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BERLIN. Dec. 2S.-TLc North German Gazette
denies tho statement that Germany has con-
eented to cooperate with Austria and Russia in
the effort to effect settlement Of the Caurium
silver mines dispute.
The Gazette also stiG1natizes the allocution Of
tho Pope, delivered ut the Consistory held in
Rome on the Esd inst, ae an unpardonable in
suit to the Emperor Of Germany. The colossal
impudence Of the Pope, says tho Gazette proves
the inevitable necessity for the Immediate pass
age Of q law defining the boundaries between
the State and the Roman Catholic Church.
After the LIST Of January, persons entering
Germany from France will not be required to
provide themselves with passports.
Tho Spe2erScAe Zc;tuGy strongly opposes the
decree Of the Brunswick Council of Ministers,
Issued on the 9Th Of December, providing that
upon the demise of the present sovereign who
is unmarried. DaEe William l., the ex-King Of
Hanover. or his son, shall succeed to the throne.
PANS, Dec. 2s.-The Paris Gazette says prus-
sia is treating with Portugal for the session to
the former power Of Delagoa Bay on an island
Of the Indian Ocean, of the coast Of southeast
e1n Africa
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The River Still t@:sin.-71crc Dangers
TEarcatcncd to t!.c Steamers 1T tHe
Landing-Cles1ringt the Wrecks.
C1scISSTTt, Dec. 23.-The Chronicles Men,
phis despatch. this morning, says that the ri7er
has risen eighteen inches s-lco dark last night,
and is now rising rapidly, but is almost chol1-d
with floating ice, which is heavier than that
which passed yesterday, and has Gu: its way to
within a fow feet OF the boats lying at the foot
of Jefferson street. Two barSc5 Of coal ore
owned by the Gas Company, were sunk bv
wave from the gorge at Randolph Landing. this
morning. Should the gorge above brcak away
soon, as is now anticipated, the West Wind. tho
Belle Of Pike: and the n. P, Walt ri! go down
in 60 or 70 feet of WATER and it will be imposai-
bio to savc the dry-doclss. the fcrry-Euat Excel
sior, the wiarf-boat belonging to Captain Pa
terson, and the steamer Helen Books.
The steamer Celeste was sunk on tho 25th. ct
with their lives, and walked overland sly
miles, arriving at Memphis last night.
MEMPHIS, Tean., Dec. 25--Tho situation at
ports, except that tie De!lc of Pike has settled
nearly to her boilor-lec:s. Captain Dugaa. Of
tho wreckinG-boat Eckert, is superinteniins the
removal OF cotton from her, which consisted CT
756 bales, over onc-half of which has been
saved. Should the boa: holl up during tho day
the remainder will be Saved. All her
cabin furniture and sta!eroon doors
haze been saved. She was valued at
$4,000; insured in Pittsburgh Tor 800
600. The r. P. Walt YVES insured for s2l,0J0
in Pittsburgh and Whcellug o.iccs instead cf
New Albany, as reported last night The work
OF wrecking hor still progresses. Eferyth.n;
will bo saved except tbs hail.
Taylor Wells, pilot Of the Andy Gaam, injured
yesterday, is doing well.
Tie ico is still running. with :cfy hea7r
weather and cloudy, and Indications ot s;,o*.
The Legal Tender and Mary 3 ,yl -. laid u? ct
Commerce, and tie John 3. Maufe at the mouth
Of White River.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Dec. 23.--Tho river is still
rising. Up to the present writing o:3) =. H.,
tue rise has broken the heavy mass Of ice il
the eddy from the mouth Of Wolf River to
Jefferson street loose from tl,o shore. Il is
now feared if the rise continues, that this in
mcnso field Of ice with the dry docks, several
steamers, aud largo n:1rlher of
berges. will Ee swept down e5eiD5t
the boats ut the 1,,.c with irresistible forc,.
The steamer 4 J. White succeeded iii getting
out this evening, aud crossed over to tho har,
when The Yasor aaa Arlington dropped into tha
vacancy caused ~ |:er departure. Tho James
Howard. 4na City Of Augusta have worked in
nearer shore. All tLo boats that hare f.-rl h2vo
stosm up. There is no ground fos believing
that there is h1y gorge abo;o az teia5:a7hed 10
tho Cincinnati Times and Chronicle
from here. Great danger is app1e'.onGsi from
the field ice referred to above. The leo is still
running heavy.
Tic Gas Compsay has made arrangements fer
five carloads Of coal daily, which. with their
supply, will enable them to supply the dealnl.
Tie price Of coal has advanced to $3.50 = Lar
rel. The supply is very light. Steps arc be1g
taken TO Prevent suffering among the poor.
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about mile from tho store. The body was COW
cred with rails, md tho SNOW Of the night previ-
GUS had almost entirely hidden it from view.
Examination revealed the fact that murder
had boen committed. The stabs penetrating his
heart was evidently the cause Of his death His
past recognition. Tho brother Of the dead man,
however. identified the body By the cloth
ing. The dress purchased by Bakor was
found in Kings house after tho lastor's
arrest; also, ono or two OF the
trinkets. Tie knife found on Kings person has
one blade which corresponds with the wound in
Bakers breast. King denies all knowledge Of
the murder, and says that Baker got drunk and
be left him asleep under haystack. King is
held for further examination.
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srrciaz Despatch TO The Chicago Tribune.
CnAwEonDsv1L1E, Ind, Dec. 2s.-Thcodore
Brown. farmer Of Hendricks County living
about thirty miles southeast of this city. killed
his wife, the day before yesterday, by striking
her on tho head with q chair. Brown has for
be Of a coarse, brutal disposition when sober.
The woman ho killed was his third wife. Re-
port has it that he was exceedingly cruel to both
the others, and that he openly rejoiced when the
second ono died. The authorities, whom thus
far he has cluded nye in search Of him. THIS is
the third wife-murder in Central Indiana within
q year past.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec 29.-Theodore Jones,
living about four miles from the city, last night
got into an alteration with his wife and dealt
her blow with his fist, killing her instantly. He
vas arrested this morning.
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running Of trains into La Crosse over the latter
Company's track and the winter bridge.
PARSONS, Kan, Dec. 23.-Advces from Denni-
son. Texas, state that tho difficulties TINT ex-
listed among the graders along the Kansas Cen
tra1 Railroad have been adjusted. It appears
that the men had not been paid for several
months. and insisted that no track should be
have now been made to 1ay them, and tic work
OF completing the lino viii DO prosecuted with
removed Yigor. The Coutral will 10 completed
to Deuuson, in a short time. Tho IT,, K. l. r.,
having reached this point, will soon advance
their hnoB to Colargo and Galveston,
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The I1ibler Vs~ifc-4t.rGcrT Trial.

Special Despatch to The GdicayG T71tt;ac
Fort WAYNE. 1ud-, Dec. 28.-Tits Criminal
Court opened this morning on the Hi5lc- m1.cicr
case. and the examination Of Witnesses YVES coz
:nenced. The prosecution introduced Dr.. Vi--
gil, whose evidence went to show that the
death OF NLrs. Hibler was caused by this shccb
occasionea by the shooting At the haatis Of her
husband. DR.. VirgiI's evidence consumed the
tin1o of the Court up till adjournment. a1ra.
Sullivan, who was present at the shooting, viii
TO examined on Monday. The court-roo1a wsa
crc 7ae1 with interested spectators.
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CINCINNATI SPECIAL ELECTION.

C1Sc1ssAr1 Dec. 2s.-At special election to-
day, Robert Buchanan, Independent, was elected
by 900 majority, for Director Of the City In
drmary over Barney Corbett, Democrat, With
II 900 votes cast.
The vote to authorize the city to issue mil
lion aud quarter bonds in aid OF the Cincinnati
Chesapeake Railroad, was carried to-day by
nearly 1000 majority, being over 1000 above
the necessary two-thirds vote under Ian.
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KilIed by n Policeman.

+ PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2s.-TLe Coronors ju-r
died from violence received from Police Ser
geant lsodgers, while the former was prisoner
in cell at the station house, On tia l1th Of De-
cenlber. Tweedie was arrested On tue charge Of
drunkenness, but it is believed that lie was SUI
ferink from ft,
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ShIo OF the eFlttsbHfSh hs'CohfhcfcfaIs''
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23.-state Treasurer Mackey
bought controlling interest in the Pittsburgh
Commercial Of z. D. Brigham, yesterday, pay
ing therefor 500, 900. It Is understood that the
Hon. Russell Errett, Of Philadelphia, will as
sumo the position Of managing editor, Mr. Brig
ham severing absolutely his connection with the
paper. It is stated that Mr. Brigham sewers
his connection with the paper on account Of the
condition Of his wife's health, which is too pre-
carious to bear the severity of the climate. Mr..
Brigham will leave soon for Florida, where he
will join his family.
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POLITICAL.


NEW YonK, Dec. 2S.-Tho Sub Committee Of
Louisianians yesterday waited upon many prom
inent merchants with q view to enlisting their
sympathies in matters in that State.
new ORLEANS, Dec. 23.-Goyernor Narmoth's g
private secretary says that the statement pub
lshed in Washington to the effect that the Coy
ernor had abandoned the contest and advised
the Legislature not to meet on the 9th Of jan
uary is untrue.
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EE1 CHM,

BRUSSELS, Dec. 2s.-Thero is pleuro-pneu-
monia epidemic in the villages of Prussia and
Belgium, near tho line separating those two
countries,
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GREAT BRITAIN.

LoSDoS. Dec. 23.-It is expected that 70, 600
British coal miners Will strike work on the 1st
OF January.
George King, who confessed that he murdered
ono Pooh, at Greenwich, has been discharged
frola custody: having been found insane.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 28.-Tho Czaroyitch is
now out Of danger.
LATEn-rhe feverishness Of the Czarovitcl is
somewhat increased to-day. During the night,
he pcrspired and had four and half hours un-
interrupted sleep. He is stronger to-day than
Yesterday
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MEXICO

MATA1oRAs Dec. 23.-Thc election for NUM-
cipal Offices at Tampico Is reported worry disor-
der}y. During the counting Of the votes o dis
Great % excitement @ pTeyaileds Boh nartee @ called
Tampicienos and Tametipecos, claim to have
won the election.
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HALIFAX, Dec. 2s.- The smallpox, imported
from Boston, is spreading in the country towns.
In Yarmouth all the churches, schools and other
places OF public resort are closed.
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New YORK, Dec, 23-Tha Board Of Ed',eatlon
at Paterson, N. j., have resolved that tie c,'l-
ored children there should be allowed to attend
the vablio schools and have the same privileges
as whites
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SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 23.-The Imperial says that
General picltain Will probably be appointed Cap
tain General of the Island OF Cuba.
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DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec 2s.-.Arrangements have
been made BY the Chicago, Dubuque l. Min
nesota Railroad with the Milwaukee l. st. Paul
Railroad. by which they tonight commence the
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To H9 Hanged.

1aD1ASApoL15 Dec. 23.-Goye1nor Baker
stated, to-day, that in no case will he interfere
to prevent the execution Of Cluck, the wife
murderer. nexs Friday,
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sT. LOUIS, Dec. 23.-A despatch rom Fora
Gibson, Indian Territory, says that the eoizoosle
has appeared there, and nearls I'll the Govern
ment animals have got it.
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NEW YORK CIT T PULTI IC5.
NEW York. Dec. 23.-A new charter for tho
city, prepared by the Republicans, is ready for
presentation to the Legislature.
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But we have some now conditions to contend
with, and VIC must make o special provision in
regard to them. It needs no argument to show
that, when combinations are possible, compe1i-
tion is impossible. It is those combinations
that arc to be feared, and which must be regu-
lated by Law. The Mum l. Scott swindle las
proved how dangerous are those business trans
actions when not subject to the public inspec-
tion. They are, in fact, conspicuous against the
public good and the public morals, and should bo
punished rs such. That was the treatment NOTED
out to the poor tailors in Now York some
years since, and should have been applied to
every organized strike from that time to tie
present day. The time must come when all Of
those combinations will be punished By the
criminal law,--whctEer railroad cofporationy.
controlling hundreds of millions of dollars, or
the coal-stoaers of q gas company. We have
: set Of arrant demagogues, who have been edu-
point Of mischief. in order to foist themselves
into political power. It ia impossible for tile
farmers f. to combine to force up the price,
Schemes St to th1 edd pdf0dnSis % prove and rs al
The fact is, there is no need for any snch
condition Of things, for the law OF supply and
demand has 3 greater force than is generally
conceded: The trouble lies in the direction OF
effectually lymeet, et,-notby an organization otlcered
and moved by some central power, IS is done by
political parties, but in tie casting Of single
votes to accomplish the end. Let the farmers
be taught the principles OF free government,
and they will soon select the proper men to
carry out their ideas 1t is not necessary to send
farmer to the Legislature in order to obtain
their rights, but good business man, who COM
prehends the situation, and has the Independence
to protect every interest alike.
AS combinations among farmers is imuossihla
there is no need Of regulating the price Of their
products; but We should not object to the Leg
lslaturo fixing maximum price for all the pro-
oocta OF the farm. Nor DO I aee any good Taa.
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NEW YORK,

Departure OF the E1is*oria.a Eroudc--.
Scandal i'll E1e5oISesa Clearing
neutrality-suspicious. Thea.
tre~---Vhc stokes TriA1---Salicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
MISSISSIPPI FORGERIES.
SIX ALLEGED coUNrERFEIrERs ARRESTED

SIX ALLEGED COUNTERFEITERs ARRESTED
The arrest, in New-0rleans, on Friday, OF
Chief Deputy James NJ Curre, Of the Naval once Oh
the Custom in that city, Is believed to have COM
Melted the capture Of all the persons suspected Of direct
completely in the extensive forging and altering Of Mis-
ssslppi warrants Last Summer Col whitley, Cher OF
the United States Secret Service Bureau, was Informed
that few OF forged warrants had been circulated
Soon afterward, Aug his detectives arrested one
Thomas Cunningham, in New-York, and found In his
possession books OF the counterfeit warrants
beside counterfeit seal OF the State Of Mississippi and
plates for printing the warrants The counterfes were
finely executed and could scarcely be distinguished
from the genuine warrants. It found that 100000
IN had been printed but that very few had
and sentenced to five years imprisonment at sing sing
The counterfeits and plates having been destroyed,
Cunningham's confederates, who had eluded arrest,
turned their attention to the altering OF genuine war
rants from small 10 large denominations Dec p was
discovered that William F. Durham, suspected person,
had called at the Office of Lew Burke at No. 20 Broad
st. and tried TO sell warrant which had been altered
from 50 to $500 Having been traced to his boarding
house. In Bleecker-st., he arrested Dec. IA, and
altered warrants representing about $4,000 found
in his possession. Upon arraignment before Justice
Bowling, he pleaded guilty" to a charge of altering
faS actica On the same day. Mary Me.
Bride. his paramour, was crested In, IN New sW
possession simultaneously with these two arrests Dr.:
C.. s. Swan OF NewIberia, La who had been suspected
Of completely In the counterfelting was arrested.
few days later, W. G. Steele OF New0rleans, was ar
rested on the same charge.
IL telegraphed from New Orleans, that Edward
nomlipsop had been arrested in this city, but
Col whteleys officers state that this Is Incorrect.
1t appears that Durham, few weeks before his
arrest, came from New-0reans, with letter
Of introduction from Chief Deputy Currie, now I'M
York Post-Ofhce The detectives, upon learning this,
made an which they claim generates him
Notice was received at Col Whiteeys oice. yesterday
from Jusgce bowling, that, In compliance with de-
mand OF the prisoner Durham, he would be Obliged 70
grant an ex animal to-day The detectives
express surprise at this sudden notice. but
state thai they hope offer sufficient evidence against
prisoner 10 justify MS detentOn tlu Witnesses Gun
Natx-O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
FOREIGN NOTES.

A dispatch from Victoria British Columbia,
GAYS: "The McCreght Ministry has been defeated by
majority or one ana members have rendered their
designations"
Poiteyin, member Of tho French Garde
Champetre, tried ty courtmaral and found guilty OF
hatrayng the May and another nhabant OF scissors
the Prussians Was executed yesterday at 'heennes
The mail steamship from the Cape of Good
Hone has arrived at London. She brings intelligence
that the first Ministry under the system Of responsible
government has been formed at the Cape. diamond
weighing carats has been found in the diggngs There
Is much plant yet OF the manner IL which Justce Is
administered at the diamond fields.
1t was reported at midnight in London that
the steamship Germany OF the Allan line was totally
wrecked yesterday No details were given, and the re-
port has not been confirmed. II is possible that the
rumor has orr gnated in the similarity OF the names
horne by tho Allan steamship and tho Liverpool packet
the Gormana previously reported lost OF the mouth OF
fhe (,irondf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The last rail on the Buffalo, New-York, and
Philsdelphis Railway was laid yesterday.
Judge ID. b. Deland the founder and proprietor
Of the Parport Chemical Rochester yesterday
The machine-shop Of Mcdonald & Sons, at
Laper Mich, burned Saturday night TIE loss $4,000
-. The ice gorge at Newport Bridge. near Cincin-
natl gave Sunday night Hengeho Jebner coal Dealers
200 and 30 900 bushels Of coal in bsrgs fat the os
Warrants have been issued for the arrest Of @.
Mitchell others co1sened the arrangements for
eoei agh Sar.togs hieh President Of tie village Of
Saratoga
-. Charles Hill, Charles f. Mills, Samuel Bennett,
Charles Barlow committed for ermnsOA b. United States
Commissioner Hss charged With attempting TO seattle the Whaling
bark Paeoa Of New Bedford while The vssss U OF fsEa
-. The hot water pipe Of the cooking range in the
Great Western Ho al Cincinnati exploded Sunday, nlang
Hei.. ,he wiz. Of the propnor Another explosion
njerod
THE Oil Producers Council yesterday ratified,
oil AGREEMENT made by their Executive Committee With the
Rsans Association providing that the latter shall bu, sos barrels
Of crude oil daily hom the Psdaos Aseeson, and eocpsuts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
SPANISH POLICY IN PORTO EIco.

THE COLONIAL POLICY OF THE MINISTRY AP'
PROVED BY THE CORTES-BILL FOE EAAACl-
PtTIoN OF SLAVES INTRODUCED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Gen. Sicides tele-
graphs from Madrid that both Houses OF the Corcs have
accepted by decisive maores, toe Colonial policy o.
the Ministry for Porto Rlco which involves the separa
ton of the civil from the military government the cx-
tension to Porto Rico Of the same provincial form or
gov, rnment which exists in Spain, with mnnicipai gov
emu Mt and town and local officers.
Two OF the Ministers resigned and their successors
who are in accord with Of the Ministry nnd with
the Cortes we're cordially received by the Cores Inc
policy OF the Ministry is understood to have been APP
proved by vote of 60 Senators against 81 and ny rs
against 70 IN the Lower House.
Gen. sces further teleSraphs that the President OF
the Council announced thar bin for the Immediate
emancipation OF Slavery in Porto Rico win be speedily
introduced. n, =, co.,
bill providing for the emancipation Of The slaves IN
Porto Rice was read in the Senate to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
FEDERAL INTERFERENCE ILLUSTRATED.

FEDERAL INTERFERENCE ILLUSTRATED.
WHY IuE NEW ORLEANS TIMES WAS SUSPENDED
lBY TBLEeaAPH TO THE TRIBuEB.l
WAsHIN GToN, Dec. 23.-Louisiana politicians
OF custohouse pgGcliyiies While insisting that there
wss nsthag paTsaa Ia the recent suppression OF The
He0 0tS Times By order OF Judge Dnrell at the same
time IN the account the give OF the Affair." furnish good
ground for the belief that political outrage fully
on par with others committed by the same Judge IL
appears from these accounts that Mckee, whose suit
The Times office was seized by Durels order, was for
IDer partner in the establishment, and claims TO have
loaned the present proprietor money for carrying 1t on
Ho Is O lawyer and intimate friend and associate OF
Dure who has thrown into his hands great deal OF
very profitable business connected with his Court.
Tie Times was the principal organ OF the Liberal coa
ton which was formed for the purpose OF reforming the
abuses resulting from tho domination OF carpebaSgers
and securing an honest administration and which ran
McEncIy Governor against Kellogg. 1t was able ana
Courageous IN its Remuneration OF toe decisions and
orders by which Judge Dure captured the entire State
Government and delivered Il into the hands OF tho
party and 1t the recognized leader OF
oninion among the inte genand respectable classes OF
New-Orleans and OF the state. lt Is admitted by poh
tc9ns OF the Kellogg party that the pOct edng ~ pak
ruDtcy was instituted Ivy Mckee 30 please Durel VINO
was naturally greatly ncensed against The Times Tnat
IL was ordinary business suit ~ obvious from Tue
suppression OF tie paper Any man VINO Naniel 20 eeI
money due him from newspaper would not Dcgln "
shutting up the establishment ana lhus preventing ~
from earning IT, and eventually destroying All the prop
ery invested except the yallo or It's types ana
presses There appears TO he no doubt tnat the paper
seized as punishment Tor lts Rtticks upon lnc
Judge. who has constituted himself tue Dictator o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
THE ALBANY UNION UNIVERSITY.

ALBANY, Dec. 23.-The annual Commence
ment OF the Albany Medical College tonight was made
the occasion for the Inauguration Of the Union Univer
sty the institution which was proposed last November
and which is embrace the Union College, the Albany
Medical College the Albany University aud the Dudley
Observatory under one head and mana cement The
ercises took place In Twedde Hall, which filed TO
OVERCOMING Addresses were made by Ira Harris, Thos
W. Olcott W. r. Allen, Eiphslet n. Potter, DID, Pres-
dent Of Union College, Gov. Hoffman, John " l. Pyayh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24
PERKS OF THE OCEAN.

LOSS OF THE LIVERPOOL PACKET GERMAAtA-
THIRTY LIVES LOST
PARIS, Monday, Dec. %, 1872.
A dispatch from Bordeaux snys the Liver
pool packet Germana went ashore Saturday evening
during violent storm. a sand bank at the mouth OF
the river Gronde. The water soon began to break over
the vessel and the passengers and crew were compelled
to take to the rigging, from which 80 persons were
washed away and drowned The remainder after pass
ing the entire night their pTilous position were
rescued on Sunday morning by a French steamship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-24

MAN AND ITALIAN GOVERNMENTS.
ROME, Monday, Dec. 20, is71
A consistory was held to-day. Twenty-Five
Cardinals were present The Pope delivered an allocu
tion In the course of which he said tho Church was s
sorely prosecuted The purpose to destroy her was
shown In the acts of the Italian Government which com
PEELED the clergy to serve in the army and imposed
heavy taxes ON Church property. ~
He solennly protested against the bin now pending in
the Italian Parliament for the suppression OF religious
corporations and declared that title TO property ae
qured by this means would be null and void. Lie re-
ncotea his eensures OF those who encroached the
rights of the Church. and denounced Germany, where
the pitfalls Of open violence calumny and rdicue were
employed to destroy the Church by en Who ignorant
of religion sought to define its dogma9 Tho allocution
concluded with protest against tho Clergy DotaIon
bill recently passed by the Spanish COstes and general
condemnation Of the Armenian sehisrh.