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The New York herald., 1868-03-13
CALICO MOP OF The 3. 4. ?. CLUB.

Tho third annual hop OF this club, whose mystic
symbolism Ball, Hop and Pleasure" club.
was held last evening at the New York Assembly
Rooms, on Broadway. This organization, purely
social in lis pleasant characteristics winds up" the
season with this unique entertainment For years.
their yearly reunions have been OF q varied
nature, including bal nlasque and calico
hop. In the latter, mirthful scenes and care
less Incidence OF youth join hands with rosy
faced, laughing men and women in all the ami
nation of the hour. In accordance with the plans
arranged the ladies' evening dresses OF calico.
while their gallant cavaliers were dressed In ftill
evening costumes. Their neckties OF elaborate calf
cole design and badges OF similar material rendered
the pleasant beauty Of the whole artistic arrangement
agreeable indeed. Many were the ladies present and
many the designs OF calico costumes; but the AMI
mated beauties won distinctive honors by the display
OF such charming taste that although whife-pnrf-
ty's own emblem-was quite appropriately universal,
there were such numerous relcfs in tinted dresses Of
exquisite taste a. presented a scene OF unusual
beauty. Many shone conspicuous in this family
group even they were above the ordinary rank 0f
society, and the happy hours passed proved that
under the auspices OF the "B. H. Pr Club none could
be unhappy. Joy everywhere seemed hung golden
fringed around the ballroom, and like an April day
last night was passed WITH all the drips OF JOY, with
out The drafts Of Ill between.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MAgKgT.-LONDON, March IL
p. M.-Consols closed at e3 g3s for money and
account American securities closed at the following
rates-Unted states 1vetwenty bonds 717s; Illinois
Central Railway shares, SOY; Erie Railway shares,
SeL: Atlantic and Great western Consolidated bonds
2Sk.
FRANKFORT BouRsE-FRAHKFoRT, March 70
5P M.-United States bonds closed nrm at s5x Tor
the issue OF 1862.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MABKgr.-LvERpoor, March
12-5 p. M.-The cotton market closed quiet at the
following authorized MISUNDERSTANDING UP.
lands 10kd.; middling Orleans, 1o,Sd The sales OF
the day foot up TO- 900 bales.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKRT.-LIvERpoof-
March 12-5 r. M.-Corn has declined to 42s for new
mixed western. Wheat steady af los. lid. for Call
fornia white and las ID. for No. red. Barley 5s.
Cd per bushel. Oats 4s. Id. per bushel. Peas 4os.
per 5o4 lbs Flour 37s Cd. per bb for western canal
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.-LIvERP0ofr
March 12-5 r. M.-The provision market closed
auiet and unchanged. Beef Is active and prices
have advanced TO ITS. 0d per Dbl. for extra prime
mess. Pork is firm but unchanged. Lard dull.
Bacon a2s. per cwt. for Cumberland cut.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET-LIvgRP00r- March
12-6 r. M-Refned petroleum dull at Is. 2d. Sugar
steady al l5s 3D. for No. IL Dutch standard. Rosn-
o. Cd. per cwt for common North Carolina, and l2s.
for medium. Turpentne, 34s- 3D. per cwt Tallow,
44s. per cwt. Whale oil, f36 per ton. Sperm OIL,
clio per ton Lnseed oil, f36 los. per ton. Linseed
cakes fl0 los. per ton for thin oblong for feeding.
PETROLEUM MARKET.-ANTwRRP, March 12-5 r.
M-The petroleum market closed quiet at Al. 5oc.
for standard white.
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MEXICO.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HsssLa


Reorsanization-Isaiiwa Prohibit-
ed-Expnision of Foreigners-Bandi,,-cou
spiracy Defeated.
MEXICO March 4, 1868.
The newspapers Of this capital are occupied with
the question OF reorganizng the Cabinet and the
grave contests going on In some States
Congress has been prorogued until the end OF May
project has been presented by Mexican associa-
tion, headed by Tejada Pasque and Ritter, for the
establishment OF another railway between Vera Cruz
and the capital. The plan was strongly supported
and referred to the committee having the English
concession under investigation nr
The Minister OF Gobernacion prohibits all charity
lotteries and the sale OF Havana lottery tickets. The
fn.e for each offence in this matter is $500.
T6e authorities OF Matamoros, as well as those OF
the Stae OF Tamaulipas order the immediate expul-
sion OF ah such foreigners as fall under the pro-
visions OF the circular issued by the national govern
ment in October last.
Governor Mendoza, OF Michoacan, has received the
authority from the state government to punish with
death all kidnappers and bandltu.
General Diego Alvarez has invaded the district Of
Tlapa, where he commenced levying men and seiZ-
ing horses. General Jimeuez had given arms to the
inhabitants OF Chiapa to defend themselves against
Alvarez.
conspiracy at M0relos in the State OF Pueba,
supported by money from the chief VicariO, was
foiled by the vigilance Of government.
At San Luis Potosi the tribunals were closed be-
cause the subatern officers were unpaid
General Corona is expected here from Sinaloa on
business connected with the revolution there. 1t is
possible that the United States gunboat Saginaw will
interfere In the trouble at Mazatlan.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
THE STATE CAPITAL,
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE oF TINE HERALD.

-S' s'o1"vI w thL nchsiu.
Passage N the Honse of the Bin 20 Locate
Courts OF special Sessions In All the Police
Courts-ProrSsed Increase OF Coroners'
Fees.
ALBANY, March IL, 1868.
Both houses worked very indpstrousy to-day. sit
ting until the latest hour OF the morning session and
adjourning to meet again this evening The monoto-
nous sound of debate In Committee of the Whole and
Of roll call on third reading Of bills was contrast
after the stir oS yesterday.
There was little display OF feeling this morning
over the bill TO locate Courts OF Special Sessions in
all the police courts OF New York. few years ago
1t will be remembered. q bill was passed making
Justices Bowling and Kelly the presiding justices OF
Court Of Special Sessions The other magistrates
have contended that 1t very unfair procedure,
for any offence in few hours q few days after
wards sat TO try the same person. Ii, however, all
the magistrates were invested with power to Sit at
the sessions the Board Of Police Justices could
arrange 1t that she accused would always be tried by
q magistrate different from the one who made out
the commitment. The present bill was intro
duced consequently. to make all the police courts
In New York Courts Of Special Sessions also.
the House by large majority. The renaSicars ran
about not knowing what way to vote and seeking In
formation. They voted for 1t almost unanimously.
The quarrel was In the democratic ranks and was
quite bitter one, the opposition coming from those
who have some personal plque against the demo-
Senator Genet introduced bin which Is 10 quadru-
pie the fees Of cor0ners and thereby largely add TO
the already very lucrative emouments Of that bu-
reau OF the city government. The bill proposes TO
give each coroner ten dollars for simply viewing the
body ana adds almost as much more for the succeed
ing steps In the progress OF an inquest.
The Broadway elevated railroad plan OF last winter
was revived in the Senate this morning.
The Senate held an executive session to-day, and
George Geddes was confirmed as Superintendent Of
the On0ndaga Salt Springs The Governor dbl not
send in any new name IN place OF that OF General
Mexican for Auditor Of the Canal Department.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
CALIFORNIA.

The State Tax ON Passenger Tickets Declared
Void by the Supreme COmrt-Chnnge Of Time
for Election of COngressmen.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 1868.
Henry Hare Hartley, prominent Californian law
yer and politician, died to-day ut Sacramento.
The Supreme Court has decided that the State
stamp tax on passenger tickets violates the national
constitution and is therefore void.
The Governor to-day signed the bill changing the
time OF the election for Congressman from Call
fOrnia.
The British ship vascafa. ashore near Fort Point,
was sold at auction to-day for So, 800.
General Morgan Smith, United States Consul to
Honolulu, arrived by the steamer Idaho, en- route
to New York. Colonel Spaulding IL In charge of the
AFFAIRS OF the United States Legation pending the
return OF General McCook, the Resident Minister.
The Russian bark Wilhelm, 264 days from London,
arrived at Honolulu February 10.
Arrived, ships Charles Luling, from Liverpool !:
Mary Z. Packer, from New York.
The captain Of the ship Charles Iuling died at sea
February Is.
The United States steamer Ossipee sailed for the
Mexican coast to-day.
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MAss.%CHUSE1 rs.

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Repuslican state Convcntion-t:enernl Grant
and Senator Wilson the Choice for Prcsfh>. nj
and Vice President.
WORCESTER, March IL. 1863
The Republican State Convention assembled at
twelve O'Clock to-day in Mechanics Hal, and was
large gathering one thousand two hundred and
twenty-five delegates being present. Before per-
manent organization was effected three cheers were
given for New Hampshire. u. W. Gooch pre-
sided, and addressed the Convention at length The
speech received hearty applause, and the names OF
Grant and Wilson aroused great enthusiasm.
Four delegates were balloted for TO represent the
State at the Chicago Convention with the following
result:-Wiliiam Clafin OF Newton; Henry Alexan-
DER, OF Springfield; John u. Alley, OF Lynn; George
Coggswel, Of Salem.
DIR. George b. Loring made stirring speech. in
which ne declared In favor Of Grant and Wilson and
OF impeachment, endorsing the action OF Congress,
which was well received.
The following resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That we approve the action OF the ma
tiona House OF Representatives, which, through the
country OF the great obstacle to speedy restoration
OF the political and civil rights OF the people OF the
States lately In rebellion, and to the promotion OF
the industrial and commercial interests Of the
Resolved, That the republicans of Massachusetts
pledge their individual support to General u. S.
Grant as their candidate for President OF the United
States.
Resolved, That with undiminished confidence in
his broad patriotism and his tried fidelity, and with
full appreciation of his eminent services In the cause
present the name Of Henry Wilson their candidate
for Vice President Of the United States
Resolved, That We tender to the republicans OF
New Hampshire our cordial congratulations upon
the brilliant success OF their recent State election
Three cheers were given for the resolutions and
nine for Grant and Wilson.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
The Hawaiian Election-The Trade of the
Islands.

The Hawaiian ElectiOn-The Trade Of the
Islands.
SAN FRANCISCO, March II, ls6s.
The steamer Idaho has arrived from Honolulu
and brings advices TO February 20. The election Of
Legislative representatives resulted In the election of
twenty-seven members, eight ministerial, twelve in
dependent and seven doubtful. The seats OF the
seven successful government candidates are TO he
contested. In Kehaa the plantation hands voted
almost unanimously for DR.. Mott smith, marching TO
the polls with the American nag at the head and the
Hawaiian banner at the rear Of the procession.
The review Of Hawaiian trade Tor the past year
shows total export Of native products 70 the value
of one and quarter millions OF dollars the principal
item OF sugar amounting 10 seventeen munon
The King had ordered the Hawaiian Parliament TO
convene on the 18th OF April.
Mr.. Rufus A. Lyman had been appointed Lieutenant
Governor OF the island OF Hawaii
The English war schooner Chameleon sailed LOT
Victoria, Nancouvers Island, on the 2lst OF February
The coored seamen Of the Lackawanna gave BAH
at Honolulu by permission OF their officers.
The whale ship President. the first this season, ar
rived at Honolulu from Marquesas with twenty bar
res sperm OIL She gives the following report OF the
whaling neet:-The Nautilus, 100 barrels sperm
Tamerain, Emily Morgan and Champion, clean; Gen
eral Pike, 40 barrels SPERM which were transferred
10 the Emily Morgan; the PfRe leaking badly sailed
for Honolulu; the Ocean, 30 barrels sperm. The
islander, with one barrel sperm, was al Deans
island December 4.
Intelligence from Tahiti announces the total loss
OF an English lumber vessel on Starbuck or volun.
teer Island, while making q voyage from Puget
Sound 10 Australia. The name Of the wrecked yes.
-, was not ascertAtnes
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MU s EN- NTs.

PIXIES OPERA H0UsB.-Anothe dsbutantc Madame
Izora Elder made her first bow for the season before
an immense house last night The opera was the
sparkling, merry 'Crlspino Ia Comarc," and the
new conner was the Annetta on the occasion. IT. us
her friends say, this Mrs. Elders first appearance
on any stage, operatic, concert or DRAMATIC her
debut was al extraordinary success, for ladies do
not generally display such excellent acting at their
first appearance in public. Her voice is something
like Miss Hauck's, but OF very limited power. The
tone Is pure enough and possesses at times degree
Of briiancy. Her voice, however, needs considera-
bic training and acquaintance with the stage to &C
% sna ann sne was y recevea
lied IN large numbers last night. Ronconi was the
Crspino, ana every one knows what he is In this
comic rO'e. The rest OF the cast was satisfactory
and the sextet was tumutuousy enc0red. sDOn
Giovanni" tonight and SRA Diavol0n at t0-mor.
rows matinee Will bring the present season to .
close
STEINwAY HALL--FANNy KExBLE's RRADNGa-
Mrs. Kemble on Wednesdays matinee gave to large
audience as her reading tho merry Wives Of Wind
sor," an agreeable change from those heavy and
dismal tragedies such as "Coriolanus'' and "Juus
Cesar" The age OF those heavy old tragedies has
In fact gone by and the age OF sparkling comedies
spectacles and extravaganzas il In full blast. The
reading OF "Julius Cesarr the other night for ex.
ample, was most admirable, but the impression loft
upon the mind was dismal On the other hand,
while the greater variety of characters and the w.t.
OF Windsor" afforded larger scope for the
tile powers OF the accomplished reader, the impress
y 4e st n dT eG
q funeral. In this important view Of the subject
Mrs. Kenbe great as she Is in Shakspeares tragedies
would do we'll, we think To give US ess OF them lex
cept Macbeth" "R0meo and Juliet" and one or two
others) and more Of Shakspeare's sparkling come
dies. This evening, we are accordingly grathed to
state she reads the interesting and pleasant story
OF "Measure for Measure"
H0OLEY's OPERA House, BRoOKLYN.-A minstrel
hall, and yet not all minstrel hall, ia HoOleys
Opera House. for within It associated occasion
ally good dramas, most instructive dogs, panto-
mines and burlesques of superior order At present
the "Wild Fawn OF the Woodsn is the great spec
tacuar attraction, Of the merits of which we have
already spoken. The facilities Of this theatre
highly favorable for the production Of pieces like
this. Nor is there apparently any limit to the enter
prise OF the manager In getting them up. The pre-
sent six nights season OF 'ViyaIlr and Dave Read.
together with the s.Fawn,r draws immensely What
BROOKLYN would do without Hooey Is problem.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
INDIANA.

Conv cnti0n Of the Prcsbyterians Of the state.
INDIANAPOLIS, March IL, 1865.
The state Convention, called in the interest OF
the union movement OF the Presbyterian Church,
assembled in this city to-day. The attendance was
large, all the various branches OF Presbyterianlsr
being fully represented. Rev. Or. Tuttle DID,, OF
the New School, of CrawfordsvIle, acted as
president. The topics for discussion to-day
were:-'would real spiritual unity be advanced
by the orgonic union or all believers Y' ais the
union OF the various branches Of the Presby.
terian Church In the United States desirable and
practicable on the basis adopted at the recent Con-
vention In Philadelphia and what can be done 10
more closely unite the various branches OF the
Church ~ Ministers and elders outside OF the state
were invited 10 enrol their names as corresponding
members.
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the WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH.

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"'' q. r,,. 80. 4, 49,. -. -.
sales were mace AZ o. Auis pIioe 's ten per cent
,,ors anr,nu that wear having been from a 10 10
'.on1 49, s,,o. sss 49,, .,a.anr sso,,,
since wnicn ''n'c 'ne ss'A ~ oon ''c"uny a0eln'
-o.. ,sca,rts M the oompanv are Il IA stated nov
sio" af~.S. -ar.o.s - .S,s ..,s
the .xockholdy Of the 10th inst Says
rba v,c,sstudes az tbis fVestern Union e,e0raph,
stock have mot been owing 10 the caprice Of the mar
Yet lint are attributable To Just OF the
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
LOUISIANA.

Order OF Election the Ratification Of the
New Constitution.
NEW ORLEANS, March IA, 1865
IL Special orders No SIS General Hancock ap-
points the 18th and 18th OF April for the election for
the ratification Of the constitution The registration
Is TO be revised i've days commencing fourteen days
before the election. The order prescrbes the regu
lations for the government Of the election and pro-
hibits any person who Is candidate for ONCE acting
az commissioner registrar. Paragraph fifteen Of
the order IL as f0ll0ws:-
should Congress enact hereafter that NJ the approaching
election shall also be for State and other officers,
the registrars and will under this
election Of said officers In such orders
VIII from these headquarters notifying the qualified
voters that s.cb election s authorized.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Republican State OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
tion Of n Negro for Secretary Of State-HaIf
the Delegates To the Republican National
Convention Negroes.
CHARLESTON, March IL, 1868.
The Republican STATE Convention nominated by
reclamation Cordosa (coored) a. Secretary Of State.
Half OF the delegates chosen TO the Chicago Republic
can Convention are negroes.
The Constitutional Convention has agreed 70 an
journ on Tuesday, the nth inst. A resolution vas
ute proceedings for the recovery of all property sold
for Confederate money.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
NEW JERSEY.

Passage Of the Harsimus Cove Bill In the
Senate-Repenl Of the Act Requiring Polls
to Open mt Sunrise md Close mt Sunset.
TRENTON March H. 1863
In the Senate to-day the Harsmus Cove bill passed
without opposition, giving the united railroad COM
panies the right to increase their terminus and
depot facilities. The Legislature accepted an inv-
tatiOn to visit Harsimus Cove and appointed CON-
mittee to make the necessary arrangements.
The Delaware Improvement Company bill to make
The act requiring polls to open at sunrise and close
at sunset was repealed.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
JUVENILE PUglM GALL.

The children OF the House or Israel are quite as
great on Purim their elders In the congregation.
and observe it with quite much zest. Last night.
under the guidance Of Rev. Raphael Lasker, the pu-
pits OF his Educational Institute held Purm ball. in
which little ''maidens OF Judah' tripped II pleas
antly 10 the sound OF music In mask and fancy
dresses with their beaux. The ballroom was Well
filled by masters and misses, all very neatly attired
In such costumes az suited their peculiar notions OF
STYLE and twenty mine dances Square and revolyingb
were placed on the floor for their delectation during
the evening. very pleasant little affair for little
people was the little Purim reunion held last night ~
beth nj
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
MISSOURI.

The Proposed Bridge Across the Missis-
sippi-Judgment Against the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad.
ST.. LOUIS, March IL, 1865.
The Bridge Company here design to ask the Leg
isature to authorize the Mayor OF ST. Louis so soon
as ST. 900 have been subscribed to the stock OF
the company by citizens to cause an election to be
held to vote upon the proposition to have the city
OF st. Louis guarantee the bonds Of the Bridge
Company to the extent OF $4,000 0O0 payable IN gold
with six per cent interest twenty years after date
The Mayor approves the proposition. and expresses
the belief that citizens will vote In favor OF It,
judgment was rendered yesterday In the Circuit
Court against the Atlantic and Pacific Railway Com
pany for &13, SO0 the sum claimed by j. II. Concan-
non Co. and Chas. II. Rowland ior work
done on the road a. contractors, and which the
company refused 10 pay.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13

PoUGHKEEPsl. March IL, 1865.
This morning German named Adler was killed al
Rhinebeck station, on the Hudson Rver Railroad.
under the following circumstances:-Ile with some
friends was passenger on the Montreal train bound
north. When the train stopped at Rhtnebeck he goe
on on the west side, and stepped on the down track
passing the station. In an instant he was hurled
high In the air. the pilot Of the locomotive havne
struck him. His head and legs were horribly
mangled but he lived for two hours after the accf-
dent occurred. Coroner Quick held An Inquest on
the body the jury returning verdict Ia accordance
with the facta The body was then taken 70 Nw v
York by the friends Of the deceased for ntermenf.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
NORTH CAROLINA.

The Conveution-The August Body to Adjourn
ON the 18th.
RALEIGH March IL, 1868
In the Convention last night the Relief ordinances
were defeated.
The Convention to-day passed resolution to ad-
journ next Tuesday, and also adopted report re-
questing Congress to remove the disabilities OF about
an average OF eight persons in every county In the
State. Most Of the persons named are obscure ind
viduals so far as known.
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TELECRAPHIC NEWS
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
ITALY. ~,,
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

The Naples Banquets TO Admiral Farrnsut.
.,s5es.:ss-s..-~ NAPLES March T. 1858.
The naval banquet given by Admiral Proval,a, OF
the royal Italian navy, to Admiral Farragut came on
inth is city today. TWAS attended by the chief naval
officers OF Italy, the American admiral and many
United States officers and brilliant assemblage OF
non professional guests
The toasts were friendly and cordial towards tho
Union, ana highly complimentary to Admiral Far
ragut.
The city authorities will give banquet al an
early day to the Admiral in the Of the Neapoll-
tam people.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
CUBA.

sugar Market-Exchanse-lIars InteiIi.
gence.
HAVANA, March t. 1888.
sugar-saes were made to-day at ~ III reals
per arfobe Tor No. IL Dutch standard.
Exchange-Qn london, 9S a oa per cent premium;
on United States. go,d, 1 per cent discount; on
Paris, pa per cent discount.
The steamship Rapd.an, Captain Cheeseman. sailed
to-day Tor New York. The steamship ConcOrdia,
Captain Sears, arrived here to-day from New Orleans.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
ST. DOMINGO

Bacx Refuses tn Leave Curacoa Yet-Cholera
still Prevalent at Sc. Domingo City.
HAVANA, March IL, 1868.
BY the latest dates from st. Domingo we learn that
President Baez has not arrived there but, on the
contrary is reported that he will remain some time
longer a, Curacao. General Hungria win probably
be made Acting President.
The cholera still prevailed In the capital OF St.
Domingo.
The New York herald., 1868-03-13
ASSEMBLY.

ALBANY, March II, ls0s.
Hills ADVANCED rc rurRp READING.
Making appropriations 70 pay the principal
ana interest OF the cana, debt; making ap-
preparations to pay for the collection OF
tolls and the superintendent OF the canals;
providing for State tax OF mill for the construc-
ion Of new works and extending repairs on canals
on motion OF Mr. BRADsTREET the rules were sus.
pended and the three bills above named were passed.
BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Depositors' Savings Bank Of
New York; To amend the BuHalO city charter: In
relation 10 the Courts Of Special Sessions or the Peace
in New York.
Recess to halfpast seven O'Clock.
Evening Session.
The SPEAKER presented the annual report OF the
State Engineer ON com panies navigating the lakes
and riyers also the report OF the Secretary Of State
on the poor statistics.
The bin providing for the bonding Of towns in
Madison county for the construction Of railroad
nom Canastota 70 Cazenoyia was considered in Com
mittee of the Whole. A lengthy discussion ensued
on the general principle OF bonding towns. The bin
was finally ordered third reading by vote Of ~
TO 3s, and the Assembly adjourned.