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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The telegram from Cuba that the Spanish
Government has offered to sell that island and
Porte Rico to the United States for One Humid
red and Fifty Millions of Dollars does not
seem probably well founded. Spain would
hardly allow such an offer to become public at
so early stage of the negotiation; and, should
she wish TO sell, she would begin by inviting
proposals rather than by making plump offer
to sell for a specified sum. Cuba is now q
chief source of income to her treasury; its pos
session is one of the last butuesses Of Spanish
pride-a reminiscence of faded glories-and we
can imagine nothing short of an urgent and
palpable necessity that would induce her to
part with it. We judge, therefore, that the
report has been set afoat in Cuba by parties
who wish it to become true rather than believe
it to be so already
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

that people begin to look upon the announcement,
"Seats secured six days in advance" as au
official notice to the spectators that their
chance has come One thing akin to this, and
quite as annoying-nOt to say insultng-to an
audience, the managers do every day; that Is,
the distribution of cards bearing the warning
"Taken" or Reserved" over all the front
benches, when, as the well-informed know, not
One-tenth of the places are taken at all. THIS
operates all through the first act as q bar to
the seats, and in the mean time the spectators
may sell the seats, or, if the house is thin, the
manager may give them to his favOrites, and
keep just so many who have paid their money
at the bOx-Ofiice out of the places to which in
common fairness they are entitled.
We see and hear grave charges of sharp
practice in the sale of the tickets for Mr. Dickenss
readings. That spectators get them is true
under the present system it cannot be avoided
even if the management desired to do so. We
cannot believe that the responsible business men
in the venture are interested in such sales or
that they mean to deal in any way except the
fairest with the public. Whether they may
properly refuse to sell to one person more than
two or five or twenty tickets is another diff
cult question, for, where so much time is con-
sumed in getting ones turn, business men will
naturally depute single person to buy for a
dozen families. Spectators may do the same,
getting some unknown man to work for them.
We repeat that the obvious and radical cure
for these annoyances and swindles is to explode
the whole system Of reserved seats, boxes only
excepted. Whether the existing convenience Of
securing seats is more desirable for the people,
than the old " first come first served" style, is
for the people to consider. The interests Of
managers may be easily accommodated to the
change, if the people should desire it, although
the general opinion is that their interests are
coordinate with the doorway Spectators, re-
served seats, and taken" cards.
BY notice in our advertising columns, it ap-
pears that for bis next series Of readings, be-
ginning on the Goth, Mr.. Dickins proposes to
have the names of those who desire places
registered beforehand, beginning to-day, the
tickets to be given out hereafter. We do not
see how this will restrict speculation; but we
trust the experiment may do good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The resolutions Of the Virginia COnser vatiye
Convention enunciate some very remarkable
statements which can hardly fail to exert a
powerful influence on the course Of our national
destinies The conclusions to which the
respectable but rather slow gcntlemen cOmpOs-
ing this Convention have arrived are briefly
the following: T. Slavery has been abolished;
this fact for convenience sake we are ready to
concede. .. We agree not to hold slaves. b
The people Of Virginia are justly entitled to
all rights which cannot be taken away from
Them 4. No form of government which Is not
mentioned by the Constitution can fairly be
said to have been established by that instru-
ment. 8. Being naturally sharp people, we
have found out that the purpose Of the Radi-
calls is to compel every Virginia gentleman to
enter the service of a negro master. 6. The
doctrine that a niger can under any cIrcum-
stances be as igOod as a white man is repuS-
nant TO nature and the Ten Commandments.
T. If Virginia is reconstructed, a third of the
Senate and a quarter of the House Of Repre-
sentatyes will be composed of niggers. g. All
ecntlemany white legislators will then have to
withdraw into private life. 0. The moment a
niger votes it is all up with everything. 10.
Any party which may be organized in other
States for the express purpose of sSmmitting
tho government Of the Union into the hands
Of the Virginia Conservatives, where it belongs,
shall have our support Which is certainly a
very handsome offer, and ought to elicit On
immediate response. Get out your platform at
once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

In the course of the debate on the Wairus-
sim purchase tho other day in Congress, Mr..
Washburne quoted the correspondence of The
TRIBUNE as evidence of tho true value
of the newly-acquired territory. The time
has passed when Government was tho best
authority respecting its own possessions.
The newspaper press is now great
deal more competent TO give Information TO
the heads of Departments than these officers
are to instruct the public; and perhaps, when
Congress gets to realize this truth little more
fully, we shall not have so much money wasted
on long reports, &c, which have been read in
all parts of tho country long before they leave
the hands of the Government printer. Our
national records are not in the bungled vol
umes of Public Documents, but id the great
metropolitan newspapers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

Admiral Porter's idyllic description Of ST.
Thomas as the place of all the earth, next to
Warussia, worthy to be called the Garden OF
Eden, contains one or two points which should
meet the attention of the Committee on Re
trenchment. The Admiral says that the ports
require 15-inch guns and chains to make
them fortified. We don't know how many
guns will be required, but our experience of
that sort of business in the Rebellion makes
ma dread return to it. The one thing that
costs is a gun. We must have men to handle
it. and barracks to cover the men, and food
aud transportation, and powder for salutes and
all tho paraphernalia OF a peaceful military
occupation, which costs IA much as war; II
we want port in the South, we have thous
sand miles of coast, and numerous bays, with
out wasting money on coral reefs. On the
top of this comes the story that Spain wants
Sl5O,O0O,0OO for Cuba. How much does King
Theodore want for Abyssiniaf Is not Lap
land for sale9 Can't We manage to buy q
tract of Greenland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
Smusrmtnts.

1U.[,,ct,s-Tbis Eyening.-"1he Honeymoon
! " Wallace. Miss Rose Eytnse 80 .D -
pro,Dv-,v TuEArEE-This Evening Dora
Iirs ID F. Bowers. .t1,.. nil
NI,,ofs C,pDEN-This Evening" The Black
- NtbLpS pPis'e6ae Ballet Troupe Nile Ausste Sohlhe
~. yop,, TuFATER-This Evening" Under the
C,st,ht" The Worel Sisters
1-,,',,cr, TurATER-This Eyening.-"The Grand
Irebess OF Gerolsen"
HAVE THEATER-This Evenng.-"Ne Grand
orsea gea" Mr LtGngwen Mfs. Howard " atkins
R,pN1rM's AMERICAN MUSEUM-Day and Evening.
Sc S,oors to ConquerA Living GodlVsn Ambaih 70 Q
Hl.,sge1e-y0OOO Curiosities
KEw-YoRK CIRCUS, FOurteenth-st.-Ims Evening
III, Of Equesriausm. Pau. the Russian athlete
BUNYAN HALL, Union Square-This Evening"
"Ibe Pigrn" -
DOpwoRTH H,II-This Eyening.-"Nast's carr
rstrrams." Lecture y ". H. Norton
SrFrNwAY HAIi--This Eyening.-CharlesD DICKENS
Christmas Carol and trial nom Pckwick
EXHIBITION OF BALLS STATUE OF FORREST AS
CoNioLAvUs-Day and Evening at No ti2 broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
THE PACIFIC xCOAST.

THE TREATY WITH TIE SANDWICH ISLANDS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 14.-The Chamber OF
Commerce adopted the committee report favorable 10 te
ratification OF the Hawaiian Reciprocity Treaty Ihey
also adopted the following memorial To Congress:
That In their opinion the commercial interests OF lne
Pacific coast would be largely promoted by the ratnca
ton of the Reciprocity Treaty between the United states
and the Hawaiian Islands public considerations
having reference the future expansion and security OF
eur national commerce the Pacific Ocean, demands la
ratification no less imperatively. -,
York; Thomas s. Stow and Imperial, FROM Liverpool
sailed ship Granite State for Cork
The opposition steamer America sailed for Panama tO
day carrying 10 barrels flour for New-lork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The quarrel which has been raging in Wash
ington over the Office of Sergeant to
the Senate reminds us what curious thing it
Is that there should be such a scramble for
salaries which after all are very moderate. The
pay attached to this particular place, for ex-
ample, is only $1,000; yet the present incum-
bent IL said to have grown rich on it. Then
there are the two great bones Of contention,
the Sccretayships of the Senate and the House.
The salary of each is $4,000, and Mr.. Forney
gets in addition a beggarly $3.50 year as the
"Oilicer charged with the disbursements of the
"Senate." OF course, there must be other
emoluments which do not figure in the National
Register. 1t would be very interesting to
know what they are, and whence they come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The war on the River Plate has again taken
a new turn. The Paraguayans have again
assumed the offensive, and gained complete
victory over the Brazians. The latter are
said to have suffered loss of about 1000 men,
1900 of whom were taken prisoners AS the
Brazilians have for more than year found 1t
very difficult to recruit their army, this total
defeat may have for them very serious cOnse-
0upuppS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

a division into two separate organizauOnS' one
of them presided over by Col. Nlliiain H.
Roberts, the other (of late) by John savage
esq Negotiations for fusion have been tor
some time in progress, which now give promise
of speedy success. The probable President OF
the combined organization is John Mitchell, esd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The Virginia Reconstruction Convention is
laying out vast amount of work for ITSELF
resolutions without number having been intro
duced on each day of the session thus far
The resolutions with regard TO the prescription
and intimidation Of loyal voters was up again
on Saturday, and was referred to a Committee
without debate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

~ Anthracite Coal, LqiO InteIIigence,
Money and other Markets on the second page !;
the State of Trade, Ship NeCS, Sales of Real
EstGte, and DiCOrce Suit on the third page +; and
Books Of the Week on tie Sirth page Of This morn
Spg'S Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

II is announced that the plan of European
Conference on the Roman question has been
definitely abandoned, the leading Powers posi-
lively refusing to take part in it. The Mont
tenr, which only few days ago expressed an
Official hope for the success of the Conference,
Las again proved a false prophet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

We print with our West Indies news this
morning, the full text Of the proclamation OF
tbe King of Denmark announcing to his sub
iects in st. Thomas the cessiOn of that island
TO the United States. The inhabitants are to
be allowed to express their wishes regarding
the transfer, and to make their choice of the
Government to which they will give their al
IeCiance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
:Netu'21ork QailuG ribmars.
MONDAY. DECEMBER &c. 1867.
TERMS or THE TRIBUNE.

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AdYertisIng Rates.
DAILY TRIBUNE. DC. &C., 4Oc., GOe., and 81 per me-
SEMI WEEKLY TRIBUNE. 25 and 50 cents per line.
WEEKLY TRIBUNE, 81 80 and 81 per line.
According to position in the paper.
Terms. cash in advance.
Address. The TRIBUNE. New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The Philadelphia Morning Post, OF which MT
John d. stockton is editor aud Mr.. Chas. McCintocS
pubisher Domestic M enlarged Tie Post one of tho
abest and most intrepid newspapers in the country ana
although Radical Republican announces that Its ecu
aton Is already larger than tina. of any paper but Ihs
Lelger The Post is sold for penny, and Is the only
penny Republican paper the state of Pennsylvania We
trustthat influence may help usto regain P1'"""s
by a rousing majority
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The Abyssinian Expedition, on advancing
into the interior, is greatly suffering from
scarcity of water. This has from the begin
ming been regarded as the great obstacle to
the success of the expedition but, on the
other hand, the reinforcement of the expedi-
ton by Egyptian and other African troops is
likely to hasten the conquest of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
TO ADVERTJSERS

THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1868 will con-
tain a limited number Of advertisements. Its sale is
enOrmOus and advertisers find IL a valuable medium
Advertisements should be sent IN Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

We are authorized to state that no motion
was made or favored in the National Commit
tee by Gov. Ward, Chairman, to change the
name from National Republican to National
Union No proposition for change of name, in
any shape, was before tho Committee, which
would hayo had no power 20 change the name
VI lLn naLlY organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

We print elsewhere an interesting letter on
the present depressed condition Of the Anthra-
cite Coal business Of Pennsylvania, and its
prOSDecfs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
TO oORPRSpOVDRyyS

No BsFe Be taksn o. ABooJnos C0mnubesteeL Whatever
ttsbt5 Tor ssOs must be authenticated bT ddfeu
Of 'h' snsst-aOt b'ssa'lrT O PSbs0D ba EssIssT '
hV good faith.
Al lbuIs.. et..fs for th osss sOsN BE- ldAsd "Tnn Tam
uHk. EeH-r0rE
We saHs't undertake 70 rssus rslsss.s Concentrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
- PRIZE Eight AT CHICAGO.

CHICAGO Ill.,, Dec. ia prize-iight TOOK
place yesterday Sunny side, outside the city limits oe
tween Edward Lowry aud James Black for n purse OF
5000 The fight lasted AZ minutes and won by Lowry
n "a rounds,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

We advise attorneys praeticing before Mr..
Justice Blatchford to have on their cards,
Refer to the Hon. VIM III. Seward"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

Advertisements for this weeks issue Of The
wEzkLT TKisgSs must Be handel in To-Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

The Fcnian Brotherhood in this country has
iong been wcakened-not to say paralyzcd-by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
MUSICAL NOTES.
- Af..A NIL ILL.,

The announcement that Mile. Tost6e hay
ing recovered positively for the last time this
from her recent illness. will reappear tonight al
the Grand Duchess, will be hailed with general grasiea
ton The piece Is 10 be withdrawn and II Is lifting
that ito last days should be especially glorious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
OBITUARY..
A. II. DAVENPORT.

The friends of Mr. A. II. Davenport, who
was never mentioned by them save under the genis
sobrquet Of dolly" viii be greved TO learn OF his re-
cent death IN NewOreans When he left this city sin
weeks ago. he suffering from pulmonary consump
tion and those who remember him best will recall tue
him. He intended to fulfill an engagement at the Va.
reties New Orleans On the New-iork stage he had
long an established fayOrte his last appearance
here being az the New-York Theater In Under the
~, vlt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

Rebels, is so obvious dictate of common sense
that We cannot imagine pretext for post
poning it even a week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
WEATHER. poIrND TRAVELLERS.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec 1.-Two Thousand tIav,
eers are reported weatherbound at Bound BROOK anu
Someryille GU the Central Railroad OF New-Jersey'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
MUSIC.
MR.. KOPTA's CONCERT.

MIR. KOPTA'5 CONCERT.
Mr.. Wenzel Kopta's Concert at Irving Hall
last evening well attended The lovers OF the music
OF stringed instruments enjoyed rare treat Haydns hall
dreamy quartetto Strings d. No as Opus sS was finely
performed Messrs Zeiss, schrmpy, and Hennig accom-
panying Mr. Kopta with violns and volinceo. Bazin
mis- allegro deICoucert (0p ~ and Ernsts otheos"
fantasie COp IL were played by Dir. KOpta with
shade Of tenderness and depth Of feeling that
drew forth strong expressions Of approval while his
rendering OF Paganins Variations Cravoures. executed
the string alone, really delicious, Mr. kopta's
playing Is remarkably soft and delicately toned the
notes being distinctly and clearly enunciated, and
marked with refinement Of manner and sweetness of
expression peculiarly original and pleasing eignora
Antak de Bosio the pianist who made her first appear
ance In this city at Miss Jenny Landsnans concert ac-
Quilted herself very credtably last evening. Nine Eliza
Iumley fgnatz Pollak, and Otto Singer assisted Mr..
kOpta. The concert q success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
HENRY NJ. NICHOLS.

Mr.. Henry NJ. Nichols of No. 173 Hudson-st.,
long the private secretary of the Hon. Benjamin Wood
was found partially stupefed on Friday evening, IN
Chambersst near Hudson, He taken TO the Cham
bers-st Police Station, and incarcerated as victim OK
the bote but Saturday morning he was found dead
Coroner Cover held an inquest and ascertaned that Mr.
Nichols died congestion OF the brain. He was naive
OF this city, aged ~ years. lie once one OF our
wealthes citizens but was impoverished by al unuey
speculation.
sILAS METCALFE.
Last Monday evening Prof. Silas Metcalfe
died at his residence iniDeposit, Delaware oounty ne
was native of Berkshire County, Mass graduated with
honor at williams College; was conductor ofthe KINDER
nook Academy removed TO Parsppany n j., and thence
10 BROOKLYN f. d. where he founded the Young Ladleg
INSTITUTED In this enterprise he was highly successful
Ills high character as a Christian gentleman was ac-
knowledged by every who came within the circle OK
his influence and his life abounded IN labors 10 promote
tho interests OF philanthropy learning and religion
THE HON. STEPHEN NJ. WELD.
BOsToN, Dec 14.-The Hon. Stephen NJ. Weld,
one OF our prominent citizens, died suddenly last
night, at his residence in Jamaica Plains.
THE HON. GEO. MARTIN.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 15.-The Hon. Geo
Martin ChefJnsce OF this state died to day In this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16
Eusintss laotitrs.
STARR & MARCUS,

STARR & MARCUS,
No d JOHNsr.
.i an, orrsn,re hy L. s. Mint Assay at prices WORTHY 'D' Az
1 "a. ct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-16

FINE SILVER PLATED WARE
Preparatory to change firm Jan we over AT s
te month Of December entire stock consisting OF NICKEL
M ars Nxr PLATED GooDs also Pearl and Ivory handled sOe
Ctle,r H,nAx YoUSs Co.. Manufacturers No 20 JOhast
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-17
ARE YOU RILIOUSs

Muutudes of both sexes will answer this question ir
the Affirmative for next to disorders of the stomach
vercompaints perhaps the most prevalent of all In
ternal diseasos Its usual symptoms are yellowish
nge in the whites of the eyes, especially near the inner
corners an uneasy slightly psinful sensation in the
right sde pain between the shoulder blades sckhead
ache lassude mental dullnes 1Sck OF appetite, and ir
regularity of the bowels Whoever recognizes this dag
nos:s as applying to his condition, may be quite
certain that bile exists in the blood and ieas passes
through his bowels than is erpedsnt for his health and
that his liver requires toning and regulating One of the
special Uses of
HoSTETTER's,BTTTERs
is to meet just such esences ts Its tonic princi.
pie the liver from Its torpor and its apseut ele
ment gently relieves the intestinal canal Of the
tions consequent upon insufficient supply of natures
cathartic, the bile.
Persons Of bilious habits VIII find it the best safeguard
against the attacks to which they oonsttutionaly
predsposed and should carefully avoid all the ordinary
alcoholic sttmullnts, September 1e
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-17
Know thy Destiny.

MADAME E. T. TEoRNToE, the great English AstTolo-
gist claryoyant and Psychomstrciau. who hsa sson-
ished the scientific classes of the Old World has now To-
Gated herself at Hudson, n Y Madame THORNTON pos
such wonderful powers of second sight as to ena.
BILE her to mpa knowledge Of the greatest importance
to the single married Of either While ir stat"
of trance she delneates the very features of e person
you marry and by the aid of an instrument OF in
tense power known the Psychomorope guarantees to
produce Ifeke picture of the future husband or wife
of the applicant together with date of marriage. position
in fe leading traits of character &C. This s no hum
bug as thousand of testimonials assert She will
send when desired certified certificate. or written
guarantee that the picture what 1t purports to be- By
enclosing small lock of hair and giving place of BIRTH
age disposition and complexion, and enclosing fifty cents
and stamped envelope addressed to yourself you will re-
ceive the picture and desired information BY return MAIL
All communications sacredly confidential Address, In
confdedce, Madame f. F. THORNTON, P. o. Box 223,
Hudson. NY 1y March 30
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-17

We HAVE been requested by Messrs. CouRTESAY
& TRENHOLM, agents New York and Charles
ton Steamship Company to state that rates
of freight. on cotton and merchandise 1of
steamships Mdrahaaan and Champion = WILL
from this date be slways as lo,o as by any other
steamship line.
SrEsHoUsE & Co. advertise large quantity OF
flour, Of different qualities.
F. Il. RODGERS & Co. offer for sale twenty-five
tons Of Co.'s superpnosphate Of lime.
J. ". CIARz & Co. advertise that they nave on
nand and for sale large and varied assortment Oh
whiskeys, wines and liquors.
J. CAMPsEN & Co. have for sale, corn and gunny
cloth.
HENRY CoBrA & Co. have in store and landing
per steamer Sea Gup, groceries of every variety.
Qua STEAM SHIP LINEs.-Om citizens may e1-
pect to-day, the arrival o. four steam ships, VIZ
the Manhattan and AtaboD q, from New York, the
Sea Gull from Baltimore, aud the Alliance from
Philadelphia. They will ali have large and Vaiua-
Bile cargoes, consigned to merchants in North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
Florida, &c. These steam lines have now become
necessity to the trade, and bring and carry the
produce which gives life to our railroad enterprises
and in different forms afford employment to labor
and help to distribute wealth through the COM
munity. There is at present an animated struggle
taking place between the line of steamers and rail-
roads with Norfolk as centre, the line OF steam
ers and railroads with Charleston as centre, and
those with Savannah as concentrating point.
They are now gradually bringing all their means
and appliances to bear, in order to see which will
ultimately be the great depot for the country from
this point west to the Mississippi 1t becomes the
sons Of Old Charleston to be up and :Hatchful.