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ST. THOMAS.
:pscAL TELEGRAM 70 THE HERALD.
Naval Inteiiigence-The Losses ~ the uurri-
cane OF October 30.


Naval InteiIigence-The Losses by the Harri-
cane OF October -.
HAVANA, Feb. o. |
VIA LAKE City, Fla, Feb. q. 1851
We have advices from st. Thomas to the 2lst OF
January. The Danish steam corvette Dagmar
was about to return to Europe. The intention OF
her commander was to proceed via Laguayra,
Venezuela, to make repairs and collect certain
claims due to Danish subjects OF st. Thomas
The American ship Sarah Newman. DESTROYED
IN The hurricane OF October % last is still ashore
No attempt had as yet been made to get her Of.
The American ship Alice Ball. Captain Rose, had
arrived at St. Thomas to take on board the guns
and other warlike material that formed part OF the
cargo Of the Sarah Newman when the latter should
be extrcated from her present position. 1t will be
recollected that the cargo of the Sarah Newman
was originally loaded on board the bark Patmos,
which was blockaded in st. Thomas by the Span
ish squadron. as it was intended for the Peruvian
navy in the Pacific.
The British steamer Robert Todd, which went
ashore in the hurricane has nc: y q; besMn con.
denned. The wreckers are active in their efforts
to raise the sunken vessels, and their labors will
prove profitable as as . general thing, but
they have so far been unsuccessful in their
endeavor to raise the British steamer Columbian.
The damages to this fine steamer were such that
she has been sold for 500 900. Mr.. Murphy, the
diver has obtained IS 900 for his share in the sal
wage Of the British steamer Rhone. lost at Beta
Island during the hurricane.
The Catholics on the island Of st. Thomas are
building new church. and they contemplate the
erection Of q nunnery there also.
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FIRE IN GREENWICH sIReEI.

Al twenty minutes to eleven o'clock last night nre
was discovered by officer Reynolds Of the Third pre-
cnc on the fourth story OF tho i've story building No
3l1 Greenwich street, occupied by John A. Ppo manu-.
facturer OF ladies' ruIiss and aungs The nrsmsn a
usual, we're very prompt. The Chief Engineer and his
assistants about the FIRST the premises line
Of hose nist run up the sain; there being no
outlet for the smoke NJ the roof crowded down the
stairs that the nrsmen were compelled TO retreat line
vas then Al the fourth story window, aud waller
brought 10 bear Al once the nre and By dgent
work IL was kept TO the floor winch Il originated.
The loss the stock Of Mr.. Pipe will BE- about 81 600;
insured. The attn floor is occupied by Thomas Brown
for me storage Of children's carriages The damage
done 70 stock estimated about 81 O00 said 10
be insured Tho third floor occupied by william Wat
SON. dealer In apples damage 70 about Ssoo; In
sured. The second door Is occupied By O. D. Day.
dealer in wines and liquors damage to stock by water
about $500; insured. The nrst floor Is occupied By
Kenyon Puckhser, wholesale grocers Their stock Is
damaged by water to the amorot Of about 81 600; in
sursd for So 600 In the Niagara Pacific and Common
wealth insurance companies The building 10 owned
BY H. 3. Clark. The damage done 70 Il will be about
81 o00 insured Tho origin Of the are 81 present un
known.
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NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 7, 1868.
ALASKA.

The Olirers ..d <,-. Weil-Greenbac is :
In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF N"ss'"n troops
Nail Facilities FOR sitka.
San Francisco, p. y $50.
eiaska advces OF January "a state !, '~' ~
omcers and soldiers of the garrison and the Wv
Gems were in good health, the Indians were quie.
and the weather was delightful. The troops had
been paid aud money was plenty. Legal tenders
were quoted at roc.
United states Postal Agent Truman had arrived
at Sitka The people ask for a monthly mail
Russian vessel sailed on the Gath of January
LOT the Amoor river with Russian soldiers.
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TURKEY.

The War Agitation in the PrOvincez-Russia
said to BE. In Protest.
VIENNA, Feb. s, 1868.
The Vienna Debate, a semi-offcial journal, as
serts that the Gar Alexander. acting upon the
suggestions of Prussia, has protested with the
other European Powers against the extensive
armament going on in the principally Of Servia.
The same paper says the recent appearance Of a
number of armed bands in the province Of Bulgaria
is calling attention to affairs on the Danube, and
adds that Prince Metternich, the Austrian Ambas-
sador at Paris, has been instructed by his govern
ment to press upon the Marquis de Mouster. the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, the mme date
consideration OF the subject.
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO the HERALD.

The Clergy Opposed Go Salnavc-British Re-
iatien, with Hnyti-Anxiety About the sa.
manu- Affair.
HAVANA, Feb. 8,
VIA LAKE CRY, Feb. 6, 1868.
From TIayti we have advices to the 18th ut.
The French clergy had accommodated Salnave
on the ground that he had established sort OF
Fetish religion.
The British government had refused to recall
the British Legation at the demand Of President
3ansvc.
There was general dissatisfaction, and even
CONSERVATION, at the rumors Of Senior Pujols mis-.
sion to the United States for the sale Of SANTANA.
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SPECIAL TelEGRAM 70 the HERALD,

Naval M0vements-Negr0 Mniiuies stopped.
HAVANA, Feb. s.
VIA LAKE Cry, Fla, Feb. 6, 1868.
We have advices from Kingston, Ja., to Janu-
AIRY %.
The iron.clad Royal Alfred. flagship Of Vice
Admiral Mundy's British West India squadron. was
to sail from Kingston on the Gath OF January
Commodore Sir F. Leopold MeClintock. command
ing the steam frigate Aurora, was to leave for
England in April.
The assent which the presbyterians manifested
towards Ex-Governor Ayre's policy ia represented
as having prevented the mntny among the blacks
which was threatened at Christmas.
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ILLINOIS.

The Chicago BOnrd OF Trade--A Protest
Against fhc Action 0f Wall street in tae
Rack island RniirOadCa
CHICAGO. Feb. 6, 1868.
The following was offered on Change to-day
and will come up for action TO morrow
Whereas 1t has come 10 the knowledge or this board
THAT few spectators and stock jobbers in Wall street.
New York. have undertaken to Interfere with the pro-
gress and u she Rock Island Road west from
Des ones TO Omaha merely for speculative purposes
therefore be IL
Resolved, That this Board look upon any such move
men by stockholders and spectators that may inter-
fore with the Rock Island other OF great rail-
road lines leading from this city not only
principle OF right, but is direct attack, for the
purpose selfish gain, upon tho real interests
tend the development OF material resources
and any such movement meets with most unqua
ted condemnation
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GEORGIA.

Death of the Assaulted Member of she Com
vensien-AnnSunccment of His Death in the,
Convention.
ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 1868.
G. G. Richardson, delegate to the Convention
from the Twentieth district. who was shot on
Monday by Captain Timmony, late of the United
States Army died to-day.
In the constitutional Convention to-day motion
to reconsider the vote taken yesterday on the
tion of 1865 with amendments for the committees
report, were tabled.
Pending the discussion of the report on the
Executive Department, the death of Mr. Richard.
son, a delegate from Baldwin county was an
nounccd, whercupon the Convention adjourned.
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ANTIGUA.


Energy Of the Opposition to the Governmcnt.
HAVANA, Feb. S; !
VIA LAKE Cry, Feb. 6. 1868.
We have dates from Antigua to the 4th inst.
The tax on water unpopular. The con-
test over representation in the next Legislature
was severe, and the opposition to the government
candidates was very energetic.
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ST. DOMINGO.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TINE HERALD.

Opposition to the sale Of samana TrIunvi.
rate.
HAVANA, Feb. 8,
VIA LAKE Cry, Fla, Feb. 6, 1865
Our advices from st. Domingo are TO the 10Th
ult
The people and the public officials were protest
ing against the negotiations said to be foot for
the alienation Of SANTANA.
All DEGREES since June last had been pronounced
null.
A provisional trumvirate had been proclaimed.
rt was composed Of Seniors Gomez, Bsrcento aud
Luciano, and their powers were to last until ex-
President Bacz should return to the island.
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TENNESSEE.

Strike on tho hiemphis and Louisville Rail-
rond-Accide"t on tho CEnttanoogu Raft
road.
NASHVILLE Feb. G. 1868.
The strike on the Memphis, Clarksyille and
Louisville Railroad, which was temporarily ad-
Justed, has broken out again, but will not inter-
fere with the transportation OF passengers and
.. 'cht between Louisville and Memphis, "a ar
no, nents have been made Nv which nrompt
nansec, ms wiz be made between Memphis aud
:" po,n's occurred on the Nashville and Chat
t.nna@a paiiroaa .hs morning, near Tsntalon by
which portion Of we'd. some two Np hueJre =,
feet ~ the r"aa ,orn and twenty five feet OF
trestls broken. The conduct. : n m Jackson
John s. Farrell. brakeman, ana Aon. oai'ahan.
another brakeman. aud negro T0'' severely
wounded. No lives were lost. .
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MISSIS SIPPI.

Republican OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of n Negro
Candidate Tor the NomiuafiU OF state
AUDITOR.
JACKSON. Feb. g.. 1868.
The Reconstruction Convention again gave way
to. day to the Republican Nominating Convention.
The following State ticket has been nominated -
For Governor. b. d. Eggieston: Lieutenant Gov
ernor A. J. Jameson; Secretary Of State, II. J.
Alcorn; Treasurer, D. NJ Williams Auditor VIM.
j. Morgan; School Commissioner G. w. Clarke:
Attorney General. j. NJ. Morris. All the candi-
dates whites. 4. NJ. Stringer (colored). re-
ceved twenty-five votes for Auditor after an elo-
quent appeal in his behalf by Mr.. Gibbs on the
ground OF policy.
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THE PRESS TelEGasMs.

The Loss Of the steamer observation-disclosures
Bienviile.
HAVANA, Feb. 6, 1868.
A steamer from Vera Cruz arrived here to-day
aud brings the following intelligence
On the 10Th Of January severe gale from the
north visited the harbor of Vera Cruz and caused
much destruction. The steamer Nightingale foun-
dered at her anchorage at noon on that day. The
following persons on board were drowned -
Thomas Ward steward; Peter Wood, pantryman;
George Morris, cook; Thomas Hart, Bartlett
All the officers and the rest Of the crew were
saved. The bark Benvillc, from New Orleans.
was driven ashore during the storm and became
total wreck. Her officers and crew were all saved
A portion OF her cargo has been got ashore.
Rumors Of Further Pronuncinmcnti os-NIove.
ments Of Mexican Lendcrs-Congress-Ho
tiiity Of Guatemala Eufe rprises In Mexico.
HAVANA. Feb. o, 1868.
The following news has been received from the
interior OF Mexco:--
There were rumors at Vera Cruz that several
generals in the Mexican army had pronounced
against the government, and fears were enter
tanned that an attempt might be made by them to
create a revolution.
It was reported that General Porfirio Diaz would
soon he appointed Minister OF War.
In the Mexican Congress the bill revising the
tariff had passed A bill introduced to abolish
the death penalty; but it was defeated.
General Escobedo had arrived at the capital. II
was rumored that he intended to resign the COM
mand OF the Third division of the army.
Mexican travellers in Guatemala are i'll treated
by the inhabitants, whose hostility has been excited
by the threats OF invasion.
A project for uniting Mexico with the United
States BY system Of railroads has been placed in
the hands Of a commission, who are TO examine
the plan and report to the government its FEAST
bility.
Companies are forming to develop the gold mines
which have recently been discovered in Oojaca,
aud which are reported to be very rich.
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THx CHICAGO FIRs.-rhs Tnsuronce Chroricis OF chi.
csgo gives full ss OF the insurance property de-
siroyed By the fire 10 that city last week The oss Of
Hartford companies n less than reported In the Chicago
dses and, given n the CAruwsce IL only ala SIS
New York city Companies lose s3oi, 600; other Eastern
companies s22 62s Chicago ompanies e142 a1s other
$751; 900 Making toal Insurance Of H. 100 3is 90
loss OF about SHOWROOM
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NORTH CAROLINA.

The Conservative Con vention-Orxnnizatie
for the Coming Observation-Disclosures Of
Delegates 90 the National Democratic Con.
vention.
RALEIGH, Feb. 6, 1868.
In the Conservative Convention to-day the
port of the committee for the organization Of the
conservatives In the coming elections was
adopted. The platform is confined to living issues,
and mainly to opposition to universal negro suf-
frage. The common sentiment is that Governor
Vance excelled himself in his speech to-day to the
Convention.
Delegates were appointedt to the National Demo
cratic Convention
Governor Graham in closing the Convention
made happy effort. The conservatives are
highly elated at the success of the Convention.
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VIRGINIA.

The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of the Article on
the Executive.
RICHMOND, Feb. 6. 1868.
In the Convention to-day the clause relating TO
the eligibility ofthe Governor requiring him to be
citizen Of the United States ten years and cti-
zen Of Virginia three years. was adopted. An
amendment to declare ineligible to the Office any
person who aided in the ebeion was defeated by
3 decided majority. Another amendment to insert
the word 'white' in the clause was defeated.
Several other sections not differing from the old
vNe sdoptssl' 49,
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

Tour OF Gcnerai Lersnndi Throuwh the
lsinnd-Ristori.
HAVANA, Feb. s,
VIA LAKE CRY, Fla, Feb. q, 1868.
Captain General Lersundi started on tour Of
the whole island today. He has decided that
clear bills Of health can be henceforth issued from
all Cuban ports, even from Cardenas.
The success Of Madame Ristori in her roles as
Medes aud Maria Stuart we're unprecedented. She
captivated her audiences. The men were noticed
to weep--such was the effect OF her imp ersona-
hons-and the tagedieuns was called before ths
curtain six times.
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FLORIDA.

Tire Conventional Of the Constitw.
fion.
TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 6, 1865.
To-day is the thirteenth day Of the Cons,itu.
tonal Convention, and its sessions are still held in
secret without quorum. An ordinance has been
passed authorizing the issue Of scrip to pay OF the
Convention. The constitution il completed and
the Convention will probably adjourn tomorrow.
General Meade has been notified OF the proceed.
inrs by telegraph.
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PORTUGAL.

Attempt to Assnssinafc the King and Queen
The Fire Returned with Fatal isGccr.
LISBON, Feb. 6, 1868.
The King and Queen OF Portugal and their suite,
while returning from hunting party near Braza,
were fred upon from the roadside.
The guards returned the fire. killing some OF the
assailants and wounding others. The royal party
then rode rapidly into town. The King and
Queen are unhurt.
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MAINE.

Accident en- the Portland and hsuncbcc
RaitrOad-
PORTLAND, Feb. 6, 1865.
The Portland and Kennebcc down train last
evening met with disaster three miles east of
Richmond. The engine and tender rolled down
bank seventy feet upon the ice. Charles Evans
fireman. was badly bruised. No one else hurt
The coupling Of the baggage broke, saving
the train.
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ENGLAND.

American Fcnianism.
LONDON, Feb. ., 1868.
The American newspapers containing comments
on the arrest of Mr.. Train have been received.
These comments evoke much press discussion
here. The tone Of the London newspapers, how.
ever, is temperate and concilistory
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q'EIEGRAPHIC NnWS
r r Q M
ELL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
MEXICO.
SPECIAL IslEGRlMs 70 THE HERALD.
r r M

Loss OF an American steamer of Vera Crnz-
The Captain Saved.
HAVANA, Feb. 6,
Via LAKE CRY. Fla. Feb. 8, 1865
Our advices from Vera Cruz are to the LIST inst.
terrific norther prevailed at Vera Cruz on the
9th ut. The steamer Nightingale. Captain
Breaker. was blown ashore from her anchorage Oh
the city after having discharged her cargo in
lighters. Seven Of her crew were lost, but the
captain was saved.
N0rther ut Vera Crux-Marine LOSSES
Runs~red Postal Treaty-Pcrsonniities-Th The
Auerican Legion-Congress.
HAVANA, Feb 6, 1868.
The British mail steamer Elder, Captain Bar,
has arrived from Vera Cruz, with dates to the
lst inst.
terrific norther ragged at that port on the 29th
alt. The steamer Nightingale, Captain Breaker,
arrived on the 2sth ult. and landed her cargo,
after which she was blown ashore below the CITY.
She will prove total loss. Seven of the crew
persisted, but the captain was saved. The Next
can schooner Mahones was stranded and but few
OF her crew were saved, as also some Of her cargo.
whicA consisted Of cotton.
Our dates from the capital are to the goth nit.
There was rumor that Mr.. A. Morgan expect.
ed 70 effect commercial and postal treaty on the
condition that the railroad between Vera Cruz and
Mexico shall be made to pass through the city of
Puebla.
Forced loans had been levied in the citv q,
Guadaiajara, and had driven the merchants to des
peration.
The Sfg'o, Of Havana, reports that General
hegules had received q furlough to visit Europe
with his family.
: President Juarez was expected at Oajaca. his
native place.
Many Of the kidnappers had been captured and
shot, Cnceasng complaints were still made Of
the insecurity of the roads.
General Noriega had gathered over one hundred
adherents, but was unsuccessful in his sLirmishes
with the government troops.
Three hundred dollars each was offered to the
American Legion, in cash. in lieu of 81 900 in land
Tor their services during the war of the nterven.
ton.
Congress had admitted the State of Guerrero
into the Union, but providing that new military |
and civil governor should be appointed in place Of
Alvarez and Jimnez. |
The bill abolishing capital punishment had been
lost IN the Mexican Congress.
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Napoleon Invited TO Constnntinopie.
PARIS, Feb. 6, lS6s.
It is said that the Emperor Napoleon has ac.
cepted an invitation from the Sultan of Turkey to
visit Constantinopic next summer.
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Tax BILL.

RALEIGH, Feb. s, 1868.
The Convention to-day passed the Tax bill also
resolution requesting General Candy to issue an
order prohibiting the sale and sacrifice of property
now under execution. The article of the constitn-
ton on the Governor and State executive officers
was amended 50 as to require their election for
term OF four wears.
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EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS.

GLASGOW, Feb. 6.--The steamship Europa, Cap.
tain Craig. from New York on the 25th OF January,
has arrived at this port.
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Accidental Death mt MOntreal-Fire and Gan-
powder Explosions.
MoNTREAL, Feb. 8, 1868.
James Henry was buried alive in q coal yard
this morning, by an excavsted coal heap falling on
him. He was dug out an hour afterwards, but
life was extinct.
Haldimond Il Co. g hardware store took fire last
night and was totally des troyed. Several explo.
sions Of gunpowder took place and three fremen
were severely injured. Insured for Sl2 ,000
Three thousand dollars has been contributed ny
the parishes of Ouch &c towards the Canadian
PapaI Zouaves.
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The Evening Telegram Isns New n Circuin-
equal the other city evening combined IL
is constantly ahead news and yesterday evening beat
its contem porares In the following items.
IN THE FIRST EDITION 1T CONTAINED
TIE LATEST BALLS AND BALL GOSSIP.
DESCRIPTION or TOILEITks
CRIMINAL RECORDS AND LOCAL AND SUBURBAN
INTELLIGENCE
IN THE SECOND EDITION
TFLEORAPHfC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS or TuH
WORLD.
THE LAW COURTS AND MORNING REPORTS IRON
WALL STREET.
IN Tug THIRD EDITION
PROCEEDINGS or CONGRESS-.
NEWS FROM THE WEST INDIES
WASH iNGTON AND ALBANY GOSSIP
MARINE, MONEY TRADE AND STOCK REPORTS.
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rarraGui's Movements.
PARIS, Feb. 6, 1858.
Admiral Farragut, Of the American Navy, is at
Genoa. He 10 everywhere received with marked
attention.
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MARINE. MONEY. TRADE AND STOCK REPORTS.


THE GRAND SECRET
The in medication TO help nature Susain
and the Alpha and Omega OF the only
theory that ha. for It's basis II the
nervous sysem shattered tho muscles weah amt the
mind Ike the body. In state q partial collapse what h
bcstt o Reason teaches the
BUILD Up YOUR NAN.
Brace him up you would brace tottcriag cdiGce.
Tho psbulum he needs IL q Tonic Attentive. firing bA
out of tho depths Of debility aud dependency with
uOSrErfERS BIfTERS.
They injure child take them In doses suited
its years without the possibility OF harm The enfeebled
vital powers respond theoretically their
action the wited rass 70 ersc its blades under The
vvfyng and refreshing rain. In all Of debility the
Bcrs absolutely required There liz ~ substitute
that win all thoir place ORss9xt " the
most wonderful OF modern tonics,
AND ALL WILL BIZ WELL.
Bear In mind that in Dyspepsia Intermittent Fevern.
Bilious Disorders and Affection Of the. Nervos other
will produce 1.-THE of the good effect that nva
riably follows the Of this excellent InvEorstor ana
Corrective.
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OHIO.
Meeting Of the Society or the Army I'll the
-Pcrmanent Orgnnizarion with
General Thomas as President.

Meeting Of the Society or the Array I'll the
Observation-Disclosures Organization With
General Thomas as President.
CINCINNATI Feb. 6, 1863.
The officers of the Army Of the Cumberland met
to-day at Hopkins Hall. General Gross was
chosen temporary chairman and Captain Fisher
secretary. Colonel Stanley Matthews made the
welcoming address. Letters were read from GEN
erals Schofield, Stoneman, Gillem, Newton, Gesry,
Pope. Cooper, Reynolds, Ord and Morgan, ex-
pressing regret at being unable to be present
ComrWittees on constitution, banquet &C., were
appointed, when the Convention adjourned until
the afterno Ou.
The societ ~ reassembcd in Mozart Hail. and was
called to order by General Gross. General Stone !,
on behalf Of the committee appointed for the pur
pose, reported Constitution, which was at once
adopted, admitting to membership all officers and
soldiers of the Army Of the Cumberland and of
corps connected with it. Meetings are to be held
annually The Committee on Permanent Organi-
zation and Officers reported in favor Of General
George Ii. Thomas for President, General w. D.
Whipple and Captain Fisher for secretaries and
General Gross for treasury. vice president
the Cumberland was chosen. The report of the
committee was adopted with great applause.
The society adjourned to meet at nine o'clock to-
morrow morning. The banquet will take place ut
the Burnett Honse to morrow night, when General
Sherman will deliver an address. The meeting ia
grand success. Large numbers Of the former
officers and soldiers of the Army of the Cumber-
land were in attendance to-day, and the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed.