The New York herald., 1869-06-26
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Europe.

The cabe kilograms are dated June IS.
The Channel match OF the Royal Thames Yacht
Club, from Dover to Cherbourg resulted In victory
for the Guinivere, beating the Egeria Condor Cam
brla, and Alarm. on the Irish Church question Lord
Russell favors the proposition for concurrent en-
dowment, and he will introduce resolution to that
effect when the bill again comes up before the House
OF Lords.
The Paris Journal OHciet gives what purports to
be true version OF the concluding words in the En-.
peror's late speech at Chalons. Marshal BaZane
made speech to the soldiers the same day as the
Emperor, IN which he said that the soldiers under
all circumstances would remain true to Napoleon's
dynasty. The work of the Great Eastern is going on
well. When last heard IRON 400 miles OF cable were
played out, and signals with the shore we're per-
feet.
Count Won der Goltz, the Prussian Minister to
France, died In Berlin on Thursday.
An assassin made an attempt TO XII the Roumanian
President OF the Ministerial Council, but was pre-
vented lie is now in jail.
Cuba.
The Spanish General Puela, who has arrived at
Havana, says 1t will require 5000 additional troops
70 enable the government to retain possession OF the
Cinco Villas. The schooner La Have has been re.
leased ana is being towed TO Jamaica by her cap
tors. Another 1hbustering expedition has landed
on the south side Of the island. Another engage
ment recently took place at point between Puerto
Padre and Las Lunas, in which General Ferrer, with
800 troops, was defeated by the Cubans, and CON-
PEELED to retreat TO Las Lunas, losing his convoy
The volunteers, in order TO convince the home gov-
ernment that they have no idea OF opposing the new
Captain General, Rodas have given up the duty OF
garrsoning MORO Castle and Fortress Cubanas, and
will to-day be relieved by naval force.
Hayti.
Advices from Hayt, via Port au Prince, state that
on the 9Th INST Sanave attacked Aux Cages by land
and succeeded In carrying two forts, but was subse
quently driven out Of both with heavy loss.
IT. Domingo.
Ex.Presdent Cabral and General Luperon have
Joined forces and will at once proceed against the
capital. The city OF st. Domingo Will be invested
by the troops under Cabra while the port will be
blockaded by Luperon with the steamer Telegrafo.
Mexico.
On the 18th inst. an eruption OF the volcano in
Colima occurred, being its first outbreak since the
year 1900.
The Governor OF Sonora recently discharged the
custom house officials at Guaymas at the instiga.
ton OF a foreign shipmaster who wished to avoid
tue payment OF the heavy duties upon cargo
valued at s7ooOO which he had on board his vessel
Venezuela.
Information from Caracas TO the sth instant
states that the government Of Venezuela had closed
the port OF Maracaibo but had allowed all vessels Ia
the harbor ten days In which TO complete their
loading and leave.
The New Dominion.
A private letter from an eminent Engllshman. who
stands high in the estimation OF his government,
has been received at Montreal in which the writer
states that Mr.. Gladstone and John Bright ar,
strong supporters Of Canadian independence. Th'
writer further says that the British colonies Will
within ten years. be required to manage their anairi
without recourse upon the mother country.
Two gentlemen were arrested at ST. Henry
Canada few days since, at the instance OF tn
parish priest charged with selling copies OF the New
Testament, and fined six dollars and costs. Lega
measures have been instituted against the parte
engaged In this extraordinary transaction, and tn
affair wiA be thoroughly investigated.
Miscellaneous.
Yesterday secretary Borie resigned his position 4
President Grants Cabinet The resignation was Q
once accented and President Grant apponie
George NJ. Robeson OF New jersey, secretary OF I'll
navy in place OF Mr. Borie. The affair TOOK IN
other members Of the Cabinet by surprise, as non
of them had been made acquainted with the PR
posed resignation. II is asserted that for SON
weeks Mr. Borie had this matter in contemplation
and expressed TO the President his wish to retii
ffon public service. The President first met Nj
Hcpcgon at West Point aud so favorab
Impressed with his abilities that some day
since lie invited him TO assume Mr. Borie
place In the Cabinet when the latter shoul
be pleased to vacaie IT, The appointment give
gres, oGsnse 70 pennsylvania politicians, who pr