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The New York herald., 1869-03-28
Good Friday i'm wall street.

The several stock boards and the Gold
Exchange, in accordance with resolutions
adopted earlier in the week, adjourned over
Good Friday, which they made holiday.
The banks and the private bankers however,
were compelled to remain open as usual, the
day not being legal holiday. Much confu-
sion was created by the calling in Of loans
made to stock firms whose places of business
we're closed, and the feeling became general
that in future the day should be observed on
all sides or not at all. Il Is BETTING that .
great Christian country such as the United
States claims to be should be deferential to
this solemn anniversary. 1t seems proper
that those who wish to refrain from business
on this occasion should not be prevented by
the necessities Of business engagements. II is
curious that the motion for adjournment in
one Of the stock boards was made by one Of
that enterprising and liberal class Of people
who do not admit the divinity of the Saviour,
but still respect the religious sentiments Of
their fellow citizens so much as this act cvinces.
The day Is legal holiday In England, and
should be SO with her young and energetic
scion. The Legislature, now In session ct
Albany, could promptly enact the requisite
measure TO this end and prevent recurrence
Of the confusion and annoyance which pre-
vailed last Friday.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
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Europe.

The cable kilograms are dated March 81.
Advices from Madrid point TO the probability OF
the Duke or MontpensIer beng elected TO the span
ish throne.
The Gaulofs, semioflcal French paper. says
that the Emperor has made q demand on the King Of
Prussia calling LOT explanation OF the recent
mobilization OF troops on the western frontiers
Friendly relations between the Hellenic and Turk
ish governments nave been restored.
The North German Lloyd's steamship Deutschland.
Cap ain Neynaber arrived here at early hour this
morning. She brings three days later details OF our
cable dispatches. In another part OF the paper will
be found an interesting resume OF news from our
special correspondents IN several OF the European
capitals
Telegrams received In London yesterday from
Hong Kong China, announce the loss Of the Pacific
Mail steamship Herman, with q number OF Japanese
troops on board
General Polydoro has been assigned to The CON-
mand OF the allied forces operating against Lopez.
The Paraguayans, at a public meeting, it Is said,
have petiuoned the allies to form prov visonai gov
crnment.
The reported great battle near Remedies was
merely o small sSIrmlsh. The steamship Comandi-
taro, which plies between Havana and Cardenas
has been overdue 1t Havana for some tIme and II
now appears That she was siezed BY Cuban passen.
gers on her last trip and taken to Nassau.
IIayti.
Adyces from Port au Prince are to the 18th inst
The finances OF the government are In such disor-
dered condition that the naval crews are discon.
tented and grumDling for their pay. This renders
salnaves situation somewhat precarious, and there
H. besides much feeling against him in the capital
The whites and blacks are at enmty, and assasslna-
tIons are feared.
Nothing had been heard at st. Thomas up 10 the
10Th inst. OF the Peruvian monitors.
The Legislature.
The Assembly held session yesterday and bilIs
were introduced relative to the condition OF several
railroads; 20 punish frauds In canvassing counting
or returning votes cast at elections; making words
imputing want OF chastity 10 a female actionable
per sc, aud several others. Several bills were re-
ported, including one relative 10 the Nursery and
Childs Hospital OF New York city number O
unimportaut bills, including several relating 10 New
YORK and Brooklyn, were ordered TO q third read
ing. the Assembly then adjourned until half past
seven O'Clock Monday evening"
Miscellaneous.
President Grant ~ quite III, partly with neuralgls
ana partly from exhaustion, consequent upon hi:
unremitting labor since his Inauguration He has
attended 10 business matters from eight In the morn
ing until twelve at night nearly every day. Visitors
were denied admission to him yesterday In conse-
quence OF his indisposifion.
General stoneman, commanding In Virginia, issued
an order yesterday suspending Governor Wells and
assuming the duties OF the guoernatorfal once him
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

KILLING THE GOOSE THAT LAYS THE GOLDEN
Eees.--The Buffalo Express says the transpor-
tation companies between the Northwest and
the Atlantic seaboard are charging too much for
the transmission Of Western produce to It's
market. That Is a fact. These excessive
charges are in reality killing the goose that
lays the golden eggs; and we are glad TO hear
from the Expres that the merchants, farmers
and people generally concerned in the i'm
mense traffic between the two sections are
awakening TO the necessity Of a reduction Of
the existing excessive tariff OF charges.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

The Approaching Erumenicai Counci.-T he
Pope's Invitation to the Sovereisns.
II is a curious and not uninstructive fact
that the Catholic hierarchy at this peculiar juno
ture in the history of Christianity should have
so much set their hearts on reviying, with much
of ancient pomp and splendor, the institution
once known so well under the name Of ECU
menical Council. For three hundred years
such council has been deemed an impossi-
bility. Since the days Of Pope Paul ILL.,, who
in 1916 convened the celebrated Council Of
Trent-a council which accomplished but little
good, although it lasted for eighteen years
no occupant Of the holy chair has been bold
enough TO venture upon so grand an expert
ment. An Ecumenical Council, since the fail
ure Of that Of Trent, has, in fact, by the entire
Protestant Church, as well as by large sec
tion Of the Catholic Church, been deemed an
impossbty. Strictly speaking an Ecumeni-
cal Council Is a council representing the entire
OF Christendom-thc Church of the whole earth.
On this account II is the Greek or Eastern
Church regards as ecumcnical only the arst
seven councils. The Latin Church makes out
nineteen general councils; but in the great
councils OF the West the Eastern Church was
never properly represented. Some there are
who, belonging to neither the Greek nor Latin
communion, hold that the first seven were
Greek councils, that the latter twelve were
Latin councils, and that, therefore, there never
has been an Ecumenical Council In the proper
sense OF the term. II Is certainly somewhat
difficult now to see how, with the Eastern
Church unrepresented and with the Protestant
Churches unrepresented, an Ecumcnical Coun
ell Is possible These, however, are questions
rather for the ccclesiastics than for us. What
we mean TO say Is that, all things considered, Il
argues very considerable boldness on the par,
Of Plus the Ninth and his advisers TO decide
upon convening General Council.
Since the announcement was ofacialy made
that General Council would be held In Rome
In December, 1869, nothing has been left un.
done 10 make 1t as general and as much sue
cess as possible. Invitations have been issued,
not to the archbshops and bishops Of the
Catholic Church only, but TO the representative
heads Of the Greek and Gothic Churches a,
well. We have not heard that there is any
likelihood Of the Patriarch Of Constantnople
or any Of his suffragans responding to the cal
Of his Holiness. The 'sEcumenical Patriarch
| Is, In fact, reported 10 be rather indignant q
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

"STLL THEY CoME."-The rush Of the
office-seekers into the executive departments
has become such nuisance that it is said an
order viii be soon issued keeping the doors
closed against the hungry crowd until the Sec
retaries shall have looked over their morning
mails. Can it be that there is such lack Of
employment in this country to its young men
that these drovcs Of them in Washington, or on
the way there, have no other resource than
the miserable vocation Of office-beggars? The
question is suggestive Of fearful demoralza-
ton through the length and breadth of the
land
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

'RuNNINo BLACKMAn. MILL. The
Columbus (0hio) Crisis, quoting from the
HERALD an account Of charges against New
York revenue officer for Offering to accept a
bribe, adds .-"It secnn to be better county
here for this business than in New York.
There they prosecute these cntcrprising ad-
venturers for running q mill Here man
gets sued, with damages claimed that nobody
but the editor Of live democratic paper could
hope to pay, merely for advertising the public
Of who is running them" II make no DIFF
ference in what part Of the country tho mill is
run, II is certain that Uncle Sam Is soundy
robbed out Of his legitimate dues.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

THE BALANCE OF PowER.-wc told the
forty-odd democrats in Congress at the begin
ming Of the present session that they we're the
potential quantity there, and that they might
decide every vital question If they would fol-
low any intelligent lead--in fact, any lead but
that Of Booby Brooks BY the vote on the
Tenure Of Office law, in which they had the
sagacity to follow keen Ben Butler, they haye
justified our declaration, and can see the power
Of . minority.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
BrisIsa Confederation In the Yves, rndlos.

Dritlsh Confederation In the West Indics.
by way Of Havana, under date of yesterday,
we have important intelligence from the British
West Indies to the llth instant, reporting
from Kingston, Jamaica, on that day, that the
English officers serving In the Antilles were
burrying on the work Of colonial confederation
with energy and despatch. Admiral Dacres
had assumed command Of tho Queens war
vessels In succession to Admiral Mundy, and
Governor General Grant, Of Jamaica. will be
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

EQUAL RIGHTs AMONG THE woMES.--It is
reported thata female beauty, Of African scent,
has been added to the lovely feminines Of the
Treasury Department With q few more Of
the same sort, and few Indian, Mexican and
Chinese bellies, the ladies' branch Of the de-
partment will be complete, and then will come
the millennium.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
Notice TO Herald Carriers and News Dealers

Notice TO Herald Carriers and News Dealers.
HERALD carriers and news dealers are in
formed that they can now procure the requisite
number of copies direct from this Office without
delay.
All complaints OF ''short counts" and spoiled
sheets must be made 10 the Superintendent in
the countingroom Of the HERALD establish
ment.
Ncwsmen who have received spoiled papers
from the HERALD Office, are requested to re-
turn the same, with proof that they were
obtained from here direct, and have their
money refunded. Spoiled sheets must not be
sold to readers of the HERALD.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

HANDY IN CASE OF NECESSITY. Chicago
papers do not know what to make Of the report
that General Sheridan Is coming among them
TO establish his headquarters. They need not
trouble themseIv:s. It will be handy to have
a soldier Of such energy and decision on the
Canadian border in case Of trouble with Great
Britain about the Alabama claims or from any
other cause.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

TINE LEVELS ALL.-President Grant and
ex-Presidcnt johnson are both reported sick.
1t is not long since they would not ride in the
same coach together. After all the same kind
Of carriage may convey them both, like all the
rest of the world, on their long and final
Journey
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

THE RADICAL WAR AGAINST RAYr.-The
Independent--radical religious organ-of this
city is out in war against President Grant,
with smart rap at Congress- 1t says:-''The
democratic party, ever lying in wait, have
now a greater opportunity to regain their lost
leadership than they have had at any period
since they first lost IT," This is candid ad-
mission coming from such source.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

'swASTEp-A MORAL PURPOSE. This Is
an editorial advertisement in politico-reli-
gious journal in this city, referring to the
situation in Washington. Whatever difficulty
may exist in regard to moral purpose" at
the seat Of government there is certainly none
about immoral practices thcre-witness the
Indian land johbing schemes and other ne
farious plots to rob the public treasury.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

VERY LKELY.-Thc Albany Journal says
selections from the country for Offices located
In New York will disappoint some Of the aspir-
ants in the metropolis. No doubt. But these
aspirants, like the old lady skinning her eels,
think disappointment is nothing ''when they
get used to IT,"
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

CURIOUS LEAP-That of radical organ in
jumping from Rhode Island orange grove to
Rhode Island clambake in order to ridicule
Senator Sprague's speech on the "Great
Danger Of the Republic"
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

ISRASTILg PREooouy.-The st. Charles
(Minn.) Hercld contains an account Of IN
infant only three months old who can talk AZ
well as its grandmother. This Is nothing at
all strange. The copperhead papers have
been cndeavoring to show for the past year or
two that full-grown man, atty years old, cant
talk at all
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

A vERDrcr.-The coroner's jury has de-
clared that in three deaths on the James Fos-
ter, caused by ''cruel and inhuman treatment, :
the culpable persons were the boatswain, car
penter, third mate and surgeon Of the ship.
What next2 Shall we have trial Of these
persons, or is this the last?
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

"A CHAMPION SPREAD EAoLErsT. This
term is applied to Senator Sprague by the
Albany Esening Journal. Something seems
to be spreading in the radical camp, but II does
not seem that noble bird like the eagle would
follow H.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

Two FROM THE COUNTRY PREFERRRD.-
Whatever the disappointed may say about the
selection Of men from the country for two first
class federal Offices in this city, they must ac-
knowledge that one of them at least is man
of merit, while the name Of the other adorns
an excellent institution Of learning.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

ALL RIGHT IN ONE VIEw.-The Augusta
(Ga.) Chronicle says there is 'less violence,
less crime and more order and respect for law
in the State Of Georgia than there is in any of
the Northern or Western States" AS to respect
for law, yes. But what sort of law? Lynch
laW2
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
Ocean Cables ON Oar shore.

Several bills are now before Congress in re-
gard to the landing Of ocean telegraph cables
on our shore, but that which is entitled to the
most favorable consideration of that body is
Senate bill No. 1877, presented by Mr.. Fenton
on the 18th inst. This bill provides that on
all telegraph lines or cables between the United
States and foreign countries our government
shall enjoy the same privileges enjoyed by
any foreign government; that our citizens shall
enjoy the same privileges in regard to tolls as
are enjoyed by those Of the most favored ma
ton, and that our government and citizens
shall at all times be entitled to the use OF the
line. Any and every telegraph company for
mally accepting these provisions may at once
establish its lines within our waters aud shores.
These provisions are wise and liberal, and are
such as our whole commercial community are
looking to Congress TO establish at once by
law, and do away forever with the hopes and
aspirations of private parties to obtain mo-
nopoly in ocean telegraphy. A French COM
pany, asking no exclusive privilege, is to-day
knocking at our door for permission to come in
with its cable, and every business man hopes
that consent will be granted. BY passing the
Fenton bill this will be done, and, what is still
more important, general provision for ocean
cable growth viii be made. Let the Fenton
bill pass at once.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

A FAor.-The Carlisle Herald says 1.-THE
men who talk the most In Congress are not the
most influential" II IL fact that most Of the
loud gabbers are the biggest jobbers.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

Nor FoRGoTrEN.-T The Philadelphia Press
states that General Grant "does not forget
disinterested devotion to the republican party"
He may not forget It, but the trouble will be 70
find II among the politicians.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

for one dollar month.
The postage being only thirty-6ve cents o
quarter, country subscribers by this arrangement
can receive the HERALD at the same price it is
furnished in the city.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
GU ADRUPLE SH E E I
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS

New York, Sunday, March 2S, 1869.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

TnE KING OF SPAN.-By special cable tele-
gram from London we learn thai Spain is to
obtain king in the person Of Louis de
Orleans, due de Montpensier, vino will arrive
in Madrid within a fortnight and assume the
royalty voted by the existing authorities. The
due de Montpensier is Bourbon, the fifth
child Of the late King Louis Philippe, Of
France. The Spanish vote limits his term Of
tenure Of Office to eighteen years, the exact
period during which his father swayed the des-
tinies Of the French people.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-05-08
General Lee in q New Movement.

The action of General Lee, as President
of Washington College, Va, in taking up
the movement for practical and technical
education in this country is likely to make
as great an impression upon our old togy
schools aud colleges as he did in military
tactics u1>on our old fogy commanders in
the palmy days of the rebellion. He pro-
poses to place Washington College in the
front rank of the march of modern ideas
by adding practical instruction in agricul-
tnre, mechanics, engineering, and chem
istry. to it's present list of studies. If he
succeeds in doing SO, the old fashioned in
situations, where the arts OF words and of
chopping logic, with smattering of the
dead languages, only are taught, will soon
be left in the lurch by the new system
The old schools must admit the new ideas
Of the age or 60 under.-N. Y Herald
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-05-08

A Jewelier Found Dead I'm His Bed with
His Skull Smashed In-The Tragedy a
Mystery.
From the New York Sun, April %

= 10
Gilbert H Robinson, Of Rye Neck, was
murdered in his bed on Tuesday morning.
He was a son of Mr. Thomas Robin son. Of
Mamaroneck, and was only twenty siy
years of age. On Monday evening he went
around among his business friends on q
borro wing expedition. He wished to make
purchases Of some diamonds, intending TO
visit New York on Tuesday morning for
the purpose. On this represeI tation one
friend lent him $50, another $25. and
others, it is thought, other sums some
larger, some smaller. The borrowed
amount he took to his store, ana put it
with lot Of iewelry and silverware into
the safe. This was done at about 10
o'clock, in the presence of young nan
named thinner. From all that can be
learned it would seem that thinner was
his last innocent visitor that night Zim-
ner had recently bought watch of him
and had taken it there fer repair. There
was no one on the street near the store
when Zim mer left. but he met man cross
ing the bridge towards Robinson's place
He observed the man so casually, however,
as to be unable to say whether he was a
stranger. On Tuesday morning, at about
halfpast O'Clock, Daniel Huber went to
the bridge for his morning Sun. On his
return he stopped at the shop to get his
watch fixed. He found the door open.
and went in. Twice he stamped, but re-
ceived no answer. He then went home.
The store remained closed all of Tues
day, but nothing was thought of that, since
Mr.. Robinson was to have spent that day
in New York. At 1O4 o'clock on Tuesday
night Mr.. VIM. A. Fisher went to the store
to get watch. He found the lights out,
the shutters up, and the door unlocked
Calling for Colbert he received no an
swer, and went 70 the store OF Mr.. Perrin
over the bridge. He met there Mr.. Sell
yer, and young Perrin told them that Rob
inson's store was opened, and went with
them to it. The three went inside and
hallowed ''Gilbert" three OR four times,
but received no answer. They then went
to where his bed lay in q little alcove in
the back part of the store. Seller adj
vanceds and having rubbed his hand over
the face of Robinson, said he was dead
On bringing light to the spot they dis
covered that Seller had pronounced cor
rectly.
The dead man lay. when discovered, on
his bed with his back to the alcove wall. -
His bedclothes and body were covered
with blood dried upon them. and his skull
was broken. The barrel of a double bar.
relied gun lay at the head of his bed. The
hole in the skull was evidently from the
pin attached to these. His right arm lay
easily at his side, and his left as though its
hand had rested on his left cheek, and
in sleep slid down few inches.
An inquest was held yesterday over the
body before Coroner Smith, in the Town
Hall in Mamaroneck.
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pistol which only provoked young Har-
ris to increase his ''cussing" volubility.-
Mr.. Mailer interfered, stating that he did
not want any difficulty to occur in his
house. Soon after Deweese left. Harris
remained until he had transacted his bus
iness ns
masters place-as he had several others
Raj. Sentinel
BANKRUPTs.- are indebted to Chas.
Hubbard, Esq. for the following list of
Bankrupts discharged at the April Term
q. s. District Court at New Berne Hon.
Geo. W. Brooks, Judge r. F. Lehman,
Register
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-05-08
New York Market.

NEW YORK May G-NOOn.
Stocks feversh, but improved from the opening
price this morning. There is great excitement
in New York Central, but very strorg at 773 -
Money sharp at 7 = cent. premium. in currency
and gold. Sterling Exchange 1921. Gold 1861.
Five-twenties Of 30, 1881. North Carolina Skies
6Oi new So. Virginia Skies, coupons, 81 new
Ga. Tennessee Skies, ex-coupons, 60; new 66!.
Louisiana Skies, old, 734. Leyees G94.
Flour 5@1O cents lower. Wheat 1@2 cents
lower. Corn dull and cent lower. Pork dull
new SCI 12a9s31 Is. Lard quiet-steam rem
dered 16g cents. Cotton firm at 2Sl cents. spir-
it's Turpentine weak--sales at 36@3G3 cents -
Rosin frm-strained "a Is. Freights quiet.
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The Potato Spectators.

IL is said that the farmers who have been
holding back their potatoes for large prices
are getting badly demoralized, and are
rushing them to market at fearfIly low
rates.
A Michigan paper says that farmers in
portions of that State are obliged to sell
potatoes ut ff'een cents per bnshel, for
which they refused 81 so last fall, and that
they haye very large stock on hat ].
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-05-08
NORTH CAROLINA LAND COMPANY

Incorporated By Special Ac. Of the General As
seueJly, 1869.
FOR THE LOCATION OF
Northern and European Settlers,
FOR THE SALE OF
Improved Farms, Timber, and Mineral
4 Lands. Houses Mines, Water Power,
&c., &C., Also OF Cotton TObac-
co. Naval Stores, &C., On
Consignment,
Rs- ADVANCES MADE ON SAME. ga
AGENTS FOR
IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL IN
ELEMENTS, FERTILIZERS,
MACHINERY, dc.
ALSO,
NEGOTIATE LOANS ON MORTGAGE
OR OTHER SECURITIES
Those having Lands or Farms for sale will find
it to their interest to communicate with this
Company. No charge made unless q sale Is ef-
fected, then only five per cent.
OFFICERS
GEO. LITTLE. ........ ;fresloept.
AGENTS AND DIRECTORS AT RALEIGH
Hon. r. w. Best, Col. Geo. Little
Geo. W. Swepson, Il. Kingsland.
AGENTS AND DIRECTORS IN NEW YORK AND BoS10H
A. J. Blocker, Son q Co.
Raleigh, N. c., March, 1869 ,oo.o.wa.weu
l NH I'A-N""'''"'"'
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SPIRITS TURPENTINE-During the earlier part OF
the week the market fer this article ruled with
out change in price, and sales were made at Ala
cents On Monday, however, it closed at slight
dscline-41 cents being the market, and since then
is / cent lower-making decline for the week of
place at 4O3 cents, at which we quote the market
as closing quiet but steady. The arrivals for the
week have been quite small, and have generally
meagre supply remaining in receivers hands
Wa as f0owa