The New York herald., 1867-04-15

rress as well as the question OF granting liberation
all religious denominations The latter question gave
rise to exciting scenes in the legislative halls.
Tho rumor was prevalent in Chile that the agent Of
that government had negotiated loan In London
terms involving cessation Of the against Spain.
All parties actively engaged eec,oneering, and
peaceable election was expected y.
From the British West Indies we have nlcs dated at
Kingston, Jamaica, ON the goth Of March, The colony
appears to be undergoing change for the better in its
material interests The value Of real estate mprov
ing and the small farmers evinced great desire for tho
possession Of land. The crops werc likely to suffer
from the want Of rain The health OF the island was
good although fow Of the troops stationed at New
castle had died OF the yellow fever.
Our correspondent at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands,
writes that Admiral Thatcher of The United States Navy
has been decorated by the King with the order Of Kame
hameha ]. There had been meeting held TO erect
monument to Captain Cook Tho Chamber OF Commerce
OF Honolulu was agitang the question OF reciprocity
treaty between the islands and the United States From
the statistics OF 1866 1t appeared that the exports from
the United States were larger than those from any other
country General Morgan Smith, the new American
Consul had arrived at Honolulu.
General Sckles, Commandant Of Military district No.
2, embracing North and South Carolina, has issued
orders under date OF Charleston s. c. April II, setting
population of the district renders necessary for their
relief the adoption OF extraordinary measures Hs
therefore orders that person shall DO imprisoned for
debt except upon nvicton or fraud that judgment or
DEGREES for the payment o. money on causes OF action
arising between Decaibcr 49, 1850, and May 10, 1852
shall bc enforced by execution against the property
the person G Tie defendant; that sheriTs coroners
and shalt suspend for twelve nths sales OF
prarcr liabilities contracted prior to December 10.
1870; that all proceedings for the recovery OF
money for the purchase OF negroes ara suspended;
that In sales of property by execution or order OF
court there shall bc reserved to defendants having
families depending upon ,hem implements of husband
ry household goods, &c, to the value Of $500, and
that the property OF absent debtors shall not be taken
under the foreign attachment process The order also
prohibits the practice Of carrying deadly weapons ex-
cept officers and soldiers, and makes an offender
amenable trial and punishment by military commits
sion the punishment of death In certain cases Of bur-
gary and larceny is abolished and authority Is given
the Governors OF North and South Carolina to reprieve
or pardon persons convicted and sentenced by civil
courts, and to remit fines and penalties.
The Military Board OF Registration at Richmond have
appointed one hundred registrars. Applications
for these offices coming In slowly and number Of
boards said will have be composed altogether of
military officers and agents OF the Freedmcns Bureau
No applications have yet been received from remote
portions OF the State, where much time is occupied In
procuring proper testimonials There will be about two
hundred and fifty registering boards in the Stale and
about eight hundred officers.
On Saturday last Mr. George Peabody received public
reception from tho people of Danvers Mass his native
town. He addressed the school children nrs and after
referring touching circumstance that transpired
his last VISIT gave them some sound advice. Later in
the day Mr. Peabody addressed large audience Of gen.
ann nd ladia md in a
benefits that education had done TO Massachusetts, and
expressed the hope that the cause would be ever
remembered by the people. His remarks during
both addresses frequently applauded and great
enthusiasm prevailed In the evening Mr.. Peabody
started for Salem where resides who in this country
He will visit Washington the 18th, for the purpose Of
receiving Queen vctoras portrait ana will leave in the
Scotia for Europe on tho LIST Of May
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher delivered an interesting
and instructive yesterday morning at Plymouth
church, Brooklyn, before very large congregation,
on universal education the basis of all truo and
real national strength. Many subjects OF o kindred
nature were touched upon, and the reverend orator
elected several rounds of hearty applause, as his on
thusasm pointed occasional auson TO political
corruption and other national evils.
Rev. s. II. Tying, ID D., delivered a sermon last
evening at Christ church, South Brooklyn, on 'srhe
Prominent Errors or False Christs which Aflict the
Church at the Present Time There was q lage con-
gregation present
public meeting was held last night IN the Reformed
Dutch church corner OF Twenty ninth street and Fifth
avenue for the purpose Of stating the claims Of the
American Missionary society for aid for the education
and relief of tho freedmen. Addresses made by
the Rev. Dr. vermilye, Rev. f. p. Suyth and General
Fisk oil Of whom strongly nculcated the necessity Of
of increased energy the spread Of instruction among
the colored race
About eight o'clock yesterday morning, Mr.. John G.
Myers well known railroad contractor found dead
in his bed at Lovcjoys Hotel 1t is thought that his
death was the result of injuries received in difficulty
which took place the day before In Broadway restau-
rant James G. Galloway, who is alleged TO have been
of the parties engaged in the ARRAY was last even
ing by tho Second precinct police and held to
await the result OF the coroner's investigation
Ayoung GIRL named Mary Tinsdale, who resided at No.
2S3 Thompson street, kidnapped in University place
by an woman last Friday morning. and although
vigorous search has boon instituted clue TO her
whereabouts has yet been discovered.
disturbance of the peace occurred In South Brooklyn
last evening which for time bid fair to very
serious aspect Three police officers assaulted by
mob whic endcavorng to arrest and were beaten
and their prisoner rescued.
In another column will be found lively description
OF the opening of the at the Park, with the
names OF those gentlemen most prominent IN the drives
and of the thoroughbrcds and other avorcs Of the turf
which they chad in hand"
The United States frga.e Susquchanna and the gun
boats De Soto and Macknaw at St. Croix the
2oh of March, The United States gunboa 0sceoa sailed
from the port for St. Domingo two days previous
Tho United States steamer Lackawanna arrived Hon.
oulu Hawaiian Islands, the 9th Of February last from
New York.
The steamer st. John became disabled near Catskl,
Saturday night on her downward "trip from Albany
caused by dsarrangcment OF her machinery, and
her passengers conveyed back to Albany by tho
steamer Dean Richmond The damage to the steamer
will DO repaired in a day or two.
The Board Of Naval officers recently appointed to
examine League Island have made report unanimously
recommending that place site for iron. clad naval
depot
Sophie Bosclarc, who murdered her husband In