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The New York herald., 1870-12-17

brought on by the resistance Of all the
struggling Western Powers, viz:-what re-
mains OF France and what there Is of the Iberian
and Italian races, on land and sea, backed by
the naval forces and the money of Great
Britain.
In so grand and momentous a case who shall
be the umpire? Some one saturated with old
time opinions, insulting the modern day and
even the intelligence Of America, with the
mildew of the past, has written that the peo-
pie, in these impending decisions, are but rs
dust in the balance. We say no! The peo-
pie already form the high court Of appeal.
The successes of Germany in France have
been won because the whole German nation
arose to repel aggression, and because the
French nation was not with the aggressor.
Even Russia, recognizing this idea, will give
independence to the Slaves, and will rather
make peace with Turkey, as q neighbor,
than war against her as an Oriental nation
ality. On this platform Prussia, who has be-
come the head Of this great revolution, will
appeal to the sense and to the interests of the
West, as Russia will appeal to the instincts,
the fancies and the faith Of the East.
The German empire, then, founded by the
consent and common struggle of the German
people, is the peoples edifce. The eagle of
Prussia can no longer soar unless he lifts his
dusky pinions amid the red and gold which,
in the national flag, denote the uprising of
the sun of liberty fer Fatherland, while, at
the same time, it commentaries the glories Of
the ancient empire. The symbol, for awhile,
may futter in the van of European war, but
it will be war at last resulting for the peo-
pie. The eagle of Russia speeding Eastward
conveys the same message, at first to the
banks OF the Bosphorus, and thence to the
heart of Asia, that is now whispered from the
Danube to the Atlantic-order and discipline,
but intelligence and emancipation-restrain
and law, but the Christian promise for time
and for eternity. And, when both these con-
quering elements, emerging from the clouds Of
battle, shall have reached the boundaries as
signed to their power-be it on the West or on
the East-their sentinels, peering out beyond
the promontory, will descry the advancing ban
ners Of the great republic.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

The HORRIBLE TALE OF MURDER that we
have from Pittsylvania Court House, Va, dis
closes case wherein hanging is too good for
the murderer. A negro man who had married
white woman, o widow, with son five
years old, kills the boy merely to crafty that
savage malice that SO frequently bursts forth
among the newly enfranchised and long op-
pressed negroes of the South. The boys
mother lay sick in the house, and near the
door, where she was within hearing of his
screams for help, the fend knocks his little
victim down and stamps upon his abdomen
with his feet until the boys stomach buEsts,
The New York herald., 1870-12-17
The President ON the Revival of Commerce.

The President ON the Revival Of Commerce.
The news comes from Washington that the
President is about to send a special message
to Congress on the subject of our foreign COM
merce and to recommend some action for it's
revival. Very good. The President could do
nothing better. 1t has been intimated that he
will refer especially to the importance Of
increasing our trade with the South American
and Central American States and the West
Indies. This trade should be ours, because
we are nearer to these countries than other
commercial nations and have political
affinity with most of them, and because their
destiny is connected with that of the great
American republic. Though we have had
these and other advantages England has held
the greater portion of the trade. Nor can this
be wrested from her easily. We must have
comprehensive and liberal policy, both politi-
cally and commercially, to bind the different
countries of North and South America to us.
Lately we have been showing more regard
for European rule and despotism in this
hemisphere than for liberty, republican prin-
OiPAco ouu enO nouVC huAoIaCou pOpuidstOuS.
Such course can never secure the friendship
and trade Of the other American republics and
people. Then to extend our commerce we
must have more ships-steamship and others
of the most approved modern character. But
these we cannot get unless the registry and
navigation laws be modified. Let us get ships
where they can be had cheapest The owner
ship and flag will give them national charac-
ter. Should there be general war in Europe,
as is expected, or even continuance Of war
over part of the Old World, we might restore
to great extent our former maritime great
ness. Had the registry law been repealed
last summer. when the President called upon
Congress at the last hours of the session to
act, our tonnage would have been vastly in
creased by this time. It may not be too late
now. Indeed, should the war in Europe ex-
tend, there will be the finest opportunity to
build up our shipping and enlarge our COM
merce. Shall we lose that We hope the
President will take comprehensive view Of
the whole subject and that Congress will con-
slider the maritime aud commercial greatness
of the country of far more importance than the
supposed interests of few shipbuilders or of
any particular class or locality.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

Congress Yestorday-Mlssouri Politics In the
Senate.
The second act Of the excessively stupid
comedy, which might have for title ''The
Muddy Politics Of Missouri" was played out
in the Senate chamber yesterday. The doleful
Drake was on the stage, and recited his part
in style which would do credit to many pro-
fessional tragedian, but which was rather
serious for the occasion-a little too much in
the manner of Mrs. Haller. in "The Stranger"
The whole melancholy history Of the last cleo
tion in Missouri was recounted, AID the man
ner in which Master Carl Schurz betrayed the
republican party in that State was feelingly
portrayed. Finally the actor made his bow,
after delivering sort of farewell address,
which was intended to be pathetic, but was
only ludicrous. Then the epilogue was spoken
by Master Schurz, the curtain fell upon the
comedy, the galleries were emptied Of large
audience that had been almost lulled into stu
pefaction by the drowsiness of the piece, and
the Senate went into executive session, as If
to busy itself about something practical, but
really only to give the spectators time to dis
perse before the senatorial robes were laid
aside.
Seriously speaking, the spectacle Of the last
two days has not been creditable to the Senate.
That body has high and important duties to
perform, great national questions to discuss
and consider, and its time is entirely too valu-
able to be consumed in listening to the
twaddle of two egotistical politicians over
some mere local bone of contention. What
matters it to the Senate that the patronage of
the administration was not given to the fac
tion headed by Mr.. Schurz, or that it was
given to the faction headed by Mr.. Drake? If
these gentlemen have personal woes to relate,
they should find some other place than the
Senate chamber in which to give them vent.
If such bad precedent is to be tolerated, the
next thing we may expect is the appearance
in similar characters of Senators Fenton and
Conkling, and rehearsal of how places in the
New York Custom House and Post Office were
taken from the friends of the one and given to
the friends Of the other. 1t might be amusing,
but it is not legislative, and we beg to remind
the Senate that the session is short and that
business Of Importance is pressing.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

MAYOR HALLS PAVEMENT VEroEs.-The
Mayor has made terrible swoOp on the
patent wooden pavements authorized to be
constructed by the Board Of Assistant Alder
men in eleven avenues and streets in the
Twelfth ward. He vetoes them all on the
ground that in many of the streets no sewers
have yet been made-in some not even the gas
mains laid-so that the pavement would have
to be taken up again, perhaps many times
Property owners understand what the effect
Of this would be upon their tax bills and
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

PROHIBITION IN FRANcE.-We have the i'm
portant information, per cable, that the French
have prohibited the navigation Of the Seine.
The world has for long time been led to be-
lieve that the Prussians had prohibited the
navigation of that river without asking the
consent of the French
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

SENATOR BRAKES SUcCEssoR.-A curious
proposition is made in republican papers in
regard to the successor Of Senator Drake
(republican), of Missouri, who has resigned
his seat to accept the more permanent position
of Judge of the Court of Claims. The Legis-
lature elected for the current year, whose term
of office will expire on the 3lst inst, is repub-
lican. The Legislature last elected, and whose
term commences on the 1st of January, 1871,
is democratic. The proposition is that
McClurg, the present republican Governor,
shall convene the old Legislature in special
session and have it elect brakes successor
This is mean way Of doing business for any
purpose, and one can hardly conceive more
fragrant violation Of the expressed sentiment of
the people. If Governor McClurg has any
regard for his future reputation he will not
encourage so unwise proceeding.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

AN INDEPENDENT CoLoRED PARTY has been
organized in Cincinnati The colored people
are bound to adopt all fancy political notions ;
but as regards an independent political col
ored party Sambo is Independent enough
already, and has been 30 ever since the adop-
tion of the Fifteenth amendment.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17
The Great Battle in Wall Street.

The contest Of Thursday in the stock market
between the s'bulls" and ''bears" proves to
have been only preliminary skirmish to q
struggle of immense proportions It was q
sort of picket fire which has brought on
general engagement. Yesterday the ''bears"
advanced to the attack in force and by bold
charge drove back the wavering lines of their
enemies. The latter rallied later in the day
and retook their lost ground and carried the
war into Africa. The fight now surged back
upon the ground of the s'bulls" who were
driven once more from their stronghold by the
s'bears" who held the disputed ground at
nightfall. The battle is not by any means
over, however. AS the fighting progressed it
developed the presence of several of our
financial giants who at first were not supposed
to be engaged. Thus yesterday Daniel Drew
was discerned amid the generals of the
''bear" army, while Commodore Vanderbilt
was suspected of marshalling the hosts of the
''bulls' for the reason that several of his staff
officers were discovered riding about the field.
In fact, one Of the latter encountered the vene-
rable Daniel in person on the middle of the
battle field and came near engaging him then
and there in passage at arms. Wall street
was dull and stupid place week ago. But
it is now brimful of exciting interest.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

posed in Connecticut to do away with the
two State capital system, and have but one,
which will probably be Hartford. The
next thing to be done is to build a respectable
State Capitol, the present concern being only
ft for q country court house in some one-horse
Western Territory.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

GENERAL PLEAsoNToN CoNFIRMED-A good
Christmas gift by the President, endorsed by
the Senate, to the people of the United States.
Now let US have proper revenue reforms.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

TIMELY CAUToN.-Fairs for the relief OF
French and German sick and wounded are
being gotten up in all parts of the country. 1t
would be we'll to ascertain whether responsible
parties are connected with these truly humans
tartan projects.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

O'BAIDwN, THE BRUIsER, has been par
doned out Of the Boston House of Correction
by the Governor and his Council. Who will
pardon the Governor for this?
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

THERE Is TROUBLE in Louisiana in regard
to the distribution of the Peabody educational
fund. OF course the inevitable Sambo is at
the bottom of it.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
BOOTHS THEATRE ssd ST., between 9Th ana 9th avs
RIP VAN wINKLE. Matinee at
NIBLo's GARDEN, Broadway.--TuE SPECTACLE CT
THr BLACK CROOK. Matinee at ~
wALLAcKs THEATRE, Broadway 18Th street.
CooUErrEs. Matinee at ~
LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE, 720 Broadway.-LITrLE
SAoK SHEPPARD. Matinee at 2.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, corner OF 9Th av and 23d st.
Les BRIaArDs. Matinee at g.
OLYMPIC THEATRE Broadway.-TuE PANroxIMr OF
WKR WILLIE WINKIE. Matinee at T.
WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner Both st.-Perform.
Rnces every afternoon and evening"
ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Fourteenth sreeI-BEErHovEr
CENTENARY GRAND CoNoEET.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE Twenty.fourth street,
EwELFTH NIGHT. Matinee at 2
GLOBE THEATRE. 72s Broadwsy.-vARIErr EErER-
fAMAyST. DO. Matinee a. ~.
BowERY THEATRE, Bowery-NEoK AND NECK
HE LAST DAYS OF PoMPku
MRS. r. B. coNwAY's PARK THEATRE. Brooklyn.-
TUE FAIRY CIRcLE-IRELAsD AS IT WAS.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE, 9ol Bowery.-vA.
RIE1Y EsrERTArNMEST. Matinee at ~
THEATRE CoMIQUE. 5l4 Broadway.-CoxIo VOCAL
Ism, MICRO ACTS, Ac.-THE BLACK DWARF. Matinee.
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTREL HALL. SIS Broa oadwsy.-
ELGRo MINsTRELsY, FARcEs. BURLKsoUEs, 10.
BRYANTs NEW OPERA HOUSE. 23d st., between 9Th
and 7h avs.-NEGRo MINsTRELsY, EooENTRIoITIEs, &c.
APOLLO HALL. 2Sth street and Broadway
DE- CoKRY's DIoRAMA OF IRELAND.
HOOLEY'S OPERA HOUSE, Brookyn.-NEGEo MIN
erRELsY, BURLEsoUEs &c.
BROOKLYN OPERA HoUsE-wELon HueHrs 4
WHITES MINsTRELs-
ASSOCIATION HALL, s3d street and 4,h av-GRANp
CoNCERT
SOMERvILLE ART GALLERY, 80 Fifth avenue.-Day
and Evening WONDERS OF TIE ARCTIC REGIONS.
NEW YORK CIRCUS, Fourteenth street.-SoENKs IN
THE RING, ACRoBATs, 10. Matinee at ~.
DR. KAHNS ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 745 Broadway
SCIENCE AND
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, sls Broadway
SCIENCE AND ART
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

NIBLO's GARDEN, Broadway-THE SPECTACLE CT
THE BLACK CROOK Matinee at 10.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

BOOTHS THEATRE. ssd ST.. between 9th ana 9th avs
RIP VAN WINKLK. Matinee ut e.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

wALLACK's THEATRE, Broadway ana 18th street.
CooUETTKs. Matinee ct ~.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

anu huSSla VIII SeI ull tuc OldVcS. IL may Dc
that for the sake of an equipoise in the South
east the Gear would consent to an independent
kingdom under his protectorate composed of
the Danubian Principalities Wal
lachia and the rest-but that arrangement
could be but transitory. The ultimate result
could only be Prussia in the West, Russia in
the East-the masters and the arbiters Of
Europe.
This distribution would either be acquesced
in or resisted by the other Powers. That it
would be resisted we cannot doubt. But what
is left to make the opposition? 1t is idle to
count upon Belgium and Holland, which the
Germans alone could overrun to-day. Scan
dinavia, isolated upon her peninsulas, would
be an easy prey for Russia and Prussia acting
together. France is already prostrated and
held down. Switzerland would be glad to
purchase the boon Of mere independence
among her mountain Businesses by the closest
neutrality and silence. Nothing, then, is left
on the Continent but the opposition of Italy
and Spain. The condition of the latter coun-
try is so disturbed as to reduce her to help
lessness, and against the former the German
press even now begins to growl in most omi-
nous accents, preparatory to direct threats,
to be followed by blows whenever the CO.
operation of Austria shall have been secured.
Here, then, is the whole skeleton of re-
construction of the map Of Europe, by submis-
sion to the two tremendous military Powers
which have so suddenly revealed themselves, or
of terrible universal. overwhelming war.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE, 72O Broadway.-LITTLE
GAoK SHEPPARD. Matinee at 2.
The New York herald., 1870-12-17

, GRAND OPERA HOUSE, corner Of sth and 23d St.
Les BRIaArDs Matinee at g.
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Gardiner Items,

Tuesday night the Fancy Goods store of
Mrs. Burnham was entered by some fend
by means of breaking square of glass in the
rear window, then christening the door and
fred under the stairway leading to the second
story which is occupied as residence by T.
w. Tobey, whose wife also occupies the atl-
joining store in the same building as MILL
merry and Fancy Goods Store. Luckily the
fire was discovered by the city Waterman be-
fore much damage was done, who with the as
sistance of Mr.. Tobey extinguished the flames
without giving general alarm. Had the dis
undoubtedly had a serious confagration and
probably the Tobey family would have per-
ishcd.
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Democratic State Convention.

CONCORD, Jan. 5.
The Democratic State Convention met here
to-day, full attendance. After some proceed
ings the convention permanently organized
by the choice of Hon. Henry Bingham, of
Littlcton, for President, and one vice from
each county as Secretaries. Chas. w. Bart
lett of Rollinsford Chas. w. Pickering of
Greenfield, and Edwin b. Gould of Pembroke,
committee of three to wait on the President,
was appointed. The report on credentials not
read, same of State Central Committee. Mr..
Bingham proceeded to address the conven-
ton, but for want of time he did not finish.
Hon. Albert r. Hatch moved the nomination
of Gen. John Bedet of Bath, as Governor,
which was done. Three cheers were given.
Gen. A. S. Marshall moved the nomination
by reclamation of Gen. NJ. T. Donahoe, for
Railroad Commissioner. which was carried
with three cheers. Hon. A. r. Hatch, pre-
scented report on resolutions.
lst. Processing abiding faith in party prin-
ciples and opposition to Capitalization and
denouncing the action of Congress in relation
to Georgia.
End. The subject of taxation and internal
revenue and tariff
Sd. Exacting honesty and fidelity in gov
eminent officials.
4th. Denounces monopoles as unjust and
predjudicial to national progress.
9TH. Capitalization and monopolies are twin
instruments of evil.
9th. All contracts, bonds and securities be
taxed.
eth. That the debts not otherwise specified
TO be paid in currency
Sth Tribute to the late Ex-Pre.ident
Pierce.
9th. Pledging exertion to elect nominees
of conventions.
Hon. Isaac Aadms of Sandwich, entered hi;
protest on the 9th and eth resolutions. Mr.
Perry of Keene, attempted to pass an eulogy
on the late x-President Pierce, but made
but little progress, amid stamping and efforts
to put him down. A committee of was ap-
pointed to notify the candidates of their nomi-
nation. Adjourned.
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Boston Items.

3osToN, Jan. 5.
Massachusetts Legislature convened to-day.
Horace Ii. Coolidge of Suffolk was elected
President of the Senate by unanimous vote.
Harvey Jewell re-nominated Speaker of the
House. After organization both branches of
the Legislature were escorted to old South
Church, where the annual sermon was
preached by Prof. Seeley of Amherst College.
BosToN. Jan. 5.
Albert Morgan, Editor of the Boston Sun
day Express, was severely I'M ured at Glouces-
ter yesterday by being thrown from the step
of a carriage, he was entering, by the sudden
starting of the horse.
IIarper's Hotel in Sandwich, was destroyed
by fire last night. Cnoccupied; loss $500.
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A French physician whtens red noses by
electricity. 1t would take tremendous shock
to whiten some noses that have been known
and red of all men. Some persons seem to
take pride in embellishing and adjoining their
fpure heads.
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In the Municipal Court, f. w. Webb was
arraigned on search and seizure law; plead
not guilty, waived examination; found guilty
fined $50 and costs; appealed. Geo. Albee,
for drunkenness, fined 81 and costs COM
mitted. Pat Brady, for drunkenness; plead
guilty; fined So and costs; committed. John
Fox, tried yesterday. Case continued to
Saturday.
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The railroad company has constructed a
covered drain for their steam pipe which
crosses Water street at the foot of Rines' Hill,
in accordance with the vote of the City Coun-
Gil. This will allow free circulation of air,
and allow the snow, when it comes, to remain
in the street
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Nallomell Directorp.
HALLowELL POST OFFICE.

WESTERN MAIL arrives daily, Sundays excepted at q
and 152 P VI. Closes at 10 Is A. NJ. and p NJ.
EASTERN NAIL arrives daily, Sundays excepted, II 1C
A NJ. Closes at 3.15 P. NJ
LlTCHFIELD NAIL arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at 10 O'Clock A. NJ Closes Sundays Tues
days and Thursdays, at S p. NJ
OFFICE open Sunday excepted from O'Clock A. NJ, to
sP. VI. Open Saturdays until $50 P. NJ.
" Box Rents and Postage papers, periodicals, &c
payable quarterly in advance
f. POWELL, p NJ
UaIloyelI Nav 8 1863
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Mr.. Gillicuddy of Lewiston, whom the priest
in the Catholic church in that city, found his
pew filed with wool last Sabbath. The priest
pulled wool over his eyes, sure.
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HaIlowell, May 8. ls6!
CHEYRCHES,

South Parish Congregational Church. corner Of Second
and Chestnut Streets, opposite Temple. Rev. CHAs. G.
MCCULLY, Pastor residence Chestnut st. Morning
service, 1880; Afternoon service 215
First Baptist Church, corner of Union and Franklin
streets. Rev. A. r. CRANE Pastors residence Middle
St, between Winthrop and Lincoln Morning service
1920; Afternoon service, ais.
Methodist Episcopal Church, Middle Street between m
ion and Central Rev. CALEB FULLER, Pastor residence
at the Parsonage, opposite the Church. Morning service
1890; Afternoon service, ais
First Cnversast Church. Second Street. cor Of Union
st. Matthews Episcopal Church, Central Street. Rev
LEONARD X SroRRs Rector; residence Of Second
and Lincoln Streets. Morning service, 1880; afternoon
s"-vice go.
Free Baptist Church, Academy Street, between Second
and ,lsd6
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Some of our milliners have lost money in
the fall and winter trade. People have or
ganized millinery shops at their homes, and
in quiet way ''ixed up" the bonnets and the
hats of the previous year.
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The yacht "Sunnyside," owned by Walter
Hatch, Esq, of this city, became total loss
at Beaufort, s. c., last week. She was on
her way to Florida.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. d. G

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. .5
The payment by the Treasurer for Decem-
Der, 1869, exclusive of payments on account
of interest, or the redemption of the public
debt, we're as follows:
Civil and miscellaneous, S3,864, 1852, S6 :;
war, 1880, 84S,8 navy, S2,l41, O46.95 on
Indians and pensions, $500, 623.45; total H.
797, 252.l2.
Commodore Joseph H. Green has been
ordered to hold himself in readiness to COM
mand the Eastern Squadron of the North
Atlantic Fleet now commanded by Admiral
Poor
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New City Government, Dover, N. n

DOVER, \. H.. Jan. 3.
The Inauguration of the new city govern
ment took place at the city council rooms
this forenoon. Russell B. Wiggin was elected
President and j. l.. S. Libbey Clerk of the
Common Council. John B. Stevens was
unanimously reelected City Clerk. Mayor
VIM. S. Stevens delived an able inaugural
address.
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The Lewiston Journal says ''the PROPOSE
ton of our railroad men now is next spring
to extend the M. C. r. II. from Danville
Junction to Yarmouth Junction, then to take
adiustible cars"