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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-15
THE JERSEY POLICE DIFFICULTY.
Meeting OF the New mmissioners-Gov-
ernor Parker and the Attorney General
the Misunderstanding i'm Jersey

Meeting Of the New Commissioners-Gov.
ernor Parker and the Attorney General
ON the SituatiOn-Feeling I'm Jersey
City.
The new Police Commissioners OF Jersey CITY
held meeting yesterday afternoon to take meas
ures for securing the position to which they were
appointed by the Governor. The meeting was an
nounced to be strictly private in order that the
Bohemians who are perpetually after the Commits
sloners might be eluded The entire proceedings
were made known 10 the HERALD reporter, but as
they relate entirely to the measures by which the
new Commissioners intend to march upon the
enemy they are withheld from publication, lest the
reporter might be charged with conveying i'm
pOrtant Information to the enemy.
Two OF the Commissioners urged vigorous meas
ures, one was exceedingly cautious and the fourth
was nOn-cOmmittal. They agreed that q document
should be drawn up and sent to the Governor, set
ting forth their case In such strong light that he
cen hardly remain an idle spectator OF the
contest. One OF the Commissioners declared
his readiness to move upon the enemy's
works as soon as the Governor fulnls
his mission OF securing the execution of the
laws and respect for the authority of the Executive
Mr.. Scott, the City Clerk who refused to swear in
large shae pnbc ccs which eonts tn To
abridgment OF the public career of that gentleman
who had been, up to that point, most excellent
with the only remnant Of the Ring now in Jersey
City has aroused public indignation to high pitch
Governor Parker, when called upon by HERALD
reporter on Tuesday In reference to this matter
stated that he would leave the matter to the SUI
preme Court, which will meet in October. He had
been advised by the Attorney General that he had
discharged his duty when he made the appoint
ments Both the Governor and his Attorney Gen.
eral shrink from the adoption Of any vigorous
measures, although the latter declares emphatcally
that the convicted Commissioners have not the
shallow OF a right 10 continue In ONCE. He adds
that every act they have done since that conviction
and may do hereafter, Is clearly Illegal, and for
every such act they render themselves liable to In
dicfment Yet the Governor hesitates to rOut by
the power at his command the men who laughed
to scorn his writ, and who used contemptuOus Ian
guage regarding his authority.
The feeling in Jersey City on this question Ia
mixture Of Indignation and disgust. The people
cannot understand how men who were convicted
OF robbing the public treasury are permitted to
continue In Office, nor can they realize that the
once innexible Parker lapses into timidty in pres
encc OF handful OF men who have forfeited all re-
spect In the community. Both the Governor and
the Attorney General are severely criticised for
their supineness In this business,
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PoUGnKEEPsIE, August IA, 1872.
The Associated Press report but briefly referred
to the terrific thunder storm which passed over
this city last evening. The lightning was OF the
most fearful nature and appalled, the stoutest
hearts The oldest inhabitant does not remember
its equal The day had been excessively hol and
the atmosphere unusually sutry. The storm clouds
had lain along the mountains all day gathering
strength hourly till at nightiai they moved up the
horizon. A. times. strcaks Of chain lightning
rlnged the lower edge OF the inky black mass and
lighted up the river for ten or hfteen miles. Then
the broad and less vivid flashes Of heat lightning fol-
lowed, accompanied by deep heavy thunder far on
Az twenty minutes past seven O'clock p. M. the
Storm reaching northwest and south as far as the
eye could see moved up solidly and burst over the
city. NO wind OF any consequence accompanied 10,
hut the raiI fell In torrents. The lightning Mashed
from horizon to horizon incessantly in forked
tongues and Jagged chains, and II really seemed
as III every nash struck something, because they
were .hstantaneously followed by rafting and stun
ming thunderclaps. Looking up Main street from
the Post ONCE, balls OF ire were seen shoot
inC into the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph ONCE, and
explosion after explosion followed, like the rattle of
musketry as the electric fluid struck the telegraph
Instruments creating terror in the hearts OF every
body in the vicinity. AT tho Western Union Tele-
graph Office ball Of fire entered the window and
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A GREAT FAILURE.

operations OF . Business Man After In
soivency-He Leaves His Place, but II
arrested, Taken Back and Held I'm
$4,000 Bail.
LOUISVILLE, KY, August II, 1872
To-day an enormous business failure was devel-
oped here, involving one Of the most prominent
business men In the city-Robert Atwood
q leading insurance agent and member
OF the Pork Packing firm. He has
been heavily specializing In cotton and stocks and
became involved TO the extent OF q quarter 60 hair
million dollars. he left on the indianapolis train
this afternoon, but was arrested, by telegraph,
at Seymour, Ind, and brought back at eleven
O'Clock to night and bailed in $4,000 to
appear at the Police Court tomorrow.
1t 10 charged that he has obtained large amounts
nom bankers on fraudulent drafts and on papers
70 which he forged the name Of DR.. Lewis Rogers,
MS mther in-law, and other prominent citizens and
business men. Nearly every bank In this city IL q
loser. Atwood was most highly connected and the
edair u creating profound SENSATION In this city.
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THE OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. G., August 30 A. M.

Synopsis JOr the Past Tlce7lty.tOur Hours
The barometer has risen somewhat over tho
Nor invest; 1t Is highest over the South Atlantic
States, lowest over the lower lakes. Northerly to
westerly winds and clear weather are prevailing
from the western Gulf to the upper lakes; partly
cloudy weather and areas of rain have prevailed In
the western Gulf and South Atlantic States, with
easterly to southerly winds the Middle States,
with southerly to westerly winds, and over New
England with easterly to southerly winds.
Probabilities.
Northerly to westerly winds and clear weather
generally prevail from Michigan to Louisiana and
westward, and extend eastward during the day to
Northern New York, Western Pennsylvania and
tn ence soufhwestward to Alabama; easterly to
southery winds, cloudy weather and areas OF rain for
the South Atlantic States; the conditions continue
favorable for thunder storms from Virginia to
Maine, followed by winds veering to westerly and
northcry, and clearing weather during the day
from Virginia to New York. and during onight
from the latter place to Maine.
But very few of the regular midnight telegraph
reports have yet been received.
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MEXICO.
General Diax Accepts the Amnesty Rebellion
Closed in the Republic-Experiences
Of Surveying Party.


SAN FRANCISCO, August II, 1872.
An ofncial despatch from Mazatean says that
General Diaz has decided to lay down his arms and
accept the amnesty, which act finally closes the re-
bellion In Mexico.
4 RAILROAD SURVEYING PARTY PASSES THROUGH
DIAZ's LINES.
The engineering party despatched from Mexico.
via San Luis, Guadalajara and San Bias by Generals
Rosecrans and Palmer, to make the preliminary
surveys for tho new railroad, arrived at Mazatan,
safely passing through the lines Of the rebels under
Diaz without molestation. They report that the
people everywhere are favorable to the en- terprse
The party will return via Durango Zacatecas
Aguas Caiientes and Queretaro to the city Of
Mexico.
\ Diaz was at Caliacan on the 7th OF August, with
800 men, and had 200 men between Topic and
Asxatlan but was not able to attack the latter
post,
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THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
1he British Counsel Aid in Geneva-Is Require
ment and Manufacturers parliamentary
Endorsement Of the Intsrna-
tional Proceedings.
TslEeMns 10 the NEW YORK HEaALa

LONDON, August IA, 1872.
letter from Mr.. Sydney Young states that Lord
Tenterden asked him and Mr.. Cohen to proceed to
Geneva solely to make an explanation OF the re-
ports to the Crown on the subject OF the American
claims for damages by Confederate cruisers in case
any became necessary.
A PLEASING ENGLISH VIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL
CASE.
Mr.. Mundella, M. p, addressed large number OF
his constituents at Shedield last night. He spoke
OF the differences which had existed between Eng
land and America on the subject of the indirect
claims and highly praised the British government
for its in regard to the Treaty OF Washing
ton. He alluded to the attitude assumed by the
American government in terms OF warm praise,
and congratulated his hearers upon the removal of
the differences between the two governments by
the acquiescence of America in the decision OF the
Tribunal OF Arbitration in relation to the indirect
claims
The Arbitration Court I'm Session.
GENEVA, August IA, 1872.
The sitting Of the Board Of Arbitration opened
to-day at hafpast twelve and terminated at three
Pm.
The Court adjourned until noon tomorrow.
All the counsel were present. Mr.. Davis and
Lord Tenterden were the last to leave the council
chamber, and went out together.
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TELEGRAM TO the NEW york HERALD.

LONDON, August 15-6 A. N.
The London Datzv Ne,rs has special despatch
from Florence stating that 1t is rumored there that
Cardinal Antonelli has quarrelled with the Pope
and threatens resign should the latter persevere
in his policy OF hostility to the Italian government;
and also that Antonelh requested the clerical jour-
mails to refrain from publishing the speeches of the
HOLY Father.
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ENGLAND.

The Geographical Association in session-Anxiety
Of tho Swans Relative to tho Herald-Living-
stone News-Napoleon and Eugene Moved
by tho American Dispatches Move
ments Of tho United States Fleet
The Joint Claims Commits
sion in Washington.
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GERMANY.
The Anti-Monastic Law Against the Jesuits in
Alsace-Kilitary Fertilization.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

BERLIN, August IA, 1872.
BY order of the German authorities Jesuit es-
Establishment at Issenhem, Alsace, has been closed.
LOOKING TO THE WAR WORKS.
It Ia reported that General Won Moltke has gone
10 Belf0rt to inspect the new Notifications.
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Sunstroke Cases In Brooklyn.
The following cases Of coup de solea were re-
ported yesterday
William Parish, painter, at the corner of Cler-
mont and Lafayette avenues. Taken to his home,
291 Navy street. ANS
Thomas Brennan, laborer, at the Boulevard.
City Hospital.
George Chapman, in Washington avenue Home
242 Navy street.
John Bryan and Catherine Ferry. City Hospital.
About five O'Clock last evening Samuel Butler, a
carpenter forty years OF age, residing at No. Den
nit place, was Frustrated in Monroe place by the
excessive heat. He was removed to his home.
Frank L. Ockstrop, residing In Maspeth avenue
was sunstruck yesterday afternoon in Even street.
He was taken to the hospital.
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TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO, August

SAN FRANCISCO, August IA, 1S72.
The steamship Japan, from China and Japan, ar
rived to-day She brought 1890 packages Of tea
for New York, 1927 for Boston, 5sS for Montreal and
81 for St. Louis.
The following passengers arrived on the Japan -
FOR New York;. G. Heron, Rupert Smith, Will
nam Lane captain Percival and J. M Coulter
For Chicago-h. Muller and child, O. Gaerte and
two children.
For Iniladelphia-Mrs. F. H. b. jenkins
For Europc-De Bien Antonio, Vogel Marger
jules Gee6zal, Albert Jose Mury, daughter, two
nephews and servant, and j. Ross.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-15
A HORRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

BINGHAMroN, n. Y, August IA, 1877
man named Nicholas McCraw was run over on
the Erie Railroad last night this morning by two
trains. His legs were cut of and his body horribly
mangled. bottle OF whiskcy was found in hts
drunk.
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exploded on the desk q the operator, and was fol-
lowed by other electric explosions, driving th9
operators away from their business.
Down at the depot the effect was also startling.
In the telegraph office the Superintendent, j. N.
T0ucey, OF the Hudson River Railroad, and Robert
Wilkinson, the night operator. seated at tho
instruments, and the operator was working the
wires during the storm, because OF the washing
away ola cuvert near Catskill making telegraph
Ing necessary. While they were busily engaged
there came binding fash OF lightning, and at the
keepsie and Eastern Railroad wire and exploded
on the desk between Mr.. TOucey and Mr.. Wflkin-
son. Both were affected, Mr.. Wflknson's ears and
fingers tingling with electricity. Further work
ceased at once till the storm subsidized. The en-
gneer OF the down train Witnessed fearfaa
scenes along the railroad while his train
was IN motion Streaks OF lightning ran
around his engine and over 1t, and
down upon the railroad track. shooting far ahead
OF the advancing train, and the air seemed to DO
impregnated with sulphur.
Along the line OF the railroad telegraph poles
split in every direction.
The Mary Powell landed her passengers hero
while the storm was in progress. Captain Ander-
son took hold OF the bell wire to ring the engi-
neer's bell and received shock that came near
knocking him down.
Thomas Fox, the Western Union operator, had
accidentally touched one Of the thumD screws IN
his instrument, when he, too, received q shock
which bent his wrist and kept 1t bent for minute
at least. -l-
Strange to say not building In this city was
struck, nor was any one injured. The storm lasted
nearly an hour. The lightning was OF various
cOlors-pale green, violet and crimson. The people
generally were much alarmed.
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A.-Eau AnGcliSyie, for the Teeth and
635 Breaway are tho y propretors and manu;actur-
crs No oonnectieh whb. any other drug store.
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FRANCE.
President Theirs in Council at the Capital.
TElEcaAm TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS August IA, 1872
His Excellency President Theirs win arrive in
this city from Trouvile and will preside at Cabi-
het council during the afternoon
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Dome Go SEA- Shore or in the Country
without gocd sonN OF Boots and Shoes from
IILER CO., No Union square.
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The Markets.

YOKOHAMA, July 22-Tea-A brisk demand has
sprung up since the last mail. with advancing rates.
Slk-The stock Is increasing and the quality Is
very good at fully $50 per picul over last years
rates. The settlements have been $50 bales since
the last mail. Exchange-On New York in active
demand at 115 gold; on London, four months,
Is. SID.
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The Therm Omcter.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty -four hours in CON-
parison with the corresponding day of last year. as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Phar-
macy, HERALD Building:-
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A.-Herald Branch b. Once, Brooklyn.
Corner Of Fulfsn aver ne and Boeruin street
Open from ga. n. TO r. ".
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JAPAN AND CHINA.
Heavy Cargo Of Asiatic Produce and Large
Number Of Passengers Landed.

The Mikado's Visit to the National shrines-Im-
psrial Display-0la Fogy Astonishment-An
Indignant Message from Corsa-Tear-
full Murders by Peace Officers
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ROME.

the Pope-His Eminence's Re-
quest to tho Press
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a Cool, RefrcshtAR Hair Dressings
CHEvALIER's LIFE FOX THE HAIR restores gray
hair strengthens its growtA obvintcs bad effects Of
tanse heat or salt water bathisg in the hair.
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YOKOHAMA, July 22-Noon.
The MikadO continues his visits to the several
shrincs at Kioto, his former residence. Isaka and
Hiogo, and is Ow on his way to Nagasaki.
His Majesty dresses in foreign style, with an
ample supply OF gold braid. and has several at
tcndants, who are similarly attired. The natives
look with amazement at the changes inaugurated
through the late civil war
The country Is quiet and all seem to acquiesce in
the present state Of affairs.
The MikadO is accompanied on his trip by eight
men-otwar.
COREA INDIGNANT AND HOSTILE.
Much comment has been made on the letter from
Corea which has been received by the Mikado.
COrea spurns the Japanese demand and offers to
fight at any moment, and even threatens to attack
Japan. The letter OF the Mikado, on assuming
power In Japan, to the C0reans, demanding tribute,
was torn up and scattered with contempt. One OF
the Ambassadors OF Japan was imprisoned and the
other sent back to convey the threats OF the
Coreans and their contempt for the new rule.
The letter OF the Mikado was sent three years
ago, since which time America attempted to make
u treaty with COrea.
Foreigners complain that had the Japanese been
friendly disposed towards the United States they
would have informed the Americans Of the state OF
affairs in Corea, and thus have avoided defeat oil
Americas intentions there. But Japanese pride
and Japanese secrecy alike forbade 1t is said the
exercise Of candOr.
WHOLESALE MURDER by POLICEMEN.
A family OF eleven persons were murdered In
Yesso. little boy, who escaped, testified at the
examination made by the government officials, and
recognized police officers as the murderers.
FAIR CHARGES AND MORE TRADE.
The fares on the railway to Yeddo have been re-
duced and the amount OF travel has been increased
largely.
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Fatene OP@A Work Political Banners,
rlngs ana Fort1 t. at HoJER 4 GRAHAMs. % Duane
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A.--FOr Mosquito CanOpies for Beds 60
70 ROEBUCKs, So and 60 Fnllon, street, New York.
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Heavy Rain storm Mt Owcso.

PORT JERv1s, N. Y, August IA, 1872.
, very heavy rain storm prevailed at Owego this
afternoon. The stream is so badly swollen that the
railroad bridge is considered unsafe, and trains are
being held back until tho condition OF the bridge
can he asCertained.
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Royal |Aavana Lottcry.-Prices Re-
9uccu J.h MARTINEZ Co. Bankers No ID Wall ST.,
| BOX NO. so0 Post Office. New YORK
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China.

The steamship japan brings the following adj
vices from Hong Kong to San Francisco The Foo.
choO and OOlOng market for teas for the United
States opened at 2l to 80 taels for fair to good.
Fine teas were not expected In the market for seve
raj weeks. The tea crop is generally good. For
mosa teas are scarce
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Burnett's Extracts.-Besare of substs
tutcs. r.I

A.-Herring's PateRt
CHAMPION SAFES
2l and ~ BroadwaD~ corner OF Murray street.
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sunstroke Cases In Brooklyn,

AveIaee ecAPeI"tuie ior corFespohulng uate
last year. ................... ..................
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HoyO Havana Lottcry.-Prizcs Cashcd,
orues ny information furnished highest rates paid for
spanish Bank Bills TAYLOR 4 CO. Bankers, 10 Wall St
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WoY be the exclamation Of every Bed Bug Roach Ana
tnly can go nowhere beyond the reach Of KNOWLES
INSECT DESTROYER for its use is as universal as is
effects deadly. Sold everywhere by druggsts and
grocegS Depot No. Sixth avenue,
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At the conclusion Mr.. Greeley sat down amidst
q storm Of cheers that has never been heard before
in the walls Of the City Hall OF Portland. He was
warmly greeted by the citizens who sat
behind him. and the audience In front at once
scaled the platform and put him through an ordeal
OF Misunderstanding almost before he knew 1t. He was
kept here for half hour, undergoing this mattyf
dom, and then, at five O'Clock, was driven TO the
Falmouth House, where u.....-...
HE WAS rendered DINNER
at halfpast six tonight. Congressman Sweet sat
at the head Of the table, Mr.. Greeley occupying his
right, while Governor Kimban sat opposite and
Commodore Churchill sat next to him and
Mr. Bradbury occupied the foot. Among the dis
tingulshed guests were Mr.. +. b. Sanb0rn, Captain
Knight and others. Tonight, notwithstanding the
heavy rain, the two clubs-democratic and liberal
repubican--of the city are sercnading the sage,
and large crowd, protecting themselves from the
weather with umbrellas, are patiently waiting In
front Of the Falmouth House.
sERENADING GREELEY.
The Boston Brass Band, escorting about thou
sand citizens belonging to the Liberal Republican
and Democratic Clubs OF Portland, presented itself
at the Falmouth Hotel few minutes after nine
Sstinsuis6ea guest s Colonel Colonel sweat ' went on
and attempted to apologize for Mr. Greeley, saying
that he was tired and felt more like going TO rest
than speaking, but the crowd was not to be put OF
forth. Colonel Sweat then introduced him, holding
an umbrella over them, and after round OF damp
but rousing cheers
MR.. GREELEY SPOKE
He said few words in apology for his inability
to speak, owing to fatigue and the weather, and
then continued:-'The sixty years that have passed
over my head have taught me broader charity ana
kindiier consideration for those with whom have
difcred. have learned to believe that there may
be reason on the opposite side In my life and time
have aimed to do what was right, often douDtIess
being mistaken, often gricving Old friends ana
alternating other friends and sometimes turning
few to downright enemies; and while thus with
and while thus without hoping to be infalllDe
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The Poet whittier struck by Lightning.

BOSTON, Mass, August IA, 1872.
A terrific thunder storm passed over Amesbury,
Mass, yesterday afternoon The lightning struck
in five places. one Of which was the house OF the
poet Whittier, prostrating him to the floor. He
was not seriously injured however, nor his house
much damaged The other buildings struck re-
ceived no serious injury.
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! Railroad Track Partly Washcd Away
In New Hampshire.

KEENE, N. H., August IA, 1877
The most violent rain shower of the season passed
this section OF the State yesterday afternoon.
The highways are badly quilted, and the Ashuelot
Railroad so badly washed that passengers below
Winchester have to be carried via Bratteboro ana
road will be in running order to-day.
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The Brooklyn Life Insurance Company,
Paid Up Cash Capital and Millions Dollars
CHRISTIAN W. BOUCK. President.
w. IL. WALLACE. Woe, President.
W. N. COLE, Secretary.
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