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The New York herald., 1869-02-16

some very interesting exercises took place last
evening ~ Turner's Han, In Orchard street, Ia con-
nection with an exhibition OF the female pupils OF
the New York TurAveren School. The school n
under the management OF Mr.. VIM. HeeseIer, and at
present numbers about fifty female pupils. the male
pupils Numbering about 5Vo The hall was filled
with the parents and friends OF the children who
were greatly delighted with the varied exercises.
singing ny the pups-the boys only taking part
In the singing exercises-opcned the evenings en-
teriamment. fney sang with clear, ringing voices
and perfect unison, showing alike their natural
musical aptitude ~ well rs careful training. Mr..
Miller followed with brief address In German, ex-
planning to those present the nature aud object OF
the school, the pevuarIty or the training and the
marked success that thus far had attended the
school lie was glad to SEQ 40 many OF the parents
present a. II not only showed the interest they felt
In the school, but was very encouraging 10 the
scholars. Succeeding the address was variety Of
recitations and dialogues, mostly In German, and
intcrspersed with singing The pupils some OF
them not more than i've years old, acquitted them
selves finely, and, Of course, were loudly applauded
And now comes the most interesting feature Of the
evenings series OF gymnaste exercises BY the
grls The evolutons they went through IN this line
were marvellousfy well doue and would do credit
TO well established Gmnaeum OF more mature
members After going thnpagh sonae very complex
marching ana c0unfcrm0chlng they went through
variety OF most bewildeFing calisshenic and otner
exercises. The latter exercises lasted about an
hour, after which nne supper was served 70 the
pupils and then succoedsd dAnclpg tho pupiis par
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
IslsgaApHc NEWS ITEMS

Aspecial election was held IN Providence. r. T.,
yesterday TO decide upon the introductioa OF water
from the Pawt,ixct river. The proposition was
ricd by 2,0o2 yeas TO ia nays.
Yesterday morning the First Methodist church
and parsonage aud another dwelling house In scran.
ton Pa, were burned to the ground. The loss Is
about $1,000; insured Tor $4,000.
An explosion took place IN IN oil refinery nj
Guelph, Canada, yesterday The ROOF was blown or
and the building considerably wrecked. Three Of
the workmen were seriously injured.
Saturday evening. during dense fog, two trains
on the Northwestern Railroad collided at Gliddin
Iowa. Joel Bufcl. the roadmaster, was mortally
seriously injured.
About seven O'Clock last evening two mon entered
the jewelry store OF Mr.. Fedcrhen, No. o. Court
street. Boston, and asked TO look at some diamond
rings. While Mr. Federhcn's back was turned they
snatched q tray containing $4,000 worth Of Jcwery
and rushed out Of the store aud made their escape.
The thieves are supposed 70 have arrived from New
York.
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GEORGIA.

Governor Aniioclk vctOes the Joiaf NcsolHfion
Submitting the Eligibility Question To the
supreme Court.
ATLANTA, Feb. Is, 1869.
The Joint resolution OF the Legislature referring
the question OF the eligibility OF negroes to hold
oilce. to the Supreme Court OF the State to-day
returned TO the Legislature b. Governor Bullock
without his approval. He says the resolution
does not settle, nor touch two OF the leading
points. w., the organization OF the Legislature
under the law, ana ITS subsequent action IN exclud
ing large portion Of its members on account OF
color: thar the resolution does not bind the Legsla
ture to abide by the decision OF the supreme Court
even indicate disposition to do so; that the well
worded resolves do not touch upon one or the vital
points at issue and have no binding lorce as to the
other, likely TO satisfy q body of men whose firm
ness, wisdom and patriotism conducted the country
successfully through the great rebellion and
says: '.May we not expect that Congress
VIII ask stronger guarantees for the rights
OF over five hundred thousand American citizens
OF the black race among us than the falllDle
Judgment OF three citizens OF the White race" and
that he Is unwilling to believe that the Legislature
intend to submit II to Congress as deliberate and
fnal action towards establishing harmony among
ourselves and with General Grant. Ii recommends
the Legislature TO take the initiative step towards
the contamination OF the policy OF Congress, from
whom we derive all we have and we expect To enjoy
OF civil government, undo what has been done re.
store colored members to their seats and exclude
every person VINO cannot take the test oath.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

On the 1ith dag Of the twelfth uoath, Adar tFeb-
ruary 25l the Jews celebrate the festival OF Purlm,
in comnemoration or the deliverancc OF the Jewish
nation from destruction in consequence OF the vile
plots OF Haman, the conhdant OF King Ahasuerus.
~ may be read In the Book or esther, In the Old
Testament. 1t Is moi what IS strictly called Mosaic
feast but RabbInical festival, kind OF haif-feast
day. From time Imlnemorlai II has been celebrated
by the Jews by domestic JOYS at the table, by send
ting vctuals and CUTS 10 kindred and friends, by
giving aims to the poor. end by the reading Of the
Book OF Esther nj the synagogue and a special
prayero OF thanksgiving AL Anissln In church and q,
the table. In later years mutual visits In masks were
added 10 this prescribed ceremonial Of Odd, and In
this Guy, In addition to all this, grand mask ball.
known rs the Purim ball, - arranged 20 crown fhe
whole fcstivlty. These Purm balls have ever been
recherche for the haute monde OF New York; but
the announced for the 25th OF this month at the
Academy OF Music promises TO be the greatest OF all
It's predecessors, and also 10 0utrval all the other
grand mtsqnerades oi The season. The arrange
mcnts for decorating the Academy the preparations
for masks procession and characteristic satiri-
cal display on such grand style that tis great
wealthy. intelligent metropolis A. told That y bas not
yet seen the Ike.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
THE YACHT HENRIETTA.

Her Voyage Through the West Indies
Courtcsics Exchunged.
HAVANA Feb. i2,
VIA LAKE CITY, FEB. Ia, 1862
The yacht Henrietta left Bermuda on the 18th and
arrived at st. Thomas on the cath OF January. The
next day she to ST. Croix where General Van
Allen and his party were entertained with an official
dinner by the Governor General, and also by the
planters OF The island She left St. Croix ca the Goth
for Guadaloupe, but, encountering head winds, she
changed her course, and arrived here on the 9th
instant Yesterday Admiral Hon, Sir Charles Bright
and Generai Smith were entertained on board the
yacht. She Will leave the i5th FOR New York, via
Charleston.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

ALBANY, Feb 10, 1859.

ALBANY. Feb ID, 1863.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. BEAoH-To enable the Supervisors Of
Greene county TO refund the taxes illegally COL
iected. -.pa.s,.
BY MI BANxs-ro allow the Albany Cemetery As
ISOLATION to extend their grounds; also one IN reia-
tion to the Albany Board OF Public instruction; also
one to incorporate the Trustees OF the Episcopate Of
by Mr. CArLpw EIL-To continue the laws relative
70 steam ferry between Brooklyn and Mott Haven'
also one 10 amend the charter OF the village OF Edge
walter, IN Richmond county.
BY Mr.. cIiArMAN--T0 amend the charter OF the
Chenango Valley Savings Bank.
BY Mr.. NICKs--Relatiye 10 bridges on the Chefnung
river, At Corning; also one authorizing ine super
vsors Of Corning Steuben county TO raise $aooo, TO
BY Mr. HAIE-Proyiding for the more enectual
suppression and punishment OF bribery. This bill Is
OF great importance, emb0dying as 1t does all the
essential points in the new constitution and Is care
FULLY drawn IL provides that any State 0fncer
receiving Dribe, with the expressed orimplied un.
derstandng that his official action omission to act
Is to be influenced shall De deemed guilty OF felony
and on conviction shall be imprisoned for term
not exceeding five years or pay fine not exceeding
5000, both. Any person offering bribe shall be
liable 10 criminal prosecution therefor Proof OF the
payment OF money 70 or ior the use OF any person
accustomed To influence legSlatl0n,; except
where such payment Is shown to have been actually
paid Tor some lawful purpose, shall be presumptlve
evidence OF the commission OF offences against the
proposed act. Any person charged with the com
mission OF any offence may testify IN his own behalf
IN any criminal PROSECUTIONS. ANY Oincer Oh any
corporation, auditing and allowing any claim for the
rendering OF such service shall be liable to any
stOckhoder In civil action for the proportionate
amount OF stock held by the stOckhOder.
BILLS ORDERED TO A THIRD READING.
- To define the powers of the Land Office Commits
sbners; provide for the payment Of State ASSESS
of 1865 respecting the charters OF certain nsur
ance companies; TO amend the laws relating to JUS
tces OF the peace TO amend the laws SO as to better
secure the payment Of mechanics and laborers fur
nishlng maScra Tor building purposes in the city Of
New iork.
Adiournad n
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CALF ORNIA.

Y; rcat snow storm In fhc sierra Nevadns-
snow sheds ON the Ccutra, Paciac Rail-
road.
BAN FRANCISCO, Feb. H. 1859.
Mount Diabo and the coast range OF mountains
An the vicinity Of san Francisco have been covered
with snow for several days.
Tho trains on tho Central Pacific Railroad are de.
Iayed In the Sierra Nevada mountains by one Of the
most terrific snow storms ever known In that region.
Tne snow belt extended over eighty mics; the usual
distance Il about nfty. The snow sheds withstood
the storm where completed, and furnished fun pro-
lection on tho road.
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WESLEY ALLEN AGAIN ARRESTED.

This notorious young victim OF kleptomania or
something worse, who is perhaps better known
In courts OF Justice than any thief IN the city,
Is again In trouble. Yesterday Henry Ready was
arrested on the complaint OF Theodore Allen for
e ealing four boxes OF cigars aud was locked up at
the Eighth precinct station house, where Wesley
c,ears ma been sod I.e ~ aarco nerr,ission 10 go
down stairs and see Ready. "0h certainly" said
Captain Mills, who had just received q bench war.
rant TOT Wesley's arrest, "you may go below
Producing the warrpnt, which was Issued by
Brooklyn justice. on the charge OF
prand larceny, Wesley was turned over TO
tno doornan, who escorted him TO cell.
Later ~ the evening he was taken over 10 Brook
yn ~ y claimed that this time they have sufficient
evidence 70 SEND hiui TO Sing Sing, ana u remains
10 pc seen whether ha VIII DO successful In mani
pulatinG the authorities across the river a. no has
boon In connection with those OF New York.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
THE NEW DOMINION.

Great Snow Storm Throughout Canada
Detention Of Trains at Montreal nnd Ot-
tuNva.
MONTREAL, Feb. IS, 1862
Another heavy snow storm began here last night
ana stli continues The railroads are again blocked
up.
lis reported that the late snow storm entailed an
extra expense to the Grand Trunk Hallway OF
SlCo 900.
A despatch from otta wa says the most violent
snow storm OF the set In here yesterday noon
More than foot OF snow has already faleu aud the
storm still continues. No mails by railroad have
LOFT here to-day
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
CHINA.

Bloody Conflict Between "A Number of Chinese
and tho Crew OF mn English Gunboat.
LONDON, Feb I5 1869.
Late dispatches from China report that collision
took place at Swatow between the Chinese mhabi-
aants and the OF the British gunboat Grasshop-
per- The fight was obstinate and bloody. The
sailors fought desperately but were overwhelmed
by the natives, whose numbers constantly increased
and were compelled to retire to their ship with
eleven OF their number wounded Many Cinnamon
were Killed ana wounded IN the arfay.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
ILLINOIS


Important Lnwsnif-rsrh raf'ins nj Chi
cago-Fatai ARRAY Ia "a f>niens.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 1863.
remarkable suit came W for trial N the superior
Court In the Chancery side this morning. Involving
city property valued at sl,5oO,ooo. The suit "
brought by Henry Uhlck, eldest son Of the late
Carl Gotifred Lhltck The deceased had three sons.
Henry disagreed with his father, AMI the two
younger sons were OF weak intellect Old thlck,
Just before death. entrusted his affairs 10 his
management. Tnel millionaire died inteslte.
though he had directed that his son Henry
should receive $4,000 worth OF property
and his second son O small monthly allow
ance, while the remainder should he divided
between the youngest son and AIuhlike, the latter
thus receiving about 100000. Henry claims that
his father was scompletely under Mu.likc's influence
and appeals arainst such division OF the property.
The two younger sons and Muhlike defend the case.
Tue total number OF hogs slaughtered ana packed
In this city this season was 5gI, 1854.
Last evening au old and wealthy citizen named
Nohn interiered In quarrel in saloon and was
serous beaten by the drunken disputants that he
is likely to die.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, FE
CUBA.
DcspOtism In Cuba-Treasou Oncialiy Dee
nncd-Reported Defeat a. Insurgents-Prs-
testant Service ON Beard the Contoecook.


Despotism in Cuba-Treason Omciaiiy De-
nncd-Reported Defeat eT Insurgents-Prs-
testant Service ON Board the Consoocoolk.
~ - HAVANA, Feb. 10,
r'.ry VIA LAKE CRY, Fla. Feb. Is, 1892
Submitting news favorable to the insurrection
renders your correspondent liable TO imprisonment
under the decree relating to the propagation OF
alarming intelligence. shah, however, do the best
that can be done under the circqpstageea.
A Cadiz steamer arrived here to-day with 1000
troops. ..-sS@'ss>
A government telegram from vIia Clara states
that the artillery column from Havana has routed
1000 insurgents at Mancaragua, killingthirty
meeting OF real estate owners was held on
Saturday to devise means for raising funds.
The municipality committee has promulgated
decree supplemental 10 that establishing military
trials. II defines disoyalty thus--HIgh treason,
belion, insurrection, conspiracy, harporing rebels
and CRIMINALS, communication with the enemy,
coalition OF journeymen, aborers eagung, seditous
cries, propagating alarming news, manifestations.
aegories and all that tends to disturb peace and
order.
The Voz dp cuba says that it advised Dictator
ship, and recently the supreme authority has con-
frmed it.
On board the United States steamer Contootook
Protestant service was held on Sunday. There was
an immense attendance, including the Governor,
who said he hoped to respond In month favorably
to the demand for free worship
The Gazette assures the public that no disturbances
are likely to occur from the expiration OF the
amnesty.
The Banco Industrial seconds the effort to assist
the government.
The Jurisdiction Of Trinidad has been declared in
state OF siege.
The Governor General prohibits groups on streets
ana arms and persons leaving, unless on permit.
Trinidad Declared In a state of Siege-Fight
at Ma4carsua.
HAVANA, Feb. Is, 1869.
The city OF Trinidad, In the Central Department
has been declared In a state OF siege.
An engagement has taken place at Maucargua be-
tween the troops and the revolutionists The official
accounts claim victory>for the government. No
report Of the losses on either side are given.
Sugar continues firm; operations are limited.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
NEVADA.

The Governors Veto Before the supreme
Court-Thc Action of the Lcsisiutnrc sus-
taiuod.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IA. 1869.
The Supreme Court OF Nevada has rendered an
opinion with regard to the constitulonaiity OF the
action OF the Legislature over the Governors veto.
The Governors action in calling on the Court to sus
tain his veto has created great excitement and III
feeling, and threats or impeachment have been made
for abuse OF privilege The decision Is against tho
overnor's objection and the Legislature ubIlant
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
MISSOURI.

Death of ~ Theatrical Maungcr--Eicayy vcr-
dici La the siapremc Conrt--'rho Missouri
Pacific Railroad.
81. LotIs, Feb. ~, 1850.
sol Smith. the once famous theatrical manager.
died yesterday morning OF congestion OF The brain.
lie was about sixty-eieht years old.
United states Senator Morgan Of New York OBJ
tanned a Judgment IN the Circuit Court on Saturday
against q. w. Thatcher for s37, s00
Tue CITY Council have memoriazed the Legisla-
tufe TO pass the amendments 10 the MlssouriJPaclc
Railroad charter which now before II. The city
owns s570.OOJ worth OF ato OK In that road.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.

Evacuation Of Asuncior by the Pnrnguayans
Flight of Lopez 20 the Forest.
LONDON, Feb is, 1860.
Later detailed advices from Rio JaDero fully con-
firm the previous reports OF the evacuation OF Asun
cion by the Paraguayan government and army, and
OF the fight OF President Lopez into the forest
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Movement. Of United states steamers.
The United states soop-of-war jamestown has
arrived at san Francisco tPcb. 4 from Mare Island.
having been thoroughly overhauled for cruise ON
the south Pacific coast she carries battery OF six
teen auns and has crew OF 80 officers and men. M
well as fine marine guard.
The United states steamer Lincoln u hfting out al
Mare Island, Cal, for cruise Ia tine North Pacific,
having been substituted In place OF the Wyanda,
which vessel Is unsuIted Tor dufy ON tine Alaska
coast.
admiral HofY, commanding the North Atlantic
SQUADRON, reports nom Havana, 9Th lust, the en-
povmcnt OF the vessels Il his squadron f0ilows:
ContooCook (agsnipL In oxcellent condition at Iia-
vana waiting for the termination of the prusent ex.
c,taueut to make cruise around the island OF Cuba
the petersburg at Nuevitas having touched nj Ma.
tanzas en- route, and reported everything quiet
there Penobscot arrived at Havana ON the lat from
4 cruise upon the spanish Main. Tho fantlc
n cruising in Haytien waters The Nipsic n at As-
plnwsD having relieved the Yankee 1t tue isthmus.
Naval Personal.
Acting volunteer Lieutenant r. r. BAury. OF the
navy. has been honorably discharged
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS.

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. ls.--rho steamship Manhattan
from New York, has arrived here.
QUEENSTUWs, Feb. iS.--1he Cunard steamship
Palmyra, from New York, arrived at tais port al
O'Clock to-day.
LIVERPOOL Feb. l5.-The cargo OF the ship Persian
from savannah for Drenien, previously reported
stranded near Nordency, VIII probably I've saved.
GLASGOW, Feb. fb.--rbe Anchor Line steamer
britannia, from New York, arrived Az Moyille day
before yesterday.
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VIRGINIA.
Attempt to Rob a Bank in Norfolk.

Attempt to Rob a Bank in Norfolk.
NORFOLK, Feb. is, 1862
An unsuccessful attempt was made on saturday
night last to rob the First National Bank OF this city,
An entrance TO the bank was effected By. cutting O
a hole through the roof which the burglars reached
from an adjoining building and then lowering them
selves by ropes. The burglars succeeded III forcing
open two heavy doors leading o the vaults. and were
successfully working on the doors u the vaults when
pletc set OF most ingenoussy constituted tools.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
SPAIN

Arrests OF Carlists C0ntinued-OAcIs Of VOL
unteers to Suppress the Insurrecri0n in
Cuba.
MADRID, Feb. 15, 1869.
Arrests OF Carlists continue to be made In this
city and IN different parts OF the country.
Regiments or the regular service and large num-
bers OF volunteers daily oer their services to the
government Tor the suppression Of the revolt in
Cuba
Rcsignation Of OlOzaea as Ambassador to
France-The Ex.King Of Portugal and tho
Spanish Throne.
MADRID, Feb. Is, 1850.
Senior O,ozaga has resigned his appointment as
Ambassador to France and also his In the Con-
attuti0nal Cortes.
Ex-King Ferdinand, iather OF the resgning King
OF Portugal. has accepted the candIdature for the
throne OF Spain.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
JAPAN.

Reception Of the Foreign Representatives at
Jeddo by the MikndO.
LONDON, Feb. Is, 1859.
News has been received from japan via Shanghae
mat the Mkado had received the Ministers OF the
foreign Powers ut Jeddo with great ceremony, and
showed an earnest desire to maintain peaceful rela-
tons.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

The steamship Rising Star will sail from tnis pors
on Tuesday for Aspinwall.
The mails for Central America and the South
Pacific will close at halrpast ten O'Clock In tho
morning.
The NEW YORK HERALD-Edition for the Pacific
will be ready at hafpast nine in the morning.
Single copies, IN wrappers for mating. SIX ccnis
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
FRANCE.
Change OF French ConsuIs.

Change Of French Consuls.
PARIS. Feb. Is, 1869.
DE Gazette. the present French Consul at San
Francisco, has been, appointed TO succeed Bremier
dc Montmorand Consul at Shanghae. Tho latter
gentleman has been appointed Consul General at
New York.
"A recent telegram from San Francisco announces
the death by smallpox OF NJ DE Cazotte
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HosE-AH FOR GRANT.--It IN stated that Mr.. r. H.
Rollins delivered ~ General Grxnts headqusrters,
on "wednesday, box offwoo'ien hose, presented 10
the request that tho General should wear 3 pair Of
them on the day of Inauguration. The saufe person
Mr. Lincoln, accompanied by the same request,
which M Lincoln coneaAnd with. -0oncovd fn-6EJ
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GREECE.

Werlike Preparations Suspended.
ATHENS, Feb. IA, 1859.
Tue new Ministry have issued instructions to the
military and naval officers concentrating the re-
cent orders for warlike preparations.
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ticipsftng in t excinsfvely at rst but afterwards
all joined IN with hearty enthusiasm. TIM dancing
continued till late hour and was . most pleasing
tainm0nt