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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
The Dnno.GesEssn War.

The resignation Of the Danish Ministry was
announced pee the Europa The new Ministry has
been Professionally constituted. COnnt Charles Motke
is President Of the Council Of Minister'S. Several
important posts including the Ministers OF Foreign
Affairs and Finance, are not yet filled mp.
The London Morning Pos, In short leader on the
Danish question, says: THE King has dismissed his
Ministry he has summoned n reactionary DObemaD TO
take the seals Of Office and has dispatched brother to
Berlin and Carlsbad. This II means anything
that the King. backed probably by no insignificant
party seeks for terms OF on the basis OF the ad
mission of Denmark In It's entirety TO the Germsnic
Confederation Denmark would then become the Ger
naval Power furnishing not only her whole ro-
but giving her harbors and arsennls for fod
eral objects. To this project there Is. however. one
great obstacle France forbids ii; and the Power
WHICH has hitherto shown sign Of moving intimatcs
that this would be sufficient TO bring her
forces into activity On the other hand, the other
refuge Of the Danes-the uniting themselves 10 Soand
nayia-is imperatiyely opposed by Russia" The Poet
remarks that the Danish question 80 fur from being
settled is only demonstrating its many difficulties.
Tie Londo. Morning Sisr SAYS; we are informed
on authority that Prince John ofGucksDurg
was " propose direct compromise with Prussia by
suggesting that Prussia should annex Hol.ein and that
part Of Schleswg which lies south Of the Schei. ON
condition that Denmark should he allowed TO retain
and absorb the northern part Of Schleswig E1traor
binary II may SEEM wc are assured that this propo
sal has actually been made In the present state OF al
fairs Prussia could hardly venture TO accept It."
The Danish Journals which were lately impetuonsy
recommending the prosecution OF the on the largest
scale, are nov anxousiy urging tue Instant spshdoh
ncul Oh al Tue terIlloIf sth ot'uPicu w
the concentration Of all her IL JutaDd tor the
defense of the capital.
A certain amount Of panic prevails at Copenhagen;
silver plate r. hidden, aud gold is eagerly bought.
A private telegram from Copenhagen says that some
apprehension prevails that the appointment OF Ieac'
tionary Ministry may lead TO attempts ut popular
instruction.
circular from NJ. Drouyn de Lhuys to tho dipIo
matte agents Of France refers 10 the consequences that
my arise from the unequal contest just resumed be
tween the Germans and Danes directly affecting all
the maritime Powers and even the political equilibrium.
and expresses bopo that complications viii cnsuc
10 necessitate France embracing different policy.
telegram Of the 18th inst from Aalborg says:
Yesterday afternoon the troops Of the I'd Combined
Army Corps commenced crossing tho Lymford near
this town. in GOATS The crossing still continues The
advance into the north Of Jutand has, to all appearance
already begun"
swedo Norwegian feet vas cruising of the south
VI eat coast OF Sweden
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George Thompson, LII. ID.


MIpDLETUws, CT. July 81 1874.
One of the most beautiful and appropriate
college OF the ranspred on Thursday last
at the Commencement exercises OF tho Wesleyan Uai.
versity. at Middletoan. Ct
During the exercises OF the graduating class tall
and dignled gentleman Of benign and venerable yet
commanding aspect, conducted upon the stand BY
DR.. Curry of The Cirison Adcocas and Jogrnal New.
York Tho stranger seated in prominent position
in the mont aud fairly in view OF tho audience that
packed every seat and standing place His lne form.
tall and straight mountain pine crow ned with
the that mets of till In heaven aud hi- face
showed lines OF and conflict softened, however by
the light Of beneyolence that meoyed his LOFTY brow
aud firm blue eye.
AL eyes were turned upon him With nquiring in,cr
est and soon among the initiated tho whisper crcu'
lated that tie stranger George Thompson the elo
quent English emancipsionis;
The escort OF Dr. Curry wonld have been suggestive
OF An,Sayery tastes at least and tho moisture that
troubled his eyes at eloquent auson to the OF
William Wilberforce by one Of the young gentlemen,
tended to strengthen the surmise.
When the orstions were over. and the Bacc aaureae
degrees conferred. everybody vas uneasy and expect
ant and there was a suspicOn--more than that with
some-thst something was about to happen to the dis
tnguished looking stranger. Next In order came the
Masters degree, easu. ad suhde aud hoaoris eassa
In which some OF rising worth were Justly recog
nizcd Thon followed the degree OF Doctor Of Divinity
conferred upon the Rev. Isaac W. Wiley editor Of III.
Ladies REPOSITORY Cincinnati Ohio, and the Rev Robt
Allyn. President Of McKendrec College Illinois. VIC
believe. Last came tie degree Of Doctor Of Laws On
reaching this the tall and gowncd form OF Presidcn,
Cummings turned once more TO the Trustees and pa
irons of the University Aoaorand siqas ,er,r
end. patronesgus mnnieei-as with Oxford cap lited
he repeated the usual formula until the place for h
name and description reached. wheu turning ful
upon the all unconscious and listening stranger he pro
bounced In full tones that this degree conferred
upon:
"Georsiun TAomp'os seiss'ia ct t,eri. btss aritum
humaniidtis At homiss dneum. apo.toios hberiat1 eo
qEentes, odtenOram rHptorsm. oPpro,orpm iafhiam "
George Thompson distinguished In science and let
tey. the hisRd Of humanity AID 9l waS, ths elsQgsa'
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enjoy ne view Of the bay and nhae pure current OF
sea breeze at the Soldiers Barracka Wnen tne
occupants remove from the old buildings IN the Ity
Hall Park, they will be torn down.
RECRUITING IN THE REBEL STATES. y
Mr.. Vincent Colyer has returned from Al
baDy whittier he went on behalf the Hancock Recruit
recruit in the seeded States In our possession.
Tho Governor refused the desired permission but be
said to Mr. Colyer that II the Board Of Supervisors
would authorize the movement he would add his ap-
provd. Application will be made TO the Supervisors.
who meet on Tuesday, for their sanction and c6opera
ton IN the movement
TIL. SIXTEENTH NETWORK HEAVY ARTILLERY.
The presentation of beautiful stand Of colors
voted by this city to the largest regiment in the United
States the 10th New York Heavy Artillery took place
Friday tho 10th inst Fort Msgruder the present
post Of the regiment. Suitable speeches were made
the OCCASION This regiment recruited 500 men,
and after filling the ranks Of several depleted regiments
has still Gao men than the allowance Of regiment
which il eco men. Col. j. ]. Morrison commands the
regiment. At present he il in command Of the Peninsula
from Fort Monroe TO the defenses of Richmond.
COURT MARTIAL
The Court-Martial appointed to investigate
Immediately aiterward adjourned until this morning
at Ii O'clock owing the absence Of two officers. The
members of the Court are as follows:
Major.Gen Hartsuf the presiding officer; Brig.
Gen. Green, Brig. Gen. Morris, Brighter. Webb
Lieut.. Col Hughes 37th New York Volunteers; Lieut.
Col. Raymond, Cd New York Mounted Rifles. The
Judge. Advocate is Col ". T. Hail. 18th Michigan Vols
Gen. Peck Las been added TO the Court by order Of
Gen. Dix.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25

THE CENTRAL PARK.-The beauties of the
Park and the fine music OF Dodworth's Band were
enjoyed by large number Of visitors on Saturday
afternoon. novelty was presented TO the equestrians
and the carriage folk in the opening of the extension Of
the West Drive The part that has been extended
passes the highest elevation IN the Park When
the visitor arrives at the newly constructed circle on
the summit Of the Great HILL near the line OF one
hundred and fifth street he commands view oil the
surrounding country for 30 miles. At this point Tue
elevation is 100 feet above tidewater There are nu
merous historical places and relics Of the Revolution
- be along the route. The main drive al tne
upper end Is already commenced. aud when nnishca'
viii Join the present extension.
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DRIED FRUITS FOR soLDIERs.-Tbe follow

DRlRD FOh DC lOlibh-
ing letter from lady who has been an army nurse
needs no indorsement-it needs only 10 be read
To the Edifor Of The ~ y. Tribune.
SIR. i noticed with pleasure to-day your remarks
calling the attention Of those living Ia the country ~
simple way Of drying currants &C., for use by soldiers
boil. sick and well This matter should receive wide
attention, acid fruit being necessity for those who
live on the unyarying ration IN warm climate, also
cOunteract the bracksh water they often are obliged
~ drink Currants. raspberries blackberrles. goose
berries wlorteberles grapes, puins, and PIE plant
cut In small pieces and stewed IN its own juice are all
equally good saved In this way. and more desired by
both sick and well than jeics and preserves. beside
being easier made and cheaper now considering the
price sugar that there is every reason why all
our good women should take hold Of this work. When
dried the fuit 10 saved IN strong paper bags or those
made of old muslin. little Of the dried fruit put IN
his tin cup and hot water poured on with trne more
sugar makes homeke relish for the hard tack TO the
WARY and worn soldier after hard service In the field
or on picket. Would that all "the boys lying IN the
trenches before Petersburg could have supply Of what
they much need for health. aud which every woman
would gladly prepare the idea suggested 10 her
In neighboIhoods where profusion OF the small iruis
can be had for the picking. not quart OF them should
be- allowed To go waste while this war lasts Thou
sands of valuable lives would he saved could the men
have what they greatly crave. something sour.
The good ladies in Orange County also prepare re-
freshing drink from currant juice, which Is next 10
lemons In value To quart Of currant juice add one
pound OF sugar and boil and skim; this keeps all the
year in bottles kegs Other acid juice also could be
prepared with little trouble and raspberry vinegar Is
anxousy asked for by female nurses fol- their wounded
patients In Southern hospitals.
that you will gladly notice this matter In
your widely circulated WEEKLY TRIBUNE especially.
ONE WHO HAS NCRsED SICK SoLDlEhs.
keo- Iork. July 81 1854.
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Latest ship Ncws.


Steamship Petrol Davis, Beaufort, n c. - hours mals
and psss. 10 II. Hume. .
Steamer Jersey Blue M s ransportl, Hopkins, Fortress
Monroe hours TO u s orasterH1er. heard heavy nnS
Steamer Dryaie French tanpor) De Pima, Vera Gus
July H. snd Havana days, with 200 invalds bound "
steamer g. C. Walker sheris Philadelphia mdse. to j.
steamer Auda, Denny Philadelphia, mdsc. and ass y
Bark p c. Alexander, Merryman Gace Bay C. g., oasya
Bark Marion (Br,. Laugh Bombay liz days. luseed and
order.
Bark Clara tspan Tomasno Havana 20 days in ballast to
Galwry, Csssdo & Teller. -
BARK Or Chase. MatsnLss Il days, sugar to JAS e
Ward Co. -,
Barn Horace Bell H. 81 King Pensaeo, l6 days, in bah
BARK Alexander Duff Meal Demers1 July ,, moasses 70
Daniel Trowbridye Of Ncwhaven Sd IN co. WIN o'S 1.
Brs Retriever Cot Charlo,e.own E. ~, Shelly Giaee
Bay c. b.. /? days. coal TO Green Carrie
big l)oroes tlta.l, Esposte Odessa and "a days nom
Malta wool &c, TO MurlIu.er Piizpio.
Brig Georssna Howard Nassau n T.. days, Is pass 70
British Consul
molssses to Fowler iowa.
Brig Dundee Loriner Porto Cabelc 2 days coffee ana
hides to Brown Bros Co.
Rnf Dawn the Day Holmes Csrdenss days, auo
molasses to Moses Taylor 4 Co ~
bri- Lady OF the Lake (of Beuds, Fin, Cienf1esos ~
days, molasses to Middleton Co. ~,
70 y. L. McCready CO. July ~ on tarnes4t Ias'c psu
OF vessels house apparently belonging 70 steamers ns
long In that situation
BELOW-One ship, unknown
WIND-At sunset ). L.
r, u LAT "a 10 lon y 90 bark Geo IT, Hunt from Ma.
os hsn,aei et shoa b. brig J. b. King from Genoa fos
% !! s, 70 a. lon ~ o. bark Young Nova sco,ian n
dsy. cut nom Jamaica for London
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MEETING OF ITALIASs.-A number OF Italian
residents Of this City DESTROYS OF expressing their graft
tude to the English people for their hospitality TO Gen
Garibad, during his recent visit assembled On Sstur
nor Ernesto Affiliate presided. The Chairman ex.
planned the object Of tho meeting and advised the .P
pointment Of committee 70 draft an address 70 the
English people Who in spite OF the agitation OF the
nobility had shown every possible honor 10 the iDera
tor of Italy This was agreed to. and the following
gentlemen constituted such Committee: Ache Magni.
President; Guissppe MachL Vice. President; Gustava
Narvini, Secretary also Michael 'anni Bennedetto
Cara. = Gudcono Susni. Maccog. Noretti. Fsbri
and Ernesto ADbiati. The meeting then adjourned,
subjee. W the call Of The. Committee
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
two DAYS LATER RR0N EUROPE.
The New Danish Ministry Said to be
in Favor Of Peace
ALLEGED SUSPENSION OF nOSTILITIES.

The Cunard screw-steamer Marathon, which
Rf Liverpool at O'Clock the afternoon of the l2th'
and Queenstown on the 18th of July arrived here on
Sunday
The steamer St George arrived at Glasgow on the
18th inst
The City Of Cork reached Queenstown early on the
morning Of the 18th inst
The United States corvette ST. Louis was at Madeira
Oh the I'd Of July.
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FISHERMAN DROwNED.-Mr. Tunis StrykeF,
residing in the town OF Grayesend. was drowned in
Gravesend Bay Friday last. He was in d small boat
loaded with fish. in company with Mr. Samuel Potter.
They attached tow-iine Ia steamer going 10 New
York but tho speed Of the steamer caused such press
upon the small craft to split in two Both were
thrown out. Mr. Potter saved but MI Strykes
sunk before assistance could reach him.
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no CQNIR AGINRS - pROplSALS In.

OYyics or the STREET COMMISSIONER 237 Broadway
Two CONTRACTORS. - PROPOSALS IN
closed in sealed envelope indorsed with The title al
the work. and with the OF the bidder written th-iroe
viii be received st thi. Office until WEDNESDAY. Augusta
1854 at II O'Clock, am.
For regulating grading cuib;ng suerins and hassins
Broadway, from Seventeen to Seventy .hrst street -
For regulating and grading Ninety thri street nom fgn~
avenue Boomngdae road.
For curbing gu-ring. and tagging Ninth avenue hoo
Fity third to Fifty fourth sree
For curbing gttcrng aud tagging Forieh street foo
Filth TO sixth avenue.
For rse,tng curb and gutter in Forty ninth street nea
Tenth avenue to Hudson river. -
FOR tagging Broadway lsom Fifty fourth street TO f!-
ninth street. -
For tagging Broadway from Forysevsnth street to ~
teth street. -
For tagging aud rsaAssins Broadway from Forty ninth
Fifty second street A., -.
Hundred and foreth to one Hundred and thy nh'n es
For rebuilding Pier number Forty sx North hver
For rebuilding bulkhsad between Psrs number fnyoo
and Finy-threc, North River x.p,
Eor r,oairlns pier number fly three, North River
W, rsnairine pier number Fifty two, North RIVER.
10, srrsystns cellar and fitting up basement OF house
rns,ne Company number Twenty two .
T,nk forms Of proposals. together with the speciheston
.,d can be obtained at this ofnce-Dated Suso
Department. New.York, July q, 1854
CHARLES q. CORNELL Street Commissioned
VVANTED-Two good FEEDERS on Hoes
p.>.. loo At q Ia ofS -
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THE DAY oP FASTING AND PRAYER TO the

Clergy and Laity OF the Diocese Of New York;
DEAR BsHTHRgS: Thursday, the fourth day Of August
next having been designated and set apart BY the res
dent Of the United STATIC 10 be observed as day %
National Humiliation. Fasting. and Prayer, Hereby
set forth to be used in this Diocese that day the form
of Prayer which was similar occasion appointed 70
be used on the thirteenth day Of April, let3. Com,
mendng you dear brethren, TO the blessing OF God
remain most affectonatey y0G- friend and brother ~
Christ HoRAuo Potter Bishop Of NeS.lork
GreenriH<. Green Co.. \. Y. July is, leo4.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
Affairs in Italy.

From Our Own Correspondent
FLORENCE. July g. 1864.
The Italian statesmen and politicians are fu.
rous against Lord Palmerston and the people o
England because they refuse TO go 10 war against
the German Powers in support Of Denmark
Not that they care for King Christian the
With Of the iustrious Schleswig Hostein Son der
burg. Glucksburg house, or for the Danish Con-
sttltiol; On the contrary, they knQw that the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
Intc.t-Vla Queea,tora.

LONDON July lat il asserted that q sus-
pension Of hostlies ha. been agreed ~ by Denmark
pending peace negotiations.
The new Danish Cahne! Is represented q being de-
odedy ia favor OF peace.
poison named Spence, In a letter 10 IAt Ii@f' re
comInends Ia joint. mediation Offer BY the maritime
forces 10 America for the settlement VI the war there
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25

LARCENY BY BOYs.-Two boys named James
Carroll (coored) and Edward Myers (white) were ar.
rested by Officer Riggs Of. the Forty Precinct Po-
lice on Saturday the charge Of larceny They were
employed by Mr. Benz. Solomon in unloading crockery.
ware OF his store Myrtle Avenue. Having dropped
a pocket book containing SIG IN the wagon /: Vas
picked up BY Carroll who, after taking $40 out gave It
10 Myers The latter went home and gave the money
to his father who presented them with 81 each anc -
alleged sccreted tie remainder OF the money In trunk,
where it subsequently found by the officer. Ihs
accused were held ~ answer.
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TuHkeY.

Ii is stated that 10000 militia had been dis
banded and that the ornaments hitherto carried on
were being less urgently conducted. This was re
garded Indicative OF the peaceful intentons OF the
Porte.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
West Coast Of Africa.

The June mails from the various places on
the west coast Of Africa are received. The IS I'M
important. Trade generally unchanged.
The ship American, sailing under spanish coloTs had
been seized of Madagascar on suspicion oi being a
SLAYER.
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Passenger Arrived.

In ,leasqsv Pefrs from BeaEfortJobn Bell Geo Bell Z.
Whitney MIR Mora J.. II. Coey. Jas. sample, John o.
good, ar Gold.bcn, Mr. El.on James ossood VIM IA o'
Anes Osgood Jackson Orr }. H. G. Day. Mrs Collins NJ
Kper Michael Bowling, Mr. Marsh, Nj Dckenson
In bark Alexander Dsf from Demaya--Mrs ~ l. |esssy
and
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FIRE IN RIDGE STREEr.-The second floor OF
No. ~ Ridge street. occupied rs sdwelling BY -
Cohen. damaged by hre early yesterday morning.
Mr. Cohen loses on furniture, s2oOi loss Oh building
kQQ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25

Mr.. CISCO, who has long struggled against
III health in his discharge OF the duties Of Assistant
Treasurer. WIS on Friday evening Frustrated by his
malGdy. and is now in actual danger.
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RYance.

The Emperor had given his decision a. arbi-
trstor In the Suez Caaal question bat what that dee
sion U.s. is not stated
The Paris Bourse was frmer Rentes on the 18th
ADVANCED 70 CO 80.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25

BURGLARY.-The house Of Mr.. William Edo
SELL No. 263 Washington avenue, was feioniousy
entered Friday night. and robbed Of hair mattress
bolster and pillows valued at 500 with which the boz
glars escaped.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25

FIREs.-Yesterday, at ~ o'clock noon, FIRE
broke out In the steam wOodcutting factory II c. d.
Wets No. 369 Adephi street. causing damage TO the
amount of $50; fully insured in the St. Marks CON-
pany of NewYork. The upper story occupied By
j. C. Brown as tooth-pck manuactory. His loss u
about 500; no insurance.
Shortly afer noon there was an alarm In the Eighth
District caused by the burning straw in the cellar Of
house in Sixteenth street hear Third avenue Dam
age trifing.
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VVANTED-Two good FEEDERS on Hoes
w Cylinder Press lnoaSs si the 0aes 81 v"''~>
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nRooKLYN ITEMS.

FATAL SrABBrHe ArPRAY IN SOUTH BROOK.
LYN-CoRoSERs INQUEST AND VERDICT or FBB JURY.
Coroner Norris held inquest yesterday lpon the
body Of Thomas McGrsth, WHO came to his death on
Friday night last from wound inflicted with knife
BIZ Robert Gillinton. From the evidence taken sp
pears that Gillinton snd Thomas Dumphy. both en-
Dock Basin left work the usual hour on the above
evening to go home. They called into Dcppermanb
Saloon In INLAY street, and took drink. They met
McGrath there. soldier with musket came in aal
conversation arose as TO different styles Of military
tactics They had several drinks. and all became norv
or less Influenced by liquor. Damphy who had been d
Of tactics, when McGrsth pushed him over, and made
motion to strike bin. when Clinton in
terposed and there no further trouble.
Mctirath and Gillinton got into con-
yersation about work and the latter promised
to the foreman Of the boershop with the view q
securing him Job. Taking another drink they walked
together through Inlay street still talking about tao
tics. when McGrath turned and struck Dumphy ia the
face several times and knocked him down. Clinton
asked him not to kill Dumphy when he e1clsir I'd,
" Yes, and you too" With that he struck Gillnton 8
blow. knocking him down. Gillnton got up, and wss
seen to make move toward McGrath, aud making
thrust upward as IL with knife. McGrath cried ,hat
he was stabbed He fell, and was picked up by some
Brunt street He died soon after the injury. Gillnton
then lefs. Dumphy went home before the last ARRAY Il
having been shown that be was much under the in
auence Of liquor that he hardly knew what be YES
about. No explanation given why McGrath strrok
Dumphy. One witness testified that McGrath was go
ing toward Gilinton and the latter was backing avsy
from him about the time the injury inflicted The
wound in the left breast. penetrating tie keart
The Jury. after hearing the evidence, brought in th4
following verdict:
That Thomas McCirath came to his death by 4
wound in the heart inflicted by Robert GillintoD the
night Of the I'D July 1904. without jushabe cause
GlintOn, in answer ~ the usual questions, stated
that be was 80 years OF age, born An Albany " H. re-
sided In King street. Brooslyn and machnst BY trade.
He stated that what he did done In self dcfense.
lie thereupon committed to the action Of the
Grand Dnmnhy " dischnrled from cnsfolx-