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the earth eruption occurred. The
base Of the volcano. about three
hundred miles In circumference. Is
desolated At least a half million
of property is destroyed. The King
of the Sandwich Islands has issued
a proclamation for reliefof the suffer
ers.
Many visitors had gone from Homo
lulu, and many viii go from San Fran
cisco. The worst is thought be over,
but the lava flow continues. 1t was a
grand spectacle.
The Attorney General Of CaIifor-
MIA decides that mining claims must
be taxed like other private property.
in accordance with the late decision
Of the State Supreme Court. This
will add largely to the revenue in
many counties
An earthquake shock at Hearldis-
burg last night, awoke all the inhabi-
tants. Several shocks were felt in
California about the period of the
Ou0reak 10 Hawaii.
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ia the Conference of that year had
caused the insertion Of the prohibit
5lon. He argued however, that
the Bishops had been authorized to
organize regular Conferences IN the
Sou hern States, aud that they had
so 10 the manner usual in such cases
from the beginning
DR. Peck went on to show that Ia
former years. and in the intervals Of
General Conference. Bishops had or
ganized annual Conferences. even
without the enabling act, and that
these bodies had elected delegates
to the General Conference, aud had
been cordially received.
DR.. r. Haven took the floor and
spoke. for an hour, endeavOring to
show By record that no legal barrier
Is in the way Of their admission At
the close Of his address Dr. Baker,
of Pittsburg Conference, moved the
previous question, which was not
seconded.
DR.. Crary, Of st. Louis. then OBJ
tanned the floor and addressed the
Conference on behalf of Southern
claimants. He cOnfaed himself
mainly to the constitutional aspects
of the case, showing that no legisla-
ton Of this body could be invalidated
by the admi sion of delegates
Or. Wilson, Of Wyoming, offered a
resolution designed to equalize the
time Of speakers on both sides The
resolution called forth an animated
debate, which was carried on amid
good deal of confusion. The resolu-
ton was finally adopted, after which
the Conference adjourned TO meet to-
MORROW
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RICHMOND
Conservative COnFentiOn-The state
Ticket Nominated.

RIOHNoXD Nay 8.-Gea. Schofeld
has appointed Francis De Cordy
Mayor Of Norfolk, vice tie last ap
pointee. who could not take the test
oath.
Some of the dissatisfied members
Of the Republican Convention have
gotten up ticket with II. N. Bour-
den. of Norfolk, for Governor; DR.
Boin, a negro, Of Norfolk, for Lieut..
Governor. and S. 3. Bendin, the
present Attorney General, for that
position.
The movement Is not likely to
amount to anything.
One thousand two hundred and
eighty three municipal officers have
been appointed By Gen. Sch0ieid
since January Ist.
RICHMOND. May 8.-The Conserve
tive Convention to-day, nominated
Robert Z. Withers, of Lynch burg for
Governor. Gen. James Walker, Of Pu-
laski, Lieutenant Governor, j T.
Wayne. .Jr., Of Spottsylvauia. Attorney
General. and Narmaduke johnson.
o. Richmond. for Congeessnaa st
large. The vote for Governor vas,
Withers. %. J. b. Baldwin, ~.
3Iessrs. Withers and Walker are eli
gibie TO the Office under the Recon
struction Acts of Congress. but not
under the test oath of the New Con
stitution.
B. Berreck, John Baldwin. Fayette
Mulin. George Blow and Thos.
NJ Flourney, were appointed
delegates at large to the Democratic
National Convention.
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Important Canadian Intel
ligence and Havana
Its.- News. -A
FE ON Abyssinia-Ths War,
&c, e.
HAVANA.
A Spanish Man-Of.WaF Watching an
American Barque.

HAVANA, May 8.-The Spanish man
of-war, Blasco de Garay, is said to be
watchdog the American barque, Alice
Ball, at St. Thomas, with orders to
sink or take her at all hazards when
she leaves the port, irrespective
Of the presence OF American ships Of
war. 3p tf
HAVANA, May 9.--Several wealthy
free negroes sailed as cabin passengers
IN an English steamer for Southamp-.
ton. The Captain General says the
negroes have Returned to Africa, but
emigrantS, them selves, declare they
go to Englandt0 make an attempt to
enlist the sympathies of the people In
favor OF the blacks. ..s -
HAVANA, May Slate advices
from St Thomas report the Ameri-
can war steamers De Soto, Shawmut
aud SacO IN port.
SOUto Amea' property on the
island has been sold at auction
The finances of Hayti are daily
growing worse. President Salnave
was expected at the capital. The
meeting Of the Haytian Congress has
been postponed.
St. Domingo news says business is
utterly PROSTATE and the country an
settled, and it IS said the people have
been fooled by Baez, who brought no
specie with him, and he is expected
to return to Caracas before his inau-
guration as President.
The revolution in Venezuela is in
creasing. a cessation of hostilities
for fourteen days had been agreed
upon, but the revolutionists and Pres
ident Falcon were unable to arrange
matters. Ministers had resigned, and
anarchy reigned in several of the
States. Efforts, however, are still
being made to re-establish the Peace
Congress, which has not assembled
for want Of a quorum
The Danish, man-of-war Darara is
at Laguyra, and had made a demand
for redress for the injury sustained by
Danish houses at St. Thomas, from
the unsettled condition of affairs in
Venezuela IA
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WASHINGTON.
Bayless A. Brown Nominated for
Mayor Reconstruction In the
South.

u
WASHINGTON. May 8.-Sayles A.
Bowen, Postmaster Of Washington,
was this afternoon nominated by the
Republican City Convention, for
Mayor 4
Col. j. p Thomas, j G. Gibbsand
Colonel i. D. Childs, representing
the State Central Executive Com
mittee Of the Democratic party of
South Carolina, have come hithef TO
present TO Congress "A remonstrance
on the part Of the white people Of
South Carolina, against the Consti-
tutiOn recently adopted BY the Recon-
struetion Convention. To-day the
committee appeared before the Re-
construction Committee of the House.
Stevens received them with courtesy
Colonel Thomas, Chairman Of the
committee, remarked that IN analiz
ing the. proposition Of the Cohsdtu-
ton for South Carolina, there were
two objections which stood our in
bold relief, unqualified negro sufffage
and the taxation power. He argued
to show their disastrous effects
upon both both races. The Consti-
TUT 10. he said, established taxation,
without representation. Those who
have no property are to tax those who
have All the property under the
Constitution. S2000.000, might be
raised in the way of taxes, 81 900 900
of which for educational purposes,
and yet those advantages were to be
enjoyed by the blacks alone, as white
children would not attend black
schools. The State heretofore, IN its
most prosperous days, had not been
able 20 bear ajax Of more than from
S300,0 900 to 800, 900 annually.
Col. Thomas, Ia conclusion said he
felt it to be has duty to state to the
Committee that the whites are willing
to cOncede to the negroes all Of their
civil rights, and qualified suffrage,
yet the white race would never ac-
quisce IL. negro rule. You m8y make
Us pass he said, under the yoke. aud
we shall have to do 80, but. BY every
means which God and Congress have
left us, under the Oohstitdti0na and
laws we will resist this domination
of an inferior race. BY peaceful
rheansg By political efforts. BY Indus
trial efforts, we viii carry on this
political contest until we gain the
CONTROL which Of right belongs to the
power Of mind nor. said Col. Dhom-
as. can you have prosperity in
the South under your Reeonstruction
scheme: but give the South a fair
showing. arest0re the States to the
Union on a joint basis and again will
our people return with willing hearts
to the Union, and the same energy,
that same self-sacTifee, the same valor
which they gave the Lost Cause, will
they give to the U1iong provided you
meet. them in aEspirit of magnanimity,
and concede to them rights to which
they deem themselves entitled.
The American Medical Association
adjourned to meet in New Orleans on
the first Monday in May, 1869. ..a
WAsHINGToN. May Seen. Schenck
received a dispatch this afternoon
from Florida, stating that the Consti-
tuition had been adopted and that the
Legislature is Republican.
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CHICAGO
Proceedings Of the Methodist EpIsc0.
pal COnfereBCe-KepOFt of the Sec
FetaFy of the Tract SOcieiy-The
Admission of Southern Delegates.

CHICAGO, May 8.-Conference as
sembled at the usual hour. The cor
responding Secretary of the Tract So
ciety, submitted a report showing the
total receipts of four years to be So
385 389. Disbursements, 81, ,922. .041;
number Of pages of tracts printed du-
ring the four years, 80, ,65S, 900. The
reports of the Sunday School Union,
shows the receipts Of four years to be
81, $40, 154; disbursements. s. 719, lO6.
Total number of Sunday SchO Is last
enumeration, 1922; officers and
teachers, 171695; scholars, 1089, ,525.
Conversions reported during the four
years, 119428
DR.. Hitchcock moved tha, the
subject under discussion yesterday
the admission of Southern delegates
be taken up Adopted.
Rev. George Peck. DID, Of New
York, addressed the Conference He
agreed with Dr.. Curry on the point
that the Mission Conferences had no
right of representation, according TO
the law Of the Church. and gave the
history of the legislation which or
ganized the Liberia Mission, in the
Conference of 1886, showing that
the influence of Southern delegates
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NASHVILLE.
The Races.

NASHVILLE, May 8.-The races on
the Nashville Course to day, the first
a mile and a quarter dash, purse 500,
was won by Pat Malloy, beating Jack
Hale. Viola, Magazine, Little Edith
and Ottowah. Time, 2:181.
The second race, two miles and re-
peat, $500 purse, was won by Chicka-
mauga in three heats, beating Maggie
Hunter and Conflict. Time, 3 .50l
and 3.544
The third race, mile heats, 500
pure, for untried three year old 81,
was woR by Skirmisher, beating Ell
gin. Donovan and Little Edith. Time,
I :52a.
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LOU IsvILLE.
Meeting Of The Missionary FOaFd OF
the NJ L. Church SOuth-Exhlbit
I Of Collections and Disbursements.

LOUISVILLE, May 8.-There was a
meeting of the Missionary Board Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South yesterday
Bishop Pierce presided
DR.. hIeTerran made a brief exhibit
Of collections and disbursements for
domestic missions. In the missions
for the destitute regions Of the South,
duTng the pas vear, the amount col
lected and dj~bursed was S5O,O00
He spoke in high terms of the lib
erality Of the church Much is be-
ing done 20 rebuild churches ia des-
olated regions. and prospects for the
future are full of promise. The re-
ligious interests Of the cOlored people
had FOR some time been under consid-
Grafton. A conference of colored peo-
pie in connection with the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, has been
formed, with view 10 a final organi-
zation Of a general conference of col
ored preachers Of the Church South,
everything being on the basis of the
discipline Of the Meth dist Episcopal
Church South, and distinct from the
whites in all their associations and
operations
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SAN FRANcIsco, May IA Hona-
lulu CORES sp0ndenee of the BIZ letin
gives the details of the volcanic dis
turbanees, showing that the earth
quake shocks extended to all the
islands sof the Hawaiin group. but
no damage is known except around
Monna Loa. Numerous extensive
land slides accompanied the earth
quake, with other phenomena, de-
stroying life and property The@um-
nit and side of hin, 1900 feet high.
was thrown q thousand feet over the
tops of trees. and landed in the val
ley below The gasses that issued af-
teTward destroyed vegetableaud AMI
NAL lite. Bottomless assures opeBed
in the mountain sides. One lava
stream flows under the ground. break
ing out in four jets, SIX miles from
the sea, and throwing lava and stones
ten or fifteen hundred feet high.
The new island thrown up is four
bundled feet high, and is now joined to
the mainland By stream Of lava a
mile wide. a large stream of water
has burst from the mountain where
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A resolution was adopted. thanking
the naturalized citizens for their
heretofore sunanimous co. operation
with the party. The Convention then
adjourned sine die. No platform was
adopted. arlfs sos
RICHMOND Nav s. Robert +.
Withers. of Lynehburg, has been
nominated by the Conservative Con-
Yenion for Governor. i Il
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EUROPE.
BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.
From AbySsinia-The War Guns Be-
longing &c the Abysslnlan Govern
ment Destroyed.


ENGLAND.
LONDON. May y8.-Oficial dispatches
have been received at the India Office
frpm General Napier, dated Lalanta
Abyssinia, Oh the 2lst Of April
After the capture of Magdala on
the Both the guns aud mortars belong
ing to the Abyssinian Government
were destroyed and the town raised
to the rock on which II stood.
Gen. Napier reports the Queen aud
the heir apparent TO the throne in
camp. The army will reach the Re !
Sea coast du ing May Al the troops
are well, and the army traiBs are well
up with the advance Of the returning
forces. s@1t Ha11aa
LoHDoS May s.1The Tines has
Official advices from Talahta, Abys-
sinia, to April 2ist. Napier is ex-
pected to start for the Red Sea coast
with his entire army, about the 10Th
of May. i
The city Of Magdala was burnt by
the British forces.
DtBLIx. Nay 8.-The case of @. F.
Iraip, was before the Bankruptcy
Court, to-day. In reply to a question,
Train said he had no property him
self, aud 40 control over that pertain
ing % his wife He was reeommitted
tor further examinatlon.,. se
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NEW YORK.
Meeting Of the Board OF Managers OF
The Bible Society," huFch or the
Redemption Question.

New YORK, May 8.-Rumor says
the Revenue Collector and his depu-
ty released ten rectifying houses,
which had been seized for selling
illicit whisky, and running stills.
-Four of the Erie cases were dis
missed to-day by the Supreme Court.
The house of VIM. J. Lean, No 6S
South Thirty eighth street. was
robbed last night Of from FIVE to six
thousand dollars worth of jewelry.
New YORK, May 8.-The steamer
City of New York, from Liverpool.
arrived at Halifax yesterday.
Col. A. @. Hazard, powder manu-
facturer. OF Enfield, Conn, died here
yesterday.
New YORK, May Sat a meeting
of the Board of Managers of the
Bible Society yesterday, two new aux
iharies were recognized, one In Ohio.
and the other in Iowa The entire
number OF books granted was 11,469
volumes. Rev. DR.. Doremus, dele
gate for the Southwestern Society,
madeaa statement as to the need in
their work.
TIE Church of the Redemption
controversy, in which the church
warden, with the assistance Of the
police. elected the clergyman appointed
/ by the trustees, has been decided by
j udge Barrett against the warden
The strike OF the labOrers IN l ork-
vile, ended In compromise.
Mrs. ohm Brennan was 2ccIdently
( shot by her husband IN Brooklyn yes
/ Ieruay II er recovery is dOubttlIl
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SAVANNAH.


SAVANNAH, Ga, May 8.-The Pro-
testant Episcopal Convention met
yesterday About twenty churches
are represented. Bishop Beckwith
presided The Convention will prob
ably adjourn tomorrow. No busi-
ness of Importance transpired. The
next Convention will probably meet
in Augusta in May.
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MEMPHIS.
A Man Thrown from his Carriage
and Dangerously InjHred-NegFO
Nan Shot aud MORALLY Wounded,

MEMPHIS. May SC. ". Gayer, a
prominent merchant, was thrown
from his carriage this morning, and
dangerously iBjured.
Hiss Charlotte Harrison and Miss
Bryant, who were also In the carriage,
were seriously injured. r 81
Pat. Matthews, a negro, while at
tempting to carry off some coal from
q. q, McPherson's residence on
Adams Street, this morning, was shot
by trap gun, and mortally wounded.
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BALTIMORE.
Organization OF Republican State
Central Committee.

BALrIaoRE, May 8.-The regular
State Central Committee Of the Re
publican party was organized to-day
by the election Of 9. c. Fulton Chair
man. and John McGorgle Secretary.
Resolutions were. adopted congratu-
lating the country on the prospect Of
the speedy removal of Andrew ohm
son and the accession Of Wade to the
Presidency.
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SELMA, May 8.-A man named
Gregg was arrested -at Tuscaloosa By
the military authorities, for shooting
and painfully. thoUglf not dangerous
", wOunding a negro, and brought
here to-day in irons,
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OTTAwA, May s. In the House of
Commons last night, motion for the
House to 60 into Committee Of the
Whole on the resolution to provide
100000 pound~ sterling for the par-
pose Of building Notifications, excited
lively debate till an early hour this
morning, when the resolution was
passed by large majority.
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Notice.

SEALED PROPOSALS Will BE RE-
- ceived az my odice until the firsl Nom
day in June, 1868. for the NJ edtcal attend
ance upon County Paupers, Including the
County Jail the physicians to furnish all
medicines. Particulars furnished upon ap-
VICTOR BIsCH,
may6 d&w till i1nel Comfy Auditor.
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SAN FRANCISCO

Earthquake Shocks in the Hawaiian
Group OF IslandS-EXtensiY Land
SlideS-Half Million OF Property
Destroyed.
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CINCINNATI. May 8.-The Spring
field and London Railroad with all
its fixtures, was sold at Sprinfeld,
Ohio, to-day By the u. S. Marshal. to
Jacob w. Pierce, of Boston, for
100000.
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PHIbADELPHIA, May s.-The mill
occupied by G. < r. Maghey, situated
on the Havreford Road, 9 miles from
the city, was struck by lightning last
evening. The building was totally
destroyed with its contents.
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PoRFsMoUTH, N. H., May s.
Thomas Brown aud his wife were
murdered last night, and the house
robbed Of seven hundred dollars in
money and valuables Josiah Pike,
a formerliemplOyee of Brown, was
arrested on suspieionyaF fatet4
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UHLHORN 8 RRINKMAI

Successors to n. 4. LAWRENcE,
tEs,asiished "a 1880
Wh0lesqle and RetoH Dealvs IN
.AEERICAN = -VD ITALLAT MAHRL4
and q Superior quality OF Limestone &c
building purposes. window flA4ss
caps. fronts. door sllls, &c.I
Sos. lO0, l03, and 10i Main Stree,
Next H. COurt House
1.yausvfile. Indiana,
racuI4 "
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ATeUsTA, Ne, May 8.-There was
a heavy snow storm here to-day.
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HATRFORu. Conn, May 8-The
Fenians ofConpeeticut held their first
state Convention here on Thursday
There are thirty y-seven circles in the
State, and full regiment of infantfy
enlisted In the army. .I-..--.
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CANADA.

House Of C0mmOns--PrOp0sitiOn 10
Provide 81 100 900 for the Purpose
OF Building FOFtiflcati0Rs Lively
4 Debate. E hg5 lt
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Harrisburg, PA.
The National Luther ran syH0d-Dele-
gates from Illinois Admitted.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, May Safer
debate yesterday the National Luz
therian Synod admitted the delegates
from tha Illinois Synod. Rev DIR.
Papleman, Of Albany, was elected
President for the next two years.
r. NJ Shelligh, Of New Jersey, Sec
retarv and A +. Ackershouse, Of
New York, Treasurer. The gonven-
tion. will continue q session for a
week.
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ELEGRAP H.

For C0nlalercf0I aud RiUer Dispatches see
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unarmed and without money, carry the Ameri.
can flag from that place to Washington. I was told
that my life would not be worth cent: that indeed
would never be permitted to leave vicksburg alive.
Articles of agreement were drawn up, and | was
dared to sign them. | did so, and thus bound
myself TO their performance. | went home
thought over the matter, saw that was
novel enterprise and would attract some
attention. but did not think would receive the no.
tIce 1t has felt sure would be treated well, and
that the dag would be respected; but had no idea
the people would take 80 muck pains to show their
respect for the nag or that would receive
such an ovation. There was not, sir, during
the entire journey a breath uttered against
the flag or myself whether In the rich mans parlor
or the poor mans cabin; whether on the road or In
the CITY, the old flag received the respect and homage
OF all, and welcome and hospitality. was deter
mined to carry out the plan. l have done so,
and when / reached Washington ] had not
penny in my pocket. did not know where was to
get meal or where to find resting place. have
had money enough offered me on the route TO make
me rich for life but have not accepted cent, nor
have | sold photograph as some have SAID;
During my Journey Mr.. President. l recaptured
one OF our flags without expanding shot. IL
was flag that had been taken from
us at Charlottesville, and II was handed to me by
an ex-Confederate soldier, who had preserved 1t at
his home. Before l leave | will call on you TO
show you a sash presented to me by the
ladies OF Montgomery, Ala, and which prom
Used when / reached Washington you should
see ! hope on Monday next to- leave
for my home near Edgerton, Wis., where have
wSfe and two children. The last work did before
tree partially cut. and want to go home to fin
iSh IL
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ENGLAND.

Meeting Oft the Liberal Party-Disracli Called
to Resign-POstal Commissioner 10 the
United Stutes-The Bank Return.
LONDON. April 16-Mdnight.
A great political mass meeting Of the liberal party
was held at st. James, Hall tonight. Every avail
able portion of the hall was crowded to repleton.
The platform was occupied by large number OF the
liberal membera of Parliament and by other pr0mi-
nent members n the party.
Earl Russell was chairman OF the meeting. Ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. Henry Fawcett, M. p,
Sir John Gray, NJ. p, Mr.. Mall and others.
Resolves were proposed declaring that the disen-
dowment OF all religious sects in Ireland is right
and is imperaively demanded, and that the Tories,
in keeping Office after the recent vote Of the House
of Commons against them, violate constitutional
usage, and that they should give place TO Mr.. Glad
stone and the leaders Of the majority in Parliament.
The resolves were adopted by reclamation amidst
great enthusiasm.
The British Post ONCE Department is about to send
out to the United States Mr.. A. Trollope TO readust
the details of the postal convention with that
country.
The regular weekly returns Of the Bank of England
are officially published this evening. The amount of
bullion in vault is nearly E1l4,Ooo sterling less than
last week.