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New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The aour-mil of Francis Holland, at
MITCHELL Canada destroyed by hIc yes'eual' LoS
Daniel Downey of North Arlington, Mass,
was Killed on the Old Colony Railroad on Tuesday nSht
while walking on tho track -,
The Cambridge Mass.) Police on tues,
day arrested man named simpson, an alleged eseapeu
con Wet from sing sing Prisoh'
The Hon. j. l.. Thomas, Collector of Gus
toms at Baltimore, Yesterday appOhteu Two 0o'ie o
10 positions IN the Custom-house
Cornelius Desmond while walking on the
track OF the Boston and Albany Railroad near 'he ueo'
m Boston yesterday, was run over Ahu hlcu'
Intelligence has been received at Havana,
i.s of tGe British ship william Wheatley the
7th inst the coast OF Cuba near tue entrance " 'o
port OF Guantanamo -,
A lady named Arnold of SaxonVille, had
boii legs cut of yesterday afternoon at Frami9gham
while trying get train on the Boston ana Albany
Cesar Virgins, one of 10 negroes on trial
at savannah for the murder of Messs Broadbaeker aud
buchanan the 9th of December was yesterday found
guilty OF murder The others VIII be tried III succession
The Rev. Charles G.. Williamson, an
English clergyman from the Sandwich Islands has ar
rived az Niagara Falls route TO England He was one
Of the first through IRON ron sSn 81 sbS
the last rail- He describes the road as In order
and the route delightful one.
In Baltimore, yesterday, George Robinson,
Thomas Payne and John Burns seamen indicted Tor
mutiny board the ship Tabor Capt Ots, OF Batb Me-
ia Annapolis Roads IN March as we're sH T%
lnent the Pententiary and Payne ana Burns 10 TWO
years each.
The Directors of the Belfast and Moose
head Lake Railroad have contracted 10 lease their road
10 the Portland and Kennebec Railroad Company ana
their charter gives them the right TO locate over
any route they deem practicable Their action, OF
course be ratified by the stockholders which VIII
shortly be done.
"A bill is before the Connecticut Legisa-
ture TO prevent accidents In the preparing OF doctors
prescriptions IL requires druggists TO employ none Dut
clerks educated for the purpose and ID case OF 1eatn
through careessness, imposes fine OF $1,000 TO toOOo OF
imprisonment TO four years, both, upon the per-
son making the mistake.
A convict at the Joliet, H., Penitentiary
made a novel attempt 10 escape few days ago. The
day previous colorcd convict died. and when they were
taking the coffin the burial ground the officers per
ceiyed slight movement Of tho coffin lid, which had not
been screwed down. Upon opening the comm i've
white was found He was secured ana retufheu W
prison.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
THE MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL CONVENTION
SPEECH OF SENATOR sPRAGUE.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 19.-The Convention
was called TO order at O'Clock this morning There
were 600 delegates present At the announcement OF tho
Standing Committees Senator sprague who was present
being loudly called for addressed the Convention for
half an hour dwelling particularly upon the pernieous
effects OF a GENERALIZATION Of the money power as in New
York. and taking strong grounds against free trade
showing that by combination Of England and France
formed for the culture OF cotton in Egypt the cultivation
OF that article would eventually be driven from America
unless means be 10 reform and cheaper aOOr ht
tne gOuth His remarks listened 10 with cagerness
and well received The following telegram was received
~ KEw.iORR. MAY 10, ifC9.
T m, Csr,aHOu VIII The Convention favor rate Of interest on
Goyrnmeni cations not exceeding that pad 90 btg tl
% k he example O those tpeeuatofs ana bonioetn
~ e NE our Board Trade: intelligent reason Why We
lI uitsrg country b ialcr continuance o. is lf'et
tie Conet0a Government al TO promote
te, on vessels ~ 600 tuu harden On ile ono Au
% R,e and ff btNeeD The Upler akts ad tt sea-
jam" '''''''' 90" ~ UoHACE H. DAY,
TLfSY FKEKNAN.
After some unimporant business the Convention ad-
iOuTued until tO-iDOIfOW.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
CHINA

NEW PLACARDs AGAINST TIiE MISSIONARIES.
LoNDoN, May 19.-Adyces from Hong Kong to
April 2s have been received 4 placard had been
extensively posted no throughout the Chinese I'm
pire denouncng the Christian missionaries IN violent
terms
REPORTED INSULT TO THE FRENCH AhBAs-
sADOR.
II was rumored that a Chinese official, Of high
rank in Pekin. in fit of anger, slapped the French
Abassador the Couut de Lalemand, ia the face; and
that the flag over the French Legation had been
hauled down.
RUSSIAN ENCROACIIMENTs.
The Chinese Government was very uneasy IN con-
sequence Of fears Of further encroachmcnts on Chi
nese territory 10y the Russians.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
THE AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME. MISSIONARY so.
CIETY.
Baptist

BosToN, May 19.-The American Baptist
Homo Missionary Society held its 37th annual public
meeting to-day, in fremont Temple the Rev. Dr. Jefry
Of Ohio presiding The report Of the Executive Board
was read showing that while six years ago less than
$4,000 constituted the total annual receipts OF the so
cety during the past year more than $4,000 has been
pad into the treasury The number OF missionaries then
employed was &C. now there 276, onethrd OF whom
are employed at the South After speaking OF the very
encouraging results thus far the report says There are
demands for increased effort in the Northwest along the
line OF the Pacific Railway on the Pacific coat among
the Southern freedmen and in the Republic OF Mexico;
ana the Board Is profoundly impressed with the import
ance that every lawful aud possible agency should
be employed to draw forth larger offerings rom the
friends OF the good work The Rev DIT Mason presented
report from the Committee appointed last year on te
education OF freedmen and OF coored preachers accom-
panied by these resolutions;
esolred That recommend the SOT 70 Organize special
elect Secretary for tie prosecution OF
elected shall transact ne business
e depsnen the ia NewiOk and devote an bis TINE And
under the direction Of tue board
0ro hereafter elecirg snenheB Of the Boar tree
Boston vicinity With spa
service standing committee Of Eve he appointed by TIE Board
aud that oen as they deem necessary A
three months all measures ha re-
late TO the working Of this departnenti
The resolutions were UNANIMOUSLY adopted
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
CURA

TIE CAPTAIN-GENERAL TO VISIT CHICO VILLAS
HAVANA, May 19.-Captan-Geneal Duice VIII
leave Havana tomorrow on a visit 10 CincO Villas
Lafy.-The proposed trip of Captain-General Dulce
70 Cinco Villas has been postponed for the present
THE MILITARY OPERATIONS NEAR NuEVIrAs'
IFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT
HAVANA, May ia person who brings me
adyces from al officer Of GCu Lescas stan states: IS
letter which is written hour before the closing OF the
mail would give you fun details on the late operations
between Brgader Lesca, endeayng 10 iorco DIS "hy 70
ptucro Principe with his conyoys aud Quesada and ST.
Lucia determined to prevent it, my correspondence from
Nneyjtas had not been detained. We have been badly
ootor IN tbe sd and lh at Bona or sabana Nueva by
sunerOr forces our losses In Killed ana Wouhdeu hG
heavy We have lost all our convoy. give You Iull
verbal intelligence per Barceona tays this lesi was
anticipated by the majority Of the officers unGer Lescs
before starting They had rev day5 %
the Sierra 10 be crossed by the Spanish army lie hls
Iesca was reported al Nuevitas with remnants OF III,
column aud 10 yesterday rumoftd mere thhl nc ha
oyrived by the Barcelona All the available troops at
Maanzas have been sent TO Nueytas Inc DT,g IePOlS
the arrival per Barcelona OF COmnahdeh Jose haISnos
Thomas G.. Romero anu l"V LiCu'eH"i'' VIZ" VI '''
He Pesa gives little credit to the report given By the
DinrfO and VOz de Cnbd about Cespcucss stan p"'nb
been beaten by Conde Balmaseda , - ,,-,,,., 80
Cabada made another successful rad near Irlnua ON
the 9Th and 7h inst aud II was inmoIed yesieday Hh,
Jordan, formerly OF BeauFegaiuS bthi h"u i"i0" WIN
1900 men near SaRua Ia Chea 80, ,,. 80, d
strncon Of the same by both the spanish army ana o
patriots, continue large scale - ~.
am lust Informed from a trustworthy source lIat
Preto has already eosGed t0 men rosneca az Ste
youu lady 20 years old, arrested month ago az Car
denas under suspicion OF having made rebel nag Is
6oiicte State Of her health has not prevailed upon cur
authorities there 20 allow her bed.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT BRITAIN.
THE AMERICAN MINISTER TO AUSTRIA.


THE AMERICAN MINISTER TO AUSTRIA.
LONDON, May 19-John Jay, the American Minis
ter to Austria, went to Paris yesterday.
THE RELATIONS BETWEEN ENGLAND AND THE
UNITED DsTATEs-REsoLUTIoNs OF THE PEACE
SOCIETY.
The London Times to-day continues to discuss the
relations of Great Britain and the United States
After tracing the feeling of the Americans toward
England in past times and the conduct OF England
during the late Rebellion it says: The Americans
know that conduct was or was intended to be, Yoid
of Offense. private opinions or sympathies are 10
be made the subject of international litigation, Amer
leans must consider what counter-charges they are
liable to. In cause so founded the wiser course
would be to put aside such matters and confne the
negotiations to affairs within the cognizance OF pub
lie law
The Daily telegraph also pursues the same theme.
1t says: Having made our protest, we may be well
content to wait 1t is undesirable TO leave the 0ues-
tion open but in the present condition of American
feeling, possibility of a speedy and satisfactory
settlement is apparent Beyond the desire to act
Justly, the country has no interest in concluding
convention, save that such agreement might protect
our commerce hereafter from such depredatons as
those committed by the Alabama. convention not
cordially accepted by the Americans as full dis
charge of their supposed grievances would be value
less, ana tne execution OF Sucn CONTRACT ii Hlc V
the present time would be exceedingly doubtful. The
honest and faithful exposition of the views of each
nation will pave the way to Cancellation and settle
ment"
The anniversary meeting of the Peace Society was
held to-day. Resolves were adopted regretting the
rejection by the United States Senate of the Alabama
Claims Treaty; hoping if the statesmen of the two
countries are unable to grappe with the emergency
that the reason and Christianity of the two great
AngloSaxon nations may interpose to prevent war;
and rejoicing in the activity and earnestness of the
Peace Societies III America.
RIOT IN TRALEE.
DUBLIN, May 19.--An ugly riot has taken place in
Tralee. 1t commenced in fight between two mObs.
The police interposed, when the opposing crowds
Joined against the police, and threatened to over
power them. The latter were compelled to use their
firearms and discharged several rounds from revol-
vers and muskets into the crowd with fatal effect
One rioter was instantly killed and several wounded.
OF the police three wounded of them is not
expected to recover. The mob dispersed soon after
the firing commenced but not before several Of the
rioters had been secured and taken TO the station.
The town is now quiet. A number of arrests have
since been made of men prominent in the disturb
ance.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
JAMAICA.

THE GOVERNORS TOUR OF THE IsLAHD-IlIs
VIEWS ON THE PROSPECTS OF THE COLONY
THE REVENUE AND TAXATlON-COoLlE
IMMIGRATIoN-THE SYSTEM PRONOUNCED TO
BE SLAVERY IN DIsGUIsE-BUslNEss'
tFRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May, 3.-Sr John refer
Grant has just made tour OF the island uaVeng Dy
and visiting most Of the principal ports on the coast
This "a the first time since bis appointment as Governor
that he has visited the more distant parishes ana ne
everywhere met with most cordial reception from the
authorities and the people Tke several addresses OF wei
come presented to Kim all acknowledged the great good
that his wise aud impartial administration OF AFFAIRS had
already done for the colony and In his rephes BIZ Jonh
spoke In hopeful erma ~ th" fntnre Of JAMAICA Ae'ef
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
THE SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI

BALTIMORE, May 19.-At meeting OF the
Society Of Cincinnati to-day, the following omceTs were
elected President. General the Hon. Hamilton Fish OF
NcwYorl: President General. COL J. IT, Sever OF
Massachusetts, Secretary General Dr. Thomas McEwen
Of Pennsylvania; Assistant secretaryGenera, Mr Geo.
W Harris OF Pennsylvania; Treasurer.Genera Col j.
W scott of New-Jersey; Assistant TreasurerGenera'
Mr. John Mcdowell of New-Jersey. These oheers wefo
elected for three years. The Society adjourned TO meet
i'm Boston three wears hence. dinner was had at Bar
NUNS Hotel and and responses made, but no re-
porers were present ExPresdent Franklin Pierce was
present as a delegate and member.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
lie 10 the W0fklng OF t1ls uepaFsMtlNI
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
DARING RoBBERY-Sl6,oOO TAKEN FROM AN Ex-
PRESS MESSENGER

BALTIMORE, May 19.-This morning between 81
and O'Clock Richard Pattson, money delivery clerk Of
Harndens Express Company, took package of moneyfor
delivery TO George Howard. the third floor OF No 10
Chares.st As she entered the room nc was
seized by two men and gagged and robbed OF $4,000
which he had for delivery different houses in this city
owars engaged the room on Friday last and received
from the express company Saturday when he
informed the messenger he expected another this morn
ing Howard was not present when the robbery occurred
No Ie North Charlesst few doors from Fayette ST.
nd ar the time OF the robbery hled with people
The messenger gave the alarm and was rescued from tho
room short time after the robbery took place; ., ,b
The foliowing partial description OF portion OF tne
nronertv stolen u s. FveTwenty coupon bonds le6o'
nos li2 OC6 TO ll2069, each nssye OF SlOo no too,
LITTER r. fourth series May 1862 OF $500; No O9 etter
n November 1884 OF $500; No 34Oi. letter d. November
sC4 of u goo; and four registered bonds OF So eaSn,
lei checks and package OF mutated notes OF tIs
western National Bank OF Baltimore containing Hs4,
The Company for the capture Of the robbers and the re-
cOyery OF the money
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
AUSTRALIA.

GREAT DROUTH IN vICToRA-GOLD DIsCoY-
ppIFs-THF LATE REBELLION IN NEWZEA-
LANp-REWARDs FOR THE BODIES OF THE
LEADERS.
SAN Francisco, May 19.--Australian adylces
% March 40 received here are to the effect that fear
fl mortality existed among the sheep In the colony OF
Victoria caused by drouth The air is tainted ior miles
, Tho carcasses. Smallpox was prevailing
IN Melbourne The crops in the Patrick Plains District
except the grape were total failure SeVeIal
Zealand rs 20 the effect thahe at WaTganne was
hadV flooded that all military operations had 10 De Stop
ned rewards had been offered by the authorities for
ihe bodies of the leaders of the late rebellion dead or
aii
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20

Nearly one hundred ga9StHg Gere C Sc@ caen eS
auction by Messrs Leavltl, e MS yery large many
artists and mS. Sens Set soe c o c
DluulnS NhS artists brought low prices Ihe col
lection sold regarded as an eTeesR sR Ie SniSron ahu
talneu t "Hcnsett very hue specimen by Elliott and
ny Wn Hart. RuGgles. Leutze De BraceeaT ana
uuy, otbers Among the most conspicuous OF these
d hecanse OF their higher price, were the followns:
The old Homestead by George Inness, brought noS;
St,nt Desert Island Ivy Church, SiO largo view OF
pnnf Indth by Hazeitine $780, Liberty or Death w
Noble illustrating the slave Margaret Gurner sacIneng
her children brought 1876; two pictures Dy Kuggs5 90
lady Godiva by Ieutze (GJG Madonna ard 1hlln , AIN
Murillo by Chapman. SlGG portrait 10y huuss5 nssne
ass large painting The Finding Of Moses o{ S,nr
s59S The Cavalier head by Elliott, sSoS aa r"rt;st
i'm the style Of Raphael, The Mother, BY q Fre"o"
priyeZ Slin
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
RIOT IN TRALEE.
FRANCE.

PRELIdINARIEs OF NEW TREATY WITH CHINA.
PARIS May l9.-Minister Burlngame has laid be-
fore the French Minister Of Foreign Affairs the pre-
liminanes Of treaty between China and France,
similar in substance to that which he negotiated
with Great Britain. Mr. Burlingamc and the Chinese
Legation expect to conclude the negotiations with
the French Government before the end of the next
MONTH and will probably leave Paris about the 2lst
prOX
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
nrsrRrcrIYE FIRE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May 19.-The Excelsior Iron
vorls owned by Burkhardt Var slyck & Co., and CON
tents. embracing about slCoOco worth Of machinery,
were burned this evening The loss Is about $4,000 in'
sured for s3OOJO-$ 600 in Chicago companies 5000 Ia
1icyeud compauics and the Western of Buffalo, SJO
P,nn cf Uaftford 81 900: Lamar OF NewIOrk, e. 800
American Exchange Of New York, 5000 Natlohai oI
baltimore, $1,000; City Fire OF Hartford F2,VVo
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
BURNING or A PAPER MIL.

NoRRIsTowN, Penn, May l9.-The roofing
paper mill of John W. Dixon at Norrstown was totally
destroyed by fire last night. supposed to have peeh
caused by spontaneous combustion among lot OF Oa of
500 OGo Insurance $4,000 principally in Phiiadeipn@
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
THE MISSOURI STATE ASSOCIATION.

ST. LOUIS, May 19.-The State Publishers
Aoc,oton convened az Polytechnic Hall this morning
J. w Barrett President of the Association in the Chair
An eloquent address delivered by Col j. Coleman
ON the "Rural World" 4 poem entitled The Giant,
yy,s road bv Thomas i. Garuett Mrs. Frances Minor
prcsdent Of the Womans Suffrage Association Geyercu
brief address appealing to the editors OF the state 10 use
tber influence 10 extend the right OF Suffrage 10 the
Wnmqn of Missouri After the transaction OF nlseellah
cos business relating the general interests oJ the AS
ISOLATION aud the election OF officers lor tAe ensuing
wear. tLe Convention ad Ouned.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
THE NATIONAL BANK REPORTS.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The force at the Office
OF the Controller Of the Currency has been for several
weeks engaged 10 preparing absrrcts OF the reports Of
the National Banking Associations OF the United States
showing condition at tie close OF business the
l7h Of April Most Of the work had been completed, aud
General abstract Of the condition OF al the banks ia tie
United states Will be ready. The abstract Of the
National Banks OF New York state exclusive Of those n
an aggregate Of $l23e05j2G o. Under the head OF re-
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
CONFIRMATION OF CHARLES g. ELIOT AS PREsl'
DENT OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

BosToN, May 19.-At special meetln'
~ the Oyerseers Of Harvard University to-day, th
nomination of Charles O. Eliot for the Presidency wa
confirmed by a vote ofl6 to g.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
PURIFIER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oUTRAGEs
BY TIE POLICE.

EvESISG.-The action of the Jefferson au-
thortles in resisting the Metropolitan Police was entirely
illegal In view OF the fact that the Supreme Court had
decided upon the constmtonality Of the Metropolitan
organization Il Is stated, however that the police COM
menced firing on the Jcifersonians last night without
stating their business who they we're IL appears from
ali accounts that the number Of JeCrsonahs ~
The melee last night was only eight or ten. large
number OF citizens however. was assembled TINS morn
inc but on hearing the approach Of the military ais
pcrted Accompanying the infantry were two hoWltzeIs
al under the command Of Cen Mower IN person,
arcomnanIed by GOV Warmoth, and Police
snneriptendent Cain After the Metropoans obtained
they proceeded to revenge their defeat OF as
rrigbt upon the unoaending bysanders, number OF
rt"tn were badly beaten with polcomeDs clubs, ana
citizens were Unfortunately arrested Among those
hrafen were an old reyheaded man, and a butcher
vino was standing quietly at his narkestal. The ylo
ence OF the MerOpotans was entirely unpOVOked 3uu
was directed against unsuspectng and unarmed Dy-
stauders This took place after the municipal OncetS
lad Disappeared Considerable excitement yet exists Ill
Irrsrsof. aud one company Of troops ren9.ns there
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
SERIOUS RI0T AT JEFFERSON Id.

ARMED RESISTANCE TO THE METROPOLITAN Po-
LICE-UNITED STATES TROOPS CALLED tOK
"A NUMBER OF POLICEMEN WOUNDED
NEw-ORLEANs May 10.-Until last night the
adjoining city Of Jeersou though included In the Metro
potan Police District has refused 10 accept the Metro
potan force Offering armed resistance to every attempt
OF the Mctropotans exercise the functions OF their
Offices Last night body OF Metropoitans from TINS
city TO the number OF 3oO under the command OF cap
tain were detailed to take charge OF the Jefferson Pre-
cnc and about 10 o'clock attempted to take possession
Of the municipal buildings In that city, which we're hed
with armed citizens. An engagement cusucd. lWelNe
or u Mctropoans wounded, two dangerously ana
the Police were compelled 10 retire. Gov WurmOth TINS
morning called uTon Gen. Mower for troops. aud com
pany OF soldiers furnished who marched quietly 10
The municipal buildings meeting no opposition, ana lu
stalled the Metropoans IN possession Tie citizens OF
jefferson arc much excited and the soldiers are st on
the round No demonstration was made rgn-.S tAc
froos though the police force driven on was Tour times
as largo az the body o soldiers No citizens are known
10 lee wounded having been protected by the market
house aud police buildings.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20
THE BRITISH SHIP CALEDONIA ASHORE.

KEY WEST, Fla, May l0.-The BIltlsn .nnI snip
Caledonia from Pensacola with timber lOr w.,
ran ashore in squa last nght 50 mics e t, iSo@h She
port The wreckers think they VIII saw "'''
ialn No hnnlN
New-York tribune., 1869-05-20

THE PURCHASE OF BONDS TO BE CONTINUED
GAS EXPLOSION AT TIE PENSION OFFICE
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
lGEHERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
Il has been ascertained from the proper sources
that e Secretary Of the Treasury does not at pres
snt contemplate any change in bis policy Of pnrchas-
ing 100000 worth Of bonds weekly. The bonds
lbns pnrcbased are placed in the Sinking Fund.
They viii be changed from coupon to registered as
means of greater security.
becUrred Ina the Commissioner OF PensIons once
whsre IL had been escaping during the nlgnt The
windows having been Iaseul ,o r E , , ieot Where
pDo0 tbe gas exploded, burning bim badly but not
The Evansville journal., 1869-11-12
New York Legislation.

Since the organization of the Re-
publican party the Democracy have
not been in complete control of all
departments of the State Govern
ment. But this has been secured by
the recent election. It is anticipated
that every vestige of legislation OBJ
noxious to the party in power will be
swept from the statute books of the
State. The New York III raid says
that it has been broadly limited from
various quarters tbat the Democratic
programme in the new Legislature
(Which will be engineered by Tam
many Hall and supported by the
Governor), will embrace. first on
national affairs, the repeal Of New
York's ratification on the Fifteenth
Amendment; and, on local affairs:
1. A repeal of the excise law.
2. A repeal of the registry law.
3. A repeal of the law establishing
the existing Metre. Titan police sys-
tenn.
4. A repeal of tho Iaw ,~eating the
present Fire Department.
5. The abolition of the present
Croton Board.
6. The abolit of the present
Health Board.
z. A new immigration system.
We now see why the World was SO
indignant at Governor HOFFMAN for
forwarding to the State Department a
certified copy of the ratification OI
the Fifteenth Amendment. That
sheet had doubtless calculated that
in the event of Democratic victory
the new Legislature would authorize
the Governor to withhold the ratifca.
tion. As it is, that game is embar,
rassed, if not banked.