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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

In the closing days of the session the reports
of conference committees usually embody
all that is important Ia the business OF Con-
gress. Such is mainly the case at present.
The great legislation of the country is left In
the hands of the few men who compose the
committees, and the duty Of the main parts Of
the two Houses merely lies in the acceptance
or rejection of the reports, and consequently
the bills. The Tax and Tariff bill was dis
posed of in this way yesterday, and now goes
to the President with the income
tax blunder still upon it. The Fund
ing bill was also disposed of by this
minority style Of legislation, with one of Its
banks to use the new bonds. Thus two of the
most important measures that our national
Legislature has had before it this session have
been disposed of--how satisfactorily our
readers are able to judge from their own
individual standpeints. In the Senate Mrs.
Lincoln's pension was again considered and an
amendment to give her fifteen thousand dollars
was rejected. The Deficiency Appropriation
bill was discussed at length in the evening
session.
In the House the proposition of Mr.. Butler
to investigate the alleged i'll treatment of the
colored cadet at West Point was agreed to. A
report was made in the Howard investigation
case entirely generating General Howard
from the charges preferred against him by
Mr.. Wood and strongly commencing his adj
ministration of the Freedmen's Bureau. A
minority report proposing that he be tried by
court martial was submitted, but the House
took no action in the matter. 1t will probably
come up to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

MORE INDIANS II TowN.-Five Sioux
chiefs--ListIe Swan, Red Feather, Four Bears,
Running Ball and Black Tomahawk--accom-
panied by two interpreters and in charge Of
Major Randall, Indian Agent, have come from
Washington to New York. Spotted Tail aud
Red Cloud, who recently prece led them, were
representatives Of the war party, but Little
Swan and his companions are representatives
OF the peace party Of their once numerous and
powerful tribe. The latter visited the San
Francisco Mnstrels after their arrival on
Tuesday evening. They should also attend
Thomas concerts at the Park in order to con-
firm their pacific intentions, for emusic hath
charms to socthe the savage breast.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

TAKEN BACK SEAT.-While Senator Fenton
contented himself with profering advice on
the New York appointments his course in
Washington was perfectly smooth and satis-
factory, but when he assumed the ridiculous
position of dictator he fell before the power OF
the President as ships mast would be likely
to 90 by the board in a storm If unsupported
by shrouds and braces. Mr.. Fenton will now
probably be laid away among the dead wood
Of Congress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

WALL STREET-GoLD AND THE WAR
NEws.-The Wall street excitement has
almost subsidized under the assurances Of peace
from Europe. Gold fell from 113 to liz yes
terday, but was inclined to 60 up again at the
close on the passage of the Funding bill and
the curious intimation from Europe that
Prussia will now demand satisfaction from
France for the latter's alleged impertinent posi-
ton and demands in connection with the
Hohenzollsrn matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

THE FIEyoH CABINET has, il is said, re-
signed Office. The resignation by the Duke
de Grammont of his position in the Olivier
Ministry was rumored in Paris yesterday after
noon. The Paris city journals Of the evening
reported that the entire ministry had left
office. The news was not absolutely con-
firmed at late hour last night. 1t may be
true, however, particularly in view of our
special adviees from Rome relative to the in-
fallibility vote.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14
SARATOGA RACES.
Large Number Of Arrivals to Attend tho
Races-P0Oi Seliing--The FayOrites--A Bril-
liant season In Prospect.

Large Number of Arrivals to Attend tho
Races-Pooi SelIing--The FayOrites--A Bril-
liant season In Prospect.
SARATOGA, July Ia, 1870
The opening day Of the seventh annual meeting OF
the Saratoga Racing Association promises to he y
brilliant success The hotels arc filing fast, many
of them to the extent of their accommodations, with
q class better looking, better dressed ana In posses
sion of more plethorc pocketDooks and superior
in quiet elegance than any summer asaemplage
ever before gathered mere. The long, cool piazaas
were all filed this afternoon with representatives
from every State in the Union, and while they basked
In the refreshing Shade OF the Gins that skirt Bro ad
way and gain al new lease OF life by this charming
Incidence, the races tomorrow were foremost in
their minds Ladies blonde and ladies brunette
bet their friends the result Of the anticipated
contests and wagered many dollars the starters
so adept are they in the love of the turf turfy.
rOOL SELLING.
While the genter sex thus Wanted their opinions
the gentlemen did their business more bosterOusly.
At eight O'Clock this evening the pool sellers of the
association, Messrs. Underwood and McGoMan,
began the important work OF opening the official
betting II was then announced what stables would
start their horses The first race ia for the Trayers
mile. in which are seventy nominations, the stables
to be represented being BelmSnts Joseph ncCo
Moores. T. ". Pennock's, Hunter and Travels ana
D. swigerts the latter intending TO start the bay
colt Kingfsher, which was the favOrite over oil
the rest. During the betting 1t was announced that
Belmont's chestnut colt Telegram was lame before
aud behind, and might not he brought to the stand.
In the second race, sweepstakes for all ages, one
ana quarter mile, in which there are fifteen non-
nations are Bemont's bay horse Geneg, J. Ecker
sons chestnut horse Sanford, J. ODonneils caest.
nut horse General Duke, NJ. H. Sanford'S bay mare
Niagara, NJ. o. Little's chestnut lilly Maggie B.,
Bacon 4 Hollands bay gelding Corsicau, and W. H.
Babcock's Pompey Paine. The betting was nearly
The third race is for the Flash Stakes for
two.year-olds, half q mile, in which there are
twenty nominations and eight probaDie starters,
as Observation-Disclosures bay flly Girl OF my
nv mySri v kentucEy Denson Crawford's bay colt
Mascus, NJ A. Litten's chestnut My Rattan Hunter ;
4 Travers chestnus lilly Tcmptress, II. r. McGraths
chestnut colt NcKtHney, and d. }. Crouses cnestils
lilly Alliance. TO ellis hour no pools have been sod
on this race. - -
The trains tonight are laden with new conlG ,r,;
Hops are in progress ct the Union, congress Hali
and Clarendon. New York's favori.e anu iaSoieu
and daughters are here me CoTa e nr tis
does much to arouse tile latent energies Oh the
fashionables, and at the hour OF tina despatoh sara
toqa snore brlIlians than ever before on inc eve or
q racing meeting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

GENERAL OWEN STARR aud Colonel Thomp-
son were both found guilty in the Canandaigua
Court yesterday of violating the neutrality
law. The jury recommended them to mercy
in consideration of past services. We do not
presume that the sentence of the court will be
very hard upon theY, but it is we'll to have
this thing Of violating the neutrality laws recog-
nized 40 crime,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

PAPAL INrALIaBILITY was discussed, as we
are informed by special telegram, for the last
time in the Vatican Council yesterday and
adopted by a vote Of four hundred and fifty
to eight. So far the Ola World is not in
flames, but more peaceful than ii was few
DAYS since.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

SENATOR TIProN, THE SLAsHER OF THE
FENToN WING, who comprises in himself one
third of the whole power of his party, has
become so indignant OF President Grant because
the Senate confirmed Tom Murphy that be
has launched his whole force against him,
mustered that one-third solidly in opposition
and bids fair to carry the whole Fenton wing
of the Senate in body against him. He
furiously read the President out Of his party
Potts over Ashley as Governor Of Montana.
We may therefore presume that Ashley is
also one of the Upton party, and General
Grant ought to be willing to be read out Of it.
Potts, of course was confirmed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

CHANGE THE NAME.-TheYe Is rcketty old
steamboat down in the Lower Bay that the
Quarantine authorities use to convey smallpox
patients to the hospital buildings. II is called
the Governor Fenton. Since the fall OF the
late distinguished New York Senator we learn
it is in contemplation to change the name OF che
old boat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

TRUE AS GOspEL-The wise observation of
old Police Justice Dogberry, that when two
men undertake to ride the same horse one
must ride behind. So il is with our two Sena-
tors-Conkling rides in front and Fenton
rides behind.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

FOREVER LosT.-The political shadow OF death
has overtalep Senator Fenton. He is not the
first man That has been ruined by an overstock
Of presumption.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

A LUCKY AND SENSIBLE EDITOR. -Daniel
Dechert, of the Hagerstown (Md.) Maa, some
eighteen months ago bought good farm in
Halifax county, Va, cheap, and went to
work on it. He writes to q friend that he
expects his crops this year to net him not less
than ten thousand dollars; that he will have
of wheat fifteen hundred bushels, Of Indian
corn Eve thousand bushels, Of oats 1.-Two
thousand bushels, ten tons Of broom corn and
three thousand dollars worth OF tobacco. No
wonder he says, 81 begin to see more money
In farming South than in printing in Maryland,
and am preparing to locate permanently on
my plantation" Spoken like sensible man.
The South is the region for Industrious men,
who desire, upon small outlay, productive
farms, sure profits and a comfortable home
for their children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

THE OLD FABLE ILLUSTRATED old
fable Of the wolf and the lamb, in the muddy
ing Of the water on the HohepzoiIern ques-
ton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

THE LATE RIOT AT ELM PARK was breach
Of the public peace, and by the attacking
party violation Of public rights which can
not be justified or tolerated in this country.
The Orangcmen have the same right to cele-
brate here their chosen anniversary as the
sons of st. Patrick, Or the German Turner's OF
the African Fifteenth Amendment Brotherhood,
and no party has any right to disturb them
while peacefully parading the streets or listen
ing to speeches or music in any public o.
private place. This thing should be under
stood, and it should be impressed by the pub
lie authorities upon all parties concerned.
Furthermore, we would ask the question, what
was the Superintendent Of Police, Captain
Jourdan, doing while this riot was going on,
and why were his police 80 long in coming TO
the front aud suppressing this scandalous dis
turbance of the public peace! With twenty
five hundred men at his fingers ends he
should have had strong detachment on the
ground with the first symptoms of riot. He
has failed this time, and we shall want to know
the reasons il he fails to do better next time.
Justice is justice, and fair play is jewel. We
want no winking or blinking at rioters Of any
creed, race or place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14
Who Goes to St. Jamess

II ia understood that some changes are
shortly to be made in our diplomatic re-
presentation abroad, including the recall
of Mr.. Motley and of Mr.. Bancroft. For
the place of Mr.. Motley Mr.. Secretary
Fish, ex-senator Frelinghuysen, Wendell Phil
lips and others have been mentioned among
the probabilities. We are also informed that
the name of Senator Howe, Of Wisconsin, in
this connection has been discussed in the
political circles at Washington. Senator Howe
is man of fine accomplishments, though
from his modesty his merits are not gene
rally known. He takes particular interest in
all matters of art and literature, and in all
measures looking to the education and eleva-
ton of the masses of the people. He has
been for some time acting chairman Of the
Committee on the Library of Congress, and is
the author of the project of grand national
historical museum at Washington. He has
travelled extensively abroad and is well posted
in European politics and diplomacy. In the
event, then, of the recall of Mr.. Motley, Mr..
Howe would be good appointment for St.
James, especially as on the Alabama claims
he endorses the broad and satisfactory Ameri-
can exposition of Senator Sumner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14

THE DRoUGHT IN FRANCE. drought in
France still continues, Notwithstanding tho
late report to the contrary. No rain had
fallen over the parched districts for ten weeks
prior to the 4th of July, and since that date
there have been only few slight showers,
which have not been sufficient to revive the
dropping crops. 1t is, in short, supposed that
only half the average grain crop will be har-
vested in France this year. Here we have,
then powerful argument in France in behalf
of peace against which it is difficult to COM
prehcnd the evident desire of Napoleon for
war. Can he be apprehensive of internal
troubles from short supplies of bread, and is he
seeking to avoid them by diverting the public
mind to the duties Of patriotism and the glory
of France2 We do not know; but we do
know that a march for glory on short rations
is hazardous adventure, and in this view we
look for peace.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-14
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE, corner OF Eighth an
$50 sI-LA GIsELLK-TnE kArIoNa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

BEGTSNINa OF THE END.-A family scene
father and mother and baby being the dTamd-
gives promise of the good time coming OF wo-
mans rights. The woman, who was Of stern
and determined aspect, was giving her un-
DIVIDED attention TO the perusal of a copy of
the RevofutioR, while her meek-looking hus-
band took the entire charge Of the active and
somewhat troublesome infant. During the trip
circumstances rendered ii necessary to make
partial change OF the baby's wardrobe,
whereupon the father produced from Q satchei
the necessary article of infantile wear and
TO the infinite amusement Of his fellow passen-
gers, and especially to the undisguised delight
Of the ladies who observed his movements,
proceeded TO prove himself adequate to the
emergency, with An adroitness and skill that
plainly indicated careful and long continued
practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

The DIAMOND DISCOVERIES IN SoUTH Az
RIcA.-The interest excited by the diamond dis
cOveries in South Africa is likely to be largely
increased by the favorable report OF DIR. Shaw,
which Is given at length in the Nature. After a
careful survey OF the entire Vaal region, he con-
cludes that the soil richest in precious stones
has hitherto been untouched. AS vet the diggers
have chiefly occupied themselves with sitting
the alluyial gravel, which, by succession Of
strange geological changes, has been depos-
tied on the SUBMITS Of the Kopjes and
in the crevices between the basaltic boulders.
In the valleys there is q considerable &C
cumulation Of sand above the gravel, and
its removal involves more labor that the dggers
care TO expend at present; but in time this will
be done, and the bed or the stream diverted
from Its usual chanel. Here, in the opinion OF
DR.. Shaw, 90 superior diamondiferous gravel
VIII be worked, and the present diamond dig
ging Of South Africa Is only triding in comparl-
een with what 1t should and ultimately will be-
Klepdrift, near Soreli, IL now the centre of the
diggefs colony. but stones have been found If
all points down the Wal to its junction with the
Orange River, and even at some distance below
Hope Town. The line thus indicated stretches
over at least I've hundred miles, and cannot be
exhausted for many years to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

Tho Markets To-Day.
0ydphHd kxcIusipelu IN tn, Er.1;~o g,nv

BALrINoRE, Dec. 3.-Cotton dull and nominal:
mddliDg uplands, l55s low middlings, l6 Flour
active and hIm-Howard street super. S5aS5 50; ex-
ira 6aSe.5U; family SC sass IS City Miils super
Western super, 1saS %; extra, s575sS6 IS fam
Ily, S650aS7 Is. Wheat dull: choice white. 81 7Oa
red goa 81 20; fair to good, 81 25aS as common
Sl.haSl 30; Ohio and Indiana. 81 ga j Is. Corn
Eye, 76aIc. Provisions dull and entirely uomin Al,
with 10 demand. Nothing doing in pork Bacor-
clta ribs Ice shoulders, lie. Hams lA1O Lard
1875 al4c. Whisky steady al sSae0c
BALTIMORE. Dec. 3.-Virginis skies, old, 495i bid
551s asked
NEW YORK. Dec. Stocks heavy. Gold, lllz
Money, 5a7. Exchange, long, pa; short, 81. S Ss
rev. 631s North Carolinas old, "a; do. new. 251s
NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Flour shade frmer Wheat
quiet and firm Corn firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03
No KILOGRAMS From EUROPE
The Reason Assig ned Tor the stoppaxe
IeLegraphed ksclssirels % ne krentna sse,.

NEW YORK, Dec. Sat this hour a n. m \ no
European dispatches have been received NJ Oh a
Associated Press Office Of to-day's date. IL I.
explained by a statement from the cable an
thorites that the directors Of the line i'm Eng
land have ordered the Transmission eaStwardiS
by the French cable, of messages which have
accumulated IN America slnce the recent disas-
ter TO the English cable.
Messages are now going forward rapidly.
The late EVENT. IN France have caused an euor-
nous increase in the number Of messages both
ways, and the facilities OF the telegraph com
pantts, they having only one wire now instead
OF three, a. heretofore are tared 20 the utmost
IL ls likely, however, that the eastward business
viii soon be cleared away when dispatches viii
come forward 50 usual. Meanwhile the steamer
Robert Lowe IL actively at work repairing the
English cables, and the telegraph authorities
trust that communication will soon be restored
in that direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

BURNING OF THE EAST RIVER BRIDGE
CAIssoN AT BROOKLYN. n. Y.-Fire broke out
At the caisson of the East river BRIDGE in Brook
Ign, n. T., on Thursday night, caused BY the
lowed lighted candle to como in contact with
the oakum with which the joists are caulked.
By direction Of Mr.. Roebling, the chief epgi-
was hoped the fire would be extinRuished and
the matter would be kept quiet This failed,
and the engines had to be called cut, and they
were working Intellectually to suppress the
when several engines were at work pumping
water into the caisson for the purpose OF food
ing out the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

American shad, viii take q large saudy fiv
freely, and being q strong, active fish, and pow
erful, affords great play % the sporssmsn." He
success, 4 can assure the fy-hsher that he viii
md much sport in fishing for the shad, during
his run upward in the spring. with o powerful
uont-rod, long line, and the proper lies"
Having thus disposed OF the fisheries, we Will
write fh-isf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03
/" The Campbeils are Comtny'' with a
wedding Gin.
ed Erclrsirely 70 7he krcnin1 !Sdr.

fceQrdpteo Ercusirety 70 Inc krcnin1 Sdr.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Dec The papers this
morning conts n sn advert Nsment inviting all
members OF the great clan Campbell in thie
country 70 unite With their fellow -clausmen in
Scotland, tor the purpose Of presenting a we'd
ding gift 10 her royal highness, Princess LOuisa,
on the occasion Of her marriage with the Mar
quiz OF Lorn. The Campbells In all parts OF the
empire are invited - contribute 10 the wedding
GIT, which viii doubtless be an heirloom In the
great chiefs family for ages 10 come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
Associated Press Reports.
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
IMPORTANT FROM FRANCE,
THE RECENT BATTLES.
Pfussian Defeat by III, LrBy Of the Joir, f!
The sortfe from Pavts Repul.~a ~
the Prusstans,
No Junction Of the French Armies Ef,.e,es
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
IMPORTANT FROM FRANCE.
THE RECENT BATTLES.
Pfnssian Defeat by III, Army Of the Loire |!
HE sortte from Paris Repuised NV
the Prusstans,
No Junction Of the French Armies Effected
s.elnsir.,y % nc kreni.e s,ar.

I,ieSTdThed f-ffuFIre'g . IA EreHtH9 NdT.
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LATE BAT
TIES.
LONDON, Dec. Shy cable from private
sources BY sitting the vast number OF con-
fused and contradictory war dispatches received
up TO a late hour this morning, the fact is unde-
nisble that the French forces Yesterday sctu-
ally won the victory as claimed by them near
Orleans but the Germans certainly repulsed
the attack before Paris. IL IL not true that the
French army OF the Lore effected q junction
with Trochu, though the Prussian lines were
repeatedly and successfully pierced during the
engagement The bsyonet charges OF the
French were exceedingly brilliant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

TUE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEXT IN THE Sxv-
EKTA DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.-The Certificate
giren TO Z. n. Brnzton.-don. Lewis McKenzie,
present Representative In the House, Of the Al
exsndria, Va, district, through counsel ct
Richmond, moved the board Of State commits
ssoners to issue . certificate Of election TO him,
as he received greater number OF the votes
cast than either " Elliott NJ. Braxton," "E. III.
Braxfon." the real name is Eliot NJ Braxton
CT "L. Mckenzie" who Is, In fact, himseif.
he ale giDg that the fun name, "LeWis
Mehenzle,o received more votes than any OF
The rest. The board yesterday unanimousiy
oveIruled the motor. and ordered certircats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03
American Steamship Idse 60 Europe.
T,leQraphed ksclnsirelr 10 TAt Er>nfza Var

PHlLADKLPHIA, Dec. 3-A large meeting OF
merchants and others was held at the Exchange
to-day. committee was appointed TO obtsl q
500 900 In subscriptions 20 an American steam
ship line 10 Europe, a. 20 sec ure the offer os
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Of 3 400 :
600 and the guarantee of the bonds OF the com
psny towards building four iron steamers on the
Delaware. Great enthusiasm was manifested,
and the subscription will doubtless very soon be
secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03
Destructive Fire I'm PhIIadelph,a.

PBuADELAHIA, 3.-The Grand Tnbe Iron
Works, on Filbcrt street, near Schuylkil. were
burned last night. Loss $4,000; insurance
$1,000 The upper stories were occupied by
Thomas Besrdwood, s. W. Welsh & Son, aud
Lawlor K Bros. Three hundred and rfty work
men are thrown out OF employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

The MONTANA INDIANS RECEIVE THEIR
ANNUITIEs.-A dispatch received at the Indian
Office, Sd instant, from Superintendent Wall,
dated Helena, Montana, I'd instant, states that
he had just returned from Crow Agency where
he had distributed annuity goods to III lodges
The Indians were well satisfied, and all well
disposed and anxious to act in good faith. The
rest OF the Indians would arrive in about three
weeks. All the chiefs were present but two, and
these last were represented by messengers:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03
STIRRING FRONTIER LIFE.
INDIAN MURDERS AND FIGHTING.

Thrilling Particulars by one ON the
Descent upon the Daneers-The In
dian who Lost his Hair. aud hts
Head with tt-RAther too much Ex.
element for Comfort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

THB Western Union Telegraph Company i:
brushing up for Congress. II is having new
sign painted on the 18th street wall OF its Office