New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-29
Mr.. Buchanan invests his money in current securi-


es he deals in State stocks; and it is said that among
the stocks which be has purchased lately some Of
the identical bonds distracted from the Department Of
the Interior. While the Government Is enjoinng
anks and proposes to compel individuals 10 deliver up
heir bonds it would be well to try the question On the
President.
DIR. Cashier Dumas, in an article upon ladies'
ress. remarks: at was Catherine de Medcis who
rs introduced into France the of the corset; thus
naugurating, against her sex, 81. Bartholomew
undred-fold more murderous than that which cost
CoIgDy bis life."
Downing intends TO give up bookkeeping IN New
port His Sea. Git House opposite the Atlantic was
burned down on Saturday night about two weeks ago,
together with the billiard and shops 10 the same
block This involves the destruction Of SOS 600 worth
of psq ery on which there insurance Of 5000.
number of rst-class shops and confectionery sa-
loon and restaurant will be erected on the site.
The exiled Italian Dukes preparing for hard
times" The Duchess Regent of Parma has reduced
by half the emolumens of her representatives at tho
European Courts. The Grand Duke of Tuscany and
the Duke Of Modena have determined to suppress ali
their representatives the end of the year. From tho
month Of December the troops of the Duke Of Modena
will be informed that they at liberty to return
nCmt Ut 10 tllltI luc IA
These are pretty good proofs that these Princes suf
fcienty convinced of the impossibility Of restora
tion even though Austria should succeed in renewing
the war.
1t is editorially announced in Eew-Haven papers
that Mr. Jacob Anderson, colored man from New
London, and captain Of whae-sbip from that pom,
will give the visitors at Lake Satonstal exhibition
of his skill in skating. He IL sad to be most remark
able skater, having frequently delighted sdmiring
crowds at New-London and Providence with his feats
on the ice.
A Mr. Mason Jones is attracting considerable st-
tenton in London by his lectures on Garibad, whom
he has recently visited at Caprera. Jones is MAJ
zinist, and very on Cavour. According 10 kis
testimony to believe " that from Palermo 10
Turin the name Of Cayour is received with yell Of
execration-tba in Milan the Prime Minister Is espe-
cally deteNed-that the whole secret Of his power IN
the Parliament is the Of corruption-that he IL
garded even by persons holding portfolio under him
at Naples the pest of Europe, full Of fraud
and lies, a coward in diplomacy, an infde in religion,
one believing in Louis Napoleon fer God-that
Garibsdi loathes him 80 much have named G.
bis Caprers donkeys after hm-that be is q babbler
and insane" Jones accuses King Victor Emanuel Of
behaving with unparalleled nsolenee and efrontey
also says that L" there five whom Garibald
hates with almost demoniao hatred; and they are
Farini, Fant La Farina, Montezemolo, and Cordovp;
he regards them all az thieves, rogues, and lara"
Jones also maintains that treaty was signed three
months ago. by which France ia TO have the Inland Of
Sardinia and the port of Leghom Genoa in case of
ding Sardinia in the expected for venetia. MAJ
ini has proof of this alleged fact and has commissioned
Jones to proclaim it TO the world.
The Cannon South Carolina expects TO des.roy
the Union with--Bu-chanan.
-Chef-Engneer sherwood has been for some time
making experiments at Erie, Ps upon the expansi-
blity of steam. His reports TO the Navy Department
tate that remarkable results have been developed.
In spite Of the past supposed perfection in the use and
application Of steam, the greatest flacies that ever
vtiated practical art demonstrated therein. The
effect will be to oyeturn the present proportions and
dimensions Of steamengnes and 10 vastly reduce their
bulk, weight and cost.
"A silver cup has been presented by the Rev. ".
Wayte, of the assistant masters of the celebrated
Elton School, in England. challenge prize to be
held by the most successful house in the game Of foot
ball. This has led to severe competition and several
accidents have resulted from the impetuosity Of the
players. The most serious occurred during the final
contest for the cup between Mariotts and Joyness.
One Of the young gentlemen Mr.. Hope tombstone, in
kicking at the ball brought his leg in with Mr..
Witocks knee violently that the leg of the former
was broken, swapping asunder in an instant. Tho
young gentleman was conveyed TO his tutors the Rev.
j. L. Joyness, on hurdle, and most serious com
pound fracture was found 10 have taken place. DR..
Ellison has set the broken limb, and the youthful suf-
ferer is progressing favorably. IL will be a consider
able time, however before he is able 10 use his leg
again. The victory after ali the hardly -contested en-
counters in which the eevens of the different houses
have bated for possession of the cup was won by the
houre of the Rev. j. L. Joynes.
Mr.. Gardiner, the Bristol jaer, has devised an i'm
provement of the treadmill The prisoners, at every
step they take call up to view letter or word and are
thus taught the alphabet and reading while they are at
work. BY degrees" says acotemporary "they be-
come able to read chapter in the Bible"
The Monde, journal of Paris, France. thnks'thst
Dictator il needed to get the United States right AND
recommends Capt. Bonapsrte, formerly of Baltimore,
Nd, for the Office.
The Argus, paper published in the CITY OF
Drogheds Ireland, coolIy tells its readers that che
election by the Northern States Of America OF black
man as President has at length brought about stass
Of feeling between the Southern and Northeru States
winch Tor long time has been feared and which
threatens to end in the disruption of the American
nion Since the Confederation was formed no Presi-
Dental election has excited 80 much party feeling A.
has Tie election Of Abyaham Lincoln uack gentleman.
sHhert0 nn&nocn out Of The STATE in rhick he ireior
II least unknown as public man in Europe"