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New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

IMPENDING DISASTER on THE LOIRE.
Our London correspondent reiterates with
emphasis the important statement lately made
by him relative to new armistice negotiations.
This doubtless refers to the announcement,
contradcted from other sources, that the
French Minister of War, Gambetta, had asked
an armistice, with view TO the submission OF
terms of peace to a Constituent Assembly.
The denial was made authoritatively from BOr-
deaux by the fraction of the Government which
fed to that place, while Gambetta himself
repaired to the army. 1t seems hardly posi-
BILE that NJ. Gambetta could have instituted
negotiations for a cessation of hOstilities with
out the consent of his associates; but in view
of the fact that he is the directing genius of
the government, and man of positive charac-
ter and large resources, it is not impossible
that he has acted on his own responsibility.
He, and doubtless he only, of all the members
of the French Government recognizes the
helpless condition of its armies. He has re-
mained with the "forlorn hope" of the Re
public only to see it broken in two, and one
of its wings threatened with speedy dispersal
or capture.
1t is not exaggeratiOn thus to state the con-
dition of Gen. Chauzy's army. The advices
which we publish this morning more than con-
firm the dismal story printed yesterday. The
retreat of Gen. Chauzy with the French left
upon Tours is confirmed, and it appears that
his column was as late as Thursday evening,
stretched out for nearly thirty miles along the
road to the northeast of Tours, the rear guard
being at Vendone, hard pressed by the Ger
mans. An engagement was fought on Wednes-
day at Freteral. which is thirty nine miles
northeast of Tours, in which the Germans
were repulsed. The retreat was continued
next morning, but the rear guard seems
to have accomplished only nine miles to
Vendome, where it was again attacked. While
the Germans north of the river were thus press
ing upon the rear guard of the flying French,
and OBTAINING it, another hostile force was es-
tablisbing itself in front Of the army at points
south of the Lore upon the only available
lines of retreat. The success of this column,
intended, doubtless, to cut off the flight of the
French south of Tours, is confirmed. Thus it
appears Gen. Chauzy is hemmed IN on the
south and east, and has only the route to the
west open to him. This leads north of the
Loire and the passage of that stream further
west will present obstacles as great as those
at Tours. For the present only further retreat
to the west seems open to him. and this route
nav be closed before he reaches the Loire or
Sarthe. Tours may not prove another Sedan,
but there seems danger that one OF these
rivers may yet become as fatal to the Repub-
lican arms as were the Meuse and MOselle to
those of the Empire.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

Now let us have vigorous work in that ju-
dicial body known by the high-sounding title
of the Supreme Court of -. the District OF
Columbia! Mr.. Roderick r. Butler, Member
of Congress from Tennessee, has been indicted
on the charge of forgery in connection with
pension frauds on the widows of Union soldiers.
1t is disgraceful that such charge can be en-
tertained by any Grand Jury; it will be in
famous if it be not sharply prosecuted. Let
us know the truth about Mr.. Roderick L.
Butler! We have been haunted with a
suspicion that he did not get his deserts in
the cadetship warrant business; but it is q
sweet comfort that forgery cannot be wiped
out by the grace of active lobbying and a
good -natured vote of lazy and tired House.
To the bar Mr.. Butler
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

There is q young man in Willismsburgh who does
not honor his parents. This unnatural youth is B
sm,th by trade. and up TO within a few weeks
has supported his widowed mother in a manner
which induced the shortsighted neighbors to sup
pose him model OF fiIiai pety. But his mother has
recently been consong her loneliness with the COM
pany Of male friend, with whom she has omitted
the tedious formaliues Of marriage. The
heartlcss son has been 30 disrespectful
as TO intimate his dissatisfaction with this
unproductive addition TO his household expenses
and has gone so Ear as to refuse give up his shop
to this fascinating Eyshus. He seems to have
some sense of shame for his evil behavior, for on
Wednesday, when the Williamsburgh Clytemnestra
and her friend stole his key and locked up the gun
shop. he chalked the shutters. by way of keeping
things quiet and pleasant. Gone to Bouogne'
Back next week. No cards" The vcinage Is natu-
rally much excited and incensed at the fantastic
scruples and unilal hardness of heart Of this ILL
nuuured young man.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17
The World of Yesterday says:

The Petersburg Va) Indez regards the osperity OF
our remarks upon surrat unjust because his mother
was the victim OF military court composed OF such
set Of dogs Us was probably convened before
since We shall make objection to Surratt and his
lectures when Holt Stanton and the rest OF that
become his sole eternal audience"
There is nothing surprising in this coarse
brutality from such source. The only won
der is that a creature capable of so foul an
utterance of vulgar hate should find anything
to object to in the exhibition of his brother
ghoul. Yet it would not be reasonable to ex-
pect much charity between two hyenas claw
ing in the same grave.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

his royal will, they may win not only one OF
his sweet smiles, but may get their hands In
tho Job. We understand that some whose names
now appear as opponents Of annexation are
among the real promoters of Tammany's busi-
ness. AS to the form of opposition, they
already acknowledge the futility OF ordinary
petition and protest, and some OF them pro-
pose to ask for the chartering of the lower half
Of the county AZ o separate city. This Is some
thing like fighting the Devil with fire-making
fat places for themselves instead of handing
square over to Tweed. But will he agree to
thisf He has loaded NewYOrk down with
useless officers and clerks until there are
really no places left and yet the crowd be-
sieging him for lucrative pickings is larger
and hungricr than ever. The addition OF hall
of Westchester County would give him tenn
porary relief, since he could quarter upon the
rural inhabitants the legion of sbiftless vaga-
bonds who are bound to live by Office or take
to the highway.
Then, too, the addition Of an area larger
than the present city of Newly would
open a field for the Department OF Public
Works that would be rich in jobs for twenty
wears. There is not q road nor brdle-path
that would not be paved with stone, or wood,
or tar paste; not road but would be
widened; not brush field that would not ulti-
mately be laid out in city lots (bought IN
by the Tammany plunderers) or fashioned
into public park. Indeed, there wouio
be no end of work to be done; 1T would De
a. rich mine for the Ring as this city was
when they first undertook to manage 1t twenty
five years ago. There would be court-houses'
station-houses school-houses, bridges, reser-
yoirs, and what not to be set on foot forth
with. And Mr. Tweed is the King OF the Forty
Thieves, who possesses the "Open Sesame" to
this cavern of boundless wealth. Let the bar
barians of Westchester hear his edicts, and
obey.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

We cannot persuade ourselves to credit fully
the announcement that the King of Holland
has declared his intention to maintain the in
dependence of Luxemburg and the London
Treaty Of 1867 Such declaration means war.
Holland would not venture to act thus if she
had not positive assurances from the guaran-
teeing POwers-Austria, England Russia,
France, Italy, and Belgium-that size
would be sustained. Such a promise from
all the Powers named We know to be
impossible. Russia is unouestionably in league
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

A Senator yesterday made the clever point
in debate that Congress one day talked Gen
eral Amnesty and on the next inquired into
the murder of Union men by Rebels. 1t is an
unfortunate probability that as long as dis
franchisemeut exists outrages will be COM
mitted. Two classes cannot be arrayed by
such political distinctions as now exist In the
South in deadly hostility without continually
clashng. AS the disfranChised class in the
South is in places large and almost everywhere
influential, the other will naturally suffer until
a Generally Amnesty removes the cause OF
dissensiOp.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17
amnsemenis, rit., CHS Gpening.


BooTH's TUEATER-At II and s: rip Van Win
tie" Joseph Jefferson.
FIrTIl-AvRNUE TnEATER.--At II and s: Twelfth
fight"
LIMA EDwIN's TuEArER-At II and 8: Little
faol sheppard" .
NmIos GARDEN.-At1l and 8: "The Black Crook.
OLYMPIC TuEATER.-At9 9 and s: "Wee Willie Win
tie" @. l. Pox
WAuAcK's THEATER.-At1l and 8: "Coquettes"
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Beethoven Centenary. Phil
prmouc SOc.ety's Concert
HEBREW CHARITY FnR.-Armory Of 29d Regiment.
LYRIC HALL Concert by the Pilgrim Baptist
chHrch Choir.
NEw-YORK CRCUs.-At 2l and S. Equestrian exer-
ases scrobstic performances, &c l. b Lent
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs No. 5S5 Broadway.
tours, dances eccentGe acts e:e.
SOMERVuLE ArT GALLERY, Fifth-ave. and Four
Lenkt-lus rsd Lecture; Wonders OF the Arctic Regions"
STATE POULTRY SoCIETYs EXHIBITION, Nos 59i
M SO Broadway.
WCOD's MTSTr'M AND MRNAGHRIR--At 2: " The
White Cat" Ae "Psrs hs Apple OF Dsoo Thompson I upe
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

EXTENSION OF MR.. TWEEUS EMPIRE
. The good people of Westchester County are
considerably exercised about a project to be
brought before the Legislature TO annex their
lower towns and possibly the whole County,
70 the City of New-YOrk. The Tammany
chiefs have completed the conquest of New
York Island by sweeping into their hands all
the rights, privileges and property of its un-
fortunate residents they have the ballot-box,
the local Legislature, all the Commissions
and all the Offices good, bad and indtier-
ent; our subjugaton is complete, and
the victorious Ring-leaders are looking out for
new worlds to conquer. Some years ago there
was strong feeling in favor of the cOnsOlida-
ton of Brooklyn with New-York, but of late
our sister city has got up q Ring of her own,
whose close and successful imitation of Tam
many leaves little to be gathered from that
city by Tweed In case Of union. What the
Brooklyn swindlers cannot achieve in the way
Of robbing the people, our successful Ring
would not care to undertake, and 80 they seek
" fresh woods and pastures new
II is all well enough for the alarmed prop
erty-owners of Weschester to protest, call
meetings, and pass resolutions They must
know that, il the scheme is decided upon, all
their opposition is but waste of time and
breath. If the matter however, is still open,
their best course is TO call upon Mr.. Tweed,
have a square talk, and then-make the best
terms they can BY frank acknowledgment
of his right and power to dispose OF their
property and themselves. Just W may please
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

The experiment of woman suffrage has been
tried in London, as our readers are aware II
they have duly studied the columns OF IHE
TRIBUNE, and thus far we must say that the
FAST sisterhood Ito quote the rude language
of an eminent English divine) have borne their
triumph without ntOlerable elatiOn. A COM
bination of refOrms--wOman as O candidate,
woman as q voter and the secret ballot as
record of the voters chOice-startled the con-
seryatism of Old England on one and the same
day, and made the recent election for the Lon
don School Board memorable chapter III the
history of innovations. Choosing woman as
school officer, however, is not so very shocking
after all education is one of the DOblest OF her
functions, even if Mrs. Henry B. Stanton does
not think so; and if we have female teachers
we sec no reason why there should not be
female commissioners over them. 1t Ii the
voting that principally interests us. 1t will
probably grieve the suffrage ladies to learn
that although large number of the sex availed
themselves of their newly acquired privilege,
they were almost without exception mature
widows or old maids. On the other hand, the
zeal of these elderly ladies amply compensated
for their physical deficiencies and superfiuous
years. Many insisted upon voting in the names
of their husbands,-with the idea, we suppose,
that turn and turn about was only fair play
and at least one was detected trying to vote
twice For beginning, this does very well
,pIanh
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

with Germany in the general sbrOgation Of OBJ
noxious treaties now going on. France might
protest, and promise aid TO Holland. but
neither protest nor promise would avail aught
Italy and Belgium have no interest at stake;
and Austria and England are practically i'm
potent in the presence of dangerous neig5bors
and internal connections. 1t viii be well to
wait King Williams official proclamation be-
fore speculating on the alleged rash promise
to his little Duchy.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

The last Cuban sensation is remarkable one
truly. The new King of Spain, with most ex-
traordinary dispatch, we must say, has asked
the insurgents to surrender and name their
own terms. This was kind and cOnsiderate
certainly but the insurgents having great faith
in their cause, and strong hopes reposed in the
Hornet, their last bold privateer, demand inde-
pendence. The story, though somewhat ro-
mantle in the telling, is believed-at Wash
inptOnt
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

The debate between Senators Drake and
Schuz, from which 80 much was expected and
so little came, has revealed nothing of interest
relative to the late Missouri contest except
that "Revenue Reform was not an issue in
volyed in it. The Senators have insisted on
airing their quarrel in Congress, and for a
brief period Washington has been agitated by
its promised revelations; but, 10! it appears
that there was MT much of fight after all.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

Senator Sherman Of Ohio clings to the folly
committed last session of renewing the Income
Tax; and has reported adversely the several
bills which were submitted during the first
week of the present sitting. The eagorness OF
members to propose the abolition of this OBJ
nOxious and insulting tax indicates that some
Senators have profted by intercourse with
their fellow citizens during the recess.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

There is something too much of this. Adj
miral Porter's friends are less discreet than
Himself in urging him into print to prove his
emicable relations with President Grant and
his friendship for the late Admiral Farragut.
The publication of the diary a few days ago
gnd the correspondence now given to the pub
lie art errors almost as great as the writing of
the notorious confidential letter.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

The Republican State Central Committee meets ~
the Fifth Avenue Hotel on Tuesday next NJ II
o'clock when it is understood that somo efort VIII
be made to harmonic the difficulties in tho orgahi-
izaton in this city
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17
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New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

Advertisers must ercuse our Inability 20 accom-
rodats them this morning. We hare been com
pciied 70 ledre 0ut some columns Of eighth page
advertisements solely because so many more Uere
J6ered than the entire page woutd hold
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

Miss Marie Wilton has made timely and
SAUL revival OF Mr.. Robertsons comedy OF Ours
that IN piece concerus .eif with the topic Of be
tween England apu Russia
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

AT the late dinner to the Woolen Manufac-
turcrs (attended by over three hundred guests,
and one of the most notable and enthusiastic
entertainments ever given here), there were
five firms represented, it appears, who signed
in advance of the meeting as we are
informed-a protest against any sentiments
expressed at it in favor of the present tarif
on Wool and Woolens. Inasmuch as this
specific subject was not even touched upon,
we do not perceive the force Of the protest.
Perhaps these worthless will also take the
pains to sign a protest, before they attend
another dinner, against any sentiments ex-
pressed in favor of manufacturing table but
ter out of sewage, or heating our furnaces by
extract of cucumber
- But they shall have all the advertising OF
this particular performance they want. We
only wait the completion Of the list. Two
DAYS ago The Euenin0 Post announced that
many more signatures to the protest would
appear if there were time to get them. Take
time, gentlemen! We did MT see any more
names published yesterday, and we pine for
them. Do let us have the complete list OF New
York Free Trade Commission Merchants, who
gave a dinner to Wooden Manufacturers, in
order TO protest against tner ihtelesIs anu
the interests of the country. We promise II
abundant circulation.
As for Mr.. Edward Harris, who did not at
tend the dinner at all, and the six others who,
attending as guests, now make haste to de-
nounce their hosts, they are simply guilty of
an impertinence which we charitaby believe
they did not "have' time" to cOnsider-But,
Messrs. Free Trade Commission Merchants
engaged in entertaining the WOolen Manufac-
turers, and protesting against the tariff take
time, and give us complete list of your
pomaci
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17

Of course. tho Waliack blood could not en-
dure. and there are cards. and criminations
and hustling of rival specters at the flies, and
deep dramatic Oaths, and alternate Obsessions,
which have well nigh made ghost OF Cheney
and the end is that the Fechter combination,
the future of the Boston Drama, the embryo
Cbnservatore, have faded into the stuff that
dreams are made Of. II there is any moral to
be drawn from the squabble, besides the evi-
dent ono which DR.. Watts SO sweetly ex-
tracted from canine discords, it is perhaps
that the modern drama is not to be reyolu-
tionzed in o moment, and that the man who
is to found stage upon ideal principles must
possess the genius of Shakespeare and the
temper of an angel. We do not hear that
many such are enumerated in the census OF 1870.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-17
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We suppose performances Like that OF "Fidelio "lAss
night at the Academy OF Music is not TO De Judged By
the ordinary rules OF criticism though 1t certainly would
mass such an ordeal with high credit Given under the
auspices aud with the assistance Of the Beethoven MAJ
nerchor It must regarded the tribute OF society OF
amateurs to the great which all musicians deShs
10 honor rather than the venture OF accompany OF pro-
fesona artists though the principal solo parts wero
taken by weiknown public singers But look upon IL
we may, IL u most successful performance, ana.
despite little drawbacks, by far tho bost rendering
OF Fideio that has been heard In Newfork Tor num-
ber OF years The leading roles were ncd by Madame
Llchtmay Uc0nore), Miss Roemer lharceutre)' M.
Bernard (Pioreston), Mr. Habemann Uaqs'no)' NJ.
Franosch tRocco), and Mr. vieriing QfEdrTo The pa7
Of Leopore is exactly suited To Madame LchImsys
broad dramatic style, the music dts tho compass anu
quality OF her voice and she has true appreciation OF
tho continent and the grandeur OF the magn.hcens
strains which Beethoven has given TO this great lyric
character In all tho most famous numbers she came
s near To tho ideal LeonOrs any singer now a 'ne
American stage could come. and several times during
the evening" especially in the climax OF the prison seems
and the the OPERA she impressed every one "
An artist Of real greatness In the beautiful canon
Mir ist so runderbar she Was just shado OUT of
tune; but hsr grand rectative and aria, Aesc~es'
lseAer ,oo silst du AIN was oxdusiteiy sven mf'
Bernard wss good In vi his slow nusis- e1' vh"@ Az
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