The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-23
S HE E T .
New York, Thursday, September %, 1869.
Europe.

BY special cable kilograms from Paris and London,
dated yesterday we learn that England ct least as
Tar is Indicated by one OF her leading newspapers
IA likely to support Spain against the Cuban revolu.
ton. Father Hyacinthe, Of Paris, denounced the
Ecumenica Council, its intent and tendency. His
Reputation OF the Papa authority produced pro.
found sensation.
The London Times asserts that Spain has found
advantage in her "bold display" IN defence Of Cuba
by defiance Of her adversaries and the rejection OF
the Sickles note. General Sickes, it is alleged, with
drew the note ana the hope is again expressed that
bis action will be repudiated in Washington England
will soon complete treaty Of commerce with Spain
The COrtes will, II is said, choose king An English
tory journal advises the United States not to Eight
Spain Paris celebrated the anniversary of the revo
luton of17e2 by fete. One hundred thousand dol
lars In gold were taken from the Bank OF England
or New York General Prlm was in Madrid from
France, and Spanish Cabinet council resolved to
use every effort retain Cuba. Prince Napoleon Is
spoken OF as a candidate for the throne OF Spain.
France anticipates much division In the Roman
Council Peace Congress was IN session in Switzer
land. The Drown Prince of Prussia will attend the
opening OF the Suez Canal The King OF Italy
interests himself actively for settlement OF the
Turco- Egyptian dificulty.
BY steamship we have very interesting special
correspondence from Europe in detail OF our cable
kilograms to the 18th Of September.
India.
English advices by mail report favorably OF the
cotton crop IN India.
The Sultan persists Ia maintaining the points and
principle OF his late oflea! note TO The yiceroy Of
Egypt
sixteen insurgents were killed
Paraguay.
Our Rio Janeiro letter is dated August Is. The
provisional government in Paraguay is in full
blast and has commenced partitioning out the coun-
try TO the allies. Count d'Eu, with his forces, is
still III sight OF Lopez, and battle was imminent.
Panama.
The Legislative Assembly OF the state of Panama
has passed resolutions urging the recognition of the
Cubans % belligerents.
Our Lima letter Is dated August 2s. Great alarm
was prevalent owing TO the representations Of Pro-
lessor Falb OF another earthquake in the latter part
Of September, and many OF the people are making
preparations to live In the valleys during the fated
period.
Miscellaneous.
The report that the government ia dissatisfied with
the course OF Minister sickes in Spain is denied.
The cuban question, however viii receive the i'm.
mediate attention Of the government.
The Democratic State Convention met in Syracuse
yesterday and nominated the following ticket-
Secretary OF State ....... Homer A. Nelson.
Comptroller. ......,....... William F. Allen.
Attorney General. ........M Marshall B. ChampaIn.
State Treasurer. ........ Wheeler ii. Bristol
Engineer and Surveyor. Van r. Richmond.
Canal Commissioner. ~, W, Wright.
State Prison Inspector :. F. L. Lanin.
Judges Of the Court of John A. Lott.
Appeals. ...............j Robert Earl.
General Grant and his family returned to Washing.
ton yesterday and took up their residence at the
White House.
J. Ross Browne has been Informed by the State
Department that be ID no longer an Official Of the
government.
The Massachusetts State Republican Convention
ut Worcester yesterday renominated the entire State
ticket, with the exception OF the State Auditor for
which position Charles Endicott was named. Charles
Sumner presided.
william Moedy, respectable old farmer, near
Madison, Ind, killed his wife, set fire to his house,
stood guard over 1t that nothing might be saved until
was completely destroyed and then killed him.
self.
The expedition sent from the Naval OBSERVATORY
at washington to Siberia to observe the eclipse ha:
returned to San Francisco The expedition was a
failure as clouds entirely hid the sun during the
observation.
The skeletons OF woman and child have been dis
covered near Loeb Lomond, In New Brunswick, anc
man named Kane, whose wife and child they are
supposed to be, has been arrested on suspicion o
having murdered them.
During thunder storm In Yarmouth, n b., Of
Tuesday. house was struck by lightning and set Of
nre, man and his wife occupying 1t being Instant
killed and a bedridden daughter being burned +
death.
Poiiras, Canadian murderer, was executed q
Quebec yesterday 1t is said that the executlone
was Intoxicated while he was performing the dutie
OF his ONCE, and the rope being too long Poitra
fell to the ground on his knees and was only hanged
successfully on q second trial.
Mrs. Hapne, the wife OF o mecbanicAvng at No
rs East warren street. Brooklyn while In a nj O
insanity yesterday afternoon, killed her son. DO
Of eight years, BY cutting him over the head with
batchst Her daughter Alice attracted BY The bow,
cries. broke In the door and was also attacked. bu
managed 70 secure the Ratchet and bring In tn