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at Santiago De Cuba. The object of the party is
to select a station for the cable to the other
Antilles.
One Of the matrons of the Orphans Asylum in
Cumberland street, Brooklyn, has been arrested,
charged with committing horrible outrage upon
boy ten years of age, an inmate of the institu-
ton, as punishment for misbehavior on his part.
She poured kerosene over his person and set it on
FIRE, burning him so badly that surgical opera
ton will have to be performed.
The following advertisement in an English
paper, shows how the ingredients of some of the
delicate sweetmeats of that kingdom are OBJ
tanned: Confectioners.-To be sold cheap sew
eral cwt. Of orange peel, in good condition; the
undersigned having the contract for the sweep
ings of all the metropolitan theaters and places of
amusement, is in position to treat for it on
sually advantageous terms. Address -"
The Manchester Guardian of April says: "Mr.
Adams, the American minister, is preparing to
leave England, but it is possible that his depart
ure may yet be delayed a short time should news
arrive of the conclusion OF the impeachment of
Mr.. johnson and should difficulties arise in the
way of nominating a representative of the repub-
lie in England on the part of the new president.
Nothing seems to be known as to the matter"
The public will remember the recent scandalous
attempt Of Lord WillOughby d'Ersley, lord cham
berlain Of to Queen Victoria, to cast off, without
penny, woman-the Countess d'Alteyrsc-who
had lived with him as his wife for many years.
An arbitrator appointed by the chief justice of
England has just made an award in the case, de-
creeIDg TO the cast of mistress the sum of $4,000
cash, and an annuity of sl2OO year during her
life.
colored boy has just died at Palmyra, N. Y. ;,
Of whose musical talents wonderful stories are
related. About two years ago he visited England,
France and Spain, for the sake of his health
Among his many Accomplishments he excelled as
a musician-mOre particularly in playing the
guitar, for which he composed music. While 10
Europe he played before crowned heads and the
nobility, and in Spain he once furnished the queen
with music after the conclusion Of a bull fight.
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Grant and sherman on Impeachment.
GEN. SHERMAN INDIGNANT-HE WILL STUMP THE
COUNTRY AGAINST AN UNJUST CONVICTION OF rHE
PRESIDENT.

Washington Correspondence of the Chicago Tirnes.l
II is we'll known that Gen. Sherman is indignant
at the prospect Of an unjust and partisan convic-
tion of the president. He saws that il Mr.. john
son is uDjusty convicted he (Sherman) will appeal
10 the people of the United States against the
finding of the Senate that he will HIMSELF If ne
cessary. be the standard-bearer of the party op-
posed to such conviction, no matter who may he
the standard-bearer on the other side; and that
he will agree to stump the country on the ques-
ton This threat delivered with the generals
accustomed and well-known vehemence OF man
ner, has greatly alarmed the radicals, and there
was good deal of fluttering in their camp last
evening in consequence.
WAS 1T RUsE ?-It is well understood that
Grant and his immediate friends and clique are
strongly in favor of the conviction of the presi-
dent. Indeed it is given out that il the president
is not convicted, Gen. Grant will not be presi.
dental candidate 1t looks then, as IL the gIvings
out by Grant, and even by the members of his
family. that he is backing down as respects the
presidential race, are a mere ruse in order to
insure the presidents conviction. Greeley state
ment, made before the Connecticut election, that
Gen. Grant considered the conviction Of the presi-
dent political necessity, was doubtless received
from Grants own lips. The radicals consider that
their triumph in the coming election is bound up
in the conviction of the president; that If oonvic-
tion fail before the Senate they will fail before
the people. Consequently the strength Of the
party pressure in favor Of conviction may be
judged of from this fact.
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CHOICE STAPLE GRocERIEs.-In another column
will be found large list of staple groceries
offered to the trade by Messrs. Keep h Garfield.
wholesale dealers in Western produce, ~ and 70
Poydras street, at the lowest market price. This
house has for years taken the lead in this line of
business, and has been the means OF building up
more young enterDrising men than any house in
cur midst. The correspondents and shippers of
this house are the first men in the North and
West-men who are not forced 10 draw upon the
house in consideration of any consignment-and
thus independent of the immense means at their
command, they are enabled to afford facilities to
dealers rarely to be met with. They keep con-
stanily on hand large and select stock of -four,
(best brands,) lard, pork, bacon, sugar cured
hams from first packers, breakfast bacon, choice
Goshen butter, cheese Of all qualities, etc., TO
which they invite the attention Of the trade After
the above facts II is supefhuous for US to say look
TO your interests.
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TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.-A shocking occurrence
took place last month at Foxdale. In the Isle OF
Man. miner named Killy. who was subject to
fits of depression and lowness Of spirits. acting
under the influence Of groundess fear of the
loss Of employment. made up his mind to destroy
himself and bis family. He accordingly walked
out of the house into field where three Of his
children were playing, and threw them one by
one down a well. His wife, who heard their
screams, ran out OF the house to the well. with
baby in her arms; he wrenched the baby out Of
her grasp and threw il down the well, and tried
TO throw bis wife after the child, but she escaped.
The fifth child, who had been sent for assistance,
now came up, and he threw her down the well.
and plunged in after her. The bodies were soon
recovered, chiefly by the Rallantry Of a man who
descended into the well al the risk Of bis life.
Two Of the children survived; the rest with the
father, were brought up dead.
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FROM EUROPE.
The Abyssinian News-TheodOre q Prisoner.
The would-be Murderer OF Prince Alfred
Sentenced 10 Death-The Fenian Trials.


Sentenced 90 Death-The FenIaR Trials.
LONDON. April 7.-Afternoon.-Weather de.
Eghtiul, favoring the crops. The Abyssinian
news improves the finances.
Later Abyssinian dispatches state that Theo-
dorus and his sons are prisoners, and that a great
quantity Of valuabes was captured at the fort
ress OF Magdals.
The English captives are en- route for home. >
The very latest reports from Magdala represent
that fourteen thousand native troops laid down
their arms. The interior of the fortress Of Mag
daa presented extraordinary and splendid sight,
the place glowing almost with barbarous splendor.
The British troops plundered II at once. The
men found four royal !crowns made Of solid gold,
and $40, 900 In silver. thousands Of silver plate,
and lots Of rich jewels.
Still later advlces we're received from Sydney
to-day. Farrell, who attempted TO assassinste
Prince Alfred, was duly indicted, tried, found
guilty, and sentenced TO death.
In the trial Of the Fenisn prisoners this FORE
noon, the attorney general, who did not finish
Yesterday, continued his argument. He sifted the
evidence designed 10 prove an alib In the case Of
the prisoner, Barrett, and asserted that all the
witnesses who had sworn to his presence In Glas
cow on the 18th Of December were either avowei
members of the Fenian organization or sympa
thisers Of il. The judge. in charging the jury,
sifted the evidence. The jury were given both
sides, which was commented on in part. Burke
and Murphy were in the plot. He cautioned the
Jury in regard TO the evidence Of witnesses OF
the prosecution, Mullsny and Sloughar. and 90 the
other hand said he was compelled to admit that
proof Of slibi In the case OF Barrett was open to
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Chsmbers' Journal relates an anecdote of an
application received by a lady who had adver
Used for parlor maid. The person who applied
in answer to the advertisement appeared TO be
quite satisfactory, but the lady wishing to say
something kind at parting, remarked: 81 am
sorry 70 see by your black dress that you have
been in trouble lately" 40, no. mum, thank
you, not at all. I" replied the young woman; "it's
only for my late missus. have been particular
forhEnate IN service, mann. My last three miss
uses have all died while | was with them SO got
mourning given me every time.n
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KELLoGG.-Miss Clara Louisa Kellogg has re-
peated her operate triumph in London, and has
even added to the lanrels which she so quickly
and completely won last November. On the 4th
INST. she made her first appearance OF the season
Of "Ia Traviata The judgment OF the critics
is that, if any change could be marked between
this season and the last. it was the side Of ad
vspcement rather than Of retTogresson. The
prince and princess Of Wales were present
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Charles Dickens is not the first great English
author who has made atOnement for early
exuberances Of expression. In his first contribu-
tons TO Punch, Thackeray penned some super
cilious and derogatory slusions to Buiwer, whose
fame at that time rested on the shaky basis Of
" Paul Clifford" and "Pelhsm." When these
Punch structures came to be collected and pub-
lshed in book form. Tbackeray added foot note
expressing his regret for having TINS written con-
eerDing Bulwer. and speaking IN the highest terms
Of his talents and his works.
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RIVER NEWS.

VIcKsBURG, pril 27.-Passed up: Pargoud, at
GAM. Passed down: Republic, at P. NJ River
stationary.
feet in the canal. Weather clear and warm.
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grave doubt. II there had been no doubt why
was not evidence 10 that effect averred in the first
examinations. The justice charged rather favor
able In the case OF Timothy Desmond.
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BASE BALL.-The game played by the Southern
and Crusader Base Ball Clubs on Sunday, at the
Odd FellOws' picnic, resulted as follows:
RUNS EACH INNING

Scorers-For Southern, W. Sheppard; for Cru
sader, 7. W. McErmy. Time of games hours.
The following is the score Of a game played
on Sunday between the Empire and Louisiana
clubs:
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THE OREsCENT's DISPATCHES.
THE MEMPHIS RACES.

Special to the New Orleans Crescsntl
MEMPHIS, april 27.-The Memphis Jockey Club
races commenced to-day under favorable auspices.
The attendance was very good, considering the
inclemency of the weather. II has rained inces-
sanity for the past three days, and the track was
very heavy.
The first race was mile heats, for Shelby county
horses, for purse OF 5000, and was won by
agnes DonouGn. beating Viola in two heats.
Time 2:04 aud 200.
The second race was stake. best three in FIVE,
free for all ages. There had been six entries but
only four came TO the start. This race proved an
unusually exciting one. In the third heat two of
the competitors were distanced. and Nelly
G1cynne, previously last in line, came in ahead,
changing opinion largely in her favor. The fourth
and fifth heats we're won by Pat MdHoy, who had
also won the first heat. The owing is a sum
mary:
p Bisscb's MlEoy /
D. A smiths AcHy Gwynne. .................Z 2
Young Grtuh Ids ffnHst .........-........-5 dit
}. Mitehelis Pat Cte.fTAe .........--A DIST
1ime-l;59, 2:Ol, 2:O2, 2:OI, 2:Osl.
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Buy your fishing tackle at Rousset's hardware
store, No. IL Old Levee street, opposite Custom
House.
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To secure the best family sewing machine Of
the day, 90 to Grover Baker. Once ls2 Canal
street.
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LETTER From POINTE COUPEE e
PARISH.

THE ELECTION AND CoLoRED sUFFRAGE-CONDI-
TION OF THE CRoPs-sOME CANE AND COTTON
NECEssAkY-NEw ORLEANS AS PRODUCE
MARKET-THE DISTRICT COURT AND CRIMINAL
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FROM ASHIN TON
LESS CONFIDENCE OF COHVICTINC
THE PRESIDENT.
Stevens Breaks Down and Butler
Helps Him Out.
"A BILL TO ADMIT ARKANSAS

THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.
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the Christian subjects Of the Porte,
both Greek and Slavonic, is entirely
to her mind and will She is, she persists in
regarding herself, their natural pro'ector, and
nothing but defea. in another gigantic struggle
will compel her to abandon her purpose re-
garding them. Russia is already at fever heat
Nothing but stupid combination, of which
France Is the life and soul, hinders her from
marching to her predestined end. Events are
ripening in the East rapidly under Russian
guidance and control. Russia, in truth, is re-
vealing disposition to precipitate events.
French dictation, in regard to the affairs of the
East generally and to the conduct of Russia
In particular, is an immediate certainty. That
Russia will resent such dictation is just as GER
tain. Neither Power is in mood to yield.
War, and war alone, can settle the question
between them and war between these Powers
will range Europe in two great hostile diyi-
giOns
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Musical Publicmiians.

Ii Is not very creditable TO some Of oux
music publishers for the public to know their
mode Of transacting business in publishing
either trash or pieces stolen from European
composers. A music publisher has a business
reputation 10 take care OF, and he should not
SACRIFICE il for the sake OF immediate gain.
When young man comes 10 him with CON-
position that 10 not worth even the manuscript,
much less being engraved, the publisher
should remember that the publication Of such
n piece inaicis incalcalable injury on his bush
ness reputation and 10 an insult to his Gus
toners. The same may be said OF any piece
that 10 stolen, note Tor note, from an opera or
Other work and brought to che publisher by
the pilfsrer. The bargain is sometimes con-
cluded IN this manner: The person who
brings a piece OF music for publication wiM
tell the publisher that he can effect
the sale Of one hundred copies among
his friends, and The publisher, although
well aware Of she character Of tho
competition, consents 70 its publication. n
This he not . clear ease Of humbugging the
public end degrading art, then the trade Of the
Individual who exhibits monkey with 0sh's
sail ~ Fcsjse mermaid, or deformsd Negro
~ Q gorilla, 10 an honorable one, and mock
auction shops should be incorporated By -
GOT Of W Lsg,slsmss. Vet ~ here Z fsu
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Economy and DEATH.

The recent car accident in Brooklyn. BY
which an aged lady was instantly killed. has
gone into the past with the legal nvcssi-
cation which terminated in the discharge
OF the driver Of the street car. We shall
hear no more about the affair. and the
names Of the unfortunate victim must wan
der unavengcd. But the evidence of the
driver revealed some informa ton rather alarm
ing 10 passengers on the Brooklyn City Rail-
road and pedestrians who may happen to cross
the tracks in the vicinity OF the termini Of
the roads. II appears that the humane di-
rectors Of the company allow The drivers no
time for meals except such few moments as
they may snatch at the end OF the line by
making "headwayr-that is, getting in few
minutes ahead Of time; so that ii there is no
Roadway there is no food, for tho driver is
strictly forbidden TO eat any thing on the cars.
Now this Roadway is made by these poor hun
CRY tellows-who are kept seventeen hours
on tho road-by driving the horses 10 their
utmost trotting capacity for several blocks as
they approach the terminus; and ii was BY this
process that the lady was slaughtered on
Graham avenue. The driver swears that he
had eaten no breakfast He was therefore hur-
rying for . chance OF = moulhiul at dinner
time. The pressure was upon the horses.
which were going at a full trot. The brakes
were apparently imperative, aud the unwary
victim was srampled down by the animals and
almost cut in twain by the car whssls
II would be absurd in such q case 20 lay ,be
whole blame upon the driver. although to
srihe with human life. oven to sppease an eager
appetite, Is thing not to be psrdoned. The
blame lies most heavily upon the designers Of
that inhuuap system which compeis man
sithsg 70 ssAsla.e! biz lssor o. 70 impeiil the
lives Of his fellow citizens BY driving al
dangerous pace through public tborougbisrc.
The directors cannot shield themselves from
the charge OF encouraging this fast driving
nay more, they are open 70 The accusation Of
commanding il; for II is impossible 70 expecs
that their employees can travel all day without
food, and ~ long AS they are allowed no
time TO eat they will certainly m axe the time
OF oil risks; and who can reproach them'
We are weary Of calling upon the proper
authorities 10 make an example Of some rail-
road directors when disasters Of this kind
occur on their roads but We think that In
this instance, where the cause Of the calamity
il 20 directly Mscesbls 10 the rules Of the
company, their regulations ought! 70 be sub
jected 70 strict investigation 70 see II there
be any others ON the schedule ~ brutal - this
one, animated by like infamous system Of
scoaSay, WHICH rsSsrds no, buWAs blood,
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action In relation to the cable that TO connect Florida
Nassau, N. p, st. Thomas Barbados, Trinidad Dema-
rara and Brazil An English Monitor had arrived at
Kingston jamaica
An ordinance proposed in the North Carolina Con-
venon yesterday to the that the Convention has
the right to declare null and void all aas and
cept those relating to marriage OF previous Conventions
and Legislatures until the meeting OF the next General
Assembly.
was stated in the Georgia Convention yesterday that
General Meade had applied TO General Grant for the loan
OF sufficient amount Of the funds sent by the state OF
Georgia to pay Its indebtedness to the government on
the Western and Atlantic Railroad, to dsfray the ex-
penses Of the Convention and that General Grant favors
tho proposition SO far as his power extends.
The members OF the Arkansas Reconstruction Con.
vention yesterday voted themselves IS per day and
thirty cents mileage each way.
Captain Augustus Depeyster, late Governor or the
Sailors Snug Harbor. who has been missing since
Thursday last, found yesterday drowned in small
creek the Harbor. He formerly commanded the
packet ship ROscius, Of the Dramatic lins sailing be-
tween tins port and Liverpool and was ono of the
Oldest captains sailing out Of this port
resolution introduced in the Quebec House Of
Assembly yesterday that Parliament should devise
to arrest the great emigration Of the inhabi
tants OF that province to the United States
The old meeting house In Nswbury, Mass, erected
1906 burned yesterday morning. Tho ben was
among the oldest in the country. having been cast
London in the year 1705.
The bonded warehouses OF Madison h Co., in New
Orleans, were destroyed by fire Friday night. In
voving loss Of 100000.
The Rev. George W. Bush, OF the Central Ohio Con-
ference committed suicide yesterday by hanging HIM.
self.
Mr. william d. Bishop, II II said, will be appointed
Commissioner OF Patents 10 place Of Mr.. Teaker
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TIE FAsHIoNs.-There is little novelty 10
record this month in the fashion line. The
modistes are reserving themselves for a grand
coup d'stai in the spring, and on opening day
we may look out ios . startling proau,cia
mi.ato from the headquarters OF fashion. The
toilets Of this winter are very Becoming, aud
II would be well for he ladies to exercise .
little judgment in making any change In their
dresses and cloaks on opening day. The
bonnets still retain their microscopic dimen-
slons and variety Of ornamentation. There
are some very rich and elegant colors, or
rather shades Of ordinary coIors. TO be seen on
the robes OF our leading bellies. The unbe-
coming Bismarck brown is still worn, although
70 limited extent No lady OF tasss or refine
ment would select such . shade OF brown for
her toilet The styles which have been i'm.
ported from Paris by our leading modtstes
have undergone 10 many notifications to suit
the tastes Of the metropolitan ladies that they
may now be called American styles. Such
independence OF spirit on the part Of our
ladies is gratifying and auguss IN early smsnci-
patton from the dictates Of Paris modsstes.
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A PALPABLs Hr--Senator Doolittles star
reply to Senator Nye, Of Nevada, whom asked
whether he would march under the "Old
Glory" or the Stars and Bars. ~ would
march," said Doolissls, "under . aag having
thirtysevsn stsfsW Nye had 70 fall back un-
der shs shelter Of bin Jacobs dag Of only
twsnsy-sevsn stars for protection, amid he
lasSAtss AuA AAslasss af Ne gsllssisN
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CANAL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. .-,Rxv.
DAVID MIrcaEI- ON SAND WAS NIGHr." Evening.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO-DAY.

EBLEECRER STREET uNIvERsALIST CHURCH.
Rsv DAY h. LxK, ON "oRDRR or CREATION" Evening.
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CHURCH OF THE STRANGERS. Hall Of the Unvsr.
sity Washington square.--REv. Ia. DExMs. Morning and
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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.--Rxv. JAMES
b. DUNN, '.RRPREsESTATIyx CHARACTERs." Evening