The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-13

Europe.
The cable reports are dated November II. The
British Parliament elections commence to-day and
extraordinary precautions are being taken to pre-
vent disturbances, especially in Blackburn.
The Bank OF England returns show &119 900 less
In vault than last week.
The Rev. William Thomson is appointed to the See
Of Canterbury.
The Austrian Reichsrath has passed new army
regulations
The International Military Commission Of st. Pc
tersburg has admitted the limited use OF explosive
projecties in war.
Mexico.
Telegraphic advices via Havana state that Con-
gress is about to try General Mea the Secretary OF
War, for misappropriation Of public moneys. Seve-
raj other prominent personages are also to be tried
and Minister Romero has been accused by Con-
gresham Of illegal acts in various ways. General
Cauto, the murderer Of Patoni, had demanded
military trial
Our Havana letter OF November confirms the
news, published in letters yesterday that Puerto
Principe had risen In revolt. Five war vessels had
been ordered to depart Immediately for the Of
the insurrection. commission, In the person Of
Aguilesa, prominent leader OF the rebels, Ia be-
ieved to have gone from the insurgents to Secretary
Seward to urge upon him the expediency
OF recognizing them as belligerents The
government authorities In Havana are quiet
about the progress Of the revolt and 1t Is believed
that they are forced to confess themselves unable to
subdue 1t. Tho insurgents are supplied with arms
from st. Domingo.
Telegraphic advices of yesterday state that Cap
tain General Lersundi has issued proclamation
closing all ports In the Eastern departments where
no Custom Houses have been established.
The American war steamer Contoocook, which
sailed from Fortress Monroe for Havana on Tuesday,
carries out Rear Admiral Hon. who has made her
his flagship.
Miscellaneous.
District Attorney s. G. Courtney and Marshal Muir
ray arrived in washington yesterday to answer the
charges made against them by Judge Fullerton.
They visited the President and the charges against
them were read by Judge Fullerton, who had pile
OF afidavits ON the subject. Both charged with
malfeasance in Office including bribery and corrup
ton. They made informal defences, but It Is said
that Thurlow Weed and Mr.. Van valkenburgh, Of
New York, are retained to defend them.
resolution was introduced In the Tennessee
Legislature yesterday to unseat the Speaker Of the
House, ineligible. The resolution was laid over
until to-day.
store at Huntington, L. l., was entered by burg
lars on Wednesday night the safe blown open and
$4,000 In United states bonds were carried OF.
General Cole second trial commenced at Albany
yesterday. Gut of panel OF $50 jurors called four
only have SO far been accepted.
The white men OF Charleston, $. c., propose 10
contest tine municipal election in that city on the
ground OF intimidation.
Michael Roche for the manslaughter OF Patrick
MADDEN In Hoboken last July, was sentenced to
three years In the state Prison.
The trial OF James REILLY, who Is charged with
having murdered his wife IN August last by throw
ing her from Hacsensack bridge into the river, was
commenced In Hudson CITY, n. j., yesterday.
The City.
Nine thousand dollars IN bills were stolen from the
Mechanics Bank, in Court street. Brooklyn Tues.
day, by an adrot thief who, with two confcderates,
entered the once about O'Clock In the afternoon.
The two clerks present were engaged by two Of the
thieves, while the THIRD quietly emptied the drawers
nearest him.
bank messenger, with 100000 In bonds and
money In his possession, was assaulted In Cedar
street yesterday by man who attempted to steal
the treasure. policeman came to the rescue how.
ever, and arrested the thief
young man named James Henderson presented
scheck for $4,000 ct the Fourth National Bank for
payment yesterday afternoon, but rs the cashier be-
came suspicious the young man became frightened
And ran, but was easily captured. on examination
II proved that the check was genuine one altered
nom sgl5 to $4,000.
In the Board OF Common Councilman yesterday
ING vow eosaso VI tue mayor on the resOiullon lor
the appointment OF an index clerk ut q salary OF
$1,000 was received. The ordinance authorizing tho
issue OF $4,000 worth of stock for the purchase OF
spauper burying ground received aud laid over.
Admiral farragut paid onicIal visit to the
Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday ana was received by
Admiral Codon with tho customary honors.
Faustins Bertbillot, formerly attachc OF Bate.
mans opera bo,tGe company, sued ''the General,
yesterday IN the Marine Court for the recovery OF
$500 damages for alleged Illegal arrest and imprIson-
mcnt. II appears she had been fined nfy cents for
professional delinquency and In row which cusuel