The New York Herald Newspaper, December 3, 1876, Page 9

NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1876. —QUADRU PLE SHEET. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS From All Parts of the World. RUSSIA AND TURKEY. England Will Not Participate in Their Little Fight. BISMARCK DEFINES HIS POSITION, Germany to Become the Protector ot Austria. ‘A CRISIS IN FRANCE. The MacMahon Cabinet Sud- denly Goes to Pieces. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL [BY caBLE TO THE HERALD.] Lonpon, Dec. 3, 1876, At last Germany’s position on the Eastern ques- tion Is understood. Not so long ago as tobe for- gotten Lord Beaconsfield made some remarks upon his policy. A few hours later the Czar took occa sion to offera few suggestions regarding Ruséia’s possibilities in the future. The Porte then pre- vented a brief statement, in behalf of the Sultan, defining the dangers which either peace or war presented. Now we ‘have the pleasure of hearing from Prince Bismarck, who is, without doubt, “the strongest minded” Prime Minis- ter in Europe. Avery comical picture might be drawn of the Prince in the Emperor's study telling William I. what must be done to head off Russia and to hoodwink Austria at the same time. Even now Ican hear His Imperial Majesty say as the Prince proceeds, “Ya, mein freund—ya !” ANOTHER DINNER SPEECH, ‘The German Prine Minister gave a Parliamentary dinner on Friday night, at which he took occasion to explain to his guests the policy of his govern- ment. Whether they believed him sincere regard- ng the Austrian feature of his speech or not re- mains to be learned. Prince Bisinarck began by saying that he would make ‘a fuil state- ment of Germany's policy on the occasion of the debate in Parliament, when the esti- hates were read. However, at this time, he tould see no Objection to hinting at the political situation and the manner in which Germany pro- pose to meet it. He then laid down as a fact that Germany would assume a strictly neutral attitude upon the declaration of war in the East, and that only when Austria's vital interests were threatened would the moment for the abandonment of Ger- Many’s reserve arrive. A TRIBUTE TO ENGLAND, He deprecated the occupaticn of the Balkan principalities by Russia, and expressed admiration of England’s course, referring with apparent pride to the ancient historical ties which had bound the two nations together, and to the closer alli- ances of late years. He declared that he would do all in his power to prevent even a possible alienation of snch friendly relations. He said the preservation of peace ought not yet to be despared of. “But if war ensues, which certainly seems probable, Russia and Turkey will, alter a tame, tire of it. Then Germany will be able to mediate with better prospecis of success than now. Advice to Russi: now would anger the Russian nation, which would be worse than a passing dispute with a government.” A DANGEROUS PROTECTOR. Prince Bismarck “hoped England would not wage open war against Russia, but at mosta sort of un- oMictal warfare, similar to Russia's proceedings in Servia. If Austria’s existence is threatened Ger- many would support her, thus unselfishly continu. ing to act like lead in tie framework which causes a puppet to stand upright. Austria, moreover, possesses greater vitality than most people think.” It will thus be seen that the weight which the Prince attaches to Germany's relations with Austria took a particularly prominent place in his observations. He concluded his speech as follows:— “Jt war break out4t is requisite it should be local- ized, and therefore England should be induced not to isolate herself from the other Powers and engage ina quarrel with Russia.” It isa source of regret to be compelied to say that this speech does not produce a favorable impression in London, RUSSIA TO OCCUPY ROUMANIA. Agents of the Russian government are travelling in Roumania to ascertuin the condition of the roads and bridges, the exact distance between certain points and the quantitics of the provisions and forage obtainable. They are also directed to ascer- tain the sentiments of the population, A Russian commission has assumed the management of the railway connecting Rassia and Roumania. BIGNIFICANT MOVEMENTS, General Tcbernayeft has arrived in Pesth. The com- manders of the four Russian mobilized army corps bave arrived at Kichinef. Captain Maximoff, from Belgrade, General Tchernayef’s aide-de-camnp, has also gone to Kichineff ona confidential mission. CENTRAL ASIA AND RUSSIA, At the Russian capital it looks very mach ss It they gore trying to find some such an excuse for using the 100,000 men concentrated at Tiflis as that “trumped ap” for the Kbivan campaign. The insinuation is now made that Torkistan 1s likely (9 bo imyaded, The Journal de $1. Peersburg announces (uat the Afgbans have con. gentrated 10,(CO weil equipped troops at Herat either jo invade the Province of Scistan or the town of Mery In Turkistan. BALISHERY'S OPINIONS. fhe Marquis of Salisbury embarked at Brindisi yes- terday for Constantinople. The Opinrone (newspaper), of Rome, says the Marquis of Salisbury’s declarations exclude the idea of England’s going to war with Rus. tia, but regard war between Turkey and Russia as ine writable, The Times yesterday, {p its (nancial article, remarks that a similar impression is almost worversal vn the London stock Exthange, PROTKCTION FOR AMERICAN Cr@ays. It would appear as if the United States government vad taken the agvice of tho HkkALD in sending a neamer to protect the American citizens in Constanti- pople. The Henatp’s correspondent in the Tarkish capital declared that the grossest outrages upon the property of American citizens were openly perpetrated and connived at by the government. Tho United Btates corvette Vandalia satied trom Messina, Sicty, pn November 28 for Constantinople, TUN FRENCH MINISTERIAL TROUBLES, In consequence of recent occurrences in the French Chambers the Ministry yesterday tendered its J resignation. President MacMahon, howeve upon their retaining office, at least for the present The Cabinet meets to-day to discuss the subject. The government also formally gave notice in the Cham- ber of Deputies of the withdrawal of the billon the burial of members of the Legion of Honor, The flouse, by a vote of 370 to 25, passed an order of the day, which was accepted by the government, express ing confidence that in future the government will, ‘p regard to this matter, respect the tiverty of conscience and equality of all citizens. Discussions on the Dugget will probably cause (he postponement of Minister Dufaure’s resignation ant!! the commencement ot January, when a series of conficts between the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies will cer- tainly commence COMMUNIBTS PARDONSD. Ab ofMeial decree bas been published in Paris com- muting or reaucing the sentences of 107 communists, Several men have been grapted fu!! pardons. TURKRY AFFLICTED WITH AN INCNDATION. AD inuodation has occurred at Acrianople, by which 1,000 houses were swept away. UNSKCTARIAN EDUCATION, ‘The elections for the London School Board show an tmereased majority in tavor of maintaining the system of unsectarian education, FINANCIAL. During the past week money has been decidedly firmer, and floating balances, though generally suf- cient for present demands, were not so large. There bas been an increased inquiry for accommodation owing to Stock Exchange settlement and the approach of the 4tn of the month. Rates for the best three months’ bills are now 13; 4134, with an upward tendency, On the Stock Exchange atiention has been much occupied with settiement, which was satisfactorily completed. The amount ot bi throughout the week bas been only moderate, Nevertheless fiuctuations in some descriptions of securities have been rather wide. Prices are generally lower on tho week in conse- quence of wafavorable polilical rumors and the plenti- fui supply of stock. Consols for immediate delivery and January settlement receded 7-16 There bas been a general reduction in home railways. Canadian lines are dull, and in two or three instances lower, the traffle receipts continuing to show a large falling off. In foreigns South Americans and Spanish have been firm, but others wero lower, Santa Fé’s were 33g better, Entre-Rios 2}5, Bolivian 134, Buenos Ayres, Paraguayan and Peruvian 1 and Argentine 14. Egyptian were “good” at the com- mencement of the week, but declined sabsequently. Khedives are 3} lower aud the others 3s tol. Hun- garian and Russian have been the heaviest stocks in the market, and declined2to3. Ltaltans are 114 lower, ArgevtingTurkish and French are also lower, To- day home_railways generally declined. The markets were verfeflat, and generally showa decline. Hun- garian has fallen 1 to 14g on the day, and Russia ; to ‘Ibe most important movement bas been a fall of 81g In Argentines, This was partly caused by an un- confirmed telegram reporting an insurrection in Kotre Rios. Uruguayan has fallen 2, and most of the South Americans are fractionally worse, United States stocks closed firmer, but without recovery in price. ‘The decline im the United States five per cent funded Joan is caused by heavy sales on Dutch and German | account. COMMERCIAL. The Mincing Lane markets remain steady despite political affairs, and in a tow cases show some further improvements, There have been further large and partly speculative transactions in rice. The quantity of Burmuh rice afloat en route to Europe is much less than that at the corresponding period last year. The improvement in sugar continued until Monday, whou prices attained their highest. Since then it has been decidedly quict, but holders are firm in view of small stocks, and the advance was maintained at tho elose, Refined was rather siow of sale on Friday. There has been an improved demand for some common qualities of coffee at higher rates. Plantation Ceyion obtained very extreme prices; the large deliveries in Holland Jast month having brought the Netherlands Trading Company's stock down toa very low point—namely, 201,600 bags, against 529,000 last year at the same date, ‘Yea is still quiet. Common grades of Congou have met with an export demand at some recovery, Salt petre was firm, Cinnamon at the sales on Monday sold frecly at 1d. to 5d. per Jb, lower, Black pepper was rather lower. SPECIE FOR AMERICA. The Cunard steamer Batavia sailed from Liverpoo, yesterday for New York, with $1,250,000 in gold, NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, Fortress Moxror, Dee. 2, 1876, Salled, United States steamer Huron, for Port Royal, Arrived, United States steamer Plymouth, frum Nor- folk, RETURN OF TROOPS, Sr, Lovis, Deo. 2, 1874. Three companies of the Filth United States artillery arrived here to-day from Fort Sill, L T., and lett to- night tor New York. BANK OF CALIFORNIA. Say Fraxcisco, Dec, 2, 1876. The cighth and last assessment of ten per cent on the capital stock of the Bunk of California has been paid in full, This repairs tho capital to Its original figure of $5,000,000, I'he syndicate organized shortly alier the suspension of the vank to assist in tbe work of rebavilitation has wound up its aflairs and dissolved, CORNER IN TRADE DOLLARS. Sax FRaxv1sco, Cal, Dec. 2, 1876. Acorner-in trade dollars was occasioned to-day by the demand for shipment to China and the fact that one of the local banks recently deposited a large amount of silver at the mint for comage into trade dol- lars, thereby monopolizing its wotking capacity and virtually freezing out other banks. Trade dollars are now quoted at pur, acti as there are about 1,000,000 ounces of #ilver at the mint yet to be coined into trade dollars, mostly deposited by the above mentioned bonka, the corper is likely to continue tor some time. Several bankers have telegrapned to New York tor a supply. RAILROAD MEN IN CONFERENCE. Lovisvitie, Ky,, Dec. 2, 1876. Colonel Tom Scott and other railroad men arrived here this morning and are at the Galt House in con- sultation with leading ratiraad men of this city. It is thought that he designs purchasing the Louisville, Cincinnatt and Lexington Railroad, by which a direet route trom New York to Louisville will be unger bis control, The sale of said road to have taken place on Moaday, but has bdecn postponed by order of tue Chancelior, FALL OF A MILL. St. Lovis, Dee. 2, 1876, A large five story brick mill hero, used tor grinding hominy grits and corn meal, cecupted by the Wood « Monde Milling Company, fell about five o’clock this inorning with a terribie crash, and almost every part of it was demotisned, The mill was in operation at the time, all the gas jets burning, and a lorge heating stove at red heat, yet strange to say nothing took fire, Four men in the mill at tne tne went down with the wreck, but none «ere seriousiy hart, The machinery in the mill cost $45,000, The total Joss cannot bo ascertained to-night. STORES AND STABLES BURNED, New Brosswior, N. J., Dee. 2, 1876, A fire broke out about one o'clock this morning, in the grocery store situated on the #seambont whart of State Senator L. i. Jarrard, By three o'clock the store, together with the Canal stable adjoining, was completely destroyed. There was a large stock in the grocery store which Is a total loss, The books were saved, The stable, which was 300 feet long by 30 feet wide, was completely gutted. The Joit was fliled with hay and gratn and 18 # total Joss. There were about 200 nintes in the stabl of which were saved, Tho Joss 18 about $25,000; partly insured 1) severni Newark (N. J.) cothpames, ihe fire is supposed to be the work of an jneondiary, A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR FIRE. Dernotr, Mieb., Dee. 2, 1876, A fire at Alpena, Mich., at half-past two v'clock this morning, destroyed Myers’ Block and tho adjoining bartding entire loss in buildings and stock 1s avout $10,000; insured tor $7,000. AN ACCOMMODATING JAILER. Br. Lowis, Dee, 2, 1876, The wranu vury have found several indictments ngainst County Jatlur Schuiter for permitting prison- ¢r3 under sentence to go about the streets of the city, wine instances without even the escort of uncer, insisted | WASHINGTON. Opinions of Republican Leaders on the Crisis. A DUALITY OF SENTIMENT. Proceedings Last Night at the Democratic Caucus. MR. RANDALL FOR SPEAKER. Committees To Be Sent to the Three Doubtful States. FROM OUR SPECIAL Wasaixotox, Dec. 2, 1876 THE TWO ‘REPUBLICAN VOICES—THE ChY OF “REGULARITY” AND THE CRY OF ‘'COMPRO- MISE"—FAITH AND DISBELIEF IN TER LOU- ISIANA RETURNING BOARD—A TIM& OF EX- CITEMENT aT HAND IN THE HOUSE OF REP- RESENTATIVES. There are two voices here among the republicans, but it must be confessed that one of them is weaker than the other, The stronger voice says this in post- CORRESPONDENT. tive tones:—“here have been great outrages and cru- cities in Louisiana, The negrucs have been intimidated, The press has grosély inisrepre- sented the Returning oard, So far that Board has done its plain duty under the lows of the State, That law has been declared constitution the Board declares the State for Hayes, and observes all the legal ‘orms in doing so as it is doing, and if the electors send the proper and legal certificate of their vote for Hayes to be counted, there is no consti! utional way in which Congress can interfere; no w: which the action of the State throagh the Returning Board, and the Electoral College can be disturbed, and Mr. Hayes wilh bave the State, Wehavo only to see that the forms and letter of the Jaw aro strictly followed, Con- gress has no power to remedy any sapposed wrong, nor is it proper now to suppose there will be wrong done, There is no evidenco that the Board means to | do wrong, It is composed of respectable men.” “But,” asked a hstener, ‘suppose that there is a general belief in the public mind that the verdict of the Board when it comes in ts wrong ?”? The reply was, ‘Congress cannot act on general be- hef It mustaccept the properly authenticated cer- tifleate of the electors, Tney are State officers, and the foderal government might as well attempt to say “who shalkbe Sheriif ot a county. Congress must ob- servo-the constitution, Governor Hayes may, if he chooses, say he will not serve; or he may ask an elector in some State to change his vote; but in my judginent, {f the majority uf electors properly certified vote for Hayes, wo cannot go behind that to examine into the action of returning boards.’? This was said by a republ who will necessarily be one of the leaders in Congress this winter in any discussion of this subject. On the otber -hand the moderate republican voice says:—"It looks like this, to me; suppose Hayes bas South Carolina, which 1s probable; suppose be honestly gets Florida to the satisfaction of both sides, as is probable, the decision will then rest with Louisiana, I should set aside the verdict of tne Returning Board; its proceedings have not the confidence of the public. They have alrendy pettifogged too much. The people aro not going to cloct a President by such petty trick, ery as exc!nding returns because they ave withheld by Supervisors, or because they come tive minutes too late, Men like Fdmunds, Anthony and othors in the Senate sre not going to stand that. It now appears that there is a democratic majority claimed in the boxes and on the voto actually cast of a little over 5,000, according to the letter signed by Mr, Trumbull and others. There appears only about a dozen parishes in dispute ; surely between now and the Lith of February allthe evidence which can be presented by both sides regarding intimidation and fraud on cither side can bo thoroughly sifted, and an absolutely satisiactory con- clusion arrived at about the vote of the State, That seems to me not only possible but sure to be done, It is easy tobe done, and thero are competent men so ready to do it that for either side to reiuso would be tatal to it."" How strong and how pertinacious those re- publicans will be who would — scratinize the vote renmiains to be seen, _At this time they aro undoubtedly in a minority 1m their party, and the ro- publicans who defend the character and acts of the Louisiana Returning Board aro both more numerous anu influential, The session promises to bo very ex. citing. There is maniest already a good deal of trri- tution between tho two parties, Leading republicans do not scraple to say thas they expect no fair piay from tho- democrats in the House, and unless wise counsels prevail the House will become a bear gurden uncommonly early in the ses- sion. The Southern outrage business will be pushed by the extreme repubiicans and abuse will take the place of argument. It is certain that the wholo course ofevents in tho disputed States, not only sinco, but belore the election, will be brought up for discussion, and probabiy what has happened in South Carolina will be made a matter of formal mqairy, Reports and papers being demanded, it is doabtini if elther sido has yet determined ou the plan of campaign, FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT, Wasnixaton, Deo, 2, 1876. THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS—ELECTION OF MR. RANDALL AS SPEAKER—A RESOLUTION TO DE INTRODUZED IN THE HOUSE ON MONDAY ASKING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CoMMIT- TEES 10 THE THREE POUBTFUL STATES, ‘The democratic Congressional caucus met thia morn. ing, at the Capitol, to inaxe & selection of candidato for Speaker, Mr. Lamar, of Mississippi, presided, Nearly one hundre1 and forty members were present. Immediately after the caucus was called to order Mr. Morrison, of Illinois, took the floor, and declined to be a candidate, He said that in view of recent oceure renees in the political world, noe had believed he would have been best able to subserve important interests in the chair, but be was now satistied that the announce. ment of his candidacy had come too late. The mem- vers were #0 largely committed already to otber gentlemen that they could not support him except by ‘acting in bad faith toward their first choice, To savo his friends the pain of not voting for him he would, therefore, withdraw his name, Mr. Randall, of Pennsy!vanio, was then nominated by Mr. Clymer, alo of Pennsylvania; Mr, Suyler, of Obto, was nominated by General Banning,'of 0 Mr. Cox, of New York, was pominated by Mr. Scott Lora, who took vecasion to pay a culogistic tribute to the Jong services and unswerving adherence of Mr. Cox to the democratic party. A baliot wae taken that resulted in 73 votes tor M+. Randali and 63 for Mr. Gox, whereupon Mr. Randall was declared the demo- cratic’ candidate fur Speaker, and a committee duly Appointed went in quest of om and introduced him 10 the meeting, He necepted the nomination, he sad, with a high appreciation of the © honor, He would Tespeet the rights of both parties on the floor of the House, and would administer its rules on the principle of justice and equity to all, Meconeluded with the significant declaration that he would maintain the mghts of the House of Representatives as a co-ordinate branch of the government. Mr, Hewitt, of New York, offerell a resolution touch- ing the propriety of appointing a committee to pre- pare resolutions providing tor an investigation of the elections In the disputea Southern States, but it was not pressed to a vote, ine Chairman rating that stich: matter was hardly within the purview of a caucus inseting, and would be better left to the action of the House, alter 1t had been given tree disousston In regul: session. It would-be wiser too that such resolutions should not come as the dictation of a pariy caucus, but rather as the deliberate work of Congress, The caucus then adjourned, Tho friends ot Mr, Cox are well satisfied with the | Tun be mad» for Speaker, and say thay if the Southern it | trains bad not been tdinns this would have had enough votes te give nation, =~ The selection of a new Speaker does not ch the committce organization, nor wil tt materially wary the patronage of the Houso. evening he jm the nom!- GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCHES, Wasirxotox, Dec. 2, 15 A SHORT SESSION OF THE CABINET. ‘There wos a short session of the Cabinet at the Ex- ecutive Mansion this morning, at which ai! the mem- bers were present excepting Secretary Fish and Sec: j retary Robeson, !t is understood that later official re- H ports ‘rom General Ruger were read by the Secretary of Wi It was believed that there was no necessity for any additional official action by the government at present, and t eoting adjourned after i had iasted about twenty minutes THE ACCOUNTS CF JAY COOKE & CO, On Inquiry as to the accounts of Jay Cooke, MeCul- loch & Go. with the government, it is ascertained that their accounts, as the tinancial agents 1n London of the vy Department, have been settled in the Treasury and paid in full Secretary Robeson says that ther | indebtedness on the navy account, when they went | Into liquidation under English law on the bankruptey | of some of their patrona in this country, was fully se- | cured and had been gradually paid, Until last sam. mer it was reduced to about $550,000, which has since | been paid, and the wholo indcbtedness discharged, No advances were ever made to tho Louse of Jay Cooke & Co., and that house never owed the govern: | ment on the bavy accounts. DISASTER ON LAKE ERIE. i A SCHOONER WITH ALL ON BOARD Lost, CievELaxn, Obie, Dee. 2, 1876, A severe northwest wind has prevailed here for the past threo days, preventing vessels from leaving port, Aschooner, supposed to be the Gale, of Erte, Po, foundered yesterday off the headlands, nee Fairport, Tho cabin and two trunks have veen washed | ashore, One of the trunks contained Indies? clothing. An article from the wreck, bearing the | name “S, P, Gale’ was also found. The schooner Gale was loaded with limestone, bound from the | islands to Erie, and is overdue, It is bolieved all of the crew bave perished. THE BATTLE OF CENTENNIAL CFLEBRATION OF THE TURNING j POINT OF THE REVOLUTION--A SHAM FIGHT | AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS, i Trextox; N. J, Dec. 2, 187, | Extensivo preparations are already undor way in this city for commemorating the ono hnudredth anni. | versary of tho battle of Trenton on tho 26th inst, This battle, it is said, ‘was the turning point of the Revo- lution.” An Executive Committee has been appointed | to make preiiminary arrangements and draw p'ans for | the celebration, consisting of Adam Exton, chairman; + Lieutenant Lewis C. Gasson, secretary, and Lieutenant W. H, Skirm, treasurer, Tho other members ure Gon- eral Rusiing, Frederick Roebling, John Taylor, Assém- blyman olect W. 8. Yard, Captain Peter Wilkos, Chan- cery Clerk H. 5, Little and John Exton. A Finance i TRENTON, Committee has been appointed, consisting of Messrs, John Taylor, W. 8 Yard aad F, Roebling. Tho Ex- ecutive Committee bas agreed that the City Troop of Philadelpmia, the Continental Guards of Vrinecton, and the Seventh regiment, State militia, be mvited to participate in a sham battle, which | will be ho leading feature of the day’s exercises It | ts propdBed to bave about 4,000 men in battle array, | represe@ling both the Continentals and Hessians, Tho Coudnental army will proceed to Washington’s Cross- ing on @bristmas night and march to this city at four o'clock hext morning, where it will be met by the Hemingga hostilities will comme: ‘The Com- mon @uncil of this city will appoint a committee to co-operate With the committee of citizens in making arrangements. In the afternoon, alter the battle, a meeting will be held at Taylor Hill, which will bo ad- dressed by ex-United States Senator John P, Stockton, a descendant of « Revolutionary family. [tw intended to mako this celebration the xfandest and = mosi_im- pressive thut ever toux place in New Jersey, Next Wednesday evening another meeting of the commitree will be held, when tho details of the celebration will be consiaercd, MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT. Wanr_Derantuest, Orrick or THX Cuiee SiGxal Orricer, Wasmixetos, Dec. 3—1 A.M. Probabilities, For the South Atlantic States, generally clear weather, slight rise in temperature, light north to west wings and slight changes in barometer, For the Gulf States, clear or partly cloudy weather, slowly rising temperature, nortverly winds, shittng to northeast and southeast in the southwest and slowly failing barometer during the day. For Tennessee and the Omo Valley, clear or partly cloudy weather and temperature below freezing, light northerly to westerly winds and rising followed by tailing barometer. For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val- loys, cleat or fair weather, low but slowly rising tem- perature, winds shiftiug to easterly and southerly and stationary or slowly falling barometer. For tho Lake region, partly cloudy weather, areas of hight snow, slowly rising barometer, light northerly to westerly winds and slignt changes ip temperature, followed in the western portion of the Upper Lake region by variable winds, rising temperature and fall- ing barometer during Sunday night For New England and the Middlo States, partly cloudy weather continues, with no change in tempera. ture; freah northorly to northwesterly winds, slowly rising barometer and iight snow In the northern por- tions, Tho Ohio and Central Mississipp! rivers will fal s'owly. THE WEATHER YESTERDAY, The following record will show the changes tn the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, in com. parison with the corresponding date of last year, as in dicated by the thermometer at Hadout’s pharmacy, Hxzauo Buildsy ICE ON THE HUDSON. Yousnxenrsm, Dee. 2, 1876, | Special despatehes to the Aagie suow that the Hud. i fon River is covered wit light ico from Castleton | | south to Stayvesant, and sailing vessels are hurrying to winter quarters, A snow stort prevailed this afternoon. The oermometer Us morning Was BIX degrees be- low zero. THE ALBANY DOATS. ¥, Dee. 2,2 The cold weather {s threatening aclose of the river by tee, It a8 thought that the steamboats will make their tast trip from this city to-night, The City of | Troy wont down early this afternoon. The Dean Rich: mond left about five o’e The way boats and tow. boais have gone into er, incite A CHILD Froz: TO DEATH. Fivsutxo, Dee, 2, 1876, At Jomaiea, last night, a child of Divid Levy was frozen tu death, The father left the ebild 10 the care of Jane White, who went to bed icaving the hitie one in the barn, Where it was fuund dead th's morning. FISH FOR ENGLAND. Nowrent, Ont., Deo, 2, 1876. A large quaatity of white Osh eggs trom the govern. ment tsh breeding establishment at this piace have been sent to England tor the purpose of introducing white fish into the waters of Great Brita:a, EXCISE REMOVALS. At a secret meeting of the Board of Ex: the fo!’ \og Clerks were dismissed:—i, J. Koerner, Joun and G 3. Storms. Michael Whalen, ine spegi:, vas also removed, The Commissioners say | | the removals were mado tor the purpose of reducing | expenses. | BROOKLYN FIRE MARSHAL'S REPORT, erire Marshat Keady reports that during the past | month there occurred twenty-three dros, The joss on | buildings and contents aggregited $11,850, on which | there was an insurance to the amount of 941,905, Two persons Were arrested for incendiarism, bay tn both | jnstapees were not beldon that caarge. There wore | two deaths trom z tor tho month, also two ehil- | dreo severely puraedMoac woo wudscqucttly recovered, | On sounding , Went THE PELHAM COACH. Sometime since it was announced that Colonel De- lancey Kane proposed to discontinue his coaching trips to Poibam, and a placard in front of the Hotel Bruns wick iptormed the public that the canary colored vebicle would leave that eatadlishment yesterday for the last time this season, When on the Ist of May Colonel Kane took the ribbons in hand for tho {naugurative drive, and the horn of the guard, ringing os musically, awakened tuneful echoes such os Filth avenue had never heard before. there was as crowd assembled on the walk whieh expended a great deal of breath in giving driver, guard aud ail asuitable ovation, For weeks and montns alter that the portico of the Hotel Brunswick and the pavement tn front was covered with a mass of well dressed bumanity, and all through the bright, sunshiny weather the hour of five o’slock brought together the inevitable groups of gentlemanly sightseers to witness the arrival of the coach. That vehicle became for a time the talk of the town, It had come before the public as a nine days’ wonder, Dut it retained tts hold upon curiosity tor a much f period, and even now, when the season bas ‘ntoaclose and tt is to coase traversing the old e charm of novelty clings to it still, So at least the crowa who yesterday gathered at tho stort. tng place seemed to indicate, It was bitterly col and odd takes of snow drifted through the air at tim but the crowd did not seom to vare a job lor that, an harder, cheered gazed atter the canary than they had ever done im the balmy duys of the trip's in- ception. The occupants of seats lor the final dnve Nicholas Kane, G, K ring, S. Cowing, ard. . Steward and Mr. Fy ment of starting C Sherman. At ihe imo- nel Kane mounted the box, t00K a Sort of valedictory glance at the crowd and gathered up the riboons. Then Mr, Fownes, the guard, winded his horn, and before its cheerful notes had died away rattled off and went up the avenue ly pace, with robes and blankets from the seats and with occasional musical flourishes on the horn mingling with the clat- ter of the horses’ Jeet. Though the wind was tbr ening and the air was sharp the ocenpants of coach did not seem a whit’ annoyed, and evident t coach, Since the Ist of May the coach bas run every day, except Sundays and on one or two occasions when tt figured among the equipages of the Couching | Clab, Unit “July 5 Petnam was the ter. minus of the drive, but from that date ull the route was extended to; New Nocnelle, Colonel Kane enterprise looked to t and sull more to the give coaching in this that bis expectations in both regards in undertaking such an ult goes to show cre reaized, “CROOKED” WHISKEY. SEIZURE OF AN ILLICIT DISTILLERY ON WEST FORTY-FIRST STREET, One of the most important selzures that has taken place in the city for years was made yesterday by a posse of internal revenue officers, under command of Mr. MeLear, The establishment seized 1s at No. 533 West Forty-first street, in the rear of a cooper shop. It was iound to be fitted up with all possible precau- tions against detection. Large and costly mash tubs and stills, with tho various other appurtenances for making whiskey, were | found in {ull operation, und doors and passageways leading from the cellar to avenues of escape were dis- covered. A clever contrivance for disposing of tho escaping steam was found in a hose which carried it from the escape pipo under ground, ‘Tho steam itself was supplied from the rec- tilying establishment cpposite, Twenty-flve thou- sand dollars worth of property was seized, A suspicion that the piace was “crooked” was en- tertained by the revenue officers some days ago, but so carctully were the tracks covered up that they could not get suflicient proof, Yesterday morn- ing Mr... Meloar, with cight officers, called on Sergoant Shultz, of tho polico boit Seneca, and requested his co-operation in making the seizure, This being given they boarded the Seneca at the foot of East Seventeenth strect, and in a fow moments the boat steamed away on her mission. The destination was a secret, and the boat quietty steamed around into the North River. When opposite West Fortieth street the boat was headed jor the “pier and about nine o'clock she lay at the foot of West Forty-first street. The revenue officers then went ashore and were followed by the police, who were only present to provont a breach of the peace. Then it transpired that the object of the je was to be a descent on Edward Roche's place, No, 533 West Forty- first street, ‘The police were under the charge of Sergeants Shultz and Firth, and tae revenue officers under Mr. McLear, Upon landing the officers quietly surrounded tho houses, but unfortunately entered the wrong building, Those at work in tho still had in the meantime got the alarm, and quickly escaped, = When tho United’ States otticials entered Roche’s place they found only one man, Who was arrested. The rectifying place was ap- parently all right, bat upon examination a four-inch pipe Was discovered, which apparently ran under ground to the south sito of the street. Tho officers crossed tho street. and on going through a cooper’s shop and yard found a large still in full operation and bat lately deserted. ‘Thon it was ascertained that the four-inch pipe crossed the street from the rectifying place, thereby carrying steam to the Sticit distillery. Tho officers seized forty-seven barrels of spirits and also — took charge of the entire , property on both sides of the street, there being no ono toclaim possession. Tho raid was a very successiul one, at least $25,000 worth of property being seized. ‘The principals and workmen, however, escaped. How Jong the still bas been tn operation 1s not known, but at was evident that an immense trade bad been done, The revenue ollicers’ attention was first called to the Place on account of Roche selling more rectitied spirits than be was buying, and by quiet investigation they obta ned sufficient evidence to make the raid, The work was carried of In @ most ingenious manner. Roche's rectifying establishment ts on the north side of Forty-lirst street, The pipe which ran under the street was connected with the rectilying builer and the still botlor, the boiler on the north side tho vibration could be distinetly heard i the voller on tho south side. The escape steam pipe was submerged in a pool of Water in the How the steam pipe was Jait under the was a question which puzzled even the most experienced of the revenue officers. It was twelve feet below the surface, and an excavation must have bocn inade, ag any interference in the public street would havo Attracted the attention of the officials on post duty or tho residents of the neighborhood. ‘The revenue officials have long suspected that some- thing was wrong in Roche's establishment, and it was oniy recently that they discovered the still on the op- posite side of the street. Both piaces are vow ia the hands of the oflecrs, and ted. Ono of the revenue k that “this seizure will pay department for one year.’? The seizure 18 regarded a3 a great success, and also a great triumph to the revenue officials and the police, POLITICAL GOVERNMENT, Yesterday evening Mr. Simon Sterne gavo a lecture on “Political Government’ at the rooms of the Young Men's Hebrew Association, corner Forty-second street and Sixth avenuo, The audience was very largo and listened with Interest to the remarks of tho speaker, The subject of government, he said, is avery Jarge ono indeed, and none concerns us more closely. Nowhere, under no circumstances, can we get rid of it, A class of philosophers, at the head of which rauks Herbert Spencer look upon government as a sort of straight-jacket placed upon the people by interested parties, and hold that us civilization advances it will become entirely unvecessary. Nothing, however, is more unfounded than thistheory, As ervilization advances government does not conse to be necessary, it merely changes its functions; and while ita interference becomes less ar- bitrary, iis concerns aro not less numerous of less im- portant, Hence this theory isof no practical value whatev Writers on potitieal science have divided all modes of government into three classes, viz.—Theocracy, momarehy and oligarchy. All the classes are more or Jess mixed. In the English form of government, ‘d. street for instance, all modes are virtually represented. As regards the question which one of these nodes is best for the p governed, it must bo said that, in pomt of jact, they are equally good; “Whatever is vost adininistered ts best.” As long asa government is in its substance conducive to tne happiness of tho poople it 's good, no matter what ite form may be. kvery government has something of ihe absolute in it; the only question ts in whose hands itis to be placed, In our institutions, for imstanc the judiciary and the Legislature, a8 represented by tho people in constitutional asseinbdly, are as absolute in this power ag the Caar of Ra ihe oniv differ. ence is tat we have some check upon the govero- ment, and can mat nges if We desire to do #0; Whether these changes are tur the better we are ire. qnentiy unable to say, ond tn the Jong run we some. times tind that they Work positive harm, ‘Ihe sectarer then went on to dercribe the origin of government, using England as an example, in as wuch As iL Was Dearest akin lo our country, dwelling partic. ularly on the rive and development of the guilds and moneyed tterests, and showing how they acquired that political power whieh they now wiela, He then A lopg explanation of the rise and progres: the instituiions of this country, and ed out many deiects# and tinperfections, His ertrien on the railroad and other corporations which exer: Sach &@ powerful inGueneo over the elections and the ‘Adwiuisiration of government were particularly axed with admiration upon the equipage and | thoroughly enjoyed the last trip of the Pelham | 1 severe. 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