the hallway from Broadway one comes into & wide circular promenade, whose outer wallis more than 300 feet in extent, with high walls, handsomely decorated, and an arched glass root, Round the exterior will be ranged several alcoves devoted to objects of scientific and general interest for the entertainment of visitors. but the prominent feature of the Colosseum exhibi- tion will be seen after ascending bya staircase or in the great elevator to the several galleries placed round the high tower wiich fills the central space. Stepping upon one of these baicontes one has before him, if it be in the day, a cycloramic view of London. Its effect is that which strikes the ob- server from the overtowering height of St. Paul’s Cathedral dome. Before you on one side winds and zigzags the tortuous Ln | spanned Db; several bridges and enlivened by a gay Lord Mayor's procession of barges. In every direction in their proper Pet are buildings, streets, parks and places famous in the annals 01 the great commercial metropolis and familiar to every reader. {tis the British capital of twenty years ago, not showing structures of a later date. This picture Was exhibited in London, at the Colos- seum, near Regent's Park for several years. Should you visit the place tn the evening, instead of this view of old London, which is attached per- manently to the wall, you will see a re; nta- tion of that city as it now is, and shown unaer the tilumination of brilliant gaslight, from the same elevation; or the French capital, bright and glowing as it might appear to one viewing it ina clear evening from a balloon above the trees and fountains of the Tuileries. Here one may point out the scenes of blood-curdling events in the Revo- lution and the equal horrors in the reign of the Commune and the siege, or may note triumphal arches and historic columns which commemorate the glory of the Empire. These night views of the two cities are mowa- ble, and, when not in use, are lowered ta the great vaults beneath the dome. In connection with these great pictures the managements of the Colosseum enterprise intend to supp! iy many other attractions, which will be prepared against the time of the public opening. At present she arti Senay hd oemnte ea arms te the ya etd rapidiy, and promise to permit the opening ot fshibition in about @ week. nm Prinotpal feature at the last symphony sotree, } THE STATE CAPITAL. Republican Wire-Pullers Canvassing for the Spsakerahip of the Assembly—No Democrats in the Contest—Chances of the Candi- dstes— Husted, the “Bald Eagle of Westchester,” the Favorite, ALBANY, Jan. 3, 1874. Although the Legislature does not assemble un- til Tuesday next, at noon, the hotels are already crowded with politicians from all parts oi the State who have an interest in the disposal of the ofices to be filled when the organization takes place. As yet, however, there are but few of the members elect of either house in town; and al- though the question as to who 1s to be the next Speaker is the all-absorbing topic, the canvassing as to the leading candidates is as yet rather uncer- tain. ENTRIES FOR THE RACE, Hasted, Prince, Alvord and Batchelder are here— the two former having suits of rooms at the Dela- van, The odds seem to be in favor of Husted, tt being generally understood now that Alvord is not to put himself in the way as an Independent. NO SHOW FOR OLD TAMMANY. The democrats have very wisely decided not to take an active part in the contest, one way or the other; and thus the fight will be to the end an ex- clusively republican battle, CONFLICTING CALCULATIONS, Prince himself claims that he has 50 members pledged to vote for him; and Husted’s friends as- sert that he has 63, As there are only 73 republican members, all told, in the Assembly, it is only charitable to suppose that both parties are rather mistaken as to their calculations, Judging from present indications Husted is backed by the real hard workers of the party from all parts of the State, STATUS OF THR CITY PATRIOTS. The strangest feature about the matter, so far, is that the Custom House is divided against itself, one faction being outspoken Jor Prince, and the other quite as proneunced for Husted. The New York city delegation is, divided on the issue, but it is given out to-night, on good authority, that by Monday morning all the republicans from Gotham will be a unit for the “Bald Eagle.” He has gained considerably, too, with many of the country members to-night, who have up to the present time been opposed to him, on the strength of the announcement that Tom Murphy has determined to kill Prince at all hazards. Tom has wirepullers in the various counties, and his reputed influence at Washing- ton very naturally has great weight with ail those DISINTERESTED REPUBLICANS the backwoods districts who for the spoils of office. Husted’s chances brighter still is the fact that Lincoln, of Ontario, whom the anti-Custom House republicans have been anxious to capture, as a ‘split’ candi- date, not only refuses to run against him, but has to-night declared openiy in his.favor, Suill, between now and Tuesday morning, when nearly all the members will be on hand, a great many changes may take place, and in view of the absence of so many of the prominent wirepullers of the party it is by no means safe to predict who the successiul candidate will be, PROBABLE HOMICIDE IN WESTCHESTER, In the village of Greenburg, Westchester county, yesterday, Coroner Bassett took the ante-mortem deposition of a young German named Join Muhl- ing, Who was shot and probably fatally injured at that place on the evening of the 1st inst. It appears that Muhting was in a drinking place, owned by one Adolph Pape, on the evening named, when a fight ensved during which a shotgun was discnargedf the contents entering his groin, inflicting injuries which have since been pronounced fatal by the attending physicians, The scattering shot also wounded @ man, named Patrick Connolly, in tie face. It i8 understood that the weapon was owned by &@ man named John Laing; but whether he raised the gun to defend himself in the fight, or whether it was discharged at @ ossible assailant and shot the wrong man, has not yet been determined. In his statement belore the Coroner Muhling, howe’ exonerated Laing !rom all blame in the matt Up to last evening the injured man remained in a critical condition, Munling was employed as a bookkeeper in a brewery at the place numed, and did not par- ticipate in the fight at the time and place men- tioned. No arrests have been thus far made, POSSIBLY A SUICIDE. Mr. Alexander Pew, about 40 years of age, agent for a sewing machine company, was found dead in his room, at the Park Hotel, on Friday afternoon. There were a couple of tumblers in his room, one of whicn may have contained poison, as there was a dark substance in the bottom of the glass. Cor- oner Croker was notified. The body was conveyed to an undertaker’s, in the Bowery, where Deputy Coroner McWhinnie will make @ post-mortem ex- amination in order to positively determine tne cause of death. The friends of Mr. Pew, living in ‘lifltn, Ohio, having been notified of his death, sent areturn despatch stating that they would come on for the remains. SERIOUS OHARGES AGAINST A RAILROAD CONDUCTOR Coronor Croker was yesterday called to hold an inquest on the body of Isaac Davis, @ man 33 years of age, whose death, in Bellevue Hospital, it is alleged, was the result of injuries received on the 29th ult. by having been pushed from a Third ave- nue car in the Bowery, near Grand street, by the conductor. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF OORONERS, There was a full meeting of the Board of Coroners yesterday, at which it was decided to authorize Mr. John T. Toal, the secretary, to order the neces- sary alterations and repairs in the court room, at the expense of the Coroners, who will aiso fit up their pfivate rooms on the third floor according to their respective tastes, Ex-Councilman John Healy, messenger to the Board for many years, was reappointe EMBEZZLEMENT BY A CLERK. CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 1874, B. D. Rodgers, for several years the bookkeeper of Samuel Davis, Jr. & Co.’s pork house in this city, was arrested yesterday on a charge of em- bezzling money from his employers. The amount. taken is unknown, but is supposed to be over $12,000, Its understood that the money will be relunded to the firm by Rodgers’ father. VALIDITY OF TOWN BONDS. Boston, Jan. 3, 1874, The Supreme Court of the United States has given a decision in favor of George 0. Marcy, con- firming the validity of $40,000 worth of Illinois registered town bonds issued in aid of the Illinois Grand Trunk Railroad. The towns attempted to avoid paying interest on the bonds, alleging that they were iliegally issued. The basis of the Court's decision was that no irregularity precedent to the issue, not even iraud on the part of the agents of the town, can vitiate the bonds in the hands of an innocent holder, The Court applies the same rules to these ponds as are applied to commercial paper. THE OASE OF JORDAN, MARSH & 00, Boston, Jan. 3, 1974, The Gazette to-morrow morning will publish a statement of Mr. H. S. Jackson, @ secret service agent of the United States Treasury Department, to the effect that he was employed by the govern- ment two years ago to ferret out frauds relative to Messrs. Jordan, Marsh & Co. PROBABLE WIFE MURDER, PHILADELPHIA, Jan, 3, 1874, Anthony Evans, lately employed in the Police and Fire Alarm Telegraph in this city, to-night met his wife, from whom he had been separated, in the street, and after a few words stabbed her in the side, inflicting, it is thought, fatal injurtes. He then inflicted @ slight wound on himself. He was arrested, from a hankering What makes have RESPONSIBILITY OF A RECEIVER Boston, Jan. 3, 1874, John W. Cartwright, one of the receivers of the Hide and Leather Insurance Company, has been adjudged guilty of contempt and sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Devens, of the Massachu- setts Supreme Court, for not complying with an order of the Court requiring bim to back $13,565 97, which he drew from the assets of the company as compensation for his services, Cart wright has appealed to tha tuil Bench, Reception to the Engtish Astronomer Last Night at the Rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Ass: tion—A Bril. liant Company. As an astronomer the name of Joseph A. Proctor is well known the world over, This gentleman, Who has recently arrived from England, was ten- dered a reception last evening at the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association, m Twentye third street, The guests hardly began arnving before nine, and among them were many of what 18 known as eminent men in arvs, politics, finance, commerce and religion, and not a few were accom- panied by ladies, Indeed, when the rooms were full the scene was a somewhat brilliant one. The first ceremony haturaily was the introduction of the guests to the tion of the evening, and the consequent hand shaking, which took up about one hour. At tem precisely all adjourned to the large nail, whicu was about fhree-quarters iull, ‘The platform was occupied by the eminent persons sforesaid, among whom may be mentioned Mr. Proctor, wno had the seat of honor; William Cullen Bryant, who was chairman of the proceedings; and among others were Dr. Howard Crosby, Willian ©, Cowain, Morris K, Jes- sup, Henry Draper, Parke Godwin, Proiessor Hitch- cock, Wiiham ©. Dodge, Jr., Kev. br, Ormiston, Ce ete nae ‘ r. William Collen Bryant, in tntroduet! Mr. Proctor, said that he was a master ot tuac pe Phere which was tbe most ancient of sciences, and which had ever been one o; the most learned and one of the most dificult to obtain celebrity in. 1 was the one above all which went most to prove the wonderful power and hurmony of @» Creator, and the speaker predicted that im the peonress which would be made nothing would ever be discovered which would change the ideas of men in an alseeing and omnipresent Being. He felt glud in introducing one who, while ta young, had done so much to advance a generat nowledge of tis science, and to whom so bril- apt a future lay open, Mr. Parke Godwin succeeded Mr. Bryant, and paid a further tribute to Mr. Proctor, saying that in the wondertul astronomy surpassed ail other human knowledge, and that mau was gradually ar- riving at not ouly a superficial Knowledge of the heavenly bodies, but to a capability of even analyz- ing their substance. Professor Hitchcock fol- lowed in abriet address, aud was succeeded by others. Mr. Proctor made a pleasant little address, thanking the company present tor the honor done him and for the marks oi interest which had beem bestowed upon a stranger tu a new world, The company separated at a iate hour. A TRIANGULAR FIGHT. During a quarrel between Patrick Short, of No, 407 East Twentieth street; William Murphy, of Six- teenth street and First avenue, aud James Con~ nors, last evening, the two lormer were starbed’ by Connors, Short in the lett ear and head and Murphy in the right wrist. The woundsare all of & very ugly nature, and Short’s pny: prove fatal, the injured men were removed to Be levue Hospital and Connors was arrested and iocked up in the Eighteenth precinct station house. ~ DIED IN PRISON. James Connolly, a man nearly 40 years of age, who had been committed to the Essex Market Prison on a charge of intoxication, was yesterday morning found dead im his cell. Deceased had: been arrested in the tignteenth precinct. 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