The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-06
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EUROPE.


tcrday evening, August s.
Portugal shelters the Spanish political exiles. The
United states Minister in ConstantnOple dissens
from the Sultan's plan for the requirement of real
estate by foreigners in Turkey. The London Times
blames Captain Brydge, II. NJ, for his action at
Mazatlan, but includes Mexico in the category of
sinsOlent' and ''bruta States"
Consols 941 money. Five-twenties II Z in London
and 1874 in Frankfort
Cotton declined, closing with middng uplands at
9}s 90 pence.
Breadstufrs firm without marked change. Pro-
visions steady. Produce almost unchanged
MISCELLANEOUS.
BY the arrival OF the United states ship Onward at
San Francisco We have special despatch from
Yokohama Japan, dated July 4. The Stotsbashi
family were defeating the Southern confederation
lists at every point. Yeddo and Yokohama we're
again under Sotsbashi's control The Mikado was
a prisoner at Kioto Stotsbash had refused the
Tycoonate. The rice crop seriously damaged
by the heavy rains
Sandwich Island dates to the 18th OF July are re-
ceived. The Fourth was celebrated by the Ameri-
cans in Honolulu with great enthusiasm.
At the meeting OF the Board OF Councilmen yes
terday the clerk read the names OF five members
who have hitherto been excluded, as he mad been
served with mandamus from the supreme Court
compelling him to do so. A sharp discussion ensued
and the clerk rendered his resignation which was
Immediately accepted, and William II. Moloney was
appointed in his place. The five claimants were in
side the bar, and the doorkeeper, probably for adj
hitting them. was removed from orice. The
mandamus then referred to the Corporation
Counsel for his opinion. Resolutions in respect to
the memory Of General Halpine were then adopted
aud the Board adjourned.
An inquest was held yesterday in the case OF John
Spicer OF No. rs East Eleventh street, who. after
taking what was apparently seidlitz powder the
goth of July, died in great agony The evidence went
10 show that strychnne had been taken 10y the de-
cea,ed In the powder but the jury could say by
whom It had been introduced aud declared that 1t
was not case OF suicide. The druggist and his clerk
are fully exonerated. The powder before Deing al.
minstered was handled by Mrs. spicer. wife OF the
deceased, and the servant, neither OF whom can ac
count for the presence OF the poison
The politicians continue their discussions and dip
pings at Long Branch. Chamberlain Sweeny, ex
Senator Henry r. Low, John J. Bradley, Senator
Dreamer, Judge Sutherland, Judge. Bosworth. ant
Homer Nelson, Secretary OF state, are all on tn,
grounds.
1t Is now probable that the democratic majority il
Kentucky Will reach 10000.
The opposition to confederation still prevails IL
Nova Scotia. The local government OF Halifax have
refused to have interviews with the members OF tn,
Privy Council OF the Dominion.
The Alabama Senate yesterday passed a bill re
moving oil political disabilities from citizens simpl,
on their filing an application no oath being re
quired.
In the Georgia House OF Representatives yester
day bill removing all military appointees to civil
once in the state and reinstating those formerl,
displaced was offered but not acted upon
The Tennessee Legislature had under diacu
yesterday bill for the removal OF political disabili
ties petition for which was submitted 10y Governor
Brownlow. The House decided against II. A bill :,
suppress the Ku Klux Khan and TO empower tn,
calling out OF the militia will probably pass. =.
The Missouri Democratic state Convention met /,
5t. LOUIS yesterday.
The Chinese Embassy are creating great excite
ment among the citizens of Auburn They yisite,
the prison yesterday.
Hghwaymcn recently robbed the Boise CITY Idaho
stage and obtained $4,000 from registered letters
Wells, Fargo a Co.
The English war steamer sparrow Hawk has r,
turned to Victoria, vancouver's Island. without ha,
ing made any satisfactory settlement of the India
troubles In the north.
The steamship Constantine, belonging to the ~
Company, Is wrecked at Plumber Pass, about fifl
miles north Of Victoria, vancouver's Island.
The international Commercial Convention In Por
land, Me-, yesterday adopted resolutions favorin
freer intercourse with Canada, Congressional aid
the transcontinental railroads and cnlargemel
OF the canals and channels OF the ~. Lawrence.
U is understood that Minister Johnson was 4
structed TO negotiate a treaty with Great Britain
the naturalization question and to follow his pred
cessor's example In regard to the Alabama claims
President Johnson aud his family are to visit son
rustic retreat In few days, but which one Is not
decided upon.
General Grant has recommended the release Of .
prisoners confined by sentence OF military commit
sIons In the states just reconstructed.
The Gear. 1t seems, instead OF congrstulating u