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The New York herald., 1868-01-07
THE FIRST AVENUE MURDER.
Ccroncr's Inaucst-verdict Against JOAN

Ccroncr's Inaacst-yerdict Against John
Kelly.
Yesterday rorning an inquest was held at Bellevue
Hospital by Coroner Schrmor tho body OF Charles J.
schscr. who was killed 10 bis shop in First avenue, on
Saturday evening. by young man named Johu Kelly.
James Broderck testified that he resided at No 25s
First avenue that he standing in front OF his door
on the evening Of the 4th inst saw Kelly enter the
store OF decessed the latter pulling and "foaling'
with Kelly; saw deceased throw him down and then
saw that ho (deceased cut; Koliy arose and ran
or while deceased into the store and fell dosn
shortly after; had been around With Kelly during tho
day and had been in drinking saloons; was not under
the influence OF liquor
Moran McI,ride residing n DOS East Fifteenth street.
testified that while sitting in his store alarmed rF
cries and groans deceased about TO M aud assisted
oalcer in caring for him.
Tho testimony OF Sergeant Hutchinson OF the pol q
force OF the Eighteenth precinct, corrobOraye III
tho above; and after Dr Strange house surgeon OF fA
hospital, had been exanghd, the was given bAo
jury, and verdict wns found that deceased "
his death from hemofrhnge oceasoned by fau h
inflicted by butTnet knife in the hands Of John fei
January 4, tSe2 al 262 First avenuou *. hea
not yet boeu rsfrested.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

Foreign Appointments Of American Citizens.
Japan, 1t appears, has followed the lead of
China and as the latter has appointed Mr.
Anson Burlingame its envoy to confer with
European Powers, the former has selected Mr..
Charles Walcott Brooks as Consul General to
the United States. The document comforting
this office upon Mr.. Brooks was issued, it Is
said, by council Of state composed of seven
princes of the empire, who constitute the
governing power Of Japan since the abdication
Of the Tycoon. Now, 1t may be that the recent
reyolution in japan will prove hostile to
foreign interests but it is obvious from the
appointment Of Mr.. Brooks, accompanied as it
is by letter Of instructions expressive Of the
highest compliments to the United States as
the FIRST Power to conclude a treaty with Japan
and open that country to foreign commerce,
that japan, as well as China, regards tho gov
ernment Of this country as Its "ncxt best
friend" Europe may protest, II 1t chooses SO
TO do, against American influence In Japan and
China, but the results Of that influence are
inevitable.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

ECLIPSE or THE SUN-We have had tre-
mendous natural phenomena lately-earth-
quakes and whirlwinds and volcanic eruptions
and meteoric showers; and now comes an
eclipse OF the Sun "that shone for all"-an
eclipse on p emmy scale--that small luminary
having gone und or republican blanket Mr..
Dana's enterprise with the Sun is not to be
regarded as of much account in tho newspaper
line. II Is a political venture. Certain re-
publicans with plenty Of money have bought
out the Sun, and propose to run ii as repub-
icon organ, simply to build UP q political
The New York herald., 1868-01-07
Ups and Downs of Italian Opera.

A new and splendid opera house will be
thrown open to the public in this city this
week and another attempt made to establish
Italian opera on a permanent basis. This
branch of the lyric art has hitherto led a
checkered existence among us. Various
attempts have been made to keep it alive here
all Of which, however, have signally failed. All
sorts Of managers took charge of its ever vary
ing fortunes, and after passing through the
hands of a number of incapables IL finally
came to Mirezek. He commenced well, and
for some time c,mo very near making Italian
opera an unqualified success. Then arose
private clique OF stockholders belonging to
the very house that was destined as tho home
OF opera, who arrogatcd to themselves the right
Of ofjudging and deciding everything connected
with opera. They decrecd who should be
prima donna, what operas should be sung, and
monopoized not only the best seats in the
house, but also the entire management of the
opera. They used poor Maretzok as the nstru-
ment of their overbearing arrogance and
caused him to make fool of himself by wan
tonly attacking newspapers that were his best
friends. lie now suffers the consequences OF
allowing himself to be their dupe, and the
finances Of tho Academy are at the lowest cbb.
II may be converted into Black Crook estab-
lishmont a circus or menagerie but Its pres
tige as the home Of the opera has departed
forever. The now opera house (Pike's) is
organized on more liberal principles the pro-
prictor being the only stockholder. We shall
SEQ now whether Italian opera can succeed
under new auspices. The opening promises
we'll. La Grange and Brignoli arc great attrac-
tions, and, il well supported, viii undoubtedly
draw immense houses. But 1t is not enough to
begin well. The manager must put forth all
his energy and skill The quality Of the artistes
must constantly be kept up to first class stan
dard, and every means insured to win the
appreciation Of the public. Such course will
tend to mako Italian opera permanent success
in the metropolis. The new house is magnih-
cent temple of art, and everything placed on
its stage should be in keeping.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07
nTayor Hofrmau,s pIc.snae.

Mayor Hoffman's message, delivered to the
Common Council yesterday, Is, in some re-
spects, most curious production, and savors
strongly of that pharisaical Puritanism for
which he processes such intense dislike. Instead
Of combining himself to business statement of
the affairs of the city the Mayor goes out Of
his way to apologize for the extravaganza and
corruption of last years municipal rule, and
attempts to fasten the responsibility of
the five millions increase OF taxation on
the republican State Legislature and
city commissions. While it is true that
the republican State Legislature for eight
years past has been little better than
den Of thieves, and that the republican Con-
gress during the last five years has been dis
grace to the nation, it is equally true that the
government of New York city has been one OF
the most corrupt that ever existed, In nearly
all its departments, and no apology or excuse
can be made for its extravaganza and dis
honesty.
The fact is that stealing has been going on
in every direction. The Aldermen have pub
lished obscure newspapers Of their own and
made hundreds Of thousands of dollars out Of
city advertising. The Corporation Counsel
has run up the expenses Of his department to
an enormous amount by paying out ten thou
sand dollar fees to himself and friends, with
true Irish liberality. Some Of the commissions
may have been squandering the peoples
money in very shameful manner, but the
regular city departments have kept pace with
them, and all are equally culpable. Copper
heads and radicals have formed Holy Alliance
for the purpose of plunder, and the city has
been the victim IF we are to have reforms
next year, and if the city revenues are to be
increased and the taxation lessened, we shall
be ready to give credit to all who take part in
The good work but the extravagance and
plundcf Of last year cannot be apologized for
or gloried over by any pleading, however spe-
cious, or by any language, however eloquent.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

For eight years or more the democratic
parry in this State have been out Of power, and
they are no doubt very hungry. Affairs are
changed now, and we hope they are beginning
to recognize the fact that they have some re-
sponsibll!ty. They must have potent voice
in the Presidential election. A party that can
boast Of fifty thousand majority, which they
could not do for nearly fifteen years, is power
that ought to determine the vital condition Of
the country. The party that has ruined all the
prospects OF the country, impeded its recon-
structon and embarrassed its finances, has
been set aside and SO also must the men who
failed to comprehend the situation during The
wor be made to stand aside-such as Fern ando
Wood, Sanford Church, Peter Cagger, Hora-
ito Seymour and John A. Greenland new
men, men who have assisted to put down the
rebellion, mast come up to the surface of the
political sea. 1t Is said that Vanderbilt and
his cotcrie are not politicians, but are entirely
devoted to railroad interests. II this be true
then there is new phase in politics for the
railroads controlled in that field for many
years We want to see the Legislature, with
its democratic majority, come out upon the
present situation Of Affairs. New York is the
greatest power in the coming Presidential
election, but the democrats must look nvesti-
gatingly into affairs at Washington. They have
never ye. expr sssed an opnion about the re-
lations AMI conflicts between Johnson and
Congress, but it will soon be time for them to
do an
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

Government securities nrm Gold buoyant and
closed at 1851 1854.
In departments OF trade in commercial circles
fair business was consummated yesterday. Cofeo was
In better demand and steady, while in fair
demand, but at c. lower prices On Change -four was
moderately active ana firmly held, while wheat was
quiet, but steady, corn steady with fair demand and
oats active and higher. Pork heavy, while beef
was steady, and lard In good demand and 10 higher.
Freights were somewhat nrmer and more active Naval
stores were quito freely dealt in Petroleum closed nc
hieher. Whiskey remained du and nominal
Beef cattle were only In moderate demand, but quite
firmly held and in a few instances higher prices were
obtained for few extras. About 1850 head on
sale at the National Drove Yards selling at 19c 2oc
for extra l71sc 1870. for prime 1880. l7c for rst
quality 1870 16c for fair to good, 1895 1870 for
ordinary aud 12c l3c for inferior. The quality Of the
cattle was air. Mich generally quiet, but
rm at prices ranging from 500 TO $780, Veal calves
were steady, with moderate demand. at 12c 13c for
primo and extra. and sc l1c. for inferior to common
Sheep and lambs, under small supply and improved
demand, wera frmeE Extra sheep were selling at 10.
7Kc prime. &c. 61c.; ordinary and common, &c. .
511c and inferior, &c. a4tSc. Extra lambs, 7c. ~.
prime, &C. q 6kc aud inferior to good, &C. a 5Ac
SWINE unchanged. selling slowly at 7Ac. q 724c
per lb for to primo the number on sale being
about 2300 head-1600 at Fortieh street and 800 at
Communipaw. Tho receipts for the week were 8,567
beevos 60 mich 446 veal calves 8075 sheep aud
lambs, and IL, ,5S4 swine.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

FERRY Srs.--Notwithstanding the
apocryphal accounts Of ferry accidents with
which the New York journals have during this
week endeavored to alright their readers, the
accidents which have really occurred are
enough to justify us in calling upon the ferry
companies to rcdouble their vigilance against
the possibility Of their recurrence. We are
fully aware Of the habitual carelessness Of the
passengers on the fcrryboats we know how
foolishly eager they are first to jump aboard,
and thon to jump ashore but we must insi /
upon the necessity Of additional precautions
against the shocking accidents which have
lately loo often alarmed the public,
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

The SHORTEST RoUrE TO THE IYDrEs,-The
facts that have como out in the past few
days in the use Of the telegraph have given
finally denomination after three centuries
that Columbus was right, and that the prows Of
bis little ships in their weary westward journey
were turned to the shortest way to the Indies.
Five days ago we laid before our readers the
news from China that came by way Of San
Francisco, and yesterday we gave the same
news coming by way Of London. We're the
London papers conducted with an cnterprising
spirit this news from China and japan, by way
Of San Francisco and New York, would have
been given H. London also four days before i!
was really given, coming by the contrary route.
When we have Submarine cable across tho
Pacific, 10y way Of the Sandwich Islands, we
The New York herald., 1868-01-07
ANOTHER BOSTON BANK swIH1lsD.
A Prominent Merchant Arrested for Forging
Checks.

From tho Evening Telegram OF yesterday
BosroS, Jan. o, 1868.
Another financial irregularity has Just been exposed
hsre--ths time on the Bunker Hill National Bank, OF
Charlesown which has been cn- ort Of about $40 900
through forged checks drswa Hen. Z. L. Norton BY
Nathaniel Leman. q glue man nifacturer In Brigaton
He s also said 10 have forged aher names bssdes Mr.
Norton's, but as Jet ony one G args has been
made agelnst him MGen nard prossed for
funds 10 carry on his business II ~ said, he
would obtain money forget psEer, AMI boore II was
que he would manage TO 50 sro up VITA tho bank and
thus conceal the fraud Failing 10 ray note few
days sincc howev n an invest alton wa made WHICH
led 20 the discovery Lemao " an Old sai weii knoTa
bu fne.s man 10 Ibariest,wl ani heretofore busJa
an up pblennished character. lie "a an ntima,e an
soma friend OF NJ Soron AL uace pitn9f % W. mess
with him All Of Lbs pr9ncrty hsa neea zet, and lie
has been bound p,ff fQr taI Ia ,be supc ~ Cfn,ua,
SOlrL
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

Judge Russeps Charge to tho Grand Jury.
Judge Russell, in his charge to the Grand
Jury yesterday, touched upon subject in our
social and municipal system which we have
repeatedly adverted to as ono OF vital
moment-namely, the condition Of tenement
houses and tho horrible disasters which are
constantly occurring in them. The judge
attributes the cause Of these disasters to the
inetflciency of the inspectors Of such buildings,
and we think that he Is not wrong in coming
to that conclusion. We are supposed to have
very efficient board Of officers entrusted with
the duty of supervising the buildings of the
city. In point of numbers, certainly,
and fat salaries they are large
enough. For instance, there is super
intendent, deputy superintendent and
twelve inspectors. This force ought to be suf-
fcient for the purposes for which it is created.
That it has failed in its duty the many fearful
disasters in tenement houses are conclusive evi-
dence. We would recommend, therefore, that
Governor Fenton should remove the whole
batch Of them.
Judge Russell, while drawing the attention
Of the jury to violations Of the Excise law,
deprecates the existence Of any law enacted
for one portion Of the State which does not
apply to all, regarding such as an imputation
upon the morality Of the particular locality SO
legislated for. As 10 the habit of carrying
concealed weapons, be recommends that those
who are addicted to this practice should be
admonished by the action of the courts Of the
liabilities attached to the use Of deadly weap-
ons. We give the judges charge in another
column.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07
NEW JERSEY IaTELLlaENCs.

TuE srpiruALsno AFFAIR --McEwen, ths insane al, "
cite OF spiruasm yesterday removed 10 the Essex
et mis- in the charge agsins, him being msdeneanor
n. ~ YC iols that the young woman, Reove Will be
allowed e. rcryn 10 her family, as she IL <arldly he
coitr aar. No complaints have 70, been uads
s.a.--. i. H. 4, Wickss
The New York herald., 1868-01-07
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY JANUARY r. 1868.

viii push John Bull out of Asia. Since Bur
lingame is a big mandarin he had better urge
his friend, the Emperor of China, to move for
such q cable
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

CURIOUS RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF THE Day
In the journal Of the same day we get the
report that Mr.. Bcecher now breaches from
desk made Of wood that grew on the Mount Of
Olives, associated with report that the police
in Newark, N j., has boen compelled to inter-
fere with so-called religious society because
Its worship had taken form that stepped
beyond the limits Of common decency. Super
stition in both cases--on the ono hand, the
Presbyterian running into that worship Of
wood and stone that puts him on level with
the adorers Of relics, who hold themselves
somewhat better for the possession Of piece
Of ''the true cross" and on the other poor
drivcllors whose feeble intellects push little
further the notion of those who have taught
them that duty toward God consisted in the
observance of certain forms. And such super
stiton finds plenty Of victims even in our en-
lightened nineteenth century.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07
TrouhIa In Ernnce.

From details which we published in Mon
days HERALD it appears that species often
anism has made its appearance in France. A
society has just been unearthed which had for
its object the dethronement OF the Emperor and
the re-establishment OF the republic. Placards
and other documents have been discovered
and the conspirators brought to trial. It is
curious to find that in those documents promi-
nence is given to the defects and failures of the
Emperor's policy which the NEW YORK HERALD
has been pointing out for the last eighteen
months. The Mexican Jiasco, the snubbing ad-
ministered by Bismarck, the inconsistency as
well as injustice now practised towards Italy,
the lie which he is giving on all hands to his
pertheory in regard to the rights of nationali-
ties-all this is enlarged upon, much to the an
noyance of the once wise and invincible oracle
OF the Tuileres.
1t will not surprise US to learn that this little
conspiracy has been crushed out, and its aders
and abettors so put out Of the way as to be
harmless for the future. The crushing out of
this conspiracy, however, will not convince US
that there are not elements Of real danger
not without good reason, trembling for the
safety OF his dynasty as be never has trem5led
before. France is submissive but by no means
satisfied. The loss of prestige is too notorious
not to wound the national pride. The empire
and the Emperor were tolerated 50 long
as success and glory could be iden-
tilted with both. France, however,
from being an object Of envy has degeneratod
into an object Of ridicule. Her name and her
influence, once associated with the hopes Of
liberalism, arc now PROSTATE in the mire Of a
debasing tyranny. The degradation is felt
felt with pain and indignation. The position
of the Emperor is made all the more disagree.
able by the events which are taking place
without and beyond France. Turkey, which
is weak, asks her help; but Russia, which Is
powerful, openly insults her. Nothing can
save France from internal troubles but war
with a foreign Power. Napoleon knows this,
and begins openly to acknowledge 1t. The
Italian business Is too inconsistent and unjust
to be popular with the French people or to
justify war; The Italian difficulty, II Is
reasonable to presume, will, therefore, soon bo
settled, and real cause Of war manufactured
out Of the German or Eastern question. The
hurrying forward of the Army bill is proof Of
some such determination on the part Of the
Emperor. When this bill shall have passed
into law France will not have occasion to
wait long to experience the miseries Of the
worst days Of the First Empire. The conscrip-
tions that preceded the Russian campaign and
the disasters Of Waterloo France has not yet
forgotten and will not soon forget.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

power in their own interest They will not be
saddled with the savage radical organ that is
played out nor with the milder pipe of Weed,
Seward, Raymond and company. So, to get
rid of both, they put their three or four mil
lions in another journal, as nucleus Of politi-
cal power. AS a journal the thing may fail by
and by and seem to lose money but what will
they care, since, in the meantime, they will
have secured their purpose, perhaps, in the
political arenaf They will take care If they
may that the result shall be worth the money.
The New York herald., 1868-01-07

JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PROPRIEToR.
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BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.
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BowERy THEATRE. Bowery.-cLAuDK DuvAL-JEss,
LIND
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HOOLEY'S OPERA HOUSE. Observation-Disclosures AN
NulsTRGIsY. BALLADS AND BuRLgsoJEs.
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY. 6lS Broadway. :
SClNcs AND Arr.
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UNDER GAsLIGuT.
New-York tribune., 1868-05-14

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SO6d ssO each lT6se y on ssant evt Dudley Thome
son sod ll6 good n ~ at c While Wdhek
ns ou co head 6ld1 evt al 100 per bead Is
nov oay anBoueed that there will be market at this place
Mondays, commencing on the IBID
Al With the large lots belonging 70 the AeHandese
bedtbee were smaller shippers with fair TO prime Western
Steers Some Of the 96 light Ohio Steers common 81 S
lTlc and o good Illinois cattle at 3sc to make 9
swt both By BsG Pdcock One lot olOi very bne ~ eMt Illinois
steers ont Of the Alexander cattle, brought 5Gsc They were
cherry ripe and year oh grades Then 40 Missouri cattle ewt
averaged each with 50 from the same STATE 59sYn
sq e and 6 Illinois Steers ewt good At AeIanaer
Csse had us r cBt ID steers sold at lIGlsc WIN ~ oIoe
same price on lot Of 80 Mo steers ior a. W ogt'
ported l7l@lsi eWt Notices arc np a. tese "a s h %
R hereafter MONDAYS Tuesdays and Fridays are 70 Oe
DAYS selling stock r supply promised for neat aoooy
expected 0nebnndredthst 10 morrow ehcP C.
Time scas spd beb Arrivals today cara At Commnnpaw the
Ohio shearei sheep sold By Bells PdeoeE ot
far "a sheep lot Of II lambs, about - No. broaght
each Another Of sheep due to-day wiih car spO &
for At FOrteth-st, s. hcCraW had cars ~ ~
Ohio sbeATed sheep G d. sold at &c. carload al Hudson Cy
wool sheep shout 70 b brought i Two cars w
the way or this place tomorrow. o.. - "a
Hogs active tending downward price There sere
arrived at COmmHnpaw and II al Foreht, to-day
car held a. the latter place Prices range rom M ~ a
latter price offered o Os prime Sales ears light ~ T
car 1891 H. lnos and i6l n, &c. car lP 10 PRIME S4