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The New York herald., 1868-02-11
OUR COMMERCIAL RELATIONS WITH CHINA.

Last evening General James L. Herman, United States
Consul to China delivered interesting lecture the
large chapel Of the University Washington square,
the subject of commercial relations with coun-
try. He gave geogr aphca description OF the country
its principal productons tho aspect OF its chief seaport
cities and the progress OF it's immonse canals which
much facilitated and increased its natural
He also alluded TO tho supendous va constructed bog
fore the Christian era which extends over hill and
valley for twelve hundred and nifty miles, from
hfteen thirty feet in height and is strengthened
regular intervals by large towers Nearly all the
trade in China is carried on by water. The canais
through which ell the extensive exports aud
imports from foreign countries pass. He then
proceedod 70 give sycopsis Of the early history
OF China and advertng the disposition OF the people
characterized - mild and peacsabe fisi affection
and parental strongly cultivated but de-
degree The religion Of Confncius 10 thas chiefly
adopted by the upper classes and those not yet
v:d e 81 81 sSf sDs
made By ar The most progress owing 70 the great energy
unring zeal Of the missionaries under tns auspices
Of the Jssuitz In China there was no such thing
courtship. The bride never saw her intended ustii
after tho marriage ceremony, when she was under
Ss bound a'so'Ss 70 OSs, ali sss hassoSas r..rs @ Ro
ferring 10 the foreign trade OF the country,
he observed that England held BY far the moss promi
nsnt position OF all nations which doubt owing
70 her colony al Hong Kong and not . little 70 her
display OF vessels around the coast He regretted
mucn that America wss cxhomey u tne unck6rouno in
that respect although the facilities for
tsrprise Of the most feasible kind. Moreover,
American representatives in China as elsewhere were
inadequate:y rsmunerstsd 10 sustain such position
those Of other nations and thereby elicit the same re-
spscl Rstrenchment was now the order OF She day,
vet IL should not be made applicable where II would in
tsrfers with American interests abroad. Among other
things he would advocate the placing OF q few
American gunbosts along the Chinese coasts, not
for the purpose Of inamidaing. the Chinese, bu,
OF showing that We were equal 10 Engiand or
any other nation In the world even in display
as we'll an actual strength. Our communication with
China vas much more fac,le than England and our
trade should be accordingly increased, for while the
latter had heightened journey around the Cape OF
Good Hope We had shortly would have ra 10 San
Francsco then across the Pacific by tho California
steamships In conclusion he suggested the proprsty
OF establishing an American colony in China, say In
Woochung near Shanghse which would bs FIRST i'm.
porlaut step In advancing our commercial interests in
that prosperous country. The prompt action Of tho
goyernme would have very desirable effect, for In
twenty yeas our trade with China would rival that oil
anun nfha a.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
LOUISIANA.

The observation-disclosures Iucreaso Of Pay
or Members-Ad0ption of Ordinances Pro.
vidinG for the Election and Revision Of the
NEW ORtxASs, Feb. 10, 1865
In the Convention to-day resolution was offered to
pay each member and smploye thirty per oent
their per dsm and directing the warrant clerk TO issue
warrants for the amount II lies over This was offered
on account Of members' warrants being sold al heavy
discount
Ordinances were adopted providing that the same
registers and commissioners who wers appointed by
the major general commanding 70 supsriptsnd the
election for the ratification OF the constitution shall
superpend the election for state officers at the same
time provided they DO authorized by the commanding
general TO act II not authorized, the committee OF
seven appoutsd by the Convention shall take charge
or the whole matter OF ratification OF the Constitution
and the slectios The civil ocen will appoint Regis
tsrs and Commissioners Of Election 70 hold the election
a. herein provided for. Also all civn oficers thus
elected shall enter upon the discharge Of their duties
the second Monday after the ofhcial pronugation
and ratification Of the constitution. and continue In
once until their legally elected successors b duly In
Quoted into oics The Legislature b TO hold its nrst
session Baton Rouge the third Monday after the
ofncla promulgaton and ratification and proceed i'm
nediatsy 70 vote upon the fourteenth amendment Of
power 70 enact any lay until said article IL acted upon
Also providing for the payment Of Registers, commis-
sonon officers necessary 10 carry out the
visions OF this ac OF any funds raised by virtue Of
the tax ordinance not otherwise appropriated Also to
appoint committee or seven 70 revise, amend correct
and have printed this constitution.
Pending the discusson the resolution providing for
the appointment Of and prescribing the duties and
powers Of the Board Of Registration The Convention
adjourned.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
MISSISSIPPI.

The C0nventi0n-PrOposed Disfranchiscment
Of Planters Who Prevented Their Em.
ploycs from Attending Political Meetings.
Jackson. Feb. 10, 1868.
In the Mississippi Reconstruction Convention to-day
tho following resolutions were introduced and re-
ferred:--
Resolved. That all contracts made with freedmen
which prevented them from attending elections poti
cal meetings hereby declared TO be null and void,
aud all persons attempting TO enforce such contracts be
disranchsed five years that the police force of each
incorporated town city be composed equally OF loyal
white black citizens; that the next Legislature enact
that any person who will make oath before magis-
that ne she not worth than twenty dol
lars shall be released from all Indebtedness
The member offering this said It was TO make up for
the deficiencies OF the Bankrupt law OF Congress. He
wanted law that would equally benefit the poor and
the rich.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Convention-Tho Crime Of Treason
Against tho 5tatc-Tho Militia and LeGis.
lative Reports.
CHARLESTON Feb. TO- 1853.
In the Convention to-day three moro sections OF the
constitution were adopted. Section Il defines crimes
recognizable BY grand jures Section % aboishes i'm
prisonment for debt except cases of fraud, and
exempts homesteads Section 20 provides that no bill
Of atainder e1 post aco law or law impairing obligation
OF contracts shall be passed. long discussion ensued
the clause defining what constitutes treason 10 the
State " Is probable that the clause which is the
in the federal constitution, will be stricken out.
The article also read for first time organizing
the militia The legislative portion of the constitution
read for the first time. There several marked
changes in IL.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
IRELAND.
1FenIan Riots in COrk-vioient Assaults ON the
Police.

fFenlan Riots in Cork-violent Assaults ON the
Police.
LosDos, Feb. 10, 1853.
Captain Mackay, who was captured at Cork few
days since for planning the martelIo
tower at Duncannon, was brought up for examination
on Saturday afternoon The evidence seemed be con.
elusive, and he fully committed for trial. Captain
hackayis described . very young man. having
barely completed his twenty-nrst year. Several OF the
rioters who attempted to rescue Mackay from the
custody Of the police were also examined and com.
fmttsd.
1t seems that In the msee two Of the pslics we're
shot and dangerously wounded.
CoKK. Feb. 10, 1858.
Last night squad Of policemen. who were patrolng
the city, were confronted by crowd OF men in the
streot who commenced attack upon them with clubs
and stones. The policemen being greatly outnum.
bored fell back to the station They were chased
some distance by the mob several OF whom during the
flight Of the police fred upon them with pistols and
and other firearms Mono Of the latter, however were
hurt As soon they reached tho nsghborhood Of the
station the pursuit ceased, and whom the police rein.
forced, again sailed out the crowd had dispersed.
As the night dark and thick OF the attacking
party could bs distinctly recognized and though
the officers are actively searching for the suspected
ringleaders they have not yet been able effect any
arrest.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

URItod States Minister BurlinGame ON His
New MissiOn-The Natives Excited by
Observation-Disclosures Reports from the Seat
War. - -
LONDON, Feb. 10, 1885,
Dispatches from China with to the latest daIe
have boon received.
The United States Minister, Mr.. Burnsame, had
left Pekn his mission for the Emperor OF China, and
arrived ct shanghae. from which place he was 10 pro-
ceed direct TO the United states.
Shocks Of earthquake had been felt At Shanghse and
Ningpo and In tho surrounding districts. No destruc
sion OF property loss Of life reported, and the oscl
iations net VIOLENT but the unusual occurrence
caused great consternation among the Chinese, and
wherever the phenomenon was felt the wildsst panic
prevailed.
me intelligence In regard 70 the rsbelon in the north
OF China 10 not very definite. The impsriasis report
shat battles have taken place since the connict OF Shp
tung and they claim that the rebels have been defeated
In al these later encounters, and that the imperial
armies ere rapidly gaming N sground which thsy had
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

The Troubles Of the Convention onists-AsIjOurn-
ment Of tho Minority for One Weck-Excit-
Ing Times Expected.
TAnAHassss, Feb. 10, 1868.
The minority Convention adjourned Saturday for
one week. since the adjournment three Of the
minority have become dissatisfied with the whole pro-
coedngs and one has refused sign the constitution.
The majority will probably meet tonight and pro-
coed as II there had been no interruption.
General Meade expected here tomorrow and
citing looked for during the few days.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
NORTH CAROLINA.

The Report ON tho Militia In tho Conveu.
tion-Ailoged Biackmail Among the Mem-
bers.
RAIEIoH Feb. 10 1868.
The proceedings in the Convention to-day were Of but
little interest
The article of the constitution ON tho militia was
under consideration Mr.. Graham Conservative moved
TO amend 70 that whites and blacks should b in differ
ent companes and that white companies should not be
ofticered by nsgroeA The motion Vas rejected.
Mr.. Durham tconssrvatve) offered . resolution ap-
pointing committee TO investigate certain rela-
tive to The use Of blackmai upon members, which
carried
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

Pretest Of an American ship Cnptain Against
the Customs Regulations at Havans-The
Captain s;enerai-Close Of Risteri's Engage.
HivArA, Feb. 10, 1885,
Tho captain OF the American brig Mountain Ragle has
filed protest with the acting United States Consul
against the Custom House regulations compelling
paymen, 10 be made IN advance security for duties
goods In the manifest and for other expenses OF the
snip.
Captain General Iersunai has returned from bis tour
through the island
The hrst series OF performances given BY Madame
Rsor In this city hes terminated and she hss gone Ia
MstansAa
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
GERMANY.

The Customs Conference-IIopes Of National
Reunion.
BERLIN Feb. TO- 1868.
The National Customs Conference, which will
assemble herc regarded not only important TO tue
interests Of commerce. bat likely 70 advance in
slight degree the progress Of German unity.
The national party taking advantage of the opportu-
ny assiduousy laying their plans to give political
character to the approaching conference which II Is
expected will embrace representatives from all sections
of the Fatherland.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
CALIFORNIA.

Marine aud Commercial Intelligence.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10, 1868.
The steamer Montana sailed to-day for Panama, with
Sl,oSs 900 in treasure ST. 900 OF which goes Now
York
Arrived. ship Black Heath, from Liverpool Sailed,
ship Colorado for Liverpool Nereide. for Cork Cleared
stormy Petrol. for Liverpool, With 900 sacks OF
wheat
Flour quiet; extra, s. IS: supernne. 81 so. Wheat
Good TO extra, 81 10 81 T5 Legal tenders H.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
VIRGINIA..

The Convention-Adverso Report ON Relief
Measures.
RICHMOND, Feb 10, 1858.
In the Convention to-day the judiciary Committee
ed,sdverssly res0lutons-one for settling
debss contracted prior to April. 1855. at twenty-five
cents on the dollar and another declaring all debts
prior to that date null and void Tho committees report
also takes the ground that debts contracted tho pur
chase Of slaves cannot bs ret aside The report was
Adoptsd-yeas 72, nays 9.
section OF q report giving the Legislature powcr TO
sell the interest Of the State in internal mpr0v
and apply the proceeds to hqudatng the public debt
adopted
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
MEXICO.

Arrival Of q South A0erlcaM AuthOr at che
Capitai-Retaiiation Spanish Residents
for tho Cuban Hospitality shown 70 Santa
From yesterdays Evening Telegram.l
HAVANA, Feb 10. 1858.
Or. Iarrazdba the author OF General Simon Bovar's
fe had arrived as the Mexican capital and inte-
resting himself in favor Of the liberation Of Cuba from
Spanish ruls
There arc rumos here that raids are taking place In
Mexico against the persons and property OF Spanish
residents IN retaliation for Cuba's harborng General
Santa Anna
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

The New censtitutisn Defeated.

Out OF seventesa counties in Southern Alabama, en-
bracng the large negro counties OF the State the oons
tuition behind 100 votes. Tho hill eouatry and the
Florida line OF counties will make Il at least ten thou
sand behind the election last fall on s Convention
Tho election was held only a the court houses and con-
tinusd for three days The Convention was carried by
about ton thousand over onehalf Of registered vote
Three times more voting places we're opened the siec-
TOD tn the donsttu,ea than % tho Coaven.!ep, md
the election the constitution question continued ave
days. Itna olesn defeat The managers Of the slsc-
tion were generally radicals.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
TELDGRAPHIC NEWS
2 q O "A
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
ENGLAND.

The Fenian Alarm Renewed-II ssis sIatiSa si
the Italian Minister-T Tue Liv erpo0I CabEen
ag Work.
LONDON, Feb 10. 1853.
The guards Of constabes and soldiers in and around
Warwick JAIL where the FenAn prisoner Burke Is still
confined have been doubled and many additional pre-
cautions have been taken In consequence OF reports
that the Fenans threaten TO rescue their leader oy
force Much excitement exists Warwick The citizens
volunteer large numbers 10 serve ~ special consabes
The Marquis d'Azeglio who since 1850 has been the
Ambassador Of Italy the Court OF St James, has sent
ais resignation TO ths King OF Italy, and requests to DO
recalled from London at early day.
LIvERPooI, Feb. 10, 1865
The protracted strike OF the cabmen IN this city has
ended The have all returned to their stands and
cabs are now running through the streets usual 70
the great relief OF the people
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
GEORGIA..

Proceedings In the Convention the Fran.
chise kepOrt-A Test Vote ON Negro Suffrage.
ATLANTA, Feb TO- 1858.
In The Convention to-day motion to reconsider so
much Of the journal relates to the second section Of
tho Franchise Committees report loss-yeas 81,
nays 20. This is test vote negro suffrage Section
thirty OF the report, which disquaes rebels from
holding office, discussed by Mr. Bryant and others
in the affirmative, and Miller and Parrot the Pres-
dent. IN the negative.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
INTERNAL REVENUE MATTERS.

special agent Cornwsll acting deputy collector IN
the Thirty second district under Collector Shook seized
yesterday the steamship Champion, lying at pier No
North river for violation Of section Of The act Of Jsy
49, 1soe Special Agent C. A. Foster. recently on tour
through the SOUTH s expected here TO cooperate with
the officers before mentioned IN an energetic action in
the cotton cases.
Coisctor Blake OF the Seventh district, seized IL
Iict tobacco factory No 63s East thirteenth street
yesterday. Il surnsd over 10 the Dntrct Attorney
for connecation.
Deputy Commis,onsr Harlsnd has returned from
Washipasou.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
THE NEW DOMINION.

Debate In tho Nova Scotia House ON tho Pro-
posed Repeal of tho Confederation Act.
HALIFAX, Feb 10, 1858.
The Houss met ~ three O'Clock to-day. The Attorney
General opened the debate the repeal Of The
federation resolutions He followed by Mr. Troop
on the same side Repeal meetings continue 10 be held
In different parts Of the country.
heavy rain storm prevailed here last night
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
Army AND HA1Y Gazette.
The Army.

wAsmsaroS, ssh 10. 1868.
Tho Psssdea. has directed that Brevei Major Robert
Avery. First Lieutenant Forty-rourh United States "a
hsnsry. Veteran Reserve Corps BE- relieved from aoJ
with she Frsedmens Bureau aud .hst ne Join hs res'-
msnt in shs Department OF Washington.
Brevst Captain William Shields, FIRST Idoueoant
Foryfoursh United States infantry has also bee See
syed from duty with ths bureau and ordered 20 fe'o"
bis ogiment
By special orders No 81 Just issued, General Gfaus
Captain twentieth unned states infantry, vail repoeS ~
MAJOR Gsnerai Howard, COMMISSIONER Nreedmtn's
Bureau, for assignment 30 duty.
The Navy.
Commander Robert W. Shustoldt. hisu,enmS Com
nander L. r. Sromer and Acting Voiuatser Lisutsaaot
rhsmas G. Grove have been detached flem tbs wachu
sett and placed waiting orders.
Paymaster G. w. Hasslev has bess ordsf3d to da.v
inspector at the Nav York Navy Yasd
Paypaaster K. ~ Dunn hss boon detached from dely
as inspector az tho Nav York Navy Yard and srdsred W
settle hts accounts
Navni Comre MarrinL-Nes~ Vessel.
The court martial In sosson a< the Navy Yard - Cont
posed a. Follows Rear Admras s. r. s,ringnam. Acne
Admiral james /. Lander, Commodore I. A. Derio.
Commodore n. r. Thompsoo, Captain John l. wordso.
Commodore Levi N. Powell Doctors Palmer Peck aud
Mayo The Msshoiu second class screw 50stons bur
den IL undergoing repairs. Rear Admiral Charles II.
Bell, Commandaut 10 to be rssvsd on the 10, OF May
by Rear Admiral Syiysnus w. Godon Admiral Godon
has just returned horne from the command OF the South
Atlantic squadron. Other officers soon 90 ce re-
eved Admiral Bell has served three yea~s in tho Yard
and is relieved only In accordance WITH. usage tho
damage demo 20 the Vermont By tho Minnesota
proved serious at fgst reported. and has
been repaired. Tho steamship Guar6 Acting VOllnteer
Lieutenant Commander GoYrnge commander will sail
about the let of March for Europe With stores Tor Adm
raj Farragurs squadron. The Ncwbern "a still at tno
Yard awaiting orders. Tho wachusets has bean piaocd
out Of commission.
The Navy Department has samed vsssei bui'ains ae
the Boston Navy Yard Alaska
aafa R,,tuw uOAM txrrr-s
uOaod OF n private sale
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

TEE wssrsRS Urior rRLxGxArn CosrASy.-- Ia said
the western Union Telegraph Company s anxious Va
soil out 10 the government Offering TO do so for the
modest Of svty millions while the nominal amount
Of capital - onvy forty millions 10 the hands Of the
government tbe telegraph lines operated BY ths compa
ny would prroaby be managed with less occasion Tor
complsnt ~ mo public which Is compelled 70 pa'fonxe
tlom. - sDdag Jsiwnai Pm
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
KENTUCK

Kesignation Of senator Guthrie.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. TO- 1893
Hos James Guthrie to-day sent his resignation ss
United Senator 70 tho Governor on account Of his
tnusd sickness and inability TO 60 70 Washngtos, and
The Isrslslurs has determined to elect his successor
on Tuesday, the 18th INST, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The steamship Eonry Chsuncey will sail from tho port
on Tuesday for AspinwalL
The mails FOR Central America and the South Pacrao
will close Al hall past ten o. clock in tho morning.
The Nxw YoRK HERAID--Edition for the paoilc-SM
DO ready NJ half-past nina in the morning
single copss, in wrappers for mailing, or cents.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
Fire In Mobile.

A0atLR Feb. 10, 1898.
Tho City Mills, on the corner OF Church ana Com
meros Streets were burned yesterday morning Loss
$40. 900; partially insured
The New York herald., 1868-02-11


Tho Grand Jury. to whom the cases Of the accused
Fenisns in the prisons OF this city be pre-
sented to-day assembled the Court House, The Right
Honorable Judge Fitzgerald. Chief Justice OF the Court
OF Common Pleas delivered the charge TO the jury, in
which he deplored in strong language outrages which
had perperaed and useless agitation and law
less spirit prevailing ireland.
The Grand Jury then withdrew 70 their chamber and
commenced their labors.
Two indictments have been found against tho prisoner
Lennon One is for and the other for murder,
he being charged with shooting the policeman Stepa
side.
The prisoner Pgot has been indicted she charge Of
uedition-
The New York herald., 1868-02-11
Important Arrests,

CORK, Feb. l0-Evsning.
The police have succeeded in arresting many persons
who suspected taken part in the rotous
tempt to rescue Captain Mackay.
II is reported that among those arrested two have been
identified as the men who shot the two policemen
that OCCASION but as examinations have yet taken
place nothing definite is known to the charges
dence against them.
Some persons have also beon arrested suspicion of
having oeen concerned in the assault the policemen
last night
Tho recent bold disturbances OF the peace have caused
the government officials here redouble their vigilance.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

A Perfect Hair Observation-Disclosures Cocoains
mparLs Tine gloss and IL superior TO French A.es
and oils or alcoholic washes.
The New York herald., 1868-02-11

Rovnt Ipnvapn LOTTERY. Prizes Paid IN
xold Information gufnshcd rh9 ngt-. rst-s rst f,c
Dsuboops and ell kinds vi Gcla and kn,er
rAYLOR a 90. Bsusrs, y Wall strsst, Sf