The New York herald., 1868-03-09
EUROPE.


The news reports by the Atlantic cable Is dated
yesterday, Marchs s.
BY telegram we have very full report of tho
speech delivered by Mr.. Shaw Leevre in the English
House OF Commons on the Alabama claims ques.
tion extended to a point at which the cable CON-
munication was interrupted. A synopsis of the de-
bate transmitted through the cable appeared in the
HERALD yesterday.
The French press clause for disfranchsing editors
for certain offences rejected by the legislative
body. Austria avows policy especially friendly to
Italy.
By the steamship Weser we have a mail report in
detail OF our cable dispatches to tile 25th OF Febru
airy.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Our correspondence from HiogO, Japan, dated
January IL, gives detailed account OF the death by
drowing Of Admiral Bell and several OF the crew OF
the flagship Hartford. Commodore Goldsborough
had assumed command of the feet in the China seas
in place OF the deceased admiral. The English neet
as well as the American, half-masted all their flags
and fired minute guns during the funeral, which was
attended by the consular officers OF all nations the
English marine band playing dead march. The
remains were buried in the American cemetery in
Hiogo.
Our correspondence from st. Domingo is dated Feb
ruAry 1e The news has been anticipated by our Gulf
cable kilograms The suppostion that the proposed
sale OF Samana the OF the rebellion against
Cabral Is considered doubtful and 1t Is now stated
that the issue Of paper money was the sole cause
The successful leaders Of the rebellion are already
threatened for their inability to restore specie pay
ments.
The churches were generally well attended yester-
day. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher preached sermon
upon the Saviour's love for little children In Ply
mouthchurch, Brooklyn. Previous to his'sermon he
made some remarks relative to the poor OF Brooklyn
and requested that collection be taken up for their
benefit In the Canal street Presbyterian church Rev.
David Mitchell preached on the subject OF swearing.
AT ST. Patrick's cathedral the Rev. Mr.. Kearney de-
nvered a discourse on the the text, This Is my be-
loved son. hear your Rev. Dr. Swope onicated at the
Church OF the TRANSPORTATION. In the Church Of the
Holy Apostles, on Ninth avenue and Twenty-cighth
street. Rev. Morgan Dix, rector OF Trinity chapel,
preached on the importance OF the ministry. Bishop
5. S. Snow preached I'm the University, opposite
Washington square, on the coming mighty earth.
quske.r lie said the rumblings were even now heard
in Washington and in Europe and as God was about
10 work terrible things lie had called him TO alarm
the nation. Bishop Snow is called by those who (he
saysl speak as wise men "a crazy head.r
The order OF superintendent Kennedy TO the police
directing them TO arrest all parties "masquerading
on the streetsr was not made public on Saturday
and many persons innocent OF its existence were
captured. party OF ladies in coach were driven
70 the station house by officer, who mounted the
box for the purpose but they were released intl-
nation OF Superintendent Kennedy that he did not
refer TO people In coaches Another party more un-
fortunate, were discovered the streets and were
locked up all night.
The pilotboat Isaac Webb (No. 81 which left New
York harbor on cruise on the 2ls OF February, re-
experienced the severe gale Of the first four days OF
March, and became 80 badly hemmed In by ice that Il
was found extremely difficult to free her. The pro-
visions became scarce and only two days ratlons
remained when she returned TO the harbor.
An old woman named Ann Van Ranst was recently
found dead In her room In Flushing, L. l.. having 1t
was supposed by coroner's jury, committed suicide
10y hanging. Recent developments led TO the belief
however that murder had been commtted and It Is
now charged that the murder was committed by her
son. an only child.
The Church Of 81. Charles Borromeo, Sidney place.
Brooklyn, took fire from the heater and burned to
the ground yesterday morning just before daybreak
The consecrated vessels and portion OF the sacria-
cla garments were saved, but the paintings, sculp-
ture and organ were lost with the building The loss
the church is estimated at $4,000 and on the fur.
niture at $4,000.
was offered the post Of Secretary Of war ad Interim
before General Thomas but that he declined II very
politely and automatically.
The Presidents counsel has been fixed upon. They
have had several consultations but not known to
have agreed upon any line OF defence yet The I'm.
peachment Managers are examining reporters in re.
gard 70 the Presidents speeches during his Chicago
tour
butcher IN Louisville, named Kriel, yesterday
murdered his wife by firing pistol at her and then
naue Two efforts TO Kill himself in the same way lie
Was captured without Leing much hurt