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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18
PROM JAMAICA.
suieide Of Col. Hebbs-Remi siscenses Of the
Latc Collision - Contemplated Recall Of
Gsv. Eyre Report OF the Bsyni Conn.,
puissisn-Mrs. Gordon-The Coffee Crop
suQay.Making.

By the arrival at this port OF the steamer Tasman from
Kingston ON the 9TH inst, have late adyices from
Jamaica.
Col Hobbs of the 9th Regiment, stationed in
Jamaica has committed suicide under very melancholy
circumstances This officer commanded the white troops
EMPLOYED against the negroes during the late disturbances
in that island and by his orders several people seized
suspicion of being rebels hanged and shot without
trial This fact and the aippant tone Of his dispatches
detailing his operations against the blacks, provoked
severe comments from portion OF the Engsh press and
led to his being ordered TO proceed home without delay
and report himself Horse Guards shortly aler MS
examination before the Royal Commission, preparatory TO
bis departure symptoms of insanity began 70 mahiiest
themselves which led 10 his being invaded lie ii
Jamaica on one the Royal Mail Company steamers iof
Southampton the Dist ult in charge OF an ohcer ana
two soldiers, who appointed to watch over MN nun
during the voyage and ON the following DAY, whno
the other passengers breakfast he went on DECK
and, knocking down the soldier attending him, jumped
overheard and drowned
IL Col. Hobbs who caused seven negroes 10 Dc
hanged because, he stated in his dispatch, his men
found 1t inconvenient TO guard them prisoners and
who ordered the negro Wellington to be bound to tree
and shot at by firing party at 400 yards distance I'LL he
was dead. Col Hobbs was the son of n British officer
who fought at Waterloo and was himself engaged in the
Crmea during the latter part Of the Russian He was
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FROM LOUISVILLE.
Death of The Rev. Theodore Clnpp-Opinion
an the Henderson Cnsc.

LouIsvMIE. Ky. Thursday May y, 1s55.
The Rev. Theodore Clapp, native OF Massachusetts,
and for many years Unitarian preacher in NewOreans
died here this afternoon.
The Journal publishes an elaborate opinion Of Judge
Bland Ballard United States District Court IN relation 10
lsham Henderson, concluding that the Executive and
Legislative Departments of the Government having dc
cared that the Rebellion ended the court cannot assume
that it continues that this opinion furnishes no solution
of the political status of the inhabitants of the states
lately in rebellion; that this is question which must he
answered elsewhere; that the Court bound TO order
the arrest Of Gen Davis for the apparent contempt offered
the Court and that be- having resisted the order OF arrest
is crminally responsible and that his case will be pre-
scented to the Grand Jury.
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with the 2st Fusileers in their attack on the Redan and
had three medals awarded him. He was one o: the
Youngest # not the Youngest Colonel IL command OF
British regiment, being only g At the lime OF his death.
Intelligence had been received in Jamaica that the
Government had n IN contemplation to recall Governor
Eyre, and TO appoint Sir Henry S'orks his successor.
Since the departure for England Of his colleagues III the
Royal CNlmsslOu SIT Henry has been busilv engaged in
putting matters little square. He has addressed
lar 10 he MAGISTRATES throughout the island calling upon
them either to attend faithfully 10 the discharge of their
magisteria duties resign their commissions as Justices
Of the Peace II has been also ia frequent conference
with influential men Of oil parties in the island with
whom he has freely exchanged views as to what is re-
qured for the future good government OF the Colony;
taxing note of all suggestions pointing 70 the practical
good of the country. He makes himself accessible to all
without any distinction 10 class color and has already
earned the confidence of the blacks
There good deal OF speculation 10 the probable
character of the report prepared by the Royal Commits
sion us to the origin causes ana u preston Oh the as
and cautious that could say positively on which
side their verdict would be gwen The anxiety to know
that verdict intense, but "a the matter VIII be kepta
secret till the report presented TO Parliament the Col
onsts no not expect TO get intelligence OF the result oil
the inquiry before the early part OF June.
Mrs. Gordon, the widow of George William Gordon,
left for England the 2lst April In of the Royal
Mail Companys steamers the same vessel IN which the
unfortunate Col Hobbs was passenger She goes TO the
Mother Country the invitation Of the autiSayery So
ce;y and the Jamaica Committee She is accompanied
by her aged mother.
The yield of coffee has this year been very large in some
Of the parishes, especially those IN which the cultivation
OF this product in the hands of the small settlers.
The work of sugar-miking was generally progressing
vOraby and the yield expected to be quite up to the
estimates Complaint Is made Of want OF laborers IN tle
parish in which the dIsTbtnc took place. but N the
other sugar districts there lack Of hands. The
weather seasonabe for the growing canes and the
young coffee. With the exception Of u few cases of
smallpox III mild form, the public health was good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

New BURGLAR-PRooP SAFE FOR THE NATIONAL
STATE BANK OF CANDHS.-The National Bank OF Camden
has adopted the wise of rendering its vaults douby
by ordering Of Marvn celebrated BurgarProof
Safes OF large SIZE and made the best Before Its
removal had opportunity of examining this splendid
Safe at Messrs Marvin Co.'S establishment No. 2l Chest
nuts and orcby impressed with its superiority over
other Safes in In this opinion be sustained by
large number Of public moneyed institutions and prominent
private individuals who have recently been suppantng their
oil Safes by Marvin article That the latter approximate
nearly Fire and Burgarproof perfection than other
safes made have not the slightest doubt The Safe here
referred to is magnificent specimen The ordinary fire.
proofs made by Marvin Co not only thoroughly fire
proof but perfectly dry filing being Of dry plaster mixed
with small pieces Of alum modng their contents
corrodng the This has bee recently demonstrated by
most satisfactory tests Philadelphia Ledger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

JAN INTERESTING AESIvERsARY.-The graduates
pupils OF Grard College, Philadelphia will celebrate their
anniversary the s ofay the birthday Of the benevolent
millionaire Stephen Girsrd The outside attendance will
comprise classes Of graduates those who have gone from
the college and entered apprenticeship according to the will and
testament of Gard and those who apprentices and
will be gathered chiefly from the State Of Pennsylvania The
College is not yet 90 years old, and the Oldest OF its
aumni-among whom shoemakers, printers, farmers
smiths designers engravers civil engineers. architects
cashiers lawyers editors and doctor not yet 30 OF
age Prof Lemue Stephens late teacher Of chemistry and phi
losophy the College gentleman universally beloved BY lis
graduates expected to preside at the meeting Of the
"Grard Brotherhood" Prof Somers Smith late OF West
Point and Cooper Institute, is now President.
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A c.r,..i,r Of Per.s,eri.s Sseser.

Mr.. Delwin f. Brown has made q ,pen-and-nh
drawing WHICH proves him to have the organs OF ps'e
verancs and enthusiasm developed to great sz,> IL
perhaps best described in the words OF the circular tN ae
companies the Photographic copies of it which are off ra
sale by the publisher The original OF this Photograph
29K3j inches 1t embraces the words OF the Lords
Prayer portraits of the Savior aud his Apostles and copies
Of ten celebrated paintings by the great masters in ALL 10
heads. 1t executed exclusively with the pen and is
the result Of six close labor Mr. Brown has produced
curiosity which will doubt DO folly appreciated by many
people 1t is certainly curiosity of perseVerng labor and
remarkable as a work of the pen alone.
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Th. N.v.YorL s.mi.wecLIy Tris..e,

Ready this morning, contains
York Now Eng and Middle states the soulh. STATE. the
s h cio the Fsni.n Do@sc M.ce.ny Foreign
xxxIxra CoSsax-The Proceedings Tuesday Wednesday
Vyro on raE COLORADO BLThe Presidents in Fall
The rss ssSuy Union s
Of Northern School Teichss Black Yankee Uses OF the
School fund Craees to Black School Children Conference OF the
loyal Toa.. Apohco OF Geu Lee Arrival Of the 18th Regulars
Tnr Hre sRs oTs At Mssrurs-o. Accounts
THK FRKgpnKSDeucton Of the freedmen Schools Through
ACEsrESAnrAy-The Moral ofs Old Mans Life.
srLrso TIM usios sd% ys o. Ts asbs MsSof
prohibit. bem Union General. Side With the Rebels Loyal
JANE, sTrrnEs-FsaI.n Mass Meeting Jones. Wood 900
i.h Revolutionary Army freedom Battle Scenes
Military display Celtic Entha.a.m Music and oraiOry
THr TolEas Sra Novel BY Victor Huge Par l.
Red Bal and Black Information for Person. who Fear
OK and Ths poayres An Unexpected FLASK Of Brandy
Conversation, Interrupted NJ. o.. 49,, I'll. =,
ter, Of the Utmost Interest About the Thasaed European
Ws
EprronrAu
MISCELLANEOUS irEns
THs DKY GooDs MARKET.
.1rss .sD Albany Philadelphia
rni. OF Sss and & Quotations
NARRIlon AND DEATHS
The SRMI.WREKLY TRIBUNE contains all the Edi-
toa articles merely local In character Literary Re-
and Art Critlcams. Letters from ol
Foreign and Domestic Letters Special and
Associated Press Teegraphc Dispatches: careful and
complete Summary Of Foreign and Domestic News Exc usve
Reports Proceedings OF the Farmers Club o! the Amer
lean Instue Talks about Fruit and other Horticultural and
Agricultural nfomaton Stock Financial Cattle Dry Goods
General Market Reports. which are published In The
DAILY TRIBUNE TIE SEMIWEEKLr TRIBUNE also gives. In
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Nowhere much current intelligence and
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.ha exclusion Of hundreds of thousands Of Black

to The exclusion Of hundreds OF thousands OF Black
loyalsts Colorado is not oppressed by being denied
Two Senators, and one Congressman why then'
should South Carolina groanl We are not quite GER
n that Colorado is strictly out Of the Union, though
she has no voice in Congress; but we propose que'-
ton 10 those who are fond Of discussing tie phenome
non Of State rights: Does Colorado belong to the
Union or notl If she does not belong to the Union,
20 what does she belong ~
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A Hoax-Arrest OF an Alleged .ConspIrntor.

NASHVILLE Tenn. Thursday. May H. 1866
This day observed as day OF fasting and prayer
by proclamation of the Mayor in accordance with the
previously published accounts that the President had
deed the day 10 be observed on account Of the near
approach OF cholera. Late in the afternoon 1t was dis
covered that fast day had been thus designated By the
President.
John Portcred, formerly banker and en- old resident
has been arrested and lodged IN the PenittnaTy, II IS
rumored in consequence OF implication with the con
sprators in Canada some time previous TO the death OF
Drosidant Lincoln
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MAR RE ID.

BROWN LENAHAN-In Brooklyn, on Thurd.y May ~
bs y,.dncs Of brides mother BY the Rev ~ T. omtn pc
Wit Clinton Brown Lhe eldest daughter Of the sis John Nc
Clenshan. No cards
DYER-RYAN-On Thursday. May IT, BY the Kew III. w.
Nikes Henry H. Dyer TO Annie g. Ryan ell oil 70" Guy.
Thurdsy May H. by the Rev Georfe
Prsnti.s D. D. Thomas Kirkhde D. OF Philadelphia TO
SIN Ogden daughter the Benjamin r. Butler OF this city
MAsoN-COGER-In Brooklyn D. on wednesday 18th inst at
H. ydrnce brides parents by the Rev D. backe
Robert H. Mason y Ella \, daughter Of Daniel Coyr
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HALIFAX n. s.. Thursday. May H. irG6
Yesterday the officers of the United States steamers
Miantonomah and Augusta dined with Admiral hope on
the flagship Duncan. In the evening the American resi-
dents met them at Judge JGcksOns residence, where
happy greeting and splendid dinner was given them TO,
day the Augusta saued The Consul and both vessels sailed
at D. M for St. Johns Their visit here has been very
enjoyable through tho courteses Of both the British
officers and the citizens
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Gperial Notices.

Ladies' let the Of the limitations OF PhALoN
SONS MIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs" "'twiKt the Wind
and your nobility That you deceived when purchasing
disguised when you home buy nothing pap'in to Be
Night Ceeus which has not embossed N the s oths
bottle the words PHALoN SON Perf1mer' New Yof' Soil
nv al drurgists
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FROM TEE PACIFIC COAST.
The Aim n den iTiuc..

sAs FRANCISCO. Thursday Mey II. 1866.
Tbs New-AlmadeD Quicksilver Mining Company has
ceased 20 be dealer, and will not attend exclusively 10
the production of quicksilver The product OF the mine
so 900 TASKS pcr annum has been sold 20 Baron Co
san FRANCISCO Wednesday. May 10. ls66.
There ia general depression in mining shares Ophr
500; Imperial Sl29 Gould s. Curry, 500 and Alpha
1920 Legal tenders, ~.
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FIRES.
Four Thousand Acres Of Woodland Barned
Over Near Sandwich, Msss.-Loss $4,000.

BOSTON Thursday May IL. ls66.
About 1000 acres of woodland were burned over the
present week. principally in the towns of Sandwich and
Monument.
One dwelling house in West Sandwich was included IN
the destruction, and large amount Of corded wood
The loss of property is estimated at $4,000
AT last accounts the cOnaration had stopped spread
ing. There heavy rans IN the VICINITY last night
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scRASTON-ELY-Ouw Wednesday Nay ls o. the Cogse Dutef
Church corner OF Twcny ninths and Fihsve BY tho
joseph p9yes Gerard Bsnessr Scranton to Amelia ADgs
Daughter otthe H9l. Nathan c. Ely al Of this city.
ZABaSKIE-sYLEs-At Fllbush l. T., on Wednesday May is
By the Rev w. Strong sssed BY the Rev c. Wells tho hsv
j. Zsbrisks 70 ssrsh SYKES daughter Of Henry Styles j.
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LOUISVILLE Thursday. May II. 1866
The Lebanon branch of the Nashville Railroad was
opened 10 Stanford to-day. Our city authorities the
Board Of Trade and large number Of citizens including
ladies' made the tour 10 Stanford where they were sump-
tuOusY entertained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

A SHARP-SHooTBRs FEsTIvAL.-The American
Society holds its festival at Chicago from the
10Th the nth OF June next Competitors have already
tered their from all para Of the United States and from
several places in Europe
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MAINE.
soldiers Convention ut BaBgor-Ths Besofu-
lions Adepsed. .

BANGOR Me, Thursday, May IL 1866.
The dies Convention in this city is presided over by
Gen. j. =. Cilley, and is very fully attended.
Among the resolutions adopted was one declaring that
the soldiers Of Maine watch with toicude the National
Legislature upon all questions bearing promotions.
The resolutions also denOunce the practice OF passing by
returned soldiers and giving Office TO persons OF doubtful
patriotism.
The ssutions also remind those in authority that the
soldiers Of Maine depend upon them in the future TO
that the county suffers detrment at the hands OF war
that Secession be repndiated in all Its debts and claims its
spt and principles and urges upon Congress the justice
ofequazug the bounes, that every soldier shall re-
ccve amount OF 500 per rear in bounty for all the time
sc,ivclv in service.
SECOND DAY.
BANGOR Ne, Thursday May II, 1866.
In the soldiers and Sailors Convention to-day several
resolutions Of political character presented causing
political debate which ended by their being referred
10 the Committee OIL Resolutions.
Gen. Plaested for the Committee, reported draft OF
Constitution. II provides for permanent organization,
aud for holding annual meetings in the month OF May
declare. the objects OF the Association 10 be the renewal
of aceuinances and friendships among the members 70
aid the plans Of the Government and stimulate
beneyolcnoe for the support and comfort of the families
oil deceased soldiers and Sailors to assist worthy soldiers
and sailors in obtaining employment and improving their
condition and TO promote genuine patriotism and I'M
tlciug loyalty in the entire community The qualhcas
tons for membership honorable service ID the army
navy and residence in lhe State Of Maine.
The following officers elected for the ensuing year
Gen. Seldom Conner of Kendalls Mills President; Col
T.. Il. Lace OF A0burn Tressurer Lieut.. W. T. Stevens
al Bangor, Secretary, and Vce-President and
member Of the Executive Committee from each county
Adjourned.
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In West Troy-Lo.s Of Life.

TROY, Thursday, May Il, 1866.
large frame tenement in West Troy owned by l.. d.
Collins and occupied by number Of families, was de.
sroycd by FIRE early this morning child two years old
persisted in the flames.
Adams's vinegar factory in Lansngburg was burned
last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

The Aleghanians give their first concert at the
Aheneum Brooklyn this evening and sing some of their
best and most popular pieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18
Oil.

NEW. BEDFORD Thursdsy May H. le66
Oil market quiet but holders firm; sales OF 300 bbs.
Sperm at 81 80 per gallon and 500 bbls Whale 81 H.
I advance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18
CONNECTICUT.
The Uai,ed states nAfsrship-Pestpssensen
sf the Election,

NEwHAvEs, Conn. Thursday. MAY H. 1896.
The election Of United States Senator by the Senate
of this State place of Mr. Foster has been postponed
for Que week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

The Beet Place 20 buy new. tasty and wc1-1ads
SPRING CLOTHING 10 at r. B sALDwIN's. No, 70 and n
Bowery largest and asonen. in the city aud prea s
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Thefollowing /, the report for May II: Died-Alic'
Bent from steamship Virginia Of mara.mus and jasper John
sou also from steamship Virginia oil disease Of heart
In hospital, last report ...------.------.---..
Two died as above
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In this Ciiy.
IN WEST -FoURTH.sT.

A fire was discovered yesterday morning about 10
O'Clock the malt bin the fourth floor OF Betz Co r
brewery No $40 West Forty and before could be
extngushed had extended to the fifth and sixth floors AT
the time the commenced the hands all at WORK but
engaged portions Of the establishment other than the floor
which fire broke that yet II impos be 20
determine how it originated The damage to the stock VIII
&c 600 which there is an insurance OF sSOV n
the following companies Hope e2.OO0; Corn Exciange,
5000; Central Park. $780, Globe SOD; Hoffman - 500
Jefferson o. 500; Stuyvesant s30OO King County 81 800
Baltic g. 800; firnens Fund 5000; Indemnity 5000
Damage the machinery viii amount 10 about s2V0J loss
insured in Rutgers and Bieyo0rt Insurance Computes
for 81 OOO The building owned by Mr. j. T. Beiz Is dam
aged the OF about g. 800 aud insured IN the Pco
pies Exchange Capital City Albany and the Star Insurance
COMPANIES for $4,000.
IN MERCBR-sT.
fire was discovered about o'clock last night in
the hat factory OF Fisher Co. No Is Mercerst The ire
originated in box rubbish the stove but speedily
extingushed The only damage by water which amount
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Our fathers God We bless,
We insanity and sins

We insanity and sing
I'll abundant fsithfulne"
And mercy q oar King
90 10. and them whoss banda did COW
These fields Two Hundred Years Ago.
o fair the heritage
They from the red man ssined-
Passing from azero age
The title all uus'sined'
Good men sud ifue they were. we know.
Who lived Two Hundred Years Ago.
This City, nobly planned,
Adorned with p8rk and shade,
Their tasteful eye and hand
Tie hfsl foundations laid:
Men fearing God they were, we know,
Who built Two Hundred fesrs Ago.
Ihou.h .lumb'ring In the ground
Their spirit walks abroad.
In schools aud Workshop found
And temples Of our God
What they did plant God made to grow,
Fer since Two Hundred Years Ago
River. .o1iling near
And blue Sky overhead
The same from year TO year
Ye do not mourn the Dead
The Dead who left this scene OF WOO
FOR Heaven Two Hundred Years Ago.
TIE memory OF the Just
Thrice blessed is-snd sweet
T. hlif nrs rcted dust
We tread beneath our feet
Inhlisi feet 10 ,rgmple 80
Dust OF Two funded Years Ago.
Thrice has righteous sword
Been drawn in Freedoms cause
Done battle for the Lord
For equsl rights and laws
Fraiernal blood been made TO flow
All aimee Two Hundred Years AGO.
What wonders God has wrought,
Then let US MARBLE forth
His love beyond our thought,
Hi. msje.ty and worth
Exali His power aud grace below,
Like those Two Hundred Years Ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

Remaining under treatment. IS
n. u. BIssELL, Deputy Health 0nioer,