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The New York herald., 1868-11-08
LONG ISLAND INTELLIGENCE.

THE QUEENS COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE COM
mences n two weeks session on Monday, 9th inst,
In the village OF Flushing. Its success win not
probably be so great as 1t would be had II been held
In q more central location.
LARCENY BY DoMHsTIc.-Mr. William Anderton,
residing in Bergen street. near Underhili avenpe,
complained that his servant girl, Margaret Kearns,
had stolen fifteen dollars, some furs and needle
work. The furs and needework were found In her
trunk and she was arrested BY onicer Sheridan and
locked up to answer.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT fsLrP-Loss e40, 40,00o.-Early
on Friday morning last the large and elegant country
residence OF Mr.. Alexander Bergen at Islp, caught
nre from defective nue connected with the heater,
and in short time was totally destroyed. The house
was one Of the finest on the south side OF the island
having been erected but few years since at cost
OF $4,000. The furniture, which was valued at
$4,000 was totally destroyed, II being Impossible to
remove any OF IT, SO rapid was the progress OF tho
niture Of $4,000.
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the PRIZE alAe.

Rookie has accepted the challenge OF Tom Kelly,
except that no wan Aeht at 14s pounds instead OF
l5o pounds (Kellys challenge weisht Rookie has al
ready deposited nifty dollars to bind himself to night II
ahis reduction is acceded TO. should the terms be
agreed to-in fact. should Kelly comply with the
desire Of the pugilistic fraternity generally, George
Rookie viii hight within two weeks from the signing
OF the articles Unquestionabiy the match will prove
interesting TO those who delight In well contested
exhibitiona for Rookie has already proved himself a
man OF pluck and science, while Kelly enjoys good
reputation as q pugist Of note.
Magurt and Hicken will shortly 20 into active
traiulng for their contemplated encounter, which is
fixed for December %.
As aaticipoteJ, the proposed fight between Aaron
ard Edwards has been broken of, Edwards' backcr
haylpg dseliped 70 proceed further " the matter.
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TRoTTlHs AT RICHMOND COUNTY ctuB ssouNus.
Prize, Purse Of One thousand Dollars,
Track Heats, Best Three In Five.

Prize, Purse oil One thousand Dollars,
Track Heats, Rest Three In Five.
There was good attendance yesterday afternoon
at the Richmond County Club Grounds, New Dorp,
s. l., to witness a trotting match for purse OF
200 between horses belonging to members OF the
club, track heats, best three in five. The weather
was particularly favorable--just cold enough TO be
bracinE and dry enough to leave the track which is
o three-quarter mile one, In excellent condition.
and q goodiy show Of ladies' bes.des, among whom
Miss Tyler, daughter Of the ex-Presdent, was con.
spicuous. Prominent among the gentlemen on the
course were Colonel Best Captain ]. II. Vanderbilt
Captain Johnson, Dr. Harcout, DIR. Mundy, Judge
ClausseI, Judge Dodge, Judge Garrett, Captain
Clarke ]. J. HOuseman, John Decker, and J. simon
son, who acted as Judge Of the race.
The following enlrfe5 were made:--
Harry Jones bl. IN. Rosa Iiarlnn.
J. II. Smiths ch. h. Newburg.
Dan PnIer's br; m. Carioua
4. Deafclds b. In. No Namo
J. Murphys b. m. Black Bess.
All but Mr. Delafled's put In an appearance. AMER
scoring several times the start finally erected.
First Hedt.-Newburg led, followed In almost SIM
gle file by Carlotta Rosa Harlan and Black Bess. The
pace was very good and no break occurred, except
for few moments on the homestretch to one OF the
rear horses, the driver Of which insisted upon ply
Ing his whip too vigorously. The four preserved
the order Of line In which they started, Newburg
coming In several lengths ahead. Time, l:571.
Second far as Nswsnrg ~ was sc concerned med
and held It about the same distance ahead OF his
competitors to the end Black Bess made dcsperat
In spite OF all Ecwburg held his own with an easy
confidence that proclaimed him the best horse on the
course. The others caIae up in this order:-Black
Bess, Cari0tta and Rosa Harlan. Time for New
burg, 1867.
Third Hen.--The pool selling ana betting almost
ceased when this heat was announced, as everybody
1elt sort VI irresistible conviction that Rewbnrg
was the predestlned winner. There was good deal
OF scoring before the start In one instance all four
went clear around the course without giving
heed 10 the repeated and loudly vocalzed notice OF
the judge TO stop and return. Eventually they got
or but by no means evenly, the last horse In the
start being many lengths behind the first one
The race however, was well contested, but NewDurg
before took the lead, held It, and came In winner
OF the very handsome prize or $1,000. Rosa Harlan
as second won prize OF flft3 dollars. This being the
end OF the days sport the assemblagc soon after
uispersel.
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HAYTI.
SuInnve's Operations Against the South-New
Ministry-Scizure Of an English Schooner
The Coffee ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SuInnve,s Operations Against the South-New
NIinistry-Scizure Of an English Schooner
The Coffee Observation-Disclosures
PORT AU PRINCE. Oct. % 1868.
Political affairs In this country since the eth and
9th instant remain In about the same state Presi'
dent Salnave, with his two war steamers the Alex
andre Petion and the Salnave. has again proceeded
to the South to continue military operations against
Jer6mie and the other southern ports still held by
the rcvoutionists The President left for the South
on the 2oh inst. by the Alexandra Potion. and the
Salnave followed two days afterwards with the Min.
lister OF War. Since they left news has been re-
ceived from them but expect before long to heal
Of fresh successes
new ministry has been made called the Scores
tary Of State OF General Police This Office is filed
by General Hypoite Cadet, who has accompanied
the President In his Southern mission The Southern
ports still surrounded by the government troops,
and will one by one be attacked by land and sea.
The rebels are bravey defending themselves, but
their cause is nearly hopeless. The government Ia
now too strong for them I
The Hon. Mr.. Tate Secretary OF State OF Foreign
Relations, Commerce and Finance, has been to
Gonaives by the French war steamer DEstrees to
lier, commander OF that town, and French mer-
chant there named Dupuy. SAID difficulty mas been
satisfactorily arranged
vicinity have been disputng between themselves,
and that two or their leading Generals named Nom
| ST. Marc under escort and put in irons there.
| The English schooner Fawn, from Boston to Jere.
| me, was sezed before the latter town and towed
| here by the Haytien man-0f-war Salnave The gov.
| ernment was disposed to confscate the cargo, out
! the same being consigned to an American named
Teal passenger by the vessel they gave her up
and returned the cargo with the condition that the
same should be sold here, which is now being
| effected.
The government buys up nearly all the arrivals
| here OF American provisions, payable in coffee,
which Is monopolized by the government, VINO re-
SCOTcS
OF forty per cent cheaper than prices asked by
foreign merchants. This measure causes great sat.
isfactiOn with the people. Sales from merchants
stores are therefore merely nominal.
We have three men-of-war In port:-English gum
boat Dart and Spanish gunboat Guaduana, In station
here, and French gunboat DEstrees, Commander
Desvarennes which latter left this morning for Mar
Unique. 1t s much to be regretted that, with the
war here likely to continue for some time, we have
| not an American man-0fwar constantly In port. 7
Exchange here remains at 800 to the Spanish
| dollar, the Haytien dollar being worth one cent.
There is scarcely any prospect for an improvement
i in exchange at present.
General VII Lubin has been named commander 01
| thls arrOndissemeut
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There is now every prospect OF match between
Dion and Foster. as nothing has been left undone
towards the completion OF the preliminary arrange.
ments. Foster has responded 10 Dions communca-
uons. and the terms OF both parties being in effect
the same, the contest may now be looked forward 10
with certainty.
Towards the latter end or this month the brothers
Dion will offer several prizes for competition by the
amateurs Of Montreal
the preliminary arrangements between Carrne and
Rudolph have been arranged, They are matched TO
play two games for 900 side. IL Is probable that
both will come or In Chicago next week.
The match between Foley and Frawley, ex-cham-
pion OF Ohio IL looked forward 70 with much inter-
est. IL Is the general impression that tue former will
carry OF the honors though the friends OF the latter
are slueuine OF succciA.
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First Reat..-Nevels won tho pole, Bradley tho
middle and Clara outside. They got away on pretty
even terms but soon afterwards Clara broke up and
fell back several lengths. Then Bradley broke up
and Novels took the lead and went to the quarter
pole short length ahead OF the mare, Bradley one
length behind Time, forty seconds. Going along
the backsrctch Clara outtroted the others, and led
length at the half mile pole, Bradley second, half
length In front OF Ned NeveIs Time, 1:l7k. On the
Flushing end Clara and Bradley had the contest to
themselves as Novels fell OF three lengths, where
he could take observations OF the struggle between
the others At the three-quarter pole Clara was
length and half ahead Of Bradley, the latter beng
four lengths in front Of Novels. Tho mare swung
into the homcstretch nearly two lengths ahead OF
Bradley; but the latter then put on steam and closed
gradually all the way up the stretch but having the
deep part OF the track which was very heavy in
places, he could not overtake the mare, and she
went over the score winner Of the heat BY three
quarters Of lepg tn, Ned Nevels six lengths behind.
Tina 2.86.
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cumbent; Cunning s. Bedford, Jr., ana Henry d.
Lapsugh. Mr. Bedford was triumphanfiy elected.

Cunrucnt, uun0u& D bcQI0f0, Jr., ana Henry u.
Lapaugh Nr. Bedford was trumphanlly elected.
THE Rs0IsrERsHIP AND THE VACANT JUsTICRsHIP.
At long and at last old friend Justice Connolly
has succeeded TO the goal OF his ambtion-a fat
ONCE In the gift Of the city and Of his fellow electors
throughout the city. In January next he will walk
In BY right to the Regsters ONCE and take possession
OF all and everything thereunto pertaining salary
this election OF the Big Justice which he must look
TO- The Mayor Is an incumbent Of an ONCE like the
Big Judge, but the latter cannot and ought not to be
guided by the same rules that may guide the Cover
nor elect whether he may resign now or at another
time. MI. Justice Connolly owes . deep debt
Of gratitude 70 the citizens Of New York,
but moro particularly TO the voters OF his own dis
trict q hls own ward. His election BY their SUI.
frages to the RegistershIp Of this city and county
leaves vacancy in the Fourth Judicial district
Yorkville Police Court It is therefore. incumbent
the citizens Of the district to elect nom among them
selves successor, and not leave it to the appoint
ment OF the Governor. This Is duty Judge Con-
molly owes to his fellow electors more than any he
could think Of, and 1t will not do for him,
above all men, to ignore the just right and privi-
leges OF the people. The most prominent candi-
son, OF the Twenty-second ward.
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PEDssTaIlNIsM.

A novel foot race came OF on Friday night in a
saloon above rort;eth street. The distance was
mile and q half, and the course was several times
around six billiard tables. The race which was for
fty dollars aside, was very exciting, the contestants
frequently making caroms OF the corners OF the
over oil the company engaged In q skirmish with
sticks and billiard cues aud quite number Of fast
yorng men came to grief.
OF Kingston, and "The Poughboy, or California is
creating great interest and It Is expected that the
fastest time record will be made. The stakes are
$4,000 and the race Is fixed for decision on the
Fashion Course, L. l., between the 2ls and 2sth Of
November.
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Second HeaL-The start this time was very even.
and the horses went away at rapid pace, Clara
soon taking the lead Bradley second, Novels close
up. on the turn Clara led one length, Bradley sec
ond, one length ahead Of Neves, and In this way
they went to the quarter pole in thirty-eight and
quarter seconds. Going own the backstretch
Neves went up and passed Bradley, and at the half
mile pole was at Cara's wheel. Time, 1:l5. Eevels
pressed Clara 70 hard along tho Flushing END that
ne carried hei of her ieet and she fell far away In
the rear. Nevels at that time led Bradley couple
Of lengths but the latter reduced the distance to one
length at the threc-qearter pole Clara being nearly
with Bradley al his wheel, and most desperate race
ensued which only terminated n the score, without
the slightest alteration In the distance between them
than there was when they entered the stretch. It
was splendid race, the horses striding about tue
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ATHLETIC GAMES.

The first semi-annual games OF the New York
Athletic Club win be held at the Empire City skating
rink, Third avenue on Wednesday evening next.
The order Of games Is as Notwithstanding broad
jump; seventy-nve yards race; standing high jump;
go yards race; running broad jump; putting the
shot one mile walk; running high leap quarter milo
the hammer; pole leaping; hurdle race. First and
second prizes Will be awarded In each game. The
prizes are gold and silver medals, elegantly en-
gravcd. Az the games are looked forward to with
considerable interest, it s expected that large
number Of spectators viii be present.
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WESTERN PORK TRADE.-The Cincinnati Price C'1'-
rent OF Wednesday says:-The pork season has COM
menced, and many packers have been cutting novS
contracted for some time back but the receipts nave
not been large enough TO furnish all the HOUSES ~
sufficient extent TO cut. For the past weeA lc sv.n
receipts do not exceed 1000 neal. rue Wesvr cuI
inR the first three days of the week Ws 'Vo wa,it ~
hes been low enough ana tn denllnl lor loss ats
bee sharp at ABOUT nine aAd han % hhc anu t1 &c
VGarter dollars net
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SCENE IN vIRarNrA.-Sable gentleman In the voice
OF Stentor--"Tatoes ~ Coffee coored daIAe--"Hush
dat racket; you dstracts de whole neighborhood.v
Sable gcntleman-"you kir hear me. kin youW
Coifee cooied dame--"TIear your ! kun hear you
mile ~ Sable gente eman-"ghlnk God for dat I
Thank God Ts hoern 70 be heard. Tatoes ~
with which CRY he touched I'D his lean horse and
m0yed on.
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The above race was evidently bogus arrange
ment and gotten up for fraud but when the parties
found that their plans would not work, they broke
up the affair by calling it a compromise desiring the
judges to declare all bets or There very little
money up, however, as betting men generally seemed
to understand not only the parties, but what they
designed 70 do, and kept alo0f accordingly.
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TRoTrSG At. THE FASHION COURSE.


F1rs7 Trot.
FASHION COURSE, Nov. 7-Sweepstakcs 81, 900, mile
heats, best three in i've.
Dan Mace entsre,i br. g. Ned Nevels
in harness. Observation-Disclosures. 1 i
A. Lewis entered b. IN. Clara, In
narneSS. y
VIM. Borst entered b. g. J. j. Brad
lev to wapon q dis
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Palnsm qui meruit, feras.

-.-.,., TIE LATE ELECTloN-ciii orrl.so,
resulted In every instance as we frequently preuctcd
10 tnese columns. The judiciary vacancies nav peen
III one instance filed by the election oil me tnen and
nov present incumbent. The expiration oi 'uuge
kussets lncumbency on the bench OF tns City Nort
!et vacancy hat was ested for on luesday last
Dy three candidatcs-juoge Russell. the urGseAt IN
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SAME DAYS weepstakes $1,000 ", mile heats
best three in five, in harness.
J. Bloom entered bk. M Black One...-... 3
J. Brown entered &. 8. Dandy Jim. ........ 2 2
]. Paulding entered &. &. Gray Harry. 5 2 3dr.
J. Hazlett entered g. IN. Lady Roslyn. -. dr.
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same distance each time and taking step for step.
Nevels won by length in 2:3lA. Clara was eighty
yards behind.
THE BETTING
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-27

MURDEa.-A foul murder was perpetrated on
Wednesday night last, about nine O'clock near
Mr. Pages residence, in this county, some
thirteen miles from the city, on the Houston
Road, near Echeconnee Greek. A negro man
named Frank, in the employ Of Mr.. Isaac R.
Bason, was the victim OF the foul assassin who
fired from an ambush. Frank and another
negro was passing along the road near the
fence corner, and just as they passed the muir
derer, who was concealed in the corner OF the
fence, lired at Frank, the ball or slug entering
just behind the ear, and coming out at the top
Of the forehe d. The musket or gun was also
charged with several buckshot, which, took
effect upon Franks head and neck. He was
Killed almost instantly. The negro who was
with him was greatly frightened, and ran back
to the house and told what had happened, and
soon pursuit Of the murderer was given.
Mir. J. F. Thomas, who gave Us the above
statement of the affair, SAYS there is no doubt
that frank was killed by another negro who
was Franks rival III o love affair. The tracks
OF the murderer were clearly seen yesterday
morning, and measured nine and q halt inches
in length, and give every evidence of being
those of negro. Frank was on his way to see
the object Of his affections wnen killed, and had
Two pistols buckle1 around his waist at the
time. 1t is further known that he had, the day
before, quarrel with negro about certain
girl, and it is thought this was the cause ofthe
ASSASSINATION. The assassin has not yet been
arrested, but a strong force Is after him.--Ha-
con Telegraph, Path.
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bill, which secures Howard in office, the House
took recess.
The Senate last night tabled the bill reliey-
Corley, Of South Carolina, Hahn, of Louisiana,
I'D Gen. Young, Of Georgia.
The Senate ratified the Chinese treaty.
Captain j. c. Queen was found in the Presi-
dents grounds with his throat badly out. He
says two whites and one negro robbed and at
tempted to kill him. Queelis friends thinks
he attempted suicide.
WASHINGTON, July 26.--G. E. Spenser has
taken his seat as senator from Alabama. The
politica disabilities of General Young, OF Geor-
gia, and J. Y. Brown, Of Kentucky, and Mich-
ael Hahn, Of Louisiana, have been removed.
QWhat has become Of Simeon, Corley3)
The reduction Of the Army bill by vote of
feur has been referred TO committee, which
kills it for the present 1t was section of this
bill that provided for arming the loyal militia
Of the South.
The bill for reorganizing Virginia, Mississippi
and Texas is undoubtedly dead until after the
recess.
There was some excitement in the Senate last
night, about the money due the Southern sena-
tors. Mr.. Trumbulps motion gave them about
$1,000 each, but the rule as it eventually passed,
gives them about: $500. Some Of them spoke
in their own behalf on this important subject,
and we're about to vote on their own behalf,
but the rules of the Senate checked them.
The Senate is in session tonight. The
House meets at 9 A. NJ, and the whole affair
closes at 1S NJ.
No additional legislation affecting the South
is possible.
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The Crops.

The Orangeburg News says that the re-
ports are generally very favorable, and we may
look for good crops Of cotton, rice and corn.
The Abbeville Press says: During the past
few days various portions Of our district have
been f,vored with refreshing rains. Others
remain still very dry. and the crops in many
sections are hopelessly past recovery.
The Laurensville Herald says: For the
| last two weeks the weather has been intensely
hot, and dry as milestone. An occasional
streak and spot in the dictrict has been favored
with partial showers. The advanced corn hus
been seriously injured, and cotton is much re.
tarded in growth. At the time of writing We
hear of showers IN various sections, but we fear
they are too late to restore vitality to much o
the dessicated corn. The anticipated fine CROP
Of peaches has been almost destroyed BY the
continued drought.
The Macon Telegraph gives the following
report of the crops in Southern Georgia: a
general rain has fallen all over the country
it came too late to save the early corn, but will
be greatly beneficial to late planting. There
have been heavy rains particularly about Eu-
kula and Albany.
The cotton is good only 'about in spots.
As general rule the plant is small and stunt.
ed in growth. In Randolph County the rust
had made small appearance. With good sea-
sons tne coICOn crop WILL Pfouuce mon w ooe
area planted.
He estimates upon The whole that one-third
less cotton and one-third less corn will be pro-
duced this than last year. But notwithstand-
ing this fact, the planters are in better splrlts
now than they we're then, for the reason, they
are not in debt and are certain to get better
price for their crope.
The Sumter News says: 'tFor the first two
or three days, after the publication OF our last
issue, the weather has been intolerably hot. On
Friday, 18th, the thermometer reached Sc de-
grees in the shade; on Saturday 1t marked SO
degrc IS; on Monda 10th, 923 degrees. A most
grateful and bounteous shower of rain began
to fall on Monday afternoon. and continued at
intervals during the whole of tho night.
1.-The rainfall reached one inch in this locali-
ty, and was the salvation of the corn crop,
which had begun to suffer from the extreme
heat Of the past few days.
''Since this glorious, season, the crops have
frightened up beautifully. Corn may be re-
garded as made-sweet potatoes are beyond
dapger-cotton is growing rapidly, and though
generally small and Backward, it is now making
up for lost time.
"On the whole, we congratulate our readers
on the prospect Of good crops, and the dlscon-
tlnuance of the Freedmen's Bureau, which al
though great help to many persons this
year, yet if continued, would deprive our peo.
pie Of that self-relance which is the surest
path to husbandry andiudependen CO."