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LOUISIANA.

Riot I'm New Orleans-Fight Between Demo-
crutic md Republican CIubs--Fears Of Fur
Their Disturbance.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 22-Midnight.
The city is in an intense state of excitement TO-
night. About half-past ten O'Clock a disturbance
occurred on the OF Bourbon and Canal Streets
in front Of Damontlelc's confectionery, one Of the
fashionable resorts, which crowded with ladies
and gentlemen. Several Clubs both democratic and
radical were on the streets i'm the vicinity at the
time who became engaged in disturbance. Seve-
raj shots were fired and q skirmish with the
STATS OF their lamps occurred, when all the parties
dispersed hastily. The cab stands were deserted
and the buildings were closed during the melee.
Several persons hurt, but fatal injuries have
vet been heard OF. At eleven O'Clock not negro
was to be seen In the vicinity except those on the
notice force Scattering shots have been heard In
different parts of the city below Canal street, and
fears are expressed that further rioous demonstra
tlons will be made during the night. Accounts rs TO
the origin OF the difficulty are conflicting. Various
wild ruraors are floating about.
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rls Prisoners Plen--flemurrcr 81 ti,e Cavern.
meSt Counsel.

rla Prisoners P,en--flemurrcr' Ct ti,e Cavern.
snedt Counsel.
WASHINGTON, Sept. o. 1888.
In the Criminal Court This morning the counsel for
Surratt entered their special plea, setting forth the
amnesty proclamation Of July In Defence Claiming
that Surratt IL withins that portion OF the
proclamation perdonmg all parties Of treason.
felony &c.. who were not then under
Indictment for those offences in any court OF
the United Stases having competent Juris-
ELECTION. The counsel claim that he was AT that time
sapeIy under indictment for murder at common law
and not for treason or felony consequently he -
entitled the benefits OF the proclamation. TO THIS
the prosecution enters special demurrer. and viii
proceed TO argument.
\ The following copT OF the denturrsr:-
The United Stases, by its attorney, II o. CARING
ton, into court and demurs to'the special plea
died by the defendant in the above entitled case ana
aa,s the same is insurscsent In law. because the
Presidents pE1clana0 0 1s sss excsTs tS SII
from all such persons as may be under
Indictment pYesentmen in any court Of the United
states having competent jurisdiction, upon charge
OF treason or other felony, and because said plea
does show sand defendants was not under lndict-
dictment presenhment, as Aforesaid, AT the Tune
said proclamation was made, AND because the same
is insufficient, and for other good and sufllclene
reasons; and becauW the presentation SET fOrth IN
said plea does not app to or adect the oence ana
offences charged and set forth In said Indictment:
and because the same is in osher respects insur-
fcient informal and Of no effect In law.
Mi. Darlington adra 'sed the court In support or
the demurrer. -
Mr.. Bradley for the pr isoner maintained that the
plea OF general pardon ,was sufficient aAd claimed
the full benefit OF the pro clanati0n- IL was for tho
TO show In rc )catlon that the defendant
came within the class exc epted from amnesty.
Mr.. Merrick. for the prl soner ana Mr. Riddle OF
counsel for the prosect tion argued the questions
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OF medical board to examine physically candidates
for admission 10 the Naval Academy. Lieutenant
commanders James p. Robertson and Francis Hla-
glnson have been ordered, the former to the Con.
stellation, the latter to the receiving ship New
Hampshire. Lieutenant Richard p Leary has been
detached from the Canandaigua and placed on wait
ing orders Acting volunteer lieutenant comman-
de- Pierre Giraud has been detached from the COM
mand OF the Onward aud granted leave prior to his
discharge.
Meeting OF the Court Of Claims.
The United States Court OF Claims meet here to-
morrow but it is not expected that quorum OF the
judges will be ON hand.
Approaching Marriage Of Son Of tho Late
President.
An Interesting wedding will take place here on
Thursday next which will furnish lively gossip for
the fair portion Of the fashionable society Of WASH
lhgton for many days to come. Robert Lincoln. the
son OF the late exPresdent Lincoln is to be married
to the daughter OF senator Harlan. The ceremony
Will be performed Senator's house, and the in
tenfi0n is to have IT disposed OF in quiet and
modest way. limtea number OF invitations will
he issued it il understood and after che ceremony In
over the newly welded paw will leave on wedding
tour.
PersonsI.
Speaker C0fax Ben Butler, Senator Sutnner and
senator Patterson, OF New Hampshire lelt the city
to day for their respective homes;
Hon,esteads Located In Southern Ststes.
Returns received by the Commissioner of General
Land once during the past month exhibit disposal
under the provisions OF tle Homestead act OF lis
farms embracing an aeAyrccnte area OF 200 acres
viz :-Iocated ut Taliahassee Fla, So farms; 6,3ls
acres; at Huntsville, Ala. "a Mms, 3,Ooc acres, anu
at washington rk. 20 farms, embracing 2sds
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Just rounded, the sails beat to the strengthening
wind, and away the feet darled In hot speed for the
l,ghtship. Scarcely any mshap had yet occurred,
with the exception OF the Adde " carrying away
her jib topsai, though the schooners were but too
Y ad 10 avail themselves or the spread OF canvas.
Balloon ibis were set and staysas quickly run up.
There scarcely any noticeable feature in the
to the ghtship as the boats kept nearly together,
without any variation. Sylvie deemed 1t prudent to
take III her foretopsai though the Palmer kept all
TO the breeze. 40 spectre ever stole along more
quietly than the Phantom, increasing her speed as
she moved The tacks throughout were In nearly
every instance judicousy made, as well as being
Simultaneous so that the slO0ps proceeded
towards the ghtship the contest became exceed
lngly interesting. White Wing was doing wonders
and made another gain by first tack which, how
ever obliged her to alter her course slightly. She
nevertheless followed closely on the heels OF Addie
", who all the while kept q sharp look out. The
Nettle was nowhere to be seen aud had evidently
fallen out of the race. Meanwhile, Palmer. whose
friends and admirers held out strong hopes for her
ultimate success, though the event seemed impr0ba
BILE from her Ill luck In starting, came brislly from
the distance, gaining rapidly on the Syvie. The ebb
tide as already observed, was strong against the
saiers but after capital run the rocking red
llghtship was rounded thus
SLOOPS.
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IRELAND.

Robbery by Armed Bands-Pnrdon Of Fenians.
DUBLIN, sept. %, 1868.
A party OF about sixty persons. all armed and
many OF them mounted. made an attack on the house
OF Mr. Justice, near Cork, last night and stripped
it OF arms, which they carried of. The movement
was directed by an American. There was no Oppo-
sition offered. No arrests were made.
Patrick Doran and Daniel Morarty who were con-
victed Of completely In Fenian outrages in Aus
tralia some time ago, have been pardoned ON con-
dition that they do not go to Ireland.
Michael Hanley, OF this city, a convicted Fenan,
has been pardoned.
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~, n republic. The Italian government has taken
nrn,a,, I'D strong steps to put stop to the dis
oiueis PARIS Sept. %, 1868.
kilograms to the jcu.- mas here connrm lhe news
OF the rising IN the south OF isai..
Tie Temps fears that the Italians desire the over
throw of the monarchy under Victor En- 'anuel
The Gauiofs asserts that Francis H., the Ex-hins
OF Sicily is the prime instigator Of the move ~eh'
and that the rebels merely acting under the D. TO
tence OF republican principles.
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The Commissioners Lately In America
ExiIed-Return to the United states-shock
Of the Tidal Wave ut Yokohama.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept Il, 1868.
The japanese Commissioners who were recently In
the United States purchasing war vessels, and who
returned to Japan in the naval ram stonewall, ar.
rived here on Saturday BY the steamer Great Repub
Ito. They were compelled to leave Yokohama for
their personal safety The japanese authorities Of
the Southern faction threatened to decapitate them
II captured. They ere determined TO remain In the
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VERMONT.

Fall Of q Scanold-Three Men severely In.
jured.
RUTLAND, Sept. %, 1868.
John Collins, Peter Richie and John Mcdonald,
who were engaged in erecting the walls Of the Lin
coin Iron Works. were precipitated to the ground,
distance Of twenty-five feet by the giving way OF the
Inns had his wrist broken and ID Internally injured
Peter Richie had his collar bone broken and his nip
sprained. John McDor.ald received very serious
besides these hurfs, many bruises from tns iaiins
bricks and timbey.
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AUSTRIA.

Farragut Mt Trieste-Aid Promises to Exiied
Cretans.
TRIESTE, Sept. %, 1885,
deputat!on OF Greek citizens waited upon Ad
miral Farragut to-day and returned thanks for the
sympathy which the United States had manifested
for the patriots in Gambia.
The Admiral in reply said the people of America
not only sympathized with the Cretans but would
aid far possible the Of liberty in Crete
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French Reports.

PARIS, Sept ~, 1868.
General Jose Concha acting President OF the Span
ish Ministerial Council has sent o circular despatch
60 the representatives OF Spain at ell the foreign
courts assuring them that the instruction will be
suppressed.
French deet is under orders to sail for Spain for
the purpose Of anordng protection to French resi-
dents and their property.
France will remain entirely neutral in the affairs
OF spain.
IL reported that the leaders Of the revolution are
undetermined as to the form Of government to be
adopted for the country
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Departure Of Steamer for Pnnnma-Burning
Of Town I'm British COlumbia-1Iarkets.
ALAB

Legisia tive--A Quiet SessiOn-OpposftiOn to an
Election by tho People in November.
MONTGOMERY, Sept. %, 1868.
The Senate and House did but little to-day. In the
House resolution was adopted for the appointment
OF committee 10 wait on the Governor and learn
what he desired the Legislature to do.
A member offered resolution instructing the
Committee on Registration TO report In the morning
what progress they had made. member OF the
committee seconded the resolution, saying that the
Registration bin was delayed because every other
member OF the committee was opposed to an cleo
ton be the people In November.
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TENNESSEE

Unfavorabie Reports Of the Cotton Crop
Heavy Rains-New Rnilrond Enterprise.
MRMPHIs, Sept ~, 1868.
Reports from the cotton crop continue very unfa-
yorab,e The boil worm, rot aud second growth are
damaging the cotton very seriously. The rain con-
tinuee to fall almost necessarily. II has been rain
hard all day.
corps OF engineers under Major Merriweather
and Captain Ike Hood, left to-day 20 survey route
for the Memphis, Okolona and Selma Railroad.
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NEW YORK.

Railroad Aceident-Fcnrfui Scene at n Fu.
neral.
ELNIRA, Sept. 20, 1868.
As the funeral procession Of Mrs. Carr was cross
ing tse Erie Railway, one mile west OF Painted Post
the Rochester express came along, frightening the
horse OF Mr.. Carr Mrs. Drake, a sister of the de-
ceased, was thrown on the track and HAD both her
feet cut Off by the passing train. child OF the de-
ceased was also run over and literally cut to pieces.
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within the time specified. With very few and
meagre exceptions &c wrongly judged points were
dlsplayed, ana Il must be said Of the defeated
the yachts were manned and handled In style that
would have done credit to American yacht,n In any
waters where the true science Yachting IL ,red
At the termination Of the regatta the members I'd.
jOurned to the Club House, TO which were invite.
numerous guests who were doubly Entertained NV
IN. sweet strains Of an excellent band. And Tins
was a.. rcluded one OF the most pleasant and best
cn "S ee vacht races OF the season. wv
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Republican Demonstration In EImira.

EbM1HH, f5epts ~ Io0''
An immense republican demonstration took place
in this city last night. The speakers Colonel
Clark z. Carr, of Illinois, Lewis Barker Of Maine,
and General Daniel Z. Sickles. The people waited
Sickles who came In on the train from the north.
He was escorted from the depot by the Grant Irwin
cibles and was received with enthusiastic and long
continued applause at the wigwam. After speaking
few minutes he retired. lie will speak In Troy,
pa. tO.mOrr OW.
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MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The steamship Henry Chauncey will sail o ;om tts
port on Thursday for Aspinwali.
The mails for Central America and To e South
Pacific win close at bali past ten o'clocx in the
morning.
The New york STANDARDIZATION for ID o Pacific
win be ready at half-past nine In the NOR aing.
single copies, In wrappers for mailing, six cents.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The CunMd mail steamship Russia will ieave' this
port on Wednesday for Liverpool.
The mails for Europe Will close at the Post nice
at ten O'Clock a. M. on Wednesday.
The NEW YORK Naturalization for Europe viii
be ready at half past nine O'Clock In the mornt ng.
Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six cents
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PERU.

Reported Negotiations for Peace with spain.
LONDON, Sept 20, 1858.
II Is reported that Peru has sent agents to Europe
to make treaty OF peace with SPAIN
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United States until polt,ca affairs In Japan SET.
tied. They say they have he under the protection
OF the American Minister ever since their return to
Japan.
The tidal wave occurred In the harsor OF Yoko-
hama August Is, the day after the earth,, iake IN
South America.
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ITALY.

Republican Insurrection Against Victor
Emanuel and the Monarchy.
LONDON, Sept "a, 1868.
Dispatches from Naples report that insurrections
avs broken out in Calabris and Sicily In favor Of an
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GERMAN Y.

The King OF Prussia ut Home.
BERLIN, Sept. 20, 1858.
TIE King OF Prussia has returned to this city from
hts tour through the Northern States
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the NEW YORK YsCHT CLUB.
me race for the Vice COmmod. 're's Prizes-
Urand and Exciting Contest -Th,' fh"ntom
and Addie v. tho victors-CIOsa Of the

|
The race for the Vice COmmod.' re's Prices
Orand and Exciting Contest -Th>' Phantom
ana Addie v. tho victors-ClOss' OF the
! Season.
"o'V contested marine Derby, so to speak,
brought the campaign of the New York Yacht Club
10 brilliant close. The last act OF the was
favored by all the elements that could possibly con-
tribute to Its success and the race OF yesterday must
therefore, be remembered with pride and pleasure
by every participant In the event. Two features
alone were necessary to make 1t worthy exhibition.
and when 1t Is known that the wind was fair and the
salers capital nothing remains but to record the
test as all that could be desired by the most ardent
yacAtmen, aud that they are both ardent
and hard TO please is beyond all human doubt
While ihe past season, now closed as the angry
breakers come bounding from the wintry seas, has
been characterized by many events that have largely
afforded healthy qualification TO many, none, pro-
baby VIII 6ring to mind grearer sense OF pleasure
than the manly struggle OF yesterday, or the trial
OF skill and science therein exhibited Throughout
the greatest tests OF superiority were brought to
bear upon the occasion, while the contest was re-
plete with brilliant manteuvres. Nothing could have
been liner than the run for home Like so many race
horses the yachts came speeding to the hagbOat
neck and neck, and although there far from that
uproarous excitement which ever cha racterizes dis
plays OF the turf quiet ceag OF real interest and
earnest expression was manifested by ever one VINO
Witnessed il. For long time u piettier slght has
not been beheld- in yachting point OF view and the
recollection OF the watery chase will nger in the
minds OF May. The details OF the decid-
The prizes offered by the Wee Commodore were
one for soops and the other for schooners. the
The anchorage or the Club House to the
buoy OF the southwest spit, passing II TO
1ie west ana l., south; thence to rue llghiship
turn There was no allowance of time granted, and
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Another Great Boat Race Agreed Upon mt st.
John-A Sen Captain Robbed.
THE PACIFIC COAST.
Arizona Advices-Indian Treaty-Mi'Itary
Changes-NIining-CrOp

Arizona Advices-Indian Treaty-NIiltary
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 81, 1885,
Arizona advices to September 5 have been re-
ceived.
Colonel Price has made treaty OF peace with the
Walopie Indians The sayages have consented to
surrender their arms and locate on the river.
General Devin has assumed command OF the Dis
trict Of Arizona, vice General Crittenden, who has
been ordered to report at San Francisco.
Major Clerrlr has assumed command or the Sub
District Of Prescott.
Several Indian outrages have occurred near Wick
enberg and TucrO.
Mining is carried on actively and with good
results.
The crops in the Territory are looking fine.
Departure Of Steamer for Pnnnma-Burning
Of Town i'm British COlumbia-Markets.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. %, 1858.
The steamer Golden Age, for Panama, sailed TO-
day with 1921 900 In treasure Of which $685.
for New York.
Barkerville British Columbia was destroyed by
nre on the 10th OF September The loss is estimated
at O million dollars. The safes OF the banks OF
British North America and British Columbia were
saved.
Mannheim, s6henwasser Co. have suspended
payment.
Flour dull and lower at S. 37H SO 37H.
Wheat-No improvement In the market; exports
still holding or; good shipping wheat nominal at
81 80; ordinary to choice milling, 81 60 n 81 rs;
prime Santa Clara. 81 90. Legal tenders, 20.
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A Costiye Habit Of Body Will Eve

undermine health and violent purgatives afford
porary relief but Or. JAyEES SAEATIV PILLS. taken
ss directed VIII and all br and
uny dsordercd stomach liver compia sck head
ache Sole everywhere.
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The victors were received with all the honors. the
surrounding yachts booming forth their congratuar
tons with true spirit and earnestness Thus ended
splendid race. In q straight line the distance
would have been about forty miles. bat II was
run out to over sixty BY the many taSes that were
made. the vhole being completed nearly an hour
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FRANCE.


PARIS Sept a. 1858.
report 10 current that the Minister OF War will
instantly issue orders for the dismissal TO their
homes OF 81, 600 men from the army on Through.
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All shook merrily as the dismal bell OF the light
ship rang out q salute which was answered lively
by the steamers in waiting. Now for the race home
II was the feature OF the day. for the long, lingering
breeze now began to rustic, and every sail bulred out
10 IT'S utmost. Adde V. and her companions
evidently resolved to join partnership until they
were passing the Spit again. when the leader quilted
their company and braced her nerves for home. Jib
and topsails were closely hauled, while the schoon-
ers were i'm high glce. rejoicing that their antcipa
tions were about to be realized. II blew steadily
from the south, and away went the racers In the
merrlest Of moods. The winner now could not by
variation occurring In very short intervals. The
Oracle worked WELL the Addie V. still retaining the
lead, though the wind was seemingly too much for
an increase OF sail, which, now and then run M,
were a. quickly taken In. White Wing bent beauti-
fully the wind dipping her deck deep In the brine,
nor was agile pursuer Sadie less handsome In the
chase. But the Phantom staked In, past distant hill
and dale, past sand bank and jumping buoys. on
she moved with increased speed, and with one rush
fitted beyond the sl0Ops when fronting Sandy HOOK
IL took everybody BY surprise, and now that she had
SO acquitted herself confident hopes were entertained
OF the Palmer, as she was seen gaining rapidly on
the Syvie when opposite the Highlands. II was q
most exciting AFFAIR and ended IN the Palmer run
ming past and looking out gayly for the Phantom
which, however, was separated from her 10y the in
tervening sloops The entry through the Narrows
was watched for with anxiety, and shortly after
conquerng heroes with sheets off to the
last inch. After one of the best contested af-
fairs that have taken place this season the Phantom
and Addie " came In the winners OF their respective
races. The yachts passed the stake boat Vesta as
foOws:-
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THE NEW DOMINION.

Conf NuutS0n Of the Rifle Tournament 81
Mont. -eai-D Dissatisfaction With tho Mana-
MONTREAL. Sept. q, 1868.
The rife ton ..nament proceeds slowly. Much dis.
satisfaction exis among the men account Of the
defective arrangen Wnts large number of persons
from the West have returned home. Lieutenant
Colonel Jackson won the prize for the Dominion
match OF $500 At the second match ior all corners
first prize OF $500. He scored thrty-eight at four
hundred and eight hundreG yards. The Provincial
The weather Is very cold and the wind high.
The ofncers had a grand ba uguet Tonight. The
Minister of the Militia and the A'Dutant General had
banquet last night.
Tho Cricket Match Between the All England
Eleven and tie Twenty-two o. Canada.
MONTREAL. Sept. 20, 1865
The cricket match between the ALI England Eleven
and the Twenty-Five OF Canada commenced this
morning. The Canadians first took the bat aud
were easily disposed of by their0pponents, making
only twentyeight runs IN all. The first ten wickets
only twenty-five runs, and OF the whole twenty-five
batters sixteen were returned 10 the pavilion with
out adding 20 the score The only batter who at all
distinguished himself was Mr. c. Rose who made
twelve. The other runs were made by:--Major J.
Brunnel, SIX; Kirkhofer three; Hope, two; Tetu,
one, and Arbuthn0t, one. During the innings only
three byes were made showing that the All Eng
land were alive in the field when In New
York.
The Eleven closed the playing with one wicket
down for a score OF forty-seven. Humphrey went
out on the eighth run, Jupp,, without losing his
wicket scores thirty-0ne Smith makes four runs
and is not out, while fourteen wides and byes are
debited to the Twenty-Five
Another Great Boat Race Agreed Upon ut 1T.
John-A Sen Captain Robbed.
ST. JOHN. N. b.. Sept. %, 1853.
The great boat race between the Paris crew ana
the Ward brothers has been arranged TO take place
on the 21st Of October for 81, 500 side.
40 nfot V,tn ynd Chi mol Ind n
Custom House yesterday He said he had been
robbed by two men Of his gold watch and money
hon TROY war no xyha
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A.-JcHcrs ORcrs Extrnordis rnry bargains
IN Ladies' Misses and Childrcns Bocu and JET
FERs LiS ana 1888 broadway, opposts ST. lanes, Hod
man and Fifth Avenue hotels.