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The New York herald., 1869-12-18
LONG ISLAND.

A WouLD-BE MunpnRER.-on Thursday night, as
three young men OF Jamaica, named Dominicus
Snedeker and the brothers Harbrook, were proceed
ing their homes in Flushing avenue they surprised
q burglar, who was lettering about the premises Of
Judge Snedeker Seeing that he was discovered
and his plans frustrated he drew revolver and dis
charged three shots at the party, but fortunately
without affecting the person OF either. He then fed
In the direction OF the Flushing woods. and although
search was made for nim he was not found. 1t is
supposed he has a rendezvous somewhere in the
wood fields OF the vicinity.
SUPPOSED CATTLE POISONING CAsE-Thc people
residing at the Head OF the Weigh" are Just now
greatly excited over singular case OF supposed
poisoning. 1t appears that on Wednesday even
Ing cow belonging to William Francis was
MIXED, nothing being seen to occasion sus-
picion concerning the animals health. on
the following morning the COW was
found greatly swollen and MIR. Francis applied
several remedies to reduce the swelling, but ali TO no
purpose. After death the viscera was extracted and
portion OF 1t thrown to cat, dog and pig, all
OF which died about an hour after It also
tanned subsequently thai the families Of Edward
Reilly and Patrick 1ralnOr were made sick by using
The milk Of the cow on the same night They are
not expected to recover.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

man OF Albany bas migrated to this city, ana on
Monday there will be two OF these gigantic petrac-
tOns ON exhibition In this small town. Blessings,
like mIsfortunes never come slngfy. Zach of these
stone fellows II Is sad resembles the other In every
particular and furthermore, they are Of the same
length, weight and beauty. Maybe they wcro
triplets
MARY Warner" despite Manager Baremans in
junction is at present on the boards IN Cincinnati.
where the unfortunate heroine is being nightly per-
sonated by Miss Mary Gladstone Where Is the
Colonel2 tie must be spry else "Mary Warner"
VIII gel to Caliiornia ahead OF MIN.
young Russian oficer having addressed senu-
mental letter TO Madame Patti, who is ut present
SINGING In ~. Petersburg, and, further, serenaded
hei Nv night with wind instruments. received tho
ioioWihg letter from the Marquis de Caux:-
SiR-Do yon take my wife for Jericho that you besicge
ner heart with rumpes9 But pardon because have
laughed. CAUX-
Mr.. Mark Smith, who il at present playing at the
81 James theatre. LonGon. unfortunately treated
ny the Times. There happen to be two American
actors OF st. James called Mark Smith and Barton
Hill. When the former appeared some seven weeks
ago. the Times commenced him IA '.Mr. Barton
smith, And lew weeks afterwards the critic,
speaking OF the same man, eulogtled him as "Mr.
Marcus H."
The following matlnees announced for this
afternO0n:-Russian Opera at the French theatre;
''The Little DetectIve" at NibO's Garden; "DOl
Casar," at the Fifth Avenue theatre; Under the
GasliQht." at the Olympic; Pluto" at the Grand
opera House, "KenilwOrth,r at the Museum; Bad
Dickeyn at Tammany; Varieties, at Tony PASTORS
Opera House and equestrianlsm and acr0batS aS
the Circus.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
THE WEEKLY HERALD.

The Cheapest and Best Newspapers In tho
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD Of the present week, now
ready, contains the very latest European News BY
the Cable up to the hour Of publication; also Telc-
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points 1t also contains the Current News OF the
Week; the Fashions; Amusements; Facetia Foreign
Intelligence; Sporting Religious and Literary Intel
lgence; Washington News Obituary Notices; Edi-
torial Articles on the prominent topics OF the day;
our Agricultural Budget; Reviews OF the Cattle,
Horse. Dry Goods ana Boot and Shoe Markets;
Financial and Commercial Intelligence, and accounts
of all the important and Interesting events OF the
week.
TERMs:-Sngle subscriptions, 81; Three copies, $6:
Five copies IS; Ten copies, SIS; Single copies, five
cents each. a limited number OF advertisements
inserted In the WEEKLY HERALD.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
TELEGRAPIlC NEWS ITEMS.

The ontario tCanada) Legislature has voted
1924, 600 to encourage immigration.
Alvin Flanders Governor OF Washington Terri-
tory left San Francisco for Washington city yester-
day.
John Beehanes, OF Texas was robbed Thursday '
night, on steamer II. NJ. Shreve lying as the Ieyee
at Sc. Louis, OF $780,
Miss Pbllena s. Ru0n Clerghton eighteen years OF
age, or West Martinsburg, Lewis county, n. Y. com.
mltted suicide Thursday night IN Utica by taking
strychnine.
The Grand Jury in session at Portage City Wis.
has indicted M. NJ. Bradley, Robert Campbell, Thos
Drew and others for lynchng william II. Spain In
september last.
At meeting OF the directors of the Hartford and
Erie Railroad, In Boston yesterday, the following
directors were chosen TO I'LL :George
M. Barnard, A. H. Rice, Oakes Ames I. u, Cooledge
and Lyman Nichols.
John Russell, ex-sccretary OF State, and republ,.
can State Senator elect from the Tenth District OF
Ohio, died at MS residence at Urbana, Thursday
afternoon. The death Of Mr.. Russell leaves q tie
vote In the State Senate.
bill has been introduced in the California Legis-
lature and has passed the Senate break the ring
In the Board OF supervisors OF ban Francisco. 1t
makes ten members a quorum. All sessions OF the
Board are TO be open. The bill also prohibits the
Board delegating its powers TO committees.
The north wing OF the Kirby House, Al Brantford.
Canada, was destroyed by nre yesterday morning.
The Mayors otce ana Frazer's blhard saloon were
also totally consumed. Clinord's furniture store
and the POST once were BADLY damaged and a frame
building adjoining was crushed TO the ground by the
falling OF walls.
The committee from Oswego TO the Saratoga Rail-
road meeting left Saratoga yesterday. reconnos.
sance has been ordered from Bonneville TO Fort
Anu by the way OF the Sacondaga valley ana Glcnns
Falls, on the pledge OF the Glcnn's Fas' delegation
that they Will raise the money and pay the expcns
| of the work.
| At Aurora, ILL.,, on Thursday evening two young
ladies. named Addy1nan, were walking past the
| residence OF Samuel McCarty, accompanied by q
| younger brother. and as they reached the gate
| the lad took hold OF It, when n gun was d,s-
| charged portion Of the shot struck one OF the
| sisters IN the mouth, Knocking out her teeth, and
| shoulder. Both were severely injured. The gun had
been set with spring TO shoot boys who pulled
| down the fences
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
THE INDIANS.
Encouraging Reports from Arizonn-Tho Nav
moe Going Upon Their Reservations.


Moe Going Upon Their Reservations.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II. 1869.
letter from Fort Defiance, Arizona Territory.
dated I'd instant gives very encouraging report
from the Nayajoe Indians, who are said TO be now
selecting their homes upon that portion OF the re.
servation which has already been surveyed prcpara-
tory to entering into agricultural pursuits. They
have lately received 5000 mead OF sheep ana goats,
purchased under the dire ,tion OF the Commissioner
OF InGlan Affairs They are very much delighted
with TINS present from the government and 1t has
had tendency TO impress them very favoraby with
their present relations with the department.. Large
numbers OF these Indians were engaged IN farming
Inst year raising considerable amount OF grain, and
now It Is thought nearly all the heads OF families
VIII devote their attention 10 agriculture. Some
lew bands belonging to this tribe are rowing
through the country, but efforts are being made by
the CHIEFS and their agents tn bring them all upon
the reservation and IL Is hoped this will be
pllshed. census has recently been taken showing
that this tribe now numbers about 5000. The
indians assert that the annuity goods which have
Just been furnlshed them are OF q very superior
quality and that they feel that tile treaty made with
sSau by General Sherman aud Colonel Tappan VIII
be faithfully carried out.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
GERMANY.

The Burlingame-Chinesc Treaty-Ncgotin.
tions Confirmed.
BERLIN, Dec. II, 1862
Mr. Burlingame, during his direct diplomatic
Intercourse and personal negotiations with the
King Of Prussia and the Cabinet Ministers In this
city, has obtained an official confirmation OF the
North German Chinese treaty, which is completely
satisfactory to the Chinese government and meets
the individual approval OF the members of the
Chinese Embassy.
The Burlingame treaties diplomacy in the different
capitals has been fully approved in Pekin accord
ing to the latest dispatches received by the Min
lister,
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
IRELAND.


March of Troops to the North-A Riot
Expected In Londonderry.
DUBLIN, Dec. II, 1859.
The Lord Lieutenant, acting with the complete
approval OF the Cabinet In London, has despatched
a number Of troops Of the line to Londonderry city,
In the North his Exccency having reason to appre-
hend the breaking out Of q riot In that town to-.
morrow Saturday
Londonderry has been deeply agitated for some
time past in consequence OF the Church dsestab-
lishment legislation Of the Gladstone ministry. The
city was regarded as the stronghold OF the
ultra High Church party since the moment
OF the defeat OF the last OF the STU
arts By William, Prince Of orange. Tho
members OF 'loyallst' family enjoyed many he
reditary Church slnecures and cathedral and NUM-
cipal charter emouments, which are all swept away
by the recent action OF the Parliament. govern
ment commission which has Just closed its sttlngs,
recommended that the city police force hitherto
maintained by the Corporation. be abolished, and
the duty OF peace preservation within tho famous
''wall" assigned to the Royal Irish Constabulary-a
body which embraces men of ali religious persua
sIons In Its ranks. Hence most probably the excite
menti
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
The Suez Canal Not to be Closed
for Repairs.
ABattle Imminent in Winnipeg
Territory.
Governor McDougan with an
Armed Force.
ENGLAND.
Tho Alabama Claims Questi0n-A Proposal
and Plan for Settlement.

Tho Alabama Claims Question-A Proposal
and Plan for Settlement.
LONDON, Dec. II, 1862
The London Times in leader on the Alabama
claims, Says
II Minister Mouley proposes that negotiations for
the settlement Of the claims be reopened at Washing
ton, the proposal viii be accepted. We must
add that 1t would be useless TO negotiate or to talk
OF negotiating unless each side Is prepared to enter
upon the negotiation with confidence IN the honor
Of the other. Inc charge mace by the Americans
lS that we did not show proper feeling
towards them during the war; that our want
OF proper feeling led US to AFFORD unfair
assistance to tner enemies. The defence is that 1t
was our duty to abstain from showing Keeling TO-
wards either side tnat the alleged unfair assistance
was strict observance OF neutrality. 1t ID plain
that satisfactory relations between the 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 i'm
partial bystanoers injured by war In which we felt
bound to abstain from interference We shall never
arrive at the restoration or friendship II we begin
In the spirit of pettilogging attorneys. American
writers and statesmen may remember with
advantage that our Diood is, after ALL not
very different from their own. EDgllshmen have
susceptibtles as well as Americans 1t Is not pro-
oable that we shall be drawn towards the Americans
Oy the suggestion tnat We are Inslncere and bent
b0odwinkng those with whom we profess TO be
dealing openly.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKET.-LONDOE, Dec. 17-4:3O
p. M.-Consols closed at a2a for money ana e2H Tor
the account. American securities closed quiet ana
steady. United states ve-twenty bonds, 1862, S5s
steady. Erie Railway shares, 1e.; Illinois Cen
trails. 99h; Atlantic and Great Western, 26h.
PARIS BOuRsE.-PARIs, Dec. T.-The Bourse
closed quiet. Rentes 72f 60c.
FRANKFORT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dec. H.
United States flve-twenty bonds closed firm at o.
Q17s.
LIVERPOOL CorroN M,gKEr.-LIvERrooI, Dec
17-4:30 r. M.--The cotton market closed firm
Middling uplands, ll4d. ND; middling Orleans
12d. 1253d The sales OF the day have been II, 900
bales, including 5000 Tor speculation and export.
The cotton sales or the week nave been $4,000
bales, OF which 16 900 were taken for export and
Il 900 speculation The stock in port Is estimated
at $40 900 bales OF which 64 900 are American. The
receipts OF the week have been 100 GOO bales, of
which 20 600 were American
STATE OF TRADE.-LIvERPOoI. Dec 1.-THE mar.
ket for yarns and fabrics at Manchester is firm
HAvRE COTTON MARKET. HAvRE, Dec. l7.-Cot-
ton closed active for both on the spot and afoat.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKET.--LivERPooI,
Dec. III II M.-Wheat 9s I'd. per Genital for Cali
fornia white: Ss I'd. sa Sd. for No. red western
and So. 10d. for red winter. Oats 2s Cd. per bushe
The receipts OF wheat at this port for the past three
days have been 40, 900 quarters, Of which $4,000
American.
Dec. Ill p. M.-Lard, 77s. per cw Beef, 1888. Cd
per tierce OF 304 los for new extra prime mess.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-LIvERP0oL, Dec
Ia z. M-Common fosn, 5s. per cwt. Refined Pc
troleum, Is. sd. per gallon Linseed DILL ESQ los. per
ton
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.--LONDoN, Dec. IT,
Turpentine is hrmer. TaloW dull and unchanged.
Refined petroleum. 1s 3d. a IL. I'D per gallon Lin
seed OIL f29 6s. per ton: llnseed CAKES $40 los per
ton for thin oblong for feeding; Calcutta linseed,
5Ss. I'd.
PETROLEUM MARKEr.-ANrwERr, Dec. 17.-Petro-
leum closed firm at 60j4 francs for standard white
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
THE RED RIVER REBELLION.

~
FenTs Of an Indian War in Case Of Hostile
ties with Canada-MOvements Of Governor
NcDOugail.
CHICAGO, Dec. II, 1859.
letter dated Pembina, December H. announces
there Is nothing new IN the condition OF affairs at
Fort Garry, but says widespread apprehension is
felt that In The case OF active war between the
the insurgents and the Canadians the Indian tribes
from Saskatchewan to the Rocky Mountains will
join in and not stop until the white settlers in
British America are extermnated, and may even
carry the war TO the settlers on American soil.
The apparent quiet existing at Fort Garry is feared
be unreal. Governor McDougau Is said to be pre-.
par1ng for some expedition.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

NASHVIII.E, Dec. I1 ISBH.
some weeks ago Mr.. Hinkle, OF Hardin, made
proposition to the lower branch OF the Tennessee
Legislature to sell tho portrait OF General George H.
Thomas hanging In the State Library, ana painted
at the expense OF the State which proposition failed
BY large majority. General Thomas has written
letter to John Ruhm Nashville, stating that he has
written the speaker OF the House TO ascertain the
cost OF painting the portrait adding that he would
refcnd the money. He also says he Will return to
the present Legislature, soon as he can get It, the
gold medal voted MIN by the last Legislature In
sAss-A "a front oG Naaavuls y RssAW1F, l3sA
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
CUBA.

Movements of Reconsideration Of Two Men
Charged with observation-disclosures Of
the Isabel for New York.
HAVANA, Dec. II, 1850.
The First battalion of Havana volunteers has gone
to vuelta Abajo TO relieve the Second battalion
whose term OF active service mas expired.
Two men, charged with taxing part In the assass
nation Of two volunteers, were executed yesterday
in the town Of Iagnnilas.
The Spanish man-of-war Isabel sailed to-day for
New York
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
FRANCE.
NapoIeon's Henlth-GcneraI Banks-Cabinct
Rnmors-A Storm.

Nap0Ie0n's Henltl-(scneral Banks-Cabinct
Rnmors-A Storm.
PARIS. Dec. IT. 1862
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 General N. P. Banks. General
Banks win soon sail for New York.
1t is asserted that NJ. Emile Olivier has been
charged with the formation OF new Ministry.
Deputy Richemont has resigned his seat in the
Corps Legslatif and has been appointed by imperial
decree senator OF France. n. FORBADE de In
Roquette, Minister OF The Interior, wil ofcr himself
as candidate for the Corps Legislatif. from the
district OF M. Richem0nt
severe storm prevails to-day, and seriously in
terferes with working Of The telegraph wires the
Continent
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
The Alabama Claims Arguments.

LONDON Dec II, 1869.
The Alabama question is engrossing the public
attention. ''Hstoricus,"a a newspaper writer on IN
ternational Jurisprudence, publishes a long COM
munlcation in the London Times this morn
ing, wherein he asserts tnat the European
States refused to consider Jefferson Davis and Ro-
bert L. Lee ''pirates," for the same reason that
France long before refused to so regard Benjamin
Frankiln. The analogy in the cases Of PAU Jones
and Admiral Semmes he thinks, is complete, and
thence goes on to draw obvious inferences.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
THE TEXAS ELECTION.

The Governors Election In Doubt-The lie.
gisiature Claimed by the Conservatives.
GALVESTON, Dec. II, 1862.
One hundred and seven counties heard from give
Davis majority Of 1.128. The counties to hear
from have an aggregate white majority of 1900.
The vote for Governor is - close that it will require
the Official count to decide The conservatives claim
q majority in the Legislature on Joint ballot
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
SPAIN.

The Ex.Quccn and the Crown Jcwcls-A
Monarch still Wanted.
PARIS, Dec. II, 1869.
Queen Isabella, In answer TO the resolution OF In.
vestgation adopted BY the Cortes denies that she
carried away the crown jewels when she LEFT Spain.
The Cortes has adopted resolution instructing
sne Committee on the Constitution to prepare bill
providing for the election OF monarch
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
Napoleon and the Concordat.

Napoleon and tlie Concordnt.
ROME, Dec. II, 1869.
The report that the French government had sent
note the Holy See declaring that the proclamation
OF the dogma Of Papal infalliblity would release
France from the political obligations Of the Con.
cordat Is fabrication.
Cardinal Matthew, Archbishop of Besancon, has
left Rome His departure gives to many contradic-
tory rumor9
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

Indians Taking the Field Against the Insure
genfs--Thc Hnif.brecds Prepared for
Action-A Collision Imminent.
ST. PAUL, Mtnn Dec. II, 1869.
News has just reached here from private sources
that Colonel Dennis surveyor general has sue
ceeded III raising and arming force Of 200 swamp
Indians and number Of their English half-breed
relations Governor McDougall has also raised a
force OF Sioux, az Portage and La Prairie. under
Canadian officers. These forces will form junction
and march without delay on the insurgents IN aud
about Fort Garry.
The commander OF the insurgents Riele, called in
his halfbreed reserves, and In few hours 200 men
responded TO his cal. collision was hourly ex-
pected.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
ROME.
Health oil the Pope.

H1tHitu VI tHU IUpcs
PARIS, Dec H. 1869.
The apprehensions in regard to the health OF the
Pope were caused by q report which was circulated
throughout Europe that he had an apopectic
attack, and remained incapable OF motion. The
report is pronounced utterly without foundation.
The health OF the Pope is at present remarkably
good.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
UnivcrEity Test Oaills.

LONDON, Dec. H. 1869.
AuDerOn Herbert, M. p, has resigned the Oxford
Fellowship In note announcing this step he COM
plains that the management OF the university Is un-
wise and unjust because persists adnering to
policy OF eXcluslyeness.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

The Red River Rebellion to be Dealt With by
the Hudson Bay Company.
OTTAWA. Canada, Dec. II. 1850.
1t is reported here that it Is not the Intention of
the government to complete the purchase OF the
Northwest Territory until next spring, ana not
until the Domnon Ia able to assert Its authority by
the presence of an armed force sent in by the way
OF Fort william. 1t Is said that the payment to
the Hudson Bay Company, therefore, will not be
made for some time. The insurrectlon will be left
10 be dealt with by that company.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

LIVERPOOL, Dec. IL 1862
The ships Ocean Wave, from quebec for this port,
and James Foster. Jr., hence for New York, came
into collision in the Mersey. Both vessels were
damaged.
The ship Victoria Nyanza, from San Francisco for
this port, encountered storm In the channel. Her
boats were stove and she sustained other damage.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

A.-A Beautifyins Rnptism--foisfened a Few
times with PHALoN'S vITALIA, OR SALVATION FOX
THE HAIR the silver threads that time has
among the darker bres of the whskers the beard the
hair the head their o ina hue. There
danger applying than In bathing the skin with fair
tant behind. 1t is yelled from the light with
coating paper the deadly preparations and enia
no me odor
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
A GIGANTIC LOTTERY WAR.
Ben Wood and John Morrissey
at Swords Points.

A Magnificent Exposure All Round on The
Tapis-Judge Barnard Vacates Judge
Cardozo's Order Appointing Ben
Wood Receiver and Appoints
Morrissey as Receiver in
Counter Snit-Wh0
viii Back DOMns
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
waRKlsGmeH's UNION.

meeting OF this organization was held last night
at Early Closing Hail. in The Bowery, the president,
Mr.. Nelson W. Young in the chair.
Mr.. Young was nominated unanimously for presi-
dent for the ensuing term, and after the transaction
OF some routine business the proceedings termi-
mated.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
M08its RACES.

MOBILE, Dec H. 1859.
To-day was the third day of the Magnolia races.
The race (mlle heats) was won by Lobelia in 1851 u
and 15otz, beating Coquette second and Zuzu third
Donovan and Whizenhurt were dlstanceo In the sec.
ond neat.
The New York herald., 1869-12-18

THE GOLD HILL MINES FIRE STILL BURNING
That terrible and fatal fire which broke out on the
stn OF April last In the mines OF Gold Hill, still
shoulders In the bowels or the earth. II was thought
to be extinguished long ago, but such Is not the
case. short time since miners, working between
the 600 and 700 feet levels OF the Kentuck mines,
suddenly picked th rough INTO space where there
was plenty OF nre finding large brands Of
". The place was ut once closed up
again. Being as far rs possible shut In
and kept from the encouragement or at
mosuheric air, the fire merely shoulders, but IL is
therS! nevertheless, aud may keep on burning for
the next seven months. It can do no particular
harm, however, as II Il merely burning out the old
timbering where the mines have been worked out.
The bodien OF Laity, Remay and O'Nell, the unre-
covered Victims OF the great Gold Hill disaster OF
last APRIL still remain enclosed within their great
subterranean tomb. They are supposed to be In the
upper levels Of the Crown Point mine, east ledge,
but the fatal gas which killed them Is still 20 bad
there that no explorations In search OF them can be
successfully conducted, although attempts have
constantly been and still are being made to that end
The CANADIAN TARTFF.-The Canadian papers
report tnat sweeping changes In their revenue laws
may be looked for at The next session or the Cana
dian Parliament. II IA likely that similar duties will
be put on imported produce to those levied by the
United States on Canadian, and that the al rdtorem
method Of assessing duties viii be much more extcn-
sively adopted. IN order to promote direct trade
with the places Of production An export % duty to- on
pins uWpsr WIN ala0, RsrpapA 10 pAxf q IA AAsA'
The New York herald., 1869-12-18
Died.

MoNAMEA.-On Friday December II, JAMES Nc
NAMEA, a native OF Arregaitrough, county Monag-
han, Ireland IN the 4Tth year OF his age.
The funera, wiii take place from the residence or
his sister, Mrs. Maher SO Charlton street, on sunday
afternoon at two O'Clock.
lfor other Deaths see Thi1d Puge.l