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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-28

Referring TO the rumor that President johnson had
decided TO General Sheridan from the command
OF the Louisiana and Texas Military District the New
OF the White House In this connection not hitherto gen
orally known Tho New Orleans radical paper says
We hope shall DO considered as acting In viola
fragment Of history connected with the President and
our military commander short time since, when the
Reconstruction bill had become law aud when Il was
The Presidents duty TO enforce IT, the question Of
sion aud contemplation W tho White House and in the
Cabinet
Mr. johnson had prepared his ''slateo with Sheridan
omitted and Sherman Meade designated for this dis
trct General Hancock was TO supersede another popu-
lar general farther above The slate presented
tue Cabinet and the .hero Of the SHENANDOAH was
said 60 be such favortte with the people, s1ch good
fighting general during the and possessed Of such
remarkable genius, that no creator mistake could be
made by his Excellency than to remove him Then
the subject Of the July riots was brought to
view, and Mr.. johnson was informed that In
no TO interfere with sheridan Il would be consruad
into Of his concerning that amentable
affair. The Cabinet members strongly opposed 70
the President in the matter. Then General Grant was
called Tor and asked 10 give his judgment The Gen.
crai wanted "Shordan TO remain where he Ia" The
changed the character OF his slate the
good sense TO submit 70 tho opinion OF his Cabinet and
General Grant
Now We have rumor that General Sheridan IL 10 DO
removed III the reasons given by Mr. Johnsons cabinet
were good three months ago they better now. We
know that at this time the President would be charged
with having removed General Sheridan because he rc-
moved Monroe, Abel and Heron. One two OF these
notable characters visited his Excccncy few days ago
and tried 70 mako out that che General . very bad
character
MT johnson s not 70 far gone into stupidity as not TO
be able TO exactly what country would say OF him
Tor the removal Of the General
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Houms 10 George PEABODY At SEA.

Tho following copy o. the resolutions adopted at
meeting Of American passengers on board the Cunard
steamship Scotia, on her trip from this port May II to
Liverpool
Whereas. We favored our pleasant journey over
the BY tho presence Of the beneacor OF
race whose enlightened and abundant goodness has
made hts name famous throughout tho civilized world
and added TO the glory Of our country and whereas
10 deemed appropriate and graceful that a. American
steamer Scotia but representing all portions Of our Ct
tended republic, Ne should proner 70 eminent fellow
citizen evidence OF the grateful appreciation In
which he IL held By our people ~ home; therefore,
Resolved, That IS citizens Of the United States Of
America soon 70 separate from the eminent philan.
precision OF high respcc for his eminent character
and for his unparalleled benevolenca
Resolved, That ~ James 8muhson, the Knalshman,
founded the great institution which bears HIS In
city Of Warrington aud stephen 0rard the French
man, founded the great college which bears his In
the city Of Philadelphia both dedicated TO the OF
and education, II 70 have beea provden-
TALLY ordered that America should give 10 mankind the
most liustrous philanthopist Of any time IN the per
son OF her own citizen George Peabody.
Resolved, That in bidding farewell 70 car fellow
citizen and FRIEND with our fevent prayers fer his pro-
ionged happiness aud continued good health Ne feel
that express tho true feelings Of the people OF the
United states when We say that they viii hail with
pleasure his speedy return 70 his native land whom no
win receive thor welcome acclaim. and whe the even.
ents Of his magnincent bounty
The Scotia reached Queenstown on Friday evening,
the 10Th nsl whore Mr. Peabody len the ship for ths
purpose Of spending few weeks With one OF M old
friends He v. not permitted 70 depart without being
loudly and repeatedly chesred By the passengers and
Grow.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

There are thrty.two barrooms In Montgomery, Ala,
paying annual Incense Of S2o, 600 as follows 900
20 the city, 5000 the State 600 70 the govern
ment and ~ 400 TO the county.
An expectant bridegroom recently applied at the mill.
tary headquartcrs Mobile, for the OF tho United
Ststcs band 70 play a. his wedding The officer charge
OF the musicians replied that he did not know about lend
ting the band, but hc thought he could furnish Ole
soldiers TO are over the house.
The ship Susan Hawks, J. Hallett MASTER now lying
on Pensacola, loading with timber for Boston, Is the
hrst American merchantmen, under American coors
that has entered that port since tho war.
George W. Lee, who bruta:ly attacked and robbed
In Reynoids block, Chicago the 22d inst Is out OF
danger The question 70 who guilty OF the fear
fui outrage still remains enveloped in mystery $500
reward IS offered for the mscreanrs arrest
One OF the solid men Of Richmond who signed the
oai bond Of JET Davis 10 reported 10 have said ;'1
nave gwen ball. not for hr Davis but that the Untsd
states may appear In coAn In November and ips,ify,
po,,os' VIE ~ TAR lnnsss~Esson dsclAOd W -
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NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.

Jersey City.
CoRoxERs IHouBr.--An inquest hold last evening"
BY Coroner Warren the body Of male infant which
was found floating the dock foot Of York street.
handkerchief was lied firmly round the neck and shs
ends forced into the chid's mouth The jury accord
ingy rsturnsd verdict Of death By sufocasion. The
child about three weeks old.
Hudsou City.
CouRr Orm TERxrSER-The trial OF Henry
Demosi Donnsy and Others for the outrage on IAnis
Mexican. commenced yesterday. and from the number
The 10 which created psinfu sensation. and
there strong feeling against the accused
found difncult 70 smpannsl jury.
Newark.
SrAn MEDICAL SouErv.--The Medical Society will
meet to-day in Newark assembling In the City Hall
large number OF gentlemen VIII be present from differ
ent parm OF the States.
Paterson.
Accmssr TO YouSo LADv.--M present there Is .
house on travels Lower Main street 70 Upper,
and yesterday as sonng lady named Mcguire pass
by which tbenorsc was attached the wndass snapped
when the animal dashed forward aud striking the lady,
threw her completely the bar OF the wndIass
She was severely injured, especially on the hcaA
Orange.
MExpeRurrr or rHK Frhx DEPARrNExr.-The Common
Council OF Orange have decided admit A. members OF
the Fire department young beiween the ages or
eighteen and twenty Zone years.
Trenton.
THs Stats Pmsos IxoEsplARr CAsE-Ths case Of
Thomas Common, which was published 10 SATURDAYS
DraAiD was given TO tho jury yesterday, bu, up 10
late hour they had not agreed on verdict Char
Justice Bsssley In his charge OF opinion thai lbe
prisoner could only be found guilty on The second nt
Wa. sstians Are 70 ths htEA
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oUoITINo

New York w. Now Jersey.
Tho beautiful weather Of yesterday had the effect OF
drawing out 70 onoy the fresh air almost all who have
been obliged to stay home during tho past week. and
throughout the entire day the streets crowded and
everybody seemed 70 enjoy himself intensely while his
wife displayed her spring suit and the little evsybodys
decked In their gayest attire, todded along happy
looking II the day were general holiday. The var
but nowhere aid msrrier crowd assemble than & Dun
hams QUOT ground, at Broadway and Astor place
The QUOT casters Of New jersey, still wrlshng under
their late defeat on their own grounds appeared full
playing with the New Workers the return game Of their
the grounds visited BY large number Of profess
sionas amateurs and admirers Of the game and several
small contests were INDUCED in Dunhsm vss on hand
Higham in all the dignity Of rotundity "Mancheseer
Bob" the Brooklyn skitte man; Ferguson, with the
the polish Of his boots and Jerssyites large numbers
while the veteran Dunning walked and talked squoit"
Al about three O'Clock the ground was cleared aud the
first quartete In tho match took their position the
mot" Gibson, the champion, with Putnam, appeared
IN this rink for New York. while the Interests OF New
jersey were cared for BY James MoIareu, Of Newark
and John r. Smith, Of Paterson. This game was re-
thing extraordinary and although resulting in favor Of
New Jersey yet the New Workers entitled TO great
praise for the sk and science exhibited In the second
game H. sharp and the veteran George Dunnng fought
for New York against W. Lyons, OF Jersey City, and
Young Kennedy, Of Newark The science and nerve OF
the obese and adosscent couple ped against them and
the result was decided victory for Gotham
The third game was between Messra Kelloch and Crit
tenden, OF New York, and McGregor OF Newark, and
Ferguson Of Hoboken. Kelloch and Crtenden both
fine quoiters and made in this rink several good casts
McGregor heavy pitcher, and Ferguson has steady,
swift cutting delivery The fourth game contested BY
thu brothers wooey, for New York. and hessrx GRIM
shaw, OF Bloomfield, and Forbes, Of Newark was the
most exciting and longest game Of the match and pretty
evenly contested throughout and resulting In favor OF
the Jersey men, gave them the match BY seven points
The score Of the games b - follows
NEW YORK. rERsEY.
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Colonel Norman j. Halt, u. n. a.
We regret to announce the death Of Officer caused
by typhoid fever acting upon . shattered constitution
colonel Hall was native OF New York, but entered
West Point a. cadet from Michigan He graduated ON
the LIST Of July, 1862 and brevesed second euten
ant ia the Fourth artillery and served under General
Anderson Of Fort sumter. After the war had broken
out and hostlisies had commenced no served on the
Peninsula, and was made colonel Of the Seventh
himself In the battle Of Fredericksburg under
General Burnside He also participated in the battle OF
Gettysburg where his gaiantEy elected the commenda
tons Of his superior oficera Throughout the war he
remained To the nsd but upon the close OF the rebel
lion, being broken down 10 health and constitution. he
the list Of retired ohce For gallant and mertorious
conduct he received three brevets-one captain an
regular army.
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The lafayette tlndiana) Courier gives the following
eocouns OF the summary manner In which murder
trial was recently suspended In that city THE de-
fendsn Po, BY virtue Of his rights under the statute,
hled an Amdavit In the criminal Court this morning
alleging the undue prc|udics bias Of the Judge This
or stopped all proceedings until another Judge
can be summoned 70 Try the case. Judge Chapman OF
indhnapoiia We understand, has boon summoned -
osotaaoa" J.. !
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Il III Il Il u II II

Trotting mt the Fashion Course Yesterday
The Quaker hoy Wins Against Captain
Gin. best Three i'm Five.
small gathering. illustrating Milton's notion OF q
literary audience. viz. sit though few" assembled At
the Fashion Course yesterday afternoon TO witness the
trottns between the black geldng Quaker Boy entered
By o. W. Dimmock, and NJ Roden's bay geding Capaia
Gii-mle heats, best three in Ave- stakes $1,000 Be-
yond the stakes there was little betting. the money
which shifted hands not breeding $500 or there
aDous and being disposed In ves and tens among the
spectators The general opinion at the beginning in
mood and somewhat addicted 70 dancing rather than
trotting For trottsrs OF the quality having beat
citing one though Captain Gin Sissupon.sd his packers
winning only the third heat and Quaker Boy taking the
nrst second and fourth and walking on with the purse
the Quaker Boy Game 70 the SCORE neox ahead and Al
the word both shot on with steady beat Of hoof and
sss Sa ne o. ~
half mile was made in i:isH-shs Quaker Boy being
black geding came home In sdvancs by three lengths
the time being 2:se
broke twioe in the first quarter Captain GIN hanging
rather lesurely on hm nank. and the quarter being
made in asx ssconds On the second quarter tn. black
his gait. and made the half mile stand in LEX
stil a. mock ahead and slishly gaining
Starting for homo amoss neck and nscs ana after a.
exciting quarter In which tho black played pretty with
feet without breaking the Quaker Boy struck the line
half length ahead. the time being 2:38k.
In the third heat both started abreast exaoty both
breaking the fret quarter. and making It Ia forty
In 18 the Quaker Boy being slightly In advance and
coming home one length ahoad-tme 2:37K Owing
10 ou-aor0ss on the part OF the black cr0Wdng the
bay 20 the railing the heat was. however, given 20
Captain Gill.
Tho fourth heat which by far the best OF the
afternoon, by the Quaker Boy, the winner
ing in only half length ahead Both started we'll and
both broke tho first quarter making 10 about forty
seconds and both kept neck and neck on tho second
quarter gaming the half mile point In 1'18 ex-
acaIy On the third quarter the bay gained
length OF the black, which was however. reeained
in turning the curve and the started for homo neck
and neck amid the shouts OF the spectators Here the
Quaker Boy gained half q length coming with steady
hoQf abreast Of the stand neck and shoulders 10 ad-
vance, the time being 2.38
The following is the summarY-mle heats, best three
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CINCINNATI, Mhy II, IbUJ
Tho spring over the Buckeye Club opened
to-day Two races were announced The 0rst hurdle
handicap all ages; stakes $500; two miles, eight
hurdles; but postponed Of the weather
The second for the Buckeye Club stakes, $500
The first heat won by Kcan Richards bay colt by
Lexington Time, 64k. The two last heats were
won BY Alexander Marion. Time, l:55 and :58H. The
weather very unavorable it raining nearly all day.
making the track heavy, and the attendance
quently small Tomorrow bids fair 70 be pleasant,
when the Burnot House stakes will be contested for
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lFrom the Hamilton &C. W. Times, May 10.
The famous trotting horse Melton. the pride Of the
Cauadian turf, lately owned BY Mr. Simon James, OF
the round sum OF $500 in gold The purchaser
is lady Of sporting proclivtes. residing at
Of the American trotting horse Gray Eagle,
She first Witnessed the performances Of Melton
81 tho grand horse meet 10 Baaso last season,
nation 70 acquire possession Of her favorite until
the oGer or the large sum mentioned overoame the
Of the animal Melton distinguished himself at
the Buffalo last season, winning Of the grand
purses against field Of renowned c0mpettors and was
undoubtedly entitled to rank the king Of the Cana
dian turf which reputation his late owner confidently
anticipated he would maintain tho present season more
effectively than ever before M James started yester
chaser in Kalamazoo she also paying the duty which,
according the present tariff Of twenty per cent viii
tho horse $40 200
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Y A G n TIN C !.

SECOND Annual Regatta of the lone Yacht
Club.
The numerous and increasing Of our cltizsus nter
sstsd in the noble a. yachting have in most instance.
their boats readiness for the contests which arc IN IA
eide for the the superiority point Of speed Of each
club. While the New York Yacht Club in age. numbe.
and size Of yachts belonging TO its members holas tn
first position the regaas OF other clubs are
OF great interest
Among the smaller associations OF this character thu
cluster around New York is the lone Yacht Club. WIN
Cornss, Commodore. composed Of pretty boats
which rendezvous at the foot OF Fifty street. North
river They have In contemplation the sailing az thes
second annual regatta ON the 9th Of next month, ana
classes are entered for the confess wS
nns day spirited regatta is anticipated
THE HNTRIw.
Tho yachts entered for the race are as follows
First Olaa
Na~e Length Of Bcas IN, Ric Oms~.
General Swoeny ~. .Sioop. WIN. Cornsu
Nameess. .......... 49,. .sioop. WIN. Roe.
Second Czass.
Uncle Ben ........., "a. .6loop, VIM Weaver
Unknown. a.. .saoop. r. Dalton.
Third Ctaa.
LuFlne. ....... 20. .SIoop Osborne Hanoa
Jennie. Cat. q r. fompkiaA
Golden ARROW. TO-. .Sloop. VIM. Luckcy.
The yachts will start from the foot Of Fifty first street.
stake boat stationed or that place. thence 70 DAYS
Point and back the place OF starting This =
70 be sailed over three times making total distance q
twenty mieaL
THE CLUB.
Among the denixens Of the west side Of tho oIty TIE
lone Club has many friends and admirers Its NOM
bers represent considerable wealth. and eminent ad
vooates Of all aquatic sports and alike 70 similar organ
zatoss many real practical yachtmen to be found
within its ranks. They OF that that commence
the by fitting out their boats with their own
hands, are their captains, and occasionally, al
every position board. Thus when the over
they strip their boats lay them up and with Of
pleasant memories Of cruises sailed and pels escaped
only BY the exercise OF courage and Skill talk them
around the clubhouse fires O. winter nights.
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TINE LABOR QUESTION.
New York Practical House Painters

New York Practical Heuse Painters.
regular meeting OF the New York Practical House
Painters was hold last evening At the Dsm Dspensary
corner OF Second avenue and Twenty.third street
communication was presented from the worklnamen's
Union In relation 70 the proposed convention 10 con-
der the subject Of the Eight Hour law asking for the
In such convention. On mosan IL was resolved that
this be made the special order Of busness and be 40
advertised for next Monday evening. After the tran
saction Of tho usual routine business The meeting ad
journed.
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meeting OF Cocpers' Union No took plaos last
evsnins at No 300 Fulton street, Brooklyn Mr. Henry
Kratz acted a. chairman. aad Mr.. George Bradley a.
secretary Speeches we're made stating the objects
Of the organization which are tho general benefit
members we're called upon 70 enroll themselves az
such. number Of men joined the organization, and
the meeting soon after adjourned.
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Bakers and Pastry Cooks.

The bakers and pastry cooks Of this city, employed a.
hotels, restaurants and on ship board, held meeting
Lass evening a the Germania Assembly Rooms 2o3
Bowery: The attendance was large. Mr. Charles Cas-
occupied the chair. This meeting vas called
for the purpose OF winding no the bust
nos OF two meetings held previously The result
resolution calling upon the bosses for an increase OF
wages IL was, however, found impossible 70 OK any
definite amount 70 90 requested in every II was
further agreed TO take steps bringing into the orsan
ration all non-society The meeting was further
adjourned I'LL next Thursday, when Is hoped all work
sxprsss their willingness 70 Join the society.
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The Quaker Boy was now declared the winner. and
about O'Clock all parties started for home few
grumbing lost tens, and few more INDUCING
an extra goblet on tens gained.
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nearly every Of his published opinions have been
dsproved BY the lapse Of time doubt II the death
OF any other prominent literary Europe would
be moro generally regretted aud more deeply felt than
must DO that u the subject Of this skotch.
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Cavalry Brigade Drill.

tho entire cavalry brigade. under command Of Gen.
Postey win assemble East New York for drill at ten
O'Clock this morning Tas the first time this brigade
has appeared Ia public together
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Eighth Regiment Infantry.

Eighth Regiment Infantry.
court martial for this regiment u appointed 10 con-
vens At the Armory. Centre Market on Monday, June
TO- At eight O'Clock Lieutenant Colonel Scott has -
sumed command Of this organization the absence Of
Colonel Carr and established his headquarters at No.
lbJ Centre street
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Scvouty.0rst Infantry.
An election for lieutenant colonel OF this regiment
viii taKc place at Centre Market armory on Thursday
evening next 30th insant.
Colonel rarmeIs has obtained q furlough FOR elk
months, and Major Rockafeiar Tor "one armed Harryv
Is now In command Of this organization
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Tho yachts will start from the foot Of Fifty first strce4.
at ton O'Clock and thence sail to Gutenberg, turning
stake b0st stationed or that place, thence Days
Point and back TO the place OF starting This
70 be sailed over three times making total distance q
twenty miles.
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where no made speech OF such viaor and sioqucnce
that he was oompl,mented by such men Mr. Golden
In Church and state He Afterwards presided at the
great banquet in Glasgow, given In commemoratiou Of
the centenary OF the birth OF Burns the Scottish poet
and there delighted his hearers With elegant and elo
qoent speech IN gQncation Of the minstrel poughman
The last public APPEARANCE Of SIR Archibald was at
quite sensation by declaring that Grcat Britain vas no
longer mistress OF the ocean. but that her feet was
also inferior 70 that Of the United states and Fanca
He also heightened the sensation by saying that while
Ensand had triumphed over all other Powers none had
ever succeeded in conqerng hor but that her army
and Americans waiting for an opportunity 70 OCCUPY Ion
don with hostile armiea This speech the las public utter
ing Of the great tory historian the theme Of
try, and the memory Of his words had scarcely faded
before his death was announced.
As re have remarked before, in his public lie Sir
Archibald Alison was Arm and consistent supporter OF
the political party nov In power In Great Britain and
now struggling 20 maintain their position against the just
behalf Of conservatism that on the passage Of the rs
Reform BILL In 1882 he declared II 70 be the commence
ment Of the run Of England "A writer he vas aus
He designed that his works should De rad Tor
pleasure but intended them for study and reflection
The principal charge brought ssains, his great history
accusation OF being TOO elaborate and prolir bat
as thus y. merely matter Of tas,s on
ment h best for history, the charge cannot be sAd TO
have any particular weight OF the private life Of the de-
ceased 40 know out ue and that little only general
ststemcns he " said, however, 10 have been : most
ansciooate husband and father and hospitable gem
temaa We believe that whom Mr. PRESCOTT the Amsri-
can historian visited Europe he guest Of the great
historian fof short time Al the time OF hrs death Sir
Archibald had reached the advanced age q ssysuty Ave
years and four montha He had lived 10 see hs poItoA
oppcnenis triumph IN ever which he he'd de-
cIared runous 70 the interests and welfare Of Great
Britain he bad Witnessed the second ovsrshroW 81
the Bourbon dynasty In France, and the return from
exile Of the Napoleons, whom he had hoped wculd
never more trouble Europe with their presence apd Shels
democratic pnncplss pu. despite The gvas ~ ~