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New-York tribune., 1868-03-27
NEW.YORK LEGISLATURE.

\,
Bills were introduced Incorporating trustees
for the management Of certain funds now held by the
Diocese OF the Episcopal Church Of Western Newf0rk
relative 20 mortgages executed by railroad companies
The b provdes that when such mortgages recorded
real estate they need not be hed as chatter
Incorporating the Empire Skating Rink Association h
ewYork TO promote mechanical towage on the canals
The Committee appointed TO investigate the affairs of
the Erie Railroad were gwen until next Tuesday to pre-
Bs were ordered TO third readine-Ineorporating the
West Side Fulton, Newburgh, Geneva, and Fslkil Saw
New-York Ladies Educational Union Incorporating the
Ursuine Convent Extending time for the completion OF
the veterans OF the 22d Regiment, National Guard Of New
York The Yonkers Hospital bill The West Farms and
Deposit Company of Rochester and the Niagara Water
Works Company. For the relief OK St. Mays Church,
New-York. -
Incorporating the German savings Bank at Morrsanla %
Incorporating the Security Savings Bank at New.fo
incorporating the Deaeoness Institution oi TIE Li-
Authorizing the completion Of Thrdst, Brooklyn i'm
Authorizing the Syracuse Board Of Education to trans
Making stringent law relative to storage Of com
bustible material in New-Y0rk.
incorporating the Buffalo Park Association.
Incorporating the jamestown Driving Park Assoca-
Mr. DREAMER introduced a bill relative 20 steam.
boilers In NewYork II authorizes the Police Commis-
shall make inspections of all steam boilers IN their re-
spectve districts, and report every SIX months c,,,
Virginia Copper aud Gold Mining and smelling company
TO "a 900, instead OF 1900 shares was oruereu 70
third reading. The bill authorizing Life Insurance. Cou
panies invest real estate outside TINS othe ana
within radius OF so miles OF New-fork, was ost-lo 10
is motion TO reconsider tabled Dill concerning
He'll Gate Pilots recommitted, on mouoh VI MT
Genet.
ASSEMBLY
The Annual Appropriation bill was ordered 10 thfd
reading ,, -, M, ~. -.
siding udge the Court Of Appeals, announcing that
the Court is in Albany aud ready 10 act upon
the subject OF the impeachment Of Robert T. DorD, az
their duty may require. ,, -.
Mr.. LITTLE moved that two additional members pt
added the Managers the matter OF Impeachment OF
Robert C. Dorn.-Carried.
BILLS PASSED.
The Canal Deficiency bill -. , -.
To provide for the erection OF Wbar'es aho persH
Harlem River below Second-ave
To amend the Syracuse Educational act. =. ..,
Authorizng the City OF Buffalo To subscribe 10 the capi
tai stock OF the Buffalo and Washington Railroad Com
pany ,. soo.o.u, ~, s,.,o an, A.,
torney General TO appoint supreme Court Reporter
In the evening bills were passed 10 extend the time lof
coeeon OF taxes IN Oswego City; TO amend the charter
~ the Mutual Light Company Of Sew-fork TO regn-
Ia te the running Of boats the South and Hamilton
Ferries between Brooklyn and New York; to amend the
act relative the Trust and Deposit Company OF Onon-
daga. , a.. -. -. AT,
reading bills and into Committee of the Whole on
the bill TO incorporate the Arcade Underground Railroad
Company. Lost-62 to So
New-York tribune., 1868-03-27
NEW ORLEANS GOSSIP.

New ORLEANS, March 26.-Gen. Buchanan
has assumed command Of the Fifth military district
The District Court has decided that the signature o.
while Mr. Wells was Governor and not signed by Gov
Wells, is constitutional approval by the EIecgtye
and that the act Is law. Under the auspices Oh ths
Prussian Consul and other prominent Germans, sub
scrpton is foot for the relief OF the people o Ess
Prussia, who are reported TO have been reduced 10
state of famine by the failure the crops The Rev. Dr.
Beckwith, who elected Bishop Of Georgia departed
to-day for his diocese. In the case OF GOV. baker
charge OF perjury the defense closed their testimony
and asked for his discharge. The case was sent to the
IL. & Dsfricf Court
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ANOTHER BANK ROBBERY.

New ORLEANS, March 26.-Fifty thousand
dollars was stolen from the Canal Bank this morning
naokage was made up containing that amount Tor eA
press, marked TO NJ. Morgan 4 Sons, New-lork, ana
placed the desk While the bookkeeper turned , 10
enter the remittance, the package stolen Inc plls
are OF the denomination OF 600 Ten thousand dollars
raw I'd Ia offered
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ouro AGRIcULTURAL COLLEGE.

COLUMBUS, March pa House committee
was appolnted day TO select site for agriculture
and mechanical college, composed OF Messrs suckney
Thompson Of Columblana, Thornhill, Colnan, Leesa
sherwiD Gordon, and Cannol.
New-York tribune., 1868-03-27
NEW-YORK.

REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH AT PORT JERYIs.
Franklin X. Brodhead, Dem, was elected
Supervisor for this town Tuesday by IA majority over
Chas W. Dougas-a Republican gain OF 129 from last
years vote.
New-York tribune., 1868-03-27
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
WASHINGTON March 26-The Following

causes were disposed OF today =,
No ii6 nd States att Eghiyseve bales Of cotton marked H.
b. Submitted
No. l47. White agt Carman. Argned
No lta Burbank agt BlgelO~; Arsnto:
No. 10 is TO be the FIRST case called on fraay'
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pptDGINe THE MISSOURI AT COUNCIL BLUFFS:

CouSCIL BLUFFs. Iowa, March 26-The
rrnion Pacific Railroad Board Of Directors made the oca
tion OF the Council Bluffs Union Pacific Railroad DrIse
scross the Missouri River Trains Table today Inc
action Ia final Council Bluff secures the passenger anu
freight transfers and depot buildings within ber corporate
limits The citizens are jupiant.
New-York tribune., 1868-03-27
H The fi 6 was passed the veto by the following

Messrs Grimes Rep. Iowa. and Corbett Rep. oregon
I'm favor had paired with Messrs Johnson Dem, Md
and Vckers Dem., Md against the bill. 49,
The CHAIR appointed az the Committee OF conference
on the part of the Senate the TAX EXEMPTION BILL
Messrs sherman, Williams and Morgan, aud at "a o'clock
the Senate adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1868-03-27

Mr.. HUBBARD Dem., Comm presented a re-
onsrance Of citizens OF Connecticut against the stamp
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BELGIUM.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 TIE HERALD.

Fire Among the shipping at Antwerp-A
Petroleum. Cargo In Fiames-The Com
Aaxraficc Extended 70 Other Vessels.
ANrwERP. Feb. Is, 1868.
Great excitement prevails in this city in conse-
quence Of the progress Of o very extensive and
destructive fire which Ia now raging among the
shipping in the port.
The danes burst out from ship having two
hundred barrels OF petroleum on board, after
fully euveloping that vessel.
The fire was quickly communicated to two other
ships which had been lately anchored near to the
one first attacked and spread In Al alarming
manner.
Three other vessels lying in the neigbborhood
are now in great danger. As the conHagration is
assuming larger proportions every moment, not.
withstanding the very spirited exertons which are
being made to subdue ~.
Hurry and alarm prevail 20 such an extent at
the waters edge that It is impossible to obtain any
connected account Of the origin Of the disaster or
even the names of the burning vesssls.
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the PRESS rtlesaAs.

A Nativis, RevoIntion-Tbe Miksds seized
nv the Nobtes-The Shnaooa Under Foreign
Prctcctt ou-Batties ON Land and nj sea-
Ou,rnyes IN Jeddo-The Treaty Ports Opsn-
ADMIRAL BELL, u. =. N. Drowned.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb I6, 1868.
rhs sdvicss from Yokohama, Japrs 10 tho 2Sta Of
January rspor, ,ha, formdaols revolution had taken
place In Japan In CONSEQUENCES OF The opening VI sns
sev ports 10 Foreigners
The young kikado was seized by tbs thrse ieading
princes OF ,bs cmprs-Saisuma Chosu and Toso-and
rsmniscd prisoner in their hands
The late lagoon Slots. BASH, 0sd from bsako aud
shut himself sp In the castle Osaka where he placed
himself under the protection OF tho eoi Of the foreign
Powers in that harbor Hut the ministers Of The treaty
PoweIs have given distinct sno solemn assursnce 10
the Japanese that they viii IN any way interiors
the struggle
stoss.bsshi Was collecting forces and organizing an
army With which would auunpi to recover hs iosi
rowN
Meantime tue eonseder~ied Ds,a,oa prop0sed no IN.
mediate action
IL was nos probable hat the foreign nn,stefs would
maze suy sIofts for settlement of their relations rtn
either Of the opposing panie, Until after Assembling
Of ,hs mobility " the empire IN COUNSEL
Meanwhile The country wac w,thoat . recognised
head.
patnrbsRces Of a serious pssas nal ,sS.a ps.e !,
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 the HssALn

Bnna"ets to Admiral FarraEuI-Roysi and
Legislative Honor 10 tho Flag Of tho Unit.a
Stute3
FLORENCE Feb. Is, 1868.
: Admiral Farrasos. Of the United States Navy,
was entertained on Thursday At . Court banquet
ordered In compliment 70 .hs American COM
mxnder by King Victor Emanuel.
The entertainment was on . grand scale and Of
truly royal character. the superior officers OF
the navy and army Of Italy attending in uniform.
A legislative banquet was arranged for Friday
in honor OF the American Admiral. and came OF
in fine style ct the appointed hour.
The Senators Of Italy, with the members Of the
Chamber OF Deputies, attended.
The Minister Of Marine Of Italy presided
The utmost harmony prevailed, and the United
States government -executve. legislative, navy,
army and people--wcre complimcnted w the most
friendly terms.
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Jeddo Tho enclosure OF The principal palace or The
sbsgoon broken into by mob, and the castle aud
residence or the ladies' Of his were sci 1e and
destroyed the 18th Of January The widows Of the
former Shagoons who lived in the palace we're killed.
l, the mob consisted or the people OF satsu
ma, who attempting 70 rescue q sister OF their
prince. the wife OF former shagoon
Two days after this outrage the great palace OF Prince
sstsums. Joddo, was attacked and destroyed by tho
shagoon's troops and large amount OF the Princes
properly IN other parts Of the city was plundersd or
ru ned
The officers OF the shasoon disavow any Intention TO
qGsrs with satsuma but declare shat they only wished
TO dislodge bands OF robbers we're located In the
places which were destroyed
II was reported that lao OF satsuma's men were
Killed and 100 wounded, aud thai the troops OF the
ShAgoon lost from fifty 10 SIXTY killed aud wounded
Some Of satsumss made their way on, 0. tho
city TO small steamer belonging TO the Prince and
steamed out into the narbor, They were followed BY
war vessel Of the shagoon, and nght took place. 10
which the latter worssd and the steamer escaped.
The ports or Hiogo and Osaka were formally pro.
claimed open 70 foreigners the LIST OF January but
trade had not yet commenced ~ either place owing 10
no disturbed condition OF the country.
The condition OF tho first settlers the ports
very unpleasant Their houses Of an inferior de-
dear. The main settlement located at Kline, mis-
CRADLE fishing village two miles from HoEo. The
foreign ministers generally csnsured for selecting
ssite 80 Inferior in every respect that OF the port
Bfogo.
Tho town Of Hiogo. Japan. was burned on Christmas
day
Admiral BeSi Of the United States Navy was drowned
ST the mouth 0S the Osska river on January IL The
mouth Of the river had been closed BY . sand bar.
which had formed during heavy storm. The Admiral
hsd been waiting fGT days cross tho bar whom
he finally started accompanied by Flag Lieutenant
Reed and thirteen mon in boat from the Hartford.
While passing over the bar gong In the direction OF
Osaka the boat capszsdv and oil board drowned
except three sailors.
The bodies were recovered aud buried near the mouth
OF the Osaka river
r. O. Myburgh. the British Consul at tho new ports
died Janusry2l.
The 25th Of January being the Japanese New Yssr,
all business suspended Yokohama and trade and
commerce had been dali FOR Sumo time past. Gray
shsetngs we're in slight demand ct 81 IS . IS 40;
cotton yarns, SAT $50. Silk market firm but quiet;
pest Eubush, $780, Ashu, $40: Koshua $3.50; At.
chscaD, 81 20. Tea steady good business doiag and
prices firm, while stock small; ne x34 medium.
$50 $34 Exchange on London, H. Nd four months
credits, 4s. Id. boos, 29s. Frsighs steady; New
York, G3 los on London, ca
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MISSOURI:

Tho p0nser0y -BentOu suit-Prsposea GrssioS
of site for the National Capital Near -.
Louisville Political Complimentary Rob-
berry of Malls.
ST. IoUIs, Feb. 16. 1868.
The suit pending between Geo. W. Pomeroy, Of New
York aud VIM Il. Benton, OF st. Louis for ST. 900 900,
It is said win be compromised.
Emil Bsssehl, saloon keeper robbed Inst night
OF 80, 900 in sverwRre aud diamonds
bill ceding tract ten miles square. south OF St
LOUIS, for site for national capital introduced in
the Lower House Of the Legislature yesterday and
fsrred TO the COMMITTEE on Federal Reations
Tho democrats and radicals are busily engaged in
forming clubs for tho State and national campaigns Of
the coming summer.
Two mail boxes, containing 5000 in drafts and
money. have been stoien from the Post Office hers.
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NEW JERSEY.


coat AGrEf ~ Fu-A fs~ bofrs bssors Ssy.
bresu yesterday morning runaway horse hsrnssrsd 70
,loish discovered tearing along Bridge street al =
terrific speed After 9 good deal Of troubis 70 was
finally stopped by ofcer and brought W the station
house. shortly afterwards unit Of that almost
merabe family which rejoices In tue name Of Smith
appeared at the station house. IN search OF The
team AZ il appeared from bis statement 10 the ofhesr
In charge Lieutenant Rogers that he mad left The
out in mo stsst without properly securing It. In violation
OF one Of the city ordinances, the Lieutenant animated
W him that hs would have 70 roInain In custody until
the matter was Investigated BY magistrate Mr. saith
Was subsequently brought before Justice Stup0 wao i
possd lie usuai 6ne S. A check for thee times The
amounl on Wall street bank, immsci.
ase.y handed over, aud Mr. smith obtained his
property and ven. on his way rejoicing. Next somss
the curious part o. the story In evening inform
ton received from Mr.. Smith At police bssdeuss
vanished, but how, when OF where lie was susbis 70
NssA
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TENNESSEE.

The Conservative State Convention nf Snsh-
vIile-prOp0scd Cooperation with th1
Northern Democracy.
NASHVILLE Fob. 10, 1893.
Tho Conservative State Convention here to-nighS
ana adopted resolutions LOOKING thorough organxa
ton throughout the State warmly endorsing ths admin
israton Of President Johnson declaring government
established to give protection to the political rights
and material interests or the whte race that is
should be adminssersd proposing to unite with tho
democratic party Of tho Union and all others in Oppos
ton the existing Congressional despotism. Ip relation
70 the Presidency the following resolution was
adopted
Resolved, That Andrew Johnson is the CHOICE OF the
democratic conservative people Of Tennessee for tns
Presidency OF the United States November next that
If selected he will receive their cordial ana unanimous
support They will however, Il some other good man,
who true 70 tho constitution and to the Ghts ana
liberties Of tho people, bs nominated by the Fatons
Democratic Convention, cheerfuy Acquiescs and yieid
him q neariy sRd enthusiastic support.
Attempt 81 Negro (onvici 10 Escape NJ
Memphis.
hKxu,s, Feb is, 1868.
negro named sam Williams sentenced TO four years.
Imprisonment in the ponteat,sry D. the Criminal
Court for hog stealing, while bsipg conveyed TO Jail
attempted 10 escape anA shos by the policeman,
slightly wounded and recaptursd
Nashville ftoms-Ths Credit Of the City
Authorities.
NAsHyILrs, Feb. Is, 1865.
son or Judge Hawkins, Of Tho Supreme Court, was
badly wounded in the thigh evening by the scci.
dental discharge VI pistol In bis pocket
The Nashville city authorities succeeded TO day In
borrowing 5000 70 pay employees much larger sum
needed.
nsy died last evening. Tbs remains viii 10 forwarded
70 his home IN Wisconsin,
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rAt PRESS IELscpAM

mr.. Barilngame's Imperial Mission.-l HIM in
a New Career Of Diplomacy-RebeI Dat
rnaes In the ACCOMPLISHMENTS Vic, ori~s-
Material PrOgress-E piorstioRs In the In-
toriWs.
The steamship Great Republic, from China and Japan
arrived tbs corning bringing sdvces FROM HosQ KONG
TO January T. Shanghai to the 17th and Yokohams 70
the 21th rho following Dispatches have been 70.
cslysd -
sHAsoHAs, Jan. II, 1853.
Hon. Arson Burnnssins, the Chinese Ambassador TO
tho Treaty Powers leaves China for San rrancsco on
February IS His suits consists nf thirty persons and
includes Mcesry Brown late Secretary or the Dri sh
Legation TO China frs, secretary, and H. Duchsimpa
who accompanied Mr.. Boriingsme 70 the empire as.
year, second secretary.
Tso Chinese officials Of the hlghss. rank procacd with
Mr. Butinqams a. novicstes hui BY mperisl decree
Mr. Burngams has boom placed a. the head or the
mission. ne has letters Of eredsscs 70 each o, The
Treaty Powers signed for tho brst sss by The En-
Himself,
The MISSION is to be permanent; "a the Chinese
officials o. tbsmssivc, for foreign diplomatic dutiea
Tas mis.ou 10 regarded by residents OF China a. the
greatest s.sp 10 advance yes taken by the empire.
Pekp sdvces say tia, the rebels and mounted robbers
have slaughtered great NJ mbe or the people but thers
IS no danger vna,evsr OF the capture OF toe capital
IN Shantung tLirty thousand rebels hass been killed
and ibe imperial troops everywhere victorious.
Hor.1s lssDsritiss we're committed BY tho Shsntung
rebels,
Extensive coal bots bsye been discovered seven miles
from Sngpo and here prospect that tbs coal mines
al New Chin hsing four miles from bs Ysngss kisng
river, ,tn 10 sorksd.
ms nie,d 5a,ss ;opaass a Sbspgbas Cor TIA quar-.
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Progress oil tho Kebeilion and Inn Derialtst
victoriea-Two Europeans Reported AIive
In Formosa-Telexraph Extsnston-Mr. Bur-
linxame's Observation-Disclosures, Fire and
Floods.
SHAN6BAE, Jan. IL,
VIA SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. l6, 1868.
The latest news received here respecting tho
Chinese rebellion is to the effect that the i'm.
perialists have gained several victories over both
the Nienfer and Mohamedans.
1t is reported that two Europeans who were
supposed to have persisted On board the American
vessel General Sherman whom she wss. burned by
Tho Formossns are still alive, snd inquiries A. to
the truth Of the statement are being made.
Il 10 rumored that mandarin has offered to
erect and work the telegraph from Shsnghae to
Wusung. II this be true he will unsonsciousy give
material aid TO the East India an Telegraph Com
pany.
A Chinese prophecy in . suppressed book.
just found out, foretells the downfall OF the reign
ing Tartar clans, and that foreigner win ascend
the throne of China.
The Hon. Arson Bur,ingame. United Ststos
Minister, has been appointed envoy from China
to the United States, at . salary Of $4,000 per
annum.
]. Mel. Brown is his secretary. aud 4. Dos
champs Interpreter to tho mission.
Chiskiang and Sunkia Ku, mandsrns Of fourth
rank and red buttons, go as assistant ambassadors
&xxonty fo,r Cbiposa ~ Io~Ar IA sacro
isrss and in other capacities
Mr. Burlingsm.'s appointment is Supported by
the North China Mai and the North China HsrG1d,
the two leading papers At Hong Kong aud
shanghae, but opposed BY the remainder OF the
press in China.
An explosion occurred At wuchang, opposite
Hankow. in which three powder magazines and
more than . thousand lives we're sacrificed.
No harm was done to European property.
An earthquake has been felt at Chen Kiang and
! in the island OF Vormosa. The shocks were some
what severe.
The Yellow river has again burst its banks.
| Nothing but foreign engineering viii restore them
20 their ancient solidity.
| A large fire occurred a. Hong Kong on the 2sth
| Of November, 1867, by which over two hundred
houses we're destroyed, including five foreign
\ houses. The insurance liabilities are stated q.
! one million OF pounds sterling.
| An association has been formed At hong Kong
to petition the British Parliament respecting tho
! tar lately imposed on the colony.
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CONNECTICUT.

Til. Reported Disturtpnce % the New DavsD
aud Derby Railroad
Nav HAYss Fec 10 1867
She rapport Of strike aud serious disturbance on the
New Haven and Derby Railroad is without founesnon.
few men, dissatisfied with the wages paid by the sub
contractors, 81 20 per Gay, refused to work and threat
ened ,hoss who did there were 20 serioua deaossrs
uous made Sers pistols used The msp have
been Al work sncs without niolssiaon. Ths contract,
ors have applicants for Sork tnan they soi-
poy One hundred mcn arc nos engaged on the hro
aud the ground 10 broken al several pona George ~
Chapman tho contractor expects 10 complete toe vors
within eleven montha The road viii connect Derby
with III proposed line 70 Turner'S station on tho Ere
Rslrosu VA me Hudson River suspepssn bridla
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ABYSSlNIA.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 TIE HERALD.

Dispatches from the Hestiic Cnmps-kins
Theodoras In Bad strsif-A Battle Imm,-
nent Noar observation-disclosures Of ihe
Esyptians--The Weather Intensely Warm.
SUEz, Egypt, Feb. H..
VIA MALTA and LONDON, Feb. Is, 1868. (
The special correspondent Of the NEw YoEE
HERALD attached to the British military expe.
dition in Abyssina forwards sdvices from the
headquarters' post Of the army 1t Senate, from
which il appears that King Thsodorus is ~ his
camp near the palace Of Magdsla, where The Eug
lish csptves are confined
The Abyssiuan monarch is said 10 he In q bad
strait in military point Of view.
An engagement bewsen tao two armies \ i'm
minent and may take place At any moment.
Very few of the dsaffect.d native chiefs now
acknowledge any featy to Theodorus.
Ths Chief Kassai. ruler Of tie Tigre district.
openly court. the favor Of Major General Napier.
General Napier fears that this chief, whose 20.
Itcsl character Is bad, aims az making o secret
attack on lin, and consequently seeks 10 arrange
and perfect binding treaty OF alliance with him
40 as 70 hold him anawerable for his future acts.
Thirty.fve thousand British troops Of all classes
have been landed at zouls, and the advance Of
.bs Queens army has reached to within two
days. march Of Antsio, half way towards Hagdals
from the shore line, where II is very probable tho
expected battle viii take place.
The Egyptians, with . contingent embracing
many Turks, arc very near 10 hsgdals, but they
use no caution aud still march on in . reckless
manner, without the sanction Of the superior
officers Of the English army.
The English in the interior number sbost twenty
Thousand.
The troops suffered considerably from the hsa.
OF the weather.