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New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
ITALY.
LETTER FROM GARIBALDI.


Gen. Garibaldi, writing from Caprera on the
oath Of December 10 the treasurer Of the Birmingham
fund for aiding the Italian volunteers, says:
read in your journals that your Roman Catholic fel-
claim the fullest equality OF clVll ana ci
gOus liberty with you but what u the freedom Whti
they grant TO you ia which they the most
numerous and powerful This question may De an
swcred by glance at the present condition OF the
Roman doDniOns There Is no political or religious ifec
dom whatever for those out OF the pale OF me apaI
Church All translations OF the English version OF the
Bible are strictly forbidden English newspapers are
also interdcted II addressed 10 Italians"
After referring 10 the suppression OF the scotch lresp
terrain service In Rome, Garibaldi continues; ,,,,
1.-THE Church OF Rome declares tnat she s lnfhlHDe'
eternal unchanged and In an alocuton OF the pres
ent Pope Cardinals in September. 1851, he states
Catholic religion with all It's rights ought 10 be
exclusively dominant such sort that every other wor-
ship should banshed and interdcted. In the same
alOcuton the Pope explains also that by no
IL meant the free exercise or their proper epsoai
Jurisdiction by the bishops The recent addresses oi the
Bishop OF Orleans and OF Cardinals Bonnechose ana Don
net asserting the precedence OF Church over All 0cal
institutions are therefore, only In accordance with The
programme clearly and distinctly laid down by the
present Pope. The Of England and that of italy
alike enaced by the oYerbeailng pretensohs Oh the
Papacy."
GARIBALDI The BATTLE OF MENrANA.
Some Of the survivors OF the battle OF Montana having
fratenal banquet III Manua on the 10th ut the
following Telegram sent to Gen. Garbaldi:
"soe OF the OF Montana send their General
aectonate greeting. Urge on the completion OF our
unity. Call upon us; We are ready
The General sent the following reply;
"CAPRERA Dec. o. ls67.-Ny Dear FiHgi: have re
ceiyed from a lady the following motto: Victory IL
achieved by perseverance, hope Italy will remember
this motto Spring. Ny afectonate compliments 10
the compapions ia arms OF yours, G. GAKfBALDI."
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
TURKEY.
TIE CRFTAN REFORMS.


The Lerdnt Herald is in position to contra
diet the rumor that Mr.. Elliot, NJ Bourec, and Baron
Prokesch have addressed de1c Notes the Porte ask
ing for the application OF the proposed Cretan reforms 10
the other provinces OF the empire. We have how
ever believe that their Exceencies have separately
pointed the logical necessity OF such extension
but Joint action In support OF the recommendation has
yet been taken 10 is probable indeed that this Will
not he necessary Information further states that
Faud Pasha himself IL favorable To measure which, In
both the wisdom and liberaity Of its satesmanship,
would eclipse any yet promised during the present ren
vICERoY AND TIE FORTE.
The Lerani Herald says At the Porte. nothing is said
10 be known Of the rumored intention Of the Yceroy 20
refuse payment Of his tribute. We recently announced
the receipt of considerable instamen this account
but large balance Is still I'm that fact may
have given rise 10 the report IL Is hard however TO
what is not possible, probable IN the present evil
IDENTITY transition state OF Egyptian policy That tho Vice
play Il for Independence plain anything
well be In Eastern statecraft, and OF Of
his earliest moves In that direction would be To stop the
supplies. Cairo rumor IL VIII be remembered, attributed
10 the new Chamber ndispostion during the last sit
ting 10 vote the amount for the current year. and
revival ~ the report the OF the roasseuby OF that
farcca Parliament may not be without Significance. As
yet however 80 far as the Porte knows the ST Peters
burg telegraphist-wth whom the wish may have been
father TO the thoughts In advance OF the fact.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
THE PROPOSED RELIEF OF THE POOR or
THE CITY or NEW-YORK.
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK. F,

NEw-YoRK. Jan. II, lsos.
The Hon. WILLIAM HIrCHNAS, Speaker OF the Assembiy
DEAR SIR: The Citizens Association OF New
York begs leave TO call attention to the bill that has
passed the Senate proposing TO raise oy TAI an addi
and proposing give the expenditure Of this money
TO set OF officials TO be appointed by the Controller
This Association cannot but consider this its
present shape, unsound and Inc xpedent II this extra
appropriation 10 needed the expenditure Of the money
ties and Correction Of this city whom this kind Of work
pecu arly be0ngs The Commissioners are men OF IN
tegr y and thorough efficiency and they have ae their
department model OF economy They expend
about d 600 upon the public institutions under their
charge, including the relief OF the worthy poor Of
being district visitors for the relief OF the poor every
part of city The Commissioners are well acquainted
with the whole sphere the expenditure Of this additional
100000 should come They know tho worthy poor, and
additional dollar 70 the public. whereas II this new
set OF oclas should be created OF the fund
would pe consumed for salaries only. The Association
has Just made careful inspection Of all the institutions
under tne care OF the Commissioners and hss found them
10 be admirable condition showing the most thorough
era. The Commissioners are gentlemen who have had
years OF experience In this very kind OF work. aud they
command the respect and confidence Of this community
Inc Association trusts that IL shall be concluded to
special appropriation Of 100000 for the relief
of the poor dor which however, the Commissioners Of
charities and Correction have not asked the eypend.
tire Of the monsy will be con1ded to the Commissioners
pf Charities and Correction, within whose sphere of duty
The work properly comes. The Association is by nc
means opposed 10 additional appropriations for the relief
missoners Of Charities and Correction shall certify that
The occasion has arrived for the making OF suc additional
provisions. Very respectfully,
PETER COOPER. Chairman.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
rned TIL Monday evening.
ASSEMBLY.
BILLS INTRODUCED.

INTRODUCED.
by Mr QUINS-To provide for puble market in New
York.
BY Mr. KIERNAN-To incorporate the Depositors' say.
ings Bank in New-York.
BY Mr.. McKIEyER-,ro reduce the fare on the Eighth
ave. Railroad
BY Mr.. J. l.. FIAGG-To amend the acts relative to
tho Troy City authorities.
by Mr GILvIN-For the relief OF the Franklin Insur-
ance Company also To reduce to fare the sIthave
Mr.. SHERMAN To incorporate the Newburgh Indus.
trial Savings Bank.
by Mr. LAwRENCE--To incorporate the Sixth Avenue
Savings Bank OF New-York.
by Mr. FREAR-To incorporate the Public Exchange
of New-lork.
MOTIONS AND REsoLurIoNs
Mr. la BAU called up the resolutions providing for the
appointment Of committee 10 inquire into the Affairs o
the Adorondao Railroad.
Mr. KIEREAN moved that the resolutions referred
the Committee on Railroads. Adopted.
Mr.. LOUNSBURY offered the following
Resolped That Edwin NJ Stanton, In persstlng In claim
Ing position Secretary OF War In the Cabinet OF Pres
den Johnson having been requested by his Chief 10
sign. and charged by message 10 the United States Con
gress with in1delity In office, and with breach OF OF
cal courtesy and confidence Ia opposed 20 public do
ceucy contrary 20 the theory OF Government and
subvesive Of the peace and harmony Of the country.
Mr. FREAR moved 20 refer tho resolution to tho Con-
mittee on Federal Relations
Mr. MURPHY moved to amend by referring Ii TO the
Committee on Grievances. Adopted
Mr.. JOHNSON moved that Special Committee OF
three DO appointed 10 ascertain what law. IL
safy to compel railroad companies from
between their tracks Referred.
The SPEAKER presented the transactions OF tho New
York State Eclectic Medical Society.
Mr.. ACKERT moved to reconsider tho vote referring
the resolution offered by Mr. Lounsbury relative to Sec
rotary Stanton. To the Committee Grievances Adopted
Adjourned 10 Monday evening at o'clock
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
FRANCE.
The ARMY BILL.

On the ID of January, in the debate upon Arti-
Gle OF the Army bil M. laval brought forward an
amendment requiring that substitutes in the National
Guard Mobile should not be permitted. After long de-
bate the Chamber decided by IA TO los votes that the
amendment should be taken into consideration ArtcIo
OF the bill was adopted. The Chamber adopted an
amendment TO Article accepted by the Government,
sstinR that the Army law should not interfere with
the liberty OF citizens to travel abroad Article and the
remaining clauses Of the bill were passed The Chamber
were not 10 cit again until the 4th
PRESS LAW.
In the Chamber of Deputies the I'd OF January after
the minutes of the last meeting had read NJ Cue
rout said that had been cited before
the Juge obstruction for contrayenng the February
decree 10 summaries OF debates In the Chambers The
journals could estimate the debates but how they
to estimate public opinion without previously making
made object OF judicial proceeding the question could
not before the Corps Legisatif The Government
rejected the suggestion that desired TO prevent free dis
ensson An opportunity would naturally arise for the
House to discuss this question when the Press Law came
on for consideration. .r
FESIASs IN PARIS
Paris correspondent Of the Nod, writing on the lst
OF January, says: .r r.Jior.r
I have informed you Of the complaints made BY the
English Cabinet TO the French Minister for Foreign Az
fairs respecting the Invasion Of the FeDans The pre-
sentiments OF the English have been justified by events
appears 20 be proved that the Fenan organization has
accomphces in France, and that Its is that
Of Sect but Of legion Searches said 70 have been
made with much prudence and without arrests by order
Of the Preect OF the Police In certain quarter Of the
FaubOurg du Temple which have led TO the seizure Of
correspondence Of the most interesting description be-
tween the English fenians and the rey0utiOnsts Of
Paris Among 10 discovered IL is said, plans Of
fresh Outrages to be carried out In England the destruc
ton Of the feet and the names Of the most important
discovery, which in way menaced the French has
repeat been kept quite secret but the precious docu
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18

pension OF the law that ali statesmanship had failed
and that Ireland could only be kept under the dnniV
OF tne crown by placing the power OF life ana dean % ~
the hands OF cOrnets Of horse and leutenants ol gun
boats.
The Pal Nal Gdeette copies the letter from Ihe
Times, prefacingiit with the following 'OccaSiohi
Note:
Fear the parent Of cruelty. is dangerous adviser In
Times eyokng the spirits of Tom the Devil ana tne
Cork Militia published yesterday the following afoclous
letter under the following atrocous heading seneiy
in checking the pranks Of the Fenians is Doubtless @
saIy. hut do that aught but disaster co9 re
suit from the bunderng injustice OF martial law,
ever II the desire frankly expressed by arts law in
Cerkenwclli 1.-The man who brayed al 20 70 save save
Jamaica" is, happily, stlll en- dtspon,te anu Jo Nei
and Mr Brand are still in Her Majesty . service
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
RUSSIA.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

The London Globe says: at is to te feared
that the concave Of Russian dipomas's AZ 81 refers
hurg vii, be Immediately followed by the adoption Of an
oressve policy on the part Of the Northern Colossus
ne time s sngnarly OpportuDe Aslcng as FRANCE at
anity with Prussia Italy the field Is open 70 RUSSIA
m ths East Before leaving his post for s. Petersburg.
Cen Ienatief sppied for and was granted secret audi
epce OF the Sultan Several Russian are ~
tonrna expeditions are not made merely for pleasure t
IL also said that Baron Budberg before starting iior
conseouence OF the French Government having decnea
to understand in s real sense the ldenucaNoe wncl
10 the Porte the Russian Government reserves 10 se
be right 10 carry out the policy oDpouDced III tnA' hoe
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
THE ALBANY LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENATE. ALBANY, Jan. Il, 1868.
message was received from the Governor
covering communication from Gen. Grant asking the
cede to the United States Jurisdiction over Dayd
Island IN the hapsor OF New-York. subsequently bill
for this purpose Was introduced
BILLS NOTICED.
BY Mr. GENET-Incorporating the Peoples Railroad
Company Of New-York.
By Mr. BANKS-lncorporating the Consolidated Ex
press Company.
THE bill Incorporates sundry parties for the purpose Of
carrying express matter OF every kind to aud from the
lower part OF New-lOr 10 Harlem Ryer.l
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. BANKs-Incorporating the Union Safe Deposit
Company.
BY Mr. CAULDWELL per Mr. Genet-To create Hsr
Dor District and Board OF Wharves and Piers therein
also Incorporating the evYork Underground Railroad
Company; and Relative TO the NewYork Mutual Gaslight
Company.
THE bill cOners the privilege OF sections 20 81 and n
OF the general law OF lBis
by Mr. MATToON-The annual Canal Appropriation
bill
Adjourned TIL Monday evening
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
POLAND.
The Pau Mall Gazette of the Sd of January

The Pal Mall Gazette of the Sd of January
says
mentioned the other day that persons engaged IN
IN the kin Fdom Of Poland had suffered great
Inconvenience and loss I'm consequence OF the Wdrawal
from circulation Of all money but the Russian This was
part OF the great Russyg system which Is now being
carried out IN Poland Another arbitrary measure has
now been carried out further Development OF the
same system Russia Is now the only great European
State where the Julian Calendar IS still used the Poles
however, have hitherto used the Greg0ran Calendar,
which they adopted together with the other nations OF
Western and Central Europe while they still formed an
independent State by decree Just issued, the Govern.
ment aboshes tins distinction between its Polish and
Russian Subjects ordering all official documents to be
dated according 10 the old style only. In compliance
with this order the authorities the Julian Calen
dar while the people date then letters according TO the
old style, heretofore state OF things which has OF
course, caused lamenablc confusion in most business
transactions"
The Paris correspondent of The london GLOBE says
Attention has been turned to-day to proclamation"
OF the Committee Of the Polish Patriots residing
abroad addressed 10 their cOuntrymen at home, calling
them 10 be prepared to rise against Russia
when the which 10 be threatening shall break
out The proclamation has, IL appears, been published
IN OF the journals OF Prussia and Austrian parts OF
Poland In that way II will reach the Poles OF Russian
Poland
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
PRUSSIA.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR.

The Provincial Correspondent oft he of Jan. 2,
publishes an article reviewing tho position Of Germany
at the end Of the year 1867 1t congauates tho country
on the completion Of the North German Constitution,
be left to the future The Federal army Is az M 70 take
have the The separation Of the
North and South In faot overcome by the military and
commercial alliances. The German people feel Them.
been before. The change 10 appreciated sbrosd and
acknowledged. Germany, In all directions can thI9w
the weight ef her great national strength into the soae
The spirit the people, and the strength Of the Govern
ment are guarantee Of strength and serve, aboTo
all for the preservation Of the peace
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
EUROPE.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Az rRIALs-UsE OF CREEK IRE.

rur rrSIAN TRIAIs-UsE OF CREEK FIRE.
,,,,r,e 1rtrexAPa 30 THE THiHrsr
coRK. Jan. IA vial OF tho explosive fluid
,no,vn a. Greek Fire" was thrown yesterday az
one Of the witnesses for the Government in the
rsn;an trials here but the material failed to ignite,
and no injury was done. No clue has been obtained
10 the perpetrator.
DUBLIN. Jan 17-Eyenng.-At the examination of
Lennon yesterday, Sergeant Kelly, the survivor of
the two policemen who were shot at Stepaside, and a
woman both swOre that they fully recognized the
prisoner as the man who fred the pistol shots which
wounded one policeman and killed the other.
THE WEATHER.
LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE weather is Qnte stormy.
At tins hour the wind is blowing hard from the west
The thermometer indicates 45o
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18

ments have been forwarded by the police OF Paris as
New-Years gift to the Government OF Great Britain
THE LEGION OF HONOR
The following statistics Of the Legion of Honor have re-
Gently been published Last New Years day there were
CO Grand Crosses Of the Order worn by Ministers OF
State marshals, admras generals and members OF the
Institute The d0yen Of the Grand Crosses was the DUO
de Montemar created In 1891 There 295 grand ol
Eeuerkerque There were 1900 commanders, 5000 ON
cers and iOOO knights. Lamartine, Alexander Dumas
the knights six women. v four Sisters o. Charity Rosa
Bonheur and the wife OF the Mayor OF Olson, who IN hr
band Of robbers bent destroying the official regis
ters regiment which captures an enemys standard is
allowed to attach the cross Of the Legion OF hOhor W m
flag.
THE POLITICAL SUMMARY OF TIE YEAR
The Moniteur du Soir says:
The year begins under favorable auspices Peace Is
doI dom Of NATIONS and their it may be hoped
that the questions which occupy the attention OF dplo
The peoples enlightened as TO their interests and duties
called upon 70 assist another in the work OF prog
1867 will not be lost The anarchical attempts In spain
England and Italy have encountered Just reprobaton
traditions Of her policy France continues to fulfill her
civzng mission. the Universal Exhibition has become
solidarity which form the honor Of our age. Al
home France has understood how to reconcile
OF wse and fertile liberty The country has ayailed itself
OF every opportunity to testify s gratitude to the En-
peror has shown the recent debates OF
The Chambers the intimate agreement existing between
it and the Government Abroad France has eXered her
influence In favor Of the peace and general Interests OF
Europe IL France has energecay supported the Ponth
cal Throne, II because the cause OF the HOY zee
right and justice based treaties France
by opposing the OF revolutionary factions, mas
rendered signal service TO the Papacy TO the Govern
ment OF Victor Emmanuel, and 10 the whole OF Italy.
France, in inviting unfortunately all the European
Powers facilitate by the moral authority OF their col
lectye counses the work Of concation has given ne
proof OF her political impartality The Government OF
the Emperor which has received the Testimonials of sym
tlx 4rnt varfnu f.nZar
practical value Of It's proposals to be recognized"
ITEMS.
Count Won der CiOtZ received on the morning OF
2d Of January, and left Paris In the evening.
Baron Budberg. the Russian ambassador at Paris ana
who is ST. Petersburg, Is not 20 return TO Paris
until the end Of January
frost had set in in Paris on New Years day ana
on the ID OF January the Seine completely ffOzen
LIBERATION or THE JAPANESE CHRISTIANS
The M0nieiU its bulletin of the 4th Of January says
the Japanese Christians who imprisoned at Ma
gasa have been liberated at the request OF the French
Charge d'Afaires.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
ITALY.

THE SALE OF TIE ECCLESIASTICAL PROPERTY
FLORENCE, Jan 1.-THE sales of the Ecclesiastl-
cal estates sequestrated by the Italian Government
have so far proved very productive. The sums real
lied at these sales show an average appreciation OF AZ
Der cent in the value of the property since it was
placed in the market.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
AUSTRIA.
TURKISH AND HUNGARIAN AFFAIRS.

TURKISH AND HUNGARIAN AFFAIKs
The Vienna Debate of Jan. ann ounces
that the Turkish ambassador. Haider Efend, has re-
ceiyed an order from Constantnope to proceed at once
70 London He probably leaves to-day. This mission IL
said TO be connected with tho present relations Oh the
Russian and Turkish Cabinets. .,
The Presse OF to-day states that II reported 10 fesh
that Baron Friedrich PodmaneEky, ~ 1iefor ana Gen.
have been respectively made Under Secretaries
OF Foreign Affairs. Finances, and War; for the whole EN-
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
TRACY vs. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SELMA, ALA.

Albany. n. Y, Jan. l7.-In the Court of .Ap-
neaIs today the OF Tracey against the First Ma
onal Rank OF Selma, Ala which became nsolvent last
Anil was argued by Mr. Crttenden for receiver aud Mr.
Smith for plaintiff The receiver seeks set aside an at
taahment procured under State law upon the grounds
tat The state Law s In conflict with the Federal statute,
that The bank cannot DO called foreign corporation and
that fhe United states have prior lien upon the assets
as well ~ upon other srounds Decision reser'e"
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18

THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT TRYING TO RAISE
LOAN.
LONDON, JAN 1.-THE Turkish Government is
seeking to raise loan in the English market the
proceeds of which are TO be applied TO improving the
the navigation of the mouths of the Danube.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
CHINA.

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS AGAIN DEFEATED BY
THE REBELS.
LONDON, Jan. 17.-Adyces from Hong Kong and
Shanghai have been received which state that an
other battle had been fought between the Rebels and
the ImpeTialists at Shintung The lmperalist army,
which was under the command Of Footal, was again
defeated
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
TENERIFFE.
A HURRICANE.

LONDON, Jan. l7.-lnformation has been received
here that very violent hurricane recently prevailed
at Tenerife and in that vicinity Ships were driven
to sea, houses unroOfed and blown down, DC. The
damage was very great, though no mention is made
Of loss of human life.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18

GREECE.
AFFAIRS IN CRETE.

The Greek news, like that via COnstantinople,
announces engagement between the insurgents and
the Turks, in which the latter were worsted. The voy
of the steamer Union. from Syra TO Gambia with
provisions, continued uninterrupted.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
WASHINGTON.

PEACE IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT-THE. PREsI-
DENTS ORGAN PREPARING TO DEMoLish
GEN. GRANT-FINANCIAL AFFAIRS-RUMOR
THAT NATIONAL BANKS ARE USING THEIR
CAPITAL IN UNSAFE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IN CONGRESS.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
SWITZERLAND.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO

A Bernc dispatch of Jan. announces that
the Federal Council have dispatched fresh credentials to
the Swiss Consul in Mexico directing him TO e1'
press the sympathes Of Switzerland with the Mexican
Republic.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18

THE VACANCY IN THE COURT OF APPEALS
ALBANY. Jan. i7.-lt is understood that Gov
Fenton has rendered to Judge Mason OF Madison County
the seat on the Court Of Appeals bench made vacant by
the death Of Judge Wright.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
BY STEAMSHIP.

The Australasian. from Liverpool Jan. 4, ar
rived here yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
COURT or APrEALs CALENDAR FOR JAN. IS

ALBANY, Jan. 1.-THE following is the day
calendar in the Court OF Appeals for Jan 49, Nos 81
81 80. 50. 81 2s, 10, 4, rs, $40. q. 10, 90. VI, "a.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-18
CORRUPTION AT ROME.
'VhhNf AiCN ~
The Halle has the following:

Cardinal Patrizl has issued edict, preceded by
letter addressed the Cardinal by the Pope himself
His Holiness depores the corruption OF the Romans VINO
are guilty OF three great sins-contnual basphemy dis
regard of holidays and dsrespect In the churches In
order prevent such scandals the Pope directs that the
should be put in force The Cardinals edict promugates
the punishments to be inflicted ON those who should be
more blasphemies 10 have worked on hoidays-the
masters being made responsible In the latter case for
The last paragraph Is more especially directed against
females who to be prevented from wearing short
dresses They also required to appear In church with
walls; but the vail which Ia 10 be substituted Tor the
modern mall hat is not TO be converted into new orna
ment for the head which is TO DO modestly covered"
NEW CARDINAL. .
At the express solicitation Of the Empress Eugene.t
ia said he Pope has conferred cardinals hat upon m
Darboy Archbishop Of Paris