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refused, and after brief interval the trem-
bling cook was brought in. 1t was sad
sight, however grave the offence with which
he stood charged. He was weeping vio-
lently, and after entering the court
room endeavored to hide himself be-
hind pillar in order to avoid the
staring throng that filled the apartment.
The sentiment among the audience that
filled the court room was clearly adverse
to the prisoner at the bar. Passanante
made repeated efforts to divert the course
Of the trial into a discussion of the prin-
ciples he processes. Once, when called to
order. he excited great amusement among
the unsympathetio spectators by declaring
that il he was not allowed to speak he night
as we'll go away.
Then followed the reports Of the medical
examiners. Several Of the most noted mad
house keepers in Italy, who had been sum-
moned to Naples to examine Passanante as
to his sanity, were heard. They detailed,
severally and1 collectively, the various
psychological tests to which the be-
wildered cook had been subjected.
The vehement assertion of Passanante
that he was thoroughly sane appeared
to have had great weight with all the
specialists. The testimony of all the Wit
nesses went to show that Passanante was
perfectly sane. This being established,
together with the fact that he was the man
who had made the attack, conviction was
already looked upon as secured.
Tho speeches by counsel occupied little
time. The jury, after deliberating
only q few minutes rendered a
verdict Of guilty" The sentence
to death was delivered from the
bench in the usual manner, and the Court
adjourned. The delay which occurred in
bringing Passanante to trial might have
been avoided if the Cabinet had consented
to his crime being treated as against the
safety of the State and to his being tried
by the Senate. The majority, however,
yielded to the prevalent aversion to capital
punishment by causing the trial to be be-
fore the ordinary tribunals. They are
supposed to have placed the King in the
quasi necessity of committing the death
sentence.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
A STARTLING FORGERY.

JAMES R. KEENEs NAME SIGNED 10 A bogus
DESPATCH AND THE CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET
BROKEN ny AN UNAUTHORIZED SALE.
The announcement that tho price Of wheat in
Chicago had been knocked down by means of
the forged signature to despatch OF the name
of Mr. James r. Keenc caused . sensation
among tho spectators Of this city last evening.
Mr.. Kccnes large operations in wheat have been Q
theme Of discussion for . long time. and his pur-
chase Of 100000 bushels In Chicago at average
price Of less than eighty cents per bushe an
nounccd in the HERALD during tho early part of the
winter Last evening tho Hotel Brunswick Mr. Keeno
stated . reporter that his forged Thurs
day night to q half rate tciegraphc message TO j. X
Fisher h Co.. grain brokers, of Chicago. directing
them to sell 0o0. 900 bushels of wheat Mr.. Kccncs
account. This caused the decline in wheat in Chi
cago yesterday from ninety to ninety cents
per bushcl ut the morning and afternoon boards Mr.
Kecne9 knew nothing Of tho transaction until the
afternoon. and he rcpudiatcs the entro sale, which
will compel the rcpurchase by Fisher h Co. of the
amount sold on his account. Mr.. Kccno says he had
no intention OF making any sales Of grain at present,
and certainly not at ninetythrcc cents per bushol
The message scnt through the Atlantic and
Pacific Company, and. Mr.. Kcenc states was evidently
the work of an agent in New York of a conspiracy
formed in Chicago by parties who largely short
on provisions and who hoped by breaking the wheat
market 70 their sales and buy long, Steps
have been taken TO discover the author Of the tele
gram. Mr. Kcenc says suspicious are strong against
what is known the provision clique of Chicago.
A large reward will be Immediately offered by Mr.
Keene for the discovery OF the forgcr aud his asso
cates. The original copy of tho despatch is now in
MIR. Keenc's possession.
ALL SORTS OF RuMons.
uptown hotels and clubs last evening" One gentle.
man related the way in which the forgery was dis.
covered in this fashion Mr. Kccnc received I'd his
great surprise, despatch from his Chicago
brokers saying. "IIsvc sold half million of your
wheat" Immediately attor he received a second
despatch ''fiave sold another half Million" Ho
teographed them. saying he had sent them order
to sell. but before they heard from him the entire
s.OO0.oO0 bushels had been disposed Of. The sigma.
turc to tho despatch is said 10 have been simply
"kcenc," without the initisis .. n
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B1sxABcK's oAaGrNa BILL.

LONDON. March z, 1879.
The Parliamentary Discipline bill has been
jected In the Reichstag. The Reichstag has also
jected motion from the conservatives for rendering
the standing orders stringent, but adopted the
proposal Of Baron Staunenberg for committee
to report to the House whether its regulations
quire modification. The Berlin correspondent OF the
Daily Ners reviewing the attitude Of the free traders
says:-'The word compromise is abroad. and points
which lend themselves early concessions openly
betrayed The leading part in compromise is
signed to Herr Delbruck. He will probably
decline It inconsistent with his principles. but
II he fails. there but too many liberals who
will make any sacrifice to avoid q rupture with
Prince Bismarck. Prince Bismarck has tho chief
option in the matter. do not believe he will exert
himself much to como to understanding with the
present Reichstsg."
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ATLANTIC and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
MR. JAMES M'HKNRY's CIRCULAR TO THE BOND
AND SHAREHOLDERS.

MB. JAMES N HENRY CIRCULAR TO THE BOND
AND SHAREHOLDERS.
CBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
LONDON. March Z, 1879.
Mr.. James McHenry. in. accordance with his pre-
vious notice. has issued circular inviting the bond
and shareholders Of the Atlantic and Great Western
Railway meet tho l1th inst. to decide upon the
following points,
Fsrs-The power Of the trustees to depart from the
reorganization scheme dated July 81, 1875.
Second-That the increase to $100O0, 900 Of the
prior lien bonds and the underlined increase In the
issue of first mortgage bonds are improvidcnt and
unnecessary.
Third-That the trustees cannot impose fines and
penalties and arbitrarily fix time for the deposit Of
securities, and that such course is contrary to
their powers and to the laws Of New York. Penn
sylvania and Ohio. under which the company is In
corporated.
FowtA-That the lease into which the trustees have
signihed their intention to enter is involving
most disastrous consequences to the bond and share
holders
FifM-That the recent action Of the trustees rem
ders impossible for the bond and share holders to
longer rcpose confidence in their Judgment.
Sirn-That o committee be appointed to represent
the bond and share holders to all further action to
be taken ON behalf OF the company.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
PASSINANTI CONDEMNED.
The Men Of the New Span
ish Ministry.
POLITICAL EUROPE
The De DTugGs Impeachment -Bsnark's Discipline Bill
Rsisdsd---qhs Oriental Question
THE AFGHAN ANARCHY.

THE LAST HOURS OF THE AMEER-rHE RIVAL
CLAIMANTS AT woRx-THE AMBASSADORS SENT
HOME By KAuFMANN.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
TAsHKxNp, Turkestan, March z, 1879.
The Afghan ambassadors have been noti-
hed that their powers have expired. They
Yakoob Khan, who is said to be still at
Cabul. Their baggage has already left The
official report of Dr.. Javorsky would 60 to
show that Shere Ali died natural death.
No autopsy was made. The Ameer died on
the 2lst of February. after two days agony.
His suhferings were mitigated as far as was
in his power by the Russian doctor, Javor-
sky, who was sent for at the last moment
Immediately after the Ameer's death mas
sacres were. begun by the three rival
parties-those Of Yakoob Khan, the present
occupant Of the throne, Azim Khan, Shere
Ali's brother, and the dead monarch's
nephew. The second named was Governor
Of Mazar-i-Sharih. He is now prisoner
and his house has been delivered up to
pillage The party of Yakoob Khan having
been victorious, he appointed new Cover
nor, who at ten O'Clock on the evening of
the 22d sent and released DR.. Javorsky, the
Russian surgeon. who had been thrown
into prison. The Governor, apprehend-
ing danger from $4,000 infuriated
soldiers who had been let loose, escorted
him in person TO the frontier. The Doctor
is hourly expected to arrive in Tashkend.
He brings with him letters addressed to
General Kaufman and the Afghan ambas-
sadors detailing all the facts of the Ameer's
death. The Afghan ambassadors are in
despair, and greatly disquieted about their
families. They return to Afghanistan on
the 7th. II is reported that Yakoob Khan
has abandoned Cabul and retired to Herat
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GENERAL EUROPEAN POLITICS.

ErYECr OF THE FRENCH MINISTERIAL CHANGES
IMPEACHMENT OF THE DE DRooLrE CABINET
DECIDED uPox-rHE ORIENTAL QUESTION
BrsMARcKs oAooINa BILL DErEArEp.
INK CABLE TO THR HERALp.l
LONDON. March 8, 1879.
Tho recent French Ministerial changes give the
pure Left exactly half the posts in the Cabinet.
NJ. Lcpsrc. Minister of the Interior, IL sn advanced
Gsmbcttist; NJ. wadiington. President of the Coun-
Gil and Foreign Minister; NJ. Say. Minister
of Finance; Admiral Jaursguibarry, Minister
OF Marine and General Grcslcy. Minister of
War. may be considered ~ OF the Left Centre.
Ths Ia q considerable shifting Of the Ministerial
centre Of gravity in favor of tho Left. In the de-
bate on tho Merchant shipping bill NJ. Icperc stated
that the government s in favor of bounies on ship
building. but notion the equipment. The Times Paris
correspondent remarks that the governments agree
ing 70 the bounties the last another proof
OF their lack Of resolution and ia bad omen for their
nrmncss rcstivc 70 commercial treaties. The Paris
Monitcw has reason to believe that all the French
abroad will resign IL the Cabinet is
overthrown. The Rero'at'on Francoise has been
fined 1900 francs for publishing articles written by
vallas and other condemned Communists.
rHE BRoaLrE CABINET
The Committee Of Inquiry have decided in favor
of tho impeachme Of the Ministers of tho 10th of
May ,the dc Droglic-Fourtou Cabinet and the Minis
try Of General lie Grimaudet-de- -Rochebouet by a
vote of Al tot. Paris despatch says that the report
the impeachment OF the Ministry of
the 10Th OF May and the Rochcbouct Ministry, will
be presented 10 tho Chunbcr of Deputies on
saturday, and the Ministry will demand that
tho debate be hxcd for Monday or Tuesday.
The committee arrived at its decision. notwith.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
BoYTON's VOYAGE.
THE ENrERPRIsING SWIMMER WELCOMED TO
KENTUCKY.

KENTUCKY.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD1
Iaosros. Ohio. March T. 1879.
After twelve hours of continuous padding Cap
tain Paul Boyton arrived here at nine o'clock this
evening. having made run Of sixty miles
down the Ohio current He left Gallipolis
at nine O'Clock this morning. amid the
cheers of the popuace and the strains of music. The
hrst few miles were made in ordinary time. but soon
Boyton began to squirt and the remainder of the
journey remarkable in point of rapidity.
Raccoon Island was passed at ten o'clock.
making eight miles in hour. about
doubling his ordinary speed. The steamer
Lizzie Johnston passed him Chambers
burg at noon. the passengers greeting him
p. NJ and Huntington sighted at twenty
minutes 10 five Here extensive preparations were
rowdyism was displayed that he refused to land.
running over to the Ohio side, and passing by, to
the CONSERVATION of the waiting multitude.
WELCOMED no OLD KENTUCKY.
Shortly after six O'Clock the Captain came In sight
Of the steamer Fashion. lying at the mouth Of the
ginia from Kentucky. The steamer was sent from
Catlettsburg. two miles below. with q delegation
Of Kentucky ladies and gentlemen to vel
come Boyton to the shores of old Kentucky.
Boyton soon came alongside and kept up Q running
conversation with the passengers he was escorted
the river bank. The bold navigator. although weary
and drowsy refused to leave tho water but partook
of refreshments in tho river. Three cheers then
given to which he responded by pulling ont into the
darkness and yelling heartily. viva Kentucky"
He then continued on his trip and his bugle could
be heard at Ironton long before he landed. Here
beacon fire was prepared When about mile above
hero the steamer Fannie Dugan. going up stream.
almost ran him down. He arrived at nine O'Clock
precisely.
Captain Boyton says his muscles becoming
hardened but he is fast losing flesh. His next run
is to Mavsville after which he will make stretch of
1t to Cincinnati, arriving there on Tuesday. As
great excitement prevails there extensive police
preparations will be necessary to avoid accidents.
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THE ORIENTAL QUESTION.

lBY CABLE TO TIE HERALD.
LONDON March z. 1879
The correspondent of the Times at Constantinople
says that the international Commission at Philip
popos has lately made rapid progress. Some of the
Commissioners now confidently expect that the
statute for tho organization of Eastern Roumeia will
be completed before the Russians begin to retire.
Referring TO the statement that ofhcial communi-
cation received by the Porte states that the Western
Powers disposed to insist upon complete execu-
ton Of the Treaty of Berlin. &C.. the Times in its
leading article points out that Mr.. Bourke. Under
Foreign Secretary. replied very satisfactorily to
various questions in the House last night that the
Russians were certainly expected to evscuate Rou-
regards the entry OF the Turkish troops he would
only refer to the treaty. which said the Porte's
troops would be able to garrison the frontier and
have power to enter in the event of disorder. The
Times further ssys:-"Everything will depend npon
the resolution manifested by the Powers during the
next few weeks If any symptoms Of waverng in
our adherence to the terms of the treaty dis
cernibe there are plenty Of agtators Who viii mako
the most of the opportunity but if the futilty Of
their efforts is certain beforehand they will
not be made. Should conference be deemed advis-
able to consider such difficulties have inevitably
arisen, 1t should be clearly laid down beforehand
tnat no proposal can Do even entcrtoincu oiter1ng
any particular on which government laid stress
at Berlin"
despatch to the Times from Tirnova states that
1t Is said compromise has been effected between
the extreme and moderate Deputies. by which
the former agree to proceed with tho discussion of
the constitution and the latter to postpone
the election of prince until II can be made for
Eastern Roumelia as well rs Bulgaria Meanwhile
regency seems to be contemplate.
TURKEY. GREECE BULGARIA.
despatch to tho Times from Constantinople says
the Porte has concentrated three brgades at Nevrc
kcp. Melenik and Gumurdoina to repel incursions
of Bulgarians into Macedonia. It is expected that
the Turkish troops win enter Adranople on Sat-
urday.
A despatch from Constsntinople says:-"Coratheo-
dori Pacha has notified the Greek Minister here that
the Turkish troops have dispersed the band which
tered Thessay from Greece recenv, killing several
of the raiders Coratheodori Pacha adds that the
number and equipment Of the raiders proved that
they were not brigands. tho Greek government
alleged"
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF Mus1c-n r1Auro MAcrco.

An immense audience last night occupied the
Academy Of Music to enjoy the presentation of
Mozart's opera. III Flauto Magco." by Her Majesty's
Opera Company It is safe to say that 1t has never
been presented with successful scenic ex-
ccllence greater dramatic effect The chief artists
being Nine. Gerster and Mile Marie Roze much
curiosity exhibited with reference to their re-
spective presentations.
1t is needless to say that both Of them fairly d.
vided the honors of the evening. The opera is one
that calls for strong cast and. may be noted
above. Colonel Mapeson presented his best artists
It was generally conceded that Nine. Roze never
looked sang more exquisitely than she did while
representing the character Of Pamina a part with
which she has been identified during . long oper-
attic experience. or that MmV Gerster ever moro
bulk of the vocal work rested upon Nine. Roc and
her fnc mezzo soprano voice. beauty of person and
elegance of Dress all combined to make the occasion
that will be long remembered in musical circles
Signor Frapol lacked the power that is required in
the representation of his part, but compensated
for his deficiency in this respect by earnestness and
taste. Signor Del Puente Papsgena admirable,
kept the house in good bumor from beginning to end
the of the comic element The Papa
gena of Mme Sinico the rich vocssm Of Signor Pyatt
as the Priest, the fine contralto of Mme Lablache,
heard in the trio of }eni," and the Deep sonorous
vgor of Sgnor Foil Sarastro also command praise.
scenic effect, and the management last night left
nothing undone in the way Of choral scenic effect
that needed to emphasize their purpose to sup
ply the public with . better rendition of the opera
than it has for many years. Carmen" will be
given at the matinee to-day.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
REsPITEs FOR WIFE MURDERERs
[pY TELEGRAPH TO ruE HERALD. I

HAHlfsDUKO, FN., MHrch 7, 1917.
AZ the Board Of Pardons will not meet in special
sessions this month to consider the murder cases Of
Hezekah Shaffcr, of Franklin county, and Alexander
Sayrc Of Philadelphia. wife murdercrs, whose exc
cutions are liked tor the 18th inst, Governor Hoyt
will respite them for 10 few weeks in order to give
them chance before the Board at the regular scs.
sion on the irst Tuesday I'm April. The necessary
papers have been nlcd In the case Of sayrc, aud
those in that of schaffcr will reach here In few
dava.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
VICAR GENERAL KUNDIG's FUNERAL.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. March 7, 1879.
The funeral Of the late Vicar General Kundg takes
place on Saturday morning. large number Of
priests Of the diocese will be present. Rev. Father
Matthew'S of Racine, will deliver the funeral oration
By appointment Of Archbishop Henni Rev. Father
Donahue, of the Cathedral parish, assumed the duties
OF vicar 0aYa !.
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standing the remonstrsnces of Ministers waddngton.
lie Roy and Lepere. who attended the last sitting and
declared they more than ever opposed to i'm
parchment La France of Paris tradical. says 1t is
generally supposed that the Chamber will adopt the
committees report ss many members Of the Left
Centre have been requested by their constituents to
support IL.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
SHOOTING AFFRAY.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PETERSBURG. Va, March Z. 1879
Henderson Eanes attempted to cowhide John
Jones near the Appomattox depot this morning be-
cause the latter had caused Esnes arrest lately
charge of stealing. which disproved Jones
drew pistol to defend himself, when Eanes fred
wounding Jones slightly Eanes then fed. Five or
six more shots exchanged at close quarters but
without further effect.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty-four hours in
parison with the corresponding date of last year.
indicated by the Thermometer st Hudnut pharmacy,
HERALD Building No. 2lS Broadway
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
PASSANANTE CONVICTED.
THE woULD-BE ASSASSIN OF KING HUMBERr
or ITALY SENTENCED TO DEATH--PRocEED
MOS DURING THE TWO DAYS TRIAL-rERRoR
OF THE PnrsoNER-rKsrIMoNY OF THE MED
IcAL ExPERrs-How PAssANANrE WAS CUES
TONED
iBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
NAPLES, March 8, 1879.


The trial of Giovanni Passanante. de-
scribed as pastry cook and ''a hater Of
kings" for the attempted assassination of
King Humbert of Italy on November II of
last yeaA came to an end yesterday after
noon with . verdict of guilty and the
usual sentence to death. The date of the
execution has not been announced, and
opinion is almost unanimous that King
Humbert will commute the sentence of the
Court to penal servitude for life. This
belief is based on the precedent furnished
by the punishment meted out to the men
convicted of throwing bombs during
parades in Florence and Pisa, on which oc-
oasions several people we're killed. An i'm
portant difference between the two crimes
exists, however. in the facts, first,
that as capital punishment no longer ex-
ists by statute in Tuscany the King doubt
less wished that the law Of the province
shoald be paramount, and. second. that
the attack Of Passanante in the streets of
Naples was directed solely against the per-
son of His Majesty. Even in the liberal
Italy of to-day there is great difference be.
tween murder and attempted regicide.
Signor Carroll, ex-President of the Council
Of Ministers, who was riding in the carriage
with the King. Queen and Prince Royal at
the time of tho attack, was examined at
yesterdays sitting. He testified to the
general facts already known to the
world, and described the way in which
he was wounded in the defence of
the King The captain of cuirassiers,
who Witnessed the attack and aided
In the arrest Of tho ambitious
regicide, was next examined. Nothing new
was ELECTED from either Of these witnesses,
their testimony being substantially the
same as given at the first examination, inn
mediatcly after the arrest. This closed yes
terday's proceedings and the accused was
conducted back to the prison of S. Fran
cisco, where for the past two months the
wretched man has been subjected to all
manner Of inquisitorial treatment by the
President OF the Naples Court of Assizc
To such IN extent was this scientific and
legal inquisition carried that the Naples
magistrates were severely censured in the
Chamber of Deputies by Taiani, tho Minister
Of Justice.
The session of the trial yesterday was in
many respects an exceedingly painful spec
taclc. The prisoners advocate asked TINT
the trial proceed in the absence of Passa-
nantc, stating as reason that the excite
ment OF yesterdays hearing had com pletely
prostrated him. On the demand of Com
mendatore In Francesca, advocate for the
prosecution, this request, however. ives
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BANK SUSPENSION.
ZEE rELEoRAPH TO THE HERALD I

BLooMrGToS. ILL.,, March z, 1879
Judge Culver's private banking house, at Pontiac.
Livingstone county. H., has been closed BY his
creditors. His liabilities are $4,000, of which
s32O00 is secured. The creditors are mostly pcope
in moderate circumstances This failure causes great
excitement and will occasion much suffering in the
moi rhood.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
TENNESSEE'S DEBT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NASHVILLE. March 7, 1879.
The democratic members Of the Legislature held
caucus tonight to discuss the State debt question
Numerous speeches were made and resolutions were
offered, but nothing definite reached. The pro-
ceedings showed wide diversity Of opinion and but
little hope of effecting . settlement.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Insurance Superintendent John r. Smyth is at the
st. James Congressman Joseph q. Cannon, of Ili-
nois; ex-Congrcssman George A. Bagley. of Water.
town. N. Y. Ex-Governor Frederick smyth. of New
Hampshire: Curtis Guild. Of Boston, and j. c. WILL
hanson, the comedian, at the Fifth Avenue. Ex-
Governor John Evans. of Colorado. is at the Wind
sor. Congressman Aivah A. Clark Of New Jersey. is
at the Grand Central. Acting Bank Superintendent
Henry l.. Lamb. Of Albany. is at the Westminster.
Bishop John Sharp. of salt Lake city, is at the ST.
Nicholas. General T. L. Clingman. Of North Caro-
lima. is at the New York. Lieutenant Commander
David C. Woodrow, United statos Navy, is at the
Sturtevant. l.. T. Letter of Chicago, is at the Clar-
endon. Ex-Congressman o. B Matteson. OF Utica,
and Horatio q. Knight Of Massachusetts,. are a the
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