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BAiTiSH HONDURAS.
Trouble with the Yucatan Endians-Ex-COn"
Confederate Settlers-ssevere Gale.

Trouble with the Yucatan Endians-Ex.COn~
Confederate Settiers-severe Gale.
KINGSTON, ia, August 3, 1868.
Her Britannia Majesty's steamer Phebe arrived az
this port yesterday morning In ten days from Belize,
having performed che journey under sail.
The Colonial Secretary, Mr.. Hawkins. had been
appointed to Sierre Leone, and Colonel Hunt, Late
Aidde-Camp to Governor Eyre in Jamaica, had been
gazetted as mis- successor in British Honduras.
Colonel Hunt and family were momentarily expected
"hen the Phoebe left Belize
some complications had arisen with the Yucatan
ihoians. They had entered the mahogany cuttings
oi mr Phillips and refused to allow any Of the work
men 70 leave until they had been paid for the right
Mr. Philips had assumed Of cutting on Indian ter
rit0ry. Mr.. Phillips works are said to be beyond
the frontier lines and Governor Langden had In
sequence refused 70 extend British protection to the
Sose W Who o rere IN any way Win tSs
territory TO cut wood take the responsibility upon
themselves and are answerabe to those on whose
property they treSpass to cut mahogany to which
they have no equitable claim.
General McRae, Colonel Mochlin Captain Shields,
Messrs. Border, Carroll, Dixon and Mayo, all lato
Confederates, have settlements on the Middle river,
and the Rev. b. X. Duvall on the western frontier.
Captain Beauregard, also ex-Coniederate has pur-
chased the San Roman sugar estate, near CorOsal,
while several Louisiana sugar planters were engaged
different plantations The influence OF these gen.
tlemen 1t was believed, would soon be felt were
success to attend their experiment The CoIontse
says that large immigration is not expected be-
tween this and December. Only few persons
would come by each trip Of the boat to examine
the country The PROSTATE condition OF the Southern
states, however, would force many, very many, 20
seek new homes, and If those now in British Hondu-
ras reported favorably muitudes are likely TO come
next year. "ln the meantime" says the COtOnIS.
'let each one apply himself patiently, and there Is no
estimating what may be accomplished Colin ].
McRae, b. johnson, Levi Pearce. George M. Eridgek
A. NJ r. Beauregard, T. A. Watrous, all OF the United
States, and Leopold Kinks, of Belgium, had applied
al a naturalization
the Lieutenant Governor.
A severe gale had visited the northern district
The storm commenced at i've O'Clock r. NJ, and ragged
four hours, blowing down houses and trees, ana
causing other destruction. AT halfpaSt SIX +. M.
shower of hailstones fell thick and heavy. Some Of
them were three-quarters Of inch in diameter.
The heat Tor three days previously had been l02 de-
grees IN the shade.
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IELEGnAPnlc NEWS ITEMS.

The carriage mandatory Of John Gale on Lowell
street, IN Lawrence. Mass. was burned on Tuesday
night, with its contents The loss is $4,000.
Major General Meade, family and star arrived Of
the Stetson House, Long Branch, last evening,
where they intend spending some time. Governor
Fenton has engaged rooms at the same place for
to-day and General Grant is looked for the last Of
the week.
Governor Page OF Vermont, arrived at Congress
Hall, Saratoga, last evening.
Hon. Charles Haght was renominated yesterday
by the Democratic Convention Of the Second Con-
gressional district Of New Jersey as candidate for
Congress. The nomination was by reclamation,
there being no other candidate.
Some dastardly scoundrel cut heavy rope used
at democratic pole raising on Main street, Buffalo,
N. Y, about six O'Clock last evening. causing
heavy derrick TO fall among large crowd In attend
ance aOfp IN .e CROWD observed the Inc, accident
without injury.
John Cessna was yesterday unanimously nominated
as the republican candidate for Congress by the
servatves OF the sixteenth district Of Pennsylvania
South Carolina Senate on the Discrimination bill,
the coored members insisting their right 10 enter
hotels, &c.
The Democratic Central Club Of Columbia, 8. c.,
has issued circular denying that the Governors
proclamation about armed organizations has any
application TO the democratic party Of that State.
Governor Smith, OF Alabama, has issued procla-
nation converting the Legislature In extraordinary
session the 10th inst for the purpose Of passing
Registry law.
The democrats OF La Crosse, Wis, have nominated
General A. q. Ellis for Congress, to run against
General Washburn.
fire In Ripon, Wis, on Sunday night, burned out
Delano a Coley Defree a Eskew, L.. Portugal, Du-
val woodward and others. The loss was about
$4,000. An entire block was burned.
out of sixteen hundred and twenty eight head OF
cattle Inspected IN Chicago last week only seven
were found 10 be diseased.
John b. Davidson who was arrested In New York.
has arrived In Chicago. He is charged with running
off with al 600 worth OF goods from the store OF
Charles b. Orvs, his former employer.
The work Of extending the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Railroad Will be continued during the
winter The contractor advertses for three hun
dred teams and one thousand men for that purpose.
Two freight trains on the Rock Island and Peoria
Railroad collided on Tuesday night near Nemoka
station ILL.,, disabling the engine and several cars.
The debris took fire and several cars consumed.
The news OF the unanimous nomination of
John T. Hoffman for Governor by the Albany
Convention was received with great enthusiasm at
West Point, and o salute Of one hundred guns was
fred.
The Fenian sympathlzers are getting up fund for
Whelans wife. Devlin offered to contribute s25 to
the fund.- but the committee refused to take 1t. The
feeling against Devin Is very great and even threats
of assassination are rife.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

Arrival of Panama Stenmers-Sniling Of
Steamer for China-Shipment of Treasure.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2, 1868.
Arrived, steamers Golden Age and Nebraska from
Panama.
The steamer China sailed this evening for Yoko-
hama and Hong Kong, with $685. 500 in treasure and
about 400 passengers.
Cleared steamers Sacramento, for New York. and
Jessie, for Rio Janeiro.
Sailed ships General Windham, for Liverpool and
Fleeuord, for New York, with -four.
Flour firm; demand good at S. so 50 so. Wheat,
81 20 q 81 95. Legal tenders, 71H.
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KENTUCKY RACES.
Racing at WOodiawn Course-TwO Well Com
tested Races.

Racing at WOodiawn COurse-TwO Well Con-
tested Races.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 2, 1893.
The following is o summary Of the two races at
the Woodlawn Course to-day:-The first race for The
Louisville Hotel stake, for colts and FLIES, three
years DID, premium $25, play or pay, two mile heats
closed with the following, the Louisville Hotel 70
add 5000
lie Roy Paul. Oh. T. Lessamainre Porter. I
Thomas BnfOrds, b. G. PleSurviile. .
A. BuffOrds, br. c. @. ROssand.. ............
Geo. Cadwader, C. Emma Merrialler. Paid forfeit
r. Bessicks b. c. Hazard. :......... Paid iorieM
]. GremstOwn b. T. The Fatheringay -. Pail forfeas
Time-Frst mile, 1s4k; second mile, l64h
Second Heat-First mile 1:49H second mile l:56x.
purse mile heats, for all ages, $3.50. The following
IL the summary
Drane and Stewards b. G. Lancer years old.
J. w. Fords b. T., years old, by Lexington, dam
Anna Paris by Atop. ..........................S
Thomas b. h. Guerilla. ................
Wallis and Willis bk T. Eva Douglas, years Old.
Time, 1:6l.
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ST. DOMINGO.

Anxiety of the Baccists-Thefr Vain Pretcn.
siOns About u European Loan.
HAVANA Sept. 2, 1865
The Baecsts feel anxious in view Of the present
situation. They pretend that the news brought by
the English steamer Atrato, via st. Thomas, an
nounces that the negotiation OF Baecist loan In
Europe OF 81 900, 900 is a positive fact.
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TENNESSEE.

The Lesislature-Tbe New Cotton Coming
in-Heavy Rains.
NASHVILLE, Sept. q 1858.
The House to-day withdrew Its assent to the
Senate resolution to send O committee TO Washing
ton to wait on President Johnson. Objection was
made to one Of the members appointed on the CON-
mittee.
Tennessee cotton. II was from Giles county.
The heavy rains during the past two days and the
GOODNESS Of the weather 1t Is feared, will injure the
cotton crop, which in Arkansas, North Mississippi
and West Tennessee II very hne
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PORTO RICO.

Severe Drougat-Fenrs for the New Crop-N0
Freights.
HAVANA, Sept. g. 1858.
The crops are all in, but there are no freights
Offering.
At Ponce there has been drought, and fears are
entertained that the new crop will be lost.
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MARYLAND.

The Maryland Democratic State Convention.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 2, 1888.
The Democratic state Convention met here today
and nominated the following Presidential electoral
ticket:-At large, Judge Carmichael Of Queen Anne;
John Thompson Mason, of Anne Arundel. First
Congressional district Albert Constable Second
district, Walter T. Allengier Third district, H. Q.
Daltam; Fourth district. Charles y. Roberts; Fnth
dlatrict. George Peters
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The Cricketers at Sen.
Warwick Races.

LONDON, Sept. 2, 1883.
The race for the Warwick cup, value 200 soveregns
by subscription Of 10 soveregns EACH with rs added
the surplus to to the winner the second receive
IS soveregns out Of the stakes, two miles and half
took place at warwick to-day and was won by the
Duke Of Newcasre's four year old b. c. Julius, by
St. Abans out Of Julie; Mr. Potts. four year old ch
h. Turtulus second, and Mr.. Alexanders three year
old b. g. vortigern, by Lifeboat out OF Madeline,
third
The betting before the race was four to one against
julius, four to one against Turtullus, and twenty
to one against v0rtigern. Three started.
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MAINE.

Republican Meeting in Acknowledgements by
Senators Fessenden and Wilson.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 2, 1865
Hon. VIM. Pitt Fessenden Robert 8. Ingersol Of
Illinois, and Henry Wilson, Of Massachusetts, ar
rived here tonight and escorted by torchght
procession to the Augusta House, where serenade
was given them. Each gentleman responded In o
speech. Mr.. Fessenden spoke at length. He de-
clared his continued hostility to the democratic
party and said he had never wavered In his fidelity
to the principles Of the republican party.
General Sickles will arrive here tomorrow morn
ing,
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STATEN ISLAND INTELLIGENCE.

ACCIDENTS Henry Waugh, boy thirteen years
old, while bathing with some companions on the
north shore yesterday morning, went into too deep
water and was drowned before aid could reach him.
The body was not recovered.
Patrick Donovan, while blasting on Tuesday after
noon, was badly injured By large fragment Of rock
falling upon him.
Sarah Ames, little girl residing in Tompkinsville
rs 10, seriously hurt yesterday M large iar falling
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ST. THOMAS.

Severe Drought-Steam Communication with
Venezuela Observation-Disclosures from Hayti.
HAVANA, Sept. 2, 1868.
The regular French mail steamer Washington ar
rived at Santiago from St. Thomas with dates to Sat
urday last. severe drought has been experienced
there recently.
Steam communication with Venezuela had been
re-established.
mel Hayti.
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FRANCE.
Evidence OF Peaceful Intentions.

Evidence Of Peaceful Intentions.
PARIS, Sept. g. 1868.
The Nontteur, the Official organ Of the government,
In its last issue has article on the state of Europe
As an indication Of peace the writer points to the
significant fact that the number of men on leave of
absence from the French army was never greater
than at the present moment.
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RACING At eRsuIessuaG. CANADA

MONTREAL Sept. 2, 1908.
The races at Freligsburg commenced to-day. In
the hurdle race there were four entries-WoodstsCk.
Change, Deerfoot and Hopeful Woodstock won ~
two lengths, Change coming In second. DeerfOos
boted the track and Hopeful drawn. Time, AIS.
In the tr0ttng race there were also four entries.
won by Jerry; best time 2:4S. The race OF single
dash or mile and a half was won by Lady Hail.
Major coming In second. Two other horses were
nowhere. Time, 3:0sx. The third r0t was won by
Billy B0wiegs In 2:41.
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HAYTl.

SaInnvc,s Troops Capture NIiragoane-The
Rebel Repulse mt the Cape.
HAVANA, Sept. 2, 1868.
Sanaves troops are reported to have stormed and
taken Miragoane.
battle had taken place at Cape Haytien on
August Q. The rebels were repulsed with a loss Of
one gun and many men in killed and wounded.
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VERMONT STATE ELECTION.

Republican Majority Thirty ThOusand-EIeavy
Increase Over Last Years Vote.
BURLINGTON, Sept. 2, 1863
Returns from one hundred and ffty-four towns
give majority Of 90, 1857 and net republican gain
over last year OF l99. The remaining towns VIII
increase the net gain to 10000 and give total
majority Of &c, 900.
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RUSSIA.


Boundary Negotiations with China.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 2, 1868.
General Korsalon, Governor Of Eastern Siberia,
will soon hold conference with Q representative
sent specially by the Chinese government to settle
the disputed boundaries between Siberia and China
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Couvention Of Omccrs OF tho Army Of the
James ut Boston.

Boston, Sept. 2, 1868.
About one hundred officers of the laje Army OF
the James assembled to-day at Mnot Hall, in this
city, for the purpose OF forming fraterna organiza
tion The meeting was called to order by Dr. Samuel
z. Greene, OF Boston, chairman Of the Committee Of
Arrangements. committee on organization was
appointed consisting Of Colonel p. A. Davis OF vir
ginia, General J. W. Turner U. s. A.; General II. NJ
Plaisted, OF Maine; General e. w. Smith, U. s. A..
and Major w. 8. Furness, OF Illinois, The commit
tee reported constitution and bylaws, which were
adopted; the name to be "The Society Of the Army
Of the james, to include in It's membership all
officers and enlisted men Of the Army Of the James,
to perpetuate the bonds Of comradeship among its
surviving members; to cherish the Convention Of
oficers of the Army Of the James, at Boston;
memory Of those who have fallen, and by every
means to cultivate and foster q pure and patriotic
devotion for the service OF the country.
Generals L. James stewart, Of New Jersey; Michael
Donohoe, OF New Hampshire, and VIM. $. Lincoln Of
Massachusetts,; Colonel g. II. Groves, United States
Army, and Major j. 8. Gibbs, OF Illinois, who were
delegated to report list OF officers Of the
reported as follows:-For President, General Charles
Deyens, Jr, Of Massachusetts Vice Presidents, Cen
eral r. 3. Foster, OF Indiana; General John w. Tur-
ner. United States Army; General Joseph K Hawley,
OF Connecticut; General Alonzo Alden of New York.
and General Edward w. Kinks, OF Massachusetts
Recording Secretary, Colonel George A. Bruce, Of
Massachusetts Corresponding Secretary, Colonel p
a. Davis OF virginia; Treasurer General Charles A.
Of Connecticut.
They were unanimously elected, and General
Devns took the chair, receiving raptuorous cheers
He responded to his reception as President In brief
and pleasant speech. The Chaplain offered PRAYER
committee consisting Of Major Bell OF Massachu-
setts; General r. 8. Foster, OF Indiana General Haw
ley, Of Connecticut General Plasted and General
Alden, OF New York; Major Dier, Of Pennsylvania,
and General Carlton, OF New York, were appointed
TO select time and place for holding the next rien
Mai meeting and they reported the City OF New York
az the place and the third Wednesday In July 1871
as the time which report was adopted. Major Gen.
eral Alfred II. Terry, amid much applause accepted
an appointment TO deliver the trennial address on
that occasion.
The banquet at the ST. James Hotel this evening
was q fine AFFAIR and passed or In q most pleasant
manner, with speeches full Of sentiment and re-
minisceuces OF old army life.
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The Mexican Bonds Liquidation.

PARIS, Sept. 2 1868.
The commission appointed to settle the claims of
the holders of the Franco-Mexican bonds have de.
cided to pay over to them thirty per cent Of their
share of the grant made by the Senate and Corps
Legslath as the nrst instalment Of the amount due
them.
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SUFFOLK PARK RACES AT PHILADELPHIA.
Second Day@TwO Races-SlOw Time.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2. 1858.
To-day was the second day Of the Suffolk PARK
races. The first race-mile heats--was won BY
Hickey who was second In the FIRST, but won tho
second and third heats. Time, :39M-2:4l.
For the second race only two horses were entereoi
and 1t was won by Myron Perry In three straight
heats. Time, 2:3S-2:41Z-2:41H.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Revenue Decision-Importan to Job Printers.
Bosr0N, Sept. 2, 1868.
recent Interpretation Of the Revenue law by
assessors requiring job printers to pay q tax on
their productions induced Major John II. Eastburn,
veteran job printer Of this city, to inquire into the
matter. and to-day he received q letter from wash
ington stating that unless Job printer produces
work which Ia sold by him or sold by others for his
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A Splendid Assortment Of Furniture
OF NEW AND ELEGANT DESIGNS;
plain Furniture In great variety at popular pricoa
MEEkS, 606 Broadway
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CUBA.

The steamship Columbia, Captain Van Sce from
Havana on the 10th ult, arrived at this port yes
terday.
Purser Stafford will please accept our thanks for the
prompt delivery OF our files and dispatches.
The steamer Columbia left Havana with clean
btN Of health.
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few and important railway enterprise. Well
would it have been for Virginia had the mil
lions wasted by her in the late war been de-
voted to similar purposes of internal improve
fnent. As 1t is we may hope that in due time
she may retrieve her losses and acquire more
than her ancient wealth. Norfolk, with Its
safe, accessible and unrivalled harbor, may
yet become another New York.
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GERMANY.

Prussian Rccruitmcnts Postponed.
BERLIN, Sept. 2 1868.
BY orders from the War ONCE recruiting for the
army in Prussia has been postponed for three
months.
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THE NEW DOMINION.
Royal Assent Refused 90 the Bill ReducinG
the Governor Generals salary-TriaI OF
Whaleu.

Royal Assent Refused 90 the Bill ReducinG
the Governor Generals saIary-TriaI OF
Whalen.
OTTAWA, Sept. 2 1868.
despatch has been received from the Colonial
ONCE dated July 80. refusing the royal assent to the
bill passed by the Canadian Parliament reducing the
Governor Generals salary. The Duke OF Bucklng-
ham argues that the proposed reduction would have
q pre)udiclal effect on Canada by reducing 1t to
third class among colonial governments; that the
Governor General is continually called upon to act
on questions Affecting International relations with
the United States. and that the Queens advocates
could not Invite to ofces competent to MI them
when the income 8 not sufficient to meet the de-
mand on their resources.
The Assize couE opened to-day at noon. Whaen's
case was sent before the Grand Jury. He will be ar
raigned tomorrow morning and his trial W i'll proba
bly, commence onMonday next.
Fenian Picnic Prevented by the Authorities.
MONTREAL, Sept. q 1885,
the Fenian picnic, In connection with which dis
turbances were expected, at Gilbeaults Gardens TO-
day. was prevented by the gardens being closed an
protected by the whole police force armed with
rides.
The ship Wieland. now here, Ia the first vessel car
rylng the nag OF the North German Confederation
which has visited the Canadian waters
medical convention Ii IN session here
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CUBA.

Exchange ON London.
HAVANA, Sept. 2, 1868.
Exchange on London is quoted at lax a 10 per
cent premium.
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Prince Napoleon,s Cruise.

HAMBURG, Sept. 2, 1885,
Prince Napoleon. who arrived here some days ago
in his yacht sailed again last evening for Havre.
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Best Inls-Stanord's Combined Writing aud
Copying Fluid. Best Mucisge-Stckwell Co.'S extra a.
hesive Muclage. Stickwel 10 king
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ssAu Men Seek ucCGss.'-PhrenOlORy Teach.
what you best Examinations, with charts dany.
Broadway See Pictorial chronological Journal for
September, with Grant, Colsx, Seymour and Blair.
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Bntchelor's Hair Dyc.-The Best In the
world The only perfect Dye harmless, reliable instAntar
neous Factory l6 Bond street.
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ITALY.
LOOKING Towards Rome.

FLORENCE, Sept. 2, 1888.
The italian government is increasing the number
Of its military posts on the frontier Of the Papal
States.
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Circulars Of Every Description and Notices
TO attend meetings printed In the neaest possible manner
place In the city nj the METROPOLITAN JOB
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT. "a Nassau street