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New YoRK, May l6.-A meeting #as
held last evening at the house Of David
Dudley Field for the purpose OF listen
idg to report FROM Rev. James B. Miles,
of Boston, on the results Of his visit to
Europe to interest European statesmen
and publieists in favor Of an Interna-
tional Peace Congress, for the purpose
Of promoting the adoption Of an iutsrHa-
tional code and establishment Of arbi-
tration as a means of settling interna-
tional disputes Among those present
we're DR.. Osgood aud Prof Pomeroy,
Judges Bosworth, Edmonds and Alger-
non, s. Sullivan. DR.. Edmonds and
T. A. Sherman. Mr.. Miles spoke at
some length of the warm welcome he re"
ceived in England and France. especially
in the latter country. He also spoke OF
his visit and reception throughout conti-
mental cities His experience in Eng
land brought him to the conclusion that
the respectable. intelligent people Of
England favored peace and arbitration
policies. He attended the great party
debate in the House Of Commons on the
Geneva arbitration, and it was interest
ing to see how all the members, even OF
the opposition side of the House, we're
careful in prcfacing their speeches by
statements that they were in favor Of
arbitration. In reference to the meeting
of eminent publicists. it was greatly en-
couraged abroad, and it was suggested
that it should be held in the different
countries alternately. After the speaker
concluded it was resolved that a meeting
be held on the 23d Of September next to
which publicsts from different nations
be invited; and that committee be ap.
pointed to issue invitations aud make
arrangements for the meeting.
The President, accompanied by Gen
Babcock, arrived at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel last night from New Haven.
The champion billiard match tonight
between Dion and Daily occasions much
interest in sporting circles, the betting
being two to one on Dion
Henry d. Perkins, well known
sportsman and Wholesale wine merchant
Of Brooklyn, suicided last night by hang
ing himself. Insanity was the cause.
The gas mems strike will probably end
to-day by the employment Of as many
of the strikers as are required.
A private dinner was given at the
Union League Club House last evening
to Hon, C. A. Logan, Grand Sire of the |
Grand Lodge, |. o. o. F., recently APP
pointed Minister to Chill, for which place
be takes his departure on the GOTH A
number of prominent persons we're pres.
ent. Ia.
A number Of letters from General Van
Buren, to President Grant and Secretary
Fish, Of recent dates, are published this
for the first time, in which be
defends himself of the charges made
against him as Vienna Commissioner.
A letter dated Vienna, April 10Th, to
President Grant, says: i can scarcely
believe that it is your hand that has
stricken me down; that il is by your or
Ter am degraded from a position con-
Ierred on me without solicitation on my
part. / wish to say, in most emphatic
language, bat with the greatest respect,
that the person who asserts or init
mates that / have ever received,
asked, been promised or expect
single cent, or any advantage what
ever in connection with the Vienna Ex.
position, Is a cOWsrdly knave and liar.
he accused United States Minister Jay
Of scheming to destroy him and the
commission TO crafty his ambition aud
lesire for notoriety. he asserts that be
AN prove Jay had his plot marked out
Ong ago. In conclusion he appeals to
be President TO restore him to his posi-
ion aud his character. With regard to
he transaction Of General Mayer and
others be is ignorant but his connection
With them was innocent A letterda
April p, 10 Secretary Fish, is much 70
he same effect Il accuses Jay Of ar.
ranging a contract for flooring portion
'f the space devoted 70 the United
States in the exhibition. which is de-
louooed BY many As q fraud. Another
stier 70 Secretary Fish. Of the same
late, accuses the neu commissioners
u eonspiring 70 prepare a report
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