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AHantc MonMly.
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MORALS OF PUBLIC MEN-A Boston
journal, the Commonwealth, makes the rath-
or exaggerated statement that every afternoon
after three o'clock some twelve or fifteen Uni
ted States Senators are so drunk that thew
are unable to attend to their business. The
Washington correspondent of the "NIissouri
Democrat" also saysthat "the coming session
of Congress will sec the certain death and en-
tombncnt of three men now in the United
States Senate, all from drink Take away
the pay and good clothes of these three men,
and they are already tavern suckers and para.
sites Of the most abject sort saw one of
them at friends house, only yesterday, ask
ing for glass Of whiskcy as soon ne he enter
cd. Hc took itw with both hands, which shook
and rocked rather as in some theatrical exag.
Grafton of drunkenness than in real l;,ht of
common life, and to see his greedy lii. .
by the glass's edge, cheated like Tantalus by
his own nerves, was dreadful lie is no worse
than two others, but happily his term expires
on the 4th of March"
The "Ncw York Sun" adds:
1t is not too much to say that the Senate
owes it to its good name to cxpol these drunk
ards. But we do. not anticipate from that
body any action of so rigorous nature The
disposition OF Senators is to bear and forbcar
with the vices Of their colleagues, no matter
how gross or how notorious. If Senator
w fo b,;b -
forgery or murder, it is not likely that he
would be punished for it by the votes of his
fellow membcrs.
WENDELL PnILLlps is after Gen Grant
again. lie complains of his "childish reti.
cenoe and obstinate silence" IIc describes
him as thoroughly American in the worst
sense of the name during our worst times"
He says he has ono extra trust in Mr.. Grants 8
knowledge Of the indispensable prelimnarics
to peace" The factis, Phillips has mighty
poor opinion Of everybody but Phillips, and
considering the magnitude Of tho evil by him
accomplished; VIC do not marvel at his self
concet and acridity.
BILLIARDS BxrRAoRDINAnY.- r. Smith,
while playing game of billiards at tho Ma
chusa house, Dixon, ILL.,, on carom table, push
shots barred, made run Of l 1,42G, and thon
stopped from exhaustion. During the game,
200 points were made in threo and a. quarter
minutes This is probably the largest run on
record, and we are safe, wo think, in assum-
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A LIVELY CooN.-The "Baton Rouge
Advocate" of the 9th, says:
Is that coon lively 2"
"Oh, yes, sir" replied the black possessor
of as wild q specimen as ever made tracks in
the Comite swamp.
"Well, want a real lively fellow; put him
on that root" pointing to the lower knob of a
vcry tall oak, "and let's see if he will stir
himself"
No sooner said than done, and the coon
went up the tree Ikea creased streak of light.
ming.
"You satisfied, boss, he's lively p
"Well, yes but don't want coon in a
tree top"
The freedman looked up the tree, whistled,
and scratched his head, for an idea, and said,
Well, boss, dat coon is like a carpet. baggcr,
weary promising when he do,on, but when
hos up he amt no use to nobody
HEN PHILOSOPHY" Now, young pco-
pie" said a professor Of natural history to his
GLASS, "now, thon, as to hens. a hen has
tho capacity Of laying just 600 eggs and no
more, and she finishes the job in just about
five years. Now, what is to bo done with her
after that
"Cut off her head and sell her to board
ing house keeper for a spring chicken - ex-
claimed an urchiu, whose father dealt in poul
try.
a PATIENT w AFTER "A frw yyonks oo-o
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A COOP SMOKE HoUsE.--The "Western
Rural says: eve lately observed wol-
planned smoke house on the promises of a
good farmer, worthy of brief description.
1t was about six feet square, the lower half
built Of brick, furnished with an ironlined
door, and serving as an ash house and place
for the fire. Tho upper part, about four feet
high, besides the ascent of the roof, was made
Of wood. 1t was separated from the lower
part by scantling joists, space of two or three
inches botween thom, through which smoke
and air could freely pass, but sufficient to
catch any ham that might accidentally fall,
and thus save it from the fire. The uppor
part as we'll as tho lower, was entered by
door from tho outside this upper door may
bo kept looked, except whom admitting Or
withdrawing hams; but the lower may be
unlocked, to attend to the fire, without any
danger Of the contents being stolon, as tho
thief cannot psss through tho openings be.
tween the jcists"
The joists should DO 80 far above the floor
of the lower part as to prevent tho possibility
Of thoir taking fire during the process Of
smoking
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
TtlEGnApuIC NEWS ITEMS.

Messrs. Peck. Van Hook & Co.'s distiery and
warehouse, at Cincinnati was destroyed by fire yes.
terday morning, with 800 barrels Of whiskey. Loss
estimated at 100000. No insurance.
The trespass suit of the New York Central Railway
vs. the hotel porters of Utica, had fourth trial yes
teriay, and resulted In fourth disagreement. A
NTH trial Is set down for July 2.
Registration at Richmond Va closed yesterday.
The whites overcame the black majority and got
majority Of about 800.
forth Its first graduating class yesterday. Right
Rev. Bishop stevens, OF Philadelphia, delivered
most interesting historical address on the university.
The game Of base ball yesterday afternoon between
the Red Stockings, OF Cincinnati, and the Maryland
Club, Of Baltimore resulted IN victory for the
former club by score OF AZ tot About 5000 persons
were present
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
PENNS YLVANlA.

Dedication OF the Gettysburg NIOnumcnf-
The Irish Republican COnvcntion-Extensive
Fire in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Univer.
sity Commencement.
PHILADELPHIA June "a, 1869.
The Pennsylvania Central in connection with the
New Jersey Central, will run excursion trains from
New York and Philadelphia to Gettysburg for the
accommodation Of visitors to the dedication OF the
monument In the Soldiers National Cemetery on the
1st OF July. This arrangement will be continued for
the accommodation OF visitors to the springs
The following delegates to the Irish Republican
Convention In chicago on the 4th OF July have been
elected:-Flrst Congressional district Colonel
Thomas Fitzgerald and Colonel James Brady
Second district, John M. Moriarty and Captain j.
J. Coyle; Third district, q. Leslie Reilly and John
NJ. Mclaughlin; Fourth district, Dr. william Elder
ana John McElhone. The delegates are pledged to
support the protection OF American industry, uni
versa suffrage and the liberation Of ireland Nearly
all the Congressional districts of the state Will be
represented. senator Summers poIIcy on the Ala
bama claims meets with their support.
The store Of Leonard, Baker n Co., on Chestnut
street, was damaged by fire last night. The store
contained stock OF goods valued at $3.50, ,0OO The
loss estimated at $50, ,000 The stock was insured
for $14s,000. The building was damaged to the
amount OF $4,000, but Is fully insured.
The one Hundred and Twelfth Annual Commence.
ment OF the Pennsylvania University, Department OF
Arts, was held to-day at the Academy. Fifty-seven
students graduated. The honorary degree OF Doctor
ham. OF wikesbarre, and the honorary degree OF
Doctor OF Divinity upon the Right Rev. Benjamin
Wistar Morris, Missionary Bishop of Washington
Territory and oregon.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
THE PACIFIC COAST.

Arrival of the Congressional Committee In
SacramentO-Earthquak Shocks In Wash.
ingtOn Territ0ry-Wheat Crop Damaged by
the Rust.
SAN FRANCISCO June %, 1862
The Committee on Ways and Means OF the House
of Representatives and invited guests arrived in
Sacramento by special train yesterday. and were
met by Ex-Governor Stanford and a number OF
prominent citizens and escorted to their hotel. The
committee will reach this city tonight by steam
boat.
The municipal election IN Portland Oregon, on the
2lst inst resulted in the success the entire repub
lican ticket.
Shocks Of earthquake were experienced at Seattle,
Olympia and Steelacoom, In washlngtO N Territory
on the 20th, 2lst and 22d of June.
In the india rubber patent suit Of Mr.. Goodyear
and others against Mr.. Blake dentist, OF this city.
Judge HOFFMAN, OF the United States Circuit Court
has granted the plaintiff perpetual Injunction aud
decree for profits.
Flour dull at 81 so IS 37h. wheat-Choice old.
81 90; new, 81 40 q 81 go
The market is excited by heavy advance IN
Liverpool quotations.
The EDe,atng Bulletin estimates the damage to
growing wheat by rust at 1000, 900 bushels.
Legal tenders, 74H.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
MISSISSIPPI.

Conservative Republican state Convention
Party Organization Enected-The Yerger.
Dram Murder Trial.
JACKSON, June a. 1869.
The Conservative Republican State Convention
adjourned last night after organizing the Union
publican party of Mississippi, and passing resolu-
ttons looking to an early restoration OF the State
government in strict accordance with the recon-
struction aws setting forth that the repeated fall
ures of all former and existing organizations TO
store the state and meet the requirements OF the
republican spirit OF our institutions. by insisting on
measures OF prescription far exceeding the prOvl-
sOns OF the constitution OF the United States and the
reconstruction acts, have rendered them unworthy
the respect and confidence OF the voters OF Mssis
sippi; iavOriug the proposed fifteenth amendment;
deprecatng attempts to impose greater disabilities
than imposed by Congress-; pledging unwavering
support Of General Grant; favOrlng universal suf
frage and universal amnesty on the reconstruction
of the State to federal relations and pledgng them
selves to urge Congress to remove political disabili
ties incurred by participation IN the rebellion. The
Central Executive Committee was authorized to
issue an address to the people, and 10 call State
convention TO nominate state officers whenever
pedlent. Entire harmony prevailed.
The heavy rains during the past few days have
been beneficial to the crops.
The Yerger trial has not yet closed. Further testi-
mony designed TO establish the insanity OF the prls
Oner, has been offered.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
VIRGINIA..
A,IIIA Luna q

Desperate Political ARRAY in Richmond.
WASHINGTON, June "a, 1862
During the progress OF registration in Richmond
this evening, at the office located within the Mayors
hall, a desperate and bloody affray occurred be-
tween civilian named Kelly and number of po
licemen, resulting IN perhaps mortaly wounding
Kelly and slightly wounding two of tine police. A
white man named Peasly and q mulatto named
Brant had for some time been engaged In a violent
discussion, both claiming that the race to which
they respectively belonged should rule the country.
blow was given by one of the parties, when Cap
tain Calaghan, of the police, ordered the arrest Of
the white man, who insisted that the other
party should also be arrested. Kelly, who Is
white challenger, then came forward and
took The side OF Peasly, the white man, and
a considerable row might have then taken place
but for the opportune appearance Of the Chief Of
Police, who himself arrested both PeaSly and rne
muatto Brant This act occurred in the Mayors
court room, through q doorway OF which the Chief
OF Police disappeared with the TWO prisoners Cap
tain Calaghan, who, during the war, was command
latter receded from him and warned Caaghan not
to approach HIM, as he Calaghan, was scaawag
taken the iron.cad, and that as soon as the election
was over he, Kelly, had the papers then in
his pocket that would send Calaghan to the Penten
tiary Enraged at this abuse, Calaghan ordered four
policeman TO arrest Kelly. They seized him and ne
resisted with great desperation as he was forced
to the doorway Caaghan following. When in the
doorway violent struggle ensued, and as Kelly was
held to the floor by the four policemen and being
ing effect in KeIly's left shoulder With terrible
EFFORT the wounded man freed himself and succeeded
in gaming possession OF one of the pollcemen's pis
had however. fired again his ball THIS time passing
through Keilys abdomen from left to right. stag.
several shots, two of them taking effect
and slightly wounding two OF the policemen, before
he was again seized and held. A large crowd Of
both races came rushing into the room, at
racred by the noise of the pistol shots and but or
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKET-LoNDON, June 2l-4:30
r. M.-Consos close at 927s for money and 90 for
the account United states nve-twenty bonds, S05s.
stocks quiet; Erie. 1914; Illinois Central, 0lk.
PARIS BouRsE.-PARIs, June 24-'The Bourse Is
dull: rentes 10 francs 10 centmes.
FRANKFORT TBOuRsE.--FRANKFORT, June 24-Even-
ing.--Umted states bonds closed quet quotations
unchanged
LIVERPOOL CoTroN MARKEr-LIvBRpooL, June
24-4:3O T. M.--Cotton closed at nd for middllng
uplands and Esd. for mddling orleans; the sales Of
the day have been 10000 bales.
HAvRE COTTON MARKEr.--HAvRE, June 24-Even-
ing-Cotton closed quiet for stock spot and TO
arrive: prices unaltered.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFS MARKEr.-LfvERPOOL,
June 24-The market IL firm Flour 23s. Sd. per
bbl for Western canal. later report says that the
market Is easier.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.-LrvERPoOI,
June M.-Lard firmer, but not quotably higher.
Cheese 75s per cwt for the best grade or American
fine.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET-LONDoN, June "a
4:30 Z. M-Tallow, AIS. per cwt
PETROLEUM MARKET. ANTWERP, June A-Petro.
leum 40 al per Dbl.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
VISIT or THE rORTY.SEvENTH REGIMENT
TO NEW HAVEN.
NEW HAVEN, c.. June .

NEW HAVEN. CT. June ~. 1859.
Yesterday battalion OF the Forty.seventh regi-
mcnt, New York state National Guard, Of Brooklyn,
f. d.. favored this city with visit and met with
very hearty and cordial welcome. Their coming
had been looked forward to with pleasant anticpa-
ton by q large number OF the citizens, especially
those connected with the city military organiza
tions, and their arrival was the signal OF earnest
and courteous endeavors to render their brief stay
in the CITY OF Elms one to be remembered with gen
uine pleasure. The battalion arrived, on board the
steamer state OF Maine, at five O'Clock In the morn
ing having left New York at ten O'Clock on the pre-
vious evening. II consisted OF four companies
under command OF Major Rogers, numbering ABOUT
1875 men, At six O'Clock the New Haven Grays, one
Of the crack companies Of the commonwealth, under
the command OF captain Howarth, together with
the officers OF the Second regiment Connecticut
National Cuari, marched down to the steamer and
received the battalion in the usual military manner
After an interchange OF greetings the line was
formed and marched up Chapel street In the follow
,nu order:-Felsburgs band; New Haven Grays;
onlcers Of the Second regiment; Forty-seventh drum
corps and band; battalion OF the Forty reg
meut They marched first to the armory OF the
National Blues, where the visiting sodery received
the welcomes OF the members OF the Blues Then
they marched down to the armory OF the Grays,
where they were served with q collation.. From the
armory they went to the Tont,ne Hotel aud sat down
to one OF mine host" B,adby's best breakfasts.
This refreshing meal havsig received due attention
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
KENTUCKY.

The Military Sent to the Aid Of the Civil
Observation-Disclosures in Lincoln County.
LOUISVILLE, June "a. 1863.
A detachment Of mounted men has been sent
by order Of the General Commanding from
Lebanon to Stanford, KY, to assist the civil
authorities in ridding Lincoln and adjoining coun'
ties OF marauding bands that have been holding
sway there for some time past. The troops to be
used only In the civil authorities unable to
suppress disorder. The General Commanding des-
patched staff Officer TO the scene OF trouble who
has returned He confirms the reports that Hender
son Gooch and his band OF Williams are terror to the
law abiding citizens, shooting around prOmiscu-
ouly. The troops will remain there for the present
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
GERMAN

Action Of the Prussian Government Regarding
n Commercial Treaty with Mexico.
BERLIN June "a 1869.
The Prussian government has laid before the
Federal Council Of the zollverein proposition for
treaty OF commerce and navigation with Mexico on
the basis OF the treaty concluded between Mexico
and the Hanse towns on September 10, 1856.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
IMPORTANT ARREST Of cOunTeafsl1Ess.
Capture Of Counterfcifcrs, with All Their
stocks Of Dies, Presses, Counterfeit Cur


stocks OF Dies, Presses, Counterfeit Cur
reucy, &c.
WASHINGTON, July ~, 1869.
Colonel whity, chief detective in the service of
the United States Treasury, assisted by John Clar.
voc, his principal attache, has made arrests In Ma.
ryland Pennsylvania, New York aud several West
ern states of countereiters and counterfeit money,
plates, presses. dies and other materials About one
dozen men altogether have been arrested IN the last
six weeks TIE Indiana gang were arrested some
days ago, near Fort wayne while engaged IN max
ing money, and 400 900 counterfeit notes OF twenty.
nve cent currency were seized, with twelve sets OF
steel plates fifty sets OF dies, several presses ana
lot OF ink and other materials. solicitor Banheld
has determined to support Colonel Whtly to the
fullest extent OF the law IN breaking up the gang
of counterfeers, whose operations ramfy all
over the country number OF important arrests
and seizures lately made will be given TO the pubic
In few days, which will show the completely or ex-
pert counterfeiters equal to anything ever before
heard OF IN this or any other country The twenty.
five cent note counterfeit just captured Is finished
imitation and large amount of II has been circu-
lated by the gang. The late arrest OF government
officer In western New York who was found TO be
In completely with Sims promises developments oi
great importance to the secret service. II IL said
that Sims friends expended 100000 to obtain hls
pardon several years ago. Mr.. George u. McCartee,
chief OF the printing division OF the Treasury, mas
contributed largely to the assistance OF the solicitor
Ia the efforts made to check tho circulation OF the
new counterelts aud lead to the suppression OF old
issues
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
THE INDIANS.
Indian DepredntiOns in Arizona.
yNacurNgmnxr Jpna D. I

WASHINGTON, June "a, 1859.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has received
letter. dated May 81, from George W. Dent, Super
intendent OF Indian Affairs for Arizona Territory IN
which he gives sad statement OF the conduct of the
Indians in that Territory. News OF depred ations
come from all parts. The Indians have made nu-
merous attacks ON herds and wagon trains In the
immediate vicinity OF Camp Verde, wounding and
killing several men and driving Off the stock. The
same scenes have been enacted near Camp Lowell
The river Indians of the ella and Colorado are
quiet, being now engaged in planting. The troubles
lie says, are owing TO the temporary removal OF
troops from posts III the Territory.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25

According 10 the regulations the schooners ana
first division OF the soop class took positions as they
arrived, about 100 yards apart In the line marked
out by the stakcboats east and west. The second
and third divisions were anchored 200 yards TO the
northward of the above. In the order, and the
fourth division, open sloops. were placed 10 the
northward OF the second and third classes. The
judges delayed the signal long as possible, there
being wind TO effect the departure OF the yachts,
but q slight breeze sprnging up from the south
they judiciously availed themselves OF the oppor-
tunity and ordered the first gun TO get ready
at thrty-hve minutes past twelve O'Clock. The
greatest activity was exhibited on board the yachts,
and the helm OF each was grasped by irm and
ready hand, while the men we're likewise on the
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
NEW YORK.

The Royal Insurance Company Bond Rob-
bcry-Conviction Of an Accompiicc.
BINGHAMroS, June "a, 1859.
The trial Of Donysius f. Creamer otherwise known
~ Baltimore Dennis, on a charge OF receiving bonds
stolen from the Royal Insurance Company In 1885,
was concluded In this city to-day. lie was found
guilty and was sentenced TO five years hard labor
u the Auburn state Prison.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
ITALY.

Tho Revolutionary Demonstrations In &c.
ncva, Naples and Bersamo.
FLORENCE, June "a, 1859.
The of1cai journals here state that large crowds
assembled in the streets Of Geneva, but committed
no violence, combining their demonstrations to the
utterance Of seditious cries. They finally dispersed,
without making any resistance to the police Sigh
demonstrations are also reported in Naples and
Bergsmo.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
ROME.

Prospects of the Withdrawal Of the French
Troops.
LONDON, June a. 1869.
II is reported that France Is endeavoring to renew
the September Convention with Italy for the with
drawal of the French troops from Rome, and that
she only requires sufficient guarantees from Italy
Tor the security Of the Papal territory before concud
ing the treaty.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
Commencement Exercises mt Williams College.
WILLIAMSON, June "a 1862

At williams College to-day twenty-four graduates
out OF a class OF thirty and four additional gradu.
ated In the partial The degree OF Doctor or
Laws was conferred upon Judge Charles l.. Bene-
dict, OF New York: President Charles W. Eliot, OF
Harvard University; General John u. WOOL OF Troy,
and Hon. Henry L. Dawes, OF Pittshed, and that OF
Doctor OF Divinity upon Rev. John W. Bailey, OF
Carl,nvie ILL.,, and Rev. Lucius f.. Smith, OF New
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
RUSSIA.

The New Minister to Washington.
ST. PETERSBURG, June "a, 1852.
Katatasi mas been appointed Minister to washing
ton. lie has been instructed to present the Em-
perors congratulations to President Grant
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
Indian Demonstration i'm Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, June a, 1850.
Advices from the Neutral Lands state that on the
Sd inst band OF Indians, numbering some 500,
made their appearance at point ten miles south of
Fort Scott, on the line of the railroad, and drove
away all the aborers and pulled uD all the stakes.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
MASSACHUSETTS.


BOSTON, June a. 1869.
The Legislature, which has been in session one
hundred and seventy days, was prorogued tonight.
Four hundred and sixty-six bills and one hundred
and three resolves have been signed by the Gov
ernor. IL Is the longest session ever held in the
State The House gave way the deadlock be-
tween the two branches.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25

Filter the Cr0fcn; r,
DER MoKENZIE CO.. 35 West Fourth street. the kind Of
porous ncr which alluded In my report 10
troon Board. I consider the artAcia sandstone which
the terng medium TO be excellent article for
purpose The IL quite durable and requires
10 be reversed occasionally to insure its action.
JAMES B. Chiffon, N. ~, Chemist.
NEW YORK, April Is, 1852.