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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
INTRODUCING IMPROVEMENTS IN ORTHoGRAPHY
IN TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

On the LIST of December, on the report OF
Commissioner Gross from the Committee on Studies,
school Books, and Hygienics the Board OF Education
passed the following preamble and resolutions:
ghyeas We are informed that the Of Dr. Leghs PrOnounenC
photography primary schools ST. Louis Mo- Boston, Mass
and other cities them rapid progress in learn
ing o read; and
UArsas books used pronouung editions Of the readers
already on the list supplies primary classes aud be supplied at
the same prices used in place other editions Of these readers
therefore,
d That the City Superintendent be hereby requested to cause
suitable be made few Of the primary schools with Dr.
L orhogaph for teaching reading In classes Of the
two grades and report the result Of said trial TO TINS
Board and that Supplies be hereby directed to anh
the necessary books for said purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
PERSONAL.

can "a JnIiaf NJ c., Indiana; EX-Congressman VIM:
WINDOW OF Minnesota EI-Congressman J. J. Dawson OF
pennsyIyaua Gen. Thomas Ewing and II. q. rant
Washi1neton Gen A. g. BufOrd OF Richmond, EIGOv. j.
Gregory Smith and H. Canfeld Vermont; the non nd n
n Pice Augusta Lewis u. Parsons OF ST. Louis ana d.
s,rsti n Austria are at the Fifth Avenue Hotel -
The Hon David Chadwick, M. r., England EA,u9v'
ssrron of Wisconsin, and Gen D0ser OF PennsyiVhnih
S ~ the Everett House. == EIGov. Donnlson OF
Onto and the Hon. Vim. II. Barnum, NJ. C., Connecuent
are at the 81 Nicholas Hotel Wendell m 81 P1sn ans
Hotel - EX-Gov Plerpoint OF West virginia lhe non
g. g. Fogg OF New Hampshire. Col LUDLOW ana r So,.
fIoSnes M q A., are at the Aston House. - FRA
Yama and X T. soogwoora Of Japan are a. tue TT
wort House -= Col. Gorl0n or RUSSIA, Jnuee - i,
sherman of Ohio and Gen l. Il. Frleze Pr0ydenee are
al the Hoffman House. 49, Gen y C. Wlhlhms OF Nhs
sau. n. r., u ut the Metropolitan Hotel --l D. NJ d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
CoLLYER AND COLFAX.

Justice to the Rev. Robert Collyer compels
Us TO make for the following card which he has ad
dressed 10 a newspaper organ OF his denomination:
To ne Editor Of The LIBERAL CArsiidEL
SIR. Will permit correct mistake 10 your paper for hi
preach Washington. and
course dnounce for what be did by the deahbed
Richardson did preach in Washington and ~ bad could
g,t the same thing myself had been prevented BY
slant pressing we'd Richardson almost be-
gezteuan and always glad 10 him
home and aid believe be bad doue wrong
he death Aud DID
wrong in way could believe 81 hin when he my ue eh
drea month ago and II ! knew that Collar knev
it-A thing not for moment 70 be beheTet-
sin would thanh hm minister for hstey bis
IN these sad aad for com
and loyalty leapng that bedside ai be might cheer the
and bid the dear fellow goohJ he started on journey
which there His must condemn II is proven
bat thai r hin aud my tender
regard r all that vas good AID in L lie Le 9he WI eA sonss
O grave, cannot ROBERT l0LLfEk
Uqig CAarch Ch.odGo. 30 1T
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
FRANCE.

THE EMPEROR IL-DINNER TO GEN. BANKS
NJ. oLLIvIER-M. FORCADE's CANDIDATURE.
PARIS Friday, Dec. II, 1869.
The Emperor Napoleon has been suffering from
illness for few days past, but he is now better.
Lord Lyons the English ambassador, gave fete
yesterday in honor of Gen. n P Banks. Gen. Banks
will soon sail for New-York 1t is asserted that NJ.
Emile Olivier has been charged with the formation
of a Ministry. Deputy RichemOnt has resigned
hls seat in the Corps Legslatif, and has been ap-
pointed by imperial decree Senator of France. NJ.
FORBADE de Ia Roquette Minister of the Interior, will
offer himself as a candidate for the Corps Legisatf
from the district of NJ. RchemOnt. A severe storm
prevails to-day, and seriously interferes with the
working of the telegraph wires on the Continent.
THE YACHT METEOR.
MARsEHLEs. Friday, Dec. H. 1869.
The American yacht Meteor e. L. Lorillardsl,
has arrived at Tunis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
CUBA.
TWO EXFCTTInNs.

Havana, Dec. 1.-THE First Battalion of Havana
Volunteers has gone TO Yuelta-Abajo TO relieve the
Second Battalion whose term of active service has
expired Two men charged with taking part in the
assassination Of two volunteers executed yes
terday in the town of Lagunillas. The Spanish
man-of-war Isabel sailed to-day for New-York.
THE CITY OF CIENFUEGOs ENTERED BY THE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sPANIARDs Exc
CUTED-SUPPLIEs CAPTURED.
HAvANA Dec. 1.-THE latest intelligence is that
Cavada entered Cenfuegos a few days ago, and took
and destroyed large number Of supplies. After
having shot IA Spanlards whom he captured, he re-
tired from the city. The Government papers publish
accounts of the affair." in which they charge that the
desperation of the rebels impeed them to this yio-
lent act in order to escape the hunger which was de-
Vouring them,
Cattle are becoming so scarce that sufficient guam
titles cannot be procured for the of the Spanish
army. A contract has just been concluded between
the proper officer of the Government and certain
parties in Yucatan for 1900 head These are to be
brought over speedily as possible, as the necessi-
ties Of the army pressing. Vessels have already
been dispatched to the Mexican coast to take them
on board
Intelligence has reached us to the effect that the
troops guarding convoy, which lately passed from
Manzanula TO Las Tunas severe fight has taken
place, and some 60 Spaniards have been killed The
insurgents attacked the train at various points.
FOREIGN PETITIONS FOR CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
The States of Magdalena and Bolivar, in the
Confederation Of Colombia have voted in favor OF the
unconditional recognition Of Cuban independence They
have addressed resolutions 10 the Congress OF the Con-
federation, asking that the nation Will speedily adopt
like resolutions President Cespedes has already re-
ceived communications this subject.
The town Of Menda. which IS the capital on fucatan'
and the City Of Vera Cruz have likewise adopted reson
lions, asking President Juarez to recognize a once me
Independence the Republic and TO extend all possible
aid 70 the cause TampicO also addressed Cuban
petition 70 the Mexican Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
ANOTHER MINING CAsUALTY-ONE MAN sUFFC
GATED.

SCRANTON, Dec. 1.-THE engine house of the
Jersey coal mine, operated by the Delaware Iacka
wanna and Western Railroad Company took fire about
A O'Clock on Thursday afternoon The house was located
in the mine at the end of tunnel about go feet long and
at the head OF slope leading down 70 the chambers
Three men shut in the mne and II was supposed
that they had persisted, but they succeeded IN getting
out safely about o'clock on Friday morning a man
named John j. Waman, who went into air shaft 10
search for the men, with foul air and
shed HIS remains recovered AT O'Clock Friday
morning after the fire nearly quenched. He leaves
a wife and three children. The engines were mostly de-
stroyed and the fire will cause detention OF from four
no six weeks The mine was producing 200 tuns Of coal
per day There was another escape, but 1t was filled
with smoke from the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
RUsINEss FAILURES.

Yesterday some additional failures were
announced among them the house OF Benton, Willis
Co dealers in hosiery gloves and worsed goods. The
amount Iof their liabilities and assets is not stated The
other suspensions are follows NJ b. sweezy. builder
OF BROOKLYN; f. L. Perot, flour and feeddealer with
branch house in Philadelphial Ward wheeler, dealer
In pces preserves etc; Frederick Witse, coal mer-
chant The failure OF two cattle dealers-nanes not
giyen-in Hudson CIty is also mentioned The following
firms have made assignments A COhn Son. dry goods;
Dickson a COrsOn, soda water manufacturers None OF
these cases OF succent Importance TO create any
outside feeling Of dstrust or apprehension
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE GCUMENIeAL COUNCIL.

ANOTHER FABRIeATION-THE VIEWS OF FRANCE
RESPECTING AVAILABILITY.
ROME Friday Dec. II, 1869.
The report that the French Government had sent
note to the Holy See declaring that the proclama-
ton of the dogma of Papa infalbhty would release
France from the political obligations of the Coneor-
dat is fabrication. Cardinal Matthew, Archbishop
of Besaneon, has left Rome. His departure gives
rise to many contradictory rumOrs.
THE POPE's HEALTH.
PARIS. Friday Dee. II, 1859
The apprehensions in regard to the health of the
Pope were caused by q report, which was circulated
throughout Europe. that he had an apODlectc
attack, and remained incapable of motion. The
report is pronounced utterly without foundation.
The health OF the Pope is at present remarkably
good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
THE ALBANY PENITENTIAR'

THE ALBANY PENTTENTTAKl ANNTAL kLTVNI'
The annual report of the Inspectors OF the
Peutentiary at Albany has been published. The mum.
Der OF prisoners in confinement during the year ending
oct 81 1901 has been 1885, OF these 1929 received
urtno the wear gO7 were discharged leaving 37S the
1st OF October But four deaths occurred during the
year The health Of the prisoners has been secured b
clothing The whole number Of commitments was 22S
more than that Of the previous year The income OF the
prisoners was $4g45 IL the running expenses S930l 2s
giving profit OF Ol53 50. More than this profit has
been expended on building improvements. large por-
zion of the report devoted TO the question OF prison pun
ishment The opinion is strongly maintained that rlgt
of corporal punishment should be given TO the cheI ON
Ger OF the prison This necessary for proper discipline
But this ht should be delegated 10 subordnates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
BoMBAY-HooK IN. j. TRAGEDY.

In the Palisade (New-Jersey) murder case,
the morning and much Of the afternoon session OF the
Court at Hackensack yesterday, occupied in
examining the witness Mooney, whose testimony was
nubished Yesterday. Nothing important was elected
At4Dr. Henry A. Crary& Closter the physician who
made tbe most mortem examination OF the bodies of Mrs.
Dckey and COlquhoun, was sworn, ana testned as 10
the nature OF the wound received by Mrs Dckey The
revolver used by Dckey was produced, when Mooney
identified being the seen by him IN the possession
OF Dckey about days before the shooting, while the
latter was loading the factory IN which they were
with Oauhoun working at the time. AT the Court ad-
inurusd mill Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18

We have received from the President OF
soross card reply certain reports concerning the
dougs in that body which have recently appeared IN
some OF the journals AS have not printed any OF the
reports We do not think 1t necessary to publish more
OF the card than this explicit paragraph;
"From their very nature they nee no denial. They
are incredible 90 the mind OF every rghthinkng person.
6ut appeal TO the man in every journalist TO say
mons OF the idle and unscrupuous in regard to the pr
yate relations Of women"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18

The Executive Committee of the lngraham
Association announce TO the members OF the Association
that they have made contract win Coiuous smith o.
london England to institute thorough search in that
ty and country for the title to the lands or the record
~ The w IF Joseph Wilson The InIahgm Association
has maid three persons $780, and at the end OF three
when they make their report as what they have
toward the object desired. $3.50 more; and
~ the end OF SIX months $3.50 more the same TO be re-
heated az the end Of nine months, making IL al so
Matinee performances will be given to-day
NJ rho Academy OF Music Woods Museum the New York
Circus the Olympic Theater the Fifth Avenue Theater,
Niblos Garden and the Tammany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
GREAT BRITAIN.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
LONDON, Friday Dec. II, 1869.
The Alabama question is again engrOssing public
attention The celebrated Historicus" publishes
long communication in The Times this morning,
wherein he asserts that the European States refused
70 consider Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee p-
rates for the that France, long before
refused to so regard Benjamin Franklin. The anal
ogy in the case of Paul Jones and Admiral Semmes
he thinks is complete, and thence goes on to draw
the obvious inference.
AN IMPORTANT PROPOSITION.
The Times in a leader on the Alabama Claims, says:
eff Minister Motley proposes that negotiations for
the settlement of the claims be reopened at Wash
ingtOn, the proposal will be accepted. We must
add that 1t would be useless to negotiate
or to think of negotiating, unless each side
is prepared to enter upon the negotiations
with confidence in the honor of the other
The charge made by the Americans is that we did
not show proper feeling toward them during the war;
that our want of proper feeling led to afford unfair
assistance TO their enemies The defense is that was
our duty to abstain from showing feeling toward
either side that the alleged unfair assistance was
strict observance of neutrality 1t is plain that sat
isactory relations between the two countries cannot
be restored until we understand and respect the
craving Of the Americans for sympathy, and they
understand the difficulties of our situation as
impartial bystander5 injured by war IN when we
felt bound to abstain from interference. We shah
never arrive at the restoration of Friendship if we are
to begin in the spirit of pettifogging attorneys.
American writers and statesmen may remember with
advantage that blood Is after ALL not very differ
ent from their own. Englshmen have susceptible
ties as well as Americans 1t is not probable that
we shall be drawn toward the Americans by the sug-
gestlon that we insincere, and bent on hoodwink
ing those with whom we profess to be dealing openly"
THE ENGLISH COLONIAL POLICY
The Daily NerS, in an article to-day on Canadian
matters, says:
England settled colonial policy by marriage of
affection, if possible; that falling, one Of con-
venience No cabinet OF conference will ever again
propose one Of force
OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Auberon Herbert NJ. T., has resigned his Oxford
Fellowship. In a note announcing this step he COM
plains that the management of the University un-
wise and unjust because it persists in adhering to
policy of exclusiveness
APPREHENDED RIOT AT LONDONDERRY.
The Government apprehending riot at London
derry morrow has dispatched troops TO that place
10 quell any disorder that may occur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18


YntrB Of 2s swsmp Indians and numnfo OF peen En-
gnsh half-breed relations Gov. hcDougan mas also
rised force Of Sioux at Portage and La frale uhuer
Canadian officers These forces will form Junction ana
without delay on the insurgents In and about Fort
Garry The commander Of the insurgents, Rieli called
in his alfbreed reserves and in few hours 800 men
responded to his call collision was hourly expected
THE FIRE AT CRAWFORD.
BRANrFoRD. Ont. Dec 17.--The north wing
of the Kirby House was destroyed by fire this morning
The Mayors Office and Frazers billiard saloon were also
totally consumed Cl6Ord's furniture store and the
Post Office were badly damaged, and frame building
adjoining was crushed 20 the ground by the falling OF
walls. The loss is about $4,000.
THE NORTHWEST TERRITORY.
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec, 17-It is reported here
that IL is the intention OF the Government TO com
pete the purchase OF the Northwest Territory until next
Spring and not until the Dominion is able TO assert It's
authority by the presence OF armed force sent IN oy
way Of Fort William IL Is said that the payment 10 me
HndsOn's Bay Company, therefore, will not be mace LOT
time. The instruction will be left 10 be dealt WIN
by that Company. The Ontario Legislature has voted
G In re m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
MUSIC.

The Italian Opera season will close with the
n,atinee today at which Koncon and Miss Kellogg VIII
sing in "Pipele"
The Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn give
eir secopd concert this evening. Miss serllng Miss
Anna Mehlig and MT j. Levy the solo performers
At the Plymouth Organ Concert this afternoon
Mr. Eueene Thayer OF Boston is announced The after
noon concert at the Y. NJ c. A. Hall in this city VIII be
enyened with Mr. Levys cornet and Mr. Moras playing
on the organ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON Dec. 1.-THE following nomi-
nations were sent 20 the Senate to-day:
& L. whitney OF Michigan, Judge Of the Sixth Judicial
Circuit, vice George II. Neaman, withdrawn
Amos l. Alderman, L. >. Attorney for the District OF
Georgia.
Delos W Cameron. Collector Of Internal Revenue for
the Twcuty-secoud District Of New-Iork.
VIM l.. Poland Postmaster at North Brookheld, Mass
Thomas Il. johnson, Postmaster at Sumpter Court
House, = &.
T. a. sheibley, Postmaster NJ Rome, Ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
THE DUTY on srEEL-THE REPUDIATION d
BATE IN THE HOUSE:


The WAYS and Means Committee have been In session
all day on steel and after much and close discussion the
following result reached: On all steel In ingots coils,
sheets steel wire not less than fourth OF an nch IN
diameter 3 cents per pound in lieu OF the present
duties VIZ from u cents per pound, and 10 per
cent dd rdOre Mr.. Marshall proposed q CENTS BAR
"a; Allison az Schenck. 3, which was finally carried,
making the duty specific and uniform. Steel rails ana
other articles steel TO be acted upon whether
the uniform duty Of cents raises reduces the e1-
listing tariff is a matter OF discussion.
The debate and the action OF the House on the SUBJECT
reputation much talked about In the departments
and among financial men. They regard the question as
entirely removed from politics. The only regret that
the vote though unanimous with one exception, was so
small hut this owing 10 the fact that many members
have already goue home 10 spend the holidays, not an
tcipating the agitation OF this question:
The President has recognized OsmOnd T. Howe as wee
Consul OF for the state OF Alabama 10 reside at
the City OF Mobile. -
In June last notice was received at the Department OF
state that a public Industrial Exhibition would take
Mace at the CITY Of COrdOva, at which nations we're IN
vited 10 exhibit and the time the Inauguration
OF tho Central Argentine Railway would take place
From an official letter addressed to tho United states
Minister at BuenOs Ayres the 9th OF October last II ~
pears the opening OF the Exhibition postponed until the
18th OF October, 1870 ,,
report has been circulation that the Commissloner
OF Indian Affairs has made estimates Tor S2,OtOoN
than appropriated by the last Congress
This Is a mistake Commissioner Parker estimates iOT
only $4,000 more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
SPAIN.

QUEEN ISABELLA DENIES THE CHARGE OF
ROBBERY.
PARIS Friday, Dec. IT, 1869.
Queen Isabella, in answer to the resolution OF in
vestigation adopted by the Cortes, denies that she
carried away the Crown jewels when she left Spain
A BILL FOR THE ELECTION OF KING.
MADRID, Friday, Dec II, 1869.
The Cortes has adopted resolution instructing
the Committee on the Constitution to prepare bill
providing for the election of monarch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
rwo VOTING WOMEN SHOT.

CHICAGO Dec. 17.--At Aurora, last evening,
two young ladies, named Addyman, were walking past
the residence Of Samuel McCarty, accompanied by a
Younger brother and they reached the gate the Lad
took hold of 1t, when gun was discharged portion
NJ the shot struck one OF the sisters I'm the mouth knock
m ont her teeth and portion OF the charge entered Ie
other Iady's shoulder Both are severely injured Inc
gun had been with spring to shoot boys VINO peu
down the fences. Mr.. MCCarty will be arrested
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and had under consideration the subject OF compensation
TO members whose seats contested The Committee
will mature and report some plan by which uniform
rule may the pay In such cases
The House Committee on Patents paid an Official visit
to the Patent Office yesterday where they spent nearly
three hours in examining its operations They were
shown through the different divisions OF the once by
Commissioner Fisher and expressed themselves much
pleased with their general appearance The VISIT was
paid primarily TO enable the members Of the Committee
to become acquainted with the personnel OF the ONCE
and the general mode In which its business Is conducted
The London Tines in Its of the lst OF December,
devoes three columns the history Of the capture last
month, Of beggingletter impOster IN Philadelphia,
named Seward, who had vctimzed hundreds OF British
residents by his adrotness contains an editorial
thanking Postmaster General Cresswel, Special Agent
Petheridge and Mr. Thomson. u. 8. Consul at South
ampton for their efficiency in ferretng out the fraud
copy Of this paper to-day forwarded by the British
Embassy here to Mr.. Cresswell
The Secretary Of the Interior has requested the heads
Of Bureaus in his Department to submit estimate or
the amount OF funds required pay the postage upon
communications and documents sent through the malls
in the transaction OF business should the frankng prv
lege be abolished.
The Assembly of the National Labor Union for the Dis
trict Of Columbia has called Convention Of Delegates,
to be appointed by the Trade Associations of the District
and the State OF Maryland to meet in this city on We'd
within these boundaries invited to send delegates and
each organization expected to send delegate and
for every 90 members over the first co.
The Committee, composed of two members from each
of the States represented in the Louisville Commercial
Convention, beginning to assemble here. Those from
Georgia have arrived Their object to urge upon Con.
gres the proprey Of assisting in tho construction of
Pacific Railroad on or near the 92d parallel, in accord
with the resolutions OF the Memphis and Louisville
Conventions
Gen. Butler received al telegram from friend in Gal
veston Texas, to-day, announcing the election OF Cen
Davis as Governor, by 800 or 1,200 majority.
The nomination Of Gen. Potts, to succeed James NJ
Ashley as Governor Of Montana viii be laid over until
after the adjournment of the Ohio Legislature for the
reason that the death OF State Senator RUSSELL member
OF that body tie in the vote between the Demo
Gratis AID Republicans and that the resignation OF Potts.
who is also a member which must follow his confrma-
ton, would give the former majority
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-18
GEN. THOMAS AND THE TENNESSEE LEGIsLA
TURE.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 17.-SOme weeks ago Mr.
Hinke Of Hardin made proposition 70 the lower branch
Of the Tennessee Legislature TO sell the portrait OF Gen
Geo. H. Thomas hanging in the State Library and painted
AT the expense Of the State which proposition failed by
large majority Gen. Thomas has written letter TO
John Ruhm Ma shve stating that he has written 70 the
Sneaker Of the House ascertain the cost OF painting
the portrait adding that he would refund the money He
also saws he will TO the present Legislature, as
soon as he can get the gold medal voted him by the
Legislature IN cOnmenOraOn OF the Union victory
over Rebel forces IN front Of Nashville IN Decen-
bel 1864.