davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
ART NOTES.

'Niagara In Winter, Under the Table Rock, tho
nne new painting by Mr.. Regis Gignoux, Presiienk
OF the Brooklyn Art Association IA stll on cxhin-
ton at Putnam's gallery II is soon to bc repro
duced in chrome at Paris under the personal super-
vision Of the artist.
Stanlcy's ssrrial OF Red Jacket before the Grand
Council OF the Senecas, for Sorcery and wtchcraf,s
now ut Wood gallery is to be chromoed at Berlin.
John s. How's picture OF "Bryanrs Homestcads
has been chromoed by Fabronius, Gurney Son, az
this CITY, 1t has been sent to Chllds gallery in Bos
ton.
valley'' Ia 20 he seen at SnedecOrs gallery IL at
work on picture OF '.whitticr's Homesieadh
Elihu vodder, one OF the most peculiar and orlgt
nal OF our American artsts mas es'an,sned himself
completing series OF paintings illustrative OF one
Il x4SOpB fables.
Among tue busiest portrait painters In the same
building are Wenzler, who has lately finished an ex
whose portraits OF MAJOR General Gibbs and MI.
Douglas Robinson are very striking likenesscs
George ID. Smillie has nearly completed view Of
"The Artists Brook at North Conway"
James d. Smilte has commenced q largo picture
from one OF his summer studles-a view ON the
Bouquet In Essex county,
Two small pictures representing morning and
Evening IN the Adlrondacks." together MIN m9oa
James NJ Hart has lost neither its cunning nor ttx
industry. Mr.. Hart shares with his brother William
q high position among the foremost American land
scapsts while guted sister promises 70 r'vei snem
BOTH
George Inness does not open his door to indta-
criminate visitors AT the usual saturday reccpiions
but this viii only quicken the curiosity OF the public
to see when finished, the new pictures which no
now has on his EASEL One Is an Italian view. and
both are fair examples OF the style OF ths c0nscten
tous and thoughtful artist.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
FRANCE.

Enforcement Of the Order Resardins she Abuse
of Public Acknowledgements Celebration of
the inauguration of Republican Govern.
ment in France Prohibited-Gcncral Dix
and European Politics.
PARIS, Feb. 20, 1859.
The recent order Of M. FORBADE, the Minister OF
the INTERIOR for guarding against an abuse OF the
right ofthe people to peaceably assemble, was put
in force yesterday. A public meeting was contem
plated at Mont Parnasse an reimbursement Of the:
city, but It was dispersed by the authorities Al
public gatherings on Wednesday next have been
positively prohibited. wednesday VIII be the TWEEN
U.urst anniversary Of the second Inauguration Of
republican government in France.
General DIX, the American Minister, publishes q
card in the papers Of this city to-day denying the
story that had bcen extensively circulated to the ef
feet that he had recently made speech sympa-
thizng with the Greeks in the matters at issue be-
tween Greece and Turkey. The General calls atten-
tion to the fact that the policy OF America has
always been that OF nonnterference with European
political AFFAIRS and anrms that this, too is and has
been his policy
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LoSDos MONEY MARKEr.--LoSDoS, Feb. 2o-l;so
=. M-Consols closed at % for money and % a 93Is
for the account. United states hvc-twenty bonds,
7sn: stocks steady Erie. 24x. Illinois, o7i4. At
lantic and Great Western, 81.
:, PARIS DotRss.--PARIs, Feb. 2o-Evcning.-The
Bourse closed nrm. Rentes, n francs ~ centimes.
FRANKr0nT B0URsE.-FRAEKPoRr, Feb. 20--Even-
ing:-Unted states nve-twenty bonds closed at s2's
LivzarooL COTTON MARKEr.-LIvERroor, Feb.
0-l:3o 4. M-Cotton-The market closed quiet at
the following quotations -Mddlng uplands, II I'd;
mido!ing Orleans, I'D. The sales Of the day have
HAvns CorroN MARxEr.-HAvRK, Feb. 2o-Even-
ing.-The market closed quiet and steady At 1911
per cwt. for tres ordlnare on the spot, and 137KI
for low middlingn anoat
LIVERPOOL BRRADsruyrs MARKEr.-LIvERPooI.
FeD. 2o..Corn, s2s per quarter for old mixed West
LIVERPOOL PRoDucE MARxsr.-LrvERPooI, Feb.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKKr.-LrvERrooI. Fe b..
Cumberland cut.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKEr.-LoNpoN Feb. 2o.--
Sugar $685. %. per cwt for No. IL Dutch standard on
the spot, and 2es. Cd. anoat. .tt
PETROLEUM MARKET.-ANTwsRP. Feb. oo-Evcn.
Ing. Petroleum closed dun at ssf for standard
white.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
IELEGRApaIc AsWs HENS.

Charles A. Gambrl, one OF the most extensive and
well known four manufacturers OF Baltimore, ued
Yesterday morning at the age Of sxty-four years.
Monday win be observed ~ ahoiday In Baltimore.
The banks and public oces via be closed and busi-
ness generally suspended. The day will be cce-
brated by q military parade.
The Governor OF Pennsylvania has respited Gerald
Eaton sentenced to he hanged &C Phssadcpha on the
2sth st but has not yet deterlnined for what length
OF time.
n. II. Huribidt railroad STATEN agent nj Manches-
ter ~ H., had OF his legs cut on, with other m
iuries on Friday. BY falling from the platform OF
car from tho effects OF which he died yesterday.
In the Illinois House OF Assembly. on Friday, By
vote Of fftyone 20 thirtyone the bill repeating the
act relative to capital punishment, restoring the
death penalty instead, was passed.
George w. Hall tcolored) and william Place at
tackled Aaron Chase OF Haverhill, NJ H., In his own
house on Thursday night and beat HIN 20 severely
that his life rs despared Of
One Of the Oriental Powder Compsnys mills, at
Cambo Falls, In G0rhnm, Me-, blew up yesterday.
man named shalIcs had his leg broken. No other
person was injured.
Detective Sergeant, OF Boston, and City Marshal
Fits, OF Newburyport Mass, arrested. a. 81 Pau,
Mlnn., Leonard Choate. an alleged incendisry. He
has been the terror OF Newburyport, Mass, many
years. II s estimated that one hundred aud bfty
buildings, includlnrt1s churches have hecn burned
- him.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
PENNS YLvANlA.

Important Decisson-Tho Rights Of Members
Of the heard Of Brolsers-A Dcf,uiiire
Bank Cashier.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb 20, 1869.
Judge Pearce, IN the Court Of Common Pleas,
to-day delivered On important decision involving the
right Of the Boari OF Brokers to cxpel any OF IT,
members, and granted special Injunction restrain.
Ing the board rom expelling Henry .. Lecch and
from proceeding to investigate or adjudicatc the
claims Of Reuben Mauley Jr., as member OF the
New York BOARD OF Brokers' against the plaintiff In
any manner or form. The ground taken Is that the
Board OF Brokers could only take, under It's rules,
cognizance OF he PLAINTIFFS action regarding stock
land. &C.
II 10 reported that the cashier OF one OF the
national banks OF this city Il q defaultcr In a gum
said 70 exceed $4,000 and that he has made his
escape. T1ere was q slight run on the bank to-day,
but the doors were not closed.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
wasHnGTos's BIRTHDAY.

Tomorrow being VIC 22d'day OF February. VIII
he honorcd as the anniversary OF washington's
birthday Not only by patriotic senllmeIt but als2
by statutory enacfiheht Il Is holiday and business
IN the city viii I've generally suspended. All the
courts and public onlccs the banks and the several
stock boards win be closed, aud religious services
will be had IN nearly all the churches in honor OF
the day. Al Trinity church the order OF service
has been determined as f0llows:-Proccss,onll
bymn 'Prlisc my soul the King OF Ilcaven:r
IL Deunl; Ante-Communion Service; Ncene
Greed: anthem, "Ihc Lord n great;n reading OF
Washlngt0ns Farewell Address, by Rev. Dr. Ninton:
Gloria IN Erceisfs; ofcrory Tor relief Of brethren
IN the south: Prayer for Church Militant Bcnctlic-
.,on; Eecessional Hymn: Jerusalem the Godcn.n
Al the close OF the services number OF airs VIII be
performed on the Trinity chimes. The Common
Council have appropriated $4,000 for the days
celebration, but how II In 10 he spent Is as yet ys-
tery As there Ia 10 be parade O the military nor
any fireworks, the proposition was made to donate
the whole amount to charitable institutions, nut II
Is gravey surmiscd that n this be done the Common
Council itself viii be the charitable institution
ahaorpinp the lions share.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
o = 7 r q A n =.

Colonel John l.. Gardner, United States Army.
This veteran officer Of the army died at Whining
ton on Friday last In the seventy sixth year OF his
age. The deceased was native OF Massachusetts,,
and was descended from highly respectable and
prominent family OF that State, his father having
been o colonel In the United States army from 1919
to 1875 lie entered the service on the Goth OF May,
1913, as junior lieutenant OF the Fourth regiment
OF infantrr. During the following year he was pro-
noted to the rank Of second lieutenant, and on the
3Oth OF March participated In the assault on La Cole
Aill in Lower Canada, receiving severe wound,
which disabled him from active service for
some months. ON recovering General A. T.
Smith appointed him as aid-de-camp on
mis- stan, which position he held until
1918 he was promoted TO the rank OF first lieuten
ant; was brcvttted captain In 1870 and appointed
Assistant M Deputy s 5 GeneIa ~ poIr
made major BY brevet. During the war against
the Seminole Indians In Florida the deceased served
himself at the engagement Of wahoo swamp. fought
November n, 1885. In lS45 he was commissioned a
major and during the war with Mexico won fresh
ery he oughgwith distinction IN the battles OF Cerro
Corfo aud Contreras being successveiy brevetted
torious conduct In each engagement. In 1852 Colo
mel Gardner received the null rank OF lieutenant
colonel. a just, though somewhat tardy recognition
OF hts valuable services To the country. For number
OF years previous the secession OF south Carolina
he was 10 command OF the forts In Charleston har-
Dor. and was highly esteemed bv tie people OF
Charleston. In November, 1850, he was detailed and
placed on waiting orders by secretary Floyd. Soon
after the rebellion broke out. Colonel Gardner was
then fast approaching hts SEVENTEEN year. Finding
himself unable 10 perform active duty In the field he
was retired with the full rank OF colonel at hts own
particular request. lie retired 10 Rochester, In this
State where he mas daughter living, and where he
ever after resided. Colonel Gardner wns an officer In
the army for nearly nfty-sx years. His career WAS
q most honorable and praiscworihy one; Dying, he
leaves behind large circle OF friends who esteemed
and respected him as much for many sterling quail
ties which marked his nature. as for his unswcrving
nuiiioiisu and uey OtlOn 10 the country.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
NOTES ABOUT TOWS.

Coroners' inquests are very funny Affairs as
general thing. nor are they always so "inteligent"
as they might be- Is 1t because OF this fact that some
OF the coroners always have with them q sort OF
"man Friday,u who acts as juror In every import
ant inquess II is said this individual is under salary
What fors
People who live on Staten Island complain that
the sidewalks in Whitehall and State streets IN this
city, ore crowded with oil sorts of licensed obstruc-
tons but OF course, all the owners OF the obstruc
tons are making an honest living so are the folks
In the Street Comm missioners ONCE.
Mr. Macgregor, the gentleman who is called the In
spector OF Unsafe Buildings, some time ago threat
cned to prosecute every theatrical manager who
dared In defiance Of law, 20 block up the aisles with
camp stools or to allow people 10 stand therein. Mr..
M. has not patronlzed the theatres much Of late,
or there would be good many prosecutions going
on Just now.
There Is an old city ordinance that allows all own
OF carts wagons &c TO keep them In the streets
In front Of their residences stables greatly to the
annoyance OF neghbors and passing vehicles. IL
this old ordinance SO strong an electloncering bait
that It cannot pe repeaeds
There stlI remain in the upper part OF the city
some very choicely located sunkcn lots. what has
become OF the Common Councilnen who buy up
"unlmprovcd property below the level or the
streets and tnea have lt filed in at the public ex-
penses
One OF the New York city regiments is desi-
rous OF gong TO Washington 20 attend the inaugura
ton OF General Grant. The members think they
ought 10 be allowed 10 go now, a. they wouldn't
allow themselves to go that way during the war.
since il has become brulted about that the police
force 60 he increased the country members OF the
Legislature have been sending IN applications for
their country friends. Just imagine a greeny from
the backwoods transformed in,o policeman and
attempting TO direct bewildered stranger IN town
the shortest way to Hobokcn
Certain Individuals who think they know a
thing or two are trying to disgust people with
the idea ofthe East River Bridge. They say IL would
be easter to a-bridge the river than TO bridget.
what says Bridget to thatf
The cloudy skies yesterday did not succeed In shut
ting up the telescope OF the perambuang astronomer
In the City Hall Park but for ave cents peep- he
orered a view OF the "nebule- dropping opaque
snow and iinpid rain upon him, his telescope and
customers, aud the rest OF mankind.r
why are the crossings on Sixth avenue and Forty
ninth street not attended to by the city authorticss
In leaving or getting on cars without sinking knee
deep In the mud such fcats OF calisthencs must be
resored 20 as ladies' do not wish to perform In the
public streets That spot IL avoided, and LADIES 20
several blocks out OF their vay 70 seek an easisr
WoasiRg,
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
LOUISIANA.

Reply OF Cuban Refugees 20 the spanish Con.
sul-Payment Of Interest 0n State Debt.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20, 1850.
number OF prominent Cuban refugees have ad-
dressed protest to the Governor against the charges
made by the Spanish Consul. They declare that
Notwithstanding their political opinions, they would
not infringe upon the laws In any manner.
A joint resolution was adopted in the House to-
day authorizing the Governor and Treasurer to
hypothecate bonds whenever deemed necessary to
provide for the payment Of interest due or coming
due on bonds at rate Of interest on such loan not
to exceed seven per cent
The New York herald., 1869-02-21

their addresses in any part Of the city before
nine o'clock are not distributed, even below
Grand street, until after MONDAY. As for the
rest Of the country, Heaven save the mark!
They get out of the little Dutch church when
they may.
This matter should not be delayed any longer
either by official red tape or intriguing job
bers. 1t has been decided to erect metro
politan post Office in this metropolis, and it Is
the duty of the Postmaster General to put the
affair in the way of consummation at an early
day. We do not care whether it be erected in
the City Hall Park or anywhere else, but we
wish that the jobbing contractors be sent about
their business and the work put in hand. Before
the building can be in any way completed so
that it can be used we are in danger Of out
growing the plans which have been adopted.
Let the new building be made as ample as the
ground selected will permit, with the clear
conviction that by the time the mails shall be
well nestled in it our city will be approach
ing census of five millions and the country
the sum of one hundred millions of people.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
ENGLAND.

Comments OF thc London Press ON the scjec-
tion of the Alabama Treaty by the United
Stn.es Seuafe.
LONDON, Feb. 20. 1859.
The failure OF the United States Senate 10 nnfy
the treaty recently concluded between Lord Claren
don ana Reverdy Johnson for the settlement OF the
Alabama Claims has elected the following COM
ments from the London journals this morning.
The Morning Standard regrets the rejection OF the
convention after the protracted and aborious nego-
tiations. The advances for a new treaty must
come from the United States. England is now un-
fettered from concessions ana will only treat here
alter on terms OF absolute equality.
The Times says the present treaty has testified
the amity OF England. Its failure docs not endanger
the friendly relations between the two countries but
will rather serve as a warning IN arranging the
points OF new convention.
The Morning Post regrets tho rejection OF the
treaty only on account OF the delay 1t will occasion
In the restoration OF friendly relations between Great
Britain and the United States.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
CUBA.


r'ovemense OF sssasncrs-hesentions md Ar
rests-Reports from the Insurrectionary
Districts--Confsnts with tho Insurgents.
HAVANA Feb. 10,
Via LAKE CITY, Feb. 20, 1862
The steamship Cleopatra viii take General Kautz
to New York on his way to Washington.
The Louisiana is expected to arrive here with
N.ooo,ooo
Senator Henderson, OF Missouri, and his party left
for the United States board the steamer Columbia
to-day. An American. named Dudley. who at
tempted to leave without passport. was detained
by the authorities
The United States steamer DE Soto has arrived,
having landed troops at Key West from the Dry
Tortugas
The banks report large gold receipts, which have
had the erect OF making the market easier.
Senior Msuricio Roberts. the new Minister OF Spain
to the United States, paid visit on board the war
steamer Contoocook to-day.
sedltious procamations have been distributed
among the negroes, which the authorities are col
lectins and having the authors arrested whenever
they can be discovered.
A final meeting Of merchants and others to con-
slder the financial questions. viii be held at the Cap
tain Generals palace tomorrow.
The Diar1o says that the insurgent chiefs in the
Jurisdiction OF Colon have avaied themselves Of the
amnesty proclamation and surrendered 70 the
Spanish authorities. 49, ,.H.Tss
Ady!ces from Trinidad report that several en-.
counters have taken place in the vicinity OF that
town. Colonel Schmidt, leading the insurgcnt
forces was wounded aud six Mexicans and three
others killed.
The forces defending Puerto number 5000 men.
The Ire,ssa says that the insurgents have been
totally defeated near villa Clara, ana considers the
insurrection ended in that part OF the island.
Surrender Of Rcvolutionists-In Sur.
rounded-Seizure Of Revolutionary Docu.
ments-The Peruvian Monitors TO be
Watched.
HAVANA. Feb 90 1859.
The government has received information OF the
surrender OF one hundred revolutionists near Colon
and OF the death OF the leader, Jose Guerra, for
merly District Attorney. The revolution in the dis
tricts Of Colon Jaguay and Grande is now consid-
cred ended.
The information recently received to the eject
that the revolutonists surrounded in the Coroo
Mountains is fully confirmed.
The amount OF bullion in the savings bank since
CASTILLO first became president has diminished
100000.
The government authorities to-day seized an In
surrectionary proclamation calling upon the negroes
to rise in rebellion. The authors were promptly
rested and imprisoned.
The navy has taken steps to watch the Peruvian
monitors at Key West, as the Cubans assert the mon
tors are intended to attack Havana
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
MUSICAL REVIEW.

william A. Pond Co. publish The following
ssChristmas Echoes Quaarille." Dan Godfrey. A
medley of popular songs OF all sorts, with a hand
some illustrated title page, which Is tho best part of
1t. AS . specimen of music publishing II IL sdns
,eproche; as q specimen OF musical arrangement IL
ranks IN the same elevated line as the "Forty
Thieves "PlutOn those other wonderful lyric
dramas.
s'Up in Balloon Quadrille" g. 0perti. On tho
same high standard. This IS, however, tho easy
edition. so that the balloon takes moderate flight
.Gave in MY Heart and Pay No Rent" This IL u
new edition OF Sam Lovers well known song.
White, Smith Perry, OF Boston, publish the
'Coraline Polka.r by Emily Knaoss-a pretty aud
pleasing dancing polka.
Ditson n Co. publish the following:
.wreath or Gems" collection Of songs ballads
and duets, with pianoforte accompaniment. Thisis.
indeed rare and complete collectio on, comprising
songs OF all kinds from Abs beautiful tieder down
TO ..Captain Jnksr schumann, A. Lee, Hstton.
Handel, Clsribel. Glover, Milard and a undred
other composers 1nd place 10 this book.
.'IIe Giveth His Beloved SIecp.n Sacred song.
Benedict. None but an accomplished musician and
graceful composer like Jules benedict could weave
such o lovely work N this out OF simple wall OF
melody.
diilcult TO find a trio for soprano voices which.
without the slightest feature OF difficulty would
maze better eject In church than this beautiful
|
ingly pretty ballad, with an accompaniment such ~
only a good musician can write.
.'rhe sailor Sighs." Ul lh1s1anaro LungiomdLt
very good reprint Of Balies celebrated duet for
| contralto and tenor.
s.aome Ii Home, However Lowly." H. M. Taylor.
A middng sort of ballad IN spite OF its excellent
| subject.
Chrlstys Minstrcls sort OF ballads and very good in
| It's line.
.sTnat's the Reason why, Darling" song, Donna
joroski very unsatisfactory reason too, far M
the music h concerned. The name OF tho composer
Is about the most remarkable feature IN this conn
.yesus wept.- Sacred song. J. y. Barnett A re-
print cf one OF this iavorite English composers
beautiful melodies
.wiIl o. the wisp." Capricctto. Jungmaun Tho
I work Of . true musician with many graceful
thoughts In II.
"Ia MursltA waltz Charles Godfrey. reminta-
eence OF the s.Mabe waltz
"Three Prcludes for the organ" Mcndeiss0nn.
GOunod and Savatori, win DO found invaluable W
the organist OF church. They very easy.
4. 4. Gordon publishes a spirited dazzling galop
called the s.Hamlet Galop," by De Costo. IL Il easy
and attractive and In the ballroom would be
favoritc. A very good photograph OF Edwin Booth
Is on the title page.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
SALE o. PAINTINGS.

collection Of oil paintings, water colors, en-
craving and some ODDS and ends In the shape OF
tables and rugs disposed OF at auction last night
at saesroom OF Messrs. Leavitt strcbeigh a Co.,
Clinton Hall. The attendance was tolcrsbly largo
but the bidding was anything but brisk. As q gen
eral thing fair trade prices were realized. The ma.
R0ssiter-many Of them being moro "pot boilers"
The more mertt0rious OF Ca1n's pr0duc-
u0ua snld - aes~-'Hhlnoiolds " Me
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
MISSOURI.

Extensive Revcnue Frrsds nc ss. Isssis.
ST LOUIS, Feb 20, 1869.
The examination OF the books OF White Earfck-
son and shurmond 90. disclosed the fact that the
former failed to report to the United States revenue
ocer sales to the amount OF 900 pounds OF tobac-
co, on which there Is due government tax ana pen
atty Of s2i,oo0 shurmond Co. sold $500 pounds
more than they returned, Their tax ana penalty Que
the government IL saa5oy.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21

Rhlnen SIS; "view OF sorrento" t2r 50,
"noges Palace AMI Bridge OF SigIs," e2s sS
"View OF the Grand Canal venics,S
s25. Fwo large pictures of the bay OF Naples pano-
rarlicl were Knocked down at So 80 each Ths
PALS OF Niagara" "a pair brought sls each The
chef do.sr1e OF the collection, view OF the Iaro
Maggiore sold Tor $20 ls0ssiter'a pictures, which.
with lew exceptions. were In the artists very besi
style. were evidently not IN great demand. The
brightest of them, the 'Rairoad Visduct.n brought
Sl2 CO. ..SalisDury Lake, one OF the dulest went
for $40. 1.-THE Croquct Party al Newburg,u an adma-
rabe design FOR tea tray. was Withdrawn IN con,s-
quence OF .he lack OF appreciation manifested