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The New York herald., 1868-10-26

The announcement was made yesterday that
shortly after midnight on sunday morning Mrs. j..
Kelley, OF Greenwich avenue, had applied to the
police offcials for assistance In recovering her
daughter who she believed had been abducted by
one Harvey Beckwitn. BY the subloined note by Mrs.
Kelley It viii be that her fears we're unfounded
and It is probable that the party who induced her
TO make the complaint did IT ont OF some bad motive
TO injurc the young lady or Mr.. Beckwith. Investi
cation yesterday showed that Mas Stewart, Miss
Kelley and the gentleman left Mrs. kelley's house
with the permission of that lady, who enj0ined her
daughter to return "a soon "a they had escorted
Miss stewart 10 her home. The following 10 the
note:-
TO rHu Epyros % the HRRALD.-
Of the alleged abduction OF daughter
ported rapes this morning have 30 say that she
consent After their departure gentleman made certain
representations that alarmed and induced 10
with him 70 Headquarters where reported the facts On
my found that Mr. Bcckwh had escorted the young
ladies 10 their respective homes acquit him of evil
design 10 the premises. J. KELLEY.
The publication OF the case yesterday produced
great sensation up town, where the young ladies are
well known and esteemed and against whose char
acter not word can be uttered. IL 10 unfortunate
for Mrs. Kelley that she acted hastily as the noto
riety given has displeased the proprietors OF the
store where the girls were employed and they may
lose their situations Miss Kelley is the main sup.
port OF her mother ana three younger sisters, and
she, as well 90 Miss Stewart Is deeply greved At the
publication.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

STOVES AND COAL wANrED-Some OF the district
courts OF our city are suffering from cold, and no
stoves or coal are furnished them by the Super
visors. WHAT'S the matter?
FATAL RAILROAD CAsUALry.-About halfpast
three O'Clock yesterday morning Patrick Quinan,
man tweny-seven years Of age and born in Ireland,
was walking through the tunnel at Nineteth street
and Fourth avenue, when he was run down by an
outward bound train OF cars, which passed over and
fractured both legs. He was taken up and conveyed
TO Bellevue Hospital where death ensued soon after
admission. Deceased lived at Ninetieth street and
avenue A. Coroner keenan, was notified 10 hold an
inquest
MErEOROLOGIcAL.-The observations OF the mete0-
rologica department Of the Park for the week end
ing October "A were as ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF the week, 1900; maximum, 30.5l0 tat P. M,
Friday. 23); minimum, 29.S9O tat A. M, Thursday,
22l-dinerence, 0.62O. The thermome er gave the
following for notation: Mean OF the week, AIS;
maximum, g. (aL p. NJ, Goth inst. minimum, 3d.
tat A. NJ 4thl-range, 1874 On the 10th, 2lst and
I'D insts rain fell for twentythree hours, ana lts
total depth was 0.5308 OF an inch.
MORNING STAR SUNDAY SCH00I--The interest
manifested by the public in this new missionary
enterprise remains undated. The beautiful hall
in Pixies Opera House was filled to it's utmost ca
pacity yesterday afternoon by an intelligent and
attentive audience and appropriate addresses were
delivered by gentlemen well known as prominent
workers in the Sunday school cause. These ex-
pressed great satisfaction at the unparalleled sue
cess Of the new enterprise and promised 1t their
hearty cooperation.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

jured and proceefed on their way. Most OF those
being attended to at the Deayan House were able
To walk about yesterday afternoon and some Quilted
Albany for their respective destinations. Undoub'-
edy the assistance rendered was prompt active and
highly ered,tabe TO all concerned. Fortunately the
st0yes. being strongly attached to the ioors dld
not oyerturn, or perhaps a confagraton would have
added to the terrible scene.
THE CAUSE.
Various statements are put forward as TO the
cause OF the accident. IL is generally conceded,
however that 1t be traced TO the broken rail. but
whether IL was parted before the engine crossed H.
seems to be question OF difference. IL ls stated
that some were repairing the road. but failed TO
secure it at this particular point, while Others con
tend that The previous rain, succeeded by a hard
Irost on the night In question, contributed
much to the breaking OF the track. But these
are mere rumors, ana an investigation win probably
oing matters to light ana from the statement and
nints that viii no doubt be given II is surmsed that
tne true cause WIN be set forth and that at the sac
riuce OF Two or three human lives and the suTerngs
Oh dozen some efrectual means will be adopted
whereby travellers can go their ways without the
monenlary risk OF death from the negligence OF
Inose upon whom their earthly existence for the
tne depends. The monrnful recollection OF Friday
night VIII long linger IN the minds Of many.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Reopening Of Grammar school No.

Reopenins Of Grammar school No. ~.
On Madison street, near Jackson street. is a
school building which was erected In 1888 for the Pub
lie School Society and which, in the natural order Of
events. became portion Of the charge OF the Board
OF Education. For many years the house stood as it
was originally constructed, and OF course, did not
possess 'all the modern improvements" In 1855 It
was altered somewhat and enlarged SO as to AFFORD
facilities to the residents OF the nelghborhood.
But the alterations were by no means as complete
as was required as the number Of children in that
section OF the city wishing TO attend the school was
constantly Increasing Last year the superintendent
OF Buildings and Repairs OF the Board or Education,
Mr.. James L. Miller, added hts testimony To the ap-
peaS OF the Commissioners and local school officers
OF the district, and impressed upon the Board OF
Education the necessity OF making extensive altera-
tions as 70 insure to those attending the school
better accommodations and more comfortable and
OF the upper departments were obliged TO reach their
classes and assembly rooms was by means OF an ex.
posed wooden stairway at the back OF the building.
The closets for the OF teachers and pupils
old fashioned sinks located In the yard ut either
side OF the building. There was no sewer connec.
tion and the playground being some feet below the
level OF the sidewalk was necessarily damp and un
healthy. The miserable wooden stairway at the
back OF the house has been taken away. thus
building nnobstructed and affordng better light and
reoyed no, he ysrs At each sae o s ssanr
have been dug down several feet and most complete
drainage and sewerage effected. Two new wings
stone stairwsys have been built convenient aud
commodious closets have been constructed. and b. v
the lowering of the yards vt either side the play
ground receives better light and much freer and
purcr ventilation. Everything has been done that
could be done 10 make the building worthy of the
purposes TO which 1t IL dedicated. The alterations
will cost fully ts5,0oo, but they have been
made. 20 complete that The school rs now
almost "a good az new. the stony ma
ture OF the soii in the yards necessitated pro-
ongation OF the time allowed for the completion OF
the work r, was prosecuted however with al,
commendabe haste. and on Faiday morning last the
school was formally reopened. large crowd OF the
residents of the locality present at the opening
and very large attendance OF pupils IN the various
departments. short and pleasing exercises were
performed in each department and appropriate ad-
dresses were made by Commissioner Coop twho pre-
sided on the 0ccasionl Mr.. R.LLarremore, President
OF the Board OF Education, Mr.. James T.. Miller, su-
perintendent Of School Buildings, and Others. The
building, with its new acquisitions, seemed quite
comfortable the teachers and pupils looked cheerful
and contented and tine visitors evidently highly
pleased with the appearance OF the building, the
bearing OF the teachers and the exhibition by the
pupiis.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
MEXICO.

The Vera Cruz Railway Coscession An
nulled-Hslesraph, Railway and Other
Sehenes-Troops Sent ffsm San Lais 20
Masamores via 1onserey-Ortega Settling
HAVANA, Oct. 1o, 1868.
we have Vera Cruz dates to the 4th
Tne revolutionists In Tamaulipas have been routed
and scattered.
The government has proposed TO Congress a revi-
sion Of the laws In reference to the expectation Of
metals with view to bringing capitalists here.
On the "a tire concession to the Vera Cruz and
Mexico Railroad was annued by vote OF seventy
three to sixtyfve is not yet decided whether the
ease win 70 the Supreme Court to decide upon the
sample faculties' granted to and exercised by Jua
rez or new concession be granted, with modldca.
Mons.
Tne question Of the Tuxpam road win be acted
Hpon at once. The telegraph line is established to
Zacatecas and the people OF Durango are moving in
the matter OF extending 1t to that point railroad
graph between these two points Is in process OF con-
UtructiOn.
In Puebla has been arrested D. Juan de la Cruz
Oronoz Q colonel OF the SO called empire. Robberies
and captures for ransom are very numerous in this
State The Legislature has voted 100000 to en-
hent Of the Vera Cruz W and Mexico i Rairoad. '''
Ortega has written letter from Saltillo saying it
@Ihis purpose to establish himself in Zacatecas and
Governor Zepeda OF Coahulla, recently visited the
frontier villages OF that State and with the best re-
suits In quieting local feuds and disturbances, in
establishing schools and the MINOR tribunals OF JUS
tice.
TT COahudense advocates the insttuting OF Mexi-
can Consulates In the State OF Texas. body OF
troops recently left San Luis potosi for Monterey,
under command Of Colonel Moutesinos. There
would seem to be movement OF troops towards the
texas frontier, though whether prompted by any
thing more important than the Tamaulipas troubles
Is not known. II Is SAID that in creek of Guadal.
cazar rich placers OF gold have been discovered
A despatch was received nom Mexico by the Gov
ernor OF Vera Cruz the 3d. announcing the arrest
Or Domlnguez In that city and that he would be held
Tor the disposition OF the State authorities.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

Gen. Mariana Lopez Pronouuccs--Defcat of
COImcnnrcs and Silva ConHrmed--l Mona gas
1T the CaptaI--Ccncrnl Sntherland's Terms
Of Peace--They are Rejected, and Hostilities
Resumed.
HAVANA Oct. l8, 1868.
BY way Of Santiago de Cuba on the 7th inst we
have received the following items Of interest from
Venezuela additional and connrmatory OF those
heretofore published The dates are to the Sd inst.
General Mariana Lopez, who marched to the val
ley OF Tuy, commanding the forces of the general
government, had pronounced against the authority
OF General Mendoza and In favor of General Domingo
Gonagas, and was exciting the people in his vicinity
to join the standard of the latter.
The defeat Of Colmenares and Juan Ramon Blanco
Silva BY General Norberto Jimencz is confirmed. The
former had from 400 to 500 men. Jimenez in his re-
port says:-The enemy had fifteen killed ana fifteen
wounded, and that he had captured fifty small arms
ana thirty prisoners. or his, own command ten
General ]. +. Monagas, having terminated the
campaign OF Puerto Cabelo, had returned to Cara
cas-. General A. Guzman Blanco had also arrived at
The following are the propositions submitted by
sutherland through his secretary, on the bases Of
Tn,cn ne was willing to recognize the government
E.rst-Tne State Of zulia recognizes the general
overnment Of the United States Of Venezuela, con.
Secona-The State win retain its armament on q
war footing and the Custom House, in order that
would disturb the peace of the State.
Tntrd-The armament win be held as belonging
90 the nation.
Fouru.The general government shall cease all
projected hostililies against the State.
FVh-lt Is offered that there be free election
curing the approaching October.
AZ has been before stated, these propositions were
not accepted, and the commissioners returned. A
letter dated La Guayra, September 81, says that
Sutherland was confident Of success. Eduardo
Perez Of the Blues had entered the State OF Zulia
with 1000 men. Zulieta afterwards armed 600 men
IN San Felix, and on the 10th goth attacked by
the forces OF Sutherland 1t appears that the latter
was defeated, as he afterwards sent forward rein
forcements OF infantry and artillery. The popular
feeling In Zulia is with Pugar. At the same time a
new periodical is being circulated, urging the claims
20 the presidency OF the State Of Seor Jose Antonio
NOsquera
Fl Repub,tcano Of Curacao, OF the aoth, publishes
the following officially -Barqusimet0 was occupied
by revolutionary forces on the 3oth in consequences
OF 1erce nght, resulting In Colmenares fleeing to
Araura with 200 men ana Putno 70 Iona with 400
ne balance OF the troops. A letter from Valencia
says that Patin0 would not be able to sustain him
self in the hills OF Terepaine and that Colmenares
had gone to Portuguese badly denorallzed. San
Fernando and all Apun favored the revolution
Machado and Carmen Perez were In FL Baul with u
few men.
In short time general peace Is expected through
out the republic.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

Prospects OF Good Crops-Electrical showers
Damage Done by Them-The Cable Project.
HAVANA Oct 49, 1862
BY the arrival here on the 18th Of United States
steamer Favorte we have news from Kingston to the
9th inst
Abundant showers had fallen throughout the
island, ana the crops offer the best prospects
An electric storm occurred at Falmouth on the
last OF September, rendering the Marine Hospital un-
nhabltable and otherwise causing great damage
General Smith president OF the Interoceanic Tele-
graph Company, was momentary expected on busi-
ness connected with the telegraph between Cuba
Jamaica and Pensacola
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
mn. FITCH :, MRS. ANN s. STEPHENS.
NEW Yoax. oct. "a, 1893.

NEW YORK, OCT. ~, 1903.
To THE FDlros or rRs HERALD
Iregrs. exceedingly 20 be compelled TO refer to
Mrs. stephens again IA connection w,ts the Blnckey
investigation which ss.erm!nated 80 unfortunately
TO myself
Mrs. stephens certainly cannot have forgotten the
conversation which occurred ut the Executive Man.
sion. In washington. on the 18th utmo, In which
there were several participants, and among them
Green Clay Smith, Senator Fowler Mr. featon, Capt.
Lewis ana perhaps one or two others O, which time
these charges against Mr. Courtney were prepared
by myself and which she and others very positively
and emphatcally urged me TO present TO the Prcsi-
dent AZ constituting good and sufficient grounds for
Mr.. Courtney's removal from Office. -
do not choose to discuss this subject at present or
refer 10 the shameful manner In which have been
betrayed and abandoned. shall soon publish a
statement OF all the facts In this affair and then let
the responsibility fall where II properly bclongs..
1 GEO. A. FITCH.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
PORTO RICO.

The lnsurrection suppressed-Capture Of Mum.
hers Of the Insurgents.
HAVANA, Oct II, 1863
The Captain General OF Porto Rico, In an official
communication to General Lersundi. OF the Sd, says
in effect that large portion OF the nsurrectionsts
In that island who had been forcibly enlisted had
gone to their homes and the ringleaders separated
and flown to the mountains. The troops had made
general onslaught resulting in the capture OF six
teen OF the principals and sixty OF their followers
Rojas the leader OF the revolt. The latter with
seven or eight fugtyes, Is being actively pursued
The insurrection may be considered at an end and
throughout the province complete tranquility pre-
walls.
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ton. He WIN be succeeded by Mr.. Emile Pierre, of

Government Acceunts-Everyfhing Favorable
TO 6alnavc-Jercmie Said to Have Fallen.
HAVANA, Oct 16 1865.
The correspondent OF the Dlorio De Ia Marina OF
Havana city, writing from jamaica on the 9th, with
dates from Hayn TO the 5th, says that both General
Domnguez and Nssage Saget have been proclaimed
President making three Presidents for that unhappy
country.
GOnaivcs was attacked on the 18th OF September by
the revolutionsts; but General vicSorin Chevaer
who was In command. not only defended the place.
but completely routed the aggress0rs. ST. Mares
Petit Goave and other positions OF the revoutionsts
were already In the hands Of the government, and
the valor and energy OF Salnave promised soon TO
restore tranquility to the republic. Cape Haytien
was also In possession OF the government, and great
rejocings, with religious ceremonies had taken place
there in celebration OF thoccupaton OF Petit GOave
and tine destruction OF the steamers Sylvan and
Liberte. Sanave was also master OF; Dessalnio
whose people had abandoned the revolutionists
At the latest moment 1t is said that Salnave had
obtained possession or Jeremie.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
BAHAMAS.

Trade Dull-Trouble Between the Council and
the Lower H0use-The New Governor Ex-
pected-Free P0rt-Firen-No Work for the
Blacks.
NASSAU, Oct. II, 1885,
There have been very few arrivals at this port dur
ing the past month, and trade Is very dull. The
House OF Assembly was prorogued on Wednesday,
the 7th, by his Excelency Governor Rawson. A
great deal OF dissatisfaction exists here IN conse-
ouence OF the Retrenchment bill. which had passed
the Lower House, being rejected by the Council The
Legislature intends petitloning the Queen on the
subject.
The new Governor is expected TO arrive in the
next steamer from England, when Governor Raw
son will go to Barbados.
The question OF making Nassau free port is being
agitated as the only means OF saving the colony
from bankruptcy.
the past few weeks, supposed to be the work Of in
cendiaries.
The blacks can get no work and are likely to be-
troublesome.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

SUGAR CRoP IN LorIsIANA.-Tie damage - ne
sugar crop In Louisiana, though quite serious in
some sections. has not been so disastrous frsg
reported The crop IS now set down at l.19O00O
hogsheads, which is vast increase over thai OF last
year correspondent OF the New Orleans Ffc1trDe
writing from the parish OF Plaquemine one or the
best sugar parishes OF the state says:-From every
locality wherein the sugar cane IL cultivated on this
coast the yield, both In quantity and quality, prom.
ises to DC nt ending 10 glorious spring snnimcr
and autumn. Tie atmospheric conditions OF The
last lew days have checked vegetation and are
Fastening maturation. Last year grinding com.
menced here on the "a OF Novernber the probability
~ that some OF our mills will this be ll
operation before tho end OF the month The drst lot
OF sugar or last years growth manufactured in this
parish reached your market on the slh Of November;
in 1865, on the 9th OF November; In 1885, the 10th
OF November; In 1894, on the 22d OF November and
In 1868. on the 18Th OF November. Last year thc
winter was so unusually mild thai the sugar cane
bioomed In some OF our more favorable localities
which had not occurred here since 1852.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

which sails In half an hour learn good authority
that news has beon received OF rising in Santiago
de Cuba.
There are evidences Of excitemen, and preparar
ton among the troops here and the greatest reti-
cence Is manifested by the authorities. The police
are very active and will not permit collections ol
people In the streets
Without any external evidences OF excitement
there Ia a run on the Spanish Bank II. Banco Es-
paGOl OF Havana caused by fears OF extravagant
demands upon II by the government.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
THE NATIONAL GAME.

Base Ball Notes.
The Ancient City Club, ofschenectady. Of has applied
for admission to the state Association.
Applications sent In hereafter, until The meeting OF
the association, will lie until the meeting
State Association meets November III In the Assem-
bly, Chamber at Albany, al half past ten 4. NJ.
The Committee on Rules Of the National Associa-
ton will commence its work this evening at tbe
rooms OF the Mohawk Club, Court street. Brooklyn.
The Judiciary Committee has taken no action ~
yet In the case OF Belton The Active Cinb Jr.
Holmes, wake up. H.H ~
A Lively week FOR the game the current one win be
II the weather be favorable.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

To-day--Mutual Va. Atlantic, home and home
Union grounds.
To-morrow-Oympic vs.. Ross, Mt. Morris square
Wednesday-Mntual Vs. Union, home and home
Union grounds. Na
Thursday-Atantic ys. Athletic, new series, Union
grounds.
Fri1ay-zeller testimcnial-New York vs. Brook
lyn. Union grounds.
Union grounds.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

WHAT AN TNDusrRIoUs FREEDMAN MAY po.miae
Miledgeville F,,derai Uaion says that on sataruat
last freedman traded $3.50 IN cash at one oI out
grocery and provision houses he SAYS ns wn as hss
over 81 200 clear profits on his crop WnV" ''e 'eeA
cultivated BY his own family tnls yeaf,
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

SHOCKING MURDER.-A horrible tragedy occurred
in Greencastle, Ohio, ON Tuesday, the result ~
quarrel between man named warwick and HE
wife. They had been united fifteen years aud hat
elk children. warwick was abusing his wife, anu.
in selfdefence, as she says, she shot him with ps
tol; but after he fell she mangled and crushed his
head In frightful manner with an axe.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

EXTRAORDINARY CAsg.-At Glen SPRING some ten
days ego, Dr. Sumter Means tapped Mrs Brown
VINO had been sunering for some years under dfopsv
OF the abdomen. The doctor drew from her az that
one operation and 1T the same time ten gallons and
one pint OF water. The next day though ank ami
lean, she was laughing and conversng IN ne spirls
Mrs Brown resides near the Trough Shoals, IN spar
tanburg district, 8. C.-Choriestoa courier 6cto.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

MARROW EscApy.--A narrow escape from a
frightfu death occurred IN Commercial street Bcs
hold and slid down. Az he shot the edge he sue.
ceeded In grasping the gutter and held on with both
hands, MS BODY suspended The lockers ey.
pected every instant To zee him dashed To pieces on
che pavement, four stories below. BY great exertion
ne succeeded In drawing himself MP u few inches
throwing one foot on the gutter, clambering into II
and there sustaining hLmself TIL help cAme.
The New York herald., 1868-10-26

Arrival Of q Second Steam Man.of.War for
she vcrnment-Preparations of the Rebels
af NIiragoaDe-(sonaives and Cape Haytien
Closely Besiesed bv the Rebels-The Rebels
Strong Mt 81. Marc's-The Currency-Ncw
Tor
The New York herald., 1868-10-26
VENEZUELA.

Gen. Mariana Lopez Pronouuccs--Defcat of
COlmcnnrcs and Silva Confirmed. VI 0na0ns
1t the Capitnl--Gencrnl Sntherland's Terms
Of Peace.-They are Rejected, and Hostilities
Resumed.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

n S SPRoULE, $50, formerly editor
of the Evansville Courier. Rushvllle
.Jacks0n1an, and other kindred sheets,
has been appointed United States
Treasury Agent. Mr. Sproule held a
similar position under Mr.. Buchanan,
aud his duties consisted principally
of acting as Private Secretary TO the
Honorable Jesse d. Bright Since
the demise of the Democratic party,
Mr.. S. has. beep-a firm aud consistent
friend Of the enemies of the Govern
ment. Such are the classes of per-
sons receiving appointments IN this
State from TIE present administra-
tion.-Indtdn0potis Journal.
The Courier and other Democratic
newspapers have been protesting that
President JOHNSON was not Demo
crat, and that the party could not be
held responsible for his Adininistra-
ton. And yet His Excelleney is con-
stantly .belieing their declarations
and denials by such appointments as
these. Mr.. SPRoULE was the life and
brains Of the party of Vanderburgh
County, during the last campaign,
and Mr.. JOHNSON has thus recognized
his services, and provided comforta-
bic support for him, thus enabling
him to continue his labors in this To-
cality. The party will have need Of
him in the coming canvass, and it
will be expected that he will render
valuable services to the johnson De-
mocracy.