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The New York herald., 1869-02-26
THE WEEKLY HERALD.

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Revolution, together with the movements OF tine
Spanish authorities to quell the same.
Highly Important News from Mexico; Capture OF
Puebla by the Insurgents; Negrete Marching on the
Capital.
The Treaty Between the United States and Coom-
bia relative to the Darien Ship Canal, uniting the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Message OF President Johnson, vetomg the bill
regulating the duties on imported Copper and Cop
per Ores.
Royal Arch MISUNDERSTANDING proceedings ON
the occasion OF the Institution OF Mount Zion Chap
ter, No. 231.
woman's Sufrrage-What II Means.
Interesting Correspondence from our Special Cor
respondent In Abyssinia-
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The New York herald., 1869-02-26
Rev. Charles II. PIatt.
THE PRIZE RING.
sThe East HIonents Of Aaron Jones.

EThe Last moments OF Aaron Jones.
From the Louisville Courier-Journa, Feb. 23l
lady, who was present at the death OF Aaron
Jones' writes rs an interesting account OF the last
moments OF the noted pugilist. He died ct the
home or Mr.. James Ostrander. In Meade county, on
Tuesday morning, February 10, at twenty minutes
past eight O'Clock After being taken to Mr. Ostran.
der's he stated that he had bcen poisoned some
twenty y-one weeks before, and requested that mis-
body should be opened and examined after his
death. He had dr0psy and hemorrhage, and his
feet legs and stomach were very much swelled. Two
days before he died he had sIn0thering spels AID
did not seem to realize his condition until the dag
he died. On Tuesday morning, as he was sitting In
his chair, he clasped Mr.. Ostrander's hand and
cried, Oh, Jim Ny God I'm gone 70 He sent for
Mrs. Ostrander and requested her to write to his
wife. Writing materials were brought but It was
some time before he could speak. When asked for
his wifes address he could scarcely get breath to
gasp, "Charleston South Carolina" the place Of her
residence. Five minutes later he was attacked with
hemOrrhage and fell from his chair dead his face
the 1oor. He fell 30 suddenly that those about him
could not prevent the fall. When lifted back into
his chair the vital spark had ned forever and Asr0n
Jones knew no more OF earth. Though among
strangers, he was kindly watched over In his last
moments, and nothing that could tend to sooth and
comfort him In his dying hours wasIeft undone In
accordance with his request his body was opened by
surgeons after his death. The liver was found 70 ba
entirely eaten up, and the lungs were much dis
eased. The body was inferred on the farm OF Mr..
Ostrander. The father and mother OF the deceased
puglis reside In England his vile Is In Charleston
). q. He was tnirtyve years OF age at the time Of
his death.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
FIRE m SOUTH sTREtJ.

At halfpast eleven last evening IRE was discovered
in Kolaskl Lewis clothing store III South street.
The building ia . four story brick. and was owned
BY Mr. William H. 0nderdonk, OF Queens county.
Kolaski Lewis loss is about 81 5oo insured In the
Lafayette for q, 500 and in the Williamsburg City In
surancs Company for an equal sum. The second
noor 10 occupied by j. Wolf as junk shop and resi-
dence. Damage about $500: insured In the Park
insurance company for q, 200 The third and fourth
noors are occupied by William II. Delaney as
SAIL loi Damage to stock about $500; insurance not
the lower noor BY II. a J. Cohen a. tobacco and
cigar store. Loss about $500. The floor above
Cohen's was damaged about $50. Adjacent to the
clothing store mo. 116) is the barber shop OF Jules
Folkes, which was damaged by water about $500.
Inc damage TO building Will be about 800; fully
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
THE PACIFIC COAST,

Suicides In San Francisco-The Suffrage Ques-
ton In Nevada.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 1859.
Lieutenant John @. Small and Captain ]. g. Scott,
both In the Union service during the late war, CON-
milted suicide In this city within two days.
Capitalists here are talking Of new overland tele
graph line.
Dispatches from the White Pine mining district
report very cold weather there OF late. The mines
are exceedingly rich, and large emigration thither
Is certain IN the spring.
In the Nevada Legislature yesterday consti-
tuti0nal amendment permitting female suffrage was
defeated in the Assembly by vote OF seventeen to
twenty-0ne. An amendment striking out the word
'.white" was adopted by q vote OF twenty-four TO
fourteen.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
CUBA.

Departure Of Troops from Havana-Position
Assumed by the New British Consul
Financial Troubles Movements of the In-
surgents- -Miscelinneous News.
HAVANA. Feb. 25, 1902
On yesterday force Of Spanish troops left here
for Caibarien, seaport town near Remedies.
General Paeo, OF Dominica, officer In the Span
ish army, with 1000 OF the spanish chasseurs that
recently arrived here, has gone to Cenfuegos.
The new British Consul at this port has assumed
the same position as the American Cohsul has
toward the authorities OF the island.
The Prensa lnewspaper) says that the sum OF
IS, 900, to be issued by the bank under guaran
tee Of the merchants and planters, will be OF no
practical benefit to the treasury the expenditures
are enormous and retrenchment is need.
The passengers on the steamship BlenyIlle having
complained to the American Consul that they were
prevented from landing that official forwarded q
communication to Captain General Dulce, which has
remained unanswered
Professor Agassiz Is here for the purpose OF expor
ing Cuba and the Florida waters.
The coast survey steamer Mexican General Is at
the fortress below.
Information from Santa Cruz has been received to
the effect that on Sunday last there were several
encounters between the Spanish troops ana the In
surgents the latter being deieated and forced to fly
to the mountains.
At last accounts everything at Caibarien and
Remedies was quiet.
Ex-Governor Gardner has gone to New Orleans.
Observation-Disclosures ut the News OF
Successor for General DuIce Being Ap-
pointed-A Steamer from Charleston for
the Rebels.
HAVANA. Feb. 26, 1863.
General Puerello, formerly Of the Spanish army in
Dominica left yesterday for Cienfuegos to take COM
mand of the regulars in that quarter.
The announcement that General Caballero de Rodas
is to succeed General Duce as Captain General pro-
duces great excitement here.
The steamer Cricket, which Is known to have left
Charleston for Havana on the sth inst, has not ar
rived at this port is presumed she has landed
cargo Of supplies for the insurgents somewhere on
the Cuban coast.
The sugar market opens quiet. Exchange is also
quiet.
Position Of the Insurgents at Cienfuegos, villa
Clara and Eisewhere-Troops Being For.
wnrded-Rcticent Journals.
HAVANA Feb. 25-Evening.
The insurgents remain in the neighborhood OF
CIenfuegos. Their main body Is around Villa Clara,
while q large force occupied Manicaragua The
government Is forwarding all available troops to
Cienfuegos and other menaced towns.
The journals here do not publish the report Of Gen.
eral Caballero de Rodas appointment
Havana Commercial and Financial Markets.
HAVANA, Feb. 25-Evening.
Sugar has been quiet but steady, basis OF l0L
o 102s reals for No. IL Dutch standard.
Exchange-On London IA q Is per cent premium;
on Paris, TX a 2per cent premium; on United States
short sight, "a 5k per cent premium; IN Currency
short sight, Il 20 per cent discount
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

THE WOMAN QUESTION IN CALrFoRSIA.--The Cali
fornans are dealing practically with the woman
question, 10 lar ~ labUr Is concerned Ihey nave
Women's Cooperative Union. which has been IN ex-
istence but sx mCnths aud has already cleared
81 ,0uo having about 1000 IN stock on hand Their
labor IL directed to sewing -cnlldren's and ladies'
clothing, shirSs general needlowork, &c.--and they
have received three diplomas for their WORK iom
agricultural and mechanical state FAIRS. They gtve
ssn'avU.ent 10 over leo Vomen.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
o BIT U AR Y.
David +. Valentine.

The death OF but few old citizens OF New York
Will be more generally regretted than VIII that OF
DAVID 7. Valentine, which took place on yesterday
afternoon at bis residence in this CITY, No. log East
Twenty nth street. after being confined 10 bed for
period of fouv weeks, during whicn his surerings
were intense.
Mr.. valentine fknown more familiarly as 'Uucls
David'D was gentleman OF education and culture.
As an author his style OF writing was agreeaby
nuent, easy and expressive, yet simple and unpre-
tending. When we consider how barren our country
Is OF traditions how the absence Of ancient works OF
art and OF all the varied romances OF chivary which
gve 70 .ae european writer vass ana almos. inex
ted that an interesting history OF particular local
lty IN the United states Is work OF more than ordi.
lacks the "reminiscences Of antiquity because there
was nothing OF the antique, and but little known OF
which to draw materials for graphically composed
work. But II traces with remarkable fidelity, sim
plclty, yet, withal agreeability, the rise OF this
great metropolis from the time when the savage
roamed over Manhattan Island master OF the soil
70 tne dats of It's publication. The yearly
rare value Mr.. Valentines researches, as given in
these volumes, enables us to become intimately
acquainted with almost every event that transpired
IRON the foundation OF this city.
But II was not so much as literary character that
N MT sak Valentine M was known as II his ocal capacity
1927 to 1858 he held this office. Seldom or never
before, In the history Of the republic, was an ind
so long period OF time as forty-on years. When
this city was comparatively but mere town he OBJ
tanned the position Of Clerk to the Common Council
and retained It through the long years that saw New
York expand into metropolis containing over
100000 OF inhabitants. Thus 1t 10 not surprising
that the deceased was one OF the most
extensively known men among our citizens. He be-
leved that he would have the pleasure OF dying
In harness, and when last year he was superseded
by Joseph Shannon, the present clerk, the sudden
ness OF the change anected him deeply. His removal
was scarcely contemplated even until few days
before his successor was installed into once. Tie
change was felt so keenly that for some time he suf
fered from nervous pr0strati0n although his death
scarcely be attributed to that the disease which
took him OF being Inflammation OF the bowels.
Mr.. Valentine was as s6clable man IN private
life as he was pleasant to come In contact with
officially. The old gentleman delighted to converse
on the subject OF this city, Of the greatness OF which he
felt justly proud. In all OF the affairs OF life he was
known as an upright. honest man, full Of kindness
and charity for Others He was about slxty-elght
years OF age and leaves widow and five sons and
and settled In life.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
LOUISIANA.

Proceedings Of the Lesisiature-Hcavy Fires
at New Orieaus.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. rs, 1869.
The House having receded from its amendments
to the bill enforcing the thirteenth article Of the
State constitution 1t has received the Governors sig
nature and become law IL differs from the bill
vetoed last session In making infractions cause for
civil action instead OF criminal.
Two heavy fres occurred last night destroying the
planning mill on Rampant street and seven dwelling
houses on Bienvle street. The insurance fo0ts up
$50, 600, and the loss twice that amount.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
ARKANSAS.

Members Of the Ku kIux Khan Outiawcd.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 25, 1859.
special despatch from Little Rock TO the Ava
fanche says that the House yesterday passed the
Gu KIux bin which Outlaws everybody belonging
to the Ku Klux Klan who does not voluntarily with
draw from the organization. The bill will undoubt-
.edly pass the Senate
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE on A Husmrn rransoAr.

About hafpast eleven O'Clock last night man
jumped or the Hoboken ferryboat on the trip to
New York. BY great exertions on the part OF the
deck hands no was drawn out with hooks and ropes.
His pockets we're dlled with coal and stones.
intended, doubtless, TO sink him more enectually.
When taken up he was quite insensIble and on the
boat arriving 81 the Barclay street Slip he was given
IN cnarge TO the patrolman. He'll somewhat over
middle age Tue pilot and crew Of the ferryboat
stance.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
VIRGINIA.

The Grant-Pollard Murder TriaI-New Tcfe-
graph Enterprise.
RICHMOND Feb. 25, 1902
In the case Of James Grant, on trial for the killing
of X. Rves Pollard, several hundred citizens having
been questioned and only two found who had not
formed an opinion on the case, the sheriff was
directed % summon citizens for the jury from Alex
In the Circuit Court today charter was granted
to Joseph FinneRan and other citizens OF ueorgia
and Florida to build telegraph lines through and In
virginia. the capital STOCK not TO exceed 1,50000o.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
NEW YORK.

The Catholic Church Imbrogiio at Auburn.
AUBURN, Feb 26, 1869.
The trial OF several leading members OF the
Catholic Church OF the Holy Family for disturbing
divine service on Sunday last resulted In their ac-
quIttal, the jury being out but . few moments.
The complaint was made by Bishop McQuade ana
the appointee, Rev. Mr.. Kavanagh, who were
elected from the church on Sunday, the conarega-
ton refusing TO listen to them.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
REV. Abncr Johnson Lcavenwerth.

This well known minister OF the Congregational
Church died at Petersburg, Va, few days ago In
the sixty.six,h year Of his age. He was born in
Waterbury, Conn.,. In 1sos graduated at Amherst
College, studied theology at Andover, and In 1880
took charge Of the Congregational church at
Bristol, In his native state. Ia 1899. being
invited TO assume the manaxeme At OF the Young
LADIES' seminary at Charlotte, y. O., ne resigned
hts pastorate and removed TO TIE 0ld North State
lie remained there Tor seven ears, during which, In
addition TO hm othor duues. he acted a. pastor VI
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
POLITICAL NOTES.
Congressional ell

Congressional election In Georgia 5th April.
VIM. L. Putnam is the democratic candidate for
mayor OF Portland.
The American Rescue, shelbyville Tenn, flies the
name OF Andrew Johnson for Governor OF the state
the Harrisburg pal TeieOydphis out strongly in
favor OF Mr.. Blaine, Of Maine FOR Speaker OF the
House Of Representatives, instead Of Mr.. Dawes, OF
Massachusetts, on the alleged ground that Mr.. Blaine
Dawes Is leaning toward free trade especially In the
matter OF coal and lumber.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
TENNESSEE.
Innuaurntlon of Govcrnor senter.

Inauguration Of Governor Scnter.
NASHVILLE, Feb. rs, 1850.
Mr.. senter, Speaker OF the Senate, was to-day In
auguratcd Governor In place Of Governor Brownlow,
resigned, In presence of . convention OF both
branches OF the Legislature and q large number OF
spectators. HIS address forsshadowed no policy for
the future
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
BELGIUM.

Action or the Govcrnmeut I'm Regard to
Foreign Railroad Companies.
LONDON, Feb 2S, 1859.
The Belgian government has prohibited the grant
ing OF concessions to foreign railway corporations
without It's sanction.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
ENGLAND.

The Pard0ned Fenlans-Prospects OF q TcIe-
graph Through the Hudson Bay COmpa-
ny's Territories-TLc Claren don.J ohnson
Treaty.
LONDON Feb 25, 1859.
In the House Of Commons this afternoon an In
quiry was made to whether the usual legal inves
gaton before pardon had been made In the cases OF
the Fenian convicts recently released from prison
Mr.. Fortescue replied that what investigation the
government had made was quite sufficient as these
cases differed from ordinary combinations OF sen
tence.
In reply to question Mr.. Monscn said the nego-
tiations for Q settlement between the Hudson Bay
Company and the Dominion OF Canada were still
pending and II was undesirable to make any state
ments - to the prospect Of building telegraph line
the Atlantic with the Pacific coast until complete
adjustment was reached.
In reply to request Of Mr.. Torrens for informa-
tion Mr.. Otway stated that the government had re-
ceved authentic advices OF the rejection OF the
Alabama Convention by the United states, nor had
1t any Information whatever in regard to the ratifO
tion Of the natursliz alton protocol
John Bright I'm Favor OF System Of Ocean
Penny Postage.
LONDON, Feb. Is, 1862
Mr.. Bright made speech at the banquet Of the
Associated Chambers Of Commerce, In which he
urged the importance and necessity OF adopting the
ystem Of ocean penny postage.
weekly Statement Of the Bank Of England.
LONDON, Feb. 26, 1859.
The regular weekly statement Of the Bank Of Eng
land made public to-day, shows that the amount Of
bullion in vault has decreased f20o 900 sterling since
last week.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
GERMANY.

The North German and Prussian Legislatures.
BERLIN, Feb. 26, 1869.
the North German Parliament meets on the 4th Of
March.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
PENNS YLVANlA.

The Case Of TwitchcII, tho Philadelphia MUIR
dercr.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 1862
In the case OF George s. Twitchel, Jr, under SEN
tence OF death for the murder Of Mrs. Hil the Su-
preme Court in banc having inspected the record Of
the Court OF Oyer and Terlniner and having found
error, have refused to allow the special alocatur
prayed for by his counsel
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

the Presbyterian church OF Charlotte. He then went
to WaTenton Va, ana subsequently to petersburg.
at both OF which places he had the position OF
pastor OF Presbyterian churches, establ nhiDg
IN the latter town an institution for young ladies'
known as the 'Leavenworth Academic and Cole
gtate seminary" At the outbreak OF the rebellion
ne changed the institution into college for young
men and continued In charge OF 1t until III health
compelled him to retire from active pursuits Mr.
Leavenworth was an accomplished gentleman, .
tnorougn teacher, and as literary character held
M ehsiaoie position among the literat OF the South
Rev. Charles HI. Platt.
teegraphic despatch from Blnghamton an
nounces the death on yesterday OF this gentleman in
that town. hedeceased minister was an Episcopa-
ian rector Of Christ church. in Binghamton, ana was
one ofthe most prominent ciergymen in the State Az
member OF the Masonic brotherhood he held . very
high position, beng, at the time of his deatn Chan
lam OF the Grand Lodge OF Freemasons Of the state
OF New York, Grand Chaplain OF the ROYAL Arch
Masons OF New YORK and Grand Preate OF the Grand
Encampment OF the state. he bore the reputation
OF being very learned, religious man whose private
character for integrity amabiity and charity made
him loved and esteemed by large circle OF friends
and acqualntances.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
KEY WEST.

Spanish Cruiser watching the Peruvian Iron.
clnds.
KEY WEST. Feb. 25, 1859.
Spanish man-of war Ii outside Sand Key watch
ing the movements OF the Peruvian monitors.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

nothing the system like there nothing
purnes the blood like sulphur. In cry healthy persons
Organization iron Incorporated Dep rived OF this metallic
the digestive and
cannot vigorously perform their func ons Supply the
artihcAlly by taking STAFFORD'S III ION AND dOLPHuR
POWDERS. The sulphur win purge the vtatve blood a
impurities. the iron win nvgorate the blood-producng
rendered fresh and transparent ese results guaran
teed.
Sold BY drugriss One package, twelve Powders 81 six
packages seventy two Powders, 55. Mailed free.
HALL RCCkEL., 2ls Gree, iwich street, New York.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
Five Persons Supposed to be Drowned.

PITTsBURG Feb. IS. 1859.
On Friday last E. H. Tower, formerly OF this city;
r. J. williams, his son-inaw, OF Monongahela City;
william Larnell Of Wooster. Ohio; Beckwith Sears,
OF Morgantown, and Stockton Hervey, OF Mononga-
hela City, LEFT Morgantown, va, In o skiR for New
Geneva, Pa, and have not since been heard from.
II 10 supposed they have been drowned, as skin
has been found noating bottom upwards and the hat
OF one OF the parties found with It.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
Look Out for the Next Telegram Cartoon.

Ladies Residing Rs the Various Hete's nna
wishing for hemselyea families Bvs and Shoes every
style, psaronize MILLER CO., So.s Union square.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

Fine Gold Watches for Ladies.
LEVER WATCHES ~ Ill JEwELLED, thlrty-iwo.
hirtyhve thirty eight forty forvtwo and f0rtyve dollars
each Warranted good iii ekeepers. For GEORGE
G. ALLEN ais Broadway one door below Canal street.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

Br0kaw Brothers, Great Clothing EmpOrf-
and boys Wholesale and reta opposite Cooper
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
umuOPtRut

For First CIn ~ Printing or Every Descrip-
ton 30 70 ne Metro poan JoD Printing EstassAmeni 81
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

Important N0ticc.-The Havana Lottery.
Acss nave appeared IN several papers in the United
States statng nat the Royal Havana Lottery
he discontinued a authorised by the Admnlrator of
The LOTTERY 70 sh lie that there truth whatever
reports. TAYLOR a 90, Is w All street.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

Du Barry's Delicious Rs .vnIenta Food Cures
Dyspepsis Constipation Darrho and all stomachc, Eer-
and Liver complains Go Jes Of s0p0 grlfis
DU BARRY CO.. t3 William street, New York. and ~
chemsts- Tins, ID, u Is, &c.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

Barker, Human Hair Merchnnf.-Win,
Banda Curs ChHons Brsidsthe best and cheapest In us
RrnalUnY.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

Mtlslsquoi Spring WRtcr--Only Known
remedy for and all diseasss OF the kdney sold by
droggius. Depot, sSS Brosdway. n.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26
explanations of the Retiring Ministry to the
Constituent Cortes.

MADRID, Feb. 25. 1869.
In the Constituent Cortes the proceedings on the
occasion OF the passage Of the vote or thanks to the
provisional ministry were very interesting. The
ministers explained Their action towards the re.
ligious orders and the Church. 1t was stated that
the Jesuit college Of St. Vincent suppressed be-
cause It's members were engaged in conspiracy
against the government and three OF them were &C
completes In the assassination OF the Governor Of
Burgos. The orders directing the civil authorities to
take charge Of certain articles OF church property
were also explained and justified on the ground that
the proceedings Of the clerical party demanded the
interference OF the government to preserve objects
OF art In the churches.
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

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