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The old Fort Diamond, for many years past
known as Fort Lafayette, was destroyed by fire
night before last The accident revealed the fact
that the antique concern which was built with
the view of defending New York could in
reality, under no circumstance, have proved
defence at all. The roof was Of shingles; the
outworks and surroundings were of sun-dried
and time-dried Frame Had shell of the
smallest calibre at any time fallen upon the
fort the whole structure would have gone to
ruin. So much for the sagacity Of the engi-
neers who built our coast defences in the early
days of the republics and it is no compliment
to the military engineers and prominent officers
ofexamining these forts, to say that Sumter was
so miserably constructed that General Ander-
son was fairly smoked out by the burning of the
old wooden sheds which were permitted to re-
main there and thus compelled to surrender, and
that Fort Lafayette should be left as we now
dent Of few shavings being set on fire through
the stupidity Of a carpenter.
As Fort Lafayette was never worth anything
as defence to the harbor we hope that the
government will now lease the ruins to some
one for watering place, summer dance
house or something Of that kind. AS the days
when bastiles were deemed necessary are
now passed away, it is to be hoped forever,
the old fort might be made to echo the sounds
of joy and merriment within the walls so long
familiar with the pains and anxeties Of politi-
cal prisoners.
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Governor Hoffman, in making up his military
family has selected for Adjutant General, General
Franklin Townsend; Inspector General, General
James Mc0uade, Of Utica. Both gentlemen hav ac-
cepted. George II. MCGEE. OF Watkins, Esq., has also
been rendered position upon the stan OF the new
Governor.
General Grants residence in washington has been
sold for $4,000
New Hampshire Republican State Convention
Concord, January7-
An army and navy excursion from Boston to
Washington, March 4, ts proposed.
On General Grants return to New York he will
attend an annexation gathering in the Fifth
Seymour's oficial majority In New York Is exactly
Neutrality-suspicious., 42o,sss; Grant, 4i9,sss
The expensive mummery OF going through with
the ceremonies Of seeing who shall enjoy froc in
washington by carrying thther the Presidential
electoral vote Is going on In the several States.
James O'Putnam, Of Buffalo, whom the radicals
In the Western part OF the State have selected as
candidate to Ill Mr.. Morgan's Senatorial boots was
q Know Nothing member OF the State Senate and
was run BY the same party for Secretary OF State.
New York is in reality the Empire State It is now
oCltpstng all the western and Southern States in
practical sensations. The papers in those sections
are filed with startling headings but upon examina-
ton they are found 70 DO only the bubbles from the
fountain head OF crime in high and low lne-the
scene OF bloody assassinattons inhuman bptcheries
Hnd0o sacrifices, the roasting OF babes the murder
ing OF wives, and the dead-lock-the skeleton en-
brace-in the administration OF justice upon criminals
who rob by the million. The Empire Is not peace
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CUBA.

StugnatIOn of Business In Havana-Ncws
from the Seat Of War-Dissensions Among
the Insurgents.
HAVANA, Dec. 2, 1868.
The stagnation in trade Is increasing Merchants
refuse to make advances to planters their crops.
muatto to-day, maddened by jealousy, killed
his wife and his two daughters and badly wounded
servant.
Last night Chnaman was murdered by a negro
The Diari0 to-day publishes the following news
from the interi0r:--
The rebels near villa del Cobre have destroyed the
aqueduct which supplies Santiago de Cuba with
water.
brother OF General Cespedes was killed in the
engagement at Cobre.
Dissentions have broken out among the rebel
leaders. Perezobjects 10 the appointment OF Ces-
pedes as COMMANDMENT Chief Of the revolutionary
forces.
The town of Manzanillo continues in possession OF
the government, but Is beseiged BY the rebels.
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ILLINOIS,.
Cattle Conu,is.io ners Couvcniioa aa SPRING.
Held.

Cattle Cou,u,is.io ners' Couvcniioa as SPRING.
Held.
SPRIsGFIELD, Dec. 2 1863
The American Convention OF Cattle Commission
ers met this morning at ten O'Clock, President L. G.
Allen in the chair. lengthy discussion arose out
OF the resolution offered by Dr. Clendenin. or Ohio
providing for the appointment Of a commission to
investigate the causes, symptoms, mode Of develop
ment &c, OF the disease and report 10 the country
A substitute for the original resolution aud amend
ments was offered by Mr.. Hamilton, OF Pennsy
yania, to the effect that three members OF the Con-
vention be appointed TO do the work ana ask an
appropriation rom Congress TO defray the expense.
it was arranged that the committee appointed to
draft cattle law should report ~ haifpast seven
O'Clock In the evening. me Convention went into
general discussion Of the cattle disease.
DY. Morris gave extended account or the nVes
tgation under direction OF the Kentucky Board OF
Health, especially OF the microscopica investigation
az to the fungus believed "a cause the disease. They
were not found In the blood Of healthy cattle.
DIR. Ramb gave his experience In examination OF
the disease in Chicago.
Judge Brown, OF Jacksonville NJ. Texas cattle
dealer presented opinion Of that class that all
proper regulations should be made. Tie Thought
that II the Introduction OF cattle wal prohibited
from the last OF March to the LIST Of October.
kept In separate enclosures and held tue owners OF
Texas cattle responsible for all losses from disease,
there would be no trouble. He urged az length the
importance OF the Texas cattle trade. Sc
fhe discussion was continued by Messrs. Christie,
Piper, Barrett and others until the adjournment OF
the afternoon session.
There are thirty.six commissioners in attendance
upon the Convention, composed Of very able men.
That they viii agreed In some measures, which II
generally adopted viii prevent the further introduce
ton of the disease and yet allow Texas cattle to
he introduced, Is quite probable; but that there
win be any general agreement a. 10 the cause OF
the disease Is hardly expected. The diversity Of
opinion among the members Is too great for that.
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TILeGRApHlC NEWS ITEMS.

Tie fun vote OF Iowa In the Presidential election
was 1914, sc7. Grants majority IL .27o.
The municipal election IN Augusta Ga, passed on
quietly. The peoples or democratic ticket was
elected by 128 majority.
H. scisin's steam mill at Palmer Mass and 4
large block adjoining, was burned Tuesday even
ing. The loss il estimated at $4,000.
Weston the pedestrian, arrived at Belfast Me-. on
Tuesday night on his way from Bangor to 81. Paul,
Mimi, aud back 70 New York. q distance OF 5000
miles.
New London, Conn.,, National Bank. The robbers
were alarmed aud fed, leaving quantity OF tools,
gunpowder, Fuse &c
six Of the Rhode Island and Grcenport Fishing
Companys catboats sank nesr the capes ofthe Chesa
peake, on Wednesday night. They were loaded
with fish. One man was lost.
Walter Brown, the champion oarsman, left Pitts
bury Pa, on Monday noon to row scul boat TO
Cincinnati, 800 miles, In eight consecutive days,
from sunrise 10 sunset, on wager OF 200.
! The State Senate OF South Carolina, decided yes
terday that they had no authority to elect Lieuten
ant Governor In the place OF Mr. Boozer, who
signed but that the election must be by the people
One OF the republican Presidential electors or
South Carolina having resigned on account or dis
qualification under the fourteenth amendment, Will
son Cook colored man, was elected to oil the
vacancy.
Colonel Charles Cameron. the democratic candi-
date from the Prst district OF ARKANSAS claims his
election over Roots, the republican candidate. BY
1000 majority, after i've counties Dad been thrown
out by governor Clayton.
Sheridan Gay, OF MoosIp, Conn. formerly book
keeper 10 New York, commixed suicide by shooting
himself With pistol while IN the smoking OF the
tram from Hartford to Providence, near summit
station, yesterday afternoon.
One Iapeptable feature OF the burning or the
beautiful resdsnce OF John A. fIuck in Chicago ILL.,,
collections OF paintings in the Western country.
very valuable library was also destroyed.
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PUBLIC OFFICES UNDER THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION.
The Philadelphia Rims.


From the Philadelphia Post tribune tender, Dec.
A deliberate attempts has already been made 10
divide the United States oces IN this state and city
during the next administration. smith Is 70 have
the Custom House Jones the Post once, thompson
the Mint, &C, &C.. and all tue arrangements have
been made Tor the subordinate places. General
Grant has not been consulted, however, and the
states OF the politicians may be sbivered by him.
Simply rs a personal matter the general public II
not concerned with the disposition or 0mces. To
nine men out OF ten n makes no Inference directly,
what individual pronts by the new administration.
But, Indirectly, II makes very great dtGerence
whether the national oices IN Pniladelphia are In
the control OF honest men or rogues suppose, Tor
instance, that the Post once should be taken from
General Bingham and given 10 . mere politician.
The business Interests OF the city would be likely TO
great aim mas been the faithful discharge " his
duties for one who would simply regard the Post
once AZ SO much political influence. We have had
such postmasters and are satisned With the expe-
rience.
''ringr has been formed in Philadelphia with the
express object Of getting possession OF the United
sase oce we 1ns - are no
to the public, II Is OF extreme Importance TO the
republican party and to all classes OF citizens that
these places should not De obtained 1y professional
coed mismanagement and injury VIII follow. Nothing
could be more Injurious 10 the reform movement In
this city than the success o. the ring IN this mat
ter. IL would at once give them the power TO con-
troll the city elections and 10 dictate the local MONT
GENERA General Grant however. has not been consulted
and It Ii not likely tha& he will be captured by
the "ring.n We believe that he viii make his APP
polntmenb solely upon the ground OF individual
htness and ability, and that result win be that
pha ctu cease 10 be political and tcfu be entirely
erecsitire. The prostitution OF the ofncehoders TO
politics has lasted long enough; we want the bust
mand Of the people, and we have no doubt that
General Grant understands 10.
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THE NEW DOMINION.
The Anti.C confederation Movement In Nova


The Anti-C Confederation Movement In Nova
Scotia.
HALIFAX, Dec. @ 1885,
The INSTRUMENTATION newspapers continue to
criticise Mr.. Howes course. or the country repeal
press one newspaper only supports him. The
Eastern Chronicle condemns both Mr.. Howe and the
government and says 1t Is idle to discuss whether
MT. Howe did or did not make the proposal that the
governments should resign. but that the course Is
still open and should be adopted al .once.
Judge Marshall has published another long letter
against Mr.. Howe. The repealers believe that on the
accession OF the liberals and Mr.. Bright to power
England a petition for repeal will be successful
Should II fall the government OF Nova Scotia win
have decided on q plan or operation which the
success.
An anti-confederation meeting was held last night
mttee was appointed to consider the possibility Of
constituting repeal league They are To- report at
another meeting.
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The Admission OF Colorado into the Union
st. LOUIS, No., Dec. 2, 1868.
A Denver despatch OF yesterday says that both
political parties held separate conventions yester
day 10 consider the subject OF the admission OF Coo
RADIO into the Union. Both conventions were fully
attended. The Republican Convention passed reso-
luton with but one dissenting voice, requesting
Congress TO admit Colorado at once on such terms
az that body may deem necessary. The Democratic
Convention Ia not yet harmonious. The chairman OF
the Central Committee and other prominent men,
bers advocated admission on any terms; but many
persons are opposed to admission except that negro
suffrage shall not be made part OF the constitution
The Convention passed q resolution asking Congress
sona aid for the construction Of railroads centrng
IN Colorado.
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Mr.. Disraeli's Address the Resignation of
the Ministry.
LONDON, Dec midnight.
Prime Minister Disraeli has published an address
announcing and defending the resignation of the
Ministry. He reviews the progress Of the resolves
IN favor OF the establishment OF the Irish
Church. Believing the country would not sane
ton such a measure the government awaited
the elections, for the holding OF which expe-
dition was used. The result shows that
the Ministry cannot command the respect Of the
new House OF Commons. Therefore they feel 1t due
to their own honor and TO the policy supported by
them not to continue unnecessarily in Office single
day, deeming it more consistent with the attitude
they hold the convenience OF public bust
ness and the influence OF their party to
resign at once instead or awaiting the meeting
OF q Parliament in which they must be In minority.
While taking this course they do not modify their
opinions and are more than convinced that Mr..
Gladstone's proposition is wrong in principle and
probably impracticabe, and one which, even II prac
ticable would be disastrous to the nation, They
ready TO support reform In the Church OF Ireland,
but viii still offer uncompromsing resistance TO the
policy enunciated by Mr. Gladstone.
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WISCONSIN.


MILWAUKEE, Dec. 2, 1863.
Al late hour last night the captain Of the bark
Dobpins went on board his vessel, and after angry
words with his wife he Knocked her down and
stamped upon her and kicked her In such terrible
manner that she gave premature birth TO child,
which he seized and threw overheard. He then sent
for doctor and disappeared. The woman Is Ia =
critical condition. The brute will be arrested.
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MARYLAND.


Three Murdcrers to He Executcd.
WILMINGTON, Dec. q 1865
special despatch nom Princess Anne, Nd, states
that warrant has been received for the execution OF
william Wells, William Wilson and George Rounds,
for the murder OF the captain and mate of the
schooner Brave, IN Chesapeake Bay, on the 3lst or
March last. The execution Ia fixed for the Sth OF
January IL had been enormously reported that the
execution would take place on December 4.
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tected. Then when citizen makes just
claim for being defrauded by any maladminls-
tration of the laws of the country with refe-
renee to railways or the immediate violation
of justice in the management OF company
he may find sure protection for his interests.
AS railways and telegraphs are now managed
we have financial bankruptcy and dishonor
constantly staring us in the face.
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FLORIDA.

supreme Court PrOceediags-The Case Against
Lieutenant Governor Gleason.
TALLAHAssEE, Dec. Q, 1888.
The argument in the Supreme Court on the mo-
ton OF Lieutenant Governor Gleason's counsel to
quash the proceedings for want OF jurisdiction was
concluded to-day the Court deciding that it has jul
rtsdiction. Attorney General Meek then offered
motl0n that the rule nts be made absolute whore
upon further argument began and lasted until the
adjournment.
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MISSOURI.

Destructive Fire in EIannibai-Ba ulruptcy
Case.
ST. LOUIS Dec. 2, 1868.
The extensive foundry and machine shop OF
W. J. Queaiy, at Hannibal, Mo, were destroyed by
fire on Monday. LOSS between 10000 and $4,000
The insurance Is not stated. A large mum Der OF
valuable patterns belonging to the Hannibal and st.
Joseph Railroad were destroyed.
N NJ. Ludlow an old citizen, and formerly part
ner OF Sol. Smith, the actor, has gone into bank
ruptcy. Among his liabilities are upwards OF s. 900
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NEW ORLEANS RACES.

Third Day OF the Metairie Races-An Unin.
feresting Contest.
New ORLEANS, Dec. . 1868.
This was the third day OF the Metairie races. The
day was iDe and the track in good condition.
The first race-a sweepstakes for two year ods,
mile heats for purse Of s40O, five entries-was
walked over by Richards Kilgour's c. G. by
Mickey Free.
The second race was for purse OF 5000, mile
heats, ,best two in three, and was won by Faro.
The following is the summary
Tom Green. y
Wsenhurit ............. s.................... 3
tOI
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VIRGINIA..

Tho Jon Davis Trial-Arrival OF Charles
OC0nor-The Stay Law ts DO Annnlled.
KIcHMONR, Dec. 2, 1858.
Charles O'Conor arrived this evening to partici-
pate in the argument on The motion to quash Davis
indictment tomorrow
Tne SsGte Journal says, on authority second only
to the Official announcements, that the stay law or
Virginia wall not he extended beyond January /.
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THE cole-AScOCK MURDER TRIAL.

Arguments Of Counsei--The Trial ORA wing TO
Close.
ALBANY, Dec. 2, 1868.
The court for the trial OF General Cole met at ten
O'Clock. Mr. Mitchell opened for the defence at half
past ten O'Clock and spoke until twelve He was
followed by Mr.. Sedgwick for the prosecution, who
spoke for one hour. Mr. Beachs argument for the
defence occupied the time until the hour Of adjourn
ment. He will be followed tomorrow morning BY
by Mr. Brady. Mr.. Tremane Will close for the prose-
cution and tho case will probably 60 to the jury
morrow afternoon.
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FIRE u TEETH AVENUE.

At hslfpast eleven o'clocx last night anrc occurred
In one story building In the gas house yard In Tenth
avenue near sixty. NTH street. The building 70 sup
posed to have taken nre from coke used in the IRE
place. Damage 5000; fully insured II was owned
W The ges COMPANY,
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TIVE Negro Girls Outraged and Murdered.
LOUISVILLE. Dec. ?, 1863
A few days ago. In the eastern part OF JEFFERSON
county gang OF seven run ans violated the persons
OF two negro girls, shot them dead aud then threw
their bodies into creek. SIX VI the ruiians have
been arrested.
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Reception to the National Board Of Trade nc
Ciucinuali.
CINCINNATI. Dec. q 1853.
The public reception to the delegates to the Ma.
tious Board Of Trade at pixies opera Hall this even.
ing was success. The hall was beautifully lit and
decorated with evergreens The stage was occupied
by the band OF the Cincinnati Zouaves, which played
several overtures. About nine O'Clock Nh Gano the
President OF the Cincinnati Chamber OF Com
merce, accompanied by Mr. FraleJ, President OF the
National Board Of Trade ascended 20 the front and
q speech OF welcome pronounced BY Mt Gano,
winch was responded 10 by Mr.. Frailey. After this
view from the gallery presented . most stirring
scene,
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Trial Of n Murdcress-Thc Court Prohibits the
Publication Of the Testimony.

TNDIANIPUI1s, Dtts " ISbSs
The trial OF Mrs. Glen, now in progress In the
Criminal Court. for the murder OF Jacob Young and
wife, IN September last ~ creating considerable ex
element. The Court prohibited the publication OF
The testimony, but the afternoon papers published
IT, taking ground that the order OF tue Court 10 arb
trary aud Without authority VI law
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Erriuw Hut NobIe.-Seif Help for Young Me~
Who ha AIRED desire better manhood Sent
letter en- veops charge benefited return the post
are, Address Phsuthros, boz r., Philadeiphia, Pa.
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DO You Want n Timckecper s-If So, Ask
your matchmaker for . BoEEL CoURvoisiER NICKEL
WATCH Prize Medal awarded 81 London, Paris and swiss
Expeditions for best performance. QUTNCHE KRUa-
LER, Nos and 10 John street, up stairs only wholesale
saeuls for the IN Manufacturers
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IRELAND.


A Significant Election.
CORE, Dec. 2, 1883.
Mr.. Sullivan, who was struck from the commission
OF the peace for alleged sympathy with Fenianism,
has been elected Mayor OF this city.
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For First Glass Printing OF Every Dr~crip-
ton 70 70 the Metropolitan job Printing Establishnss
N.s st,ss
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Cristadoro's Hair Preservnfive. the Finest
hair dressing In the world, wholesale ana retail No Asoe
nIaA
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Established In fsOO.-The Metropolitan Job
Pyintiug Establishm snt. " Nassau street
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A,-A.-Japanrse Hair Stain
Colors the hair whiskers and mussche beautiful blsck
brown. II consists OF only preparation Price % ccnts
Sold BY r. O. WELLS CO. is2 Fulton street. and ali drug
sists B. G. UPHAM, Philadelphia, Proprietor.
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TILHCRAPHIC NEWS
ALL PARTS OF TEE WORLD.
Resignation OF the Disracli
Ministry.
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A Fenian Elected Mayor Of
Cork.
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The Cuban ReyOlutioniSts BeSieging
ManzanilIO and Santiago.
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General Shsridan's Official Report Of the
Battle with the Cheycnnss.
Proceedings i'm tho 1GhectO-
raj Colleges.
General Shrridan's Official Report Of the
Battle with the Cheyennss.
Proceedings i'm tho EiectO-
raj Colleges.
ENGLAND.
Resiguation OF tho Cabinet.

Resignation OF tho Cabinet.
LONDON Dec. 2, 1868.
At Cabinet meeting held to-day. Mr.. Disraeli
rendered the resignation OF the Ministry, such
step having been rendered necessary by the result OF
the recent elections.
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An Amaisamation Project.
MONTGOMERY, Dec. q 1868.
The Senate is engaged in the discussion OF Ku
kiux bills, and the House il on revenue bills and
bills regulating the collection or debts. The House
has passed bill repeating all laws prohibiting the
marriage OF blacks ana whites.
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,.-Tbe Administration OF Medicinal

preparations 30 the form % osenge 10 Of all modes the
convenient, especially
cough remedy. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES. or
Cough Lorenges slsy irritation which induces coughing,
giving relief Ia bronchitis, hoArsenes Influenza ana
consuplptive and zsthmAc complaints.
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A.-snve Fuel-Redwce Coal BiiIs.-Ftx Y ear
house With Rosbucks Weather Strips. Once . fulton
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Heliosrapbic EusraviuG and Printing Cos-
West Tweniy.hnh street, N. Y. - y -
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THANKSGIVING Day Was Duly Observed nv
TURKEY feas theatrical festivals tspshoresn fecs aud the
opening Of KNOX the halter OF the magnificent sccc
ton fuis &C. Tor holiday PRESENTS &C. that ever Of
feed TO an admrng community added grace and warmth
v tbs fair forms OF American ssnswomen The KNOX de-
pot No III Broadway OF Fulton
With these elegant Fws, and with The brilliant winter styles %
geutiensn's Hats