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The New York herald., 1870-04-14
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCz :.

Prominent Arrivals in This City Yesterday.
w. A. her cur, OF Pennsylvania N. W. Haynes OF
England; D. ID. Cald well, OF Bufalo; e. Comstoce,
OF Rome; Captain Hamilton, OF the United Sta es
Army and T. Hlnckey, OF Philadelphia arc al tue
Grand Hotel.
Nathaniel Page, OF Albion; D. A. Mccarthy, OF Sy-
racuse; W. Fl. Abbott and G. j. Brennan, Of Boston,
are az the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Captain C. G. Comstock, OF San Francisco; F. Roll.
man, OF Boston, and Alexander Ely Of r. chester,
are at the Coleman House.
J. n. Doollttle. OF Wisconsin; Lieutenant Watson.
OF the United States Navy; r. W. H. Jarvis. OF Hart
ford and Colonel Hubbard, oil Connecticut, are al
the Holman House.
General McCook Of Colorado; J. @. Bowen OF
Pennsylvania, J. E. Kingsley, OF Philadelphia. ami
A. Holltngsworsh, OF Boston, are at the st. Elmo
Hotel.
Colonel l.. B. JONES' Of Memphis: General Scho-
field, OF the United States Army; Smith Owen, OF
Rhode Island; s. e. Griscomb, OF Pennsylvania. and
H. Easton, OF Baltimore, are at the Astor House.
Count dc Magalhas, Of Paris; Benjamin Perlce. OF
the Coast Survey; Arthur H. Lewis, OF Liverpool; y.
W. Gooch. Of Massachusetts, ana Ralph Heap, OF
England, are at the Brevoort House.
W. II. Stewart OF Ma,ne l.. s. Matheny, or Syra-
cuse; 8. H. Keeer. OF Toledo; B. E. Chase, Of Boa
ton; W. B. Ktnner. Of China; 8. s. Moore, OF Pnila-
delphia; Baron Dresserer aud W. W. Elliott are AZ
the Metropolitan Hotel.
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THO End or tho Paraguay war-Roported
DcRth Of Lopez.

Tho End or tho Paraguay war-Rcported
Death OF Lopez.
We have so often reported the death of
Lopez that we generally doubt even so-called
CONFIRMED" reports Of it from Brazilian
sources; but the despatch published else
where gives such full particulars that we
are compelled to believe 1t. Only the
other day Lopez had gained decisive victory
over the allies, being in strong force and fully
determined to continue the Paraguayan war
to an indefinite issue. The allies several
months ago had withdrawn entirely, leaving
the country in the hands of q provisional gov
ernment, and so completely ignoring Lopez
that a casual student Of the war might have
believed he was of no Importance whatever.
Then again Lopez was fleeing to Bolivia, was
not quite captured two or three times and has
died oftener than any other man even in South
America. Now, it seems, he was surrounded,
and, refusing to surrender, was killed by
Brazilian lancer, while his mother, sister and
Mrs. Lynch were captured.
If it be true that he Is dead, then the Para
guayan war is ended. He was the heart and
soul, the brain and nerve that inspired,
planned, directed and executed it. The people
were his, and his slightest words were
edicts that they promptly obeyed. They
have remained unse6shly true to him and
Paraguay through six years Of war waged
with unrelenting bitterness by powerful enc
mics. With the little band Of soldiers that his
little republic could muster he met at every
turn the overwhelming force of the invaders,
and after his army was depleted and worn out
with sickness and death even the women Of
the country took arms and served. The ques-
ton of his personal character is one that needs
to be fully studied-for upon it devolves the
solution of diplomatic problem now pending
in our own Congress-bgt that he was tyrant
is ~hoiiy ~hoiiiy aaisproved by the steady devotion of
his people. With his death and the close Of
the Paraguayan war ends the record Of one
of the most hardy fights of weaker nassion
against stronger that has been seen since
the first making of history. 1t has not been
wholly fight of Fabian tactics, such as
Fabius conducted against Hannibal or Russia
against Napoleon, although it has partaken OF
that character at times. In the main, it has
been fair stand up fight, wherein bravery,
patriotism and skill have been pitted against
numbers, and bravery, patriotism and skill
would have won the day had the leader been
shared
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peror In such circumstances win be able to
increase the number Of Senators, but It will
not be possible for him to create more than
twenty annually. Departing from both the
American and English practice, the new
French constitution permits Ministers to be
present at debates In both houses and to claim
hearing when necessary. On the whole, we
cannot refuse to admit that 1t is good enough
constitution-as good as the Emperor could
make out of the materials at his command, and
as good as was compatible with his purposes
and necessities. But we cannot call it
original, and certainly we cannot call 1t
perfect. If it works well we shall not
be sorry. If it does not work well 1t will
be as easy for the Emperor under the new
arrangement as under the old to appeal again
to the people. He seems to, but in reality he
does not, abandon the reins. So long as he
lives he will hold them, and the grip will be
firm.
The situation Is really interesting. France
is i'll at ease. There is much grumbling oil
over and about many things. The trial
of the Emperor's cousin has engendered
q bad spirit. Injustice and foul play are
words in many mouths. 1t is not good
time to 60 to the country and ask
vote of confidence. But France is in the
Emperor's hands as the bird is in the cage.
Every officer Of the army, every chief of every
department down to the mayor Of the humblest
village is his sworn servant. The result Of
the pleJiscite cannot be doubted. The En-
peror win win He cannot but win. But the
times will be lively. We shall await the EN-
peror's proclamation with some impatience.
+ But we look for no serious trouble until the
first general election after liberty has been
restored to the municipalities. We wish the
Emperor all success, but we wish to see
France take her place among free nations.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14
CONTENTS OF TO-DAY,S HERALD.

PAoB.
5 acknowledgements
+ 2-Advertisenlents
S-"asnington: President Grant on Removal of
Political Disabilities; Increasing the Radical
Majority In the House: Another Democratic
Member Ousted: Washburns Postal Telegraph
Bill Agreed Upon-Lightning Punishment: A
Garroter Summarily Dealt Witn-A Boston
Merchant Rampant-The State Capital: Rail-
road on Harlem Bridge; Great Questions of
State; Reduction OF s-Ooituarv-Nitro-
Glycerine Disaster Frghtful Accident in
the Marble Quarry at sing sing Prison-Po
ltical Notes = Brooklyn inteigence-New
Jersey Fishery Commission.
4-The Mcfarland Trial Moro OF the Calhoun Let
tiers; Spicy Developments; the Stage, Theatri.
cal Artists and the Bohemians; Mcfarland in
Search Of Little Danny; His Agony at the Loss
OF Wife and Child; Interesting Testimony as to
His Sanity or Insanity-Smguar Discovery
An Exempt Fireman Dead an Clubhouse
-Four Months-Edwin Perrys Third Trial:
Judge Barnard Admits the Murcered Watch
mans Dying Declaration In Eyidence-An In
sane Murderess.
6-Proceedings in the New York City Courts-Fi-
nancial and Commercial Reports-Tne Para
guayan War-Loose Nuptal Knots-Erie
Among tho Jerseymen-An Atlas of the Moon--
Marriages and Observation-Disclosures
0-Eutoridls: Leuu1uB ATuci6 Oh frauCc, tnc
New Constitution, the Prospect-Persona In.
felgence-Fire in Bayard Ssreet-Amusement
Announcements.
photographic News from All Parts OF the World:
A New Cabinet in Austria; Feench Parla.
mentary Action on the Plebscttum; The
Duke de Montpenser Sentenced; End Of
the Paraguayan War; President Lopez
Killed by q Brazilian Lancer; Arrival Of the
Oneida Sufferers in San FranciscO--Mysterous
Dcath-Fratricidal Murder in Connecticut
Yachting: Launch OF the New Yacht Tital
Wave-New York City News Election Frauds
IN New Jersey-Shootlng IN Newark-Explo-
sion OF Fireworks-Busluess Notices.
S-Advertisements.
O-Advertisements
lO-Europe: French Opinion OF Bonapartes Amend.
ments to the Constitution; Bishop Strossmey-
er's Position In the Papal Council; The Aus
trian Cabinet Crisis and Austrian Commerce
The Shetering Arms Institution-The Peabody
VIII: The Closing Acts Of Denevoence Of the
Great International Benefactor-The Late
Prize Fight FiZzle-Shipping intelligence
Advertisements.
11-Advertsements.
12-Adyertlsements.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

THE CHURCH AND THE SPANISH CLERGY
We have the report from Paris that the Court
Of Rome has decided to forbid the clergy of
Spain from taking the oath to support the new
State constitution. If this is true we may
look soon for revolutionary convulsion In
Spain compared with which all her past civil
feuds and insurrectionary troubles will appear
as trifes. The State has the army, but the
Church has a strong foothold among the
people of Spain, and if the Court of Rome
has decided upon a trial Of strength between
these hostile forces, though we may predict
what the end will be, it will hardly be reached
without bloody and terrible struggle.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

TIE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works. 1t is 10 be
hoped that Mr.. Tweed, with some considera-
ton for our. taxpayers. Will be cautious in
reference to any further experiments in new
patent pavements. The Broadway pavement
is excellent the Belgian pavement would do
II the stones were only made twice as deep as
they are All the rest Of our new pavemsnts,
wood, asphalt and tar poultice, have proved, or
most likely will proves failures or costly ex-
psriments.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

Mr.. Wa.hburn's Postal Telegraph Bill.
The House Committee on Postal Tele-
graphs has finally Instructed Mr.. Wash
burn, Its chairman, to report his bill,
introduced in the House January "a, to
establish postal telegraphs throughout the
United States. 1t provides for an equitable
appraisement and purchase of the lines now
in use by private corporations and the
exclusive operation Of them thereafter by the
Postmaster General, under the rules and regu-
lations of the Post Office Department.
The wires are to be operated in connection
with the post offices and post roads, so that
telegraphic messages, stamped, can be
dropped in the post offices or the lamp boxes,
delivered like letters by the city carriers,
and carried by post to points beyond or out of
the direct neighborhood of telegraph stations.
The money order system, 80 popular in the
postal regulations at present, is also to be
adapted to the new te]egraphic system, and
all the numberless benefits acoruing to the
people through the mail are to be thus multi
piled and increased by the new regulation Of
the postal telegraphs.
These benefits, which so directly touch the
people, are not, however, the greatest good to
be derived from Mr.. Washburn's bill. It deals
in direct manner with one of the creates
evils that ever beset republican govern
ment-one which is almost mere abstraction
in the mnds of the people, although they and
their pockets and their principles are directly
affected by it. 1t upsets the great telegraphic
monopoly which for years has almost con-
trolled the press of the nation, and which,
through its commercial and financial de-
spatches, has even controlled the markets and
tampered with the national securities. We
hope that Congress will Immediately take up
the bill and press it to q successful issue.
Mr.. Washburn is well supplied with statistics
from England, Switzerland, France and other
European nations where the government sys-
tenn is in operation, and he will present
powerful argument, which, it is to be hoped,
even the gigantic lobby Of the monopoly will
fall to overthrow.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

MIR. DlLLoN's DECLINATIoN.-In letter to
the Mayor, we are sorry to say, Mr.. Il. J.
Dillon declines his appointment as one Of the
new Commissioners of the Central Park. He
says that from the very inception of the scheme
he labored in the cause for five years, down to
the time Of the adoption of the plan for laying
out the Park, and that this fact should be con-
sidered sufficient reason for excusing him
from further service. We think otherwise.
But he complains of ''the artificiality" by
which the Park ''is now disfgured," and
pleads that this is beyond remedy, and that
s'not much now remains to be done except to
stop the progress Of useless and tasteless
ornamentation, and to adopt new system Of
planting which will give cool and refreshing
shade to the walks and drives" We think
that even to this extent Mr.. Dillon's services
are desirable; but as his letter is evidently
decisive we can only regret the loss Of man
so we'll qualified for the position declined.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

Coal STRIKES IN PENNsYLvANIA.-The bulls
in the coal market are still at work keeping up
their sensational and periodical strikes among
the miners in Pennsylvania. The ironmongers
in the same State are also managing to get up
strikes among their workmen. These strikes,
very singularly, seem to occur just about the
time Congress is legislating upon the tariff,
particularly the duties on coal and iron, a
matter in which the Pennsylvania monopolists
have an undivided interest.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

TEE AUSTRIAN CABINET CRISIS is ended
Count Potocki is Premier Of a new ministry.
The Polish element appears to be fairly repre-
sented. Herr Tschabuschnigg is Minister OF
Justice and Public Instruction. The familiar
name Of Count E. de Taaf'e appears as
Minister of Interior and War. The diplo-
macy of the empire Is evidently being recon-
structed with the view to eventualities towards
Rome after Easter.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ABOLISHED
The bill abolishing this Board has been signed
by the Governor, and is, therefore, now o
law The duties of this Board under the new
Charter will be transferred mainly to the
Board of Aldermen to be elected in May.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14
Pers0nal Notes.

The memorial fund for Stanton's widow and cht
dren amounts to Sl4s,OOo That for i.ncons widow
amounts to not cent. Is 1t the difference In the
Qualities OF the two men or OF the two women tn At
causes tile difference In the sumsi
Fecnter will play In French at the Boston the,atrs
next Saturday, assisted by the New York 4 Iench
company. HIS first French Dill will consist y "Les
JurOns de Cadlac,n "On Demande un Cow krneurs
and "Ies Deux Ayengles," an operstta by Omen.
zach. "0n Demande un Gouverneur', IS Inc play IA
which ne drst appeared, playing Frederick de Mar
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

TIMELY WARNINGS to burglars and highway
robbers have been given to all of these lawless
tribes in the sentences to Sing Sing admins
tered by Judge Bedford within the last two
days. A few decisive examples of this sort
from time to time operate as wholesome ter
rOr to evil dOerS,
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

TIE NUTMEG STATE LOOKING UP.-The
morality and patriotism Of the people in the
Gland of Steady Habits" are looking up. After
electing a debauchee Chief of the Police of
one of their principal cities and allowing a
first class prize fight to come off uninterrupt-
edly within their borders only few weeks
ago, considerable part Of the militia force
of the State has just captured a couple of
prize ''millers" from this city and their escort,
and the Court sent number Of them to the
State Prison for periods varying from two to
five years. Thus is one salutary reform
already inaugurated in Connecticut under the
new democratic rsgtDse-that is to be.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

AN UNLuoKY ANGEL-Angel Santa Anna,
son of the veteran Mexican General. Don
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, as a Mexican
revolutionist. Taken prisoner and sentenced
to be shot, this young man will be lucky should
he escape, az his governor has several times
escaped, with simple banishment.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

PROGRESS OF MEXICAN BRIaANDAGE. The
latest form 1t has assumed Is that Of COM
biuation OF young men to rob the churches.
We are really afraid that Mr.. Stewards hopes
OF self government in Mexico arc destined to
prove such things ''as dreams are made Of"
What is General Grants opinion? We expect
to hear one Of these days.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

WANTEp--The names of the individuals who
Kissed when the name of General Mcclellan
was mentioned at the late reunion OF the
Society Of the Army Of the Potomac, in Phila-
delphia, on Saturday last.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

A COOP APPoINTMENT-That of Walter
Brown, the American champion oarsman, as
instructor of rowing to the Naval School at
Annapolis. Secretary Robeson, we doubt
not, aud the boys Of the Academy will soon
learn to be proud of their champion rover.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14
FIRE IN BAYAa0 STREET.

At hafpast eleven O'Clock last hight Hre broke
out on the first floor OF No. sS Bayard street. occu.
pied by Morris uoldsteln "a 6 clothiug store. Tue
stock was damaged e1,609i covered by insurance.
the building, owned BY t0e Ferris estate, was dam
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

ScHEME FOR A SELL--The Broadway
Arcade scheme at Albany. 1t is too prepos-
ferrous to suppose that the parties concerned in
It have any idea of undertaking the work.
They are only aiming at the right of way to
sell it, and the parties buying it will bc sold.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

AN INTERESTING INQUIRY What's the mat
ter between Senator Cole of California, and
the Secretary of the United States Senate,
who also halls from the Golden State?
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

THE FRENCH NAIL STEAMSHIP LAFAYETTE,
which left New York on Saturday, the Cd
Inst, arrived at Brest at ten o'clock yesterday
morning, all well.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

BROADWAY MORNING GLoRIEs as it's
very name implies, is the real opening month
Of the merry spring. On quaint old monuments
in classic lands we find the youth Aprilis
carved with many an odd device-as pranc-
ing, capering juvenile, who gayly brandishes
rattle, and would, no doubt, be tickled with
straw. Rattles are not altogether the
fashion on Broadway, excepting in meta.
phoric sense; but straws begin to appear on
the heads of the ladies and in the toying grasp
of thirsty gentlemen. These straws, too,
show which way the wind blows; for It is
already the ''soft spring. and yesterdays
temperature verged upon passionate sum-
mer,' while zephyrs bland replaced the nor
casters of the preceding week. Our grand
thoroughfare was blaze of youth and beauty.
From the Battery to the Park was one bewil-
dering procession of feminine loveliness. The
animated blue bells, daisies, lilies and rose
buds Of the great metropolis held high carni-
val, and Of a verify Solomon, in all his
glory, was not arrayed like one of these"
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

JUSTICE AT LAsT.--Governor Stevenson, of
Kentucky. has just pardoned a Northern man
from the Penitentiary who had been sentenced
to seventeen years Imprisonment for negro
stealing. He was convicted in 1868 and had,
therefore, served about seven years Of the term
of sentence. The Louisville Courier-Jou,Yadl,
in commenting upon this avent, remarks that
'sthis may be set down as the last of the imme-
diatc consequences of slavery in Kentucky
Rather the first, we would suggest, of the con-
sequences Of the ratification of the fifteenth
amendment. 1t is no crime now to steal q
nigger in Kentucky
The New York herald., 1870-04-14
Proposed TELEGRAPH Gable from califoruia
TO China.


We learn through our Washington corre-
spondence that Mr.. Cyrus W. Field Is endes-
voring to get charter from Congress for an
ocean telegraph line from California to China
and Japan by the way of the Sandwich
Islands. This would completely grdls the
earth. We have as yet but few details OF
the project, and do not know II this bs
a rival scheme or intended to supercede
that of Mr.. Collins for telegraph line by
the way of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands
to Asia, which has been before Congress for
more than year past. AT all events. such a
proposition from Mr.. Field, who is practical
man and thoroughly understands the matter.
shows that the scheme Of connecting China
and Japan with the American Continent ia
assuming shape, and that it will be carried
out before long. There is no doubt that cables
could be laid under the Pacific by the route
indicated. The distance from California to the
Sandwich Islands is little over two thousand
miles. From thence to japan, or even to
Shanghae, is about four thousand miles.
or little more. Between the Sandwich
Islands and Japan or China and on tho
direct route there are many islands which
could be used for intermediate stations il
the distance should be found too great for q
single cable. To make the connection, there
fore, by this route is perfectly practicable.
By the way of the Aleutian Islands no single
ocean cable need be over six or seven hum
dred miles long; but there yeald have e DO
many more cables and stations on this line.
However, the project by this route is also
practicable. The question, then, is simply
one of comparative cost and c?nYsRience.
AS matter of convenience in working The
line the direct route across the Pacific by way
| of the Sandwich Islands has the advantage.
| Besides, there is considerable trade and inter-
course with the Sandwich Islands, which
would give local business to the telegraph.
But it is Of great Importance chat we should havs
without delay direct telegraphic communication
| with China and Japan by one route or the other.
England is pushing her telegraph connections
by the way of Egypt and India to that part OF
the world, knowing that they will enlarge and
extend her commerce. Let us not be behind
| in the race. We have greater natural advan-
tages and are in better position for trade
with China and Japan. 1t will be short
sightedness on our part if we do not use them.
The telegraph is the mighty agent OF com
merce and progress. Let us have without
delay direct telegraphic communication with
| Asia.
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

STAaNATIoN IN WALL STREET. Since the
recent .fasco of the gold bulls Wall street is
as quiet as on a holiday in midsummer. The
people have lost the caoostacs speculandi aud
are given to more Legitimate pursulta
The New York herald., 1870-04-14

A DESPATCH from Yokohama states that
divers who have been down in the Oneida
report that her whole stern had been cut away.
This shows the extent of the shock she must
have received, and which an English Court of
Inquiry agreed was not enough to give the
captain of the Bombay any cause for uneasi-
ness about her. We shall probably hear the
whole truth of the story from the gallant sur
vivors of the wreck, who have just arrived in
San Francisco.