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The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Commercial Convention at New Orlenns-Tbe
Grain MOvemeni-AuditOr Wickiihe REIN
stated.
NEW ORLEANS. May IL, 1859.
The Committee or Invitation to the Commercial
Convention. which meets on the 24th inst, are re-
:eying favorable responses to their invitations The
prospects are encouraging for large attendance.
RE New Orleans delegation to thesMemphis Con-
vention are instructed to invite the Memphis Con.
venti0n bodily, the editorial fraternity generally
and In the Mississippi Valley particularly. The CON-
mlttee have arranged that all delegates attending
shall be returned free over the lines OF travel. They
viii also he entertained at the hotels OF this city at
half rates. The weather ~ cool and pleasant. and
PROMISES well for the Convention. the time for which
is nXed at the most healthful season OF the year.
AT the bulk grain meeting last night Mr.. MyrOn
CalOny, OF 81. Louis, General Busscy and the vice
president Of the ST. Louis Chamber OF Commerce.
MI. Ogelsby, spoke strongly, representing the in
terest Of the entire West In the movement. The
matter Is TO he resumed at the Convention on the
24th instant will also the Instructions to naviga-
ton at the mouth Of the Mississippi.
Governor Warmoth yesterday addressed CON-
munication to Auditor Wcklife withdrawing fur
ther opposition TO his dscbargiDg the functions OF
his ollice and authorizing the Officers in charge OF
the Auditors ONCE TO reiinQuish possession to
Yickne.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LoSpoS MoSEy MARKEr.-LoSpoS, May 12-4:3O r.
M.-Consols closed NJ g2ss for money and 92ys for
the account. stocks firm. Erie. 20H: Illinois. 30.
United states fivetwenty bonds are firm at 49,
PARIS BouRsE.-PARIs, May 12-Bourse steady;
rentes, III SIC.
FRANKFORT Observation-Disclosures May l2.-Unted
States Hve.twenty bonds s4 for the issue OF 1862.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET -llvERP0L, May 12-
a.3O r. M-The market closed quiet. Middling up
lands on the spot 1ikd.; afioat, I'D; middng
Orleans 1iad. The sales OF the day have footed up
5000 bales. - -
HAvR. CorroS MARKEr-HAvRE, May 12-Even-
arrive. .
LosDos PRopucn MARKsr.- -LoSpoS. Nav Ia
Tsll0W. A2s, %, per cWh o
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Public Political Meetings Dispersed by
the Police in Paris.
MSURRECTIONARY PLOTS IN PORTUGAL.
Disastrous Result of Religious
Riots in Persia.
THREE HUNDRED PERSONS KILLED.
Lopez Awaiting the Allies in
Paraguay.
o>~~~N~>>>'o~N~~>~>>~N~
AFT AIRS IN Me XlCO.
--~~-~>>~~-~>>~~~~>->~---
Palacio's Rebellion in Sinal0a
Quelled.
~--~~--~---~~>~>~,-~----
cTraMpnAI RlIpNINr AT clNrINNAJi
Lopez Awaiting the Allies in
Paraguay.
AFT AIRS IN MEXICO.
Palacio's Rebellion in Sinaloa
Quelled.
STEAMBOAT BURNING AT CINCINNATI.
CUBA.

Bnr0n Nunchausen In Cuba-TremendOus
Rebel LOSS at Alfagracia RepOrted-Miscei-
laneOus News.
HAVANA, May IL, 1S69
Accounts from spanish sources represent that
after the fight at Altagracia General Lesca reached
Puerto Principe with his convoy. the insurgents
being unable to detan him, and that the Cubans lost
1000 killed and wounded. The Dia,1o says 20OO
but the Yoz de CUBA doubts the correctness OF the
DidrtO's Information.
Letona. who made the Official report Of the affair
At Altagracia, gives few details. He says since the
nght the rebels cannot get together 1000 men.
Tie taxes for the coming fiscal year are to be re-
duced ifty per cent
The Gdceto publishes accounts OF further conHsca
Ii0ns
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
MEXICO.

The lnsurrection In Sinaioa Queiiod-Hostiii-
ties In Observation-Disclosures Over the
Proposition Of an American PrOtectOrato.
HAVANA, May IL. 1869.
News from Mexico to the 9Th mas been received.
The revolutionists In Sinaloa have been routed
and aed to the mountains.
The appointment OF Mr. SHELTON al American Con-
sui at Mexico was well received.
Mexican journals represent the Prussian Minister
as mere commercial agent.
The state OF Guanajuat0 IL extremely hostile ana
bids defiance to the Mipistry.
The proposition to issue greenDacks meets with
great opposition.
The idea OF the establishment OF a protectora:e by
the United States causes much eXctement among
the NeXicans.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
ILLINOIS.

Fisiierins Prospects for the wheat Crop
Suicide by n Nun.
CHICAGO. May IL, 1852
Swede, whose name could not be ascertaincd,
committed suicide by drowning himself in the lake
at Highland PARK this afternoon He had vainv
sought employment, was out OF money and In despair
threw himself into the lake.
Reports received in this city from various parts OF
the Northwest. are to the effect that the new wheat
crop is IN an excellent condition and promises an
abundant harvest. much greater breadth OF land
has been put into wheat this year than ever BEFORE
II no unfortunate disaster occurs, the crop viii pe
unprecedented.
Margaret Murray, an inmate OF one OF the nunner-
les In this city who threw herself into The river on
sunday morning and was rescued, died yesterday
from the effects OF her cold bath.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
TEXAS.

Radical state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Gaie at
t:aiyes.o on.
GALVESTON. May i2 1885,
The AbentO Jr Morgan Hamilton Convention met
in this city Yesterday. There slim attendance
and but few represented. II adjourned
to meet at Houston IN July.
severe gale passed over this city last evening,
which blew down small two story dwelling and
slightly damaged several Others.
fire occurred this morning the corner OF
Strand and Fremont streets, which entirely destroyed
Il number OF frame buildings.
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Tho Dauviilc, Oiucy nud Ohio Railroad.

CLSEY. May H. 1859.
Books were opened here to-day for subscriptions
to the Danv!lc. Olney and Onto Railroad which was
chartered during the last session OF the Legislature
A Sufficient amount has already been taken up TO
organize. The election OF directors will take place
greatest projected roads In the country. forming
continuous line from Chicago TO New orleans cross
ing the Ohio river at Paducaa, where an apptopri.
alton has been made By the government iot
brltrd
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
KEY WEST.

Settlement Of the Wren Case-Nnmes OF Those
Lost on the Brig Omaha.
KEY WEST. May IL. 1862
Ia the case OF the Wren. Cushings counsel con-
sented TO dissolution OF the order OF attachment Oh
the proceeds The Court ordered the funds to be
paid to La,rd's attorney In New York
The names of those drowned from the brig Omaha
which was lost her way TO Pensacola, are w.
Drinkwater. mate; John Thompson. cook; W. Scott
and b. Benjamin, seaman; John Toolnaker the
captains son, ana one passenger name unknown.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
THE NEW DOMINION.
The t.overnmeut Banking P0Iicy-Provisiou
for Extinction Of Bank Currency.

itts stated that the government banking policy to
be submitted 10 the House Friday viii provide for
q general extinction OF bank currency after July
1871, and that at rate OF twenty per cent per
nun 10 will he completed in 1876. The bank charters
will he renewed for ten years. making the double
liabilities Of the shareholders Immediately available
The government Will pay the interest on the bonds
deposited for note circulation. The banks will be
required to keep twenty per cent gold for the re.
der and not subject TO discount anywhere From
the amount OF bank capital now existing this ar.
rangement IL IL conended will provide ample
means for the expansion Of the currency when 10.
quirvd,
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
SPAIN.

1mporinnt Discussions in the Cortes-Generai
Prim in Favor of Regency.
MADRID, May IL, 1859.
10 the Cortes to-day an amendment to the consti-
tuition was proposed by the republicans TO the erect
that ali powers emanate from the nation, and all
persons 10 whom they entrusted must be elected
by and held responsible to the people.
General Prim approves OF The proposition for
regency under Marshal Serrano.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
PORTUG AL.

Beri0us Disorders in Lisbon-Discovery of n
Plot Against the Government.
MADRID, May IL, 1869.
Dispatches from Lisbon show that the political
iiscOntent IN Portugal has eliminated IN serious dis
orders IN the capital. plot against the govern
ment IL on foot IL has been discovered that the
conspirators have been tampering with the garrison
OF Lisbon.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
GERMAN

Tho Biii for the Payment OF Delegates
Rejected by Parliament.
BERLIN. May 1s. 1869.
In the North German Parliament to-day the bill for
the payment Of delegates came up for Its third read
Ing aud, after protracted debate, was rejected.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
THE PARAouAYAN WAR.

Lopez Holding n Strong Posi;isn-rho Allies
About 20 Attack Him.
LISBON. May II. 1889.
Tie mail steamship from RIO Janeir0 has arrived.
She brings advces from Asunc ion to April 3. Pre-
slden, Lopez was reported to hold strong position
Ia the interior with 5000 men and forty guns. The
allied force were the point OF marching to attack
him
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
PENNS YlVANlA.
Celebration of Tam@any Day In PhiladcI-
phia-Eptscopai Convention.

PHtLADELPuiA, May L. 1869.
Tamrnany Day & celebrated by q parade Of the inn
proved Order or Red Men. A large number Of
tribes from tho interior take part, including the
Pocaliontas. from Baltimore; Onondaga, from wash
ington. and several from New Jersey They make
an imposing appearance with re9aiia beautiful ban
nefs and u liberal supply Of music. An GRAFTON wiz
bc delivered by WIN. II. Barton OF trenton N. j.,
OF the Chestnut street Rink, where a grand ball
takes place this evening
A convention OF the Protestant Episcopal minis
ters OF this diocese I. IN session here Bishop Stevens
presiding. Rev. philips Brooks pscscheo the annual
sermon Today.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
Havana Mark cts.

HAVANA, May IL, 1862
Sugar advancing, with q large speculative in
qnry on the basis OF a9}s reals per arrobe for No.
IL, Dutch standard.
Exchange-On London, IL 12k per cent pre-
MUM; on Paris per cent discount par: on United
States go days, IN gold, Il TX premium; short
sight, z a 3 premium; 20 days. in currency, 81 20
discount; short sight, PAY 2315 discount
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Refinement Of General McnalJren.
Genera; Mcnabrea President OF the Ministry, has
retired la favor Of Count Cambray .Digny.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
MAINE.
Acridcnt an the Boston and PortluDd Rail.
road--scvcrat Persons seriously injured.

South BERWICK JUNCTION, May 12 1s6o.
The accommodation train, which left Portland for
Boston at twenty minutes before eight O'Clock
this morning. was thrown FROM the track
near this place about ten O'Clock. No
lives were lost, hut the engineer. fireman and bag
gage master were seriously injured. one lady had
her leg broken and several other passengers were
slightly bruised. The accident Is supposed to have
been caused by q broken rail-
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

About Insect Powder.
How TO TELL GENUINE AvrfcIR-Profespor X.
Lyon travelling In Asia, discovered rower, winch,
when 20 wdercd death Of insect from
Cockroach Fly He protected his discovery bv
patent government meda &C. put his signature upon every
task OF the article, and named It LYONS MAGNETIC IN
SECT POWDER He impaired his secrc; to but hls
successor.
every house To II that they not deceived by
worthless aons and counerfcs The signature Of T.
Lyon the purchasers guarantee Look sharp Tor IT, aud
buv insect Powder that does not bear IT, may be hA1
Of druggists and family stores, at Is cents dasx
Depot q Park row, New York.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
AFFAIRS IN TINE IwsNIv-FasI wAau.

James wharty, aged 10 years, OF No. 40 Eass
Fortleth street, during fight last night on Third
avenue, between Thirty eighth and Tnirty-nnth
street. with John Rafferty,. received severe stab
wound In the left temple, and was sent 10 Belle
view Hospital The assai!ant escaped.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
FRANCE.

Election Disturbances in Paris.
LONDON May l2. 1869.
There Is much agitation IN Paris in consequence
Of the general elections Four public meetings, in
different parts OF the city, have been dispersed by
The police.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
PERSIA.
Religious Conflicts In Tcheran--Thrce Hum
drcd People Killed.

LONDON, May Il, 1869.
News has been received from Tcheran that des-
persc conflict recently took place In the streets be.
tween two religious sects. Both sides were armed,
and It is reported that 300 men were killed. The
troops were called out and dispersed the combat.
auts.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Resignation OF the British Minister.
madrid, May IL, 1859.
Sir John Champion, British Minister to SPAIN has
asked to he recalled.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

A. Spring Advances the VOtnrics Of Fashion
thrOng thorou.rcs arrayed in picturesque hab en
distinc OF these members OF the beau nonde,
ascertanei by close and constant scrutiny
gentlemen who proudly upbesr the superb Hats o
KNOX No 2l2 Broadway, OF Fulton street. The
style OF knoxs bead truly be called nOnpsrel
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
BEST PIANOS NOW MANUFACTURER.
AbOuf Iusrct Powder.

A Dead Shst for Bedbugs.-Siccp! sIceps
Sold at No College place and by ell druggists
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Royal Havana Lottery.-Fer Omcial Draw.
ing for MAY 4. 1852 see another part Of tho paper
TAYLOR A CO, Bankers, Is Wall street, New York
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

DIcerschnum Pipes, Ambcr- &C., Repnired
nj KALDENBERG'S, No. 8 John, % Wal aud Il Naessu
John.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

SmokerS, Have kaldcubcr-'s puscnt Ap.
piled your pipe and will never need cleaning Applied
Al THAR atn
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Arrival Of the Hon. John Jay, Minister to
AustriR.
LONDON. May l2, 1862
Hon. John Jay, the American Minister to Austria,
who sailed from New York In the steamship Russia
on the 2Sth uit., arrived in this city to-day.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Al $50 broadway NAV he seen Mrnv Rare
Curiosties in the CHRONOLOGICAL MUSEUM Open and
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

boots and Shoes.-The Largest Assortmcsts
tho best, cheapest most durable and fashionsble 81
RICHARDS, tes Eighth avenue.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Nfissisquoi Spring Water, Only Known Rew-
Cancer and all diseases OF the kduey So,l b.
druggists. Depot No. College place, New York.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Advice (:rufis TO Rheumatic sufferers Daily
at Dr. FiTLERs once, 7o Broadway. Special contracts
rurao mo- ch
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

To Remove Moth Patches, Frcckics ana
mn from the face, use Perrys Moth rfecke Lotion
prepared only by Dr. b. c. PERRY. Sold 10y all drugs,sls
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

| Cedar Cansphor Defends Furs and WOOliesa
from moths mile,. sold BY druggists everywhere
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Words of Wisdom for You,. Nucu nm ,r,
&hans & & Passion IN Youth ana kay Manhood with help
,or the erng and unfortunate Sent Ia scssf c.er
pAA eoss Qlee Pc " 's"".'~
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

India. Manila, China. Japanese Drc-. Silks.
Shaws Fancy Articles only TO be found 1t fOUNIAlNsS
India store, sj3 Broadway, up stairs.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
Albert Weber's
PIANOrORTX ROOMS
REMOVED TO

FIFTH AVENUE, CORNER OF SIXTEENTH STREET
These instruments are used by Madame PAREPA ROSA,
Miss LOUISE KELLOGG, Miss Aide T0FF, y. r. MILLS,
j. N PATTiSON, HARRY sANDERSON, GEO. =. BRiS
row. G. JEROME HOPKINS, a. 4. PEASE. and con-
adhered BY every musician OF note the
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Montana Cordiai.-No More Dyspepsia. Ts
w '"@" IL. A. cHoLvfN isi Fulton street. New YORK.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

The Attention OF Capitalists is Called to tho
admnst sale OF the balance Wink Es.ste h,
be sold At auction BY E. H. LUDLOW CO., Friday Nav IL
a. IL O'clock at the Exchange Sa!esroon III iSroadwsv
Valuable Property Prospect Park Flatbush Eas ys~
York, Jamaica, Dobbs Ferry, &c. ~"
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Cristndora,s Cuequnllcd Hair Dye.-sold.
and applied Wig and Scalp Factory. No Asor Houa
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
ENGLAND.

Mr.. Reverdy JOhnsOp's Farewell Audience
With Queen Victoria.
LONDON, May IL. 1862
To-day Queen Victoria accepted letter from Mr..
Reverdy Johnson praying for audience to be
granted him for the purpose OF taking formal leave
OF her Majesty on his retirement from once. The
Queen replied by appointing the audience for to-
morrow. when Mr.. Johnson viii present Mr.. b.
Moran. Secretary Of Legation, who Will assume the
duties OF Charge d'Analres until the arrival OF Mr..
I.othrop Motey
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Chevict suits, 10 Order, s35, Imitstios.
''''' o. b. CLARKE, iis william street
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

Piue Table sherry. &12 per Dozen.
GEERy KENDALL, Groccrs 7ls Broadway.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
LOUISIANA.

Commercial Convention at New Orieans-Tbe
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pn,.o,,z, uom, Comnanie..

There Is q feeling innate In the breast Of every
person that awakens pride In the success OF nome
institutions, 1t associates and Identifies Itself Win
our love OF country and attachment to our homes;
and the benefit that the Pacific Coast derives from
q patronage OF home institutions Is felt In every ae,
partment OF trade. pervades all the dlnercnt
branches Of business-cnlarges that which Is already
established. and opens new fields for enterprise ahd
active industry. In patronillnS nome eCmpS snm'
| PEELED 10 take the say SO Of interested representatives..
In times Of disaster and trouble you naturally
seek assistance from your friends; you Vii Ho ,s 80 Ton
apply this principle, acted on every day. 70 ihsu-
rance. Is there any country more msturaHy ssn'
sustaining ts "a n the rSsin W S SSasnsrI, VIII IGmpoverish
the country and complain OF hard times, when youI
misfortune Is the result OF your own action! would
on Wall street! Would you deposit money In a
Life Insurance Company on this coast OF one N New
York? Would you buy Mission blankets, or 40 !o9
prefer sending East.,you might get q better afI,e,Ss
Would you stop the culture OF wheat 70 improve
the facilities for the importation OF nour1 We arc
all political economists. but maj man ses M 'nnor,s
everything else. What has become OF that Ss,ooo.-
600 sent East for life insurance last year! Isl DIins,
Ing YOU q per cent. or Is per cent. Would S.,Voo'MsS
added 10 the circulation on this coast make any uli-
ference I'm its prosperity? Would 1t not increase INC
amount In circulation here one,tcntl, ana enable
YOU to cash those outstanding bills which you 'ohS
since despalrcd OF collecting?
Is not the Pacific Mutual rs responslo,e Us any
company In the world? lsit not as lbc,ai ~ ~ auE !
Are not tho laws Of California a. careful OF thei m-
tcrests OF the pollcy-hOlders as those OF any o'neI
State? Can you name u company whlch ula .S
same amount OF business In the same tlniS tnat y W
Pacific Mutual has done? DO the stocIh0llerso OF
the Pacific Mutual get onc.half a. much IoT tnc
management OF the affairs Of the company anu inc
security which a,u thsiT S camnan SiS wIic6 as vo o"' cam name
get for their services a. officers without FURNISHING
YOU any security At alli
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company 80.
Rrimscy. Tahoe House, Virginia. General Agent
or Nevada, Idaho and Dakota.