The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-28

EUROPE.

midnight Yesterday July ~.
LORD Stanley intimaes that England will renew
diplomatic relations with Mexico if invited to do so
by the republic. Lord Napier of Magdala, took his
seat in the House OF Lords. Lord Cranworth is dead
Mr. Bancroft was in treaty negotiations with Ducal
Hesse. The French Budget was passed by the
Legislature.
Consols 94% OAK, money. Five.twenties, 72A
In London and 76Z in Frankfort. Paris Bourse
frmer.
Cotton declined, closing with iniddling uplands at
92sd iod. Breadstuffs heavy. Provisions quiet
and steady.
CONGRESS
In the Senate, yesterday the House bill for the
more economical administration of the government
OF the Territories was called up, but was strongly
opposed, and finally laid on the table. resolution
was adopted instructing the Committee on Foreign
Relations TO inquire into the expediency Of making
new treaty with Great Britain having special reference
to Canadian matters. The amended bill making an
appropriation for the purchase Of Alaska was passed
The bill to provide for the more efectual govern
ment of the States OF Virginia. Mississippi and Texas
was called up, but before vote upon it could be
taken the Senate went into executive session and at
twelve O'Clock took recess until the third Monday
OF September next In the various executive ses-
sions between Sunday night and the recess the
Senate confirmed General Rosecranz as Minister to
Mexico and rejected Simon N. johnson as Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury and Alexander Cummings
as Commissioner OF Internal Revenue.
In the House an attempt was made to pass the bill
giving additional protection to the copper interests
but 1t was put aside and the Funding bill called up
and passed by vote Of 1o4 to 3D. Mr.. Butler obtain
ed permission to have his reply to Senator Hender
son printed in the proceedings without reading 1t in
the House. Messrs. p. M. Young and Nelson Tiff,
members elect from Georgia, and Simeon Corley,
member elect from South Carolina. were sworn in.
A number of unmportant Senate bills were concur.
red in, and at twelve O'Clock noon the House took
recess until Monday, the 2lst Of September next
MIsCELLANE0UA
From st. Petersburg to London and thence
through the Atlantic cable we have special advices
which state that the Russian government has been
informed OF the conclusion Of peace between the
Emir of Bokhara and the Cars General commanding
In Central Asia.
by way OF China and London we have advices
from Japan TO the 3Oth OF June. The foreign Minis
tiers issued a united protest against the Mikado's
persecution OF native Christians. The civil war was
in more alarming proportions. Jeddo was still
threatened by the forces Of the ex-Tycoon 1t was
thought that the country would be divided into two
empires, ruled by the Mikado and Tycoon respec-
lively
Political riots have again disturbed Bulgaria, and
the sultans government has despatched troops to
restore order.
In the Georgia House OF Representatives yesterday
"a resolution was passed suspending levy and sale
except for debts contracted since the war.
Adyices from 81. Domingo, Of the Goth Of July,
state that the revolution against Baez was still in
progress but the insurgents were less active and
the government forces stood on the defensive ap-
pearng 10 avoid a collision.
Counsel for General Cole, who is under indictment
in Albany for the murder OF Hiscock, have applied
for his release bail. He was tried some time ago
but the jury failed 10 agree and were discharged
The Fenians had q grand picnic in Buffalo yester-
day, which WAS attended by upwards Of twelve
thousand persons. Everything passed OF In an or.
derry manner.
The Alabama Legislature has ratified the old code
OF laws of the State, except where 1t conflicts with
the present constitution. message was received
from Governor smith yesterday vetong the bill FIX
ing the per diem OF members at eight dollars, the
ground that II ~ exhorbitant.
The coal mining strikers in Pennsylvania, under
the pressure OF the sherin-s proclamation, held o
council OF war on saturday and by O large majority
agreed TO return to work under the ten hour system
lei Davis aud family sailed from Quebec for Eu-
rope In the steamship Australian on Saturday. III
hs trial is called In the meantime he VIII appear BY
counsel
Fires are raging In the woods In the Ottawa dis
trtci, Canada, aud have this season DESTROYED
s4.oOo0oo worth OF timber.
The authorities OF Baltimore stnl have parties
vigorously ut work searching for dead bodies among
the debris OF the food. Six bodies have been re.
covered near Long Bridge and several others at other
places
despatch from Charleston. \. c., announces that
the steamship Hattie. OF Georgetown, from Mobile
TO Boston, was driven ashore and wrecked on the
2oh ust. Bulls Island. OF the Georgia coast. No
lives are reported lost
An inquest was held yesterday on the body OF
Mrs. Anna Brown, who was run over and killed by q
locomotive on the Harlem Railroad near Fifty-
street. Il appeared from the evidence that the de.
ceased was passenger on q Belt Railroad street
car. which crossed the Harlem Railroad Just ahead
OF an approaching train. Becoming frightened az
the prospect OF a collision, which was imminent she
jumped or the platform and fell before the loco
motive. Verdict, nobody 10 blame with recon-
mendation that nsgman be stationed ut the inter.
section Of the roads hereafter.
An ARRAY occurred In Spring street last evening In
which oflcer Scholes and n Mr. Flynn were shot and
seriously injured. young named Hodnutt Is
alleged to have done the shooting aud he Is now IN
prison.
General Hancock has written letter announcing
that he win support Seymour and Blair.
The Tennessee Legislature convened NJ Nashville
yesterday.
An array occurred at warwick, r. l.. on sunday.
between the sheriff and posse and the ofrcers aud
crew OF the steamer Ella. The sheriff and two Of his
assistants were badly beaten and were compelled 70
retire. On the arrival OF the boat at Boston, how
ever the captain and clerk, on whom the sheriff had
Attended TO serve Q process, were arrested.
Speaker Colfax started yesterday for the Rocky
Mountains
An ARRAY between the police and several citizens
OF Augusta, Ga occurred yesterday aud one citizen
was MORALLY and the Chief Of Police very seriously
wounded.