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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30
Tho City Of Ragusa.

This gallant liliputian craft has again safely
crossed the Atlantic. Although the season Of
her voyage just completed is shown by the
storm charts to be the most propitious for such
an undertaking as hers, it must be confessed
she has solved an important and deeply prac-
teal problem. An eminent English geogra-
pher has set the fashion of calling the waste Of
waters between the Old and the New World
the "Atlantic Canal" The title is suggestive.
Half century ago 1t was matter of no light
consequence to make transatlantic voyage.
Now it is nothing thought Of, and the day is
perhaps not distant when the ship-lanes laid
down by navigators will be thronged with the
caravan of trade and intercourse, and on both
sides the Atlantic men will feel that the stormy
ocean is but narrow canal to be passed over
at pleasure.
The problem Of life security in small boats
is the problem which the City of Ragusa has
now successfully solved. Some months ago
raft, constructed of pipes Of light material and
inflated 80 as to be very buoyant, actually
made the passage from shore to shore of the
Atlantic and was enthusiastically welcomed
at southampton for the light which her brave
exploit had thrown on the question OF navi-
eating the ocean under the worst circumstances
that can befall a seafarer. The protector Of
this raft contended that all seagoing steamers
might provide themselves with material for
RATS sufficient to rescue their passengers in
case of shpwreck and store them in small
compass, ready for use In any emergency.
But the experience Of the City of Ragusa
suggests something better. A large number
of small vessels of her construction, almost
as light as paper and as buoyant as cork,
might, at small expense, be supplied to
steamers, and, in the event Of disaster, almost
the entire crew might be rescued, to say the
least, without the fearful and often fatal ex-
posure and hardship which generally follow
shipwreck.
The originators and sailors of the City Of
Ragusa deserve the thanks Of the travelling
world for their bold and benevolent expert
ment. II is true the experiment has succeeded
at time Of year when Old Ocean is in one Of
his calmest and serenest moods but il is also
true that the first experiment has suggested
the means of making all future voyages in
small craft safer and more expeditions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30
stolen Bonds Dangerous Property.

The Norwalk Bank robbery, little affair
in which, about two years ago, nearly two
hundred thousand dollars of United States
bonds and national bank notes were spirited
away, and the mystery as to who had SO
spirited them was as profoundly obscure for .
time, has been rather actively revived in the
public memory by q trial concluded yester-
day in the Court OF Oyer and Terminer. The
result of the trial has been the conviction of
William Okell, formerly quite prominent
broker in this city, of having come In posses
sion of some of the stolen bonds with guilty
knowledge, and sold them, knowing the same
to have been stolen. One count Of the indict-
ment charged him with being impli-
Gated in the robbery, but, in the
absence Of proof on this point, this
count was abandoned. It was clear, how
ever, that he had some Of the stolen bonds
in his possession and sold them, and, failing to
explain how he became possessed of them.
was found guilty. This was ample finding
for the jury on other counts. A brilliant war
record and ample testimony as to good charac-
ter availed nothing. Selling stolen bonds is a
crime. The accused was found guilty Of this
crime--a crime, by the way, Of growing and
dangerous fascination in the community, and
one OF which IL is most difficult to insure a
conviction. The sentence Of Okell has been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30

AND Now THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS
snub John Chinaman. The State Convention
yesterday nominated Newton Booth for Gov
ernor, aud adopted platform which is almost
identical with the democratic platform, and
which, like the latter, opposes any further
immigration Of the Chinaman. We remon-
strated few days ago with the democrats for
ignoring John while they welcomed Sambo
and showed to them that If they accepted the
new amendments they must swallow the Chi
nese and the "nigger' both. But what are we
to say to republican convention that revolts
at the thought of making citizen, under the
fourteenth amendment, of our almond eyed
and yellow-complec visitor. Here and in
New Jersey republicans do not disdain to
caress him. Verify, 1t must be q matter Of
geography rather than politics, this agitation
about the ''heathen Chinee."
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WITH SUPPLEMENT
New York, Friday, June 80, 1871.
CONTENTS OF TO-DAY,S HERALD.

PAGE ~~~~>>o~>~~--~>>o~
acknowledgements
acknowledgements
acknowledgements OF Docks-Supposed Sui.
clde-Marrlages and Observation-Disclosures.
4-Editorials: Leading Article, "The Democratic
Party and the Next Presidency-Cnase and
Hancock the Ticket''-Personal Intelli gence-
Fire In Ann street-Stabbing Affray-Amuse.
ment Announcements.
0-France: Rocheforts Trial to Begin on Monday
Next-The French Review News from Ger
many England, Italy, Russia, Spain and the
News from Washington Miscellaneous Tee-
graph-Local Items-New Publications Re-
ceiyedaNaval lnteligence-vlews Of the
Past-Business Notices,
6-Maine Republican state Convention: The Politi.
cal Outlook In the Pine Tree State-The Cali
10rna Republicans-rne Iowa Democracy Di-
ylded- NJ. Alexander Dumas on the Past,
Present and Future OF Unconstitutional Ex-
curslonists at Cape May-Yacntmg Notes
M site Park Races-The National Game
Cricket-Railroad lntellgence-Jersey Small
pox Scare-Serious Accidents in Newark-Sui-
eide by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In Trenton-A
Scaffold Observation-Disclosures Of the Po-
laris-The "Five Years. search for Racer
City Assessments Tor lS71-The Oceanus Club.
acknowledgements.
S-Southern opinion: The Why and the Wherefore
oil Fire-Eater's Conversion-St Johns Day
The Income Tax-The Erie Railway War-Tne
Norwalk Bank Robbery-Tombs Police Court
Murder on Shipboard-The Late Amos Rob-
ins-Cosion on Jersey acknowledgements
mgs In the Courts.
S-ProceednRs in the Courts Continued from
Eighth Page)-New York City News Our Col
leges: Another Day Among the Educational
Institutons-Staved to Death-Foreign Per-
sonai Gossip-Flnanclal and Commercial Re-
ports-Domestic Markets.
1O-The Vanderbilt Depot: The Largest Railway
and Passenger Caravansary In the World
New Hampshire neutrality-suspicious.
vention-New York Politicians Unrobed-
Shipping Observation-Disclosures
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CELEBRATION OF
THE GLORIOUS FoURTH. The forthcoming
anniversary Of American independence
will be celebrated in an unusual manner.
We shall have the accustomed military
parades, fireworks, orations and bonires.
In addition we shall have one of the finest
yacht displays at Cape May that has ever
been witnessed 10 our waters. The New York
Yacht Club will see that this part Of the cele-
bration shall not be deprived Of its attendants
OF beauty and attraction. The fine races al
Long Branch commencing on the Fourth
will also afford exhilaration to those fond Of
field sports. Tammany Hail. the Boulevard
Club and all the other patriotic associations
viii unite with the city government. lending
their aid In giving tcIat to the glorious ami
versary. We learn that stock and gold
brokers, the downtown commission merchants
and the members of the Produce Exchange
propose TO make holiday from Saturday to
Wednesday. That is right Let the toast
be everywhere on Tuesday next, ''The Day
We Celebrate"
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The Tory Peers and tho Treaty
WashinQtOu.

The Tory Peers and tho Treaty of
Washington.
The debate in the House of Lords last night
on the Treaty of Washington revealed nothing
new except the implacable hostility Of the
tory peers toward the Gladstone Ministry.
The same men who accused General Butler
and other American politicians of using the
fisheries question as means of securing
political power in the United States, thereby
stirring up strife between two friendly nations,
are now doing the same thing for the purpose
of overturning distasteful administration.
The debate opened by Earl Russell some
weeks ago disclosed no serious purpose to
oppose the ratification of the treaty; but now
that its ratification Is an accomplished fact,
such men as Lord Oranmore and the Earl of
Lauderdale would destroy all the good results
which are expected to flow from it if they
could thereby secure the downfall of Mr..
Gladstone The Premiers promised debate
Ia the House of Commons will doubtless
reveal the same purpose even more clearly,
and we may expect to see Mr.. Disraeli pitted
against his old antagonist in another struggle
for power. 1t is scarcely possible, however,
that the tories can succeed in compelling the
resignation of the Ministry on this measure.
1t is a notable fact that the Man O. Airlie took
part in yesterdays debate, speaking on the
right side Of the question: circumstance
which suggests that if this had not been a
tory funeral Oranmore and Lauderdale might
have been as loud in claiming the paternity
of the treaty as Lord Heelman was in pre-
tending to the earliest recognition of poetic
genius at the unwilling of James Harebells
statlIe
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Personal Intelligence.

Colonel Raymond, Of Charleston. s. G., Is at tbs
Glsey House.
United states Senator Powell Clayton, Of Arkansas
Is again at the st. Nicholas
General Butler remained for short time yester-
day at the Fifth Avenue HOTEL while on his way to
Washington.
J. F. Drew. prominent lawyer Of Washington, is
at the Irving House.
Rear Admiral Alden, OF the United States Navy. ia
quartered at the Brevoort House,
Asa Packer, OF Pennsylvania, is at the Aston
House.
Bishop Atkinson, OF North Carolina Is sojournng
at the Hoffman House.
Judge Clayton, OF Mississippi, Is stopping ar the
Grand Central.
General James B. Fry of the United States Army.
is stopping at the Fifth Avenue.
J. d. Beugluss, OF the United States Navy. ia
quartered at the Glsey House.
Judge William L. Avery, Of Michigan, Is at the
Sturtevant House.
Rev. L. d. Herman, OF Nebraska, is domiciled at
the st. James.
Congressman H. G. Deming, OF Connecticut,
yesterday arrived at the Brevoort House.
Major J. r. Campbell, OF the United States Army.
is chartered at the Hoffman House.
william 7. Adams lOliver Optic). Of Boston, is at
the Westminster.
Ex-Governor James f. English, OF Connecticut Is
domiciled at the st. Nicholas
ExCongressman J. v. l.. Pruyn, OF Albany ia
staying az the Brevoort House.
John W. Forney Is sojourning at the ST. Nicholas.
ExCongressman L. p. Boyce, OF South Carolina,
is at the Sturtevant House.
Judge A. l.. Roach, oil Indianapolis is residing at
the Sc. Nicholas.
Bishop Pinckney, OF Washington, has apartments
at the St. Denis.
General A. b. McCalmont, Of Pennsylvania, is reg.
istered ut the Aston House.
g. w. Brayton, OF the United States Army Is quar-.
tered at the Sturtcvant House.
Governor Hoffman, wife and daughter and Gen.
eral II. Lenox Banks, of his STAFF eft the Clarendon
Hotel for NeWpOrt Yesterday
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Tho Late American Victory Ia Corea.
Commodore Jack Rodgers is capable of
doing a good and an unfortunate thing almost
at the same moment. Carrying the American
flag he Furnishes the Coreans and forbids
HERALD correspondent from giving to the
American people knowledge of his achieve
ments. This is the acme Of modesty. His
father, old Commodore John Rodgers, Of
Maryland, won renown as commander OF the
United States frigates John Adams, Congress
and President, and gave prestige to the Ameri-
can republic as nation whose rights upon the
high seas were those that were bound to be re-
spected, especially by the navy of Great
Britain. The old Commodore lost nothing by
the publicity and celebrity given through the
press to his gallant works.
According to our cable dispatches pub
lished yesterday the younger Commodore
Rodgers showed himself to be 'chip of the
old block" He whipped the Coreans with q
force of one against ten, dismantled their
forts, captured their guns, and, like General
Sheridan in the valley Of the Shenandoah,
sent the enemy whirling through their own
forests and ravines This splendid naval event
should be suitably commemorated on the COM
ing anniversary of our national independence.
If the Emperor of China claims protector
ate over the pirates of Corea, and protests
against the warlike measures Of Commodore
Rodgers, so much the better. 1t will afford
our government good excuse for visiting
upon the ''inside barbarians" punishment
which the violation of solemn treaties should
always involve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30

THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS closed
its June term yesterday, after the most busy
and effective session that has been held for a
long time. During the term there were ninety
nine convictions, and the terms for which the
convicted persons were sentenced aggregate
two hundred and twenty-seven years. The
Tombs, which has been so full that, like
the Internal regions to which Thad Stevens
consigned the democracy, the legs and arms
of Its inmates were sticking out Of the windows,
has been nearly emptied, and most Of the
gentlemen Of burglarious or murderous pro-
the various State and county asylums. Re
corder Hackett deserves great credit for such
efficient work.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30

THE FRENoH PEOPLE AND THE FRENoA
LoAN.-The French loan has been a success
almost unparalleled in the history of the
world. less than six hours the agents of the
Treasury collected four thousand five hundred
millions Of francs. Paris alone subscribing two
thousand five hundred millions. Well may
the Minister of Finance say .-s"This state or
things onablas the government to fulfil its en-
gagements and to hasten the deliverance of
the country. We shall not wait for the date
fixed by the treaty at Frankfort, but shall pay
the indemnity in instalments. A people that
can do SO much, and do it SO nobly, after the
unparalleled sufferings of the last nine months,
is not yet doomed to die. The success of this
loan bids us hope for France if France only
could find an honest government.
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deferred till next Monday. but his Conviction
and there is no doubt that Judge Cardozc
will make the sentence proportionate to the
magnitude of the ofence-carries deeply
suggestive lesson with 1t, just at this time;
when it appears that even with would-be
respectable houses commerce in stolen bonds
is legitimate business. The lesson to be
read by Judge Cardozo on Monday next will
come in good season and bear fruit accord
inglv
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TLe Review as Lonxchamps.

The review of the French army at Long
champs yesterday was doubtless a brilliant
and interesting event. Predictions of a
demonstration hostile to the government and
discreditable to France were INDUCED in up to
the last moment; but no hostile or discredit-
able demonstration occurred. The second
empire might never have existed so far as
any proof of its existence could be traced in
yesterdays proceedings. There we're no cries
Of " Woe rEmpereur" and no offers of q
kingly crown to any one. The Orleans
Princes were not dragged from their obscurity,
and none of the many claimants to the
throne-Chambord, .Aumale, Joinyille, the
Prince Imperial-is nearer the object of his
ambition than before The republic survives,
and the grand scene at Longchamps yester-
day-the long array of the battalions of
France, the enthusiasm Of the troops, the
acquiesceuce of the people of Paris and the
participation Of M. Theirs and the Ministry in
what is renewed fealty to republican liberty
seems to place it on sure foundation.
Since the fall Of the Napoleonc empire
such an event has not been possible. The
fears of an unfavorable result which preceded
it had the air Of an unsettled purpose on the
part of the French people which the review
has dssipated. In this respect it is an event
of the profoundest significance, indicating that
France may be happy France once more. If
M. Theirs is the strong, sincere and earnest
man we have every reason to believe he is, he
will use it not only to strengthen his own gov
eminent but to secure the success and per-
petuity Of that republic for which the French
have sighed SO long. Then the honors he be-
slowed upon General Vinoy and other chief
tains will rebound to the credit of the cause
he represents to-day, and prove the first of
long series of memorable rewards clothed
with the sanction Of free people. AT the
same time it cannot be disguised that his posi-
tion is dangerous one-one in which he is
liable to errors Of judgment and beset by the
traditions of a never-to-be- forgotten past. 1t
Is his duty to make striking military event
symbolical Of a long reign of peace and repub-
lcan freedom; and the future alone can reveal
whether he can accomplish 1t.
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DICK BUSTED has gone completely over to
is thought to be very sure of going, in order
to save himself from impeachment; Senator Hill
is considered unsound on republican principles,
and a general revolution among the carpet
baggers is confidently expected, all on account
of the new departure" departure of all
further chance at the spoils. Southern poll
tics, like ''niggers," are very uncertain.
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The irrepressible General Ben Butler is am.
bilious Of becoming Governor Of Massachu-
sets, and has, through his local organ, an
nounced the platform on which he proposes to
contend for this honor. 1t is q sort Of new
departure" General Butler has had several
departures during his political career, and
generally takes new one when there is q
chance to make anything by it. He is in the
habit too, of putting forth fresh political
kinks to try how they may take-just as
man tries the mettle and speed of his horse
before putting him on the track. Still there
good ideas. With all his vagaries and summer
saults he sometimes proposes valuable reforms
and advocates them with vigor. His New
bnryport organ says the General is repre-
sentative man of the new era of progress and
of the great principles of democratic liberty
underlying the republican faith. The promi-
nent points of this new departure, as laid
down in this organ, are ''the country's unity
and indivisible nationality; its future OF
continental expansion and power American
citizenship the equality of all men before the
law, their education and acknowledgements;
the interests of labor and the Improvement of
the condition of workingmen; the cause of
cheap transit and REORGANIZATION by rail-
road and telegraph; the overthrow of
monopoly, however respectable or securely.
intrenched revision of the tariff and the
internal excise, corresponding to the demands
of wise revenue reform; the question OF
temperance and Of social science, including
that of womans advancement in Industrial
opportunity and civil right" This is very
comprehensive platform, and aims to bring
upon it all the wowan's rights advocates, tenn
perance people and those wno enjoy drink.
with every kind Of reformer, and has, more
over, place for the American Commune. If
this does not take in Massachusetts, we know
not what will. General Buffers organ feels
quite sure it will. ''As respects, this paper
says, ''each and all of these considerations,
the only sure basis of popular progress or Of
republican success, with General Butler for
the nominee, there will be no element want
ing in the representative character Of the can
didate." This is conclusive. General Butler
can represent all these reforms and many
more if needed He is the man for Governor
of Massachusetts.
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FIRE IN ANN STREET.

AT nine O'Clock last night fire broke out on the
top moor Of the four story building No. 45 Ann street.
occupied by Lewis Dohrenwend as a box maker.
causing a loss TO building and stock OF $4,000. Tho
second floor occupied by A. kemple cloth sponRcr,
ana Frank Setiger, AIRY ornaments was damaged
by water The first floor and basement, occupied by
Philip Metz Son, paper dealers, was also damaged
by water The origin OF the fire ana amount Of IN
surancc could not be ascertained
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30

The OFFICIAL STATEMENT of the assessed
valuation Of city property for 1871 shows net
increase Of real and personal property over
that Of 1870 of $2S, 729,249. This shows more
forcibly than any detailed description how our
city is progressing and increasing, and what
grand and magnificent future awaits us.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30

THE PRESIDENT SO FAR DECLINES to par
don Bowen. His wife, Mrs. Pettigrue, King
Bowen, applied to him yesterday and he re-
considered almost equivalent to a refusal
There must be something pretty good in
Bowen to secure the devotion of this wronged
woman, and for her sake we hope the Presi-
dent will display little leniency
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-30
STADDlNG ArrRaY.

About seven O'Clock last night Rose Meyer, resldA
ing at 40 Delaney street, was stabbed In tho face
by her husband Jacob and severely injured. Tho
wounded woman was attended To by DIR. Sayllle and
sent home. After committing the assault Never
made his escape aud Is still W large,
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TelEGDAaS 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

SAN FRANCISCO, July Is 1871.
Advices from Japan per the steamship America
state that Prince Chosin of Japan, died on the 5th
OF June utimo.
Ozyd German merchant OF Yokohama, had
absconded with $40. 900 entrusted to him.
The United states Minister, De Long, having re.
eeved his credentials as United States Minister
PlenipOtentiary and Envoy Extraordinary, went to
Jeddo on June s. where he had an audience with the
MikadO.
On the Goth May sharp shock of earthquake was
felt at Yokohama.
On the same date Sir Harry Parks and lady left
Japan for China en- route for England.
The steamship America brings the most valuable
cargo ever landed in America, including $4,000
chests OF tea 900 bales Of raw silk and $685. 900 in
treasure the whole valued at $4,000, 900. She also
brings Prince Shmitzer n nephew OF the late Ty.
coon of Japan, e, route to New England to be
educated. The Prince Is fine Intelligent youth or
sixteen years OF age, and brings with him retinue
OF six teen persons.
Over fifty tons Of choice Japanese works OF art ana
manufacture arrived per steamship America for the
Mechanics Fair in san Francisco.
The troops contributed by the Damos to the
Japanese Imperial army continue TO pour into
Jeddo but the jealousy between the different clans
makes the position OF the government very difficult.
The Japanese Senate will soon meet, Prince Sat.
suma having arrived at the Capitol