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The New York herald., 1869-05-02
American Interests in Asin-The President
Paying Attention to Them.

II is reported from Washington that the
President gave an hours audience to Mr..
Cesare Moreno, the Asiatic traveller, for the
purpose Of hearing his views on the subject of
American interests in ASIA Considering the
pressure Of business upon the President and
the value Of his time it is evident he deems
this subject Of no ordinary Importance and
that Mr.. Moreno had valuable suggestions to
make. Mr.. Moreno was many years in Asia,
travelled extensively there, and has studied
The character and wants of the people, par
ticularly in connection with commercial objects
and the development of American interests in
the rich countries across the Pacific Ocean.
He had impressed many of the leading public
men Of the country and in Congress with his
views and now seems to have the ear of Cen
eral Grant. There is no doubt that the won
derful growth of California and other States
on the Pacific, the completion Of the Pacific
Railroad, the rapidly developing trade with
Asia and the grand future Of the United States
as great commercial Power in that part of the
world call for attention and action on the part of
our government in this new field for American
enterprise. While we have no faith in vision
ary schemes Of buying islands or countries
thousands Of miles away in another hemis-
phere, except IL be for naval stations, we think
that any reasonable proposition from Mr..
Moreno or from any one else to extend our
influence and commerce on the Continent or
islands Of Asia should not be neglected. The
time has come when decided and progressive
American policy with regard to that part of
the world should be established. There is
nothing to hinder u.s. five act wisely and take
time by the forelock, from acquiring at no
distant day supremacy in commerce and
influence in oil that part of Asia facing or
bordering the Pacific ocean. 1t is gratifying
10 know that the President is paying attention
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
RUSSIA.

Enlarged Power to Municipal BOdies-In.
crease Of Observation-Disclosures Of Press
Laws.
ST. PETERSBURG, May /, 1869.
The Russian Council OF State propose to grant
more power to the municipal councils throughout
the empire, to enlarge the number OF voters and to
modify the press law.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
PARAGUAY.

Continued Activity Of Lopez and His Follow.
ers-ParanhOs and His Intentions.
LONDON, May !, 1869.
The mails from Rio Janeiro contain details OF the
war In Paraguay.
The partisans Of President Lopez were numerous
and active in the Cerroleon and Logoa districts
where they were pursuing guerilla warfare. The
allies sent gunboat expedition up the Parana river
which had returned and reported that no fortinca-
tions had been discovered on the banks.
Paranhos with 5000 men, was on the eve OF
marching for villa Rica, which was still in the
possession OF the Paraguayans.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
OHIO.

Opening Of the Cincinnati Home Of the
Fricndcss-vclocipede Accident.
CINCINNATI, May 1, 1869.
In this city last night trustees and board OF mana.
gers the latter consisting OF ladies' were elected for
the Home OF the Friendless A number OF benevo-
lent gentlemen turned over to the trustees a new
building for the institution worth s25OOo built by
their contributions. The institution IL for reform.
ing abandoned women. The new building has ca
pacSy for forty inmates.
Late yesterday evening a horse was frightened by
q veocpedc near the Brighton House and ran away
throwing Mary McAlister frvm a buggy and causing
the loss ol her right eye.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
Real Estate and Real Estate Operations
in New York.


in New York.
Real estate speculations in New York have
eliminated, and fall of price from ten to
fifteen per cent has taken place within short
time. Every one had been making haste to
get rich by speculations in this kind of pro-
perty, and particularly in lots on which build
ings had yet to be erected. The prospective
value of these from the opening of new ave-
nues and streets or from other improvements
was represented as surprising. Houses and
stores in any eligible and improving part of the
city increased in nominal value from fifty to q
hundred per cent, and in some cases to several
hundred per cent There has been mania
really in real estate operations. It has been
fever of excitement like that which takes place
when any new and rich mineral region is dis
covered, like the railroad fever at one time and
similar to that of the petroleum or oil wells
Juror few years. ago. These excitements
occur periodically. AS soon as one reaches
the climax and people begin to find out
that they have been victimized by the bubble
1t dies out and another one in some new field
rises and follows the same course. Sometimes
speculations in the same thing occur after a
period of years and new generation become
the operators. There was, for example,
similar real estate speculative excitement in
New York in 1886 to that we have just been
witnessing. Buying and selling property at such
times are transactions on paper mostly. Not
ten per cent of the assumed or declared value
is paid or received in cash. Men possessing
only few thousands of dollars capital operate
to an amount of hundreds of thousands or mil
lions. Property passes through the hands of
three or four persons nominally, and not a
tenth of the recorded money value is paid or
received. In fact, it is grand bubble,
which must burst as soon as the
least pressure comes. AS soon as a
few operators get in tight place they fall and
the rest follow as bricks in row tumble down
one after the other. We have frequently
warned these men and their victims of the
inevitable consequences of what must soon
come, and now that real estate begins to
decline toward its natural level, they cry out
against the HERALD. We were only perform
ing duty to the public by telling the truth,
yet the HERALD is charged with causing what
their own folly and speculations have brought
about. We speak here particularly of real
estate in New York, though there has been
similar unreasonable initiation of prices in
other places. Staten Island, perhaps, has
been an exception, for though real estate has
been going up there lately it was too low
before relatively to the price here and in the
surrounding neighborhoods. There is o pros
pect now, however, of more equal and reason
able values being established; for the bubble
has begun to burst, and we recommend all who
are engaged in real estate operations to pre-
pare for the change.
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contained among other the following
errors :=t"That the Church has M rinht

contained among other the following
errors :-'That the Church has no right
to use compulsion and temporal power;
that it is useless, in our time, to regard the
Catholic religion as the only State religion, to
the exclusion of every other worship; that the
law is right which in some Catholic countries
allows foreign residents the enjoyment of their
own worship; that the Pope might and ought
oput himself in accord with progress, liberal
ism and modern civilization. All these were
set down as errors and all these were solemnly
condemned. This was the programme in 1864.
This is the programme in 1869. In the spirit
of the Encyclical the Council will meet and
proceed to business if the Pope and his imme-
diate advisers have their way. How far the
liberal-minded men of the Catholic world, men
like DePAriege, Montalembert, the Archbishop
ofParis and others in all lands, will yield them
selves up to this reactionary and medieval
tyranny is the great difficulty which at present
1t will not be wonderful if, in spite of the
once promising aspect of things, the words of
De Maistre be found to be strictly correct.
Fifty years ago he wrote :-''In modern times.
since the civilized universe has been minced
by SO many sovereignties and immensely en-
iarged by our hardy navigators, an Ecumeni-
cal Council has become chimera." One
thing it is at least safe to say if Rome will
not have modern civilization modern civiliza-
tion will have Rome A little more steam and
q touch of electricity would do no harm to the
Chair of St. Peter
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
LOUISIANA.

Severe Gale af the Mouth Of the Mississippi
Tobacco Frauds.
NEW ORLEANS, May 1. 1869.
A severe westerly gale yesterday at the mouth OF
the Mississippi swept away the galleries OF the light
house and the lghtkeeper's dwelling at Southwest
Pass, destroyed the lighthouse boats and blew 1--WE
feet OF water into the lighthouse and dwelling. The
buildings settled foot. The storm also damaged
the rigging OF vessels at the Pass.
warrant for the arrest OF J. c. Forbes OF the
brig Colson fraud fame, has been issued upon the
affidavit OF supervisor Creecy. lie is charged with
frapdulently branding 1900 boxes OF tobacco. Mr..
Creecy to-day also seized 1903 boxes OF tobacco,
shipped from Augusta, Ga. lie left for Mississippi
to night TO examine into other alleged Irregularities.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
THE NEW YORK HERALD IN ONO.

IRON the Piqua (Ohio) News April 2ol
We are daily In receipt of the NEW YORK HERALD,
certainly one OF the most gigantic papers published
Almost every issue is quadruple Sheet completely
filed with the latest news from all quarters Of the
globe. The HERALD, by indefatigable industry aud
energy, has sysematized Its means OF procuring the
news as no other paper has ever done. Az an in.
stance of s enterprise give the fact that 1t owns
a number OF steamers and pilot boats whose busi-
ness II to board every vessel coming into New York
port and obtain the every latest" No wonder, with
the energy and enterprise II displays that II has 90
large circulation and publishes so large sheet.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
the NEW YORK HERALD IN KENTUCKY.

From the Paducah Ky. Daily KentucKian April 241
The NEW YORK HERALD, acknowledged to be
head and shoulders above any other paper IN this
country, or In the world, in enterprise and fairness
Is filled each Monday morning with synopses or
sermons preached the day before In the principal
cities OF the Union and on all subjects. We have
before us last Mondays issue and Il contains reports
of discourses OF all kinds and from preachers of all
denominations. The Protestants, Catholic, Mormons
aud Spirituallsts all have a share Of the space.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
MAR RYLAND.

Catholic Provincial Council. Of
Woman.
BALTIMORE, May 1, 1869.
The Tenth Provincial Council of the Roman
Catholic Church, which has been in session during
the present week, VIII close Its sessions to-day The
proceedings have been held with closed doors.
John L. Thomas, Jr., the new Collector OF this
port, assumed the duties OF the ONCE to-day.
Mrs Margaret Wiseman, OF this city, committed
suicide by taking poison yesterday.
The dead bodies Of three white infants were found
in different portions OF the city Yesterday they
were all pronounced stillborn by the Coroner.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
THE LAKES.

Opening o Navigation of Lake Michigan and
Lake Erie.
OswEGo, N. " May !, 1869.
The propeller st. Adams arrived here last night
from Milwaukee, with q cargo OF wheat. This is the
first arrival from Lake Michigan since the opening
OF navigation.
BUFFALO, N Y, May ], 1869.
Eight pr0peers left here this morning for Chicago
One, however, has returned, being unable to get
through the ice.
PORT COLBORNE, Canada, May ], 1869.
The wind Is east. The ice moved or this morning
About 200 vessels have left here since yesterday.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
DOMINION OF CANADA.

The Strike Of the Montreal Printers-Emigra.
tion to the United States.
MONTREAL, May l. 1859.
The strike among the printers continues aud morn.
ing papers advertise for girls to set type.
Yesterday girl named Louisa Turner was badly
stabbed by another girl IN house OF i-fame
Four hundred and thirty French Canadians left
yesterday for Boston aud New York.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
THE NEW YORK HERALD N WESTERN NEW YORK.
From the Owero IN. Y, GazctteJ

The proprietor Of the NEW YORK HERALD has
achieved such complete mastery over the science
OF journalism that preeminence IL universally
awarded hlm. The HERALD, In all Its departments,
displays educated skill and marked superiority. u
Is in fact, perfect newspaper. The daily edition is
the same price OF the other New York dailies. The
weeky-a splendid paper-is Afforded at two dollars
per annum, or three copies for i've dollars; Ave
copies, eight dollars; ten copies, fifteen dollars.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
Collision OIL Lake Erie.

AMHERsTBURG, Canada, May l, 1869.
The propeller Dominion cOded with the schooner
e. W. Head last night, carrying away some OF the
upper works and breaking the steam chest Subse.
quently while at anchor OF Point Pelee, the pro.
peller was again run into by the schooner Bigeler.
doing further damage.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
MAINE.
Loss of the British Steamship st. George.

PORTLAND, May /, 1869.
Captain Mullgan. OF the steamer Chase from Hall.
fax reports that he visited the wreck OF the steamer
st. George. she struck on Blonde rock at haf.past
twelve O'Clock on Thursday night. The weather was
clear and the sea calm, with light breeze. On
Friday morning the British steamer Royalist
went TO her assistance and carried the Bur
lington. She viii be a total loss. The tide flows
through all her compartments. The RoyalisJ would
return and help TO save the cargo.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
VIRGINIA..

Discoufinuance of Extreme Southern
Journal I'm Richmond
RICHMOND May !. 1869.
The Southern opinion announces It's last publica.
ton this morning. The editor says that he has for
some time thought that perhaps the mission Of the
southern Opinion had been fulfilled, aud adds that
the distinct Southern principles upon which the
paper was founded are dead In the hearts OF the
people. Another fact which we cannot but recog-
nlze-no cause, however just and good, can long
outlive defeat
A large number OF army ofcers arrived at Fortress
Monroe yesterday morning for duty at the Artillery
school, and large number are leaving for other
stations.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
SPAIN.
Discussions i'm the Cortes.

Discussions in the COrtes.
MADRID, May !, 1859.
In the Cortes yesterday. Deputy Estrada's amend
ment TO the constitution abolishing the prerogative
Of the Crown in ecclesiastical matters was rejected
The Limitation OF the spiritual Jurisdiction of the
Church was then discussed until adjournment
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
the GAP N the PACIFIC RAILROAD.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 30, 1869.
The gap in the Pacific Railroad will not be closed
and the rails joined In two weeks yet-say May Is.
There are only thirteen miles TO finish. but the
distance embraces q section upon which there IN
much heavy and tadlous work.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
FRANCE AND BELGIUM.

The Franco.Belgium Conference.
PARIS, May !, 1859.
The protocol for conference between France and
Belgium has been signed.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

The Metropolitan Job Printing aud Eugruv-
ing Establishment having made extensive additions TO lie
"naeriain the shape OF Presses, Type. &C, &c, s
prepared orders with rspy Its patrons
and the public know full well It's style OF work and ts mode
rate prices.
Our designing and wood engraving department has been
considerably enlarged demands OF the pubhc AMI
offer to patrons enlarged facilities for such
orders they ~ 70 give feeling assured that QUE
kind. Posters. Circulars, Cards, pamphlets oi every every
Wood done short notice and low price
VI Nassau street, old Herald Building.
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WILL BE SERVED AT AN EARLY HOUR BY LEAVING
THEIR ADDRESS AT THE BRANCH OFFICE OF THE
NEW YORK HERALD, las FULTON STREET, BROOK.
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Royal Havana Lotfery.-Prizes Paid iu Gold
furnished Thc paid for Douboons
and all kinds Of Gold aud Silver.
TAYLOR & CO, Bankers, Is wall street, ~ Y.
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The Brig Mary Lo well 10 be Demanded from
spain.
LONDON, May l, 1859.
Instructions have been sent to Commodore Philli-
more, commanding the British West India squad
ron to demand, Of the Spanish authorities in Cuba
the restoration OF the brig Mary Lowell and an
apology for her seizure.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

Mr.. GLADsToNE's ASSURANCE. The English
Premier, in the general English Alabama ex-
citement, ''professed to have good assurance
from reliable quarters that the recent rejection
of the treaty by the American Legislature was
purely political movement" He probably
had this assurance from old Reverdy, whose
benevolence could not resist the temptation to
give the last little comfort in his power to the
people who had done the dinner business with
such sumptuous freedom.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

Foreian and Domestic AIes, Porters, &c., &c.
"'"''' % '"'' JOHN j. STAFF, lis Chambers street.
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Opening Dny.-Tuesdny, May q, the new
barroo, northeast seventh and Twenty nth
JACOB O. GERKEN, Proprietor.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

Bachelors Hair Dye.-rhe Best In tho
world The only perfect dye harmless reliable tnstsntAne
Factory l6 Bond street.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

to the subject, and it Is to be hoped that both
he and Congress will lose no opportunity of
extending American trade and influence over
the rich countries on the other side of the
Pacific
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

NIissisqwoi Spring Wafer.-OnIy Known
and all diseases OF the kidneys Sold By
druggists. Depot, No. College place, New York.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

nIurtnuaI's Celebrated Dumb Waiters-
Manufactured only at LISA broadway Thirty seventh
Dumb Walters of all kinds repaired altered at the
shortest notice. JAMES MURTAUGH
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

Bnrker's Hirsutus-Free from Grease; War.
rsnted make the hair and TO rs falling out
10 622 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
The Metropolitan Job Printing aud En-

Celebrated Poor Richards Eye Water
Sold by all Druggists at s5 cents bottle Depot 5 Boud
strect
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
Successes of Palaci0s in North
western Mexico.
PROSPECTS OF A new REPUBLIC
Lopez Carrying on q Guerilla Warfare in
Paraguay.
Paranhos Marching Against Villa
Rica.
ENGLAND.

The Anxiety Over Senator Summers Speech.
LONDON, May l, 1862
The English press continue to review Mr.. Summers
speech on the Alabama claims which occasions no
little anxiety in political circles.
The Times, at the conclusion of long article, says
the Queens proclamation Of neutrality at the begin
ming Of the rebellion was prohibition, not an au-
thorizaton, OF blockade runners. The only real evil
caused by 1t was the position given to the Alabama
In English ports, which point would have come
within the operation OF the rejected treaty.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

A..Don't Fnil to Visit Deans Ladies' and
Gents Dining and Ice Cream Saloon. No Tenth street. op
posite Stewards, and try his superior Ice Cream.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

To Remove Moth Patches, FrccikIcs aud
tan from the face, Pcrrys Moth and Frecke Lotion
Prepared only by Dr. b. c. PERRY. Sold by all druggists.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

For Stylish Hats at Popular Prices Patrouizs
BURKE, OF i2s Futon street
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Important Notice.-The Havana Lottery.
A articles have appeared several papers In the United
States stating that the Royal Havana Lottery OF Cuba would
he discontinued authorized by the Administrator Of
the Lottery that there truth whstevc in these
reports. TAYLOR CO., Is Wall street.
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

A.-Save d Per Cent by Purchasing Your
silverware direct from the manufacturers, FORD
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BEST PIANOS NOW MANUFACTURED.

Wigs, Toupecy md Ornamental Uair.-Best
quality Hair Dye AMI Hair Dysas, ail sGols al BArCHE-
LORS 16 Rand ttrcet
The New York herald., 1869-05-02
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Weber
PIANOFoRTE ROOMS
REMOVED TO

FIFTH AVENUE, CORNER OF SIXTEENTH STREET.
These lns,ruwent, are used By Madame PAREpARqsA
Mtss bO lSk kELIOOG, Miss Aide rOPP, s. u. MILLS
y. \. PATTISON, HARRY SANDBRSON, GEO. '. BRIS
TOW, q. JEROME HOPKINS, A. Il. PEASE, and consid
cred By every musician OF note the
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

FoRGERY.-If they upon whom forged
checks are passed are more anxious not to lose
the money than to punish the offenders, there
are apt to be queer results in court. 1t would
be difficult on any other thought to explain the
present position of the parties in the Jay
Cooke forgeries. The bank maintains that the
checks are genuine and thus insists on holding
does not join in the action against the forger;
but all the parties whose names appear on the
checks declare the signatures not genuine
The New York herald., 1869-05-02

Died.
RIcHARD.-Tn this city, on Saturday, May /, MARY
RICHARD, aged 4S years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectuly invited attend the funeral from her late
residence, No. 225 West Twenty-ninth street, on
Monday afternoon at one O'Clock.
(FOr other Deaths see Eighth Pd0eJ
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