The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-28

Captain Oterendorp. viii leave Hoboken about two
p NJ. today cThursday1. for Southampton and
Bremen. The European maiis will close at the Post
ONCE at twelve M.
The stock market was strong yesterday. Govern
ment securltiesjwerc very strong aud excited Gold
closed at 1921.
MIsCELLANE0Us
Tclegraphic dates from Hayu to the 18th inst.
port no material change In the situation. Salnave's
troops had beaten the rebels back OF Port Prince
on the 14th, but In turn beaten by the rebels
the 10th. The British man-of-war Royaiist had got
aground. The United States man-of-war Desoto had
sailed for Key West against the protestatons Of the
American Minister. Salnave still threatened to burn
the town II the rebels defeat him, but Ia supposed
the American Minister, with the aid Of British gun
boats, will prevent 1t.
Advices from Venezuela to the 7th inst. state that
Marshal Falcon had disappeared. Four thousand
rebels are oesieging Caracas. Congress has dis
solved.
Adjutant General Thomas on applying at the War
Department yesterday learned that he could take
possession on receipting to Assistant Adjutant
General Townsend for the property. he declined to
DO this az General Townsend Is an inferior oficer
and on returning to the President was informed that
the affair had better remain as It is So General
Townsend has charge Of the War ONCE, and General
Thomas Is not yet dc Jaot0 Secretary Of War ad
Interim.
Mr.. Wooley, the contumacious Witness is still
confined in committee room Of the House of Repre-
sentatves. He offered to answer the questions OF
General Butler yesterday, but on being asked what
he did with the $4,000 he again refused to answer
and was remanded.
Postmaster General Randall, it is now stated has
offered his resignation and 1t has been accepted.
The anniversary meeting Of the New England Anti
Slavery Society was held in Boston yesterday Wen
dell Phillips participated and presented series Of
radical resolutions highly abusive Of the republican
party President Johnson, Grant and Colfax Chief
Justice Chase and the recusant Senators.
The Canadians are making great preparations for
the expected Fenan invasion. The Fenian fair at
Buao Is the prolific source Of succession OF scares
which have finally eliminated in these war prepare
lions.
The Court of Impeachment in Albany yesterday
resumed the trial OF Canal Commissioner Dorm. The
fourth charge was stricken out. motion to strike
out the sixth article overrued, and Mr.. Jacobs
then opened the case for the prosecution In speech
of some length.
The steamer Moro CASTLE Captain Adams from
Havana May %, arriveA at this port yesterday. Her
news has been anticipated by our special dispatches
over the Cuba cable
Late accounts from Nassau, n p, state that the
election was progressing quietly. The Colonial AS
crop is large.
wealthy citizen of Kingston, Mass, was found
murdered yesterday morning in byroad near the
cemetery. He had large quantity Of money about
his person, and it is supposed robbery was the OBJ
Ject Of his murderer but the money was still on
the body the impression prevails that the murderer
was frightened away before he could rob him.
The second trial of Cole for the murder Of Hiscock
is set down for the special term In September at
Albany.
The question Of a reunion was again discussed in
the Presbyterian General Assembly at Albany yester
day, Rev. 7. p Hunt answering the argument OF Dr.
Breckenridge, OF Kentucky, against reunion.
stay OF proceedings has been applied for in the
case OF Joseph Brown, the Canaan child murderer,
who Is to be hanged on Saturday.
The National Manufacturers Association met in
Cleveland yesterday. Resolutions were adopted
favoring economy in public expenditures, and the
Association then adjourned to meet again in Decem.
Der next in New York