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The New York herald., 1871-12-13
OPENING KU KLUX TRIALS.

The Legal War Against the Lnwless Raiders
Of the South Commenced in Earnest-Im-
portant Evidence by Governments WITT
nesses-The United States Court Holding
Night Session.
COLUMBIA. s. G., Dec. IL 1871.
The Ku Klux trials have begun In earnest. Long
before the United States Court room, in which the
proceedings are to be carried on, was opened an
immense crowd had gathered around the entrances
to the building The excitement was at fever
heat, and the mass OF humanity which blocked also
the approaches to the courts seemed determined
to get into the hall and see what was to be seen.
AT about halfpast nine O'Clock the court room door
was thrown open, and in less time than
was filled, and every inch of standing room avaia-
BILE. also Men and women, white and coored, rich
and poor-all seemed to have been bent on witness.
ing the proceedings
At ten O'Clock Judges Bond and Bryant entered
the court room, accompanied BY several
prominent citizens, who were accommodated
with seats on and ner the Bench. The Court
being declared open by the crier, the prisoners,
Il. K. Mitchell OF York county, and Kirkland
LIE Gaun and Charles W. Foster were brought in and
charged with being engaged In conspiracy against
the laws OF the State and of the government. full
particulars Of which have heretofore telegraphed.
the government Witnesses created marked SEN
sation by their evidence. They gave a full descrip-
ton OF several meetings, detailed the fullest ana
most complete secrets of the Ku Klux Or
carnations In South Carolina; seven separate
raids and many Of their villanous concomitants
OF rapine and ferocious brutality were depicted
with all the vividness OF facts fresh the memory
and endless negro whippings and scenes OF the
uc'' Mr.. r stanbemy, NV who has has been employed by
Attorney General Ackerman to conduct tne
trials, put the witnesses to severe test,
lasting several hours in all, and e,licited
q mass or useful information. The Court
is sitting tmidnight and the evidence is
still going for the prosecution. The jury consists
OF two white men ana ten negroes.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

wnose subject was trip "Across the Andes and Up
inc Amazon" Tne lecturer, young man, was
one OF four Americans who selected tnls az.
cursion for what was grand and majestic through
the country ard along the routes they would pass.
and well did they-or, at least, one Of them-raKe
advantage or the opportunity. Mr.. Bushnell. after
suitable Introduction as 10 what the study Of
geology had taught In relation to the are OF the
Andes, said that in South America nature had
Amazon was the mos wonderful Of great rivers. He
then treated OF It's length, depth and width
a. vs.!QuY POINTS and referred sloguently t
the great Amazonian Valley where cities and lakes
were $4,000 and 1000 feet up ain ong the mountalns
Inc trip across the Andes was well told, the scenery
Rrandly described, and the travellers exploration
OF the crater OF Pchincha exceedingly interesting.
considerable pleasant humor was interspersed
tnroughout the lecture, and the audience was dis
missed knowing more than ever before OF the
Andes and the Amazon, river and m0untain-00d'6
sublime ana terrible handiwork.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
THE HERALD IN CONNECTICUT.

From the Bridgeport Conn. Standard, Dec. 81
METROPOLITAN ENTERPRISE.
The NEW YORK HERALD Is the only one OF the
great dayies, OF that city which to-day publishes
an account Of the reception OF the Grand Duke In
Bridgeport yesterday. The HERALD's account ia
long and complete, and has perodttns report OF
the speech Of Governor Jewell. We also notice IN
the HERALD to-day report OF the result of the
trial OF the men Brewer and Hayes, charged with
the post ONCE robbery in this city on Friday last.
The HERALD is, without exception, the most enter
prlslng newspaper in the country. and these in.
stances are only fair specimens or ats average sups-
riority In collecting the news.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
9 U B "A.
The Regular Troops Superseding
the Volunteers.
The Expected Rsinforcements from spain-Sup-
preston of the Havana Gambling Houses.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

HAVANA, Dec. IL, 1871.
To-day and nenceforward the regular troops will
garrison the MORO, Cabana and Principe forts. In
view OF the arrival of reinforcements from Spain
Captain General valmaseda considers 1t lust to re.
lieve the volunteers from this arduous service.
he thanks them for the manner in which they have
performed their duties in garrison during the past
two years.
Spain will send to Cuba this month four battalions
OF troops from the regular army OF Spain, besides
the 10 COO renforcements which are to follow within
one year.
senior Moreno, the new Governor Of Havana. has
begun the work Of suppresslng the gambling houses,
personally experimenting the war against them.
He has already closed two gambling establishments.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

The Power OF Appointment and the Anth0ri.
ties To BE Connied to the Regent Vested
In Parliament.
In the present condition OF the British monarchy
1t Ia interesting to recall the various regencies that
have held sway In recent times In England. The
whole power OF appointing regency is vested In
the houses OF Parliament This was made provi-
sion Of the constitution In order, among other
things to erectually guard against the possibility
OF q Roman Catholic acquiring control Of the gov
ernment
Frederick, Prince OF Wales, son Of George H. was
killed in 1851 by blow from a cricket ball while he
was watching the progress OF an interesting match,
and in the same year measure was passed through
both Houses providing that the Princess Dowager OF
Wales should act as Regent in case the crown by the
death Of George H., the then reigning sovereign,
should descend TO minor. On the death OF George
H.. In 1850, this bill passed into force but the Re-
gency was extremely unpopular, owing TO The al
legged favorltlsm in the administration. SO danger
Gus and alarming were the symptoms of dssatisfac-
ton that the minority OF George Ill was shortened
by special act OF the Legislature, and he ascendcd
the tbrore several years earlier than had originally
been intended. In 1905, George III. began to show
indications OF insanity, and his Ministers proposed
q revival OF the regency OF the Queen Dowager. In
l7ss, when the King was again attacked by this
melancholy maady, o long discussion took place as
to the powers which should be vested In the pro-
posed Regent who at this time was naturally the
heir to tho throne, the Prince OF Wales, and after
wards George Nv. Intense excitement attended the
debate, and 1t was abandoned, amid general
rejoclngs, when the sudden recovery OF the
King rendered its passage unnecessary. 1t was,
however, revived, and passed February 1911, aud
from that time until the death Of his father, In 1920
the Prince exercised the functions OF Regent.
December %, $780, on the accession Of william
w. the heir to the throne became the present queen
Victoria, and provision was made for the carrying
on OF the government In OF her accession while
still under age. Again, In 1s4o, alter the marriage
OF the queen. Regency bill was passed vestlng the
headship OF the state In the hands OF the Prince
Consort In event OF the Queens death, ere
her llnea successor had attained the age OF eigh.
teen. The wording OF this act was conspicuous
proof OF the Jealousy with which the people scrutln
ized the succession to the throne. IL specially re-
strained MIN from giving his assent to any act for
varying the OF succession adopted In 1885, or
for altering the Act OF Uniformity relative to the
| service and ceremonies OF the Church OF England,
| and it urtner provided that II, after becoming
| guardian and regent, he should profess or marry
/ person VINO 'professed the Popisn religion.n OF
| should cease to reside in the United Kingdom, all
the authorities 80 vested In him should determine.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
ENGLAND.
The 1elegraphers' Strike Coming to Close.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Dec. IL, 1871.
The strike OF the telegraph operators was main-
tained strictly during the morning and afternoon
to-day. Business on m0ny lines was greatly de.
layed, ana the public began to complain of the many
business impediments ana actual losses which re-
suited from the movement
During the later hours OF the evening the strike
began to break up. The employees at one important
point resumed work and others were following
their example.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
By railway accident which occurred near SheE
field last evening one man was killed ana many
were injured.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
RUNNING NcTEs-POLITICAL AND GENERAL.


Georgia special election for Governor December
10. Candidates-James ii. Smith OF Muscogee,
democrat James Atkins, OF Atlanta. republican.
Last December Georgia elected democratic Legis.
lature and the democrats carried FIVE out Of tho
seven congressman. .'s. -
"sTIFFEN UPr'
Dedicated TO the Non POssuns Deunocrats IN MIS-
souri,.
When you politician
Crawling through contracted holes,
Begging for some tat position
In the ring or at the polls,
With no sterling manhood In him,
Nothing stable, broad sound,
Destitute of pluck or ballast,
Double sided all around
Walk yourself with 1rner bearing,
Throw your moral shoulders back,
Show your spine has and
just the thing which his must lack.
stronger word
Was heard
In tone
Than this-BackbOne
Aum 8. Wood, Of Wayne county, is likely to re-
ceve the appointment OF Deputy secretary OF State.
He was member OF the last two legislatures
Referring to the Kentucky United states Senator
Ship The Louisville Courier Journal says the trends
Of humphrey Marshall claim that he win get the
largest vote cast on the first ballot for Senator. The
friends OF Bramlette are also confident.
A Western paper calls Senator Wilson the "Pacil-
cator.n There are number or Pacific. Railroad.
icatOrs In the Senate.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
ANOTHER RAILROAD MURDER.

Atsix O'Clock last night, as oscar Bibbing, aged
forty.nine years. residing ut No. 80 Bartlett street,
Brooklyn was over by car 1870 Of the Belt Line,
at the corner OF South and Corlears streets. having
both legs ana right arm broken. He was attended
by police surgeon, who pronounces his INJURIES OF
fatal nature. The conductor and driver were
arrested by an officer OF the Thirteenth precinct, and
Will be held to await the result OF Ribbng's In
iuries, who Is az present confined In Bellevue
Hospital They state thcy did not see Btbblngs but
felt the car pass over him.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

ST. THOMAS Nov. 80, 1871.
The Suffolk is still at Martinique repairing. The
break between st. Thomas and st. Kits Is not yet
repaired. The Daca has coaled ut ingston,
Jamaica, and is now again graphing for the lost
cable. She has found softer bed, in which the
graphing will be more easy and It Is confidently
expected that the piece will soon be recovered.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
ROBBERY OF A ROBE.

An exceedingly prepossessino young girl was
yesterday arrested by ollcer Simonton, Of the
detective police, for stealing a dress from gentle.
man named Fink. Of Wester1eld, Conn.,, some nve
months ago. The girl confessed the robbery and
further said she had sold 1t to DR.. Wade OF that
city, for $40. she was sent on TO Westerfeld last
evening Dy the authorities fOr final disposition.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

LONDON, Dec. 1890 Z. M.
Her Majesty's steam yacht Victoria and
ALBERT has been despatched to the Continent
tor the purpose Of conveying Her Royal High
mess the Princess Victoria, wife of the Prince
Imperial Of Germany and eldest child Of Queen
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

The Children's Aid Society yesterday despatched
sixty-one children to Western homes forty-nine Of
whom are from Dyersvllle.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
WRECK OF A BRITISH sHIP-ALL HANDS
LOST

HALIFAX N. g., Dec. H. 1871.
The ship Fauquai, OF Greenock, about five hun.
dred tons burden. with cargo OF wheat, has been
wrecked between Inconlsh and Cape North. Cape
Breton. II is supposed that she encountered the
gale OF the 25th ult All hands were lost
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

During an ARRAY In liquor saloon on the Bowery
yesterday, called the Crystal two men, named
Henry Ellis and John Henry, were severely hurt
about the head and body.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

A.-Vifh the Approach of Christmas and
New Years Day thrifty housewives clean up
prepare the family residence for the holiday season
KNOx's famous Hat Emporium. at 22 Broad
way, where, having purchased suitable chapeaux they
DIV firm
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
Herald Special Report from
London.
Parliamentary Provision for the
Succession of the Infant
Prince, Albert Victor.
A Council Of Regency-Its Con-
stitution and Power.
AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE IN PROSPECT.
IELeGaAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TELEGaAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The following special despatch to the
HERALD has been received from our CORE
spondent in the capital of Great Britain
LONDON, Dec. 12-Noon.
The recovery of the Prince of Wales from
the fever appears impossible, judging from the
reports Of his condition which have beer cir
culated during the morning.
In case of his death the Parliam ent and
Ministry will probably create Council Of Re-
gency, made up Of His Royal Highness the
Duke OF Cambridge, cousin of the Queen; His
Royal Highness Prince Alfred, Duke Of Edin-
burg, aud Her Royal Highness Alexandra,
Princess of Wales.
Other personages may, perhaps, be named
in the Regency bill.
This action will be taken Immediately, so as
to provide for the guardianship, education
and succession of the heir apparent to the
throne, Prince Albert Victor, in the event of
the death of his father previous to the demise
or abdication of Queen Victoria.
The important subject of the extent of con-
stitut1onal power WHICH should Be granted to
the Council of Regency will come up for dis
cussion IL the present Parliament; but whether
the Legislature will define it or that it will be
placed before the country as an extraordinary
occasion by dissolution, has not been de-
termined.
Tho Meeting Of PnrIium mcnt.
LONDON, Dec. IL, 1871.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
SPAIN.
The Republican Triumphs at the Municipal
Elections
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK Hsa,La

LONDON. Dec. IL, 1871.
The elections in Spain, In which the republicans
have been SO successful, were tor Municipal
Councils ana not for the Cortes, as incorrectly
stated In the press news telegram from Madl<d,
forwarded to the journals last Monday night
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

has forwarded us the following special de-
spatch -
MATAMoRos, Mexico, Dec. 1877
Via BRowNsvILLE, Dec. IL, 1871.
The result Of the conference between Gen.
eral Palacios, General Cortina and the gov
ernment Treasurer is q call upon the mer-
chants for loan of sixty thousand dollars to
pay the government forces. All the mer-
chants, including the foreigners, have refused
the demand.
CORTINA PLAYING DOUBLE GAME.
General Cortina, ostensiby a supporter Of
President Juarez, is said to be in league with
the insurgents, and keeps his forces idle,
offering no opposition to the revolutionists.
In consequence of his supposed secret UNDER
standing with the insurgents more serious
trouble is apprehended.
THE AMERICANS ooNFIDINa IN THE STARRY
FLAG.
The Americans of Matamoros do not fear
violent enforcement of the prest0mo Qoan),
owing to their proximity to Brownsville,
whence they will claim protection In case any
violence should be offered them by either of
the Mexican factions.
NO MONEY AND NO ESCAPE.
There are no funds in the government treas
ury to pay the soldiers, and General Palacios
is almost isolated, for there are rumors of Tnla
having pronounced in favor Of Diaz. The de-
fection of Tula will stop the only road that
was open to him from this place to the capi-
tai.
xuE REvoLUTIoNIsTs ACTING IN CONCERT.
General Quiroga, of the revolutionists, has
left Monterey for Mier with number Of cav
airy, and may reach his destination in two
days General Trevino, the chief commander
of the revolutionists, is acting in concer. with
him and will follow with portion of his army,
leaving the other portion Of his forces to guard
Salillo. 1t is expected that General Trevino
will try TO reach this place.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Extract from Daily Witness.-We VIII Send
the number of the WEEKLY WITNESS, dated satur
day December 49, all boxes IN the Post Offices Of
this city, Brooklyn, WILLIAMSBURG Jersey Cv and obokens
also newspapers In the United States and to all
veudcrs II will be storeoypod
subscribers The numbers for next week and
the after extensive grauit0us circulA
ton Tho WEEKLY WITNESS viii be 81 per Aunum, by
city country, aad advertising In ten cents
line be sent by Thursday tomorr0wh
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

fire occurred In Clinton Market, on the corner
OF Canal and Washington Streets yesterday, that
caused damage or $500.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Twelve cases OF smallpox were reported yesterday
to the Board OF health, making thirty.two since
Saturday at noon. Out OF these four deaths have
occurred.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Mls-I-anoi.-The Waters Of this sprins spring savs
JOHN r. HENRY, No COLLEGE paos~
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

American Shelving Company.
store 25x6o can be shelved in two hours by the aid Of
the Ad Unstable Shelving II Is cheHp durable and encient
ca removed without labor damage. Call N
the depot 81 Church street, corner Of Cortlandt.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

A.-ROyaI Havana uOtiery.-J. II. Marines
CO., Bankers 10 all st. box 4so5 New Post ofncs.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Ladies VIII Always be Beautiful Who Usc
the POUDRE DE CLEOPATRA and BELLE DE NUIE.
Sold and applied only at Mme DUVAL'S, 76a BroadwN
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
FRANCE.
The Crown Jewels Alienated to the State
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD,

PARIS Dec. IL, 1871.
The National Assembly at its session OF to-day
adopted, by vote Of $50 to 277, a recommendation
from the committee having charge of the subject
for the alienation to the State of the Crown Jewels
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
stcinuayG Sous,

Royal Havana Lottery.-The Hisheaf Ratss
,atd for Doubloons ali kinds of Gold and SNvor.
pA" TAYLOR CO., Bankers. Is Wall srexs Nov YORK.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
Victoria, to England on account of the illness
Of her brother the Prince of Wales.


Restless During the Evening, But Not
Weaker In Strength.
LONDON, Dec. 12-11 P. M.
The following bulletin, issued by the Prince
of Wales physicians, has just been received -
SANDRNGHAM, Dec. 12-1OP. M.
The Prince has passed an unquiet evening,
but the prostration does not increase.
Polemics Toned Down by tho Approach Of
DeatI.
LONDON, Dec. 12-P. M.
A Non-Conformist Educational Conference,
which was to have been held in Manchester.
has been postponed on account Of the illness
of the Prince Of Wales
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Ask for Novelties Operas, S1i- 0ratorios,
6Oc Organ Books 5oc Piano Books, Soc ISL Broadway.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

s.pikc,s TOothache Dropsv Care In Ono MIN
M. HILLS HAIR DYE. black brown, only " consA
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

A.-Esprnscheid,s New Annual-A Brilliant
holiday for gentlemen has Just been issued at l8 Mas
street.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

llindeman & Sons,
CYCLOiD AND SQUARE PIANOS.
sold nstalmens old taken 10 sxchangs
Warerooms. % Beccker street.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
Nursed by His Wife and Sister.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-7:l5 p. NJ.
The Princess Alexandra is almost con-
stantly by the bedside of her husband.
When she Is compelled to retire for rest her
place Is supplied by the Princess Alice, sister
of the sufferer.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

For the H0lidays-Swiss Carved Goods
The Swiss Manufacturing Company 30 East Fourtesnth
afra act York.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Fine Gold JeweIry, Reduced Prices.
GEO. c. ALLEN, sal Broadway, near Fourteenth ST
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

BafcheIOr,s Hair Dye-The Best in tho
world the only perfect dye harmless RELIABLE instantan
AtaI Ia
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

steninmNn SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
oa Pianos taken exchange llsrated catalogues ssaa
'rss wsrsrooms Ua sssinway Hail. ls cam H. car,.~.
sreet New York.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
Profound Sympathy Of the Public and Po.
lemiCS flushed in Its Presence.

Profound Sympathy Of the Public and Po.
lemics flushed in Its Presence.
HlEeRAMs 70 THE new YORK HERALD.
THE MORNING REPORT.
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Relirious and Restless Daring the NiGht-No
Symptom Of Improvement.
SANDRNanAM, Dec 12-8 A. NJ.
The Prince Of Wales had very restless
hight His delirlum was constant.
There are no signs Of Improvement at this
moment.
The Condition Unchanged at Noon.l
SANDRINaHAM, Dec. 12-Noon.
The following bulletin has been issued:--
s.His Royal Highness the Prince has been
testless all the morning.
> 'sHis condition is unaltered."
Less Hopeful In the Afternoon.
LONDON, Dec. 12-2 Pm.
The Prince of Wales is still living.
COnsoling Rumors and a CLEAN of Hope.
LONDON, Dec. 1876 P. M.
There are rumors circulating to the effect
Ehat Incidents have occurred at Sandringham
which indicate the existence of more favor
able state Of affairs In the sick room.
Nothing definite has yet been given to the
public, and the report is circulated with eau
zion.
Tie Patient More Easy, but tho Fever Per.
sistent.
LONDON, Dec. 1875 P. M.
The latest bulletin Ito this hour) Of the ply
biclans has just appeared.
As the worst result Of the disease has been
Expected during the entire day the present
btatement, although very guarded in express
Slon, tends to revive the hope of the people.
It reads as follows:-
''SANDRNeHAM, Dec. 12-5P.
ssThe Prince has been somewhat less rest
less this afternoon. His general condition is
unchanged"
This bulletin is signed by Sir William Jenner
hnd the other physicians in attendance.
Chseripg News from Unofncial Sources.
s-sr~ LONDON. Dec. 12-7P.M.
Private and unofficial advices from Sand
bingham, and Windsor, hold out some slight
hopes of the occurrence Of favorable turn in
the Prince of Wales disease.
The patients voice remains strong, q proof
Hhat nature is not completely exhausted.
The preparations which were being made n
Anticipation Of an unfavorabe result of the
Aisease-such as for the ringing of the great
bell of st. Paul's and the official announcement
of the death Of the heir apparent to the
Throne-are relaxing.
The kilograms sent from Sandringbam to
Windsor are more reassuring, and the hopes
bf the royal household at the Castle have been
raised this afternoon by the receipt of pri-
yate despatch from Colonel Ponsouby, who
Is attached to the Princes household.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Diamonds Bought and Sold. Geo. q. Allen,
SAL Broadway, Fourteenth street.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Sarah Real. twenty-six years Of age, without .
home fell into cellar In tho Seventh avenue. be-
tween Twenty-seventh and Twenty streets,
yesterday while Intoxicated, and was severely In.
jured. She was sent to the Bellevue Hospital
The New York herald., 1871-12-13

Diamond Rings nt Wholesale Prices.
GEO. G. ALLEN, sfl Broadway, near Fourteenth u.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
CANADA EXCITED.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD

1ElECRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD
Tho Dominion Realizes the Importance Of the
Home Crisis.
TORONTO, Ont Dec. IL, 1871.
The excitement regarding the Prince OF Wales is
intense. The newspapers are issuing extras every
half hOur.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
NEW YORK CITY.

An ice house in l4ad street was burned yesterday
afternoon: loss, $500.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
His Mother within Call.

LONDON. Dec. 12-7:3O p. M.
81 Her Majesty the Queen remains at Sandring-
hop,
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
M E x G O.
Herald Special Report from
MatamOrOs.
NO MONEY TO PAY THE TROOPS,
A Loan Demanded, but Refused by the
Merchants Of MatamOrOs.
CORTINA FALSE TO JUAREZ.
~~>~~~~~o~>~>~~~~~>~~>~
CORTINA FALSE TO JUAREZ.
The ReVOlutlonists Acting in Concert and
More Trouble Apprchended.
TELEGRAM TO Tine new YORK HERALD.

The HERALD correspondent at Matamoros
has forwarded us the following special de-
epatch -