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The New York herald., 1868-03-27
CHAMBER or COMMERCE.

Memorial Against Railroad mOnOpOIess
A special meeting OF the Chamber OF Commerce
was held yesterday for the purpose OF hearing re-
port from the committee appointed the subject OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad, and also from the
special committee on the subject Of prohbtory rail-
road freights. Precisely at one o'clock Mr.. william
E. Dodge took the chair and after stating the object
for which the meeting called, the Committee on
ProhibItory Freight presented their report, which
stated that after careful investigation OF the sub
iect they entertain no doubt that the system OF rail-
road monopoly and Its consequent excessive rates
OF freight is detrimental to the interests OF the
people OF this city and OF the State at large, from
the wealthiest to the poorest, without exception
OF class or individuals reaching the merchant In his
largest transactions with the interior and foreign
countries and the poor a6orer IN the me- cost Of every
on TO say that the facts show that the trade OF the
CITY is on the decline In consequence Of this obnox
io,is system, and that 1t is also driving away from
New York large number Of Its best and most IN
dustrious citizens, without other benefit than the
rapid enrichment OF few individuals; that no legit
with which we are threatened OF o stagnant trade,
q declining influence and suffering population
and to this end they recommend to the Chamber an
appeal to the Legislature Of the State to interpose
its authority.
Senate and House OF Assembly, which the committee
recommended for adoption. II set forth In detail
many interesting facts relative to railroad manage
ment in this country, and gave very minute history
OF the opening and subsequent progress OF the rail-
roads contiguous to or running from this city; and IL
further states that recently the freights on of
these roads have become almost prohibitory. New
York has made progress In her railroad facilities
except the extension Of the Erie to Cincinnati and St.
Louis while other cities have wisely increased their f
ciities by the construction OF the Pennsylvania Gen.
tra and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads. A great
advantage would be obtained by the extension OF the
Erie to Chicago. The memorial, after going into
other details says that "experence has shown that
low rates can be retained without imperiling the
prosperity Of railroads." II also gives list OF rates
western Cities showing that rates from this city are
from afty 10 one hundred per cent higher than from
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
LOUISIANA.

General Buchanan Assumes Command Of tho
Fifth Military District-The Validity Of a
Governors Signature-The Trial Of Gov
ernOr Baker Transferred-Heavy Robbery
Of the Canal Bank In New Orleans.
g. NEW ORLEANS, March 20, 1858.
General Buchanan has assumed command OF the
Fifth Military District.
The District Court has decided that the signatures
Of Governor Flanders to act passed by the Legis-
lature while Mr.. Wells was Governor, and not signed
by Governor Wells, Is q constitutional approval by
the Executive and that the act Is law.
Under the auspices OF the Prussan Consul and
other prominent Germans funds being raised for
the relief OF the people Of East Prussia, who
ure OF the crops
The Rev. DR.. Beckwith, who was elected Bishop Of
Georgia, left to-day for that diocese.
In the case OF Governor Baker, charged with per-
jury, the defence have closed their evidence and
ask for his discharge. Commissioner Shannon stated
next when 1t would be opened for rebutttng testi-
mony on the part OF the United States. Counsel for
the defence demurred the ground that further de-
lay would result In prejudice OF the State and pre-
feed that the be at sent before the United
States District Court, which reference was given to
the case, and the investigation ended.
Fifty thousand dollars were stolen from the Canal
Bank this morning. package was made up con-
tanning that amount for express, marked IN. Nor
gan's Sons, New York." and placed on the desk.
While the bookkeeper turned to enter the remittance
in moments time the package was stolen. There
Is no clue to the thief. The bank publishes the
numbers Of the bills which were all Of the denomi
nation Of 81, 900. Ten thousand dollars reward Is
offered for the recovery Of the money and arrest OF
the thief.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
MARYLAND.

Opening of Steamship Line Between Bnlti-
more and Bremen-Grnnd Demonstration In
Honor Of the Occasion.
BALTIMORE, March 20, 1868.
Business has been almost entirely suspended to-
day in consequence Of demonstration in honor Of
the officers Of the steamer Baltimore pioneer ship
OF the line Of steamers between Bremen and Balt-
more. grand cDic and military procession, COM
posed OF several regiments Of the Maryland National
Guard the police force OF the city, the Fire Depart
mcnt and many civil associations, numbering
in all about seven thousand men, headed
by Governor Swami, OF Maryland, the Mayor
and City Council and all the municipal officers,
passed through the principal streets OF the city, pre-
senting one OF the finest displays ever witnessed in
Baltimore. Public and private buildings were hand
somely decorated with the national colors, German
flags, and banners OF every description, while the
streets enlivened by crowds OF people to wit
ness the turnout While the procession was moving
the church bells chimed and other bells were rung.
The different express companies brought up the
with wagons loaded with freight brought over by
the steamer Baltimore. Almost every branch Of in
dustry contributed to make this Of the grandest
demonstrations ever witnessed here
The New York herald., 1868-03-27

LONDON MONEY MARKET.-LoNDON, March 26-5
p M-Consos closed at 90 93h for money and the
account. American securities close at the follow
Ing rates-Unied States fve-twenty bonds, 72a 72x;
Erie Railway shares, 45A; Illinois Central, 89k.
FRANKFORT BoURsE.-FRANKFORT, March 20
Evening-United States fve-twenty bonds closed at
75k 76sk for the issue OF 1852.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-LTvERP0OL, March
28-5 p. M.-The cotton market closes at the follow
ing Notwithstanding uplands, to arrive, 10kc
middling uplands on the spot, 10bc; middling
Orleans, 10sc. The sales Of the day foot up 1000
bales
LIVERPOOL BREApsruFFs MARKET.-LrvERPoor,
March 29--5 p. M.-The market closes strong Corn,
Az. pev quarter for new mixed western. Wheat,
15s 10d per GENITAL for California white and las. Id
for No. red Western. Barley, So. cd. per bushel.
Oats AZ. 3D. per bushel. Peas, 46s 3d. per quarter.
Flour, 39s per bbl. for western canal.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.-LrvERPO0I,
March 26--5 p. M-The market s unchanged. Beef,
120s. per bbl for extra prime mess Pork, 79s, per
Dbl. for Eastern prime mess Lard 62s. per cwt for
American Cheese, sos. Cd. per cwt for the best
grades OF American fine. Bacon, AIS. Cd. per cwt.
for Cumberland cut.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-LrvERP00I, March
20-5 7. M.-The market for articles OF American
produce Is unchanged. Naval stores are dull. Sugar
quiet and steady at 25s Cd. for No Dutch standard.
Refined petroleum Is. Sd. per gallon. R0stn 6s Cd.
per cwt for common North Carolina and 12s. for me-
dium. Turpentine, 34s per cwt. Tallow, AS. Cd.
per cwt Lnseed cakes, flo 15s. per ton for thin OBJ
PErReIEuM MARKET.-ANTwERp March 2o-The
petroleum market Is steady aud standard white Is
quoted at 40 francs per bbL
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
PROBABLE MURDER m TRENTON. n. ].

Desperate Stnbbing ARRAY Between Negroes
Ono Of Them Severely Injured-The Perpe-
traitor in Custody.
Between eleven and twelve O'Clock on Wednesday
night two negroes were drinking in o lager beer
saloon in that portion OF Trenton known as the
ssswamps,n which is inhabited almost exclusively
by colored people, when conflict occurred which is
likely to result fatally. The two individuals
alluded to were Henry Johnson and man named
Anderson. 1t appears that while sitting together
third party, known as "Buck Hoagland, came In
and endeavored, US alleged, to snatch Anderson's
glass, who, on resisting received blow from Hoag
land Johnson espoused the cause OF his friend, and
q quarrel Immediately arose between him and Hoag
land The lights were extlngushed and the antag0-
nists cutched and Hoagland received five
dangerous wounds In the back and In
the region of the spine The disabled
man was conveyed to his home and the alleged per-
petrator left the of the conflict. Officer Combs
with two OF his associates fastened in pursuit Of the
fugitive. After dligent search they found him in his
house. and conveyed him to the City Hall, where he
was securely confined till three O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, when he was removed to the county Jail
pending trial. The unfortunate victim was
IN such q state OF physical exhaustion yes
terday that he was unable to give any
deposition. Meanwhile the injured man Is receiving
medical attendance, but no hope is entertained OF
his recovery. The accused Is robust, large sized
man, with sullen and repulsive expression. He
has wife and family Hoagland Is married, but 1t
Is said he has not lived with his wife.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27

Business Becoming Brisk Mt the Jersey Head
quarters-Enect Of the Reduction Of Fares.
renowned sage remarked that the world is made
up Of contradictions. Only week ago the gigantic
monopoly known as Camden and Amboy obtained
complete triumph over the people OF Jersey City in
the Harsimus Cove bill. Jersey Is looked upon now
as the vantage ground Of monopoes. At an indig-
nation meeting in Jersey City on wednesday night
the people cried out with voice against this op
preston. The sympathy Of the meeting under such
circumstances naturally fell into the scale with the
Erie Company in their struggle against another
monopoly, and this struggle promises re-
ss s t6aS the oer G as
Of the end il seen. The reduction OF fares on the
Erie Railroad has turned the tide OF travel thther
and II the New York Central do not reduce their fares
IL is calculated that no less than $780, 900 per
month will be netted by the Erie Railroad on each
car over the ordinary receipts Five additional pas
senger cars were required on the eight O'Clock train
yesterday morning TO meet the increased demand.
Messrs. Drew, Fisk, Eldridge and Gould are so much
engroSsed by the business transactions OF the COM
pany that few visitors are admitted to the garrison
he bridge for the ferry at Twentythird street, New
York il almost completed and the new ferryboat
Delaware will be plying on that line within another
month. Telegrams came pouring In from all quar-
but the directors have under consideration the re-
duction OF freight charges on the line. The river
trafc having been resumed at unusually low rates,
there is very likely to spring up monopoly OF
travel most beneficial 10 the public during the
ensuing summer. Here, then, Is one result OF the
DreW-N anderDut anu l. ~ pTctty clcdI
the tables have been turned. The "Erie Railroad
seigen was the prevailing topic around Taylor's
Hotel yesterday. The reficence OF the Drew party
during the past two days has been canvassed as
an indication that cher dGurre is meditated
in some new quarter. SO far the people
have been the winners, and as the chances OF CON-
promise between the contending parties become
fewer by delay there Is no probability OF retrogres-
sion. The wheel Is going around, and II VIII be In
teresting to watch the next turn.
Governor Ward had not signed the Erie Railroad bill
up TO Ave O'Clock yesterday afternoon, but there Is
little doubt that he will do to-day, after which
the time allowed the Executive terminates and the
bill will then become law. Robert H. Bardwel late
President OF the Erie Railroad, and Mr. Eldridke, the
present incumbent had an interview with the Gov
ernor on Wednesday In relation to the matter.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27

n IA onfv by degrees that the disasters whicR
occurred at sea oring the storm OF last Friday and
Saturday are being Seard Of; but two days ago
vessel was found ashore cbout forty miles from this
city, with four OF her CREW frozen to death, and
three others In the last stage Of exhaustion. Last
night intelligence received at the HERALD once
that the schooner Philander Armstrong was wrecked
on Haref0rd Bar, about twenty-five miles south OF
Barnegat She was bound from James river for this
port with cargo OF pine, and on Wednesday OF LAST
week encountered pretty stn breeze, which gradu-
ally freshened intoa strong gale until Thursday morn
ing, when she blown ashore and stranded on the
bar before named, and very soon began to settle
in the sand. The crew, Ave In number,
then seeing no other chance OF saving her.
commenced throwing the cargo overheard in order
tn tighten the schooner, but all to no purpose, for
she was firmly stranded. The wind continued TO
blow very hard until the storm OF Friday burst forth
In all its fury and then there no earthly chance
whatever of the crew being able TO row through the
Two miles OF fierce breakers which foamed between
them ana the land. On board the schooner they
were Obliged to stay, with scarcely any hope TO
cheer them OF putting foot land again. The waves
thing that came within their reach, and the col0
added more 10 the fncemency Of the weather. ana
the forlorn crew begnn to give up all hope OF escape
the storm calmed down considerably, and, avaing
themselves Of the only chance left the men took TO
the small boat and with much difficulty arrived safe
on shore, where they were met by number
OF the inhabitants, ladies and gentlemen, Of the viii
lage OF Cape May Court Housewife treated them
kindly ana gave the tea every
but as was the fact, were unable to aid them and
expected every moment to see their bodies washed
ashore. They, however, were all saved, but the
schooner is q total loss. The vessel and cargo were
valued ut about $S,000 on which there was no M
surance. The men say that although their distress
flag was flying for over thirty-six hours they were
neither signalled by nor rendered any assistance
whatever from the government lfeboat house, wnicn
lay within two miles of the wreck, and which Is pro
vded with everything necessary to assist or revive
ShipwrcCked scamen In their distress.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
A STRANGE INVENTION.

A peculiar Individual, apparently somewhat
learned in certain very deep things called on Inspec
tor Leonard at Police Headquarters yesterday after
noon and handed him the following note:-
DEAR SIR-I apply to you as detectives OF the
head detective department for the United States OF
America, to find out those party or parties that has
imported to this country and State of New York from
England, Ireland or Scotland charts to measure my
mnd or those party or parties that trade In the
same or distributes the same through the Untcd
States and especially the State of New York, to en-
slave under secret perjury and prejudice, Whicn
is the sole cause. l want justice, love, TRUTH and
liberty, and freedom Is oil ! ask, and my rights pu
have
Inspector Leonard, on questioning the man, learned
that he had come from Belfast, Ireland, where he
had spent two years and half In the lunatic asylum,
"through some mistake CT the authorities" as he
himself believed. The invention for measuring the
mind, he stated, had been completed when he lcft
Ireland and he had learned that the inventors
about to have 1t patented In this country hence his
dsmay and terror. II the police did not exert them
selves to prevent the introduction of the machine
into this country he would see to 1t that the matter
should be placed in the hands Of the government so
that great misfortune would not befall many or t8
members. For II the machine would become pat
ented in this country what on earth would become or
some OF our Senators and Congressman whose minds
would he found to be OF such small compass. On
being informed by the Inspector that the police
would prevent the introduction Of the mind meas
urer into this country Mr. De Dyer, non co1np0s
nentis, went his way apparently happy man.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
NEWS ITEMS.

The schooner M. p, from st. John n. b., for Bos-
ton was wrecked at the mouth OF the Penobscot
Bay on the 2lst Of March. The captain and crew
were saved, after being on an uninhablted island
during forty eight hours.
H. Z. Rogers paper mill in Cheneyville, South
Manchester Conn., was entirely destroyed by fire on
wednesday might Loss $4,000; insurance s25 ooo
phoenix, 200; Hartford, $6,00O City, $1,000 The
fire was the work Of an incendiary
A fire in westboro, Mass, yesterday morning, do
the Westboro Protective Union, and others. Loss
$4,000; mostly insured.
An omaha despatch says the heaviest snow storm
line OF the Pacific Railroad several trains were
showed In.
DIR. Kinsey, formerly Of this city, was found dead
In his bed In Yonkers yesterday morning, having
died, apparently without struggle, Of apoplexy.
Mrs Klnsey was sleeping at the side Of her husband
and only discovered that he was dead on attempting
TO arouse him when the bell rang for breakfast.
man named Hays, an employe Of the Superior
Brick Works In Pittsburg, Pa, was run over and
killed on Wednesday, at Torrens Station on the Penn
syvana Railroad, near this city This Is the fourth
empoye Of this company Killed within the last three
days.
The Presbyterian synod Of Kentucky has been In
sion two days. but has transacted no business OF I'm
portance.
Governor English, OF Connecticut, has assigned
Friday, April 10, as day Of public fasting and
The clothing store OF Moses BaSn, MAN StTeeh
Bridgeport Conn.,, was destroyed by fre on the night
OF the 25th.
The Norfolk Journal says that preparations ore
now making for carrying trucking on far larger
scale next year than ever BEFORE when t Ia antici
pated that the berry crop alone win bring one million
dollars"
Sheriff Thomas, 6f Pickens district, In South Caro-
na IL Ia sad sold last week several tracts OF land
for arrearagcs Of taxes. at the following r1inous
prices for each parcel60 acres for $780, 200 for $40;
i50 for s47 800 for S2 90 for s14 200 for $l0 100
for $40; 100 for 90, and 90 acres for Sll ~.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
Am U S E M E N IS. /.

THEATRE FRANeAIs-ssLA BELLE HELENE."-Every
seat in this beautiful little theatre occupied last
night and many rows Of ISLANDERS lined the walls
and aisles, all enthusiastic admirers OF the
operatic MOmus, Offenbach. sLa Belle Helenen
was the opera, and Tostee, discarding the hussar
jacket and military robe, the "J'aime les Mill
taires,n "Dites lui" and Gle Sabre'' and the other
accessories OF ia Grande Duchesse" came out In true
classic style, and gave charming photograph,
musically and otherwise Of the young, although
antique lady who set the Greeks and Trojans at
each other like Kilkenny cats, and got Menelaus to
bring an action against Paris before the walls Of
Troy, according to the legal forms then in vogue.
The plot Of the opera itself well calculated for bur-
lesque, and the music is of the popular vein
la Grande Duchesse.n The cast introduces all
the musty old chaps that blind Homer sang
about There Gachos hgG@1 the
specimen OF his craft full OF eg0tsm, fond
OF good cheer and addicted to swindng; Agamem-
non, king Of kings puchesnel another intense
egotist, and very funny one withal; Achilles
Valter)-by the way the very best impersonation in
ing q ''mussr and ever making himself a fool;
Menelaus, husband Of Helen lie Duc) poor hem
pecked Benedict, yet very jealous and endowed with
Ajaxes (Benedick and Monier) Of idotic procvi-
ties. Orestes, son OF Agamemnon Mile De Fel-
Paris Paris Gufrroy), the hero Of the opera. The
plot is principally taken up with the unauthorized
loves OF Helen and Paris and their elopement. There
are many excellent and taking O1cedur in the music,
which will soon be hummed and whistled by every
one. Among them we may mention, lie Jugement
de Pars,n "voici lie Roi de Ia Greece the finale Of
the first act; "Nous Nalssons,n the duet between
Paris and Helen, and the waltz finale Of the second
act and the coupets OF Orestes and the High Priest
of Venus Paris In the last act. Tostee splendid
last night, and her voice seemed better than ever,
while her inimitable powers Of comedy had
more scope than In her former role, La
Grande Duchesse. The chorus also was feature
In the performance, although once or twice IL
nearly disconnected by the miserable course OF
the leader OF the orchestra, who Is entirely untitled
to conduct opera bou6e. we predict still greater
success II that Is possible, for ia Belle Helene,
than even ia Grande Duchessen enjoyed Mr.. Bate
man has made the most successful hit OF the
in the amusement line by the magnificent company
he has brought from Paris, by the sparkling music OF
OfYenbach, which may be called champagne opera,
and by the superb manner In which he places every
thing on the stage.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
the PRESS rElEeRAM.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 1858.
The American ships Christina and Lewis Walsh
had arrived at Manzanilio. AAsss ssass.scier
The British war-vessel Scout had arrived at Acca-
pulco from Mazatlan. She reports fighting In the
streets Of Mazatlan between opposing factions. The
contestants on one side were said to be nlbusters
under General Martinez who claims that before next
summer an independent republic win be established
from MatamorOs to Mazatlan. -
The Mexican government has removed the prohf.
btion on the importation OF goods OF certain descrp-
tions. Sugar, coffee, boots, Shoes, &C., are now
admitted on the same terms as other goods.
The guerilas which were tnfesting the vicinity Of
dispersed or killed, and the roads are now free.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27

THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.-The rooms OF the
Union League Club presented q scene Of unusual
briancy last evening, the occasion being the last
meeting OF the association at the old club house on
Union square, Memories OF the past, relating to the
organization Of the club and Its active political
labors, were recalled and discussed and generally
rejofced In by the members, OF whom there was
very full muster. The President Mr.. Jay,
addressed the company at considerable length,
organization and was succeeded by A. T. Stewar
w. T.. Dodge Isaac II. Bailey and other gentlemen In
appropriate speeches. on Tuesday next the club
viii occupy its new club house, In Madison square,
and will bid final adieu to Ito present quarters,
which 1t has occupied since 1S63 the year OF its for
9natiOn.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27

Baltimore and Philadelphia. In conclusion. the me-
mortal urges the Legislature to take such action as
will stop the evils complained of and restore the
business already lost by this city. The report was
and the t pv 70 appoint
It was also resolved by the Chamber to EXPRESS
their concurrence In the resolutions adopted by the
Canal Convention, which met at ALBANY on the 25th
system and the selling canal water necessary to
navigation.
The report OF the Committee on the Pacific Rail-
bers.
The report OF the Committee from the Marine
willie at Snug Harbor was adopted. The committee
say that they do not object to the captain on
OF his being Boston man; but they think he Ia too
young and that the position should be given to some
older shipmaster.
The New York herald., 1868-03-27
NICARAGUA.

Ratification of the Treaty With the United
States-Californian Bank in Nicaragua.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 1885,
The steamship Moses Taylor of the opposition line
with passengers from New York, arrived this morn
ing from South San Juan, Nicaragua.
The Nicaraguan Congress had ratified the recent
treaty between that country and the United States
The government Of Nicaragua had contracted with
certain capitalists of San Francisco, CAL. for the
establishment OF bank In Nicaragua granting them
giving to the bank first lien on property pledged
for loans to promote the cultivation Of sugar and
coffee in Nicaragua for the San Francisco market.