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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
NAMING Or our NAVAL VESSELS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Having noticed the protest Of the Legislature and
Historical Society Of New Hampshire against the
late changes Of the OF naval vessels, also an
article from the Boston ADVERTISER of July TO- 1852
l deem it but a right that through your columns,
ana for the benefit OF all Interested may be per.
mitted to quote from late copy OF the statutes re-
latng TO the navy Of the United States as revised,
simplned, arranged and consolidated by the COM
mission appointed for that purpose from the various
acts of Congress In force in whole or in part
Vessels-HoD Rated bv Law.-(See law OF June
1885, oh. l53 sec. 8, v. IL, p 3l9) Steamships
OF forty guns or more shall be cassed first rates;
those Of twenty guns and under forty second
all those. OF less than twenty guns as third rates.
Vesscls-Ho,p Named bytLdu.-rhe vessels OF the
under the direction of The President, according 70
the following rue:-
lsd March. 1873, ch. !, v. 8, p. 5ss; June. 1855
first class shall be named after the States Of the
Union; those OF the second class after the rivers
those Of the n THIRD class after the principal
class az the President may direct" steam
ships OF the first class shall be named after the
States OF the Union those OF the second class after
rivers and PRINCIPAL cities and towns, and those OF
the third class as the President may direct
This law has lately been strictly carried out and
met with some comment, without perhaps, the pro-
per consideration Of the fact that previously had
been ignored by Secretary Weles in great measure
per Observation-Disclosures the law the Secretary mas
lately named the Iowa alter Of the States, and
the Madawoska, first class steamer has been named
the Tennessee; the Kewaydin, first class steamer,
mas been named the Pennsylvania; the MinnOtOnka
drst class steamer. has been called the California
the Ontario Ia now called the New York, and
l could enumerate many more. / think,
however, no fair minded person will deny
that this is all under the law happy and acceptable
change. Now. II the law be wrong our worthy
President says the best way to get obnoxious laws
repealed IL to enforce them. But TO me there ap.
pears nothing wrong I'm naming our finest vessels
after the States Of this great republic: 80 with
second and third rates. after cities rivers and
towns. The editor OF the Boston Advertiser has evi-
ing OF naval vessels Of the United states aud quotes
the law as requiring vessels TO be named after states
when carrying over seventy guns. That Is mis-
take, as shown In the above quoted law. think our
magnificent 1rOn-clads might be named as hereto
fore, particularly those with imper1shable war
records. AT all events enact law aud adhere to IT,
bus save the navy from war vessels OF Indian names
auch IA sucking Plg,n DIRTY Water" and the like.
NAVAL. OFFICER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
HOMICIDE n AccomAC COUNTY, VA

II is stated BY the Newt0wn (Md.) Gazette that an
unprovoked murder was committed at the Fourth
election precinct In Accomac county, Va, several
days since The Gazette gives the particulars far
as learned as fonOws:--
Il seems that two nefghbors and voters az the
same precinct, Mr.. Lewis and q Mr.. East met at
the pOs, and were on ~ good ter rs as men generx
ally are-at least Mr.. East suspected difacultys
but some time during the the day he was ap-
preached by Lewis and asked If he (East) had not
some old grudgo laid mp In store against him 10
which East replied, 'No,n with the interrogatory,
"What reason have / for having Q grudRe
from Lewis, "WeI, have against you"
Some other words followed and East, seeing
that Lewis was bent on quarrel, and may be mis-
Chief took shelter In Mr. Wrights store, supposinG
that nothing further or q Delligerenb character
would occur. But aasl poor man, he was
last time, and instead OF II proving q shelter and
protection 70 him he met with O sudden and terri
bic death within Its walls, for, Whine considering
himself perfectly safe from molestatlon, Lewis land
II we mistake not Lewis SOM rushed IN upon him
with fearful demonstrations, the while threatening
fence, quickly seized stool or common CHAIR, bug
falling toward on his adversaries. scuIe ensued,
during which one OF the partles-the young man we
believe--struck him violent blow near the point
OF the hip with pOnderous bowie knife; RiaDcinR
the front Ii completely severed all those veins and
femora artery. Tnls blow was 80 powerfully deals
that the murderous steel too certainly accomp ished
Its purpose, and death ensued In very short time.
For the moment CONSERVATION was depicted upon
every countenance; but she FIRST terrible shock
subsidIng Lewis was arrested. taken before mags-
and he Is now In Drummondtown Jail awalting the
action or the next term OF the Criminal Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
CHILE.
Departure Of United STATES Consul Clark
American Threshinx Machines at a Chilean
state FNir-Miscei lane0us.

Departure OF United States Consul Clark
American Threshinx Machines mt a Chilean
State observation-disclosures.
VALPARAISO, July 4, 1859.
MI. A. W. Clark who for the last four years has
been the United States Consul in this CITY, departs
bwto.morrows steamer via Panama for his home in
watertown, N. Y. The Americans and foreign resi-
dents will miss such an honest, able ana upright
man. and we see by III Mercurio the leading journal
published here that Mr. Clark has the best wishes OF
the good people OF Valparaiso AS 20 Mrs. Clark. we
are sorry to know that her charming and intelligent
society Is lost u.s. and indeed, must so say Of
her very agreeable sister, Miss Thomas. We like to
see American women abroad who are a credit To
their sex and pride TO their country. In bidding
Mr.. Clark ana family farewell We can only say may
they have pleasant voyage, rs they have the warm
sympathies of the many friends they have left
behind.
One OF the principal topics 0f the day is the indus
trial exhibition az Santiago, about which We made
reference IN our last letter. Since then the prnci.
pal feature has been great trial OF threshng ma
chimes, nearly all the competitors being Americans
The machine known as Claytons was generally pro-
nounced the most superior, and next was that ex-
hibited by Mr.. H. c. Ladd. The exhibition viii prove
o grand success.
The National Congress continues busy in debating
election laws and electoral reforms. Up TO the pre-
sent time no measures OF importance have been
passed.
The city IL again AFFLICTED with smallpox A mum.
Der OF had cases reported Much alarm exists
among the natives, who seem to have deadly hatred
10 the disease
senior and seDorita Guymap, the celebrated pla
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niss, are giving series Of concerto IN ths princpa
cities OF the republic. They have established Euro
pcan reputation and a Cheans are well patronized
both by natives ana foreigners.
ricn silver lode Ia reD0rted 70 have been discov-
cred ON the Cerro de EncaniO. Prices that appear
fabulous are being asked for shares. The mine 10
called "DescribridOra Virgcn del Carmen" but
whether mine by any other name would not be
just a. good is doubtful
Fires seem TO be the rage lately, AID property to
the amount Of $4,000 the loss. %. There are COM
plants tnat most shameful r0bberles were commit
ted during the CONGREGATIONS.
the indians Of Arancania continue In their BLOODY
war. state troops have ben sent 70 quell the red
reDels but they viii not be quelled without little
blO0dettng Ia FAC. Chandler
There Is good deal Or travel on the steamship
line running nom this city TO Europe via tue STRAITS
OF Magellan owing to the terrible reputation Panama
and Aspinwall have for yellow levers and strong
drinks. Panama Is not PARADISE; but itself ana
Its sister city accredited with more SINS than be-
come such highly civilized and Christian communi'
ties. rff E
The remains OF Commander Don Oneire NJ Costa
arrived here the LIST inst. Nv the war corvette Is
Deralda, which he lately commanded. Commander
Costa died while entering the port Of C0uuimba in
search u medical aid. deceased VAS buried win
military hOnOrs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
n0mlClDs IN CRAWfOaovllle. GA

From ihe Augusta Constitutonalist July al
We are are advised by special correspondent that
y most unfortunate occurrence took place In Craw-
fordvillc on saturday The facts detailed by our
correspondent, are:--Mr. Columbus Reese came 10
the village IN the afternoon 1.-THE same man who was
tried soon after the war at Washington. Wilkes
county, by court marital, for killing negrol and
began TO drink, ~ is his custom. IL was not long
before he began q quarrei with Mr.. Thomas Ed
wards, quiet peaceable man, though In the hable
OF drinking sometimes; yet he was never known TO
injure anv one, and was much thought OF In the
community. The quarrel continued Tor few mo-
ments. when Edwards, turning TO walk away Reese
threatened to shoot him. having drawn pistol in
his hand. Edwards was unarmed and had made no
threats any demonstrations. When the threas
was made no (Edwards) ironted Reese, opening
mis- shirt, and rs q brave man will do told him
TO shoot. Reese standing within five feet, shot, the
bali entering Edwards breast. near tine heart. Ed
wards fell upon the ground, and In few moments
mad breathed hts last Reese remained In town foe
some hours walking the streets and Threatening 70
Kill any one who attempted to arrest him. he ~
still 1T large and up to this hour no efforts have
been made for his arrest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

FEMALE PEDEsTRIANIsN.- Yesterday morning .
young lady, a student of medicine with Mrs. Ut.
Potts and u LADY OF education, named Miss Loretta
Mann, unattended and having no previous training,
went upon the Spring Brook track, having made up
her mind 10 accomplish the task of walking forty
miles IN ten hours. soon the news spread through
the city that q lady was predestrianizing on the
track and during the afternoon q large number Of
our citizens visited the driving park. They found
the young LADY attlred In short dress, peTseveringy
gong her round ON the track, and checking Cd each
mile In about fifteen minutes She did not hug the
inside oil tle track, but kept her about twelve
feet from the shortest circuit, that each mile was
full iength She walked easily, paid but iltle aten-
ton to the interest she was exciting, and Weston,
even on MS tramp, could not have persisted more
plpckny than did she In ncr selfmposed tisk. she
was walking FOE no reward. No wager was pend
Ing on her EFFORTS She was merely young
lady persevcringy carrying out an independent
fancy. During her walk. shc heel OF her right
shoe had given out and at each step Of
that foot the heel bent, instead Of striking the
ground fairly. DR.. Watts, friend OF hers, noticing
this fact advised her 10 cease her efforts. and al
his earnest solicitation, abe at last consented TO
desist, having accomplished twenty-five mules IA SIX
hours ana thirteen minutes. and appearing Us fresh
a. when she stared MAINTAINING her entire ability
10 accomplish the task she had set herself aud ap.
paarng rather disappointed that her friends had not
allowed her 10 complete hor forty miles, --AdftGn
INCH Times, run IS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
THE OCEAN BANK ROBBERY.
Arrest al One Of tho Alleged Robbers-His |
Account Of the Affair.
from the Portland (Me.l Argus. JUL

IRON the Portland (de.) Argus July Sl.l
Onr readers wiii remember the startling announce
situated on Greenwich street, had been robbed OF
nearly all the contents Of the vault about g. OOO
scheme, Detectives nave since been ct work on the
case, but no positive Developments had up to re-
Gently, been ioupd to give any clue to the money.
Detectives, Is said, traced two OF the c0nspiratOrs
east and have made pretty thorough search. On
Thursday Bake the detective who 30 successfully
worked IN the Auburn murder case last winter.
thus proving the Old adage 'set q rogue 70 catch
rogue" was arrested.
Blake Is Of medium size rather thick SET black
in its color looking as II It belonged TO man on the
shady sde Of ffty and therefore he rightly claims
HIS Ieasases =. are not the finest and his nose
time. VITA the shrewdness Of one Ia his position
his dress Is neither Of the best material nor the neat
est it, but ne does not appear 10 be very fastdlous
person.
His story is simple and pretty concise in regard to
the memorable robbery and with his clear intellect
he perhaps wishes to take advantage of his peculiar
lonely position to once more appear In the world.
lie says he passed through thus city on the 7th OF
June on MS way to New York TO JOIN hts pals and
week to return TO Portland He saws the party num-
bered -four or nve that hired the basement under the
bank, and pretended to be insurance agents from
ONO. On the morning above mentioned the fea-
lures OF the banking room being familiar 10 the oc
cupants below, an entrance TO the same was made
by boring with an ausur through the intervening
floor. Once within reach OF the vault IL seems that
1t was IN easy matter for the professionals to PICK
wards established. The small safes within were
blown open. without attracting the attention OF the
miami watch. and their contents riaed. In their
hurry they did not get = lot Of gold, $4,000, and
20 Id bearing bonds 10 about the same value.
He does not speak of the routes taken by the
several confederates or where they are but thinks
they are still In the country. He appears not to feel
very anxious about HIMSELF says that all will go
right with hun ana the money he has will nnd It's
owners all right and volunteers to say that none OF
the present holders will be able to use the unlawful
gains. Officers are coming to make his acquAint-
anCe.
This story is good for what IL Is worth The
charge on which Blake was arrested by Deputies
Perry and Bolton Is for the larceny OF between 5000
and $500 IRON the proprietor or the Arlington
House. Arlington, Mass. The facts IN tins latter
case learn, are that Blake and his son were left
IN charge OF the hotel and he absconded with the
money.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
ECUADOR.
The New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Importa-
tions-A jolly Fourth Of July, sc.

The New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Importa.
tions-A Jolly Fourth Of July, sc.
GUyAQUII. July 10. 1850.
The foreign residents here do not look upon the
newly formed constitution with any degree OF
pleasure. Article No. ITO is especially obnoxious.
But If one does not like to live in the country the
tves say he leave, with his carpet bag and that
ends the trouble.
imDortatOns from Europe and Peru have COM
mercial and business interests OF rather pleasing
aspect. Usually dun and stupid, anything IN the
way OF a money-circuaring transaction does some
thing towards relieving the city OF its mourning re-
Elections.
The Fourth OF July was celebrated here In style
becoming the day OF DAYS. The starry banner ioat-
ed from several n0nsetops healths a | around were
drank 10 the 'giant republic" until one enthusiasts
tic gentleman sang out. MAY she live forever and
ever" the company responding with a hearty
'Amen."
As far az known peace exists throughout the
length and breadth OF the land. We have some talk
OF revolutions; but this is every day tea table talk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

FATAL ACCIDENT IN UTICA.-Eariy on Thursday
morning Mrs. Mary Myers, who was proprietress Of
the Rose street House. ~ hotel In Utica found
lying dead at the foot OF the her house,
An inquest was held, and 1t ascertained that th0
lady was occasionally In the habit or INDUCING TOO
freely In liquor and that she had been drinking the
evening previous TO the accident. IL was, thercioreA
supposed that sue fell down stairs while In state o.
intoxication aud that her death was the result %
the fall. A verdict w& rendered 10 that eneas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

The following letters furnish additional intelli-
gence from Peru, Chile and Ecuador. and WIN be
found interesting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
PERU.

Death Of a Prominent German Diplomatist-
The AmnzOnian Region Again-MOre Rail-
road Ente rprises-A Line Across the Andes
General Intelligence.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-01
MinerG MeetinR.

At a meeting Of the miners of Wyoming
mining district, held Tuesday evening, Nov
End, 1869, JAS Tate was elected President and
Jerome p. Cross, Secretary.
On motion, J. Z. Cross was declared unani
mously elected for the Office of Recorder of tn,
district. Moved that the Chair appoint com
mittee Of three (3) to draft bylaws and report
Thursday evening Nov. 4th, 1869. Messrs
Geo. Grant, c. J. Mulder and Geo. W. Klinl
were appointed said committee by the Chair
On motion, the meeting adjourned to Thursday
evening, Nov. 4th, 80
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-01

THE following is II rebatim report of con.
Sersaiioh between two young ladies' who have
school: "Wcrc you nj the pionicS, "yos
and we had high old time OF it, az wanted
to 90 so bnd, but mother was SO hard pushed
j couldn't get off" 'T was riprcdi but
couldn't cQrnor You anywhere In The woods
We had bully time; and you know I IRON
ised my gallant that he should have n sight nj
you" well, I'm sorry; but you bet ii nm
in my big licks at the fair" f
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-01
our Only Authorized Agents:

l.. p FISHER 20 and II New Merchants Exchange.
{. our only authorized agent in san FrsnHsco. CAL
HUDSON MESET. Il Park Row. is sole agent,
I'm New York city.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-01

POWERFUL PREACHER. R.-Duriug n sermon
delivered by n clergyman out West one of the
congregation seemed greatly affected. Proud
OF uis circumstance the preacher after the
SSr'lce, asked the man how his discourse had
affected him so much. 90. sir" said no 'i,
IN n3t That; but your long beard put Inc 40
, hnch IN mind Of fayorto goat | had lost
that could not help crying 10"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-26

TENURE OF OFFICE BILL Washington
March 23.--The Senate judiciary committee
to-day had under consideration bill which
they propose to offer as substitute for the
civil tenure act. 1t will embody the provis-
ions Of the civil tenure act, excepting the
two sections which require the President, in
making nominations during the recess
of Congress, in place Of persons remov-
ed, to communicate the reasons to the Sen
ate for making such removals. The commit
tee will have conference with Gen. Grant
for the purpose Of submitting the bill to him
with view Of ascertaining whether it will
be satisfactory. It is expected the bill will
be ready to report to the caucus tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Midnight March 23--The
members of the Senate judiciary committee
had two hours interview with the Presi-
dent tonight in discussion Of the tenure
office act. After free interchange of views,
an agreement was had upon disposition of
the vexed question. Certain notifications
of the law are to be recommended by the
committee, but the exact nature of the re-
concentrations to be made by the commit
tee have not TRANSFERRED -Baltineore San.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-26

DOM PIArr's PIcrURE-This loyal Cop
respondent of the loyal Cincinnati CONNER
cial closes recent letter to that paper as
follows:
with Boutwell, in the Treasury, and the
House organized by Mr. Blaine in the in
terest of the New England mopopolies and
Pennsy lvania pig iron, we Of the agricultu-
raj interests Of the West may hang our harps
upon the willows, and suffer outrage and
wrong for the next four years. The vast
power of the General Government will be
driven with merciless vigor over our pros
trate trade, to enrich the already wealthy
monopollsts of New England and Pennsyl-
vania. Our grain may rot in our barns,
and our sheep be killed to save the tallow
and pelt, while our party has nearly two
thirds Of majority in Congress. The rich
grow richer and the poor poorer.
II can tell my political friends at the
West that the day is not distant, when all
the glories of the late war. and all the no.
Bile impulses in behalf of colored humanity
will not save us. A sickened ard disguised
people will be sorely tempted to hand the
Government over to the hated copperheads. "
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-26
The MISSING LETTER-Arrest at Go

The MISSING LETTER-Arrest at GoO.
Wells, Judge Bond and L. e. Dudley
Last night, about the hour of 10 o'clock,
Governor Wells, Judge Bond and L. Edwin
Dudley were arrested by Sergeants Rankin
and Gum, on warrant issued by Justice
Murphy, on the charge of robbing the Uni
ted States mails. It appears, from what we
could learn, that Edgar Allan and W. H.
Samuel made affidavits as to the purloining
of letter from the mails written by the
latter in this city and addressed to the former
at Farmville, Of which copy was subsc-
queutly found in the possession of Governor
Wells.
Judge Bond and Dudley are implicated
as accessories, and person named Charles
e. Zincke is also charged with being party
to the transaction. Up to a late hour Zincke
had not been arrested. and it is supposed he
has left the city to escape arrest. The ac-
cused, Wells, Bond and Dudley, were bailed
on their own recognizance to appear before
the Mayor this morning 30 NJ.
The entire affair shou' been taken
cognizance Of by the United States Marshal,
and in all probability the accused will be
remanded to appear before the United States
Commissioner to-day. Wing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-26
George H. PendletOn.

From a recent conversation with Hon.
Geo. H. Pendleton, held by an intelligent
correspondent of the Montgomery Mail, and
reported by him verbatine, we extract the
subjoined. They are words Of wisdom.
Zone thing must be kept in mind how
ever, if you would not introduce an element
of discord into your ranks, make no prom
ises to the negro If you make him prom
Uses you will be in honor bound to keep faith
with him. Keep aloof from that entangling
alliance The questions before you demand
no pledges from you to the negro race. Do
not be impatient if the return to white
mans government should be delayed longer
than you expect A few years are nothing
in the life of government. Look how the
years of Cromwell and Napoleon were crowd
ed with new and unexpected events.
Do not sickle upon questions Of policy.
Your people need to stand united, and you
should not permit mere questions of policy
to divide you. Of course I, who am sitting
here in my Office in Ohio, with all my rights
Of person and property guarded by white
State government. cannot presume to advise
you whose condition is so different, but let
me beg you to remember what have said
about making no pledges to the negro race.
In the past few years, incredulous as you
may be, the people have been arousing
themselves against the expressions of the
Republican party, and in few years, if not
sooner, will assert the manhood of the white
race By patiently biding your time you
will ride on the wave Of success, but
if you complicate questions by making i'm
prudent pledges through despair of impa-
tience, you strengthen the enemy and post
pone the hour of deliverance