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common voice OF civilization, as much as to
the earnest appeal Of M. Theirs, that the Ger
mans, after reducing tho city to surrender,
limited their armed occupation to the western
side within the WALL for fear that an attempt
to its complete occupation might lead to a
conflict which would leave them no alternative
but the following of the example Of Titus at
Jerusalem or of that Of the Romans with
Carthage.
ltwould now appear that in these appeals
of M. Theirs to Count Bismarck to spare Paris
The dangers of complete German occupation
he made great mistake. We are led to
believe, from the events which have fol-
lowed the generous forbearance of the
Germans, that the very conflict which
NJ. Theirs most dreaded would have saved
Paris and France all The losses and carnage
and mutations and scandal of this insane
Paris Commune; for we know that the Ger
mans would have made decisive work in deal
ing with that Jacobin Club. Indeed, we can
hardly excuse the continued non-intervention
Of the Germans in this French civil war, con-
sdered in tie lights of civilization and hui
manity. The reasons given by Prince Bis
marck for this non-intervention may be con-
elusive in strictly diplomatic view, and yet
they betray cool Indifference to this bloody
work at Paris hardly consistent with the
calls of humanity. Indeed, we suspect
that the shrewd German diplomat
has enjoyed this war of the Paris Commune
with the government of Versailles as grim
joke, discussing the outside world Of its delu-
sions concerning the superior civilization Of
Paris, and convincing even the average French
man that the Germans are not the rude bar
bariaus SO 6ercely denounced by Gambetta
and company. II appears, too. that in quiet
way the Germans have shaped their neutrality
to favor NJ. Theirs in his operations against
the Commune, while favoring the non-combat-
ants of Paris in numerous little Offices Of
charity.
Finally it may be that the reports of yes
terdays doings in and disasters to Paris are
from lookcrs-on at safe distance from the
whirlpool of the fighting and the incendiary
fires, and that the facts are not SO bad as these
reports would lead the outside reader to be-
lieve. We hope SO. There is, in any event,
cause for satisfaction in the expulsion of that
Jacobin Commune, and if its insane teachings
of the beauties Of French ''iberty, equality
and fraternity" lead to the restoration of the
empire by the will of the French people we
may at least be sure, after France has supped
full of the humiliations of foreign invasion and
the horrors of civil war in her capital, that
for some time to come the empire will be
peace. - pseo-,e'
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DEDICATION AND INSTALLATION.

Impressive Cercmonies al Babylon-A New
Presbyterian Church Dedicated and Pastor
Installed.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the people OF
Babylon and vicinity witnessed the impressive cere
mony Of the dedication OF new church and install
latlon OF pastor. Such ceremonies have not been
held in the vicinity for quarter OF o century,
and 1t Is seldom that such impressive ceie-
monies are coupled together. The church
Is for the use OF the Presbyterans, that
denomination being In the ascendancy numerl-
cally. The new church Is PLAIN structure. ~ ny
10 feet, with tower 100 feet hiRn, Win CLOCK anu
bell The interior OF the church IL plain excepting
about the pulpit, which Is Handsomely painteu III
walnut and mahogany coors anu lrescoeu. Pre.
cisely at three O'Clock the delegation OF ministers
entered the church. and soon after the ceremony Oh
dedicat,On commenced. Upwards OF fifteen mn
listers participated. The dedcat0ry sermon was
nreached Nv Dr. Van Dyke. OF the First
presbyterian church, Brooklyn. He took for his
text the frat verse OF the eRhty-fourth Psalm
..Ifow amiable are Thv taDernacles, Lord OF
Uosts,, His discourse was clear and comprehen-
s,vs ono nartcuarly a. related to the use ana ne
cessity Of Gods tabernacle IN every part OF the
land. ~ y... ,rn,
Irookyn was installed as pastor OF the new church.
rev Lewis L. Lampman preached the sermon.
zach ceremony was witnessed by about eight hun
dred people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25
Tho Democratic Nominations in PennsyI.
v0nin.

Tho Democratic Nominations in PennsyI-
vanin.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Convention
held very spirited and harmonious session
yesterday and nominated McCandless for Au-
ditor General and Colonel Beath for Surveyor
indicate that the hardy yeomanry Of Pennsyl-
vana have eagerly followed the lead of VAL
landigham in his new departure. The new
constitutional amendments, negro suffrage and
all, were swallowed as calmly and
coolly as if the democracy Of Penn
sylvania had ate nothing but negro
since its childhood. The heather Chnee
was also savory morsel, and the re-
solutions 'chawed" him up finely. But the
miners were the huge bites that came near
choking the democracy. They hardly knew
how to swallow them and the big operators
too, but they did pretty well under the circum-
stances.
One notable fact is that Hancock was
almost the universal nominee among the dele
gates for the next Presidency. Pennsylvania
has tenderness for that gallant son Of hers,
and as she has had no President since
old Bucks days, and ''doesn't 60 much
on him." she is especially anxious to elevate
Hancock to the position. He will probably
make a strong fight against Sherman in the
great Presidential Convention next year.
The State canvass in Pennsylvania opens
strongly. The two gentlemen nominated
agree squarely with the advanced principles
of the platform, and while the great questions
of the war will be thus placed beyond the
power of becoming disturbing elements, the
fight will turn more generally upon local
questions with which Pennsylvania at present
fairly bristles.
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The information of the complete occupation
OF Paris by the forces Of the government APP
pears to have been premature The news
since received shows that, although the army
ofMarshal MacMahon occupies large proper
ton of Paris, there are still portions of it held
by the insurgents, which they are defending
most stubbornly. The advance of the troops
is contested in the hottest manner, and ground
is gained only inch by inch. Many of the bar
rlcades are still intact, and from behind them
and from the windows and housetops merci-
less fire is poured upon the columns Of Gen.
erals Douay and Vinoy as they push forward
gallantly in their determination to have all the
city or none. The slaughter has been fright
full: 1t could not be otherwise. The
demon Of destruction is having a har-
vest in Paris. The fire fend is also
coming in for his share. The Tuileries has
been destroyed, and the Louvre probably will
be. The palaces of the Legion Of Honor and
Council of State were, at last accounts, in
flames. The Hotel de Vile is reported to have
been blown up, and fires are raging all over the
city, threatening the destruction of the central
and eastern portions. A perfect hail of shells
and other prcjectilas is being poured into
the ranks of the insurgents from every point
whereat gun can be placed in position.
BOmbardment Is destroying what the flames
spare. Explosions. wilful and accidental, help
on the work, and the present prospect is that
Paris is doomed. The fumes Of petroleum
pervade the city, and doubtless they are
caused by the devils in human shape having
made ready to destroy as much of Paris
as possible when the Versaillists enter
the city. The magazine was made ready,
and it only remained to apply the match,
which has been done, it appears, most
effectually. But amid all the tempest of
shot, shell and musketry, the cracking flames
and falling walls, the advance is steadily kept
up. Horror is heaped upon horror. The
streets of Paris run with blood. The torn and
mangled bodies of the sons of France, slain
by their own countrymen, are strewn in every
direction; but still the order sen avanr is
heard, and as platoon after platoon is moved
down others ill their places and push on to
what is to be victory, but one bought at ter
rible sacrifice. II is no wonder that no quarter
is shown. The regular soldiers of France
have no time now to take prisoners. The city
must be taken, and until the murderous work
is over they have thought for nothing else.
The end cannot be far of. Such butchery
cannot long continue. The whole force is
engaged, and we hope before our next issue
to have the information that peace has been
restored, evel If Paris is destroyed ir restor-
ing it. z - 81. ....,-.
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Ruenos Ayves Ruined by Yellow Fever
A Warning 70 Ia.

warming TO Us.
The news from Buenos Ayres is gratifying
as fa- as it represents the decrease of yellow
fever there but this scourge has proved most
disastrous. The despatch which we published
yesterday says it is thought 'that the prestige
of the city has been destroyed, and that the
full recovery Of its trade and commerce is
impossible" Great commercial cities may
recover from the effects of war or other mis-
fortunes but not very well or soon from the
destruction or diversion of their commerce
through devastating disease. Imagine what
might be the dreadful consequences to New
York of such contagious pestilence as that
at Buenos Ayres, or as the yellow fever was in
Norfolk, Va, some years ago. Besides the
frightful loss Of life, property and business
would be destroyed to an inconceivable
amount How important it is, then to guard
against the Introduction of contagious disease,
and to keep the city clean and in perfect sani-
tary condition. No city in the world is better
situated for drainage and cleanliness, but we
require vigilance on the part Of the authori-
ties. Above all, it is necessary that the
Health Officer of the Port should be sustained
in his efforts to prevent contagious diseases
coming here. The season of the year is
approaching when the greatest care ought to
be taken. Had 1t not been for the vigilance of
DR.. Carnochan last year yellow fever would
have got into the city. 1t is the more neces-
sary that the authorities, the press and our
citizens generally should sustain him, because
there are efforts continually made by selfish
merchants, shipowners and their agents to
evade the quarantine laws. Some of the
captains and ship agents are disposed to be
defiant and neutrality-suspicious. some
of the naughty British Cunarders Such
people care nothing about the health or pros
perity of the city and study only their own
convenience or interests. Even a portion of
the press has shown bad feeling toward the
Health Officer because he has performed his
duty TO the public. Let him continue 10 do
his duty, however, and prevent the introduce
ton of contagious disease, and he will receive
the appreciation of every good citizen. With
proper care New York can be made one of
the healthiest cities in the world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25
TRIPLE SHEET,
New York, Thursday, May Is, 1871.
CONTENTS OF TO.DAY,S HERALD.

PAGE.
1-Advertiseulents
2-Adverlisements
Sine Battles OF the Barbados: Map Showing
the Scenes OF the Slaughter IN Paris; Sketches
OF the Pubic Buildings DESTROYED
4-The insurance Congress Large Attendance or
onlclaIs IRON the various Stafes-Religious
lnteiligence-Ihe English Derby Scenes on
Inc Road and on EPSON Downs; Raron Roths.
child's zephyr Colt the Winner-Point Breeze
Park, Philadelphia Opening Day oil The Spring
pIostng Meetlag-Irotilng al Fleetwood
sun Safe-Ihe Law OF Storms-Uecoraiton
Day-Piciure sales To-Day Wife Murderer
Conyicted-A Bigamist Convicted-Evil Effects
OF lntemperance.
3-The Car Hook Murder: Conclusion Of the Trial
OF william Fosser for the Murder OF Avery u.
Putnan; Judge Cafdozo's Charge 10 the jury:
Waiting for Veruict-More SKULL Cracking
the Avenue honicide-Trial OF DR.. Sears
Ia the Coufts-An Accidental Snot-Flres.
G-Edltorials: Leading Article, "A Horrible Day
Of Slaughter and CONTRIBUTIONS in Paris-fhe
browning Terrors OF the Commue'-Personal
MISUNDERSTANDING: Regatta OF the Man
haitian Yacht Club-The Army and Navy
Characterization and Observation-Disclosures
OF the High CCmmisSionefs-Sad Drowning
Casualty III Nevalk-Amusement Announce
ments.
1-Burning Paris: Two DAYS OF Terrible Fighting
and Great Slaughter-lhe Latest from PARIS:
HARALD Special Reports from Paris and YER
saiies-The Treaty OF Washington Ratified by
the Senate-tice President Cofax-Nisoei-
laneOus Observation-Disclosures Chit hat-I.ocaI
News-Buslness Notices.
S-The Kellogg divorce Scandal: Additional Fvi.
deDce OF Alleged inndeiiy-Real Estate Mat
tefs-FinanciaI and Commercial Reports-
Domestic MarKets-MarrIages and Deaths
Advertisements.
advertisements.
1O-The Keystone Democracy: Nominations in
PENNSYLVANIA Tor the Coming Election
Another Ffzzled Fight: The Collins Ed wards
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Concert-our
own Earthquake-Erie Matters-Shipping In
tell ce-Alvertisements.
Observation-Disclosures.
12-AdvertisemeDts.
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The census recently taken of the city o!
London shows its population to be three and
quarter millions. This has never been
excelled even by Rome in its palmiest days,
and it at once places that great metropolis in
the position of the first city Of the world. 1t
is noticeable fact that, with this immense
population, having its fair share of rogues
and villains of all grades, ii is so well
governed and so we'll polced that we seldom
hear Of crimes committed like unto our late
street car murder. The criminal there meets
with prompt punishment following prompt
arrest. Money and influence avail them
nothing; hence crime is not at premium, as
comparatively safe, unless men are foolish
enough to permit themselves TO be caught
In the very dens of thieves and
other miscreants. The people travel in
every direction without fear of death
at the hands Of sidewalk ruflan. The MUIR
derous car hook has no tcrrors to citizen of
London. He enters "bus" without the liza
bility OF being maltreated before his journey
is over. If insulted he has immediate redress,
consequently crime is held in check. Indeed
London, In this respect. will serve as model
to some cities which claim TO be perfection in
everything appertaining to good and sound
government. Again, the mortality in London
is known to be less in proportion to its popu-
lation than that of any city Of the world.
From this our city fathers may take lesson.
We have ample room for Improvement in our
sanitary regulations. Much can yet be done
whereby New York may be rendered equal to
London in point of health. And we can only
urge upon our authorities the necessity of
doing everything to render our city the first
in the world in cleanliness and, as natural
consequence, healthfulness.
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The Ratinoation Of tho Greas Treaty By tho
Unitcd States Senate.

The Raeiaoatien or tho Great Treaty By tho
Unitcd States Senate.
In refreshing contrast with the frightful
scenes of war in Paris yesterday was the action
of the national Senate at Washington on the
great treaty of peace between England and the
United States. This action, after an exhaustive
discussion, lasting from ten in the morning until
eleven o'clock at night, was the ratification of
the treaty by the decisive and overwhelming
vote of fifty to twelve-a vote of four
are required. We presume that, with
one or two exceptions, the whole vote
in the affirmative is republican and
the whole vote in the negative is democratic,
the treaty being strongly considered on both
sides in party light. We suppose, too, that
the democrats, in their opposition to the
treaty, followed the argument of General
Butler, republican, while the republicans in
its support were strengthened by the approx
ing letter from Revcrdy Johnson, democrat.
The treaty. however. is more than party
measure. Designed by the high contracting
parties as a bond of peace between the two
countries, there is very general belief on both
sides that it will so prove to be.
Assured Of its ratification by the
British government (he approval Of the
crown being promised in advance), the
duty will next devolve upon President Grant
to provide on his part for the several boards
of arbitration agreed upon in the treaty, and
the settlement Of oil the arbitrations will
occupy several years. The main question, the
settlement Of the Alabama claims will be a
work Of great labor; but Is the principles are
laid down according to the demands of our
High Commissioners by which these arbitra-
lions are to be governed, it may be pretty
safely assumed that the settlement will be just
and fair. After all that we have said upon
the subject we need here say nothing more,
except that no other treaty ever conclude
between England and the United States b as
received the decisive ratification given by the
United States Senate to this Treaty of Wash
ington.
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The LATEST PRIZE FIGHT-ihat arranged
Tor yesterday morning between Edwards and
Collins, the great light weigbts--has ended
as the Mace-Coburn fight ended, in fizz!e.
Indeed, 1t seems probable, since that magnifi-
cent fraud Of fight at Simcoe, chat the
manly art has commenced its facile descent.
and that II viii soon become one OF the lost
arts OF America. The prize fighters yester-
day were chased by the police until
they were left as weak as Cruel.
notwithstanding their long training, and
when finally they managed to meet In
twenty-four foot ring Edwards refused to
fight because his hacker had been lost In the
chase. They talk OF fixing another dav for
the fight, but there is little prospect Of their
agreeing. The backbone OF prize-fghtipo has
been broken. The sledge- hammer fists that
used to batter the human countenance aspire
nowadays to nothing more than light fingers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25

THE You've MEMS INTERNATIONAL CHRIS
TIAY ASSOCIATION. The Young Mems Chris
tian Association met in Washington yesterday,
and WIS numerously attended by members
from all parts Of the United States, the British
Provinces and England. This is an auspcious
event The Convention has In view the extern
sion Of its influence in all parts of the civilized
world. II will preach ''peace on earth and
good will toward men" Following close In
the footsteps of the recent Commissio which
concluded treaty that will tend to create a
lasting peace between two Of the greatest
nations Of the earth, it's deliberations will be
closely watched, in the hope that they will
tend further to cement the bonds Of friendship
now existing. Doubtless this Convention will
be the means Of doing much good throughout
our own and other countries, and give fresh
impetus to the cause Of Christianity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25
BRINGING RAILROADS TO TERMS.
The Claim OF a Jersey man Against the Mont.
clair II afIyva Settled.

The Claim OF a Jersc y man Against the Mont.
clair Railway Settled.
few DAYS ago the HERALD announced that an
Injunction had been granted by Chancellor Ia
briskie, Of New Jersey, stopping all work on tho
Montcair Railway mot Midland, as before printed
until claim OF nearly four thousand dollars due
MIR. Frederick Seller, of Caldwell township,
N j., for land taken by the company,
should DO paid. NJ was also minated
that the probabilities OF speedy settlement
were cheering since that time the full cain, with
COSTS has been paid by the company. Mr.. Seller Is
satisfied his counsel are satisfied and the company
IL satisfied Work has been resumed and any more
likely. BY the prompt action, o second time, Of
Chancellor ZabrisKe, IN granting sucn inunctlons,
the railroad companies have been taught that cti-
zens nave rights which they are bound to respect
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Whom sans are measured the allowance ls:-

Az soon as the yachts were lost sight of the ex-
element on the shore abated except IN the immedi-
ate vicinity OF the club house. where vigorous dis
THE EFFECT OF THE LIGHT WIND
on the different vessels and the probabilities OF who
would derive advantage from 1t In the OF tho
first class boats the Mystery seemed to be the favor
ite but the sarah mad also number OF sranch sup
porters. Towards I'VE O'Clock the interest on shore
put into resuisitlon all along the edge
strong breeze had sprung up, and as the excufsioa
boat rounded the point returning expectation was
on and all sccs we're sea for the @
with an immense stretch OF canvas,
CANE SWEEPING ROUND
the point, followed by large boat which stretched
well into the on the opposite shore, tackled and
made straight reach for the fagbOat. She did not
overhaul the little flying toy, however, whose vide
ana she came dashing In rounding the stakeboat
OF exactly ten minutes to SIX. The gun
the race. The Nancy followed in her wake i've
minutes later, and another gun was fired IN her
honor, which 1t was afterwards discovered she did
not deserve, having haulei out OF the race long
distance from the turning buoy. This makes the
thlrtieth race tue Commodore has ventured In,
ALWAYS COMING OUT BEATEN.
The disgust OF the ookers-On at the action OF this
yacht was unmistakabie, and she was denounced
as tub on all hands. The Emma Sophia came
next but did not turn the staKeDoat which Is to be
regretted as there were a number OF bets between
her and the sophia V. The contest with these
two boats during the length OF the race was
stakeboat only four minutes behind her consort-
The Mystery and sarah had not put IN an appear
UP TO dusk, and the latest intelligence Of them
tnat could be gained was that both boats were on
Fort Schuyler wnen last seen-the Mystery some
GREETED 10y everybody that Senator Genet was pre-
vented from entering his yacht IN consequence VI
death IN his family. The Manhattan club now
numbers ninety members and has Meet Of six
yachts. The following Is list OF her onlcers:
ContmOdore-S. M. simpson.
Vice COHin0dore-JacoO cooper.
Cacr Mr-
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SAD DROWNING CASUALTY IN NEWARK.

Yesterday morning q youth named Benjamin
Lunn, OF No. 3s Parker street. Newark. was drowned
in Branch Brook under very distressing circum-
stances. While he and his brother were fishing he
lost his balance and fell In The brother was power
Iess 10 beip him. Int his cries drew thither some
men. Their efforts To save the lad also proved
futile. Alter crying "Oh, mother ~ he sank 10 rise
grapnel HOOK. MRS. Lunn, the mother, " WIDOW.
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DEPARTURE Of TINE HIGH COMM ssoHsss.

the British High Commissioners departed on the
steamer Cuba yesterday. They were accompanied
by General s5henck, who goes to assume the duties
OF his position as Minister 10 Great Britain. They
were escorted down the bay by n number OF fricnus
who made tre last not the least pleasant or thei
experiences In the Unlted states
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RUMpUs IN HAYT.-There is Cabinet
crisis in Hayti Things there appear to be
mixed, and all the niggers between the ages Of
eighteen and sixty are being enlisted. What's
tho matter In that model republic2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25

a PROJECT Is on foot In San Francisco to
purchase the new palace sleeping car recently
manufactured In that city and present it to
General Grant for his personal use.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25

The JURY in the Foster case was charged
very thoroughly by Judge Cardozo yesterday
and retired. They have now been out all
NIGHT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-25

A MIRACLE IN TRINIDAD.-An image of
the Virgin in Trinidad is astonishing people
by performing miracles. Hundreds of the
population are focking to witness this latest
curosity
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BowERy THEATRE. Bowerv.-JACK SHEPPARD
B2cTHEE BILL AND BROTHER BEN.