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Arrest or . Counterfeifer and Burglar at
Bunalo-Fatal Accident-Heavy Snow storm.
pvrgr Ents
RATES or TINE PROPOSED POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
washington Feb. 22) correspondence OF the Boston
Adverttser.l

Washington Feb. 22l correspondence OF the Boston
A some Misunderstanding exists In regard to the
rates for press messages under the proposed postal
telegraph system. the following statement OF Its
thss bids shall Be- received for the lowest fate
FOR each and every 500 miles Of transport
for single messages OF not less than 500 words FOR
yearly messages OF the average daily length Of 500
sSas se yesy ~ Eay % 81 n
~ so for night messages and 81 IS for day
messages; second, for messages wnen tsrans-
sS o %! sSe exclusive use one r nSDs oss
wires by night for term OF not less than three
business between washington ana the large Cities
while Congress Is IN session and TO the daily news
transmitted from New M rofk . 20 al sections Of the
states TO more points during the sessions OF
their Legislatures The Associated Press or single
can hire one or more wires TO Washington at 4
fixed rental on the cost and annual depreciation
q ne Inc s cost me dNs o s1s wp ps 60 =
ten per cent year on this sum. At small places
drop messages can he received by the regular ope-
rator. by this arrangement q single operator can
transmit 900 or 900 words at the same expense
an for less number OF words and at very moderate
cost a. WIN WIN 'ps Se nag rns
and cannot be raised at the Will Of single company.
TO these rates I've cents Tor postage Will DO added
offices but one postage VIII be required The oppo.
nents OF the system fnding that they cannot defeat
H. are now stFNlu8 W htflko pOrtlOn Oh
bin chartering the postal company, intending as It
Is supposed then TO strike out the clause limiting the
rates. As the bill stands II provides that no bid shaIl
be received In which the rate for messages Of twenty
words exceeds twenty cents for each 600 miles they
are transmitted. Il Is understood that the senate
Committee Post ofilces are unanimously In favor
OF the bill and win retain both OF these PROVISIONS
From the Pottsville pa, Miners JournaLl
POSTAL TRLkuRArHY.
This reform proposes TO furnish to the
people teIegraphing at 0ne-third the present
price or lees. Now, one mammoth company
controls all the lines Of the land and the result
~ Ia Characteristic OF monopoly IN that and
everything else, IL exorbtant rates. Tno
proposition " so plain; the system mas
worked 30 well 10 other countries where II has been
tried that we are surprised there sn0uid be ANY
serious opposition to II. Yet lately In the LcQis.
lature resolution favorinR the transfer OF the
telegraph lines W the government was voted down
In this matter the Legislature has acted bahind
the spirit and progress Of the age; for the move
mont In against monopoly, the enemy OF the peope:
and the people. In their collective capacity throuGR
their agent the government undertake 70 rdn th0iy
Va lsGa and oonsutal4onal manner.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
MISSOURI.

The Missouri Paci6c Raiir0ad-Eleavy Snow
Storms ON tho Plains-M0vemeuts Of Glen.
oral sherman.
ST. Louis, Feb g. 1882
Parties representing over $4,000 OF the $4,000
shares OF Pacific railroad stock are in favor Of the
proposed amendments to the charter OF that COM
pany and have memoriallzed the Legislature TO pass
bill now before the Assembly having that object In
view.
A heavy snow storm commenced at noon yester-
day, with the mercury below the freezing point
The river at Omaha has closed again, with the mer-
curry at zero.
Trains ON the Union Pacific Railroad are delayed
west Of Laramie by snow and west OF Cheyenne the
mercury ranges at from ten to fifteen degrees below
zero.
General Sherman has returned from New Orleans
much improved IN health He WILL leave for Wash
ingt0n In few days.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

I,oSpox MONEY MARxEr--I0NDoN, Feb. 23--4:3o
r. M.--Consols closed az s5* for both money and
I'm account United States nve-twcnty bonds, 78h.
stocks steady. Erie, 2th; Illinois, a65s.
PARrs BouRss-PARs, Feb. 23.-Bourse steady.
Rcntes, III. Soc.
FRsSKroHr BouRsE.--FRASKFoHr. Feb. a.
United states bonds closed nrmer aud higher; i've
IavEnpooL CorroS MARxRr-IavERrooI, Feb
oa-i.3o r. M.--Cotton--The market closed active.
Middiing uplands 12d. 12hd.; middng orleans,
iaLd. i2s.d. The sales Of the day have footed up
'HsyEE COTTON MARKxr.-HAvRE, Feb. 2s.-Cot-
ton closed buoyant both on the spot and to arrve tres
ordnalre on the spot, i4o; low middng, 70 arrive,
IrysarooL RREApsruFFs MARKxr.--IIvERrooI,
Feb. 2s-Evenmg.--Peas, AS Cd. per quarter foI
Canadian.
IayEIrooL Provisions sMARxEr.--LrvEerooI. Feb
2s-Lard n dull. Pork n quiet. Produce-Talow
LcSpos PaopucH MARKEr.--LoSpoS, Feb. "a
Tailow, asa. per cwt sugar, 3Os. "a. per owt. 70
NO. IL butch standard, anoat.
PKrRoLHuM MARKKr.--ArTwERr, Feb. 23--Pesrs
isum y dull st t1M tEapos Tor atsndAra vhAte.
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IElEsRApuc NEWS ntai

John @. Breckinridge was In Alexandra, Va,
yesterday, attending the marriage Of his brotnern
law, Rev. Dr. Bullock, OF Baltimore.
Hummell's Touring mil IN Hanover township
Pa, was borncd on Monday night. The loss is
$1,000.
Henry y. Chambern, aged fifteen years. CON-
mitted suicide by hanging In Akron. ohio, yester-
day. HIS father shot himself fve years ago.
The senate to-day unanimously passed . resolve
approprating $4,000 TO the Maine Agricultural Col
lege
DR.. schoeppc, charged with administering poison
to Miss Stenneckc OF Carlisle, Pa, thereby causing
her death, was brought up on writ OF Habeas
Corpus yesterday, but was remanded to prison Tor
trial at the April term Of the Court on tho charge OIL
murder.
The boiler OF q saw mill attached 70 Coonder's
Dry Docks In Evansville, Ind. exploded YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON, badly shatterlng the mill instantly killing
William Parsous, workman, dangerously wound
ing a. J. Ooonder, and seriously hurting four other
persona
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LOUISIANA.

Steamboae suasgsd % tho MississlppI-
Legislative Prococdlngs.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20, 1860.
The steamboat Peoria City. from New Orleans for
Louisville, snagged at Coles creek. several miles
below Nstchcz, on Sunday night. She was run on
the bar, where she sunk. The passengers, their
baggage and o lot Of cattle were saved, but the
greater part OF her cargo was lost
The House OF Representatives were In session
seven hours to-day on financial measures. Bills
were passed authorizing the sale OF $780, 900 evee
bonds. now pledged for the loan Of 34o0,000 appro-
priatng e125 900 for unif0rming the militia, and ap-
propriatIng 100000 TO supply the deficiency In last
years levec appropriation caused by the appropra-
tion OF the levec funds for other purposes.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
THE YACHT HENRIETTA.

Arrival Of the Hsmrietta af Charsostou-A A
Rsn ef Tive Hundred aud FIFTY Miles In
Twouty-feur Hours.
CHARLESTON, 8. G.. Feb. 23, 1892.
The yacht Henrietta. Captain Tooker, from Ha-
vana and Key West arrived here this afternoon and
now lies anchored or the Battery. She LEFT the lat
ter port at noon OF the 10th INST. All hands are
well. She will leave for New York - soon a. some
necessary supplies are taken on board-probably
within forty-eght hours She had light weather for
the nrst two days after leaving Key West but has
since encountered heavy winds from the east and
southwest. In the last twenty four hours she made
run OF two hundred ana mtg miles.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
PENNS YLvANiA.

Suspcusion of the Fourth National Bank Of
PsssadelPe5aa sas<ss. :.
PHIkADELFhfA, Feb. g. 1859.
The doors Of the Fourth National Bank were not
opened this morning owing to the defaication Of
Cashier MacMullen The suspension caused large
crowd to collect In the vicinity Of the bank Mac
Mullen Is here, but refuses or Is unwilling to give
any Information. The police have hlm In their pos
MSSf06 Tie bank has been In bad oder for some
time. and the event has not caused much surprise.
$500 co. ana the circulation at the last re
port.
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artillery and their cavalry b well mounted. Inc
troops sent IN pursuit Of them arc infRntry.
the P5enso adds that It V useless to indulge In
Illusions e to the state OF Affairs In the Interior We
must acknowledge that ths condition Of the inhabit
ants could not be worse
There u no other political news Of importance.
s.xua Ia Graude Declared In . ssase Of
6iogc-Opcrations Of the Inssrgeats-Pianta-
HAVANA. Feb. 3s-Evening.
the city Of Sagua Ia Grande has been declared In
state OF siege. An insurgent FORCE 400 strong, Is
operating in that jurisdiction Several plantations
have been LAID waste and the buildings on them de-
stroyed BY the rebels in the vicinity OF Sagua and
Remedies.
Sugar closed nrm at further advance. No. IL
D. 8 was last quoted at 1ok reals per arrobe.
WasbingtOnss Birthday In Havuna-Tho Iron.
clads at Key West the Cause Of Excite.
HAVANA. Feb. a. 1852.
Washington's birthday has been celebrated here
by the United States steamer Contoocook, the nag
ship or Admiral Hon, firing the usual national 81
lutes. The Spanish and French nagshlps in the
harbor courteousiy replied, hosting, meanwhile.
the Stars and Stripes AZ the man. During the day
the French Admiral paid an oficai visit to Admiral
Hof.
Intelligence has been received from Key West TO-
day OF the arrival Of two ronclad ships there, which
has caused great excitement and much speculation
a. to whether they are the two Spanish troncIads,
Fernando el Catoico and her cons0rt, whose coming
has been announced from Spain.
Marine, Commerciai and Financial Inteill-
g0nco.
HAVANA. Feb. %, 1869.
The steamer Bavaria, from Hamburg via South
ampton, arrived to day on her way to New Orleans.
The steamer Liberty also arrived from Baltimore.
Sugar active; No. 70 Dutch standard ID quoted at
1ok 10H reals per arrobe Exchange-On London
IA a is per cent premium; on United States, sixty
days sight, In gold, q az per cent premium; short
sight, 3K = AZ per cent premium
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
MARYLAND.

Fenian Meeting In Baltimore-PreparatiOn
for the Reception Of President johnson.
BALTIMORE, Feb %, 1859.
A large and enthusiastic Fenian meeting last night
ct the Maryland Institute was addressed by General
John O'NeiIl, President OF the Brotherhood, and
James Gibbons, Vice President
President Johnson having accepted the tender OF
the hospitaties OF the city from the City Councils OF
Baltimore at the close Of his term preparations for
his reception will be made commensurate with the
cordial welcome he VIII recelve.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
NORTH CAROLINA.

Supreme Court Decision Against tho Railroad
Appropriation Biis-Thc Stay Law De-
clared Unconstitutional.
RALEIuH. Feb. a. Is0o
The decision OF the Supreme Court adverse to the
Chatham Road appropriation is published to-day.
This has the effect 10 reduce the state debt many
millions OF dollars.
The western North Carolina Railroad and viii
mington, Charlotte and Rutherford roads are un-
tainted.
The court also declares the stay law unconstitu.
tinual.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
A8SEMBLY.

BILLS oRDERsD TO rHfRD READING.
Enabling the electors OF the town Of Milton, sara
tSSs County, g S5ls BY districts for town o6icesk
relative to certain members OF st. Johns church.
BufYaIo; authorizing the opening OF new street IN
Flushing.
VETO MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
message was received IRON the Governor return
ing, without HIS signature, the bill providing for the
raising OF moneys for the payment or improve
ments necessary 10 he made on the roads ana
bridges In the town OF Ellcott, ChatauQue county,
for the that the object may be attained un0es
the general law. On motion OF Mr.. Ailaben the
message was tabled-yeas 3d. nays 80. st
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

1Ss,Ss >cc:c--r =
Tie Cunard mali steamship Cuba will leave thte
port on Wednesday for Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Ofnce
at haifpast eleven O'Clock A. N. on Wednesday.
The NEW YORK HERALD-Edtion for Europe
viii be ready at haifpast ten O'Clock In the mox-
ing. --Ae-.;->'" r-s<- -ys.s -
single copies. In wrappers for mailing. six ceass.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS.

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 2s-Thc Inman line steamship
CIV Of Cork from New York February ., arrived ut
tbls port to-day. The steamship Hecla, OF the
Cunard line, from New York February II, arrived at
this mort at two +. NJ. yesterday.
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MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The steamship Henry Chauncey wilt sail from this
port on Wednesday for Aspnwai.
The malls for Central America and the South
Pacific viii close at haif-past ten O'Clock In ~
morning.
The NEW YORK HERALD-Edition for the Pacific
win be ready at half-past nine in the morning
Single copies, In wrappers for mailing. six ccnfs
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
NEW YORK.

Railroad Impfovcments-BufIal0 Police OF.
nccrs in Trouble.
BUFFALO, Feb. %, 1892
The Grand Trunk Railway Company OF Canada
to-day completed the improvements on their works
on the Canadian shore, opposite this city. which will
enectuay prevent the delay to freight and passen-
gers heretofore experienced from low water in the
Niagara river
d. 8. Reynolds superintendent OF the police, Cap
tain Henry Dickson and two detectives, OF the
Niagara frontier police were on trial before the
Police Commissioners this afternoon, charged with
criminaly and unawfully kidnapping two men on
the night OF January and carrying them TO Canada
for reward.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE

ALBANY, FcU. "a Ibd0.
ADJOuRNMENT-N0 QUORUM.
The Senate met this evening aud adjourned fos
want OF quorum.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
PORTUGAL.
Tho Iberiasa Union.

Tho Iberian Union.
LISBON, Feb. 23. 1889.
The press OF this city almost unanimously con-
denim the movement for union OF Spain and Portu-
gal under the old name Of Iberia. which has been
recently contemplated.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

CIreuIaru ef Every Description and Nosloes
= attend msssnss printed n shs nesssss Pcssos nsnoss
other simisr place 9 ne city q ths METROPOLITAN J0e
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
RAILS LAST NIGHT.
Knicksrssslxsr Assoeiafisa.


This association which n composed Of Some o. 80
most respectabse citizens Of the Tenth wasds
held its irst annual bGs n0s1us last mRhs =
Brooks Assembly Rooms, and the resuit OF -
nights festivities must have been eninensay
gratifying TO the efficient COMMITTEES upeo
whom the management or the analr dev0lved
Inc large ballroom was Handsomely dec0foSo0 tOt
the occasion. and splendid band disc0ursod >
choice selection OF music, which was BY no means
s ssss wss 81 feature 70 ss sns
beauty It was pity TO hide beneath the unSt2hely
mask. aud the costumes were as diversi1od - the
leaves IN valamDr0Sa. Dancing was kept up W1tb
animation throughout the night. and the whole ax-
rangcment was exceedingly enjoyable.
COntIAutaI Guard Sojrcc.
Tho First company, Washington Continentae
Guard held their aksual invitation civic and mill
tary soiree last night at Military Hall, Bowery where
q numerous company was assembled to participate
in the fete. The ballroom was profusey decorated
with the national bunting; and two elegantly
wife occupied conspicuous position. The
members OF the company, attired In the uniform
Fl Tous u'I memories CENTRE appeared to excellent a.
vantage as they mingled In the may dance Tho
greatest harmony and decorum characterized the
festivities during their continuance, and It certainly
cannot be attributed to the want or management ON
the part OF che Committee OF Arrangements II every
one present did not enjoy himself fuily.i
Tho Waslinxton Light (aunrd.
This military association, being Compa ny q
the Twelfth regiment Of tho National Guard Of this
state held its anniversary bali last night at Ferrcros
Apollo Rooms, corner Twcnty-cighth street and
Broadway. The attendance was not very large.
most OF the military gentlemen OF this city
being somewhat tired out by the great number Of
balls the night before in honor OF Washngon's BIRTH
day; and, Moreover, Captain Banta, OF company 3.
being reltgiousy inclined aud strict nlcm-
Der Of the church. had opposed the whole
arrangement Of the ball. Yet, the entertain
ment may be termed q success, especially for tho
number OF ladies' in beautiful dresses The rcgi-
mental band OF the Twelfth, under the leadership
or Professor Otto, discoursed the choicest selections
OF bali music. Among those present were noticed
Colonel Ward Lieutenant Colonel McAfee and Major
Howe, Of the Twelfth. and number OF the line OH
GERS were also in attendance. few, Captain McG0w-
and Sergeant Major Kirby appeared IN the new uni.
form which the regiment has selected This uniform
Is one OF the nands0mest OF any OF our militia rc9l
ments, and will assist IN making the Twelfth the
"crack" regiment OF the city. Twenty-six dances
were gone through with, lasting till late this morn
ing The Committee OF Arrangements, with private
p. Van Beuren a. chairman and Lieutenant S0Hlieyet
as vice chairman and the Floor Committee chief OF
which was A. ). Dietz, did everything to make TIA
affair agreeable TO all participants.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

An Example Worthy OF charlottesville Rx.
ample shown BY wooden" 10 passing humanity In
front of O5 Broadwn and all should take warning thereby,
and purchase their Umbrellas from ISAAC SMITHS SON
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Du Barryss DolIciOus Revaleuta Food Csros
Dyspspsia Constipation DarrhGs and ~ Ssomsrhc Nee-
and Liver complnlns Copies OF 10000
DU BARRY CO.. la William street, New YORK; and ~
chemiss Tina, h., o1 Is, kc
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Barker, Human Hair Mcrchnnf.-WSRs,
Banas Curs Chienena best and
world.-623 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

BroIaw Brothers' Great CIothtng Empors.
Institute.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

All Don't BE Deceived By the Word Beses-
Try COD LIVER OIL. RUsHrON's ". W. 10 Aslos
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

CoIman's Laundry Blue Is the Best Exfnue.-
Manufactured BY ,. ,. Colmsn, London Sold by Park
Tiford, Acker, McrrAn Co.. and other groccrs solo
Agency, &o Fulton street.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24
Fatal Accident ON CntsLiIi Mountain.

Fatal Accident ON CutskiIl Mountain.
P0UGHKEEPsIE, Feb. %, 1892
On Saturday last as william Stuart OF Greene
county, was driving along the east side OF the Cats
kill Mountain In sleigh. his horse made sheer
when horse, sleigh and driver plunged over the side
OF the road down the rocks, sixty feet below. The
injured man was not discovered until yesterday,
having remained all alone In dying condition two
days and two nights. He was stll alive to-day, but
cannot survive.
Arrest or . Counterfeifer and Burglar at
BunaIo-Fatal Accident-Heavy Snow storm.
BUFFALO, Feb. %, 1869.
William A. Carncross. OF Red Greek, Wayne county,
N. Y, was arrested ct the depot to-day by United
states Marshal Lowes while purchasing ticket for
the West charged with having and selling counter
felt ten dollar notes on the Albany City National
Bank. Carncross had previously attempted to pass
q bundle or counterfeit notes on the same bank
amounting to $500. but was prevented BY detective
Lowell. The prisoner was formerly schoomaster,
local preacher, &c at CLYDE, and Is indicted for burg
larry and larceny Of 81, 900 In bonds In Clyde.
The wife OF August Baetzbald. liquor dealer In
this city, was terribly and probably fatally burned
to-day by the igniting Of some highwines her hus-
band was boiling on stove.
heavy snow storm has prevailed here for the last
forty eight hours Trains on the different railroads
leading TO the city arc from two 70 three hours be-
hind time.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

For Black Worms, ssrubs and Ptmples On
The face use PERRYs COMEDONE AND P1MPIE
REMEDY prepared only By Dr. y. O. PERRY ~ BoaA
street. New York. Sold by all druggtsts.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

&c.-H0FF's MALT EXTRACT. No. AZ Murray street :
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Cristnd0r0's UnrivalIed Hair Dyo.-SOld nn6
applied No. 6Asor House Mandatory % Maiden lane
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Cold-luo Will Csre Your Cold. Try IT,
Sold By ai druggsts RUsHrONs 10 Asior House,
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Kseablished In 1SOO.-The Mctropolifan Jsb
Printing KsssbIIshmsnt. u Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

| Electricity Applied for the Cmre or Acute ana
chronic diseass By Dr. CHAABRRLIN, Mo- West Foss-
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Fer First Glass Printisg of Evcrv Descrip-
60 70 The Metropolitan JOB Printing Estasshmsut ~
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

How Not To DO ls.-To Pass the Ha ndsosss
figure front OF t Broadway rainy day and fS
low the example shown by the "wooden man" whs
shelters his bead with neverfailing blue alpaca Umbrella
from ISAAC SMITHS SON CO.'S manufacturing cstAb
llshr
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Royal Havana l.Ottery.--Prsnee Pad In (sesA
furnished The paid fsr Doubosnn
and al kiuds Of Geld and Siivsr
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Smiths New York Pale AlD.
New York-Prioe Medal awarded rHra Kxpoeilon IGU.
Pale Ale-Brewsry 40 Wea Extseuih sirsss, Nee Ysk.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

nIissiseuoi spring WRtcr-Only Knssvu
aud al diseases u The kiiueys
drussisss. Depot, ssS Broadway.N.Y
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Important NotIcc.-Thc Havana Lottery.
A. articles have appeared In papers the niieA
states stating that the Royal Havana Lottery Of
discontinued. authorized by the Administrator
The Lottery that there
reports. TAILOR n Co., 10 Wall street.
The New York herald., 1869-02-24

Neasness, Rcsnemy and Despaesa Co@hlnsa
the Of orders MstropolaM @oh rsnknR unkn
ishmsnl ~ Nassau street..
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LONELINESS Ressored.--vhy should Fauifir,

IsOVeIfmeNN ReSfOTe0s-Why NhOUI6 EnWlfI0Nm
features coudcd With frcckies bosches pnpls coid
AND SULPHUR POWDERS wn remove The bsmish
applications than useless of
All these dscooraons &c, the blood. Il
give vitality and the action Of sulphur ueutrAxs the
acrid secrcon The powdsrs taken night and morning Will
communicate courss through The superficial vcsse
glowing ruby giving The akin dccsts tiuge of
and literally szsnguhinE The ssins aud
referred 20.
ssss, ' - pswdsis. % ss Ssiisa frss Hall kucEEis
7lS dreenwich street, New York.
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..!.: IT.: r:s s:is: x: .:.s.. : ss::l:
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