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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-23

Captain Henry Augustus Wise, United States
Navy.
Private intelligence from Europe reports the death
Of This well known naval oflcer and author, at
Naples, on the LIST inst. Captain Wise was In the
nfteth year OF his age having been born In Brook.
lyn on the 18th OF May 1s19 Or the 9Th OF February
1884 he entered the naval service as q midshipman,
serving on the sloops Erie and Cyane, on the coast
Of Florida, during the Seminole war. On the 10th OF
July 1885. he received his warrant as passed mid
shipman, and in October, 1885, was promoted
to the rank OF master. As such the de-
ceased served in the Pacific during the war
with Mexico. During February Of lS47 ne was
promoted to the rank OF lieutenant and from 1852 TO
1856 was Jag lieutenant Of the Mediterranean squad
ron. On the return home OF the Japanese Ambas.
sailors, Lieutenant Wise accompanied them on board
the frigate Niagara. In 1862 he was appointed COM
Chief OF the Ordnance Bureau at Washington. This
position ne held during the rebellion with credit and
success. In December, 1866, he was commissioned
captain, and last year he was granted leave OF alb
sence, with permission to visit Europe. For long
period Captain Wise did duty on the Coast Survey,
and hts reports are generally regarded as about the
most reliable accounts OF the points surveyed BY
him that are in our possession. As an author
the best known OF his works are clos
Gringos" C1s4el being series Of sketches
OF travel through Mexico California, Peru,
chile and Polynesia; .Taes for the Marines''
us56,. "Scampariasr assn and captain Brand Of
She Schooner Centlpede" Qso0). Captain Wise pos
to whom he was endeared by his many sterling
qualities, and who will deeply regret ms death. He
married, II we are not mistaken, daughter OF Hon.
Levi Woodbury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-23
SUICIDE THROusR POVERTY.
A Once Wealthy Gentleman Shoots Himself
to Avoid Besgary.

Once Wealthy Gentleman shoots Himself
to Avoid Beggary.
Mr.. John Il. Mackinley, keeping o public house
corner Of Fulton and South streets, yesterday re-
ported to Captain De Camp, OF the Second precnok
that man registering his name as E. A. schaFef
had applied for lodgings on wednesday night and
was assigned to room No. 1e. AS Mr.. schaner did
not make his appearance yesterday morning one Of
the servants was sent to his ROOM the occupant
Of which was found dead. ne havSpg committed ts
suicide by shooting himself in the left breast with
single barrelled pistol, which was found lying on
the floor Of the ROOM Coroner Flynn WIS notneo.
and on making q partial examination OF the case
learned that deceased formerly had been n
a1iuent circumstances, but owing to revetsee
in business became much reduced In for.
tune. To retrieve himself Mr.. Schaner invested
in lottery policies but only to draw blanks, and ae
last took to borrowing money, making levies on
most Of his friends and acquaintances. Becoming
reduced almost to want deceased thought to end an
his earthly troubles by destroying his llfe This he
accordingly proceeded to do aud, procuring load
ed pistol placed 1t TO his breast pulled the trigger
and was launched into eternity, no one being near
to prevent the commission OF the bloody deed. An
inquest will be held on the body to-day.
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indictment for manslaughter ought certainly to
be granted against the men who cruelty and
wickedly permit such dangerous exhibitions.
A fall is eventually certain. The history of
the stage is full of instances where foolhardy
gymnasts have been hurled to death from
their swing in the air. Only recently ira
pezist-one of the boldest ard most skilful Of
bis tribe-fell on his head in Madrid and was
picked up dead. Crawling along the streets
Of Philadelphia may be seen a MANNED
and crippled object with broken back,
once model of strength and beauty, who fell
on the boards below and never again stood
erect; and examples are thick as falling leaves
in autumn if it were worth while to quote
them. But the most horrible and disgusting
phase of this last development of the popular
taste is the hungry eagerness with which the
houses are filed when it is announced that an
unusually dangerous feat is to be performed by
child or woman. The Gregory brothers,
three lads, announced themselves to attempt
somersault forty feet in mid air, and on the
tirst night the place was crowded beyond pre-
cedent. They succeeded, but the danger was
30 apparent, and it was so palpably evident that
some time or other these boys would fail in
heart, hand or eye that net was put under
them, and the third night the youngest brother,
p little chubby-faced boy not old enough to
know fear, fell and was saved to an affection
ate father and FACILITATING public by the
Questionable net But the commercial value
Of the boys deprecated from the moment it
was found that a fall would neither kill nor
main them; the houses consequently fell of,
and the infringement, in quiSk compliance
with the ferociosa fancy 81 1ne II p. .rv-.
hunted up another victim, and now Tam
many is crowded to see slight, smiling girl
in tights and spangles, bare armed and fear
less, standing lightly on a swinging bar fifty
feet above the heaas Of the breathless
audience, with no support for her hands, and
swaying about in dizzy swing fearful 70 con-
template. There is no net to catch her
should she fall, and that she will fall one Of
these days is inevitable. Maybe not here, but
somewhere; and then we advise Mr.. Bergh to
turn his philanthropic attention from perse-
cuted car horses and martyred turtles
to the prompt punishment of the reck-
less managers who will consent to swell
their fortunes by the blood-money of these
poor little children, unsuspicious Of danger,
and foolish women, whose vanity leads them
into dangers their feeble brains cannot COM
prehend. IF the portly and affable managers
will risk their precious lives for the money
they now take in by the hat full, on the flying
trapeze, be it ever so often and ever so HIGH
we will interpose no objection, but cheerfully
applaud if they swing well and philosophically
pick them up if they drop.
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TflEGRApuIc NEWS ITEMS

Cain Norris, negro, who was arrested In Cham
bersburg. Pa, about q month since. charged with
outraging three white girls, was convicted yesterday
ana sentenced TO solitary confinement in the Eastern
Penitentiary for thirty five years.
the pork packers and provision dealers OF Sc
nave az h sss to be awarded as pre-
Agricultural and Mechanical Associaf,on to be he'd
next October, In addition TO the regular prize o.
ing all persons holding ONCE In Virginia who were
elected to the same and who have not taken the
test oath to take 1t now. This win vacate number
OF OniceS.
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SPAIN.

The Spanish Throne Debates-1he BourkOns
or q Repubiic-Assurances Of Monarchy.
MADRID, April %, 1850.
The debate in the Constituent Cortes yesterday on
she constitution to be adopted was very inter-
esting. Senior Figueras, one Of the leaders Of the
republican party strongly urged the point that the
only alternative left the majority Of the Cores
either to restore the Bourbons to the throne in
augurate republican form Of government. Senior
Gorilla. of the majority, replied at length taking
the ground that the restoration Of the Bourbons was
absolutely impossible and that republic would be
national calamity He assured them that the ma
jority would certainly succeed in obtaining king.
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NEW YoRK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
ALBANY, April %, 1859.
BILLS PASSED.

ALBANY, April %, 1859.
BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the wayside Industrial Home OF
New York; to amend the incorporation Of the Society
for the Reformation Of Juvenile DelInquents OF New
YORK; TO incorporate the Ladies' Washington Society
S the n
the state Treasury 81 moneys subject to the order OF
ex.. :.ymasters General Bliss and Van Buren, 70
amend the law ID relation t9 wills; Tor r the creation
under the direction OF the Park Commissioners; for
the relief OF tie 1ne0riates' Home In Kings county.
BILLS ORnERED TO THIRD READING.
D,scontinnino no -tion OF 12lst street; to amend
the Charter of he Home life Insurance Company SO
that the holders Of the CAPITA Stock shall not receive
dividends beyond six per cent ann"Haiiy except as
policy hOlders In relation to the Brooklyn Cab; to
amend the charter Of the Great Western Insurance
Company; providing for the election OF Treasurer
In Brooklyn every three years; the Assembly bill to
reoraanize the school government OF New York; to
incorporate the TOntine Savings Bank OF New York;
allowing the Bridge Company
relation to the Jordon Academy to continue
Fifth avenue Brooklyn, 20 Atlantic avenue; to
Insane; In relation to the general city tax of Bufra
10; In relation to the Western Insurance Company;
plank road in Brooklyn; to amend the law relative
to lunacy and OF the property OF lunatics; authorZ
Ing law department Tor the st. lawrence Uniyer.
sy to confirm the Official acts OF certain officers OF
NEW YORK COUNTY TAX LEVY.
Whole to consider the New York county tax levy.
The Senate adopted the amendment to the County
Tax bill relative to the support Of prisoners In
t. Jas requiring Boards OF Supervisors to report to
the next Legislature the Items In detail or expend
ture authorized except salaries; also that hereaf-
ter all estimates shall be made In detail The bill
was then ordered to a third reading
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Niagara Ship Canal bill was made the special
order for tomorrow. The report OF the sub.com-
miitee in favor OF the New York School bill was laid
on the table, on motion OF Mr.. PRowLEY.
To opan Underhill avenue in Brooklyn; to revise
the charter of Oswego; TO amend the Metropolitan
Police laws relative to elections by the Commission
to Ill vacancies; fixing the term Of Office Of the
Keeper OF the Brooklyn Court House; making the
terms OF once OF the Recorder, City Judge and Sur
rogate New York, six years. previously referred
back.l ON motion OF Mr.. TWEED 1t had q third read
ing and passed; TO incorporate the Guardians In
surance and Indemnity Company Of New York; 10
authorize the Improvement or the condition Of the
convcts In the Syracuse and Albany penitentlaries:
to incorporate the Abingdon Square Savings Bank
OF New York.
Adjourned.
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MARYLAND.

Proposed Extension Of the Virginia Valley
railroad.
BALTIMORE, April %. 1869.
deputation OF virginians with General Robert
E. Lee acting rs chairman, is on visit to Baltimore
to lay before the citizens the importance OF extend
ing the Virginia Valley Railroad and urge the assist
ance and cooperation Of the city In the work. The
deputatlon received by the Mayor and City
Council this morning. and business meeting was
appon ted for tomorrow afternoon, at four O'Clock.
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TO close portion OF Hicks street. Brookyn provfd-
Ing for the ereeton OF public market in the twenty
nrst ward New York; authorizing the Clifton Ir0h
Company TO issue preferred stock relative to the ex-
tension OF Flushing avenue, Brooklyn; to amend the
act relative to the sale OF mich cows.
Mr.. MURPHY moved TO discharge the Militia Com
mittee from the consideration of the bill providing
Tor reserved square for armory for the Seventh
ana Seventy-1rst regiments and that the same he
committed to committee Of the whole. Tabled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-23
TIVE TRIAL Of JOSEPHINE BROWN.

HUDSON April %, 1899.
In the trial OF sephine Brown District Attorney
Longlcy. after examining thirty-one witnesses,
rested the In behalf Of the prosecution at one
O'Clock to-day. Counsel for tho prisoner immedi-
ately commenced the examination OF witnesses for
the defence without formally addressing the jury.
The testimony Will probably be closed to-uieht
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-23

The London Press ON the Cuban Question
Prompt Action of the French Government
Success Of tho Spanish Loan.
LONDON, April o. 1859.
The London Post Of to-day-a conservative whig
organ-has an elaborate editorial article on the
Cuban question: In which it mentions that 1t Is as
serted that President Grant has q longing eye upon
Cuba and would not be unwilling to distract the az
tention OF the people OF the United States from
watching the course OF internal affairs by O war
with some foreign Power. conflict with
Spain cannot leave any doubt respecting the
issue, unless England and France should interfere.
blow dealt at Cuba would be tantamount to q
blow dealt towards the whole OF the West Indies.
and che acquisition OF Cuba might be followed by
that OF Jamaica and Martinique. The same paper
quotes the recent acquisitions Of territory by the
United States proof that 1t wants to acquire by
piecemeal all the possessions held by European
Powers In that latitude, and would naturally COM
mence by Cuba because 1t belongs to the weakest
Of the Powers having settlements in the west Indies.
France and England viii doubtless determine
whether these designs against Cuba will be tolerated.
or aid Spain in retaining her colony.
The French press has agitated the question much
in the same tenor and SPECIAL meetings Of the French
Cabinet were held on Tuesday, and Wednesday
which resulted In a special envoy being sent last
night to London with dispatches referring to the
present complication Of events.
The Spanish loan Of fS ZOO, 900 was launched here
to-day through the medium OF J. 8. Morgan Co,
and is meeting with good success.
Tho International Boat Race--Acccptance of
the American Challenge by the Oxford
Crew.
LONDON. April %, 1862
The Oxford boat crew have accepted the American
challenge for four Dared .ace In A.sSust next.
"ooHiy Ssator~scht Of the Bank of England.
-s'rT LONDON, April %, 1859.
The bullion in the Bank Of England has increased
sel, 900 sterling since last week.
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LOUISIANA.

Heavy Seizure OF Whislxey In New Orleans
More Indictments Against Auditor Wick.
life.
NEW ORLEANS, April a. 1902
Supervisor Creery yesterday seized 10000 barrels
whiskey about all In the city at wholesale. It Is not
charged that all has evaded the tax, but the owners
must present proof Of payment before release can
be had.
Two more indictments have been found against
Auditor wickliffe for extortion, making ten In ALL
The first case on these indictments was submitted
TO O Jury to-day without argument.
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TbLBGRAPHlC NEWS
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Cuban Complications in Eng
land and France.
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An international Boat Race
Accepted
Universal Suffrage Adopted i'm
Spain.
Effect Of Senator Chambers Speech
Upon the Canadians.
THE PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT ENRAGED.
Fenian Claims Against the United States Called
Up in the House Of Commons.
Universal Suffrage Adopted i'm
Spain.
The PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT ENRAGED.
Fenian Claims Against the United States Called
Up in the House Of Commons.
CUBA.

Premature News OF tho Surrender Of Insur.
gents.
HAVANA. April %, 1850.
The following news is ofncial:-The news Of the
surrender of vilanie Casanova and Junco, with 600
Of their followers is premature At the last ACCOUNTS
the .S..n.al petSean. vi. .,e insurgents and the
Spanish general was not complete. -
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FRANCE.

Weekly Statement I>f the Bank Of France.
PARIS, April "a. 1859:
The bullion in che Bank OF france has increased
7,4OO 900 francs since last week.
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JAMAICA.

The Steamer Mount Vernon sold-Crops Dull.
KINGSTON, April TO- 1902
The steamer Mount Vernon has been sold and gone
10 Curacao 20 procure an armament.
Logwood, scarce. Sugar. eco per ton. The crops
small,
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ST. THOMAS.

The Peruvian Monitor AtahauIpa Foundered-
Only -Four Lives Saved.
HAVANA, April %, 1850.
Advices from st. Thomas to the 18th are received
One OF the Peruvian monitors, the Atahaulpa,
started from SANTANA and was caught In gale out
side and foundered. All on board were lost but
four
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HAYTI.

Salnavc Eating Humble Pie-Importation
and Expectation Prohibitcd-Important
Successes OF the Insurgents.
HAVANA, April 20, 1862
Adyices from Port au Prince to the Sd are re-
ceived.
The commander Of the British war steamer Doris
had demanded satisfaction for the searching OF the
malls. He found that two Hayden war steam.
era were going on an important mission
ana admonished the captains and Salnave. The
latter abjectly apolOgized and the commander was
fn ally reconcied but stating that this was the last
time that apologies would DC acceptable h ro,,,,so
because OF the new duties and the custom houses
were closed still many vessels were loading. The
ports OF Logane and Goaves were open. The snip
ment Of syrups had been prohibited. PROVISIONS
were held at the most ex0rbitant rates.
The memorial Of the Boston merchants against
Minister HOLSTER had alarmed Salnave.
The insurgents In the Jacmel district mad taken
three towns and 1900 Picos had been killed, many
Intcrcourse with the interior had been opened and
produce was plenty. General Dominique had recap
tured ali the Southern towns except Aguin.
Five thousand revolutionists surround Gonaives.
Few Haytlens Blown Up-Arrangcments Be-
tween the Revalutionists and the French
Consul.
PORT Az PRINCE April 10. 1892
President Salnave is reported to be losing ground
While the revolutionary war steamer TELEGRAPH was
sautng Genera ISaget q key OF powder ignited and
twenty Of the crew Of the steamer were wounded
by the explosion.
ARRANGEMENTS were being made between the
French Consul and the revolutionary government tc
hypothecate twenty per cent OF the customs dutie:
towards the extingushment OF the French debt.
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VENEZUELA.

Charge d,AGairs-Thc Revolution.
CARACAS, April IA, 1902
The vomito stiil prevails here.
Mr. Pagan, the British Charge d'AfYhirs, Ia dead.
The revolution In the East still continues
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DR., Betances, the expelled Porto Rican revolu.
ZIONIST returned on the 18th by the schooner Neither.
landish, from Laguayra. The Danish authorities
refused to allow him to land although he was pro-
vided with passport from the American Legation
at Caracas, styling him . special bearer Of
dispatches.
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OHIO.

Railroad Matters In Observation-Disclosures
Consolidation with the Erie Road Agreed
Upon.
CINCINNATI, April "a, 1862
The Representatives or the Erie Railroad Company
to-day conferred with the President and directors OF
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. A
asis Tor the use OF the latter road by the Erie Ka
ratification by the directors OF the respective
roads. Rumors have responsible credence here that
passenger aud freight arrangements from Cincin-
natl to St. Louis with the Baltimore and Ohio road.
account OF the Pennsylvania Central road having
secured control OF the Indianapolis and Cincinnati
road.
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Adoption of the Universal Suffrage Bill by a
Great Majority.
MADRID April 22-Evening.
The article OF the constitution guaranteeing uni
versa suffrage has been carried in the Cores almost
unanimously only fourteen Of the deputies dissent
ing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-23

For the Cheapest, Most FashionaD y, M, I'M
ARDS No sea Eighth avenue, between rhirsysrth ana
Thirty seventh streets.
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Navigation on Lake Ene-Steamers Ice
bound mt Port Colborne.

PORT CoLBoRNE, April 40. 1869.
The Northern transportation Company's propeller
City OF Concord left here at noon to-day. When
about mile out she became surrounded with ice,
and Is now stuck fast Three other boats belonging
to the same line have been In sight In the Ice all day,
and have gotten close to the City OF Concord IL Is
are large quantities OF Ice In the lake. but 1t appears
soft.
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Words Of Wlsdom for YaunG Man m sbs
Rollins Passion n Youth and ssty msnhe Cd with ssssp
lopez free a chASsa Address P 4asrss, boz r fhnsp
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John Wilson.

Major John Wilson, who served with distinction in
Berdans Sharpshooters during the war, died In
Albany yesterday morning At the breaking out
the rebellion he abandoned good business and
Q ntered the service as private.
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A.-For n Stylish and Elegant Haf Go q
EsPENCHEID, manufacturer, lis Nassau street.
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MEXICO.

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Destruction Of a T0wn-Congressi0na INtelll-
sence-A Revolution in Jolire0 Imminenc~
Another PrOuunciament0.
HAVANA. April %, 1850.
Advices from the city OF Mexico to the 15te instant
have been received.
The town Of Huan Chinago had been completely
destroyed by fire.
Congress had suspended the Individual Guarantee
act, as applied to robbers and revolutionists.
revolution is imminent in Jallsco.
Congress had returned the financial report to the
committee without entertaining 1t. 1t had also re-
prOnunciament0 had been issued at Delfuerto
Escinnope in aid of Palaclo.
General Zepeda has assumed the Governorship OF
Yucatan.
New Financial Policy Observation-Disclosures
Sent Before Congress- NIartinez Expected
from California-General Comforting.
HAVANA, April %, 1859.
Mr.. Brink has arrived here from Mexico. He
brings important but peaceful dispatches from that
city for the government at washington.
Advices from the city OF Mexico are to the 10th
inst. The Cabinet was unchanged. senior Romero
h ad submitted to Congress numerous initiatives Tor
General Palacis had reoccupied Culiacan.
The Kidnapper Guturrez had been sent before Con-
gress.
OF the Tehuantepec road.
Martinez was expected on the coast Of sinaloa
from California. ~
at the capital comforting.
McDowells petition for patent to obtain metals
and ores had been denied
Gutierrez the Governor OF fucatan, nad charged
Ceballos the former Governor, before the Congress
with having murdered his brother.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-23

Cristadoru,s Unequalicd Hair Dye.-Soid
and applied Wig and Scalp Factory No. Aston House.
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Genuine NIi.stsauei. Gettysburg, con9res2
v,rhv serer Pulnaer Kisngen, Ac properue, astincs
from Artificial waters. Grand Depot o. hiLHAu's -
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vs,,,. Uu,m,t.bve cater and shaper 81 Hair
and Whskers 10 snt ALL Consult him studio zoo BROAD
way. Shaving, shampoons.
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A.-Neuralein, Rheumaiism.-scnernl Far
cured. ~ Fourh avenue, by DR. fIrLERS vE0ErA-
BILE RHEUMATIC REMEDY. Depot 70t Broadway.
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BntcheJor,s Hair Dyc.-rhe Rest In the
world The only perfect dye harmless reliable instsuiaus
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BnIcb,s I. X. T.. Rye Wbiskey-Distiiied q
coprer stills In Pennsylvania by farmer dlers " the old
fashioned way 81 20 gallon. Call and examine. oc
a bottle. BALCH BROS, 100 Greenwich street.
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A.-Spring Styles Gents, Dress Hats, Rcndy
at popular prices. BURKE, l28 Fulton street.