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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-11

Especially, who have become the yictlm' ;.. OF
solitary vice, that dresdful and destructive
habit which annually sweeps to an ultimeIy
grave thousands Of Young Men of the most
excellent talents and brilliant intellect Whc
might otherwise have entranced listening Sena-
tors with the thunders of eloquence, or wake1i
to egtscy the living Tyre, may call with iuli
cnnfdanoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-11
THE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CUKE
CAN BE OBTAIN ED.

DIR. JOHNSON has discovered the most
Certain, Speedy, and only Efectual Kemedy III
the World for Weakness of the Back or LIN Ds'
Structures, Affection of the Kidneys or Bladder
Involuntary Discharges, Impotency, General
Debility, Nervousness, Dyspepsia, banguorl
Low Spirits, Confusion of Ideas Palpitation OF OF
the Heart Timidity, Trembling DimneSs o.
Sight or Giddiaess, Disease of the Heao' I;sor
Lungs, Stomach, or Bowels-ttose Terrible
Disorders arising from Solitary Habits Of
Youth-sccret and solitary practices more fatal
to their victims than the song of Syrens to th'
Mariners of Ulysses, blighting their most bril-
liant hopes or snticipations, rendering mar
riage, &C., impossible.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

THREATS TO KILL.--Thomas Lacy was yesterday
committed by Justice Mansfield, OF the Essex Market
Police Court TO answer charge OF threatening to
kill his wife. similar complaint which met with
the same disposal was preferred by Hiram B. FergU-
son against George F. Uhl.
RECKLESS DRIvING.-Edward Romel was yester
day brought before Judge Mansfield, OF the Essex
Market Police Court, on charge OF reckless driving
and running over CathariDe McKramer. Fortunately
the woman was not very seriously injured, The
accused gave bail in $500 to answer the charge.
PURLOINING OF DIAMOND JEwELRY.-Owen Coyle
a young boy was arrested on Monday night
and arraigned at Jefferson Market yesterday on the
charge of stealing pair Of diamond earrings of the
value Of sl25 The pawntickets calling for them
were found on his person, AS well as o skeleton key
SrABBING AFFRAY.-On Monday evening John DON
nelly was arrested for stabbng Richard Marshall a
boatman In five places. The parties became
gagged in quarrel on the corner of Wooster and Iau
Streets which led to the stabbng. The prisoner
was committed for trial on the charge Of feonious
assault.
ALLEGATION or RECEIVING STOLEN GooDs.-John
Moore, who keeps a second hand clothing store at
No. POI Division street, yesterday arrested on
charge Of buying with guiltySnowledge goods to the
value OF $3.50, alleged to have been stolen by Theo-
dore T. Weather from Robert B. Elder OF No. So Suf-
folk street. as already reported in the HERALD The
accused gave bail In $500 to answer the charge be-
fore Judge Mansfield, OF the Essex Market Police
Court, before whom he was brought.
ALLEGED RIVER THIEvEs.-About hslf.past two
O'Clock yesterday morning offlcer IerrAyS. Of che
Harbor PoIioo arrested two boatmen named James
Mcclure and John Wilson, in a small boat coming
from Brooklyn, having in their possession a hawser
valued at $40, which had been stolen the owner be-
ing Mr.. Lawrence Seaman, OF No. IS South street.
On the complaint OF Samuel W. Davis, Justice Hogan
committed the prisoners to the Tombs for trial.
ALLEGED HOMICIDE By DRowNING.-An unusual
case In the calendar OF alleged homcides was yester-
day brought TO the notice OF Judge Kelly, OF the
Fourth District Police Court. Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney,
living at 265 East Thirty street. preferred a
complaint against James Benson o boy eleven years
DID, Of having caused the death, by drowning, OF her
son. John Mooney, ten years old. It was stated that
because the deceased refused 10 go In bathing with
some half dozen other boys at the foot OF Thirty
fourth street, East river the accused pushed him OF
the dock land that being unable to swim he was
drowned. The body has not been recovered. The
boy Benson was held for examination, and as soon
as the body OF the deceased Ia found he will be
handed over 70 the coroner for his disposal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
NEW JERsE


A MAN KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.-A man named
John Boylan was run over and instantly killed. at
noon yesterday, on the New Jersey Railroad, at the
Brunswick street crossing.
AssAULTINa AN OFFICER AND REsCUING PRISON
ER.-Yesterday afternoon q man named Daniel
Smith was found lying on the grass in Hamilton
square and would not leave when ordered to do 80
by an Of1cer When the latter was removing him
Smith struck him heavy blow on the face A crowd
rushed up ana rescued him from the Officer TWO or
this crowd named Phil Hughes and Abraham Ly-
man, as well as Dan himself, are In custody.
Newark.
A STABBING AFFRAy.-While goody number OF
Teutons were making merry over the birthday Of Mt
Martin Foehner at his residence No. 50 West street.
on Monday evening, disturbance took place, in the
course Of which, as alleged, one Of the guests Ger.
man butcher named Franz Bortong, took umbrage at
some remark that was made and, snatching up
knife he used with professional skill on the person
or the host and woman Names Catharine Hell1ngef,
both OF whom appeared before Justice Stapn yester-
day forenoon and made afdavit to the facts stated
Bortong was arrested accordingly, but sub sequenty
balled. The wounds are not serious.
Trenton.
FATAL ACCIDENT.-Late on Monday afternoon
woman named Christiana Henchler, in the employ
ment OF Mr. Smyth, Green street. fell from the roof
where she had been seated on barrel, and was in
stantly killed. The unfortunate creature had been
ailing for some time and, 1t is supposed, repaired
thither for the purpose OF enjoying fresh air. A
cOrOneys jury returned verdict OF accidental death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mott left In the steamer yes
ierday for Europe.
DROWNED WHILE BATHING-Patrick Kennedy, q
resident Of Manhattanvile, was drowned In the
North river yesterday afternoon while bathing.
SUICIDE BY HANGIN0.-About six O'Clock yester-
day evening Catharine English, residing at No. 2ss
Stanton street. in the rear, committed suicide by
suspendlng herself by the neck TO the door Of the
bedroom.
SERIOUSLY Yesterday afternoon, be-
tween three and four o'clock William MahOn re-
siding at No. 512 East sixteenth street, had his left
leg seriously injured by being caught between cart
and street hydrant
BOARD OF AUDIr.-The Board met at noon yester-
day and considered the following cases:-The Erie
Railway Company for $16,972 32, for extending and
repairing pier 81 North river. Peter Gallagher,
ST. 450 for furnishing materials for improving Mount
Morris square Decisions reserved.
MELANCHOLY AFFAIR.-Mrs Lucy Van Buskirk,
of No. 90 Marion street, found yesterday after
noon about FIVE O'Clock, dead in her room on the top
floor OF the building The body was first discovered
by Mrs. Margaret Tanning, who Immediately re-
ported the occurrence al the station house. 1t sup
posed the unfortunate woman came to her death by
stranguatiOn while under the influence OF liquor.
FARMERS CLUB.-The meeting Of this club was
held yesterday afternoon. The subjects discussed
were cattle breeding the neglect of education in the
matter OF botany, magnetism In the cure OF stock
diseases and the recent Introduction OF g0cen1
tu0erOsa-a vegetable having the properties Of the
travel consisting Of basket depending from wire,
which the inventor claimed could be made to travel
forty miles per hour.
The CHINESE EMBAssY.-The Hon. Auson Bur-
lingame, accompanied by his Secretary, Mr.. Browne,
arrived at the Westminster HOTEL in this CITY, yester
terday, for the purpose Of making arrangements 10
charter steamer to convey the Chinese Embassy TO
Europe Mr. Burlingame departs to-day for Cam
bridge. where he fndends remaining few hours at
the residence OF his faher-in-law On his return to
Washington and after the ratification OF the treaty.
he contemplates giving series OF public receptions,
after which he leaves, accompanied by the members
Of the Embassy, for Europe.
CHILD KIDNAPPED.-On Monday last servant
girl, named Helen Sculy, in the employ OF Isaiah
Frankfort residing at No. 27e Grand street, was sent
with the child OF her employer to take walk.
Several hours elapsed beyond the time she was to
have returned when the parents Of the child appre
hending some mlshap, instituted search, but
up to last evening 1t was without success. 1t
appears upon investigation also that the wardrobe
Of Mrs. Frankfort has been freely levied upon, and
wearing apparel Of value stolen The servant girl is
about thirty years Of age, medium height dark hair
and eyes, very slow and deliberate in speech and
wore dark calico dress with red spotted figure.
The child is twenty months old and wore white
muslin dress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15

Has the Gussie yet accepted ,he challenge Of the
VOORHEES,
The yacht Challenge we are Informed, is on her
way home.
The Phantom In her garb OF white has been noise.
iessy gliding along the banks Of tho Hudson.
Racing between rival yachts IL is expected, VIII be
more than usually brisk during the eastward cruise
Of the New York yacht squadron
The Alice Is still anxious to be allowed TO come
into that 'ere racer between the Pauline and the
Pleur de Lys For shamel LET her in
The ldler II chafng for match with something
about her own size and tonnage. This is not at al
SURPRISING after her splendid performance On the
June regatta day.
II Is proposed to have q regatta IN every hartor
that the yacht squadron touches Al during s annual
cruise
The 'gg racesn that were 80 popular last rear are
10 be revived this season with additional yest ana
various other aquatic sports are promised that win
tend 70 make the occasion OF the summer cruise
ioubly interesting and enjoyable.
we understand that some I've or six handsome
cups are now In the hands OF the silversmihs which
are TO be offered as prizes by several members OF the
New YORK Yacht squadron, during the August
cruise TO the various yachts contestng In match
races
One OF the prize cups that will be run for during
the cruise is nearly finished and is valued q, $780,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
CRICKET.
The Game Between the ~. Georges Club
aud the Montreal Garrison Officers Won by

aud tho Montreal Garrison Officers Won by
the Latter.
The second innings OF the interesting and excru-
tiatingy scientific game which commenced on
Monday between the st. Georges eleven and the
garrison officers OF Montreal played yesterday
on the grounds at Hudson City. The crowd In al
tendance was somewhat larger than on Monday.
The game Yesterday was, TO say the least, q fine
display OF mufiinsm" on the part OF the ST. Georges,
and with few exceptions, the visitors had not hing
TO do. AZ the bat the st. Georges seemed altogether
ont OF sorts and the score below win show were
disposed OF In quick succession, although IL took
long while to finish the innings, as play was sus
TO the club house get drink OF water: and not until
q half hours intermssion. TO await the arrival OF an
absentee was the inning concluded. several very
fine PLAYS were made by Raves. Townsend and Wal
lace In the held and at the bat Davies Heneage and
wallace did really fine hitting. or the st.
Georges with the exception or George Wright Nor
lev. ButteriCld and Gibbes and Mr. Meade, OF Pha-
dephia, who played as substitute, nothing can he
said except In praise OF the general ability to miss
through their hands and feet. George Wrigh's base
ball experience was very evident in his manner OF
fielding aud throwing the ball. which had an appear
ance OF life that none OF the others except Mr. Meade
seemed able or willing TO put into their play. But
terrified and Gbbes changed of as bowers and almost
at the end OF The innings George Wright was put in
change which might with proft perhaps, have
been made much earlier In the game Wallace and
Davies had each life or two given him by being
missed on the ny by Haughton. The game was
closed at about i've O'Clock, when their inning run
was made with two good batte the willow and but
six wiCkets down.
The score of yesterday,s plavnv "a IA fol,ovs..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
e U n O p e

The Cunard mail steamship Cuba, Captain Noodle,
nom Liverpool the 4th and Queenstown the 5th of
July arrived az this port last night bringing mali
report In detail OF our cable kilograms dated TO the
evening OF her day of sailing from England.
AT the forthcoming Ecumenical Council at Rome
America will be for the first time represented by her
bishops in general authoritative assembly OF the
prelates OF the Roman Catholic Church throughout
the world.
The Propuondtore OF Lecco. Italy, states that the
Correctional Tribunal there has had an import
ant case under consideration. The Archbishop of
Brindisi was charged with appointing large num-
Der Of priests canons without having received the
necessary exequatur. The prelate was sentenced
90 fine OF 4oof, and each Of the priests to one Of
200f.
A tabular statement has been published of the
general situation OF all the leading financial estab
lshments the Continent Of Europe up to the 3lst
Of May From this statement 1t appears that the
unemployed cash amounted that date to
s110,672, 446f; whereas on the 3Oth OF April it was
only 95s. 4of, being increase of 15243s o45f
during the month. During The same period the bills
and securities diminished S. 379f and the loans
41,955,s23f.
A letter from waterford Ireland, OF July 8, re-
ports;-
Several soldiers OF the Fiftysixth regiment, now
stationed here, into collision with some civil
ian on Wednesday evening p seraa1 t AIRY
one OF them, leaning out OF the window, dauDed
q union JACK on the sIgn6oard placing under.
meath device in green. Some nationalist
construed this into insult to the national
colors and alteration took place and blows were
given and returned. The picket and police arrived
quickly and dispersed the dspuants and cleared the
street, which was blocked up with an angry crowd:
But for their timely arrival there Is little doubt but
thc soldiers would have been badly handled.
Sir Il. Napier p4ord) left Windsor Castle, July g.
for visit to London, accompanied by the Duke Of
Edinburg.
Vehicles were driven along the Thames embank-
ment for the first time Juy3.
LORD Brdport is gazetted Baron Of the United
Kingdom
The France OF Paris, OF July 8, gives positive
denial 10 a report OF considerable movement OF
troops in Prussia.
Addresses OF congratuaton were being sent TO
Prince Milan from all parts Of Servia
Are qroca agreement has been entered into be-
tween switzerland and the Pontifcal States whereby
The governments have secured for their subjects
the same privileges of trading and the same right of
resdeucc n each others territory enjoyed by
the subjects Of the most favored nations.
kilograms rom Bombay, India, OF June state
thai scheme being elaborated 10 form the central
provinces INTO a dependent governorship.
Fortyone prisoners concerned in the recent case OF
snttee III the Cawnpore district have been convicted
IN Cacpta. Thirty have been transported for life
and the remainder condemned TO five years i'm.
pnsonment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
THs EXCURSION DISASTER,
Further Particuinrs-scvcral Persons still
Missing.


II has been asccrtaIned that the name OF the young
girl who wac drowned on Monday evening in the
North river at 1920 street by failing overheard from
the steamer stephen Low was Jane Bell II win DO
remembered that the steamboat had Jus, returned
from a picnic at Dudleys Grove with a large mum.
Der OF excursionists on board when Miss he'll fel,
into the water and was drowned, together with
police of1cer Corlett, who leaped into the river 10
save her. Miss Bell was fourteen years OF ace and
resided with her mother at No. 334 Eighth avenue.
Her remains were recovered yesterday morning and
her mother, who was present, took charge OF the
body and had 10 conveyed home. Officer Corlett,
u appears, In jumping into the river to the
rescue OF Miss Bell, struck his head against the boat
and was thereby rendered insensible When the rail-
was broken away BY the rush Of people TO the side
OF the boat fifteen persons, men, women and chill.
dren, were precipitated into the river most OF
whom, however, were saved. There are still re.
naming at the Thrty-second precinct station seven
mems and one woman's hats unclaimed which were
taken from the surface OF the water. large mum.
Der OF persons yesterday visited the station house
and made inquiry for missing relatives and friends
who had gone 70 or we've believed TO have attended
the picnic. One gentleman Identified a hat as be.
longing TO his brother, who Ia among the missing.
No other bodies had been recovered M to last
evening, but the river will be, and has been already
to some extent, carefully dragged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15

The Financial Condition Of the Empire-Bis-
marks Opportunity not Passed,
In ;hesit.ug Of tn Legislative body IN Paris, July
9, al. THEIRS replied 20 The statements Of NJ. Magne
HeseI.suf entity Ia the budget an dmlntaiuedte
a0f6pa INST OF tie figures he had quoted IN his
VBr& eecc1 lie also said mat a., In the present
SSnSTNpndN Ron o. France the slightest political
PC usrb9 rxrd produce financial reverses IL was
holta thatp9 (Dl tlng would take place. II Count
BID 1fck, rlr91new that France was prepared for
nnyexh nj 9hffy preserved MS health ana influence
probably no new enterprise would be undertaken ~
Prussia, bnt IL 20 be preserved against
surprise by prudent management. To remedy the
present situation different policy was required,
placing the government, under the hand OF the couu.
Ia lnd giving two tnings-nfst, liberty, securing
better management OF public tanairs aud, secondly
such management as should afford guarantee for
the future.
Again replying to NJ. Theirs NJ. Mague the Minister
OF Finance showed that the deficit only existed in the
extraordinary budget and arose out OF the construc.
ZION OF public works ana the increased military
expenditure. The loan was necessitated by objects
which had accidentally become OF the highest I'm
portance NJ. Magne concluded by saying that in
calculating upon the expenditure being augmented
IN future NJ. Theirs did not sufficiently take into
account the increase OF the revenues, which would
enable such augmentation 20 be met.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
TIVE LATE ACCIDENT ON THE PHILADELPHIA AND PRI
RAILROAD.

At meeting OF the citizens OF Union Nils, Erie
county, Pa, convened for the purpose OF consider
ing the causes that led to the recent terrible accident
ON the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, it unani
mOusly resolved that the accident arose from the
absolute rotenness Of the bridge, and not because
mittee declare that they have failed to discover any
evidence Of foul play, that the statement OF apre-
concerted plan to rob the train is sheer faDrlcaon
and that it, according TO the report in the papers,
the bridge ''was the strongest one on the Western
divisionD be true, then the travelling public may
devoutly pray from being travellers thereon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
Newark versus New Yorkshire Jersey Club
Victorious

Although no, finished till yesterday, TIE game be-
tween the Newark and New York clubs, on the
grounds Of the former at Newark was literally won
BY the Jersey boys the day previous. On that occa
sion the Newark Club, in two innings, made Jos
runs. The New Workers played but one inning the
same day, with a result Of Al ruus. Yesterday the
secona was p5 vI, n sne m tna, tney
were beaten by 60 runs. II Is proper 10 state how
ever that they were short two men, Glass and Jar
dine owing to the intense heat and the absence Of
any proper shade for visitors there was O scanty
attendance on both days but particularly yesterday,
when not more tbap ssSeJs % ~ MUSTERED Oh the
scene.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Continued droughts throughout sweden threaten
q total loss Of the crops.
An aeronaut having twice disappointed the public
In vienna by not starting a. advertised, unfOr.
tunateiy was delayed on the third trial, when the
populace 70 prevent further mistakes, demolished
the balloon ana other apparatus.
An association is being formed at Antwerp FOR ne
abolition Of capital punishment
magnificent fete wasgiven on June % IN Paris At
te TURKISH Minister'S hotel 20 commemorate the
seventh arniyersary Of The Sultans succeeding 10
abe tlICue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.


EvANs--ARoHER- this city, on Sunday, July II,
by the Rev. Joseph w. Hill, Mr.. JAMES b. EVANS, Of
Hudson City, N. j., to Miss OPHELIA ARCHER.
July 4, by the Rev. o. F. Starkey, Mr.. GRENvILLR
ELY, Of New York city, to Miss MARY REDFIELD, OF
Rochester, N. Y.
MoRRIsoN- SAGNER.-On Tuesday, July IA, at the
residence OF the brides parents, ~ the Rev. ID. v.
NJ. Johnson, of ST. Mary's church, Brooklyn, EDWARD
Sanger Esq, all OF Brooklyn. No cards.
WILLIAMs-KNowLEs.-ByF Father Mcdonald, at
st. Michaes church, JAMES NJ. WILLIAMS, OF Serava-
STA, South Wales to MARGARET A. KNOWLES, Of this
CITY,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
The Third Race Between the Matte and
Mnrha-The Matte Wxs by six Minutes

Considering ne circumstances Of The second race
on Monday between these yachts terminating 30 I'M
satisfactorily the third race yesterday was
well attended. 70 had been agreed upon
that II should be ten miles 20 windward
and back, and the course selected was from
a stakeboat OF the Brooklyn Yacht Club house az
Gowanus 20 a stakeboat between Robins Reef Light
and Bedloes Island, thence TO Fort Lafayette, the
stakeboat TO be turned three times and Fort La
fayctte twice. The usual allowance OF time was
given the Matte. The wind was fresh and battling
from the northwest, southeast and southwest. AT
times the Yachts seemed as II they were PLAYING
"hide aud 20 seek" one with another but the Matte
was me more fortunate In catching iavoring winds,
and she eventually CALAMITY won the race round
ing the home stakeboat six minutes and i've Sec
onds IN advance OF the Martha. Each yacht has
now won one race. Tire drawn race OF Monday VIII
be sailed over again In about fortnight
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
Yachting Life and II, Pleasures.

[From the London Review June 27l
While the great holiday months are as yet only on
the horizon and Jagged LondOners are wearing for
that sudden centrifugal force which annually scat
ten them " the four winds OF heaven the yacht
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-15
COURT cAltAOAR-rAls DAY.

SUPREME CouRr-CuAxDERs- Nos "a, 100, lol, liz
las, le4.
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FRANCE.

The Financial Condition Of the Empire -Bs-
nnrL.. nnnnrtnnlfx MOI pn.seh.