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New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
AR,nsrlCE NEGOTIATIONS.

TIE NEUTRAL POWERS ANXIOUS THAT FRANCE
SHALL RE RTPREsENTED IN TIE PROPOSED
CONFERENCE. a..
BoKDEAUx Wednesday, Dec y, 1870.
n - oeiciallv announced that France has not
refused TO take part in the Conference on the East
,rn question. The Neutral Powers understand that
tbe presence of France is necessary, and are now
seeking way 10 bring il about They know that
Prnssi, has refused to treat with this Government
unless it is backed by Constitutional Assembly
and in order that such body may be elected they
are eDdesvoring TO procure srmistioe between
Prussia and France on conditions which VIII allow
the reyictualing Of Paris. .
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
CURACOA.

THE CUBAN SHIP VIRGIN WATCHED By SPAN
1sH sLOoP- OF -wAR-CHARGEs AGAINST THE
SHIP VIRGIN.
CURAcoA, Nov. pa Spanish sloop-of-war
has arrived In this port to wateh the movements OF the
Cuban ship Virgin which arrived here ON November a.
suit has been commenced against the commander Of
the Virgin by the captain OF Dutch schooner who
alleges that no unawfuy boarded bs vessel Inc span
g., 1onsi aso prosecutes him for infrsctions inter
,a,,onai law The crew. who manifested discomfort
hie tbs Virgin was cruising about. have now placed
fhenselyes under the protection OI the AheIoah Noheu
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

szhum nbhon ratoes ab ard sweet all kad of gsrds
vegetables produced rroftsh tso snch fui'
paehs an aperies grapes AMI many Olef ihnss "h
II j. too telons 70 str.D ..-.
The President to-day nominated TO the Senate The ol
lowing: Levi HnbDeil, be Attorney .or tho EasteIp
District Of Wisconsin, aud Michael shauclencssy, TO hs
Marshal for the Southern District of Wlsls' p..
G. g. Edwps charged With eubt ZZlirg FUNDS rom ths
United States Treasury, has been found guilty. II.s
jury recommended him 10 the mercy OF the Court
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
ILLINOIS STATE FINANCES.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-The Annual Report OF
State Treasurer Bates has been given to Gov Palmer 10
makes the following exhibit:
Balance Treasury Dee 1869. Ts2 s7i 70
received from all to Dee l. 80... 3bo 81
To. disbn from Dec 1863 10 Dee 1870 49,. 2t3 77e %
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE.

FEHNCa REPoRTs OF REGENT OPERATI0Ns-THE
SURRENDER OF TOURS DEstANDED-LosSES
oF IHE PRUsSIAES-BoURBAEI ABOUT TO
ASSUME TIE OFFENSIVE.
BoRDEAUx, Wednesday, Dec. u, 1870
IT is reported hero that the Prussians now occupy
one of the fanbourgs of Tours. NJ. G;,ml,etta was
there when the Prussians demanded the surrender.
He ordered the defense of the city, and had the
bxidge over the Loire blown up. Tho defense was
needed to secure the safety Of the force under Cen
Cbaugy. which moved toward the west where it
viii he heavily REINFORCED and resume the offensive
Another dispatch contradcts the report that the
rrnssians are at Tours.
NJ. Gambetta repeats his statement that BOur-
bakfs forces are in good condition, and that ho is
sboat to assume the offensive.
On the left banks of the Loire the Prussians
oecury Contres Montrichard and Ramorantin.
Prisoners assert that the losses of the army of
Prince Frederick Charles during its combats with
Gsn. Chauzy have not been less than 10000 men,
and that the villages in the neighbOrhoOd are filed
with wounded.
News has reached here that the Prussans surprised
stChambord some Ga1desMobiles and Francs-tireurs.
ris eaid that the Prussians have not injured the
Chateau de Chambord. The PrUssians have occu-
pied Blois.
A review was held here to-day Of the battauons
which are abou TO set out to reinforce the Army of
the Loire. An immense number of troops, well
equipped, were on the ground.
There is no communication with the north of
France. The Journals here demand prompt elections
10 the Constituent Assembly.
This evening it is announced that the city Of Tours
Is no longer menaced and that the Prussians
treating toward Paris II is also stated that Minis
ter Gambetta is not coming to Bordeaux that he has
gone back TO the Army of the Loire and that he will
remain with it for the present.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS CABLE DISPATCHES.

...l The new German loan is already quoted
at a premium In London
Hoyle's cotton mills at Bolton, England.
have been destroyed by IRE.
The recent ruInors Of an impending trade
crisis In China ore contradicted l-
p Tie anxiety about the result Of the Lux
,oure affair causes much epresson IN business circles
in England t- ....' i' l'I f.f.
The prpsence Of Gems. Sheridan aud
Burnside at Cpnstaxinopls IL commented upon 10 dipo
matte circles IN Europe ...t .
.n A force of nearly 1000 cavalry and in
fantry has been ordered to Londonderry for Of
disturbance al the approaching anniversary OF the
establishment Of the union OF Great Britain ind Ireland
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
NILSSON IN CHICAGO - EXTRAORDINARY DE
MASD FOR TICKETS. n

! CHICAGO, Dec. l5.-The sale of season tickets
for the Nilsson concerts commenced at the Opera
HOUSE thus morning, md before the closing Lo,n
every ticket was sold. The line. which extended from
the boz away into the street, commenced forming
at r. m yesterday, and the nrrt person In place was
enl0red Some boys fell In behind him, and AL
made Themselves as comfortable Ne possible until this
morning when they disposed Of their places for Ia some
instances. We much AZ w.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
prRsoNhLrrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

80 DIR. JAS Scott of Ohio has rendered bis resigna-
ton 8 Secretary o Washington Territory.
stephen Tilton and Robert b. Storer. we'll
ihowa merchants Of Boetsn died Yesterday
The Rev. Charles Samuel Stewart Senior Chap
lsin 10 tie unse States Navy died COOPeorn T. on weues
DAY.
Francis Badger, q well-known New-York
printer found dead IN h boarding hea In Pisbah
Penn. Yesterday.
go Prof William Chauyenet, the distinguished
snd astronomer died 10 81 Paul Tuee'
III rm,As gill be taien 0 IT. Louis for burial
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
AIISTRIA.
IYRoM QUA SPECIAL OoRRRsPoNpExTl

STRENGTH OF THE AUsTRo-HUSGkRiAS ARMY.
.. PEsTH Tuesday, Dec. Is, 1870 d.
At the sitting of the Hungarian Delegation
10 day NJ Benedek replied to question that the Anstro-
Hungarian army consists Of ss $50 regularsI and
Indwehr There been an increase OF S7s guns since
1857 The regulars possess sesTs breeeh-loaders and
the Iandwehr 1927 muzze-loaders OF which 1900
more are REQ uired for their armament
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
rur cAprIIRE on AMIENs.
SCENES AFTER THE sQRRENDEk--sHD N''' 'N'
fyRoM oUR SPECIAL .coREEsrosDEsr

OF THE WOUNDED r.-
vRoM OUR SPECIAL coREEsroSDEsi
~AxIgNs. Dec. LIN my letter oil "onuay .
last announced the surrender OF the
Q few hours too socn As the nnns ma ,roons had r.,
al ousrters and the peOpls had come out OF
.r. 70 get PEEP II. town. was concluded IN.
go, lad espitulated. On Monday the rfns"An'
,nrew some companies Of infantry around 'ne
,.Ao quickly took possession OF '"s S'"f"' l" 'S'
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
GENERAL MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.


no SERIOUS ENGAGEMENT SINCE SATURDAY LAST
THE PRUssIANs SAID TO BE WITHDRAWING
FROM HAyRE-REPORTED SUCCESSES By
sARIBALDI--MoNTMEDY sURRENDERED-CAP-
TUREs AT PFALsBURG,
LoSDoS. Wednesday, Dee. IA, 1870
French dispatches say that no serious engagement
has taken place since the 10th inst.
Dispatches from Havre report that city and Hon
neur quiet A force of 1900 men have been thrown
cat to confront the Germans Havre is filed with
war material There are number Of gunbcats in
the Seine From HOnfeur it is reported that no
Prussians have been discovered by the French
scouts The Prussians are believed to be retiring
southwark.
The Garibaldiaus are said 10 have inflicted heavy
losses in killed and wounded on the enemy in the
Eastern departments and have hindered his pro-
gress. The Government OF National Defense has
made Ricciott Garibadi Member Of the Legion Of
Honor.
MoutIn6dy has SURRENDERED TO the Germans. The
besiegers did not lombard the town, as was re-
ported. They battered the walls with solid shot,
aud as soon as they had effected breach, the place
cspitulattd.
The official report of the surrender of Pfalsbmg
sates that - officers, $50 men, and Go guns we're
captured with the fortress.
IL the Seine Iuferieure the Prussians appear to be
Withdrawing. Dioppe has been free since the 10th.
Eyreux and serguisny have been occupied by the
Germans.
dispatch from AlcncoD says the Prussians ro-
treated from Verneu1 and Dreaux toward Chartres
and Versailles.
The Francs-tiIeurs are reported to be very active
Ga all parts Of the country. Several conveys OF pro
visions have recently been surprised by them, ana
many Pru ssians have been taken prisoners
The French Government has announced that the
ports Of Have and Dicppe are not open 10 neutral
vessels. ..
The American steamship ETie from New YORK,
baden with American arms for the French, Is on
Cowes. where she will he conveyed by French WeD-
sf-war to "a French port.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
THE LONDON TIMES on THE SITUATION

a PROTEST AGAINST TIE DESIGNS or Ph,ls PhussA
AND RUsaA-RS6LAND HAS no business Io
LONDON. Wednesday. Dec ~ ls'o
The Tines Of to-day editoria)iy protests against the
attitude Of Prussia toward Luxembnrg as well az
against that Of Russia toward Turkey. The attitude
Of both Powers says The Tines is indeiensible Du'
II IA not the duty OF England 10 interpose "
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16

NEWS. ..
BoRDRAUx, Wednesday, Dec. Il, 1870
Rumors were circulating here all day that sortic,
NJ greater PROPORTIONS than the last has been made
from Paris and that it has met with unexpected sue
cess.
The Government here. however, has given to the
public yet, nothing official concerning the sortie
The excitement in the city is intense. People are
coming from all quarters TO hear the news. 1t is
also said that aid-de-camp of Gen. Trochu has
euived here.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
THE WEATHER ON MOUNT WASHINGTON.

from the summit OF Mount Washington, 14h OF Decem
ber at p M: Thermometer, go; barometer, 2s.I5
wind, NV velocity OF wind, 50 miles per hour; snow
ing eloudson mountains very dens thickness OF frost
on TIP Top House, is inches.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16
ISSUES.
THE DOOMED CAPITAL.

FRENCH REPORTS OF ANOTHER GRAND soRrE
FROM PARIs-DoRDEAux EXCITED OVER THE
New-York tribune., 1870-12-16

no SERIOUS ENGAGEMENT SINCE SATURDAY LAST
THE PRUssIANs SAID TO BE WITHDRAWING
FROM HAvRE-REPORTED SUCCESSES By
GARIBALDI--NoHTMEDY sURRENDERED-CAf-
TURES AT PFALSBURG,
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
ASSEMBLY.

ALBANY, Feb. a, 1870.
wsRoLMRsr or MILITIA.
The bd to provide enrolment OF militia, TO- was
read and passed,
incorporating the Cabnemakcrs and Caryers Association
Of Brooklyn T. d. the protection mechanics In
the State by regulating the of labor relative
the Board Of Police Justices Of the city New York. author
izng .he appointment Of clerk relative 70 steam ferries
and the preservation of humaa life In New YORK aud
Brooklyn. IL requires gates and ferry slips
bills INTRODUCED
Mr. RAY by c0nseBtt introduced bill suspend work on
the new Capitol building.
The Introduced bill widen Fifty ninth strest
BY Mr. Cookie extend Lewis stscs..
Recess TIL halt-pss seven O'Clock.
Evening Session.
xr. BAnSs asked TO offer joint resolution that
The House adjourn as de the ~ OF Apr Objected
TO by Mr. Moseiy.
1ug EAST RIVER BRIDGE.
The House, In commtes disposed al the following bills,
Amending The charter OF the New York Long Island
Bridge Company.
county om be provisions OF The bin sative 70 subscribing
Mr.. FIELDS said the provision not directory; was
Much debate participated In by Messrs Pessa,
who opposed The bill the ground that Queens county did
Hcman, who regarded the enterprise actually
sary and denounced the disposition shown by Queens
TO sh the expens Avcrd who insisted that small
ton Of the people should obrruct OF improve.
cKsefe who maintained that the voice OF the people
wu though IN favor Of tie bridge was opposed 10 he p"
visions Of the bill which allowed compsny,
after paying IN small percentage Of mcney aud dong
theu have control OF the bridge.
Progress reported, when Mr. rrIps moycd that the
bin be ordered TO third reading. Lost--sJ to4s.
The bin then laid on the table
GESF.AL oRpaaa.
Authorizing the Common Council OF Brooklyn 10 open and
improve streets running Gowanus canal thl
rsadng dividing Utica into une wards tn,rd rssdioE
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
EUR OPEAN MARKETS.

ioNDOs MONEY MARKEr.-I4oSDOH Feb 2s-5
J.. M.--Consofs closed at ga Tor money ana W Y
Tor The account United States Hye-tWenty bonds.
1852, 90: 1903. oid, s9; 1867, So 81; ten!ories 81
Erle Railway shares. 22h Illinois Central, II2 At
tantic and Great Western -.
PARIS 8uURsE.--fARIS, Feb. M.-The BoursQ
closed dull. kenies. ,3l a0c.
FRANKFORT boUissg. sg.-tRhNxroRr, Feb. 2i.--
United States ive-tveny bonds closed nrn ~ 0i4.
san.
LIVERPOOL C0rroN MAnxFr--iIrE.rG0I. Feb.
H-4:30 4. M.--CoIton qniet AT il.d a III sd. ior
middilug upands ana II I'd. Ii "a. for niCdihg
Orleans. Tie sales Of the day were 10000 Daes.
of which 1000 were tasea Tor speculation aud
export.
HAyRE COTTON NAIREG--iiAvRr, Feb. 2t.--CottOn
closed quiet Tor the spor and to Low md
ding, TO arrive. i3i r. per cwt.
LIVERPOOL BagADsrirPs MAgxET.--ldvKgr00f.
Feb. 24-P M.--Corn, 2ds. gd. per qunrter Tor Flu
fopean.
tIvEHPoUI. PROVISIONS MhHkEr. .-frvEHPoOI.
feb. PA p. M.-PorK.3 31a 6d PER- pDl. Tor Eastern
PRIME ineSs Lard b5s. 6d. per cYt
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARkEf.-LivgHPOOi. Feo.
24-P. M. The market ~ dun. Iurpen,nc. .ys. t.
per cwt
PETROLEUM MAHgrr.--ASrvgaP FEB. 2l.--Pe.r0-
leam closed quiet and steady AZ ~ al.
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
CUBA.


ProcIamatlon Granting Freedoun 60 Tvs
Thousand Negroes-Priviicue Of Trial by
Special Courts to bo Ab0tiss,ed-Uiscovery
of q Cuban Junta In SautiugO aud Exocu-
ti0n Of the Members.
HAVANA, Feb. "a. 1870.
The Captain General has issued an important dc.
cree. 1t grants liberty to over 1000 negroes prison.
ers OF war, who had been hired out to labor by the
government with the understanding that they were
to become slaves after q certain date. The decree
declares that every ono who Ia willing to work can
take care OF himself white the laws viii protect all
classes. The measure h warmly applaudeA By the
liberal ana progressive party.
The Captain General intends 20 issue a decreo
abolish!ng the privilege OF trial by special courts
hitherto enjoyed by persons in the army, navy ma
church and by foreigners. This will do away win
the tribunals of commerce for Foreigners ana others
anu Will strike at the root OF partial and unjust
administration OF the laws.
The Di1,tO publishes documents revealing tbe
existence or Cuban Junta IN santiago winch had
Or long time assisted the insurgents with lnf0rma-
uoh ana materials or war. The members or te
JLuth eIghteen IN number, were arrested The
chaa%es against them wero proved and they nave
ali been executed
Generals Ferrer and Canto have arrived here
General Webb accompanied by Consul General
Bddle, visited DE EOlas Today
Sugar buoyirGt. with large speculative inquiry:
No. ~ Dutch standard quoted at 81 asl. reals per
arrobc; muscovadoe5 active: far TO good refining,
7 4 reals
Excnange--On London IoY uM preminm: on
Paris, n discount; on United States short sight,
goid - preminsn; sixty days aght, currency,
10 a 10 discoant
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
THE METHODS rs.

The Syracuse CamventiOn--Th:rd Day-Ie-
parts Of Comuiitrccs--gseso solutions on the
Death OF JIr. Buriineanre.
SYRACUSE Feb. "a, 1870.
The Business Committee reported the following
appointments TO the state Committee. charged with
disseminating aud rendering practicable the prin-
cpes adopted by the Convention on Wednesday,
Committeeman at rarge-Rev. Jesse r. Peck, u.
D.; G. P. Eastcn. OF Albany; Jonn NJ. Iatlmer. OF
W. II. Booze. OF Brooklyn; Charles IL. Appiegate. Of
New York; +. H. Root OF Buffalo: J. J. IalIman. Of
Poughkeepse; Rev. j. w. Eaton, OF schenectady.
Central New York Commemorative. d. d. Love
u. D., Rev. J. b. fo0te, 4. !. McCnesney A. san.
ford W. W. PDriOr. II. Remington.
wyoming Conference W. II. DIN, II. G.
Prlndlc. Rev. ". n. Oopb
Troy Contsrence-Key. J. g. King, Rev. G. F. Bur-
dck. ). II. Stafford ". II. Van Alstine II. Wilson.
Black River Conierence--D. A. Stewart I.ey. J. s.
Bingham, Rev. l.. Clarke, Willard lves
New York (EasU Conference-Rev G. L. Taylor
George Wilson, Samuel Booth, John Stevenson.
New York Confcrence.C. Q. North, stephen Bar
ker J. T. sloat, Rsv. A. Flock. BENJAMIN wutse,
Genssee Conferencc--Gcorue n. Copsiond Henry
II. OTIS, Rev. $ 2. % dickinson Rev. 8 Hunt.
win II. 8. Cnubbuck. /. Wilcox, Rev. X. hogeDo0m,
Rev. william Manning.
opinion concerning the desirabilsy OF lay delega.
tions.
The special order, spiritual life and church dts
cpline," was reported upon by Rev. W. H. io0ie, Of
Resolutions were adopted counsellng Methodsts
to conSecrate themselves entirely 10 Gods work.
vstnG the restoration OF the rlmltfvc practices or
the Church as the means OF spirit,ai advancement
and condemning goddess amusements such as novel
reading, gaming, sheasre going social and pubic
dancing.
At the afternoon session report from the Busi-
ness Committee IN favor OF making further over
lures for q union with the Methodist Church, South
was tabled.
The special order, Thc family: IT'S divine instruc.
tiOns and oBligaDons ana It's dangers was re-.
ported upon and DISCUSSED.
minute was enscred commemorative or the late
Anson q. Buriineame. Rev. DR.. peck passed a
eulogy upon the deceased as statesman VINO was
ardent Methodist.
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
TEXAS.

Great fire in CaIvcston--I.o~s Gao Million
Dollars.
GALVESTON, Feb. "a, 1870.
hrc last night destroyed block on the north
side OF strand, between Fremont and Twenty-second
streets, and the opposite block tho south side OF
Strand Manyof the houses were OF little value, but
were hlled with large stocks or goods. The loss
Is estimated at $I,0oo,000. The sufferers are
Dargcn d Fabyn William Barnes the Phrnix
J. q. Gorham & Co., Ralph Levy 4 CO., G. W.
Grover. John ID. Rogers u Co., the Union Marine
and Fire insurance Company r.. T.. Austin. Is. &
A. Kink, Burnett Wan, Henry sampson the Mound
City Mutual Insurance Company DcwOlr & Sui
livan D. q Herbert. Shacxlciord s. Brown. Small.
wood Clark, q. II. BrOnssoou, q. w. Hurley Il
Co., lS Jacobs & Co., J. w. House, Il. $. Woods aud
l.. Ii. Woods W. II. Sellers, J. s. Sellers h 90.
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
KEY IVES T.

Particulars of the Esitou Outrage 1. Havana
IIarhcr-The English Ensign Protects the
American Flag from Outrage.
KEY WEST, Fla, Feb. "a, 1870.
Captain Thomas A. Franklin, of the American
smack Fulton. belonging to Key West has been
threatened with death by the Cuban volunteers.
The Fulton arrived in the harbor OF Havana on the
20th and the captain having been accused of help
Ing the murderer Of Castanon 10 escape party OF
volunteers put or from the shore with the
Intention OF boarding the Fulton to capture
and XIII the captain. Captain FRANKLIN, seeing the
boat approach his vessel, and surmisng the intcn-
tons OF those aboard, he Immediately got into his
own boat, ana with the American nag nying pulled
on board the British iron-cau Defence, commented
by Captain Sainon who afforded MIN the necessary
protection. LaIer Ia the day the American Consul
visited Captain Franklin on board the DEFENCE and
advised him not TO come ashore or he would be
Killed. 1t was then resolved that the Fulton would
put 10 sea the commander OF the Defence voiun-
teered to Captain Franklin safe OF The bar
Dor. On the sd the Fulton arrived here This
morning the lives o the mate and crew, "a well al
the captain, have been threatened BY the Spsnrards
here.
The New York herald., 1870-02-25

which passed the House to-day bY q vote al III
70 II, provides that after the passage OF
.ns ACT the labor OF convcts in penitentiares and
otae prisons or inmates Of houses OF refuge sha an
not DC let or hired out contract Convict labor is
70 DC confined to sHch articles as are imported or
may least CONFLICT with the mechanics and working
men OF the state. Existing contracts, however are
not 10 be iateffefed WITH
TIE CHAnIEs ON DRAWING ROOM AND SLEEPING
CARS.
The Railroad Committee OF the Senate this even
lne examined Jay G0uid, w. n. Vanderbilt aud
DINERS IN regard 10 the charges ON sleeping ana
paluco cara. Jay Gould testified that the Erie had
il power under their charter Of 1892 TO charge any
rare ttey pleased. They restricted to six cents
per mae IN new Jersey, out tu New York, Penitayi-
yana ana Ohio they were restricted only by comDe-
titi0n. =
THE ALBANY AND susQUEHANNA ROAD
was to-day leased porpetuaiiy TO the Delaware and
TUCSON Coal company. the latter 70 pay the former
sovoh per cent on D0nds aud cost Of road and Duid
branch from Nineyen to the mines
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
THE SANDWICH ISL ANDS.

Opening OF the Austrian Consulate in Homo.
inin-Vrera Of the Missi0nary Packet
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Loa Becoming Active.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 30, 1870.
Honolulu dates OF the 9th have oeen received.
The hosting OF the Consular nag OF Austria was
witnessed by the onlcers OF the Austrian frlgate
Donan, the members OF the Island Cabinet all the
foreign Ministers and the entire Consular corps.
The missionary packet Morning Star was wrecked
on Ibicuga island October Is. She is a total loss.
Her passengers among whom were Revs. ]. +.
Payne q. 3. snow, A. A. Sturges and family, were
saved and taken to Honolulu by the British brig
Annie Porter.
There have been severa, severe shocks OF earth.
quake on the island OF HAWAII. Tho summit OF the
volcano Malna Loa is shr0uded In smoke, indicating
that the fires III the crater are again active.
The Board OF Immigration haye sent an agent TO
China 70 promote immigration OF the Chinese 70 she
islands.
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
THE pRESBYTERiANS

:
Conference OF Committees for Consolidating
Church Interests.
CINCISNArI, Feb. "a 1870.
The joint comniittee OF the General Assemblies OF
The late Old and New School Presbyterian Churches
on the reconstruction OF the Board OF Church Exten
sion was In session here yesterday ana to-day. The
obJeci OF the Conference was to arrange the pren.
terests OF both bodies in she work Of Church
extension. ln regard to the organization
Of new Board of Church Erecnon the
Conference advise the ORGANIZATION under the spe-
cial charter enjoyed by the New School Church.
whicn Will probably involve the location of the
Board in New York city. the Conference recon.
mends that the Board consist OF twcnty. .one mem
hers. six OF the Number from the Northwest. The
General Assembly will take fnai action on The n. .
con,mendahon Of the Board next spring
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
The suffrage Question in Minnesota.

CHICAGO, Ill, FeD. ~, 1870.
special despatch TO the tribune from ST. Paul,
says the bill which recently passed tue Minnesota
iIonse OF Representatives providing Tor submitting
to the people of tho State amendment to the
sututon on the question of woman suiragc-on
which question women SHOULD he allowed 10 vote
was today eoncGrred TN bJ the Scnatc--te to IL.
the bill provides that The woncns yole shall be
taken IN separate boxes. IL Is understood Iaat Gov
ern0r Austin will sign tie bill.
The New York herald., 1870-02-25
FIVE N fuayy-FRs1 srast1-1wo HORSES BURNED.

Shortly after ten O'Clock last night fire occurred
IN The stable Of Smith Il GockroFt, No. Io7 East
Forty-hrst street. The stable was entirely, de-
s'royed. and two valuable horses, worth $4,000,
wcro burned up. The not covered hy In
surance. The IRE Is supposed 10 have been of
lnceAulavy ogulu,