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The New York herald., 1868-04-01
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN FULTON STREET.

Damage About Thirty thousand Dollars.
About quarter &c one O'Clock this morning a fire
broke out on the second foor Of No. a Fulton street,
occupied by the firm of Kiei Sudhaus as paper
box mandatory. which gained such rapid head
way that. even before the arrival Of the engines
which were on the spot within two minutes after the
alarm was rung the entire block between Riders
alley, or Little Greene street. and Gold street
were wrapt In sheet OF fame that threatened for
time 10 extend TO the houses adjoining. SO soon.
however as the lremen had got to work and the
begun to find their waS into the burning buildings
the fire was confined to the block in which 1t had
totally extinguished
The building No. "a was totally burned out. the
toned. by T Kie sndhans paper box manufacturer.
The same floor was also occupied by Durzig Gold
ing glass sign makers. These two firms in all prob.
ability are damaged TO the extent OF sl2 900. q. w.
Loos, clothier occupied the first floor of Nos 70 and
72; stock burned out; loss abou, $4,000 The cigar
store Of Alois J. Eggnger on the first floor of No ~
was also damaged to the amount Of about $500 by
FIRE and water: insured for 1880 IN Liverpool and
London Insurance Company
The first floor OF No. 76 was occupied by Beardsey
h Hoton, clothing; loss $4,000. The second floor
was occupied by Dehr A Brtterhard, map coloring
manufacturers. The third floor was occupied as
manufactory Tor Lairds preparations; stock proba-
The stock Of various kinds in the building No. 70
and that part Of No. 76 bordering on Riders alley
were mostly damaged by water although the flames
had at one time gained such headway and had
become intense In the latter building on the upper
floors that the iron shutters facing on the alley
rendered red with the heat
Captain De Camp OF the Second precinct with
large force OF his men, were promptly on the
ground after the alarm had been given and during
the progress Of the fire gave valuable aid to the
hremen In their efforts to overcome the flames.
Owing to the late hour at which the fire broke out
the amount Of insurance on the buildings and the
stocks OF the various firms who are losers by the
disaster could not be ascertained. The probable loss
on both building and stock Of all the losers will
reach $4,000. The buildings are owned by John J
sutton printer who loses about $4,000
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THE NEW FIRE BADGE.

The Fire Commissioners. after having waited over
q month for the Board Of Underwriters 70 settle
among themselves which OF the insurance presidents
and secretaries should be allowed 20 wear the new
badge, have finally determined to issue the badges
on Wednesday week. This badge, which will be the
only badge recognized at fires by the police and
which Ia 10 be worn exclusively by members OF the
press whose duties require them TO be present a.
nagrations and by certain insurance presidents and
secretaries Is Of yellow metal In the form OF shield
surmounted with nre cap and crossed pipes In
the centre OF the badge, within shield is design
representing the seal Of the department; over this
In raised letters are the words Metropolitan Fire
Department" while below In large figures OF white
metal is the number OF the badge.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01
CHINA AND JAPAN.

Arrival OF the Steamship China at San Fran.
ciscO-Ahairs of the Shanghae Navigation
COmpany-Heavy Failures Among the Chi.
nese Customs Banks-The United States
SQuudrons.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 81, 1868.
The steamship China, from Hong X ong via Yokaha-
ma arrived at this port this afternoon, bringing de-
'spatches dated at Shanghae February 27.
Exchange ON London, sight 5s. I'D; six months,
IS. 9Hd.
The Shanghai Steam Navigation Company held its
annual meeting in February. They have paid all
debts and have fourteen first class steamers running
to Hankow, Tentzine Chee.Too, Ningpo. and
Hong Kong. large amount of the success Is due
TO Norgtyson, late president of the company,
who goes home In the steamship China. The
company have purchased three more steamers
the Express, Manchua and warrior-now
due from New York. A stock dividend OF fifty per
cent upon the old shares OF one 1000 aes has been
declared; new stock is to be issued at 10C taes per
share,'and the old stock can be converted into new
stock at pro rata proportion.
Edward Cunningham, Of the firm Of Russell Co.,
is the new President
Pekin advices received overland say the Mahome.
dan rebels and ne1Jei common robbers have united
sheir forces.
The river Pel-Ho is open 10 Tienzting The winter
is very mild in all parts OF China.
heavy failure has occurred among the Chinese
customs banks at Hankow, striking a fatal blow at
Chinese credit with all foreigners there. The
Consuls CT the Cnited States and England have
addressed the Viceroy of the province and will
lay the matter before their Minister at Pekln. There
Is 40 hope of foreigners recovering their losses how
ever
The United States Asiatic squadron IL stationed as
1ollows:-rhe corvette Shenandoah at Shanghai; the
Ashuot has left for Hong Kong and the rest OF the
neet is at Japan.
Captain Febiger has been transferred to the She.
nandOah.
great fire had occurred at Foo Chow. The
United states Consu's building was destroyed with
all the consular archives.
Bishop Wilmerdng, of the Episcopal Mission at
Shanghai, had visited Barlow with reference TO
rtablishing mission there.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

The Constabninry Bill Defeated iE the sen.
ate-The New England Methodist Confer.
ence-SuppOsed Suicide Of u Boston Mer-
chant.
BOsTON, March 81. 1863
The Massachusetts, Senate to-day failed to pass the
bill aboishing Tie State Constabuary over the Gov
ernors veto by vote OF 10 to t5-not the necessary
two-thirds
The New England Methodist Conference. at its ses-
sion to-day, UNANIMOUSLY adopted a report in favor
Of prohibiting the sale Of liquors.
The body OF Mr. Nesbt Lawrence. OF the firm OF
Lawrence, Wright Co., has been found In the
Charles river, near the Cambridge bridge. 1t Is sup
posed that he committed suicide. The deceased was
the son Of Samuel Lawrence.
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sIABBlNe LfFnAYs.

man named Richard Hennessy twenty years Of
q, Stabbed his sister, Cathar!ne Cringle, last
evening, during quarrel which they had at her rest.
made 10 the unfortunate woman's back and Il IL
feared that II may prove fatal In It's consequences
Young Hennessy was arrested oy the Ninth precinct
police.
colored man named Richard Cesar, residing at
AZ Ridge street, during an alteration with white
man, named John sullivan, corner OF Baxter and
Leonard streets last evening was stabbed oy sullivan
IN ne back with penknife. The wound was rtslng.
sullivan was arrested
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the BOARD oF HeAlrH.

The Board Of Health held their regular weekly
meeting yesterday afternoon, the President Mr.. Geo.
B. Lincoln, in the chair. Present, Commissioners
Acton Bosworth, Crane, Brennan, stone, Parker and
Manniere. number Of suits were ordered to be in.
stituted against certain tenement house owners who
have 30 far refused TO comply with the requirements
the Sanitary superintendent was read and ordered
on le The death Of DR.. @. r. Lewis, Chief Clerk Of
the Assistant Sanitary superintendent once in
Brooklyn, was announced. A document In reference
TO manure heaps In certain part of Thirty third
street. and which treats OF 'The Process of Encour
aging Observation-Disclosures that may mean-was
read, and the manure heaps ordered on nle-out OF
tOWn.
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PENNS YlVANIA..

Disastrous Accident In the Diamond Coal
Mines at ScrantOn-Seventeeu Men Precipi-
tated One Hundred and Eishty.Gve Feet
Down a Shaft-Twelve Of Them Killed.
SCRANTON, March 81, 1868.
BY the breaking Of a chain connected with the
hosting machinery at the Diamond coal miues in
this city this morning platform containing seven.
teen men was precipitated to the bottom OF the
SHAFT, distance Of ls5 feet. Eleven were
instantly killed. one has since died. and two more 1t
is thought, cannot hive. They leave eleven widows
and twenty.eight orphans. This is the most dis.
as,rous accident that has occurred in the
Valley coal fields for many years.
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NEWS ITEMS.

Navigation opened on the Delaware and Hudson
canal on Monday.
Mary Neismiler residing In Charlotte street. In
Cincinnati, committed suicide yesterday morning ~
jumping into a cistern. The fall broke her neck.
Nicholas Smith, who was arrested In Buffalo Few
days ago, confesses to setting fire to eighteen df.
ferent buildings In that city within the lest two
months.
Homer Foots four story brick block In Springfield
Mass, was badly damaged by ire last night. Loss
$4,000; fully insured In Springfield and Hartford
J. Q. Spooner, photographer. was The heaviest loser
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could be hoperuuy urged. II the thing was
right the sooner II done the better.
Mr.. Dawson (member for Londonderry opposed
Mr.. Gladstohes resolution.
Messrs. Torrens, Bruce and Carter advocated the
land tenures would follow.
Mr.. Knox said the resolutions were the most cow
aruly ever submitted 70 the House. Why not pro-
would not satisfy tie Catholics, while at the same
time they would estrange the Protestants
Stanley.
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AlAB ANA.

Arrest Of Judge Pope BY the Military.
SELMA, March 81, 1858.
Judge Pope, Of the Twelfth Circuit cour, OF Ala.
oama, was arrested yesterday at Jacksonville BY the
military authorities and confined for the failure or
refusal to execute the jury orders Judge Pope was
On original and eli the time Q Union man
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TIE NEW DOMINION.

The Case of Allen McDonaId-LOwer Rates
of Postage.
OTTAWA, ontario, March 81, lS6s
The case OF Allen Mcdonald. held here under the
demand Of the United States for extradition, came
up to-day The Attorney General said that the
government would give full consideration to the
Woe case before any action would be taken.
The new Postage act goes into effect tomorrow.
reducing :he postage on letters from five cents 20
rghree cents 81.
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MISSISSIPPI.
Interstate Convention a. Jackson.

interstate Convention at jackson.
JACKSON, March 81, 1858.
The Constitutional Convention has adjourned TO
give the hall to the Immigration Convention, which
assembled here to-day. II is numeroas.y attended
bv prominent citizens from several states, Com.
nttees have been appointed and will 20. morrow sub.
init p,an OF immigration
The New York herald., 1868-04-01
VIRGINIA..

Nhsiscy Regulations In Richmond-Proposed
New AppOintments-The Convention.
RICHMOND March 81, 1ses
Collector Milford has issued an order for the de-
tention O. all liquor passing through or arriving in
Richmond until satisfactory evidence Is obtained
that the taxes have been paid.
General Schofeld has issued orders that military
commissioners shall report without delay the names
OF all elective officers in the State whose terms have
expired IN order that II they not eligible for re.
election suitable persons may be appointed by the
General Petitions from registered voters will be re-
ceived recommending persons for ONCE holders who
are able 70 take the OATH
The Convention was engaged to-day In debating
the ordnance TO pay the expenses, which was re-
ferred 20 select committee for the whole subject.
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The Miners Riot Near McKecspor..

The Miners Riot Near McKeesport.
PITTsBuRG, March 81, 1888.
FurtheE particulars Of the coal miners riot last
evening at Pine Run, above McKeesport. have
been received The miners employed by Messrs.
O'Nei Son struck for certain wages, but yes
terday returned to their work, which SO exasper.
ated the miners In the neighboring works tha,
collision ensued, and In the melee one man was
killed and five were wounded. M. O'Neil was
severely wounded. The rioters having met with
warmer reception than they anticipated soon dis
persed. An armed force will be sent up to- day to
arrest the rioters
The New York herald., 1868-04-01
FRANCE.

Change in the Legation at Washington.
PARIS. March, 81, 1858.
The Marquis de Bassano, Of The French Legation at
washington Will be succeeded by Count Turenne.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01
TENNE

The Observation-Disclosures Of a Conservative
Victory.
LOUISVILLE. KY, March 81, 1868.
telegram received here from Gaia:.n, Tenn,
Gays the return from the different counties indicate
That Judge Barry, the conservative candidate, Is
elected over Chancellor by about 200 or oo majority
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Navigation on the St. Lawrence.

KINGSTON, Canaua, MarCL 81, 1888.
The ierryboat between Kingston and Cape Vim.
cent made It's first trip of the season this afternoon.
There ls still considerable ice in the harbor.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01
OHIO.
Meeting of Capitalists of Cleveland In Favor
Of the Broad Gauge Railroad.

CLEVELAND, March 81, 1858
A large and enthusiastic meeting OF the business
men and capitalists OF this city was he'd tonight al
Branard's Hall to take action concerning the build.
ing OF the great Broad Gauge Railroad through
Cleveland to Sandusky. Toledo and the West. Reso-
lutions were adopted setting forth The necessity OF
making Cleveland point on the route. pleading the
sympathy and capital OF the city TO aid the enter
prise. committee was appointed 70 raise funds
The New York herald., 1868-04-01
LOUISIANA.

The Democratic cNominations-Death of Gem
erai Watkins-A Heavy Cotton Fraud De-
veloped.
NEW ORLEANS. March 81, 1858.
Dissatisfaction exists in the city regarding the
nomination suggested by the Central Democratic
Committee. The committee meets tonight to con-
sider the matter, and will probably modify or with
draw the suggestion regarding the State ticket The
paramount desire is to defeat the constitution.
Brevet Brgadier General L. D. watkins, Colonel Of
the Twentieth infantry died suddenly of fcongeson Of
Rousseau.
No arrests have been made parties interested
IN the warehouse frauds.
A cotton fraud, involving $4,000. Ia being un-
earthed but the implicated party is rusticating In
Havana,
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Convention and Nominations In
Observation-Disclosures at Columbus.

bLACKsHBAN, March 81, 1858.
Az the Conservative Convention to-day II. S. Fitch
was unanimously nominated Representative for the
First Congressional district; W. S. Thompson OF sa
yannah. and 7. G. Pendleton, OF valdost delegates
10 the National Democratic Convention, New York,
and w ;. Field OF Quitman, and J. N. Mosely, OF
Blacksnear, as aternates. The greatest harmony
and enthusiasm prevailed. Colonel Fitch accepts
speech. Colonel Harris, Of Ware county, delivered
George Ashburn, prominent actor in radical pol,.
tics. was s:ied in Columbus last night by unknown
parties.
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orders or his lawful superior will be subjected to
some retrioutive legislation, which will place IL be-
yond his power 10 again assume the appearance Of
an obstruction TO radical rule.
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GEORGIA..
The Democratic Convention and the Nomina.
tion OF Mr.. Irwin.

UOn OF Wr. IrW1ns
AUGUSTA March 81. ls6s
The Democratic Convention Of the Fifta Congress.
sionai district convened here to-day The action Of
the Central Executive Committee In recommending
MI. Irwin for Governor was approved No candidate
was nominated for Congress rom the Fifth district
o. a. Lochrane was nominated by the democrats
for Congress from the Fourth district and p w
Alexander from the Third district.
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BE Sure And Call For
MRS. wISsLow's SOOTHING sYRrP"
having the fac sime Of "Curts Pesknson he ,,s,ts
wrapper. All otherA are base mutations
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Choice Seeds, Plants ann Trcess-s Priced
New York. B.A wkTsOy, Nurr.ries Piymoay = Mas
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A Quiet Hint.

Quiet Hint.
have only half the demand for the Releet that had
before the Introduction Of wOLCuTrs. PAIN FAINT {
have demand and sale for PAIN PAM oan any other
remedy CHARLES y. cRir1r EDEK
Wholesale DruxsAt u sixth Ise1ue New york.
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Bntchcior's Hair Dye.-Tbe ye~i IN tiw
word The only perfect Dye harm!es rtiAble, inssnv
neous. Factory 10 bond street
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Perfect Hair Dressing. Enruett's Cocossine
impars ne gloss and superior ID French pcmaas and
or alcoholic
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Knox ts In the Field at the Head Of che
spr,ng ashions Specimens o. his eysave genes .ns
shape OF The recherche Hats By American
genemen and secured es moderate rates At sa
broadway, Srner Of Fulton street.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Essays for YounG Men ON tho ~ ror. n,a
Abuses Incident 70 Youth and barly Manhood, he
name view OF treatment and cure, by mai rec at
charge Address Howard Association, h,s T. Pha1
delphia, Pa. " - -
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The Great American Censumptivc Remedy.
Dr WIN HALLS BALSAM for the Lungs wIi cure = COM
mon Cough Cold 10 few daya For sails ~ the Drug sors
Herald buildiua.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Royal Havana Lottery Prizes Paid IN Gold.
and All Kinds OF Gold aud Silver.
-'' TAYLOR 4 CO., Bankers. ts wall street, NJ
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

GeniB, No. 51's Broadway.-sTring Fushiop
hAIS lot gsntema ladies' and children. Prices reduced
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Phaion's oFior de Mayo.'>-The Now r>sr.
fume s the most lasting delicious, gishng irasranh
fume. Sold everywhere.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Wigs, Toupees and Ornamental Halr.-ness
quality Hair Dye aud Hair Dyeins si colcrA BATCHEL~
0Rs. Is Bond street
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Kaldcnbers's Celebrated Meerschaum Pipes,
Holders. Repairing, boiling. Amtets, &C. No John -
stairs % WaE and 7ls Broadway.
The New York herald., 1868-04-01

Oct bre Of cHEvALfBR's Lie fgr ,he Hair n once.
See no n rapidly and pleasantly II viii DO ts work. 70
restor gray hair 10 original color and stops It's falling
out Recomended BY physicians and sold BY all truggiu
See rhevalters Treatise on Hair sent by mail free
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Mine Cot niue Cot vol Iangua-t dat,
Ioannot English spraken,
For shust so sure speak him right
So sure bees mistaken.
For when says wants my beer,
mean that larger fxen;
Bier means dem tings dat folks ride on,
Ven dey go dead as blixen.
Dey say dey "raise' building,
Den "raze" it down so cline;
Rays" means dem tings the sun trows,
Ven it gifts up to shine.
Meat" means dem tings dats goot to eat
Meet" also means ting proper;
It's only mete" to measure desc tings,
Ven steampoats "mete" the stopper.
Sbust de same word means every ting,
1t makes no business whether
You spell him dis or t'other way,
Won sounds almost like t'other
Mine Cot mine Cot SO sure knows
cannot English spraken;
For ven "nose' / speak him right,
Wy den gifts mistaken.
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u Within less than six months
Parson Brownlow, sometimes call
ed Governor of Tennessee, has
pardoned three hundred convicts
out Of the State prison. Some of
them he has appointed to Office;
and most of them are being or
gained into the militia, or stand
ing army, organized by the radi-
Gals. This we suppose is what
Congress means by "reconstruc-
tiOn," and what Grant and Colfax
mean by "Let us have peace.'-
Louisville Journal.
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THE MARYLAND FARMLtP.,

Devoted to Agriculture, horticulture, Rural
Econ9my and Mechanic Arts, q Periodical
Published Monthly by s. Sands Mills II
CO., Baltimore, Nd H&v HHaI5
t is q Reliable and Practical journal, de-
n voted to the different departments OF
Field Culture, such as growing field crops;
orchard and garden fruits garden vcgeta.
bles and flowers, flowers for the lawn and
yard; trees and PLANTS care Of domestic I
animals, &c, together with all subjects Of
q kindred nature, interesting to the Farmer,
Horticulturist and Household AN
The Farmer contains foPty-eigt doubls
column octave pages, q four page cover,
making IN the twelve numbers GA naGea,
printed on fine paper and clear type,
Published ON the LIST of each month, at
81 5O per year, or copies for % so, or 10
of the club.
S. SANDS MILLS & CO., Publishers.
Baltimore, Nd
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~ The rich Jap who is con

~ The rich Jap who is com
ing to Paris in search of a pretty
and virtuous wife is expected
shortly at Marseilles in a steam
ship that he has had built ex-
pressly for the trip. He intends
to settle in Paris, and wants to
buy the whole right bank of the
Seine for a palace. His income
is s3O,OOO,O0O a year. What a
blessing if we could only get him
here-andtax him. Boston Post.
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Fashionable Drinking Saloon.

Nhis Saloon has recently NJ No.
i been thoroughly re- ~
fitted, and is now in splen-
did trim and is supplied with the
very best brands of choice Liquors.
Wines, Ale and Porter, Cigars and
in fact everything that can be had in
first-class saloon.
The proprietor feels satisfied that he
can'give satisfaction to all who may,call.
&C. HEAD, Proprietor.
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u New Jersey is called the
garden field of Methodism. 1t
has ever $4,000 members of that
denomination, and some of the
finest church buildings in the
country.
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u BrOwnlOw need not pretend
any longer to be dying. He has
deceived the Devil with false ex.
pectations long enough.-ILouis-
vile journal.