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The New York herald., 1870-05-17
THE FRENCH MINISTRY.
sketches of the New Members.


We give below brief sketches of the new members
of the French Ministry, as reported by cable tee-
gram from Paris As Will be seen all are liberals
and in favor Of the new reforms introduced by the
Emperor and sanctioned by the French peOple:--
DUKE DE GRAMoNT, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Antoine Agenor Alfred, Duke de Gramont, was
born in Paris on the 14th OF August, 1919. He was
formerly known as the Duke de Guiche, but after
the death Of his father Prince de Bidache, In 1854
succeeded to his present title: Being the son Of o
former general OF division, he Obtained admis sion
to the EtOle Polytechnique Ia 1887, where he re-
mansd two years, VIII n he declined to enter the
artillery, to which branch OF the service he had
supporters OF the Emperor Napoleon ILL.,, and On the
81 of December, 1852, the day OF the famous coup
a'eaf made bis DEBUT u public e mmeaiatey
Cassel, to Stuttgart where he remained till April,
1858, when he was sent TO Turin in the same capa-
CITY. UWhile here he was instrumental in inducing
SARDINIA to join in the alliance against Russia In
1857 the Duke was sent as Ambassador to Rome. re.
manning there till 1861 and displaying diplomatic
year he was appointed Ambassador to Austria,
position he neld for five years The Duke de Gra-
Honor In June 1857, and Is Grand Cross OF tue Order
Of Frederick of Wurtemburg and of that Of st.
Maurice and ST. Lazarus Of sardln q. In politics ne
is liberal, belonging to what Is known as the
fright centre' in the Corps Legislatil which COM
prises the constitutional supporters OF the Emperor.
as distinguished from tae absoutlsts of the extreme
right. In ls4S the Duke married daughter OF Mr.
Macknnon, by whom he has several chi.dien
JACQUES PHILIPPE NIECE, MINISTER OF PUBLIC IN
STRUCTION.
NJ. Mege is native OF RiOni, where Is was born
on the 10Th Of September, 1917. He received fne
education, studied law, and graduated LID. He
practsed az the bar Of CermontFerranl IN 1874 and
1s45 and during the last named year was appointed
an assistant judge In 1862 be became Mayor OF Gle
mont, and during the Following year MEMBER OF the
General Council In 1858 NJ Mege was ele ted 70 the
Corps Legslatir from the frst crconscrpton OF the
department oil Puy de Dome, and was reelected last
year. In politics he is liberal Of the same school
as M. Ollivier, and belongs to the "let centre.n
CHARLES JANAcE PLICH0N, MINISTER OF PUBLIC
WORKS.
The successor Of the Marquis de Tahouet is q
graduate OF the political school OF NJ Thiers but be-
longs to the right centre' IN the Corps Legtsatif
He has been long known as one Of the principal de-
tenders OF the occupation OF Rome by the French
army, and has not changed in this regard although
he does not belong to the extreme Catholic party.
NJ Pichon repre- esents the Department OF the Nord in
the Corps Legflatf and, as might be supposed from
his early association Is liberal Ill his political views
and o supporter OF the constitutional empire.
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soARD Of FINE uNDsAWaITsas.

u8I EtcCtAOu Ol VmCorbs
The annual election for ofncers OF the New York
Board Of Fire Underwriters was held at noon yester.
day. An unusually large number Of members were
present. The election was closely contested there
being no less than three tickets In the field The fol-
lowing are the successful candidates:--
Prestdent-Henry A. oakley.
vice Pyesdent-George w. Savage.
.Secretdrv-William w. Henshaw.
Assistant Secretdry-W. M. st. John.
Ts'edSurer-Marcus F. Hodges.
Committee on Ftnance.-George T. Hope, II. Car
rigue, Hiram Forester, John d. Cocks e. A. Wal
ton, William p. Palmer and T. f. Jeremiah.
on Fire Putro.-M. L. Crowell, william M. Ran
dell. G. L. Skeels, John w. Murray Daniel Under
hill, Il. w. Cr0well and John X. Smith.
on Ld,rS ana Legtsldtton-R. A. Reading, j. II.
Pinckney, D. F. Curry, ID. A. Heall Stephen Crowel',
r. w. Bleecker and Henry Butler
Wacot, w. M ST. J0hn j. ". Harriott, Edmund
briggs, A. b. Mcdonald and N c. Miller.
on Police and O,t0tn OF Fires.-E B. Fellows, IT..
l.. Thornell, Peter hoffman, Joseph Brokaw. William
A. Anderson. David B. Keeer and j. NJ Rankin.
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SHALL CUBA BE raEss
Mas. Meeting Mt Irving Hall.

Mass Meeting Mt Irving Hall.
mass meeting Of the friends and admirers OF
Cuban independence was held last evening at Irving
Hall. The attendance was not so numerous as might
be anticipated on such an occasion. The fact OF
General Jordans being unavoidably absent through
illness might have something to do with this that is
II that fact were generally known among those
who sympatnize In the cause OF "the Ever Faithful
Isle" A letter from the General, stating his In
ability to attend the meeting read by the Char
man, Se7or Jose de Armas y Cespejes, who then
introduced
Lieutenant Colonel ENRIQUE AGRAMONTE LAYNEz,
OF the CUBAN army. who spoke in the rich and mus-
cal vernacuar Of the cause lii which he was engaged
and prophesied the most hopeful result from the
struggle
Several other speakers addressed the meeting in
Spanish. General Quesada was present among the
audience, but did not take the platform.
Revolutions in favor of the independence Of Cuba
having been passed the meeting adyourncd
The New York herald., 1870-05-17
THE KNIFE At MIDNIGHT.
,bable Murder In the Twenty.

Probable Murder In the Twenty Second
Precinct.
Louis F. Cumes, porter was arraigned at the
Yorkville Police Court yesterday, by officers Thomas
Maher ana Mooney, OF the Twenty-second precinct,
who stated that the prisoner had committed q fe-
lonious assault ON young man named Sklf, resd-
IN West Forty-elghth street. 1t appears according
to the prisoners statement as made by him to Justice
Bxby that he was attacked in Forty-nlnth street,
near Ninth avenue, on saturday night. about ten
O'Clock, while on MIS- way nome from work. Skifr
was one of the attacking party, which consisted Of
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four or ave OF the r0ughs around that neighborhood
TO delenu himself he drew his knl anu stapoeu
one Of them, when all the rest ned. He saed that
II ne nad PIE OF ne wonl0 have n.ed upon inem.
that his wound. which Is deep one, aud, situated
In close proximity 10 the right nipp,e, Will prove
faa. Cumes VINO 10 q Frencnman o. good repula a.
station house 10 enable the officers to gather some
further vinformation regarding the case, and II me-
cessary TO notify the Coroner.
The New York herald., 1870-05-17
CHINA.
Alleged Onlciai Insult TO England and the
United States-Diplomacy at Hankow.

From HankOw tsays the North china D1llu Nelcsl
we have the strange news that both the English aud
the United States Consuls, when calling on vceroy
Ii, were refused admlttance, except by the side
door, while the acting French Consul was recognized
on terms OF equality and obtained entrance oy tho
middle large door, 1t Is just possible that the do
termined aspect assumed by the French governments
on two or three occasions lately had paved the way
for its representative at this time. Neither tho
United States nor English Consul availed himself OF
Las condescension to be visited by the side door.
Is IA to ada that the cOnsuls have no actual rghs
to the central door, Tor they only rank as Taoti5
who cannot claim this h0nor and never have ~
yielded 10 them by mandarns OF LIS standing.
Still the admission OF the French and the rejection
OF the English and American Cousuls s slgnlncahs
enough"
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VIVA, che English workinsmen say.

In London, May 3. o special meeting OF the general
council OF the International WorknRmen's Associa-
tion was held a. the ONCE, High Hoborn-Mr Robert
Applegarth In the chair--ln reference 70 tne alleged
completely or the association In the plot to asSaSS
nae the Emperor OF the French. ae.
Or. Manx introduced the subject by referring TO
the ATTACKS made upon the ASSOCIATION by The French
government papers, and the arrest OF large mum
Der OF the members OF the French actions OF the
association with tne alleged plot. A.ter some dis
cuss. on, declaration deny ing the completely OF the
ass )ciaIion with the plot and setting forth the OBJ
jects OF the society, was unanimously adopted. ana
ordered to be gned by the council and sent to the
French and other Continental journals for puolica
ton. N.4Nl aF
The New York herald., 1870-05-17
FRANCE.

Tho Resicide Plot Against Napoleon-specinl
History Of the Censpiracy-Its Intent and
AIeaus.
PARIS May 4, 1870
Indignation at the dastardy conspiracy to assassi
nate bis Majesty Is universal. None approve pre-.
meditated murder. 1t has been the custom for
sovereigns, after having escaped assassination to
show themselves to their loving subjects Hence 1t
was fully expected that the Emperor, on Sunday
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another donation OF iOo ooof 10 the democratic COM
miitee In Paris " aid them in ther contest with the
government EO
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Royal sympathy with Napoleon.

TFrOm the Cork Examiner, May 81
The Queen of England, the King OF Prussia and
the Emperor OF Russia have sent congratulations TO
the Emperor Napoleon expressing satisfaction at the
failure OF the recent plot to assassinate him.
The New York herald., 1870-05-17
The Bonb,-rhcir Make and Delivery.

The Paris journals OF May continued to accumu-
late particulars connected with the plot the EN-
perors life, but very little more was really dlscoy-
cred. One fact OF interest had, however, come to
light, namely that the bombs were manufactured in
Paris The Journal OClcieI gives short account OF
the NATTER but prefer the following statement Of
the Pdtrie, which says:-
The maker OF the bombs is now known. M. Lepet,
ironfounder OF the Rue st. Maur, having seen draw
ing of these shells IN journal, came forward spOn
taneousy to give some important information to JUS
tice. on April IA an individual called on him and
ordered some castings Of form exactly like that OF
the implements seized, saying that they were
intended for Improvement IN the nuts OF
wheels for vel0cipedes which would probably
make the fortune OF the inventor. He added
that he had already made very advantageous
contract with America for his discovery. He or.
dered at first $50, and promised to come shorty Tor
a larger supply. On the 10th and on the 19th The
founder delivered twenty-five. Only twenty one
have been found, but 1t Is known that an expert.
ment was made with the other, which circumstance
explains the disappearance OF one OF the number.
Had not the strike OF the workmen inteivened the
order would have been executed and the full CON-
pleinent delivered up In any case the details above
given refute the insnuatons OF the iireconcllabe
Journals, which represent the plot as an Invention OF
the police.
How NJ. PrOtOt Was Arrested-The "Suraical
OperatiOu.v
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How NJ. Protot Was Arrested-The "Snrgicai
Operatiou.0
In the Paris journals OF May the following de.
tails are given OF the arrest or M Protot, who Is an
advocate and hal undertaken the defence OF MeQy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-04
FROM WASHINGTON,
WAsHINGroN, March J.:

WASHINGTON, March D.
Secretary Fish has received a despatch
from the United States Minister dated Yoka-
hama, February LIST, stating that the wreck
of the Oneida had been discovered, and that
her armament may possibly be recovered. A
thorough investigation is being held.
\ list of the saved reported officially by
Minister DeLong is the same as previously
published in the press dispatches.
The President sent to the Senate to-day
the following naval nominations.
John W. Ross Assiatant Surgeon; John
w. Jordan and Lucas ID. Hind, Paymasters.
The expenditures of the Treasury depart
ment for February, are MS follows:
Civil and Miscellaneous, S5,4l2,44l; War,
So, e62,7 Navy, Sl,570,063; Pensions,
S., $50, 900; Indians, S203, 227; total, Sl6,-
297, 49s. The above does not include pay
ments for the principal and interest on the
public debt.
The customs for the week ending Feb.
Goth, are as follows:
Boston, SAP, 499; New York, 1886, 900;
Philadelphia, Sl49, 296; Baltimore, Sl5l,4lO
New Orleans to Feb. 10. Sl43,6l2; San
Francisco, Jan. % to Feb. l2,' S406,9
total, 81 ,S19, 100.
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s. w. Huntington Of this city is the prince
ofinventors. He has given to the world some
useful inventions, but his recent successful
attempt in that line far surpasses anything
that has heretofore enanated from his prolific
brain. He has invented and secured Il patent
upon a sash balance which may be applied to
windows of buildings and cars. 1t is so SIM
pie, and yet so perfect, that every one who
sees it will wonder why the thing has not been
thought Of before. The window is balanced
by pinion and rack and may be run up or
down at pleasure, with the greatest ease, or
remain at any desired height. The expense
of this neat continuance will be about the same
as the old-fashioned weights all cords and
pulleys are done away with, and the liability OF
breakages obviated. This balance has been
applied to the windows Of car now being
constructed in this city, and is found to be
Just the thing for the purpose. Mechanics
who have examined the invention are enthusi-
astic in its praises. Boston parties are already
offering inducements to Mr. Huntington for
his patent, but we hope that it may be worked
up here, and MIR. Huntington reap rich re-
ward from his invention in this vicinity.
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Foreign News by Gable.
ST. PETERSBURG,


A short time before the death of Mr..
Burlingame, the Chinese Embassdores had
their first audience with the Car, to whom
they were presented by Prince Gottschakoh.
Mr.. Burlingame, in introducing his fellow
ambassadors, ADDRESSED the Emperor as fol-
lows
In the name of myself and my col
leagues, have the honor represent the letter
of the Emperor of China accrediting us to
you and pressing his wishes for the happiness
and health OF your majesty and of the lmpe-
rial family, and for the prosperity OF your
subjects. Permit me to recall to mind the
service of your able representative at Pekin,
General vlangali, whose policy of equity and
Cancellation contribute to inspire China with
a wish to enter into the family of nations and
leads her now through us to declare that the
friendly relations between Russia and China
which have existed for three centuries may by
perpetual.
Tic, this the Emperor replied: ..7ns.... .
s 1t is agreeable to see you here, for you
present fresh proofs of the pacific relations
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Ship-Builders' Mass Meeting.
BELFAST, March

BELFAST, March ..
The mass meeting of the smp-builders and
ship-owners on the Penobscot waters, held
here to-day, was attended by prominent men
from Bangor to Rockland. Hon. James 2.
White presided, assisted by Vice Presidents
from other cities and towns. A Committee,
consisting of Hon. N. G. Hichborn, Capt.
Henry McGilvery and DR.. John G. Brooks,
reported preamble and resolutions eclarins
that the present depressed condition OF Amer
lean commerce demands redress; indorsing
the report of the committee appointed to in
vestigate the subject, by the last Congress and
the bills accompanying the same; that the
Hon. John Lynch and other members of the
Congressional Committee have the sincere
thanks of the meeting for their able report,
and that we earnestly ask Congress to grant
the relief so long sought and SO clearly COM
mended Hon. n. G. Hichborn and others
addressed the meeting in behalf of the reso-
lutions which were unanimously passed.
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Miscellaneous.

- BELFAST, March 8.
Commander Williams, of the Inflated
Oneida, is native of Castine, and leaves
large circle of relatives and friends there and
in this city to mourn his loss
LEWISTON, March 5.
A. d. Forbes, representing J. A. Miller &
Co.., Of Boston, fell in q fit down the stair
way in the Lincoln Mills in this city to-day
and was seriously injured.
%&4s T. CoScoRD, n. H., March3.
DR.. f. G. Moore, wellknown physician
Of this city, died last night. Ia.
VIM. NJ. Shute, hat and fur dealer, died to-
day, after brief illness. ii goo 4ss4H
New YORK. March g.
Judge Blatchford to-day denied the motion
to discharge the attachment on the property
at this port owned by John Lacide the build
err of the Alabama, and issued in favor of
John NJ. Gushing and others, the owners Of
the American ship Sonora, by the Alabama.
The Chamber of Commerce o-day adopted
a memorial to Congress against postal tele
graph, and one to the Legislature in favor of
State aid to the Oswego & Midland Railroad.
New YORK, March 3.
The congrationalists in session in this city
nave ItsOlfeu " SclCDfdtt Tue VI
the landing Of the Pilgrims at Plymouth,
Mass, in this city, if the people there SO
wish, in case they do not desire it, Boston
will be the place. - 81
SAN FRASCrsco, March 8.
Steamer Colorado sailed to-day for Pana-
ma, with 300 passengers, and S762, 900 in
treasure.
A number of cabin and most of the steer
age passengers of the Golden City took pas
sage on the Colorado.
A shock of an earthquake was felt on the
Russian river and in Napa valley The vol
canic peak of Mount St. Helena was the
centre of the disturbed region, which abounds
in evidence of former volcanic action.
The iron and ties for eight miles of the
Oregon Central Railroad are now at the june
ton of that road, and the Central Pacific.
The opening of rich silver deposits on the
lower level Of the Gould and Curry mines
has had the effect of strengthening the
Washoe stocks. The Gould and Curry mines
share was selling few days since at $50,
and were sold to-day at $500.
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Supreme Judicial Court, March Term. Charl,
Danf0rth, J. Presiding.

THURSDAY, Mar. 3.
555-Rufus Blanchard rs Mahala Blanchard,
Benjamin for libelant.
5S9-Desiah B. Morton rs Horace B. Nor
ton, Jackson for lbelant.
Libels for divorce. Evidence heard by the
Judge-decision reserved till the close of the
term.
l7l-Henry X. Baker Judge rs Joseph W.
Patterson, Libbey for pitt vose for deft
Case withdrawn from the jury after the testi-
money, mainly documentary, had been adj
duced, and marked Law on report.
Nos. PA, 245, sos, 306, 3O7, 800, 3l5, 1921
announced as in order for trial on Monday, and
the first jury excused till that day, and the
second jury till Tuesday. There will be no
further session this week except to receive the
report of the grand jury, for which purpose
the court must be kept open.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Produce. Market.

New YORK. Mar. 5.
COTTON-steady; sales 5000 bales; mid uplands
22ns2s. 80
FLOCR-sales 5 800 bbls; state and western 55l0
lower; state 470a5S0; round hoop Ohio 5l0a525
western 100000; southern without change, 55g975.
wHEAT-dull and lower sale SO goo bush; No.
spring lis; Nos 2 and mixed los white western
l06a 1865 winter red western 1859 1870; white li5,
CORN-scarce, and 95 higher; sales 81 600 bush.
new mixed western 9&g99; old do, lO2.
OATS-dull state 90 Sti31
PORK-firmer; new mess 81 %; prime 90 - n2l 2
LARD-heavy; sales $40 tierces; steam Hslis
kettle l5H.
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Rev. Edgar X. Preble, native of Bath, at
present student in the Theological Semina-
ry at Canton, preached in the Universalist
church in Bath, recently, to good acceptance.
Mr.. p. was formerly connected with the
Methodist denomination
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The masquerade ball at Belfast last Mon
day was one of the most successful affairs of
the kind ever held in Maine. The cost of all
the arrangements was about So 900, and the
amount cleared for the use of Washington
Engine Co., under whose auspices the ball
was gotten up, was upward of $500.
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The Lewiston Journal regrets to learn Of
the protractcd illness of Rev. James Cotton,
local minister of the NJ. Z. Church of Troy,
and formerly preacher on the Saco and
Sandy rivers. He was elected Representative
to the Legislature last September, but has
been unable to attend to the duties on account
of his disease--hereditary spasmodic asthma,
combined with dyspepsia, which has confined
to his room for the past five months.
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A Citizens Caucus" was holden at Gardi-
ner last evening. Elbridge Berry was chosen
chairman, and G. S. Stewart, Secretary. Hon.
John Berry was unanimously nominated as
candidate for Mayor. The caucus was con-
trolled by republicans, and the nominee is =
staunch republican. The regular republican
caucus will be holden this evening. City
election next Monday.
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NOTICE TO MEMBERS.

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Ten copies and less than fry three cents p, copy
Fifty copies and over, two cents per copy.
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There will be plenty of work for skilled me-
chanics in this city the next season. The
of the Messrs. Sprague at the dam continued,
the dam to be repaired, and the various pri-
vate enterprises carried on. Smart, active
men will be in demand.
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The trains will commence running regular
ly to-day from the east end of the railroad
bridge to all stations east. Passengers and
freight bound west will be transported across
the Kennebec bridge at the expense of the
company. Those going east will purchase
their tickets at the impromptu station on the
other side of the river.
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In Lewiston, Wednesday evening, at the
second trial to nominate Republican candi-
date for Mayor, Fessenden received 2SS votes,
Ham 24s, scattering 90. There was no choice.
A general caucus will be held on Saturday
evening next, according to despatch.
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A fatal accident occurred on the Portland
& Rochester Railroad, between Alfred and
Springvale, last Tuesday. A banking caved
ascertained. One was Immediately killed, one
had his leg broken in three places and the
other sustained severe bodily injuries. The
injured men were taken TO Portland Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-04

The Gardiner Journal says that William
and Gustavus Moore, Mr.. Wiley, G. A. Col
burn, A. w. McCausland and Geo. L. Stone
have erected an ice house of about l, 100 tons
capacity, opposite p c. Polmcs Co.'S ma
chine shop, and are filling it with ice which
they are hauling from the Cobbossee stream,
above the Rips. They call themselves the
Copsecook Ice Company, for short.
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It's about time for somebody to notice the
appearance of the first robin. This il just
the time of year for it. 1t can be done with
out robin any one else of the sight.
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A Are occurred in billiard saloon kept by
Chadbourn Gcnthner, in Waldoboro' on Tues
day night at IL o'clock, but was discovered
and subdued in time to prevent an extended
contiagration. The damage was but slight
1t is supposed to have caught from cigar
stump thrown amongst parcel of clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-04

Half the time the "pale and sickly cast of
thought" which is displayed on many coun-
tenances, is the result not so much Of keen
spiritual perception as the presence Of bile in
the stomach.