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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

Our correspondents letter from England
treating of Fenianism-as published in yester-
days HERALD-opens up the Fenian question
again as 1t exists on the other side Of the
Atlantic. There it seems to have affiliated
itself with the secret societies that honeycomb
the Continent, controlled by Mazzini, Carl
baldi and other leaders entertaining similar
political views, so much so that, as our cores
pondent says, "a Feuiau may travel now
from Calais to Naples aud be certain of aid
and help from all the reds he meets with.
If such be the case, Fenianism in Europe
possesses more vitality than it does here,
where it seems to have dwindled down into
nothing more practical than providing COM
Portable annuities for a few fortune hunters
walters, chambermaids, and others as easily
duped, contributing regularly for this purpose
a weekly percentage out Of their small wages.
Now and then, it is true, we are told Of
Canadian Fenian scare, but we give the Ca
madam government credit enough for sagacity
to believe that not they, but the farmers living
at no great distance from our border, are the
parties really frightened. War is far too costly
commodity to be anything more than
talked Of by those who pull the
wires IN this Fenian conspiracy, and indeed
there is nothing they dread more than the
drain that any real fighting would be sure 10
make upon their treasury. Still they know
very well that in order to make their dupes
bleed more freely, and to keep their patriotic
feelings up to fever point, it is necessary now
and then to make buster as If some real
work were intended. Accordingly the intended
raid is duly proclaimed beforehand, with
flourish Of trumpet, in the newspapers, accom-
panied by protestations against England, the
never-say- die, Hannibal-like spirit that neither
gives nor asks quarter and has kind of death
or victory sound about it. The enemy, being
duly appraised of every move beforehand, Of
course appear in strong force to meet the few
Fenians sent against them; these last retire,
overwhelmed by numbers, and Of course COW
cred with glory, prepared ''to bide their time"
and take advantage of a more favorable oppor-
tunity. The end, however has been obtained;
contributions flow in more freely than ever and
Fenianism gets a new lease of life. Such Is
the history of Fenianism in this country. On
the other side of the Atlantic it may be differ
ent, but whether there or here its full history,
as far as real fighting goes, might be comprised
within a nutshell.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
The Price of Coal.

The price Of coal is altogether in an abnor-
NAL state and deserving attention. At pre-
sent it ranges from nine dollars and fifty cents
to eleven dollars, retail price, per ton-a much
higher figure than ordinary-while it might be
sold at from Eve to six dollars per ton, and
afford at the same time very fair profit. Such
discrepancy is by far too great. The real
cause of it must be looked for in an unfair
combination entered into last spring by the
half dozen great coal proprietors to keep the
prices up at this exorbitant rate, being well
aware that coal is not a luxury but a necessity
that must be paid for at any price. There is
only one remedy we know Of, and that is the
total abolition Of the coal duty. 1t is estimated
that the supply of coal this year will be by the
beginning of December fully six hundred
thousand tons over the supply of last year,
so that if purchasers will wait they will find
thatthe prices must fall in month or two, and
thus they may in part thwart the rascality Of
Spectators The whole subject, however, is
one that deserves the attention of Congress
when it meets, when they might consider
whether the coal duty could not be with advan-
tage entirely abolished Such combination as
that we allude to leaves little choice for Con-
gress in the matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

Your MONEY Or Your LIFE.-Is q mans
own property worth more to him than his own
Hfe2 This is question they are proHtably
discussing just now cut in Kentucky, where
they do not care 80 much for life as they do in
many places, nor yet so much for money. The
discussion is apropos to the fee Of Ave thousand
dollars charged by the doctor, who, 1t Is con-
ceded, saved the arm and life Of Judge Black.
They hold this fee enormous; at the same time
they admit that lawyer who saved an estate
of ffty Thousand dollars would have charged
not less than Eve thousand dollars. This
touches the point Of comparative value nicely.
The truth is that when mans life is saved he
does not value the saving services so highly az
he did In those critical moments when the life
was in danger. People who feel that they
would give all they possess to save the life Of
q loyed one in imminent peril, will actually
cheat the doctor Of his fee altogether when the
life has been saved perhaps by some miracle Of
skill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
ItLeenApHE NEWS ITEMS.

Fire Is still raging In the woods throughout wash
ipQton Territory, causing immense damage.
The strike Of the miners at White Pine, New. has
ended, and the members Of the union go to work
to-day at reduced wages.
At twenty minutes to eight O'Clock last night
broad dayilght) meteor OF unusual size and bril-.
nancy was seen at P0ughKeepsie 1t shot from tho
northeast to the southwest, emitting sparks OF fire.
Frederick Strader was committed on Saturday to
Jail In Elmira, charged with causing the death OF
an infant child OF servant In his family. Miss Mary
Dell Thetze, the servant was also committed as ac-
cessory 10 the murder.
Another cargo OF $4,000 Goldfish has arrived at san
Francisco from Choumagin Island. Unfavorable re-
ports are received from these grounds. Many YES
sells had departed IN search OF more favorable local..
ties. No reports have yet been received from the
0chotsk fisheries.
A man named Bennett from Ithaca, was found
about = niue from osweqo yesterday morning In an
with stones or club lie still lives but cannot
survive long. From all appearances he was Knocked
down ana robbed. No arrests have yet been made,
but the police are working up the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

Portland Me-, confesses to completely In the rooocry
OF the Ocean Bank in this city He says no had Iouf
ve pals in the Job and ne thinks they are sshi 10
this country.
A young shakeress named Emma Calvert commit
ted suicide on the 5th OF June last at shaker Vage
by drowning herself The body was buried after .
very cursory investigation but the citizens about
the neignborhood have been much excited over the
anair since and have demanded an inquest, which
was accordingly commenced on Wednesday. The
body was exhumed and examined and the inquest
postponed until the Gath inst.
The proceeds Of government sale. amounting to
$50. 900, placed in the safe Of the Treasurer's
ONCE In the Arsenal building in Philadelphia on Fri
day. but on Saturday,it was found that $4,000 had
been stolen. The safe itself was apparently I'M
touched. Several employees have been arrested.
Two convicts in the Auburn Prison fought duel
according to the regular code on Friday morning.
The weapons were knives and the scene was the Ice
house. Both the men were wounded, but not
dangerously.
The City.
Archbishop McCloskey yesterday delivered MS
farewell sermon at st. Patrick's Cathedral, on the
occasion Of his departure to attend the Ecumenicai
Council in Rome. Rev. Charles B. Smyth preached
at the Eleventh street Presbyterian church. and Rev.
Abbott Brown at the Church Of the Reformation.
The tailors on strike held mass meeting at the
Germania Assembly Rooms yesterday afternoon and
resolved to send back all work to-day unless the en-
ployers adopted the new bill OF prices.
Prominent Arrlvals In the City.
Count d'Aerschot. Belgium Minister, Is ct the-Bre'
wort House. =
General IngersoIl, OF Alabama; Colonel DICKINSON
and Colonel Longdou, Of England, are at the Fifth
Avenue HoIel.
Captain Hosmer. Of the United States Army. and
Ensign Marsh, OF the United States Navy, are at the
Holman House.
Captain J. Quinn Major Frank Taylor and Major
D. NJ Hughes. OF the United States Army are al the
81. Charles Hotel.
Colonel 7. R. Chase, OF Cleveland; ColOne; Webb,
of Chicago. and Colonel F. Henderson, OF Mississippi
are OF the st. Julien Hotel.
Colonel C. H. Cochrin, OF Massachusetts,; Major A.
Macksy. of st. Louis. and the following members OF
the City Council Of Rochester, Aldermen H. E. Ro-
chester, Charles A. Jeferds, James Qualtrough, J.
Gersling and City Clerk R. H. Schoo,ey, are at the
Metropolitan Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

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Sunday Drives ON the Beaoh-The serme.
Of DIR. Newman in the Stetson House-Fu.
ture Movements Of tho Presidential Party.
LONG BRANCH, August l. 1859.
The President remained in his apartments at the
hotel all day reading over an immense number of let
tiers which have been accommodating during the past
few days. This evening the President in company
with Mrs. Grant, Mrs. General ComstocK ana Mrs.
Bowman took q drive on the beach, The President
drove his own carriage horses brought IN from hts
stables In Washington. The carriage in which he
rode was also his own and the same In which he was
inaugurated. The President handled the reins him
self, driving along the beach and returning to the
hotel at seven O'Clock.
This evening services were held IN the ball room
of the Stesson House. and were attended by large
number Of the guests OF the hotel The President
arrived few minutes after the services had conf
menced, and was accompanied by Mrs. Grant. Mrs.
General Comstock, Mr.. G. A. stetson, Jr.. and Miss
Nellie Grant. The party were ushered to their seats
by Colonel Frank E. Howe, OF New York. ana Mr.. G.
A. Stetson, Jr. The services were conducted by Rev.
cnursh Of washington. The text chosen by the
eloquent pastor was embodied In the words-'Saul.
Saul. why persecutest thou meT' The sermon was
not only highly 0rat0rlcal but most appropriate TO
the occasion. 1t contained . narrative OF
the wonderful career OF the great Apostle
alluded to him as being to the early Christian
world what Luther was to the reformation
or modern Christianity. DR.. Newman passed six
months in travel In nOly lands and in his descrip-
ton OF Saul's march to Damascus presented the
picture OF his route In such striking light that 1t
would almost appear to have come from an eye-wit-
ness OF the event ITSELF
After the services the President passed half hour
in the hotel office In conversation with friends.
The President now cOntemplates leaving here on
Tuesday next, and will remain in New York until
Thursday with Mrs. Corbn. his sister. He will then
carry out his intention Of visiting Secretary Fish.
AT Kane Pa, the President will visit General Kane
the brother OF the Arctic explorer famlliarly known
In the war as colonel OF the pennsylvania BucKtaii
regiment The President will not reach Saratoga
until August 20.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

BEUsT AND BISMARCK. -Beust's frankness
in addressing the Hungarian deputies
has, it appears, created some stir in Ger
many. The Prussian journals have taken him
to task. His statements have been questioned
and the charge of Misrepresentation has been
preferred against him. Beust, according
to one of our latest dispatches, promises to
justify his assertions to the deputies by pub
LEGATION Of the official correspondence which
has taken place between the governments of
Austria and Prussia. Bismarck has retired
for the present to his estates in Pomerania !;
but it will not be wonderful If the language of
the Austrian Prime Minister shall hurry him
back to Berlin. We expect some lively re-
suits to flow from the causes which Beust
has set in action. II is scarcely conceivable
that Bismarck will remain silent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

THE INCOME TAx.-The government officers,
as well as the officers of the army and navy,
are in muddle about the Income Tax law.
Some are allowed deductions and some pay
FIVE per cent on the whole amount of their
salaries. Many assessors insist that the tax
should be deducted from mileage, while others
admit that mileage is simply reimbursement
of actual expenses. Taking everything con-
nected with the Income Tax law, we think Con-
gress cannot fail to see the necessity of wipng
it out altogether.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

THE NEW Posi- OFFICE makes some pro-
gress Uncle Samuel has opened the bids
of the worthy citizens who are willing to buy
the Park railing on the premises but he is of
opinion that they offer him ridiculously small
price, and declines to sell as yet. We hope
he will not wait till this is sold to go on with
the work, but will store it in some valuable
place and pay good friend of the government
a thousand dollars year for storage. Any
thing so that they get at the Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

COLLISION. The Supreme Court Of the
State of Louisiana decides that as that State
has constitution it must be governed In ac-
cordance with the provisions of that instru-
ment, and not by the whims, prejudices and
passions of the Governor. The Governor has
removed a judge, the court orders that the
judge retain his Office, aud it remains to be
seen who shall prevail. What does Gov
ernor care for court in that part Of the
world?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
Virginia Politics.

From the correspondence which we pub
lshed yesterday between the chairman of the
committee Of the Wells wing Of the republican
party in Virginia and the chairman of the
Walker committee, it is manifest that the
strength of the conservative element in that
State is at last fully appreciated by the rival
factions. Mr.. Jenkins proposes fusion of
both, but Or. Gilmer replies that the Walker
men were forced to leave the Wells party be-
cause it opposed the Irrational principles of
which President Grant and Congress are the
head and 'front.'" He cannot admit that the
party the national republican party in Virgil
MAJ is divided, and, claiming that the Walker
men are its bona Jide representatives. offers to
welcome the Wells men and all other citizens
who will rally to the Grant Walker standard.
It is true, he says, that majority Of the
oolored people, under the instructions of the
Wells leaders, voted against the policy of Presi-
dent Grant; but their eyes have been opened
to their mistake, and they are now focking by
hundreds to that standard. Time, reflection,
the influx of capital and immigration, and the
development of the incalculable material re-
sources of the State must ultimately efface
the traces of war and of the subsequent inva-
sion by an army Of mischievous ''carpet-bag-
gers" and restore Virginia to the prosperity and
political weight to which she is entitled by her
genial climate, her central position and the
manly qualities of her sons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
THE HERALD IN BROOKL YIN.

Notice to Carriers and Newsdealers.
BROOKLYN CARRIERS AND NEwsMES will in
future receive their papers at the BRANCH OFFICE
OF THE New YORK HERALD, No. las Fulton street,
Brooklyn.
ADVERTISEMENTS and SUBSCRIPTIONS and all
letters for the NEW YORK HERALD will be
received as above.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

The steady going members Of the oonpreys-
lions OF the different churches in the city aud
suburbs, the communicates who adorn the
buildings by their presence and encourage the
more sinful brethren by their example, are
still absent in large numbers at the homo
watering places or the fashionable pleasure
resorts of Europe. The representation before
the pulpits is, consequently, still very slim on
Sundays, although goodly number Of the
devout attend in their places regularly, con-
WINGED either Of the uncertainty Of human life or
the more actually pressing fact that it would
not "pay" to 60 abroad just now. Our re-
ports of the sermons delivered yesterday, al
though limited in number, supply much use
full and consoling matter. Archbishop Nc
Closkey preached a farewell discourse, in st.
Patrick's cathedral, previous to his departure
for Rome to attend the Ecumenical Council.
His Grace was mild, logical and fervent az
usual, affording his hearers brief outline Of
the authority and intent by which and with
which such assemblages are convened and i'm
parting, in conclusion, the episcopal benedic-
ton, Rev. Abbott Brown was eloquent on
the subject of our ''Debt to Christ" and
Bishop Snow gave the midnight Cry" Of Mount
Zion. Rev. Charles B. Smyth was on duty
very discouraging fact for the arch enemy Of
souls, who evidently has not obtained COM
plete range Of the fold duriug the summer
raaaon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

RIP VAN WlNKLR is not dead yet, for the
government of Canada holds its troops in
readiness to move at moments notice to fight
the Fenlans on the frontier. DO the Canadians
believe that the Fenians will move without an
nouncing it in all the pa pers?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN Our PUBLIC
SoHooIs.-There has been considerable talk
recently about introducing the German Ian
guage in our public schools. Perhaps the next
move will be to drag into our schools the Irish
brogue. We think, on the whole, however, 1t
would be better to leave the teaching of the
languages to our colleges and universities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

CAUTION TO HOTEL PRoPRIETORs. Hun
dreds of Bohemians and scalawags are going
around among the watering places and summer
resorts representing themselves as correspon-
dents of this paper. We warn hotel keepers
against them. Our regular correspondents
never accept charity but are always prompt in
payiug their bills.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

How TO Do 1.-THE projectors and makers
Of the Suez Canal have true conception of
the relations Of their great labor to popular
intelligence the world over, and propose to
extend in the handsomest manner every facility
to the press We commend this example to
the projectors of great enterprises generally.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

JUDGE CARD0zo sustans Justice Bowling
in his decision refusing to grant mandamus
in the case of Mcclellan. Bowling refused to
permit Mcclellan to appear as counsel in
case before him, and Mcclellan asks that Dow
ling be commanded to abandon the position he
has taken in such refusal. The Judge decides
that Bowling is actuated by motive that has
in view only the public good in seeking to
break up the system Of Tombs practice that
has driven reputable practitioners in great
measure from our criminal courts, and there
fore will not give the order,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

Nor AT THAT PRIoE.-Over two million
dollars, as estimated, will be spent by the
Spanish government In August in the effort to
put down the rebellion in Cuba, and the rebel
lion will not be put down even then.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

THE NEW CABLE.-By card published by
the Franco American Cable Company and
addressed to the Associated Press we ore in
formed that the new cable will be thrown
open for public service on the 18th instant.
Moreover, reduction of twenty per cent is
promised on the present tariff. As the new
cable company, at least to our knowledge, has
not yet issued a tariff, 1t is naturally inferred
that such reduction refers to the rates at pres
by the submarine cable hitherto in use. Cheap
means Of communication is exactly what we
require, and all reasonable reductions will not
only suit the public but also greatly increase
the amount of business.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

The DAILY HERALD viii be sent to subscribers
for one dollar month.
The postage being only thirty-hve cents
quarter. country subscribers By this arrangement
can receive the HERALD at the same price it Is
furnished In the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

LIBERTY OF THE PRESS IN FRANCR.-The
manager and two of the editors of the Rap
fenced to one months Imprisonment and to
pay large fine for publishing what has been
called false news. Napoleon evidently finds
his present position full Of difficulty. Such
harsh treatment of the journalists is not a
hopeful sign. If such persecution is posi-
BILE after Napoleon has crowned the edifce as
he promises to do the edifice viii not be the
temple Of liberty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02

Coop NEWS FROM THE CoUNTRY-''rhe
prospects for the crops were never better"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
Case Of PoIice.aaa CanpAelI-nlurdcr
Store.

OssOO&o8 V01WDOHs-
just month ago an officer performing his
duty In the preservation of order was inter-
fered with by rout Of the ragtag and bobtah
Of the city, and SO dercsly aud persistently
assailed by one particular runian that he had
good reason to fear he would be killed on the
spot Moved by this apprehension and while bis
assailant's hand was upon his throat he drew
his pistol and shot him. The rufian died, the
officer was tried for murder and pronounced
not guilty, to the relief and satisfaction Of all
who understand what would happen in this
city IL the police were distinctly told by YER
dict that they also must handle our street bar
barians as delicately as do the politicians who
depend upon their votes aud ''in6uence" for
position and power. Officer Campbell did his
duty with rare courage, resolution, patience
and discretion, which can be seen even
in the testimony by which 1t was sought
to convict him. But now comes the question
of his future. Before he had left the court
room his life was threatened by the asso-
ciates of the slain ruffian who were present;
and this threat has been repeated so loudly
and so boldly that the police not only know all
about it, but the Police Commissioners have
taken action upon it, transferring Campbell
to another precinct, where 1t is supposed he
will be out of danger, because out Of the daily
reach Of those he has reason to fear. Here
arises question for our authorities in the
criminal courts. What reason have they
given to the wretches to threaten this crime to
consider IL dangerous thing to murder q
policeman-if they will only come behind him
Is the histaEJ .; the murderer of policeman
Smedick one likely to alarm or deter the
would-be murderers of officer Campbell2