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The New York herald., 1869-06-05
POsT OFFlCE-FIsCAL YEAR.

The result OF the last fiscal years transactions
with foreign countries through the foreign depart
ment OF the ost ONCE in this city Is SHOWN in the
following statement The number Of letters for
wsrded amounted to 5,eoocO7, and the number re-
ceived was 5,22s225, 30 that in the aggregate the
number received and forwarded was IL, I2S, $40,
win Ch. as compared with the previous fiscal year, 10
an increase OF 2l2 3p2 In the inward mails and $751; eO6
In the outward mails, and total Of $50, 2g8 letters,
The New York herald., 1869-06-05
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE wEATHER---The following record will show
the changes in the temperature for the past twenty
four hours, in comparison with the corresponding
day last year. as indica by the thermometer az
Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD building, Broadway,
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Measurement of Yachts.

PLYMOUTH, May Ia, 1869.
SIR-For racing l think by far the most satisfac-
tory plan, and that would bring vessels Of diff
ferent sizes together better than any other, would
be to throw over the present plan OF tonnage dis
placement altogether and TO make the measurement
once the length at the water line added TO three
times the greatest breadth, whether that is at the
water line, above or below IL.
would take no account OF draught at ALL
This very simple plan would. ! am convinced,
meet more OF the difficulties than any other at pre-
sent proposed. @. SIMPSON.
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SMALLPOX.
Eacfs and Hi
,out the Disease.

Facts and Figures About the Disease.
so much excitement has been created throughout
the city lately by the cry OF smallpox and by the
efforts Of the young doctors, who act inspectors
under the Board OF Health, TO enforce vaccination
in tho public schools, that simple statement Of the
facts In the matter given by one who has the best
opportunity TO know, may help to allay the excite
meut Mr. George Kelock the superintendent OF
outdoor Poor under the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction, has positively denied that there
The New York herald., 1869-06-05
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS cuusT-ln BANKRUPTCY
Examinations Ordered.
BEFORE Commissioner Retts.

The United States Us. Noses Z. CrdSto.-The de-
fendant was brought up for examination on a charge
Of having omitted two notes from a schedule he had
filed In the Bankruptcy Court. He was held on his
own recognizance To appear on Monday for exami-
nation.
Michael Leary and Ross Phillips, charged with
frauds under the Bankruptcy act also appeared be-
fore the Commissioner and the examination in their
case was set down for Tuesday.
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70 the infant Lucia, a. sole her ~ law except, OF
course, dowerto his widow.
The case has been under investigation for two days
and win probably occupy ten days further In con-
elusl0n. For the proponents. Stewart, Rich ana
Woodford; for the minor heir at law, James b. Met
calf and J. II. Flanders.
The New York herald., 1869-06-05
YACHTING NOTES FROM THE FIELD. "
Brighton Rexufta,

We understand that two gentlemen OF influence
contemplate arranging for an imposing regatta 10
take place of Brighton the week before Goodwood,
and 1t Is not unlikely that the three large American
yachts and several first class English ya"hts VIII
compete.
The New York herald., 1869-06-05
NEW YORK CITY.
TINE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Before Jadge Benedict.

The McHenry Perjury Case-Motion for
New Trial.
Before Jadge Benedict
The United states as. John ID. KcHenTp.-The de-
fendant on second trial was found guilty Of per-
jury in swearing certain afidavts against ex-Com-
missioner Rollins and ex-Deputy Commissioner
Hafland Yesterday motion for q new trial was
made and will be argued this morning.
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supEsIOa COURT.
Alleged Fraudulent Conversion of Bonds.
In

before Judge mcCu1n.
James r. Lyons rs. Thomas NJ Isett, John Kerr et
dl.-An order was recently granted by Judge McCunn
for the arrest OF the defendants, who are charged
with fraudulent conversion Of bonds TO q large
amount
The defendants were admitted to bail in the sum
OF 5000, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
TENNESSEE.

Reported Radical Conspiracy to Force the
Election In Their FavOr-Stokes, Co per
and Maynard TO Erect n Separate Govern.
mcnt-Congress to bo Called to Their Aid.
LOUISVILLE, KY, August s. 1859.
The C0Nfe'-JOu'nal has advices from Nashville
purportng to be from reliable source, making
some startling disclosures concerning the plans OF
the Stokes party In Tennessee. These advIces as
sert that 1t Is the intention Of General Stokes to
assemble Legislature Of his own at Nashville, to
organize a separate State government and to call
upon General Cooper, OF the militia for his assist
ance. General Cooper Is said to be committed to
the conspiracy, as well as the federal office
holders and The republican municipal authorities OF
Nashville. A part OF the scheme is attributed to
Horace Maynard but 1t Is said to have the approval
of Boutwell, aud other republican leaders at WASH
ington In lieu OF the militia which are disbanded,
General Cooper expects to be backed up by the
Grand Army OF the Republic. The object Of this
movement is to create CONFLICT calling for he in.
terposion OF Congress, which will be memorialized
In regard to the subject 1t Is expected that the ad-
ministration will protect General stokes and party
until Congress meets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKBr-LoNDON August 3-4:30
p M-ConsOls closed at 83 for both money and the
account. United states five twenty bonds S31s.
stocks dull; Erie, lgx; Illinois, 94h Atlantic and
Great western, FAX.
FRANKFORT BoURsB - FRANKFORT, August g.
United states hve-twenty bonds Ssk a $50 for the
issue Of 1864
$3.50 p. M.-Cots0n-The market G Osed q shade
easier. Mlddling uplands 12Td; midding Orleans
I3d. 1870. The sales OF the day have footed up
$1,000 bales
HAvRE COTTON MARKET.-HAvRE, August 3-C0t-
ton, 154f per cwt. for tres ordinare on the spot.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
August 3.-The market Is firm.
LIyERPOoL PROVISIONS MARKBT.-LIvERpOOL,
August 3.-Lard, 70s Sd. per cwt.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKEr.-LIvERPooI Au-
gust 3.-Turpentfne, 27s. I'd. per cwt
LONDON PRODUCE MARKBr.-LONDON. August b.
Llnseed OIL G31 o.. per ton. Turpentne, 21s. per
Cwt
PETROLEUM MARKBT.--ANTwERP August 3,-Pe-
troleum 61lzf. for standard white.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
MOVEMENTS OF PRESIDENT GRANT
The Departure of the President from Long
Brnnch-An Interesting Farewell.

The Departure of the President from Long
Branch-An Interesting Farewell.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., August 8, 1859.
The President this morning had conversation
with Mr. Robson. Secretary of the Navy, after
which ne made few visits to some friends. In com.
pany with Mr. George w. Childs and his private
secretary, General Porter. At the Presidential
apartments were scene OF busy preparation IN an
icpation OF the departure Of their occupants on the
three O'Clock train for New York.
During the morning number of the gentlemen at
the hotel, after consultation, determined upon
giving the President an appropriate but informal
farewell. Accordingly the following letter was sent
to the Presidents ROOM
LONG BRANCH, n. j., August g. 1850.
To THE PREsIDENT:-Will his Excelcncy the
make special Of the ' pleasure they
% %s Hon sTswsS H.
from you. Yours, truly. s. d. briggs.
The President replied In the course oil an hour:-
LONG BRANCH, N. j., August 8, 1889.
DEAR sIRwIt viii AFFORD me great pleasure to
meet guests OF the Stetson House before leaving
in your note, Just received am much indebted to
these guests as well as TO tns proprietor Of the
Very respectfully yours, &c. 2, 8, GRANT.
At tw3 O'Clock the guests Of the stetsoh House as
sembed in the parlors OF the hotel, and in few
minutes the President entered, with Mrs. Grant on
his arm and followed by his two children Nellie
and JESSIE A large number OF ladies and gentlemen
were assembled AS soon as the President and
family had seated themselves General Brewster,
Attorney General, OF Pennsylvania, approached, and
was recognized by the President rising.
General BREWSTER said that 1t was an embarass-
ing and yet pleasant duty he had to perform on
behalf Of himself and the guests OF the Stctson House,
first to thank the President for coming 70 Long
Branch, and second for the honor and pleasure OF
his company. 1t was pleasant to all to converse
with him aud to enjoy the presence Of his family,
aud hoped that the visit was pleasant to himself
as 1t certainly was to those assembled around. That
he would be brief and say but farewell, hoping that
the President would be renewed In health and
strength, and long live to enjoy the honor ana pros
perity Of the country over which he ruled.
The PRESIDENT replied--
ATTORNEY GENERAL BREWSTER, LADIES AND
GENrLEMEN--I made this visit to Long Branch as q
made pleasant by you all. have purchased cot
tage here by the seaside, where l shall make tne
summer home OF myself and family, or, at least. for
my family and such portion OF the summer FOR my
self as my public duties viii permit
After the President mad finished the ladies and
gentlemen nocked around, and for ten minutes
there was quito lively scene Of parting. The
children we're even more enthusiastic, and bestowed
upon Miss Nellie. and occasionally upon Master
Jessie, an abundance Of Kisses These Two interest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
FRANCE.
M. Rouhsr's Address to the Senatc--The Sen.
atus COnsuitum.

M. Rouhsr's Address to the senate--The Sen.
atus COnsuitum.
PAaIs, August 5. 1860.
At the opening OF the session OF the senate yester
day M. Rouher made address. He referred to
the duty devolved upon that body OF examining the
proposed reforms, aud said they should inquire whe
Their they were popular enough to go hand In hand
with liberty, and at the same time strong enough
to resist anarchy. He was confident the
Senate would enter upon this discussion with the
hrnfntention Of interpreting the VIII OF the
try, and that by the combined efforts or the govern
ment and the Senate genuine harmony
would be established between the powers OF the
State and the institutions Of the empire ana both
would acquire renewed strength ustrc aud popu-
iarity. In conclusion, he expressed profound regret
At the death Of their late President, M. Tropong.
The Senatus Consulun was then read. In add.
tton to the provisions teegraphed last night IL
prescribes that Ministers are to depend only on tn
emperor and Will continue to deliberate
IN council under his presidency. They are
however. to be considered responsible for their
acts, put can only be impeached by the Senate. A
minister, whether member of the Senate or OF the
CORDS Legislatif, has right to be present at the
debates In either chamber
Tne minister Of Justice made some explanations
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
KENTUCKY.

Despcrndoes In Boyle and Mercer COMntics-
Three Men and q Woman Killed-The
Militia Called Ont.
LOUISVILLE, August 1859.
The Evening Express contains the folowing:-we
have reports from Casey county and that region.
The regulators, according to this rumor have been
at work, and blood has again been shed. We are
told that gang Of some thirty men made an attack
on a house Of one Of the Rouse party In Casey,
There are no other particulars. This Is the same
gang that have been operating in Anderson, Mercer
and adjoining counties.
An 0ificial order has been received from the Adju-
tant Generals Office az Frankfort addressed to
Major Alien, Of this city, to hold his battalion OF
militia IN readiness for service. 1t Is contemplated
by the state authorities to send this militia to Boyle
and mercer counties to destroy the bands OF wing
State,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
NEW YORK.
Ninth Annual Session of the American Dental
Asa0ctafi0u.

Ninth Annual Session of the American Dental
Association.
SARATOGA, August 8, 1860.
The American Dental Association commenced Its
ninth annual session at the Union Hotel ballroom
this morning. The association was called to order
by Jonathan Taft, Of Cincinnati President Dele
gates were present from all parts OF the country in
Guiding Vice President Homer Judd, OF St. Louis;
Secretaries James McManus, Of Hartford, and Edgar
Park, of st. Louis; Treasurer w. II. Goddard, Of
Louisville. Also leading dentists Of Chicago. De-
troit, New Orleans, Boston, New YORK, Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
j. G. Amber, Of New York, made an address OF
welcome end ended with poem.
". q. Atkinson, Of New YORK, read paper on
dental pathology and surgery. ..
At the afternoon session OF the association the
discussion OF dental pathology was continued, Drs.
Atkinson, Wetherbee, Buckingham, c. r. Butler and
c. w. Pierce participatnp,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
OHIO.

Exposition Of Textile Eabrics-Opening Of the
Cincinnati Tobacco Fair.
CINCINNATI. August Q, 1862
great exposition Of textile fabrics opened this
morning two adjacent storerooms for three stories
In Sinton's magnificent new block. They are filled
with goods. The variety Of articles is great and the
quality very fine. Business men, inspecting them.
confess that hitherto they had been ignorant of the
extent and perfection OF the wo0len manufactures
In tile West. Entries have been made by actual
manufacturers with very few exceptions.
Three thousand articles now entered will be on
the rooms yesterday. Chicago, Detroit, New YORK.
New Orleans and other cities have sent correspon.
dents.
The fourth annual fair OF the Tobacco Trade Az.
ISOLATION OF Cincinnati commenced to- day. Six hum
drcd and twenty-five hogshcads of tobacco ali 6ne
grades, were exhibited and S45, 900 In premiums
awarded. The quantity was not so great a. last
year, out the quality OF The leaf Is better THIS is
what the association desire.
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ST. DOMINGO.

Americans Examining the Mineral Resources
of the Island-A Battle with the Rebels Inn.
nlinent.
HAVANA, August g. 1869.
The latest intelligence from st. Domingo is to the
oath ult.
The steamer Tybee had arrived at Puerto Plata.
Some Of her passengers were engaged in examining
the mineral resources Of the country
A battle was imminent between the forces of Presi
dent Baez and Ex-Presdent Cabral.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
ALABAMA.

Election ReFufns-Larse Conservative Vote
MOBILE, August 3, 1859.
The vote In this city for Congress is as follows
Mann conservative, 4,los; Buck (radicaD, 2,s4s.
Mann's majority, l,2eo ProsQuaer demQcrat) is
elected to the Legislature.
MONTGOMERY, August 8, 1862
This city gives Buckley (radical). Tor Congsess,
a,os2 and Worthy tdemocrat Il,0l5. Buckeyes ma.
jOrity, 2067.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
NEBRASKA.

Hotel In Omaha Burned-The South Pass
Indians Quiet.
ST. LOUIS, August g. 1859.
The Taylor House, In Omaha, was burned night
before last. The loss Is $4,000; insurance So 500
The subcommittee Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, who left Omaha yesterday, will meet In
Boston on October 20 and report fully on the diff.
ferent subjects assigned to them.
General Augur returned from South Pass yester-
day. Indian matters are quiet In that department
Another expedition Will leave Fort Sedgwick in o
few DAYS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
First Day Of the Brighton Races.


LONDON August 3, 1869.
The Brighton races opened to-day with fair at.
tendance.
The Brighton Stakes Of fifteen sovs. each, was
won by b. Wlnlfred, beating b. c. vanichka, Sec
ond, and CHI. c. Robespieme, third. Nine started,
and the betting was to against the winner, to l
against Vanichka ana 10 to against RoDespierre.
The Marine Stakes, o. 100 sovs., added TO a sweep
stakes or five sovs. each, was won by b c. Nencha-
tel. beating Ir0nmaster, second, and Historian,
third. The betting at the start was to against the
winner even on Ironmaster and 20 TO against HIS
t0rtan. Six ran.
The Champagne Stakes, OF ten sovs. each with 100
added, won by b. c. Suffolk. beating b. c. Blue
gown, second, ana oh. c. Lumey, third. The bet
cling was to against Suffolk, and to againSt
Buegown. Four ran
The Corporation Stakes for two year olds was won
by Mr.. Bevill's colt by Thormanby out o: Blue Bell
beating Mr.. Brayley's colt second and Mr. Reeves
br. I. Pate, third. Seven ran.
Preparations for the Coming International
Bout Race.
LONDON, August 3, 1859.
The coming International boat race between the
Harvard and oxford crews Is still matter OF great
interest The press of London generally comment
unfavorably on the style OF the Harvard crew.
The Ne,DS to-day has an article on the
subject, wherein Tue WTlter uOpcS tne ''Wedtuer
will be all that either crew could desire, that the
water will be smooth, the way clear the steamers
dstanced ana the best boat The FIRST to pass the win
ming post"
The Harvard crew were,out again last evening on
the Thames. They used boat OF The London Gu b
on this occasion and their practice much better
than before. They attained higher rate oil speed
than with their own boat.
IT,.
and Cu5u.
LONDON, August 3, 1859,
Via French Cable. I
The London Times this morning, ~ ,rs money ar
tlce says there strong runlors that the prelimi
naries of an agreement between Spain ana the
United states with respect TO CUBA have been ar
ranged.
The London telegraph on National Develop
ment la France.
LONDON, August 2, 1869.
The Daily Telegraph saye:-srance has now en-
tered on career OF national development unex-
ampled at any previous stage OF her national ex-
istcnce. The Emperor assumes the character
OF constitutional sovereign, under circumstances
which encourage us to nope for the success OF an
for France only, but Tor the world.
Tho American Minister to Portugal at Souis,-
ampton.
LONDON. August 3, 1869.
Samuel Shellabarger, the new American Munster
to Portugal, arrived to-day at southampton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
NAVAL INTELLECT nee.

Commander T. s. Febrown has been ordered 10
duty as member OF the board In session at the
Navy Department for examination OF officers for pro-
motion. Ensigns Edward NJ. Day and It. b. NJ.
Mason have been ordered 70 the European squadron,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
SAxONY.

Terrific COlliery ExpIoson-Over Three Hun.
dred Lives Lost.
DRESDEN, August 8, 1869.
dreadful accident occurred yesterday in the coal
mines IN the mountain districts near this city. The
loss OF life was appalling. Over three hundred per-
sons were killed outright No particulars are at
hand but the accident fs said to have been attrbut
able to the stormy weather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
GERMANY.

Projected Ship Canal through Scbleswig.Hol-
stein.
BERLIN. August g. 1869.
The preliminary surveys for ship canal through
Scheswig-Hostein, to connect the Baltic and the
North seas, have been completed. It Is thought the
Prussian government Will undertake the work,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
CONNIE

Fatal Accident ON the New York and
New Haven Railroad.
NEW LONDON, August g. 1862
The three O'Clock New Haven express from New
York, approaching Fairfield avenue, near Bridge
port this afternoon, running at great Speed struck
a horse and wagon containing an old man. killing
him Instantly. The horse was cut In twain and the
wagon smashed In atoms. The deceased was recog-
nized as Mr.. Hendricks, OF Black Rock, Conn.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
The Coal MONOPOLY in BunhIo.

BUFFALO, August 3, 1862
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of citizens took
place at the Court House this evening to form an
association to procure supply OF COAL Coal mono.
poles and combinations were denounced In most
Indignant terms as robbers and plunderers of the
poor. The most prominent citizens OF this place are
engaged in the movement, and q determination ia
manifested to make the movement permanent and
agitate state and Congressional aid to break down
the coal combinations now In existence. commit
tee was appointed to draft articles Of organization
and incorporation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
CIRCULATION OF CITY JOURNALS.
GROSS RECEIPTS Fra I'M SALES.


The following is table showing me gross receiptS
for subscriptions only with one exception, Sail the
city newspapers the Thirty Collection dis
trict during the past nine months. 20 returned to
Assistant Assessor P0lnsett Cooper, OF that district
Each return ia in excess OF the $l,2So per quarter
allowed py law
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
THE NEW DOMINO ON.

Yellow Fever on Shipboard.
HALIFAX, August s, 1862
Eighteen deaths from yellow fever occurred on
board the man-ofwar Eclipse on her passage from
Rio Crande to Halifax Among the victims were
the commander and first lieutenant. Another
ship, the Barracuda arrived to-day with fever ON
board.
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Later Account of the Explosion.
DRESDEN, August 8, 1869.
The accounts OF the explosion in the mines have
not been exaggerated. Three hundred and twenty
one dead have been counted. The scenes In the
neighborhood of the mines are heartrending.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
PLEASURE PARTIES AT FORTRESS MONROE.

FORTRESS MONROE, August 3. 1850.
The steamer Mlllville, from Philadelphia, has ar.
rived here with the popular Bay Club-some sixty
gentlemen. They 60 from here to Norfolk ana Rich
inond and Will spend week at Ccbb's Island before
returning.
The yacht Daniel A. DAVIS, from Philadelphia,
with a party Of excursionists, has also arrived
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
FIRE IN FOURTEENTH s1Ms1-A MAN SEVERELY BURNED.

fire occurred last evening In Jean Cartser's
glass staining establishment, No. 246 West Four
teenth street, caused by some chemicals boiling over
into the nre. The flames caused but slight damage,
but the proprietor WAS dangerously burned While
attempting " check theI progress
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
VENEZUELA.

National Forces Preparing to Attack the Re.
v0lutionists.
HAVANA, August 3, 1859.
Dates from Caracas to the oath Qlt. are at hand
The federal forces were preparing to attack Cover.
nor Pulgar at Maracaibo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The Cunard mail steamship China will leave this
port on Wednesday for Liverpool
The mails for Europe will close at the Post once
at twelve O'Clock NJ. on Wednesday.
THE NEW YORK REHABILITATION for Europe--win
be ready at haf-past ten O'Clock IN the morning
Single copies, In wrappers for mailing. six cents.
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ILLINOIS,.

The Episcopal Church Observation-Disclosures s
of the Vice President.
CHICAGO, August 3, 1859.
Judge Jameson rendered decision to-day against
the dissolution OF the injunction against the Ecce.
siastlca1 Court The attorneys on both sides OF the
case had consultation immedia tely after the
opinion had been rendered. and the counsel for the
Bishop requested leave to file on amended bill, be-.
fore the Supreme Court at the September term
The Supreme Court VIII not reach decision before
January next
Vice President Colfax and party VIII leave here
tomorrow morning for the Pacific coast via the "a.
ci1c Railroad