The New York herald., 1869-09-05
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Europe.

Cable kilograms are dated September 4.
Napoleon's convaescence is progressing rapidly.
Prince Napoleon was In interview with the En-
peror. The anne ndment TO the SenatuS COnSutpn
proposing a reform in the constitution OF the
French Senate was rejected by that body. The
imperalist journals again condemn Prince Napo-
Icons speech. plan of settlement OF the Irish
land question is be the next great measure OF the
English Cabinet. Cardinal Culen's pastoral on the
Irish educational system is severely condemned in
England.
The Duke OF Genoa, nephew Of the King OF Italy,
Is spoken OF for the throne Of Spain London
Journal lntimates beneficial legislation for Canada
The Byron SCANDAL" case was being still canvassed.
China. {.
Minister Prince Kung has requested Mr.. Bur-
Nngame's mtercession IN behalf OF the Chinese Ia
borers III Peru, who are badly treated. The Prince
expresses his satisfaction with the American treaty
Miscellaneous.
The proposition presented to Spain by General
Sckles for The purchase Of Cuba has not as yet been
accepted by the government OF Regent Serrapo. 1t
favored the payment OF not more than 500, 900 900
by Cuba for the public buildings and works in the
island and the settlement OF Cuba's portion OF the
public debt. A counter proposition was sent to
Secretary Fish by the Regent which favored a ces.
sation OF hOsthties and election among the
people, universal suffrage being admitted to see II
independence was a popular demand. Secretary
Fish has not accepted the last proposition and still
urges the Grst 1t is thought however, that the
Regent will leave the matter for the King TO deter
mine when one Is chosen.
The steamship Hornet, which sailed some time
ago from Philadelphia, has been seized at Halifax,
as Cuban nlibuster, on the oath of q sailor that
see had arms slowed under her coal, which is all
70 be unladen.
The blockade runner Lillian slipped out OF New
Orleans OH Friday night, and has before this pro
badly taken on board the flbusters al Fernandna
Fla, and sailed for the coast Of Cuba.
Later reports from the election in California in
dicate that the independent ticket has carried th
Mayoralty and several important offices in Sal
Francisco thereby, 1t Is claimed. breaking uI
numerous rings The democracy have been victori
Gus In carrying other offices in the city and sweep
ing several republican strongholds in the interior
James W. Gwtn ST., Is said to be an asprant fol
Senator Coles place.
Commissioner Thornton, Of the Kearsarge, reports
% the Navy Department that he had received visit
from the Duke OF EdnburR at Tahiti, when the usua
honors were paid. Nothing Is said, apparently
about the insulting behavior attributed to the Duk
on the occasion in previous press despatch.
fire occurred In Philadelphia yesterday by whicl
4 planning mill, five dwellings and a market hous
were damaged, and which Is said to have been in
cendiary Much alarm Is felt In consequence, as
scarcity of water is still inflicted on the city.
A private letter states that Senator Grimes, o
iowa, has resigned to take eject on the st OF 0cto
ber owing to Ill health.
The strike of the coal miners along the line OF tn
Delaware and Hudson works has ended and prepa
rations are making 10 resume WORK on Monday.
We give In another column this morning Attorne
General Hoars opinion In full on the test oath
the Virginia Legislature. General Candy VIII prof
ably issue his proclamation conven!ng the Legisi'
ture on the 18th inst
The foreman OF the stonemasOns at work IN fa
mount Park, Philadelphia, was killed yesterday by
discharged laborer, who further attempted to shoe
the officers who arrested him.
Secretary Rawns' health has improved
Senator Fessenden lies at The point OF death.
the ship laborers' strike in quebec has ended b
@ compromise.
Hon. Judge Day, Of Ottawa, has gone to washing
ton on business connected with the boundary claim
OF the Hudson Bay Company.
The City.
Work on the Spanish gunboats In this city Is sti
po,nQ on in Greenpoinl and Brooklyn.
The STOCK market yesterday was irregular throug