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The New York herald., 1867-12-15
THE WEST INDIES.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM 10 rae HERALD.

Royal Danish Proclamation mt ~. Thomas
Change or Nationality Of the Inhabitanss-
supply Of Observation-Disclosures shocks
HAVANA, Dec. IA, 1867.
Late files from st. Thomas. dated on the I'd inst.
bring the text Of the royal Danish proclamation
transferring the island to tn United States by
right Of purchase. The document appears in the
st. Thomas Times of the 3Oth OF November.
II comedies TO the inhabitants Of St. Thomas,
according to circumstances and residence, period
Of two years TO effect . complete change Of
nationality under the new regims
At 81. Thomas on the I'd inst. -four was plenty
and rating at Gil SO q barrel for sorted.
Adviccs from Antigua Of the s7th Of November
state that the island had been visited by several
shocks Of earthquake-one occurring on the 18th,
and anoth er on the 22d Of the month.
Rain had fallen during fortnight, with strong
southwest wind.
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turc whether occasoncd By sickness fast living contu
tionH decay old other physical
the thing needful and indispensable HUSTETrERS
CELEBRATED STOMACH BIrTERS. When the Gro Of
life 10 be absolutely dying In the and the
mind sympsthyng with the body, s reduced almost V :
mbeciiy. this mighty Restorative
lift the sufferer out OF the slough Of despond and reorut
and renygoraie both the frame and the Intellect An old
IN the Valley OF the Monongnhea writes thus TO Dr.
can compare the operation OF your Bitiers
upon 10 nothing but the effect of after long
spell In the fail Of the The rain failing the meadow
starts the second crop Of and Wholesome mc
have started second OF life and spirits
in ue- And this Is truly tho effect OF hs grateful ana
powerful Ladies' OF weak constitution. whose
strength has been mpaired by sickness hnd II most
enicacous and delightful tonic and administered with
great OF the esh. young
children In fact much safer and cordial for
the nursery than anything advertised specially Tor that
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same time we protest against the fashion that
i0ow prevails OF importing everything, good,
Dad Or Indifferent, that is brought out at the
H,ondou theatrea When . new work has
obtained the approval Of those English critics
lon whose Judgment we can rely, by ell means
nst the American public have the benefit Of it,
but In che meantime let US have something
from the pens Of our own writer's. There Ia
Held q wide, and diversity Of character a.
great 70 be found in American customs and
society a. in those Of any other country, nd 1t
as high time that we saw the reflection Of them
ON the stages Of our theatres. The idea Of
supposing that every little trait Of English
society will be acceptable here merely because
at has been successful there, is an idea so
absurd as to require no confutation, were it
mot for the fact that we see farce after farce
brought out here that was originally
written to burlesque some transient
episode in English life; while, on the
other hand, the rich vein Of American humor
and the mines Of undisturbed wealth to be
found in our domestic life lie fallow and un-
worked, untouched and uncared for. Are there
no American writers who can deal with the
customs of their own land or the sentiments Of
fheir own people, and produce an acceptable
story in the form Of three act comedy! Is
there not one of our facetious gentlemen who
can abandon bad spelling and worse grammar
to seize the comic side Of American manners
and embody his observations in farce? and
Us the imagination of literary men so far behind
that Of their scientific brethren that, while the
one produces but little. the other has gained
FOR the nation the proud title Of the most in
.sentive people Of the age?
! In England new author has to enter the
arena against those who fight under the shield
Of an existing reputation, and unless be.
ds prepared to meet and patiently con-
jtend with rebuffs, disappointment and delay,
his chance Of success is almost hopeless; but
nero, where there is a comparative absence Of
dramatic authors, and with the wide expanse
'ofthe American Continent from which to choose
scenes and persons, an American writer should
nave no difficulty in substituting picture Of
Transatlantic life in the place of such nonsense
ss that which occasionally finds its way across
the ocean.
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The snow Storms.

Snow commenced to fall again in the city
soon after midday yesterday and at halfpast
one o'clock in the afternoon Its brisk sprink-
ling gave indication OF another heavy storm.
With cloudy sky and the prevalence Of
cold wind from the northeast it appeared a. If
we were about to have a repetition Of our first
severe wintry visitation, which continued from
Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. Yes
terday the snow came down lightly until half
past six o'clock in the evening, at which
hour the atmosphere was more warm.
Between the hours Of seven in the evening and
nine O'Clock at night the fall ceased and the
sky became overcast As the night advanced
the wind freshened, veering little but still
coming, colder, from north northeast The
weather remained without decided change
from one o'clock this morning until the latest
moment before the HERALD was sent to press,
but still indicating that we might have soft,
silent fall Of snow, stealing down, as it gen.
orally does in Russia, and like the rains of the
tropics, in the dead ofnight Our experiences
during the past few days attest the fact that
we have an early winter upon US.
The sudden advent Of an early and severe
winter brings promise Of pleasure to the rich,
and even to those whe are blessed with merely
a moderate share Of the goods of fortune. To
all such, the young and fashionable particu-
larly. its days afford opportunities for a
bracing, healthful recreation out OF doors,
which enables them to enjoy with more keen
zest the amusement Of the theatre the opera
and the ballroom, or the refined amenities of q
happy domestic freside in the evening. With
the poor, Of whom we have many In different
walks Of life, 1t Is otherwise. Winter, with
early snow storms, cutting winds, ice, thaws
and repeated falls Of snow. is to them a
season Of discomfort and gloom, sickness,
suffering, death. Numbers Of them are afflicted
already, and still greater numbers will suffer
before their eyes are gladdened with the smiles
Of spring The winter days on which we have
just entered present, therefore, time pecu-
liarly fitting for the exercise Of an enlarged
Christian charity. Relief consolation, en-
couragement can reach the afflicted in many
shapes, even by q kind word, and we are
well aware that the exercise of that active
benevolence which has ever distinguished the
citizens Of New York will not be permitted 70
slacken when it has once been directed in the
proper channel.
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THE PRESS TELEGRAM.
CemmcrcIai and Marine Intelligence.

Commercial and Marine Intelligence.
HAVANA, Doc. H. 1897.
sugar 7h ~ reals for No 10 to 10. aud 81 o.
reals from No. Is TO TO- The sales have been small.
buyers prsforIng to wait for decline Moasses reals
per keg for new, 6aox reals for muscovado. and
FOR claysA.
Exchange on London, Is per cent premium; Paris,
par. Currency exchange New York, 25 . 25 ~ dis
count Geld exchange on New York, long sight. per
cent premium; do, short sight az premium.
Petroleum, az. Honoy. ~ Az reals per gallon.
Bssswax 81 70 per arcbs for brown, and 81 rs for
white. Tallow, t12 80 $f3 per quntaL Lard, j0L
per quintal in tierces and 10 . IL in IS 10. tins
Potatoes, ~ . - so per bbi Hams tl0 . SIS per
quinta for ordinary, and t22 $23 for sugar cured.
Onions 20 80 so per bbl Flour SIS e14 rs. Bacon
d SIS per qunts shocks and slaves unchanged
Freights dull
Arrived yesterday steamer Fahkee from Vera Cruz
Sailed for New York yesterday steamers Raleigh aud
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LOUISIANA.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIVE HERALo.

Election for q state Convention iu Texas
Terrible Dessitution in Louisiana-serious
Disturbances Feared.
New ORLEANS, Dec. Ia, 1857
O'CLOCK r. y.
Texas 10 70 have . State reconstruction convention
General Hancock will ssas the order at once and tho
election will take placo In about sixty days
Terrible distress prevails throughout Louisiana Re-
pors been received headquarters OF three thou
sand whites and four thousand negroes al the point Of
starvation General Hancock will ask for Congress
sonai appropriation Tor their reief Serious disturb
ances are feared.
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MASSACHUSE rs.

Heavy Robbery In Bsston-Desth Of Premi.
neat Ctixen.-Troposed Grant Meeting In
Faueuii Hall.
Bosros. Dec II. 1861
The store OF crinneu & Emmes, on Elm street. was
robbed on Thursday night OF $4,000 worth OF furs
Hon. stephen NJ Weld, one Of mos. prominent
citizens, died suddenly last nigh, ~ hts residence n
Jamaica Plains
meeting is TO be held In ransui Hai next wsdnss-
day night favor the nomination Of General Grant for
the next Presidency.
to-day. aged IS years
Breaking sf a Reservoir nc Dsugias.-Fires
In Worcester.
woRcxsrxR, Dec. IL, 1867.
rho large reservoir IN DosgIsx gave way night,
washing away hundred feet more tbs Boston,
Hartford aud Erie railroad track and smbankmcnt u
was discovered by who roussd from sleep By
his house floating down stream. He managed to save
himself and his family, and awakened the neighbor-
hood fortunately before the train arrived which vas
due ~ nvs o'clock A. NJ, thus preventing serious &C.
cdsnt
Ths paint shsp Of the Worcester sBa Nashua rHiIroat
In this city Vas fred last night The damage was
slight
barn on Fast ceatrai street burned early this
morning with Two horses harness. &c Loss about $500
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The Fashions.

political coterie of ladies in Paris, ac-
cording to our fashions correspondent, have
Invented diplomatic chignon." What por-
stantly entangled and leads its fair wearer into
every kind Of complication but 1t may. never
theless, recommend itself tc she distinguished
Considsration" Of American bellies. It is, how
Sver, but one Of the results Of taking toilette
ideas from the throne. The Empress, notwith-
standing the distress that prevails in Paris,
purposes giving some unprecedented fetes this
winter, and the world Of fashion is consequently
in fatter Of excitement The wife Of the
Preiect 2f POLICE get an example at one Of the
ministerial receptions which might be Copied
With advantage on this side Of the Atlantic.
She wore Q plain velvet robe without the
least Jewell. although her beauty would
seem TO demand q rich setting equal to any
OF the other celebrities Of the salons. A Ponti-
fcal crusader, having returned safe to Paris
and to his betrothed, announces that his we'd
ding will take place, and a. he is .
duke and she . scion Of noble birth,
Ehs realms of fashion are ransacked
Tor novelties and splendid dresses for
her especial benefit Brocaded satin formed
her morning robes, and were accompanied
with high heeled Shoes powdered hair and
chignon Of curls. Poult, with velvet bouquets,
adorns the leading goddesses Of fashion in
Paris this winter The Christmas holidays will
bring around many novelties in New York, as
Che modistes are already in deep consultation,
and their fair patronesses are on the qui rive for
something new in styles, If not in material.
The improvement made this season in Ameri-
can fashions Is encouraging to true taste and
refinement The ladies no longer surrender
their judgment In these matters to the " car
penter's rule and measure fashions that are
offered to them as the latest Parisian styles.
They have learned to select for themselves
what is becoming to them, and to adopt only
the prevailing tone Of fashion in every article
Of dress. This is . revolutionary period, and
It would seem that the ladies will not be be-
hindhand in asserting their rights.
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Cuba and Porto Rico offered to the
United States for One Hundred
and Fifty Million Dollars.
General MorteS Murdered in His Dun
geon at Cape Haytien.
Egyptian Reinforcements to the
British in Abyssinia-
CUBA.
SPECIAL IElssaAms 10 the HERALD.

Cuba and Porto Rico Sold 60 Uscie Sam for
Ono Hundred and Fifty Millions in Gold
What IL Thought Of tho Bargaia In Cuba
Speculation ON tho Strength OF IL.
HAVANA, Dec. 10.
VIA LAKE CRY, Dec. l3, 1867.
We have further and authentic news from
Madrid In relation to the sale Of the Spanish West
Indian possessions. II conveys the important in
formation that the Spanish government had made
formal offer to the American Minister at Madrid,
Hon. John p. Hale, to sell the islands Of Cuba and
Porto Rico to the United States for one hundred
and ffty millions Of dollars in gold.
The terms Of sale are as follows
Fifty million dollars in gold are to be paid down
in cash on the signing Of the treaty and the formal
delivery of the island to the authorities of the
United States.
A second fifty million dollars in gold to be paid
one year thereafter.
The third instalment OF fifty millions in gold to
be paid at the end Of six years.
The public heart is beating with anxiety at the
announcement. and great excitement prevails, a.
the extinguishment Of slavery here will be one Of
the consequences Of this sale. 1t was hoped by
some that Spain would abolish the institution in
time to save her national pride.
The acquisitions made by the United States
from Russia and Denmark, that Of Louisiana from
France and of Florida from Spain herself, are now
referred to as precedents that leave the national
honor Of Spain in this bargain unasssilable.
The sharp scent Of Yankee speculation is in
stanced BY the fact that an American company
has already. the strength Of the above reports,
purchased Guajaba Island, near Nuevitas. They
intend to colonize it, and are about to put thirty
thousand acres OF Il under cultivation. Thus the
last hopes Of slave traders are gone.
Reduction Of tho Police Force-Captain
Mcmahon, Of tho Iron-Clad Tetuan-Choic-
rine Reports for spain Discontinued.
KsY wssr, Dec. IL,
VIA LAKE Cry, Dec. l3, 1867
The Havana police force has been reduced one.
third, for the sake of economy.
There are rumors here that the commander Of
the Tetuan, Captain James MacMahon, will resign
his command.
The cholera reports furnished to the Spanish
government by telegraph have been discontinued
for some days past. Senor Aranutave, the in
spector Of teegraphs in Cuba. has quite recovered
from his late severe illness.
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What Does tho London Times Say e-What
Does Mrs. Grundy Saye

What Does tho London Times Say s-What
Does Mrs. Grundy Say.
The agent of the Associated Press is continu-
ally enlightening us by cable as to what the
London Times says, and what 1t thinks upon
this that and the other question. We submit
that what we want by the cable is news, and
not the opinions or dogmas Of the Times.
What the Times says Is Of as little importance
to us as what Mrs. Grundy says, or Mrs. Harris
says, or Sairey Camp says. The London Tines
10 not the only wise owl in Europe, neither is
it the arbiter OF nations. We know that for
four years II was all wrong on our war ques-
ton, and It Is just a. wrong now. We are as
good judges OF affairs in America, and In
Europe too, as the London Times. II the
opinions Of the MonitNw were to be telegraphed
they might be Of some importance for the
Moniteur. represents an official opinion, whereas
the Times represents nothing but efrrontery.
It il our misfortune that public sentiment in
this country has been modelled too closely
upon opinions Of the English press on European
affairs. led of by the Times. Let us have no
more OF this kind Of cable "newar
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damage vas done. except to some sugar houses.
The alarm Of the people was, however. terrible.
The sugar crop is good. but viii be slow IN
reaching market.
Great activity is displayed ia repairing the
damage done to the estates by the rains, the bur.
.vicane and the earthquake.
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A call has been issued for meeting Of the
Presbyterians for the purpose OF forming a
closer union and establishing more general
cooperation among evangelical Christians. It
will be held in this city on the 10Th inst
This is very interesting and important move
ment It Is time the bitterness and ill-feeling
prevailing among religious sects were extin-
guished and o more harmonious and Christian
spirit introduced. All efforts tending to that
end should be encouraged. Those efforts
should be especially directed TO the reunion
and refraternization OF the churches North and
South. When that is effected great step
toward cordial and permanent political re-
union Of the country will be achieved.
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VIRGIN ISLES.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

Exaggeration OF the First Accounts Relating
10 tho Earthquake.
HAVANA. Dec. IA. 1867.
By the steamer Barcelona, from st. Johns, p.
r., we have the news that the first account OF the
damage done at st. Bartholomew's by the volcanic
eruption and at st. Martins by the great tidal
wave that accompanied the earthquake was ex-
aggerated, owing to the panic that seized the in
habitants after the movements Of the earthquake
had been felt.
The sea rushed towards the islands. covering
parts Of the coast the same a. it had done at Tor
tola.
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 THE HERALD.

brutai Murder Of General MOutcs-Supp0sod
CempIicfty or Snlnavc.
HAVANA, Dec. III
VIA LAKE CITY. Dec. IL, 1867.
General Leon Monies was killed by the jailor
put over him by President Salnave. He was first
poisoned, and then despatched by blow on the
head from bar. A brother Of Monies. confined
in the same dungeon with the General at Cape
Haytien, was compelled to passively witness the
scene Of horror.
Many families have emigrated to Jamaica. horri-
fed At the doings now going on in Hayti.
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Essiaaism In EnGland-The Clerkenweli
Explosion.


Fenianism in England is really assuming .
most serious character. The attempt to blow
up Clerkenwell Prison, though the crowning
Of Fenian folly and the very climax Of Fenian
blunders, shows how widespread and how
daring ID the Fenian organization, and how
msnac,ng II has become to the continuance of
Internal tranquility in the British isles Fenian
funerals had become little ridiculous, and
must soon have appeared such to the Fenisns
Ahemselves. 1t 10 NOT much to be wondered
at however, considering their defiant and
reasonable character, that the British govern
msnt felt itself called upon to interfere and
Sorcibly prevent their repetition. But this
Clerkcnwell affair sinks the funeral demonstra-
Aions into 'insignihcsnce, and exhibits Fenian-
Ism In tho character Of formidable and
dangerous enemy, which the British govern
ment must either destroy or submit TO. This
IL the alternative to which matters have been
brought II Fenianism is not uprooted Fenian-
Ism will uproot the government
There are many on this side Of the Atlantic
who sympathise deeply with Irish disafFection.
Ireland n not without cause Of complaint
against The British government We could
wish 70 sse this cause Of complaint removed.
II is impossible, however, to look at this fresh
piece OF ugly blund sring which has taken place
ut Clerkenwcll, especially when We remember
Che wicked and ridiculous blunders Of the past
without feeling convinced that Fenianism Is
one Of the greatest evils which ever rested on
unhappy Ireland. Such q villainous mode Of
seeking redress a. that which has been
attempted In London not only deprives
tho Irish people Of the sympathy Of
the nations; but II compels the British gov
snmsnt in self-defence, to adopt the most
vigorous rcpressivs measures, measures which
will be sanctioned and approved BY every
order-ovng citizen 10 the three kingdoms.
The attempt made by rebel agents to burn
New York was not more ruinous TO the cause
of secession than win this Clerksnwell affair
be 70 The cause which the dlsa6cctsd Irish
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SPECIAL relEsRAm 70 TINE HtaAlu.

Chidren Entcn by Woivcs-A Religious Crm~
sado In Defence ar the Pope.
MosrRsAr, Dec. IL, 1867.
TWO children wero seized and eaten BY wolves az
saint halache on Thursday The mother Of the children
had narrow escape from shar,ug tho same horrible
fate.
The little ones wers IN the woods cutting branches
from the trees, perhaps for nre wood At the time.
There is regular religious crusade IN progress here
20 animated has the system OF volunteering for the
Pope's army In Rome become
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ABYsslNIA.

The Missionary CRpttves AIive-Rctnforce.
mcsts 20 the English Army-Activc War
LosDos, Dec. ~, 1867
Dispatches have bsos received to-day which 70 70
shov that the English espsivss m the nands Of the
AbyninIan King are alive and veil.
n the msassims measures are progressing for shsIr
rescue. large orcs Of Egypsans cossissag Of four
thousand lighting men, have o,ssd shs Esglish sSpedi.
usu - Msssowah.
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DEMERARA.

Subsidy 20 the Engiish Natl CemrA ny-Fatss
Boiler Explosion.
HAvAHx Dec Il 1907
Intelligence from Dsmsrara states that the Lsa stature
mad granted subsidy 70 the English Mail Compass. =
dry dock was about 70 be inaaguratsd.
~ the explosion OF boiler tho wsma pausxtiA =
many people killed
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BiscaASros n r., Dec. II, 1867.
Al seven o'clock this msrning she Thermometer In
dcated twenty -four degrees below zero, and q nine
o'clock signtsen degrees below.
PmLpsIrHrA Dec. IL. 1867.
violent snow storm has prevailed heretinos sosn,
with light wind from the northeast
Rcaxoxp. Va, Dec. IL, 1857.
The weather n excessively cold here. man was
frozen V death In the suburbs Of the city last night
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SENTENCE uf rullla. THE HARTFORD BANK usfAulrra.


HARfTORD. Conn, Deo- II, 1857.
Charles D. Tuilsr convic,sda the March term OF the
superior Court Of this city Of the then Of $4,000 ia
bonds the property Of foyai WILCOX, which wss de-
posItsd In the vast Of the Hartford Bank whore Taller
was teller vas to-day brought into the superior Court
and sentenced By Judge Psrdss 70 connnsmsnt Ia the
STATE Prison for hvs Jsas He still protssss hs inno
ccnce
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PORTO RICO.


D.wsge by thc Earthquakes slight-Activi-
~ 10 Ropairing she Leases.
HAVANA, Dec. IL, 1867.
From Mayaguez We have dates 10 The Ath inst
The news confirms the previous account Of an
esrthauaks on Nov. ls. The shocks were very
violsnt In The flrst instance. No considerable
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.A.-.yniycrsai Exposition., Paris, 1867.
SrEINWAH 4 SONS triumphant having been awarded
grand gold medal Grand square aud
Upright Pianos, by tho unanimous verdict OF tho Inte
national Jury This medal IL distinctly classified first In
order o. merit all other American exhtors and over
than four hundred pianos entered for ompeon bT
all the ccebrsted ufacturcrs Of Europa
Wsrersoms Nos 400 and III East Eouroenth sroe, Nsw
Pork
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FRENCH ANTILLES.


COnaaGrntion tho Island OF GuadcIoupe.
HAVANA. Dec. IL,
VIA LAKE CrY, Dec. 10, 1867.
The captain Of vessel that arrived at Kingston,
Jamaica, from the Island Of Martinique. reports
having seen q confagration on the Island of
Guadeloupe. and it seemed "a II the town Of
Bassetene was on fire.
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NEW YORK.

Schooner Ashore as the Head OF Lake o.
gario.
OswKGc. Dec H. 1907
Tho schooner @. G. Alvoord, bound from Detroit -
this port. with wheat ashore Burlugoa Beach, a
tho head of Lake Ontario