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made quite certain that neither England nor France
have vessels capae OF resisting the Monitor gun
Lately England haa constructed two vessels having six
70 eight inch plates; N close action they would stand
very little chance with monitor OF twelve TO fifteen
The mss and other English papers, which have made
such about unseaworihiness Of monitors,
and have disseminated such erroneous impressions re-
spectng thsm have the opportunity OF contradict
ing their have in their waters their
coast one OF ourformidable crafts the Miantonomoh.
As to the residing power Of the British turret vessels
the Coles pet-Re merely remark that two months since
they were Considered the most formidable vessels Of
Englands navy We refer our readers TO the London
a. Se S al ihs Rova
Sovereign surret ship Two questions had TO be solved
the vunerbiy Of the turret; liability Of the revolving
The Royal Sovereign was fired at by the Beierophon;
the gun used was twelve and half ton rifed Arm
strong bolts Of two hundred and fifty pounds were
fired; the five and half inch plates Of the turret
pierced the second shot knocked the turret INTO
cooked hat-a nautical expression for done up.
RUssAs CLAD NAVY.
Russia possesses about fifty iron-clads principally Of
the Monitor system. On the occasion Of a visit from
the strand Duke Constantine ~ % The King Sf he
and drawings Of the American vessels.
AUsrEIA's Glad NAVY.
Austria has six clad frgates and one battery, French
ITMY's CLAD FLEET
Italy has fourteen Glad gaes and one bogus Monitor,
half and half vesseE n0ndescript Her frgates
like those OF Franco Two OF them were built here.
In an order of the day the Italian Admiral Persano
''Tbe armada which command may be said TO be tho
first which unites M the elements of the naval material
or modern warfanen Where Persano during the
last ve years3 Ebelieve tho United States united all
these elements
resume of the clad fleets will show that In numbers
not the m0at powerful nation but that In kind
we are because or the heavy metal seaworthncss and
our mechanical applications for loading and training
guns In fact with our few Monitors we could cope
cessfully with combined Europe We except Russia.
great advantage is the short space in which Monitor
can mancuvre 1t facilitates attack and defence, and
NAL san:r
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THE EXCISE LAW.
Test Case Before Judge McCunn-Shnrp
Firing Between Counsel.
SUPERIOR coURr-cHAEBERs.
Before Judge McCunn.


JULY ae.-Tmothy Noone us. Jackson S. schans and
cfhers-The plaintiff in this case does business liquor
dealer 274 First avenue in this CITY, He arrested
for breach of the Excise law, and procured inunc-
tion against the Board of Excise. motion is made
10 continue the injunction.
The before the court this morning at twelve
o'clock. Mr. hcKeon appeared for the plaintiff, and
Nessrs Tracy and Bliss for the defendants.
Mr.. McKeon stated the for tho plaintiff remark
ing that he would make very brief argument first
the ground that his honor anwe and second that
the Court had ntimated having already formed
opinion to the unconsttutonaty of the Excise law
Judge McCunn-Yes, but may change my mind.
MIR McKeon then read the complaint of Mr.. Noone, in
which preliminary injunction had been granted. The
complaint forth particulars to the Of de-
fendant and the interference with his business.
MIR. Tracy said that the complaint did not state whether
plaintiff was a dealer In liquors or calicoea
Judge McCunn--Then you have right to interfere.
MIR McKeon-That is the very reason why we have not
The afidavs OF the Board of Excise Superintendent
Kennedy, Captain Cameron and others then read
by Mr. Tracy, detailing the manner in which plaintiff
arrested and denying the allegations set forth in the
complaint.
Mr. McKeon said that this trick of the Board of
Excise.
Mr. Tracy was nscd 10 this sort of Buncombe from his
learned friend since the commencement of the liquor
Those remarks were not intended for the court
but for the rabbie.
Mr.. McKeon wanted to know who the rabble
The democratic party was put down as being capable OF
almost anything while the republican press was ranked
as the only thing pure
Judge McCunn-I trust that this will be conducted
without any party spirit and argued simply questions
OF law will listen to the argument In other way.
After some further remarks from counsel the case was
postponed until Thursday next in order To give hr. Nc
Keon an opportunity to produce some additional afl-
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about ten days ago Mr. Theodore Douphin having
il thought himself honest enough to warrant ap' a.
cation He went to the place in Grand street and und
il presided over by Theodore Hibicb H,h,,cb
wanted lust such Douphin appear a X ha. hnt
he must security Douphin offered ,n aser ~ ms
in commercial circles. but that wa lust the thing
Hibich wanted Tive 9 me nun 1red dollars Hblich
dissatisfied you can have vour ronnav ana ieavs
at any time" y don't o, DOC. to such an arrangement
as that replied nou yhin, and the arrangement was
made Doupnie on' red upon his duties, but, to his
surprise, ne rad "a duties to perform; and what
prsed hD st more he that there another ad-
the same place Thinking that there was something
rptten in Denmark he demanded back his money,
which was refused Yesterday Douphin complained
against Hiblch before Judge Mansfield. Hblich, when
he stood In view OF the little door that opened into the
lookup, was quite willing To make terms with the man
he had swindled, but was not permitted to. He was
committed
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Alleged Murder on Board mn American Shi
mt Palermo, sicily.


mt Palermo, sicily.
Before Commissioner osborn
Yesterday colored man named Lloyd browne, who
had been engaged cook the American bark Jono-
than Godfrey, charged with having murdered James
Dempsey the second mate, on the oath OF February
last, while the vessel anchored bay Palermo
Sicily Mr.. Joseph Bell, U. s. Assistant District Ator
ncy conducted the prosecution and Mr. John NJ Staples
defended tho prisoner
rEsTnoYy or DAVID HRouvr
David Bronze, Swede, who spoke English remarxa
bly, WELL gave the following evidence
was seaman on board the American bark Jonathan
Godfrey at Palermo Sicily, In Fcbr iary last the
second mate and cook coming alongside me, fighting;
the second mates. name Vas James Dempsey; IIoyo
Browne, the prisoner, was tn. cook l saw The chic.
mate running aft and osicSinp hold of tho oook
who was lying on his back; I thought tho mat
going 10 hit himi ,eok hold Of m,
chef mate and asked him for Gods sske not ~ aght
he said sLct 60 David" aud he got avay from me-,
he went into the row again. and again tons hold ol
him; he said, ''Lc, me go, ! am GONG 70 par them
David" then let him CO. and wentaway from the row
In short time after, whom thought the row was al
over heard the second cry out II am stabbed
this cry took place about Ave minutes after the
mcncemont OF the row; when the second mat,
cried out ." am stabbcdn no was standing
the galley door; i and two other men TO
wards him; one Of the men tore on his singlet
but no blood water was got 10 wash his face with
and then the color changed in his face: he said II
gong 70 ue we iad hlin down on water cass, ans
u was then saw wound IN his breast, but no blood
tho wound was about two inches broad ths
deceased was then taken and laid near the main
board; doctor from man arrived just A. ths
man was dying do not know what the doctor said, -
no spoke IN Italian do not know the cause oi hil
row ! did not see the cook use any weapon; IN Nov
York In the jail the prisoner told me that he killed ih'
second mate in self.defence; that be was kckng MN
that he no cookl was In the galley; that the secons
mate there that he Che cook told him 70 keel
out thc second fprisoncr sadl commenced 70 nof
me took 40 a table knife and intended 70 hit him y
the arm 10 drive him OF, but missed him, and strues
him The breast y prisoner also said that he would k
20 have the mate, the crew and the boy, VINO wer,
present. witnesses his trial. tho prisoner was uoes
up for three hours after the man was S'sY
bed; I saw the prisoners eyes black ana ~
Dose scratched wnen he taken 70 the police once
was also arrested well the prisoner; but the Iis
lan Judge before whom was taken gave me my hpeny
saw the cook verboard after heard the mate cry on
he was stabbed; he jumped into schooner tnA' ~
close 10 the Jonathan Godfrey -,-.--..-
Palermo were laid before tho Csmmlssioner Iney con
tain rood deal touching This charge but we .vmnn
sioncr has not yet decided whether ne wsn W MO- ~
them In evidence.
The furthss hsayins- vas adionrsed.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

rsc cunard mail steamship Africa Captain Cook will
Iesvs Boston on Wednesday for Liverpool
Ths mails for Europe VIII close In this city a, quarter
past ose and hafpast Eve o'clock this afternoon.
Tho Ngw Ycsx HKsiLp--EdItion for Europe-will be
ready eleven O'Clock this morning.
Single copies In wrappers, ready for mailing six
oents
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NAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The steamship Northern Light Captain Gray, will leave
this port on Wednesday for Aspinwail.
The mails for Central America and the South Pacific
win close At half-past ten O'Clock in the morning
The Nsw Yosx H1Aip--Edton for the Psoihc-wi
~ ready II haipast nine O'Clock tomorrow morning
aas1s sopsA IA srsppsn ready fos nailipG sis cepls
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George Goiilieb yes,erday. "a sob from Rose Tracy
'that woman. y 'Shc has stolen a shawl and cloak
says Gottlieb. tan officer stops word the lips Of
Rose about to leap to the infinite peril OF disturbing
the solcmnity OF the judicial proce ed "what
they WORTH" IAN alarming succession of sobs from
tho disconsoate Rosel About eight nine dollars !"
"How do you know this woman took thcmp tRosc
makes grand onslaught her eyes with both lists
and . big handkcrchcf) They wcro found IN her
room" t''oh aud may place Roses ejaculation
was stned BY reason Of twnch at her sleeve by the
officer who stood guard horl They we're In n
baskey' (oh tho howly Maryl'O keep quiet there,
reared tho Jadge, as u his lungs had never been allied
with the water OF Greenwood lake "Is there anything
else ~ mo sir.n 'Now, madam, what have you 10
onerf" II have little babe fifteen months old now
upon my breast and have four fine children" wake
ont an affidavit says the Judge. TAKE her back. "
''Tho next case"
Az UMBRELLA ~ Hts IKo.-Yesterday middle aged
woman, followed by ragged urcbn, and both followed
by officer, succeeded, after much waiting and patient
obowing through tho crowd in getting within earshoi
OF the Judge. What's that boy been doing - inquired
the august functionary "carght him coming out Of
cellar with an umbrella In his trowscrs leg replies tho
ofcerr "a part OF the umbrella was In bis pantaoons,
aud what was above them buttoned up In his
hoo y, breaks out from the boy !. standing
behind Who owned the umbrella ~ This
lady" says the ofncer ''Hoi hol ahcy,. said be.
keep st ~ says ocsr giving the Juvenile offender
q poke In the ribs WHAT'S II worth ~ ''0h 10 is
worh--it Is worhit isn'nt 20 much the value OF the
thngas you see, It rather OF old oneas that tho
that you werc saying "A boy said he would give me
four cents 70 90 aud get the umbrella-ugh boo hoo
Here they are, right in my pocket" '0h, he paid you
before he got the umbrella, did nc ~ says the Judge.
Move him slopg--tske him back. And he Was taken
back.
swrDEx,--'wan,ed, an honest and Trustworthy
man. ~ clerk. No = Grand street, Such was tho
purpOr' Of an advertisement In the Saas zsiisro of
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NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.
Jersey City.

HuHwAY ROBBERY. Mr. Samuel Allen was knocked
down and beat by four rufians about eleven O'Clock
Sunday night at Hamilton square, When the assaiants
felled him to the ground they robbed him, and went
their way. They have so far eluded detection.
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Cases OF Violations Of the Excise LAW Dis
posed of.

In the Police Court Of the Eastern District before
Justice Daily the following for violations OF tho
Excise Law were disposed ofJohn Belmcr, corner Of
South Sixth and Second Streets fined $50, TO be i'm
prIsoncd thirty days in the Peneniiary Manges Toap
corner ~ North Third and Sixth streets ceyod sin-
lar sentence; wm. Lcwry. No. l45 Grand strect-case
adjourned iii August II; William Lynch, corner Of
North Fifth and Sixth strccts-case adjourned Ill
August n
The New York herald., 1866-05-20

banks, except the halfpef cent per annum on the
average amount of their deposits" In view OF
the fact that these banks are making at least
fifteen per cent upon their capital out OF the
public, that free gift of the profits on their
circulation is made to them, and that they are
fostered and projected more than any other in
terest or business in the country, this request
to be relieved from taxation which other pro-
perty has to pay is most barefaced and pre-
posterous Instead of ofrelieving them from tax
alton their circulation ought to be taxed by
the general government There is no reason
why their property should not pay taxes the
same as other property. They give no equiva-
lent to entitle them to exemption, and there
are many reasons why they should pay the
government, and thus the people, through the
government, for the privilege OF their circula-
ton. This shows how selfish, unreasonable
and Unsuitable of gain a monstrous moneyed
monopoly like this will become, how powerful
it is to accomplish its designs, and how neces-
sary it is to abolish the whole system and sub
stitute better one. We hope Congress, SO far
from yielding to the preposterous request Of
the national banks, will make them pay the
same tax on their property as is paid on other
property, and at the same time compel them to
pay for the privilege of their circulation.
The New York herald., 1866-05-20


observe in the proceedings Of the Boariof Hesshs
at the meeting held Tuesday last resolstion oersa
by DR. Parfsr, THAT sprinkng or watering Of the
streets be permitted In hot weather. exccpt where ths
entirely clear OF all organic matter and then
10 the morning until O'Clock" The Doctor ssgs
shai when the streets covered with Organic masssr
and the weather " hot delccaton Is the result and v~y
little dotrment 10 health occurs; but water be adaeA
decomposition takes place and the atmosphere 10 nsd
with dsoterious gases. which help to breed posonous
aiseasss IT'S somewhss singular that our learned ply
ths. aad that the city authorities have not put
~ N practice. In 1872, during the prevalence Of
tho yellow fever, and when that disease nged
fcarfuIly the csmmon Council ordered the
s,re,s 20 be thoroughly sprnked WIN fresh water In;
with great violence the streets prnksd With fresh
wafer from the Manhattan reservoir and the SAME
upsparngiy done In ls49 from The reservoirs OF the
Croton Aqneduct When these cpdenics prevailed
mating the atmosphere and engendernG poisonous dis
eases but the contrary. tie sauary measures Of
the authorities regarded by all ctizous among
the best for tho prevention ana spread Of the disease
Aside from this the enactmcn, OF ordinance enbody-
ing the doctors resolution would entail losses
uron nearly all the merchants Broadway aud other
streets well known that the doors of three quarters
Of merchants open during the day Take the
doors are usually wide open for the admission OF and
the Inspection OF goods during the hot summer days
Into their places the dust would roll In Clouds pevnest
| ing their goods and completely destroying them. 10
withdraw these perp>te,c machines from tho strsee1
would nHict serious damage 70 our merbsnts pr0dscs
dissatisfaction tbs whole community and IN vtss
l be conducive 70 the health Of hs public. ..
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Brooklyn City News.

ANOTHER KxRosESE AccrDRrr.-A young girl, named
wihelmna Miller aged seventeen whose friends reside
at 1872 Graham avenue Eastern District, was yesterday
morning severely burned by the careless Of kss
that her Me is despaired Of Miss Miller it sessss
undertook to build fire. ond to hasten IL used the COZ
tents of kerosene lamp and the ame she started
pletely enveoped her person. burning hen fearfuiy
that her recovery In doomed improbable.
SERIOUS Run Ov7R ACCIDENT young man. nance
Roosevelt Norris residing At 1872 Grand street. Eastsp
District was yesterday afternoon run by wagon
belonging TO baker named Little and very seriously
injured The accident occurred IN Grand Sixth
street The young man was taken home by Sergeaus
VIM. II. Maddox, Of the Forty ynfth precinct, and 10
ceiyed surgical aid.
The New York herald., 1866-05-20
News from New Orleans.

NEW OkfEASb, Nay lS, koo0
Bishop Lay has been rejected and Dr. wilmer chossa
Bishop OF the Diocese OF louisiana
General Baird OF the Frcedmen's Bureau, and Gov
Wells providing for the relief Of the sufferers
by the late orcvasses
The transport Clinton has arrived from Bazos with
regiment OF colored troops.
Heavy Texas made the prospects OF tho cotton
crop look bad
The Louisiana military authorities giving relief "
the people In Che overnowed districts
The internal assessment in this city for tAs
past year amounts TO 81 4s7 ooo-an the
previous year of sa,1&7,o0o
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Personal intelligence.

handsome house In the Fifth avenue has been hired
for the accommodation Of Santa Anna and his suite
during his stay the metropolis 1t Is expected that tho
necessary preparations will be concluded early in the
coming week. when the veteran General will set foot In
New York city for the first time The General has
entirely recovered from the slight indspositon under
which he had been suffering during the past day two
Many distinguished Mexicans visited Eizabethport
to pay homage to the President; and he also received
the visits Of the principal residents of Elizabeth and
vicinity.
The French erequaur has been granted to Messzx
John de la Montague United States Consul at Boulogne.
and Charles E. Hayiland United States Consular Agent
at Limoges.
Generals NJ s. Littlehed and o. L. Mann stopping
at the Astor House. The latter % experiencing new
trouble from his old wound
The newly created Duke de Montmorency, of Frapes,
is going to marry Mile. d'Aguado-a marriage m6eh
talked Of IN Court circles
The Emperor Napoleon has sent gold pencil case.
sMmouned by valuable diamond the correspondent
Of the Paris Euenemen who Of the visit
he paid the Prince Imperial in his apartments at tho
Tuileries.
The Nord relates episode OF the soiree daant just
given at the Tuleries. NJ de Goltz and Prince Meter
mich talking confdenay together in the recess Of
OF the windows The Emperor, perceivng the init
mate nature of the conversation went towards tho
speakers and said in tone loud enough to be heard b
those standing Nigh "Ab Prussia and Austria thus do
love to see you together" Having uttered this remark
able speech his Majesty according to the Nord, passed
while the two diplomats, with an ahectaton OF intt-
macy remained talking together for some time longer
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon, Scots Fusilier Guards,
has been appointed Equcrry to Prince Christian OF
schleswg nasten and will enter on his duties on the
5th of July.
The marriage OF Princess Helena with Prince ChrAtan
is to take place July and not the 9th, as was
first arranged.
LordS Snrence Paget is to be appointed Privy C0un
cior Of England before his departure for the Mediter
ranean.
A marriage is arranged between Miss Russell, only
daughter OF Mr. William Russell, one of the correspond
ents OF the London Times and Lieutenant Colonel
McNaughten, Of the Eighth Hussars.
His Highness the Tumongong Of Johore has deter
mned-the first Of his race--to venture trip 70
Europe and has left Johore for England. His claims
and the claims OF his family on English consideration
very great for to the Tumongongs that people owe
great the peaceful manner in which thoy
into possession OF Singapore The present Tu-
mongong is fine example Of native gentleman He
intelligent, accessible, and altogether free from
gance though he is supreme ruler the kingdom Of
Johore.
The Epoca Of Madrid announces that General Prim on
his return from Italy will pass some time at the waters
of Vichy On the other hand the Italian journals state
that he has oored his services to Italy in OF
and has been replied to af1rmavey.
The New York herald., 1866-05-20

GOVERNOR FENrON AND THE STATE PRISONERS
The public, who are Indignantly eensuring
Governor Fenton for pardoning the most noto-
rious criminals, do not, perhaps, take into &C.
count oil the circumstances Of the case. The
Governors friends say that he pardoned Zeno
Burnham and others from motives of humanity.
or course he did The strong air of the prisons
does not agree with the constitutions of the
gentlemen who murder their wives, rob other
peoples houses and swindle the public at mock
auctions. These gentlemen are accustomed to
breathe The atmosphere of New York city, and
suffer terribly from q change of air. They are
healthy enough while here, but as soon as they
are sent to prison they become very i'll, and
Governor Fenton has to let them out for fear
they should die and commit no more crimes.
II is indeed cruel to lock up these gentlemen.
II CRATES upon their sensitive nerves to have
their heads shaved and to be compelled
to wear Questionable clothing. To soil
their white hands by obliging them to earn
their living while in prison Is outrageous.
They never earned anything before, and why
should they be forced to work for the State !,
The continual administration Of mush ia also
dreadful to gentlemen who have been used to
enjoy all the luxuries Of the season at the ex-
pense Of their victims. Governor Fenton, with
his kind heart, cannot bear to see them thus
imposed upon. He has been 10 Sing Sing and
knows how hard il s for these gentlemen to
be kept from killing and robbing and other
wise pursuing their professions. We suggest
that the courts Of law that condemn gentlemen
TO Jail be abolished, 90 as to relieve Governor
Fenton from the necessity Of signing 30 many
pardons. II that cannot be done, let Messrs.
De Berg, A. T. Stewart, A. Oakley Hall, Mayor
Hoffman and the other persons concerned in
the Society for the Prevention u Cruelty 10
Animals get up another Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty to Criminals Judge Rus
sci, Recorder Hsckctt, the District Attorney,
and other wicked oficials who send law
breakers TO prison, ought 70 be very severely
dealt with. We wonder that Governor Fcnton
| does not remove them at once. IL the society
which we suggest be not organized Tie Gov.
crnor will be compelled, from motives Of
humanity, to pardon all the jail-birds, or "a
order them 10 be taken 70 Saratoga, Newport
or Long Branch this summer for the benefit ol
their precious health. 9'ss ~, .', 4 ss ,s..
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The alleged Confederate steamer Coquettc seized in
Baltimore q few days since by the Secretary Of the
Treasury has been ordered to Boston, Mas for adudi
cation The evidence against this vessel said TO be
very clear and conclusive and she has been beed BY
the United States authorities In Boston property con-
fscable to the government The Coquette IS three
masted iron propeller double plated amdships, has
double screw and is said to have been Of the most
successful boats in the employ Of the Confederate gov
ernment She built at Renfrew, Scotland in 1858
at cost Of $50 000 and to and from Charleston,
Wilmington and Nassau from that time until the conclu
sion of the war,
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Alleged Cruelty to . Seaman.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS OFrfCD.

MAI 1o-A seaman named Darkin OF the ship Cultive
tor which lately arrived from Liverpool made charge
yesterday morning against Captain Russell Of that ship
for aaoting cruel punishment upon him Afer hearing
the seamans evidence the Commissioner held the cap
tain paii the Of 500 to await examiuatios.
which 10 to take place Wednesday at eleven O'Clock
During the examination the fact brought out tbas
the greater part OF the armament OF the Confederate
prvateer Shenandoah board tho Cutvator, -
also large number Of the ngs &c, captured by The
former vessel.