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The New York herald., 1868-04-20
A RAN9LE IN the PARK.

II we had entertained lingering doubt az to the
backwardness OF the season our ramble through
the Park yesterday would have erectually dispeled
1t. The wind fresh and nippy from the northwest,
swept guslily over the sward lifting the dust in the
carriage ways and making spiral columns Of it as 1t
eddied hither and thther. Anon 1t would whistle
fercely through the more robust Of the evergreens
and then furrOw the waters, which, month ago,
were proof against everything that in the melt
ing mood, making them, In tiny, angry waves, play
at cross purposes with each other, to the evident
disgust of the royal swans that nOated on their
crests. These with sulen looks and rucd feathers,
sought the shelter OF the more northerly baRks OF
the lake. where the assent commences OF that in.
tricate region known as the Ramble. but which the
Commissioners, with proper regard to nOmencla-
tre and the fitness OF things, should have christened
the Labyrinth.
and who reigns undspufed queen OF the Kingdom OF
flowers, appears exceedingly reluctant TO "hold
courtu this year. Even In the most sheltered hooks
OF her demesne OF the Park we sought in vain for
some evidence OF floral vitality. The peony and the
rhododendron rarely flower before May; but at this
toilets. As for the lilac tsyfn0o ctli0onf, seemed
to have forgotenrhat its ege expects II TO do its
sweet fern, the Persian lilac, the SNOWFALL tree,
the crenatceaved deutza, the chrysanthemum,
tns swe bay GSe ne ~ sus
not pertinent TO the occason), gave but little evil
dence Of vitality. The deutzia and the chrysanthe-
withdraws himself for y few days they will lament
ably fail. The lilies, those which grow near water,
the ash-leaved maple, the nower-deuce urls sam
bucindj. were cndeayorng 70 do their best and we
think will succeed. The trumpet fiower (tec0Dad
ordndtfora) Is YET asleep but like It's sisters, Will
awaken, when the clerk Of the weather Is In the
mood, ceasing to persist In asking the sweet smell
ing sensitive plants of the glade and the forest to
bloom In days suggestive OF overcoais and frs; and
OF these we saw rs many, Including bearskins and
buffalo robes In the hundreds Of open and closed
carriages that whrled past u.s. were agreeable TO
the eye.
on the gentle slopes. abrupt declivities and the
broad intervales the eyes OF pedestrians there we're
few could rest with pleasure. The verdure
deep and rich, such "a IA 90 he found In more humid
climates than Ours-which, by The way IL too dry in
ordinary seasons for the growth OF the inviting
OF the emerald grasses. However, even at this sea-
sou q walk or ride in the Park cannot fail to be
agreeable and Instructive. Given few days of
pleasant weather-warm and cam--and the trees
and shrubbery and plants OF all kinds will spring
into life. Then beauty will everywhere reign--the
beauty OF the Moral world--swce, and tender and
magnificent, 6lling the heart with thoughts so holy
mat words cannot paint them.
The New York herald., 1868-04-20
TIE ASSASSINATION Ar TROY.
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or TINE HeaAlD.
Troy, April is, t&s.

Troy, April is, tseS.
fearful assassination OF member OF the Capital
Police force OF this district took place at an early
hour this morning The Capital Police district Is 30
organized as TO include in the Fth ward OF the city
a village heretofore known as Aibia-a point about
three miles from the heart OF the city II was In this
village that at about four O'Clock this morning cit
izen named vanderpool, In passing from his house
to distant barn. discovered the lfeless body ~ pa
troman David Crandell lying upon the sidewalk
directly In front of the house of John Davis lie
discovered to have been shot through the head,
and his death must have been instantaneous.
An alarm was Immediately given TO the
neighborhood, and his wife and children
were brought 10 the scene. An immediate invcsti.
cation disclosed the fact that the store or McNea
Piliing In the vicinity Of The murder, had been
broken into and an attempt made 10 enter the iron
safe, while the wagon shop Of Mr.. Morris had also
been forcibly entered and robbed OF some tools, q
large number OF false keys being found IN the
street. The dead body OF policeman Crandell was
found about two hundred feet from the store. He
was last seen alive about hafpast one this morning,
when he stopped on his beat to converse with %
party attached 10 the stables OF the Alsia horse raw
way passing from which u In thought he discovered
the presence OF burglars In the store above named
capture them, II being believed that he recognized
the assassin, or assassins and was in turn recog.
nixed By them Another theory is that
the dead policeman reconnoitered the store,
and seeing that there were too many men
for him TO handle alone proceeded stealthily down
the street to procure assistance, when he shot
down by concealed accompice ana picket OF the
This theory finds some defence from The character
and position OF Crandell's wounds. Three pistol
shots were distinctly heard about this time by seve-
raj persons but the facts were not investigated at
the time Of the firing. The 1rst shot lodged In
building. whence II has been extracted; me second
prazed the bridge Of the nose Of the deceased While
the third and fatal shot entered hrs forehead about
an inch over the nose, lodging In the brain Tbe as
sasslns OF course al ned and only the morning
light revealed the terrible crime that had been com
United. Policeman Crandell, the deceased, was q
brave man, about forty years OF age and AZ the time
oi the occurrence was wholly unsrmed, the coldness
Of the night having induced him 10 enter his house
and change his coat leaving hls revolver In the coat
left behind.
THIS morning the police authorities, headed BY
The New York herald., 1868-04-20

Ocvrt Eas1ern district. The total amount &C.
csuine rom the sale Of illicit spirits was sl6l.iea
has been paid Into the Treasury, m which was the
balance leH amer paying the expenses of the court
seized since January l, have been condemned and
thirteen hundred gallons are nov under seizure.
stills and appurtenances, not yet d disposed gossi of
CONVICTION OF A CoUNTERPRIrER-John d
Adatte one OF the gang who was arrested at Staten
Island about three months since on a charge of
counterfeiting the United States currency was con
viced in the United States Court on SATURDAY. and re-
manded for sentence His confederates. Harcn m
rich and C0chard, have been convicted during the
present term.
CAPTURE OF A DESPERATE BURsLAR.-At an early
hour yesterday morning, offcer Hopping of the For
ty-sxth precinct found the door OF the grocery store
of George valkommer 90 Johnson street, E. D.. open
and ON looking In saw man behind the counter to
to whom he remarked that II was time
the place was closed. Tne Inmate responded
the door as he Intended to DO go, which threw the
offlcer of his guard, and the fellow ran past him
into the street and ded at furious gait The Oiicer
Immediately started In pursuit. calling upon the
fugitive TO halt, but bis calls being dlsregardea ne
fired five shots from his revolver at him Without
eject and the chase continued until the fugitive
reached Leonard street. when he encountered 0ffcer
Sangster who knocked him known with his locust
He was then conveyed TO the Stagg street station
house by both officers where he gave his name as
Franklin Jones, twenty-six years OF age and ms
raigned before Justice Waiter yesterday, he pleaded
guilty the charge OF burglary, and was committed
to the Raymond street jail to await trial at the
Court of Sessions.
KINGS COUNTY SURROGATE CoURr.-The wills Of
FreelOve vanderwater and Catherine 4. Seely were
proved in the Surrogaes Court last week. Letters OF
administration granted the estates of Francis
v. RUSSELL George F. Lewis Patrick McCluskey,
Mary J. Myers, Amelia Sealey and Isaac B. Reed all
OF Brooklyn. The letters OF guardianship were -
folows:-Ellza L. Bartlett to Homer l.. BARTLETT OF
Flatbush: of Clifford A. Smith to william j. Bedeh;
of Susie Raymond and Sarah ]. Raymond to Ans0n
M. Stratton and OF George b. Gray to William n.
Gray, all OF Brooklyn.
SHOPLIFTNG.-George Callahan was arrested By
offcer Underwood, of the Forty first precinct, On
Saturday night, on charge Of attempting to steal
a coat valued at S25 from the clothing store Of ].
Brown, l69 Fulton street. The accused Wa
observed to take the coat, as alleged, by IL Brown
one OF the clerks, who followed him and caused MS
arrest. When searched at the station house, PLAID
woollen shawl was found In his possession Whioh II
Is supposed ne had stolen. He was locked up 70
wait q
The New York herald., 1868-04-20
PROSPECT PACK. B110Elyh.

There are many thousands OF people in brooklyn
whose occupations during the week viii not permit
of their indulgence in visit TO the new psrk which
has now assumed suck shape in The advancement
Of the plans and designs OF the competent and ex-
peronoed engineers OF the work as TO reject the
highest credit upon their skill in beautfyng loca-
tion which is naturally adapted for the purpose TO
which II has been assigned place Of recreation for
the people. The working classes of brooklyn have
long felt the want of some such resort whereat they
could beguie, ~ company with their families, few
hours on each Sunday or holiday, that city
being heretofore deficient of such. Now, how
ever, aiier years OF deiberaton, and three
ground, which has been done A, An exn.nse
of about 30O0 600 70 the city the good fruits OF the
undertaking are beginning 10 spring up and daily
strike even the casual visitor Al Prospec, PsrK.
Though the sky was rather overcast and the wind
high ana somewhat suggestive 0f overcoats and
home comforts yesterday stl, the ,enn,atIon 10
visit for the frst time. " IN many, The park was too
great 10 be resisted. About noon the cars on the
flathush Avenue and Coney Island Railroad. Leading
10 the park. began 70 a With persons bound Tor tue
latter place. Men. women and children, all were
The borders ol ihe anc macsdsrnzed road,
which is known a. "fhe drive" and winds
round through The slopes Of the valley Forge
a. a. he intersection Of Fsaderbit ana Hia,bnsa ave.
70 the Coney Island road. The drive is no, get
however, fnislied beyond Nlntn street, Thore were
great number of very handsome carriages and
some fsst horses 70 be seen there Yesterday after.
noon both private and hired vehlces. A beautiful
pair or Little ponies, attached 10 handsome light
pnaeton, driven hy young lady at a rapid speed,
psssed up and down The road severa tunes. attract
ing con siderable attention. The water carts were
kept going continually anc dd much to add 10 the
comfort OF pedestrians by keeping the dust under.
Tbe PARK police were prompt ana efrCient In
keeping the boys OFF the grass and out OF
mlsch.cf generally, aud were oUligine in fur.
nishing Information TO strangers. The tempo
raryi observatory was crOwued with persons,
~ obtained "A view from tfatof2ud
cenpot bc equsllsd in any other place in the park.
Had the dsv been cleer and fine there would have
been very iargc number Of visitors but even rs 10
WAS those who did avail themselves of the pleasant
exercise OF walk through the park andIindulge a.
20 the beauties OF the place a. laid which are not
vet developed thev stroled along went away well
satisfied With the newly developed ornament to their
city
The registry OF visitors kept during the past week
shows that there we're twenty thousand pedestrians
and eve thoneand carriages at Prospect Park within
ina .eucd.
The New York herald., 1868-04-20

Superintendent Landon and an accomplished de-
tectve I Mr.. kirk arrested two men named Jones
and McCooley, both OF whom are nOtoriOusly bad
men; upon suspicion OF being connected with the
dheiui deed Ed Jones has once stood his trial for
IN criminal annals here rs the Shingle Hollow mur-
OF course the greatest excitement prevails here,
and 1t Is firmly believed that the arrested parties
were connected with the deed. The post mortem
examination reveals the fact that the ball was nred
lrom Colts revolver. / am informed by the police
OF the presence In town OF gang Of New YORK pur-
glars, OF whom Superintendent Landon says they
he therefore warns the community TO be On guard.
The New York herald., 1868-04-20
THE FUNERAL of GENERAL STRIKER.

The funeral of General Gerrit II. Striker, brief
review of whose life was published in the HERALSOn
the morning subsequent TO the day Of his DEATH took
place on Saturday afternoon trom.hs late residence
on the Striker estate, bordering on Strikers Bay.
North river and near to Fifty-th,rd street. General
Striker among the last OF the old KnckerbOckers,
with all Of whom he was intimately acquainted, and
with many related by consangulneous ties Repre-
sentstives from the few families yet remaining Of the
gentle race which century since ruled the island sf
Manhattan and were the lords Of Its soil In the
corlexe, as also were many citizens and nearly all
the communicates OF DR.. Huttons church, OF which
deceased was Q member for many years. ----
The New York herald., 1868-04-20
sUEROCATE'S COURT.
Before Surrogate Tucker.

Before Surrogate Tucker.
The following mentioned wills were admitted to
probate during the past week:-william A. B. Gle
ment, William Spencer. Henry Hartang, Henry Tce,
Joseph Calm, B. L. Kip, Robert Watson, John w.
Wilson, Jane Teresa McDOn0ugh, John p. Batchelder
John Ulshoefer, George Dodfel, James L. O'Conner
Susan Hyland, Theodore Sypher, Herman Pehling,
Moses Cieeman, George d. Hoffman, Jonn r. Corn
Bills, Bridget Catchy, PHILIPPINE Hausch, Martin
Schneider.
The following named persons were appointed
guardians, viz:-Charles +. Stappani, guardian Of
Maria and william Barnett; Ellen iienan, of Benja-
min $. and william f. Wells Catharine Freisch, Of
Jacob, Matilda and Louis Denze Joan Black, OF Jo-
seph O., Minnie Adele, George Eddy, James B. and
Charles NJ Black.
The New York herald., 1868-04-20
Tine LATE GEORGE uNDeRHlLl.

One of the Oldest members In this city of the SOcey
of Friends, popularity called Quakers, George Under
hill. aged seventy, was gathered to his fathers q
Saturday afternoon. The funeral services PLAIN.
solemn and simple were conducted after the manner
Of the denomination OF which deceased had been .
lifelong member, as his late residence 1a5 Ease
Thirty-hth street. George Underhill was among our
Oldest and most respected merchants.
The New York herald., 1868-04-20

Maya zines.
The May monthlies are nearly all out, and present
interesting budgets OF light literature The following
have been received:-Harpers' Monthly, Lippncott's
Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, Northern Monthly,
Public Spirit, Peoples Magazine Our Young Folks.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-20
State Of West virginia.

Ohio County Circuit Court
49, 4arcA RuIss-lSS.
John M No b 10 A.sa4 =.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-20
Baltimore Cattle Market.

DALllhOhEJ Aplii lO'
BEEF CATTLE-The offerings at the
scales dnring the past week amounted
to 1905 head, against 77S last week. Of
the number offered 504 head came from
Ohio, POS from Illinois. 6S from Vir-
ginia, and Is from Pennsylvania, over
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad; 1853
from Pennsylvania, over the Northern
Central Railroad; and AZ from Maryland
OIL foot. OF the receipts 54l head were
taken by Baltimore butchers, l72 head
sold to Washington and Annapolis
butchers, 10 to Norfolk butchers, $50
to farmers for grazing. 81 to govern
ment contractors, and about 10U head
were re-shipped to the East without be-
ing offered here. Prices to-day ranged
as follows: Old Cows and Scalawags,
noue offered; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows 00a7 so; good stock Cattle
675; fair quality Beeves 8 50a9 so, and
the very best Beeves 950all % per 100
lbs, the average price being about 5 90
gross. The above pricss show an adj
vance of fully 90 cents per 100 lbs on
the rates of last week, owing chiefly to
the superior quality of the offerings.
SHEEP-The supply during tho past
week has been larger, and with mod
crate demand the market has been dull
at about last weeks quotations. Prices
to-day ranged as follows: Fair to good
sheared Sheep at GAG cents, and with
wool on at 7a9 cents per ID gross.
HOGS-With fair supply during
the past week and brisk demand, the
market has been quite active at an adj
vance of % cents per 100 lbs OIL the
quotations of last week. Prices to-day
ranged as follows: Fair to prime live
Hogs at l3O0al4 80 per 100 lbs net, as TO
uuality
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sPr.n. s,.Loufs.

ST. LOUIS, April 1e.--The steamer
George d. Palmer was nearly destroyed
by fire last night. Loss, SIS, 900. In
sured for $40, 900 in Cincinnati offices.
I. The steamer Gallatin sunk ON Thurs.
day above Maha. Total loss not re-
ported.
A post return received on yesterday
at General Sherman's headquarters,
from Fort Fetterman, Dacotah Terri,
tory, contained the mail from Fort
Reno. 1t was attacked by the Indians
on March 10th at Dry Forks of Powder
river. No loss. A detachment from
the sawmill, while loading legs, were
attacked by the Indians, and private
Thomas Burke. OF the 18th Infantry
killed. The Horse Shoe and Twin
Spring ranches were burned by the In
dams on March Goth, and three citizens
killed.
A dispatch from Hays City, Kansas
dated the 18th, says: Medicine Wolf,
noted chief of the Cheyennes, came TO-
day with forty men, to expresses friend
ship for the whites. He says the Chey
ennes will not 60 to war this summer
Immense herds of buffaloes are al
around the town, passing north.
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Press Banquet TO Charles Dickens.

New YORK, April 19.-The press ban
quet to Charles Dickens at Delmonico's,
last evening, was very pleasant and
enjoyable affair. AS early as four
o'clock the members of the press began
TO arrive, and foremost among them
was the President for the occasion, Hon.
Horace Greeley. At six o'clock the par
lors were comfortably filled with repre-
sentatives of journalism frcm various
parts of the country, comprising many
of the most prominent in political and
literary labors. Two hundred and
five seats have been provided at the
eight tables, all of which were occupied,
except one allotted to Thurlow Weed.
1t was ascertaiHed soon after the hour
appointed for the reception that Mr..
Dickens had been suffering from a Sc
we're attack of indisposition at his lodg-
ings. About o'clock he appeared, lean
ing on the arm of n friend, and visibly
suffering from some temporary illness.
In view of this fact all idea of formal
RECEPTION was abandoned. Mr.. Dickens
soon after passed into the dining hall
and the company followed. During the
demolition of an elaborate repast, an
excellent band in the adjoining room
poured its softened harmony over the
occasion. About nine o'clock the Presi-
dent rose and addressed the assemblage.
After the address Mr.. Dickens respond
ed to the toast "our guest"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Dickens
speech, the assembly broke forth in loud
cheers, which were again and again re-
peated, every person present being on
his feet, and the waving of handker-
chiefs and vehement gesticulations pre-
senting an indescribable scene of enthu-
siastic animation. The band ultimate
ly was heard playing "God save the
Queen" and the strain was taken up
and borne aloft by the same voices with
fine effect, every person joining in the
song with all the JUNCTION in him.
A number of other toasts were offered
aud responded to. Letters of regret
were read from Thurlow Weed, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Donald G.. Mitchell,
John Bigelow and Morton McMichael.
Mr.. Weeds letter offered the following
sentiment: "Charles Dickens, the phil
antropist, who has. conferred the grea-
test happiness upon the greatest num-
ber,n which was received with enthu-
siasm. The sssemblage broke up at a
late hour.
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New York Markell.
New YORK, Anril Is.

NEW YORK, April 10.
COTTON-More active and about ialc
better; sales $500 bales at 304a3lc for
midGling urlands, chiefly at Bic, and
closing at that price.
FLOUR-Closed quiet and very firm;
full prices arc insisted upon, materially
checking the export demand.
WIIEAT-Firm and quiet at 2 53a2 Sc
for No. ,, and , 60a2 63 for No. spring.
RYE-Scarce and firm at 9lal % for
western.
OATS-Dull at Soc for western in
store.
CORN-Firm at GOAL 21t for new
mixed western atloat, and goal u for
old mixed western in store.
PORK-Firmer and more active; sales
$50 hbls new mess at 26 S7a27 20 for cash
aud regular, and u 0Oa27 10 for sellers
option for May.
BEEF-Steady with modeIate de-
mand
CUT MEATS-Quiet and firm.
BACON-Quiet, and holders insisting
upon very full prices.
LARD-Very firm at 17aa1S5c for
fair to prime steam and kettle rendered.
EGGS-Steady at 20a21c.
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Sunday Nights Dispatches
BY THE CABLE.
by Telegraph to the Registor.l

LONDON, April 19.-General Napier,
in commander the Abyssinian expedi
ton, in his last dispatch requests that a
heavy remittance of treasure to cover
the expenses of the army be sent him
before the rainy season sets in, as he an
ticipated during that season that his
communication with the coast will be
frequently if not wholly interrupted.
BERLIN, April l9.-The Parliament of
the North German Confederation has
adopted resolution instructing Count
Bismarck to enter into negotiations with
foreign powers for the purpose of es.
tabli.hins by treaty the absolute neu-
trality of private property at sea in
time of war.
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BY THE CABLE.
fBy Telegraph to the Register.l


DUBLIN, April 1s.-The installation
cfths Prince of Wales rs a knight OF
st. Patrick occurred to-day The pro-
cession over the route was two miles
long, and was lined with troops. The
weather was very fine. Vast crowds
filed the streets and the Cathedral was
-crammed with people. The scene was
grand. At the dinner tonight only the
nobility will be present.
LONDON, April 1S.-Admiral Farrsgut
left Malta for Lisbon.
LIVERPOOL, April 18.-Thc suit
against Guion & Co.. of Liverpool, fol
damage by explosion of nitro-glycerine
aboard the steamer European at Aspin'
wall, April, 1866, has been withdraw
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PetrOleo-CalCium Gas.

ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE I'M
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ufacturilg gas by the PetroleO-Cacium Gas
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in combination with lime, or lime and coal, so
simple that two Thousand feet of Gas may be
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These facts the officers Of the company will
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to adopt or interest themselves in it. The com
pany will sell rights to manufacture in Towns
Counties, Districts or States, and direct atten
ton 10 the following