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The New York herald., 1869-09-05
NOTES ABOUT TOWN..

st. Louis people may talk about the removal OF
the national capital to their city; but TO judge from
the multitude OF 81. Louis merchants now In New
York. taking advantage Of the low rates OF reghts
TO purchase goods one would think that the capsai
OF st. Louis was being removed TO this city.
School vacation is over, and the exercises for the
season viii be resumed tomorrow. This will deplete
many OF the suburban retreats and farm houses OF
the little boys and girls who have been rusticatng
and rolickinG there during the recess recuperatng
health and strength and preparing them afresh for
their studies. without the aid of which they never
can become useful and respected members OF society
The teachers also will resume their arduous tasks
with energies and minds refreshed by the recent
relaxation.
Fishing parties cruising to the southward Of Bar
rem Island with the wind from northery direction
say the aroma from the island reminds them Of the
spicy groves OF Araby-it Is suolimey ofal.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
SOCIETY ISLANDS.


Arrival of the United States steamer Kear.
sarge ut NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Facts About
the Place-vislt to and from Prince Alfred
At Tahiti.
WASHINGTON, Sept. T. 1882
Commander James 8. Thornton OF the United
States steamer Kearsarge, reports to the Navy De-
partment his arrival at Tahiti Society Islands. hav
ing sailed from the Chilean port Of Talcahuan0 IN
April last and reaching Nukahiva, one Of the Mar
quesas group, on the 9th OF June following, where
he called upon the Governor. French naval Officer
In the service OF the pr0tecsOrate government.
The Governor IL assisted In his municipal authority
bv Q brigadier ana two OenddrnneS. No mill
tdry force Is now there The harb0r OF Massachu-
sets bay IL easy Of access well sheltered and sum-
cIently cOmmodious for practical commercial pur-
poses. Rough fOrtifcatlOns were erected by
Captain David Porter in 1913, command
ing the entrance and these still remain
structed by the French and facing the entrance
They had ten heavy guns mounted piv0ts In the bat
terry and twenty-five lighter guns In the works above
All these were, however. sent to Tahiti several
years ago. Massachusetts, Bay was formerly IA
vorIte resort OF the American whaling feet, but
lately they seem to prefer the neghborng island Of
Magdaena.
The Kearsarge sailed from Nukahiva on the 7th Of
June and arrived at Tahiti on the 18th. Her officers
and crew were all well.
Her Britannia Maesty's ship Galatea, commanded
Zealand on the 18th OF June Commander Thornton
called on him and the visit was returned when the
Duke was received with the hOnors due his rank as
Captaln in the royal navy.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
LONG ISLAND.

FOUND DROWNED AT BAY RIDGE.-Justice Ben
nett. OF Bay Ridge. held an inquest yesterday on
the body of about hfty years Of age. found on
the beach. He wore gray mixed pants, light sack
coat check shirt gray woOllen socks, white knit
drawers and coarse shoes.
VESSEL FoUNDERED IN LONG ISLAND SOUND
On Thursday ''carry away" boat, heavily laden
with menhaden fish, started from Black Rock, near
saybrook, Conn., for Wells oil factory at Greenport
Long Island, n charge OF John Champlln and his
son lad OF about fifteen years of age. Since that
time nothing has been heard from them and, rs the
weather was squally and the vessel loaded nearly
sdeck to-" 1t is probable that she must nave nlled
and sunk. Yesterday u part OF the pump and a
hatch which were identified as having belonged TO
the vessel drifted ashore at Browns Hill, near
ORIENT A large number of boats belonging at
Greenport were out yesterday searching for the
bodies or some portion OF the wreck but only with
the success above mentioned. Mr.. Champlin was an
Old whaleman. and leaves family.
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SENATOR FESSENDEN.


Serious Illness Of the Senator In Portland.
PORTLAND, Sept. a, 1868.
At midnight yesterday both OF Senator Fessen-
denis physicians had given up all hopes Of his re-
covery He was gradually sinking and appeared to be
in a delirious stupor. He was taken on Tuesday
morning with stOppage OF the bowels, since which
time the disorder has assumed more violent form.
ulceratlon having set in. IL was thought then that
he might possibly live till morning but his death is
mere question OF time.
PORTLAND, Sept A. N.
Senator Fessenden Is a little easier this morning,
and his pulse Is better, but there Is relief in his
bowels He Is perfectly conscious OF his condition,
and said last night he did not expect to recover.
PORTLAND Sept 4-NOon.
Senator Fessenden is about the same. DIR. Lin
coin thinks his complaint Is complicated by the
remains OF poison taken into bis system at the
National Hotel In Washington some years ago, and
from which he has suffered several times since.
PORTLAND, Sept. 4-4:30 =. M.
Senator Fessenden is somewhat better and has
taken some nourisnment.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
YACHTING NOTES.

The yacht Meteor, from New York for Cowes, the
non-arrval Of which has caused considerable un
easiness in England, put into Bermuda August "a.
race took place yesterday on the Patapsco river
between the yachts Robert I. Banks and Salie
Brewster for 81, 900 side. The course was sixteen
miles down the river from or Baltimore. and was
won by the Robert 4. Banks by six and hall
minutes.
grand union regatta Is announced to take place
at Idle Haven, Greenvie, on the 18th inst Besides
numerous others prize will be given by Mr. Thomas
Taylor; entrance for all boats OF thirty feet ana
day will be Mr. Patrick McGrhan's swift little yacht
Bella, OF the Bayonne Club, Annie Mac, Julia and
Others.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
THE PACIFIC COAST.

Tho Election In California-Success Of tho In.
dependents in San Francisco-The Duke Of
Gwin a Candidate for the United States
Senate.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 8, 1859.
There Is unusual delay in counting the votes IN
this city. The independents have elected Selby,
Mayor; Hanna, County Clerk; Freeman, Fire Com
missioner three Supervisors and three School
Directors The democrats have elected White,
Sheriff; Higgins, Recorder; Klopenburg, Trea-
surer; Rosenheim, Assessor; Byrne, District
Attorney, and Marks Harbor Commissioner. The
Independents claim that they have broken the
partisan character OF the Police Department, pre-.
vented the Fire Department from becoming pO-
tcal machine and achieved great Victory The
Nevada counties, which were hitherto republican.
William NJ Gwin. Jr., has beenselected to the State
his father Is an asprant for Mr.. Coles place In the
United States Senate.
Tho Congressional Retrenchers in San Fran
cisco-Indignation Against Treasurer SPIN
ner-spcech Of General Walbridge.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4. 1860.
The Congressional Retrenchment Committee have
been busy the entire week investigating the affairs
OF the Custom House. The particular points under
investigation have not transpired.
Treasurer Spinners defence in regard to the delay
In transferring gold from New York to san Fran
cisco occasions unfavorable comment IN financial
circles. 1t Ia considered IN unjust attack
on Vice President Colfax, our bankers and
merchants. Mr.. Spinner's fav0ritism Is sharply
criticised, and 1t is asked why should he
pay Segman three.quarters OF per cent for car.
rying bullion to New York when the Pacific Mail
Company offered to carry 1t for less; why the oppo
stion company was paid more for the same work
than the latter offered to perform 1t for, and II he
had inclination TO charge the extra quarter OF one
per cent paid the Bank Of California to the Assistant
Treasurer at New YORK, 70 whom out he charge the
extra compensation paid Seligman q Webbs
party left to-day for Cincinnati to arrange with
the Red Stockings Base Ball Club to visit san Fran
cisco.
General walbridge, Pacific Railroad Commissioner
addressed large meeting at the Board OF Trade
to-day. He complimented Horace Greeley who was
verted TO the double duty Of the Commissioners OF
mpartially dscharRing the trust OF the government
and railroad corporations which are not represented
on the Commission. The remarks were received
with great favor. The Commissioners were intro
duced to the leading merchants.
Flour, - Is . Is SIX; wheat, 81 90 a 81 e5;
Mining stocks dull--Alpha, IT; Belcher. IA; Bp,
lion, 10; Chollar, IS; Confidence. 81; Crown Pon.
2e; Empire Mill, 38; Gould Curry SO; Hale Nor.
cross, l23; Imperial, 4s Kentuck, 1871; Occidental
10; Ophir IS; Overman, II: savage 63; Sierra Ne.
vada 10; Yellow Jacket, Al.
The Chollar Mining Company has declared divi.
dend OF TWO dollars per share, payable on the 9th
mat
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
MIDDLETOWy.

RAILROAD AccIDRNr.-Last evening about SIX
O'Clock serious accident occurred at Middletown
station on the Erie Railway by which farmer
named Zeotus Masterson, Of Howens depot, lost
leg ana was SO severely injured otherwise that his
life despa,red OF. IL appears that Masterson was
Attempting to get on the caboose OF a passing coal
train when his foQt slipped and he fell under the
wheels which passed over his left leg near the thigh
and over the r,tht foot His leg was almost severed
IN twain and his foot badly crushed. Drs. sloan
and Everett were called and gave him every alien
ton, but Il was feared that he would not survive MS
OF age.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
CUBA.

Encounters with the Observation-Disclosures
Forward Enlist tments-Money for Arms.
HAVANA, September 4, 1859.
Major La Casa has had several skirmlshes with the
insurgents Arroyo Banco in the jurisdiction
Of the Cuatro Villas, and killed thirty OF them.
Committees have been appointed to promote en-
listments for the volunteer reserve corps in this
city.
Money was subscribed at the Casino Espahol last
night to buy Remington rifles for the Catalan VOL
unteers.
The English war steamer Phllomel. rom Nassau
has arrived here.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
IOWA..

Reported Resignation Of Senator Grimes.
CHICAGO. Sept. 4, 1850.
private letter from Paris says Hon. James w.
Grimes. OF Iowa, has resigned his seat In the
United States Senate 10 take effect on the Iss OF Oc
t0ber next He will not return to this country until
next year. HIS health has somewhat improved but
not sufficiently TO enable him TO assume public d,tes
~ the next session OF Congress. His term Of once
expires March 4, 1871.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
AUSTRIA.

Tho Inauguration Of the Hnss Festival-An
Immense Assembage.
LONDON September s, 1869.
The five hundredth anniversary Of the birth
of the great German reformer, John Huss,
was inaugurated at Prague yesterday. Immense
numbers OF people were present. Bohemia and
Moravia are largely represented, and delegations
from most of the European nations participate In
the ceremonies The festival will continue until
Tuesday, when the proceedings Will be brought to q
close.
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TELRCRAPHIC NEWS
r r 0 M
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
ENGLAND.
The Irish Land Question Omcially Introduced.

Tho Irish Land Question Oflcialy Introduced.
LONDON. Sept. A, 1883.
The Marquis OF Harrington attended the Cutters
banquet at Sheffield last night. He made speech.
He said:-
The task for the ensuing session Of Parliament
would be the settlement OF the Irish land question.
He hoped the subject would be debated with as little
political feeling as possible. II had never been the
battle ground of party. Men were comparatively
unpedged, and statesmen OF various opinions
showed an honest disposition to grapple with the
difficulties surrounding this matter
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
SPAIN.
Another Dynastic Hope.

MADRID, Sept 4, 1859.
The Inparctal Of this city says the chances Of
the Duke Of Genoa are the best for the throne OF
Spain. 1t urges the Cortes to nx his majority at
sixteen years.
prince Thomas Albert Victor de Savoy Duke Of
Genoa, recommended as above Tor the throne of
Spain. was born on the 9th OF February, 1854, and
is consequently, in the fifteenth year OF his age
He Is son OF Prince Ferdinand OF savoy, brother
OF King Victor Emanuel, and Is therefore nephew
20 his Majesty the KING OF Italy. His mother Is the
Princess Maria Elizabeth, daughter OF King John
of Saxonyl
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

work as possible on the terms OF the compro
mise The result OF the meeting has been commu-
nicated to the superintendent OF the coal depart
ment and he Is using all exerons IN preparing for
q resumption OF work on Monday September g. Tne
men are to receive the same price the men at the
Pennsylvania, Delaware Lackawanna and western
cOmpanes' mines.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
FRANCE.

Medical Opinion OF NapOleOn's Health-Prince
Napolcon's P0sition-The senate In Oppose
tiOn.
PARIS, Sept. 4, 1859.
The Pyesse to-day says DR.. Nelaton, the Emperor's
physician, contradicts the alarming reports which
are constantly arising in regard to the health OF Ma
poleon DR.. Nelaton declares that his convalescence
win be rapid ifhe takes necessary rest.
The Ptblfc (newspaper) reports that the Emperor
IL fast recovering, and that he remained yesterday
evening conversing with the Empress until eleven
O'Clock.
The Journal ODrciel OF Paris reports that the
Ministers met in council to-day, but makes no men,
tion of the presence of the Emperor.
Prince Napoleon to-day had an interview with the
Emperor.
The Senate by vote Of 113 to rejected an
amendment to the Senatus Cons,htun proposing
liberal reforms in the constitution Of the Senate
The amendment was offered by Senator Borean
and supported by Prince Napoleon.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
The Byron "Scanda!, Case.

AHe ByTOu "sScAhdh!" Cuse.
LONDON, Sept. 4, 1859.
Mr. william Hewitt writes to the London Ne,rs
to-day on the Byron scandal. He says there is little
doubt that the altered conduct of Lady Byron TO-
wards her husband was the result of her fathers
representations backed up by some odious story. He
traces the conduct Of the wife in buying up the
husbands memoir ana destroying 1t and asks If the
evidence OF the party destroying the evidence Of an
opponent can be accepted. The same act OF deprlv-
ing Byron Of the opportunity for self-justihcaton
deprived the wife of the right to advance fresh
charges.
The writer feels certain that this will be the ulti-
mate verdict OF the pubic.
The Weather and Crops.
LONDON Sept 4. 1869.
The weather continues fair. and the crops are be-
ing gathered In q good condition.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

The Ex-Bl0ckade Runner Lillian Slips Out of
New Orleans-A Filibustering Expedition to
be Taken On Board Feruundina-AnOther
Blockade Runner Fitting Out.
NEW ORLEANS September A, 1889.
The ex-blockade runner Lilian as anticipated in
the HERALD special OF yesterday slipped out last
night, and before this despatch is published she will
have reached Fernandna, Fla, and taken on
board the men concentrated there awaiting ner arr
val. Unless intercepted. twenty-four hours more
Will bring her or the coast OF Cuba No vessel in
these waters outsteam her. The Teaser, her SIS
ter steamer though not quite FAST is fitting out at
this port, doubtless for the same purpose as the
Lillian.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Surgeon Edwin M. Stein has been ordered to
report to the Secretary OF the Treasury for tempo
rary duty to make physical examinations Of o1lceia
vi tue marine revenue service.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
PENNS YLVANiA.

The End Of the Coal Miners strike-Worx
TO be Resumed.
WILKRsBARRE Sept. 4, 1859.
The miners and laborers employed along the line
OF the Delaware and Hudson works held a meeting
~ Providence yesterday and determined to resume
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
CHINA.

British News Of the Burinsame Treaty.
LONDON, Sept. 4, 1859.
The London Post says that Mr.. Burngame has
received despatch from Kung, Prince and Minister,
expressing mis- entire satisfaction with the treaty,
and announcing that the ratincations would be ex.
changed shortly.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Pretty Womcn.-A Comparatively Few
ades monopoze the beauty well the attsntlon
cey This ough. not to ee So bus ia and win be while men
are ioolsn ana snsc ou pteS aeee !or
BALM, which gives the bloom Of refined spark
ling beauty to the compleu pleasing, powerful and
turA. -
No ady need complain OF red tanned feckled or rustic
complexion who will invesA ~ In hngan's Magnolia
New York.
splendid hairdrsss,nshs LYONS KArHAIRoN.
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Owing to the great increase of busl-
ness consequent on the popularity OF
their Cartoon and general issue, the
proprietors of
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

D~vRQists' Sundrfes.
q. II. GRIFFIN IMPORTER, 13S Fulton ssrest No rent
fne goods. Low prices "a specially.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

For First Glass Printing Of Rvery Deserts.
ton go to the Metropolitan job Printing EstablshmenU
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Good Bourbon, so Centss Choice and Old,
81 per bottle Bordeaux Wine Companya vaults, " Futsa
street, corner William.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

CristatlOrO's Unrival1ed Hair Dye.-SOl4
applied his wig and scalp factory No. Astor House.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

The Cotton Supply.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 4, 1863
The imports Of cotton from all ports have been
unprecedentedly heavy Tor the past few days.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Established in 1SOO-The Metropolitan Joe
Printing Establishment 81 Nassau sreas.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
Pretty womcn.-A Comparatively Few,

Gouraud's Oriental Cream, u so Per Bot~
tie IS Bond street, late Of ass Broadway, druggists
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
Cardinal Cullen's Pastoral.

The London Times comments as follows on Card
nal Cullens last pastoral and on the claims put
forth by the Roman Catholic Bishops of Ireland:-
tOn, and the exaltaLlon of den0minatiOnalism.
The language OF Archbishop Cullen must provoke
resentment The pretensons Of the Catholic hierar.
chy toward the State are intolerable. There is
not one Of their resolves on education which
the people will not emphaJically repudiate,
and which, H brought before Parliament, will not
be rejected. The lesson OF the past two years
lost on these prelates. They have not understood
how proposal Of great moderation and ackn0w
lodged wisdom proved abortlve last session through
the profound antlpathy of Parliament to applying
public money to Catholic uses. The present pr0po
sails are about as hopeless any that could be pro-
pounded. England and Scotland will not listen to
them. Even in Ireland they will not command the
assent OF classes interested higher education and
In Parliament they would be mentioned only to be
condemned
Canada to be Consolidated and Developed.
LONDON Sept 4, 1862
The London Post to-day has an editorial on
Canadian matters. The writer says the c0nsolida-
tiOn and development OF Canada are at hand. I'm
migration Is increasing the government is active,
and the relations with the United States are in fair
way Of improving. People ana money are the great
destde1ata. Let Canada show that these can safely
and prOitably be sent there and the Old Country will
be found supporting and nvigorating the New in
better manner than in supplying her with made
quate garrisons
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
George Peabody's Gift to General Lees
College.


RICHMOND. Sept 4, 1869.
The Richmond Enquirer OF this morning, speak.
ing OF George Peabody and his recent donation to
the college over which General Lee presldes, says:-
His latest gift TO this great interest is peculiarly
gratifying to the southern people. The South has
watched with most appreciative interest the labors
or General Lee to establish for her benefit first
class college, Nothing IN the grand career OF her
favorte son has endeared him more TO his coun-
trymen than the selfsac rifcng zeal In their behalf
with which he has prosecuted this object since the
war Mr.. Peabody, following the promptngs OF a
hch.mInded libefaity has donated 100000 TO Wash
n9ton College TO be applied by General Lee In car
rynp out mis- plans for the extension OF that institu
tion The generous donor could not have applied
the gift In any way In which it would
have conduced more to the object IN view,
nor could he have done an act more grateful to the
whole SOUTH Even his prncey donations TO
Southern common school education have not
awakened such feeling Us will the comparatively
small one to washington College. The former were
placed mainly In the hands OF men not OF our Sec
ton strangers to us and TO our needs. and conse-
queny 1t required time for us 10 be made to rea-
lie the high purposes OF the giver The latter has
been bestowed upon one OF the leading institutions
OF the South and placed In the hands OF Sanerai
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Bachelors Hair Dye.-The Best IN tho
The only perfect dye harmless reiaber ustanta
neous. Factory Is Bond street.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
THE EVENING TELEGRAM

! will be sent by mail to Subscribers tor
SIX dollars per year. Address 97 MAS
: sau street.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

LONDON, sept. Z, IboV
Prince Kung's despatch to Mr.. Buringame
thanks him for his services ana asks him to in.
sercede with the Peruvian government in behalf
OF the Chinese aborers who badly treated In the
mines and guano diggngs OF Peru.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Beware Of the Eggs which vermin Lay for
next roP ae s, bs
neas moth bugs and other vermn from overnnnns you
with their broods next Lyons Powder will do IT,
Nothing else will. Depot, q Park row, New YORK
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A. A.-The Following, from q Lady Of tho 9
R6gs forcing thick glossy growth o.
thick glossy beautiful It 10 the most beautifynx hair
restorer Very respectfully. Mrs. KERRr
Wiloughby avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Pamphlets, Law Reports. &C., Executed
with nenness, qucsess and DESPATCH twenty-five per cent
At the MKrROPOLrTAN JOB PRINTING ESTABLISH
MENT,97 Nassau street
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A Card.

A.-Iadies' Faces Enamelled also the Pre-.
paraton SALE with Instructions, by M LAUSSoN 71
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THE EVENING TELEGRAM ,

/ would impress upon advertisers the
! necessity of presenting their adver-
tisements for the Cartoon papers three
days in advance, 70 secure Insertion.
| In the general issue II Ia also neces-
sarv to present advertisements on the
| afternoon preceding the issue Of the
edition for which they are intended.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05

Roynl Havuma Lottcvy.-Prxes Paid s.'son. IN lola
lntormaou fur nshcd The highest rates paid Tor Douooo"
ThyEoa 10 al CO., Bankers, 70 va stross. N,x
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Prince NapoleOn's Pos itiOu.

LONDON, Sept. 4, 1869.
The Imperiast journals of Paris express great
discomfort at Prince Napoleon's speech and declare
that he went too far. The general opinion however
is that the Prince displayed great ability and
liberal spirit.
The Emperor Remains I'm Paris.
PARIS, september 4, 1859.
The Emperor will not 90 to the Camp de Chalons
to-day, as before reported.
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Fire in the Great Western Wells at Petrolia-
Loss $4,000.

PETROLIA, sept. L. 1902
At i've O'Clock this morning the Great Western
Wells. Nos. and O. took nre and everything above
ground. consisting OF 1000 barrels tankaRe, two
engine houses and derricks and 1900 barrels Of
crude OIL were entirely destroyed. The loss will be
about $4,000.
The New York herald., 1869-09-05
The Legislature to be Called About the
18th inst.

General CANDY VIII issue proclamation for the
election about the 18th inst He is delayed by dis
puted returns from one county. The State Officers
will be installed on the assembling of the Legsla-
ure.