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Police lntellIgeoce,

"A Singular Charge of Fraud-OfRcsrs Stephens and
Esand r the lower police arrested ysstsrd:y James
wherein he stands charged With making frAudus at
81 his property for thu express purpose Of
pears from the facts set forth In the affidavit II Mr.
Franchs, Of the frm Of Pfe'fer Franchs. maaufso-
the proprietor Of two ewery stores the cor
Of Mulberry ereet and Chatham and the other In hs
s%s Art mnFEsa to ,enssa
Pftifer Franche some $787 and to avoid paying this
debt he had made fraudus neut Of his pro.
hs credors and not onlythat bat was abouS to leave
ior Csfsrnia In vessel on Monday Nov for tbs other
SIDE MI, wsin asserts most ,tivey that the charge
him, beld by Pfeiner Franche, Is not dus until the
LIST OF February, and when It becomes due 1t viii be
met and paid. Mr.. Waln further states that on the
hearing before the magistrate on Monday ito moro
O'clock no xi show conclusivsly By respectable
creditors is entirely unfoundsd.
More Chmses against the Watch Suffers We
noticed IN Yesterdays Herald the arrest of watch
suffers BY tho names Of William Allen alias Jackson
ana James A Miller, ON charge Of dsfrauding
sailor BY ths nams Of James Delany, out Of SIS, by
the arrest parties by che nsm
Of Ambrose Foster from Msdison cou nty this State
came to the police ofos and identified Allen ., one
for Lace uered copper watch which WAS reoo uded
to him to b gold lever watch Another country-
county stsyipg at present at Lovejoys Hete ide nt
hed bothA hsse prisoners Jackson and Miller, as the
men VINO obfaned rom him, for o pretended gold
watch, the sum Of $50 On Mr. Cotreil being shown
the money taken from the pereon Of Jackson two OF
the $40 bills we're ct once identn besg part Of
the 500 taken from him BY the swudipg operation Of
watch stunning. The magistrate took the necessary
ahdavits rom these countrymen. This makes three
charges Of grand larceny against these prisoners who
were both committed on the charges, by Justice
McGrath, for trial.
Charge Of Bo,rssring a Clssk Ohacer Sbadbolt, Of
the lower police, arrested yesterday . man By the
name Of Robert B Hale, on the complaint Of George
Breoke, MD, residing It No 3S Walker street, who
without his (BrooksD permission. Hale, in his do.
asserted his arrest that Brooks lent hm
the cloak; therefore, he In possession Of the
article with his knowledge consent This story Of
Halss did net appear to be credited by the
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that will rule the wing party with rod of iron,
eat up Its power and influence, and when that Is
done, cast 1t to the dogs, precisely In the way
adopted towards the democratic party by that dOu-
ble-faced politician, Martin Van Buren,, of Kin
derhook t.t.sf.. es
ONoNDAoA Salt SpRING-We have received a
copy of the Annual Report of the Superintendent
of the Onondaga Salt Springs, made to the House
of Asse mbly, on the 10Th INST
This interesting report on one of the most i'm
portant branches OF our manufactures and pro-
ducts, is now before us. We present our readers
with synopsis Of the most important statements
It contains 1t appears that the whole quantity of
salt manufactured on the reservation during the
last year, has been four million seven hundred
thlrty-seven thousand one hundred twenty-slx
bushels, being seven hundred eighty-fve thousand
seven hundred and seventy four bushels more than
last year. The several places at which this amount
of salt has been produced and inspected, are Sail
ma, Syracuse, Liverp Dol, and Geddes.
The revenue to the State derived from the salt
works, has been, tor the past year, 81, 53l rs.
Of this sum, $26,040 80 has been expended In va
rious ways, leaving a net revenue OF $2l, 49l 46
for the past year.
The profits Of salt making and its production,
have considerably increased, which the Superin-
tendent attributes, with every appearance of JUS
tice, chiefly to the reduction OF duties from six
cents to one cent bushel, by the act of Assembly
OF 1876. The Illinois and Michigan Canal has
also helped greatly to this, as now market Is
opened at st. Louis for our salt, which has began
to dlsplace the Kanawha salt, which hitherto has
supplied the Western packers. The use of salt for
agricultural purposes is also extending. The re-
port here goes into the question of the merits of
salt for agricultural uses, and proceeds to give
ports Of the analysis of various salts, which it IS
useless to present to our readers. A general his
tory of the salt manufacture of this State Is then
given, containing some highly interesting facts,
as we take them to be-
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Taylor, preparing by these secret stabs platform
on which to rule the wing party, as far as this
State is concerned, and JOIN in a similar junta at
Washinton.
1t is supposed by many that nothing can prevent
the return of Mr.. Seward to 'he Senate OF the
United States. The junta at Albany, 1t would APP
pear. have made arrangements, with great force
and crcumspe ction, for that purpose; and leading
members of the wing party, IN every section, are
too rabdly hunting after the spoils to come Tor
waid and express their sentiments against tn.
election of such monster in politics. In this city
not single wing journal dare lift Its finger In op
position, tell the truth out Of it, the shackes
on The press Of that party are even stronger and
heavier. We therefore expect to see by the cleo.
ton of Ex-Governor Seward, the election Of po-
litcal junta OF which he will be the centre-one
that will rule the wing party with rod Of iron,
eat up Its power and influence, and when that Is
done, cast 1t to the dogs, precisely In the wav
adopted towards the democratic party by that dou-
ble-faced politician, Martin Van Buren,, of Kin
derhook.
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terminated In less than tw. MY hours. IL is be-
lieved that all these genllemeo had bten impru-
dent, Poor Elliott. who was beloved and ad.
mired d, had certainly been so. lie had pitched his
tent In low and wet place; he had eaten fruit
had taken olent exercise, and then removed his
flannel lie lies IN consecrated ground, at Cruces.
AT Panama we think ourselves safe since the
climate, the provisions, and accommodate ons are
The California has not arrived, and we are
waiting Tor her with great impatience.
One word 10 our trends in the United States
who are feverish to 60 TO California. h, +, st5---
1st Stay at home. .t.tt. ..,f ID fgs-t.5. 4.
Cd. If you go there. take any route but this
Sd. II you insist on crossing the Isthmus, bring
You eht ud also bring tea and sugar, hard bread,
and ham enough TO last you from Chagres to
Panama; brandy, to be used in moderation, do.
4th. Ten cent pieces as many as you can get
transportation for-eight OF them make a dollar
A'DIEU.
The following translation will, we think, be
calculated to deter some OF the Argomauts," as
the Isthmenios have dubbed our Adventures, from
trying that route =
OUR cuAGREs CORRESPONDENCE.
EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD: ,-
To avoid disagreeabe consequences It will be
well to inform those ArgonGnfs who intend cross
ing our lsthmus, that the introduction Of tobacco,
even IN transit is entirely prohibited the intro
duchon oi coffee and sugar, for consumption, is
likewise prohibited. though they may be entered
tor transit, on paying duty of three cents per
pound. For these facts see the transit laws.
Now comes the gist OF the letter which, though
laconlc enough, spraks volumes. led HERALD ]
Wehave hosts of Yankees stuck here amidst our
swamps and mud, awaiting canoes to esca pc from
our delightful climate. American gold, which has
appeared with such profusion in these days, has
created a complete revolutions; and surely many of
these Yankees must have forgotten the old proverb,
that bird IN the hand is worth in the bush -
Alas poor Yankees take my advice and do not
expose yourselves to the fatal influences OF our ell
mate, which can be wrthstood by natives alone.
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tOrnia, and at almost every port OF any note along
our coast one or more expeditions are fitting out
A friend informed US that he had reckoned up One
ent ports tor California This is in addition to those
already gone oa on Journal, Jun rs.
The California fever has seized Upon a largo
portion OF our citizens at last, and we should not
be disappointed. il hundred or more Of our
islanders were finally carried off by it. On Mon
day last, upwards OF 40 of our townsmen formed
themselves ltto company with the intention of
glngs with all despatch. The brig Vesta, of this
port, now undergoing repairs, is up for California,
and will sail without unnecessary delay: She is
to be manned principally by a company from Tis-
Rlalc, as previously announced, is fitting at
Holiness Hole, tor the same purpose. The most,
If not ALL of those about leaving the Island for tho
wfound Ell Dorado are men of character and
some l,.ie property; and many of them will leave
t.mllies behind DISQUALIFICATION Gasette, Ja-
n,tdry Is. IKE.
TIL ehampden Mining and Trading Co. met at
the American House, Thursday afternoon. THIS
company originated at Westfeld, but comprises
individuals from several other towas. The mem
beers were busy during the afternoon In completing
their and intended to leave last eve
ming in the southern tram Tor New York. From
that port they propose to ship their heavy baggage
around the Cape, and take passage themselves for
Matamoras. Thence they intend to go up the Rio
Grande to Point Isabel and strike across the coun-
try on foot. The following are the names of the
Capt Harding, VIM. r. Brown, B. F. Barker A.
B CLARK, Luther Grover, Henry Arnold, Jos. NJ Fow.
Ter, F. +. Foote. Jos Hedges jr Chs Briggs aad Jas
Mitchell, all Of We,tnsd r. Collins, Allen Dodge s
A. endrick, PANEL Houshton. and +. W. Barks, Of
ner, Of Northampton; o. B. CIspp, II. B. Putnam, and
H. d. Bottom, OF Hinsdale F. X. Robertson, q. Crs-
ven, A. II. Dodge. w. P. Adams, A Stone, A. Green.
w. A Dunbar and r w Whitmore, Of Spencer o.
Houghton. and D. Smith, Of Greenasid; s. s. Clerk
Of E. Granneld; d. w Sinclair, B N Bugbss. and D..
Sizer, Of Springfield 3d. Springfield RepubAesn
r fast sall Il
27S tons burthen, is to sail from this port for San
Francisco, aboutA the list of February, under
command Of Captain David Collins a veteran ship
master and skilful navigator. She takes out an
assorted cargo from which all lutox eating LIQUORS
are strictly excluded, and has excellent accommo-
daions for about thirty passengers-25 Of the num-
Der having already engaged. The bark Dimon
mand of Captain Robert G Reynard, well known
in this community skilful and nterprslng ship
master.-Nev Bedford Mercury, Jun. g.
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The Louisiana Tragedy.

We published yesterday the yerdicts Of
the coroner's jury, rendered in the cases
of Dr. +. S. MARSH and Mr.. HARRISON
REA, who died of injuries received on the
18th November, from the explosion Of the
boilers Of the steamboat Louisiana, then
living at the levee in the city of New Or
leans. We also published summary Of
the most important testimony taken on the
examination before Mr. Recorder BALD
WIN, acting as L. S. Commissioner, in the
proceedings against John Cannon, captain,
and John l.. Smith and Clinton Smith, first
and second engineers Of the said steamer
The testimony brought before the coro-
ner's jury has not been published; and
the papers connected with their proceed.
ings are to be laid for further action before
the first district court. II is also said TO
be their intention TO address a memorial TO
the Governor, requesting him TO direct the
Senators and Representative from Louisi-
anain Congress TO draw the attention Of that
laws relating TO the security Of the lives
of passengers on board of vessels propelled
by steam; and further requesting them
20 endeavor TO procure such alteration in
the laws as will cause their violation,
in cases Of accident arising from the neg
ligence Of officers or defects in machinery,
10 lead TO the immediate trial and severe
punishment of the offenders.
The examination before Mr.. Commits
sioner BALDWIN clearly establishes that
the explosion in the Louisiana was caused
by the lack of water in one or more of the
boilers. There was concurrence Of tcs-
iimony on this point which leaves no room
for reasonable doubt upon it-and we do
not see that it has been thus far contra
dicted. This leaves the crime of the ex-
pl9sion clearly with those, whoever they
may have been, whose duty IT was TO see
that the boilers were duly supplied.
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the House % Representatiyes.
From me ". Y. co,nier and Enqurer

From The " y, Courier and Enquire
On Saturday morning last Colonel Webb sailed
for Europe; and, his term of absence will depend
upon circumstances not entirely within his own
control the readers Of this paper may be interested
in knowing that its editorial conduct and general
supervision will rest in the hands Of Mr. II. J. Ray
mond, who has been actively connected with its
editorial department, and interested in its proprie
torship, for several years and is not, therefore, un
aware Of the degree Of labor and responsibility
which the charge involves.
MIR Robert S Webb holds power of attorney for
the transaction Of business on his fathers behalf;
and the commercial department Of the paper will
be attended to by him, and Dir. William f. Thomp-
son. who has been long and most favorably known
10 the mercantile community by the industry, &C
curacy, and integrity with which he has dis
charged its duties.
The affairs Of the business and publishing depart
ment will b. in charge Of Mr.. George II. Andrews,
who, for years past, has been cashier Of the
establishment
II would probably be superhuous to state, that it
forms part OF the intention Of the present conduc
tors Of the Courier aud Enquirer, to allow il to suffer
any diminuton Of energy, interest, or effective in
dustry in any department,
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obtained the consent of the captain. We
menced putting in fire between IL and O'Clock
AT the time left, the fire doors were open. Clinton
Smith, at the moment left, near the 'doctor, !"
together with the other engineers. II is customary
for the first engineer TO be on board at the time of
starting, though myself have embarked frequent
ly at Lafayette have done so ON board OF the
President In the towing trade, for instance, il of
ten happens that the first engineer is absent during
whole trip. Richards is good engineer, and a
man OF experience. do not know how long Tucker
has been an engineer | should say that Clinton
smith was a man of about "a years OF age; he was
no relation of mine When left the 'doctor' was
in good working order any the river
tried the gauge-cock before leaving. have known
Clinton Smith for about year.
Cross questioned By the detace.-My wages were
) 1870 month for running the boat, and engaged
Clinton Smith, Richards and Tucker The two lat
ter, although filling the situation of strikers, were
competent men, and fully able TO run the boat.
Clinton Smith bore high reputation, and that was
the reason | engaged him. ! refused to give my
brother the situation, and gave il TO Clinton Smith
in preference. He was sober, careful and attentive
TO his business ! felt entire confidence in him.
The first and second engineers and the first and
second strikers take their watch by turns. II is
therefore necessary that the should be as com
petent as the other III the carrying OF steam and
water; or, in other words, running the boat. IL is
nothing uncommon for the second engineer to have
charge of the boat in the absence OF the hrst engl-
neer; it happens every day. had every reason 10
believe that Captain Cannon and his clerk, Ed.
McMicken, were the owners of the Louisiana.
know Captain Cannon to be a careful and prudent
commander
b. l.. Bre,cster, Stcorn.-I am first engineer Of the
Magnolia. Clinton Smith has served with me six
months us "A striker, and five months second
engineer. ! certainly considered him fit person
To fill the situation second engineer; he was a
sober man, and always attentive TO his business.
have heard flying reports that Clinton Smith is
still alive, but know Of no who has seen him.
The person who was on watch with him stated that
it was almost impossible for him to escape.
The testimony being closed, the case was sub
United without argument.
The commissioner remarked that the evidence
had disclosed nothing of sufficient Importance TO
warrant further proceedings and he would accord
ingly dismiss the case.
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General Herran,

This afternoon, says La Cronica, Of
the LIST December, General HERRAN, the
ex-minister plenipotentiary of New Gren-
ada to the United States, will embark in the
steamer Empire City for Chagres. Senior
HERRAN intends to pass from Chagres to
Panama, and thence TO port of New
Grenada on the Pacific, whence he will
proceed by land to Bogota. He leaves
in this country the most sincere impress
sion of respect among all who know him.
His country will not be ungrateful for the
worthy and noble zeal with which he has
always sustained the honor and interests
of the Grenadian Republic
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HENRY CLAY visited the extensive jcwelry estab-
lishment of Messrs. Peckham & Rmnrill, II John
street, New York, about IL O'Clock on Wednesday,
for the purpose, we learn, Of procuring some
trinket or other; and he bad no sooner entered IL
than the hands got wind of il, and thcy came from
every part of the building, 10 the number Of about
100, 10 greet him, and TO give him a shake Of his
hand In a few moments they decided 10 present
the Sage Of Ashland" with some testimonials Of
regard for his labors in the of protection 10
home industry. He had shown himself the friend
Of the mechanic, and they wished him 10 know
that he was not forgotten, his services unapprc-
ciated. Tho token they selected was a massive
gold chain which one of the journeymen presented
TO Mr.. Clay there and then, in neat and appro,
pirate speech, TO which the great statesman replied
seemingly much affected by this unexpected mark
Of esteem. The hands then gave him three cheers,
and they we're heartily given and caught up, and
repeated by the crowd which had by this time col.
lected outside the establishment Mr. G.. seemed
highly gratifed with his reception, and the jous
no less so to receive him. Brooklyn DAILY ADV
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[BY TELEGRAPH FROM LONDON TO LIVERPOOL

DI
LONDON, SATURDAY,
November II, 1870, a. m. (
The French mail Of yesterday has not arrived
The various advices from foreign exchanges are
generally encouraging
SWEDEN, Stockholm, Oct. 20 Navigation Lars.
On and after the lst Of January next year, British
vessels will BE- treated in Swedish ports in the same
manner native vessels in respect 10 tonnage, port
dues, and all other charges. All goods that may
be legally imported in Swedish vessels may also
BE- imported in British ships, and all goods legally
exported may also be carried in British vessels In
both cases on the same terms as If imported or ex
ported in Swedish vessels.
PORTsMoUTH.-Th Hecate steamer, with Sir r.
Bulwer on board, sailed yesterday morning for the
United States. The American frgate 81 Laurence
has arrived at Cowes from Bremen. The royal
yacht ordered 10 be in readiness by Wednes-
day night, 10 embark the court at Gosport, for
COwcs.
VmNNA, Nov. lit il said that the cabinet
intend 10 form agricultural schools in Hungary
and colonies for the poor.
RAILWAY AUDrT.--The railway companies are
making attempts 10 ascertain the opinion Of their
share holders on the resolutions agreed TO at the
late meeting Of the delegates.
HAvRE.-'There is more activity in the market
besides briskncss in cotton Large business doing
in coffee and sugar
HAMBURoH, 9Th. Exchange on London l3marks
II short.
BRUssELs, 18th. Exchange on London % a 26l.
ANTWERP, 18Th Exchange on London rs 35.
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The Postmaster Generals Report.

The Baltimore San, yesterday, con-
tanned lengthy publication, purporting to
be the forthcoming report Of the Postmas-
ter General, to be submitted to Congress
amongst the documents accompanying the
Presidents message. The document is
addressed to the President of the United
States, but as we have not understood that
his Excellency has leftthe capital, or that
the seat Of government has been removed
from the District of Columbia, there MAY
be some mistake about it. The paper is not
subscribed with the name of the Postmaster
General, and it is therefore safer to treat
it as an anonymous publication, though it
is such an one as he might have written
or may adopt for report. Until we as
certain officially that it is one or the other,
we shall not take it for granted that the
President of the United States has been
forestaled in his communications with
Congress, either through inadvertence or
design.
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France.

A distinguished American gentleman,
writing from Paris under date of Nov. II,
expresses the following opinion as to the
result of the present republican expert
ment in France:
81 cannot pretend to form judgment upon the
political condition Of France; but must confess
that my confidence in the capacity Of the French
people for sclfgwernmcnt il much increased by
what have seen and heard during my short stay
in this capital Whether the present constitution
and the government organized under it--a govern
ment which most certainly by no means truly rep
resents the public opinion Of France-can stand is
quite another question; and this is point on which
the best informed Americans here are very much
diyided though believe that most Of them think
there will be violent changes, but that the con-
stitution and government will remain in force,
until changed in the regular way through the ballot.
box.
Nothing can be more orderly and quiet than
Paris IL, but il requires more knowledge Of the
French people than possess to determine whether
THE state Of calm is due 10 the vigilance Of the po-
lice and the presence Of large military force, or
whether it proceeds from a respect for law and the
absence Of cause Of vehement discomfort"
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Virginia General Assemble.

From the Richmond Wing of the 9TH inst we
take the following:
Both branches Of the Legislature assembled yes.
terday. The attendance pretty full With
the exception of members from some of the tide.
water counties, detained by the failure Of the Nor.
folk boat, Saturday, there very few absen-
tees
The Senate was only partially organized. A
Mr.. Pennybacker, of Shenandoah, was elected
clerk in place Of Mr.. Hansford, for many years
the incumbent. The election Of Speaker was post.
poned until to-day.
BLOODY DOINGS.
In the House there was bloody work. Mr. Hop
kns, after running the gauntlet of a caucus Of his
own party, was reelected speaker without oppo-
sition. The two Wings who held the offices Of
sergeant at. arms and second door keeper Colonel
Ward and Mr.. Chambers) were victimizcd with
out hesitation. Both these gentlemen had held the
offices for several years, and there was not, and
never had been, ono word Of complaint uttered
against either Of them. They were Wings, and
they were guillotincd. "The sangunary human
butchers Of the French revolution Of '9S' were not
animated by more savage spirit than their exc
cutioners.
In the morning caucus was held, and il was
said that all but eight Of the party avowed the dc
termination to vote against every Wing. The or
gans Of the party had proclaimed, that there must
be a general swecp-that there must be no delay
that the executions must be contaminated as speed-
y possible, before the seductive Wings could
have an opportunity 10 undermine the integrity of
the Democracy with champagne and oyster sup
pers. The cdct seems to be in fair way Of being
executed.