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A Swedish woman arrived at St. Paul,
June Is, with her dead child, three years
old, ia her arms. II had died during the
night, and all night long she had chung to
the corpse, swinging the body to and fro,
sobbing and moaning. She was on her
way to join her husband, who had come
10 America a year or two previous.
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A few months since President Juarez
sent to M. Lefevre, French ex deputy,
1000 letters found in the private apart
ments of the late Emperor Maximilian,
commissioning him to publish them q,
Brussels in French and Spanish. The
book is ready to print in Berlin, but some
difficulty seems to have arisen as to its
circulation Just now.
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WHAT is IL? Where is 1T

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- generator IL q sure cure for badness, and
color; prevents the hair fro= falling Of,
and removes dandruf; L 9 speedy nnd
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NJOTICE.-PUBLIc NOTICE is HEREBY
IN given. that on this day William Donald
sou, Of the city of Memphis, Tenn. and Purley
w, Donaldson, Of the city of Montgomery,
Ala, have entered into limited partnership
to carry on the grocery and commission bust
ness in the city Of Memphis. under the firm
name Of WIN. Donaldson; the said VIM. Don
aldsen being the general partner, and the said
Farley W Donaldson the special partner; the
former contributing his services, the latter the
capital, sharing the profits equally.
WILLIAM DONALDSON,
OBJ PURLEY w. DONALDSON.
ApriI 2. 1859. - 1l6-151
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Preamble and Resolu-
tions Adopted.

WHEREAS, The prosperity Of the city, OF
Memphis and the adjacent country is an object
which should ho promoted by all legitimate
means at the hands Of its citizens; Snd
WHEREAS, The reduction Of tho rate OF
freights on our rivers is essential 70 their pros
perity, and an especial object to be attained
and
WHEREAS, The Mississippi Valley Navisa-
ton Company of the South and West, as rep
resented here. believe that their plan Of nayi-
eating the Mississippi river and its tri outaries
is unequaled for economy, expedition ssie'y
and low rates of insurance therefore, he IL
ResoIped, That the Directory Of the eaid
Company submit the following propoein on %
the merchants and business men of Mem pms
and its vicinity;
Said Company propose to carry freishts be-
tween
st. Louis and Memphis, Mt the rate OF
I5c. per 100 lbs.
LouisviIIe and Memphis, at the rate
of I5c. per 100 lbs.
Above the Falls, AT the rate OF aoc.
per 100 lbs.
Memphis and New Orleans, nj tho
rate of zoe. per 100 lbs.
Resolped. That this proposition refers Only
20 those who are now, OF may hereafter become.
Stockholders in this company.
Resofved, That Eve hundred copies Of the
foregoing preamble and resolutions be prfntsd
| for distribution among the business men OF
Memphis and its vicinity.
True copy from minutes.l
lO2-l07 Ms. OTIS. secretary.
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A Single watch 20 any Address, s15

A club sf sig. with an extra watch 10 the
agent sending the club. $50; making seven
watches for $50.
Also, a superb lot Of most elegant 0roide
Chains, Of the late u and most costly styles and
patterns, for lndi Is, and rsntiemen's wear,
from ten 70 forty inches In length. at prices 81
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Describe the NJ tch require 4. Whistler ladies
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ITS exceedingly large circulation through
out the city and State ofers business men an
excellent opportunity % make their business
known 70 the Thousands Of Germans II wing in
his section Of the countrv ~
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Abstract from the minutes of n Iuect
ing of The Directory of the Mfssfs-
sippi Valley Navigation Company
of the soufh and West, held at the
ONCE of the Company, I'm Memphis,
June 2s, 1869; Hti
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Sent By Express. Ca sh on Delivery.
The Genuine Oroide Gold watches,
IMPROVED AND MANUFACTURED BY
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No NO EEY Is RKoUIRED IN ADVANCE. As we
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before paying for thepl.
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TN RETIRING FROM THE COTTON AND
Il commission business, as indicated in the
above card. take pleasure in r. commending
TO my friends. as a prompt and reliable pusi-
leson a GO. ED. u. AicGEHEE.
NAV l. 1859. B-lOl
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FORTUNE TELLING
Go to o3 Gayoso ST,

WHERE MADAME ANNA HAS COM.
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the Present. and the Future. Al
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-23
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The Rhetntsche Zettun0 Of Cologne mentions that
the military reserve has been called under arms In
order to Join In the autumn mannuvres. This Is
the first time In the term Of four years that they
have been called out, and Is another sign OF peace
The viceroy OF Egypt has presented q splendid
palace and grounds situated In Cairo to the repre-
sentative Of Russia, Mr.. LAWSON, In that city.
Emigration on large scale II being organized
from England to Brazil, and vessels Will carry emf.
grants from the ports OF Liverpool, London and
Newcastle, free Of charge.
Professor Boehm one OF the most celebrated sur.
geons of Berlin, has just died from blood poisoning
contracted while dissecttng corpse.
The case OF the Enosis. for acts committed during
the late Cretan revolution, having been referred to
the Marine Court OF Greece has resulted In acauitta
80 that steamship will again take UP her position In
the Greek navy.
The oaer made to Spain by Mr.. Forbes for the pur
500, 000 900 or about ten years purchase.
One hundred and eighty fine whales were recently
CAPTURED In the Scotch port OF HOrDorvay which
sold on the spot for So, $50.
return issued In Great Britain shows that total
OF q l69 persons are employed in the civil service.
called the civil service proper. The total cost of the
service Is f8,00l,747. The number of persons In
what are called the higher grades OF the service Is
ooa; 500 clerks get q salary Of $500 per year and
above It, IL 232 draw smaller salary than fsO0 and
there are 81, OPS persons below the rank OF clerks.
Mr.. Josiah Mason, citizen OF Birmingham, Eng
land has erected an Orphanage at ErdIngton for 800
children, at cost OF $780, OO and has endowed the
charity with landed estates valued at f20O, 900.
A telegraphic despatch from Cracow, published In
vienna journal, states that the lady-superiOr OF
the convent OF Carmelite nuns IN the former city, as
Wen as her predecessor, declare that In sequestrat
asylum, they had acted In accordance with special
orders from the chief Of the order ar Rome.
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tnsgat0r OF the accusation against the citizens OF
Santiago de Cuba was to command the escort.
They left on the morning OF the I'd inst, and ct
three p. NJ the escort Of about nifty men fell upon
them shot them all-bOth prisoners and friends
managing their bodies with their bayonets, after
riding their pockets OF g. 500 In money Jewelry.
There were twenty In ALL The eight from Santiago
de Cuba were among the most prominent citizens Of
that city. There were four wealthy men, a.
prisoners, from Bayamo, and one servant
and the seven gentlemen who volunteered 10
accompany them. News Of the assassination
reached Santiago on the TIN: The letter containing
this information was written ON the same day.
copy Of the above memorial was Obtained from the
United State Consulate, enclosed with letter and
sent by our Consul IN his mail to this city, which he
mailed on the 6th inst, per the Paaro del OceanO
The report maze by Colonel Palacios was that his
prisoners revoted on the road attempted to escape
and 70 save himself and men, as well az to prevent
the escape Of his prisoners he had 10 shoot them.
II Is the repetition OF Old spanish custom IN Cuba
OF RIDING the island government Of obnoxious per-
sons II satisfied valmaseda, and all things con-
nected with It show that 1t was premeditated, even
before the arrest Of the unfortunate Cubans at SAN
tiago de Cuba.
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LONG ISLAND.

DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO KLL.-The village OF
Glen Cove experienced unusual excitement last
week owing to an attempt having been made by
coiored man, named John Robinson, to murder
another ra man, named william Carpenter. Robinson
was under the influence Of liquor and going to the
mousse OF carpenter asked him TO 10 out. Not sus-
Pecuhg any treachery the latter acquieeced and
wien ne was just outside OF the door Robinson
s.aDoeo MN twice In the back with dagger and
Snce IN the lett breast Robinson attempted to fiee
p pau ~" NOT proceeded far when he was appre
Jail. ." "'o S"e@ns So"'"
Two DEAD BODIES FoUSD.-On Friday morning
the BODY OF n woman was found in Hem pstead har-
Dor. she had on her person card issued by the
S, OF Charities and Correction Of this
city, Tearing the name Elizabeth Francis.
On saturday morning the body Of an unknown
woman was found In the water at Glenwood She
conversed WIN several during the previous day. to
wnoln sne confessed abect poverty and 1t is sup.
posed she committed suicide "
HEAVY hoBBERY.-0n Saturday night last Michael
Barrett aoutcher OF Jamaica, had his pocket picked
at hockaway OF wallet containing about $500 in
bills and Two checks for $780, issued py Mr.. Brain.
bridge &C. o, nockaWay. He was slightly intoxicated,
and the tei no doubt avaled himself OF the oppor.
tunity afforded. N'' " WIZ 'PP''
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though money continues tight a. yet. Manufactur-
goods made up Will DO wanted and speedily cleared
out AZ the present rate OF absorption. Prices are
AGO nrmer i0r all seas0nable goods, and some OF
tnem VINO nave lately taken orders at low rates are
goang Dac1n on their contracts and demanding an
continue very heavy. and forwarders are straining
every nerve to get or their goods promptly in anti
clpation OF speedy and material rise In freghts.
Interior buyers are taking good sized lots. The
leather market continues dull with prices largely
nominal Tor all descriptions There IL a stronger
aud more hopeful feeling, however, resulting from
tne present active movement In products and the
repenish their stock OF leather Choice oyerweights
OF sole are nrmer and tending up. Boston CONNER.
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-" dinerent soyernment buildings, the
ofacers although L was the Sabbath day, eI-
tending every courtesy CRAFTY the CURIOSITY OF the
to Inc groves and surrounding hills, while few
were esconsced in the pazzas OF Cozzens hotel sur
the steamer blew the signal for departure, and she
was soon under way. All on board seemed perfectly
contented and lat class OF 'Toughs" which Is con-
stantly source OF annoyance to The peaceably
inclined passengers was absent NewDurg and the
numerous picturesque villages were passed. and Sing
boat landed Tor short time and Q number OF the
passengers awaited themselves OF visit to the
camp meeting In progress there. After
starting again, and having enjoyed delightful sail,
The excurs.onists were landed in New York well
Iatsfed with their trim
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appearance. He had been on . collecting tour In
towns on the line of the Erie Railroad.
DROWNING CAsUALrY.-On Friday evening . boy
named John Guye SIX years of age. fell into the
river from the Long Dock and was drowned. About
one hundred persons were on the dock and in full
view and hearing OF the childs struggles and cries.
but strange to say no efr0rt made rescue him
until the waters were closing his head for the
last time The delayed succor came too late, the
child was drawn BY the strong tide under the pier
ana drowned. AZ meeting or the Common C0un-
Gil OF the city, held on Saturday, q resolution was
adopted fnstructing the policeman to keep children
under twelve years away from the wharves unless
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Despite the threatening appearance OF the weather
yesterday morning large number OF excursionists
embarked on board the steamboat Sea BIRD for the
romantic locality OF Red Bank and the Highlands
and the points Of interest en- route. the excursion
lists were Of the usual class Of our respectable
citizens, who Sunday after Sunday leave
the dusty streets OF Gotham to seek purer atmos-
phere and days relaxation from that toll which
Is our common birthrlght. There were the usual
number OF pretty and elegantly dressed girls accom-
panied by their husbands and lovers, and the trip
proved success In every respect On reaching the
highlands the excursonlsrs dispersed to the various
beautiful spots with which the neighb0rhood
aoounds, and great number INDUCED In the
luxury OF bath in the briny deep or q
sail on Its placid bosom. The excursions
TO the Highlands are, as rule, OF the
most ENJOYABLE character the only drawback being
the boorlsh manners OF number OF the Inhabitants
OF that delightful spot. They lounge around about
the pier at which the steamer lands, and seek every
possible opportunity OF picking . quarrel with the
excursonists from New York, whom they seem to
regard as their natural enemies. Several very dis
graceful trough and tumble" lights TOOK place yes.
terday, but fortunately one was seriously hurt.
The Inhabitants OF that neighbornOOd who love 70
see little life on Sundays should see to this and
the police Of that suburban district would DO well to
wake up.
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NEWBuRC,

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANcE.-On Thursday,
August o. Mr.. John Fitch, liquor dealer, doing
business In New YorK city, took passage on the
steamer Dsnie Drew q, Newourg for New York,
but from the time OF landing at New YORK. All traces
OF him nave been lost, lie had on his person about
200, ana " - supposed he has met with foul play.
week ago became alarmed on account OF hi non.
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SHIPPIN G NE w S.
Almanac for New York-This Day.
PORT OF NEW YORK, AUGUST u, 1869.
Herald Packages.

Herald Packages.
Captains and Prsers of Vessels arriving this port will
please deliver all packages intended for the HERALD 10 our
regularly authorized agents who attached TO our Steam
Yacht feet The New York Associated Press do not
collect marine reports attend TO the delivery Of
will be by the following
Of the regular monthly meeting, held March 8, 1861:
Resolved That on and after April 1885, the Associated
fress VIII discontinue the collection Of ship In the
harbor OF New York. Passed unanimously.
AD The Office OF the HERALD steam yachts JAMES and
JEANETTE II at whitehall slip All communications from
and consgnees the inward bound yss
sells will be forwarded free of charge.
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ARRIVALS.



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BOSTON SHoR AND LEATHER MARKET.-The boot
ana shoe market has been very active during the
past week; buyers from all sections OF the country
made goods, and hurryng up their orders. Busl.
ness ID very brisk both at this centre and In the prn
slack OF late, has been generally resumed on full
time. Orders are coming In more freely from the
West, with better trade prospects IN that section,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-23
BELOW.

Ship Progress Hale from Liverpool July with mdse TO
kins No IS. - - '
Ship Maud I'D Ahernsthy, from Liverpool Julys twas
spoken by pilot boat Francis Perkins, No 49,
Ship Constantine Creevy, from July TO- with mdse
and $50 passengers to Grnns Mnturn Co. (Was spoken
by pilot boat Francis Perkins. No 49,
pilot boat Francis Perkins, No 49,
Brig 81 Peter (Br). Leblanc from Cow Bay, CD. twas
spoken by pilot boat Francis Perkins, No 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-23
The Fishing Banks.


Az nine O'Clock yesterday morning the well known
steamer Wyoming left her pier No. North river
crowded with passengers for the Fishing Banks and
within few minutes the Rip Van wmkle star ted
tor the same place. having an equally large number
o. passengers on board. rhe sail on tue river and
Che bay on q day like yesterday is OF the most
oleasurabe Kind, and the time occupied in reaching
the Banks was spent In dancing, indulging In
copious hbatons OF lager and preparations for the
tad upon the mepbers OF the fnny tribe hundreds
their last Sabbath IN the sea. The Banks
being reached and the anchors dropped the
real business OF the day commenced. Five
hours were given to ''soun0ing the sea with
hne and bob and hook" and TO the less agreeable
business Orwell, never mind what. The water was
decidedly rough and Its influence upon the members
Of she fal- sex especially can be easiy mag med.
those who were pIscatorally inclined Lines were
thrown over from every part OF the boat and young
and old, ladies and ALL joined In the gentle sport.
Even the members OF the National Brass and
CotiliOn Band, which accompanied the Wyoming
were seen to box up their instruments and IOn IN
the sport, ald as the afternoon wore on aud the
sport successful the eXcnrslOnists were In nigh
spirits and many OF the unfortunate members OF the
pnny tribe which had been landed high and dry were
for the rst time In their history sent flying about in
the air IN all directions. The fun all OF the
most good. natured KIND, and when at three O'Clock
the vi0lins were brought out OF their every
thing was gong az merry as marriage bel,n and
tne sail home was enjoyed thoroughly by all the
time being passed with music, dancing, lager and
auction salea OF the fish which had been caught and
which were at d discount The excursionisJs were
OIL safely landed back In Kew YORK, tile better fitted
for next weeks Work by the breeze they had en-
1Oyed.
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e xOU r SION 8.
New Workers on Their Sunday TraveIs-All
Quiet on the Lines from West
Point and New Rochelle to
the Fishing Banks.
New Rochelle.

Now Rochelle.
or that class OF peasureseekers that love quie'
trip, with opportunities OF getting on where they
please ana ut desirable places to spend the Sunday.
there were assembled yesterday morning at Peck
Alp some 200, waiting to get on board the steamer
Neyerslnk bound for New Rochelle. or that mum.
Der the majority were German families. and the
balance OF the passengers was made up OF other H.
veterate sunday excur5ionist5. Tie "rowdy" ele-
ment was totally unrepresened. The Neversink
soon put IN an appearance seats were secured "all
tDe Glen Cove boat, the Arrowsmith, running her
hard, Batches OF excursionists manly Ger.
mans, were taken up at the uptown piers,
and al BIackwell's Islands the Arrowsmltn clear
Gate. The weather was by no means promising at
This moment, and the ladies amented their bonnets
considerably but this did not stop the GOAT He'll
Gate was safely cleared, aud Rikers Island passed.
he scenery in and around Flushing Bay V undis.
cernibe. At College Point at least One.half OF the
passengers got on to revel In lager ana country
Iaunts, and at Whitestone few more were landed
by the time City Island was reached and score OF
lovers OF good oysters placed in good hands every
one had become cheerful. Arrived at New Rochelle.
Q rush was made for the different houses OF call,
their usual share Of patronage. The heat
In front Of the latter hotel with q
good brew Of milk punch and pipe, thing by no
the departure Of the boat-halfpast three-all were
ready to be on, nearly every one bearing noral
trophy Of New Rocnelles horticulture and not Few
outside OF copous hbations. The run back was ex
the slightest symptoms OF wish 10 be dlsorderIy on
the part OF the passengers. The Bristol bound 1or
Boston, was encountered or Jones' Wood, and the
Arrowsmith had to confess herself beaten up to
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NfisceIlaneOua.
YACHT SCHI
Notice 70 Mariners.

YAoHT SoHR AoKFS, Com Tompkins, with Neptune
CLUB o. South Norwak all well board arrived at
iha's Vineyard Camp Ground the 2ls ms, Nan
ticket