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New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
THE MILLIONAIRE AENoLD's WILL.

Mr. James Arnold of Ncw-BedfOrd died worth
S. 10000 The valuable estate In Providence u devised
10 his relatives in that city His beautiful homestead IS
given 10 the Hon W. j. ROtc, on payment OF $4,000 To
the Bedford Port Society 5000; TO the NewedIord
Womeus Reform and Relief Association, 5000: 10 blrs
Aiby fiunt John j. DIXwel, Francis T. Parker and the
Rev Charles r. Brooks f25Co each 70 the Rev Orylle
Dewey Miss Mary Dewey the Rev John Weiss, the Rev.
William j. Potter the Rev. John H. Morrison tho Rev
Christopher Hussey, Mrs. Lydia NJ Greene, Mrs Harriet
Sevaqe and Mrs Helen Prescott, $3.50 each; 10 W. o.
Taber Robert Taber. Henry A. Taber Mira: Hetty Smith
and Mrs Sarah Chandler, 5000 each 20 tho Rev. NJ g.
Grron1as T Mrs Robert c. Ptman and Miss Mary Kent.
- COO each to gardener Wildwood Young 1880; to
Lis coachman G. f. Bacon s0oVi 10 ms poay
500 and 5000 of the balance estimated at one
fifteenth is made trust fund IN inc cSnIr9p o 1eotge D.
ton for the promotion of agricultural and horticultural
improvements other phllantfoplcaI Ruiposesi I"o
William Rotch, Henry Taber and Oliver Prescott fSr
the benet Of the deserving poor OF New Bedford Ihe
remainder is given 10 the Rotch family aud other rea-
tyes OF decedents wife About 1000 was Included IN
the special bequess and nearly 100000 more 10 the poor
and needy OF New Bedford.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
LATEST GENERAL yEws-BY TELEGRAPH.


-. Population of ST. Louis County, Mo-, Ai.-
OIL. increase OF sJ.25l since 1864.
.. The indianapolis pork packers have sus-
pended operations for the season
"A religious revival in the Ncw-Ilamp-
shire prison Ia Concord Is announced.
....Thc revenue inspectors have seized tho
tobacco manufactures IN Pike County. I'LL
....T The railroad bridge at Elmore Ohio, has
been repaired. and "a aims crossed yesterday.
The Circuit Court in st. Louis has en-
Joined the newspapers from publishing the depooons in
"a pending divorce suit.
Gov. Oglesby of Illinois was made tho
recipient Monday of silver service inad With gold
the gift Of the Republicans Of Battle Creek, Moh.
Joshua l.. Weekss provision store, in Port
land was burned yesterday. Loss. $4,000; insurance
$500.
.Thos. II. Wynne of Baltimore has been
elected Superintendent Of tbs Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad
scribe sO6 toward the construction Of the Montpelier
and Wells River (Vtj Railroad
A reward of $500 has been offered for the
capture and conviction OF the murderer OF Mr. David
Faulkner, the Maiden (MassJ policeman.
Ono woman was sullocated and two were
badly Injured by ro the south ward OF the Iunatlo
Asylum in AmlerSiburg. Canada on Wednesday night
The building was saved
Rufus Pattison, of the firm of Geo. Pat
tisons sons while waikng on Maia-st. Memphis last
rocket He Is In dying condition.
A A fearful storm of wind and snow swept
over Northern New'I0ik Canada, northern fenhsyIva
na and Illinois, OF Wednesday, continuing through the
day and night. All tho trains on the Lake Shore Road
were abandoned Wednesday night The snow at sing
Sing Is over IA foot deep
The new Memorial Town-llall in Brook
field Mass. was dedicated Tuesday. IL s OF North
bridge granite five stories high, aud iOxso feet In area
In large panels in The hall te Of UuiOn
soldiers Of Brookled's quota who fell IA tho war
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
DIED

BIRKBgCK-on weiusss.y Dee 20 Alexander u osoy. ~
Ann T. brkbeek IN the 18th year or hn age
Ths funeral VII take place 90 ssurdy .ss Sls INST 'e'ssS
remains will be taken 10 dTeensood for iDternest
DCKBY-0n Tuesday evening the I'D iBst krgsre, Dctsy
The friends OF The family respectfully requested attend tho ners
from the reseocs Of her mother No 5 Bgbtbs on friday The
35th inssp at lOA m.
DrTMAN-Os WeGnesiag Dec o. Mars Otlmas 1s tTh
The family invited ssrs from bic late
residence No Wos, Forty 'enth a. on Fnd @'roias Dec ."
HICKS-Tn Brookva al the residence cfheronblss, Richard
Hasnd Ponrth Day lsth month a Rossaos Hicks sdo~
OF Robert VI. Hicks aged CD years
will take place from Pends Meeting House SchrnborB d
on Seveoh dsT. the 96,b inst st IL O'Clock a.
JBwBTT-At orsage j. russy the ga inst Jobs jswsu
his 82d
Funeral saturday the NTH
INST At 10y asd from Church Pertepost
st. and Monepaee Brooklyn stk The relatives nl hisads
are respectfully invited 10 attend
BGERrONAt Brooiyn W-daesl,y e. Oliver Rs.rtpn
N the 9th Of his
Rrsves and friends qurs attend ths fusers
services TO be bold n his late residence No 29j Unout Bo)zTn
Remsin' viii Cemetery Sunday enssa
hLLBR-A, wsdng River L. Tae.iay Dee -, syEast-s
MIie' aged % years and month,
PERRY-0n wsdnsay Dec s Aei H. uf,n. of sstha sss
81 l'abells Ferry, sg.d nonihs. tls
i relatives snd friends the family ny' attend hs flnsri
ron the residence Of his parea No JJ Rnhst oa Fntsr az
oc0f
RTKRR-oa Tbui,, m,rpio, ps. d t,v,, NJ -f. If " O.
Kiker
Reatys, and friend, Of the nn' hn,rI
o'clock
T0wssEsDon Tu,sy the s inst, s,r,b 4. siss a Raasb.~
Townsend.
The relative, and friends the family are ne hinsr
Georges Church. sstoris. the 1th inst at u o'clock
VAN WAGRSRN-Iu Brookya wcnesiy the Jj inst. Wm
Van Wagenen, in tho Gath yeaE q bis
Invited attend
notice SsiqrdAy 2b lust at o'clock from bis late re.i'no-
No 81 First place
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
FATAL ACCIDENT IN A THEATER

BosTON, Dec. 24.-1n the Theater COmique,
at about 81 O'Clock last evening while Me. Augusta the
danseuse the stage crash heard behind the
scenes and II became known among tho actors that
George Ma one OF the STAGE hands, had fallen IfOm
the flies" 10 flight Of stairs leading from the stage
floor TO the regions beneath. 1t Mr. Mats duty TO
and lower the curtain. and to tend the nies He
was sitting I'm n chair on the platform. Through in
advertencC he fell backward, and descending about 20
feet struck upon his head and shoulders on the stairs
Mr. Hhappee the gymnast, was standing near by, and
received a slight blow from MafIts hand. Mafit bled
1rofusely DR. Thayer and another surgeon were soon
announced but Maht survived his injuries but short
time. The performance went and probably but few
audience aware. while Laughing at the mock
melrment the stage. Of the presence OF death Mai
was a years OF age. and brother OF James M Mafht
TIE pantOmmist, who had Just severed his connection
with the theater ana who went to New York only yester
day afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
THE RosroN RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

Boston, Dec 24.-The accident that occurred
on the MedfoTd Branch Of the Boston and Maine Rail-
road, last night, took place at the same draw where
train plunged In several and number OF pas
sengeis were killed Soon after that accident the Legs
ature directed that all trains should stop at least 500
feet from draw, aud not proceed till
the engineer plainly saw tho signals
all right. Oscar Aldrieh, the engineer on
obscured by the smoke from passing tug and IT
said that he did until he could see them, but dis
covered the actual condition OF things when 1t was
late to stop The engine, tender. and baggageear
weut into the ibyss, while the forward one OF the
three passengerars carried with full force
the opening striking the forward end against
the further abutment OF the draw, and there l0dg
ing. The engineer leaped into the water aud
swan ashore without injury beyond cold drenching.
The fireman leaped upon the bridge and also came of
unhur About 10 passengers were in tho forward car,
who were pretty badly shaken up. number OF women
were among the passengers and the upper end OF the
car completely smashed In by the collision hole had
through the roof before they could be- relieved
All were able their homes without assistance
II is said that the engineer was unaccusomed 10 running
might trains.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
TIE HILL-TWITCHELL MURDER CASE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. H.-At the close of the
proceedings Wednesday evening In the trial OF
TwChell for the murder OF HIS mOthernlaw Mrs Hill
his counsel asked permission 10 examine prisoners
clothes On the opening Of the Court this morning. Judge
Brewster said that tho defendant shOnd have the fullest
right Of examination accorded TO him consistent with the
preservation Of tho articles from accidental inten
tOnal destruction III the purpose Is 10 secure chemical
analysis, no s entitled matter OF right TO have such
an examination made by any expert that ho may Sc
lect; but 10 guard against the possible destruo
ton OF important evidence, the tests should
be applied In tho presence OF the Court The
counsel for the defense did not accept the offer, and
the case OF the Commonwealth proceeded. Samuel +.
Davidson officer Of the First National Bank Of Cam
den testified that the defendant kept bank account
there; that the Goth of November his balances were
A. Il. Warden. Deputy Coroner Fletcher, Dr. Sharpley.
COrOners physician and other witnesses called and
the Commonwealth closed Its Mr. j. Pratt delivered
the opening argument for the defense He spoke or the
good character that had always been maintained by the
defendant and OF the danger Of cOnvicng onclrcumsan
tial evidence. He undertook to show how the murder
might have heen committed without the knowledge OF
either MT Mrs. Twitehel, the dnngroOm door having
been closed. The defense produced In the courtroom
complete model OF the house In which the murder WAS
committed without concluding his argument Major
Pratt acceded the request OF the Court and counsel
and the trial adjourned over Christmas until Satur
day morning. Twitcheli remains perfectly impassive,
nOtw outstanding the chain Of oircumstantal evidence
which the Common wealth is welding day after day to
connect him with the murder Ho sits quietly in the
dock cOnyersLg with his friends and making suggestions
TO hls counsel when engaged III the xanuaton OF
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
JAPAN.

UOSTILFTIES IN ABEYANCE-TRADE LANGUISH-
ING-PAPER MONEY AT ENORMOUS DISCOUNT.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. M.-The reported de-
feat surrender Of Princes Aidsen is dsccd-
ited IN Yokohama by those who sympathize with the
Northern faction. Affairs between the Northern and
Southern factions simply in allegiance until more
favorable for hOstliues. The Northern Princes
had published manifesto defending their Snow
had fallen heavily IN the provinces, and nothing
peced 20 be done by the SOutheers before Spring when
81 "a believed reconciliation would be effected Mean
while trade ia anguishing and matters are becoming
wOrso At Osaka and at Kobe the paper money issued
by te Government was at discount OF IS per ceut Pa
pei 60 be issued at Yokohama and had been already
issued IN Yedd0, where several japanese had been pun
ished for refusing 10 receive It.
THE MIKADO'S VISIT TO YEDDO-RESToRATION
OY THE RUINED PALACES.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23-Advices from Ja-
pan state that the MikadO lett KiOta Nov 4, passed
through Yokohama on the 22d, and entered Yeddo the
next day. The people Of Yokohama turned out
70 witness the procession 1t was the first instance,
cOrdng TO the Japanese authorities of MikakO having
visited distant portion Of s dominion for twenty cen
turtles YcddO which before nearly deserted. has
been rePopulated, and the ruined palaces restored in
honor Ol Ills visit.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
E-ss.,IT
THE RETOL U1T0N IN CUB.!.
raooerss OF THE INSURREcIIoy-kRRlvAL {

PaOgRE3s OF THE INSURRECTIoS-kRRIvAL or
REFUGEES Ar KINGSTON.
BY way OF Kingston, Jamaica, we have some
interest items from the msurrectionary
tres OF Cuba which have not reached MS through other
sources On Sunday. the 9th iDst tho French IrsnsAt
Igntic steamer TamplcO, Ia day from Santiago dc
uba arrived Kingston with 40 passengers from Cubs
who had fed from their homes In consequence OF the dis
tured things In that island According 10 the
uorix OF these refugees the insnrrecOn was gaming
ground rapidly ia the eastern part OF Cuba The insur
gents i'm force were only miles from Santiago de Cuba
which they expected to enter IN few days should
no for tho garrison there arrive In time
prevent the accomplishment Of their plans They had
up rails Of the Santiago Hallway burnt Two OF
ths railway bridges and by demOlishing part OF the
sqoic had cut OF the supply OF wafer from the Town.
thus reducing tho inhabitans 70 very great distress
Among the passengers by the Tampco we're some very
respectable famiIi6s
THE iHsUKREcTIoN-A DECISIVE BATTLE Rx-
PkCFED-THE HOLIDAYs~-BAHQUET By THE
CAPTAIk-GEHRRAL.
HAVANA, Dec. 2.-No Trustworthy informa-
1n be obtained la reference 20 the instruction but
hsnY roWoss circulation. 1t u said that tue troops
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
TIE VEST INDIES.

EFFECTIVE BLOCKADE OF UAYTI-CArrURE OF
REBEL COAsTERS-INDEMNITY FOR ENGLISH
AND FRENCH VESSELS.
HAVANA, Dec. 4.-Advices from Hayti rep
resent that English and Fronch feet went Gonaiyes
10 demand tho French ship Lerida and the American
schooner De Hart which captured by Gen. Cheva-
ler charge OF attempting TO the blockade Of st.
Marks. The vessels were Immediately released, and
Chevaler offered indemnity for the outrage. which
accepted by tho captain OF the French
vessel The captain of the De Hart refused
10 accept the indemnity and left his vessel at GOnaives
The blockade OF Hayt has been declared effective. and
recognized by all the foreign Ministers Vessels going
ports held by the Government and captured
legal prizes The United States steamer Nipso arrived
at Port-au-P Prince Dec Tho Hasion steamer Alex
ander PeOn had captured five coasters laden with sup
plies for the rebels
CORRUPT OFFICIALS IN JAMAICA
HAVANA, Dec. 24-The Jamaica Guardian
Publishes number OF reports showing cOrruptnoss
the part Of the customs officials.
ERECTION or SUGAR-REFINERIES IN BARBA
DOES
HAVANA, Dec. 24.-Advices from BarbIdOcs
represent that several Toneros have been erected to
supply the demand IN the United States for the finer
classes OF sugar.
YELLOW FEVER AND CHOLERA IN GUADALUPE.
HAVANA, Dec. 24-lt is reported from the
Island Of Guadaloupe that several persons have died OF
cholera, and that yellow fever also prevailed there
DESTRUCTION OF SALT AT TURK S ISLAND.
HAVANA. Dec. A.-Advices from Turks
salt The price OF that article was cents per pound and
many vessels were loading.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
UNITED STATES INDIAN COMMISSION.
n "A, Edifor NJ Ths Trtbuu-

Sir The meeting on behalf OF The Indians
which was held on "Wednesday evening In the Of
the American Geographical aud statistical Society was
speca meeting OF the United States Indian CoHmsslon
called Col WynkOop reply to It's inquiries The
Geographical society kindly loaned us the use OF their
and are other way responsible for the
meeting. Respectfully yours. VINCENT CoLYER
N,lr York Dso a. 1888. Secretary OF Commission.
Tie General Committee OF the Commission Ia composed
OF the following wellknown gentlemsi Petor Cooper,
David bows. Win. T. Bodgett. Henry Bergh, LeGranc r.
Sturtes Jackson Schultz JsmeA A. Roosevelt, dward
Crolnwe 0eorgs C. CoIlibs, the Rev W Bee her, the
Rev. 8. s. Tyng, IT,, Me Rev IL Cyoaby, d. tho Rev
L. A. Washbnrn. d, b.. .hs ksy rh0s Afdage, D. D..
Prof 6opa,ptn n, Maytlas -H
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
SHOCKING AFTRAY IN A PITTSBURGH BRoTHEL.
PITTsBCRGH, Dec A-At about 1 o'clock

II lohbh Nun, bCV' ~f'-EhU ""o"' VN'V'N
this morning the Police heard cries OK murder IN an alley
in Church alley, and entering brothel there found
lying the floor. almost hieess and bleeding
prOfusely. While another almost speechless. Tie
IN utter confusion broken china.ware, glass
and various articles being strewn around the moor ana
being covered with blood An iron bar -four feet
long two inches wide and inch thick. with large
dirkknife and pen-kne, found also on the n0or COW
cred with blood showed with what the wOrk had bt en-
done tho wood work against the wall, near the hre
place where the victim lay, deep dent was TO be seem
Showing that the iron bar had been hurled against ~
The other man was "COckey" Wald, not unknown 10
Police reports His head cut severely and covered
with blood willie a small wound III the middle OF hs
breast from which blood oOZing a dirk had Just
reached him there The perpetrators OF ebuehey had
escaped, and after tho officers arrived the frightened
women. hanaked returned 10 the house one or thoin
had suffered q slight cut the All In the house
able to 20 Out were marched 10 the TOmbs
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
SOUTH AMERICA
VENEZUELA.


0EATu OF MoNAGAs, AND THE PRESIDENCY
CONTINUANCE OF PEACE UNCERTAIN-THE
COMMISSION on THE CLAIMS OF AMERICAN
CITIZENS CHARGED WITH CORRUPTIoN-AN
APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERN
MEET RECOMMENDED.
BY the steamer Merrimac, from Rio JaneirO
via 81 Thomas. have late intelligence from Venezuela
Tho intelligence OF the death OF Gen. MOnagas
nOunced through the Cable confirmed He died In the
city Of Caracas the 18th November, at the advanced
age o 81 Just previous to his death he had been almost
unanimously chosen Provisional President OF the RepuD
lie. Tho Ministry appointed by him will continue TO
administer the Government until January next when
Congress will and President will be elected
Con Domingo Mona gas, the nephew Of the late General
thought would be chosen for that Office He 1t
who fought the decisive battles OF the late revolution.
For time before the death OF Monagas the PrOyis
fanai Government established after the overthrow OF
Falcon, had been gradually gaining ground The trou-
" Gen. Sutherland 10 tho National Executive at
Ciraocas followed by his departure from Venezuela FOR
Caracas. The two Venezuelan war-steamers, Bolivar
aud Maparar WHICH, after the fall OF Puerto Cabelo,
surrendered TO Sutherland had been handed
Government and the ehefs OF the refractory States Of
Portuguese and ZaInOr had also submitted 10 the Pro
Vi-iOual Government But the death OF M0nagas had
weakened fears OF fresh disturbances by rekndlng the
which Venezuela has suffered so much In her best inter
with The view Of recOncliDg conflicting claims and
putting end 10 disastrous party divisions Ii had been
suggested that the States at present composing the Re
public Of Venezuela should be divided into three groups,
forming separate republics. The project had met with
cOnsderbe favor In certain influential quarter but h
considered doubtful whether the people generally
would support IT,
Great indignation has been expressed by the new Gov
eruneut the action Of the late Mixed Commssl On
the settlement OF the claims OF American citizens. Cor
rupOn OF the deepest dye Il charged and
Government proposes TO repudae the whole action OF
the Commission for fraud The EederGsa OF the Path Of
November. the leading paper at Caraccas has very
strong leader the subject denouncng the conduct Of
Of tho Commissioners. and advising earnest ap
Pe1l 10 The Government OF the United States.
Tue business and financial prospects OF venezuela were
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
POST OFFICE TgouHLEs IN NEw-oRLEANs

NEw-ORLEASs, Dec. ga conflict has sprung
up between our officials and tho United states
District Court. growing out Of the arrest OF Gen Mauk
"a German. who played singular part during tho Re
belllOn aud who IA under arrest for swindiing tho
Government whe hs was aoLng as private secre
taly 10 Postmaster 1allaferO Judge Durel ordered,
to-day, tho confinement OF witnesses in custody
Gen. Heron. United States Marshal, OF Che following
named persons: Col walter NJ Smallw oOd. POstmasor.
j.. r. Woodbridge Assistant Postmaster. and William
Rchards Registry Clerk. These Post Occ officials were
by the Marshal who released them their
rccoEanoe and they will appear IA the court to morrow
and gave evidence. Woodbridge has been twenty odd
ycarb in the POstOlico Department.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
COMPLICATIONS OF THE LOUISIANA MEMBERS
CASE

~.
The case is this: Mr. Mann Of Louisiana died
during the Summer recess At the tune his
tested by Mr. Jones. tho Democratic candidate. who
claimed that ho had ma aOrity OF the votes cast Tho
first duty Of tho Committee OF Elections in tho matter as
IL stands is 60 and decide between Mr. Mann
ard Mr. Jones exactly n tho former living and
s holding his seat the floor. When this is done tho
will only opened. Next, question arises which
is entirely new Previous TO The death Of Mr. Mann. the
Legislature OF Louisiana rcdistrctcd the State, with
view 70 the election Of members OF the XIst Congress
This very materially tho Of the district
bearing the number rs the Mann district At Manns
death the election for his held in the
district instead O the old, and ut this election Mr.
Menard the first COored man claiming seat in the
American Congress, the Republican candidate, and
holds that lie received majority OF the yofcs cast Tie
Committee has points TO settle concerning this par
tculnr complication The first Is general and affects tho
Legality OF the election in the whole State or louisiana
Violence and fraud il wi known prevailed to fear
fu extent throughout tho State. II this - decided In
Menards favor then the question arises whether
deceased member WHO returned from dis
trict embracing only part OF the frst, and consider
able portion OF adjacent districts These hayo been tho
features " Mcnard's till within a fow days. Now
smother added which makes all the examinations and
decisions called for by tho points presented above merely
preliminary regular contest between the Republican
and Democratic candidates. The gentleman who ran
against Mcnard has just appeared in Washington and
claims that he. instead OF Mcnard, received majority
OF all cast aud that hB duly elected And
n 10 leave nothing usual regular 20 be found IN tho
whole the gentleman seeking TO contest Meuards
seat L. Democratic carpebagser from Massachusetts,
Could the negro question IN of its shapes present
moro colnplcationst lCor. Cincinnati Gssette.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
PARAGUAY.
OFFICIAL LETTER FROM ADMIRAL DAYIs-GEN.
h'MAHOH's INsTRUCTIoNs-THE AMERICAN
EAiED Slhl ~ Lht'iAf ONEhhlhh n
MONTEyIDEO, Nov. 10, 1868.

h'MAHOE's INsTRUCTIoNs-THE AMERICAN
SQUADRON.
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP GUERRIERE,
MONTEyIDEO, Nov. 49, 1868.
SIN: have the honor to inform the depart
nn that this ship anchored In this rOadstead the 9Th
ant having in company the Kansas and the Qulnne
btus The Pawnce arrived subsequently. Gen. Nc
Mahon instructed by the Secretary Of state 10 stop at
RIO long enough TO communicate with Mr. webb,
and also at MonteyidCO and Buenos Ayres 10
communicate with the consulate and lcga-
tiOn ut those places, and 20 ascertain whether the
military obstacles to his passage up tho river which
were heretofore appTehended have been removed Com
muncetions this subject have been addressed to the
Governments OF Paraguay and the Argentine Republic by
the Minister Resident MI. r.WOrhtng replies will prob
ably bo received TO day As they are
received shall proceed 20 Paraguay in the Wasp taking
Gen Mcmahon with me. The Pawnee, Quinnebaug, and
Kansas will 20 up the Para and rendezvous at Admanc,
Ot the passes which will give mo command OF the
river. and will there await further orders have com
piunoated freely and fully with Mr. WorthingtOn and
Mr. Washburn. and Intercourse with both these gen
ueman has been satisfactory Mr.. Bliss, according 70
the latest accounts from Paraguay continues III thc
service OF President lopez, and engaged IN the pre-
paraiion or work on Paraguay The rise or the nNcr
here fortunately began this year nearly month earlier
than usai but ief this rise ii would have been mpCss
bo 90 take the Pawnoe, Quunebaug and Kansas up the
riFc;. ana even now thc task IS arduOus The
Acah or Tic squadron continues TO be good Very
sycr'iIlp, your ObediCnt servant. G. H. DAVE
kelr Admiral, Com south American Squadron.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25

in the Eastern Department concentrating TO attack
Bayama, aud. II possible fight decisive battle. Com
mcrce Is langushing and credit Is low Merchants and
srsas are all desr0uS OF All end 70 the present condi
prisons and forts already well filled. Business be
entirely suspended until the ls January in consequence
gave splendid banquet yesterday TO Gen W. f. Smith.
President OF the International ocean Telegraph Com.
pany at which were given and speeches delivered
expressive Of desire for the preservation Of peace aud
Rneablo relations between Spain and the United 3ates