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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
Fluctuations OF tho Stock-The Talk On
Wall Street.

Fluctuations OF tho Stock-The Talk ON
Wall street.
The destruction OF the steamship America In one
OF the ports OF Japan was the theme Of general dis
cussion yesterday In Wall street and In all bust
ness circles. The vessel was valued at $1,O17 900
and her cargo with the specie on board, footed up
another heavy amount.
At first there was great doubt as to the truth o.
the rumor on the street and old and cautious
operators were increduous and alluded to the hoax
which was gotten up some time ago, In regard to
the Henry Cnauhcey Of the same uc,
purposes. Pacific Mail stocks fell end rose agar.
and then remained steady. 1t was 71K In THO
morning and after falling to go 1t again rose to n.
Captain Baby, the general agent Of the PACING
Mail steamship Company, received a uesppatch
rom Mr. Lane, an agent, which was dated at Yoko-l
hama, asking II another steamer was destined
to replace the America just burned, and also stat
ing the same condition Of facts which have since
been reported by cable to the HERALD. The vessel
itself will be total loss 1t is believed but the
$ss6OOO in specie will be recovered the captain is
assured. -
At present 1t is not expected that any more conn.,
plete details can be received of the disaster, and
will not be until the steamslep China, Of thd
Pacific Mail line, will arrive at San Francisco, on
or about the 2sth OF September, when the mails
will be forwarded to New York.
There as great doubt for time as to whetheE
the America was burned at Yokohama or Maya
sakl Nagasaki is 600 miles distant from Yoko-
hama, which is the port OF Jeddo.
The loss Of life communicated by the special
cable despatch in the HERALD was unknown at the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's as Wall. street.
The HERALD as usual, this morning gives as full de-
tails as have been received Just at present.
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The jersey Police War.

The fahis Acquired by our neighbors of the
Jersey Commonwealth runs serious danger
from the developments Of the police war. In
direct opposition to our ideas Of the law and
order which should flourish among rigor-
ously yirtuous people, such as our neighbors
claim to be, we are confronted with spectres
of peculation, fraud and deceit, which almost
make us imagine that the ghost of Old Tam
many has emigrated to the land of Jersey.
Certainly nothing so disgracefu ever occurred
in the worst days of the rule of the Ring as the
controlling of the police by o body of men
convicted of malfeasancc in Office. 1t is some
thing that Mayor O'Neill refuses TO acknowl-
edge the black sheep, but the successful trick
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05
THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA.
Herald Special Report from Japan
by Way Of London.
Sudden Outburst Of Fire on Board
the Pacific Mail Steam.
ship America.
The Vessel Burning During a Night
and Totally Destroyed.
Mails, Freight and Luggage
Gone Down.
Jumping for Life from the
Flaming Sides.
Several Chinese Killed and Some
of the Officers Missing.
The Treasure Recoverable and State.
Mails, Freight and Luggage
Gone Down.
Jumping for Life from the
Flaming Sides.
Several Chinese Killed and Some
of the Officers Missing.
The Treasure Recoverable and State.
ment Of Amounts.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

The following special despatch to tho
HERALD has been received from our cor
respondent in the British capital -
LONDON, Sept 4, 1872.
A HERALD special telegram from Japan,
dated at Nagasah on the 31st of August, has
been delivered in this city, by which the
American correspondent supplies report in
detail of the total destruction, by fire, of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer
America, which was lately employed in trad
ing between the Japanese and Chinese ports
Of Yokohama, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and
San Francisco.
THE VESSEL IN PORT.
The HERALD despatch says The mail
steamship America, Of the Pacific Steamship
Company line, arrived in the harbor of Naga-
saki on the Oath ult., in the morning ~,
SUDDEN OUTBREAK OF FIRE ON BOARD. =
AT the hour of eleven o'clock at night tho
same day, tho freight deck took fire, and the
whole ship was involved in flames immedi-
ately afterwards
THE SHIP TOTAL LOSS.
Prompt efforts were made to extinguish the
conAagration, but they were unavailing. The
fire burned on during the entire night, and
the steamship America is totally destroyed.
The Hong Kong mails, the freight with tho
luggage Of the passengers and of the officers
of the ship, have been lost also,
JUMPING FROM DECK TO THE WATER.
The sudden outburst of the fire, and tho
rapidity Of its progress subsequently, forced
all hands to jump from the deck and sides to
the water, with the hope Of saving their
liyea There was no time for manning tha
boats IL. &.
LOSS OF LfFE. :
Six Chinese were killed during the confusion
which prevailed.
Ten Cinnamon, the engineers Of the Amer.
lea, the storekeepet, steerage Waterman and
the cook Of steamer are missing. :
THE TREASURE.
The treasure is recoverable. It amounts to
81, 500 900 in specie portion Of it being
Japanese silver coin. Eleven hundred and
fourteen thousand dollars had been shipped
for Hong Kong the remaining s3S6,000 went
down in the specie trunk with the vessel.
INQUIRY AS TO THE CAUSE.
The cause of the disaster was not, or is not
yet, known
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The Meeting OF the Empcrors.

The Berlin demonstration promises to be
conducted on scale of more than usual mag
nifcence. 1t revives the memory Of the First
Napoleon and of the Champs de Mars. AL
ready the show has commenced. The EN-
peror of Germany, with the Grand Duke
Nicholas and large and brilliant staff,
has made his appearance in the Tempel-
days the programme has been arranged. On
Sunday the three Enperors will worship
at their respective churches; afterwards
they will lunch OF Babelsburg and
the day will close with soiree at the
palace of the Grown Prince ct Potsdam Mon
day and Tuesday are also provided for;
and the presumption is that the show will be
as grand as is possible. Prince Bismarck has
returned to the Prussian capital from his tenn
porary recess in the country He visited the
Russian Chancellor, Gortschakoff, yesterday,
and had audience of His Majesty Emperor
William subsequently. The imperialists APP
pear anxious to calm the apprehensions of the
peoples with respect to the intent of this royal
Congress. Alderman press, said to be inspired
from the Berlin Cabinet, announced yesterday
that the entente cordiole between Germany, Rus
sia and Austria will be perfected; that the
new order of things growing out of Sedan has
been accepted, and that the Old World may
hope for peace and remain perfectly treasured,
even in the face of the grand military Jtetes
which will be celebrated. In fact, we are told
by this Prussian writer that Napoleon's ia
nous ejaculation will be almost repeated in a
pluralized form-"The Empires are peace -
but it remains to be seen whether the pro-
clamation will obtain full credence.
This Berlin demonstration is, in fact,
meant to teach the world that the European
centre is no longer at Paris or Vienna,
or even at London; but the thought
full men of the world think for themselves,
and many of them are of the opinion that the
tide may turn sooner than some people
imagine. Paris has had hex day, SO has
London, so has Vienna Berlin rejoices
to-day; but Paris or London may rejoice
tomorrow. To France this Berlin demonstra-
ton must be especially painful and it will
not be wonderful if it should recall the
memory and hasten the restoration of the
Empire. At all events we cannot call this
Berlin demonstration either wise or polite
movement. Bismarck sees far but even
Bismarck may make mistake.
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acknowledgements.
Is.

The Loss OF THE AMERICA BY q special
HERALD despatch from Nagasaki, Japan, under
hate of the 31st ultimo, we have additional
"details of the sad disaster in which the steamer
America was destroyed, with serious loss of
life, on the night of the Gath. The fire, which
broke out after the discharge of the pas
sengers for Japan, spread SO rapidly that those
btill on board bound for Hong Kong were
obliged to leap into the waters of the harbor,
leaving all the baggage and freight In the
confusion and haste it is strange that the loss
of life was not larger than is reported. The
news in Wall street was yesterday received
with considerable disbelief, and many parties
strongly suspected the report to be stock
jobbing canard, and Pacific Mail stock under.
went some violent fluctuations in consequence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05
THE EXECUTION OF MORRISSEY.
Preparations for the Hanging of the
Matricide.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 4, 1872.
Grover Cleveland, the Sheriff Of Erie county, has
completed his arrangements for hanging Patrick
Morrissey on Friday next, for the murder Of his
mother. Governor Hoffman has refused to
respite the prisoner, and the latter has resigned
himself to his doom. He was engaged to-day In
arranging for his funeral after the execution.
selecting pallbcarers, &c. Morrisscy has behaved
IN an exemplary manner during his confinement
In jail. The execution will take place In the Jail
yard, with as much privacy as the law will permik
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN,

The Liberal Republican Headquarters.
The Glenham Hotel Headquarters were somewhat
excited yesterday over the double disasters OF Yer
mont and Louisville. There was no attempt what.
ever to seek consolation in the result in Vermont,
except by saying that they expected nothing else,
and, as to O'Conor's nomination, one gentleman
consoled all by announcing that 1t was the last
homeless struggle of a weak old man. Judge John.
son was immersed above his head in business yes
terday, and kept his corps Of clerks steadily at
work. Colonel Allen Is absent at Syracuse at
present, but viii return to-day, when he will doubt
less wake up the HEADQUARTERS to q knowledge Of
number OF visitors present during the day, but they
did not remain long enough to do more than read
rha despatCheS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05

The STEAMBOAT OWNERS COMMEMORATIVE
PRODUCE DEALERS CONVENTION. Conventions
and combinations Of all sorts are the order of
the day. In all trades and occupations people
of kindred interests find it for their advantage
to form clubs and coalitions. Rarely man
'''plays lone hand unless he holds oil the
high cards. New York steamboat owners met
on Tuesday to perfect their organization and
name delegates to National Steamboat Con-
vention in Cleveland on the Oath inst. There
1t is proposed to discuss the important SUBJ
jects of steamboat disasters and the means Of
avoiding them. Three appalling catastrophes
occurring since the Convention was called
will surely emphasize the topic and claim for
It thorough and careful consideration. Sug-
gesticuz Of changes in the established legal
regulations Of steam navigation will be ma.
tured and commended TO Congressional action.
Pork packing, beef and ham curing and cog
nate matters are the staple of the other meet.
ing's objects, and they are to be further pom
dered and dgested at National Convention
in Cincinnati on the 18th inst II these wor-
thy representatives of q most important branch
OF trade continue to SO regulate matters that
the people may have cheaper and better food
their Conyention will not have been IN vain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05
CALIFORNIA.
The Alleged Diamond and Ruby Dis
coverics in Arizona.

SAN FRANCISCO, sept. q, 1872
The collection Of diamonds, rubies and sapphires
recently exhibited here as coming from Arizona
have been sent to London for identification, If
possible, by the parties claiming to have recently
sold them 20 Americans. The disbelief In the
genuineness OF the reported discoveries Is ncreas
ing here.
At a very largo and enthusiastic mass meeting OF
citizens held in Platt's Hall last evening resolutions
were, adopted fully endorsing the Atlantic and
Pacific Railway prolect
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05

WHERE ARE THEYP-It was hoped, and
there was some reason for the hope, that in
Vermont the Cincinnati republicans would
give the democrats lift that would cause
them to shout for joy. But these Cincinnati
Republicans have not turned out worth cent
In Vermont But they say they will do better
in Maine Very well. We will wait to see
what they will do next Monday in Maine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.
MILWAUKEE,. wis.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.,, Scpt. 1919.
General HazletOn was nominated for Congress
from the Second district OF Wisconsin by the re-
publicans yesterday, aud Alexander Mitchell was
nominated by the democrats OF the First district TO-
day. 80.
Hon. william M. Mcrrick was to-day rcnoml-
mated for Congress by the democrats OF the Fifth
district, and Hon. Stevenson Archer renominated by
the democrats Of the Second distrlct
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05

they have just played on that public function
airy in obtaining money without his consent
from the treasury reveals state of morals
among some of his associate officials which
contrasts strongly with the pious pretensions
of the people who elect them to Office. Jersey,
like O woman, has little but its reputation to
depend on, and if once that is lost the result
to this very sanctimonious community cannot
fail to be disastrous. Such O contamination
would be full of bitterness for the patriotic
soul of Jersey; but unless some remedy is ap-
piled in time there can be no escape. We
would strongly advise them to adopt the same
measures that succeeded so well with our
selves, and get rid of their dishonest officials
with the least possible delay.
The Metis Disa stcr-Findtng OF More
Dead Bodies.
The additional details which are daily COM
ing to light make it evident that the loss of life
in the sinking of the Metis was greater than
who were in aposition to give even an approx
mate idea of the numbers on board the ill
fated vessel were interested in representing the
calamity in the most favorable light, little re-
lance can be placed on their testimony. That
this is painfully true is rendered evident
by the finding of other bodies when the
number of living and dead already rescued
from the waters exceed the official COM
putation. The agents of the company seem
to have confined their statements to those
whose presence on board was capable of proof
or, in other words, they have given only the
number of the registered. Those in the habit
of travelling on our river steamboats, know
that there are many people who never go
to the trouble Of registering. 1t is therefore
to be feared that we shall never know
fully the extent Of the disasters but what we
already know is sufficient to prove that there
was failure of duty somewhere We hope
the government will not fail to institute q
careful inquiry into all the circumstances Of
the collision. It ought to be possible to
throw such safeguards about travelling in
comparatively smooth waters as would prevent
terrible loss of life within easy reach Of the
shore. There can be no doubt in the minds
of thoughtful men that had the supply of
boats on the Metis been equal to the accom-
mediation of the entire number of the passen-
gers and crew, as they ought to be, the
loss of life which resulted from the collision
would, in all probability, not have occurred
For this reason we demand thorough investi-
cation, and the adoption Of such rules for
the government and equipment of passenger
boats navigating in home waters as may in
the event Of accident secure to the passengers
and crew something like an assured means Of
escape.
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THE WEATHER,
WAR 6EpxNfHfNr.
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 81 A. N.
Probabilities -.>S,;a. ->Jl- S....s.--

Winds backing to southerly, rising temperature,
increasing cloudiness and areas OF rain for New
England during the afternoon and night, and for
the Middle States during the day; south.
eastery to southwesterly winds and cloudy
weather for the South Atlantic States,
with probably areas OF ran during the
afternoon and night; partly Cloudy weather and
southerly winds from Tennessee to the Gulf; fresh
winds; generally cloudy weather and areas Of rain
from Kentucky to Lake Erie and Michigan, with
diminishing pressure; winds veering TO westerly
and northwesterly and clearing weather for the
Northwest, toward which an area OF low bar0m-
eter Is now apparently advancing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05

A BEAUTIFUL ExAMpLE-That Of the broth
erly love which prevailed yesterday between
The Liberal Democratic Convention and the
Liberal Republican Convention at Syracuse,
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ROUGH TREATMENT OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM
NEBRASKA. the Louisville Convention yes
terday, when Nebraska was called Mr.. George
Francis Train rose to protest, but was called
to order and expelled in the midst of great
kissing and noise. Verify, prophet is not
without honor save in his own country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-05

MIR. GREELEY,s MOVEMENTS,

Philosopher Greeley repaired to the home Of
friend in Brooklyn yesterday, where he proposes to
remain until Friday. The dispatches received at
tile Glenham Headquarters from Vermont were for.
Warded to him during the day.
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The weather In This city Yesterday.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours in COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year. as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts Pnar-
macy HERALD lBuildnp:-
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The Democratic Headquarters.

Affairs were unusually quiet at the Spingler
House Headquarters. Mr.. Gallagher had charge
during the absence of Augustus Schell. There were
few visitors and not much correspondence.
The Regular Republican Headquarters.
The gentlemen of the Grant Headquarters at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel were somewhat jubilant over
the Vermont election, and on the strength Of their
victory they claimed Grants election as sure.
kilograms were received throughout the day from
all sections of the State Among the visitors during
the day were General Tarbell; H. H. Wells, '0f Rich
mond; General Burnside, of Rhode Island; r. s.
Tuthill of Nashville Tenn. and j, SeaVer Page.
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platform reasserts the old State rights dogma
of the democracy, and proclaims to the world
that principle is to be preferred to power"
The democrats assembled at Louisville seem
to have little hope Of electing their ticket, for
they exclaim, in sort of heroic despair, ''The
but we welcome an eternal minority under the
banner inscribed with our principles rather
than an almighty and everlasting majority
purchased by their abandonment" This
inflated language may be quite poetic
and heroic, but will scarcely be
considered as very practical in this age Of po-
litical and governmental changes and trans
formations Holding to fundamental princi-
pies is right enough but under the progress
of the age and mutations of political life the
true principle is to accept the inevitable and
to do what is best both for the time being and
the future. These old-line democrats ore, how
ever, lattudinarian enough when they are
looking for votes. They have thrown out a
bait to the labor reformers and workingmens
unions. One Of the resolutions of their plat
ioihi uCSNtleS Thu tu6 lultEtSt6 VI ldUOf
and capital should not be permitted to
conflict, but should be harmonized by
judicious legislation" and that, "while such
a conflict continues labor, which is the parent
of wealth, is entitled to paramount considera-
tion." This proposed interference with the
social, domestic and business affairs of life
does not harmonize with the other declarations
Of the platform limiting the functions of GOV.
eminent to the utmost. If the Louisville Con-
vention can capture the votes of the labor re.
formers and other workingmen's organizations
by this action, the result may complicate still
more the Presidential question.
1t is clear, then, that the Presidential cleo
ton is involved in as much uncertainty as
ever All the political movements and events
bear upon that issue. Local affairs, of course
have their influence, but are seldom predomi-
nant on the eve of O Presidential election
The politicians. and even the greater part Of
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

s0wERY THEATRE Bowery.-TRunrs-0uR NEIGH
lnps Smith BROWN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-01-20

any person or persons shall rent or lease to An.
other or others, any building or premises to be
used or occupied. in whole or part, for the sale
OF Intoxicating liquors, or shall permit the same
to be so used occupied, shall be held liable for
and may be sold to pay all tires, costs or dam
ages assessed against any person or persons oc.
cupying such building or premises: proceedings
may be had to subject the same to the payment
OF any such fine and costs assessed or judgment
recovered. which remain unpaid, or any part
thereof either before after execution shall is
sue against the property of the person or persons
against whom such fine and costs or judgment
shall have been adJudged or assessed; and WHEN
execution shall issue against the property %
leased or rented, the officer shall proceed to
satisfy said execution out of the building out of
the building or premises so leased or occupied az
aforesaid; and in case such building or premises
belong to q minor, insane person or edist, the
guardian of such minor, insane person OK idiot,
and his or her real and personal property shall
be held liable instead of such minor, insane per-
son or idiot, and his or her property shall tssub-
ject to all the provisions of this section relating
to the collection of fines, costs and damages.
S D. The penalty and Imprisonment mentioned
in the sixth section of this act may be enforced
by indictment in any court OF record having
criminal jurisdiction; and all pecuniary fines or
penalties provided for in any of the sections of
this act Except the fourth and fifth may be en-.
forced and prosecuted for, before any Justice of
the peace of the proper county, in an action of
debt, in the name of the people of the State of
Illinois, as plaintiff; and in case OF conviction
the offender shall stand committed to the com.
Jail until the judgment and costs are fully paid,
and tho magistrate or court in which tho convic-
ton is had shall issue IA writ Of capias Gd salts
jdcledun therefor and jurisdiction OF all actions
arising under the fourth and fifth sections of this
act, when the amount in controversy does not
exceed two hundred dollars, such actions to be
prosecuted in the name of the party injured or
entitled to the debt or damages provided for in
said fourth and fifth sections.
10. In all prosecutions under this act, by
indictment Or otherwise, it shall not be necessary
to state the kind of liquor sold, or to describe
the place where sold and for any violation of
the third section of this act it shall not be neces
sary to state the name of the person or persons
to whom Intoxicating liquors shall be sold in
of this act, shall be competent witnes.
ses to prove such fact, or any other tending
thereto