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The New York herald., 1870-12-26
tHRISTiIAS DAY on LONG ISLAND.
Services in the Churches and Public Insfiin- l.
tiOnS-.Ecnh hfinu ami Prayer.

services in the Churches and Public Insfif u
tions--Fcnstina and Prayer.
The iestiyity of the birthday OF the Saviour OF the
world was observed with unusual piety and socnl-
nifty on Long Island. On the eve Of Christmas the
Presby ana Baptist churches had public exer-
cises for the pleasure OF the Sunday school children
st which Christmas gifts were literally bestowed,
Yesterday The Episcopal Sunday school children en-
Joyed the fruits Of the annual Christmas tree and
many young hearts were made glad and joyous
The day was soemnly observed. A Christian
spirit seemed to peryadc the breasts OF ALL ana the
churches In the many towns were filed to over.
flowing. In Flushing the Methodist pulpit was
occupied by George L. Taylor, the Episcopal by Rev.
Mr. Carpenter. The services in the Catholic church
were OF u most impressive character. The interior
or the cdice was artsticaly dressed in evercreens
ana mowers, while
THE CRIB WAS SURROUNDED
by clusters OF lights, wreaths OF eyergrcena and
elegant artificial flowers the sermon was preached
by the Rev. Father Burns. The sisters OF st. Joseph
one OF solemn grandeur, while the choir filled
the church with sweet notes oil Christmas anthems
In jamaica much soemnity was visible The
churches were crowded, and the pastors ol the re-
spective churches occupied the puiplts The great
est attendance was at the Baptist church. where the
Rev. A. Stewart Walsh preached highly oratorcal
sermon Rev. Lewis l.. Lampman preached in tho
Presbyterian church, DIR. Cook IN The Episcopal
church, Mr.. Hill In the Methodist church, DIR. Van
Slyke in the Reformed church and Father Farley IN
che Catholic church. The Episcopal and CaLhoiic
churches visited by hundreds during the day,
who greatly admired the tasty decorations Dr.
Farley, perhaps, Jared rather better than
the other divlnes, nc being made the
recipient Of purse Of 6ve hundred dollars from his
GnaTge. as token OF their esteem and veneration.
Ia Long Island City Father Crmmins preached In
the Catholic church and Dr. Smith In the Baptist
cnurch while the services In tho Catholic church at
Dntcn Kills were conducted by Father Marco.
Inc philanthrophy Of the people.of Flushing glad
dcned tne hearts OF the young people in the Orphan
HOHlc ny prOVl0lnQ hpSDlfnbie entertainment Tor
them. The children In this institution are those or
deceased solilers, and they are cared for by the
contriDutl0ns of the citizens OF Flushing. In the
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commence season or Italian opera ut the Four.
teenth street theatre.
Waack's company give "The Heir at Law ut the
Brooklyn Academy Of Music this evening.
Nine. Nina Geary-Fitzpatrick and Miss Julia
Esmond are the features ut the Panorama or ireland
at Apollo Hall.
Dan Bryant has burlesque on "Les Brganis', at
his opera house,
Mr. and Mrs. Watkins appear tonight In Trodden
Down. at the Harlem Music Hall.
LA Grande Duchesse'' VIII be given tomorrow
night AZ the Brooklyn Academy,
The last nights OF "paris'' are announced ut
Woods.
Tony Pustor has a new Christmas pantomime.
Weich, hughes h Whites Minstres promise
grand Dill ~ the Brooklyn Opera House.
The san Francisco Minstrels still run the burlcsque
on 'les Brgands.u
grand concert win be given on Sunday-New
Tears Day--at sc. Francis Xaviers church, for the
benefit of the poor OF the parish. fine programme
~ prepared by Berge the Organist.
- Dr. James iech conducts the "Messiahr Of the
Harmonic at Steinway Hall tonight.
The New York herald., 1870-12-26
NINTH STREET METHODIST PROTESTANT
CHURCH.
Christ's Advent FOref0ld by Isalnh-His
Birth the verincation OF Prophecy.

Christ's Advent FOref0Id by Isalnh-His
Birth the Verification Of Prophecy.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 25, 1870.
Rev. Mr.. Drinkhousc, pastor VI the Ninth street
Methodist Protestant church. preached this morning
from Isaiah ix., 0-''For unto us o child Is born,
unto II son Is given" &c.in connection with tnc
regular monthly children's cnurcn service. The
speaker said OF tho text that 1t was the prediction OF
Isaiah, tho submest OF the prophets. uttered about
seven hundred and forty years before the advent OF
the saviour TWO aspects OF the subject presented
In this language, and rs they are inseparaDy in
voved, he proceeded TO consider them III parallel.
First,
THE CHRIST or HISTORY AND TUE CHRIST or DoC.
TkISE.
We have four periods. First, the anticipation;
ond the preparations third, the manner OF 1t; urth
the oomnemoration. Each OF these points was elabo.
rated as setting forth The antecedents OF the Christ
OF history; man who began as other man ever
began, and who must continue as no other
man ever continued. The speaker then pre-
scntcd as line OF thought that we
have an authentic history OF man who claimed 10
have been Degotten Of the Holy Ghost. The manner
OF the man was predicted; the mystery OF His ac-
tual life perfectly harmonlzcd with those predic.
tions. On which side then. or the Christ OF doc
trine lie the excuses OF diculty-that OF atheism
or inspiration? The opening chapter OF Matthew Ii
more than mere catalogue OF names; IL Is q mar
vcilous pedigree, through which we step down the
generations; 'for unto US child is born and unto
US a son Is given"
we pass TO the second ite,n--aAnd the govern
ment snail be upon his shoulders" No other single
idea is 80 prominently associated In the Jewish
mind with the coming Messiah. 10 was the subject
OF prophetic song IN all ages. The expectation was
intenslned by their frequent captivties, temporal
prince ana royal reign.
HIS WAS A SPIRITUAL. KINGDOM,
but so ngralncd was the conviction or HIS secarly
as King that it was the struggle Of iiis wholc
earthly ministry 10 disabusc the minds OF HIS
chosen followers, &c. And come
to the third aud most important item OF the text
s'And His name shall be called wonderful" In this
we learn that the text Is not only an ilinstrlous
prophecy OF the incarnation OF Christ, but we have
an enumeration or those characters In which He
stands most nearly related to mankind as q Saviour.
and OF others by which His nnnite majesiy y
and GOdhead are shown. 'And His name shall
be called" The significance OF his baptism shall
be. &C.; "WOnderiul. Counsclor;' ''rne Mighty
Cod" .The Everlasting Father;" 1.-The Prince OF
Peace" The mysterious and practical were shown
TO be strangely mingled in this array OF titles. A
feature OF tho services was the singing OF the
children. Who under the leadership OF Mr.. Frel,
evinccd an admirable degree OF training.
The New York herald., 1870-12-26

Interview Between the Minister'S Secretary and
Herald Correspondent.

Important Declarations Of the Ministry-M.
spuller Strength Of the Army Of the Loire
Rapid Organization Under the Republic
Camps Of Instruction on-Paris-Repub-
licanism Education Eastern
Question Church and State
The War to be Carried
Into Germany
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REPORTED murIHY DENIED.

The reported mutny On board the British troon
smp 0rontes at Quebec, Is positively denied III .
statement made by the commander OF the Sixty.
ninth regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Bagot on hia
arrival at Bermuda, where he was arst apprised VI
the statement. Colonel Bagot Says
During our stay on board the Orontes NOT single
unpeasantness. OF even the InoSt trifilng nature
occurred. In truth our s0iourn on hoard that shl
was distinguished BY al unbr0kcn haSWopy o0 tRS
part oil all en p0ari.
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Pdcen, Of the latter part IN which the orchestral
and organ accompaniment blended splendldly with
the united voices OF the leading singers and the
chorus. The service concluded at one O'Clock, when
the large congregation retired, the orchestra per-
forming tue march from ssTannhauseru
The New York herald., 1870-12-26

THE PORTAGE LAKE CANAl.-,Tnis important
work, which has been talked about ever since Lake
Superior has been navigated, is ina fair al COM
petion, aud will he open for tho passage OF thu
largest lake steamers aud vessels In the spfng lts
completion Is Of great Importance 10 the whole Lake
Superior region. IL viii shorten the lake route
about one hundred miles, reduce Insurance aud
risks 0; navigation anu be adopted by nearly all the
commerce Of tue lake,
The New York herald., 1870-12-26

MAN DIED or HYDRoPHoBIA FORTY YEARS
AFTER HAVING BEEN BITTEN BY A MAD DOG.-The
Pulaski IN w Democrat relates the particulars OF
the singular death Of Major King or the town of
Boylst0n, from hydrophobia. II appears that abont
forty years ago Mr. King was severely bitten by
mad dog, which had no apparent effect on hinl
until within the past four weeks, when he fl Ut
seemed to act strangely. For few days he ap-
peared melancholy, and Monday, the 18th
instant, after telling his son ho was gong to do
somethng,o threw Off his hat and coat to
pond near by, and jumping IN, endeavored to drown
himself. His son followed him and succeeded In
getting him out, and induced him TO return
TO the house. When within q short distance
he tore himself away, rasrned again and threw
himself int@ th1 pond Ny this time some OF the
nelghnors WHO had Witnessed the strange proceed
ings arrived and with their assistance he was Sc
cured and brought home. The paroxysm lasted about
hve hours when he became rational and requested
the bystanders not to allow nim to hurt anybody.
lie remained i'll this condition FOR eighteen hours,
wnen another spasm succeeded, and after suffering
terribly until Friday night, death came to his relloi.
The New York herald., 1870-12-26
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mush and milk festivals are fashionable In Kansas
There are now but four persons living in Quincy
ILL.,, who were there previous to 1929.
1t is stated that effort will be made to prevent
the erection OF the San Francisco City Hall YerDa
Buena Park, In accordance with act OF the last
Legislature. The site, IL Is claimed, s too far from
the centre OF population.
The navlgable portion OF the Missouri river
amounts In all to $3.50 miles. The channel varies
from 300 TO 800 yards, except at low when 1t
drain $4,000 square miles
Last week there were more convicts confined IN
the Joliet ll.) Penitenliary than before--the
the hospital and five undergoing solitary conine-
ment-the balance are engaged at hard labor.
The farmers OF Wavcrly county, Iowa., are prepar-
ing for u grand wolf hunt, and have invited the
ctizcns OF Bremen county join them Quite num-
the farmers have taken u prejudice against them
ana are after their scalps.
The locomotives OF The Vermont Central line ran
distance OF l,049,l72 miles during the six months
from June W December /, 1870. Thls il equal TO
four times the distance between the earth and the
NOON fory-two times the distance around the globe,
and four hundred and thirty times the distance
across The Continent, from New York TO San Fran
cisco.
William Hewitt Webb Secretary OF the Read
ing Railroad Company, died AT hts residence,
IN Germantown, Pa, on the 23d lnst aged about
thirty-siX years. Mr. Webb had been connected
with the company named for fourteen years. during
eight u which hc was It's secretary. and for con
siderable time he was both audItor and secretary of
the company.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

in nomination, w. Z. Berwick;
Mr.. e. McFec, s. G. Parsons; aud
w. -. Brigham, Col. Huffman.
On the first ballot
W. p. Renwick received "a votes
s. Il. Parsons g
i. M. Huffman Ct 2G 6
Wherellpon, Dol. Huffman was
declared the nominee OF the Con
vention, which by reclamation
was made unanimous.
Col. Huffman being present, ac-
cepted tho nomination., and in Il
few happy and pertinent remarks,
returned his thanks to the Con-
vention and pledged himself to
do all in his power to represent.
faithfully the interests of the poo
pie.
William ID. Brigham was NOM
mated by reclamation as 4 c:andi-
date for the State Senate for This
Senatorial district, subject to the
action of Il convention for tho dis
trict, should one be called.
w. b. Brocleit, of Madison par
ish, was declared tho choice of
tho Convention for State Treas
1lrer, and the Hon. r. NJ. Lusllcr,
Of New Orleans, for the Office Of
Superintendent Of Public INSTITUTE
ton.
The Chairman, on motion, APP
pointed the following persons to
attend the State Convention TO
assemble in New Orleans OF the
10Th Of September next, viz: ".
Fl. Compton, W. p. Eenwiclz, ".
D. Brigham, G. III. Croxton and
J. Fl. Brodnax.
And to attend the Congression-
al Convention to assemble at Mon
roe on tho Dist inst: Col. II. e.
Todd, W. II. Compton,, W. j..
Renwick, w. ID. Brigham and G..
M. Croxton.
1t was moved and carried, that
the said delegates DC authorized
to appoint proxies 20 represent
them in said Conventions.
On motion. it was resolved, that
the proceedings Of this Conyon-
ton be published in the OCACusrA
IELEGRAPH.
On motion, the Convention au-
.jollrned.
ID. S. BEAUCHAMP, Prcs't.
w. ID. BRIGHAM, Sec'y.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

"SHoRT, SHARP ANDDECIsIvE.''
The war between France and
Prussia opened on the 18th of
July, with a declaration of war by
the Emperor Napoleon. Actual
hostilities did not commence, how
ever, until the 7th of August. On
the 3rd of September Napoleon
was made a prisoner, his army OF
100000 captured, his government
broken up, and the French pro-
claim a Republic. Thus, in less
than sixty days from the date of
the declaration of war, changes
have boon wrought, for the ac-
complishment of which ordinary
human foresight would have al
lowed ten years at least.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

~A Radical contemporary says
our energy deserves success, but
qualities the compliment by add
ing that, to obtain it, it will be
necessary to get new editor
Our critic has forgotten that we
once succeeded where he failed.
But editorial ability is a small ele-
ment in newspaper success. Bust
ness tact and energy beat it all
hollow, a fact well-attested in
every newspaper office in the
country. In our case we have
carefully calculated the chances.
and are morally certain of all the
success our efforts deserve. The
people are with us and we do not
intend to forfeit their confidence
and support.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
THE WAR In EUROPE.

The defeat of the French at Sc
dan was overwhelming, resulting
in the surrender of McMahon's
army, numbering over one hum
bred thousand men, the capture
and Reinforcement. of Napoleon,
who is now a prisoner in Germany,
and the wounding and subsequent
death of the brave General Nc
Mahon.
Following this, comes the erec-
ton of a quasi republic in France,
renewed determination to resist
the Prussians, aud the rapid march
of the latter upon Paris.
The complete triumph of the
Prussians over the French, we
think, is near at hand. Had France
sustained Napoleon properly, tho
case would have been different !;
for he was certainly a wise ruler
and friend to Franco who would
have brought her safely through.
A republic in France means con-
fusion, weakness, and anarchy,
and will be opposed by the moral
antagonism of monarchical Europe
combined. The only hope of
France is in the speedy establish
ment of another empire, with a
ruler at the head who will not
excite the envy or fear of other
European sovereigns, and who has
the wisdom and the will to
guide the impulsive people of that
now distracted country. Seeing
no indications that such a step will
be taken, we look for the speedy
fall of Paris and the possession
by King William of all the i'm
portant French cities. Peace will
then be settled upon that mon
arch's own terms. What humil-
iation for a brave people does this
involves!
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

LONGvIBw. 49, This, says the
Harrison (Tex.) Flag, is the name
of the next station on the South
ern Pacific Railroad ten miles
west OF Hallville, to which the
cars will be running by the list of
November, 1870. The name is
given in compliment to Mr.. J. S.
Long, Of Louisville, KY, one of
the largest stockholders in the
company. Considering tho poor
speed made in extending the
North Louisiana & Texas Railroad
<of which the s. p. Il. r. is nat
urally feeder,) the name Long
view might be applied very ap-
propriately to the Southern Pacific
itself.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
Missouri Radical Convention Ends in
Split.

The Radical Republican State
Convention of Missouri, met at
Jefferson City on the End inst,
| when the Committee on Resolu-
tions submitted Il majority report
containing q series of resolutions
declaring that tho Radical party
of Missouri was in favor Of re-
moving suffrage disqualifications
when consistent with tho safety
of the loyal people. a minority
report was presented, agreeing in
every point except the question
of suffrage, and declaring that the
time had now arrived, wher, dis
qualifications should be removed.
An exciting discussion follow
ed, and on q vote being reached,
the minority report was rejected
by b vote of 439 to 312, and the
majority report adopted immedi-
ately.
After tho announcements. of tho
vote, Gen. Jno. McNeai, of st.
Louis, arose and formally an
nounced that the liberal Ecpubli-
cans would withdraw from tho
Convention to the Senate Cham
Der, which was done.
The liberals at once organized
by appointing Gen. McNcal chair
man, and after transacting the
usual business, took a recess. Tho
regular Convention also took a
recess.
The two Conventions subse-
qucntly met and made nominal
tions for Governor, the Regulars
Gov. McClurg for re-
election as Governor, and the
Liberals nominating Hon. e. Gratz
Brown for the same position. In
the election for Governor the
Democrats will have no candidate,
out it is probable they will sup
port Brown, which will untloubt-
IDLY secure his election over Nc
Jlurg the petty tyrant and dema-
sogue.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL Com


vENrrON.-The following subjects
will be brought before the South
ern Commercial Convention to be
held in Cincinnati, common cling
on the 4th Of October next:
l.Direct trade between Southern
Atlantic cities and Europe.
2. Southern Pacific Railroad.
3. Obstruction to navigation by
narrow span bridge piers.
4. Continuous watcr-lioe COM
munication between the Missis-
sippi river and the Atlantic sea-
board.
5. Removal constructions from
the mouth Of the Mississippi river.
6. Construction of permanent
levees on the Mississippi river.
ITO abolish I'LL toll charges ON
tho navigable rivers of the United
States.
8. The enlargement of the more
important lines Of canal in the
United States, so as to render
them naVigablo forvessels propcll-
ed by steam.
8. Finance and taxation.
10. Free trade in money.
IL. a settled policy in the pub
lie interest in regard to tho dis
position Of the government lands.
IL. That all railway viaducts
over vigable rivers be made
highways for railroad companies
which will pay their pro rata toll
on the same, and that efforts be
made to secure legislation to that
effect.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

The Democratic Congressional
Committee is issuing its campaign
documents rapidly. Thus far fif-
teen have been printed, and guam
Titles of each arc mailed daily
The principal subjects treated of,
are the tariff, railroads, land grants,
expenditures of government, con-
dition of the debt, naturalization
laws, and Congressional investi-
cations.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
THE LEGISLATURE,

Democrats should not lose sight
of the great Importance of secur-
ing Democratic legislature
That is where the main fight
should be made. One moro Re
publican legislature would ruin
this State irretrievably. Now is
the time to prevent the calamity.
Let all good men unite to that
end.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
Meeting of King William and the
Emperor Napoleon.

The following Geographic dis
patches refer to an event the
parallel to which may not occur
for centuries to come:
The Emperor, from his place of
detention, called oNthe King as
q visitor rather than as q priS-
Oner. His barOuclIc was pilotcd
by two Uhlans, and, surrounded ,
made him send his sword, as Ma
pOlcOn l. sent his in other days,
to the King Of Prussia, wishing
to have the man himself in the
grasp ofhis double iilcs of soldiers
King William desired in his
turn to have the Emperor Napo-
leon in his possession before or
dering Sedan to be destroyed.
zone does not discuss with the
sword,' answ ered tho King to
those who brought him the sword
Of Napoleon, sit should be bro.
ken-that is already done with
tho man. | would have NAPOLEON
come here"
At the invitation of King Will
liam he was escorted by white
cuirassiers.
Bismarck and Van Room were
present. Several generals of the
Imperial Piqucrres, in green and
gold, were the only body guard.
The Emperor smoked a ciya-
rctte as he rode along.
When the object Of tho visit OF
the French flag became noised as
tho surrender Of the Emperor, CHI
thuslssn was M ore THAI, the French
bearded fellows could hcar. Dis
cauling their weapons they threw
their arms about the nocIzs of
those nearest them, and set ND the
" Marsclllaise &C and ssP artant pour
Ia Syrie," which for some limo
rang through tho camps until tho
King silcnccd it.
The soldiers shouted for Bis
marck, who, when silence was OBJ
tanned, said: Gentlemen, I am
nothing in the war, thank tho
King, thank Moltke." After fur
ther uproar he resumed. "Well,
Ii | am responsible for anything
1T is the powerful aid given us by
the Southern States to them we
owe the latest victory.'
The following letter was sent
by the King to the Queen: "Vu-
re'enes, s o'clock, Sunday morning.
a thrilling noment-that
Of my meeting with Napoleon
He was detected and digniticd.
| assigned, as his place of imme-
date stay, Wilhelmshohe, near
Cassci. Our meeting took place
at a country house, opposite the |
western glacis of Sedan. When
summoned to the house, [ was
in my saddle, inspecting opera
lions before the place. You must
imagine my reception among the
troops; it was indescribable. Their
eXultation was overwhelming.
At O'Clock in tie morning I re-
lurncd hither. May God aid us
rurther.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

ALABAMA.-The two political
parties of Alabama have made
their nominations for Governor.
Col. r. 3. Lindsay, of Colbert coun-
ty, is the Democratic candidate,
and Gov. Smith, the incumbent,
has been renominated by his party.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10

The st. Louis and Iron Noun
tain Railroad Company have per-
fected transfer arrangements at
Columbus, Ky, 10y Which freight
will DO hereafter shipped between
St. Louis and all points in the
South without breaking bulk.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
SssCCsay Attention

Gwen to the storage end shipment Of cotton,
an'I - tilC rcccivi and forwaii ding of a II kinds
CT 1nc.>harhsr. i;oHsCnccs notified of arrl-
s;,is o. iyit u. the earliest moment. Ware
!!o.7sas convenient to access, and situated on
the river bank.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-10
DR.. Sam Bard.

Our old ex-secession, ex-Confed-
crate friend, the Rev. DR.. Sam
Bard, is now publishing a paper at
Atlanta called the True Georgian.
AS the Doctor once figured extern
sively in these parts, some cur'os-
ity may be felt as to his present
political status. We append two
select editorials from tho Georgian
which is an anti-Bu1lock Grant
organ:
DANA VS.. GRANT.-Dana Will
fies Grant.
Grant attends to his official
business, and never hears of Dana.
Dana lashes himself into a pas
sion.
Grant keeps cool, as in the case
of Andy Johnson VS.. U. $. Grant.
Grant always whips the fight.
THEY STILL Peg AwAY.-Some
of Bullock's proclamation organs
still peg away at this Journal
We are sorry to incOlnmode them.
Tho hatred of these creatures
keeps them in perpetual agitation.
Like the fly upon tho co;ichwe eel,
they kick up a big dust. Tho VAN
ity of the little devils keeps them
in constant favor with themselves.
Like the Irishman's skunk, they
viii be apt to stink themselves to
death, but we can't help that.