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The New York herald., 1863-12-28

TaE INCREASE OF IMxIGRATIos.--The English
press and public are greatly distressed MT the
immensely increasing emigration from Ireland
to this country. The weekly returns here show
that Europe is throwing the most stalworth
and possibly the most valuable portion Of her
population into our cities by thousands. For
years immigration has not been so large as II Is
now. The demand for labor, consequent upon
the war; the vacant places to be filed In the
workshops, farms and factories throughout the
land. from which thousands have gone forth 10
battle for the Union. and the advanced rate of
wages which labor commands. are, no doubt,
The inducements which have quickened emigrs-
ton And II is Only beginning; for when the
abolitionists have succeeded in extcrminating
the black race, a they are rapidly doing, and
when the war Is over, there will be an illimita-
Bile field for European laborers in the South.
In ihe course of year or two there will be
room and abundant employment for some three
or four millions Of foreign laborers, and Of
course. according 10 the system Of demand and
supply. they will come here. We are, there
fore, but In the infancy Of an immense imni-
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

MARErEK's SUCCESSFUL RAID.-Having con-
quered the Quaker City, Maretzek found that
ere he began the siege Of Boston he had time
enough to make short raid upon New York.
Like General Grant, Maretzek "moved at once
upon the enemy's works." He lost no time,
but stormed our Academy of Music boldly,
and the result has proved that fortune favors
the brave The public capitulated at his first
onset At the matinee on Saturday Maretzek's
prisoners might have been counted by thou
sands. His camp was full Of them. We may
state to his credit that, having demanded
slight tribute from each person captured by his
forces, he allowed them TO depart on parole
ahat they would let themselves be taken
again, not only tonight, but on wednesday
evening, after which, having achieved an over
whelming success and obtained an immense
booty, Maretzek will marshal his forces and
move with closed ranks upon the devoted Hub
of the Universe" which place we are sure will
capitulats at the first attack, and surrender at
discretion the moment Max shall have fred his
big guns lone snd Faust
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

The REBEL NAVY REroRT.--The report OF the
frank Acknowledgements of its failure TO accom-
plish for itself any very brilliant achievements
during the past year. OF course the rebel Sec
retary refers in glowing language to the sur
prise and capture Of the Harriet Lane, but says
that, owing to the vigilance Of the Union naval
force, he has not been able to accomplish any
thing with her. He boasts of the exploits of
the Alabama and Florida-vcsses which Mr..
Welles promised us long ago should be cap
tured; but they still float. ,st
Mr.. Mallory states that the Nashville
was . commissioned privateer fitted out with
the view to barass our commerce, but
was brought to an untimely end by the
Montauk; and further states that, owing to
General Grants operations at vicksburg and
Porter's cooperation on the Mississippi
river, the rebel navy on the Western wa
ters was used up, and that he was Obliged to
withdraw the remaining ones to places of secu-
rity or destroy them. He also states that in
the Johnson's Island plot be sent twenty-s even
commissioned officers and forty trusty petty
officers to assist the rebel army officers in re-
leasing the prisoners at that place. By orders
of JEFF. Davis he despatched several agents to
England and France to contract for eight IRON
clad rams for the purpose of breaking the
blockade. Five were to be built in England
and three in France. Owing to the unfriendly
construction Of her neutrality laws the ones
built in England were not allowed to depart,
while those built in France we're subjected to
so many official visitations that he has sent
orders to have the work on item stopped.
Mr.. Mallory complains that his piratical crsft
experience much trouble in obtaining coal, and
Of late the English provincial suthorities have
not afforded them the facilities they once 90
freely profered. He has in'tracted bis chief
pirate, Captain Semmes, 10 purchase coal from
neutral shipmastcn, giving sbem docunsnts
which would clear their skirts in case Tie Union
authorities troubled them.
To carry on this piraticai navy Mr.. Mallory
estimates that IL will require S27 ,24s,sso In
addition to sl4,O24,0i6 remaining to the credit
on the Treasury. Last year he expended $2l,-
4l3,645. The personnel Of the navy remains
the same as last year. Three hundred and
eighty three commissioned naval officers have
taken positions In the army. The petty ofacsrs
number one hundred and ninety y-one, while The
roll Of sailors gives return Of eight hundred
and seventy seven, not including those % the
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

granon OF thews and sinews, quick brains,
brave hearts and industrious habits; for it is
only men possessing these qualities who have
the enterprise 10 make a start in new coun-
Try and take opportunity when il comes
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

Advertisements for the wExxLy HERALD be hand.
ed In before ten O'Clock every Wednesday evening Its
circulation among the encrprisns neohanics farmers,
merchants manufacturers and gentlemen throughout
country Is increasing very rapidly. Advertisements
sorted in the WEEKLY HERALD will thus be by large
portion the active and energetic people OF the United
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

privateers at sea. In conclusion he recon-
mends the immediate construction of at least
six turretsd iron-clads for harbor operations,
stating that experience has demonstrated that
they are. absolutely necessary II they expect to
break up our blockade.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

dkNkf WARD bEECuER ON VOLUNTEERING.-
In bis speech on Saturday at the Academy Of
Music Henry Ward Beecher objected to the sys.
tenn Of volunteering, on the ground that it was
a mercenary operation, and went in strong for
cOnscription. 1t is not to be wondered at, per-
haps, that Mr.. Beeober, who has just come fresh
from Europe, where he has seen the conscript
system in working order, should be in love
with it; and, indeed, he seems to take to il quite
genially. Neither 1t surprising that he should
condemn volunteering as "mercenary;r for, as
he is never mercenary himself, of course he lie
competent to pronounce upon the subject. AS
be breaches for nothing. lectures for nothing,
and travels to Europe to enlighten foreign ma
tions upon the negro all for nothing, and finds
himself to boot-for that little ten thousand
dollar salary from Plymouth church is not
worth talking about-there can be no doubt
Of the propriety or consistency Of Mr.. Beecher
descsnting upon the mercenary motives of the
volunteers. He is just the man to do it. But
at the same time We do not see how the soldier
can be called mercenary for endeavoring to
provide for his family before he offers his SER
vices, and perhaps his lfe to his country, rather
than to leave his wife and little ones to the cold
charity and chance assistance of those who stay
at home, like many Of our preachers and
others. 1t is both noble and provident to Sc
cure provision for those who may be left
helpless, and the volunteering system, by 80
doing, deprives the necessary evil of keeping
up large army to crush rebellion of much Of
its hardship and bitterness But Beecher says
it is mercenary; and Beecher is no mercensry
man.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28
THE SITUATION.

Dates from Charleston harbor to the cath. At
that time no event of Importance wns transpring.
No firing has been going on for some days past.
The Ironsides and Monitors were lying safely at
their anchorage.
There is absolutely nothing new to report from
the Army of the Potomac. Several of the vete-
ran regiments are re-cnlisting under the induce
ments of most liberal bounty. General Robert
Tyler has been assigned to the command of the
Irish Legion at Fairfax Court House, vacated by
the death of General Corcoran.
The duty of experimenting the exchange of pris-
oners has been transferred from General Meredith
20 General Butler, and q new regime win be at
once established.
We give to-day most interesting account, from
one of our special correspondents az New Orleans,
of the condition of affairs in the Mississippi val
ley. consequent upon the war, showing the damage
which that fertile region suffered commercially
and socially. It will be read with great interest
ss part of the memorable history of the war.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The deed conveying the Midland Railroad, Mas
sachusetts, from its present proprietors to its
owners will require government stamps to the
value Of g., 900.
The indianapolis Qndiana) papers record five
highway robberies in the streets of that quiet city
in two days.
The Fairfield county (Connecticut) seduction
case, in which the plaintiff was deaf and dumb
girl, was tried last week at Bridgeport, and result
ed in verdict of 81 800 damages and costs against
the defendant.
Inactivity everywhere prevailed on saturday, and but
iit,e business was done In any department OF trade
Prices nomnaly the same Tor most articles Of
ter Az the Produce Exchange things the same
thursday The business in all articles moderate
ss previous prices. Cotton vas nrmer Groceries
quiet. Petroleum dull, but arm Freights were dull,
bot unchanged.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28
Personal Intelligence.

Governor Evans Of Colorado; Hon. ,. A. Crsvens and
Goo John Love. Of Indiana, are stopping at sue 81
Nicholas Hotel
Abel Gilbert and Judge McCurdy, OF Salt LAKE. City
Lieutenant J. r. Counssmau, United States Army, =. j.
Price, OF Cleveland, sherman Paris, OF New York, and
John D. Pcrry, Of s. Louis. havs arrived t tho heiro
Titan Tlot0l
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

Cur orr THE REBEL. COMMUNICATIONS. The re-
cent splendid operation of General Kelley in
Western Virginia shows two things very clear
ly. First that the enemy have plenty of sup
plies at certain bases but that the difficulty
of conveying them to the great centres Of their
armies renders the position of the latter often
precarious and cripples their movements. And,
next, il shows the immense value of our caval
ry force in increasing that difficulty by cutting
off communications by railroads and canals.
1t appears that large quantities Of supplies
are stored at Lynchburg and at many smaller
places in the surrounding counties of Western
Virginia, such as Salem, Liberty, Staunton and
others, and that these posts are carefully and
nervously watched by the rebels, as the
supply of Richmond and Longstreet's army
depends upon the communications being kept
open. General Averill's expedition-in which,
as he describes it, his men marched, climbed,
slid and swan distance of three hundred and
fifty miles'-succeedcd in destroying some Of
these communications, and thus doing ncal-
culable damage to the enemy. During the win
ter season our cavalry might be employed in
this duty without breaking up winter quarters,
and so accomplish more mischief to the rebels
than the loss OF pitched battle.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC. irving rlAcs.--Tun orrn..-
EIBLo's GARDEN Eroaovay.-SuANpY MAGuIRE-IN
AND OUT OF PLAcE-HArPY MAS.
wALLACKs THEATRE. Broadway.-Lovr Culsr.
WINTER GARDEN bIoadway.-TrcxEr or LEAVE
MAN
OLYMPIC THEATRE. Brosdway. .-CAMrLLAs HUSBAND
NEW BowERY THEATRE. Bowery-suRcxoS OF
PARIs-lDIoT or THE SHANNoS-SKY ROCKETS.
BowERY THEATRE. Bowery JACK surpp.np-rur
Recommendations SKWr.
BARNuM's MUSEUM, Broadway -FRpNcu GIANT,
GIANT GIRL GIANT Bor. LirIIrrrIAY KING Sc q, eli
hours TICKET or LEAVE MAN. Afternoon Evening.
BRYANfS' MINSTRtI,S Mechanics Hall Az Broad.
wsy-ErmoPIAS SONGS. DANczs BuRLEsQuRs &c -T.KK. |
II LEAVE MAN.
WOODS MINSTREL HALL, 5l4 Broadway. -gIHioPIAN
SOSCs, pANcKs. &c-voN IIAM-nuGs MKNAGERIE.
GEO CHRISTY s MINSTRELS. SSJ broadway Bun.
IfsoUKs, SONGS. DANcKs. &o.-HCKoRY BicNLoG
AMERICAN THFATRE. No. 9A Broadway.-BALLErs,
rANroMImrs BuRLxseuKs, &c-LiLLiEs OF KiLLARSEY.
...,.u.-..
BROADWAY AMPHITHEATRE. AS Broadwav.-GYx.
EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCES Afternoon aud |
Evening
HOPE CHAPEL. us Broadway-Tus s1rREoscorrrcAx |
oI MIRROR or UNIVERSE.
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, els Broadwsy.
(tkiosTiEs AND lkcIuRIs. from A. n. Till lUP. u.
HOOLEYS OPERA HOUSE Brooklyn.-EruIorIAv
eoNos, DANCES. BURLxsQUHs &c.
New York. Monday, December 2s, 1863.
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THn THxArRE FsAscAB.-Tbe French theatre hes be-
como nxed institution in New York, aud may now be
looked upon as one Of most fashionable places OF
amusement The manager has shown great tact In alter
natey giving comedes vaudevies aud operettas He has
secured the services Of talented artists and all that he
needs 70 render his enterprise most successful
Is larger and more conmodious theatre. We do not
doubt that, such M his disposal the Theatre Fran
Gals would become par excellence the rendezvous OF the
elite Of society. We glad to that NJ Jugne,
intends giving some Of onenbachs lighter pieces they
are irrcsstiby drol and will draw large audiences.
These. with comedies. vaudeves and farcss paved by
such artists NINE. Levssseur. Nile. Hamburg, Mos.
danes Donation, Bergen and Pelleticr Mcsss Graver
Cho Donsieu Roche and Faye will render the season
being played By the French artists unusually bru-
liant
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

GENERAL GRANT As AN ADxTNIsrRAToH.-The
best regulations issued by any Of our military
governors or generals since the commence
ment Of the war are those published by
General Grant in his General Order No. 7.
Whilst they effectually protect the soldier
against the thieves and swindlers who usually
swell up the train OF an army, they as efficiently
guard against any i'll treatment by the soldier
or camp follower Of the inhabitants of the con-
quered region which our army now holds Be
sides his incomparably superior merits rs q
military commander, there Is this distinctive
feature in all General Grants administrative
acts: he has never issued an order which has
not been dictated by the welfare of the Amy
and the interest Of the people. who have been
brought under his jurisdiction. From the CON-
mencement Of his career down to the present
time there has not been the first breath Of an
insinuation that his military regulations have
been framed with any view to his own advsn-
tage or to that Of his friends. Where can an
other candidate for the Presidency be found
with better sntecedents'
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

The First Sunday On the Ice.
TIE SPORT STILL RKCIrrNo-rwKSrY-YIvK rHOU-
SAND ON rHE IcE-THE SURFACE SOFT, BUT rHH
BODY or ICE srILL FIRM-vLsIr OF DISTINGUISHED
SKATERS. ETC.
Notwithstspding tho rain aud warm atmosphere the
Ice on tho Park remained nrm during the whole day.
Skating allowed up to ak O'Clock the evening and
about twenty five thousand persons enjoyed themselves
on tho ice until that hour, whom tho pond cleared
according to the usual custom Sunday evenings Tho
men we're hen set to work preparing the ice for days
skating.
The skating surface somewhat sortened yesterday
by the rain that fell during the morning. and the sharp
edges OF the skses cut Into rather deeply the oosened
particles melting almost as soon removed. But be-
meath this the firm and strohg with very
little sign OF giving way for few days unless the weah
or should get warmer. II safe skating will DO allowed
to-day and the pond will be illuminated to night.
Mr. Weaver tho President Of the wesver Skating Club
OF Philadelphia and several other members Of that body
visit to the city, and present yesterday
the Park They exhibited during tho afternoon many
specimens Of thcir style OF fancy skating and II the
weather should prove favorable they will again the
Park this afternoon.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28
The Proposed Congress.


Tho Moniepr publishes the replies Of the Germanis
federation, Denmark and Greece, to the Invitation
the proposed Congress- They all acceptances couched
in Hsttering terms to the Emperor Napoleon.
Tho Os Dcntsche Post OF Vienna. says the Austrian gov.
ernmcnt had forwarded note to Paris deantvey dc.
clining the invitation 10 the Congress.
Tho Europe Of Frankfort says:-"Mr Drouyn dc Lhuys
has addressed circular TO the French Diplomatic Agents
abroad relative the Congress- The circular does
trace cut the proxas TO be adopted has been asked
by governments. for such programme cannot bs tho
work Of ono government. oven OF two three. The
refusal Of England has frustrated the combustion OF
European Congress- but France In ready 10 70
understanding with the governments who shat think n
usefu to debate principally among themselves those
questions which, It left TO chance circumstances might
conduct to the fa.al complications. The govern
mont OF the Emperor wonldy consider n failed It's duty
sbsained from prontins by tho dispositions
daily manifested Tho programme OF the questions which
Congress thus brought together should discuss, Is st
considerable enough 70 encourage the Cabinets in the
path marked out"
The Europe adds that several governments have a.
corded favorable reception to the proposition OF France
London Money Market.
Tho funds the l4th wore hrmer, but the improve.
ment not fully sustained Copsos closed At 9oXso1x
The money market without essential change. There
rather demand for discount the l<h but -
undue pressure.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

sHor WHILE ON PIcxEr Durr.-0u the night OF the 18th
inst, while priva,es Michael Egan, Of Company D. and
Norris, Of Company v, Thirteenth New York cavalry,
out pickcs duty at Germantown, Va they were
both shot By guerlias from the bushes. Tho former
died The day aud the stier said 10 be recovering
from hia wound.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE COUNTRY.

New York. Monday, December as, 1863
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

The Unascd states Consulate st Montreal.
BURLINGTON. w., DEC n, 1883.
report Of the removal Of J. w. Howss ESQ, from the
once u vcs ooesui II Montreal, which impusnsd Mr.
Hcwss' loyalty, proves TO be utterly grcundcss Mr
Howes resigned his once time ago, while hc coin
msnded be does s the perfect confidence OF Consul
General Giddngs, both his capacity and Ilyaly.
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

The Alabama Again at WORKS,
telegram from Alexandris reports that the American
ship Winged Racer, which left Manila on the 7th o.
October for New York, and the Amanda, bound to Fal-
mouth had been burned Of Java Heads by the Aabams
tho I6th OF November
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Two DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
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ARRIVAL OF TIE OLYMPUS,
Meeting on the American Gu es-
tion in Leicester---Mr. Cob
den and the Editor of
the Times at Issue.
THE EUROPEAN CONGRESS- OBSTRUCTED BY
ENGLAND AND AUSTRIA.
&c.,

Tho extra cunard steamer Olympus which left Liver.
pool Of M on the 18th and Queenstown on the 10th
instant. arrived at this port this morning at O'Clock
bringing 4o5 passengers and general cargo Doc ed Il
10 80 M M 10 20, long az o. passed steamship Keda,
hence for Liverpool.
At public meeting recently held AT Leicester reso-
luton 10 favor OF che separation OF the North South
was adopted By very large majority. The meeting
viewed tho subject exclusively tho slavery point
based the resolutions the opinion that extinction
Of slavery would be best promoted by secession
The controversy between Mr. Golden the Times had
merged into personal matter between Mr. Golden and
Nr. Delane, tho editor. in chief OF the Times.
Garibald has issued manifesto to the powers In favor
OF natonalties The Venetian Committee calls upon The
people to prepare for action.
crisis in the Austrian Ministry expected.
special correspondent OF The London Times writing
from Richmond doints that the Federrls now in
vespg the ports OF Secessa with Gordon OF vessels %
for the first time 80 months 70 make &C
cess TO the Confederate coast resy difficult and dangerous
The Times correspondent at TIE headquarters OF
the Confederaes Tennessee, says that crisis the
approaching which will test than ever the
subborness and tenacity OF the South. He pays high
tribute To the magncence OF Northern faith and self
iiance coDtrasled with the lukewarmuess OF the
Southern masses
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Irving Place.--TuE OPERA
IoNK.
EIBLo's GARDEN lroaoway -SuANDY MAGuIRE-Is
AND Our PLAcE-HAPPY MAS.
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BRYANfS' MINSTRELS, Mechanics Hall Az Broa
wsy.-ETMoPIAS SONGS. DANCES BBRLKsQUKs. 8c-TAK
II AND LEAVE MAN.
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WOODS MINSTREL HALL, 5l4 Broadway. -gIHioPI
SONCs, pANCRs. Ac.-vOy IIAM.BuGs MKSAGkRIF
The New York herald., 1863-12-28

NEW BOWERY THEATRE. Bowery-SuRGyoy
PARIs-IDioT or THE SHANSoS-SKY ROCKETS.
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BARNUM'S MUSKrM, Broadway -FRpNcu GIAN
GIANT GIRL GIANT BoY. LiLIIPUTIAS KING, &C. O, q
hours. TICKET or LEAVE MAN. Afternoon and Eyenins
Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-05-09

Gam To the county 9foo H.
Ordered that the petition Of Arthur Kenney and others
praying for bridge Weaver creek at the Oregon
street crossing be laid over until next term.
The following accounts were allowed
W. A. Quine, Supervisor S66 90
III Martin, supervisor, 90 OO
Morris f. Griffin Clerk of Board of Supervisors 90
gae Board then adjourned to next term.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-05-09
FLOOR .U.E.V:IGE ERS:

wEL1ENDoRFF oyEEMoHGE, J. PAUIsEy, v. Hos1INGER
RD-Deemng it unnecessary to issue cards of invitation
this annual party the committee cordially invite all
citizens of this and adjoining counties be present Ev
cry endcavor will he used make tho occasion pleasant
to all Committee of Arran
Weaverville April %. 1863. 15.tb.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-05-09
Petition in Insolvency.

TN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
l. Trinity County and State of California In
the matter of the Petition of James Howe, an
Insolvent Debtor. Pursuant to an order of the
Hon. f. j. Curtis. Judge of said County Court,
notice is hereby given to all the creditors of the
said lnsolvent, James Howe, to be and appear
before the Hon e. j. Curtis, aforesaid, in open
Court at the Court Room of said Court, in the
village Of Weavervile, and county of Trinity. on
WEDNESDAY, the Sd day of June, A. d. 1868,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, OF that day, then ard there
to show cause if any they can, why the prayer Of
said 1nsolvent should not be granted, an assign
ment of his estate be made, and he be discharged
from his debts and liabilities, in pursuance CT the
Statute in such case made and provided, and in
the meantime all proceedings against said In
solvent be stayed.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court. this
30th day of April, 1868. l6 4w
[SEA1 NJ f. GRIFFIN. Clerk.