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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
Muaical.

Meyerbeer's last work, "L'Africaine, was
produced last night at the Academy Of Music. and the
excitement was really intense During the day all the
places where tickets are usually to be sold were liter
orally besieged but not an admission could be pro-.
cured and only few seats In boxes could be had for
Saturday night We have never seen O larger audi.
ence within the walls Of the Academy nor one more
brilliant in costume. nor eager in expectation
We shall not attempt to do to-day than to make
general remarks. as 1t would be impossible to do
Justice to tho subject in It's details vocal and iustru
mental There are SO many new points. in both the
one and the other. demanding mention. that We are
compelled. from want Of time and space. to defer
consideration until Monday. So fur We can say that
the music seemed to surprise everybody not because
of its dramatic character but because OF its abund
ance Of melody-meody Of familiar and graceful
kind and yet full Of passion and earnestness. Many
Of the subjects could be carried away by the did
not the length Of the opera forbid their repetition ac'
cording to the scene These eisions may be necessa
~, but they materially retard tho popularity
Of the work. for the reason that what the
composer intended to impress upon the
memory Is heard too fugitvely to effect the desired
end There ore several very fine ensemble pieces which
were all well executed and were very warmly received.
The two first acts passed of without blemish, and
seemed to promise brilliant success.
The third act-the ship scene-was more successful
than we expected to bel In fact, IL worked we'll for
the first attempt and was quite effective We were
not however prepared for tho novel effect prepared for
US by the chorus percbed away up the quarter deck
who taking the privilege Of their high position per-
sisted in singing in sharp while tho orchestra played
in G. 1t was wonderful exhibition Of persistence in
the wrong direction. The sailors INDUCED In this va
gary but the priests came in and brought thcm to their
pitch. This error will doubtless be corrected tonight
The fourth act Is simply wonderful for is oeautyi
the melodies are overfowing with intense passion
and the action Of the music s grand In its variety
rapidty and force 1t requires chapter 70 ae'crioo
Its exquisite beauty. The fifth aotis hitting close 70
this remarkable opera.
We have never seen an opera on nrss nisn"
especially one Of such difficulty 80 10 smoothly 1nere
was scarcely hitch from beginning to the emo.
The singers fulfilled their arduous duties admi'
rablv They exertcd themselves cordially and won the
admiration and applause Of all
The opera is positive and great success sns every
hearing viii ed y ~ popslA1isy'
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
ObisuaRy.
DEATH OF JACOB DELMAR.

The European mail brings intelligence of the
a,h of Jacob Delmar, esq, well known citizen Of New
York M Delmsr born In Gibraltar Spain In 1890, and
years ofage at the time Of his decease
He arrived New in the year 1897 and two years after
ward was appointed 70 post In the New-Yofk Custon
House which he retained for is years. under the sdmnist
ous OF Presidents Jackson Van Buren, Harrison Tyler
During this long period Mr. Demar earned and enjoyed the
friendship and esteem Of large circle Of acqusntances who
admired him for hi, independent politics and considerations
discharge Of public duties Mr. Demsr married IN issi
Alexander Of Kingston lie leaves widow and three to
his lo the eldest Of the latter being the present eoi
tor Of TAs Nec York Social Rsrfsc and Hunfs hdcos"
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
Personal.

Capt. French having becn ordered BY Cen.
Howard to report for duty at Augusta Gs salts today
In the steamer Quaker City
Ritter Fitzgerald, Consul to Moscow sails for LIVER
pool to-day.
Gen. Charles Ewing. U. s. A.. is stopping OF the
Metropolitan Hotel
Herschel " johnson desires The AssGsta (Ga.) Con.
sSoxslia to announce that he ie not candidate for
the Supreme bench In tsat Stats.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

NICOLA MEIsTER's DIoRAMA-This Is the last
aav of this exhibition at the Broadway Athen@um
hetveen Tcnth.st and Astor.place. Those who wish
70 see this admirable Diorams Of some OF the most
attractive scenery in Europe can attend the matinee
:. Q o,o,oek. or ~ evening exhibition eta
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
Unisu Raiiacasisu Mseiisg-Indersemeu eut
or Marshnil O. Roberts and Murray
usamaa-specches BY Charles n. sPeu-
scr-Psedcriek a. Ceakling-Jnmc W.
Nye, Hiram waibridge, william N
EvaVss aad others.

The Union mass meeting last evening at the
corner Of broadway and Twenty third-st.. held to
raty the nomination OF Marshall o. Roberts for Mayor
and Murray Hoffman Tor Corporation Counsel was
largely attended.
Two stands were erected In the square on the west
Of Madison Psrk from which speakers addressed the
people, Several bands Of music and large display q
fireworks were prde led tor the occasion In addition
to these attractions the meeting reinforced during
the evening BY NJ D. Roberts Clubs from tho different
Assembly Districts each blaxing with profusion Of
toschighs and Chinese lanterns and headed by music
Ths inside meeting was opened by Charles B. Spencer.
4 long list OF Vice Presidents and Secretaries
then read and ia series Of resolutions unanimously
adopted by the meeting.
Speeches were then made by Senator Nye Of Nevada,
Gen. Walbridge, Wm. NJ. Eyarts, Wm. u. Dodge and
Mr.. H. Bo0le.
At the close OF the meeting a largo sssemblsgc
gathered st the house OF NJ. o. Roberts In Fihave.,
where there loud calls for Gen. Banks, who ap-
peared and made q few appropriate remarks. Mr..
Roberts on urgent invitation, appeared the steps
and returned this thanks for his testimony Of esteem
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
Iron The Philadelphia Ledger

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PHILADELPHIA, July, 49, 1852
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loA inform, that he contempses removing ITO the City oi
HeuYori with view Of enlsrgns his business We have
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rssed with his integrity and fair dealing Commencing in
small way his articles possess merit to insure the sue
ssa be has met WITH and from acquaintance with him we
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CITY POLITICS.
m...r, Second Ward sch.sl Ceave.,isn.

At meeting of the Mozart Hall DemOcr attic
Second Ward School Convention. last evening, Mr..
Jeremiah Coyne was unanimously nominated
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

iser Tie PAdelphis Evening Balletn Of Juns2o 1854
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deep md Eve s,ore. in hight, is certainly grand estab-
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wssns his Office and laboratory in this city which also
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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

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,ewdered leaves the simple decoc,on tincture huid
.,,-snd am not cognizant Of any preparation OF thai
At all equal to yours Twelve Year, experience ought
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,,,uaace OF partiah,y give yonrs precedence over al
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,,,a and quantity do no, make up valuef they did
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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

Reored That earnestly call upon all good citizens to lay
aside for the hour their party attachments aud party dkes
and share in the noble work Of redeemng the city from ms
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
MORE RAILWAY SLAUGHTER
Collision on the New-Jersey Central
Seven Killed and Fifteen Woanded.

EAsroN. Pa, Friday Dec. l, 1865.
The Western express train, which left Har.
rsburg ct O'Clock this morning. ran into coal train
at White House. N. j., on the New-Jcrsey Centrs
Railroad at about O'Clock this morning. killing some
seven persons and wounding Is others
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02

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AVA ois'nl analysis Of HelInbolds Preparations they
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
From the Richmond Sentinel
GEN. LEE As (aIM y aR-iN GHIkE.

The cousiry al, the army will be delighted 10 hear
that Gen. Robert \. Lee yesterday nominated
by th President and confirmed by the Senate as Com
Gander Chief OF the Confederate armies. We 90 not
doubt that he will yield TO the coll thns made upon
him. and enter without delay upon his enlarged sphere
of dat retaining personal command however Of the
army OF Northern Virginia
Let whole people and our government, in ali is
departments rally to support OF Gen Lee in the posi-
ton to which he has been thus appointed, with all the
resources and all the zeal and energy at command
We must not expect him to do fgbi'ng, hut 10 III
rect it not to Render unnesssary>our own Efforts, Bot
to encourage them, and guide them, al apply them
We stand on the threshold of q stern campaign.--
Soon shall be busy anlid its trying AS we
love our country let not loss another day of those
which remain to us for preparation. Let the most eff
cient be adopted Tor gathering in the absentees
from our armies for bringing in recruits, for whole
reorganization, for providing supplies aud mum
tions, and for putting forth our whole strength. We
have called General Lee to the command, let heed
his counsels and eond bis etfort,
We have the material for an admirable campaign.-
We have noble and powerful army VIZ have wide
country. We have abundant supplies. We are less
straened for munitions after four years OF that
we in the fret campaign We do great things
if we will apply ourselves to the work like We
trust that every pickering will be hushel and that
there will be among US ouly noble emulation which
shall best his country and best support our lea
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

The House adopted the Joint resolution to adjourn sins
die on 2sh in the Senate resolution OF
thanks Mr. Lancaster, of the yacht DeerhouRd
Mr.. Barksdaie submitted bill providing for the employ
nent of negro troops motion to reject the bill
by yeas Fl nays S. The bill then referred to
select committee.
The tax bill further discussed until adjournment.
the Senate the House resolution for adjournment
rejected by tie vote. During the debate Aessrs Wgfal
and Maxwell expressed III cir qualified opposition to
gre troops. Subsequently Mr.. Oldham Introduced bill
provide raising two hundred thousand troops
which referred to the Committee aiary affairs
The exemption bill debated and amended, but
before fna action taken the Senate went into
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
FRoh TIE UNITED STATES.

RICHMOND, Feb. I0Ik, 1865.
Northern papers, Including the evening edition
Baltimore American, of the 8th inst have been received
They admit considerable loss in the battle Hatchers
rum claim that the Corfederaes lost heavily The ob
iect of the movement is not developed.
Mr. Foote arrived New York Tuesday, and still
In custody. His destination reported to be the
military prisons He refuses TO taks the eah and has
pressed desire to enigg to Sonora.
Major Harry elmer captured Aerefeld re-.
Gently.
government of Brazil has issued decree excluding
the Shenandoah from the ports of the empire. Seward
Burley, the Lake Erie raider has been
the Unite States by the Canadian authorities
Gold I'll.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
From the Augusta. (Ga) Coustii uttonalist
Il ECORD AIE 4 NNTERNED PRISONER

Forty. tour days at Camp Cbase-Thtytwo at Fl Della
seasons in the Eashyiie Peniten.ary Louisville Prison
and the Columbus, ONO, and Philadelphia Barracks.
AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. list, 1865
Hessrs. Ed,t3rs.
Up to a very recent period I have been within the
United Sotcs since the 14h of August IasG part OF
when time ordered TO remain 10 Dalton and care
for tho wounded VINO fI in the engagement when Gea
Wheeler capture thai place
OF my treatment, which Was conn on with that of
the fighting and IN direct conraventon to both
the spirit and letter OF the cartel, which expressly de
cares that the respected when found
the discharge OF his professional duties. l simply call
attention to the leOgh of time was detained and the
number OF prisons in which have been ncar oerated
designated by the captions OF this article.
During my transit through the Northern States,
ennversed with ind vduas representing every class and
faction of Federal politics, and although few protested
sympathy for ug, and expressed hope that we would
succeed in Efforts for independence by far the ma
iority seemed filed with hatred and nalignancy toward
u.s. and declared heir determination 10 crush or whip
us back into The Union.
The idea of the Confederate Government freeing aud
arning the negroes to make battle against them, is
most abhorrent to the Yankee crew. and the iumors
that such course would likely be adopted produced
greater commotion in their ranks than doz Coincide
rate victories would have done.
The masses OF the Northern people as tired OF
the war as we, and say that it will certainly last but
few months longer, our country being so nearly ex
hausted il all the resources for Its continuation.
As to the pTopriety Of putting the negroes into the
field to fill up depleted ranks, there is diversity of
opinion, but the eeiDsp favor of such policy is said
to be daily strengt henlug, and General Lee, whose
army today stands between and destruction calls
for the negro-says be make soldiers out OF any
thing that has and legs. General Lees opinion
is surely entitled to much consideration II be did not
think the Negroes services soldier were required,
and that he could be used effectively he certainly would
never have asked for him.
That the negro be taught to fight and is suseep.
tble OF high degree o. drill and discipline are facts
that Yankee experiments have demonstrated and that
one who has them several occasions or ma
nHuveHng the field can gansay.
If the Yankee use MIN proftably in military op-
eratiors, the Southerners who know bis natare could
by promises of freedom and plumber, employ him with
equally as much profit.
AS Shareholder, and who feels that every thing
that makes lie worth having is wrapped up in orr
struggle for independence say if necessary fox ite
achievement free every negro in the Confdeacy and
put muSke on tho shoulder OF every abe to bear
arms.
Respectfully,
w. A. MUKLEY,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
sHERmAN's slOvEMENTs.

No official information was received Tuesday, bat
reports deemed reliable state that the enemy tapped
the South Carolina Rail Road yesterd morning in
three places, viz Midway, Blackville and Bamberg.
A Passenger who left Augusta Monday afternoon en-
ordnance train states that the whoopng and shout
ing OF the ny could be distinctly heard in the dis
lance as the train passed Wilston. 1t is supposed
they reaehed the South Carolina Road early Tuesday
merning. The train frem Branchvile came through
all safe Tuesday evening. Passengers by this train
port the road cut at Wiston and state that the
boy had turned of towards Augusta A numbsr OF
militia principally boys, reported captured by the
enemy.-Chds. Courier Sth inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
NEW ENGLAND yISDio rrvENEss.

The original disuniOH State of the old Confederacv
!as Massachusetts. She vas in favor of disunion 30
long ago as the last Her Legislature passed Sc
eesson resolutions az late IS the annexation of Texas
1t was IN achusat;a long before Southern seces
son that tie compact OF the MON openly declar-
ed compact with he'll" Practical notification OK
listed in New England long before Southern secession
The restoration OF the Union is the last thing that
even now, New England desires. It splits upon the
idea of any renewal OF that alliance 1t depreciates
above all other evils return to the old orders of things
1t will not much hear of receiving the SouthIon
the old terms South Carolina thep saws the Dis
patch" ought to be the chief object Of New England
love and affection instead OF denunciation and hate
We, too, on our part, can make discrimination
among our enemies. Badly as the North has behaved
in general we recognize without difficulty the mott
influence of the war in New England Puritansm. 1t
the sscendancy OF its turbulent and e ocous shirt
in the councils of the United States which precptated
this war, and which has impaired to it its peculiar
horrors. The motives of the Middle States and the
Western are an entirely different kind OF humanity
Even the Masonic Lodges OF the South are not recog
nzsd by the same order in New England. New
England Generat in the South lately destroyed Masonic
property and refused to make any reparation His s.
perior officer q Western Mason, compelled him TO do
sc. The Middle States and the West would bail with
JOY reconstruction. New England demands subiugs-
tlon. Nay more, ns clergy clanOr for determination.
The Boston Recorder'' a leading RELIGIOUS naper
edited by clergymen, AMI enjoying a large circulation
alludes TO the danger to which the loya" North is ex
posed "from selfish desires for peace and from being
"too ready to take The Divine prerogative of forgive
ness into our own hands, if were more merciful
than God, and pardon those dreadful offenders whom
the Lord in mercy to p0sterty has delivered to US to
destroy" The Recorder" proceeds to quote the ex-
ample OF Saul who was reproved by the people for not
utterly discriminating the wicked Amalekites incud-
Ing the women and children. This TIE Recorder -
regards as case in point, illustrating the dreadful in
quty OF permitting any human being in she South to
live and breathe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
FIRE.

The fire Just before day this morning, occurred on
lot at the Of Fifth and Ann Streets, belonging
20 VIM n. Peden, Esq but occupied by Q. q. Pars-
ley, Esq. 1t burned stable and carriage house be-
longing to Mr. Peden, and carriage buggy, cart har-
ness, saddle and brides, 80 Bushels corn and 1000
pounds fodder belonging to MIR. Parsley.
Mr. Peden's loss must be some $4,000 to $4,000 as
We do not suppose the buildings could now be replaced
for less sum. Mr. Parsley estimates bis loss at from
$4,000 to $4,000, probably nearer :he latter sum-
Mr. Parsley suspects incendiarism and cFsrs reward
OF 81 900 for the detection of the perpetrator
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16
SECRETARY BENJAMIN ON THE PEACE COMhIs-
SION

RICHMOND, Fob. 10th, 1865.
Mr. Benjamin, IN the of his speech yesterday
stated what occurred at the interview between President
Davis and Mr.. Blair The President gave him letter
follows:
Sir put down now in writing what said to ycu Ia
words. am ready to confer for peace. II had
that Guy commissioners would be sent meet and
treat with them would send commissioners for the pzr
pose of deVising peaes for our two counties
The OF Lincoln to this not was As You have
shown the note brought with you from Richmond,
you may soy hr. Davis that will any informal
agents to secure peace to our country.
Mr.. Benjamin said he believed when Blair first 10
Richmond ha had hope that It the opening for
arrangement which might lead to ultimate peace Had the
enemy OF the. mind he still believed there might
have middle ground upon whish they could have
settled the question
Mr. Benjamin advocated the immediate employment of
negro volunteers to eisforce armies asd loudly
applaaded by the meeting.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1865-02-16

NAPoLEoNs LIFE OF julius CRsAR--A London
paper has the following literary paragraph:
M. Henri Pion is busily engaged at the Imperial
printing Office experimenting the printing of the forth
coming :" Life of Cesar" A magnificent edition Of
1000 copies has been ordered to be got up for the p
pose of presentation to crowned heads foreign amba
sailors and literary or political celebrities popular
edition, however will appear about the middle of Feb
ruary The Emperor it is stated has ordered the work
to be translated into English, and has undertaken to
revise the proofs himself.
There good deal of speculation in English litera-
~ circles to probable translator OF the French
Vie de Cesar. 1t s said that several eminent authors
have gone London to Par to apply for the per
mission, bat that up to the present moment no appoint
m>nt has been made The day of publication for the
first volume is liked for the 10th of next month and,
it is the Empetors wish that it should appear sim
uItaneouay in French, German and English, there is
not very much time left for the task III. Frohner,
Conservatism OF the Library at the Louvre has done
the German translation. Volume one will be devoted
to the geographic aud arc e >oge description of Cs
sar's Campaign Ia GauL."
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gTA RREED.

10 this place tho 1t inst by the Rev. H. Gris Mr.
JAMES LISTER 10 Misc CATHARlNE howard.
Also the On mat, by the samg, M, BENJAMIN
PRICE to Hiss SUSAN JACKSON.
At South Washington, New Hanover County, on the .
inst, by James 3. Pigford, Eq, Ar. JAMES 7. H&llH,
of Co. +, 40th Regt n. q. $. T., 10 Miss REBEyCA
RlrENBARR.
IN Columbus county, N. o., the 30th ult by j. l..
Stany, Esq, Mr. DANIEL b. VEN to Miss MARY FnIAE,
daughter of Martin Frar.