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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20
CUBA.

MORE TROOPs-GEN. PUELLO's ANNOUNCEMENT
FOUNDRY DESTROYED.
HAVANA, Dec. 1s.-The Third Battalion Of Cata-
lonan volunteers arrived from Spain to-day. Gen.
Pueblo. commanding at Puerto Principe announces
that. he will begin campaign against the insur-
gents Heavy northers have prevailed here to-day.
HAVANA, Dec. 19.-The foundeTy OF Sands d Com
pany, in Matanzas has been totally destroyed by
fire. The steamer Florida sailed today for St..
NaZaire.
THE SPANISH PRESS ON EMANCIPATION IN CUBA.
La EpOcd of a late date, thus discOurses on
she abolition question in Cuba: What would over
10000 make Of their liberty educated they are
for labors Of the field and for public life How
would they the rights Of ezensf on the other
hand Cuba naturally fertile, and yields great part
Of her products almost spontaneously and as the Ar
cans ndOlent and ndispOsed 10 work. agricultural
labor would be at abandoned declaration OF
abolition There would follow consequence, falling
on In the sugar crop Rum would be inevitable, and mat
ters would be reduced the Same pass IN Santo Do
nlngo Nor is this all The freedmen would be wanting
in resources and become dangerous Migrants IN the
country menaeng the property and lives OF their former
masters"
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TIE DRAMA.
To.NIGUT's NOVELTIES.

"Wild OATS will be brought out this
evening at walack's Tbeater.-Hermann, tho eminent
and excellent magician, will appear at the Academy
Mr. Lent, at the Circus, will present Cinderella
Brousham's play Of 1.-THE Dukes Motto" will be per
formed for the first time at the Fifth Avenue Iheater
The san Francisco Minstrels will present new panto-
mimic burlesque entitled Hash" Little Emily Is the
new attraction at Nibos Garden. Miss lone Burke, we
perceive, will play the heroine She was an interesting
actress when at walack's, and her return from the
London stage will doubtless be welcomed-The "Cardih
Giant may be seen this evening at Apollo Hall II
az the exhibitors guess-Seyen new features, IL Will DO
seen are thus offered, together with the current
attractions " which reference has heretofore Deeh aue
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Miss Ames, the young lady whose distressing
accident .one time ago, at the Fifth-ave. Theater
evoked such general and hearty sympathy has
sufficiently 20 her duties She Is to appear TO-
night In "The Dukes Motto"
Mr.. Lester Walack will shortly produce, and
play In his own comic drama OF Central Park"
Mr.. Tayleure will revive the scenic play of
"Iondop" AT the French Theater on Christmas Day
Saturday next-when 1t will be played In the afternoon
and evening
No nresent change will be made at Booths
~, w W NJ uacLstt continues 10 play Edlsfar We
have by chance. omitted to commend a humorous ana
weicoored character performance OF the Host OF me
Garter Taret by Mr. Charles Peters Ihls IS gem Oh
its kind.
6ITnder the Gaslightr maintains its place
and ira popularity at the olympic" Dorabella," with
the British Blondes continues 10 predominant over the
pIeasant' multitude at Woods Museum-"Bad Dlckey
peases crowds OF people at the s S
comedy mt the New-YOrk Theater.Mr' DO OordoFa VIII
lecture at Trenor's Hall on "Wednesday
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THE CITY CANVASS.

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON PROTESTS
RETURNS STOLEN.
The Committee on Protests of the Board OF
Canvassers II m. Saturday, Alderman Far
ley in the chair The protest Of John A stemmler against
canvassng the votes for Joseph Mcclure for Civil JUS
tice In the With Judicial District was heard Mr. B. b..
Noble appeared for Mr. stemmler. and Mr. A. j. Wander
poe for Mr. MCGUIRE John Harvey. poll clerk In the
ft Election District OF the Twenty second Ward tesuneo
that he could not recognize the returns shown MIN as
those made out by the Canyassers; had destroyed the
tally list OF split tickets did not think 1t necessary 10
keep IL; IL was a mere memorandum Six witnesses were
then called IN behalf Of Mr. Semmer none OF whom APP
peared and the case was closed The case OF Cooper
agt Shelly was called, Mr.. Cooper claiming 20 nave
been elected Assistant Alderman IN the AAlst Dstrict
Henry L. Num- poll clerk, XIIIth District, IweI au
Ward testified that he made out two returns cooper gOt
29 votes and Shelly The returns being called io the
Arms stated that they had been stolen from
his desk. Henry McDermott q eanYAsser, was then
sworn 10 show the sent TO Police Headquarters
He could not tell whether the signature TO the returns
was his; never felt about his own signature
Mr. Charles s. Spencer, counsel Tor MT cooper con
tended that Mr. Coopers vote had been reduced by 100
and that the returns had first been fased and subse-
quently stolen. The was then closed and the CON-
Inttee adjourned sine die ,, :,
At2p the Board OF Canvassers met, ana aalourned
TO II a. IN. today in the absence OF report from the
Committee Protests
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THE NEW DOMINION.

THE RED RIVER WAR-MDOUGALL ENLlSTlNG
SIOUX INDIANs-BLOODSHED IMMINENT--THE
CANADIAN AUTHORITIES ASSISTED BY WIN
NIPRG LOYALISTS.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 1S.-PGmbina advices to the
9th inst report that Gov. McDouga is ensnng body
Of whites and Indians in sufficient force for marching on
their position The Paul Press publishes letter from
Pembina, Dec. 6, which says:
However incredible IL may appear, II Is nevertheless
true that Gov McDOuga is willing TO enlist such saVages
in order force this yoke Christian people. AT
Winnipeg L learned that McDouRars enissaries were
using every effort induce the Swamp Indians near the
mouth Of the Red River TO declare for Canada. and to
take up in favor OF McDouRa The whites say that
a notorious outlaw and cutthrOat, who instiRated the
Sioux TO destroy the United States mails on RusselPs
route Montana has been furnished with an ouh by
McDOugal, ostensibly TO trade with the hostile Sioux
camped near Red River. but with the real intention OF
from TO 600 OF those bloody devils on the
side OF Canada and McDougall. am sorry 10 inform
you that Richards McDOugalls Attorney-Genera has
eral gentlemen, justified Canada aud McDougal IN
making of any force obtanabe for the purpose OF sub
jugating the Red River people.
Another letter says proclamation OF Gov. McDougall
had been captured and suppressed. The excitement
and II II 10 bOodshed DR.. Schultz Dr.
Brown and James Ross will be the first victims they
having from the first advocated the Canadian policy and
abused the Hudson Bay Company.
TORONTO Ont, Dec. ia special dispatch from st.
Paul the editor CT The st. Pau Press has received
letter from prominent Canadian at PemDna, in which
Canada for troops the loyal people Of the
Territory que the outbreak, and thinks they will do
il without bloOdshed. The letter also states that tho
force which occupied the stone fort was rapidly ncreas
large OF Indians ready 70 assist in defence OF
the flag. The insurgents under Stutzman had gone
towards Pembina Rie holds Fort Lowey with about 40
Donald Smith left st. Cloud for Fort Garry yester
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THE SPANISH GUNB0ATS.
THEIR DEPARTURE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
PROPOSED ATTACK UPON THEM.

THEIR DEPARTURE observation-disclosures OF
PROPOSED ATTACK UPON THEM
Scarce an item of interest was to be CLEANED
in relation to the otla on Saturday The storm came
and again they were bound for It was the nten
ton to leave their anchorage Saturday morning and go to
the Horseshoe and there await fair time for making
the start THE TRIBUNE reporter was informed by TWO
Trustworthy persons that attempt would be made TO
waylay the ota outside and that the object was 10 oO
tain possession of two of the vessels and en-
deavor cripple many Of the others as possible Inc
Cuban forces were already organized and were on ooad
OF fast-sang schooners awaiting the departure OF the
cajoneras aud when they were sufficiently far OF shore
put at rest the question OF neutrality the aIeIP
would be made The outside party were IN no coluslIt
with the engineers remen or the gunDoats III
further stated that the offensive expedton nave
steamers their disposal and have no connection WIN
any enterprise but under the direct ORDERS
of the Junta and that IL commanded by men OF charac
ter On the other hand IL was learned tnat the
officials long since knew OF the whole affair." ana thaI e
Pzarro would be reinforced before she was on neura
grounds that they felt confident Of being able TO repe
any attack that might be attempted Is proDaOle tna
the Spanish Government have an agent at SANDY HOOK
who and does communicate with IL IN reference "
the movements any of It's vessels who would cOminu
ncate with that point at night by means OF rockets anu
other signals 1t is understood in some welnlormed cir
that the delay of the RuDb0ats is owing solely 70 the
fact that the PZarro has orders not TO sail un sne
knows positively that least vessel ready to join
her before she and her convoy go of sonDdings.
Yesterday morning dawned auspously for the long
delayed feet and the last impeachment 10 their depart
ure being removed preparations were commenced Ior
the voyage The remen and engineers who were ashore
went aboard at an early honr and by 10 O'Clock steam
was gotten up the anchors hOsted, and at O the meet
started down the bay led by the Pzarro AT the loot OF
ing her guards and small boat ha nging at the davlts
She aferward to anchor OF the Battery wnere she
now lies The balance OF the Meet proceeded without o
mshap to the lower bay where as Indicated ABOVE Ihey
will await the arrival of another man-ofWar
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GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The ram Triumph, late Atlanta, went to
sea yesterday from Philadelphia.
Edward Healy, aged 70 years, has been
sentenced the Massachusetts, stae frsOn Ior e' Lor
the murder Of his wife.
During the past week there has been no
detention OF the trains the Pacific Railroad and the
track is reported free OF snow.
Hugh II. Henry, President OF the Yer
mont Vaeyy Railroad and Marshal for tho Distrlct OF
vermont died ut Chester, VI, on Saturday.
The plane mandatory of II. L. James,
at Williamsburg, Mass was totally destroyed Dy nre on
Saturday The loss is s2OOo on "heh 'nere Is 40
""'' The Iron Foundry of Wickson e. Van
winke at Lyons Wayne County N II was tS.sg d.
insurance.
Two notorious characters named Thomas
Webb and Edward Pendergast were arrested 10 Ainany
on Saturday for ,assautinR ana attempting W Foo a.
Barnard and Warren Bernett
The latest advices from Cheyenne indi-
cate the gold excitement concerning the pig hoi
mountains continues and large numbers OF miners are
now preparing TO start for that place early next Spring
.... Louis Bates, who has been, on trial during
the past week at Chicago Tor whipping ms ~ man
slaughter aud sentenced to the penentiary for one year
At a meeting of the shareholders OF the
Aerial steam Navigation Company at san rtanecT, y.
decided to construct flying mashne OF ~
capacity TO the practicaby OF the lnVenlon VI
John Walker slas.
John Stewart, a worthy colored man, EN-:
ployed in q saddlery shop IN ST. Louis 1 Was "a CsorSa
ytasay White empoySs OF the shop Stewart shot
through the left breast
.On Saturday evening John McGowen
broke plate glass window IN the eweir store Oh Soan
Fsdsrhen In Court-st Boston, with his INST, aud at
tempted 10 steal tray Of watches. ne was NtesUeu'
McCiowen's hand was severely cut by the glass
...Gn Saturday five young col0red women,
living an philins.st boston, became involved IN quar-.
rel When one VI them, named Margaret tIeemsn pushed
another girl out Of thirdstory window nurng her
rIosy Margaret arrested anu heu III soVV oai W
answer charge Of attempt TO murder.
The steamer Constitution sailed from
San Francisco for Panama on Saturday with eco passen
oa d sSo6 o0O In treasure &ssOO0 OF which Is for
En,.nd $4,000 for France, $4,000 for Punts Renas,
soo Tar Panama and $4,000 for San jose de Guate-
making total shipment since Jan. OF s37o24OoO
THE Apaehe Indians still continue their
danrodatlons m New Mexico They recently stampeded
hpnt 700 head OF cattle from rancho Fort stanton,
hv the marnudeFs pursued by party OF cavalry,
nder the command Of Lieut. Cushing who overlook them,
reonpured all OF the stock that was alive and killed 10
Indians.
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SPAIN.

TIE ASSASSINATION OF EX-MINIsTER SALvERRIA.
MADRID Saturday, Dec. Is, 1869.
Senior Salverria, Minister Of Finance under ex-
Queen Isabella, stabbed to-day by Senior Riva-
denera who formerly occupied high post under
the former, but who imprisoned for frauds dis
covered by SalveTria. The wound has been pro-
nounced fatal by the attending physician.
decree has been published appointing Senior
Santa to investigate and suggest the reforms adyis
able to be adopted by the Government.
THE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME.
Gen. Prm publicly declares that there has been no
change in the opinion of the Government or Of the
Cortes on the question of the monarchy. The Duke
Of Genoa viii probably receive the crown But
should he decline it, the Government will not favor
the establishment of Republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20

Oueretaro the armed factions were confronting each
other Several skirmsbes had already occurred Armed
nsurrection in Michoacan Bands have taken 10
the fields in JaliscO At MaZatlan revolution was
hourly expected. company OF Federal troops was at
tackled in the State Of Mexico only eight leagues from
the Capital Captain and three soldiers were killed
Disturbances had also occurred at Tulanceigo. Inc
Monitor states that the Sixth Battalion OF troops haa
Joined the Puebla insurgents, and the Fourth Battalion
had been defeated GeI. Aatore had informed tue De
partment that he had confidence In his troops IN he
present condition. OF the strength OF the Al
ninstratiOn A mob had attacked Protestant congIe
cation at Pueba during service The mob was lea Dy an
exImperiast officer, and urged on by the priests Many
OF the congregation severely injured some ~ ls
supposed win die from injuries received Inc mop tIeI
burn the PrOtestants alive, using Bibles as iu6a
pile The police interfeTed and arrested several Inc
rioters afterward TO several Protestant houses III
sutng and threatening the inmates.
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MEXICO.

FESTIVITIES IN HONOR OF Mr.. SEwARD-MEXI-
CAN Suspicious AND ACCOMMODATIONS
CIAMIRNTOs IN 1--WE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ANT MOB.
HAVANA, Dec. 1S.-The regular mail steamer
from Vera Cruz arrived here to-day bringing dates from
che City Of Mexico to the 10th inst The Ovatons to
Secretary Seward continued. On the 3D. Senior Romero
gave grand dinner IN his honor at which speeches
made by Messrs Romero Seward Frederick Seward and
others On the 9th, grand ball. attended by 1000 eti
Eens given at the Theatre National The DeighbOr
ing streets we're decorated aud illuminated The Monitor
IN referring Mr. Stewards speech and his dsinteresed
IN coming 70 Mexico, says: "A guilty conscience
needs accuser" The French journals crclse Romero
severely for tOa6ng the King OF Prussia, saying that
Bsmarcks spies keep close watch OF the
Beward and Romero" Some journals continue 70 give
pOltieal significance 10 Mr. Stewards trip The entire
Republic is full Of proDunciamentOs There was a
tau,DOraIy lUll IN TIE revolution al San Luis. Az
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SHIP CANALS.

THE DARIEN CANAL CALLED FOR BY ENGLISH
COMMERCE-CONGRATUL TO LESSEPS.
LONDON. Saturday, Dec. IS. 1869.
The London Times to-day has an editorial OD the
subject of the Suez Canal. The writer says there is
great interest felt in commercial circles in the posi-
bty of another ship canal deeper, wider, and less
subject 10 fogs and sand drifts through Of the
Central American States to connect the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans.
PARIS, Saturday, Dec. 49, 1869.
H. Lesseps, the Engineerin Chief of the Suez
Canal has been congratulated on the success of the
work by the Emperor Napoleon and Lord Clarendon.
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. PHYSICIAN MURDERED IN ALLEGANY.

ALLEGAYY, n. Y, Dec. ia most brutal
murder was committed at this place last night the victim
being Dr. Andrew Mead who has been resident Of this
county for the past so years and very respectable and
insne1tial man He was murdered and robbed In his
sore between and o'clock Dr. Mead was between az
and 30 years OF age but muscular and aeye and
there il every appearance OF violent scut1e having
ensued The deed was committed with common iron
stove poker. The most intense excitement prevails
throughout the county. reward Of $1,000 has been
offered for the arrest OF the murderer but as yet no clue
TO him has been obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20
THE ,ouNsoN.BRADLEY BOND ROBBERY.

The examination in the case of Barton NJ
Jobnsop accused Of having in his possession por-
ton Of the bonds stolen from the office Of the Dutchess
County Insurance companyat Ponghkeepse, and from
the oc{ca OF Morison Son Hutchinson was continued
on sstnrday Before Justice Hogan. Frank Goodman,
member of The stock Exchange, testified that he knew
Isr"rrs BRADLEY and his handwriting the general VIII
me - ,bs nslne Caleb X. Humphrey" the Dack OF
the three bonds shown is like his hand the n
on the other bond not his; the acknO on
the bonds appear 10 be different; Brsniey hhu
desk in my office and has had nsd John SUI" 10
w Grady having teller ef the Seventh Naional
Bank testifed that he knew Bradley and ms AZURE
frou checks given by him; the name 'Calep H. rum
nhrev which appears these bonds, Is IN tne style ol
Jerome Bradleys handwriting the James H. harvey
not the same though IL Is evidently Olsguseu na
will moi swear positively that Bradley wrote theh MI
thnnah n = nrobable that no did; Bradley had sinai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAINS LECTURE.

The sermon announced to be, delivered by
George Francis Train at Cooper Institute last even
ing did not place. owing to the refusal OF the Irus
tees OF the Cooper Union To let him the hall IL was
stated az the door that the hall had Deen
hired for temperance lecture Dnt "men
the Trustees learned that Mr.. Train was
10 preach on Old fogies of the Bible they Wouiu
not allow the doors TO be opened Eight policemen from
the Fifteenth Precinct stationed at the door 10 Id
form those who might OF the fact and To prevent
any disturbance Mr.. Train issued characteristic pro
nuncamentO last night and says that he Will deliver the
serInOn on Sunday evening next Ill some other NAIL
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CLOSE OF NAVIGATION.

On Saturday the ice in the Hudson broke
awav near Germantown and foated down the river IN
heavy masses The steamboat Rip Van Wrinkle tried to
reach Rondout on Saturday, but had to put back to
Pouehkeepsle Her freight unloaded there and sent
Rondont also nut back and passed Poughkeepse going
south Yesterday morning sudden cold snap Will now
close navigation 70 POnghkeepse.
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POLITICAL.
TENNESSEE.

TENNESSEt.
THE ELECTION FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL CON
vENTION.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 1S.-The election to-day for
nambers Of the Constitutional Convention passed on
quietly the utmost Indifference was manifested by the
voters The polls we're open In only hve OF the Ten Guy
wards In these iis votes were cast TOT inc
-, on. aoa,nst Fdgefeid gave 10 for the Convention.
hs wssther was raw and ncement, but the voters aD
the polls because they were not
seryative The opponents Of tho Convention DID not
vote Under the authorizing the Convention ma,
tv ~ the votes cast prevail and the Convention Will
be held The apathy at Nashville does not generally pre-
vail In the State. -, -, y ,-, ,ou ,ho ron
vsntion And 22l against In Brownsville the vote was
for the Convention SAG, and against u, 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20
The Hon. John Russell, Republican Senate

eect from the xIth District OF Ohio died at Urbana on
Thursday evening last at the OF a. In 1865 he went
"a Columbus "a Clerk OF the Secretary Of State the Hon
WIN Henry smith. On that gentiemans reslgnAuoa NC
enleent oflcer He a man of great personal Popn
iarity and his desth Is mourned by many warm ns,u
., state of8cers and other prominent citizens, Gov
Hayes presiding was held IN Columbus on r r y,
Mr. Rns,e leaves the political parties equally balanced
in the OHIO Senate there being 10 Democrats ana 10 ne
hs law proyes however for special election IN case
~ death and this may held before the meetngo OF the
"a aastnre on the frat Monday in January The dis
,rsi m which Mr. Russell elected Is composed OF
Clan aign clark and Madison Counties.
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THE RAMsAY.ERIE SUIT.

The motion made at Delhi by Mr.. Ramseys
counsel his suit against the Erie Railway company 10
vacate the stay Of proceedings granted by Judge bacom
and confirm me orders OF suspension Injunction and for
receiver heretofore granted denied on Saturday
DY Judge Murray
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TIE LONDONDERRY EXCITEMENT.
LONDONDLRRY, saturday, DC. p

LONDONDERRY, Saturday, Dec. IS, 1869.
There is intense excitement in this city in view of
threatened disturbances the occasion of the cee-
braton of the anniversary of the siege of this city
Additional police have been sworn i'll and many
troops have arrived TO be used in the suppression of
any outbreak Up to this hour % O'Clock p. M the
city is trannnil.
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GREAT BRITAIN.
TIE ALABAMA CLAIMS QUESTION.

TIE ALABAMA CLAIMS QUESIIUN'
LONDON. Saturday, Dec. 49, 1863.
The London Spectator of to-day, in replying to tho
comments of the other London journals on the Ala
bama question comes to the defense of the American
Ministers, Messrs. johnson and Motley against the
charge of their subserviency to English influence
The writer says 1.-THE English people believe that
MI johnson impartlaly took in them and their
aipuarsD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20

account I'm orr bank for about year, was closed some
months ago he never borrowed any money anu never
deposited any bonds The Magistrate took the papers,
and will give q decision on Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-20
RELIGIOUS.

UNSECTARIAN CHRISTIANITY THE ONLY RELIGION
FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-06-25

4 MINING REFIEw by the White Pr
Daily News for the Wek ending June
ploys | ,463 miners, who extract 435 tons
Of good milling ore daily, and that the
supply Of ore now lying upon The vari-
ous dumps awaiting milling facilities
amounts to All tons. According to
milling tests of fair samples of this ore
i, yields under stamps from 500 to
$500 per ton.