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YACHTING NOTES.

The Sappho sailed from Sandy Hook at ten O'Clock
yesterday morning.
The Phantom left New London yesterday morning
bound for New York.
The Hacyon Is trying very hard to accomplish
something in the neighborhood Of New London. She
has been lodging In and out OF that harbor for the
past two days In very delightful manner.
An interesting race for service OF silver plate Ia
to Off the 8th OF August between four OF the
crack boats belonging to the Savannah Yacht Club.
The contesting yachts will be the Eleanor Ella Ann,
Maggie Mitchell and Unknown.
The Atlantic Yacht Club, OF Brooklyn, Is OFF to tho
eastward on its annual cruise under the command Of
Commodore Iomans The squadron lett New Lon
don yesterday morning Tor Stonington. The follow
ing named vessels constitute the neet:-SchOonerB
Alga and Lois; sOops White Wing, Gusse, Addie w.,
Agnes Clytie Out Vive, Marquis, Florence, Galatea,
Salus and Carleton.
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HAYTI.

Battle Between General Hector and the Re.
Acknowledgement Cristi Defeated-Thirty
Prisoners Shot.
HAVANA, July 30, 1858.
Advces have been received in this city from Hayti
furnishing important reports Of the progress Of the
civil war In the republic.
II Is announced that General Hector, who at the
date Of the previous news from the seat Of had
relieved the town Of Jacme from the besiegng forces
Of General Picquett and routed them fought another
battle and defeated the reactionary troops Of Gen.
eral Crsti, Of st. Domingo, who had crossed just
about the period Of Hector's first victory.
Adhering to the order mutually issued by the con-
tending parties at the date Of the late special tee
gram to the HERALD, thirty prisoners taken during
the engagement were shot.
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THE WEEKLY HERALD.

Tho Cheapest and Best Newspaper In the
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD Of the present week. now
ready contains the very latest European News by tho
Cable up to the hour OF publication; Telegraphic De-
spatches from all parts OF the world; the Current
News OF the Week; the Fashions; Amusements;
Varieties; Facetia Scientific, Sporting Political Re-
lgous and Literary Intelligence Editorial articles
on the prominent topics of the day. Our Agricultural
Budget Reviews OF the Cattle. Hose, Dry Goods
and Boot and Shoe Markets; Financial and CONNER.
cial Intelligence and accounts OF all important and
Interesting events Of the week.
TERxs:-Single subscription. 81; Three copies, S.;
Five copies s.; Ten copies, Si5 Single copies, nve
cents each limited number Of advertisements In
serted In the WEEKLY HERALD.
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The Goodwood Raccs-ThIrd Days Sport.

The GOodwood Raccs-Third Days Sport.
GooDwooD, July %, 1853.
This the third was the most eventful and brilliant
day OF the season, the great annual contest for the
Goodwood Cup coming or with ec,at. The course
was crowded at an early hour.
The first event was for the Goodwood Cup, valued
at eight hundred sovereigrs In gold Tor g. 1901 added
to O subscription Of twenty sovereigns each, half
forfeit If twenty subscriptions the second to receive
one hundred sovereigns out OF the stakes. Three
years old to carry 1o2 lbs. four years old, 128 bs
fve years old, 1873 lbs; six years and aged, 13e lbs
mares and .geldngs allowed 4 lbs. Pure barbs
Turkish or Arabian horses allowed 80 lbs; horses
foaled in America or the British colonies allowed
lbs with allowances for winners. Penalties for
winners OF the Derby Doncaster, st. Leger Ascot,
Goodwood or Doncaster Cups within two years, OF
10 lbs extra, two miles and half.
The race was won by the Duke Of Newcastie's
three year old b. c. Spectrum, by vedette, out OF
Dorallce, carrying 102 lbs. Mr.. II. Savie's three
year old bl. c. Blueskin, by Skirmisher out Of Doe
skin, carrying 1o2 lbs, second; Mr.. +. Johnstone's
three year old br. c. Tabouret, by Rataplan out OF
MullIgnes, carrying 1o2 lbs, third Baron Roth
Schd's three year old br. C. Suffolk, by North Lin
coln out Of Protection, carrying 1o2 lbs fourth the
Duke OF Newcastles four year old b. C. Julius by st.
Adams, out Of julie carrying lbs, nth.
Time. minutes 15h seconds.
The running was on the old Goodwood Cup Course
IN which the horses start at the Cup post go out to
the westward OF the Cump and return to the east
ward Of the Clamp, two miles and half.
The betting just previous to the race was four to
one against Spectrum, eight to one against Blue
skin, four to one against Tabouret and two to ono
against julius.
The betting ten days since was five to two against
Blinkhoolie four to one against speculum and julius
one thousand to eighty against Suffolk, ten to seven
against Frponnier.
Tho Goodwin Cup was won last year by the Duke
OF Beaufort's vauban, who beat Mr.. J. Johnstone's
Tynedale by three-quarters Of a length; Regalia, q
bad third; b. c. Toxophoite, fourth, and Miss Have
lock, ffth. The betting was seven to four on vau-
ban.
The second race was for the racing stakes, fifty
eovereigns EACH for three year old colts carrying
Ia pounds, FLIES 119 pounds, the owner Of the
second horse to receive back his stake One mile,
fourteen subscribers.
Won by Mr. Bowes' b. G. The Spy, by Underhand
out or Victoria; MT. Samon's b. c. Vale Royal, by
btockwell out OF July, second; Bee was third.
The betting before the was four TO one against
The SPY, two to one against Vale Royal and seven to
one against the Bee
TS tl-- $3.50 49, Z SWEEPSTAKES Q. cca sage-
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NEW YORK.

The Cornell University--Its Orgnnization--Ap-
pointment Of Professors.
ITHACA, July 30, 1863.
To-day the trustees Of the Cornell University held
an important meeting at which several eminent
professors were present general conference took
place between the trustees and the faculty about the
organization and administration. The condition and
prospects of the institution are eminently sasfac-
tory and dattering.
The state fair being held on the same days here
tofore fixed for the commencement OF the University,
the trustees decided to postpone the opening one
week. The Inauguration exercises will therefore be
held Wednesday, october T.
Rev. William d. Wilson, acting President OF the
Hobart College, was elected Professor Of Intellectual
and Moral Philosophy William 9. Cleveland, Of
All preliminary business was Completed, and the
Board adjourned until October Q.
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ACAB

The Ku Klux Bill-Omcial Newspapers
The Common Carrier Bill.
MONTGOMERY, July 30, 1858.
TVoill to punish the holding of Ku Klux socie-
ties and to suppress Ku Klux publications was be-
fore the Senate to-day and discussed at considerable
length. Its passage Is certain.
In the House bill twas passed allowing one news
paper in each Congressional district to be selected by
the Governor to be the official journal for publishing
Shcrin-s sales, estate notices, &c.
The Common Carrier bill was discussed and post.
poned until tomorrow. Itpunlshes railroad officers
and steamboat men for making any distinction on
account OF color.
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OHIO.

Heavy Rain Storm In the Miami Valley
Bridges Washed Away-The Adams Elk.
press Robbers-COngressiona Nomination.
CINCINNATI, July 80, 1865
rain storm prevailed this afternoon along the
Miami valley. The bridge on the Marietta road was
washed away near Jacksonville. The trains that
left here this afternoon obliged to return. The
damage has not yet been ascertaned.
The two Reno brothers, charged with robbng
Adams express, near Seymour, were incarcerated
I'm the Lexington jail this evening.
John $. Leedam, OF Champaign county, was
nominated to-day by the Democratic Convention at
Urbana to epresent the Fourth Ohio district.
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LOUISIANA.
The Militia Bnl-PriesidentiaI Electors.

the WiIItta bH-FresIuohtIaI EIectors'
NEW ORLEANS, July 80, 1868.
For some days the question Of reorganizing the
militia of the State United States basis-that IT,
in the matters Of uniform, drill and pay-has occu.
pied much Of the time Of the Legislature bill
passed the House yesterday authorizing the forma-
ton Of an unlimited number OF companies OF
uniformed militia, to be armed and equipped at the
expense OF the State when the organization is ap-
proved by the Governor, and empowering the Gov
ernor to organize the companies into battaons and
regiments; the militia to be instructed in the tactics
Of the United States army and to be called into
active service at the discretion Of the Governor
receive pay and allowances as prescribed by the
United states army while In service. The bill will
probably pass the Senate without difficulty.
The radicals are endeavoring to get the Legisla.
ture to take the election Of the Presidential electors
into their own hands.
both houses adjourned without transacting any
business.
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TENNESSEE.

The Question OF the Removal Of Political Dis
abilities-SenatOr Wyatt.
NASHVILLE, July 80, 1862
The resolution of the State Senate to appoint q
committee to wait upon Governor Brownlow to ask
him to recommend the removal of political dsabi-
ties from DISTINGUISHED citizens was passed over in
formally.
The despatch from Memphis to the Cincinnati Ga
zete announcing the assassination OF Senator Wyatt
Is without foundation The Senator is now In this
city.
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ENGLAND.
Opinion of the American Funding Bill.

Opinion of the American Funding Bill.
LONDON. July 80, 1858.
The London Standard commenting upon the
Funding bill Just passed by the American Congress,
says the proposition to replace the fve-twcnties
with new bonds bearing lower rate OF interest,
principal and interest to be paid in gold, will make
the latter no more acceptable to the business COM
munity than the former as future Congress may
alter their value by the enactment OF new laws on
the subject.
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CALF ORNIA.

Departure of General Halleck for sitka-The
Markets.
SAN FRANCISCO July 20 1858.
AS previously announced that he would General
Haleck and star sailed for Sitka to-day in the
steamer Pacific on his tour of inspection OF the mill
tary post OF Alaska.
The Pacific carries cargo OF ordnance commits
sary and Quartermaster's stores.
A.. FlOur-Old, 81 81 25; new, fine, SO rs o 81 rs.
Wheat-GO0d shipping, ST IS.
Legal tenders, 70H.
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NEBRASKA.

A Fight with tho Indians by Party OF Pawnee
Scouts.
ST. LOUIS. July 3d. 1868.
report reached this city from Omaha to-day,
which report reached that place from Wood river,
Nebraska, yesterday to the effect that large band
of the Sioux and Cheyennes had attacked a small
party of the Pawnee scouts under Lieutenant How
ley killing one Pawnee and woundng Lieutenant
Howley. Several Of the scouts were captured, with
their arms and equipments.
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MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The steamship Arizona will sail from this port on
Saturday for AspihwaI
Tie malls for Central America and the South.Par
cinc will-close at half-past ten In the morning.
The NEW YORK HERALD-Edition for the Pacific
will be ready at hapast nine O'Clock In the morning
Single copies, In Wrappers for mailing. six cents
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MISSOURI.

Movements Of General Grant-Rcpublican
District Conventions.
ST. LOUIS, July 80, 1868.
The republicans Of the Fifth district, In convention
at Sedalia, Mo-, to-day, nominated Captain 8. S. Bur-
dett for Congress. Colonel Slower has been nomi-
mated to I'LL the unexpired term OF Colonel McClurg.
The republicans Of the Fourth district have nomi-
mated s. ii. Boyd to represent that district In Con-
greSS.
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SEYMOUR.

Great Political Ratification Gathering NJ
Montgomery, Ala.
SELMA. Ala, July 80, 1903.
The citizens OF the counties OF Bib, Shelby and
JEFFERSON gathered in large numbers to-day at Mont
gomery to ratify the nominations Of Seymour ana
Blair as the democratic nominees for President and
Vice President. The meeting was an unquestioned
success Able, eloquent and effective speeches were
made by Ex-Governor A. v. Moore, General John F.
Morgan, Messrs. Samuel F. Rice, Alexander White,
George D.. 8. Hartridge and others. Resolutions
ratiIylng the New York National Democratic plat
form and the nominations were unanimously
adopted. Fully nve thousand persons were present,
ana the utmost enthusiasm and good order prevailed
throughout the entire proceedings.
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THE NEW DOMINION.

Movements Of Blncque Bey, the Turkish
MISUNDERSTANDING Accident and Shooting
ARRAY.
MONTREAL. July go 1868.
Blacque Bey, the Turkish Ambassador left for
Washington last night.
Miss Mathieson, daughter Of DR.. Mathieson, on
eminent Presbyterian minister OF this CITY, was
drowned at CacOuna yesterday while bathing.
Mills, the celebrated gymnast, was shot In the
mouth by one Nolan in drunken row this morning
Mills Is IN precarious condition.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

Election Of Associate Justices OF the Supreme
Court.
COLUMBIA, July 80, 1858.
A. J. Willard and Captain Hoge were elected
Associate Justices Of the Supreme Court to-day.
The democrats tried to elect conservative republi-
can. but failed.
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CRICKET MATCH IN BOSTON.

Boston, July go 1868.
the Philadelphia eleven commenced a cricket
match with eleven Of the Boston club to-day, the
result being that the Boston eleven made i7s in
the first innings and the Philade,phaus sc runs,
~ s.s TlcS.y iowa
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KANSA AS.
Democratic State COnventiOn-NO
for State Officers.

Democratic State Observation-Disclosures
for State Officers.
ST. LOUIS. July 80, 1868.
On Wednesday the democracy Of Kansas met In
convention at Topeka for the purpose Of forming
State ticket to be placed before the people at the
election ensuing. The meeting which was exceed
ingly enthusiastic and harmonious throughout its
proceedings and vocferous in its manifestations for
the national ticket presented by the delegates Of the
party assembled at Tammany Hall, was organized
by the election OF Daniel Vanderstice, OF Doniphan
county, as president
George W. Click, OF Atchiscn, was nominated for
Governor; Maxwell McCastin for Lieutenant Gov.
ernor; Wilson Shannon Jr, for secretary OF State;
G.. Schauble for Auditor, and Allen Mccartney for
Treasurer.
The nomination for Congress will be made to-mor-
row.
tomorrow.
Democratic State Convehtion-Tho Nominn.
tiOus for Congress and ElectOrs-The Plat.
form-NInss Meeting To-NIorrow.
LEAvESwORrH, July 80, 1863.
The Democratic State Convention continued its
session until one O'Clock this morning when, having
fully transacted its business, 1t adjourned sine die.
Charles w. Blair, OF Fort Scott, was nominated for
| Congress. For Electors-General r. Smith, Arnin
| Thurston and @. L. Taylor The platform adopted
reaffrms that OF the New York Democratic Conven-
| ton and endorses the nomination OF seymour and
Blair. 1t declares that the bonded debt or the United
| States should be paid according to theterms OF Its
| creation. and all OF 1t not designated to be
paid In coin should be paid in greenbacks, and that
whatever money Is received by the laborer, farmer
| and soldiers widow as pension should be re-
ceived by other creditors Of the United States in the
absence OF express provision to the contrary; that
national bank currency should be Withdrawn and
the bonds pledged for its redemption cancelled and
replaced by lawful money OF the United States. thus
saving $4,000, 900 coin interest per annum; favors
the education OF all classes, but separate schools for
each race; the speedy removal OF all Indians from
the State the speedy extinction OF all Indians titles
| in making treaties; demands that the lands shall
be open to actual settlers under the Homestead and
| Exemption laws; denounces the pI0nigate expendl-
| lures OF public money OF the State by the radicals
and the excessive taxation that has been levied on
the people by that party oppressive and unjust;
acknowledges the debt OF lasting gratitude to the
| soldiers and sailors OF the United States for their
| services in suppressng the rebellion, and declares
their services will be held In grateful remembrance
| by the American people.
The campaign In this state will be inaugurated by
| democratic mass meeting tomorrow evening.
| when General +. r. Blair, Charles W. Blair anu other
distinguished speakers will be present.
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IRELAND.

The AnglO.American Bankrupt Case.
DUBLIN July &c. 1868.
Mr. Train appeared in public before the Court OF
Bankruptcy to-day. AS his papers were not pre-
sented in the proper form the court refused to hear
the case.
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The Bank Return.

LONDON, July 3o-5 p. M.
The regular weekly statement OF the Bank OF Eng
iand made public to-day, shows that the amount Of
bullion i'm vault has decreased $4,000 pounds ster
ling since last report.
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Paragunyan Reports.

a LONDON, July 80, 1885,
The following report has been received from
Paraguayan source -
The allies made reconnaissance In force in the
direction Of the Notifications the Tebicuar river
The deta :hmen, consisting Of six thousand men, was
met by the Paraguayan forces on the Tabare river,
and severe engagement followed, which ended in
the defeat and rout Of the allies. with heavy loss In
prisoners horses, arms and munitions OF war.
Accounts from the same quarter represent that the
position Of the Paraguayans at Humaita was as
strong and well manned as 1t ever had been, and
there were no prospects Of its abandonment.
The new and extensive Notifications on the
Tebcuari had been completed and were well pro-
visoned and garrisoned. The river had been effect
ually closed at that point by chains ana other OBJ
structions.
The above accounts, coming from behind the Para
guayan lines necessarily OF earlier date than
the latest news received ct Rio Janero from the
allied camp.
No intimation is given that General Lopez had
sued for peace.
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CUBA.
Havana Markets.

Havana Markets.
HAVANA, July &c. 1858.
Sugars reals for No. IL Dutch standard. Ex-
change on New York-Currency, short sight, 29H per
cent discount; gold, long sight per cent discount,
and short sight "a per cent discount.
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SPAIN.

Royal Compliment to an Omcer.
MADRID, July 80, 1858.
The Queen refuses to accept the resignation of Ad
miral Euhez, the commander Of the Spanish 1eet in
American waters
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GEORGIA..
Tho Legislature consolidating State Omces-
Message from the Governor.

Tho Legislature solidating State Omces-
Message from the Governor.
ATLANTA, July 80, 1868.
In the Senate to-day bill was under consldera-
tIen and passed consolidating the Offices Of Secre-
tary OF State and Surveyor Genera.
motion to 60 into executive session was agreed
TO- and the Chair decided the chamber to be closed
An appeal from the decision Of the Chair was sus-
tanned.
questing the privilege TO withdraw the communica-
ton TO the Senate making certain nominations.
Pending the consideration OF the message the Senate
In the House the bill empowering committees to
employ female clerks was defeated.
Governor the power OF appointing superintendent,
Auditor and treasurer OF the State road OF Georgia
and transferring the same power to the General AS
The following was introduced and passed by o
large majority
Inasmuch az tho vital question heretofore dividing the
members composing this branch Of the General Assembly
enactment nsa " ch as viii psses and harmony
among the people OF the state
The committee OF investigation in the case OF A.
Alpeora Bradley, the coIored Senator accused Of
felony, Ii In session. -.
sentatves Lumlin and Con.
The Citizens Of Augusta Ask for a City Gov.
erumcnt-The Police and the People.
AUGUSTA. July 30, 1868.
meeting Of citizens was held at the City Hall to-
dav not less than two thousand being present, to
petition the Legislature for city government Of law
and order. Resolutions were unanimously adopted
protesting against the present military appointees
and asking for immediate relief. committee was
apponted to present the memorial to the Legislature.
There IL a bad feeling existing between the police
go ~. e...--.s, ~. w .-s = +.-~lI,
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A.-PhaIon's "PnphIan LofionO Removes
FRECKLES, PIMPLEs, TAN, SALT RHEUM, EkYsif-
Ac-
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A-Phnion's "Puphinn Soapo Possesses the
.me propsrtes as tho "Paphian Lotion" rs
II viii not chap the skin; 10 invaluable for the TOILET.
HATH and NURSERY.
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TELECRAPHIC NEWS
FIR ON
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
War Reports and Contradictions
from the Parana.
United States Diplomacy in
Paraguay and Brazil.
The GoodwoOd Cup Won
by Speou1um.


CONFLICTING Accounts from the Seat Of War
Humaita Said to Have Been Taken by the
AIiies-Paraguayan Reports in Denial-The
United States Ministers Washburn and
Webb In Diplomatic Difficulties.
LONDON, July 80. $685.
The South American mails have reached this city
and furnish additional news from the scene of war
on the Parana
Dispatches had been received In Rio Janeiro from
the Marquis de Caxias, COMMANDMENT. Chief of the
allied armies Announcing that the fortress OF HUI
malta so long and 0bstinatey defended by the Para
guayans, had fallen into the hands of the allies.
No particulars Of the last days Of the siege were
given, nor were the terms OF the surrender known.
I The dispute which had arisen between General
Caxlas and Mr.. Washburn, the American Minister to
Paraguay, remained unsettled. It originated in an
attempt on the part Of the Marquis to prevent the
United States steamer Wasp, with the American
Minister on board from proceeding up the Parana
river.
Mr.. Webb, the Ambassador of the United States at
Rio Janero. has demonstrated with the Brazilian
government against this interference with the move
ments OF the Minister to Paraguay and will demand
his passports II the steamer Wasp is again detained
by the commander Of the llied forces.
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Pamphbets, Law Reports, &C., Executed
with neass quckness and despatch TWENTY-FIVE Per cent
cheaper other printing estabsArent IN the CITY
At the METROPOLIrAN JOB PRINTING ESTABLISH
AENf. Nassau street
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A.-JcfYers Offers Extraordinary BargaIns
in LADIES' Misses and Chldren's Boots and Shoes.
JErFERs LBS and iise Broadway, opposite st. James,
Hoffman and Filth Avenue hotels.
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A.-Mosauitocs and Files.-slcep In COM
fort Roebucks Mosquito Canopies for Beds
ROEBUCk BROS, SO Fulton street.
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