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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25

The New York Young Mems Democratic Associ-
ton held their ordinary weekly meeting at their
rooms, at the corner of Broadway and Twenty
second street, last evening. The building was
crowded in every part, and the proceedings were
of an enlivening and hearty democratic character.
Mr.. Luke F. Cozans, the chairman, presided, and
opened the meeting with appropriate remarks.
Several speakers then addressed the audience
on the rights and duties of the democracy. The
principal orator of the evening was Mr.. d. A. Ma
honey, recently prisoner in the Old Capitol Pri-
son, Washington. The burden Of his remarks
concerned the faithlessness Of the republicans to
the duty they owe to the people but there was
nothing very new or striking in his remarks.
At the meeting of the Board of Supervisors yes
terday, Supervisor Purdy gave notice that at the
next meeting he would offer resolution directing
the Clerk to advertise for proposals for publishing
the vetoes of the Mayor that may in future be sent
to the Board in two papers Of the largest circula-
ton. The Committee ON County Officers reported
in favor of paying $4,000 of the bill of SIS, 6s5
charged by Sheriff Lynch for fees during the last
quarter of 1862. The report was adopted. Ad-
journed till Monday at ten o'clock A. NJ.
| The market for beef cattle was a shade firmer
| this week, and prices we're trfe higher, varying
| from &c. to 1910. lie. The general selling
prices were from SIC. to 91ac., and the average
price about SIC. SIC. Cows were quiet
veals were steady at sc. to 7c Sheep and lambs
were active at full prices, varying from 81 so to
| 81 a IS so per head. Swine were also active al
41sc. sac. for corn fed, and 4Xc. q SIC. for
still fed. The total receipts were 6O9l beeves
127 cows, 1877 calves, 6,09l, sheep and lambs, and
24,692 swine.
There great excitement In gold yesterday; the
price advanced per cent closing 172 bid Stocks al
| better, the advance being from u TO TX pei
cent. United states skies per cent. Exchang,
sold high 1885, most OF the bankers asked 1871
the close. Money easier and was everywhere Of
| fered At six per cont.
There was decidedly activity in general business
yesterday under the influence Of the extraordinary I'D
| vance in gold. Flour loo. q Csc, wheat &c.
| Sc. and corn &c. higher, with heavier sales. A NOR
| extensive business was reported in provisions; hol
products decidedly frmer The grocery trade wa
brsker especially in the line Of teas, which
bly, dearer. Cotton quoted up Ole. 92c for mid
| ding but the market quiet The demand NOR
| active for otis, metals iogwood talow and WOOL IN
freight market was nrmer; but engagements quit
\ moderate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25

t,,,r,v ox Bp.zrr-rhe Rev. J. c. Fletcher viii this
evening dever tss second lecture at the Cooper Institute
Tho subject ia orrazr Revisited" Judging from the
a., sr. az this traveller we may ccnh
Son,lx nrsdot faIi aud an entertaining fund Of
ius,r1ct.ye aphical and statistical 'niorma'ion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25

Mn. OBwKs's IxcuRx on IrxtsED.-The lecture de.
lvercd at Clinton Hall last night, "The Ireland Of 40
and ss and the Ireland f To-day" BY Mr. VIM. 0Brien
late OF the Dublin press attended by large audience
and produced manifest effect. The subject was ntei
gently handled by the lecturer and the applause was very
hearty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25
e ANIMAL OF THE PACIFIC.
LATE FROM HAVANA.
THE CARNIVAL In THE CITY.
ARRIVALS FROM MOBILE,
ks., &s.s e.

The steamship Pacific, Captain Embleton from Havana,
arrived this port yesterday morning with dates to tho
nth inst che had very heavy weather and head sea
from Hatteras.
We indebted TO Mr. G. A. Fuller. the interchangeable
purser Of the Pacific fer the prompt delivery Of Ges
and for his uniform kindness and attention.
The steamer SheIdrake, for New York, would leave
the 2lst inst.
The rebel steamer Alice, formerly the Matagorda,
rived at Havana the morning Of the nth inst from
Mobile. with $50 bales Of cotton. She left Mobile on
Saturday night, 14th inst, and made the run In sixty
hours, not having seen any American vessels On her
passage.
Havana was very gay The carnival season commenced
the 18th inst. Tho health Of Havana very good
The gunboat Huntsville had just arrived from cruise
Tho Columbia had not arrived.
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trouble with France, ahs will most likely feel
quite unwilling to sss the latter taiing posses
sion Of any portion II the Greclan territory.
The probabilities are that prompt representa-
tons from the English Ambassador at Paris
will nip this scheme in the bud.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25

INTERESTING SALE oy PAINTINGS THE DERBY GaLtrRr.
An auction sale Of the pictures studies and sketches
MI T. Addison Richards toox place at the Derby Gallery
in Broadway, last evening pursuant TO announcement
The collection comprised most valuable lot Of splendid
paintings, consisting OF landscape views from nature Ia
Nil parts Of the Union, and choice variety Of fruit
flower aud ether subjects The attendance OF patrons
the fine arts quite numerous but the bidding rarely
seemed 20 at all up 10 the value Of many Of tho
pictures The Catalogue contained description OF
hundred and forty different paintings, including
beautiful view OF the Central Park, or rather group
twenty one vewsthe Lake Of the DISMAL Swamp, sun
the susqnehanna Evening on the Delaware, Moon
light the Adirondacs the Deserted Bridge In the Val
ley OF wyoming, Pa. and pretty cottage near
LancsvilIe Conn. Mr.. n. H. Leeds the anctioneer
and exercised his best talents 10 make the paintings brns
something like thor value.
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HAVANA, Feb. II, 1888.
The Carnival and As Amusements-7Ae Now Water Works
of Manufactured Of Steamer from Mobile. dc.
We are the midst Of the carnival lie rsi-that Is,
the people-pamuse. Masks everywhere. On foot, on
horseback and in carriages singing dancing, showering
beans and making the most OF the This modc Of
amusing oneself silly excellent, just 1t may hap
pen to suit the PERSONS fancy and that Of his neigh
bors for that IL the philosophy Of the affair MANS
mind ishis kingdom The Tacon II crowded every night
by those who go to masked ball. a. II IL called The
masked ball at the Tacon consists Of crowd OF
in disguise, who rush round among the men, pre-
gramme appears be to keep their hats and SMOKE
while here and there small party may be seen going
through the peculiar movements known Cuban dance
The heat the dust the Dirt the smell and the noise
ntoerabe TO any who has not disguised himself Ia
some slight rereshment previously to making his appear
Ii the ballroom who Is not fascinated by some
pretty mask One 81 the most extraordinary features Of
the affair is the band The colored gentlemen who per-
the part Of musical attendants Terpschore
wonderful their powers Of endurance. watched the
first violin with mingled feelings Of pity and admiration
expecting every moment to him drop on the floor
from exhaustion or apaplexy. "Oe Virgnny neber tire
For three mortal hours he rasped out the tune
much more to his own than any other PERSONS de-
lght-swayng backward and forward, with shirt open,
eyes fixed the sympathzing ceiling, and utterly
CARELESS Of perspiratiOn aud the surrounding scene.
Trombone quite the of this picture yet he
had rest Of few seconds about every minutes Il
evident that there in his getting entranced
when his revere to be Interrupted by the ext
gsnces OF the music. This ball which. II must be UNDER
STOOD confined class OF the people, aud that
class little below the deni monde, is kept up until
i've O'Clock in the morning II each the three days OF
the carnival Take IL altogether the carnival Havana
is better than notnng and serves change from tho
usual dull monotony OF the three hundred and sxtytwo
days which make up the remainder OF the year. there
fore am personally thankful.
The steamer Pacific leaves today for New York aud
have little or nothing to give you IN the shape Of news
The great undertaking Of supplying the city with good
water inaugurated with such pomp and circumstance in
1858, has dragged It's slow length" very slowly that
many have begun doubt 1t will be accomplished.
The Ddrio de Ia Marina has published two three artt
c.es the matter In the hope OF saving tho chief on.
might probably be avished upon him by the people, who
here elsewhere very suspicious and inioerant II
swindiing humbugs
The tearing down Of the city wall is again spoken Of
the most positive manner. Certain 1t Is that the munci
for permission. would much prefer they would let tho
old walls stand and put good sewers and pavement 10 the
streets.
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Now York, wednesday, February as, 1se
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-02
Another Attack Upon our Piekets mt VIII
IInmsburg-The Rebels Kepufsed.

From Our Special Correspondent
YORKTOWN, Va. Monday. March 80, 1907
Early yesterday morning was aroused by heavy
firing in the direction of Fort Magruder. Upon re-.
pairing to the spot, learned that just at daylight
our pickets were attacked at two different points by
Rebel Cavalry, about 500 strong. AT the same time
battalion Of infantry made their way through the
woods TO the rear Of our reserved pckets and drew
IN in line in the main street Of Williamsburg Lient
Wepsel of tho 9Th Pennsylvania, who was in COM
mand Of the pickets, 25 in ALL percevipg this, and
that his only chance Of retreat was cut OIL, made n
bold dash, charged upon the infantry, cutting his
way out in gallant STYLE amid perfect SHIRT of fire,
not only from the Rebel infantry, but citizens, who
fred from their houses along the street.
Out of his little command, he LOST two men killed
(who were Immediately stripped other boots by the
Rebs1 y, six wounded, including himself, he having
received ball through the shoulder Three Of his
men were taken prisoners. Eight horses were
killed, one receiving many IS thiteen balls The
,as. Of them reached Fort Magruder in safety Capt
I,aiy Of the 9Th Pennsylvania cavalry, III commana
Of the fort, then opened fire upon the townlwh she'll
from 81 FOUNDER to which the "Rebs' replied but
once, from field piece, the shot falling short, doing
no damage and then commenced their iavorite move
ment. " a skedaddle." A battalion of the Jth Penn.
syIyania cavalry gave chase, following them some
miles beyond the town, capturing some four prisoners
and rees.ablishng their pickets.
During the fight Col. Lewis received information
Of ilag OF truce being at Queens Crock Landing,
which proved TO be q party OF Rebel desefters,
which were undoubtedly sent as ruse 10 attract
our attention from Williamsburg. The party was
brought into our lines where they are now detnined
as prioners. This raid was doubtless for the pur-
pose of feeling our petition, strength, &C., prepara-
tory 10 AN attack ON Yorktown. To facilitate such
movement the Rebels have repaired the railroad
from White House to West Point, and are now able
TO run train through from Richmond TO West Point.
l understand the gunboat Commodore Morris,
whice Is blcckadng the York River, has gone up
the Pamunkey River to destroy the railroad which
the Rebels have rebuilt
Everything is quiet at Gloucester Point. Our
pckes were fired on several times during last week.
rece wing no injury. To-day all is quiet. SABEn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-02
Republican Union Ticket Elected
by $500 Majority. .s
'CONGRESSMEN BOTH UNIONlSTS
LEGISLATURE 76 TO 26.
THE coPPERHEADs ANuIHILATgn
THREE CHEERS EuR' LITTLE RHoDY !
RaOvtDsxcr. wednesday. Apra |. lag,

.f.l. PROVIDENCE. Wednesday. April ], 1863
The Republican Unionists have carried every
county in the State and every town in the Eastern
Congressional District except Newport. James Y.
Smith is elected Governor by about 1850 majority.
SECOND DISPATCH. ~
PKoyIp ESCE, Wednesday. April l. lse2.
The triumph Of the Republican Union candidates
is complete. Mr.. Smith is elected Governor, and
Messrs jerks and Dixon, Members ID Congress by
handsome majorities. The supporters have large
majority in both Houses of the Legislature. "A
Thomas A. Jeucks is elected to Congress from the
Eastern District by about 1900 majority. u
Nathan F. Dixon is elected from the Western
District by about 900. e'D
The Legislature stands on joint ballot. For the
supporters Of Mr.. Smith, 76 for his opponents %;
vacancies, 6. ,ss1 .Ir..,
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WlsHHsTos Wednesday, April j, lBs5
Dispatches from the Mississippi Squadron embrace
reports from the commanders OF the several vessels
which attempted to pass Port Hudson on tho night
Of the 18th of March, from which IL appears that
they had reached the last and most formidable bat
.eries, and were eongaiulating themselves upon
having gained the turn in the river, when the Mis-
dssipp grounded
Fearful that the vessel under the CALLING fire OF
the enemy would fall into their hands abe was de-
ibera,ey destroyed by her commander after the re-
noval Of all on board. No private effects were
saved.
The mishap TO the Mississippi caused derange.
ment of the well contriyed programme Of Admirnl
Farrsgut for the passage of all the vessels Of the
feet. The fighting on the part Of our men is de-
scribed as in the highest degree creditable to them,
all striving TO exhibit superior proves.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-02

Tur NEW CHIPPEWA Notwithstanding 10 the
te,ms Of rho new treaty with the ChiPpewas, those
ia Mnneso.a, now settled around Gull LAKE, Oh the
southern border Of Cas- county, are to be removed
10 the vicinity of Red Lake, about 100 miles further
North ON the boundary line between Polk and Penn
bna counties, aud at least $50 miles north OF the
present outskirts OF white settlement or civilization
The country around there is vast swamPy desert,
containing bnt very small proportion of reclaim
able lands Red Lake is body Of water about >,
on,lne il resembles two lakes Joined together ny
narroy strait OF water. The treaty contains some
cn,on. s,ipulations Among others, it provides tna'
the superinendence of these Indians shall oe ~
trus,ed 20 a Board composed OF ciergymen eAeiu-
siyely-all white and married.
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TIE DUTY on WEISS BIEI
No News frsm Mexico-Depnrimre Of
Troops for San Dsminge-sniling Of
blockade Rnnners. r

From Our Own Correspondent
HAyAsA, March 90, 1863.
We have dates from Vera Cruz to the 9th inst.
but nothing was known There of the movements Of
Gen. Forey, or else the officers Of the Fontenoy
which brought these dates were forbidden TO com
municate them. We are, therefore, in doubt whether
there has been an advance movement at all, OF
whether having taken place, it was adverse to the
French, and therefore the telling Of 1t tabooed.
From Puerto Rico we have dates to the 18th inst,
but find little worth transmitting you A steamer
is about to make regular trips between your port and
st. Thomas, touching at several ports Of Puerto
Rico.
On the 5lh II. c. NJ. steamer Herman Cortez lef'
for Sapto Domingo, with battalion Of soldiers and
81 900. We ere still told that Santo Domingo Ia
all quiet But the Diorto (here) makes funny
contradiction After telling us that wheu the Span
i.h flag appeared, when the Spanish troopa arrived
&c. no rebels were 10 be found, some having fled
10 their homes and others secretsd themselves in the
woods aud mountains, now glorious victory u
claimed and sung for the Spanish arms. Where II
the eloryi Otherwise the Diario fills Its col9pns
with verbose accounts Of the trip through the Island
OF his Excelency the Captain General: bow he ate
here slept there, and rested in another piace how
bis chief.of-ss poor Count Of Poblaciones, fell into
the water while landing from the steamer at Sagua
how he was fshed up without injury to his person.
We have papers from New.Orle TO the 10th; you
will probably have later dates ere this reaches you
The Vanderbilt paid US short visit, bringing
Admiral Wilkes, who left the Wachussit Ut Si.
Thomas, from which place she is TO be sent home
for repairs aud new boilers. Admiral Wilkes trans-
fers his flag 10 the Sonoma which has also visited
us, and whose captain, Stevens, takes command Of
the Wachusett home, being replaced by CAPT; Wy
man The Sonoma lie 10 be the fag-ship till the
Junata arrives. -.
Here nothing has transpred to interest the public
save nightly benefits al Cbarin Circus, with crowd
ed houses Most Of the company leave in the Eagle
next Saturday.
We hear daily Of murders in this city and On the
island and they seem rather 10 increase III NUMBER
than TO diminish.
The Captaiu-Genersl was to leave Sagus foi
Villa Clara on the 2lst, 1t noon.
Tho Spanish mail steamer Guiana, which
wrote Won was 10 be cent to Marcel for quarantine
having smali-pox on board staid 1hese ~ day.
and returned on the 2ls. The situation oil her 3D
passeneers during this time was not to be envied
The panist Sanderson il still with VA.
March ig.-S .iled Confederate schooner Clara, io
Mhtamoras.
March 2O.-Arriyed Confederate slOop, days frou
Mobile. Atlantic, L. days, cotton.
March 2l.-Sailed Confederate schooner Ranger
or Jamaica IN
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From san Erancisco--The Secession Ex-
0. element.

From San Branciec0-Ine SECESSION Ex
N. element.
.fHr SAN FRAscrsco, Wednesday, April |. 1863.
The excitement continues in Nspa and Solanc
Counties. 1t 10 believed that the many Secessionis
have a secret organization, and all contemplating
some hostile movement.
Many loyal citizens have armed themselves. Gen.
Wright has ordered the detachment ut Fort Point to
increase the Bsncia garrison. Nothing but reckless
ness amounting to insanity could induce the Seces-
siOniss to make any hostile demonstrations in this
State.
The Assembly has passed bin Furnishing priva-
teers and aiders Of reasonable enterprises, and
fixing the death penalty. .l.
During the month of March two hundred gold,
silver and copper mining companies were organized
in San Francisco for the avowed purpose Of devel-
oping mines in California. Nevada and North
Western Mexico, having a nominal capital Of up
ward of $50, 100000.
Sailed ship Lookout Manzlnills. Legal Tenders CO.
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brilliantly colored balmora and half dozen nue.
" embroidered handkercbiefs, gifts to Mrs. DAVE
The boxes are mostly consigned to the care u @
Sail & Co., Richmond; but bear aiso o'pu'. 800 .
nations, which, with the letters TAKEN WIN 'e''' "
show the real parties concerned IN 'n' """''
POSTAL MAPS. .t.I.
The Postmaster-General some 'inie "So s"'0
ders 70 the preparation of series Oh postal maps
In, Aha work was not commenced, owing 70 the NJ
80 .od snb.eouent death Of Henry A. Burr, the
,.nos,onber of the Department, which is much ex-
.,r;.sd ~ find gentleman Of proper qualifications
az his successor.
,wpnpw.qYoN FOR BANKERS UNDER THE ma
TIoNAL BANKING LAW.
The Treasury Department will soon iseus circu-
lar containing full information to those DESTROYS Of
organizing companies uIder the recently-enacted
banking and national currency law. Numerous APP
pcations have already been made, some specifying
the amount Of capital, while others are deficient in
this particular.
CONTROLLER OF THE TREASURY.
First Controller Of the Treasury Robert w. Tay-
lor though confirmed at least month ago, has not
vet entered upon his duties.
DECISION CONCERNING TAXES IMPROPERLY
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has made
the following decision concerning taxes improperly
paid. Decision No. ca Is hereby revoked, and here
after all taxes must be collected returned by the
Assessors. Claims for taxes improperly paid under
the Excise law must be made 10 the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue, through the Collectors Of the
respective districts, supported by the aidavts of
the claimants and the certificates of the Assessor
under whose direction the taxes were assessed.
First, the claimant must state IN the affidavit the
material facts of the case Oh which be makes his
CLAIM. Second, the Assessor and Assistant Assessor
aust certify that The saensns made in the affidavit
are true 20 tar as each has knowledge Of the facts.
Third the Collector must append his certificate that
the has been paid TO him as stated in the affidavit
When sn affidavit is made by an agent, the prin-
eipal Of the agent must that the person making
the affidavit is bis agent, and that the statements
tIue according TO his best knowledge and belief.
When an affidavit Is made by member of q firm or
company he must swear that be is member Of such
firm company. The Official character Of the
officer who administers the oath must be established
either by bis official seal or by the certificate Of the
proper authority When claim 10 thus prepared,
it mnst DO sent TO the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue, and ii it lie found correct, draft will be
drawn oil the collector who received the tax in favor
of the claimant for the amount that may be OIL.
lowed.
THE DUTY On WEISS BIER.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has also
decided that weiss bier white beer is subject ~
tue same duty ale and lager beer, and its manu-
iaeturers are subject to all the liabilities OF brewers
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BY Telegraph to Queenstown.
Nun, mol IsII IN sifnl ICl,InA

IBy Telegraph 10 SluconstoHn.l
THE POLISH INsURRECTION.
SKALaEIRzYKE, March H. 1868.
An important engagement between the iDsurgent.
and the ussian troops took place yesterday at Lon
dek, three miles from kslisch The latter were
compelled TO retire, and the town was reduced "a
ashes. The number OF insurgents concerned In this
battle amounted to 5000 men. Reinforcement.
were sent this moroiDg from Kasch 70 the Russians
TIE PARIS BOURsR.
PARIS, March Is, 1868.
The Bourse opened heavy, but was irmer at the
close. Rentes were finally quoted at 6sf. &c., OF
SC. higher shan yesterday.
SWEDEN.
STOCKHOLM, March IL, 1868.
The Polish Prince Constantine Czartoryski, now
upon bis way 70 Stockholm, hes encountered the
most enthusiastic reception in all the Swedish oities
through which he has passed.
TURKEY.
CossTAsTrSopLE, March IL.
The Sultan, accompanied by Fusd Pasha. Is about
10 undertake a Journey to Egypt. He will be alb
eeut from Turkey about forty days.
INDIA AND CHINA.
SuEz, March IL.
The Peuipsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Wv" Sa.seHiE, Feb. 8.
Affairs in this city and the vicinity are quiet The
accounts from the interior are satisfactory.
The Rebel city Chsnghoo has rendered its alleg
anee TO the Imperialists.
The Rev. Mr. Parker Of the London Mission died
at Ningpo on tho I'd inst.
Intelligence from Japan announces the degrade
ton If the mobiles who had been connected with
foreigners. This measure WIS supposed 70 be the
precursor of Reputation Of the treaties concluded
by the japanese Government with foreign Power;
Canton, Feb. II.
Advices from Manila state that the monthly auc-
tious of tobacco have been resumed.
The town taal q halD had been destroyed
by fire. ,,co
Gray Shirtings tending upward. Water Twist
unchanged. Tea active but unchanged; total export
TO date ", I2J, 900 ID. Exchange on London 4l6s
sHASGHAE. heb. Z, ISb3.
Gray Shirings dull and unchanged. Tea imi.
silk tending downward MOB Tsatlee 40 a $50; Get
Elements in fortnight 500 bales stock $500 bales
export to date 900 bales. Exchange on London
6l2s. Freight S0l.
CALCUTTA, March ;.
Gray Shirtings advanced 4 anuas Mule Twist,
fortIes tending upward; Indigo unchanged; Copper
advancing Ssltpetre unchanged; Linseed firm and
active; Jate ono anna lower. Exchange On Lon
don, Baiings' credits. 2i0.d. Government securi-
tier, live per cents, 1867 Freights tending Gown
ward.
BOMBAY, Feb. %.
Cotton DholIerab, 40. Seven pounds Gray Shirt
iues. 7r. lia. Forties Mule Twist, IL annas. Lin
roed. Dr. ga. Five-and-a-half PER cent. Government
Securitea ll2,. Freights for Cotton, 81.