The New York herald., 1869-07-06

Cuba.

Aaylces from tue Cuban revoutionists state that
General Jordan was attacked by superior force OF
spanish troops near Holguin between the ga ana
a5th OF June. After eight hours lighting the Span
far.is were repulsed Each side lost abont 200 men.
Among the killed were twenty Americans.
A meeting OF the Labor Reform agitators was
held IN Old Harmony grove in Franingham Mass,
Yesterday. Numerous speeches were made and re-
solutions were adopted denouncing the republican
party and the Massachusetts Legislature and favor
ing the immediate payment of the national debt by
llTect assessment.
miscellaneous.
The election in virginia, whch takes place to-day,
IA exciting great interest throughout that state.
Fears are entertained in Alexandria OF an importa-
,!on OF illegal negro voters from washington, and
measures have been taken TO arrest ali such as may
present themselves. In Richmond 100 special
policemen have been sworn in, one half OF whom
are blacks.
Two women were arrested in Atlanta, Ca, having
IN their possession portion OF large sum
OF currency stolen from the Treasury Depart
ment at Washington. These women implicated
Turner, the newly appointed colOred postmaster at
Macon. Turner was arrested on Sunday and taken
60 Atlanta for examination.
wv Cooke L Sons saw mill and lumber yard
at whitehall, n, " were destroyed by fire yesterday
steamtug at Wilmington, y. C., having on board
alarge party of excursonlsts, exploded her boiler
sesterday. -Four passengers jumped overheard, two
or whom we're drowned and the otbers rescued by
colorsd man in feboat
grs City.
An inquest ras held yesterday by Coroner Flynn
tn the ocse Of Frank Bunker who was stabbed In his
own saloon on the night or The 25th ult. The jury
returned verdict that deceased came to his death
from stabs received at the hands OF John Hastings.
Hastings has thus far managed TO elude arrest.
The anniversary OF our national independence was
celebrated In this city yesterday with the customary
honors. The First division paraded, the Trinity
bols Chimed, the shipping aud public buildings dis
played lavish bunting the boys exploded fire crack
eIs ali day, matinees were held excursions were
numerous and the display OF fireworks et night was
grand During the day the usual number OF casual
ties occurred from The careless OF powder and
drearms, put none OF them were Of serious cha
racler.
The washington statue, the cost OF which was de-
frayed by the school children OF Philadelphia, was
dedicated In that city yesterday. with appropriate
ceremonies. Tho statue is by American sculptor,
named Bailey and is highly commended, both a
work Of art and likcuess OF the father oi his
country.
The steamship Hsmmonla, Captain Meier, will
NeHVe hoDUkcu Ht TWO O'CLOCK thH AFTERNOON Tor
hamburg, calling at Plymouth tEnglsnd) ana cher
Dourp. The mails will close NJ the Post once ut
twelve o'clock noon.
The steamship Colorado, Captain Green will leave
pie. No. 4e North river tomorrow "wednesday after.
noon q, three O'Clock iof Liverpool calling at
Queenstown TO land passengers.
The steamship Fab Kee Captain ). d. Steele will
leave pier No. 10 North riser at three O'Clock TO- NOR.
row afternoon, 7th Inst, for Bermuda
Prominent Arrivals IN the City.
Conn, 10 Faveney, Of the French Legation; Gov.
srnor T.. Tairchilt, Of Wisconsin; Admiral W. Grin.
nell, OF Japan; Major ,. Henry Sleeper. or Boston;
Colonel r. r. Brown. VI Cincinnati and Franklin
rhipp OF Washington, are at the Albemarle Hotel.
Colonel ]. Schuyler Crosby aud Lieutenant ~.
Lavermore OF the United States Army; General W..
A. Leecn and Captain J. Conrad, OF Philadelphia; s.
woven Of Washington; Colonel A. Smith and Col.
onei W. Daman, OF syracuse, arc at tho Hoffman
Rouse.
General Geo. 3. Andrews. colonel F. y. Hutchins,
Colonel ]. M. Kelly and Colonel W. r. hallett, OF
the United states Army; General G. L.. Smith, OF
Elmira; Colonel Robert l.. Orr and six other officer
delegates from the sixth and seventh Army Corps,
Pniladel phls are az tho Metropolitan Hotel.
General =. p. Heintzeman, OF Englewood, and
General O. III. Deveree OF Portland, Me, are at
the ST. Charles Hotel.
Major VIM. Nichols, OF Maryland; y. II. woolman
OF Philadelphia; Captain IL. Stratton, OF Louisville;
Dr. u. wilson, Of Chicago; and Dr. J. 7. Fan, OF
Gennessce are at the St. juilen HOTEL
Captain j. Kennedy Of steamship CITY OF Paris: