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NATIONAL LABOR CONGRESS.

Protection Of the shipping Intcrests-Lcek .nw
Alter the Labor Interests in Cenc,<es
Quarrel over the Adeptien Of the Cs.stisu-
tien.
CINCINNAyi, August ~, 1870.
The Labor Congress net THIS morning with thirty.
i've members present
Mr.. REpsroNE OF California, offered the following,
which was adopted
Resolved That the shipbuilding material used nv
American shipbuders should be- exempt from I'M
posts ana other duties.
Mr. WORrHINGTON offered a resolution, that was
tabled on Saturday, relating TO the degradation OF
stan Officers, engineers, paymasters and surgeons
OF the navy. 10 did not appear at all in the min
utes. therefore he moved its adoption. 1t was
adopted.
AresOlution expressing approval OF the Interna-
tional Workingmen's Association was adopted; also
resolution instructing the secretary to provide II
record OF the votes Of the Senators and Representa-
interest.
The Committee on Organization presented
report. MI. Wolf offered substitute for the report
winch was laid on the table.
The section declaring the basis OF representation
met with considerable opposition, but was passed.
The point made by those opposing 1t was that the
basis excluded independent labor organizations in
the States tnat did not have State organizations
The salary OF the President was fixed at $1,000.
The following committee on the national political
organization was appointed:-S =. Cummings OF
MASSACHUSETTS; A. NJ. Puett, Indiana; JOhn Mcguire,
Missouri; Moses w. Fields, Michigan; Alexander
Campbell, Illinois; Robert Gilchrst, Kentucky; ID. S.
CuItiss, District OF Columbia; John sidney Penn
syvaDia; john Is. Wolf West Virginia; A. NJ. Phelps,
Connecticut; j. A. Worthngton, California; clinton
Briggs, Nebraska; A. Nj. West Mississippi; +. l..
Miller, Tennessee.
During the afternoon there were about forty dele
gates present. The consideration OF the report OF
The Committee on Organization was resumed, and
each section separately considered and passed. The
time Tor the next meeting was fixed as the third
Monday in August
Mr.. DAVIS offered an additional section, which
was adopted, providing that no delegate shall be
admitted VINO is not bona Tde member OF the Or.
ganization he represents.
On a motion TO adopt the constitution as a whole
much confusion arose. Mr.. SANFORD declared II mad
been prepared by a clique. The committee repealed
the ln!innation. The vote was taken by yeas
and nays, and announced yeas 26 nays IL, and de-
cared carried. Subsequently the record was cor
rected and the vote declared 20 yeas and 10 nays.
which would defeat the constitution, not being
two-thlrds vote. Much confusion followed.
The Vice President left the chair and the hail. say
Ing he would resign.
President Treveilick finally declared the c0nstitu-
ton adopted.
On motion the delegates bound themselves 10 for
ward ten dollars each in ten days after their return
home for the purpose o! paying their Indebtedness
to President Trevellick
resolution by Mr.. Serge to dispense with prayer
at The opening of the Congress was tabled.
me Convention adjourned sine die.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MAhkKr-LoSDor, August q a 80 r.
h--Consos closed al ei,< for money and the
american securities cosed quiet fvctwcnty bonds 62
eS SOS %; 67s 81 tsnfoes es Railway stocks quiet
e. >
LIVERPOOL CorTos MARKRr.-LrvRRPooL, Angus. o.
4S0 r M-Cotton closed buoyAnt Middng uplands gid
middiDg Orleans The sales Of the day foot up
HAvRE COTTON NARKET.-HAvRE, August 22.-Dema nd
10 increasing Orleans Ia quoted Al g9tSf.
LIv ERPoOI BRRADeTUYFs MARkET.-ILvRRPoof, August
q a r. M.Corn 30s. 3D. for No. mixed Peas 37s. Sd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MAEKEr.-LIvRRPooI, August
$50 p Beef, 1l2s 3d. Bacon, 56s nd
cut 6s for short rib mddes Pork l22s 3D. per tcrce
:D4 lbs. for extra prime mess
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MAxKET.-LIvrrrooL, August
u p. M.-Turpenfine, 36s.. Talow, As per cwt.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.-L0NDoN. August %
30 +. M.--Linseed oil dull 1t .f3l los.
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Trial OF the Military Prsoners-Civn suits
Instituted Against COlsnel Kirk.
RAJ 90

Trial Of the Military PrisOnere-Civn Suits
Instituted Against Colonel Kirk.
RALEIGH, August %, 1870
Judge Pearson in Chambers to-day commenced
the examination OF the bench warrant cases OF the
state VS.. Wiley. Nineteen negroes and four whites for
the State AND thirteen whites and three negroes for
the defence, were sworn Witnesses This was COM
pleted at half past ten, and the court adjourned
until three O'Clock. On the reassembling OF the
court three witnesses were examined for the State
and the court was again adjourned. Nothing was
elected beyond description Of the building where
Stephens body was found Judge Pearson was ap-
piled to, but refused TO call out Bergen, who was
baied to appear to-day, he having gone to his COM
mand. Counsel stated that they had affidavits that
Bergen had threatened the LIE OF released prisoners
who made aidavits regarding his cruelties ana tor
lures.
Judge Brooks. OF the United States District Court
opens his court Tomorrow, and will probably release
thirty or more prisoners now under arrest. Kirk
and Bergen VIII be present TO answer for contempt
In not delivering the prisoners who were brought
before Judge Pearson; also the civil writ for DAM
ages
Felix Roam, who was released by Judge Brooks at
Salisbury, for whom bench warrant was issued by
Judge Pearson, appeared TO-DAY and was baled,
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, August %, $780,
Stolen Notes On the First National Bank Of
Jersey City.
the Comptroller Of the Currency has found II
necessary TO again caution the public against re-
ceivng rtes and hundreds OF the First National
Bank OF Jersey City, N. }. The Central National
Bank OF New York city viii redeem all genuine notes
OF these denominations as fast as they may be pre-
sented. The object Of the Comptroller is to defeat
the purposes of the parties VINO stole of notes
OF this denomination unsigned, from the Comptrol.
| ler's ONCE
Official Correspondence On the War in
l. The State Department has been supplied with
! copies or all the diplomatic circnlars OF Bismarck
and the French government on the war in Europe.
They are quite numerous, but nearly all have APP.
peared In print before. Among the latest papers
are those which passed between Washburne and
GrammOnt relative 20 the expulsion Of PrussiaDs
from France
The French Disregarding the Usagcs Of War
fare.
Secretary or State Won Thle has sent the follow
ing telegram the Minister Of the North German
Union at Washington, by the cable:--
AUGUST 81, 1870.
On the 10Th INST, as q bearer OF n flag Of truce,
carrying white flag. accompanied by a uunpeter
sounding his trumpet, approached at q slow pace
the french 0utposts, 10 deliver messages rom
French surgeons IN behalf OF wounded Frenchmen
he was fired upon by ,ll the French patrols he
en- the way, so that he was forced 10 return after
his truUIpeter had been severely wounded We pro-
test soemnly against This violation Of the laws Of
nations.
insurance Companics' Contingent Funds.
Acting Commissioner Douglass decided to-day
that, so far puolic resolution No. 70, approved
July IL, 1870, concerns The relief from taxation OF
contingent funds OF IRE, marine inland, life, health
accident ana other like insurance companies the
provisions thereof repealed by section fifteen OF
the act TO reduce internal taxes and for other
purposes, approved July H. 1870, which imposes
Tux on such contingent funds. In letter on this
subject addressed to Assessor Van Wyck, OF New
York, he says the act OF the I4t OF July, 1870 being
later legislation, ami in conflict with the resolution
approved the day before, repeats the resolution and
makes the funds referred 10 liable
Publication of the Eiue Book.
The Blue Book for The biennial period ending Sep
TENDER so, 1862 viii be ready for distribution about
the middle OF next September.
COnaressMan X. *. Butler Arrested.
Information has been received at the Pension
Once that Congressman Butler, Of Tennessee. has
been held In s., 600 bali to BRISTOL Tenn,
on August 80, the charges against nm.
Personal.
Hon. James NJ. Cavanaugh, Of Montana, left Wash
ingtOn tonight on business connected with thApar-
don OF O'Neill and other fel0ns.
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JERSEY YACHTING.

A Race that Didn't Come on and Spirits that
Moved About.
There was TO have been grand yacht race Off
GreenvIlle yesterday afternoon, and rlie idle Hourn
was the headquarters fixed upon by those who had
the matter In charge; but. somehow or another
yacht races at Greenville don't always come up 10
time. That of yesterday, or rather that which was
to have been yesterday, was no exception to the
general rule 1t had been decided that six yachts
OF twenty -four Ieet or under should he
the number to make race; but only
two yachts made their appearance about three
O'clock although twelve O'Clock was the hour fixed
for the start. The wind, besides, was not the
most favorable for contest and 80 it was aDOut
well after all that the affair dd not come on. The
hotel near the rendezvous OF the boats doubt
made its little pile by the thing, for the way wills
key lowed into tumblers and from tumblers into
parched thrOats was caution 10 the unSOphsti-
Gated. Mr.. Taylor will doubtless try to get up the
race some other day, when he won't have to whistle
for boats and stiff breeze at the same time.
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SCARCITY OR WATER IN NEW HAVEN,

Yesterday the supply Of water at the reservoir Of
the New Haven Water Company, which the entire
city OF New Haven relies upon daily consumption
failed. The water at the lake became SO low from
the effects Of the lOng-continued drought that the
pumping wheel ceased TO revo,ve, cutting or the
supply at the reservoir. donkey engine is being
used aud connection is to be made
with the works OF the Fair Haven Water Company
winch will atford partial supply. All the manu-
facturers in the city who use steam engines for
power Of which there are large number, will for
y short time 1t is thought be obliged to suspend
business for want Of water to feed the boilers and
large numbers OF men will probably be temporarily
thrown opt Of employment, and much annoyance
will be elfat all the dwelling houses where the city
water " Used.
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THE loloReo STATE CONVENTION.

Last evening final meeting OF the delegation
elected to the New York State tcolored Labor Con-
venuon, TO be held at Saratoga in Hawtnorns Ball,
on the oath OF this month. was held at the Freed
mems Savings Bank in Beecker street. II was well
represented and was called to order by Mr.. Stewart,
chairman. The object Of the meeting was to con.
suit upon the pest mode OF action and prepare for
their journey. me committee appointed 10 receive
have been unsuccessful In obtaining any, therefore
they will be obliged to pay their own fare IN addi-
ton to the delegates elected the Rev. H. II. Garnett
and Lieutenant Colonel J. J. Spelman OF Governor
Aconrs STAFF OF Mississippi, will he present and adj
dress The meeting.
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Sedmsr. Sais D,ainatioL
Ofce.
PORT OF NEW YORK., AUGUST ~, 1870.
CLEARED.

Steamship Franconla Bragg POrtlapd-J Ames.
Ship Britannia, Webb, London-E Morgan's Sons.
Co. ~
Bark Mary Dyer, Hopkins, MOBILIZE D Hurlbut Son.
Brig Oandati (Dutch Krynen, Rign-Runch, Edge Co.
Brig Rabboni, C9ombs, Barcelona-Miler aoughton.
Brig Clara p Gibbs, Parker, Cadix-Mier Houghton.
Brig Alice, Peterson, Port Prnce-Brett, Son
Brig Arctic OBJ. Norris Windsor, MS Whitney Co.
Schr Cathnrne John (Br), Dodge, naifax-Heney Par
ker.
schr Freedom tBr) Clare, Hsntsport- Cranda Betaux
Co.
schr Robert CALDWELL Mccormick, savannab-Lvans, Ball
Co.
schr Fulton, Parker, South Amboy-J A Coddington.
Schr Maitland, Leighton, Boston-D Babcock l. Co.
Steamer Ann Eliza. Richards. Philadelphia
Steamer Anthracite. Green, Philadelphia.
Steamer W PierrepOnt, shropshire Philadelphia.
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HAVANA MARKETS.

HAVANA August q. 1870
The following the condition Of the Havana market at
closing yesterday Sugar slow OF SALE but prices
were unaitered holders demand advances exported
during the Havana and Matanzas 12,OO boxes
and l10o hhds including 1000 boxes TO the United States
stock remaining warehouse at Havana and Matanzas,
b6lOO 3o0 hhds No. IL Dutch standard firm NJ
q o. reals. fiat at ~ reals. Far TO
a0Od refining dull at ~ reals Freghts
Hxs pep Bay of Northern and Southern ports Of The
Uoifed sfxtt 75c 81 per hid. OF sugar to do b3
Der hid * m.ssses DO, so 49, per ton to Falmouth and
6rdsrn 26M S< Bacon steady Butter steady Coal OIL,
AZ az rsaIa h>our Arm at clio ST. Hams in demand.
Lard drn at kc 20 kegs and 23c in tins Lumber In de-
vnand FOR bosh white md pitch pine Potatoes 10 demand
~ 50 - Is Taiiow Wm At &c. Boa Sbooks dull ~
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ARRIVAL OF ARCHBISHOP MClosxtY FROM ROME.

Archbishop McCloskey arrived from Europe yes
terday, In the Transatlantic Company's steamer
Perere. He seemed to be in the enjoyment OF ex-
cellent health. He proceeded first to the house Of
vicar-General STAIRS, In Mulberry street. and after
remaining there some time in conversation with
Father STAIRS, went to the Episcopal residence Oh
Madison avenue. There, during the evening" he re.
ceived visits from large number OF the principal
Catholic priests OF the city. Father Starrs Dr. Nc
Gynn, OF st. Stephens, and several other clergy.
men remained with the Archbishop for several
hours the chief topic OF conversation being the
affairs of the diocese during the absence Of DF. Nc
CiOskey 1t the Ecpmenjcal CGpsC&l,
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COMPACT or HE RAILROAD KINGS.

The People TO be Fleeced I'm Consequence.
At consultation OF Jay Gould, the part of Erie;
Commodore Vanderbilt, on the part ofthe New York
Central and Hudson River Railroads, and Colonel
Scott representing the Pennsylvania Central Rail-
road uniform rate Of reghs from this city to the
West by these respective railroads agreed upon.
The rates settled upon exceed the summer charges
about seventy-fve per cent and are shown IN the
following list of first class freight prices adopted
the three roads, taking effect today
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THE Boaus TELEGRAM FROM TROY.

TROY, August %, 1870.
The following is authorized by the Executive Com
mittee OF the State Associated Press
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REwARD-The Executive
Committee OF the New York State Associated Press
VIII pay reward OF $500 for the and cOnvic
ton OF the author OF the despatch transmitted from
Troy to New York on Friday morning, August 10,
announcing the sudden and serious Illness OF COrne-
nus vanderbilt at Congress Hail. Saratoga Springs.
ELLIS II. ROBERTS, Secretary and Treasurer
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To Detroit, Cleveland and Toledo. s GO
IN ChicaUo and Milwaukee n

The fare for transportation OF cattle from Buffalo
to New York, which has been carried on for some
months past at The competition price OF one dollar
per load has been increased Sl4O per Car load
IL Is thought the United States and American Express
companies will not be allowed any extension OF
their transportation contracts and privileges the
Erie and New York Central roads. These compa-
MES viii establish their own express services. No
advance has taken place In the price OF tickets for
points West and Southwest since last week. but may
be soon eXDpctnd
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DOMINION OF CANADA.

Tho Fires Around Ottawa Still Raging
Suffering Among the Citizens.
OTTAWA, August %, 1870
the fires are still burning In all directions. The
distress and suffering incalcuable. The Cover
nOrs residence Is in danger. The mills have closed
and all hands are out lighting the fire. public
meeting Will be held to devise means for relieving
the distressed.
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ROME.
No Troops from PRUSSIA.

No Troops from Prussia.
LONDON, August D. 1870.
The Worth german Gazette caiegoricaly denies
the rumor now circulating through Italy that Prus-
STA has offered TO send garrison to Rome 10 replace
the French troops lately Withdrawn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-23

Regatta ON the shrewsbury River.
regatta will take place TO day on the Shrews-
bury river at the highlands or Neversink which
promises to be quite exciting. A number Of last
boats are entered for the contest.
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PORTUGAL.

Military characterization.
MADRID, August %, 1870.
INSTRUMENTATION has manifested itself among the
Portuguese troops stationed IN the Island Of Ma
deira.
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BELGIUM

Steam Service New York.
BRUSSELS August % 1870.
The Belgian government has submitted to the
Legislative Chambers project Of law regulating
steamer service between Antwerp and New York.
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photographic NEWS.
r. r o M
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
M. Olivier at the Point Of
Death.
MILITARY AGITATION. In PORTUGAL.
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American Odd Fellows i'm
Europe.
FRANCE
MILITARY AGITATION. In PORTUGAL.
FRANCES
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

M Olivier at the Point Of Death.
PARIS August 22-P. NJ.
M. Olivier, late Prime Minister OF the Imperial
Cabinet has been attacked with brain fever and lies
dangerously i'll at his home The very latest bulletin
as 10 his condition reports that his life is despaired
OF, both by his physicians and relatives.
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T,HE SEASON OF EXHAUSTION:

FJ,HE SEASON OF EXHAUSTION.
The ciose sultry weather which usually prevails
ward the snd OF particularly unfavorabe tho
feeble Even the well knit frames Of strong
mon feel Of the season. aud assnde and Lam
pervade the whole community. Ladie, especially
stoned BY the humid heat and feel the want Of whole
some In fact, necessity for something
cru the exhausted experienced lcas by
everybody the only question h what that something viii
he With those who have tested the effect of HOSTETTERS
STOMACH BlTrERs on themselves, or have observed
doubt single moment Its tonic and regulating opera
ton and s agency In ere ring healthy appetite
to this unsausllsd vegetable invigorsnt and corrective
times It should be season as safeguard
against the epidemic diseases which apt attack
the relaxed system in the fall of the year.
Al understood that mercenary spectators In various
parts OF the country endeavorng supesede the stan
dard tonic OF the with worthless articles manufactures
BY which they represent TO be superior to h:
guard against this species Of imposition and TO warn them
against the deleterious ~ which ""seSs
seek 10 drsnah ska.a-.
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ROUMANiA.

The Executive Sustained.
BUCHAREST, August %, 1870.
movement having for its object TO make GalescO
Regent 0f Roumania has been defeated.
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ENGLAND.
American Odd Fellows,

LONDON, August 90, 1870.
Mr. Farnsworth, Grand sire OF the odd Fellows OF
the United States sailed IN the steamer Java on his
Seturn nome.'
Nh. Austin has gone to Berlin.
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CHINA.
The Allied European Fleet.

The Allied European Fleet.
LONDON August %, 1870.
Advces from Hong Kong OF August state that
the French and English fleets are at Cherou, where
they await orders.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

CoRNs CURED FOR 50 CENTS EACH gUN Ions
~ Bad Nails Enlarged Joints, &C., cured ~ Or HIOf,
28 Broadway Of Fulton street Annhiiaor cures
Corns Bunons Nails, &c. BY mail 10 cents
JAPANESE CORN FILE REMOVES CoRNs WITHOUT
81 pain &c. Sold at drug and shoe stores Samples
mailed receipt OF price and trade supplied by Japanese
Corn File Company, 81 Pine street, New York
% ABIGAIL CURE, WITHOUT KNIFE, CAUsTiC OR DE
Pelvic vcera Diseases and Deform'ies Of the
HENRY A. DANIELS NJ D., IA Lexington avenue.
UrHoMAs X AGNEw, 26o GREENWICH STREET,
New York, has reduced the prfcea OF Teas, CoHecss
Sugars Flour all kinds OF Groceries, hoasses ana fro
Visions to the gold standard.
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SHIPPIN NE W S.

Almanac fur New York -rnis Day.
Sun rises. ....... II Moon rises morn / 80
Sun sets. ........ 6 AZ High water. ..eve 5 AZ
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OCEAN STEAMERS

OCEAN STEAMERS.
DATE OF DEPARTURES FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS or AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-08-05
LOCAL MATTERS.
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs.
China and United States National Pub. Co.
Photograph Gallery--R. A. Nichols.

"A cordial invitation is extended TO all TO at
tend the NJ. Il. Mite Society at the residence Of
Mr.. 8. N. BEACH, this evening.
Our exchanges from all directions report
loss Of life and property from the lightning du-
ring the storm on Monday Of last week.
We are requested to call attention Of the
Board OF Health TO the condition OF the gutter on
east side Of louisiana avenue, between Front
and Second streets.
Between 12 and o'clock last night the ca
nal stables on the corner of st. Clair and Clayton
streets, Toledo, were destoyed by FIRE, burning
eleven mules with them.
We learn that another Banquent and Ball
will be given at Bader's Hall on mex, Thursday
evening, and on every alternate Thursday after
until further notice is given.
Mr.. JAMES II. PIERCE had eight and half
acres in oats this season from which he threshed
four hundred and twenty-five bushels. Fifty
bushels to the acre is fne yield. Who can
beatit7
Don't ask an editor to buy tickets for fair,
or festival or anythiug'of that sort for the ben
eft Of your church or any object, unless vou first
pay cash for the announcement Of the same
Which appeared 10 his paper.
--Revs. II. NJ. BACON, ofToledo. P. F. BALD
WIN, Of Maumee, and @. A. ADAMS Of this place,
are to meet at the Presbyterian Church in Bowl
ing Green. on Sunday next, 7th inst, for the
purpose Of publicly installing Rev. WN. Nc
ELwEI, pastor Of the Presbyterian Church OF
that place.