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The New York herald., 1871-02-24
SHIPPING NEWS
Almanac for New York This Day.
PORT OF NEW YORK. February %, 1871.
CLEARED.

Steamship Donati (Br). wright Liverpool-Bask Je-
Steamship Missouri Palmer Havana via Nassau-Atantc
steamship Gen Barnes Mallory, acknowledgement.
Steamship South Carolina, Beckett Charleston Nor
Steamship FL c,d N,cKerson, wilmington, Nc-Lorl ard
Steamship Niagara, Couch, Norfolk, City Point and
Rchmond-Old jmnion Steamship Co.
steamship Benefacor, SHERWOOD biladepha-Loriiard
Steamship Co.
Steamship Neptune Baker Boston H W Whitney
Bark una Weaver. San Francisco-C Comstocs h Co.
Bark Mermaid lBr), Gldreve Bristol, E-J Macarthur
BARK Lburna sNor) Mareld Cork Falmouth orders
Bark Louis Br), wcke, Queenstown for orders-c Lung
h Co.
Bark Blanche Br,, Grant, Gibraltar for ordersH De
Bark II McLaren, Dyer, Caibaren--Brett Son 4 Co.
Collins. 80
Bark Crown Jewel tBr), Corning, GalvestonJ Ewell
a Co.
Brig Iconia (NGl, DAMN Trieste-Funch Edye & Co.
Brig Edith Oliver, Pernambuco and Bahia-J Witham.
Brig John Brightman, Gray, Matanzas-i Ward 4 Co.
Brig Hattie, Sawyer, Brunswick-Simpsop & Ciapp.
Sehr Hortensia Norton, Dcmnrara Miller Houghton.
Schr d Talbot, Amsbury st Pierre Mart-ReynalG K Co.
schr ketorno Mex, Batsa, Havana Moller Thebaud
schr Sarah Wood Hickman, Wilmington, NC-Evans,
Ball Il Co.
schr Albert Mason, Rose, Richmond, va-van Brunt
schr John Brill. Jones, Richmond -overton Hawkins
Schr Surprise, Burr. BaltimoreWm Chalmers.
Schr Harriet Thomas, Van Cleaf, Baltimore VIM Chal
schr Denike, Jones, Batimore-van Brunt 4 saght
schr Sea Queen Moore, Wilmington and Ph,ladelpha-W
Schr saihe Burton, Palmer. Stamford.
Scnr Dart. williams, Stamford.
Barge Briggs, Dalton South Amboy.
Barge Industry, Campbell, Bridgeport Coidlngton.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
DEATH or JOHN S. MONROE, Ex-MAyoa OF NEW ORLEANS.

A despatch from savannah reports the sudden
death OF this gentleman yesterday afternoon. He
was born about the beginning or the present Gen.
tury, of humble parents. Removing to New Orleans
when young man, he OBTAINED work. and Is said
to have followed the occupation Of drayman for
some time. He had however. received a fair edu-
cation, which he improved by careful study. by
dint OF hard labor and economy he succeeded in
rising In the social scale. and being man Of ability,
soon became popular with the masses alter entering
into politics. When the war broke out he was
Mayor OF New Orleans, and held that position when
the city was taken by Admiral Farragut's feet On
the arrival OF General Butler sharp Correspondence
ensued between that officer and Mayor Monroe
which resulted IN the imprisonment OF the Mayor
for long time. On Leing released he entered the
confederate lines, within which he remained during
the rest OF the war. After the downfall OF the
federacy Mr.. Monroe settled in savannah, Ga,
where he resided at the time Of his death. He was
very sociabIe, pleasant gentleman aud possessed
manv friends.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

Effective Way TO Defeat Party Measure
Resignation of the Republican Members of
the House.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb %, 1871.
There is much excitement here to-day in conse
quence of the resignation this morning Of thirtyour
republican members OF the House, which prevents
further legislation this session. The reason assigned
Is the attempt OF the democratic majority TO pass
bill redstri citing the State in violation OF the con-
sttuton, whc provides that the State shall not be
redistrcted ofener than once in six years. The last
redi5trictlng was four years ago.
Lieutenant Governor Cumback expresses the
opinion tnat IL takes two-thirds Of all the members
OF each House to constitute a quorum, and VIII not
recognize anything that the remaining members do.
The Speaker OF the House also gave the same
opinion this morning after receiving the Governors
message announcing the resignation OF the republ-
can members OF the House.
Some Of the democratic members differ with the
Speaker and advocate continuing legislation.
The Appropriation bills the Tax bill and most OF
the necessary legislation was disposed OF before the
republican members OF the House resigned. There
is quite cOmmot1en in political circles to-day, and
o lively time Is anticipated tomorrow.
The constitutional limit Of the session expires on
the 9th or March. and there is not time to elect
members TO ill the place OF those who resigned.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
TeLEGaAphiC NEWS ITEMS.

Surveys commenced at Pouehkeepse yesterday In
view Of erecting bridge the Hudson that point
that the Rev. Rylance of ST.
parish Chicago has become 81 dissatisfied with Bishop
Whehonse the High Church party that he intends
resign his recorship and withdraw from the diocese
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Com
pany will shortly second track between
Buffalo and Chicago using steel rails.
The St. Louis Board of Trade have memoralized Con-
gress asking an appropriation OF o he Improve
souri, river and Cairo.
Lee Clan, father OF Governor Cafn, Of Massachusetts,
died In Boston yesterday, aged seventy nine years.
Joseph Platterberg, citizen of Scranton Pa
med TO jail Pittsburg yesterday charged with being
extensive dealer In counterfeit principally hves
the Peoples National Bank Of Kingston, Mich letter from
Omaha found his person. stating that he
had sent him large amount by express.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
A FAMILY or GIANTS.
The Father Eight Feet and n Ualf-.Th,
Child Nearly seven Feet High.

from the Kansas City MOI Buetil.l
The southern portion OF jackson county and the
neighbornood OF Lone Jack is enjoying the sensa-
ton Of nine DAYS wonder They have discovered
a family OF extraordinary size. From party OF
signtseers from TINS county We learn as follows
corning them-Tney arrived Jackson county
about Two months ago and took up their abode III
the woods. The party found them living IN a
snanty devoid OF windows and Without floor. The
light admitted through hole IN the roof which
also served as chimney. The party were received
by man eight feet and six inches in height, who
introduced them TO his Vile ana daughter the latter
q mere child. not more than twelve years old, and
those OF her father. Her name Is Rose Plummer,
and though not yet In her teens she Is larger than
the largest OF men, standing nearly seven ieet hlgn
and proportiOnatey large otherwise.
The man appeared TO be glad TO welcome the yiSl-
tors, ana invited them to dine. The visitors were
surprised TO table, but that was supplied
BY Two trestles and few planks laid upon them.
They were also without dishes or crockery OF any
KIND: the iood consisting OF PLAIN corn cake was
served uD on shingles. The party appreciated more
Than they enjoyed the fare. Plummer says he came
10 Missouri last December from Indiana. and Is in
clined TO think he has made mistake In his v0ca-
ton, and proposes to abandon farming and take mis-
gri ana start out In snow this spring. He his
fortune is made III Rose aon't quit growing He
remarked IN reply TO O question TO whether he
was not annoyed by the visits OF the curious:-
"Well, no. don't care as much as the gall dees.
] don't charge nothing for showin' OF her TO the
here and besides II will get her used being looked
at, she VIII not mind the show business next sum
mer."
The mother OF the girl is not more than the ordl-
nary size, and seems TO wonder at the curiosity
manifested by sight seers.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
An INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES.
Louis Napoleon and Our Battery.
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 1871

Louis Napoleon and Our Battery.
NEW YORK. Feb. IS, 1871.
To THE EDITORS OF THE EVENING Posr:-
In your edition OF January IA, 1885, you were kind
enough to publish the following article:-
In the summer OF 1887 three ndividuasa Frenchmar
Swiss and American New Yorker generally the
first to take their rambes at four IN the morning. on that
were intimate friends From constant meeting on their
regularly walked their four TO FIVE turns around
amss In his nterrogaories yet very
ncative Their walks became fixed fact and on parting at
the gate opposite the OF the late Stephen Whitney
all Intercourse with the Frenchman ceased The Frenchman
10 the throne OF France the Swiss retired
chant In Zurich Switzerland, and the American
tenor Of his regreng his once beau co of
on The Battery remains disgrace the inhabitants of
the world far salubrous and conducive
the health and enjoyment OF s citizens than all Central
Parks Citizens look 70 i before u Is too LATE i belongs
to and not to the Copo alton II cannot be
upon tde General Scot II Paris possessed such spot
what wonid no, that rrenchman make Of ity
For the last four years l have lost signt OF the
Battery. A few days ago was accosted by Captain
Wiley the Superintendent OF Public Parks and
Squares, who knew IL had been my early play
ground, who said that II would the Battery in
May or June next. would find the most splendid
and greatest aquatic promenade Of the world which
would take me back TO my first ten, without count
ing the three scores.
The extraordinary events that have taken place in
France since July last causes me TO imagine what u
singular circumstance II would be should | meet
again on the same ground my French acquaintance
r6ptte; why should 1t not In this II his Ma.
Jesty does visit us once more certainly viii write
10 my Swiss friend TO come over.
THREE SCORE AND TEN.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
HiLADELPHIA ITEMS.
Suicide Of n New Yorker-lEceting OF Spike
and Nail ManuIncturers-The LeaYue Island
Navy Yard.

SuAclue Oi II view Orker-lHcettng Of spike
and Nail ManuIncturers-The Leauue island
Navy Yard.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, 1871.
Warren T. Smell, Of Newburg n. Y, committed
suicide by shooting himself through the heart at the
Bingham House, III this city, to-day. Mr.. Smell was
here visiting some friends, and hade them farewell
last evening, saying he intended TO go home this
morning. As he did NOT appear up to three
O'Clock this afternoon his door was forced
open and his dead body found on the bed, a pistol
in one hand and a letter to the proprietor OF the
hotel in the other. Mr.. Smell was prominen; Ma.
son in Newburg, although but twenty-five years Of
age, and also occupied leading position in the
Nineteenth regiment New York State militia, OF
Newburg. No cause assigned for the suicide 1t Is
believed that being out Of business induced tempo
rary alteration OF mind and led him to commit the
deed.
A meeting Of all the prominent spike and nail
manufacturers OF the East representing $40 000
capital will be held at the Continental Hotel to-
morrow, 10 fix rates OF wages, prices OF nails and
labor wages for 1871. Important questions in con-
nection with the present coal strik VIII also be dis
cussed
The Mayor OF Philadelphia yesterday transmitted
Island. The Mayor recites the conditions upon which
the island was ceded to the United State for the
site OF navy yard and claims that Tone OF those
conditions have been complied with. He accor-
dingy suggests the proprlety OF the Council at
once bringing the matter before Congress, urging
upon the federal authorities the Justice OF carrying
out the stipulated obligations.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
shipping Notes.

The new iron steamer Egypt built for the Nation nj
Steamship Company. launched Thursday the 9th
inst from the yard of the Liverpool Shpbudng Company
and the largest vessel the banks Of the
Mersey She was towed to he Sandon Dock TO receive her
machinery, &C. Captain is to command the Egypt,
whose dimensions are, foowsLength 4S5 feet on load
line. A0 feet all breadth, feet depth from main
deck s feet from deck 81 feet The keel daid down
In March, stern and sernpost and framework are all OF
great strength the weight Of the stenpot being a8 tons.
The rudde of iron and weighs 10 The vessel s d.
vded into waertght compartments all of which were
tested launching The two lower decks are of steel
and ron covered amdships with pitch pne the spar deck
40 feet in length is of Steel covered with yellow pine The
engines are construct ed by Messrs Jack Roo Co. aud
on the compound principle of high and low pressure $50
horse power nominal but capable of being worked up to
5000 horse She will take her place National line be-
tween Liverpool and New YORK, and Is expected to arrive
here in about six weeks.
Marine Disasters.
LONDON Feb 2sThe ship City of Kingston Capt Dunn,
which sailed from Philadelphia Jan 10 for Hamburg with
of petroleum, went ashore Vile Flats of the Dutch
coast The vessel is OF the cargo 1000 casks
have been saved.
sHIr GoLcoSpA (of Bamore,, from Liberia for Boston,
last The captain sent his wife and child and some passe
ss 1 re- l SOs ans they safely
Home LEFT Hyanns to assist The vessel but after cruising
ct trace Of the ship could be found It Is supposed that
sns M S Sn,sa Of without much any and proceeded
SHIP RESEARCH tBr which has been ashore on Marcus
Hook was hauled of AM OF 22d inst and brought up to
cargo taSou 5000 bbs peifoenml vii be dschased
the ship will be placed the dock for examination and re-
pairs.
BARK AGNES Thompson, from Rio Janeiro, reports on
the passage lost several light sails sprung oreysrd and
mantopsayard carried away jbboom and stove boat
sustained serious damage In the Capes at midnight
10Th inst with the weather thick and cloudy anchored IN
James river channel for pilot got again on the 7th
blowing gale from the southwark.
BRIO IRIS, Hatfield from Newburyport for 81 John NIB
struck rock Georges Siand aDout ~ east
Portland during the ssE gsle 18Th inst the weather sens
thick and raining knocking Keel out OF ner stove
hole in her bottom and blgng her. The crew. which were
shipped for the 70 ST john NIB had LETT and returned
have gone on board a.ksd the captain to give her up
We further hear that brig laid BY about Ave hour
with signal for pilot and drted some eight miles before
striking The Iris ~ tons burthen Ave years old, and
owned In st John, NIB.
sonR PALo ALTO, Capt Larmour, from Pigeon Cove
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

CHINESE ODD FELLows.-The Chinese residents
Of Portland, oregon, have q society which corre-
spends somewhat to our Odd Fellows, and that Is
the term which they use 10 express its character.
Its purpose Is TO form all respectable Celestals into
q society for mutual protection, and defend each
other should they enter into litigation. Ii even
goes further. The Executive Committee take upon
Itself the duty OF Furnishing those who are found
guilty OF any transgression toward the society or
any member OF It, III one Chlnaman attempts TO
cheat another or abuse him In any manner ne Is ar
nogged before the society. In all cases the culprit
receives mis- punishment stoically; but should he
grumble tell the secrets of the order more sum
mary punishment would be meted out TO him. in
order to become member 1t Is necessary TO be
knswn rs q good child OF the Flowery Kingdom, and
the person soliciting membership must be endorsed
by majority Of those present An Initiation Zee OF
thirty dollars is required but no more money IS ae-
stance when one OF the order to be tried for MUIR
der, or sickness has depleted the treasury.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
FIRES.


Burning Of the Dcvercux Block In Utica.
UTICA. Feb. 2S, 1871.
The Devereux block, situated on Genesee street.
south OF the Canal BRIDGE caught fre at half-past
twelve O'Clock this morning. 1t Is thought from
defective stove pipe. The roof and upper part or
building were entirely destroyed. The insurance on
the building is $4,000, which viii about cover the
loss. J. Il. James, photographer, loses his en-
tire stock by the fire. valued at S5,5oo and
insured at $4,000; M. H. Campbell DENTIST
damage by moving and water, is 81, ,000 in
surance $500; ]. M. BOes, manufacturing jeweller
loss Is $4,000; insurance, $1,000. Francis Herman
ana w. n j. ID. Herman suffer considerable damage
to their law library and by water; covered by insur-
ance. l.. II. Baocock suffers in the same way, but
Is insured. Joseph Benedict loses valuable manu-
script A. Leach, jewellers, loss by water and
missing property Is covered by $4,000 insurance.
Down Bros, cigar dealers; Garrett Dennson.
boots and shoes; I. o. Grannis Il Co., bankers; w.
A Dennison boots and shoes, and G. r. Sharp, fruit
dealer, lose from water, but ali are insured. d.
Laughn, saloon IN the basement, loses $500; no in
snrance Several other parties suffer lighter losses.
The old Utica hand loses instruments &C.; no in
srance The block is part OF the Devereux estate.
TIE total loss cannot as yet be estimated
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
CUSTOM HOUSE MyEsTI ALTON.
Session of the Congressional Committee
Enormous Discrepancies.

Session of the Congressional Committee
Enormous Discrepancies.
The gentlemen from Washington had long
sitting last night, discussing the existing condition
OF the revenue and port OF New York. At the
close Of the session representative Of the HERALD
had interview with Collector Murphy, who said
there has been nothing OF any importance done
tonight. have submitted some plans for moving
the Custom House and stores and warehouses TO the
river side, the business Of the port having SO In
creased and is daily augmenting to such an extent
as to demand further and more improved accommo-
datlon than we have at present
REPoRTER-In what direction do you propose to
mover
Collector MURPHY-West street should be run into
the river some three feet, and iron warehouses built
on the emoankment 50 that vessels could come
right in
REPoRrER-That would certainly expedite the
Collector MuRPHF-But you see there are three
conflicting nterests-the government, the ship
owners and the importers.
| Mr.. Murphy -,
! The CoLLEcToR-I have laid before the committee
some matters which think demand a thorough and
| searching investigation.
| REPoRTER-What are theyY
| CoLLEcToR-For instance, the drawbacks that is,
the money paid out OF the revenue for damage done
| to merchandise on the hign seas.
REPoRTER-Do they amount to much
were 5000 000 the month OF March OF the same year
the drawbacks announced to as much as the entire
general order business tor two years.
REPoRTER-That Is enormous.
COLLECToR-It Is. Another thing / have drawn
their attention TO is the appraslng.
REPoRTER-The drawback appraisings
CoLLECToR-YeS. Mr.. Grinnell says when he was
in the insurance business they frequently sent ap-
praisers to value the damage Done and they would
report one or two per cent, but when the same
goods reached the Custom House they would be esti-
mated at thirty-fve, forty and even forty-fve per
cent.
REPORTER by the Custom House appraisers
CoLLECToR-Yes. We were principally occupied,
however, with small matters and details tonight,
and nothing OF much general interest.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Three hundred and twenty nine families and ], ,452
persons were supplied with 345 gallons OF Boston
city soup on the 18th inst.
Within short time the heads OF the two largest
pianoorte houses OF the country have died-Mr.
Steinway, or New York, two weeks ago, and on the
18th inst Mr. Chlkerlng, Of Boston.
Mrs. John Collins, residing on the farm OF John
wilson, in Lynn township, Posey county, Indiana,
one day last week gave birth TO four children, two
OF each SEX Three OF them were born aiv0, but
have since died. The woman was alone when the
babes were born, and IL Is the opinion of those who
saw them that they would have lived had they
received proper attention.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
THE CAMDEN ELECTION RIOTS.
A Last Effort 10 Save Souders from Pun.
ishmeut.

ishInent.
Frank Souders whom the jury in the United
States Court at Trenton found guilty OF 'walloping
the nigger'' in the Camden riots, is stll on rhe
horns of a dilemma. Yesterday IN the United States
Court, Trenton, MIR. A. Browning Tor one hour anu
q hali argued against the construction OF the acL
under which the indictment was drawn, and, from
all appearances. the gentleman would nave gone
all day had not suggestion been made that the
counsel on both sides should submit all they had TO
say ia writing to the Judge who should examine
the legal points an0 then decide. This was agreed
TO, aud the Court proceeded 10 other business.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
IKE HosogeN MECHANICS ASSOCIATION.

The first anniversary OF star Council 80 OF the
United American Mechanics Association was cele-
braiec at Odd Fellows Han last evening. DR..
BeIge, u New York, and other prominent musicians
were IN attendance After The exercises social
hop was held. al which he participants apparently
enjoy Ell themselves un,al an advanced hour
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

Terrific Storms in CaIifornia-COnsting Ves-
sells Wreclked-Anxiety for the safety Of
Overdue Steamers.
SAN FRANCISCO Feb. %, 1871.
The recent storm was very severe along the coast.
Several coasters were wrecked and many damaged.
Much anxiety Is felt for the safety OF the steam
ship Idaho, four days overdue from the mouth OF
the Columbia.
The steamships 0r1Zaba and VIM. TaDer. from
San Diego, are also somewhat overdue.
The telegraph lines to Oregon and Southern Call
rrna are down.
Ram has been general throughout the whole coun-
try.
The British ship La Escocesa cleared for Cork with
the first cargo OF -four since September.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
PooPs Block in Calais, Me-, Burned-L0ss,
Forty Thousand Dollars.

CALAIS, FGU. Ib71.
Pools block, in which were fourteen stores, two
paint shops, one dentsl's office and occupied
by two families, was destroyed by fire late last
night Principal sufferers are Edgar Whidden DR..
Laugnlin, Hugh Grout, S. B. Poole, Garrison
Crowell, stiles Stoddard ana q. s. Sale h Co. Mr..
Pool is a heavy loser. The store OF q. s. Foster
was also burned. The total loss Is estimated at
$4,000. Insured, $25, 900.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM ST. DOMINGO.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, 1871.
Colonel McMichael, OF Philadelphia, who accom-
panied the Commissioners TO ST. Domingo, passed
through this city tonight with dispatches from the
Commission to Washington.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
Further Particulars of the jenkins Assassna
tion-Arrest Of the supposed Murderer il
St. Louis.

81. LOUIS, FcD Z3 1871.
1t appears that Captain Jenkins, Deputy United
States Marshal, who was murdered at New Madrid
last week, was not killed in the sitting room Of the
hotel, but was shot while standing in the doorway
OF the Office of Tickels warehouse, in which build
ing he and frenc had sleeping room. The shot
received was charge OF bucKshot, which almost
completely severed Jenkins left arm but, notwitl-
standing the rapid flow OF blood from the severed
arteries, jenkins pursued the assassin and fired
effect. He finally sank to the ground exhausted,
and died soon after. although every effort was made
to save him. Lindsey Muraock. United states Col
lector Of the Second district and the Shers Of New
Madrid and Jasper counties have arrived, and Will
probably take to New Madrid to-day BENJAMIN
Boyce. who was arrested here night before last on
suspicion Of killing jenkins.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

Steamships Calabria Liverpool; Missouri, Havana via
Nassau Gen Barnes Savannah South Carolina, Charleston
Fl Cid Wilmington, NC; Niagara, Richmond, &c Benefac
tor, Philadelphia
Wind at sunset Sc, light
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
BELOW,
SAILED.

Ship Jacob Stamer Samson, from Antwerp Dec q. with
mdse to Boyd Hincken tby pilot boat Z f. Williams No
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
Large Fire in SavanDnh-Loss, Two Hundred
and Fifty thousand Dollars.


disastrous fire occurred in this city last night,
destroying Hodgson's block, on Bay street. The
loss about $3.50 000 about half OF Which is covered
by Insurance.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
OCEAN STEAMERS.

DATE OF DEPARTURES FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH.