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The New York herald., 1863-08-27
rue Funerar OF DR.. Alexander Jones.

Tie funeral Of the late pr. Alexander Jones. formerly
attached TO the HERALD, took place yesterday morning.
The preliminary services performed at h.
dence No III East Fiftieth street. O'Clock by the
Rev. ". 4, W. Maybin, mnisler of st. Albau' church.
after which the colin horne from the resaclce 3,
the chlrchMr. David Richards. the sculptor md fho
deccased's c9rtr from thc nErAiD ofce aclHg fai
bearer.
The arrival o. the AZ the church tie minister
went before the coffin dJwh iha aiso reclting o
sentences the Fpsccpai service Tor pural tho
dead commencing with the words al tie rcsarrec.
tion aud the lfe Tire coan then lard II ibe
aisle IN front OF the chancc itor which the Whole tho
Inn impressive burial service MAS read by the minister,
The service ended, tue friends and family " the do
ceased took final farewell q the rcmans, which we're
then taken Greenwood Cemetery and consigned % tbs
ground
Among the numerous friends who present 20 give.
the proof OF thor respect for the deceased w.
L. Jones Esq, the Pfeziden o the St navids nencvo
leut Society add several Of s most influential members
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.

MaxtmiliAn and the Mexican Crown.
Nothing decisive 10 yet known to 70 the Archduke
Ma1inilian's acceptance Of the Mexican crown vas
rumored the Archduko intended 30 pay visit 70 the
Emperor Napoleon at Biarritz.
The correspondent Of the London Nses says the
Arcbduke Maxlman's acceptance s looked upon GER
tain indeed il is said that the Emperor, In audience
with the Archbishop Of Mexico expressed his persuasion
90 that effect There persons who believe that the
acceptance made OF before tho offer made.
The 0erxaa Coyrespondcsas OF Vienna, says
All newspaper assertions premature, NO definite
decision having neen come TO.
Napoleon she sole Arbiter with Regard
10 the Mexican Crown.
The AaericAische ZcituQ, OF VIENNA In article
the election Of the Archduko MaximilaD, says:--
The acceptance refusal of throne is up 20 the
present, personal Affair with tho Archdnke. me Aus
TRAN government has IN way interered Ia The ques-
tion and taken nopar In the negotiations relative there
10. the Emperor Napoleon, In communicating directly
with the Arcbduke, has maintained this point of
view. Negotiations have been opened solely between
the two high personages and not between France and
marked both by courtesy and loyalty The situation Of
Mexico might lead at later period 10 differences but all
this 10 irrelevant 30 long as the matters have personal
character apart from politics.
France 10 be Indsmnlned fer tho Cost or
Her Invasion or Mexico.
The London Morning Part, = leader on Mexico,
says
The Archduke Aaximiau 10 reported to have accepted
the Of hexOO and arrangements will be concluded
by which France will be indemnied for the cost OF the
war and win be paid the OF money due TO cyedtors
for the recovery Of which the French expedition
despatched TO Mexico
The clerical Party An France Alone
Favorable to the Empcror's Policy In
The Paris correspondent Of tho xo,,sns Pos, writes
does support the policy reference 70
Mexico.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
THE DRAFT In BROOKLYN.
Regulations for Distributing the Com
scrIptiOn Money.

Regulations for Dissributtng she Com
scrIptiOn Money.
PIE FIRgAEE AND THE MILITIA.
A meeting OF the special committee Of the Conlmop
Council who empowered to draft rules regua-
tions for the distribution the conscrption rsoscy was
held yesterday morning.
There were present Aldermen Ternan (ChaTman), No.
dyns Mclaughlin, NJ Murphy and Kaibneisch.
General Duryea presented application % behalf Of
the members OF the militia regiments, asking exemption
from tho raf the ground Of services
dersd whenever called upoD and the Importance Of pe
serving intact the military organizations OF the STATE.
Alderman McIuusniS offered the following which was
adopted without dissent
Resolved That all mbeys OF the Fire Department II
the CITY of Brooklyn both exempt and actve
good standing day II juy last ana who may
he legally drafted into the service OF the United
DER the tonscrpton ACT shall have tho communication fec
the department drafted eject to serve the $500
shall be paid TO him upon his being mustered into The
Cnited states service.
Aldermen NoDYxn offered the following. which was
also unanimously adop,ed-
Resolved, That the members Of the mi
formed regiments Of the city of Brooklyn the
National Guard In consi Of their sery ices bersao
fore rendered the aacrty with whish thew have re-
sponded toSIe calls Of the government in its time OF
peril he placed on the same footing IN the relief y be
01crel by the Common tovnc as the firemcn of eaio
city, us provided in the foregoing resolution.
resolution was offered by Alderman NorssH pro-
vdug that tho police force The city should pa. upon
the footing the hremen and militia which was
neaatvad.
The following resolutions regulating the ds button of
the relief fund were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That II any person residing the city OF
Brooklyn who may have family dependent upon his
daily labor Tor support be drafted then there shall bs
paid to the family Of such drafted Che Of tbrso
hundred dollars such portions thereof may
sary for the pnrnse Of paying tho Communication fco
for tho procuraton q substitute: provided however.
that no money shall b paid for any such substitute until
he shall have been actually accepted and mustered into
the United States service
Resolved, That In the drafted man shall elect 70
go, cre shall be paid to his wo the Of four dollars
wcck. and 70 every child fourteen years u age
one dollar per week Bat In every before the relief be
paid u shall be che special care of the committee
that the soldiers actually and bona @ the service
Resolved. That in the distribution Of tho relief fund
tina object for which such fund was shall
be kept in view that In every where applications
for relief - made. full and personal examination shall
be had into all tho circumstances thereof and fully
TO aid this object tho Alderman Of zach ward shall
rat4 with him two well known citizens Of his ward, who
shall he confirmed by the Common Council, and who.
together with the AderInnn shal constitute tho local
committee of such ward. The committee then
until Saturday morning next.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

70 create monarchy - Mexico, would now most willing
y enter with that Power the bonds of close sianee.
No probability II alliance between the southern
tedsacy and France has not only been spoken Of IN
America, but v Pars and u should take place win
DO perhaps more ihan TO any her cause 70
Esropean Powers IN american affairs The South wifi be
compelled 10 dismiss all other sderaons In presence
o. the paramount one OF securing Independence.
Yrance threatened by the government a Warrington,
would gladly avail herself Of important ally
0onfederaoy At present We cannot pass out OF the
Asd Of conjecture; but csytaisly far from i.sprobobie
it hs Fsach occupation Of Mrico may lad 70 a more
timats ooact on be pees France and TIE SohsrR States
10 time 70 como, exercise considerable influence
over .he character Of American institutions al least IN
she soulherH portion or the North American continent
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
The Turf.

UNION COURSE, T.. I.-TR0rffSG.
wsrsyspAr August 26. Match, $500; mic heats, 70
wagons; owners TO drive.
Mr. rereuson named br. m LADY Seymour. .........
Mr.. .ronsey named =. 8. spiccr cr...............
Tine. A.20--9.57.
Tic grey geldrg tbs iavori,s previous The start
at seveu the takers being principally persons
about New Utrecht, Fort Hamilton and Tlat.ns whcrs
the horses raised. whe the bcttcrs Of tho odds
the usual crowd uf t.ancicrs who attend all tho
trots FOR gaming purroos. Tnc country boy. earr,ed
home lots OF grcoGbscks The race was n aturid AFFAIR
throughout. In the frst heat, after getting the word
both drivers stopped their horses after gettg around the
torn aud coming back for another start when they
told that they must 80 on, aud tho that cot
around the track FIRST would win the heat. rhe
turned nrst and went winning by two hunLuJ yards.
There was no distance Ia the race, and tho vore had
another chsnee 10 win. The next time, hoVeycr, t.oy
had an even start, and the beat him fairly.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
The Reception or Manhattan Engins
Compuuy 40. n.

The committee, consisting of Messrs. Cousn, 1bcai
Cornell. Wilhelm and BrnSman have completed the ar
rangcments Tor the rccepsou ~ Manhattan Engine Com
paDy No the q ,her arrival from England
Annexed is the programme
The engine viii land from tho s,eamboat at tina foot os
James sip. on saturday evening August N, half
past O'Clock The line viii bs formed IN Now Cham
hers sirse at eight ocork precisely, right resting ON
sonin street. Companies requested TO be ON tho
erouud "A eight O'Clock precisely. Oflcors wiz rcpors 70
The chiei snd Assistant fnguecr. who act ~ marsnA
the occasion. -.
Tho Ipc march will b. through New Chafnerrs s.ees
10 Brcsdway. through Broadway 70 fourtesnn ,fcvs,
srosnd washngtons statue the Bowery, snro"sn ~
Rowsry 10 stanton street through Htensoe ~ nrys1S
srest through Chrysts 10 Rivipesca street through
R.ysog,ou to the HovsSy. through me Dow:.y - .n@
street, inrongh Grand ssrrrt ~ Luao", y ~ @s "
Ensine cornusny Nose, and dsmiN -,
1acer- svo isrsrnIu nat the hss whl move o. ssss
O'Clock precisely.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

Prom what ws have stated We think We have 63vd
suncent proof Of the loyalty Of the Police Department.
sns ,scs which no one has dared 20 dispute, ano s
ny man In the community 70 question NE 0y9y %
single member Of the force.
70 hardly necessary 70 call your attention y ~
the late Riots In Jay, that being suincenty fresh y
your recoection without requiring any reminder IRON
u.s. In fact. the encomiums OF press and the liberal
manner IN which private citizens came forward Io4
the benefit Of the force sufficient guarantee thss
are oy no means exaggeratng what was done by tne
department during that unfortunate may
DOT Dc considered out OF place under this heads
.nas since the riots the entire force have not had their
she ~ tne event or any riotous conduct during
.ne operation Of the draft the tinerens
that men sDr.ssS m1ss g ,, Be apparent E 70 everyone
course OF things make great many enemies and
nsse very parties who were engaged IN tho RIOTS and
vs escaped the state Prison tho Pcnitentary,
may DO appointed 70 tho regiments as some OF the
members Of force and who would be very likely 70 be
recognized by these men, who would not scrupe shoul0
favorable opportunity Offer OF taking the lives s thoss
~ the oeDartment who may happen TO be among them.
aney would not only have an enemy in front to en-.
should they fall IL would DO uncertain whether il had
been from the bullet OF Confederate soldier tho
aisstardly hand of the assassin, great gorious
death on the one hand an ignominous and untely
on the other.
be rather egotistical: but conceived It necessary
TO Call your attention 10 these facts, in order To-
prove that We arc more entitled 70 come pnaer
tho hand OF cxenpte than great many. majority Of
the force are married men. havIng largo families
tirey dependent ON tbcm Tor suppart and those
who are single, have aged mothers and youthful brothers
and sisters who situated IN precisely tho same way
as their married coadjutors. and IL " hard that they
should DO compelled TO leave them the mercy of those
VINO may happen 70 extend their charity 70 them. 10
under these circumstances that we respectfully
a.. ss1 .. tnst some provision may be made for
thc exemption OF the department. which we feel conf
cent win meet with public approval, considering that
they would rathsr have used the scenes Of
metropolitan life than men, who would have to bs
placed Upon the force the bsence Of the old ones and
wouid take some tmo to become acquainted with tho
hard characters that infest CITY We leave tins mat
tor 10 your hands feeling confident that you treat
with shat consideration which its importance demands
Nxw Y0RE, August ~. 1888. THE COMMITTEE
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
THE AMERICAN QUESTION.
The Alliance Between France and the
Rebel Coafcdcracy Agaia Mooted.

Tue probability Of an alliance between the southern
oonieieracy and france not only been spoken OF In
America, but IN Paris and il should taso place will
r attributable, perhaps, than any other canse
TO the Monroe peloy, which prohibits
European Powers in American affairs The south will be
compelled 20 dismiss all other copsid.ratoos m presence
Of the paramount one Of securing us independence.
hut rubc opinion opposed France and n Threatened
by The government az washngton would gladly avsil
herself Of 80 important an ally tho infant confeds
rscy
Al present we pass the Geld u
bnt ID Is certainly far from improbable ths, the Preach
occupation " Mexico may lead 20 intimate con.
neon France aud the Southern states md NAV
IN time come considerable influence over The
character Of American nstitutons at iesst the south
portion II the Amcrtcsn continent.
Bat sGapss all this public opinion In France opposed
any alisrcs with the Confederate States and sr1h
would be looked upon involving France IN diF
cslties.
Owr New sesgoing Msvnnfsrs Causing
approximations In .Esgiand.
ne <rmg am Mare "a, ne drs,v attention n The
~ Una, he FEDERAL government 10 pvhips forward The
FHb ~ nfra hi~ ies nafch.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
The Democratic Workinam.n.

The Democratic Worklm9man.
This mysterious individual Is out with another appeal
70 his fellow workingmen in favor OF putting ths
rebellion. Placards signed by "a Democratic Working.
man. were posted all about the city yesterday afternoon
urging prosecution Of the war, &c. Tho piacard was
pasted on TALL the newspaper bulletins. fences and
cutters, and was read By thousands Of people
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

Marsne Dtsasser As~ AeS % Ls".
HAvrs ~ esscr, Nd, August -, iscS.
p.,., IN. heavy gale OF last night tbs schooner PUP
,, ,a.r with coat sunk her anchessle OF nmoss'
,sn,,r. capt Trsvas, his was and two other persons
,,srs drowned. rhe bodies were recovered ihis nora
ms.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
THE POLISH QUESTION.

The French Note o Russia.
The Paris ConStoni,el announces positively that the
French reply the Russian note had been the et OF the
Of the three Powers despatched 10 ST. Peters
burg. Those OF Austria and England were only for
warded the lth inst. Each Cabinet has replied spe
cisy on the arguments addressed particularly 10 sc
but the three terminate with identical para
graph, esyng the unity OF the views Of the
three Powers
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
THE Poles Promised National IMde pen
dence ~ They Combine Against th
wAatoYn Powers.


pretended.
THE Poles Promised National Inde pen.
demce ~ They Combine Against the
western Powers.
Numerous copies OF appeal OF Russian patriots the
Poas dated from MOSCOW. had been widely circulated in
Poland The appeal advises the Poles 70 desist from
useless struggle and 10 unite themselves with Russia n
order to establish the greatness or the sciavonc
and to themselves upon the West by which Po
land In being betrayed The appeal finally promises the
Poles an nderend national existence.
II s said that the real for putting on the review
Ct Ct National Guard ' the fear Of cry IN '''''
Ia France statss that differences have sprung up among
the chiefs OF the Polish party and says that the extreme
party had the charge OF taking tho lead n the
Tho journal says, further that the notes or the
three Powers would be delivered 70 Prince Gorschako
tho 18th, when they woud be Immediately published
IN England France, Austria and Russia.
France.
The monthly returns Of the Bank OF France show de-
crease In the cash hand OF over fourteen millions Of
yspes and In the bills discounted Of six mil.
the Emperor was to leave rars on the 18th for the
camp st Chalops. His Majesty had given audience 20
the Archbishop OF Mexico prior 10 the atters departure
for hts country.
me cssbratsd French painter Eugene Deacrox is dead
Italy.
The London Gi06s explains that Sir James Hudson
tires from the British esaha1sy at hi- request, and
subscriptions had been opened at Turin for testimonial
10 Sir James.
Pasha, resigned.
emar racha was seriously i'll.
Spain.
The spanish Council of Ministers 10 said 10 have ap-
proved the situation that has arisen Mexico The
Madrid journals are divided upon the subject
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
THE LATEST NEWS.

LyvRppooL, August l5--Evening.
The American ship viking, Captain Townsend, was lost
on Princess Island Japan. The date OF the disaster 10
mol given.
The Emperor lows Napoleon delivered speech the
fe,e day at Paris
Ths Memorial piplog,oiiqG> announces that the Arch
duke Maximilian, Of Austria, accepts the crown OF
Mexico
Rio Janero dates N July "a received coffee Is
quoted follows;--t;eod frsis, 300 600.
LrvKnpooL, August IA. NJ
The steamship Africa from Boston arrived at queens.
town yesterday, the 18th inst
LONDON. August 10, ls6a
The British steamer Juno overhausd by the fcde.
raj steamer kcarsage on fsya ihc 2Sd OF July. No
oontrabaud OF found board or the Juno and
the ke,rssse allowed her to proceed.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
ana Commercial Intelligence.

LONDON MoNEy MARKET.
The funds on the 14th were without nuctnaton Con
Money was in good demand at unchanged rates
Tho confederate loan was quoted at % - discount.
Barring Bros. N CO. quoteBar silver at 81 Id, dollars
5s. 31sd, eagles 76s. 2'.d
Tbe weekly bank returns show in the bull
auuuc,s svcuRrr.ys
PprIne Brothers a. Co say:--tpited states stocks
without much demand Inc chiei business has been "a
railway bonds and shares Illinois Central Railroad
shares 10 n 10 discount Illinois Central Railroad rs,
u so; Illinois Central Railroad os, 81 So New York
Central Railroad shares S4 So New York Central Rail
road 0s T3 Z. New York Central Railroad U.s. % os.
Fro railroad, 73E s5s Pennsylvania Central RAN.
LIVERPOOL corToN Naskrr.
Liverpool, August lb---A. VI.
Corros-Tnc Brokers' Circular says.-A large business
has been trannsed daily throughout the week and tho
trade have froe buyers. They have however been
met bcraly BY holders. American has been good re-
aues al an advance of oneourth of penny per
psuud IN some Instances the advance has been rather
more Tho transactions In Egyptian have been large
scse aud here also there ~ an advance q about
fourth Of a penny per pound.
AZ Regards Brsxils The better qualities Of Pernsns and
uarsnhams rather IN favor VI sellers but change
can bs noticed In Naceros All SuIat and Madras descrp
ns nave been IN good request. especially for qualities q,
and above rar there v 40 advance u about "a. per 10.
m no., instances scpde bern increased demand
al Va advance. which 10 aso paying 90 BeDgas rherc
" no change IN chinss sslse OF the week. 80 4s0 bales
including $3.50 10 specnators ana l2Soo for export, Wee
srtav III ,dsyl the sales about 900 bales ,ncud.
ss 900 on speculation and export parke, steady The
ofrcisi quotations srei-
fHV 1t1sNeJf.
New orleans. .......... NonaiSsi 22s.d.
Mobile s.............tt..... DO rad.
Upisnds ..................* 90 Tad.
slrs on hand p2 $50 bales inslgdsng ts 700 Aner,csn
At ses from India. 2os 900 bales
TRADE Ar MANCBEsTTg.
v,.,d demand has been exrcrences, hat Il Is checked
10 sane extent the advance which "a established In
pricss ghe tendency " upwards.
HHgApsTupTs NAREEr.
Ma re Y,sjaad, AfhyA o., Gordon Bruce Go apd
ot.fs report noor dun At Sd desue the week quota.
tors range from los % 2ts. Wheat duh ard Ia "a
mar = M, Al lover ou winter rcd s. Sd Sc al
.vtra red, ss. vi. o.. corn sul snf sssier mined
1S.. ~.
PROVISION NARKKr.
Near. R,chArdscn, spence Co.. wskene.d, Nash A
Co and others report beef hrn and tending upward Pork
Also nrm stssdv rates. BACON active but aueter NJ
III. ,L.sa at 2'e q Us lard very arm "a 90 doe
tstlow steady: good North tmerfan 4is a. 81 ft
ter Hr nj tss. ssr cheese rsisr lower, heavy
arrivals
rEoprGE pAwkNl
ne rrosess' sirca'ar reurts as8es inie pots gps
~ 81. eesris SOS sugar nrm end Jafisw shade
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

Ssm NWVUE VfbSeU 5OIO % nc Ho0el
Government. So
Ne hwwsn0 Star says:-
Ply mouth paper, whore staiemnns Ne ~uo4a calls a.
Sso1 - rather susp,ovs ~ three Of hcr NaIce
VS. steam vesscsd war one of navy at thai port.
two u shsss vesseiA che HeeA and Martin which have
pen recO stened tbe Typbon and sel Hawk are a,d "
oshos 70 London caazsy and wore advertised for q
pssa6ure wtp 70 the Mediterranean Bul that has fallen
sAroukh ard circumstances nstky suspicion that shey
90 hse0ded FOR tAs Confederate gsyernment.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
No Auurehemnlons ar I

No ApprehenssOns or War.
Tho Iars correspondent OF the london Te says there
WIS growing belief In Paris that not TO be ap
pretended
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
Seizure OF an English Alleged Contra.
h n No. s&~~p

Intelligence by the way Of England from rsyA, July
81 saysOn the 23d OF July. about six A. w. the ede.
raj steamer Kearsage having charge of the Jnno fs),
Taylor from Bristol appeared before this port and lying
ashor distance on party from the former vessel
that the Juno succeeded in entering Angra Bay without
being overbaued though shstted gun fred nj her
by tho Kearsage IN this channel bsIwesn Pco and 81.
George, but coming out RI Angra Pay she chased
and boarded by the Kesrssge aud pat in charge OF
prize crew. . sa.-.ms..
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

The Spanish Council of Ministers said 10 have 40.
proved the situation that arisen Mexico The
Madrid journals are divided upon the subject.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

The london Glo6s explains that Sir James Hudson re-
tires from the British embassy at his request and
government grants him she Grand Cross OF tie Bath
subscriptions had been opened at Turin for testimonial
10 Sir Jamee.
The New York herald., 1863-08-27

The report then received and the resolution adopt
cd, and after yote q thanks 20 Councilman James
Hayes Of Engine Company No. O. the meeting adjourned
II requested that all active exempt drafted dro.
men will seud their address either Of tho fol-
lowing gentlemen john Decker, No "a Elizabeth street;
Henry wilson, six sb avenue opposite Amlty street
The New York herald., 1863-08-27
Another blockade Runner.

THO C0fK tJfBhndJ E1dsl1Tr o. Inc l4Lh INST sAye.
Another blockade left Queenstown yesteray-the
long, rakish looking, two fnnelled which has
been lying in the for the payt week and which
came here from the Clyde, which, il appears she had
bean employed in the ordinary river ranc She looks
less able heavy than OF the steamers
Of Citizens River steamers Company, but is
deed possessed of great xwiitness She called into
Queenstown ncminally for Qesl
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do.cnenf. for the Re5ssJoft Sick and Disttessed
qWicfed toiM Virnlent and Chronic Disease
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M EDI0AL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
" Surgeon, to all who apply by letter. with de.
its Of life, &c.) and cases Of extreme -
furnish Medicine free Of charge.
Naiuable Reportson SpermatorrhGa an dot III Dis
eases OF the Sexual Organs and the New Rene
employed In the Dispensary sent to tn afflicted hi
sealed letter of charge. Two orthres
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Howard Association, No. South Ninth pills.
delphia,Pa. BY order ofthe Directors W .
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