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wednesday, and then adjourned until september u
In the Board OF Oouncilmen the ordinance increasing
the number OF election districts adopted by the oiu
Board was re-enacted.
A 1re in London G. W., yesterday destroyed seven
teen houses involving o loss OF $4,000.
The two men who were stabbed in West HoooKen
are still alive although the intestnes OF one OF them
protrude Roche, the alleged murderer Is In jail.
The Ohio river steamer Dexter was sunk near
South Point Ohio yesterday and three lives are re-
ported lost.
The Inman line steamship City Of Cork, Captain
Phillips will leave pier as North river at one p. M.
to-day for Queenstown and Liverpool calling at Hall
fax to land and receive mails and passengers. The
mails will close at the Post ONCE at twelve M.
The Hamburg American Packet Company's steam.
ship Germania, Captain Schwensen, viii sail from
Hoboken at two p. NJ. to-day for Southampton and
Hamburg The European mails will close at the Post
ONCE at twelve N.
The stock market was strong yesterday. Govern.
ment securities closed very strong Gold was very
strong and excited, and closed at 144S 144l4.
Beef cattle were freely sought after yesterday and
Notwithstanding the free offerings, comprising 2, ZIG
head, an advance in prices OF about &c. per pound
was obtained. Prime and extra steers sold at l61sc.
17hc., fair to good lee. q 161sc and infe-
rior to ordinary 13c. 15hc About all the
offerings were disposed Of Mich cows
were in limited demand and weak at $50 500 for
prime to extra, SO $50 for fair to good, $50 sos
for common and $40 q $50 for Inferior Veal calves
were steady at 1o,lc 12c. for prime and extra &c.
lOc for common to good and &c. 7Kc. for infe-
rior. Sheep were in brisk demand and with light
receipts prices were higher extra selling at 7hc.
7Ac., prime &C. TIC, common to good SIC. a
eac. and inferior Axe. SIC. Lambs were also in
good demand and better, selling at at &c. 11,sc.
The market for swine was firm, with fair demand
and moderate arrivals. We quote heavy prime 10s.c
a1o1c., fair to good 1890. 10hc. and common lOc
q 10LC.
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Constitutional amendment fourteen provides
fair solution of the suffrage question; but
the money question, the taxations and ex-
penditures, the spoliations and wsstages, as
compared with the receipts and the savings of
the Treasury, are not satisfactory to the people.
The Funding bill, brought in at the eleventh
hour, does not meet the difficulty. The re-
sponsible republicans, however, of the two
houses of Congress have, perhaps, done the
best they could do under the circumstances
and in view of their anxiety to get home to
look after their own interests among their con-
stituents. At all events with the dispersion Of
the two houses among the people we shah very
soon have definite shaping of the leading
issues of the Presidential campaign.
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Among the slater day bills" which have
been passed during the second session of the
Fortieth Congress is one Of great Importance
to New York and to the commercial interests
of the whole country. We allude to the bill
introduced by Mr.. Hill, of New Jersey, and
signed by the President, to provide for an
American line Of steamships from New York
to Europe. Sea postage to the amount of six
hundred thousand dollars is annually to be given
for fifteen years. Seven first class vessels are to
be put on within year, and their speed must
be equal to that of other lines II is probable
that the amount allowed for sea postage was
limited to six hundred thousand dollars
although with the rapidly increasing communi-
cation between the New and the Old World II
might be expected that II will in few years
amount to million or more--inasmuch as IL
is possible that new postal treaty may ere
long reduce the cost Of transportation of the
mails. The requisite Of speed is very properly
insisted upon as indispensable for the only
advantage which the steamers of the Cunar d
line and Of the French and German lines could
hitherto claim has been their superior speed.
II remains TO be seen whether New York enter
prise win secure the required speed and other
essential recommendations which will Justify
competition with foreign steamship lines. 1t
is Notifying to reflect that we are at present
90 largely dependent upon foreign enterprise
for steamship facilities across the Atlantic.
The fact that on the steamships Of the new
American line there will be an apprentice for
every two hundred tons burden will guarantee
che formation of class Of educated American
seamen equal in knowledge Of navigation
and all branches of scamanship 10 any class
OF sailors IN any other maritime cation. or
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HANCOCK.
General Hancock Announces His Intention of
Supporting the Democratic Nominees.
I,1Iu

General Hancock Announces His Intention OF
Supporting the Democratic Nominees.
LOUISVILLE, July %, 1858.
The following correspondence will explain ITSELF
LOUISVILLE, July Is, 1868.
MAJOR GENERAL HANCoCK-I deem it proper to
direct your attention to statements made by the
radical press to the effect that you are greatly dis
satisfied with the results OF the National Democratic
Convention. The object of the statements is to
create an impression that you do not &C
quiese in the Judgment Of the Convention,
that your friends do not and In consequence Sey
mOur and Blair will not have their cordial support
wish you to know, General, have taken the liberty
to pronounce these statements false and to assure
those who have spoken to me on the subject that
nothing could cause you more regret than to find
your friends, or any Of them, less earnest in sup
porting the ticket which has been nominated than
they would have been had your own stood in the
place Of Governor seymour's; s. T. IT,, CLOVER ,sas
S. 7. GLOVER, Louisvlle:-
MY DEAR SIR am greatly obliged for your favor
OF the Goth inst. Those who suppose that do not
acquiesce in the work OF the National Democratic
Convention that do not sincerely desire the
election OF its nominee know very little of my charac
ter Believing, really do, that the preservason OF
the constitutional government eminently depends on
the success OF the democratic party in the coming
election, were l to hesitate In its candid support |
feel should not only falsify my own record but
commit a crime against my country. never aspired
TO the Presidency on account OF myself. l never
sought its doubtful honor and certain labors and
spOnsbilities merely for the position. My wish
was to promote, II could, the good OF the country
and to rebnKe the spirit OF revolution
OF liberty. When, therefore, you pronounced
the statements in question false, you did exactly
right. Principles, and not men, is the motto for the
rugged crisis IN which we are now struggling. Had
/ been made the Presidential nominee | should have
considered 1t tribute not to me but to the prnci-
pies which had proclaimed and practised; but
shall cease TO revere those principles because by
mutual political friends another has been appointed
to put them into execution? Never, never. These,
sir, are my sentiments whatever interested par
ties may say to the contrary and | desire that
all may know and understand them. / shall ever
hold in grateful remembrance the faitlful friends,
who, hailing from every section Of the Union, pre-
ferred me 10y their votes and other expressions OF
confidence both In and out OF the Convention and
shall do them all Justice to believe that they were
governed by patriotic motives, that they did not
hut to saye thSir onrv throrgb ne md thot thcy
will not suffer anything like personal preferences or
jeal0uses to stand between them and their manifest
duty. have the honor to be- dear sir, very respect
fully, yours, WINFIELD 5. HANCOCK.
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Musical and Theatrical Notes.

Parepa. Rosa Is unwe of the measles.
Only i've theatres now open in this city,
Manager Grau is fast recovering from his Injuries.
new piece, by Mr.. Boucicault, Is In preparation
at the Princess theatre, London.
Patti 1t seems Is assured by her booked engage
ments for the year 1869 of 100000 francs.
Miss Kate Reynolds has left London to fulfil an
engagement at the Prince of Wales theatre, Liver
pool.
Lucille western Is playing the "Child Stealer" In
San Francisco and her sister Helen Is doing "Cap-
tain Kydr for the pirates of Boston.
.sThe Panorama Of the War; and Miss Sallle
Brownson Goodrich are away down In Maine
arousing the martial ardor Of the penighted Port
landers.
Mr. Lewis Baker ia negotiating for the purchase Of
the lease scenery and properties OF the Chestnut
Street theatre, Philadelphia.
There Is talk OF new operetta, in two acts to be
written by M. Onenbach for the Varieties The prin-
cipal part is already assigned to Madame Schneider
Mr. Edward l.. Davenport IL on his way back from
California. His San Francisco engagement was not
as successful as had been reported.
II Ia said, on the authority Of German paper that
Flotow's new opera, 'Am Runensten," Is translated
into French. and that 1t Will open the season at the
Theatre I.yrlque.
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WESTMINSTER INTELLIGENCE.

THE NEPTUNE CLUB OF NoRwALK, started on
pleasure excursion yesterday. The club comprises
about sixty members.
THE AMERIcUs CLUB-A party consisting OF men,
bers of the.Americus Club, OF New York. left their
headquarters at Indian Point for u ten days cruise
to various points OF interest.
MUSICAL FEsTIvAL.-The Mnnnerchors OF New Ro-
chelle Mount Vernon, Morrisania, Melrose aud Yon.
kers held grand picnic and musical festival in the
woods ut West New Rochelle yesterday.
HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Mr James, OF South Nor
walk, visited New York Saturday last for the pur-
pose Of purchasing horse, and while on his way
home in the evening with the animal was stopped by
three highwaymen, who robbed him OF about $50
In money, o note for $1,000 and watch.
ROBBERY AT GREENwIcH.--Mr. I. Asten, Of Green
witch, lett his bedroom window open few even
ings ago in order TO enjoy little breeze from the
sound and thereby losta valuable gold watch which
he had left on bureau, some airoit thief having
climbed up the verdnda and through the window
Mr.. A. awoke Just In time to espy the retreating
figure OF the rogue.
NARROW EsCArR.-As the express train from
Boston passed the depot at Port Chester yesterday
afternoon about dozen new doors which had been
placed against the freight house, the current or wind
occasioned by the train, caused them 10 iaii down
In all directions, one Of them striking ntue boy,
injurng him quito severely and knocking nin close
to the edge OF the platform, rendering MS escape
almost miraculous
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A N U S e N r N rs.

NIBLo's GARDES.-Nctwithstandin the damning
effect Of the faint praise bestowed by too eXactng
critics, the "Barbe Beue' is gradually growing into
popular favor. The performance OF last night WAS
witnessed by a large. brilliant and discriminating au-
dence and, judging by the liberal applause awarded,
the piece gave entire satisfaction. Mile. Irma, who
acts much In the style OF little Io.a, was in excel
lent voice. ana NJ. Auiac, who is quite an original IN
his way, added considerably TO the number OF his
minor parts were well sustained Mr. Bateman ds
great praise FOL the artistic manner In which
the 'D.irbe Beuen is put upon the stage, and IL Is
10 be hoped he will be rewarded accordingly
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Progress. of tho Presidential Campaign.

Progress OF the presidential Campaign.
Thus far the Presidential campaign has been
remarkably fat Most of the leaders seem to
be immured at the watering places or laid up
with the vapors. Although the republicans
have had the lead of the democrats by some
two months in the matter of nominations,
they have failed as yet to strike keynote. If
there be any advantage on either side it is in
favor of the democrats, who have already
commenced with few of their heavy guns in
Grafton, West Virginia, following up this
initial effort by grand demonstration in Gin
cinnati, Ohio, where, from the boldness of the
language of the principal speakers and the
defiant attitude assumed, it would seem that
the plan of the democrats is not to act upon
the defensive, but to take at once the ag
gressive, and to press on their adversaries with
fixed bayonets, backed by all the men, means
and energies they can command, until the
field is either lost or won. Most of the ammu-
milton and buncombe of the republicans, how
ever, have thus far been locked up in Con-
gress; but now that the bars are down and the
members let loose we expect the country will
soon be flooded by republican stump speakers
of all degrees. We shall presently have Will
son, Butler, Banks, Boutwell,, Logan, Stevens,
followed by all the little dogs of the party, on
the full scent, which they will pursue until
they have freed their game or persisted
through exhaustion. The plan of the republi-
can campaign in the South has not yet been
fully developed. The leaders, however, are
confident Of carrying nearly all the Southern
States unless the polls are taken possession of
by the democrats and the republicans pre-
vented from voting by violence. 1t is GER
tainly the fact that the Southern democrats
have at this stage of the campaign apparently
formed in columns as stOrming parties, and
are only awaiting the proper time and the
appointed signal to 'move on the enemy's
works" In the meantime the republicans will
not let the election in the Southern States 60
by default, no matter what may occur. Their
lines may now seem to waver, but the infusion of
q little Congressional spirit after adjournment
will probably brace them up again, and the
rank and file will 60 into the fight bold as ever.
Hence, putting all things together, we do not
think the campaign will long continue to be as
dull az IL has been thus far, and that active
operations will be commenced as soon as the
republican members of Congress have visited
their homes, packed up their extra linen, kissed
their wives and sweethearts and sailed forth
again for the battle fields of political glory.
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INDIANS OF AFRICAN DESCENT. certain
class Of Americans Of African descent" have
long monopolzed public attention to such an
undue extent that until very recently the
claims of another class, 'the Indians of Afri-
can descent, have been well nigh overlooked.
But In q late debate in the Senate of the United
States the old tedious negro question came up
in new shape in connection with the dis
closure of the fact that Commissioner Bogy
had stricken from the rolls Of payment Of the
annuity to the Creeks and Cherokees all the
Indians Of African descent who had been ex-
pressly included and provided for by treaty.
Consequently, in voting the Indian appropria-
ton provision was very justly inserted that
this class Of Indians, numbering ss IL does
many preachers and interpreters and other
persons of superior intelligence to the average
of the Indians proper, should be paid what
ever had been illegally withheld from them.
BRITISH RELATIONS WITH MExIoo.-Lord
Stanley intimates that Queen Victoria will
renew her diplomatic relations with Mexico If
the government of the republic should make
overtures to the Cabinet in London inviting
such official intercourse. The Secretary added
that Mexico voluntarily excluded the British
Minister on account Of the recognition Of the
empire, and her Majesty must preserve the
.'dignity and self-respect' Of the nation. II
80 ministerial reunion appears somewhat
81.
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A NEGRO QUESTION IN AFRIoA.-An Eng
lsh war vessel has landed force on the
coast of Southern Guinea, taken possession Of
some of the Portuguese territory, hauled down
the flag Of the King of Portugal and hoisted
the British ensign in its stead. Lisbon is
vastly excited by this intelligence, and two
Portuguese men-of-war have been despatched
from the Tagus to the scene of the ''outrage. "
The cause of this action on the part Of Queen
victoria's officers was not clearly set forth in
Europe, and further advices from the African
coast were looked for with anxiety. We
understand IL perfectly. II is all about the
negro, a gentleman who is irrepressible and
troublesome at home and abroad. The Portu-
guese have been doing brisk trade in export
ing ''laborers" to Brazil, and Great Britain,
having retired from such business, has inter-
rupted IL.
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the seven steamers of American construe-
ton which the new line must supply within
year five are to be Of three thousand tons
burden and two Of not less than two thousand.
1t is to be hoped that the opportunity afforded
by Congress viii not be lost by New York
capitalists to redeem American maritime enter
prise from the reproach to which 1t has latterly
been exposed Of inferiority to the shipping Of
certain European nations.
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HENDERsoN's DISSECTION OF BUTLER is
comfortable and pleasant to hear the open,
straightforward outpouring of the indignation
of man who has utterly lost his patience with
pitiful rogue, and who tempers his fury al
ways with the thought that the rogue at last is
not worth the metal. Therefore, no doubt,
Senator Henderson's speech, taxi ng notice of
Buffers coroner's inquest investigation of i'm
parchment, was one of the most acceptable
things to the mass of readers that the news
papers have furnished this hot weather
Butler, however, has too much effrontery to
be put down in that way. What view does
Mr.. Henderson give us, just in glimpses, of the
character and purposes of his party-the party
of great moral ideas. $50 selfish and malicious
purposes the whole power of this government
has been given for fifty days. This is true
summary of one of the great efforts of the re-
publican party. Is it one likely to be satisfac-
tory to the people?
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The B'nai Birth Society.

This society, which has for several days
been in convention in this city, the
reports of the proceedings of which have
regularly appeared in the HERALD, has
given proof of liberality Of sentiment which
is in the highest degree creditable to Jewish
good sense. The history Of the Jewish people
has been in many respects peculiar. In
nothing has this popularity been more
markedly evinced than in the tenacity with
which, in all lands, the Jews have chung to
the old exclusive laws Of their race. The pro-
ceedings of the B'nai Birth Society on Sun
day show that, while some of the Jews of the
United States are as narrow minded and big
oted as were any of their fathers in the most
bigoted times, there are many more who have
caught the liberal spirit which seems natural
to this great and free republic. The debate
on the new constitution was keen and able.
The conservative, or, as we choose to name
them, the non-progressve party, did their
utmost to save the life of the dying past. 1t
is matter of thankfulness, howev er, from
broad and world wide standpoint, that they
were not successful, that the liberal or pro-
gressive party prevailed, and that hencefor
ward the Bnai Birth Society is prepared, in
receiving additional members to the society
to ignore the question of religion. This is
progress. II is, besides, an example which is
destined to bear precious fruit.
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DEDICATION or YOUNG LADIES' S8MINARY.--
Wells seminary for young ladies' a. Aurora, Cayu2a
county, N. r. which with Its furnishings cost over
Sl5O 0Oo and 10 free gift by Henry Wells, the great
expressman. to the cause OF education, was dedl-
Gated, Thursday, with appropriate ceremonies. Ad-
dresses were made b. Ar Wells, Charles j. fOl0er.
Rev. Dc PRIME George ". CuriS AMI Nttam u.
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FROa COLUMBUS.

| CoLuxBus, March 4.
The Convention, on re-assembfing, effect
cd pe{mspent organisation, b. appoiuing
Lieutenhnt- Governor John C. Lee President,
one VICE -Presideds from each diltics, and 7
G Donaldson, Secretary.
Tfs dosssaiion made shs following no,ni-
Eor Judge of Supreme Cours-Wn White
of Clarke.
For Secretary of state-Isaac r Sherwood
of Williams.
County Board .0f Public Works-Jamss
School connisaioner--cap.aia Japss 4
Norris.
clssl Of he supreme cous-R Rsdnss
Dslssstss fae ~ Ges1s = ,Lame 70 the
National Convention Fred Hassaurk, John
g Lee, Johp A Bingham and james Sc6ts. of
The resolutions adopted state that the chief
obstruction 10 the paclfcation Of the country
has bssn tho persisteuf opposition of Andrew
johnson TO reconstrnc4ion under the authori-
Fly Of the Natioual Lsgis3atnre ,and endorsipe
his impeachmens, and inviting al parties 10
q peaceful and law-abiding submission Of the
case 10 the Judgment Of the Senate; that the
action OF the Ohio Democratic Lexisla&ure,
in revoking the ratification of the l4lh article
amendatory to the Constitutions Of The United
States, was precipitate and 10 violation sf the
will Of ) majority of the people OF the State;
demonstrating that the restoration, of the
Democratic party to power would put ia
jeopardy tbs results that have been accom-
plished By war, and again plunge the country
INTO disorder aud confusion urging upon the
National Legislature the necessity of
ctr oxd fur <~r
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FROM MEXICO.

New YoRK. March 4.
Mexican adviees per the Havana special to
the Herald, states that troops have been sent
from San Louis Poiosi to Guadallarato to sup
port Gen. Corona in suppressing the evil war
in the States OF Jalisco and Senaloa, The
government contcnplates offering Gen. Or
tega his freedom and the Vice Presidency Of
the Republic. The proposition 10 exclude
eximperialists from Office has been with
drawn.
The American Legion of Honor are very
much dissatisfied with their treatment. They
hare been forced to leave the countrY after
having been defranded out of their rights.
A Havana special says circle Of imperial
lists here are plotting to set up Regency in
Mexico under Santa Anna, in favor of one OF
the young Itubide Princes as Emperor. They
are taking advantage Of the autipathy to the
United States to obtain aid and volunteers.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

1kcffone work Oh the bridge across the
Mississippi at this ptint was completed yes
terday Il is Though. the iron work viii be
completed and train running By July.
MONTREAL, March 4.
Legal proceedings are TO be taken with q
view to ansea,ing the Mayor, the election
having commenced on Ash Wednesday, q
statutory holiday.
Ii issuspected that an abortion case is con-
nected with the pospning Of the late DR.. Pot
ter, found dead in his bed last week. Parties
holding high positions are under exaIni-
nation.
A heavy snow stotm prevailed here yester-
day and to day, ana there has been no mails
from the West since Saturday.
fRoy, N. T., March 8.
Miles Beach, Dempcrat, WAS elected Aayor
by 1895. His majority last year was 245.
96 wAuKKsAs, ILL.,, March, 5.
The Republicans yesterday elected May
or and three Aldermen Democratic Al
derman and Supervisor we're elected In the
first Ward.
CAs.xnAiera, N. Y, March, 4.
When near HopeEeil Station yesterday,
the baggage car Of the train from Elmira
Jumped from the track, and hurled oil the
passengers into one end of the car, inaicsing
serious injuries on twelve Of them. The
stove was broken and several passengers
burned in q shocking manner by the Goals.
CoLuHsus, Ohio. March, 4.
The Convention Was called to order at II
q clock this forenoon by VIM. Dennison.
Geo. McBirney wae appointed temporary
Chairman Committees were appointed and
the Convention took recess till 2 o'clock
,h,. auerroou Thh attendance vas large