davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
vsLOCIpeDeS.

Opening OF q Riding school I'm This City.
The velocpedal mania has already developed itself
In this city to a greater degree than is generally
known, so much 80, indeed, that 1t has been found
necessary to form school for the students OF this
pew means Of progression. A full blown professor
OF the mysteries OF this motive art may be well
worthy OF careful inspection, but the performances
of student are anything but sublime, and his
course OF instruction involves good many ludcrous
ian ana Oen dangerous S s I, c as IN skating and
than brute force or physical strength In handling
these new machines and, although It appears very
easy to keep vel0cpedes under control. tyro VIII
find that as In many other cases, appearances are
last night an exhibition Of these now fashionable
machines was given at the velocpede Riding school,
on Broadway, near Twenty second street. veloci-
pedes o. ali Sizes we're put In requsiton for carry
Ing around the room riders OF oil ages, and large
number OF spectators gathered to witness the per-
formances ofboth riders and carriages Many ofthose
present expected to witness some amusing accidents
and Incidents, but this Obviated by allowing
none but experts to exhibit their abilities. Around
the edges OF the room some ambitious beginners en-
deav0red to test their chances OF navigating velOci
pede safely around the room, but none OF these
seemed TO gain sufficient confidence In their abilities
to trust themselves to launch out One or two man
aged to reach few feet from the wall, but
their race was soon cut short for they lost their
equilibrium and deposited themselves In delightful
confusion on the floor with their "hobby" In still
more delightful confusion covering them from sight
Only one beginner succeeded IN making anything
IKE sa nd ms @ Gas ae OF o ts saIs asr " ro so
which he could not guide his velocipede. second
start succeeded no better; the stove was an insur
mountable obstacle and second time the unman-
aQeoble machine preciptated its rider and itself
upon the ground. Some very excellent riding was
made by number OF experts who had been invited
to be present. These gentlemen evidently had their
machines under the most perfect control and they
wheeled In and out, around and about with
the most perfect ease. Inc speed which was
gained in some cases was truly marvellous
when the small dimensions OF the room
taken into consideration, and no doubt was
possibility OF the riders being able to move thcu-
selves along at the at which many horses ofdi-
narily go. The velocipedes were OF various sizes,
some being suited Tor The OF lads AMI others OF
thp fallp pat me
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKET.-LosDos, Dec. 5.-Con-
soils closed at 92ii 92,s for money and g2'f o2
the account. United states 1ve-twenties easier at
Il's. Erie shares 25h; Illinois Central, 96A; At
lantic and Great western, 37s4.
PARIS BoURsB.-PAKIs Dec. 5-Evening.-The
Bourse closed dull; rentes, 10f. f2c
FRANKFORT BoURsE.-FRANKFoET, Dec. 5-Even
ing.United States nvctwenies closed nat at 70 for
the old issue.
LIVERPOOL CoTroS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Dec
So p. M.-The market closed heavy, and prices
have declined fully I'd. Middllng upands, Id;
middling Orleans. I'D The sales OF the day have
footed up 5000 bales.
HAvRE CorTos MARKET.-HAvRE, Dec. Even
ing.-Cotton closed heavy, both on spot and to
arrive. Tres ordnare, In port l2sf per cwt; to ar
rive, 1911.
Dec 5-The market closed heavy.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS Observation-Disclosures, Dec.
6.-Lard quiet. Bacon, sos. per cwt for Cumberland
cut.
5-Common rosln, o.. ID. per cwt. Turpentine de-
clining
LoSpoy PRODUCE MARxET.-LoSDoN, Dec. 5.-No.
IL Dutch standard sugar, to arrive, dull and un-
changed Linseed OIL f26 los. a E26 los. per ton
PETROLEUM MARxEr.-ANTwERP, Dec 5-Even-
ing.-Pctroleum closed easier at 52hL 53f for
standard white.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
TINE IRISH GIANT AGAIN ARRESTED.

o'Badwin, the 'Irish Giant" one OF the principals
In the prize fight that disturbed the meditatons OF
the good and staid residents OF Lynn, Mass, some
weeks ago, Is again the victim OF legal ''persecu-
tionr This time his Nemesis is not the fearless
DowIng, OF the Tombs Police Court, but lesser
light in the legal armament.
Yesterday evening, Marshal Shepherd, ofLynn, ac-
companied by one OF the bondsmen, Mr.. James Ian
nan, who became responsible for O'Badwin's good
behavor arrived In this city and at once set to work
to discover 0'Baldwin's whereabouts. Accompanied
secured the city in search OF the "Giant" who was
found and rearrested. The whole party at once pro-
ceeded to Police Headquarters, where Mr. Lannan
surrendered him TO Marshal Shepherd, and OBald-
win for the third time spent night In q cell at P0-
lice Headquarters The rearrest created quite an ex-
citement among O'Baldwins friends, several OF
whom were at the Central Oflce when he was locked
up. This evening Marshal Shepherd will proceed TO
Lynn with his prisoner unless writ OF habeas cor
pus issues In the meantme-a proceeding that In
the case Of surrender OF ball has in the past been
considered irregular.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
THE NEW DOMINION.

Tho Motion for a New Trial In the Case Of
the Murderer Of D'Arcy McGec-DIarinc
Disaster.
TORONTO, Dec s, 1868.
The argument on assignment OF errors in the case
OF the Crown against wheIan was heard before the
Court OF Queens Bench, in Osgoode Hall, yesterday.
Judges Richardson, Morrison and Adam Wilson pre-
siding. Hon. ]. II. Cameron, OF counsel for the prs-
oner, contended that there was no commission for
the General Session OF Oyer and Termner TO be held
by Chief Justice Richards; that no jury process
awarded or could be awarded, and that the chal-
le1ge OF Jonathan SPARKS was improperly allowed.
The counsel for the Crown replied that whean was
not entitled to the challenge. and further that his
challenge was exhausted. Judgment will be deliv.
cred on the 21st inst.
whean, the Fenian culprit will not be executed
on the 10th prox. as sentenced by Chief Justice
Richards at ottawa. The proceedings In the writ OF
error act 0 stay on the sentence, so Q respite is
not required. II Judgment IL rendered against the
the penalty OF the law TO be fixed by the judges.
The schooner Jane Ann Marsh went ashore on the
island last night and s complete wreck. The
crew spent the night in the rigging and were res
cued By the island fishermen to-day.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06

saInave,s Party Defeated with Heavy Loss
at Jacmel-They Are Forced to Retreat
England and France to Enforce Their
Rights Against sainave-salnave's Ont-
RACES.
HAVANA, Dec. 8, 1868.
The following intelligence has been received from
Hayti:-
Salnave's pckets attacked the town OF Jacme on
the 10th ult, but were repulsed with loss OF 500
men killed, including General Geronimo. The re-
mainder OF the force retreated to the interior.
sanave had captured an English schooner, laden
with Coffee and refused to deliver her over. The
English Consul has sent to jamaica for war vessel.
rho French Consul had also sent for ships OF war
demand satisfaction for the destruction OF the Con-
suIate at Ieremie.
salnave had detained the British mail steamer ia
maca. 80 -, -.
Business continued brisk. Heavy rains were pre-
veing and large sugar crop was expected.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
ALONG THE HUDSON.

Tho sform-Detenti0n OF Trains-Tce In
the Rivcr-slcishing in Poughkeepsie-A
$4,000 Life Insurnnce-A Mysterious
Murder Explained.
PoUGHKEYPsIE, Dec. s. 1863
The snow storm which commenced here at one
O'Clock this morning continued with violence until
noon to-day when hail followed tne storm, ending
in seet ami rain. II prevailed at all points on the
river. and has impeded the progress or the cars on
the Hudson River Railroad to such an extent that
all trains have run from an hour to an hour and
half behind time on the river 1t was also severe,
the wind blowing a gale and the snow dying 30
thick az to drive sail vessels to an an
chorage In consequence but few schooners
and sloops have been under weigh today. There
was report here at noon that schooner nad bee been
passed there at two p NJ observing no vessel OF any
kind in siQnt. All along the river above Newburg ice
is visible In the coves and bays. In Rondout creek
there are large quantities OF floating Ice. over 100
vessels OF all kinds are there waiting Tor coal the
orders filed amounting 70 1O.voo IONS MANY o. tne
sudden cold, In which case their vessels would be
frozen In. The scene here TINS afternoon
has been an enliyening one. On the
avenues the trotters have excited general attention
At this hour OF writing ave p NJ the air IS filled
with the sounds OF seghbeils and tne merry voices
OF slelghriding parties all enjoying the nrst sleigh
ing OF the season.
piece OF news here this afternoon is TO the eject
that J. 4. Van Steenburgh. cashier OF the Bank OF
Fiskkill who was killed on Thursday night by Jump
ing from train OF cars, had accidental Insurance
ON his life OF f2o,000
A few years ago young man whose name is not
at hand was found dead In the rear OF Meyers
HOTEL Fishkill landing. eany In the morning,
tnat time no one knew who the murderer was, and
ever since the afIair has remained mystery.
This morning I was Informed By prominent citizen
OF Fishkil Landing that the name OF the murderer IL
known and that the deed was committed because
the victim mad seduced the sister OF the murderer.
The affair has been Kept quiet so am Informed,
because revelation OF the details which caused the
murder would bring disgrace on two influential fam.
lilies In the State.
a letter from a leading citizen OF Rhnebeck, in
speaking OF gold being found In That section says
1--WE In this locality consider the whole thing maF.
ni1cent humbug.v Tie writer also says:-'i am well
acquainted with the parties who were the 0gst dis.
Coyerers, aud that sAtls.ie5 me-
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
MASSACHUSETTS
The Trial Of Andrews.

PEYMUUTH, Dec. ,, ISUy.
The trial OF Andrews for the murder OF Holmes
was resumed to-day. The chief point Of the defence
was In regard to his insanity, evidence being intro
duced to show that the prisoners mother was in
sane and that prisoner had manifested symptoms OF
like disease.
Belah T. Austin, a resident OF Plymouth, testified
that he knew the prisoners mother. She was in
sane when the prisoner was born. He has known
the prisoner for eighteen years, and had seen him
occasionally manifest symptoms OF insanity. One OF
the prisoners sisters testified that their mother died
In the Insane Asylum.
On Monday few more witnesses will be put on
the stand for the defence, among them the prisoner
at the bar IL said to be the rst instance OF the
kind in this country where a prisoner charged with
a capital crime Is permitted to testify In his be-
half 1t Is thought the will be given to the jury
on Monday evening, or Tuesday at the latest.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
TENNESSEE.

Reported Burning of Steamer-A Coiored
Murderer Sentenced.
MEMPHIS. Dec. s. 1868.
It is reported here that the steamer Richmond was
burned yesterday evening above Napoleon There is
no confirmation Of the report further than she had
not passed Helena at nine O'Clock, although due at
six O'Clock this morning.
The trouble between Heller and the detectives in
regard TO the reward for the capture OF Marsh has
been compromised by paying to the Memphis detec-
tives $4, 900 and the New York detectives $1,000.
Heizer has obtained the bonds and left for New
York.
Henry Jones. colored man, has been sentenced
to thirteen years In tho PenitentIary by the Ormi.
nal Court for the killing OF Captain Perry, OF the
police force, some months since. An application
has been made for new trial.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
TERRIBLE DISASTER.


Collision Between Two Steamboats, ON ths
Ohio River-Both Boats Fired and To-
tally Destr0yed-Seventy or Eighty Livcs
Lost.
MADISON. Ind. Dec. S, 1893.
terrible accident occurred on the Ohio river last
night, about half-past eleven O'Clock. The magnif-
cent steamers United States descending, and the
America (ascending colided at Rays Landing about
two miles above Warsaw on the Indiana side. The
United States had q quantity OF petroleum on her
deck The America struck the United States on the
right hand side, forward OF the steps, cutting into
her considerable distance and sinking her to her
main deck in about two minutes A fire communi-
Gated in some way to the petroleum and a. soon rs
the boats collided they were in flames.
1t is said that some mistake was made In the sig
mails OF the America. She blew her whistle twice,
which the pilot on the United States apparently did
not hear. The America again sgnalled BY two
blasts OF the whistle, which the United States an
swered; but it was too late
The excitement was terrible, and 1t is supposed
tnat sevenfy-hve or eighty people were lost. Sew
eral citizens, three OF whom are Steele Bright Lewis
Vance and %. B. Sappington, OF Madison, are
among the missing. The receiving clerk, james
Johns OF the United States Is also missing.
1t is estimated that thirty three women, who were
passengers on the United States, were lost.
w. U. Taylor, clerk OF the America, after securing
the books, register and valuabies went Through the
the cabin kicking In the doors OF the staterooms.
Because OF this precaution and cool ntrepidity Of
Mr.. Taylor there no lives lost the America.
Mr.. Inskop and q lady jumped from the United
States to the deck OF the America, distance OF if
teen feet, and were saved. The survivors OF the
terrible accident unite in praise OF the management
OF the America after the collision.
Not thirty seconds eaDSed the boats cOllidod
before the United States was o mass of flames from
stem to stern. The America might have been saved
had she not attempted to rescue the passengers on
the United States. Those who were saved owe their
lives to the coolness and courage of the officers and
crew of the America. The pilot stood at his post
until the pilot house was burning around him. He
then left to avoid suff0cation.
The destruction Of these fine and costly steamers,
resulting in such terrible loss of ife and the fears
for the fate OF those who are missing, have cast q
gloom over the entire community.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
TELECRAPHIC NEWS
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Terrible Disaster on the Ohio
River.
COLLISION BETWEEN TWO STEAMBOATS,.
Both Boats Fired and Totally
Destroyed.
SEVENTY OR EIGHTY LIVES LOST.
Formation Of the New British
Ministry.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN PARIS.
Commercial Panic i'm the
French Capital.
Death of MOnagas, President Of
Venezuela.
ENGL AND.
Commercial Panic in the
French Capital.
Death of M0nagas, President Of
Venezuela.
ENGLAND.
The New British Ministry.

Tne new Brltlsn MINISTRY
LONDON, Dec. s. 1858.
DR.. Lyon Playfair, the liberal candidate has been
elected to the new House of Commons for the Edin-
burg and st. Andrews Universities, over Mr.. SWIM
ton, conservative.
The Times this morning says the new Ministry
win be complete this afternoon, and be-
lieves the following have already been
settled upon:-Earl Russell to have o seat without
portfolio; the Earl Of Clarendon to be appointed
Secretary OF State for the Foreign Department;
Right Hon. Robert Lowe, late member Of Parliament
for Calne, TO be Chancellor Of the Exchequer;
Right Hon. Edward Cardwell. member of Par
Lament for oxford City, to be Secretary
OF State for War; John Bright, member
OF Parliament from Birmingham, to be Secretary OF
State for India and President Of the Council Of
India; Henry Woods to be Lord High Chancellor;
John Duke Coleridge, member OF Parliament for
Exeter, to be Solicitor General; Fortescue to be
Chief Secretary for Ireland; Hugh Culling Eardley
Chiders member Of Parliament for Pontefract to
be First Lord Of the Admiralty.
Reported Declination of John Bright Of the
Secretaryship for India.
LONDON, Dec. 5-Evening.
It is reported that John Bright has peremptorily
declined the offer Of the Secrearyshp OF State for
India and insisted the appointment OF the Earl Of
hiHiDcTly SeCTetdTy III place OF tne
Earl OF Clarendon. 1t is believed that his wish in
this connection Will be acceded to- The full list OF
Ministers will be completed on Monday.
Runners Concerning the Formation Of the New
Cabinet.
LONDON, Dec. g. 1868.
Ministerial rumors are tncOnclusive 1t Is under
stood that.Coleridge declines to hold ONCE under
Collier. Palmer is also excluded by his anti-dises-
tablishment views.
Mr.. Moncrefr, LIBERAL has been elected to Parlia-
ment for Edinburg University.
England and America-The Times on the
Alabama Claims.
LONDON, Dec. S, 1893.
The Times, in an article to-day on the Alabama
claims argues against the government yielding to
the new demand Of Mr. Seward, that the question
OF International law be submitted to the commission
The Times says that the American commissioners
will come committed against England, and claims
that by national law the British commissioners will
be driven to the opposite view. The Times regrets
that Lord Stanley has been robbed OF the glory Of
the settlement Of these international differences,
buA is certain that Lord Clarendon, whoever the
new Foreign Secretary may be, VIII pursue the same
policy.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
VENEZUELA.

Death of President Monngas-GeneraI PuIGar
Succeeds General Sutherland I'm the State
of Zulia.
HAVANA, Dec. s, 1883.
We have advices from Venezuela to November 25
The President, General Jose Tadeo Monagas, died
November IS. 1t was feared that his death would
give occasion for another revolution.
General Sutherland, OF Zulia, with few follow
ers has gone to the island OF Curacao General Pull
gar replaces him in command under the new gov
ernment.
The peace OF the republic remains undisturbed.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
PENNS YLVANlA.

The Philadelphia Contested Election Case
Revenue Oncer Convicted Of Fraud.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. s, 1858.
In the court OF Common Pleas to-day two judges
gave their opinions DENYING the motion to quash the
petitions Of Tyndae, late republican candidate for
Mayor and others In the election contest. Judge
Ludlow dissented, and 1t ia supposed the court will
now order testimony to DO taken.
The Jury IN the case OF George w. Alexander,
SCISSOR of internal for Reading district, Pa
rendered verdict of guilty or aiding che removal OF
whlskey to defraud the revenue
The New York herald., 1868-12-06

A Relic Of Observation-Disclosures Of Crimi-
mails i'm Delaware.
NEWCASTLE, Dec s. 1868.
Joseph sluhy, convicted of arson and LARCENY,
stood in the pillory here hour this morning and
subsequently received thirty lashes. He was then
sent back to jail for five years. Jonathan Grtves
for larceny, stood In the piory one hour. He sub.
sequenty received twenty lashes and was sent back
to Jail for six months. George Harris, received
twenty lashes for larceny OF five dollars and was
sent back to JAM The crowd was not as large as
usual on account Of the rainy weather.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06

SHoPLIFTERs ARREsTED.-while onicer Henry
Casey, OF the Eighth precinct was patrolling his
post Greene street, last evening, he discovered
two young men, Lewis Hewring and Andrew Brown.
who had in their possession lot OF boots and Shoes
and from their suspicious movements thinking
that something was wrong, that they were
not the legitimate owners he arrested and
conveyed them to the station house. Here, upon
inspection OF the property, the name OF Robert
Thomas, No. 1875 Eighth avenue was found, and this
gentleman being apprised, he at once visited the
station house and charged that the ten pairs OF shoes
and four pairs " boots had been stolen from hts
store. The property Is valued at seventyl dollars
The prisoner VIII be arraigned at Jefferson Market
Police Court this morning.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
GEORGIA..
Delay In Casting the Electoral Vote.

Delay In Casting the Electoral Vote.
ATLANTA, Dec. s, 1888.
The electors OF the State Of Georgia did not meet
and cast the vote OF the State on the first Wetnes
day. as they Intended because OF the following Ian
guage In the commission issued by the Governr:-
"YOu are therefore required TO attend at the capital
In Atlanta on the first Monday In December t0cast
the vote Of the State OF Georgia for President and
vice President OF the United States on the Weines
day following, at twelve O'Clock n00n." M0rday
electors will therefore cast their vote on Wednesday
next.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06

Arrests for Sending Arms into tho Interior
Caution to Sugar Merchants.
HAVANA, Dec. S, 1888.
General arrests have lately been made for attempts
TO ship arms into the interior, which intended
to be used by the insurrectonists.
The steamer Lavacca sailed to-day for Key West.
she carries various sensational teegrams pervert-
Ing and exaggerathg fact which are intended for
publication In the New York journals, the object OF
which 10 to cause an excitement in the New York
sugar market on Monday.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
NEBRASKA.
Damage 10 the Railroad Bridge Mt Omaha
Indian Depredations In Colorado.

CHICA0O, Dec. 5, 1859.
later despatch from omaha says that the railroad
bridge over the Missouri at that point has not been
swept away but only badly damaged TITS expected
70 be repaired by Monday.
A telegram from st. George $50 miles south
from Salt Lake City, reports that the Navajo
Indians have commenced depredations on the
Rio Vrgen, In Colorado. They had already car.
ried or large number Of horses. The citizens
aided by friendly Indians, purIled them, reCaptured
twenty horses and killed two Navajoes
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
CALIFORNIA.
Departure Of the Panama stenmcr-Markets-
uI

DUp"turo oI the Funama Stonmor-NarAetS-
Financial.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s. 1868.
The steamer Montana sailed for Panama to-day.
with 900 In treasure $4,000 OF which Is Tor New
York.
Flour quiet; sales at s. rs q IS rs. Wheat very
quiet at 81 rs q 81 so. Legal tenders, T31.
Mining stocks-Alpha, $3S; Belcher, $3.50; Bullion.
sis; Chollar. $i57; Confidence, s37; Crown Point
Sor.p SsS; empire NM sii5 Could Curry slos; the
$5o; Overman, $5l; Savage. $Il; Sierra Nevada,
Sic, Yellow Jacket, 81, 400.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
The Case Of the Lato Cashier or the Hide
and Leather Bank.


In the Superior Court to-day Chief Justice Ames
decided that the court had no Jurisdiction over the
case OF James G. Martin, the late cashier OF the Hide
and Leather Bank, and ordered that the indictment
be dismissed and the defendant discharged. In re-
gard TO Alexander @. FELTON,, indicted as an acces
sorry with Martin. the Chief Justice said he had
doubts and declined TO dismiss the indictment. Ills
case goes to the Supreme Court for trial.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06

RICHMOND, Dec. s, 1863
1t Is understood to-day that 1t Is the intention OF
General Stoneman to proceed at once to appll the
fourteenth amendment in filling the offices OF derks
OF the courts and the commonwealth attorneys in
the State list OF persons who are eligible icing
prepared by the civil authorities
1t is 0cialy stated that the July interest on the
State debt-two per.cent-will be paid January1.
In the United States Circuit Court this morning
the Chief Justice gave the certificate OF division OF
opinion on the motion to quash the Davis indIct-
ment. The case Of Davis in this court then con.
tnued until the MAY term in order that the motion to
quash may be decided in the Supreme Court before
the case Is called again here The Court directed
renewal of the bail bond Of the prisoner to bemade.
The New York herald., 1868-12-06
CUBA.

Sugar Market-Exchange Observation-Disclosures
Intelligence.
HAVANA, Dec. 4, 1858.
Sugar-0fYers have been made at 81 q sH reals
per arrobe for No. IL Dutch standard. No sales
ported.
Exchange is advancing on London, Is q 10 per
cent premium; on the United States, long sight,
rency, 32k 31k per cent discount; on the United
States, short sight, currency, 30 29ts per cent dis
count
The steamship Santiago de Cuba, from New York
2sth ult., arrived here to-day