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FL1BUSTERS IN NEW ORLEANS.
QpiHOtic Plan OF New Orleans Fnlbus-
ters TO Avengs MaximlIIan-sIOw Fill
ling mp OF the ExpedatiOnary Ranks,

NEW ORLEANS, July 12-somo additional
facts In the budget of absurd rumors have oozed
out, or rather have been elected concerning
the formation of the new hlibusterlnQ expedis
tfon 10 Mexico, and that several ex.C Confederates
aud ex-follewers of Walker are endaavorin0
with more enthusiasm than money 10 al ont
an expedition of the sort, is now placed bavond
a doubt The first attempt at organizntion was
made by General Henningsen, OF Nioarapua no
toriety, propped up financially by Colonel Pic.
kett, late OF General Lovelrs stan who won
some little distinction in the crate service
The expedition set on foot by these gentlemen
proposed TO rescue Maxlmillan and. retiring
into Northern Mexico, compel either Juarez or
the House of Hapsburg to pay literally for pos
session OF the princely prisoner. This was three
or four days before the rumor of Maximllian's
execution arrived here, and volunteers were
not enlisted or equipped, however, with any
great degree OF CELEBRITY. Money was not libe-
rally subscribed even among those who were
anxious to get rid of the Vagabonds enlisted,
and generally the affair progressed unfavorably,
until the embers of enthusiasm were suddenly
stirred by the tidings of the Emperor's death.
There are now engaged In the engineering OF
the enterprise several ancient followers OF
Walk or, we'll known about town, and some
hall. a-dozen restless Confederate officers, who
have far more fancy for conquertng an empire
than labofiug legitimately for subsistence;
and, though the Mexican fever is subsiding,
and recruits of the right sort come In slowly,
the matter may give some trouble before 1t is
pd
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A New HoME.-The London Spectator says:
"Philanthropy has seldom produced more
gratifying result than the Home for Little
Boys at Horton Kirby, which was opened on
Saturday last This home, which at present
accommodates one hundred boys, is built upon
the top of a hill standing about mile from
the Farmingham road, and commanding one
of the finest views in Kent. The inmates are
tionality, or birthplace; the only qualification
required is complete destitution. When we
remember that the outoast boys OF London arc
computed at ten thousand, we see 70 nov t.
small an extent the Horton Kirby Home nlss.s ss.s
agreat want; but we earnestly and conndeIIy ~,
hope soon 10 see It's good example iouoweu .;. ~
similar institutions established IN many l~'''
Of the COantEy."
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The Militia in East Tennessee-OM-
ciaI Investig gatiOn-The Riot at
Franklin.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July l2-Colonel Huff,
OF Major General Thomas staff, is in the city
for the purpose of investigating the conduct of
Brownlows militia in East Tennessee. He Is
taking evidence from prominent men of both
parties. AS yet no serious charges have been
made Governor Brownlow is constantly re-
zens, and afHdavits from responsible parties
generating the Union League from the charge
instant The political excitement is ON the
increase.
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Maximilian's Avengers in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, July Fan officer, who
claims to have served under Macmillan, is en-
deavoring to raise regiment of cavalry In this
city to avenge Macmillan. A number of his
followers are to be seen on the streets with a
red badge bearing the inscription in Spanish
"Poor Oarlotta. We will avenge Maximilian.
On to Mexico" A number of young men, who
have seen service in the late Rebellion have
signified their intention of joining II alloW oWed
to elect their own officers.
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THE INDIAN WAR.

Sherman, Hancock, and Smith IA Con-
sultatiOn at Harlker-AnOther Terrible
Fight Near Fort Wallace - The Cav
airy Driven Into the Fort.
LEAyENYoRTH, Kansas, July l2-Generals
Sherman, Hancock, Smith and others will meet
al Harker to morrow to consider the situation.
General Sherman has ordered the seizure OF
train laden with annuity goods for the KloWas
and other Southern tribes.
severe fight took place near Fort Wallace
on the 26th ult.. in which detachment OF the
7th Cavalry commanded by Captain Albert
Burrety, escorting a party Of railroad engt
neers was attacked by two hundred Indians,
and. after three hours fighting, was driven
back to the fort, losing six men killed aud
tnred and fearfully tortured. His throat was
cut. his arms and legs split open, the muscles
taken out, the breast cut open, and the SIX ull
hroIx en- In A photograph OF the mutilated re-
"a o;, -as taken TO be forwarded 10 The Secre-
zee It,enerel Clusters command is daily expected
at Fort Wallace. Coaches are not running on
Thirteen colored soldiers dles of cholera
within a few days at Fort Harker
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Fire in Boston.

BOSTON, July ia fire occurred here about
A. M. to-day, destroying the American House
and an adjoining building, occupied as a
dwelling by the widow of John Goss, and by
three saloons. The hotel was owned by b. w.
Sanborn, and was rented by John Muzzy,
total loss is from 500 900 to $4,000 The building
was insured for $4,000. The fire is supposed to
have been The work of an incendiary.
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DOMINION or CANADA.
The Steamer Haze Afair-The Incidental
Expenses OF the New DOminiOn-Mr.
Mcdonald Likely to Have Enough OF

Duty.
OTTAWA, July 12-The affair of the United
States vessel Haze. in refusing to salute the flag
OF her Majesty's steamers Aurora and Wolve
rine, causes some excitement here. Possibly
the recurrence of this affair may result in the
closing of the Canadian canals against the
United States.
The Journal de st. Hyacinthe asserts that the
new militia scheme will cost the Dominion
SO. .O00, 900 per annum, and tho military marine
fortifcations, etc. 81 100000 more. The salary
of Lieutenant Governors will be $4,000 per
annum and that of members of local govern
ments win not exceed $2500. 81.
1t is current here that Hon ]. s. Mcdonald Is
to be the first speaE1e er of the House of Commons
of the Dominion. This will be in addition to
his position as Premier of the Government of
Ontario. If this report be realized it will be
said that Mr.. Mcdonald undertakes too much,
He is OF the Reform party.
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Highway Robbery.

PoUe HKEEPsIE July ia man named j. B.
Ketcham, while on his way home, near Union
Corners in Duchess county, on Wednesday
night last, was set upon by two masked high
waymen. One of the desperadoes held him,
while the other relieved him OF large amount
of money and gold watch and chain. They
then Lei him 90. and the rOhhers eScaped.
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Yacht Cruise Up the North River.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, July l2.-The yacht Rambler
is on her way up the Hudson river with a large
party on board who are enjoying themselves
10 the fullest extent.
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"A jewish paper deprecates the e,rt;ro
which goes ON in the choirs Of their tamnlsss
when Gentiles are employed. A faseinatinS
Christian tenor recently ran away with q
levely soprano daughter Of RebeCca. nndsr
the very dFOppings Of the Sanctuary.
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From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, July I2.-In consequence of
bad break in the Yellow Jacket Nine, mining
stocks generally are lower. Yellow Jacket sold
te-day at $500, a declineo of $40 per foot on the
last few days.
The ships Young America and Carweisant,
from Liverpool, have arrived
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NEW YORK, July l3.-The steamship City of
Paris from Liverpool and Queens own. has
arrived. Her dates have been anticipated by
the cable dispatches.
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AohA ON Eh4AAOhA-F NJ A. ULY Ia.
STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EvEN1Se rrLr.
Ia M......"..72ll ii A. M..........79I2 I2 p M so
For additional Marine NesOs see Third Page.
CLEARED THIS MORNING.
sI3JnimsnlP Alliance, Kelly, Charleston, LaIhbury,
stsa%snip Chase. Harding, Providence. D. s. stetsOn
Bsrque Fanny, Carver, MontevideO warren, Gregg q
Brg Brig / NJ Gopery Mcclellan. Cork, TOR orders. DO.
oLS ~ =, d. AHDy' outerbridge, st. Thomas, Workman
Brig olive Eoss. Doboy Island Ga. E. A. sOuder&co
Co. - -'~S'-r-Ns
ARRIVED THIS MORNING.
n bar9ne Desiah Nc livery, ~ days from salt Cay
,l5E BEig n IL Reed HopElns ls days from Trinidad.
Brig q V. Williams ThSmpsoS nj is days nom rrInI-
dad. with S sugsr % &. 4 W. Welsh, -,
sugar to s. d W. Welsh.
Brig WIpaeldi LOriOg days from saguA wthsuG
schr James Gorham LLOYD. from Delaware Break
water IN ballast 10 captain.
MEMORANDA
BaIqne Jenny, Branden. for Philadelphia, At Bre
merhaVen 25th uIt.
Barqne Harvest Moon. Bartlett. for Philadelphia,
scnr r. Nickersou. Nick erson hence. At Portland
sohr Millard Fillmore hence, at Boston yesterday.
for PhiladeiphS. sailed from New BsdsoP iOth inSi
sc schr j. B. Marshall, Marshall, hence, at Portland
schr y =: Gallagher, hence, at Norwich llth inst,
5c1r NorI6ern Light ireland for PhtAdepnA
sehr James 8. shindler, Lee. hence. At Salem h.h
schrsJ ] ?, Collins ana Roanoke, for PhilAdelph'as
sshrs d. siEamoSs. eodirsy; i Admiral s.ssmap: a:
% HSnsEan oasson r. ss9nlee ssamsni asr LAsl ena
iOT PhiiSdslphis' sailed nom salem iIth ihat
DoArnssTTo PORTS
Naw YonK. July ia--1rfivsd. Steamship Euterpe.
sssSSsSlS Sas 4ybss' Sseiins nom Galveston.
HhiD y 1osiSr, ~, Abee, tom AYeEpeos
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Arrival of steamers.

NEW YORK, July l3-Arrived, steamer Fab
Kee from ST. Jago de Cuba; steamer Hibernia,
from Glasgow, and Hermann, from South
amptOn.
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A NEW WAY TO RECOVER DEBTS
A Train on the Chicago and oincinnati
railroad seized by the EmPlOyes for
Rack wages

CrNoirNATI, July IA-[he lIaIn WHOM leIt
Chicaoo for Cincinnati on "Wednesday mornings
S,aS 1Se chicago and Great Eastern road, was
Sorcibiy seized the same day at Logansport,
TTnStans NV one hundred employees. who took
tEis ~ cana 70 procure arrearages of wages The
SaideTs eVgftohed on the two carsful OF passen-
geTs and permitted the engine TO proceed with
me MALL The passengers had 70 ride ntteen
soilea IA omnibuses In order 20 resume theS
iourney, no personal violence was ohegea.
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SECOND EDITION
FROM BALTIMORE TO-DAY.
Do,nRs OF the Constitutional Convention
the Negro Suffrage Question, ETC

ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE EvENINa TELBsRAPH.l
n Anr,,toRr. July 49, - The Constitu.
tional Convention is discussing the pro-
priety of ordering q new municipal elec,
lion in baltimore next November, and will
order it, A paragraph has also been tncor-
porated forDidding the suspension OF the writ
OF habeas corpus at any time In Maryland
All this will hasten negro suffrage. The ques-
ton of allowing negroes to testify In courts Is
sill undecided and meets with strong opposi-
tiop. The Judiciary question is being so
arranged as 10 Oust all existing judges, ETC.,
and carve out fat places for certain Democratic
members Of the Convention.
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At the Cape of Good Hope the HottentOts
have long used BUCHU for a variety of dis
eases; It was borrowed from those rude prac-
titioners by the English and Dutch physicians
on whose recommendation it was employed in
Europe, and has now come into general use.
1t is given chiefly in
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF PHILADELPHIA......... July IA.
STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TEIw-
- GRAPH OPFICE.
IA. M...........72l II A. M.........79l2 p M . %
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cen,ricitie OF which this is Some express their
surprise that the management the Grand HOTEL where
81 many American and English ladies' live. should permit
"eccentriciies TO be carried their hoass this
unsxns is permitted in Paris only during carn
val Blu, Is probable that both police and management
feel particularly kindly and ienient now, when all tho
world is holding hleh carniva, In this city.
The Sultan Is certainly overcoming his prejudses It
Is against ali precedent for him ride with any
other mortal Yet he has dned The Tuil ,res and
Just him ana the Emperor driving together 10 the
Bos de Bouogne crowd Of course gathered IN the
Champs Elysees TO them pass but there nat
cheer the ordinary faint cry of Vive rEmSe
reur once raised Tho death Of Maximan and the con-
sequent abandonment Of the fde has settled like pail
upon this gay, VIOLA lie people. They evidently feed
their share Of responsibility. If their ruler docs not
As to the abandonment Of these fSes, suspect that
the "pablc generally" glad Of this fact taken BY
ITSELF Tho fdies +" were getting to DO q bore very
exciting and very gorgeous to be sure but bearing tho
mark Of much sameness and monotony-costing great
deal OF money, making Paris uncomforabiy full, aud
causing coachmen TO be particularly ing and inso.
lent. This four weeks cessation and rest comes Q
great relief in this hot weather. and Paris 10
already vsby enptyng herself INTO the German water
Ing places and the valleys OF Switzerland
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sTRcxC-MIyDED WOMEN.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Or the HERALD.

Independent Women In the Hotels and Streets
Of Pnris-IIow They Dress and How They Are
Observation-Disclosures with the Fetcs.
PARIS July 8, 1867.
The curiosity OF the cosmopolitan visitors the Exb
ton has been considerably excited during the pas, few
days by the appearance there Of female dressed an
extraordinary costume, which very few OF them recog.
nize; sporting the very shortest OF skirts, mere
apology for skirt about the same length Tor rather
brcviy) Of those by the Coryphees In the BIche
aux Bos ending considerably above the knee and black
black cloth combinations" "Dr." Mary Walker
elbows her way through the crowd exciting the au
and snesrs Of her ssterhood, many Of whom cou,i
we'll spare her some Of their skirts, bedragged In The
mud and dust.
.'Drn Walker was present a. the Fourth OF July
banquc. at the Grand Hotel where she was wrapped up
Ia Kirby In the American Gag. She evidently wanted
20 make q speech, but would not be heard She wears
her medal voted her by the American Congress for
brave womauly and attentions bestowed upon sick
and wounded soldiers the field and In the hospitals
during the war; and for four months martyrdom In the
Libby prison. This medal has procured the doctor
adm ssior INTO ths medical circles here and given her.
AN informed, great facilities for observation.
But "woman's rights" are by no means unknown In
France Cases OF ladies receiving diplomas as bschs
ors OF arts and letters OF occurrence aud
Rosa Bonhsur wears her ribbon the Legion Of Honor
Another female who carries "Bicomersm' 10 even .
greater extent than doctor Walker has attracted
little attention the Grand Hotel during the past week
She is very pretty and dresses in the height OF the
rsshion--bu. II is fashion-wlth the jauntest
ll,,le bat aud the neaest atng coat with Away
in one OF its button holes tight vest showing fair de-
velopmcn. OF Ghost, and light psntacons with patent
leather boots This young female, whose dress and
presencs have borrded Of tho more stad OF her
scr n tho hotel 10 English sr and the companion OF
noted London brewer rataer dsupgush shed Tor bis g.
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TIE EMIGRATION 70 BRAZIL.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Your paper has on several occasions contained letters
aud notices relative to the emigration to Brazil, de-
nourcing It as speculation and dishcnoTable. They
further state that the government OF Brazil does full
Oh lie promise and that many OF these who Ion this
country In order 10 end home there have CON-
PEELED 10 return TO themselves from starvation.
Now, sir desire 10 cay that these statements are
untrue. Al emigrants whom this agency has forwarded
10 Brazil have found that the government fulfilled It's
promises-indecd that II even exceeded lis obligations
ns can prove by letters In my possesso and by
references 20 families this CITY who have relatives
already settled in the several colonies Of the empire
yagrant aud barroom ioafers who thought that they
could lead in Brazil the life 10 which they have been
accustomed in this city and elsewhere would not OF
course conscn; tie colonies, take charge Of tho
laucs allotted 10 them and till them according TO their
agreement: and uey the persons who raise these
scandaous stories The Bureau OF Agriculture can give
persons As these hcp aud the result Is that with
put fuching the guarantee Ct lny dollars for return
passge moley each they steal out OF the country, some
OF them soSSd atft ID coal bupktrs and coffee bags aud
thus defraud the government OF their passage.
II Is due To myself and TO the magnanimlv OF the
Brazilian government to beg Of you the publication OF
this communication that the public may not he de-
ceived BY frauduenty returned ants Who although
few In number, represent hrse amount OF wee and
corruption. QklNrINo B0cAItVA .
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC GOSSIP.

The light amusing Crispino has proved musical fail.
Covent Garden as was overweighted by audi
forum, mounting and orchestra II Is suitable only for
opereta house. Patti made the most OF the Riccs'
thin music.
Sims Reeves attempted . ballad concert OF the old
school Exeter Hail. July q and very successful
Tho English critics are very much divided on the
merits Of Ruinstein, tho Russian pianist They all
accord him wonderful technique but some say that
his chief aim dazzle his hearers by fcats Of
tive difficulty and small mechanical Celebrations while
others invest him with the highest artistic powers
Rossins Hymn TO the Emperor, sung during the dis
buton OF prizes at the Exposition, said TO possess
thrilling power and beauty as It delivered that
occasion.
Andrew Ieavtt, Of Hooleys Mins,rels. presented
short time since with handsome testimonial by
Of the patrons OF that theatre.
The new Royal Albert Hall OF Arts and Sciences Is said
by English writer's to be monument OF national folly
Its immensely entirely units for the purpose contem
plated II will be eleven times the size Of Drury Lane
theatre, or eight times that Of Westminster Hail.
church Of ordinary Dimensions might stand its floor
its s.eepls wsuld not reach the ceiling which is
hundred and thirty eight feet the clear In height The
human voice cannot h such space The sale OF stock
holders seats pcrpetuty, also destroys any chance Of
an entcprsing manager having anything TO do with this
| stupendous humbug.
The Duchess OF Newcastle and Mrs Elcott. wife OF
the Bishop Of Gloucester sang in oratoro at Exeter
! Hail lately in aid Of q hospital for the poor.
One OF the German papers says that English musi-
clan has arranged Rossni's "s,abat Mater set Of
| quadrillcs O temporal morcs
Ristor met with enthusiastic reception in Paris
IN, occasion OF appearance at the Theatre Imperial
! Itaen. All the press speak Of her In the highest
, praise.
The three Marsares that have appeared in Faust in
London this eclipse all their predecessors In that
character. Miles. Adena Patti, Pauline Lucca and
Christine Nilsson, in their different impersonaons Of
Goanod's tho. Goe.hesj heroine perplox The critics in
| deciding which IL the best
Some OF the dresses by Marie Antoinette At
Versailles have been placed at the disposal OF Nine.
Rlstori 10 have Thorn copied for Gacommctti's new
| play. The costumes will be made at Lyons.
The new tragedy OF Marie Antoinette in which Nine.
Ris;o win appear next fall will consist Of prologue
and Eve acts and the dramatic p,soDa comprise
ladies and fourteen mon.
Mr. Graus agent in Paris has engaged several celebr
ties in French comedy for the Theatre Transas in Four
| teenth street.
The Brooklyn Saenserbund received the sixth prize at
the tenth national saengeres held last week in Pha-
| delphia 5
Lucca csnno, come 10 America this or the next sea-
son. Her Berlin engagement Is OF long duration.
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NEWS FROM The WEST INDIES.
Destruction Of the Town of Basse Terre-In-
tcrcstinR Cruise of the United states Gum
boat Peoria.

Destruction OF the Town Of Basse Terre-In-
tcrcstinR Cruise of the United states Gum
FORTRESS MoXRoE. July IS, 1867.
The United States gunboat Peoria, from cruise in the
West Indies brings intelligence Of the destruction OF Tho
Hourishing town Of Bassc Tcrre, st. kits.
Tho Peoria waiting instructions from the Navy De-
parment Her cruise to the Islands quito interest
ink She arrived at st. Thomas April 90 in nine days
from Hampton Roads, quick run, considering the
stormy weather a, that season.
The American bark Patmos from New York, had r.
rived at II. Thomas in distress. She had cargo of
and ordnance stores believed 10 be consigned
to the Chilean government A few days out from New
York she sprang leak. The Spanish Consul at St
Thomas express TO the Governor OF Porto Rico
for man-of.war. and requested the Governor OF It
Thomas dcian the bark which request the latter
fused 10 comply with. The American Consul promptly
despatched messenger to the commander Of the West
India squadron and IN few days the Monongahela the
gunboat saco and the Marbehead, with the Peoria,
made their appearance in the harbor. Two Spanish
irgaies had arr wed in answer 10 sne spanish Consus
thev cup anchor and quietly left the aud tho
!amcs 10 complete her repairs
The officers of the Peoria had pleasant time nj st.
Thomas. The town has a population OF about eight
thousand II Is built three bills, named respectively
French, English and Darish Hills The harDV- IL an
excellent. onc and looking from the bay presents pic
uresque appearance. IL is free port The most
bic objects OF curiosity and historical value are old Blue
Boards castle and Santa Annals residence where during
exile he spent so many years. The port has lately
bee me the stopping pace or oil the different tropical
and American steamship lines that TO the West
Indies and South America The officers OF the Peoria
were frequently Questioned respecting tho proposed pur
chase Of the island by the United States government
The inhabitants manifested lively interest in tie sub
jec and expressed their earnest hopes that the pur
chase would be effected The Peoria visited San Juan,
Porto Rico OF the oldest towns In the West indies
with population OF twenty thousand whites and black
There nothing of here the antique build
ngs constructed OF wood and adobe, much dapdsted,
and some OF them almost centuries old.
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the MsIlsets YESTERDAY.

The managers have reason TO thank the cool weather
that has prevailed for the pas, week, although the
that occasionally accompanied ntcrfered with their
audiences Tho theatres havnevcr been well attended
during the season: and people may visit them
with impuniiy as long the Thermometer keeps Its
present STANDARD Yesterday Miss Julia Dean appeared
in the Lady OF Lyons at the Broadway the Factory Girl
and Swiss Cottage were given at Banvard's Museum;
tho japanese Arabs went through their wonderful
fosts the 0ympic Miss Rose Etyinge undertook the
rte Of Harriet Routb, In the play Black Sheep al
the New York, and Buffers American theatre brought
ort the attractions of It's grand combination troupe