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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-23
TIE UNITED STATES SCHOOL SHIP SABINE.

The United states practice ship Sabine arrived ut
this port early yesterday morning and now lies at
the Navy Yard. The Sabine ~ the senior apprentice
ship Of the United States Navy, and she comes here
10 be placed out Of commission in accordance with
the laws OF Congress time since enacted for the
reduction Of the navy. The career Of this vessel
since the date OF her commission in June, 1864, has
been quite marked, and many OF those who
menccd their initiat0ry lessons In the art OF
manship have since attracted sufficient attention to
insure promotion and the true path that leads
TO the highway OF advancement Since her entry
into The service the Sabine has had twelve hundred
anprentces under instructions for the naval service
OF the country and ~ an evdc nee OF the Intelligence,
energy and skill evnced bythoso youths who choose
IN ne on the ocean waver as their future vocation,
twenty.seven OF this number are now midshpmen at
the Naval Academy, thirty are mates, serving on
different ships Qt present I'm service, and large
number Of otlAs are dobarred from promotion
on account Of the limited number required by the
eygencies OF the service. AT present there are two
hundred and thirty apprentices on board, and
finer healthy or more intelligent looking lot Of
young fellows 1t would he hard do find: ana under
the discipline Of Captain Lowry, whom they regard
parentaliy, they have all attained high state Of ell
cheney. This Y evidenced from the manner In
which they acted en- route TO the city when
the vessel encountered "a heavy gale in the
sound The ship left New London the 17th Instant.
and when some time out II came on 10 blow. 80
sudden did the wind spring up that II carried away
opsails jb and spanker before they could be taken
in yet the officers say the boys behaved admirably,
ship with dexterity quite surprising. There are
only few seamen on board, together with marine
guard and the band, which IS reckOned one Of the
best in the United States Navy. The boys will be
transferred to the Saratoga and Portsmouth, and the
guard. seamen and band will be discharged.
The following Is the present list OF officers attached
to the sabine:-Comnander, ". Il. Lowry; Lieu
tenants Commanding, g. l.. Wittsc and II. q. Tad
man; Paymaster, X. J.. Spalding: surgeon, H. T..
Nelson; Assistant Surgeon, II. J. Babin; BOatswaln
J. A. Sclmer; Gunner, q. u. Edmonds; Sailmaker
@. W. Faulkland Mates, 7. 9. Corbett, a. Il. Bate
man and Il. L. Harrington.
The Sabine after four years Of active service under
the command OF Captain Lowry, who may be re-
rarded the organizer Of the present naval appren.
ticeship system, and the captain, avang himself of
s,S month"; leave Of absence, will leave the sea
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United erateA am convinced that the
against the Independence Of the canadians. s@
convinced that they will allow things to take their
natural course as regards Canada 1t Is impossible
not that the advantages Of the Union are such
that all neighborng territories tend to fall into it. II
TO all its members internal peace, external
cannot fail to attract towards it our Colonies on its
borders. But / am convinced that the Americans
entertain no aggressive designs against the Cana
dams. But, on the other hand, 1 do not feel sure
that they will permit any European Power to coerce
any community on that continent; and II we were to
attempt to coerce the Nova Scotians and compel
them TO remain In q confederation which they dislike
do not feel ut all that serious consequences
would not ensue; and l cannot help thinking that
this 10 one OF the symptoms OF the necessity of re-
considering our colonial institutions. We cannot
give-Parament cannot give-sufficient attention
10 colonial concerns TO enable IL to regulate the des
TIMES OF these distant nations. leading Nova
Scouan, writing TO me, said that he had been
present at the debate in the House Of Lords, and
that TINS Confederation act, to which he and his
conntrymen were so hostile was carried in a thin
house, arer debate which seemed 10 him TO show
that the debaters were really quite ignorant of the
question on which they were talking This is
almost inevitable In the case of distant colonies;
anu l cannot help thinking that this affair will
suggest To all VINO do not think mere extent OF
territory identical with happiness and power the
necessity OF reviewing that part OF our Institutions.
lHearD That mention OF the Americans suggests
To me some kind words which were spoken by Mr.
Gender as 10 my intention to reside for some time in
America. really am sorry that private intention
OF mine should, without any fault OF mine, have be-
come public. do not know how the information
was obtained; but II was published by tory paper;
do not know with what Intention whether as mere
gossip or for what purpose; but IL was through no
fault OF mine that 1t was made public. did NOT wish
TO obtrude my private intentions the world. /
have only to say that, wherever go, shall remain
good Englishman-thear, hear)-and that II j am
settled In America, so far as my humble endeavors
VIII go, shall endeavor TO promote what ]
believe to be the best interests OF both
nations and cordial friendship between ths
country and the United States. (Cheers.) The
liberal party and the Manchester section of 1t which
Is represented here, Is now hope again no longer
rabble but Is about TO advance "a united phalanX
and to Tx the institutions OF England finally upon u
liberal basis. hope, before 20, At all events, TO
see that result virtually obtained.
Hopes were entertained that the strike OF the col
liers In Wgan and the district which had given rise
TO much trouble, would be discontinued.
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lecturer then proceeded TO make an able critical and
philosophical examination OF the subject set down
FOR the evenings discourse, and showed by dia-
grains now ne mad been enabled from speculations
upon the bones OF animals to sketch out a repre-.
sentation OF beasts Of great strength that really
existed. The subject OF fishes was next taken up
Mr.. Hawkins giving an interesting account OF the
formation OF these creatures and of the habits OF
salmon ascending through rapid streams 10 the
spawning beds 10 deposit the ova. lie adyerted TO
the artificial breeding of fish, which was rendered
necessary, more especially in Europe, where
thousands and thousands OF salmon were taken
at the wrong moment. The lecturers do
scription Of the shark, its formidable teeth it,
powerful jaws and the mode in which 1t attacked
that which it desired TO destroy, was very graphic
and elected applause from the audience.
The formation and habits OF the sturgeon, the
''royal fish, were next touched upon, Mr.. Hawkins
that commercially this fish was OF import
ance from the fact that isnglass could be obtained
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-23
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

A BROKER CHARGED WITH LARCENY.-Robert II.
Smith, a broker doing business at No. IL broadway,
yesterday arrested by officer wilkinson Of the
Tweny-sXth precinct, on a charge OF grand larceny
preferred against him by Frank Kenopper, a German
living at the Hotel Republic, Canal street. Ken
opper being about to sail for Europe yes
teriay morning entered prisoners office
with 500 In Treasury notes, and wished
to exchange them for gold. Smith counted the
money and said there was but $780, instead OF 500,
and refused 10 account Tor the sum claimed. After
q few words between the parties Knopper left, and
entered complaint TO Captain Brackett, OF the City
arrest by officer wilkinson was the result. Smith
was taken before Justice Hogan and committed to
the T0mbs for trial In default OF bail. lie ~ thirty
SIX years OF age, and born In the Cape of Good
Hope. lie lives at e3 Second place, Brooklyn.
A MINER VICrIMIZED.-Two or three days ago
Michael Lane, employed in an iron mine Peek
SKILL Westminster county, this state, came to New
York to make some purchases, and on Monday even
ing made the acquaintance Urinary Smith, woman
twcnty-six years Of age, living In the basement OF
premises No. 81 Centre street. They drank freely
and became exceedingly friendly; but before
separating some hours later, Michael missed
his leather wallet, containing Sl75 In gold
tender and treasury notes. the proceeds of several
months labor. Lane subsequently made known his
loss 10 Captain Jourdan, OF the Sixth precinct and
detective Woodbridge was sent 60 arrest Mary, whom
he found at home. She denied taking Lanes money
but, on his affidavit charging her with the thei'
Justice Hogan committed her TO the Tombs for
trial.
TUE LATE SrABBiNG CASE IN DRooME STREET
stephen Cray, the alleged principal in the stabbing
ARRAY on Monday night at $40 Broome street.-the
particulars Of which have already been given In the
HERALD was captured yesterday by the police. He
was found concealed in a bed in the upper story OF
No. 10 Mulberry street. but attempted resistance
against arrest. He taken before Justice
Mansfield, at the Essex Market Police Court
ana committed To prison TO await the
result OF the injuries OF the young man Peter j. No0r-
hes, who, as shown in ms ante-mortem examination
taken on Tuesday by Coroner Schrmer, VIII be re-
Inenbered, was stabbed in fourteen places ana rom
the effects Of which Is hardly believed he VIII re-
cover Charles Smith, who was present NJ the stab
bling, but who IL said 10 have taken no part In IT, and
for whom the police have been looking ever since
the NIGHT Of the affair Is still at large. Two sisters
Of Cray have been arrested and sent to the
House OF Detention witnesses. Cray pleads
self defence IN justification OF the stabbng.
From facts thus far developed the when coming
up for examination and particularly In the event of
the death Of voorhees,, promises to reveal some
tropois
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE HERALD.
The Latest Particulars.

HAkT's ISLAND, April 22-10 O'Clock F. NJ.
The Ola Colony now lies on the east side OF Harris
Island, at he extreme lower end. There are some
boats engaged taking OF her freight but hopes of
saving the ship are very poor Some of the old boat
men say that her back is broken and this statement
was confirmed by the officers Of the steamer which
Plies between here and New York. Her
freight IL being transferred to the barges
which brought down by the agent Of
the line, ana the Old Colony lies in such state
that at any moment wave may wash over her and
create confusion which may send her to pieces She
rests a dangerous reef, and the weather
alone can determine whether she can be saved or
not. The opinion OF the boatmen and other naval
folks al Neptune Point IL that she will shortly go 10
pieces. Her present position bears this out but the
agents are making great efforts for her relief.
At Wamsbridge and Neptune Point, opposite
Harris Island, there was nothing known OF the &C.
curTence until the local authorities were Informed by
your reporter The AFFAIR, when known, created an
immense excitement in the neghborhood which did
not abate until some Of the passengers OF the Old
Colony returned 10 their "old cottage near Ro-
chClle.H
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was made to enter his room, which was found to be
bolted ON the inside He failed TO respond the call
made by Mr.. Chome when oficer JOrn, of the
Twenty -hrst precinct burst in the door and found
Narcotic dead in bed, his head being enveloped In
the folds of the bed guilt and . sponge saturated
mouth. Some eight years ago deceased was
in business with his brother, Leon Narcotic living at
IS East Fourth street, since which time he has
been living on his money 1t appeared he pur-
chased the choroform at the drug store 1857 Fourth
avenue under pretence that 1t was TO be used for
legitimate purpose. DIR. Wooster Beach made post
norton examination of the body and IN the stomach
found traces Of chloroform, which, in his opinion,
was the cause of death. No cause for the commits
sion OF the act appeared. Coroner Keenan, was no
titled to hold an inquest on the body.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-23
BROOKL YIN CITY.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Before Judge Benedict.

decision was rendered by Judge Benedict yester-
day In the case of De Herrera against the bark
Acme, in which he allowed the claim of the libelant
upon the funds.
The case OF John G. Brane was allowed to go over
until the next term of the court to accommodate the
prisoners counsel The accused is charged with
murder on the high seas. He seized the steamer
Chesapeake during the rebellion.
A decision was rendered by the Judge In the case
OF Hall and Sper, both of whom claimed the reward
for information leading to the detection and seizure
OF an Illicit dstillery In York street. Hall was de-
cided TO be the true informer.
The Judge stated that the trial in the case OF
EnrIeht and Allen would he commenced to-day He
also announced that he should not sit after Friday
until the next term.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-23
FRANCE.



The latest reports from Paris by the Scotia state
nothing definite appears to be yet known on the
question whether the French loan viii be for
fl7,0Ooo0O 100000 sterling or as 20 the pre-
else date at which IL will be introduced About the
middle OF May seems now 10 be the expectation.
The semi-otlical press Of France appears to be
much concerned TO prove that the increase ~ arna-
ments and the strict execution OF the clauses OF
Army bill cannot mean war. La France says these
ornaments do not threaten peace:-''Ihey can dis
concert none but evil designs for they the shield
OF legitimate rights, the violation OF which alone
could lead TO cOnnict.r The Pdute contents itself
with asserting that there does not exist any symptom
TO justify the apprehension OF war.
An article in the Constitutional refutes the state
ments Of those journals which consider inevi-
table because France has taken all the necessary
measures To wage 10 with success. IL says:-The
more France is armed the less is the probability of
war. A balance Of armed forces IN the world is 1.
guarantee OF peace. II il true general disarma-
ment OF all nations would be more certain for
the repose OF Eur0pe but who IL TO set the eXampe2
Is there Frenchman who has at heart the greatness
and safety OF his county who would dare 20 advise
such connding lnitIatiyeY And should foreigners
ask us to do So could we not reply az at Fontenov,
Gentlemen, We leave ~ 10 you 70 take the hrst
step.n
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and the things Of the sea for the pleasures Of rQ
nyTaa. 10 is noteworthy fact In connection With
the Sabine that under her present commander she
passed eight separate times through Hell Gate
Taken in connection with the fact that the vessel
draws twenty three feet Of water and the incOnve-
nience oftentimes experienced by vessels Of heavy
draught in getting over the bar at Sandy Hook the
time may not be far distant when the entrance to
this city by way Of the Sound, by vessels Of heavy
tonnage may be more requented than at the present
ina
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E Y r o p E..
The English Press RevOlutiOnized by the
Herald's AbySSinian kilograms.
"Bull Run" Russell Bewildered by the Ameri-
can News Enterprise.
Difficulties of the German Natu-
ralization Treaty.

The Cunard mall steamship Scotia, Captain Jud-
kins which left Liverpool at noon on the nth and
Queenstown on the 18th instant arrived at tins port
yesterday noon, after rapid passage, bringing
mail report In detail of cable dispatches dated
70 her day OF sailing from Ireland.
The strike Of the workmen at Geneva had term-
mated, the hours Of work being reduced to eleven
per diem and the wages increased ten per cent
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COURT CALeNDASS-THlS DAY.

SUPREME COURT CIRcUIT-Nos. 1o1, o. 119, 3, 49,
r. 81 u, TO- 81, 49, $780, 131, 1873, ia, l36, 1884, AL
149 10, lis.
CITY CoURT.-Nos. Q, II, o. 81, Al AZ, AT, 81, 81,
49, l24, 81, 49, 80, 100, ISL, 10, ~, 80, 1l6, 49,
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FINANCES or THE CRY or II ARrFoRD. Mayor chap
man. in his recent annual address TO the City council
OF Hartford, says:-"Thc amount Of the city debt on
the 1st day OF April 1867 sl,i55,2si thus show
ing an increase OF the debt during the last sca year
OF s53 731 81. The amount received by the city or me
year ending April l, 1867, from city taxes and water
rents was $3.50 700. The amount received the last
year from the same sources was 1894 800 90. The
reason why the city debt has been increased the
amount before mentioned during the last yeai not
outstanding the receipts, were larger than those Of
the year previous, Is owing TO the fact that certain
extraordinary expenses were incurred during the
year for which the estimates OF the Committee OF
WAYS and Means had made no provision. The most
considerable OF the items which 20 20 make ~, the
sum OF those expenses the new iron bridges on
Broad street, new stone breaker, engine and build
ngs the fire bell ana bell tower on Pear s',ed and
The IRE alarm ~. pgfapl.r
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ENGLAND.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.

The HeraId's Abyssinian Despatches-BulI
Run Russell Humiiiated i'm Army News--His
Opinion Of American Enterprise-The
Drama-Advance in Rates of Living-Easter
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GERMANY.

Serious View Of the New Naturalization
Treaty-Mr. Rancroft's Treaty Making
POwer-Who Are American Residents in
German Towns e-InternaI Peace-Ameri-
Bond Sales and Opinion OF American
Iinance-The Southern Elections.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-17
Reported for the ST. J"uNsBURY CALEDoNIAS.
Caledonia County Medical 4ssO-
citation.

In accordance with call issued by
medical gentlemen in various parts OF
this county, a meeting was holden at St.
Johnsbury, on Wednesday, January Sth.
for the purpose Of organizing q Caledonia
County Medical Society.
A constitution and by laws having
been adopted the following gentlemen
were unanimously elected officers for the
ensuing year: b. +. Eaton, Barnet,
president. NJ, c. Spaulding, Burke,
vice president. :. +. Brooks, ST. Johns
bury, secretary and treasurer. 4. II.
Hyde, G. B. Ballard, st. Jolnsbury, C.
:. Cahoon, Lyndon, executive commit
tee.
An interesting case of Septicemia WAS
read by Dr.. Hyde.
DR.. Ayers reported two cases, one OF
Adhercnt placenta with hour glass con-
traction of uterus: the other Al Ovarian
tumor recently tapped; 50 quarts OF
fluid being removed.
Dr. Billiard reported Il case of Schirrhu.
of the Liver and Omcntum with patho-
Logical specimen.
DR.. Brooks reported case of Osseous
of the Semilunar Aortic
Valves with pathological specimen.
DIR. Billiard reported Il case of Opium
poisoning treated successfully by Bella
donna
DR.. Eaton reported case of Chronic
Hydrocephalus. where - days elapsed
without any evacuation of the bowels,
the patient during all this period taking
hearty food daily
The first semi-annual meeting Of this
society will be held at Lyndon Centre on
the second Wednesday of July at 10 A. NJ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-17

Gen. MEADE.-The telegraph reports
''intense excitement in Georgia over
the recent action OF Gen. Meade, and
we dare say there is equal commotion in
the White House at Washington. 1t
was but short time ago that Gen. Pope.
who quietly tolerated Gov. Jenkins OF
Georgia, was removed from the command
of the Fifth Military District by Presi-
dent johnson, be cause he did not follow
the second Washington at New Or
leans in adapting his administration to
the Executive wishes. Gen. Meade. is
an old army officer, mild and courteous
i'll his manners, and decidedly conserva-
tive in his disposition, was elected for the
vacancy. And yet this commander, with
the Hancock eulogy before him on one
side and the Sheridan, Sickles and Pope
removals on the other has already re-
moved the Governor and the Treasurer
of Georgia and clerk of the Circuit
Court Perhaps the President is reflect
ing by this time how much he has made
by the dismissal of Gen. Pope.
And yet the action of Gen. Meade
ought not to surprise those who have
had confidence in the integrity of the
man. He had the laws of the country
before HIM to enforce in good faith, and
he found certain officials who were will
fully obstructlng that enforcement, whom
he had the power to set aside He con-
suited with his superior, Gen Grant,
who simply told him to discharge his du-
ty as he understood it-and he has done
50. And wherever and whenever a true
and resolute officer is sent South to exc
cute the reconstruction acts, he will be
sure to follow this just example, and thus
dlsplease Southern disloyalists and Presi
dent johnson, while commenting him
self to the whole body of law-abidino
Onlonlsts Of the country. All honor to
Gen. Meade !-Jom7aL
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t. Gen. Meade, successor of Gen.
Pope, has removed Gov. jenkins, of
Georgia, and likewise the state treasurer
Tor refusing to obey the law, particularly
IN declining to pay the expenses of the
state convention for forming a state con-
stitution. The rebels cling to power
with their accustomed pertinacity want,
ing their own way in all things as they
did when they undertook to bring the L.
:. government into subsection to theil
demands. They would fight now if the,
dared do it. We shall hear loud
howl from their democratic sympathizer:
ut the north, and Gen. Meade denounced
as 4 tyrant. We ought to he glad-ant
every loyal man is-that these southern
disturbers of the peace of the countr,
are likely to be brought into submission
TO wholesome laws. The north hav,
shed too much blood, and been taxed toe
severely to allow these rebels their OWL
pcrverse ways at this late period
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-17

A TERRIBLE VoYAGE.-Saturday af-
ternoon the Hamburg emigrant ship
Leibnitz arrived in upper quarantine at
New York, having lost los of its
passengers during the passage by ma
lignant form of cholera. The Leibnitz
left Hamburg November u for New
York, with 1873 Storage passengers, and
crew and other passengers making
total of 465. November u young
woman from Mecklenburg was attacked
by symptoms of cholera, and died in two
or three days, after terrible suffering
The plague was in Mecklenburg when
the ship left, and was doubtless brought
on board by the emigrants from that
duchy. The first death was the begin
ming of a series of indiscribable horrors.
During four weeks the cholera ragged,
sweeping off whole families. No sur
geon was OH board, and the officers mus
tered all the skill they could to battle
with death. Many cases proved fatal in
a few hours others lasted days. OF
those who died, sc were adults, 80 child
rem. In all lbs were attacked aud 40
saved. Just 81 of the Mecklenburg en-
igrants persisted The disease abated
when cold weather came in January
The ship on its arrival was fumigated,
and the remaining passengers transferred
to the hospital ship Illinois. Two deaths
both of long standing cases, occurred at
ter the transfer.