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The New York herald., 1869-08-28
LABOR MOVEMENT.


Tne United Joiners Of New York and vicinity held
special general meeting at Germana Assembly
Rooms last night Mr. f. Homrighausen In the chair.
Tie reported On his experience as q delegate TO the
Philadelphia Labor Convention anu then submitted
to the meefNug the constitution OF the worknsmen'l
Central Union. The platform embraced by 1t advo-
Gates reduction Of Shc term required for nauraza-
ton from five TO three years. One paragraph was
especially objscted to by some mcmbers-vlz., that
each member Cf the Centf<t Union pay i've cents
month and In case OF goneyal strike receive five dol
lars week for flereason tat other trades unions
than theirs wours more likely be benefited by thu
latter provision. Though the majority OF thOss pres
ent-about 250were for passing the constitution, It
was referred for action to the nex1 meeting.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
THE WEEKLY .HERhLD.

Tho Cheapest aud Beat Nevspnpsr In the
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD OF the present week, now
ready, contains tho very latest European News
by the Cable up to the hour OF publication;
also Teiegraphic Dispatches from Cuba, Mexico
and other Points. 1t also contains the Current
News OF the Week; the Fashions; Amusements (;
Facetia; Foreign Intelligence; Scientific, Sporting,
Religious Political and Literary Intelligence:
washington News; Obituary Notices: Editorial
Articles on the prominent topics Of the day; Our
Agricultural Budget, Reviews Of the Cattle Horse.
Dry Goods and Boot and Shoe Markets; Financial
and Commercial Intelligence and accounts OF AL
the important and interesting events OF the week.
TERMs:-Single subscription, 81; Three COPPER, $ (:
Five copies, 50; Ten copies $751; Single copies. dve
centseach. limited number oil advertisements in
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The New York herald., 1869-08-28

ST. CRrsPTN ENTERPRISES IN MASSACHUSETTS,
II is stated that the Order OF ST. Crispn In this state
have already organized between thirty ana forty CO.
operatye associations for the purchase and distrt
bnton OF groceries, etc. Most of these are not or
canixed as stores but az self-supply EFFORTS. AZ
soeclmen OF this process Secretary Cummings has
arranged for the purchase In Philadelphia and ship.
ment to Boston OF 100 900 TO 10000 tons OF COAL lhe
coat when landed at Boston will be abont nine dol
lars per ton Of 2240 pounds. The additional cost
will be weighing lflfteeu cents per t0n and freight
10 the point OF distribution The cost to consumers
w,l be about 50 so. One OF the most successful ex
uorlments In the way OF cooperative store s that
recentiy inaugurated at North Brdgewater. sixty
worKmen united in store capital OF 1900, ten dol.
lars per share. The Crispn Lodge then paid IN $500
more TO purchase horse, cart, &c. the stock was
cooperation was fairly applied alike to stockhode
and customers. Every store In the place marked It's
goods down and strong competition at once set IN.
In the hrst twenty-four days the house. cleared
s20s 10. The saes now average 5000 per day. The
capitai stock has been Increased and preparations
are being made for Starting coopet alive snos fac
tory,-S9stoa ueratd, Ayg,tst ~,
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
VIRGINIA..

The Press Bali at White Sulphur Syringe
Governor WisO's Health.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, August q, 1869.
Members Of the press desiring to attend the press
ball here on Tuesday will receive franks over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Orange and Alexandria, Rich.
mond and Danvillc. Richmond and Petersburg, and
Richmond and York River railroads on pro-
ducing certificates from the agent OF tho Asso
cated Press In the city from which they hail, that
they are connected with the editorial stan,
aud endorsed by the Associated Press agents In
New York, Philadelphia, Washington or Richmond.
the railroads between here and washington. Balti.
more, Alexandria, Richmond and Lynchburg issue
the 2stn inst. Many distinguished gentlemen have
notified the managers Of their intention to attend
the ball.
Governor Wise is here, ana not In Ill health as
reported IN the Northern papers.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
NEW YORK.

Destruction Of a Dam mt Fort Edward-
stoppage Of Work in the Mills and Foun.
dries-An Almost Incnlculnbie Loss.
ALBANY. August 81, 1892
The dam at Fort Edward, washington county. was
washed away last Tuesday, putting stop to work
In all the mills furnaces. machine shops and pot.
tcries. A temporary bridge was also carried away,
cutting OIL communication with the opposite shore,
excepting by the railroad bridge. Ifw take $40 600
TO repair the damage TO the dam and III Q loss Of
time TO the mills w IL Is said, amount to ten times
as much Al least lwo-thirds OF the working people
of the village deprived OF their summers work,
which was Just TO commence.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
PORTUGAL,

Adjournment OF the Cortes-spoech from the
Throne.
LISBON. August 81, 1850.
The session Of the Portuguese Cortes closed yes.
Serday. The King In his speech from the throne
assured the members that the government was
making every EFFORT to restore the financial equli.
Drum and revive the public credit. The ministers
would consider how to augment the revenues from
tmports and diminish the expenditures OF the ad.
tnnistration. He concluded with the declaration
shat the independence OF Portugal would be sedu.
i0usy preserved
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No American War Vessels at Havaua--Cal
ture OF Filibustering Schooner.
THE PACIFIC COAST.

Reception of Mr.. Seward at victOrIn-Storms
in Oregon-Mcth0dism In California.
SAS FRANCISCO. August 49, 1859.
william II. Seward and party arrived In Vic.
toria, v. L., yesterday from Alaska; all we'll. The
municipal authorities OF Victoria to-day entertained
Mr.. Seward at q public dinner, Mr.. Ford, Chief
Justice Of the colony, presiding Governor Mus.
grove had reached Victoria and assumed the gov
srnment OF British Columbia.
Inc California Conference Of the Methodist Epls-
copa. Church met In Napa city to-day. Bishop
Kingsly presided. The attendance Is large.
Heavy rain storms have prevailed In oregon re-
Gently and 1t Is feared the wheat crop is seriously
,uJured.
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TRLBCRAPHIC NEWS
r r o M
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
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Adjournment CT the POrtu-
gvIcse COrtes.
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THE HEALTH OF NAPOLEON.
Murder Of White Travellers On the
Sahara Desert.
THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.
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Advance M0vnmpnt Of tho Allipd
THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.
Advance Movement Of The Allied
Fleet and Army.
THE ECLIPSE IN ALASKA.
ENGLAND.

An English Wow OF the Erie Railroad scan.
dals.
LONDON, August 81, 1850.
The Times In an article on the Erie Railroad scan.
dals says:-we need not point out the darkest side
OF the story-ths prostitution Of Justice The utter
contempt for its administration, plain would be
impossible the violston had not had good reason
to believe from past experience. that the Legisis
ture is as amenable to corrupt influences rs the
Judiciary These facts are well known in the States
We are not without hope that consciousness OF ex.
istlng evils will lead to the only way OF correcting
them.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
EelQNIQuS ASSAULT.

About noon yesterday o fight occurred. the
Twenty fifth precinct of,cers report between James
Reed. aged fifteen years. Of the Newsboys
Lodging House, and John Berry, Of 81
greenwich street. The afray occurred opposite
the western Union Telegraph ONCE, with which the
latter Is connected rs q messenger. Perry knocked
Reed down, and the head Of the latter, In falling
struck the curb-st0ne, causing severe confusion OF
the BRAIN from which IL was feared the boy Will not
recover The wounded boy was taken TO the Central
Police ONCE, where his wounds wsre dressed py DI'
Perry was arrested by an ollcer OF Tue Etoauway
AQuad and Locked up at the Central Police oulSa'
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.


Ascent OF Mount washinaton-Drive to the
Proaie House-Freezins Tcmperature-Tho
Presidents Regret at the Defeat of the
Harva NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Ben Wade and
Judge Gilbert.
PROFILE HOUSE, WHITE MoUNTAINs)
August n, 1869.
The President and family arrived here at eight
O'Clock this evening.
At nine O'Clock this morning the party left the
Crawford House for the foot Of the Mount washing.
ton or 'Sky railroad, as 1t has been aptly termed.
The President, with Mrs. Grant, frat COOK drive
10 the Notch and then set QUE overtakinR the rest
Of the palty on the road. At the base of the noun.
tain railway the President passed some minutes in
examination OF the locomotive used in this novel
piece OF engineering skill, and was particularly struck
with the simplicity and safety OF the air brake Every
thing of Importance connected with the construction
and running OF the railroad was explained by Mr..
Marsh, the patentee of the road At twenty minutes
OF eleven O'Clock, the Presidential party having
seated themselves IN the car the locomo tive bell
rang and The machinery was set In motion, and the
party began the ascent, moving at the rate OF about
a mile In twenty-five minutes. The entire height to
be attained was 4,5o0 feet In three miles. AT pre-.
cisey twelve O'Clock the train reached the terminus
of the road. AS 1t arrived salute was fired
from small cannon sent up for the pug-
cloud visible, and o strong cold wind was
blowing, forming ice in many places. After having
the different objects OF interest pointed out the party
sat down to fine lunch at tho TIP Top House. Be
fore making the descent the Presidential party mad
their photographs taken In group. upon reaching
the bottom Of the road the party resumed their
coaches aud started for Bethlehem. The President
having set out IN light carriage, In company with
Mrs Grant was overtaken lew miles on the way,
nuiety uuhchino his horses. 1t was found that the
double tree had become detached. The accident was
soon repaired and the party resumed the journey.
AT a auarterpast six the President and Mrs. Grant
arrived ct Bethlehem, and were received py ex-
alderman Samuel G. Cobb, OF Boston, and Judge
About quarter to seven the President and family
and portion OF the party took seats In the Profile
House chariot, drawn by eigh. splendid bay horses
driven by their owner, Mr.. E. X. Cox. The President
and son Jesse occupied the front seat with the
driver. the distance to the Pronle House, eleven
miles. was accomplished in exactly ffty.seven min
utes. the horses making most Of the way at dead
rnn Tne arrival of the President here is pleasing
variation TO the general attractions OF the place.
The pary will leave at nine In the morning for Little
ton. reaching Saratoga the same night.
Rem Wade and Q few frienus arrived here this
morn,nQ ON the summit OF the White Mountains o
despstch was received announcing that the Harvards
were beaten in the boat race. When Informed Of the
result OF the race the President remarked, "Weli,
am very sorry 10 hear H."
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
CUBA.
assassination Of Citixons-Alaru and Excite
meut-Anoti,or Dattle-War Munitions from
Mexico.

Assassination Of Citizons-Alarns and Excite
meut-Anothor Dattle-War Munitions from
Mexico.
HAVANA, August 2s.
Via KEY WEST. Fla, August ~, 1902.
Advices have been received here from Santiago
dated to the evening OF SATURDAY last. Intense cx
cement and alarm continue to prevail there and in
the surrounding nei2hborhood In consequence OF the
news OF the assassination OF some citizens when
travelling under escort near Jiguani.
There is no security for life or property. Finker
eno Csneros, with other prominent insurgents sue
ceeded In leaving Santiago during the night OF the
lst instant taking with them large quantity Of
specie. After marching short distance they en-.
countered the troops OF Sabanllla, who had been
ambushed by the way. An engagement ensued. The
insurgent forces held the field. The troops returned
to Guantanamo, reporting the loss OF twelve men.
They also reported the events OF two recent land.
ings OF Revolutionary sympathzers IN the bay OF
Nipe, bringing arms and ammunition from Mexico
for the use OF the revolutionists.
No American War Vessels at Havaua--Cap.
ture Of a Filibustering Schooner.
HAVANA, August 21. 1859.
During the months OF July ana August no vessel
Of war OF the United states has touched at the port
OF Havana.
Intelligence received here from Las Tuias 10 to the
efect thar Colonel Benegasi, with his CONVOY had
reached that town IN safety
schooner In tho service Of the insurgenT govern.
ment recently landed cargo Of arms at Sevlla Bay,
In the southern part OF the Eastern Department.
The Spanish troops after captured the schooner
and ct last accounts were hunting for tho arms.
which had been taken into the Sevilla Mountains
adjacent TO the bay.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
SUDDEN peAIA Al A HOTEL.

About ten O'Clock last night Mr.. W. H. Lun, who
has been for many months guest at the 81. Charles
Hotel, in Broadway, between BleecKer and Houston
streets, died from q lingering disease. Sergeant
Joseph Haggery Of the Fifteenth precinct being In
formed that the death was very sudden, despatched
roundsman Thatcher and officer O'Keilly TO investi
rae the cause OF death. The clerk stated that Mr..
Fun whose friends live near Stratford, Conn.,, has
been guest OF the house for several months, dur
ing winch time he was under the treatment OF DR..
Young, OF the Metropolitan HOTEL IL Is probable
that an inquest will be held to-day.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
FRANCE.

NnpOleOn's Henlth-Tho Empress Leaves
IouiOn-Arrival Of General Prim.
PARIS, August 81, 1869.
The onfcial journals dcn0unce as falseho0ds the
reports that the health OF the Emperor Is worse On
che contrary, 1t is much improved, though not CON-
pletely restored.
/, The Empress embarked at Toulon to day for tue
East.
General Prim has arrived in Paris
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
AFRICA.

MMrder Of Travellers in tho Great Desert.
LONDON, August ~, 1852
News has been received from Trlpol that Miss
Time ana two attendants were murdered by their
bwn camel drivers while travelling on the ADergoush
road, between Mourzuk aud Ghat.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

ing Estsblishmen. M wing made extensive
additions 70 ns satsrial," In the shape
OF Presses, Type, &C., &C., Is now prepared
10 eiecuts orde' . with unusual rapidity.
patrons ana tho public know full we'll
ustyle OF wo' 4 aud its moderate prices.
Our desisr ing and wood engraving DO
psrtm:nt as been considerably enlarged |
70 meet ne demands of the public, and |
We neg 90 ofer to our patrons our en-.
Isrged facilities for such orders AZ they |
MAY see ft to give, feeling assured that |
our prices will compare favorably with |
AZ = other work OF the kind. Fosters,
circulars, Cards Pamphlets OF every dc.
and color work. Wood Engraving done
at short notice and Mt very low price.
~ Nassau street, old Herald Building.
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A WoMANs' FIGHT.

At O late hour last evening fight occurred be-
tween Mary Connolly ana Catharine Finegan, both
occupants OF No. Mulberry street. The women
had o determined fight, during which Connolly
struck Flnegan on the head with q pitcher. Tho
wounds oi Che woman were dressed BY Pouca sur
geon Armstrong, OF the Central 0nlcA
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

Fine Complexi0n.-A Beautiful nud vsIs
vet-ke akin free from all biemishes be producsi
byBURNETTs KALLisroN, which, unlike o!h.r co.nsiIaa
produces healthy action Of tho caparss For chatting Ut
lnfants musquo bites, sunburn roughnsss OF the akn
has equal For sale by JOHN F. HENRY No. College
place. and BY all druggsS
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

Sure and Qnick Cure for Coughs aud
Colds--Cots foot EYpectorant.
SAYRE, Druggist, Sixth and FortysI.h street.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

Ave Invite tho Attention OF Parties whs
building 10 the principle Of Plumbing adopted by
10 In Hotel, New York city, just finished Fos
excellence and simplicity OF construction surpAssss any
thing OF the kind ever yet attempted.
ALEX. MCKENZIE CO., Hydraulic EnginserA
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
SOUTH AMERICA.

The War In Parasuay-A Battle Immlnent-
The Allied Army and Fleet In Motion.
LONDON August a, 1859.
/ The mail steamer from Rio Janero has arrived
She brought as passengers the Duke OF SAKE and his
wife, the Princess Leopoldine and family
The latest advices from the seat OF war In Para
xuay show that battle was imminent The land and
hawai- forces OF the allies were in motion. On1cial
jnespatches received at the Brazilian War depart.
ment announce that General POrtinh0 had COM
menced his marOh on Villa Rtca, and the Brazilian
SrOn.clad neet was steaminR up the Tebicuary TO
support the army and assist In the attack on villa
Rica.
4nactl0n Of the Allies-Thc Parnauayans Con.
ndent-3unored Revolution in the Argen.
time Republic.
LISBON, August 27, 1862
Advices from Paraguavan sources contradict the
oficial reports received from Rio Janero The Para
yuayans assert that the allied forces not strong
enough to attack the positions of Lopez in The Cor
dlllcras ana that they have remained in state Of
complete lnaction since they appeared In front.
( Rumors were current IN Paraguay that a revolu-
tion WIS imminent In the Argentine Provinces
against the policy OF President Sarmlento who 10
accused OF sacrificing the republic to Brazil
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
BELGIUM.

Death OF an Artist.
ANTWERP. August 81, 1869.
Henry Legs, the artist, died to-day aged nity-iour
gears
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

Perfect Hair Dressing. .-Burnett's Cocoa.
the perfect and the best preparation In the world
for harh and dry har irritation Of the scalp badness aat
dandruG
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

A.-Burnett's F!erimcl, an Exquisite Per~
fume resembling sresh ordors Of bouquet Has
and ID for sale BY al drusgis.a.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

A.-Ladies' Faces Enamelled also the Pre-.
paraton for sale, with Instructions by n LAUSsON, 10
The New York herald., 1869-08-28
MISSOURI.
Strange Murdcr In Newton County-Lslxe, the
Circns Proprietor, shot and Killed by
Would-bc Dcsdhead.

William Lake proprietor OF the Lake circus at
CRANKY. Newton county, was shot on the 2ist
INST By man named Kilyon, and expired In few
minutes. Killyon refused 10 pay for admission 10
the circus aud was elected by Lake. Soon after.
entranceway. drew u revolver ani shot him through
the body near thc heart Ia the excitement Killyon
escaped. reward oi si,0Vo Is o1ersd ior his
arrest
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

Words of Cheer for vonng Men, who, Hav-
Ing fallen victims to social evils desire better manhoo
hont In sealed letter enveope OF charge Addrsoo
HOWARD ASSoCIAlIUS, box r, PhlIAdslphlA, Pa.
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OWNS . .as srs.s increase O eu.i;
n.cH .hs!r C.roo99 and general ISSUE tho
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Printing Establishment 81 Nassau street.
For First Glass Printing OF Every Descrip.
non go % tho Metropolitan JOB Printing EsAoishmon'H
oes.nua's Oriental Cream, 81 50 Per Bet
Good wm Of PreprIe.ary Medicine. Fer
siron, Jamaica Ginger and Insect Powder Ehantrpic,
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For First Glass Printing OF Every Describe
tion go TO the Metropolitan JOB Printing EsAoshmen,U
Nna
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Rova1 Havana Lottery.-PrI Les Paid In G0td
furnished The hghestr& o. paid for Doubloou
and s kinds Of Gold aud silver.
TAYLOR 4 CO.. Banker ., Is Wa iistreet, N. Y.
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Established la lSOO-Tns hletrOp Oiltan job
Printing Est abiiahneut 81 Nassau sree.
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In the general issue II IL also neces-
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afternoon preceding the issue Of the
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| BntchelOr's Hair Dye.-The Best In the
world The only perec, dye harmless, reliable nstantans
Factory 10 Bond street.
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Owing 10 the grea, increase OF bust.
ness consequent on the popularity Of |
their Cartoon and general issue, tho |
proprietors Of
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Pretty Womsn.-A Comparatively, Few
aides monopofe the beauty well the Htsn On OF so
esty This ought no, to So but is w kSls msn
are foolish and single pretty faces Tor oompan ms
This can all be changed by using HA0AN'S A0NOLfA
BALM which gives the bloom Of youth aud kned spark
ling beauty to The oomplexon pleasing power fl and ma
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No lady need complain Of sred tanned IRE hsd rustic
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New York. =, covs, TAT ~..
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Gournud's Oriental Cream, 81 80 Per Bot
te Is Bond street. late OF 453 Broaoway, and druggists
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

CrisfndOr0's Unrivailed Hair Dye.-Sold
applied at his wig scalp factory No. Astor House.
The New York herald., 1869-08-28

Music Given Away, or $50 Worth of New
Music for S. Purchasers OF Music are constantly paying
from Roo 10 Of music they This
Of money ws!sh no family ssn sno, for BY p.yiaf
eet from S5 worth OF the latest and best Music SUCH
authors 80 Hays, Thomas, Knkel, &c.
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Nrr. yyiusloyv,s Soothing syrup Is the Pre-
,cripton OF one the best female physician, and nurses ia
sSa states has been used for many years with
nsysrfsllns safety millions of mothers for their
chdrsu Ii relieves the child from palm cures dysentery aud
dsrrha gripping in the bowels and ~ind eoic' by giving
health 10 the child, II rests the mother
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Having the fac-simile OF "Curts Perkins the outside
wrapper. All others are base limitations.
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Good VIII OF Proprietary Medicines Fer
aIron Jsmaica Ginger and Insect Powder Lthantriptc,
Haean Magnolia Balm, &c, and all articles owned By me-.
DEMAS BARNES, 81 Park row.