The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-24

The important political results which are likely to fol-
low the death OF King Leopold Of Belgium through
the diplomacy and man9uyerng Of France and Prussia,
are alluded To IN our Berlin correspondence 1t is
thought thai Prussan would be very willing to
allow Louis Napoleon do what he pleased with Bel
GUM for the price Of his consent TO the annexation OF
Schleswr Hostein to Prussia The Prussans are with
the people Of European countries considerably ag
tated over tho Spanish Chilean and General Scho
fields mission Paris, and in Berlin impression pre-
walls that the latter affair has connection with the
former
Some further facts connected with the Late political
commissions Peru where the normal condition appears
to be the revolutionary one furnished by Lima
correspondent Peze Canseco and Prado have Of late
respectively occupied the Presidential chair Of that
country in such rapid succession that need not be
surprised next advices should inform that the
last named has like his predecessors also been deposed
Though the last revolutions ostensiby gotten
up for the purpose Of having government that would
ally itself with Chile against the spaniards.
spondept represents them really much like those that
preceded Them and designed principally for the sxalta
ton aad emoumens Of rival chiefs sad&hsr reainess
To all whose evening sociaiities are rendered.
doubiy enjoyable by genuine sparkling champagne,
| or the many others who have been made almost
equally happy by the sweet haliucination that
Jersey cider is extracted from luscious fruit grown
on the sunny hlsides Of France, the names
of verzcnay, sery Bouzy. Epcrnay, Widow Ciicquot.
Eugene Cl:cquot St Marceaux Heidseick Piper &c. &c,
familiar enough But with the history and precise
Specification Of these famous titles Of wine brands and
wine manufacturers they not be SO well acquainted
All these and much more told most instructive
and entertaining manner in the additional letters
which publish to-day from the HERALD cor
respondent the old French city OF Rheims,
the headquarters Of the champagne trade, and
situated in the heart of the rich champagne
country. Those who have luxuriated in ''Wdow
Ccquot will be pleased to know that the dear old lady
whose name has been 10 them in bottle bazonry
synonym for liquid bliss still living the ripe age Of
eighty seven in vine covered chateau on one OF the
Marine hills enjoying in rational way her snug little
competency OF eight millions of dollars all of which she
has accumulated by her energy and tact in the wine
trade passing her siytieth year. Our pondcn
having previous letters told us all about the OF
champagne manufacture describes in his present epste
the beauties and pecuares of the grape raising region
characteristics and mode of life of the grape cult vaors
and The arstoeracy, and the manner of cutvang
and gathering tho juicy and precious fruit as well also
as how the whole community of champagne princes is
just in stale Of the greatest excitement owing to
only reputation OF THEN great houses but also
their financial status being involved ia
OF their staple TO the value OF abot two millions OF
dollars by tho customs authorities OF Ncw York. Tor
alleged undervaluations Of invoice
startling 0! attempted murder aud subsequent
att emped suicide transpred Clinton street, War
rem BROOKLYN, about hall past five O'Clock last
ing The persohs Interested in the sansninary affair
heretofore occupied the highest positions in the
tmaton of their friends and that OF the lady is s IN
impaired. Their names arc W n Russ aud Miss Fran.
ccs N. Dayton Tho former-a lover OF the latter
thinking he had been deceived. or made insane b
somc unknown cause white walking with the lady
her residence suddenly revolver red four shots
at her. woundlns her severely in the head, and then
turning the weapon upon HIMSELF fired two shots into
his slul.. Thinking tho woman dead, he then ran
to the river threw himself the water but after
wards escaped from it, and finally arrested. Whom
taken into custody no had the weapon still in his pos
session. and his wounds bleeding profusey. Tho
young lady not expected to survive. Russ was con-
veyed to the hospital
The Board OF Aldermen. al thee yesterdays session.
transacted large amount OF business. message
received the Mayor veoing the resolution for the
erection Of statues OF Fulton and Morse at the ntersec
ton of Broadway and Sixth avenue by subscription
the ground that the Park the proper place and that
the method proposed impracticablc The committee
having under tho proposed widening and
extension OF Morris reported the project nexpe
dent aud relieved from further proceedings the
matter The extra appropriations Provided for by ths
but the only one OF them which ratified that Of
nine thousand dollars foe the law department, others
being lad for future oclon. also several
other MISCELLANEOUS matters The salary OF tho Assistant
Clerk in the Finance Department Increased TO two
thoisand dollars over the Mayors veto. Resolutions
were adopted ordering the payment OF bill OF three
thousand hundred dollars for decorating the City
Hail and o,cr public places las, Fourth OF July, Cor
tho purchase of stand of co'ors for the Seventy
regiment appropr,ating thousand dollars 10 grade
Hamilton square, and donating Ave thousand dollars to
the Parochial School
Tho weather yesterday the two preceding days,
clear and cold and skaters again IN ecsacies
on the surrounding ponds in Brooklyn and Jersey
the ice was in fine condition. and thronged
with delighted votaries. old and young, male and
female In the Park however, tho thousands who
througed thlther met with disappointment; for though
the surface Of the lakes presented promising appear
ance the morning ugly cracks soon made their ap
pcagance AMI 1t became necessary 10 prohibit skating
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The Irish community OUTSIDE OF tho Fenian ranks
warmly protesting against the scandal caused by tho
Fenian fracas gong Various compromise
surcs under debate II supposed the Senatorial
party determined on Canadian war immediately.
We pubs, to-day addresses and resolutions oil sides
OF tho question.
charge OF scandaious outragcs the part OF Nom.
bers Fcnian circle in jersey City yesterday made
by man named Charles w. Newman, living at 40 York
that town. II alleges that he was seized on the
street Friday night dragged into Fcnan lodge room,
charged with being British spy. put upon trial, aud
subjected to various indigni,ies
DR. Joseph s. Walters, late practising physician In
Brooklyn and who tried aud convicted in the Court
OF Sessions of that city about ten days ago. crime
OF rape on Que OF his patients, Mass Lucy s. Jones'
yesterday sentenced to ten years Imprisonment at Sing
Sing.
Between four and Eve O'Clock yesterday morning Gre
broke out in a rag store at No 10 Gouverneur slip and
extended to Nos and destroying all three buildings
The upper part OF the house No 400 Water street also
considerably damaged The total loss is estimated at
forty thousand dollars about bali OF which Is covered by