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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
Personal Intelligence.

Ex-Governor P. II. Burnett. Of California, yester-
day arrived at the Clarendon Hotel.
Secretary Belknap Is among the late arrivals at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
General w. A. Aiken, Of Connecticut, has quar-.
tiers at the st. James Hotel
Judge West, OF Indiana, Is domciled at Earles
Hotel.
Major c. G. Atwood, OF Boston, is quartered at the
Irving House.
Generals A. J. Alexander and II. B. Clitz, OF the
United States Army, are stopping at the Glenham
Hotel
General s. A. Hurlbut, OF Illinois, Is registered at
the st. Nicholas Hotel.
The Rev. Alexander Gavazzi, OF Rome, Italy, is
stopping at the New York Hotel.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW York HERALD.

KINGSTON, April Q, 1872.
The government ol1ces and Legislative Council
have been removed from Spanish Town, the old
capital Of the island, to the new capital.
The government ia receiving tenders for a
monthly steamship service between this island and
New York. The contract is to be for five years,
and the tenders are to be opened on the first
OF May After the contract is concluded there will
be postal convention between this island and the
government of the United States.
The fruit trade between this island and the
United States Is becoming very brisk. All the
northern ports OF the colony promise large
supply.
The American colony is becoming perfect asy-
lum OF invalid Americans Every steamer brings
fresh arrivals
The cable steamers Dacia and International have
put back into this port in consequence OF severe
weather. The sea ran so high that 1t was found i'm
possible to drop "mark buoy'' where the cable
was lost.
Governor wigey died very suddenly.
Barbados.
There have been several incendiary attempts
upon cane fields during the month.
There Is to be q light house erected on the ST.
Philip coast, ut a cost OF $4,000.
Governor Rawson advoca ties the establishment OF
meteorological observatory on the island as to
record and telegraph the approach and progress OF
of hurricanes aud storms
Trinidad.
The smallpox Is now steadily declining.
Antigua.
The dry weather gives the planters much anxiety
not only for the present crop being reaped but
but for thu crop OF 1879
Chile.
General Garcia, hero OF the war OF independ-
ence, died on March 4.
A great fire has occurred In Valparaiso.
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GREAT FIRE IN IOWA.
Large Portion Of MarshalltOwn Laid
In Ashes.

In Ashes.
MARsHALLTOwN, Iowa. May 4, 1872.
The most destructive fire that ever occurred In
Central Iowa took place about noon to-day.
II commenced In SANKEY'S elevator and quickly
communicated to the adjoining buildings. Famed
by the high wind 1t ut one time threatened the
whole town. The entire southeast part OF the city Is
in ruins. The loss is estimated at about 100000
Five elevators, with vast amount OF grain a
woollen mill, two hotels, four lumber yards, the
Northwestern depot tanks and pump building, five
stores and shops and three dwelling houses were
destroyed.
The Cedar Rapids, Grnnel and Des MOnes fire en-
zines were teegraphed for, and promptly came In
aid The citizens are in q state OF intense excite
ment, and full particulars cannot be ascertained
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
DEPARTURE OF MR. NEwENDORFF.

Mr.. Adolph Neuendorff, the popular conductor OF
the Rosa wachtel-santley troupe LEFT for Europe
yesterday by the steamship Atlantic, OF the
White Star line. He received grand ovation
as the vessel was moving of brass
band from his troupe played several airs. Mr..
Neuendorir will be absent only a few weeks, as he
Will open the Terrace Garden Concerts on the 18th
OF June. lie win proceed directly to Bremen, and
will return by the steamship Republic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
NAVAL ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, May T. 1872.
Lieutenant Commander X. s. Chaw, Is ordered TO
duty as Executive Oflcer OF the Tuscarora Com
mander George E. Belknap Is detached from the
Boston Navy Yard, and ordered to the command OF
the Tuscarora Lieutenant Commander ]. T.
Jewell from the Naval Academy IL ordered to the
TuSCarOra.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
BAZAINE AND METZ.
Arrangement for the Court Martial Of tho Capitu-
lating Commander.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, May 4, 1872
The trial by court martial OF Marshal Bazaine
who was censured by the Committee on Capitula-
tions for his conduct at Metz, will be held at the
Riding School, at Versailles and will commence the
latter part OF the month. The trial will probably
last over one hundred days. Twelve hundred wit
nesses will DO summoned to testify before the
Court.
The government will allow Marshal Bazaine to
employ as his counsel M. Lachaud, the well known
advocate,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
THE FLORIDA IMPEACHMENT.


AcQuittal OF Governor Reed by the Senate.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May a. 1872.
on wednesday last the Senate organized az q
High Court OF impeachment for the trial Of Har-
rison Reed To-day lie was acquitted by the Senate
and discharged without the examination OF a wit
ness, it being well understood tnat the charges
were malicious and unf0unded.
the vote stood 10 to
The Governor resumed the functions OF his ofIlcc
this evening" The result gives entire satisfaction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
ANOTHER CHEROKEE OUTRAGE.

OMAHA, May 4, 1877
A party Of Indians, supposed to be Cherokecs,
attacked the mail escort from this port at Labouti
Creek, twenty miles west OF Fort Laramie. on
Wednesday, xii ling the sergeant in command. The
party returned to Fort Laramie bringing his body.
The party left again yesterday for Fort fcttermah'
having been reinforced
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
British Prem Advice to President Grant-The
Question Of Consequential Damages
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW voax HERALD.

LONDON, May 4, 1872.
The London Times this morning urges President
Grant to send to the Geneva Tribunal of Arbitration
q communication which shall supersede the orr
gnal American case. containing the claims for
consequential damages.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
THE TWEED FAMILY GOING ABROAD.

Within the past few days passports have been
taken out by several members OF the family Of Will
liam M. Tweed, and all the indications that they
propose to make an extended tour in Europe. The
passports include one for General william M Tweed.
IL does not appear that the elder Mr.. Tweed Is to
accompany the party, who will be attended their
journey by their own servants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
THE KANSAS PACIFIC RAILROADS.

LRAvENwoRTH, Kan, May L. 1872
The difficulties heretofore existing between the
Missouri, Pacific and Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Railroads have been amicaby adjusted, and
the trains OF the Kansas Pacific and Rock Island
roads now make connection, forming and unbroken
line from Chicago to Colorado through Leaven-
worth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
A CHANCE FOR THE LIBERALS.

BOSTON, May 4. 1877.
Governor washburn has appointed George NJ
Brooks. member or Congress for the Seventh dis
trict. Judge OF Probate, vice D. n. Richardson,
resiTned The appointment. II confirmed and
accented. win make . vacancy TO TO hued In the
Massachusetts, delegation
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Chronic Affections Of tho Kidneys and
Bladder are frequently pronounced incurnbie JULHN0
UYDRASTIN COMPOUND, however, cures the most In
yetcrate cases For sale by druggists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A spccialty.-Madam Lafargc, Flee
trcian and Manipulation, Paralysis RheumatiHns
and Neuralgia. No. Clinton place Ladies' and gontls
men attended at their homes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

their glory dninishcs daily under the action Of the
comb But why mourn, when PHALoNs HAIR
living to put forth stronger nbress There nothing
ruer history than that the INVIGORATOR has saved
thousands OF both from badness during the
last forty years. Sold by ali druggists
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

The Great Run.-The Great Run ON tho
savings banks during the winter cOmpsrisO0
10 the made the aud druggists tor the
celebrated BELL SCHNAPPS, which IL the best In tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

do Not Let Your Prejudice stand Be-
tween your suffering child and the relief that will be a
soiutely to follow the use OF MRs WINSLOW'0
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD, N. H., May 4, 1872
Lewis w. Clark, OF ManchestSx. was appointed
Attorney General OF New Hampshire to-day by the
Governor and Council In place Of William Clark. de-
ceased.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Gas You CDOn't nnd Would) Like IT,
Your hair Is grayt brown red or black sandy
IT, look natural and to look natural you wOed
like restored 10 s original color The only preA
ration that did exist that has
accomplished this result doing II daily for thou
commended article called RESrORER AMER.IA. Pre-
pared by Dr. L. }. OBRIEN, 2o2 East Thirdeth street.
40 Inv n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-Espenschcid's Spring Fashion %
gentlen,cns Hats They are pronounced bcau1
f Hat vet offered to public combining ghtnvss with
durability and taste, at lis Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Donovan, OF No. East Twelfth street,
near Fifth avenue has greatly improved and enlarged hl
popular restaurant and table dhote.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-This Morning the Russian VaPer
MARBLE BATHS East Fourth street. receive gentle
men bathers only from to II O'Clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A Complexion Not to he Rivalled-
EQUAL TO the ancient beauties-can iades
using Nine A. DUvALS Belle dc Mutt, Eau do Jouvencs
Poudrc Warranted harmless 762 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-LOOk Out for the Rcturn.-Tho Dele
gates to the Cincinnati Convention will be "homewnrd
bound" the In tier end Of the week They Will 9l vans
hats and will all seek them at KNOCKS, 2l3 Broad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A Cool, Refreshing Hairdrcssing-
CHEvALIEIsS LIFE FOR THE HAIR restores gray
hair, stops il, falling out increases Its growth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
TIE ATALANTAS.
The London Press Praise Their Style Of Rowing
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

The ATLANTA crew are out daily on the Thames
The London papers continue to praise their prac-
tiCe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
DANISH WEST INDIES.


COPENHAGEN, May T. 1872.
M. de Billie, the Governor OF the Danish West
India Colonies, will be relieved from his office in
the latter part OF June. He will be succeeded by
M (arde
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-Plot and Passion Win I'm Fashion.
DOUGAN'S SPRING HAT wins hosts OF admirers 10
Nassau street. corner of Ann.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Bachelors Hair Dye-The Best In the
world the only perfect dye; harmless, reliable, instnn
taneous At all druggists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-Nestle's LactcOus Farina,
the Mothers MIX Substitute
Recommended by eminent physicians.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
HOLLAND.

Cabinet Resignation in Face Of Parliamentary
Opposition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Horace Greeley Is tho Man for Prcsaoene
-. "a ~ Marty race color. Immense sale o.
Hats for men and boys wholesale and retail; 80 Broad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-Hcrald Branch Office, Brooklyn,
corner of Fulton avenue and Boerum street.
Open from 8 A. NJ. to r. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Fine Gold Jeyvelry.-LOw Prices.
Fine Gold Earrings aud Pins.
Euuscan, Cameo, Garnet Onyx. Jet a.
9i5 ~, SIS to SOD set
Gold Chain Bracelets, SO so, $50 to 9l1A
Gold Band Bracelets $40 ~, eio % So
Gold I.ockets, 96, S5 Sl0 10 1lUO
Gold Thimblcs, S. IS, 81, g.
Gents, Gold watch Chains, Sls SS, s22 70 SicA
Gold Charms, 81, %, 81 to $50
Gold Pens and Pencils, -, %, % to 32D.
Gold Opera Leontine Chains $40 TO elUO
Gold Shawl Pins. "a, IS. - to 926.
Gold Sleeve Buttons, IS, SS 81 to go.
Gold Studs, -, -, - To $50
Plain god Wedding Rings a. IS to "a
Chased Gold Rings ~. -, $40
Diamond Rings S30 SIS $40 to $500
Gold Seal Rings -. 80, Sl2 to $50
GEO 6. ALLEN, S4i Broadway,
near Fourteenth aresl
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8 r a I N

i ~
DON Carlos Presence In Navarro Officially Ga
setted by the Crown in Madrid.
Don Carlos, Marshal Serrano and
General Rivera in Actual
Hostilities in the Field.
Rada, the Insurgent Lieutenant Joins His
Leader-The Carlists in Navarro Still in Arms
and Apparently Jubilant- Marshal Serrano
in Front Of Revolutionary Force
Rspulse Of Insurgents in Tar
ragona-Repair Of Damages
by the Kings Officers.
IELEGaAms TO the NEW YORK HERALD
MADRID. May 4, 1872
The Gazette (officiaD confirms the report that
Don Carlos has entered Navarro and has been
joined by Rada, who, it was before stated, had
been pursued into France by the troops under
General Rivera
Actual Hostilities Commenced by tho
Commanders.
MADRID, May Might
The latest information from the province Of
Navarro is that hostilities have commenced
between the insurrectionists commanded by
Don Carlos and the troops led by Marshal
Serrano.
General Rivera is harassing the rear Of the
insurgents forces, who, it is said, are sur
rounded by the loyal troops.
COMPLETE DEFEAT OF A cARLIsr FORCE.
A band of Carlists under command of Ro-
trndo has been completely defeated.
Report OF the Entry and Reception or
the Revolutionary Chief.
MADRID May 4, 1879.
1t is said Don Carlos entered Vera, town in Ma
varre, on the Bidassoa River, which forms part
Of the boundary line between France and Spain,
Of the church bells and the cheering Of the people
OF the town.
1t is also said that Don Carlos was joined at Vera
by Rada, the Carllst leader, who it was reported
had ned into France with his troops.
In some quarters OF the city it is positively
asserted by the partisans OF Don Carlos that their
leader did not leave Spanish territory, as was
reported but is yet at some point in the province
of Navarro
MOVEMENT FOR CITIZEN SUPPORT OF THE INVADER
AND CABINET CARE FOR ITS SUPPRESSION.
rising Of Carlists on large scale is expected
to-day in Catalonia.
The government has distributed troops through
out the province to suppress whatever demonstra-
ton may be made.
Conflict with the Carlists and Royalist
Victory.
MADRID, May 4, 1872
A force Of government troops encountered Car
list band in the province Of Tarragona and after
short conflict repulsed the insurrectiOnists.
HOW THE DON NAY DE PLACED IN A DUNGEON.
The officers OF the Kings government operating
against the insurgents hope to capture Don Carlos
personally and hold him for punishment
Marshal Serrano I'm Face or tho Enemy
A Serious Battle i'm Navarro Imminent.
MADRID, May 4, 1872.
Marshal serrano, with his troops, has come up
with the principal Carlist band In Navarro and the
two forces now confront each other.
An engagement is expected soon.
REPAIRING DAMAGES AND RESTORING coMMUNICA-
TION.
Communication between Madrid and Bilbao,
which was interrupted by the Carlists burning the
railroad bridges in the province Of Bscay has been
re-established.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Corns. Bunions, Enlarged Joints, All
diseases OF the feet cured by Dr. zACHAhiE, Union
sdu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-Espensc heid's Spring Levee.-In an
his Experience as Halter EspencIcid has had ths
pleasure Of seeing such troops Of friends and GUS
topcrs as pour all day long into his store F0F
tunaeiy he has enough Hats enough and vari0uo
styles enough 10 satisfy them all ESPENSCilEID
Manufacturer Of Gents Hats ll8 Nassau street.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW Yoak HERALD.

LONDON, May 4, 1872.
despatch from the Hague announces that the
entire Dutch Cabinet has resigned, owing to an
adverse vote in the States General on the question
of incomes taxation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

COlOred Children In tho Washington
Schools In the senatc,-Thc South Amer
lean Subsidies.
In the Senate to-day, on motion Of Mr.. Summer,
the bill prohibiting distinctions on account OF race,
color, or previous condition of servitudc In the
public schools of Georgetown and Washington,
was taken up
Mr.. Bayard argued against it as uncallcd for un
wise, unjust and cruel and predicted that If it
passed it would react upon the party which forced
it upon the people.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Bayard's remarks the
bill went over, and the Senate resumed the con-
sheraton of the Post ONCE Appropriation bill.
The question was on the amendment offered
by Mr. Window on behalf OF the committee
increasing the subsidy for mail service with Brazil
and providing for semi-monthly mails between New
York and Rio Janeir0, which was discussed without
action until the Senate adjourned at y quarter to
five r. M.
Gas Day I'm the House.
The House met as In Committee OF the Whole, Mr..
Rusk in the Chair and, with thirty or forty men,
bcrs present several tariff speeches were read or
filed for publication.
The California Trust Company.
The California Trust Company OF San Francisco
has made an application to the Comptroller OF the
Currency to change its organization into gold
bank, with one million dollars capital.
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FRANCE.

Patriotic Effort for the Enforcement Of Moral Re
form in the Army-The Character Of Military
Contractors as Defined in the Parliament
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nma,s IL s.sured that myriads OF bedbsgs. roschcs~
eas moths and garden insects that dia by KNOWLES
aWERIrAX INSECT DESTROYER, suffer M pain; they
die Ms ii struck by lightning Sold by all druggists Depot
No Sixth avenue.
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DENMARK.

Police Prohibition of an Internationalist Assem-
blage.
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CUBA.
Heavy Rains in the Island.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

May 2, Z6I2.
The brig George W. Chase, nine days from Phila-
delphia, has arrived at Cardenas.
Heavy rains are prevalent just now throughout
the entire island.
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Fine Gold Watches OF ali Kinds

Elmo Gold Watches OF ali Kinds.
GOLD STEM wINDERS.
DIAMOND AND ENAMEL WATCHES.
INDEPENDENT SECOND WATCHES
CLOCKS WATCHES ANb JEwkLRY REPAIRED
SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, NAPKIN MINUS ac-' -
WHOLESALE PRICES
ono q ALLEN slI BROADWAY, near Fourpoontu -
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Havana Lottery-Prizcs Cashcd And Im-
formation given. JOSEPH BATES brokef' iso hnoea-
way ROOF No. 4.
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Gracfenbcrg Marshalrs Uterine CstnoaL-
Tysss PTENRERG CO. lso william street. New York
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Royal Havana Lostcry--Prices Re-
ducod' j. r. MARTINEZ co, Bankers W Wall arooe
pnst office box 46a5 New York.
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THE WEST INDIES.

Establishment Of Direct Communication with New
York-The Cable Steamers Forced to Put
Into Port by Stress Of Weather-Sud-
den Death of Governor Higley.
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DON Carlos Presence In Navarro Officially Ga
xetted BY the Crown in Madrid.
Don Carlos, Marshal Serrano and
General Rivera in Actual
Hostilities in the Field.

Rada, the Insurgent Lieutenant Joins His
Leader-The Carlists in Navarro Still in Arms
and Apparently Jubilant- Marshal Serrano
in Front Of Revolutionary Force
Rspulse Of Insurgents in Tar
ragona-Repsir Of Damages
by the Kings officers.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

COPENHAGEN, May a, 1872.
The police authorities have forbidden the mem
bers OF the International Society from holding
meeting in this city tomorrow
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When the vnndals In tho Middle Area
Rome they recklessy destroyed precious
and ornaments Our New YORK the Ist OF Nay
did likewise break works Of art Fortunately, tho
special lot of Vases, worth from % S2 pair which
will be sold without reserve for 81 EACH for tho bcne M
the patrons Of the argca1 Dollar Store In the worl ~
BEoadwAy, oppQSite BOAd atxcet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

A.-Hcrring's Patent
CHAMPION SAFES
261 and 252 Broadway, corner Murray street.
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! solution On the soil Of the peninsula, and
that tho process Of demonstration is being CON-
Quoted with very considerable excitement
before . large and inaammable national
audience made up of men of Spanish birth,
and of millions of others who are now subject
to the neighboring European governments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

Eau Angelique, for tho Teeth and GHnas-
Biscotine food for infants DELLUC CO.. CTS Broo1-
way are the sole propret0rs and Manufacturer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05

vergncs' Nhe DtscOvcrer) Electro-CheuA-
ICAL BATHS Best remedy for rheumatism ChrOnha
and Nervous Disorders 81 West Sixteenth street
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W A SHIN ON.
WASHINGTON, May T. 1879
The President Conferrfng with Congress

WASHINGTON, May 4. 1879
The President Comforting with Congress
men the Alabama Claims.
There was a consultation to-day at the State
Department between the President, the Secretary
OF State and the members of the House and
Senate Committees on Foreign Relations. The
fact created earnest comment In news circles.
Much interest is manifested to learn thhe result
Of the conference The republican members OF the
committees only were present, the democratic men,
bers not having been invited. Those who have been
questioned on the subject of the conference say
standing being that their business should be kept
was to consult on the national policy in The matter
OF the Alabama Treaty, as fully foroshadowed in
these dispatches yesterday.
Tho Japanese Mt the Naval Academy.
The Japanese ambassadors, accompanied by See
rotary Robson, Postmaster General Creswell, Min
lister Now and Governor Cook, together with
number OF members OF Congress and ladies,
left here for Annapolis this morning on a
special train. On arriving here they Immediately
proceeded to the Naval Academy, and on entering
the ground were received with the usual honors
There were parades and artillery practice
by the midshpmen cadets. The company
were escorted through the various buildings
containing objects of interest, and in the afternoon
were entertained with refreshments. They returned
to Washington that evening. The Japanese ex-
press themselves delighted with what they saw
and with the attentions received from the officers
In charge Of the academy, and were particularly
pleased to learn the two Japanese midshipmen were
progressing finely in their studies.