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New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The Presidents policy begins to work. Cen
Sicklcs has asked to be relieved OF the COM
mand of the Second Military District, and has
demanded an official inquiry into bis acts, that
he may answer the accusations OF the Attor-
pey-C eneral. The charges against Gen. Sicilcs,
in Mr. Stanbery's opinion, are sweeping ana
emphatic. Mr. Stanbery said: " In another OF
"tbese districts body of military edicts,
"issued in general and special orders regularly
"numbered, and in occasional circulars, have
"been promulgated, which already begin
"to assume the dimensions of code'
After enumeratng the orders OF Cen Siclies,
he continues: "This construction OF his power
"under the act of Congress places the military
commander on the same footing as the Con
gress of the United States 1t assumes thaC
"'thc paramount authority OF the United States
"'at any time to abolish, modify, control, OF
1' 'suDerccdc,' is vested in him rs fully as 1t is
reserved to Congress. He deems himself Il
representative of that paramount authority
"He puts himself upon an equality with the
law-making power of the Union, the only par
amount authority in our Government so far, NJ
"lcast. rs the enactment of laws is concerned.
ale places himself on higher ground than the
President, VINO IL SlHpy dh 'N''uli'N oii''''
"He assumes, directly or indirectly, all the
"authority of the State, legislative, executive,
and judicial, and in effect declares j am the
estate regret that find it necessary to
speak so plainly of this assumption OF
"authority. | repeat what ! have heretofore
"soid. that | do not doubt that all these
"ordcrs have been issued under an honest
"belief that they were necessary or expcdleht,
"and fully warranted by the act of Congress-
We think that Gen. Scbles has made ms
take in offering his resignation, fOr even though
il be true that Mr. Stanbcry's ccnsurc Is APP
proved by the President, the approval IS not
vet official The District Commanders were
not appointed by Mr.. Stanhcry, and 1t IS rs
yet unnecessary for them to shape their acton
10 please him. This question is not personal
one. Il il an issue between Congress and
the President, the decision OF when
the District Commanders should patiently
await. We hope the President will act upon
this theory, and return Gen. Sickless resiS-
nation. We know of no personal reasons why
he should resign: he is the representative ot a
principle: Sheridan and Pope arc charged
with the same abuse of authority. Against
Gen. Sickcs the President has made no Sepa-
rate or personal charge, and might prop
eIly decline TO accept his resignation.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
MAXLNLLLAN1S TRIAL.

Official information was received at Wash
ingtOn yesterday cOntirmatory of the report
that the trial of the Emperor Macmillan has
been postponed and from a dispatch which
appears elsewhere, it will be seen that it is
probable, the proceeding of the Court Martial
will not be resumed until after the fall of
Mexico and Vera Cruz, and the arrival of the
United States Minister The feeling in the
Liberal army, it seems. is strongly opposed to
cemenCy, the soldiers being represented
as clamOrOus for the blood of the fallen En-
peror; but Juarez and his advisers are in favor
of delay, and in this we think they decide
wisely. 1t is not that Macmillan has any es-
special claim to mercy at the hands OF the Lib
erals; for, whatever may be said OF the noble
qualities of mind and heart which it is said dis
tinguish him. there is no denying that the I'M
perialists have prosecuted the war in the most
sanguinary spirit and that MaIimilian has
himself sanctioned acts of cruelty and
bloOdshed utterly opposed to every principle
on which war is conducted among civilized
nations in the present age. He seems to have
overlooked altogether the popularity OF his
position as u ruler of exotic origin, whose way
TO the throne was opened by foreign bay0nets-
to have forgotten that he was thrust upon the
Mexican peope-tO have ignored the fact that
the Liberals were fighting on their own soil,
and for the maintenance Of rights and
Liberties which were theirs by Inheritance.
To designate such men a banditti, and
to prescribe for them, when captured the sum-
mary justice dispensed to brigands, was some
thing so m0nstrous that it should create no
,,,go hot fla ol
diers of the Liberal army demand that the
Emperor shall have short shrift, and quick dis
patch. But, unquestiOnably fragrant as Maxi
milan's Offenses have been, there are welghty
reasons, we think, why his trial should be con-
Quoted with all possible delberatiOn, and why
his life should be spared. These reasons
we have 80 repeatedly set forth in our columns
that we need not repeat them here. We
shall be glad to find that they have commended
themselves to the Liberal leaders of Mexico; ;
and, assuming the correctness Of the infOrma-
tion that the trial has been postponed, we may
hope for such a termination OF this Mexican
business, in so far as 'the disposal of Maxi
milan is concerned as shall rebound to the
honor of the MeXicans and the credit OF re-
publican institutions on this continent. That
q European prince should be on his trial
before u republican tribunal in America
is something entirely new, and the whole affair
wears an intensely dramatic character. The
Mexicans are making to-day page of history
to which future generations will turn with the
most lively interest. 1t is to be hoped that
they will properly appreciate the responsibility
which rests upon them in this matter, and give
proof to the world that rs they know how to
fight for liberty SO they understand how to
usc yictOry.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The President of the Convention yesterday
ANNOUNCED the standing committees of the
Convention and several of the more important
were in session yesterday, and will be on sew
eral succeeding days. Meantime the daily sit
tings of the Convention are likely to be brief.
There is disappointment as to places on the
committees, and some complaint that the Com
mittee on Finance has not only a Democratic
chairman, as have two or three others, but
Democratic majority. But the general senti-
ment will sustain the President, who is exceed
ingly and wisely anxious that the conclusions
of the Convention should commend themselves
to the favor of good men of all parties. Those
who claim to be par excellence Canal men seem
least pleased 1t is hoped that several commit
tees will be ready to report next Monday.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The Republicans of Ohio have nominated for
Governor Gen. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, at
present a member of Congress from that State.
Gen. Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio Octo-
Der 4, 1922, and before the war was a promi-
nent member of the bar, having been City
Solicitor of Cincinnati from 1853 to 1861. He
entered the volunteer service soon after the
breaking out of the Rebellion as Captain in
the 23d Ohio, and rose by successive promotions
TO the rank of Brigadier- General to which he
was appointed in 1864. In the same year he
was elected to Congress, and he was again re-
turned in 1866. Gen. Hayes has a gallant
record, and his nomination is creditable both to
himself and to his party.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
OBITUARY.
THE ARcHDUcHEsS MATILDA.

THE ARCHDUCHISS MATILDA.
Two days before the coronation at Pesth the House
of Hapsburg lost one Of ts members by tragic death.
The Archduchess Matilda, daughter of the Archduks
Albert days before while leaning out of the window
TO talk 10 one OF her relatives inadvertently rod on
ucifer match lying at her feet the floor Before she
was aware OF il her summer dress in a blaze Sod
before any could to her rescue she sank to the
ground agony OF pain, from which only deaf ne
leased her The deceased Archduchess born tho
10th OF January 9 and was therefore IN her nineteenth
wear She was the second daughter OF the Archduke
Albert the victor OF Custozza, and granddaughter OF
Archd,ke Charles who distinguished himself as an able
general in the war against the first Napoleon. Her
grandfather being the brother of Emperor Francis he
grandfather OF Francis Joseph she second COUSIN
of the present Emperor 1t understood that she was
soon TO be berothed Prince Humber the heir to the
throne Of Italy BY all accounts she endowed with
rare gifts OF person. mind and heart
THE REV. DIR. MILLS
After the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Com
mtee ON Education in this city, yesterday afternoon ITS
Sesretarp the Rev Thornton A. Mills d. D. took Iio
boken ferryboat for his home Dover " j. but at the
in Hoboken he fell under stroke of apopeIy
and died almost instantly. An inquest having been hed
by Coroner White the Rev Henry Kendall who had been
summoned from the Presbyterian Committees rooms m
this city, the corpse on by railroad to Dover D.
Mills who was widely known and highly esteemed IN tho
church, was son Of Judge Mills OF Kentucky In early
life he was editor OF The Cincinnati Christian Herald bat
resigned the editorial chair TO take pastorate at ns
apOs and thence. about ten years went 70 Dover
This loss must fall with double weight upon his WIDOW,
siuce she buried her second son by her first husband on
Tuesday last. Dr. Mills about 81 years Of age
THE HON. ISAAC NEWTON.
The Hon. Isaac Newton, Commissioner of Agucul-
ture died his residence in Washington last night The
duties of the Office OF Commissioner dd Interim will
devolye upon John W. Stokes, Chief Clerk of the Depart
ment A special Department Of Agriculture was estab
shed by Of Congress- approved May l5 1902 Ihs
officers OF the Department are Commissioner, CheI
Clerk and statistical Clerk Mr. Newton was the hrst
Commissioner OF the Department.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The news we published two weeks ago that
Salnave had accepted Professionally the Presi-
dency of the Republic of Hayti is confirmed
by our dispatches from Havana, which state
briefly the circumstances under which he was
induced to do so. Official dishonesty has been
so common in Hayti-most of the Presidents
themselves setting the example of plundering
the public chest-that it is nothing surprising
TO be informed that the Secretaries of the
Provisional Government established at Port
au-Prince on the abdcation of Geffrard should
have attempted TO enrich themselves by pecu-
laton. With these dishonest public servants
Salnave threatened to make short and sharp
work. Bayoneting is certainly novel mode of
Furnishing corrupt officials; but the vigor which
Salnaye displayed in this case seems to have
added immensely to his popularity with the.
Haytans, who ut once, by acclalnation, pro-
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

We understand that the American Atlantic
Gable Telegraph Company of this city. which
was incorporated about a year ago, is making
vigorous efforts to perfect its arrangements for
a new line between Europe and America by
way of Bermuda and the Azores, having its
Western terminus at some point on the coast
of the United States, and its Eastern at Lisbon.
The present cables have not custom enough to
keep their operators busy more than few
hours day; but, with the reduction Of rates
which would follow the completion of this
new enterprise, we believe that there would
be business enough for all, and great increase
of profitS.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The publication Of dispatches concOctcd in
New York, but purporting to have been trans
mitted over the Atlantic Telegraph, is supposed
by some journalists to be cheap and effect
ual way of getting a reputation for enterprise,
but it is attended with danger. For instance,
The Herald a few days ago, in a dispatch pur-
porting to describe the coronation of the Aus
tran Emperor rs King of Hungary, said
"The reports Of the condition Of the hedlh of
" the Austrian Archduchess Matilda" (who had
some time before been burned by her clothes
taking fire. "or Of the actual danger to the
" life of the Emperor Macmillan, were not
permitted to interfere with the ceremonies" ;"
The character of the dispatch win be apparent
when 1t is known that the unfortunate prin-
cess had been dead two days at the time it
was written, and her fate had made profound
sensation throughout Europe.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The misfortunes of the House of Hapsburg
have indeed not come singly. To the humilia-
tons of the Empire are added the most dis
tressng Affections of the sovereign. Maximil-
ian has, perhaps, been barbarousy shot; his
wife is consigned to living tomb, and
now the festivities of the Hungarian coro-
nation are clouded by the terrible fate
Of the young Archduchess Matilda, who
has been burned to death in the palace OF
Vienna. The untimely end Of this prin-
cess in whom, it is said, were joined rare gifts of
person, mind, and heart, is not only personal
ailiiction, but political calamity. In her the
fortunes OF tho houses Of Hapsburg and Savoy
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The President has received dispatch from
New-Orleans stating that Santa Anna had
landed in Mexico and had been proclaimed
Provisional President by his adherents and
those of Macmillan. An evening paper of this
city claims to have trustworthy intelligence
that an engagement had taken place between
the adherents of Santa Anna and the National
forces, in which the latter were repulsed.
Such attempts as this are the curse of Mexico.
There is always an ambitious adventurcr to
snatch at the fruits of victories he did not
help to win.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

There is general complaint in Paris from the
Commissioners appointed to look after the in
terests of the various nations represented in
the great Exhibition that the French officials
treat them with neglect which amounts to
positive rudeness. The universal show appears
indeed, to have been 80 managed that the
French get all the glory and nearly all the
prizes, and foreigners pay the expenses with
out receiving bare hospitality in return.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

Professor Huxley has just made quite an IN
teresting contribution to the science of anthro-
pology, and one decidedly sensational. Lectur-
ing at the Royal Institution two weeks ago, on
the subject of Africa and the Negro, he referred
20 the missing link" between men and mon
keys. and contendcd that that link" Is
not the black man, startling his hearers
with the statement that the English are
i'm much closer propinquity to anthropoid apes
than the Africans. For instance, he said the
negro has woolly hair, and no monkeys are 50
onamented. except, perhaps afew scarce species
in South America. And as to the "spur heel
of the negro the Professor considers it doubtful
whether his heel projects more than an English
mans. This is really horrible The learned Pro-
fessor must be really Goth, thus ruthlessly to
attempt the demolition of a fayOrite theory.
But if the African is not the "miSsing link
the Caucasian certainly is not, nor does the Pro-
fessor say that he is. Where, then, is the said
link to be found More work for the
sayans. What say they of the Mongolians, or
the MalayansG Science is not to be baffled.
The link must be found, or what is to become
of gociptV
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
FIRES.

DESTRUCTION OF THEATER IN PHHADEIPiHA-
THE AUDIENCE EsCAPE-sEvERAL LIyEs LOST By
FALLING WALLS.
~ TRIBUNE
PHILADEIPHIA June 19-1'he American Variety
Theater on walnutst above Eighth, under the manage
ment Of Mr. Fox Is in flames with much OF the surrouDd
ing property. The State House bell is ringing geneai
alarm.
Lqtor-The fire commenced in the stable at the rear OF
the theater The alarm communicated TO the aua
ence which fortunately not large and succeeded IN
escaping though many bruised in the rush 10 '0
front doors In a short time the whole interior was IN
blaze II is believed that all the performers eseapoa'
though il is rumored that Fattie Stewart ons
of the propretors, is missing. Several ounu,
ngs on samson-st, at the rear, are danas'"
by water and fire, but those on Naih"l
ST. escaped through the efforts OF the firemen ApOu'
lOl O'Clock the front wall Of the building fell Win AZ
awful crash. About halfadozen persons were eAii'e1
away injured, but cannot be ascertained how many
were crushed 10 death beneath the ruins, TO remove
which win take several hours Soon after the IRE oOu
menoed the alarm was given TO the Walnntst tnea'o'
corner OF Ninthst and the audience was dismissed WIZ
ont accident
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
The front wall OF the Theater fell at about 20 mnutes
II o'clock, buEing in the ruins, and instantly kuins inv
Lutz a member of the Hibernia Engine Company
intnDeT o. bnt FIauhlln NOihptuyf IVY n
said 20 be q member of the Columbia Hose. r.sd
rumored that live killed In oil but one Ieps'bI NJ
killed Is still alive, though there is no hopes ty
recovery. There were some eighteen or tWeny
wounded. several seriously. The Hiberna shsd
the oldest hre company IN the DeParriine.s& s.r,sn
several OF their members severely injured The n "ss
complain that 10 the insufcieney of the police u tne
OF life due the street being one, and the SIo
so great that the bremen We're unable 10 escape e
pending danger which they could have done had 'he w
lice force been properly directed
IN PITTSBURGH. ,.
PITTSBURGH June ia large hre occurIeuh rrII,dhsTs a
night an the Ninth Ward, by which Gillespie s,o,
nainng mill HobsOn q Co.'S sash ana door lsosooaS'
and the adjacent dwellings, were entirely sus co
Total loss about 100000 The only Insurance is s'''
OH Gillespie 4 Mitchells mill.
THE MARKErs.-The Councils CommlMttee M on u, th tbs
Markets will meet to-day at p. m IN the roons
- Ala. A
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

A British officer has been cOurt-maItraied IN
Honduras on a charge Of being responsible for
Indian disturbances. This is an example which
might be advantageOusly followed in our
Western Territories. If the punishment for
savage outrages could be visited upon the
lawless whites who provoke, as well as the
ignorant red men who commit them, we
should soon have peace on the Plains
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The Prnssian House of Lords has unan-
mouSly adopted the Constitution of the North
German Confederation notwithstanding It's
provision for universal suffrage. This rs Ger
tainly one of the most remarkable instances of
the progress of democratic institutions III
EuroDp
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

sixpenny politician, was dling around New-Or-
leans. Now, when it is too late, we find the
Secretary telegraphing over the country to find
some one to go to Mexico without "unneces-
"sary delay" But why has there been un-
necessary delay?' We desire to know more.
Why has Mr.. Seward not been able to send
statesman TO San Luis POtOsi2
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

Late reports from Venezuela state that the
Upata mines were yielding handsomely, and
that great discoveries of gold had been made.
Some emigrants bad arrived from the United
States, and others were expected. There are
strong reasons for doubling the trustworthness
of the mining reports from Venezuela, as 1t rs
a well known fact that interested parties en-
deavor to gain emigrants for working Their
NH
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

claimed him Protector of the Republic. What
ever may be thought of the summary mode III
which he proposed to deal with the dolin-
ouents in question, the man has certainly
made good beginning in setting his face
AGAINST the shameless corruption among her
public men, which has beer. .Hayti's shame, and,
nerhaps her greatest bane.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

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New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

10 Mr. Boyayd Tdylors letterJrom LG9SGGnne;; =;
Coney Island, Girl COErt ReportS and Court
Caie4ddr, and Commercial and Market ReportS
on the second page; Ship Necs, and PeTsonGt
EyDioRaiiop on the third page, and he'c Pubh-
cations on The sjIth page Of this mornings TRiB-
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

were to have been united, for it is understood
that matrimonial alliance had been arranged
between her and Prince Humbert of Italy, the
eldest SON of Victor Emmanuel The defeat OF
this plan is a misfortune to both States.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
CLEVELAND AND TOLEDO RAILROAD.

sI rELEGRAPH o
CLEVELAND, o., June 19,-At meeting of the
stockholders OF the Cleveland and Toledo Railroad To-
day, the following Directors elected: John Newell
James Mason j. II. Wade, A Stone, jr, Cleveland ONO
John Gardiner, Norwalk, Ohio; g. NJ. Young Toledo
Ohio; W. II. Nanderbilt, II. C. stlmson, j.. II. Banker
NewYOr The Board subsequently elected John New
ELL President, and WIN. stanton, Secretary and Treas
aaEaK
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

A Cable dispatch informs us that the Bir-
mingham riot has been so completely sup
pressed that the troops sent to that city two
days ago are under orders to return to their
several stations.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The Republicans of Greene County, ONO,
have set good example to the loyal men OF
the whole country by choosing colored dele
gate TO the Columbus State Convention.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
THE STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.

Br rELEdRAfE TO rhE rRlsUSH
BUFFALO. June 19-The State Temperance Society
adjourned this afternoon TO meet at Homer, Cortland
County in October Among the business transacted
u recommendation OF petitions circulated throughout
the State To urge the Constitutional Convention To submit
article prohibiting the and sale OF intoxicating
drinks.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The Queen of Spain will not visit Paris be
cause she fears the outbreak of a revolution
during her absence, and the King of Portugal
will stay at home because he has no money.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
10 CoRRESPOYDENTS.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No notice he Of Anonymous Commun,on, we.'eIs
intended authenticated by the name ana
the necessarily for Publication, bot as gnaiA 0
hs gVoJ faith.
All letters for this otce sooud be addressed" l"N ~
UNK. hew-lok
VI. esupt undertake Ia reta-a rejected Communications
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

A July session appears inevitable. Congress
must pass an explanatory act.
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

rur u.pKrrs-The Councils Committee on the
Markets will meet to-day at p. m IN the Iooths ~
Board of Aldermen. All persons who have sisHicS.1T
to make IN regard " the markets als 1uNNSS '" aSSN
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20


JoNEs EsQ. Cashier Second National Bank SL LOais.
DRAR SW The unfortunate Of refusal Of drans
2h uo oceAsohd by teller NOT cedng
account With remittance o $4,000 received by u, May H. Had This
properly made drafts wopd have been refused
We exceedingly that this mistake should have happened and
your dstrment aud will cheerhV make such amends in
0us Safgea. Very respectfully, ! s. -
IS. sEAnAs, Cashier togg,A Aa1lolal Bank New'iork
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20

The recent statement which copied from an
Ohio paper OF the shay condition OF the Second National
Bank of st. Louis ia untrue. The following note viii
explain tho origin Of the statement:
New-York tribune., 1867-06-20
PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
nY Vstesna agn TO THR THIHUNE

HARRIsBURGH, Pa, June 19.-The Trustees Of the
Bae Agricultural Society yesterday The committee
reported this week they would visit the part
OF the State and next week the western part 70 x upon
sites for experimental farms The heavy rain yesterday
has knocked down the whe&t and rye in the surrounding
country but n IA not injured The annual exhibition OF
ReP:enDSs A.
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