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AUGUSTA.

The Convention of Cotton Exchanges.
AUGUSTA, GA, May 12.-The New Or
leans Cotton Exchange having designated
this city as a suitable place for holding a
convention of delegates from the cotton ex-
changes of the various States, the Augusta
Exchange extend cordial invitation to the
several cotton exchanges to send delegates
TO the meeting proposed to be held on the
Sd of June.
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THE episode in the Senate yesterday
about the Peabody school at ST. August
inc, Fla, suggests another awkward
ness about the civil rights bill, if it
should pass with the mixed school fea-
ture, under the construction of Fede-
raj courts, his own race might be prac-
tically debarred of all benefit from the
munifcent legacy of George Peabody
to the cause of Southern education.
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NASHVILLE, May 4, 1S74.-A meeting
oS the Democratic State Executive Com
mittee viii be held in this city on Thurs
day, the 2lst Of May.
Every Eaenber of the Committe is
earnestly requestd to be present.
JOHN G. BUgCH,
If. Chairman.
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HOUSE.
The Freednnan,s Bank.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Mr. Bromberg
endeavored to bring up the question of the
Freedrnen's Bureau Bank, but it was OBJ
iected TO, and statement was made by
DIR. Merriam that the Committee on Bank
ing and Currency would report on that sub
ject to-day or tomorrow.
In connection with the matter, the
Speaker remarked that comment had been
made on the fact that the papers sent to
the House on the subject, had not been
printed, but have been sent to the Banking
Committee. Mr. Bromberg explained that
the papers had been so endorsed. Neither
the Speaker nor the clerk could have COM
pretended what they required.
Finally the matter went over with the
understanding that the bill will be reported
on the next day, and all hour given to its
discussion.
The POIygamOus Congressman.
Mr.. Hazelton, of Wisconsin, from the
Committee on Elections, called up the
Utah contested election case, the report be-
ing that Mr.. Maxwell, the contestant was
not duly elected. and that Mr.. Cannon, the
sitting member, was. He also offered as
AN amendment the following resolution:
Whereas, George r. Maxwell has prose-
cuted a contest against the sitting member,
George o. Cannon, now occupying a seat
in the Forty-third Congress as Delegate
for the Territory of Utah, charging among
other things that said Cannon is disquali-
fed from holding, and is unworthy of a
seat on the floor of this House, for the
reason that he was at the date of his elec-
tion, to-wit, the 5th day of August, and
prior thereto had been, and still is, openl
living and cohabiting with four wOmey
as his wives under the pretended sanction
of a system of polygamy, which system he
VIGOROUSLY endorses against the statute of
the United States approved July 1, 1862,
which declares the same to be felony, to
the great scandal and disgrace Of the people
and the Government of the United States
and in abuse of the privilege of representa-
tion accorded to said Territory of Utah,
and that he has taken and never recognized
an oath which is inconsistent with his du-
ties and allegiance TO said Government of
the United States; and whereas, evidence
in support of such charge has been brought
TO the official notice of the Committee on
Elections. Therefore
Resolved, that the Committee on Elec-
tions inquire into said charge and report to
the House as to the truthfulness thereof
and recommend such action on the part of
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FRANCE.

PARIS, May 12.-There was a large fire
las: night in the Bastile quarter. Several
persons were burned to death and about
200 made homeless.
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SPAIN.

LONDON, May l3.-Dispatehes from
Madrid say Internationalists are becoming
troublesome at Alcay, and an outbreak is
feared.
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THE Westminster ReuielC observes oil
CO... rmporary publication: " We once
he:A a grocer say he liked the Saturday
Reric,v best of all newspapers, because a
mage of it held exactly pound OF sugar"
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Want n Senate Committee 10 Investi-
gate Arkansas

Mr.. Clayton by unanimous consent offer
ed the following resolution:
Resolved, that a committee of three
members of this body be appointed to forth
with proceed to the State of Arkansas with
power to fully investigate into the cause of
the disturbance in affairs therein, and also
to inquire as to who is the lawful Governor
of said State by reason of having been
elected to said office by the legal voters
thereof, and that said committee be au-
thorized to send for persons and papers.
Laid over and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Clayton submitted resolution ask
ing the President for papers and documents
about Arkansas.
After various strenuous efforts to obtain
the notifications offered in committee, all
which were again rejected, the Geneva
award bill was passed. Ayes 26, nays IS.
Adjourned.
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AT AUCTION,
10 O'Clock Wednesday Morning, May IL,
THE MOST DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT
IN THE CITY,
GTrErATFn HIGH AND DRY.

fronting on two select streets, Park and Sum
mer. and directly opposite the grand entrance
and carriage gateway to the Capitol Park
Grounds. The elevated site Of this lot viii for
ever prevent the picturesque view of ths sur
rounding country from being intercepted Its
dimensions are amply sufficient for an elaborate
and modern built residence. The drainage and
sewerage facilities are not equaled In any
other portion of the city.
The adjoining residence will be offered Dor
sale at the same time
mv1O St M. MCCORMACK, 10 Park street.
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Now that the word "hymeneal" is so
commonly used in reference to weddings,
it is suggested that births should be head
ed .'crymeneal" and deaths "diemeneal."
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trains be tho Brooks forces, there would
have been quorum the hrss day. Brooks
still occupies the State-house, thoitsfi is was
reported that he was moving out with the
records this evening.
Brooks UItimafum,
Sr. LOUIS, May PA Democrat special
says Brooks telegraphs to Attorney Viii
liams:
'.If you recognize this assein5lags ss
Legislature you recognize Baxter as Cots
ernor, for no one but the Governor can
convene the Legislature in extra session.
So far as the Secretary of State is con-
cerned, IL ATTY Of his prsrogatives are in
terfered with, the courts Of the State. and
not the President, is the proper tribunal
before which to redress his grievance. l
have answered the dispatches of the Presi-
dent at length, and shall not disband any
troops under my command until the ques-
tion of who is Governor of Arkansas IS set
tied. 1 have no proposition to submit, and
will not entertain any other than that pro
posed BY yourself, sanctioned by the Presi-
dent and agreed 20 BY the agents aud attor-
neys of Baxter and myself.
Governments viewsEBrOoks I'm Dis
pair.
WASHINGTON, May IA telegram
from Brooks to Attorney General Williams
was received this morning substantially the
same as his dispatch tOthe President. Both
were considered at the Cabinet meeting to-
day. Baxter's propositions as TO adjourn
ment of the Legilslture called for yesterday,
till Brooks adherents should be present,
together with the conditions annexed,
was so fair and reasonable in
the opinion of the Presidgns that the
Attorney-General infoImsd him [BrOolsl
that his interests required an immediate
acceptance of it. A remark was made in
an Executive quarter that Brooks couldn't
have seen the significance of theintimation.
The rejection Of the proposition has GER
tainly damaged his cause in official circles,
fact which, perhaps, he will soon real
ize.
The government believes that the Leg
islature should assemble free from armed
and all other menace or restraint from
either side, and that the proposition Of
Baxter, if it had been accepted by Brooks,
would have opened the way
for a peaceful solution of
the pending question. Final action on the
part Of the Government will not be de-
layed more than day or two, when means
viii be employed to protect the people from
the dangers in which they are involved,
without Partiality toward eitherof the con-
fencing factions or rival Governors by
whom the feud was initiated.
The President tonight expressed him
self with much earnestness against stimu-
lating blOodshed and throwing the entire
Srate of Arkansas into anarchy, and he was
equally earnest in saying he wouldn't delay
much longer in coming to decision in the
premises.
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TENNESSEE BONDS closed in New
York last evening at Sc for old and
new.
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COTTON quiet in New York at 1Ssc
for miadl;ng.
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GOLD ranged at 1l2a1124 in New
York yesterday, closing at 112ss.
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Grant Hears from Brooks

WASHINGTON, May IA reply has
been received from Brooks of Arkansas,
declining to accede to the terms proposed
by the President through the Attorney
General. The telegram will be the subject
of a Cabinet consultation to-day; and it is
very probable the General Government,
after having exerted its best influence for
the preservation of peace and the restOra-
tion of harmony at Little Rock, will now
decide definitely, and that means will be
taken to have its decision enforced against
any opposition.
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attending. The telegram was answered in
ths, affirmative, that but for the stoppage Of
trains by ths Brooks forces, there would
have been quorum the hrss day. Brooks
still occupies the State-house, thottgh it was
reported that he was moving out with the
racorfls this evening
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LITTLE Rock, Ark, May l2.-BrOoks
still occupies the State-house and surround
ings. Whether he intends to yacate or not
under the Presidents instructions is not
known. Both Houses met this morning
at the Otter building. There were eleven
Senators and forty Representatives present,
lacking three Of a quorum, one in the Sen
ate and two in the House. 1t is generally
conceded there will be a quorum i'll both
Houses tomorrow. Matters are quiet this
morning. The Baxter men are iublilaDt
at the idea of Brooks having to yacate the
State-hOuse.
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Brooks, uIfimafnm.

ST.. LOUIS, May PA Democrat special
SAYS BROOKS telegraphs to Attorney Viii
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Night Dispatch -G Grant Consulting

LITTLE Rock, May 12.-The Governor
to-day received telegram from the Presi-
dent, asking if the Brooks party were pre-
venting members of the Legislature from
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
THE DOCK COMMISSIONERS.

A regular meeting OF the Dock commissioners
was held yesterday afternoon, President Wester-
welt in the char, and Commissioners Budd and
Gardner present.
Mr.. Longstreet, President OF the Morrisana
Steamboat Company, sent in o communication
complaining of the nuisance created on pier %
East River by fish carts being allowed to stand
there daily.
Inspector Thorne, Chief Of the Street Cleaning
Department., also sent a notification TO the Com.
mssiOners stating that the slip foot or Thirty
seventh street North River needed dredging very
badly. Both communications were referred to the
proper departments.
General Charles X. Graham, Chief Engineer OF
the Department. superintendent Turner and Cap
tain William Ralner, Chief OF the Dredging Ma
chimes. reported progress on the several works in
hand under their respective supervision
The Pacific Mail steamship Company, through
their Managing Director Mr. RUFUS Hatch, re-
quested PERMISSION to erect two sheds on pier No.
AZ North River, which was referred to the Chief
Engineer.
committee from the Common Council OF Brook.
lyn called upon the Dock Commissioners tor the
purpose OF having the rent The Grand street
Jerry slip reduced but as this subject altogether
belongs to the Sinking Fund Commissioners the
Dock Department has no Jurisdiction over the
matter.
Alter transacting some other business OF no
public import the Commissioners adjourned.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
BROOKLYN.

The body Of male child was found in o box
yesterday at the foot OF Columbia street.
The Faust Club entertained Mr.. John Brougham
at their house on Remsen street, near Court, last
evening,
There will be music at Prospect Park tomorrow
afternoon. Professor Conterno win weld the
baton upon this occasion.
The Reid avenue property owners have ap-
pointed q committee to walt upon the Common
Council and enter their protest against the
siye assessment ior the repavlng OF that thorough
fare.
). The report OF the Commissioners Of Assessment
OF Ocean parkway was confirmed by Judge Pratt
in the Supreme Court yesterday. The report of
through New Lots 10 Queens county line was also
confirmed.
The Committee OF One Hundred have deter
mined, in caucus, upon calling upon the political
parties to make their nominations at least three
weeks before election day. In order that the ante
cedents OF the candidates may be thoroughly can
vassed and none other than sterling and reputa-
Bile citizens elected to any office in the Gift OF the
people.
Mayor Hunter and Comptroller Schroeder were
visited yesterday by several members of the Board
OF Directors of the East River Bridge Company,
and held conference with regard to the direc-
tors obtaining guarantee 1or the return OF the
way to the new directors. The result Of the meet
ing did not transpire.
Captain Shufeldt, OF the Navy Engineer Stratton
and Mayor Hunter yesterday made an inspection
of the approaches to Wallabout Basin which Is
being obstructed by slime and fifth. The remedy
determined upon is the construction OF wall on
the government lands adjoining the south slip.
The expense OF the lmpro vcment VIII be about
500, O06 which will have to be delrayed by the
federal government.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
STATEN ISLAND.

The Staten Island Base Ball Club have returned
from their Western tour having been beaten In
more games than they won. although they made
u creditable record.
panel OF grand and petit jurors will be drawn
on Monday next Mt the County Clerks ONCE in
Richmond to serve at the Circuit Court and the
Court Of Oyer and Termlner, winch Will convene
at Richmond on the 18th OF OCTOBER.
The Piccadilly Club OF Richmond county, or
which County Treasurer Hugh McRoberts Is Chief.
has about 800 members and is represented in
Castieton, Middietown, Westded and Northheld.
1t IS secret organization the objects OF which
are politics and pleasure.
There are score or more of candidates spoken
OF on either side for the county nominations in
Richmond county. Among the most prominent
names on the democratic roll for member OF AS
sembiy are John Decker, oil Eorthhed, and stephen
D.. stephens, OF Soutbfeld; on the republican
side, Tor Assembly. are Abraham G. wood, OF west
field, and ID. Archie Fe and Charles o. smith, Oh
Castleton. Those spoken OF for District Attor-
ney on the democratic ticket are Messrs Crook
and White, OF N0rthfed; on the republican ticket
Jonn II. Headley, Of SouthHeld; william Mullen, OF
Mddletown, and Justice HOrniager, oI Soutnheld /;
the latter three being well known lawyers. The
probability Is that wnen the conventions meet all
the "old stagers" IN the political rings Will be laid
on the shell and that mel candidates VIII be put
forward
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
LONG ISLAND.

The republicans OF Flushing are engaged IN
forming a town organization, committee Of
twenty-seven having been appointed to prepare
and report constitution.
At the inquest held upon the body OF the child
found in Newtown Creek on Wednesday the jury
yesterday returned a verdict Of death by drown
Ing at the hands OF persons unknown to the jury.
The young men OF Mattituck have organized
boat club, and club house Is to be Immediately
erected. Boats are to be procured by subscrtp-
tion, o number OF residents having expressed q
Willingness to subscribe for that purpose.
Joshua Ward, well known resident OF Roslyn.
was, as is believed, fatally injured on Wednesday
afternoon by being thrown from his wagon. His
team became frightened at The railroad depot
and running away, came in contact with another
wagon, and he was pitched out with great vlO
lenCe.
The fall fair OF the Suffolk County Agricultural
Society will be held at Riverhead on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday Of next week. The exhib.
ton is expected to he more than usually attract
ive On the last day one OF the attractions Will be
a game OF base ball between the Enterprise Club
OF Riverhead and the Greenpoint Club
The Atlantic Association, OF New York, visited
Schwalenberg's Park on Wednesday on target
excursion. Ofcer Fantry, Of Long Island City,
VINO was present in civilians dress, was accosted
by one OF the excurslonists, named G. Smith, wto
attempted to rob the officer, and in resisting was
struck on the head, receiving q severe scalp
wound Smith was arrested, but not before the
Of1CerS on the RTOuuu uau uraWn Jnelr reV0lVeTS
and threatened to shoot any one who lnterfered.
Smith was committed.
James Clark, alias "Buck," and Joe Lent, two of
the Jamaica gang OF desperadoes whom the police
succeeded IN arresting on Tuesday night, have had
an examination before Justice Bennett of that viii
lage and been found guilty OF the assaults commit
ted on the night previous at public house on the
Rockaway road. Clark was sent 10 the County
jail at North Hampstead for twenty days and Lent
for ten days. There are q number Of other COM
plants against the prisoners, which Will probably
keep them in custody Tor a much longer time.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
DEMOCRATIC STATE oENrRAL COMMITTEE

The Democratic State Central Committee met at
noon yesterday in private session In the ST.
Nicholas Hotel. All the members OF the COM
mittee were present, with the exception Of Ii. D..
DennisOn, OF Onondaga county
The committee was called to order by IT'S Chair
man. ex-LieuJenant Governor Allan C. Beach, OF
Jefferson county. On motion of William w. Gordon,
OF Delaware county, the Chairman was authorized
to appoint an executive committee, which he did,
as fOllows:-Messrs William A. Fowler, OF
Kings county; Edward Cooper, of New York {;
Charles +. Browne, of Orange county {;
William w. Gordon, of Delaware county ;
g. q. b. Walker, OF Steuben county, and
Joseph Warren, Of Erie county. on motion, the
Chairman of the State Committee, ex-Lieutenant
Governor Beach, was added 10 the Executive Com
mittee. On motion, it was resolved that lull
power should be given to the Executive Commit
tee to conduct the ensuing campaign. After o
brief discussion over the political field, the State
Committee adjourned.
The Executive Committee then retired into ses
sion and elected the following Ofncers:-
Ex-Heutenant Governor Beach, Chairman: Will
liam w. Gordon OF Delaware Secretary; Charles
H. Swan, of Onondaga county, Assistant Secre-
tary, and Edward Cooper Treasurer.
On motion, the st. Nicholas Hotel was selected
as the permanent headquarters OF the committee
after which the committee adjourned.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
KELLY AND TWEED.

Visit to 'sBig SIX" at Blackweils
Island-His Position in the Havemeyer
and Kelly Trouble Defined-The Prepa-
rations OF John Kelly and John Nc
Keon.
The recent controversy between Mayor Have.
meyer and Mr.. John Kelly has brought again to
the surface Of city politics the name OF William M.
Tweed and it has been alleged that the once
powerful chief inspired the attack on Mr.. Kelly.
Yesterday representative OF the HERALD went
to Black wells Island to ascertain from Mr.. Tweed,
personally the truth OF this allegation. The
fallen chiertain does not receive any visitors ex-
cept his own family. The importance ana signif-
canoe OF the visit OF the HERALD representa-
tive were enough for an exception to be
made, and the OBJECT Of the visit OF the reporter
was accomplished. Mr.. Tweed was asked If 1t
were true that ne mad been engaged for weeks
comparing notes with Nelson 7. Waterbury and
furnishing that gentleman with material lor the
Mayors letter. Mr.. Tweed replied that he had no
desire TO comment upon the past Oflicial acts OF
Mr.. Kelly or any other public man. He would say,
however. as matter OF satisfaction to the public,
II they were interested in showing, that he had
not read the Mayors letter until his attention had
been called to it. He had not seen Mr.. Waterbury
but once since November, and then only on per-
sonal matters.
TwEED's HEALTH AND PRISON LIFE.
The health Of the late "Bossn described to be
goou. lie mas suffered heretofore from the strict
discipline or the island. This having been mOdi
fed slightly he has since rapidly recovered. No
day passes that some member OF his family does
not visit him.
NOTES FROM THE FIGHT.
Mr.. Kelly was not visible at his Office after
twelve O'Clock yesterday 1t is said that he is
busly employed in the preparation Of his forth
coming statement.
Mr.. John McKeon is not at present engaged, as
rumored, In preparing any statement on the Kelly
matter. He is, however, occupied in getting
ready a statement as to Mr.. Tden. which, II he
thinks Is correct in its facts and ngures will show
the people Of the state that MIR. Tilden ought not
TO be elected Governor.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
POOR JACK AJAIN,

meeting Of aggrieved seamen was held yes
terday afternoon at Botanic Har, Market street
and East Broadway. DR.. ThOms called the meet
ing to order. Mr.. John Hayes, an honest looking
Jack tar, living at No. 81 Market street, STATED
that "bood money" was still terror TO the sea-
men Of this port. Six to seven dollars were still
demanded by the shipping masters, who made
their own arrangements with the captains The
latest case of the KIND occurred yesterday sup
plying the British bark Billy stephens with q
statements as to the imposltions practised by the
sharpers looking ior prey in the well known
haunts OF sailors IN search OF emplOyment:~
series OF resolutions was passed expressing in.
uguatiOn at the cruel treatment suffer ed bv sea-
men, and requesting them to report their griev-
ances 10 the President Of the Seamen's Protection
Society, DR.. ThOms.