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The New York herald., 1875-12-25
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON Dec. q, 1873
MINING DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF
THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
The Commissioner Of the General Land once to day
ordered patent be issued for the town Of Cen
tral City, Colorado, with the following proviso-
Provided that title shall be hereby acquired to any
mine of gold, silver, cinnlbar or copper, or TO any
vahd mining claim or possession held under existing
laws and the grant hereby made is declared TO be sub
ject TO all conditions, limitations ana restrictions con-
tanned in section 1855 OF the Revised Statutes, so far
as The same are applicable thereto
General John A. Dix, OF New York. aud others rep
resentng minera claimants protest ed against any
patent Issuing for this town site unless the department
should make t exclude every mine discovered or
hereafter discovered throughout Its entire length,
gcther with width OF 100 feet Of surface ground.
Commissioner Burdet. in elaborate argument
companyiug his order Of to-day shows that the proviso
above quoted comprehends all the exceptions and
dtons that can be made under the existing law The
decision is OF great importance to the large mining
interests in many sections Of this country
THB PAYMENT OF THE JANUARY INTEREST.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has directed that the
payment OF the January interest be commenced
Monday next without rebate.
THE DEPARTURE OF FOREIGN NAILS
The Post once Department is to-day informed that
the steamship City Of Pekng with the mails for China
and Japan Will not leave san franclsco until January
g. instead Of the lst prox, as heretofore announced
The department gives notice that mails FOR Hayu,
Santa Martha and Savanla will be rom New York
on The 2sh nsL BY the steamer Atlas Of the Atlas line
INDICTED ron ROBBERY FROM THE INTERNAL
REVENUE BUREAU.
The Grand Jury have returned true bill or indci-
ment against Edward A. Williams and James X. Moore
for the larceny papers from the Internal Revenue Bu
reau and which they realized large sums or money
about year ago.
THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL
Tho crowded condition Of the principal business
thoroughares from early in tho morning until late Al
night would seem indicate that the scarcity Of
money Of which thero has long been much complaint
no longer exists Tradesmen appear to be satisfied with
extensive sales All tho public Offices we're closed al
noon o-day order 70 give the employees an oppOru
nitv 70 urenara tor Christmas
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FRANCE.

ASSEMBLY DEBATE ON THE PRESS BrrL-Mo-
TIoH ron THE RAISING or THE STATE on
s1EaK-A MARSHAL WITHOUT A REPUBIIo"-,
THE MINISTRY SUSTAINED.
PARIS, Dec. "a, 1875
In the Assembly to-day the Press bl under de-
Bate
TmE STATE or SIEGE
NJ sreyy proposed that the Press law and the state
Of siege be dealt with separate bills that the state Of
siege se raised throughout The country aud tho consid
GRAFTON Or the Press bill be postponed
rHE cAnNKE's ARGUaESr
M Buffet defended the governments bill as Il stood
He denied Notwithstanding the result of the Senatorial
elections the existence OF opposition majority Tho
Ministry would support the conservative union both ut
,hs elections and in the Chambers He pointed 70 the
overthrow Of several previous governments TO which
'he whole conservative population freely adhered.
rhe conservative union would appeal to all the part
Jans Of those governments He showed how the Bona
pasts supported the Senatorial candidates OF the
Left and gained nothing in return, and asked "Wil
alliance afford them any less guaranteesW
WHAT THE NATION REQUIRES.
He concluded as follows -'The constitution OF tho
25th or February not the last word or political wis
DOM but we must admit that it is law. The country
requires reorganization 1t must to the Cham
bers who disposed to pursue, in conjunction
with President MacMahon the policy of social pre-
seryaton and give aid to the victor OF Magenta who
will become the dociIe instrument OF radical
passions"
MARSHAL wTTHoUP A REPUBLIC"
NJ Labouaye objected that NJ. Buffet offered the coun-
try marshal without the Republic.
OPPOSITION DEFEATED.
". Grevys proposal to legisate separately on tho
Press laws and the Of siege rejected by
OF 376 to 303.
THE BoHAPARrIsT vorB.
The Bonapartists voted with the government
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A M u S Z M E N I S /.
SHAKESPEARE AND sPEcTACLE-THE REVIVAL
or "JULIUs CESAR"

SHAKESPEARE AND sPEcTACLE-THE REVIVAL
or ''JULIUs CESAR"
In the whole range Of dramatic literature there are no
pieces which afford grander scope for spectacular dis
play than Shakespeare's tragedies. II has too long
been the custom to depend upon the plays them
selves and on the acting Of single eminent trAgedian
for Shakespearian success When Mr.. Booth plays
Romeo the love tragedy is without Juliet and when
Miss Nelson plays Juliet there Is no Romeo Macbeth
and Lady Macbeth worthy OF each other.
Iago strong not stronger part than otheo but
two great actors in the cast would be almost
anomaly. Stage adornmeni never goes beyond
the scenery and the tinseL Under such
circumstances Is not surprising that
Shakespeare should be failure. on the
other hand spectacle upon crude imagnngs
and splendid without purpose often the favor
Of the multitude because captivates the eye and ap-
pcals to the sense Of beauty In the case Of the
'Black Crook the "White Fawn" and "Leo and
Lotus" Il only stage decoration which succeeded.
None of these pieces had either . plot or dialogue
worthy Of the name, but they took and held the stage
OF their scenic effects and magnificent stage
dressing while such grand tragedies "Julius Cesar
were allowed TO lie faow. Now, however, attempt
be made to give to thai great play all the wealth
Of scenery and properties Of which
Is capable The managers who sea up
the tMncdio OF bHrraS and farnle ana burnand
In All the glitter and beauty which the Of
great theatre could bring the stage promise per-
form like service for the greatest OF historical TRACE
dies There Is something strikingly appropriate in
this, Tor the managers who could make a thing Of
beauty nj the "Black Crookn and LEO and Lotus"
ought 70 know how 70 lavish all the wealth Of stage
decoration upon Shakespeare As matter OF course
cannot predict what they will achieve but
their promise s worthy Of the greatest respect and IL
is not impossible that at last we are to see OF
shakespcares tragedies represented with all that grand
spectacular erecs necessary to its adornment and
which u in turn much adorns.
Tho play or Julius Casar" is to be produced at
Booths Theatre on Monday evening, the 27th inst
Mr. Lawrence Barrett has been engaged 70 play the
part Of cassus, while Mr.. y. L. Davenport assumes
lhs character Of Brutus and Mr. r. O. Bangs that Of
Marc Antony The OF the cast u Is promised shah
be corrsspondingy strong in order tha, tho acting
shall not fall below the spendor OF the surroundings
bat Is is especially in tho surroundings sha. tho
triumph OF the representation s believed 10 consist
Ia order 70 attain ibis piece Of mechanism used
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

sTIRRNa SCENES IN THE LEoIsLATURE-THK
TAX BILLS PASSED AND THE coRRUpTIoEIsTs
RoUTED-HoPR FOR THE FUTURE
COLUMBIA, Dec a. 1875.
This city has been in erment OF excitement for tho
last two days account Of the Governor refusing by
proclamation 10 issue commissions to the notorious
negro Whipper and Ex-Governor Moses Both houses OF
the General Assembly in session until two O'Clock
tins morning. engaged in
PASSING THE BILLS
which tbey did against the corrupt majority under
strong executive pressure Three bills passed
aud signed at that hourono for expenses one
Tor past claims and for past Indebtedness which will
amount in all to eleven mills the dollar and will
raise 81 800, 900 Previous 10 the lnal passage the
Widest KIND OF RESOLUTIONS
were Introduced but not reported by the Speaker
Withdrawn. The result Is a victory for Cham
berlain his honest republican followers and tho whole
OF the conservative minority.
coRRUPTIoSIsTs ROUTED.
The corruptionists, who In majority, were
routed The party in power is divided against itself
and weakens at everp step AT hap past two A. N. the
Legislature took a recess until January 16 1876
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A STRUGGLE FOR LIBERTY.

A NOTORIOUS ILLINOIS OUTLAW CONDEMNED
TO DEATH TRIES TO CHEAT THE HANaMAN-
HE HAS NOT YET DONE II.
ST.. LOUIS Dec. "a, 1875.
Marshal Grain, the notorious Williamson county (Illi-
nos) outlaw, condemned to be hanged the 21st day
January very enectng his escape yesterday
morning from the jail at Marion where he is confined
When his keepers his cell and looked in he was
nowhere TO be 1t found that he had cut
hole in the ceiling OF his cell and ia the attic work.
ing fast in cutting the timber which held the shingles
in a few minutes more he would have been liberty.
IL was properly secured and returned to his cell A
guard Will be kept around the Jail till the day OF his
aY.a .aIfln
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THE RIO GRANDE BORDER.

THE ExTRADITIoN OF HARRIs-THE PRISONERS
COUNSEL MADE JUDGE OF THE coURT-FAyoR-
ABLE ACTION NOT ANTICIPATED
BRowssWLLE, Texas, Dec. "a, 1875
A communicate from Judge Margain, dated the ed
nst announcing that he had dccreed the exradtion OF
Lennap, alias Dr. Harris, has been received by Judge
Dougherty aud was answered to-day by the latter
questing the delivery OF Lennap to Sheriff Thomas
Meanwhile Margan had vacated his ONCE which Is
occupied by Montero, the appontee. Judge
Dougherty's requsition was
FORMALLY PRESENTED
TO Margain to-day and he referred the Sheriff to Mon
An application Tor interview with Montero
day at the Court House in hatamoros obtained the
that the Judge would see the Sheriff at eleven
O'Clock tomorrow morning The attracts much
attention among the Mexicans who fear that IL may
lead to complications with this country But tho
opinions this side TO the effect th at little hope
should be entertained for favorable action by Montero
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THE HIGHLAND BRIGANDS.
GEORGE ELLIS. ONE OF THE MASKED BURGLARS,

GEORGE ELLIS, ONE OF THE MASKED BURGLARS
RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL SENTENCE
UrioA, Dec. "a, 1875.
George Ellis, alias George stover arrested in New
York few weeks ago for completely in the Germond
masked burary tins city August Q, with Daniel
Leary, Burke Malone and James Lambard, who
under sentences OF eighteen years each for this
offence, oday received similar sentence from Judge
Bliss in this city He is the fourth or the gang OF SIX
that has been convicted the evidence OF William J.
Conroy, alias Christie of Cold Spring accomplice
Ellis was born in Pennsylvania Ia butcher by trade
and is thrty-two years OF age He Is charged with
having been concerned in the robbery OF the Nunda,
N Y, Wilkesbarre Pa, and other banks, and many
burglarcs. He Is a member OF the Highland brgands
who operated on the Hudson River, and the wit
who charged Billy Forester with the Nathan
murder in New York
Tom Scott alias Ryan alias Riley, alias Walter Mon
roe brought from Philadelphia last week being the
tried next week
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BOOTHS THEATRE.

Mr. and Mrs Williams received another tribute OF
popular last night Booth the being
q complimentary bene6t to both The theatre was well
ied despite the inclement weather or the perform
ance last night IL needless to speak ''Connie
soogah" and 1.-THE Customs OF the Country" afforded
both artists ample opportunity for drst class exhibit
tion OF their inmitabe powers In response to an en-
thusastc call Mr.. Williams appeared before tho curtain
and said
LADIES AND GESTIEMxS-However apt the actor may
be % speak what others write Tor him, he sometimes
feels little dlfhcut when suddenly called upon 4
speak for himself Q.aughterl thank you most sin
cerely for your kind Attendance night nclement
ss this Il Is compliment lot assure
you from the bottom Of my heart Applause.
The Irish drama, Of which have the honor to be
humble representative, is and always will continue
DO source Of enjoyment and amusement ZAP
piause.) Indeed the generous patronage you have
showered upon US during the past week s ample proof
OF your appreciation After all, there Is wholesome
moral attending all our properly constructed Irish
plays which, when free from carricature
not fail 10 be OF interest You will notice
that the virtue Of the fair sex is shielded with
vigorous arm while the villain invariably meets with
his well merited DOOM as was the case 10. night CAD.
plause.l In connection with the Irish drama tue
narration OF little incident characteristics
OF tho people upon whom IL fs founded, will
not be devoid Of interest Some time ago | had
the honor of bong one oi party who
we're celebrating tho Fourth or July st the Iangham
Hotel London Among others present we're OK MIN,
ister Sickles Commissioner Isaac II. Bailey, Bardwe
Sote--(appausel-and OF course Mr. Florence not
ghterl-and the late Vice President Of the
United States, Henry Wilson who, in the course OF
some remarks, informed that he had just
returned from Ireland, and that in the course
OF his travels 10 that country he had never
seen a drunken man, never heard boy swear or saw
him smoke, and that he found that of all the nations
or the earth Ireland loved America the most lAp-
plausel Now this coming from such IN esteemed and
distinguished gentleman cannot be without ITS value.
Myself and Mrs Williams have acted in all the principal
cities in England Ireland and Scotland and repre-
sentations have been received with favor and
be eRotistcal can safely say that never have
traduced or misrepresented those who dear rs
across the sea-(appausel-for well know that any
attempt at burlesque would never be endured
In conclusion, Mr.. Williams reiterated his thanks,
and retired amid great cheering tpendd noral
tribute crowned the success Of the evening.
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CALIFORNIA BORDER TROUBLES.

FRONTIER FILBUsTERs ENDEAvoRINa TO EN-
BRoIL THE REPUBLICS IN wAR-cAvALRY
ORDERED TO TIE SCENE
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. "a, 1875.
The papers here full Of news concerning
the threatening difficulty on the Mexican border
or Southern California General Schoded has ordered
cavalry to tho 'front.' and they leave to-day Mr. Wet
more the representative OF the American citizens on
the frontier, states that
THE TROUBLE ORIGINATED
IN desire the part OF the fbusterng Americans
and hexicans to embrol the two governments in a
conflict which may eventuate in the annexation Of
Northern Mexico 10 the United States IL is
That results fatal 70 those engaged will loIow.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 1875
ORDERS,
Lieutenant Commander Edwin T. Woodward is or
dered to the yandalia executive officer Ensgns orin
E. Lsher, Frank B. Miner, D. W. velder and 8. W. b.
Diehl, Passed Assistant Paymaster J. Porter Loomis
Gunner Samuel D. Hines and Acting Carpenter Scion
IL Maoon to the Vandalia; Lieutenant Commander
John McCowan reports his detachment from the Juni-
aa European station the 10Th ulL, by Rear Admit
raj Worden and has been granted permission to remain
in Europe; Lieutenant ii. 2, Handy is detached from
the survey the 30th INST and ordered to the
Vandalia on the 10th of January next; Lieutenant
Francis ~ Burier from special duty and ordered to the
Vandala on the 10th ofJanuary; Master John w. Dau-
enhower from the Colorado and ordered to the yanda-
La ON the 10th OF January.
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TWEED.

TIE FUarTIvH ''Boss" NOT FOUND m HAVANA
s'LARoR'' MANS TEMPORARY DIFFICULTY.
HAVANA Dec "a 1875.
Careful inquiry at the once Of the Chief Of Police and
the Custom House, whore all passengers must ANA,
failed confirm the report Of the presence Of William
NJ Tweed in this city.
No one exactly answering his description 10 known 70
have landed here within the present week.
A "LARGK NAN UNDER A CLOUD 0R sUsPfcioN-His
YOUTH IN HIS FAVOR
large man from New York who Is here visit,
and boars at a distance slight resemblance to Tweed,
was seen by some New Workers and mistaken for him;
but he proves to DO twenty years younger
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MOODY AND SANKEY.

PHILADELPHIA Dec "a 1875.
The services at the prayer meeting to-day
for the reformation Of the weak-minded and in
temperate. The attendance was large A great many
requests for prayer for persons addicted strong
drink read. Mr. Moody then delivered address
on the subject of 'Intemperance." He was listened to
with marked attention and his remarks were so efcc
tive to bring tears TO the eyes of great many per-
sons in the congregation. Tho hymn Rescue the
Perishing sung and several persons the audi
related their experience Silent prayer followed,
and the meeting dismissed.
There will be no meeting either this or TO morrow
evening.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OpYcE or THE CHIP SIGNAL oYYroKR,
WASHINGTON Dec. 25--l A NJ.
Probabilities
For Saturday In the South Atlantic and Gulf States
rising barometer, westerly winds, warmer. clear
weather.
For Tennessee, the Ohio, Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri Valleys and the upper lakes rising
barometer cooler northwest to southwest Winds clear
or partly cloudy weather.
For the lower lakes, westerly winds, cooler clearing
weather and rising barometer.
For the Middle and Eastern States southwest winds
stationary or rising barometer, warmer, cloudy and
clearing weather
The Upper Ohio will fall
For tho canal regions OF New Jersey and Virginia
temperature remain above freezing.
Cauuonary signals continue the Middle Atlantic
coast and are ordered for New England
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WHERE Is TwEED2

HERALD reporter waited upon Sheriff Conner yester-
day to learn what reliance he placed upon the report
that Tweed had been recently in the streets Of Ha
The Sheriff stated that he attached no lmpor-
tance to the report II OF the many set ahoat
which we're without reliability. He still adhered to
his belief that fugitive yet hiding Manhat-
tan Island
Police Commissioner Matsell, whom interrogated on
the same subject appeared to be much impressed with
the report. He had he said, believed all along that
Tweed was hidden in the city, but he could not now
help feeling that Tweed had reached some country
where no from extraditon or all countries
Cuba would be to him the most accessible and safe as
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CARD FROM Mr.. wALLAIK.

NEW YORK, Dec "A, is7a
To rus EDiroR HERALD
line in this mornings HERALD informs the public
s'that Lester waiack is sxtytwo" Now, the habit Of
exAegerang the ages OF theatrical artists has long been
INDUCED In, and suppose, will continue, by right Of
custom" But, hang nl Mr.. Editor, let US draw the
line somewhere As was born about day break on the
lst OF January, 1920 must mildly but nrmiy main
tain that eannot be sxtytwo 10 1878 by "a large
m noritv" with unabated confidence in the HERALD,
however, am, respectfully yours
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SUPERINTENDENT HOLLOWAY IN
DICTED.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. "a, 1875.
The United States Grand Jury to-day returned
indictment against Harry Holloway Superintendent OF
tho Post once and brother to Postmaster Holloway,
charging him with receiving s., 900 from c. Mason
in consideration Of securing for him contract for
repairing mail bags sacks &c As soon as Mr.. Holo-
way learned o his indie ment he rendered hts resgna
ton as superintendent Of the Post Once and In
pany with his attorney presented himself a. the United
States harshas Office for arrest and gave bond for
81, 000 Mr. Holloway demands an immediate trial,
and Is sanguine oi an acquttal
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ARREST OF A swINDLER.

SUDDEN TERMINATION oP MERCANTILE
CAREER.
BosroN Mass, Dec "a 1878
George Fl. Messenger travelling salesman for Ewing
h Co., OF No 45 Avon place, arrested and bound
over to-day tor obtaining $500 worth OF lace
from J. Palmer Merrel, of Boston, agent
of Mills & Gibbs, of New York. Messenger
obtained several thousand dollars worth Of goods nom
various firms and opened variety store South
Boston. BY ruinousy low prices he disposed OF his
stock three days. and then cooy told his creditors
he WAS going into bankruptcy
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MumcAI AND DRAMArIc NOTES.

sfiss Lillie Edrdgo will take the Late MISS Susan
DENNIS place and fudl all her engagements
Miss Margarctta B. Moore, Of this city, IS giving
dramatic readings in tho West and Will appear next
month at Steinway Hall.
Miss Jennie Hughes, the iavorits comedienne and
vocalist will be the feature o the pantommo at the
Eagle Theatre AFTER Christmas
Musical and dramatic entertainments viii be held in
the ha OF ST Rose of LimA's church, Cannon street.
on the evenings or December 49, 20 80 and 81 FOR the
benent OF The poor 81 the parish
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THE POPE AND THE CENTENNIAL.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. "a, 1875
There has Just been received in this city a formal
acceptance by Pope Plus TX Of invitation by the
Centennial authorities requesting His Holiness to give
his recognition the enterprise by contributing to the
Exhibition works Of art from the galleries OF the Vat
can or from the work shops which he has control
The letters Of the Pope couched In the warmest
terms Of friendship for the United States
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SPAIN AND CUBA.

MADRID, Dec a. 1875.
The Impartial states that 900 soldiers will embark
FOR Cuba the Goth inst
ISLAND TO CROWN DESPITE OF
A PROTECTOR
The EpocG declares that Spain is resolved to retain
Cuba oven If the insurgents should obtain greater
forces and could rely some powerful protector"
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As will be seen by the above list the management
have wisely discarded the of angliczed Roman
names and prefer the old Latin forms Marcus An
tonius Is correct, although not familiar as our
old friend Mark Antony.
Instead of the usual five acts IL will be played in six
and tableau which is to represent the burning
the body of Brutus the plains Of PhilppL There
will be professions and magnificent dresses to please
the lovers OF spectacle, and the admirers OF Shake
speare viii be pleased to nnd the principal roles iu
trusted to such able and painstaking artists
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ALLEGED DEFAULTER ARRESTED.
MxMrnIs, Tom. Dec.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec "a. 1875
Sheriff Anderson arrived last nigh. from San Fran.
cisco with A. Woodward in charge, and lodged him in
jail Woodward, some two years ago, was County
Trustee and absconded, leaving = dehcit Of about
500 000 He intimates that others shared the
bezzlement ana that he will make II for them
when the proper time thus far he is tho only
oas who has suffered