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FRANCE. THE QUESTION OF A CONSZITUTION DEBATED It THE ASSEMBLY—AN ANXIOUS EFFORT ON BE- HALY OF THE REPUBLIC. PARIS, Jan, 28, 1875. In the Assembly to-day debate on the Constitu- fdonal bill of M. de Ventavon was resumed. The Right moved the withdrawal of all the eon- stitutional measures before the Chamber. The motion was rejected, M. Laboulaye then moved an amendment to the Ventavon bill providing that the government be composed of a Senate, Chamber of Deputies and President of the Republic, who shall be chief of the executive power. THE REPUBLIC. M. Laboulaye said the object of his amendment Was to recall the fact that the Republic was the existing government of France, and to convert that fact into law. The Republic alone could give the country security, while monarchy was an! (mpossibility. ? THE MONARCEY. M. de Labaseetidre opposed the motion and de- manded the restoration of monarchy. RADICALISM AND EXCITEMENT. M. Louis Blanc opposed the creation of & Presi- dency, which had been fatal to the Republic. The coup d'état would have been avoided if the Presi- dency had not been established in 1848, He moved that the clause concerning the Presi- dency read as follows :— “The governmens of France is a Republic.” His speech caused great excitement in the House. PREPARING FOR A DIVISION. The debate was closed. The Right succeeded in carrying & motion that Bvote be taken to-morrow, and the sitting was adjourned. The position taken by M. Blanc ts oelleved to in- Aicate adivision in the republican ranks, which will lead to a deieat of M. Laboulaye’s amend. | Ment, implying the formal rroclamation of the Republic. SPAIN. THE ARMY OF THE CROWN ADVANCING ON THE CARLISTS—KING ALFONSO AT THE HEAD OF HIS TROOPS. MADRID, Jan. 28, 1875. The royalist army in Navarre is advancing on the Carlists and has already captured several of their positions. King Alfonso 1s present, DON CARLOS PREPARED TO LEAD TO BATTLE. HENDAYS#, Jan. 28, 1875. Don Carlos will personally command the troops in the battle which is impending to frustrate the efforts of the Alfonsists to relieve Pampeluna, ENGLAND. HIS TROOPS MR, GLADSTONE COMPLIMENTED BY HIS CON- STITUENTS. Lonpow, Jan, 28, 1875. The electors of Greenwich at a meeting to- Right adopted a resolution expressing, in cordial terms, their confidence in Mr. Gladstone, and re- gretting bis retirement from the leadership of the Mberal party. ROYAL HONORS TO EMINENT WRITERS, Lonvoy, Jan. 20-6 A. M. The Post announces that the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath has been offered to Mr. Varlyle, and that Mr. Alfred Tennyson is to be made a Daronet, PRINCE LEOPOLD’S HEALTH. Lonpon, Jan, 28, 1875. The bulletin issued by Prince Leopold’s phy- Siclans to-day announces that the patient is im- proving. . THE DISCONTENTED FRENOHMEN. WRENCH RESISTANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL ACT—PARTICULABS OF THE SHOOT- ING OF GIFFORD—MOVEMENTS OF THE MILI- ‘TABY. NeEwoastuz, N. B., Jan. 28, 1875, Great excitement still prevails over the Caraquet affair in reference to the resistance by the frenchmen to the Government Schoo! act, Gifford was shot yesterday while making arrests Of the leaders of the riot, in company with nine or ten special constables, They went to the house and inquired of the owner if any Frenchmen were there, who answered in the negative. The party immediately rushed up the stairs to the upper flat. Gifford led, and as his head appeared just | above the landing a shot was fired fro a group of Frenchmen in a room, and Gifford w: corpse. Ine others sprung quickly up, an ing themselves to tne floor, fired at the party of | Frenchmen, wounding two and taking the re- | mainder prisoners. ‘Tne military here are on the qut vive. Two de- tachmeuts of the Newcastle fletd battery of artil- lery, numbering thirty men and officers, left at three o’clock this alternvon, taking two nine- pound guns and 100 rounds of ammunition, con- gisting of sold and case shot and diaphragm Shells. ‘Tne officers are Cantain R. R, Cail, com- manding; Lieutenant James Mitchell and Surgeon . G. Benson. ‘he men are all in good spirits, Should a skirmish occur with the rebellious Frenchmen they will luily avenge the death of their comrade, Gifford, A large detachment ot volunteers of the Seventy-second battalion left | Chatham to-day. About 10) men, well equipped | wibrifies, ammunition and two field guns, are | now marching to the battle ground of the non- educationists. ‘They expect to reach Caraquet some time on Saturday. One of the Frenchmen wounded yesterday has since died. CHARLEY ROSS. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 1875. Mayor Stokley has jssued a circular to justices of the peace and other prominent persons living near the neighborhood, in which it 13 thought that Charley Ross’ abductors operated after the abduction. He gives a minute description of the child, of the abductors, o! the horse and buggy and of the boat, and lastly, facts vbtained from letters written by the abductors, tnd concludes by offering a reward of $5,000 to any one who will Teturn the boy or give iniormation leading to nis recovery. BURNING OF A STEAMER. NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 28, 1875, The steamer Lady of the Lake, running between Norfolk and Washington, was ourned to the water’s edge this evening at her wharf, foot of Main street. The fire originated in her lamp- room. All of her afterpart ts enveloped in flames, Ber afterdecks are buried down, and, excepting ber ‘ron null, sie will probably prove a com- plete loss, She Is laden with fremgnhts of | the ships irom Boston, consigned, ior the most part, to persons in Georgetown, Wasn- ington and Alexandria, the whole of which is destroyed by fire or seriously damaged by water. ‘the principal consignees are Major William Myers, quartermaster’s stores; H. Edgar, Ryan & Ernsnaw, Hill & Dowell, Ergood & Co., P. P. Little (fisu), Toomas Downe 01 Georgetow: and William 8. Wiliams, o: Washington (furn ture). The steamboat was owned by George H. | Plant & Co,, of Washington, and was valued at | 40,000, she was to have sailed to-morrow tor ashingtou. BURNING OF A METHODIST CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Jan. 28, 1875, The Cumberland Methodist Episcopal church, sorner of Coral and Cumberland streets, was burned to-day ; loss $38,000, There was an Insur- once of $10,000 on the builaing, but it was to secure a mortgage on it, The finishing touches were about being applied, preparatory to ts dedi- cation on the 2ist of next month. The fire is atiributable to spontanevus combustion, as work- Meo were oiling the woodwork yesterday. ACCID Maucit Cuunk, Pa, Jans 28, 1875, A son of Martin Fanay, two and a hall years old, as fatally burned on Weanesday, The mother went to draw a pail of water, and when sne re turned the cid was in dame: BURNING OF A SHINGLE MILL CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan, 28, 1875. ‘The shingle mill of Messrs, Morgan, Leonard & Stanton, at Howard City, Mich., was burned om Tuesday. ‘tthe loss is $20,000; uninsured, NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1875——WITH SUPPLEMENT. - WASHINGTON. The Deadlock in the House Unbroken. THE LOUISIANA QUESTION. Further Disclosures Expected in the Sub-- sidy Inquiry. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. WaAsHINGTON, Jan, 28, 1875, THE DEAD-LOCK IN THE HOUSE. It nas suddenly been discovered that the caucus 1s not ali-wise, and that the Mlibustering may suc- | ceed in carrying the session over to Monday. In that case the who.e of Monday would be con- | sumed tn reading the journal; and, Monday being the only day on which a majority can suspend the rules s0 as to introduce the caucus | measure for a suspension of the two-thirds rule, | tne whole object of the administration repu' cans would be defeated, The republicans are, therefore, for the moment, ina quandary, and it ig not impossible that the House may adjourn by their help to-night. It ts also satd that, though a two-thirds vote is required to repeal a rule of the House, a majority has power to change a rule. But the success of such & mo- | tion will depend largely upon the Speaker's ruling, | and it remains to be seen what will be the result | if@ change is aitempted by the majority. The | calling of the roll on dilatory motions continues, | Members seem generally wearied out, The last | call showed the presence of 150 members, j The monotonous voices of the exhavated cleres | have been wearying the ears of the House all night and all day antil the endurance i of the people’s legislators nas grown a! matter of wonder. Thirteen independent re- | pudlicans have stood firmly out against the purpose of the majority to gag the opposition, and the whole ordeal is gone throagh in order to weary them into partisan docihty, At eleven | o'clock this morning three dilatory motions were | pending at one time. The night session was | destitute of noteworthy incident. ‘The vocal | functions of half @ dozen reading clerks have been used up by the continuous strain upon them, and several fresh substitutes have been employed. The intercourse between the members of the two | opposite camps has continued to be free and | friendly, but there has been no attempt | on either side to attain to a compromise. At five minutes before twelve o’clock Mr. Mccrary asked unanimous consent toa suspension of the rules, This proposition was characterized by a democratic member as decidedly cool. A discus- sion then aroge as to what question wss before the House and as to the legal duration of the legisia- tive day. Repeated calls for the regular order and witty remarks varied the proceedings. PINCHBACK’S PRESENT SENATORIAL PROSPECTS. Mr. Pinchback, who was to-day an attentive | listener to Mr. Conkling’s speech, will not gain his seat at once. though itis possible that the ad- | ministration men in the Senate may. attempt to at him as soon as the present depate closes. FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT, WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 1875. BISHOP WILMEB DEPICTS THE BENEFICIAL RE- SULT OF JUSTICE TOWARD LOUISIANA—-GOOD EFFECT OF THE NEW ORLEANS SUB-COMMIT- TEX's REPORT. Bishop Wilmer, of New Orleans, in a private let- ter to a friend, referred to the misrepresentation that had been made of his testimony before the Congressiona! Committee, and adds, in reference ; to the committee’s report:— “The assembled army of the United States could not have done what the committee nas done to win back the friendship of an abused people. Since the report was made public the prayer for Congress has been read in churches, in which it bas not been heard since the close of the war. The people here knew they haa friends in Con- | gress and foes, but they did not realize until now that they had representation.” Arepublican, to whom the contents of the let- ter were told, remarked that it might be worth while to try a ilttie more fair treatment down in | the South instead of arbitrary and armed inter- ference. The day has beep inexorably dull in the House, but the ceaseless reiteration of yeas and nays | went on amid great good humor. There hasbeen | no drinking, such as used to be too common when the session was prolonged. To-day members were slecpy, but there is no lack of determination on both sides to hold out until Saturday, EX-POSTMASTER KING TO TESTIFY IN THE PA- CIFIC MAIL INQUIRY. W. S. King will appear bejore the investigating commistee at its next session. He says he is pre- pared to make a clean ,breast of his connection with the unwhoiesome scheme, ana that he can show that his statements heretofore bave been enurely consistent with the truth, This remains to be seen. SENATOR CONKLING’S SPEECH IN THE SENATE ON LOUISIANA. In the Senate Mr. Conkling occupied the whole day with @ labored reply to Senator Thurman, Mr. Conkling is happiest in his briefer saliles in | the Senate, when be crushes some weaker man | with a ponderous and elaborate sarcasm. His speech to-day did not keep the galleries filled, His voice, which 18 usually clear and effective, was monotonous, and his habit of emphasizing equally his most trivial and his most important gentences detracted from the effectiveness of his speech. He was at times as bitterly denun- ciatory as General Logan, and like Logan he | praised the President and Sueridan without limit. A FASTER MAIL BETWEEN NEW YORK AND | WASHINGTON. arrangements have been made by which a mail | wili be hereafter carried on the ‘limited express train” between New York and Washington. This will be an important improvement sor this city, as the arternoon mail will be delivered earlier than it 18 at present. THE SALARIES OF THE SENATORS-ELECT. The Senators-clect cannot receive pay unttl sworn 1D, and should-there not be a called session after the 4th of March, the “elect” will have to | wait until next December. NO NECESSITY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY SENATE BESSION—THE HAWAIIAN TREATY, ‘There are bat tew nominations pending before the Senate, and the most Important can be readily aisposed of In two or three executive sessions, Unimportant treaties, except the one proposing reciprocity with the Sandwich Islanas, alone re- main to be acted upon, so that there is really no business which requires the President to convene | the Senate tn extraordinary session after the 4th of March, In connection with the Hawatian treaty, a prominent member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to-day remarked that there was something more than reciprocity ia the proposed | treaty. It meant that the islands should be sub- | stantially under the protection of the United | States. | COLD WATER ON MR. WOOD'S RECEPTION. Mr. Fernando Wood's reception, uniuckily for | him, was set for to-night, and General Butler re- | fused a request for a recess of some hours to ena- bie members to attend. Mr. Wood’s parlors filled up quick!y after nine o'clock, nevertheless; but a littie after ten a despatch was received by him that there was acallofthe House, and members | hurried away only to find the doors locked against them when they arrived at the Capitol, GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCHES, —_—— WASHINGTON, Jan, 28, 1875, THE KELLOGG GOVERNMENT TO BE RECOGNIZED, | will weary tne Legislature and they may, on any | hardly be able to fulfil the agreement. | having been ereater than at the Eas: it is the sense of | | Of ten in tue morning and two in the aiternoon, | teraay morning during a fight in a barroom on | The injured man was removed to the Long Island | The Senate Committée on Privileges and Eleo tions this morning decided that the Kellogg ad- Ministration shoula be recognized as the legal government of Louisiana. The vote stood :—Yeas— Messrs. Morton, Logan, Anthony and Mitchell. Nays—Messrs. Alcorn, Hamilton and Sauisbury. Absent—Messrs. Carpenter and Wadleigh. Mr. Alcorn stated in committee that if this resolution Was adopted be should vote in the Semate to admit Mr. Pincnback, THE NEW SENATORS. WEST VIRGINIA. BALLOT OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR—-NO ELECTION—RESULT OF THE BALLOTS IN DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS LAST NIGHT. CHARLESTON, Jan. 28, 1875, The second joint ballot of the Legislature for United States Senator was taken to-day as fole lows:— J.N. Camden, 27; H. S. Walker, 20; John Bran- non, 14; Samuel Price, 10; George Loomis, 6; A T. Caperton, 3; G. D. Camden, 1; J. A. Hutchin- son, 1; Otey Johnson, 2; A. F. Haymond, 1; C, F. Scott, 1, Total, 82, Necessary to a choice, 44, Seven republicans voted for J, N. Camden, the remaining ten giving scattering votes. Camden is the favorite of all the democratic candidates, but not for any love for him. It is rather that they hate all the others more cordially. The above Vote 1s no indicatton of what it will be to-morrow; each day’s proceedings, both in Joint Assembly and in caucus, are but a reversal of the predes or, with a few new phases here and there. The re- sult, practically, is tne same as nearly a week ago. Among the many rumors are these—Walker and Camden will Dent it out to the bitter end, ior each feels himsel! equally stroug, and each will hold on tevactously. Another rumor ts that Cam- den, despairing of success, will induce his sup- porters to go ior Attorney General Mathews as a compromise; this will defeat Waker, Uamden’s rival, It will also give Camden a cuauce to succeed, two years hence, Henry Davis as United States Senator trom the upper end cr the State, and Mathews may make a good run, | but it ts uncertain, Another rumor ts that W. H. Travers, of Jefferson, will be brought out and that &@ combination with his iriends, to keep tue capitol here, wili be made, Branuon's inends stil think him the sirongest man 1i Walker or Camden were { out ofthe way. This bailoting, night alter night, day, take up sowe outside man and elect him. | The final resuit can no more be guessed to-night | than it could tnree days ago. There seems to | be @ disposition welt that either Walker or Camden should be rewarded, but the one may pull gown the other and neitner be elected, A compromise between these two 1s hardly possi- | ble. Shouid one withdraw in the other's javor and contract to transfer ms strength he would ‘the vote in caucus fo-nigut resulted as fol- | lows:—Neces-ary to a choice, 37. Twenty-third | ballot—Walker, 22; Camden, 19; Price, ot Bran- non, 11;G. D. Camden, 1; Caperton, 2. weuty- fourth balloc—Walker, Ja:nuden, 18; Price, 11; Brannon, 1: Camden, 1; Caperton, 3 G. D. Twenty-fi{th ballot—Walker, Price, 12; Brannon, 10; Caperton, 3 FLORIDA. BALLOTING IN THE LEGISLATURE FOR A UNITED STATES SENATOR—A FORMER NEW YORK CAP- ITALIST SEEKING THE HONOR. TALLAHASSEE, Jan, 28, 1875. Three ballots were taken by the Legislature to- day for United States Senator, but without any re- sult. Twelve candidates were voted tor. The | highest vote received was twenty-five for ex-Gov- | ernor Walker. The democrats have thirty-seven | on joint ballot; thirty-nine being necessary to a choice. Requa, a late New York cap:talist, 1s aspiring to the Senate, and rumor says that be is trying to bay his way throngn. His agents are very active. ‘he successiul man wiil probably be a compro- mise candidate between liberals and democrats. WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE, Jan, 28, 1875, The first ballot in the joint convention to-day resulted as follows:— Carpenter, 59; Bragg, 52; Cole, 18; Dixon, Rub- lee and Buon, 1 each. The second ballot was the same as the first, ex- cept that Coie had 17 and Dixon 2, A THIRD BALLot. The third Senatorial ballot was taken with the same result. An — unsuccessiul effort was made to induce the democrats to | unite with the bolters. ‘Ihe coalition now seems | improbable. The confidence of Mr. Carpenter's friends 1s unabated. NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS. Camden, 20; INDORSEMENT OF GRANT, SHERIDAN AND SHER- MAN—A GREETING TO SPEAKER BLAINE. ConcorD, Jan. 28, 1875. The Republican State Committee held a meeting | yesterday afternoon and evening,.many of the | leading men of the party being present. No busi- | ness of importance was transacied, but the follow. | ing despatch was sent to Washington :— | To JAMES G. BLAINE, Speaker of the House of | Repiesentatives, Wastiington, D. ©. The sepublican State Committee, in convention | assembled, send greeting to the true republicans | in the Congress of the United States, stand by tne Civil Rights bill aud by Grant, Sheridan and Sherman in their efforts to protect the constitu. | tional rights ol every citizen of the Repuoli:, and | the repuolicans of New Hampshire will stana by | you on the second Tuesday of March, RHODE ISLAND CHIEF JUSTICESHIP. PROVIDENCE, Jan. 28, 1875. The General Assembly to-day elected Thomas Durfee Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. ‘The vote stoud:—Durlee, 80; E. K. Potter, 16. Duriee | was the Senior Associate. i ‘ WAGES OF IRON WORKERS. Boston, Jan. 28, 1875. | Ata meeting of the tron manulacturers of New England the Jollowing resolution was adopted:— Resolved, That the reduction of waxes at the West | this meeting that a furtlier reduction in wages is neces- | sury toenable Eastern manuiactarers to compete suc- cessfully with those atine West. A MURDERER'S FATE. New Havey, Conn., Jan. 28, (875, John Anderson, a native of Sweden, aged thirty- four years, convicted of the murder of Horatio G. Hail, at Wallingford, was this afternoon sentenced | to death. The execution was fixed to take place on the 20th day o1 April next, between the hours THE OHIO ICE GORGE. ANOTHER BREAK IN THE BARRIER—GREAT DE- STRUCTION OF COAL BARGES. CINCINNATI, Jan. 28, 1878, About one o'clock P. M. to-day the ice gorge | in the river below this city gave way, and all the aiternoon and evening considerable heavy ice has been passing here. The steamers at the wharf all escaped damage, but the coal barges lying on cither side below the city suffered considerable damage. About forty loaded and empty barges were torn loose; somo were sunk, and many were carried down the river and may be secured at points below. Among the heaviest losers are the Pomeroy Coal | Company, ten loaded barges; Joseph Walton, of | Pittsburg, fliteen empty barges; G. W.C. Jonuson, jour barges carried away irom Ludlow, on the Kentucky side. The total loss on coal and barges 1g estimated at $50,000; tims, however, may be des | creased by the return of the barges saved below. STABBING AFFRAY. Lawrence Missatt, aged thirty years, of No. 80 Horatio street, was stabbed in the abdomen yes- the corner of Jane and Washington streets, by | James Livingston, and badly wounded. Missatt | was removed to Bellevue Hospital by tne police of the Ninth precinct, but Livingston escaped. He sent word to the police last night that the stab- bing was done in sell-detence, and that he tp. | tended to surrender nimselt, STABBING AFFRAY IN BROOKLYN. | Robert Harvey, of No, 254 Conover street, and Henry McCormick engaged in an altercation iast Dight at the corner of Richmond and Wolcott streets, Brooklyn, Harvey made some insulting | remark, when McCormick drew a knile and | stabbed him in the left side, inflicting a dangerous | wound. Immediately atier the stabbing McCor- mick ran down Wolcott street and succeeded in eluding the oMcers who wentin pursuit ol him, College Hospital, Subsequent to the staobing Sergeant Reilly arrested Jonn Flood, who ts een with being one o1 the participants in the agray. AVE ANDY! Spontaneous Epigrams Ut- tered on His Election. r CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS SPEAK. The Majority Delighted with the Success of the Constitutional Expounder. PRESS COMMENTS. WASHINGTON, Jan, 28, 1875. “MEY POLICY” IN THE SENATE. Henry L. Dawes, Senator-clect from Massa- chusetts—“With the harmless advent of Anay, the Senate will also have ‘my policy.’ ? AN ENVIABLE BLESSING. E. Rockwood Hoar—“It is a pity the House could not be blessed, as the Senate will be, with Johnson and the constitution, particularly tho latter.” RATHER. General Albright, Congressman-at-Large from Pennsylvania—"‘I rather like it—in fact, Ido like ite? WON'T THEY? General Hurlburt, Congressman trom I[ilinois— “Tam glad of it, He is the right man in the right place, and, as the old fight is to be gone over, bis Union sentiments won’t hurt anybody.” FRANK AND FORCIBLE. dames BuMoton, Congressman from Massachu- setts—*‘Damn Andy Johnson!” 4 GOOD JOKE. S W. Kellogg, M. C., Connecticut—"It ts « Gevilish good joke!” A KINDRED SOUL. Benjamin F. Butler—‘I like 1c much.” PUZZLING. i. W. Scudder, New York—“It 18 a puzzle; but, on the whole, desirable, on account of bis Union sentiments.” POBTIC ENTHUSIASM. J. D. Ward, Ilinois—“Better than mint in sum- mer time.” DIOGENES. George C. McKee, Mississippi—' ‘Satisfactory on all sides, since Union men are so scarce and can be found in democratic company.” ON THE FENCE. Samuel J, Randall, Pennssivania—“Have not madeup my mind what to think.” NOW AND FOREVER, Keister Clymer, Pennsylvania—‘Andy Johneon now and forever, as Aidermen or Senator! Hurrah!” 4 GOOD THING, Eugone Hale, Maine—‘It is a good thing.” wHO? Charles B, Farwell, Ilinois—“1 like it, Who objects? THE CONSTITUTION WANTED. 0. D. Conger, Michigan—“Providea Old Andy brings with him the constitution Goa speed his return to the senate.” A BITTER NECESSITY, J. P. C. Shanks, Indlana—‘‘Best thing under the circumstances, but damned baa circumstances.” THE STRONGEST VANQUISHED, Senator Cooper, of Tennessee, says of Andrew Jobnaon’s election:—‘It 18 certainly a great triumph, for he bas beaten the strongest men in the State. 1 ought to know Johnson, for I beat nim,” GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Senator Saulsbury says:—‘Jonnson is a man of great power, and if he is true to his word be will accomplish great good for the conservatives.’” 4 RED HOT FUTURE. Charles A. Eldridge, Wisconsin—“I am glad he is there. He wili make it hot for them.” 4 PILLAR AND A CLOUD OF FIRB. Thomas Swann, Maryland—“He 1s a pillar of the @emocracy and will be a cloud of fire in the Senate.” J.G. Schumaker, New York—Whether he com- forts us or not he cannot ourt us.” J. B. Young, Kentucky —‘Cut bono,” General Averill, Minnesota—‘‘He will mal lively tor the expounders of the constitution.’ Jacob M. Thoruberg, Tennessee—“Best thing we could do. Tennessee delegation 1s perfectly satis- fled. It is damned easily pleased just now.” FOOD FOR THOUGHT. Ellis H. Roberts, New York—*‘It is something for contemplation.” Charles G. Wiliams, Wisconsin—“I confess it rather pleases me to know that Andy still lives,” Henry O. Pratt, lowa—*“More delicious than a milk punch.”” Amos Clarke, Jr., New Jersey—‘“Better thana Coniederate general.” WHOLESOME FEAR. James B. Beck, Kentucky—"'I ain afraid he will be too retrospective for the giory of the democracy.”’ HISTORICAL FERVOR. R. Q. Mills, Texas—‘‘One of the grandest political events of the century.” RECORDS DANGEROUS, F. B. Bromberz, Alabama—*‘I am afraid that Mr. Johnson has too much record for a successiul | cemocratic Senator.” TRIUMPH OVER PERSECUTION, John A, Magee, Pennsylvania—“The grandest triumph a persecuted man could achieve.” APOSTLE OF JOHNSONISM. John B. Ciarke, Jr., Missouri—‘He will be ail Johnson and his own best friend.” A SHARP PROPHECY, Milton Sayler, Ohio—“He will be a thorn in the side of the republican Senators.” HIS CHOICE AN EXPEDIENT. William Crutchfield, Tennessee—“The choice of @ bad lot of aspirants for the position.” Lavan! Julius C. Burrows, Michigan—“The biggest Joke of the season.’? A FRIEND IN NRED. Charles Foster, Ohio—‘‘Andy has a!ways had my sympathy. He was a Union man when the Union needed friends.” GOOD TIDINGS. Henry L. Pierce, Massachusetts—“I was glad when they said unto me—‘Andy Is elected Sena- tor.’”? ANDY’S “UNION STREAK." William Lawrence, Ohio—“The Union streak in Andy will always command the respect of nis political opponents.” THE SOUTHERN HEART CHEERED. L. Q C. Lamar, Mississippi—“It meets with gen- eral approval among the Southern members and has my hearty approval." PRESS COMMENTS. He is as honest as the day is long, and, barring his adhesion to a silly heresy on the currency | | nicantin the Reformed Dutch church 1n this city, | Her remains will be interred to-day in Greenwood | 4 AMUSEMENTS. BROOKLIN ACADEMY OF MUSIC—ENGLISH OPERA. “Don Giovanni” was presented last night, in the City of Churches, with the following cast:— Donna Anna, Mme. Jennie Van Zandt; Donna Elvira, Miss Beaumont; Zerlina, Miss Pauline Canissa; Don Gtovanni, Mr. Carleton; Don Ottavio, Mr. Maas, and Leporello, Mr. Peakes, The con- tinued filness of Mr. Castie compelled the manage- ment to change the opera of “Ernani,” as originally annourced, to the more trying work of Mozart. ‘Don Giovanni” is not an opera caicu- lated to produce a favorable impression of a new company under any circumstauces, for the bum- ber of living artists who can give eflect to the music of Mozart 1s exceedingly small. Yet there were many notaole successes made by some of the ladies and gentlemen who essuyed the principal roles last evening, Mrs. Van Zandt sang the music of Donna Anna very acceptably, revealing @ degree of dramatic evfect in her singing that seens to be Of recent growth, She omitted the letter aria, ono of the most {mportant num- bers of the part Yet the majority of Donna Annas of the present aay omit the same number, generally through in- ability to sing it. The grand aria in which Donna Annarecouits the story of her wrongs to Don Ottavio was splendidiy declaimed, and narrowly escaped an encore, Mixs Beaumont made a very favorable lm pression, and proved herself to be an accomplished lyric artist in the rdve of the neg- lectea wile of the gay deceiver, Miss Canissa proved to be avery charming Zerlina, and, not- withstanding the strange elfect produced by her singing the dle in Italian, while all the others Sang in English, the periection of ner vocal art was felt, She rendered the two arias, “Batti, batt” and “Vedrai Carino,"’ in the most delight. ful manner, evidently being at home tn the school of Mozart, Maas did very weilin the tenor role and sang It creditadly, he fine baritone voice and admirable method of Carleton did not com- pensate jor his lack of dramatic power in the try- Ing utle rdle. Peakes was avery bumorous Lepo- reilo. and the chorus and orchestra were unim- peachable, Mr. Castle's iliness has so far neces- sitated two changes of opera, and a great deal of disappolatment bas been ‘elt by the public on both Occasions. ‘Mignon’ is announced for this evening at the New York Academy of Music. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES. An interesting dramatic and musical reception was given last evening at the residence of Mrs. Murray, in Twenty-third street, by Miss E. N. Proudfoot, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins take a benefit this even- ing at Niblo’s, “Trodden Down," an interesting irish drama of the '98 period, will be presented for the occasion. Mr. Reilly, the director of the Pomona Palace, Manchester, has offered Sims Reeves £150 sterling to sing at the granu vocal festival to be neld at the Pomona Palace during Easter week. The annual performance for the benefit of the Dominican Fathers’ church will take place next Wednesday evening at Terrace Garden Theatre. The entertainment, as in the past, will be a most attractive one. F. B, Warde’s benefit takes place at Booth's Theatre this evening. The bill will be an excel- jent one, including “Little Em’ly” and “The Serious Family.” In the latter piece Mr. Warde will appear as Charles Torrens. J. W. Simmons, editor of the Masonto Dispatch, 18 organizing @ dramatic entertainment to be given at the Academy of Music February 18, in ald ofthe fund necessary for the dedication of Ma- sonic Temple. ‘‘Iime Tries Ali’? and “The Oia Guard” will be the pieces selected for representa- tion, Mr. Simmons assumes the character of Haversack and Mr.Jonn Giffen that of Mathew Boles. Mrs, Rousby’s continued illness has forced man- agers Grau & Chizzola to suspend the perform- ances atthe Lyceum Theatre. The ductors an- nounce that Mrs. Rousby is suffering from a slight attack of diphtheria, and that it will be impossible Jor the lady to play this week. There is, how- ever, no cause for uneasiness on Mrs. Rousby’s account, as owing tothe prompt attention paid by the physicians the development of the disease has been checked. Gumore’s Twenty-second Regiment Band has Secured the engagement to play at the Gift Con- cert at Louisville, Ky., on February 28. The hero ofjupilees is doubtless jubilant again. On Satur- day next, January 80, his company are to perform at Tremont Temple and the day following at the Boston Theatre, Boston. Subsequently they will give concerts al Washington, Baitimore, Philadel- phia, Pittsburg and other places before arriving at Louisville, It 1s said that the band receives $15,000 and have the expenses of the tour paid. OBITUARY. ELIZABETH WILEY. Mrs, Elizabeth Wiley, relict of the late Alexan- der Wiley, of this city, died at her residence, No. 141 State street, Brooklyn, on Tuesday last, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. The deceased was | admit gentlemen only, connected with some of our oldest Knickeroocker families, and was widely noted and appreciated for her Christian virtues and unostentaiious cnar- ities. She was tor sixty years a reguiar commu- and was equally respected and beioved during that Jong period by both pastors aud congregations. Cemetery, Yesterday, at his residence in Second avenue, ; dled William C. O’Brien, who had deen for some | the latter city sne made many friends, and soou question -the same that Judge Kelley and Ben | Butler indorse—his voice will be on the right side on economic questions.—Soston Herald ind ) His return to the Senate, where once he covered himself with disgrace, is a matter for general re- gret.—Philadelphia Bulietin rep.) {t is within the mits of possibility that he may become an impeacher himself before his term is finisned.—Baltimore Sun (ind) His pugnacions temper and adventurous disposi- | tion will undoubtedly make him prominent on the floor o! tne Senate.—Baltimore American (rep.) His election at this juncture in tne history of the country is most opportune, and will be greeted with unfeigned satisfaction by millions of American citizens,—Harrisburg Patriot (dem.) We think the American people will not be sorry to Nave him once more in the national councils, Just to see what he will do—tf for nothing more,— Kochester Democrat (rep.) This intelligence will thrill the nation, There ts adealot fight in the old man, and if he don’t make it ‘sively’ for President Grant, who, as a subordinate, proved faise to him and to his own word, and for the republican party, we shall miss our guess.—Syracuse Courier (dem.) A. J. “swings around tne circle” into the Senate because he goes for repudiation without rese;va- tion.—Harfford Post (rep.) It may turn out for the best.—ZLowell Courter (rep) | W. ©. O'BRIEN. | | | years Clerk of the Sixth District Court, in Fourth avenue. and who had for a long time been a prominent partictpator in local democratic poli- tics, ‘Ihe deceised was universally popuiar, and was & man ol exceedingly fine personal appear- ance, being over six feet in height. A large circle ol iriends will mourn his sudden death, REV. SAMUEL A. CLARK. Rev. Samuel A. Clark, Rector of St, John’s Epis copal church, Elizabeth, N. J., died at the pastora, residence in that city yesterday, at the hour of three o’clock in the alternoon. He was carried from life by the termination of an attack of Maiarial fever in the flity-third year of nis age, The deceased clergyinan Was a@ brother oi Bishop Clark, ot Rhode Isiand. He was greatly esteemed as a clergyman, as en instructor of youthand a good citizen and neighbor, and his rather sudden demise 1s much regretied. MRS. MARY J. ABERCROMBIE. This estimable and venerable lady, who dled at sersey City on Wednesday, was the wife of the late Rev. vr. James Abercrombie, of Philadelpma, and mother of the Rev. Dr. R. M. Abercrombie, resent pastor of St. Mathew’s Episcopal church, lersey City. Since her removal with her son to won the affections oi Many prominent toembers of the Episcopal Church. She lived aripe old age, and Wus in the fail possession of her faculties when the tinal -ummous came. Her son ts one of the leading Episcopal clergymen in New Jersey. He was one ol the leading candidates tor bishop of the new New Jersey diocese, ‘ine iuneral of the deceased lady will take piace from St. Mathew’s church at three o'clock this afternoon, MATHEW HARRISON. Mathew Harrison, a prominent lawyer of Lees- burg, Va. anda member of the House of Dele- fates. dtea on Tuesday, atter slong tllness, slr. jarrison was @ good lawyer and a man of marked ability. = L. W. LANGDON. Atelegram from Springfield, Mass., under date ofthe 28th inst., brings the following announce- ment:—L, W. Langdon, of Florence, the inventor o} the sewing machine, died on Tuesday, at Jack- gonville, Fla., Whither he bad gone in searcn ot | health, at the aye of forty years, RS ANDREW BURT, Andrew Bart, a prominent banker of Cincinnati, Ohio, died in that city yesterday morning at the age of sixty-five years. during many years in the banking business, and enjoyed an excellent reputation as a Gnancier and citizen. THE FREEHOLDERS’ FRAUDS. THE INVESTIGATION PROGRESSING BEFORE THE GRAND JURY. Mr. Lippincott, counsel! to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Hudson county, New Jersey, was kept busy yesterday in preparing documents for the Grand Jury concerning the frauds im said Board, The most glaring case, and that which the grand iuquest will first investigate, is tue claim presented oy one Joseph Black for materials iurnished at the county institutions on Snake Hill, This claim was tor $420, and was so notoriously fraadulent that the Board of Free+ holders not only rejected it, but ordered it to be placed besore the Grand Jury. The worst feature Of the case is that the claim Was certified to as correct by five of the Freenoiders. In’ searching the book 1¢ was found that one claim was pre- rie for $80 where tue party was entitled only 0 | A, | D's Mr. Burt was engaged | } eae 2 AY NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY RECEPTION. The members of the New England Soctety, pleased witn the success that attended the Ladies? Reception of the past year, gavo another of those very enjoyable affairs last night at Delmonico’s, The weather was very untavorable, but the rooms were, nevertheless, very well filed and presentea & scene of light and color not oiten to be met with. Dancing commenced shortly after nine P, M. and continued up to an early hoar. There isa general wail down the street of duil times, no money making, people bave to econo- mise, and so forth. A glimpse at the Ladies’ Ree ception would not encourage one in the idea that tne fair sex have felt the bard very much, as, judging irom the very gant toilets that were worn list evening, they must have plenty ot casb or else along credit with their dressmakers, The music by Beirnstein was, as usual, deligatiul, and Deimonico preparea @ very elegant and enticing supper, which was done ample justice to avout midnight, OLD CALIFORNIANS. A meeting of gentlemen who were residents of Caitiornia prior to its admission @ State into the Union, September 9, 1850, took place last evening at the Sturtevant House for the purpose of selecting a committee of arrangements for a proposed reunidn banquet. Several old Califor nians were present, and there was evidently con siderable interest taken in the movement. Let ters were received from Generals Sherman, Mere ith, Ingalls aud others regreting their inability 1a be present, and all out General sherman, who said it was impossible, promised ta attend the banquet. It wus determined to hoid the banquet on February 11 atthe Sturte. vant House, and the tickets were fixed at $5, to ‘The following committeea were appointed:—Arrangements—Vice Admiral S.C. Rowen, United States Navy; Major Genera) Joseph Hooker, Unitea States Army; Major Gen. eral H. Gates Hooker, United States Army; Alex: ander Perry, M. D., Chairman; Hon, Rodman M, Price, Jacoo A. Leese, Jeremiah Sherwood, Jono Sickels; Francis D. Clarke, Treasurer; Willard & Farwell, Secretary. Invitution—Jonn Sickela George Leland, General Kulus Ingalis. Receptiou— Generai Francis £. Pinto, Wiliam M. Walton, B W. Croweli, O. Hy Pierson. Decorations—Wililag Colligau, Russeil Myers, James E. Curtis, Josepy £. Nutman, CITY PRISON ASSOCIATION. The officers of the City Prison Association met last evening at room 58 Bible House for the purpose o electing officers, when the following gentlemen were unanimously chosen :—President, ‘heodore W. Dwight; Vice Presidents, Jonn T. Hofman, Dorman 8B. Eaton and Charles J. he daa Jore responding Secretary, Elisha Harris, M. D. cording secretary, Cephas Brainerd; Treasurer, Willlam C, Giimau, Executive Committee, C. T. Kitchell, M. K. Piatt, R. N. Havens, J. ». Crime mins, ‘tl. W. Morris, A. S. pullivan, S. Usgood, D. D, and others. THE WEATHER YESTERDAY. The following recora will show the changes ia the temperature during the past twenty-four hours, in comparison witn the corresponding date of last year, as recorded at Hudnut’s Pharmacy, HERALD Building, New York :— 1874, 1875, 48 34 1874, 1875. % 3:30 P. 26 «6P.M. 45 3 23° OP. M. 3 30 12P. M 3¢ rature yesterday. = 8134 Average temperature lor date last year 2 42% POLITICAL NOTE. The republican convention for the Connecticut Third Congressional district nas been called at Norwich, February 2 Mr. Starkweather will be renominated, and it is understood tnat Judge 8. Foster will be tue democratic candidate, ESCAPE THE DREAD PENALTY OF TUBERCUs lar consumption, by emt the cough tnat leads up te it, with HaLe's Honey or Honxwounn axp lam. Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute. AN OFFER WILL BE REQEIVED FOR TWO TEN ano Targex Kicat Criinper Hox Rotary Pressesy WILL BE SOLD Low. 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