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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-22
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Harlem Bridge to fulton Market In Thirty -four
Minutes-PrOposed Now Steamboat Line.
The project conceived ana instigated by number
OF property owners living at Mott Haven and North
New York, Westchester county. looking to the con-
struction OF two swift and substantial steamers to
ply between the north side OF the Harlem
river (near the new bridget ana Fulton
Market slip, In order to meet the increas-
ing demands OF the thousands travelling daily
between those points, Is progressing 1av0rably, the
sum Of $4,000 having already been subscribed for
been made in the construction OF OF the steam
crs at Greenpoint Long Island and 1t Is understood
ss w % IN tn Of The By 5e '
will not make any intermediate landings, II
is expected that they . win readily accomplish
slip In thirty-Gve minutes thus saving about fifteen
minutes OF the time now occupied ana also obviating
the annoyance which the opening OF the drawDridge
constantly occasions TO numerous class OF our down
town business men who reside in the lower portion
THE EAST SIDE ASSOCIATION
At a meeting held few evenings since the East
Side Association Of Property Owners adopted the
following
Whereas more expeditions Of conveyance be-
tween the upper and lower spas OF the city Of New York
provided All acknowledge this 70 be So but do not as
to the best and most effective method of accomplishing that
The East Side Association, therefore, view of the i'm
ar as the Of syf c0n'dea
s'y n bs By s
Of the Battery and under Broadway to Madison squares
from thence under ground to with tho steam.
lines the Fourth at Forty street, with
extension thence under the Fourth norhward until
the low grounds Mt 1920 street reached.
Also OF underground line from Madison square up
Broadway to the west side of the Central Park at
street. and its continuance thence suitable
Manhaanvlle to the Harlem river those t. be inter-
ested in its construction and the people to be benefited shall
mutually agree. ....... =
THE WEST SIDE ASSOCIATION.
public meeting OF this association Will be held
this evening at the Howard Rooms, corner OF Sixth
avenue and Fortysecond street, TO discuss this now
al-mportant subject OF quick transit among other
things. Several fine addresses will be made on the
OCCASION, and the meeting Will, undoubtedly, be In
every way most highly influential.
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WAR AVG ONO THE WOMEN.

Yankee Girls Opposing Womnu Suffrage
Debate I'm Boston Between Miss Beccher
and Mrs. I.ivern,ore ON Womau's Wrongs
and The Way to Right Them.
Boston, Dec. 81, 1870.
debate tonight on womans suffrage between
Miss Catherine Beecher and Mrs. Lvermore at
tracted large audience In the Music Hail. The dis.
cussion was opened by Miss Beecher, as the oppo-
nent OF the proposition, her manuscript being read
by Mr.. Wright. Both sides then argued upon the
elevation OF woman.
Miss Beecher argued that In view Of opposition from
large majority OF her sex, as well as that from
men, the time would be long before woman would
achieve her desire TO vote: that any man who would
grant the ballot would grant anything that woman
asked directly; that no emergency In the affairs OF
the nation could arise In which womans vote would
be necessary that gradually woman was receiving
her rights Ill matters OF property and others would
follow.
Mrs. Livermore advanced the arguments on her
side. The grounds oil the ballot being the symbol
OF equality and guarantee OF rights. she claimed
that time did not affect the principle She re-
viewed the laws respecting divorces, woman's earn.
ings and the guardianship OF children. She alluded
to the recent election III Wyoming, where the work
Ing OF woman franchise was practical success
MIS-. Llvermore presented her views III u most
eloquent manner, and was constantly Interrupted
by applause.
Miss Beecher in the second part OF the discussion
stated at length that woman's wrongs were recog-
nlzIng their true remedy in education. She claimed
for her sex equal opportunities with in proper
technical instruction For this she appealed Tor
lowed female colleges wherein woman's work
might be taught. She concluded By stating that
the ballot would not accomplish this reform.
Mrs. Lvermore waived her reply on account OF
the lateness OF the hour.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe presided. and Rev. Henry
Ward Beechcr was an attentive listener on the plat
form,
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COUNT BISlIaRCK,s NOTE.


Text OF the Prussinn Despatch Of December 3.
LONDON, Dec 81, 1870.
The following Is the full text OF Bismarcks de.
spatch relative to the Luxembourg question, dated
December or which we have already had the points
by cable telegram:-
Prussia, at the outbreak OF the war; declared that
she would respect the neutrality OF Luxembourg
provided France did the same. II Luxembourg had
would have scrupulously observed strict
nn sVs but neither France nor
the population or the duchy are shown
In the treatmenr of oil German officials. Prussai
did not nold that government responsible for the
bad conduct towards her OF individuals but she
thought that efforts should have been made TO re-
press the reDrovlsoning OF Thionville through
Such Migrant breach OF the neutrality laws could
not, however, have taken place without connivance
OF tho government officials Prussia lodge conf
plant with the government Of Luxembourg point
ing would Inevitably lead, but her warning was un
needed.
After the fall of Metz numbers OF French soldiers
and officers passed through Luxembourg to evade
nerth OF the town OF Luxembourg. The resident
French Consul was at the office at the railway sta
ton to assist fugitivcs In reaching France. Two
thousand soldiers thus reinforced the French army,
and the government or Luxembourg did nothing to
prevent IL. This undoubtedly constitutes gross
vio?atlOn OF neutrality.
The conditions on which Prussia based her men.
trality, therefore, ceased to exist; in consequence
sders herself no longer bound to regard the neutral
fty OF Luxembourg. She reserves to herself the
right to claim compensation from the duchy for
losses sustained by Prussia consequent on the non
sary steps to herself against the recurrence
OF similar proceedings.
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Personal Intelligence.


Secretary Robson, OF the Navy Department.
avenue Hotel.
FOR Westchester county, temporarily at the Metro
politan Hotel.
| General W. T. Sherman, Of the United States
Army, reached the city last evening, and is now
occupying quarters at the Astor House.
Commodore William Inman Of the United States
Navy, is temporarily stationed at the st. Nj hoas
Hotel.
! George Francis Train arrived yesterday from
Europe by the City OF London.
Major G. A. Crossman. of the United States Army.
ls at the Grand Central HOTEL
Mr.. F. H. M. VIM, the owner of large coal mines
, Mr.. W. w. Carg. agent Of the Bank OF England.
TO China. He is temporarily at the Brevoort House.
the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
| General william H. Cushman. from Illinois, is
stopping at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Mr.. J. s. Clarke, the comedian came to the city
yesterday and alighted at the St. Nicholas Hotel.
Major Alexander H. Rice, Of Boston, is among the
recent arrivals OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Captain Tibbets, of the steamer City Of London, Is
BojOurning at the Everett House.
A Japanese dignitary, Nagat Joorke by name, is
among the latest arrivals at the Aston House.
Mr.. George w. Chids, proprietor OF the Phade
phia Ledger, to the city yesterday and put up
ut the st. Nicholas Hotel.
Mr.. a. G. Barneby, the comedian, Of Boston, Is az
the Grand Central Hotel.
General Gordon Granger OF the United States
Army, has arrived ut the New York Hotel.
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THE PUBLIC PARKS.

Meeting of the Commissioners Yesterday
The Palseozoic Building Knocked In the
Head-The shading of the Park Drives.
The Board OF Commissioners OF the Department OF
Public Works held stated meeting on Tuesday
afternoon, Commissioner Swceny In the chair. By
resolution decided that the president OF the
Board should confer with the Commissioner Of Pub
lie Works and urge that the sides OF
THE LOWER RESERVOIR
be prepared by the Department OF Public Works for
walk similar to that surrounding the upper reser
voir to be connected with the same by a bridge
thus giving q continuous and direct walk from the
lower end OF the Park to the upper end. Work upon
the PAL4Eozorc MUSEUM
designed by the late Park Commissioners was
ordered 10 be discontinued, on the ground that is
would cost some $500, 900, All amount which the
department has not on hand for such purpose.
The foundations already laid, were also ordered TO
be covered in such way az to preserve them.
Tue SHADING or THE DRIVES.
The chief landscape gardener was by resolution.
requested 10 submit plans for the proper shading
with trees OF The drives, sides and walks where
shade may in MS opinion, be considered necessary.
He was also instructed TO reform the present plant-
expanse and extent OF vision In all cases. Where the
soil Will permit OF an underground oil grass he was
requested to thin out the trees for their better de-
veiopment, and to avoid planting shrubbery, which
oostructs the view and mpedes the circulation OF the
air. except IN cases where IL Is necessary TO conceal
imperfecuons.
MADISON SQUARE IMPROVEMENTS.
II was also resolved that, In preparing the new
plan for the Improvement OF Madison square, the
west line OF The square should be changed, so as to
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MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS.

Places Evacuated by the Prussians-The
Battle OF Nuits-First Reports Exnsg erated-
The Recent Capitulation Of ThionviIle.
LONDON, Dec. q, 1870.
The Prussians have evacuated Sergnigy and Beau
mont after the late engagement there.
THE GERMANS ADVANCING ON TOURS AND LIE MANS
telegram from Versailles. dated yesterday, states
that the left wing OF the German forces operating
against the Army Of the Loire Is advancing on
Tours and the right on lie Mans Hundreds Of their
wounded are abandoned by the French.
Tue BATTLE OF NUITs-FIRsT REPORTS ExAGGE.
RATED.
The first dispatches announcing the German VIC
tory at Nuts, IN the Department OF Cote dor on
Friday last, were exaggerated. The number OF
prisoners captured, 1t now seems, was 600 only,
instead OF 5000 as Of first reported.
The Garbaldlan forces In the eastern depart ments
suffer bitterly from the cold.
DETAILS OF THE ENGAGEMENT.
telegram from Dion, dated to-day, states that
the Baden troops engaged at Nuts on the 18th
say the fight lasted Ave hours. The French
force consisted OF two Lyons regiments, two
regiments OF Mobiles and q large number
OF Francs-tireurs In all 10000 men, with eighteen
guns. One thousand Germans were killed and
rounded The French lost ZOO killed and wounded
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J THE PRICE OF CoAL.-A Goal Dealer"
sends us q communication upon this SUBJ
bect, in which he claims that 1t is not
The coal dealers who are to blame for the
Sxtortionate rise In the price of the article, but
Ehe mining companies, who have advanced
Ehe price on the dealers Very we'll, If this
lbe 80, then we are 'down on" the mining
companies We would remark that it makes
very little difference to the consumer who puts
})on the heavy tax, whether the capitalists who
Control the mining companies or the coal
Iealers. We contend that the increase is
Enjustifable and grievance. The innocent
coal dealers, of course, have nothing to do
with the oppression which the poor have to
suffer. They never give light weight-say
sixteen hundred pounds of coal instead Of two
thousand! Not OF all. Yet one of them was
caught in the act not many days ago and
arrested to answer the charge of fraud. Now,
the whole fact of the case is that there is not
the least necessity for advancing the price of
Goal at the present time, and we care not
how many interests may be parties to the
|combination, it is none the less subject to
condemnation,
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SPAIN.

A Dissolution Of tho Legislative Body Voted
Intense Excitement in the Cortes-Dcperate
Remedies in Desperate Crises.
MADRID, Dec. 20, 1870
In the Cortes to-day motion providing for dis
solution Of the body was carried by a vote OF 126
against 4, amid great excitement.
The opposition members left the Chamber i'm
mediatey after the vote was taken.
During the debate Senior Robedo declared that he
and his party 'dd not wish for a coup d'6tdt but
were determined to save the King or perish with
him."
Senior FIgueras followed in support OF the motion
for dissolution, but admitted that the country
'would not settle into tranquility, even though the
Duke OF Aosta were now on the throne-unless the
finances were suitably discussed"
The motion was supported by the government,
the members thereof expressing the sentiment
.'that to save the country all measures were allow
able"
Parliamentary Observation-Disclosures and Sar.
dinian.
MADRID, Dec. 81, 1870.
The Cortes are still engaged in violent and fruess
discussions between the republican and the So
called 'Sardlniann factions, the latter being very
bitter in their attacks on the new king.
Financial Plans and Caban Sccurity-A Trea.
sury supply i'm Prospect.
MADRID, Dec. 81, 1870.
Minister Moret proposes to issue 40, oOO00 OF CO.
lonal bonds, through the Bank Of Havana, bearing
eight per cent interest An extraordinary credit is
to be opened to pay the interest and principal.
This failing, an arrangement will be made
with the Havana landholders. ON the
PRONUNCIATION OF the proposed law the extra
ordinary issues OF the bank are to cease. but the
bank may double Its capital, and its issues VIII be
good for Cuban taxes
It Is thought the Cortes will pass the measure.
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TELEGRAPH; NEWS ITEMS.

Nelson Sanstedt convicted in Boston yesterday
State Prison.
The New York Central Railroad freight house at Farport
was burned yesterday morning, including $1,000 worth
salaratus.
Formal notice served Colonel Campbell by General
schencks friends Tuesday that the right to the seat In the
next Congress would be contested.
In Cooad, Territory tho weather is suay severe and
trains the Kansas Pacific Railroad ceased running
account of the Private w. ID. Blair Company
Fifth United States infantry frozen to death Dem
on Tuesday.
Cobb, Chrsy Co.. OF Bloomington, H., have obtained
verdict of 1000 against the Illinois Central Railroad
delay IN the shipments OF from different points that
road. Other similar suits will follow
In the Baltimore Criminal Court yesterday VIM j. Clar k
James L. Cullen, John Duerlng and David Duerng con-
victed of murder in the second degree
eighteen years each In the Penitentiary.
John McAlser, fagman the Hudson River Railroad
at Hudson NJ Y, aged seventy years, instantly killed
BY the lightning express going south Tuesday afternoon
The body carried nearly mile the cowcacher, and
shockingly mangled.
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TIE GEORGIA ELECTION.
q Peaceful ElectioG-Retarns Coming in Slowly
Large Democrats Gains Negroes Going
Back on the Eadicals-Iho ftats
Probably Democratic.
AUGUSTA. Dec. n. $50.

AUGUSTA, Dec. n, 1870.
The election u progressing without Disturbance
The democrats arc ahead IN Richmond ana Coum-
ba counties. Burge and Jefferson counties have
gone republican, In Decatur county the republicans
had small majority yesterday.
COLUMBUS Dec. n, 1876.
The democrats are ahead In the two days poll.
NILLED0EviLLE. Dec. 81, 1870.
Three election managers have been arrested ana
imprisoned ut sparta receiving Illegal votes In
personal alteration DR.. Brown was knocked
down by Judge Linton Stephens.
ROME, Dec. 81, 1870.
The democrats are ahead three to one Many
negroes are voting the democratic ticket.
ATLANTA Dec. q, 1870.
white man has been arrested for melting tho
negroes TO vote illegally. Ten col0red men have
been arrested for voting illegally.
Inc returns come In slowly, and nothing definite
can be ascertalned until ths' voting closes. Tho
democrats claim that they Win certainly elgct four.
II not Ave. Congressman, ana iarve majority OF the
members or the Legislature.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD,

LONDON, Dec. 81. 1870.
Earl Russell writes to the London Times urging on
the people and government of England the necessity
which exists for the immediate embodiment Of
1000 British mllitiamen.
The Earl says England has become an object
OF national animosity. During the progress
OF the Revolution. when the United States
were demonstrated with for not doing
more, and asked why measures were not
taken to check the building OF cruisers to plumber
the Spanish and Portuguese traders, the American
government answered that 1t would not permit any
measures.
When the American lrebellon) cruisers lately es-
capped from Birkennead aud when the English gov
ernment copying the American answer and argu.
reply, they were told that their means
Of naval repression were des,gnedly made
quate for the faithful discharge OF the duty and that
those vessels got to In consequence to the great
same spirit, when arms are imported at present to
France from England, and in large quantities from
America the Prusslans inveign against England as
the enemy OF Germany, but treat tho Americans as
being entirely blameess and as good friends to their
country.
These instances show to Englishmen and the
world, says Earl Russell, the amount OF envy and
hostility which has pursued ana is now pursuing
the wealthy commercial nations, and by reason OF
which the steps Of Great Britain are "dogged by
foes" Therefore and for all such reasons does 1t
tional interests.
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beside many prisoners, guns and large quantity Of

beside many prisoners, guns ana large quantity OF
ammunition
THE RECENT cAPrrULArIoN OF KNOXVILLE
On the capitalization OF Thionville 5000 French
troops were p.eroled. majority OF the beseged
were much enraged Ssscause OF the surrender, and
some OF the troops threatened "a explode the maga
zines; but they were dssuaded from their purpose
upon the appearance of the women and children,
who on their knees besought submission During
the action $4,000 shells were thrown into the city,
involving damages to the extent of over s5ooO.ooo.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
The siege train OF the Germans before Paris has
been largely increased.
At Belfort the faubourg de France has been set on
fire by the Prussan shells and destroyed.
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be sent out from England to observe the
eclipse lies in the number Of skilled observers
who have Joined the two parties which are to
devote their energies to general observation
Several names which he cites aford-Iike
psmes which might be cited of members of the
American exDedition--a sufficient guarantee
mot only of skliul observation, but also Of
q thoughtful study beforehand OF the modes Of
observation likely to be most successful. Such
observers, Of course, will not be content merely
70 renew the observations which have been
made 80 often and to such little purpose-to tell
ps merely the oft-told tale respecting the beauty
hnd splendor Of the corona, its color, extent,
shape and so on. Something much more def
hits is required, and may be expected. Indeed,
Fe are encouraged by Mr.. Proctor to hope
FOR results Of extreme interest, throwing light
pn important problems OF solar physics, and
perchance even revealing unexpected truths
Respecting the economy Of the solar system
ITSELF
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Prussinn DehRition OF tue Point OF Discus
siOn-rreaty of Paris Only Open for De-
bate.
LONDON, Dec. 81, 1870.
With respect to the forthcoming meeting OF the
Conference Of Ambassadors Of the Great Powers, In
London, 1t Is now known that Prussia has, in her
acceptance thereof, expressly stipulated that no
topic foreign to the question or revision Of the
Paris Treaty OF 1856 shall be Introduced into the de-
alterations Of the body.
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THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY.

Imperial Speech to the Crown-t;iviug Dcpn-
tat:on-Royal Review of tho Situation as
Seen from Versailles.
BERLIN, Dec. 81, 1870.
The following Is the speech OF King William de-
ivered In reply to the address Of the German depu-
tation received by him at Versailles on the 18th
inst, which announced to him the vote of the
imperial purple.
His Majesty said
GENTLEMEN-m receiving you here on foreign
territory far distant from the German frontier am
prompted to express my gratitude to that Provi
dence whose wonderful dispensation has brought
US together In this ancient royal residence. God
| has given us victories which we hardly dared to
| hope or to ask for. When, last summer l asked
your support In this great war, you gave me that
support to Its fullest extent. l thank you In my
name and In that OF the army and nation
The victorious armies among which you have
sought me have found In the sacrificing spirit of
the country encouragement and support amid battles
ana privatons
The means voted for the continuation OF the war
by the late Diet have given new proof that the
nation s determined to exert all Its energies The
political life OF the Germans VIII develop itself all
the more because the basis offered to the South
German allies is OF their own free choice. hope
those States yet TO be consulted will follow the same
path.
Tie summons addressed to me by the King OF
Bavaria to re-es,aDlish the imperial dignity OF the
ancient German empire has deeply moved me. and
not my own feelings nor even my own judgment
have determined my decision only. In the unant-
nous voice Of the German Princes, the free cities
and the German nation can recognize call Of
Providence, Which l can obey with Gods blessing.
The King OF Bavaria has informed me that the
assent OF all the German princes and free cities
has been secured, ana that the Official ratification
Will shortly follow. Sure that the painful sacrl-
fees which we are undergoing and which touch
my heart as yours will not be in VAN we will not
lay aside our arms until Germany's frontier has
nothing to fear from future attacks.
The North German Diet has been called upon 10
cooperate in the work Of the un1cation Of Germany.
l thank 1t for Its almOt unanimous assent to the
treaties giving organic expression to the unity Of tho
nation.
National Adhesion 10 tho Confederation and
War.
BERLIN, Dec. 81 1870.
The Diet of Hessc Darmstadt has approved the
federal treaties and voted further war credit of
1862, 900 FORMS
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WEST INDIES.

HAVANA, Dec 81, 1870.
Severe shocks OF earthquake were felt In Hay Ii on
the It'll inst.
The Haytien government has granted a conces-
sion to German company for the laying Of sub
marine telegraph.
The cofree crop in the southern districts OF Hayt
10 failures but In the north The yield abundant.
The telegraph cable between st. Thomas and
Porto Rico has been successfully laid by the exDedi
ton under the direction OF Sir Charles Bright.
band or 100 insurgents, including forty armed
men, have surrendered at santa Cruz.