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The New York herald., 1870-04-18
TIE LONG ISLAND FARMERS.

Another Monster Meeting-The Action of New
York md Long Island Assessors Unauthor-
ized--How the Farmers Arc Treated ia This
City, and What They Propose to do.
On Saturday evening the farming community OF
Long Island held large public meeting In Jamaica
10 hear the report OF the committee deputed to pro-
ceed TO Washington to lay tGeir grievances before
Commissioner Delano and to seek redress through
the Ways and Means Committee. The committee re-
ported that they had waited upon the Com.
missioner and learned from him that it was
not the mention Of The law TO tax farmers
for dsposing Of the produce OF their own
farms, but only those who purchased and peddled
the produce. He SAID that the action OF The asses
sors was wholly unwarranted, anu that they were
Liable to be prosecuted iOr tie action they
pursued. lie said thai instead or the assessors Io-
lowing instructions they were making laws for
themselves. IL Is Intended to bring an action
against some one OF the assessols test case and
II successful each and every one Of them Will IN
turn be prosecuted.
several OF the farmers also stated that they should
seek some relief through the proper authorities LII
New YORK, Us at the markets they driven a0out
knew OF several cases where the keepers
OF grocery and other stores had Ueen
paid twenty-five dollars TO refuse farnierS
the right stand before their doors. And also tL
trucks III such position as to Obstruct tue streets
leauIng 10 the MARKET IL Was resolved To take I'M
mediate proceedings TO remedy these defects. An
organization perfected having the protection OF
the farmers interests Its cardinal principle.
committee OF five was appointed 10 prepare the
necessary laws for It's government anu protection.
The authorities OF this city VIII be cai,ed upon
during the present week to investigate the aals OF
cited, ana thorough investigation OF the
grievances 10 which tley are subjected VIII be made
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
CALF ORNiA.

Heavy Explosion Preparing on Blossom
Rock-Appr0priaiiOns for Catholic Schools
in san Francisco Refused Payment by tile
City Auditor.
SAN FRANCISCO. April II. 1870.
Colonel Won Schmidt has completed the excava-
ton OF Blossom Rock ana powder has been placed
and wires run preparatory to the explosion, which
is fixed TO take place next Wednesday, The exca-
walton Is 133 feet IN engtn aud sixty feet width
and - greatest depth twelve feet. The excava.
ton Is niled with twenty.!lIlee tons OF powder.
The CITY Auditor refuses to audit demand for
&l6OO0s Appropriated Or the free Catholic schools OF
this city, as there are 10 ulapprOprated funds III
the city treasury. nor are there likely TO be-
I'he total yled Of quicksilver Oh this coast for the
year 1865 Was IL, SIS nlsHs
Mr. DelonG, Unltec states Minister TO Japan,
threatens TO resign uniess Congress makes that
mission one OF tne grSL
During the recent storm In the Sierra Nevada
mountains two ieet Vi snow fell ontne Central Pacific
Railroad. THIS Is probably the last storm tue scl-
son. The trains have run on time all the season.
This proves tna the road can be kept open the entire
year.
Rich gold discoveries have been made ia Sissiyon
and Edorado counties, California.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
TIE PROPOSED CRYSTAL PALACE.

Another Chance for the Lcgisiuture-A Char.
ter TO be Asked for Mt Albany-If IL Falls
There Washington 70 be Looked to-Tho
Money All RAISED.
1t was stated In the HERALD OF Friday last
that project was on foot, under the lead OF
a number OF the most prominent business men
ana public benefactors OF the city, for the
erection OF mammoth national Crystal Palace,
to be used primarily as Worlds Fair, and subse-
Quently to be made great permanent national
resort, somewhat similar to the Sydenbam Palace Of
London. No definite steps have since been taken,
though the capital requisite rs all raised and bill is
now at washington. and q similar one
at Albany, asking Tor charter for the company.
For five years the Legislature OF this state has been
petitIoned TO grant charter which w0nd enable
the public spirited men OF New York to carry out
This enterprise, and four times their efforts have
been defeated. Now tue subject IS to be again sub
mtted, this time 10 democratic Legislature. and the
cOrp0rators have every reason To hope for Its
cess But by reason OF former experiments they are
1orewarned ana fOrearned, and In the event OF the
Legislature declining to grant charter an irnme.
date appeal will be made to Congress lOr
the requisite authority. In view also OF
Chicago are all agtaung the question OF holding
such an exhibition In 1873 Ii would seem that the
scheme IS no visionary one, and that the national
metropolis VIII lose brilliant opportunity Of plac.
Ing herself ia tue front rank with her sister cities
and 0utstrippinR them IN the contest OF eulerpriso
anG energy, as she doubtless can DO II the Charter ~
granted The old Crystal Palace ia this city brough.
s4oVOJ0oO u tue merchants OF New YORK and
though the projectors OF me scheme failed TO makc
money, the city Itself was largely benefited by the
capital rowing through IT, was erroneously stated
on Friday last that A. r. Stewart was cunnecled
with the movement, and that the proposed building
was TO be erected on one oi the pubic sQuares nc-
saer oi wnlco asseruQaa U correct,
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
TEDDY G'EYAi'S SOR TIy.
The Escape from the Y0rkville POlicc-Eurtiier
Particulars of tho AHair.


The Escape from the Yorkville POlice-gurther
Particulars of tho ARair.
The escape Of Teddy OIyan and his pal, James
Smith, from the Yorkville Police Court, has caused
good deal OF comment among the residents OF the
upper part Of the CITY, ana those who have seen the
prison and the manner in which the escape was
effected seem TO think that things not conducted
there as they should be.
From what can be learned from the two women
vino saw the prisoners escape, and who are them
seves serving out short sentences, it would appear
that Ryan and Smith had reached the door leading
to tue before they were discovered One OF the
women then gave the alarm. when a son OF the
keeper, boy sixteen years Of age rushed out with
an axe. Inc Iugitives swOre tnat ir he attempted
To stop their progress. they would braIn nm. Mrs.
Doxy raised the windows ana called out, sWatcnl
murder' out no assistance came until the prisoners
mad made their escape. Between the apartment In
which are the cells and the outer door, leading into
tie street, wlicn the fglves nad broken open WIN
jlmmics while the xeeksr's family we're looking on,
there are two iron doors neither OF which were even
cluscd. III - not, however MIR. Doxy says custom
AIRY lock those doors until ne retires Tor the night
Tue two blocks OF WOOD wncn were used TO Keen
the upper nan OF tne cell door winch had peen bent
must have been conveyed to the prisoners Dy some
person connected with the place, probably one OF
the two women who ore working there, ana who
have access to all parts OF the premises IN
tnaL part OF the building. How the Jmmies
were conveyed TO the prisoners or by whom remaips
mystery but Mr.. Doxy, the keeper, says there ~
hardly doubt but tnat they taken Ia on Satur-
day, when the prisoners mothers ana y few other
friends Visited them. SnCe their reception into the
custody OF Mr. D0xy the prisoners have been changed
from cell TO cell every couple OF days to make
sure OF their safety. The general ,ression prevail
Ing In regard 10 the matter Is t1a. prisoners
ceived AID from some person or persons be oagng
10 Tie prison or otherwise having free access tneeto
but as far as the keeper, Mt. DOxy Is concerned
and ne is the person whom the escape concerns
most-not the least suspicion N tanned against
covered,
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
IelfGRApHIC NEWS iTeas.

Winona, Minn., In consequence OF the food. is
Situated ut present on an island ana large part OF
1t Is under water.
The residence OF DR.. Richardson, IN West Pnila-
dephia was destroyed by ire yesterday Total loss,
$4,000.
Four days Of easterly wind have caused unusual
high tides IN the Hudson at P0ughkeepse. Yester-
day ali the piers there were submerged. The water
advanced to point higher than at any time within
year. Last night II was raining hard.
The International Convention OF Young Mems
CHRISTIAN Associations VIII be held at Indianapolis
expected from 500 to l,su0 regular and ;,O0u 10
1000 corresponding delegates Will be present. The
associations of Indianapolis are making ample ar.
rangemlents TO entertain all who may come. Many
OF the I6aoing railroads have agreed TO convey dele
gates Ut hall lare.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Fire in Nnshua-The Post Office, CongreSn-
fi0nni Church and Other BUILDINGS De-
strOycd-Loss Nearly Que Hundred Tiou.
sand Dollars.
NASHUA, April II, 1870.
Late last night fire broke out III the FIRST Congre-
Qationa church. The flames spread with such
rapidly that in less than half an hour the church
was IN ruins together with the adjoining building
owned and occupied by U. II. Phelps as q saloon
The Post Oflce block, also adjoining, was nearly
destroyed. Two buildings on the opposite side or
the street. owned by X. W. Berry and Joseph Parker
were badly damaged 0y nle and water. The other
losers were as iOlOws:- Matthew Barr, J. l.. Price
Warren 5paldlng. L. Z. Emerson, G. II. Campbell s.
@. Hamilton, George f. Richardson, Murch & Beard,
n. p. Green, Parker Bowers, Mexican X Andrews
the savings bank. J. II. Ihurber and others. The
total loss, as near as can be ascertaincd at this time
will not iail short OF sl0u,O0O Two nrenien were
slightly injured by falling tuibers.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
LITERATURE.
The May Magazines.


The GALAXY Is q good number, containing much
matter of more than ordinary interest. Charles
Reades novel IS continued. Thurlow Weed con-
tributes cnapter from his autobiography, which is
quite readable. Professor Draper writes learnedy
and pleasantly about Mature and Dress, there Is
an able paper on George Sand, by Justin Mccarthy,
and General Mcclellan contributes sketch OF Mar
sha Bugeaud Of France. The magazine through
ont Is worthy OF praise.
Under It's new management Putnans's Magazine
has improved greatly. The May number Is unusually
readable. The abest paper IS one on the subject OF
"our Political Degeneracy and Its Remedy" While
all persons will agree with every idea set forth by
the writer the general soundness OF his views VIII
be recognized and admitted. or the other articles
the most noteworthy are ''Our Celtic Inheritance
MADAME Roland" 'P0yglOis" aud 'sThe Academy
OF Design and Art Educatlon"
That excellent PERIODICAL the Eclectic Magazine
is usual full OF choice articles extracted from
the foreign publications, every one OF which win
more than repay perusal.
The Ca0tottc World maintains the reputation 1t
has deservedly OF being one Of the aDlest man.
aged magazines In the United States. The Nav
number Is admirable throughout
DeDorest's MonthIv, the great authority on fash.
ion, Is particularly good for May, and we commend
1t 10 lazy readers, while Joining In the general
protest against the revival Of long dresses for walk
ing costumes. However that Is question for the
parties most directly concerned to SETTLE so we
shall content ourselves with saying that the May
number Ol DeMOre5t aDOunds III fashion plates and
cuts aud contains mucn readable light literature.
The Art Journal Tor March and April are both ad-
miiable in their illustrations and reading matter.
The latter number Is particularly rich in Its full
plate engravings, OF which LA Sonnambula" de.
serves special mention. We have on more than one
occasion written IN praise OF the Art Jou'nat and
we can now do more than repeat the opinion tnaL
II Is the best publication vi the Kind that can DC
found ~ the United States.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
HAVANA WEEKLY MARKETS.

HAVANA, April 16 1870.
Sugar opened heavy but. improved towards the
close; quotations are unchanged Exported during
the week from Havana and Ajatanzas 81, 900 boxes
and $500 hhds.. OF winch 800 boxes and 1000 hhds.
were TO the United States. Sto OK III warehouse at
Havana and Matanzas, 45So00 boxes and 2s,0OO
hhds. Bacon steady at 1870. Coal oil dull at AZ a
~ reals. Flour steady at 50 30 q $40 25. Hams
steady. Lard seady as i9szc. In Kegs ana 224c. In
tins. Lumber steady; pitch pine, S25 per i,OOo.
Potatoes quiet az So Talow active at l2c.
Sh0okS--B0X steady at l0M reals. Hogs
heads quiet at 81 25; empty hogsheads In demand,
at So 80 a 81. wax firm. Taow. $s s7,s per ar.
robe: white. S12 l2s. Honey in demand at q a s
reals. Naval stores In demand. Freights Quet.
There Is no demand for the United states. Ex-
chauge--On London 1874 q Ii por cent premium; on
Paris sixty days. sight, q per cent premium; on
the United states, sixty days sight In currency OF
l0M per cent discount; short sight, ~ per cent
discount; gold exchange on Ie United States, sixty
days sight, IA per cont premium; short sight,
N z AZ per cent plemlum
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
MASSACHUSETTS

Arrival Of tho Bark Stella nt BOston--Phe.
nomenon on shipboar ard--Sad Accident in a
WOOiien Mill.
BOSTON, April II, 1870.
The bark Stella which arrived here to-day, alter
long passage from BOulOgne. reports succession
OF westerly gales, in which she sustained consldera
bic damage. on the Goth OF March, during heavy
squail ball OF fire struck Ihe orecastle deck and
exploded, scattering sparks In all directions and
making noise resembling the bursting Of q cannon.
Mary t. Doyle, aged seventeen wears. while at
WORK yesterday IN the Back Bay Wo0en MIL, was
caught IN the machinery by her hair, and her scalp
pltal.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Pronineat Arrivals In This Cisy Yesterday.
Colonel J. Knapp. OF Sc. Louis; e. T. Mathews
ana Hal King OF Cincinnati; G. W. Young. OF Chi
cseo; L. M Weed OF Albany; J. r. Boyce, OF South
caFoira and +. Hatch, OF Buffalo are ~ the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
W. s. Church, OF Albany; W. r. Endicott OF Chi
cago; Q. f. Burte. OF England Hui Adams. OF
washington and L. Wilkes, OF North Carolina. are
al the Hoffman House.
General Meade, OF the Unted States Army; Rev.
II. Clark, Rev. Or. Crane. Rev. Dr. smith, w. IL.
Maynard. and J. W. Cowan. OF Tennessee; Captain
W. Henry, OF steamship Mississippi; Lewis W. Tap
pan, OF Colorado and Thomas Adams OF Mancnes.
ter, are at the Aslor House.
n. Stetson. or Brldgewater, Mass, aud r. w.
Francis, OF louisiana. are at the New YORK Hotel
Captain Strickland, OF Long lsana; Professor
George W. Moore, OF Sandusky, and L. p. Ryan, OF
Kalamazoo, are at the st. Emo iioiel.
Surgeon Keyes. Of the United States Navy. ana
Captain Theodore +. Fields, OF England, arc at the
ST. Charles HOTEL
Personal Notes and Observations.
Mrs. r. W. Lander, the actress and phianthropist,
arrived Boston yesterday from Liverpool, on ths
steamer Palmyra.
The Chicago Post says Mrs. Jane G. Swsshelm ID
In that city, guest oil W. u. Baboitt. Mrs. Swiss
helm Is one OF the old sagers OF the womans rights
movement, and demanded the ballot twenty-five
years ago. She has grown older but probably not
much wiser since.
An informant who knew her from early childhood
says the Macon (Gaj Journal, quotes Mrs. Victoria
Woodruff at less than thlrty.nve. She viii reach
that age, however, before the next Pres idenIlsl
election or before she reaches The Presidency.
During the delivery OF lecture bf Mrs DIR. Mary
| Walker IN Kansas u few days ago precocous youth
in the audience cried out, Are YOU the Mary tnat
| had a little lambf" "No.r the ready reply
but your mother had a little jackass.n
Mr. Moses H. Bradley, OF Concord, N. H., and Mira.
Harvey Jewell, OF Boston, have given Si00) 10
the North ConRrcgauOnast church m Concord, IA q
| fund IN memory Of their father, the late Richard
| Bradley.
Mrs. Bethia Tozier, living In Athens Me-, Will be
105 old on the l6tn Of June next Though fall
ing u health she still retains In great degree her
| mental faculties She has been twice married, has
| had nine chidren, five OF whom are now living, the
| youngest being sixty one and the oldest seventy
| eight years OF age.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
ENGLAND.
rhs British volunteers in Motion.

The British Volunteers in Motion.
LONDON, April II, 1870.
People are pouring into Brighton from all parts Of
the country for the great volunteer review winch
takes place on Easter Monday. The town rs overrun
with visitors and volunteers.
Pleasant Reception for the Volunteer COM
manders.
LONDON, April II, 1870.
The yacht Cambria is on the shore at Brighton
to-day and is one OF the chief attractions. Mr.. Ash.
bury, her owner, Will give n grand banquet Oh Mon.
day night to the officers of the volunteers at his resi-
dence on the terrace, Brighton.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
HALLS FOR EUROPE.

The Hamburg mail steamship Hoisatia Will leave
this por. on Tuesday for Plymouth, Cherbourg ana
Hamburg.
The malls for Europe Will close at the Post once
at twelve O'Clock noon.
THE NEW YORK hERAIp--Edltion for Europe
be ready q. ten O'Clock In the morning.
Single COPIES In wrappers FOR mailing, six cents.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
A Medical Wonder.
L D 4 L o A n 4

Rhsurnasm, Neuralgia aud Gout, in their stages
Scrotuls, Kings EVIL Eryspelas old Ulcers and the
OF Diseases OF the Blood great Debility Liver Com
cured by this sovereign purifier has been testsi by
public twenty-five years II has cured IA hundred
cases, and fails when taken directed certain
curative for FsuIa In all cuabc II foues
old ulcers, where the bone has become carries
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.
HYA1T'S LIFE BALSAM cured f. B Conway, EsJ, ira
gedian. PARK Theatre Brooklyn. ~ OF Chronic kheumI
tsn, after failing OF cure In Europe and America from tho
most eminent medical practitioners.
SCKOFuLOUS ULCER.
HYATT'S LIFE BALSAM cured Mr.. Jacob Roth Office I2
Greenwich street. Of ScrouIous Ulcer which had eaten
the flesh the bone Mr. r. been cured 10 with
any return OF the disease.
Principal depo, 2fS Grand street. Sold BY druggists 81
per bottle, TX for IS. Sent everywhere Dy express.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
NEW YORK CITY.
Local and Police Paragraphs and Minor Items
Of Metropolitan News

The following record win show the changes IN the
temperature OF the weather for the past twenty,
hours in comparison with the corresponding day OF
last year. as Indicated by the thermometer AZ Hud-
nuts pharmacy. HERALD Building. Broadway. co.,
MARI of n N Qfr
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
DENIM

Tho American Treaty Cash Question.
COPENHA0EN, April II, 1870.
General Raasl0en, Minister Of War has rendered
his resignation to the King in consequence OF the
failure Of the treaty for the sale OF St. Thomas 10 the
United States
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
THE CuMMUalpAW STOCK YAsDs.

During the past week 2lo cars arrived at the Com
munpaw stock yards, containing 2 4o4 cattle 3,sls
hogs aud 1854 sheep. There were slaughtered
during the week $40 cattle, $50 hogs ana 1850
sneep.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

A.--The Grand Surprise :-Tnc Gray .,nfred
hardly believe their when they their whiened
lock. restored 70 their prsne beauty BY clear and
rent Duid PHALOk's VirALIA, Oh SALVATION FOR
THE HAIR, the article In question: and In free any
sediment,
Sold by all drugcis,s and fancy goods dealers
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
THE FENlANs.

Proceedings Of the Congress in Chicago
Discussion ON tho POpe's Bull-ReliGi0us
Interference In Political Matters DE.
nOunced-The Fenian Organization Not to
be Secret-The Red River Matter.
CHICAGO, April 10, 1870.
The Executive Council OF Nine appointed by the
Fenian Congress are James Gibbons Pennsylvania;
r. J. Mehan, New Jersey; @. p. Mckay ana Frank
Agnew, Illinois; Frank Gallagher and +. L. Carey,
New York; J. w. Fitzgerald, Ohio; Lawrence Finne.
gan, Maryland, and Richard McCoud. Connecticut.
The following were appointed delegates 70 The con.
ventlon TO be held IN New York city about the 18Th
1nst.:Colonel CosgrOye and Jonn i. Flnnertv Illl-
nos; Major Z. Williams, Pennsyvanla, and Captain
Mclaughlin, Colorado.
1t is intended that five OF the above executive
council snail resign, so that the New YORK conven.
ton may elect four leaving one member to be chO-
sen by the other eight.
In the Congress the Pope's bull was discussed and
elected some warm discussion. AS far can be
learned the sentiments we're hostile 10 clerical inter-
ference IN political matters or matters pertaining TO
the Irish nation Tine question OF iaaking the orgau
zarOn secret one was also debated and decided, It
ls understood, In the negative.
The subject OF the Keu River rebellion was debated
upon, but nothing as to the character OF the DEBATE
has trausplred.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

BatchclOr's Hair Dye-The Best in tlss
neous Factor Is Bond street.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
PORTUGAL.
Provincial Riots.

PARIS, Apri II, 1870
Serious citizen disorders have broken out a.
ovar. in Portugal. There has been some lighting
and several persons reported 70 have been
killed and wounded.
The rest OF the country Is tranquil.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

PARIS B0URsE.-PARIs. April 17--P. M.-Tho Bourse
u weak Kentes. 7JI. soc.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry
Tor sae at greatly reduced prces also exrhau
AID bought for cash. GEO c. ALLEN
ais Broadway, ore door below Cana street
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
TRLRCRAPHIC NEWS
FROM
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
France Still Agitated by the
Trade Strikes.
Provincial Riots and Fighting in
Portugal.
FRANCE.
-

The Strikes Agitation.
PARIS Aprii II, 1870.
Troops have been cent to Commentry and Bezenet,
where there are symptoms OF o strike OF the miners
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

A.-waen You Want stylish md Eleanna
Hat call on D0UGAE, I've Nassau street. corner of Ann.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

CristRd0rO's Urrivniled Hair Dye.-SO!d
aud applied at his wig and scalp factory No Asor House
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

About five O'Clock last evening an atercation took
place In the liquor saloon No. 52l Greenwich street.
between Herman Meyers ana Philip Traccv, In the
course OF which the former threw the latter down
and injured his head Meyers was arrested.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

Last evening some unknown person fired into the
windows OF two OF the rooms IN the hotel No. l43
Eighth street. kept by Philip Eppeshemer. The
windows were broken by the pistol balls, but no
one was injured.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

A.-IIerring's Patent
CHAMPION SAFES
2jl Broadway. corner Murray strest.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

A.-The Most Tasty and Graceful Hnt for
gentemeu's wear manufactured and sold py ESPEN~
SCHEID, IIs Nassau street
The New York herald., 1870-04-18

This evening Captain Mayne Reid lectures az
stenway Hall upon Lord Byron. Captain Reid has
devoted great deal OF time and labor TO the study
OF Byron's life and writings, and the lecture which
ls given at the solicitation Of large number OF
most prominent citizens and uterdteus, promises
very Interesting and ipsti uctive entertainments.
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
LcvciIncss I,estorcd.

DON'T Tribe with had Cough or Coida
when remedy as sure, prompt and thorough JAYHES
EXPECTORANT be readily obtained Sola every hase
The New York herald., 1870-04-18
OMciai Information OF the ApprehcEded Move.
nent Received in washington.

meNI AcCClVFO IN VHNhIhEfOn.
WASHINGTON, Aprti 10 1870
Onhcial Information has been received OF appre
hended Fenian designs on Canada, but there is
nothing tangible on which our government can act.
Many prominent gentlemen incline to the belief that
the authorities Of The Dominion moved by fears
rather than facls
The Eenians in Buffalo Denying sle Reported
Proceedings of the Chicago Congress.
BUFFALO, April IL, 1870.
Prominent members OF the fenlan organization
IN this city say the proceedings of the so.caed Fe
man Congress at Chicago. as telegraphed are null
and void no quorum being present. The delegates
70 the New YORK Congress leave here tomorrow.