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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
CUFPIIJd UdRFiRE.

Mr. Sumner has been informed in precise
terms that the Cuban TevOutionists are Ittle
more than guerleros, and that their war Is
but little more than Il guerilla one. But has
he been assured, on the other hand, that the
Standards themselves are conducting war OF
better dimensions Are they not necessarily
fighting in small forces spread over the lsianu,
and glad to avail themselves of that traditional
science of ambushed warfare which IS native
to SpainP
Again: has il struck our distinguished Sena-
tor that something more than guerilla con-
test well maintained would be all that Cuoa
would need to achieve her independence Such
guerileros as the Cubans drove out the Span
iards from St. DOmingO-eXpelled them shame
fully after an uninterrupted career OF dazzling
victories on the part of the invader. Cholera
and yellow fever helped these guerllleros
whence it is demonstrable that Nature In TIN
West Indies, though she rears some glps,
children, rather helps them when their oppreS
sors try to acclimatize their own novel ferocity
Furthermore: 1t must have occurred to Dit
Sumner that the sole war upon which Mexico
necessarily relied to escape from the grea'
Strengthening blunder of French oppression was
one of gueYilleros or little better. Zaragoza
Diaz. and other Mexicans, had occasion &c
fight ltchcd battles with honor; but the wal
was made to outlast French Intervention by
guerilla endurance and persistence. The ups
and downs, so to speak, of the Cuban revolt
have been trivial compared to the four, nay
the ten years vicissitudes of the Republican
cause under Juarez. In short, great part o.
all tho wars of Spanish America have beer
maintained by guerilleros.
We admit the inevitable afterthought I'm
doubtedly such wars leave bitter dregs. as Mr.
Benito Juarez has found to his cost. Blu
Macmillan would not have made the cas-
better, we imagine the Spaniards in Cuba as
suredly will not. Nor will Pharisaic mo
rality on our part benefit the case. Tb
Cubans may win, after all, whether we heb
| them or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

Gen. Ashley, late member of Congress from
the Toledo District in Ohio, is now also to be
known as the late Governor of Montana. The
difficulties through which he struggled to this
position seem still to have surrounded him,
and his singularly short incumbency OF the
Office will give rise, until some other explana-
ton be found, to belief of grave suspicious
in the mind of the President. Gen. Potts OF
Ohio, who is nominated as his successor, was
An officer of merit during the war, serving in
Sherman's army in the Atlanta campaign, and
subsequently on the March to the Sea and
through the Carolinas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

IF Congressman are not convinced that the
National Treasury is a sort Of fairy purse
which can be kept full only by thorough de-
pleton, they should cease to act as though the
nation were upon the pleasant financial basis
of the fortunate Fortunatus. Most honorable
members have some scheme which beforetime
had nestled at the hearts of their constitu-
encies, involving the expenditure of public
money. For instance, on the last call Of the
States for bills, Mr. Churchill wanted ship
canal around the Falls of Niagara, Mr.. De-
weese desired United States Courthouse at
Raleigh, n. c., Mr.. Sheldon asked for appro-
priations to improve the navigation of Pass-a-
H0utre and Southwest Pass, La, Mr.. Butler
sought payment for army stores taken by
Federal troops from loyal citizens of Tennes-
see, Mr.. Conger put in his little bill for a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
smns,mtnts. ystiur,s, tt., abs Ginning.

Ac,Dr>Iy or Music" Ballo in Maschera." At
q Philharmonic Rehearsal
BoorH's THRATER. Twenty -third-st. between Fifth
apd Sitth-ayeA-" Fslstaf" Hackett
FTTH-AvR THRATER, Twenty fourth-st and Filth
ave" Don Cesar DE BsIan" " A Poor Goose"
NEw-YoRK THEATER lie SOurd" Opera
BOGfe
NmIo's GARDEN The Little Detective" An
Object Of Interest" Lolita
OLYMPIC THEATER.-" Under the Gaslght.
THE 1AMMANY.-" Bad Dickey."
WMIACK's THFATER Broadway and thirteenth
st" Bruestne !" Trying 1t on" Lester Nslaeh-
NoOps MUSEUM. Broadway and 9Oth-st.-From
a q 70 iOp m AtZ- Keuiworth" AtS-'Ihs Bondes uiAnN
HOME CHAPEL. No. % East Twenty -ninth-st-Rose
Memorial Industrial school fair
HOWARD Rooms Sixth-ave ana FOrty-secohu-s'-
Bazaar Of the Church Of the Holy Trinity
Nrw-YORK CIRCUS, Fourteenth-st. - Grand Pro-
sr.mm, The Man Monkey. Equesransu
SAN Francisco Observation-Disclosures per
formAbesA
SovERyuIR ART GALLERY, No. 50 Fifth-ave.-
D,y .pd Rseuug-BTbibiton Of The Nine Muses."
ANDREW d. WHITE: Cooper Institute" The
Battle 6sdS Of Science"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

An interesting collection might be made by
some curious photographer of books on the
respective rights, duties, and nature of the
sexes, which have been written and published
only during the last two or three years-some
of them being entertaining for their folly, and
some of them valuable for their ability. But
the very title of book MAN and Woman
Unlike, yet Equal just published in Boston,
and written by Mr. Reed, Swedenborgian
minister strikes us as quite a compendious
little argument in itself-a final argument,
we suspect, when it comes to be philoSophicaliy
stated in terms comprehensive by the general
mind We offer our contribution to such state
ment by observing that Mr.. George Francis
Train and Mrs. Major Walker are unlike"
and yet they seem to be pretty nearly equal"
the difference being hardly worth computing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
FINE ARTS.

SALLY OF CONSTANT MAYER's PICTURES.
:. Leaytt g. Strebegh sold at auction. last
evening collection OF the paintings OF Constant Mayer
who last August made Chevsler OF the Legion OF
Honor In token Of his conspicuous merit The collection
comprises eighteen pictures In OIL and one cartoon repre-
senting the capture of Babylon Most of them arc IA
mar to the frequenters public galleries. aud mono OF
them require particular notice. Mr.. Mayer has had
hearty recognition in this country from tho nrst His
earliest displayed pictures excited interest rather By
their sincerity Of feeling than by their artistic excel
lence. They told some story OF the heart.
in simple unpretending way, that found =
response IN minds Of q pensive, emotional cast.
and sufficient truth OF drawing and color TO meet
the requirements OF general criticism. His pieces
the favorites at public exhibitions They were pub
shed in chrome and large sales attested their popular
y But they do not justify their promise by wearing
we'll. Sentiment is overworked In them, we find. IL "a
severe test OF any artists power to gather his works
together in one where they have the space all to
themselves, with chance for competition or compar
son with other masters, and variety to rest the eye
and dissipate the Judgment Paintings instead Of help
ing one another in such cases. hurt another. The
mannerism reveals itself Poverty OF resource Is dis
closed Criticism satated by sameness Of expression.
falls upon the defects OF manipulation, color.
arrangement; and things that seemed admirable when
taken sngly and alone look commonplace In company
This is the fate Of Mr.. Mayors canYases, general
mOnotony hardly say Of theme, for the subjects
are varied enough, but Of thought and character, OF
stye and coloring indicates poverty Of ideas They
carefully studied they are, without exception, carefully
elaborated but they to be wanting In Vital force
even when the theme requires force AT most they
please by their simplicity They never knde or excite
they do not even warm. and the pleasures they give
felt IN moods OF sadness that should be rare We have
been trying net say the word but We are driven
they are sentimental Well, the age is sentimental sent
mentalism is the fashion. Among sentimental artists
Constant Mayer stands foremost, and glad that
the lovers OF that school OF art sezed the opportunity to
come in and help him dispose Of his pieces They might
do worse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

We believe that we have not yet mentioned
that Mr.. Robert Bonner has presented line
bell to Presbyterian Church in Beaver Dam,
Wis. We mention the fact now because we
find fear expressed in Western newspaper
that Mr.. Bonner will be pestered with applica-
tons for a tintinnabularY apparatus from
churches in all parts of the country; indeed.
we fancy THAT he has already received goodly
number of begging-letters demanding BELLS
1t is the curse of benevolence in this country,
and perhaps in all countries, that
charitable man is not permitted to give upon
his own motion and in his own way. 1t is
said that the correspondence of the late Mr..
Peabody would, if published, make curious
revelation of the teazing to which that excel
lent man was subjected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

We beg Mr. Whttemore of South Carolina
to stay his avenging hand. His resolution in
PRODUCED yesterday to enable the Secretary of
the Treasury to contract with Mr.. Fisk Mills
for group of statuary for the south wing of
the Capitol is too painful to be borne. We
entreat Mr.. Whittemore to comprehend that
the Capitol has enough of Mills already.
Spare the further infictiOn and let MS have
an end of giving out works of art" by con-
tract, to "artists" who have to depend on Con-
gressional taste for support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

The vagares of architecture are endless, and
we have probably in the United States greater
variety of odd, queer, incomprehensibe, and
astonishing edifces than can be found In any
other part of the globe. The latest thing OF
the kind which we have seen noticed is
building just put up by genius in Gardiner,
Me-, and which, as it is entirely of Stats, may
or may not be standing to-day, the winds OF
Maine being very peremptory in their character.
Some compare this new house to an umbrella
struck by lightning. Others iken it to ruined
velocipede. Those who are of more fertile
Imagination see in it resemblance to game
"of base ball" However, we dare say, after
all the laughing, that intrinsically it is MT
a bit queerer than some of our uptown
churches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

"Cotton is still Kingp cries contemporary,
which proceeds to justify tho exclamation by
referring to the large cotton crop of the pres
ent year and its high price. But Cotton is not
still King in any such sense as that in which
it was formerly King. Cotton was said to be
King in other days because it typifed the polit-
ical power that governed the country. Cotton
implied slave-labor, and Slavery implied the
political power of the slave masters. Since all
this has been changed, since the cotton-gov-
ernng interest, or slave governing interest, has
been upset from it's former place in politics,
the old saying has lost it's meaning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
pEpUBLIcAN REORGANIZATION.

In accordance with call issued by COM
mttee OF twelve on reorganization, appointed Jointly
from the Twenty-second. Twenty-third, and Twenty.
eiehthst General Committees, the Republicans Of the
civ met last evening In the various Assembly Districts
for the purpose OF reenrong and taking into consdcra
tion the proposed OF the three Committees
NV rho election of General Committee for the
is7o The Republicans In the several districts, except
The Fifteenth responded very generally 90 the CALL and
i'm the Fifteenth the reGnrOment will take place this
eyenlng In two districts there disposition
inanifested by noisy Democrats to raise disturb
ance but tho police promptly repressed every indication
on their part OF an attempt to Interfere with the regis
trati0L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

Was it worth while for Mr.. Commissioner
Wells to go through the transparent perform
ance Of begging the Free Trade League not
to complete their arrangements for circulating
his forthcoming report till they found out
whether it was on their side 7 They did show
a distressing lack of regard for appearances,
but their mistake can hardly have concerned
more than appearances. They know their man
and since they have shown their hand, 1t is
hardly of any use to make such an ostenta-
tious show of hiding it again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
GEORGIA.

OPPOSITION TO THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 1j.-The Republicans are
boapv meetings in various parts Of the state ndorng
the Presidents recommendations regarding Georgia.
while the Democratic papers are urging the members VI
the Legislature resign rather than resea the negroes
or ratify the Fifteenth Amendment Prominent Demo
crats continue 10 denOunce TIfts letter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

There is no question which has been asked
SO often and which remains so decidedly unde-
cided as the question, "Will Lager bier intoxi-
"cate 2" In the action, Pfaf Bros. Va. one of
their customers, brought in Boston to recover
the value of thirty-two casks of tho fluid, the
defense was that it was sold in violation of
the statute Of the Commonwealth prohibiting
the sale of intoxicating liquors. The jury
found for the plaintiffs, although the Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

An absurd proposition has been started to
bold a great Worlds Fair at Washington, and
we regret to say that some Congressman has
been prevailed upon to introduce bill in
tended to aid it, Worlds Fairs are very well,
but the idea of holding one in place with the
plentiful lack of accommodations for strangers,
and of facilities for access that Washington
possesses, is preposteTOus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
KENTUCKY.

Ex-Gov. STEVENSON ELECTED U. 5. SENATOR.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. l6.-The following is the
result OF the second ballot Stevenson. M Finley le j.
c. spauding S; ]. c. Breckenridge /; necessary TO
choice g. John stevenson was then declared senator
elect. .-- - -,
that he desired harmony in the Democratic party, snu
looked upon the the first ballot today as pohhs
To Gov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
.IIRcrD FRAUDS By AN OFFICER or THE ST.
PERIOR COURT.

James warine. a copying clerk at the Supe-
ror Cont. was srragned at Jefferson Market Poles
Court yesterday. before Justice Lsdwth having bees
arrested on warrant procured several weeks ago BY
Patrick Starr OF No " West Houstonst. The compain,
AMI that on the eth Of Sept last WarinE borrowed
ans from him giving security order the Control
ier for (wartngs) salary fer the month OF sepe
collect the money, waring had no. repaid hm. eas
WAS Informed that warng had hypothecatsd his salary
ar months I'm vance Judge McCunn 1t alleged draw.
ing the money After long search the accused va. az
rested on Wednesday. and was taken before the hs
reconnaissance 70 appoar az Al ekeoesostoa taas m'n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

charged that they were not entitled to recover
if the jury thought lager intoxicating. We
suspect that the general drink called lager is
various as to its strength and ingredients, and
that a good deal depends not only on the
quantity but the quality of the TeutOnic tipple
Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

The Census bill was finally pushed through
the House yesterday with comparatively few
additional amendments. If the Senate can only
be brought to act with anything like the
prOmptness which Gen. Garfield has succeeded
in extorting from the House, the bill may yet
become a law before the Holidays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
TERMS OF TIE TRIBUNE.

DAILY TRIBUNE. Mail Subscribers $40 per annum.
SEMI- WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Mail Subscribers u per an
WEEKLY TRIBUNE. Mail Subscribers, 81 per annum
Advertising Rates.
DAILY TRIBUNE 25c S0c 4Oc., Coo. and 81 per line
SKMI-WKRKLY TRIBUNE. % and 80 cents per line.
WEEKLY TRIBUNE, 81, S. and s. 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, 1869-12-17
Susintss Suints.

A GREAT OFFER.-IlORACE WATERS, No. 4Sl
will dispose Of One Hundred PANos MEtonFoN and OR
hrss makers ExTREAELT low PRICES foR CASE
will take from IS to $40 monthly until PAID
sal 20 let. and rent money applied II purchased
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.-Save money IN buying
CgEoNos hy going upstairs T. H. r. ANTHONI Co. No 5s
Brotway opposite Metropolitan Hotel SrEREoscoPEs VIEWS
ALsrss. FRAEEh
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.-Ihe OesC III the
world instantaneous harmless perfect Applied Factory No 10
Boni.s Sold everywhere.
Christmas is coming, Ladies, and if you wish
beautiful GENTS ToLEr SLIPPHR INDIA kUb
BSss SC, pstroni1e MhLEK Co, 3 UUlou-sQusre.
PREPARE FOR WINTER-PATENT WEATHER
srR,rs RoEBUCK Bros. 50 Fulton ST., N Y
SWISS CARVED GOODS, suitable for the H0il-
d.y trade at Co. No % East Foureenthst nonq
MAGNIFICENT IMPERIAL CHINESE SILK ROBES,
Presents. for SAFE by X JOHNSON - Beayer-st
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LINES.
6s Broadway " l6O9 Cbsuut, PhA 81 Green'i Boston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

thought Of ever having occasion for gratitude
to Mungen, but for this we do tender HIM
right hearty thanks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
UPTOWN ADVERTISEMENTS

For the accommodation of uptown resi-
dents Mr.. f. II. Brown has opened an Office at No o.
West Thirty junction OF Broadway and Skin
ave where advertisements for THE TRIBUNE will be
received up 20 a in the evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
MASSACHUSETTS,.

OFFICIAL VOTE FOR MAYOR OF BOSTON.
Bosros. Dec. l6.-The official vote for Mayor
O, BOSTON is as follows: shureh sO5i; Baldwin, 'I";
Chase 9O6; Johnston, Ss: scattering, 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17

The sale last evening attracted more persons than can
Ieaytt Strebeighs auctonroom The prices obtained
however were very low, and there was no animation
The COPY Of Canovas Venus, by the Italian sculptor
Ricc said TO have purchased at that artists studio
in Rome for s. in gold brought only 500 IN our cur
rency The following IL complete llst OF te PiSss
hrou Inv he nail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
POLITICAL.

For benefit Of the trade may be wen 10 auu lnat
the frames went with the paintings without extra charge
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-06

WEtake pleasure in informing our old patrons and
the public generally that our purchases this ran lar
exceeds any heretofore made by comprising every
thing necessary for the wants of this section. All the
articles enumerated below were purchased either d.
reety from the importers or manufacturers, and we
guarantee to sell at
Es New Orleans Prices.
Everything sold by US guaranteed as represented.
sept3ot ~ q y. JACol3o.-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-06

SuSpR1Es-
TEA Black and Imperial
CANDY, assorted, Rock and Fancy, Gum Drops
Rasins.
Oysters sardines. Lobsters.
Snuff, all kinds.
Bar, Toilet and CASTLE Soap.
Pepper and Worcestershire Sauces, Catchup
Pickles, Candles.
Stove Pipes.
Bottles and Flasks.
Tumblers and Window Glass. A.
Paints and Oils
$40 painted Buckets, Brass Buckets.
Tubs Churns, Selves, Brooms, Washboards Ne.
For sale by $50 If &. Il JACoBS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-06

ox ToN OcurrTRrE.-The following rich dish i
from the Dallas IIerads Houston correspondence over
the signature of Captain John" Wonder if Tom
will know himself hereafter
speakinc OF one thing leads to another. The smartest
man in Texas 10 day is Tom Ocliltree. Most of our
,eople have been in the habit of regarding Tom as
laxative bow whom everybody liked, and could work
Ills way anywhere Tom did a gallant part MS soldier
everybody who saw him SAYS He bleg bis ogn horne
about it to be sure, good DEAL but If body took
it for all blow they found themselves mistaken e-
cuniors or impecupoas, it makes no difference with
Tom He would ask no odds either in London or Salt
Lake lie would take spree with Albert Edward, or
he the guest Of Brigham Young with the same gusto
I said he was smart To hold custom house office,
required that his disabilities as Confederate oiilcer
should be removed By Congress. Now, Congress does
not take naturally to Confederate officers and Congress
had 70 he worked Tom was bound to have the Office,
and he was bound to be healed So he obtained from
Gen Grant an official letter as General OF the armies
to Senator Wilson, stating that Congress ought to heal
him. signed T. S. Grant, General, and no AdJutants
name about it, What then? Rnter hated Grant, and
was bound to cross his recommendation Grant toia
Tom so and that he would give him trouble. Wait q
minute. SAYS Tom, will fix that IN an hour he had
Uutlerls endorsement written on the back OF Grant
recommendation How did he do it2 How do
know? ] saw the original paper and offered, l ou
money for IT, as literary and political curiosity Tom
wouldn't sell it. 81 wouldn't take thousand dollars
for it, said he. a
said Tom is smart Doesn't this prove 1t! Bu
Tom can travel and does travel great deal. never
went away from home but ] came ACROSS him some
where, and have often thought that if should ever
reach Pekin, he would be certain to be there to wei
come and invite me to tea with the Emperor Tom il
d good fellow lie has his ways. Some people don,
like them or him. As for me, must confess that
know not which most to admre-ins sublime impu
dence-he calls it diplpmacy-or the sublime success:
that invariably attends it. One thing about him, III
is not troubled with swimming of tie head Throw
him into the mire and he shines with his wonted sell
compacency Mount him upon the moon: aud n
rides with steady eye, master OF the situation.
IS he was declared man by the Legislature OF Texas
At 80 the United States makes him over again. Wha
he NAV not do or have done at 40 or 80, dare an,
man to say If he will now use his influence Tor tn
good of Texas it will be all right expect to see hin
do it. Texas expects every man to do his duty : LIE
ps have peace"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-06
TYPOGRAPHICAL FRIeIDlTY.-The New York Mall

TYPOGRAPHICAL FRIeIDlTY. New York Mail,
of the 7th says
We wish TO put on record an Instance Of selsaeri-
hcng devotion 70 business which occurred just as
were taking pen enlighen the world by another
editorial eIugence. party presented himself 1T the
door OF the composing foeSn moment ago in state
of great mental excitement
!" Is Joseph d. jackson here !?
The party named was engaged in setting up orr last
editorial. He iooaed tn On heating his name The
excited party continued
:" Your house is burned aa--and everything IN it,
With a cool acvotiento his duty which will bear
comparison with the most brilliant historical examples
SIR. jackson continued to pick up type.
= tell you yoiir house is burned mp and everything
IN it, exclaimed the now astonisted as well as ex
cited stranger.
ttssWell--all right emit leave noR-.1l come
round when the paper goes to press.Pa
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-06

HARDWARE
200 tons assorted Iron, Steel.
Backsmths', Carpenters ShoatnaEers' and Tan
ners Tools.
Castings and Hollowwars.
Table and Pocket Cutlery. -..
Spoons. .a-z
Locks of all kinds.
800 kegs Nails, Scissors.
Crockery and Queensware: r .-.y
Glassware, Tinware, &C., &c.
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