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The New York herald., 1869-06-27
THE SCHOOL QUESTION.
Meeting Of the Germans Of tho Twenty
Second Ward.

Meeting Of the Germans Of tho Twenty
Second Ward.
meeting OF German citizens OF the Twenty
second ward was held last evening at Franz Unger's
Hail. corner OF Forty ninth street and Broadway.
Mr. Moritz Ellinger was called to preside, and Mr..
Charles Luedemann acted as secretary. DIR. Gercke
explained and detailed the movement for the intro
duction Of the German language as an object OF In
struction In the public schools In addition to the
common English branches OF education, and
that 1t was in view to agitate the matter TO
the extent that five Of the public schools
east OF Broadway and four west Of II should be des
gnated by the Commissioners OF Public Schools for
that purpose. To effect this end 1t was proposed 10
have central organization consisting OF five dele
gates from each ward This proposition was APP
proved but IL resolved that the present organi
zation should be provisional only, and with this
serve the following gentlemen were elected as dele
gates 10 the proposed central organization
Mr.. Frederick Kapp, MIR. +. Reinert, DR.. A. V.
Hofer, Mr.. J. Fuelllng and Mr. Lazarus Strauss.
The following were elected committee on agita.
tion:-Moritz Ellinger, Charles Luedemann. Dr.
Eugene Bode, Lazarus Strauss, Frank Reiifert,
Louis Kiesewetter. Franz venno, Isldor Strauss.
and DIR. A. v. Hofer. resolution was passed,
agreeing with tue call OF citizens lately
published In regard to this matter under considers
ton and that this meeting will heartily cooperate
with their German fellow citizens or other wards TO
effect the object In view. The meeting then ad-
journed TO Wednesday evening next at the same
place. The committee on agitation then met IN
another room and organized by eectlng Mr.. Morlz
and, after transacting some routine business they
nj 80 adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
IELEGaAPHIC NEWS SUMMARY.

The wife Of Hon. George W. woodward, M. c.,
died at Wilkesbarre, Pa, ON Friday morning.
Joseph J. Bates, OF South Boston, was held In
$1,000 bail yesterday, charged with manufacturing
illicit stills.
The junior exhibition at Union College. Sch enec.
tady, N. Y, will take place June 20, and the COM
mencement exercises June 30
The mixing mill OF the American Powder Works,
at South Acton, Mass, exploded on Friday night.
John r. Gray was terribly burned.
The New York Court Of Appeals at Albany ad-
journed at noon yesterday. 1t was ordered that the
September term be held In New YORK city.
The Governor of the Dominion of Canada sailed
from Montreal for England yesterday. He goes to
organize the Canadian and European Telegraph
Company.
daughter Of Charles Friedman aged three years,
fell from the fourth story of Concert Hail. Buffalo,
yesterday morning, receiving shocking injuries,
causing her death In two hours.
The Ashton Coarse salt Mill and three line salt
blocks at Geddes, n Y, were completely destroyed
by fire on Friday night. The property belonged to
the Ashton Salt Company. Tue loss will amount to
$4,000 No insurance.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
EASE BALL NOTES.

The game 70 come of tomorrow between the At
lantcs and Mutuas Is creating extraordinary excite
ment. Yesterday some Of the sports were making
bets around the city at the rate OF 500 10 $40 and
$780, with the odds in favor OF the Atlantics. There
were plenty OF takers on behalf Of the Mutuals at
any rate offered.
The "Red Stockings commenced q game with
the Olympics Of Washington yesterday. The fifth
innings had been commenced when violent rain
storm came on and prevented further playing. The
score at the end OF the fourth innings stood Gin
cinati, 4; Olympic 0. The latter were first at the
bat and had made three runs when the game was
stopped.
The University game between the nlnes OF Harvard
and Williams colleges played yesterday at Spring
field. Mass, terminated in favor Of the former with
score OF As tos.
The Orientals, Of Greenpoint, turned up at Eliza.
with the Resolute Club and were defeated, with q
score Of 46 to II. The Oriental nine comprised Os
trander T.; Rolston Sd b.; Butler. s. g.. Folks, p;
Craig c. f.; Davis, 1st b.. Holmes, c.; Engel. Z. l.;
There IS some misunderstanding In regard to the
Athlete-Gotham game, originally set. down for
Thursday last. The Athletes say that they notified
the President OF the Gotham Club in due time Of
named, and rendered at the same time ball as for
felt. They say further that the President OF the
They also state that they did not give PERMISSION 10
any other clubs to use their grounds on the day
named. and that not more than two of their
nine present on the day question, instead OF
eight. as alleged We thought 1t somewhat singular
that club which numbers so many gentlemen in
Its ranks should be guilty OF such breach OF cour.
tesy as was charged. and gladly make the explana.
tion, with the hope that It may result in bringing
together the two clubs named for friendly game.
On Wednesday the Social and Empire second
nnes viii have an afternoons sport together at Ho-
boken.
ON Thursday the Empires and Gothams will play
at the Elysan Fields. As this will be the first game
Of the season between any Of the veteran organize
tiOns which play at HobOken q good time will no
doubt be enjoyed and as both clubs have strong
mines a fine game may be expected.
The Stars and Alphas came together yesterday
afternoon, at the Capitoline grounds and splendd
fielding game was the result iRemsen's play at cen.
tire field, and Rogers and Worth's also In the field
were really superb. The amateurs have now re-
ceived a good start, and when such games as Is
scored below can be played by them the profes.
sionas have not much room 10 brag.
The score OF Yesterdays game Is as follows:-
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
FIRE IN rosTY-sIra STREET.
I.a.. Ahaut $4,000.

About Ave clock yesterday afternoon fire broke
out In the lager beer saloon the southeast corner
OF First avenue and Forty-sixh street. occupied by
Frederick Burger. IL was first discovered on the
second noor. Burgers loss was $1,000; loss on
building, owned oy Henry valkennng, about $4,000.
Under Che saloon, on the 6rst foor was John Ma
hons liquor store, which was damaged $780, Chris
tian Kopp, butcher. sustained 800 damage ]. Hig-
500 and waiiack Tracey, $3.50. Burger Is insured
FOR 5000, In the Amity, Relief and Beekman In
surance companies. The Others are uninsured;
Becker q plumber, were subsequently arrested by
ofrcers Jones and Richards OF the Nineteenth pre-
cessory. The prisoners at the time the fire broke
out were seated In an adjoining room, and apparently
manifested no surprise when Informed the room all
Joining the one they were seated IN, which was Sc
curely fastened, was on nre Fire Marshal Bracket
Was sent for and nsld preliminary examination.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
FIRE IN WASHINGTON STREET.

At ten minutes before twelve O'Clock last
evening smoke was discovered issuing from
the basement Of the three story and base
ment brick structure No. 3l7 washington
street, occupied entirely by Whittemore, Abbott
& Bain manufacturers and importers OF cOnees.
teas and spices and stomach bitters. The 1re oc-
CURED in the rear OF the basement, which iS used
as b0ttng and store room. Damage by IRE and
water probably $4,000. The building, the owner OF
which Is unknown, was damaged about $780, Tho
firm had only occupied the premises about month.
and as none OF its members were present the insur
ance could not be ascertained. ROundsman Bud
dinRton and a detail from the Fifth precinct were
the streets in the immediate neighbOrh00d were ex-
ceently pOliced.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27

Saratoga is at last up and dressed for company.
The season being backward the residents have mad
ample time to prepare ior expected guests, and
never before was there brighter prospect for the
Saratogtans.
AT Saratoga the two largest hetels are the Con-
gress Hall ana the UniOn the latter being kept oy
the well known Lelands as everybody knows. II
occupies grounds and all, about seven acres OF
land-nearly an entire block. Congress Spring
Is opposite, only short walk from either Of
these magnificent hotels. Several detached cot
tages have been built in the Union grounds for
the accommodation Of parties who desire them.
The banqueting hall OF this mammoth house will ae
commOdate 1000 guests. Its ceilings twentyn
feet high and Is lighted BY forty windows The ball
room is said to be the finest on the Continent open
for hops during the week and on the Sabbath for
divine services to those piously Inclined either
guests or citizens. Over half mile OF piazzas for
promenade and recreation surround the building,
and band OF music performs daily on the lawn for
the amusement OF the visitors. .as.
At Newport the season promises well. The
Fourth Of July will be appropriately celebrated,
and the presentation Of the boat to Ida Lewis
the Newport heroine, is to form part OF the In
dependence Day celebration In that place. on
address will be made by General Van Zandt
and Colonel 7. w. Higginson will reply in behalf Of
MlB8 LeWlB. Inc presentation Will Jake place ~
nine O'Clock 10 the morning on the parade, and at
three O'Clock In the afternoon the boat win be
launched into her destined element Miss Lewis will
then enter her boat and display her skill In the
handling OF the oars; after which she will row the
Rescue to her home at Lime Rock. The Rescue Is
fourteen feet in length built OF the best materials, In
the incest manner and finely ornamented.
West Point and COzzens' grow more attractive az
the season advances. AT this place Mrs. Jerome.
Mrs. COrlies. Mrs. Curtis and other New York people
have taken cottages.
A new Presbyterian church will be opened in
August.
on the evening OF the 5th Of July hops will take
place both at C0zzens and at the West Point Hotel.
The family OF Consul General Binsse occupy one
OF StetsOn's cottages.
Commodore Vanderbilt ia at Niagara.
writer thus discOurseS about the prospect at
Saratoga the present season.
Mammas will anxousy arrange the toets of their
ried daughters widows put their most bewchng
and attractive costumes bestong their smiles where they
will not be lost; old maids will purchase with their last
farming the box Of coueur de rose and spend their
pay the hotel b while the sdventure oppo
site will saunter through these sequestered
come, course but they will seek quiet In the
village taking boar In of the luxurious private boarding
houses where rest and comfort may be obtained.
Between sixty and seventy guests day arrive at
the Niagara Falls hotels. Many OF the intoerable
nusances heretofore complained OF have been
abated such, for instance, the hack nuisance and
the swindling guides. Flattering Omens announce
brilliant season.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
TELECRAPHIC NEWS
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ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Particulars Of the Late Battle
in Cuba.
Protest of the Republicans in the
Spanish COrtes.
PROGRESS OF THE FRENCH CABLE
PROGRESS OF THE FRENCH CABLE
HOnOrs to the Egyptian Vice.
roy in England.
THE RIOTS in ITALY.
CUBA.

Particulars Of the Late Battle at PuestO Pa.
dre-Complotc Victory Of the Patriots-Large
Rsrcs Of Filibusters Gone from the South.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1882
Dispatches received in this city tonight from Cupa
give further particulars Of the fight near Puerto del
Padre between the Cubans, under General Marmol,
and the Spaniards, under General Ferrer The vic.
tory Of the Cubans was complete. The Cubans cap.
tured an extensive train containing large amount
OF provisions. ammunition, clothing and hospital
stores. The loss Of the Spaniards was over 200
killed. number Of Americans participated in the
nght %-.
Information has also been received that the troops
which have been concentrating for some time on the
Southern coast. numbering over 1sOO men, have all
left for Cuba and 1t Is believed they have success.
fully landed,
The New York herald., 1869-06-27

All the lettering was In gilt. ana the arms Of the
State Of New York were admirably executed in
COiOrs.
COLONEL RYAN,
after his escape nom the United States officers OF
wednesday night Last. went IN carriage TO the
long flowing hair and stsned his face with iodine TO
darken his complexion. But three persons OF the
whole Cuban Junta knew OF has whereabouts. At five
O'Clock on Thursday afternoon he was nOaifed that it
was unsafe to remain at that retreat any longer and
the house OF lady friend near Clinton and Atlantic
streets with basket on his arIa. Here he renamed
IN third story back room untir Friday night when
no came to this city In the guse Of q policeman
without shield, and actually TOOK up quarters
within two blocks Of Ludlow street jail-where he
was wanted 50 badly-repaining there until about
nine O'Clock last night when he was driven In
age to the Stevens House. and proceeded thence to
the tug at the foOs OF Norris street.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
VIRGINIA.

Tho Late shooting Array In lchmond- Death
Of Kelley.
RICHMOND, June 20, 1862
soseph Kelley who was sho, on Thursday evening
as the Registration once by Captain Callahan, died
this morning. His death creates much feeling In
the city, he having been held BY three policemen
while Callahan, who mad personal feud with him,
shot him. Kelley was Vice President OF Seymour
and Blair club during the Presidential campaign,
and Callahan was an ex.Confederate o1icef, who
had charge OF Q Confederate prison during the war
and who Afterwards Joined the republican party.
Callahan who was under bail, WAS re.arrested to-
day, and General Candy has ordered that he be tried
by military commission.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
William Tilden.

Another well known citizen of New York, in the
person or Mr. william Tilden, died yesterday
morning at his residence in this city, aged seventy
four years. He was native Of West Lebanon, N.
H. but when quite boy moved to Oneida county,
in this State, with his parents He received good
education. and on removing to this city engaged In
manufacturing and commercial pursuits with great
success. He was for many years president OF the
Pacinc Bank which he established. He also founded
and endowed the Tilden Female Institute, at West
Lebanon, N H., the largest institution OF the kind
In the New England States. Mr.. Tlden was noted for
his philanthropy and liberality. He leaves large
circle Of personal friends to mourn their loss.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
MISSOURI.

The 81. Louis, vandalia and Terrc Hante
Rsilroad-Hcavy Rain Storm.
ST. LOUIS, June %, 1869.
Ills stated that the Illinois Central Railroad Com.
pany have leased the 81. Louis vandalia and Terre
Haute Railroad for term OF years, and that 1t will
mot, for the present DO extended beyond Eringham.
Through trains from st. Louis to Cairo and Chicago
V be run over this track, virtually making It the
at. Louis branch Of the Illinois Central. This ar.
rangemcnt deprives the Pennsylvania Central OF q
St. Louis connection by this route, as contempated
but they are said to have bought the lessees OF
she st. Louis, Terre Haute and Indianapolis Road,
and will run their trains by that route.
rain storm at st. Joseph, Mo-, yesterday dam
aged city property to the amount OF 0,000 also
doing much injury to private property. -The Hannibal
and st. Joseph and Council Bluffs roads had bridges
washed away and the trains were delayed.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
KANSAS.

Terrible Rain StOrm--Favorabie Prospects
for Crops.
LEAvENwORTH, June 20, 1869.
terrible storm prevailed yesterday and last night
through the western poruon Of this State, doing
considerable damage A special from Junction
says:-The Kansas Pacific Railway bridge over the
Republican was still standing this forenoon but
fears are entertained that 1t would yield to the rising
mood. 1t was the most destructive storm Of the
season.
The prospects are latterng for good crops through
out Kansas The wheat harvest has commenced in
the southern part Of the State.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27

CALIFORNIA TEAs.-We learn from the san Fran.
cisco Morning CAL that the experiment OF tea cul-
ture is to be made In California by those acquainted
with the business, scale to fully test It's pract
cability. Agents Of Japanese colony have pur-
chased land In the foot hills OF Ell Dorado county.
which the Japanese think Is well adapted for silk
and tea culture. II they are not mistaken there
many thousands OF of land that State which
can be devoted to the PURPOSES mentioned, and the
day may yet come when California will be noted
for its teas and silks as 1t has been for its gold
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
POSTAL SERVICE.

The following is the business done in the foreign
departments OF the New York Post once with Europe
and the West Indies for the month OF May. 1t shows
that 615 letters were received and forwarded to
Europe for which s1o4,es3 35 was collected for post
age the same and s5 902 letters were also received
and forwarded TO the West Indies. for which the
amount OF postage collected was $l0sl6 90. The
whole total or letters received and forwarded was
SOL, ,2l7 and the postage collected $il5,530 OIL
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
A MURDER LAST klGHI.

The Nineteenth precinct police report that at
eleven O'Clock last night James O'Connor, OF No.
336 East Forty-eighth street. stabbed In the alb
domen, at No. 337 East Forty-seventh street,
by man named Baldwin. He was removed to his
home, physicians called who pronounced the
wounds fatal, and expressed no hope OF him sur
viving them. BALDWIN and female named Su.t-
van were arrested as the probable parties who in
ficted the wounds.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
o DI = q a r 2.



This well known captain In the mercantile navy
died few days ago at his residence in Massachu-
sets, under most singular circumstances While at
work In his garden he was bitten by some poisonous
insect on the wrist Of the left arm The bite gave
him much pain, and was the cause Of an abscess
appearing under the arm, but on the third day he
was much better and ne danger was spprehended.
On the morning following however he became
worse, and at half-past seven O'Clock the same
evening expired. the suppostion being that the
abscess grew inward. affecting the nearr ana causing
sea, Mass, during the month OF May,
1920. and received plain but substantial educa-
tiOn. At an early age he made seamanship
q profession, and for many years was employed by
Hemminway Goddard, OF Boston, as commander
OF their sailing ships he last OF which was the
Crusader plying between that port and Rio JaneirO.
On the outbreak OF the war he entered the naval
service of the United States as sailing master, and
was subsequently promoted to the rank OF volunteer
lieutenant. AS such he commanded the steamers
Clrcasslan and Admiral, the last OF which was Tor
some time the despatch steamer attached 70 Admiral
Farraguts squadron. Upon the return OF peace he
was hOnOrably mustered out OF the service and re-
sumed his duties in the merchant marine. In 1867
steamer Hermann Livingston, plying between this
port and Savannah, which position he held until
october Of last year. when he left the line and took
command OF the steamer De Soto. running between
New York and New Orleans, via Havana. Captain
Eaton was an able seaman and a warm-hearted gen.
tleman. He possessed large circle of friends, who
Will deeply regret his death.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27

FrIend InquIrcs Uur UPinIon ns 20 an Al.
yertsement of the and superb Hotel just opened at the
famous
MTSSIsoUOI SPRINGS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, VT.
We well know that part Of the State for has long been
the OF both the tourist and the invalid Poets have
praises artists have endeavored portray
its beauties and the health seeker has returned nvyor
asd by its and bracng atmosphere AL that needed
hrst class hotel that want has been supplied The
MIsSISQUOI SPRINGS HOTEL is accomplished fact
and at Its head with AL hts experience, Is the
lar landlord, Mr.. W. H. Burroughs. Need more Go
and realize the truth for yourselves, and viii thank
for the SUGGESTION
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

william M. Wood, surgeon, has been appointed
Chief OF the Bureau Of Medicine and surgery OF the
Navy Department, in place OF p. 4. HorwitS, the
appon ment to date from July 1.
Commander Lester A. Bcardslee has been ordered
10 duty in the Bureau OF Equipment aud Recruiting
at the Navy Department.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
James w. Barker.

Yesterday morning Mr.. James W. Barker, well
known as a citizen OF New York, died suddenly at
Railway, N. j. in the hfty fourth year of his age He
was born in westchester county, December l5 1915,
and, after receiving good education, engaged in
mercantile pursuits, which he followed through
life While yet young man he participated
actively in The political movements OF the
times, aiding during 1852 in organizing
the secret association known as the "Order
OF the star Spangled Banner" OF which he became
head OF the New York Grand Council In 1855 he ran
against Mr. Fernando Wood for the Office OF Mayor
and was defeated and about the same time sued the
Tribune for libel, that journal having charged him
with setting fire TO his store for the purpose OF cheat
ing the Insurance companies. The suit was finally
amicably settled. Upon the formation OF the re-
publican party Mr. Barker became an active men,
Der OF It, supporting Mr. Lincoln for the Presidency
aud giving the party mis- AID on every occasion. In
1860 he removed to Pittsburg where ne entered into
the dry goods business, soon becoming one OF the
largest merchants IN that city. Prostration by
stroke in 1867 affected his health that he was COM
PEELED to retire partially from business. Last year
he was elected president OF an insurance company,
which position he held at the time OF his death.
short time ago he sold his house IN Lexington
avenue and went to Railway for the purpose OF
spending the summer there On Friday he COM
planned OF feeling greatly fatgued. and yesterday
morning was suddenly stricken down by paralysis,
from the effects Of which he died few minutes.
Mr.. Barker was q prominent MEMBER of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. and was held In high estima
tion by all who knew him.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
THE YELLOW FEVER IN THE BAY.

The following despatch was received by Mr. Cur
tiss yesterday
QUARANTINE, STATEN ISLAND, June 49, 1859
To CYRUS CURrIss, President Commissioners Of Quaran-
tne:-
Van Wick doing well Paymaster Girsrd
considered dangerously III. No since
x. REID. Deputy Health onlcer.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
SPAIN.

Exciting Debates in tho Cortcs- Determined
Policy Of the Government.
MADRID June 26, 1869.
There was an exciting debate in the Cortes to. day
on the policy OF the government towards the repub.
iicans and arbitrary conduct OF the civil gov.
ernors. sagasta said that the government was de.
termined to punish all unconstitutional manifesto
tiops
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
MICHIGAN.
Fire In Dstreit-Firemeu Injured.

DsrRoIT, June 49, 1850.
This morning the foundry and machine snops OF
che Fulton Iron works were destroyed by nre. The
,oss ID about $4,000; insured for $4,000. Chief
Engineer Bottle was partially buried by the falling
OF the wall, and considerably Injured FRANK Smith,
driver OF one OF the steamers was thrown from his
sest sustaining injuries watch will probably provo
fotAi.
The New York herald., 1869-06-27
AEfaAY IN The EluSIH WARD.

quarrel occurred at NO. % Cherry street last
evening" between Thomas Hassen and parties un-
known. Hassen, who fired two pistol shots that In
ficted no damage, received severe cut on the head
by tumbler. His wounds were dressed BY ply
slcian and he was locked up.