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PE-THREATENING ASPECT OF
AFFAIRS.

At no period, says the New York Times
Of the 4th, either before or during the sharp
and decisive German conflict, has the situa-
ton in Europe presented darker aspect
than it does now. We have London news by
the cable Of yesterdays date. We have Con-
tinental reports scarcely forty-eight hours
old. And unless we are altogether deceived
as to the sources of the intelligence thus
brought hither, the grand contest for posi-
ton, for influence and for permanent politi-
cal ascendancy in Europe, is only just
opening.
The quarrel from being primarily a Ger
man, or, in measure a civil conflict, bids
fair to develop into a Gallo-Prussian war
ostensibly for the revision of boundary
line marked out barely fifty years ago-but,
in reality, for the status and dignity Of lead
crship in Continental Europe. The demands
for territorial compensation submitted to
Prussia by the French Cabinet, Of which We
had a positive and distinct announcement
in yesterdays telegram, are to be met, ac-
cording to the semi-oflicial Berlin Journal,
by prompt refusal These demands the
Prussisn organ-which speaks for BISMARCK
-characterizes as absurd" 1t reminds
the Government Of the Emperor, that in the
German quarrel France has had nothing at
stake. And the tone in which this is said as
clearly indicates defiance as any semi-oili-
cial utterancc from Prussia since the conflict
began.
Italy, meanwhile, viii apparently cease to
continue party to the quarrel, by the ces-
sion of Venetia, to which the Government
of Vienna has consented the form Of the
armistice between that power and Austria
having been extended. In that result, the
new conflict would be one involving the
question of German solidarity and strength,
as against French ACKNOWLEDGMENT and mod
eru Cesarism. In such contest BISMARCK
would, doubtless, carry with him far more
Of the sympathies of liberal men through
ont the world than he has done hitherto.
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FROM san Frnncisco.

SAN FRANCIsCO, August IA fours,ory
brick lodging house on Summer street fell al
three o'clock this morning, caused by exca-
vations in the adjoining lot, killing six per-
sons and wounding fifteen, some fatally.
Maj. Gen. RUFUS INGOIIs and Gen BAD
COCK have arrived from Oregon.
The new Japan's tariff makes the export
on tea 1900 S. and Eve cents. Buncha tea
when exported from Nagucki, seventy-6ve
cents. Hearep, S6,006 S. Raw cotton 90
600 s. and twenty-seyen cents. Cassia,
thirty cents.
The following ships have arrived Fleet
wood, Slower, and ViIula Peak, from New
York. The latter vessel reports that JOHN
SINCLAIR, cabin boy, was drowned at sea,
and the 3doficer, WILLIAM JoICE and r. J
WARREN, were killed by the falling Of the
top sail yard
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supplied the assassins belonged to these So
cieties
BERLIN, August l5.-The dangers to the
duration of the peace now existing in Ger
many is caused, not by any political differ
ences on the part of Prussia, but by ques-
tions Of territorial nature, more especially
those arising from the adjustment Of the
federal property acquired by the war
A war between Prussia and France Is
probable.
HASTINGS, August 15.-The ship Red,
White and Blue, which left New York on
the 9th of July, with two men and dog on
board, passed here to-day. All well. The
names Of the men are Capt. WM. HUDsON
and his mate, F1TcH. Hastings Is a small
port in the English Channel
The steamship Kangaroo, Capt MANNING,
which left New York on the LIST inst, ar
rived al LiyerDOol on the 18th
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From Rio JaneirO.

New York, August 17.-Dates Of July
10th, from Rio Janeiro are received. The
bombardment of the camp of the allies by
the Paraguayans noted in the last advices,
lasted five hours, with thirty heavy 81
FOUNDERS. The result was the devastation
Of about 1000 tents, most of their camp
equipage, and wagons and artillery dis
mantled, and about eighty to one hundred
men horse du combat An offer was made
by the Ministers of Peru and Chill to the
Oriental and Argentine Governments 70 a
mediation between the belligerants. No
importance is attached to this proposal, ex-
cept that the peace party is growing. 1t
will have no immediate effect unless it be
to COMPEL the allied commanders to show
more energy and decision, the talk Of which
has originated the desire for peace. The
Brazillians feel the necessity Of prosecuting
war in order to secure future tranquility for
the empire, and will prosecute it even if
abandoned by their allies.
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unimpaired and unimpeaehed the honor and
faith of the republic.
9Th. 1t is the duty Of the national govern
ment to recognize the services Of the federal
soldiers and sailors in the contest just closed,
by meeting promptly and fully all their Just
and rightful CLAIMS for the services they
have rendered the nation, and by extension
to those Of them who have survived, and to
the widows and orphans of those who have
fallen, the most generous and considerable
care.
10th. In ANDREW JOHNSON, President of
the United States, who, in. his great Office, has
proved steadiast in his devotion to the laws
and interests Of his country, unmoyed by
persecution and undeserved reproach, hav-
ing faith Unreasonable in the people and
the principles Of the Government, we recog-
nize a Chief Magistrate worthy Of the ma
ton and equal TO the great crisis upon
which his lot Is cast, and we tender to him,
IN the discharge Of his high and responsible
duties, our profound respect, and the as
surance Of our cordial and sincere support.
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NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Herald's
Ottowa dispatch says the Fenian scare is
reviving in Canada. 1t is known that great
Fenian picnic is to take place in few weeks
on Grand Island, Niagara river, where fifteen
thousand Irishmen will be present, armed
and equipped with the intention of making
a descent on Canada territory. Gen. DICK
TAYLOR is the reported leader of the expe-
dition, and in view of this knowledge, the
Canadian Government are making active
preparations for defense. Gunboats are be-
ing sent to the expected scene Of hostilities.
The Fenians are being drilled and 4 camp
of five hundred men is to be established
opposite Grand Island. The officials Of the
Government are consulting together at Otto
wa and are keeping their councils profound
" secret. Strange characters have been OBJ
served prOwling about the streets of Toronto
and other border towns, who are known to be
Fenian emissaries.
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"TUE DECLARATION or PRINCE
PIES"

The convocation just closed at Philadel-
phia has taken the right road to peace to
national unity, to harmony, to liberty and
10 prosperity. There met together the
PEOPLE Of every section, as represented by
delegates carefully chosen by them; and
they have laid down the principles upon
which the Government must proceed, if is
10 continue free and republican in character.
Il has proven that the expressed apprehen-
sions Of many well-meaning Southerners,
that il would be sectional and oppressive,
were groundless, The phantom "test-oath'
Of uninterrupted loyalty as a condition 20
admission, was never heard Of In its de-
alterations and conclusions, no demand was
made Of the South, which had not already
been yielded. They were received with con
sideration and respect, and treated with ten
demess and affection. Their honor and
manhood were upheld and sustained, and
their rights declared and insisted upon
On the other hand the North were
assured that all the legitimate results
Of the war were secure. Above all. the Con-
stitution Is asserted and vindicatod. 1t is
just as binding as it ever was-itis just as
essential 20 the existence ofthe Union as il
ever was The war did not change it, and
Il remains unchanged except by the people
in The mode pointed out by IT, Representa-
uvcs from all parts Of the States is indis-
pensable to Union, and no power can de-
priye the people Of this right An powers
not conferred upon the General Govern
ment nor prohibited by the States, are re-
served to the States OF the people thereof
The public faith Of the country is sacred,
and lis debts must be paid This is going
back to the purer and to the better days Of
the Republic, and re-proclaiming the doc
trincs Of the founders and fathers OF the
Union.
II the Convention had been made up ex-
clusiyely Of Nor,hener It's action would
have been probably different. II il had
been made up exclusively Of Southcrners lis
action would have been probably different.
Either section acting for ITSELF and regard
less Of the oorrelative rights Of Others would
possibly have fashioned different declare
ton. But il was composed from all the
States and Territories, honestly and earnestly
seeking grand and common ground upon
which all could stmd They took the Con-
siiiution and is resulting obligations and
duties upon il they have planted themselves
and their people. Where there was but
lately discord and strife peace and unison
prevail
This declaration IS the mobilization, SO
% speak, Of the Conservative, Constitutional
forces Of the country. The fate Of our ~
publican institutions are ia imminent peril,
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New YORK, August l7.-Judge BERNARD
this morning, granted an absolute injunc-
ton against the Common Council Of New
York, enioining them from re-adopting, over
Mayor HoFFMAN's veto, the resolution Civ
ing certain parties authority to construct,
and use the elevated railroad through Broad
way and other streets. The application was
made by H. H. RICE, attorney in behalf Of
Mr.. c. T. STEWART, the undertaken.
The injunction is signed by Mr.. STEWART
and HARRY Hilton, and they agree to be
responsible in the sum af 900 for such
damages as defendant may sustain by reason
Of the Injunction, if it shall be finally deci-
ded that plaintiff was not entitled to con-
struct said railway.
The total mortality of Brooklyn, in six
weeks, ending to-day, was ,9l9, Of which 259
were from cholera.
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WASHINGTON. August 17.-Much activity
is exhibited by the Indian Department in
sending to the Indians out West annuities,
and the Treasurer is prohibited from obey
ing all the bills. The Department seems de
termined that the Indians shall not COM
mence hostilities with the broken faith of
the Government, and, as pretext, prepare
tons are being made to pay them annuities
early this fall.
The Treasury Department made to-day
the first advance to the Paymasters since
the failure of the Merchants National Bank.
The sum called for was S2,750,000, which is
quite falling off from the amount Of pay
required when the army was in full opera
ton, the amount then used vas S3,000,O0O
per month.
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The Near Approach of she Collapse Of
Macmillan in Mexico.

New YORK, August 1.-THE Herald's
Mexican correspondent reiterates the recent
statement from that quarter of an approach
ing crisis which threatens the downfall of
MAxIMILIAN's empire Martial law has been
declared in a number OF States.
1t has been discovered that the late con-
spiracy in Vera Cruz contemplated the
seizure of all military and civil officers be-
longing to the empire in the city and Gus
tom House. A forced loan was levied on
all French merchants and the principal lead
ers of the conspiracy, and they were then to
make their escape. About one thousand
soldiers were bribed, mostly Of the Egyptian
corps, and the Liberal parties outside of the
city were duly informed of the intention,
and were to cooperate, but the whole thing
was discovered by means of a captured dis
patch. The principals were arrested and
the bribed soldiers were released.
Acapulco Is about to be abandoned by the
French
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ST. LOUIS, August 17.-One hundred and
forty-one cases of cholera reported for the
Health appointed three physicians in each
ward to visit, daily, every house in their re-
spective districts, andfurnish all poor people
with medicines, and to enforce all sanitary
measures adopted by the Board. Tents are
to be erected in different parts Of the city
for the accommodation of cholera patients,
and every house, street and alley in the city
to be thoroughly disiniected.
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and a vast and mighty struggle for their
safety is az hand These be the friends Of
the American birth-right. The others are
its enemies.
Our leader is ANDREW JOHNSON, worthy
skillful and brave Let us, the Constltu-
tional Unionists, with one voice and one
arm, uphold and sustain him throughout the
confict-and then all will be we'll Other
wise the days of liberty for the people Of the
American Union are numbered.
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MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
Cholera Rennrts-

NEW York, August 17.-Ten cases Of
cholera and nine deaths are reported in the
city to-day, and thirteen cases and four
deaths in Brooklyn.
BERNARD TRURY was executed to-day for
the murder of HENRY LAZARUS.
A Philadelphia special says the New York
delegation to the Philadelphia Convention
have appointed a State Central Committee,
which will meet at Albany next week stimuli
taneou-ly with the Democrats to call State
Convention.
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Cholera Reports.

New YORK, August 17.-Eleven cases
and ten deaths from cholera were reported
in this city yesterday.
In Brooklyn twelve cases and four deaths
were reported. The continual pleasant
ness of the weather has caused decline in
the number of cases. On Governors Island
one death occurred, but it was not known
whether from cholera or not. The reports
from Harris Island more favorable. Some
new developments came to light yesterday
CINCINNATI, August 17.-Sixty-seven
deaths were reported Yesterday.
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The New York Bank Robbery.

New York, August lin regard to the
late LORD Bank robbery in Exchange
Place, two men named HOWARD and Pr
TINGILD, who are believed to be the main
manipulators in the transaction, were ar
rested on the 18th inst. ENNIS, who was
arrested and escaped, performed the diplo-
matte part of the work, being assigned to
the task of interesting Mr.. LORD and at
tracing his intention, while the others alb
stracted the bonds. A fourth party is still
at large who acted as receiver of the stolen
bonds Further disclosures concerning the
working of the detectives in this city are
being made public. Two statements are
made which still further implicate JOHN
YOITNG the detective.
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New YORK, August 1.-THE Express
states that President ROBERTS has called a
meeting Of the Fenian Congress, to assem-
bic at Troy on the 4th Of September. Official
reports Of the late fasco in Canada will be
submitted. It is also stated, that a vessel
purchased months ago by MAHONEY, for a
privateer, and still lying at the Atlantic
Docks, Is claimed by STEPHENS, aud that if
he persists in his claim an attachment will
be procured against him by the prominent
Fenians of BROOKLYN.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Gen. sehOGeId--PcnsiOn Matters.

Gen. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES M0iters-
WASHINGTON, August Il. Major General
ScHoFIELD, the present Commander Of the
Department of Virginia, has been designa-
ted as Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau
the duties of which office were formerly ex-
ercised by Major General TERRY. The
Commissioner of Pensions to-day published
the following circular Of instructions to
agents.for paying pensions: They are di-
rected hereafter to require satisfactory evil
dence of date Of marriage Of widow or mo-
ther. The usual Certificate of the officiating
clergyman or magistrate will generally suf-
fee, if attested by one or more witnesses pre-
sent. IL must be under oath.
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The Convention Of Southern gniOnisis.

ALBANY, \. Y, August l7.-Governor
FENToS has requested Senators MoRGAE
and HARRIS to attend the Convention OF
Southern Unionists in Philadelphia, on the
Sd Of October. 20 reassure these true friends
Of constitutional freedom that New
York fully appreciates their continued ei-
forts 10 place he States lately in revolt upon
a lust and Stable basis; that il sympaihizes
with them and sincerely desires the re-estab-
hshment Of loyal selfgoyernment IN the
communities laiely in rebellion as soon as
consistent with safety and future peace that
the Union party Is anxious 70 see their re-
spectiye States represented in Congress AZ
earlv a. fuII assurance can be had that the
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WND-A gentle wind-one that presses
with delicious GOODNESS upon the brow in
the heat of summcr-travels az the rate Of
four miles an hour. A light gale-such as
blows pleasantly from the sea-moves at the
rate Of from ten 10 fifteen miles an hour. A
high wind-one that shrilly whistles around
the corners when the earth Is feitered with
frost and snow--tmvCls al the rate Of thirty
Eve miles per hour; and the hurrican, be-
fore whose might and fury stately forests
bow, has a velocity Of eighty miles an hour.
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HARTFORD COM, August 17.-ALBEBT
J.. STARKWEA THEB, the man murderer, was
hung ut one o'clock this afternoon. He
walked to the scafiold with firm step, and
exhibited no particular emotion. His pulse
ceased beating fifteen minutes after he fell,
and fifteen minutes later the body was cut
down. Between two and three thousand
people witnessed the execution.
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FoRTREss MONROE, August IA de-
tachment of troops under the command OF
Lieutenant DAY, of the 9th United States
Artillery, was sent from here this forenoon,
to Craney Island, by order of Gen. MILES,
to prepare quarters for the reception of the
11th United States Infantry, fears being en-
tertained that these troops, coming from
New York and vicinity, might introduce
cholera into Richmond
Gen. MHEs returned from Washington
this morning. He has accepted the Colo
nelcy of the 4th United States Infantry, and
the officers of the regiment viii be ordered
at once to report to him.
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WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE Navy
Department has received official advices,
dated May 3lst, from Acting Rear Admiral
BELL, commanding the East India squad
ron. His flag ship, Hartford, was then at
Levata, China The Massachusetts,, at last
advices, was at New Chanz. Quiet and
order seems to have been restored there.
The Wyoming returned to Hong Kong May
Dist, where it was intended she should re
main until further orders. The Hartford
left there may 22d, and visited the open
ports. The store-ship Relief has been or
dered home, and the general health on the
coast of China is reported good.
1t is probable that all the Cabinet, except
Secretary HARLAN, and prossibly Mr..
STANTON as we'll, as General GRANT and
Admiral FARRAGUT, with their stats, will
accompany the President in his trip to
CHICAGO
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On OTTsInE pAGEs.

FIRST PAGE.-From Coffee County, Anecdote Of
Judge Patterson. The Rebuilding Of Charleston.
The Presidential Trip to Chicago etc.
FoUETH PAGE.-St. Louis and Nashville Rail
road. The Proposed Railroad Meeting a. Prince
ton, Ky. The Restoration Of Civil Government in
Texas An Incident, ETC.
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Time Table.

BOYD M. CHEATHAM.
Gent Sup't. E. and Ky. r. r.
nr.I.
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Cen sherman.

OMAHA, n. T., August I7.-Gen. SHER-
MAN and several staff officers, accompanied
by Senator JNO. SHERMAN, arrived her yes
terday. The party leave here tomorrow
morning, by the North Pacific railroad, on
their way to Fort Laramie and the noun
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00O ACRES EEAR WINCHEsTFR, TEy-

000 ACRES NEAR WINCHESTER, TEN
OOU nessec. Winchester IS one of the health
est locations IN Iennessee-gOOd schools, railroad
facilities and many other advantages.
These lands are adjoining the town Of w in
chester. One-half well timbered. all tllable with
the exception Of perhaps some five acres. on which
is n fine rock quarry. forty acres Of good fruit,
good dwelling and Out-houses This Is the
place whore B. II. MCGEHEE nov resides. 10 BE-
suit purchasers.
Also, Two Thousand Acres Of r0od moun.ain
land, well timberCd.
If not sold before these lands viii be offered for
sale 30 the highest bidder. 10 lots from FIVE Co fifty
acres on the First Monday La October
next No better opportunity has been offered
for location in this country.
Fer part culars apply o. the undersigned. or b.
I. MCdEHEE on the premises.
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Radical Orators from the Southern
States.

PHILADELPHIA, August l7.-Seventy Of
the best speakers who are to attend the Con-
vention Of loyal Southerners in this city, on
the Sd Of September, have made appoint
ments for addresses in various parts Of the
country. This viii give opportunity to hear
direct from Southern loyal Union men.
4 Convention Of the loyalists Of Western
North Carolina has been called to meet in
Lexington, to elect delegates to this Conven-
ton.
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+. 2. REYNOLDS Commissioner of Regis
tratiou for Lincoln county, after issuing one
hundred and forty-seven voting certificates,
resigned and Captain II. \. T. SHIr has
been appointed in his stead.
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General Order.


The following has been received:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, WAsHNGToN, Aug.
Il, ISG6.-General Order 77-Under the
authority Of an act Of Congress, approved
December Dist, 1861, medals Of honor are
hereby awarded to the following named per-
sons who have distinguished themselves by
their gallantry in action, by extraordinary
heroism in the line Of their profession, or by
other commendable qualities: John Brown,
Captain Of the after guard, Richard Bates
and Thomas Burke, seamen, Of the United
States steamer Desoto, for rescuing from
drowning james Rose and John Russell,
seamen, Of the United States steamer Win
osski, Of Passport Maine, on May 10Th, 1866.
THos. RoBINsoN, Captain Of after guard Of
the United States steamer TallaPoosa, for
heroic efforts to save from drowning WEI
LINGT0S D. RoscAR, landsman, Of the Tai
lapOosa, Of New Orleans, July 8, 1866.
Application for the medals must be made
through the commanding officers Of the YES
sells on which the seamen are serving.
(Sipnedl GIDEON WELLS,
Secretary Of the Navy.
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An officer OF the Freedmen's Bureau
sEmrdIarnl in nnxns

Boston, August 17.-Private advices an
nounce the murder in Texas of G.. CLARK
ABBOTT, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, an
officer of the Freedmen's Bureau.
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sa5 REWARD.

4 OsT Oy LAST NIGHT WHILE PASSING
i ! from the store 90 JAs. ~ e.tAf. op Asr4et
srrE ralorrd PuCEFr BOOK. containing HA i
WTNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS. I Wiu
give the above reward % - return % ne az Jas.
a. asii-st a. AZ. GREEN
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MEADyILE Pa, August I'D. a. Fns-
MY was unanimously nominated for Con-
gress from the 10Th Congressional District.
Great enthusiasm prevailed.