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VOL. VIII-No. 14.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1867.
DOUBLE S IEET-THREB CENTS.
6-
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FROM EUROPE BY STEALER.
MAXIMILIAN'S DEATH.
Caaflrmation of the Wevs la tha French
en ate,
A despatch from Paris dated on the 6th of
July, evening, says: "To day in the Rennte the
PresirleDt, referring to the execution of the Em
peror Maximilian, said: 'A horrible crime hu
committed against tne laws of war. Inter
national right, and humanity. The blood of
Maximilian will cling to those by whom It baa
toenailed. Let us protest against this abomi
nable outrage against the civilization of our
times, and let us attach ourselves still more
closely to those generous and liberal principles
which led us to consider such au aol Impossible.'
The President's words were received with pro
longed marks of approbation."
Koftlastd on the Bad Reality,
From the London Pott, July 8.
The act of Juaree was one of Inhuman aud
Ravage revenge. II was committed of mere
brutality and with merely a pretense of being
necessary for the publlo safety. In returning a
verdict on the whole occurrences as they are
before us we, may safely say the execution of
Maximilian was a glaring crime before heaven
and men; and that to Justify it by tbe counter
accusation brought against him at first sight
specious, but In reality deceptive Is to coin
pound the operations of iu tended justice with
those of deliberate and premeditated ven
geance. From the London Timet, July 6.
The good feeling and the common
sense of the world will reject the excuses which
the new governors of Mexico will probauly
make for lulu crime. Kuropean Wtate can at
least express their opinion of it in the reception
tbey give to whatever persons Juarez may
think tit to send to them hs his representatives.
Tbe feeling excited will not be confined to the
Old World. We know not how the Govern
mental Washington exerted itself to save tbe
Archduke; but If the American press represents
tbe opinion of Its readers, there has existed
among Americans a profound sympathy for
the lallea Austrian, and a desire that he
honld be allowed to depart from the country
In safety. The feeling of the Americana iu
1'ariB. always among the most educated and
refined of tbelr 'countrymen, has beau shown
by their determination to abandon or
defer tbe celebration of tbe anniversary of inde
pendence. Huch an act is the more creditable
to them lnoe their political sympathies are, of
course, with the cause of Juarez, whose autho
rity tbe United Btates have ever recognized,
aud to whom the American people have given
Important material assistance; tue Texan fron
tier having been, in fact, tbe Liberal base of
operations, and the quarter from which Juarez
and his party received supplies of 'every sort.
There is a general consent that this has been a
cruel and dasiaidly act, and such a feeling will
only be deepened by lime. We cannot but
believe that alter so many years of anarchy
aud political vengeance the cup of Mexican
evil-doing is well nigh full, and that the lime
approaches when the land must be possessed
by an abler, a nobler, and a belter raoe.
The Effect on the Paris Exhibition.
A Paris letter of the 5th of July In the London
If-ews says: The dullness which overspreads
the Exhibition will not pass away for many
days. Tbe 'Court has gone Into mourning, the
fttet are countermanded, the Emperor is In re
tirement, and men's mind's are perplexed with
their dreams about tbe future. The death of
Maximilian aud the very depressed state ex
isting, tbey declare la a death-blow to the Ex
hibition. It is at least a heavy calamity to the
exhibitors, who have been doing a heavy
trade - with the majesties, excellencies,
graces, aud lordships wno have been crowd
ing tbe courts and nillerles. The gala carriage
may be housed again al Versailles. The flags
may be folded; the pyroteohnloartlsts may pactt
up their red and blue lire. Thu last of the sove
reigns has come, and soon there will remain
in Paris only Napoleon the Third, in no mood
for triumphal arches nor brilliant effect, with
tbe ghost of Maximilian at his elbow. Most of
the shopkeepers have been doing a brisk busi
ness. It is now the turn of tbe Malson de Deull.
The only sovereign in men's minds is the
mieemble widow al M Ira roar- The coming of
Sultan and Emperor is postponed, and yester
day night's regatta was but a flat affair.
Secretary Reward's Responsibility in
Mexico.
From the London Herald, July 2.
After Maximilian, tbe duty of restor
ing come principle of government In Mexloo
devolves necessarily upon those who have pre
vented the establishment of theenmlre. The
Influence of tbe United States Government has
been exercised directly and openly In behalf of
what la called the Mexican Liberal party.
Juarez, the successor of Maximilian, has at
tained his position, It may be said, mainly
through tbe countenance of Mr. Seward. For
his acts the world will henceforth hold the
American Government responsible. We have
been told tbat an imperial dynasty was a bur
barons and antiquated invention for Mexico,
and t hose who prophesied Maximilians failure
have been very tousv In ensuring the credit of
their prediction. Let us see bow much better
Mexico will be governed by the creature of Mr.
Seward and by tbe nntlve Liberal party which
America has preferred.
THE ABYSSINIAN CAPTIVES.
Knffland'a Ultimatum to the Emperor
Imperial Theodoras In a Poor Plight.
The Ijondon Pout of the Cth of July contains
the following lrom India, dated Bombay,
J o n D
Colonel Merewether has returned to Masso
wah, whence be forwarded an ultimatum to th
Emperor Theodorus, demanding the release of
tbe Abyssinian captives.
Internal dissensions are said to have deprived
the Emperor of all but a small portion of his
territory.
TIIK UNITED STATES SQUADRON.
Who Macedonian and Cadets to Attend
the British Naval Review.
Tbe London Timet of the 5th states that tbe
United States screw sloop Macedonian, twenty
guns, from New York, is hourly expected at
Plymouth, whence she will proceed to Spit
bead. After atteudlng the naval review the
Macedonian will go to Havre In order that her
cadets, of whom she has a considerable num
ber, may visit the Exbibiblon at Paris.
FENIAN GATHERING AT BUFFALO.
Preparations for a Grand Fenian Picnic
Prominent Fenian Leaders in Buffalo
A Canadian Gunboat Watching the
Movements of the Fenians.
Buff a IX), July 16. General O'Neill, Colonel
Hynes, Senator Fitzgerald, Colonel Brennan,
Vice-President Gibbons, and General Murphy
arrived here to-night. Since bis arrival General
O'Neill hss been in consultation with a number
of the military leaders of the organization.
The United Slates steamer Michigan, which
arrived here yesterday, Is; anchored at Block
llook.
A number of strangers areorrlvlng from every
section of the country to attend the picnic to
morrow. The Canadian gunboat Cherub Is at Fort Erie,
watching the Feuiuu movements at Black Hock.
Tbe Fenian Military Couucll, with delegates
from dLQereut sections of the country, were in
session in this city on Suuday to a late hour,
prominent members of the organization stale
that despatches have been received from Ro
berts, which, when made publlo, will surprise
tbe British Government. The circles In Clu.
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rlnnali, iuiu, ihm'uh, new iora, aim
V,..i.ti.r are to be Well reDresnntml nn Wurl.
nekday. A number of families residing al Fort
vrie. wno look an active part agalust tbe
Vfldans. have removed to the Interior, fearing
father raid on Wednesday night. The British
Laa reauesleu the Canadian Dnivm.
rnenltotflo a regiment of regulars al Fori
Erie during tue w
. nmoi1 TTArnnliv. van t. If n n
Johnson county, Mo., Laa brought sail against
funeral Sterling l'rioe and other officers of the
ST SXr ofT8Cl7b7n of WBa Tto-
, PERSONAL.
Governor Brownlow.
Tbe fo'lowlng card of Govornor Brownlow
appears In the Knoxville Whiff .-
"TO WHOM IT VAT OONCERW.
"The vindictive Hebels and their apostate
Union co-workers are asserting from one end of
the Stale to the other that I ant dying, or unit die
telling the truth, but Intending to make the
JaUe imprettion that I am now In the act of de
parting this world. With those who are trum
peting this news abroad, the with la father to
ibe thought. Like my polltloal enemies, and
ray friends, and all other human beings, lam
dying, and will certainly die sooner or laler.
With us ail, it Is only a question of time. My
health, although indifferent, through God's
mercy. Is now as good as It tins been at anytime
In tbe last twelve montbs. I eat three hearty
meals each day, I sleep well at night, and,
asleep or awake, I have a good conscience, and
tbe pleasing prospect before me of obtaining the
largest majority in tbe race for Governor that
any man has obtained In tbe State for the last
30 years. , Wk. G. Ubownlow.
"JulylO,18C7."
General Grant.
General Grant arrived In this city yesterday
morning lrom Governor's Island, where his
family are staying. The General dined at the
Asior House In company with a number of
friends and prominent citizens, Intending to
proceed to Long Branch by the five o'clock
boat. In ibe afternoon, however, a telegraphic
despatch arrived summoning blm to Washing
ton, for which place tbe General left New York
late last night. Instead of going to Long Uranoh
according l his original Intention. Prepara
tion had been made for his reception at Stet
son's, where during last night a serenade was to
have been tendered him. A despatch received
'about lour o'clock by Major Stetson announced
that the General bad been suddenly called to
Washington, and proat disappointment was felt
In consequence by the sojourners at the Branch.
New York Herald.
Proclamation of Colorado Jewett,
To the Editor of the Evening Telegraph:
Niagara Falls, July 18 Sin It is unne
cessary for me to go lo Washington In the
Surratt" matter. I believe "Booth" alone re
sponsible for tbe death of President Lincoln.
The cause of Poland led to tbe late attempt
upon the life or the Emperor of Russia. The
cause of the South led to Mr. Lincoln's
death. I condemn boih, while realizing the
"Brutus" motive. The Interviews I had
during tbe war with leading Southern gen
tlemen In Canada were in connection with
peace. I know nothing of the Justice of
tbelr proclaimed ldentiiy with the death of
Mr. Lincoln. I believe they had none what
ever. It is nonsense to suppose the gentleman
In question. President Davis; or his Cabinet,
combined to murder President Lincoln, their
best friend, from not only his determined upon
generous policy, but known favor to the
friendly "mediation" purpose of France and
"Nlagnra peace negotlatlous," both defeated
by Mr. Seward to defeat Mr. Greeley. Mr.
Seward thereby, with President Lincoln's un
fortunate waul of Jackson's independent
spirit, is responsible for continued sword hos
tilities. I was not aware Mr. Surratt was a passenger
with me on a European steamer until Informed
by General K. S. itlpley, commander of the
forces al Charleston. General Klpley stated Mr.
Surratt Introduced himself to him on the
steamer, Mr. Tucker's presence on the steamer's
tug I have reason to know was a compliment to
General Klpley, bis family, and myself. Not a
word have I beard from General itlpley, Mr.
Tucker. Mr. Sanders, Mr. Holoomb, Mr. Clay.
General Breckinridge, Mr. Benjamin, ana
otbers of the Southern Confederacy, to Justify
even an Inference that Mr. Davis or his Cabinet
were identified in any way with the death of
Mr. Lincoln, or thai was not consistent with
the highest honor.
A few words now to my -countrymen. Sup
port the present Congress, as a legitimate tem
porary power of the entire people. Support
the military bills as estentlal to a tempo
rary suspension of tbe power of the South, to
ename tne victorious people or me norm to
decide upon a reconstruction policy. Recon
struction, to secure a permanent, peaceful, and
free republlo, should provide lor a new Congress
of ttepreseniauves. elected at one lime oy ail
tbe Slates; lttshould extend aid to the Southern
neopie 10 assist tnem in a restoration oi tneir
ost position and fortunes: It should guarantee
negro freedom, bat oppose the negro either
voting or holding public office, except as regu
lated oy the people of each State.
I believe Mr. Seward to be a failure as a states
man, and the worst enemy of the republic I
believe Mr. Stevens ana ftir.sumner to be ante
aud patriotic leaders, and tbat their radical
views, with conservative Republican Influence,
Including Mr. Greeley, would secure a consoli
dated and harmonious anion. If, however, the
sentiment North will not as in cose of women
i ermit tbe people of eaoh State to regulate
the ncro-quesuon, except as to negro ireeaom,
men better nave an empire, witn uenerai urant
as Dictator. Wm. Cornell Jkwjctt.
URUGUAY.
Frcth Revolts In Ch Argentine Pro
vincesState of the Uruguayan Debt
Red uctlon In Pilot Charges.
Montevideo. May 29. Besides the news from
tbe seal of war which your Buenos Ay res or-
lesnondeni win have seni you, we nave iroin
up "the river the announcement that a new
revolution has broken out In I'atamarca, where
the national Governor. Mr. Espechi. has been
deposed, aud the Abbe Tolosa forced to accept
tbe gubernatorial cuair.
it also appears mat r eux vareia nas reap
Beared In Jachal. at the bead of three hundred
aimed bandits, and tbat General Paunero has
sent a battalion o: lour nunureu men in pur
suit. The other rebels. Baa aud Rodriguez.
have tuken reluge, with about four hundred of
are said lo be well received and handsomely
treated.
The Treasury Department of Uruguay has
published an account oi tue receipts and expen'
ditnres forlMM. Tbe former amounted lo U.322.-
870-50. the latter to 5.008.137-17. showing a defloit
of i74o,7b6'67. This last bum Is due the bank of
Mana & Co.
Tbe publlo debt on January 1, 1866, amounted
to $18,843,151 tiO; on January 1, 1MJ7, it amounted
to $17,941,849 67. During the year lHijtt were paid
off $l,ia3,291-77, and the Government expended
In the purchase of property 84.20o.8U9 that will
be of publlo use and will prove an Investment
that must enhance In value, such as sites for
Custom Houses, &o. From this it appears that
the finances oi me utile lteputmo are not in
managed.
On the 10th a decree was Issued reducing the
rates of port and river pilotage. iV. Y. Herald.
NE WS FR OM UA YTI.
Election of a President Snlnava UnanU
roously Chosen for a -1'vriu of luur
Years.
The Jamaica Cleaner of the 24th ult. publishes
news of tbe election of a president for Haytl,
which event took place at Port-au-Prlnue on
the 10th of June, when General Sulnave, for
some lime past Protector of the Kepubllo, was
cnosen for a lermf four years, lo terminate lu
May, 1871. No other candidate was brought
forward, and Salnave was uuanlmously eleoted,
to tbe satisfaction of the whole community, be
being very popular, i ue limitation oi tne term
r,m..n u four vears lsoneof the reforms In.
troduced luto the Constitution by the party
tbat compelled Geffiard lo abdicate, as under
the old Constitution the Presidency was for
life. Tranquillity prevailed throughout the
country. m
German Wit.
Count Bismark's organ at Berlin ridicules the
Anxiety professed by oine French Journals with
retereuce to the commercial treaties with the
States of South (Jermany. It asserta that these
treaties have no such political Importance at is
ascribed to them at Purls, and adds that Prus
sia might as well take umbrage at the commer
cial treaty between England and France. "Did
we sav," It aeks with virtuous luditrnation,
ufo mat treaty was iwum, uu .u,iauu
had alienated her lLdependence and put kernel t
FROM CAPE ISLAND.
SPECIAL DBS PATCH TOTHI KVBNINO TELBOBAf H.
Capb Island, July 17. The steamer Felton
did not arrive at tbe steamboat landing until
ten o'clock last night. When near New Castle
some bolts or rivets In the boiler gave out,
causing it to leak so badly that It put out the
fires. The boat was safely run Into New Castle,
where she was detained seven hoars In order
to make the necessary repairs. The Captain of
a United Statessleamer at anchor off that place,
sent a portion of his crew on board to assist In
making tbe repairs. There was no consterna
tion on board, nor was there at any time the
least danger to bo apprehended. Tne Felton
brought down over one hundred passengers
and a heavy freight.
The trolling match at the Diamond Beach
Park has been postponed until Monday, the
29th.
A bop eame off at the Congress uau last
night. Another lakes place al the Columbia
House on Saturday night.
MEXICO.
The Revolution of Gomes and Canalea
' In Vamanllpas Their Alms to bo Fur.
1 thercd by the New Orleans Filibusters.
New Okleans, July 16. The Heroine, two
days and a half from Tamplco, arrived at the
Southwest Pass this morning, and brings scraps
of surmise and auibcntlo intelligence, most
strangely mixed, from tbat port. General
Gomez, who, having declared in favor of Santa
Anna last month, was compelled to surrender
Tamplco to the Juarlsts, is still filibustering at
the bead of n Jiandlul or men, and has Issued a
proclamatlonAieclaring Tamaulipas a sovereign
State, and Gomez Its sovereign Dictator. In
his ellbrts to gel possession of tbe State, Gomez
is seconded by Sarabaudo Canales, and both are
enlisting troops for the purpose of retaking
Tamplco, which In at present held by tbe
Juarlsts. Advices received from Ihe same
Eolut, by telegraph, confirm the above news
rought by the Heroine, aud further state tbat
the government of Gomez and Canales Is
receiving considerable moneyed support from
parties In the United Slates, aud has been
metered Into action by tbe representations of
emissaries from this quarter, who represent
tbat thousands of Loulslanlans and Texans are
ready to flock under his banner to the avenglug
of Maximilian. ,
A strong influence is being brought to bear
upon Gomez aud Canales to declare in favor of
Ortega, who is supposed to be favorable to tho
restoring of certain railroad grants made by
Maximilian to parties in tbe United States.
The movement, unless It should receive un
common support both in money and men from
this side of tbe Rio Grande, has no likelihood
of success, and the general Impression Is that,
owing to tbe popularity of Juarez through the
execution of the ex-Emperor, Gomez will not
be abte to enlist sutlloient Mexican support to
enable him to hold more than temporary pos
session of the stale.
Mr. Otterbourg, though not particularly dis
tasteful to the ex-Confederate influence, has no
record except as a partisan of the ex-Emperor,
from whom, it 1b alleged, he received $7000 In
gold for services which were never rendered.
The matter of bargain has oozed out, and while
the projectors and promoters of the scheme of
war with Mexico here have no objection to Mr.
Otterbourg on that score, it is no part of their
programme that It should be known.
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS Judge Pelrce
William B. Mann, Dlmrlct Attorney; T. B. JDwlKbt.
Assistant District Attorney. Frederick Lutz plead
fulliytoacliarge of assault and battery upon Anna
tolph. Mr. Luis had placed In tbe liandn of Ollieer
Benjamin Taylor, of this Court, a bench warrant for
tne perso nor one uiara jveyser. int oiucer uu mr.
Lulx wore directed to m house In Thirteenth aireel,
near Callowhlll. where It was said this girl Clara re
Bided. They went to this place aud searched It
thoroughly, without rinding tb object of their search.
By tbemlBtress of this establishment, be was directed
to a houte at the corner of Crown aod Vine streets.
While tbey were at this bouse the young lady,
Anna Kolph, who bad but lately come with
ber mother to this city, wasgolugdowu Vine street to
ber boarding house below (Second street, and as she
passed Crown aud Vine streets Luis rushed out and
took bold ot her, saying "you are Clara!" Hlie replied
that her name was not Clara, and screamed out. Tne
ofllcer, Mr. Taylor, ran to where this took place, and
being Hat In tied that there was a m Intake, Insisted upon
letting the young lady go ber way: but Lutx first
wished lo have ber taken luto a low lager beer saloon
near by, and afterwards said she must be taken to tbe
btallon House and locked up. But she was allowed to
go to her hoarding housti, where the oOicer was con
vinced that the wrong person liad been arrested.
beveral witnesses tesillled to the respectability of
tbe young lady.
The Court ordered the defendant to pay a fine of $25
and the costs.
William uenther plead guilty to a charge of the
larceny of clothing valued al (IS. belonging to Edward
Moran. He entered Mr. Moran's house la the day
time and stole away the goods.
Charles Uolbrook plead guilty to a charge ot the
larceuy of a gold waich aud chain belonging to Alex
ander C. Bry son A Co., No. H07 Chesnut street. He
was an employe In tbe establishment, aud bad accens
to every part of 1L Taking advantage of tbe confi
dence reposed in him, be robbed the safe of this walch
and chain.
Mr. Mann called tbe attention of the Court to an
occurrence that hss happened since tne continuance
ot a case lrom last Monday until to-dav, it was the
case of the Commonwealth vs. W. J. Finch, charged
with keeping a bawdy house and a gambling house,
wblch was continued from Monday at the request of
the defendant, in order to give him time to procure
the (attendance ot bis witnesses. Two young ladles
who are prosecuting the case were In attendance
Monday and yesterday, aud after the adjournment
ot the Court yesterday one ol them was arrested
at the instance of Finch, upon a charge
of perjury In swearing taUely III this very cane.
Hbe was taken to the fetation House and locked up,
and sue herself tenltled that while she was In the
cell al the Htatlon House, Finch aud his wife came to
her. and said that If she would not testify lo tbe cane
they would etfect ber release. Mr. Mann said he did
notihlnk It was customary te treat tbe Common
wealth's witnesses In this manner during the con
tinuance of a case, aud tboiiKht It was no more than
proper that Ihe matter should be brought to tbe know
ledge of Ihe Court. The Court said It was best then
tbat the defendant iliould be put oa trial some lime
during tbe day.
The case was called about one o'clock. Elizabeth
Ryan testified that she knew the defendant, and
knew that he Kepi two establishment; one No. 714
Race street, and one Mo. 26 Houlb Tenth street: she
boarded at both placed, and knew he kept them for the
Infamous purposes uieulloued la the hill of Indict
ment. At the close of our report the cat was on
trial.
John W. Powell and David Ruck were charged
with conspiracy to cheat and defraud John Kerns of
a silver watch, valued at tis. Kerns a genuine boii
of the Kmerald Isle, and an employe at the Olrard
House, testified tbat, ou last Monday afternoon at Hi
o'clock, he was passing a little leisure lime in Wasli
luglon Square. He was approached by Buck, whom
be bad never seen before, and who soon engaged
blm In conversation. He (Buck) took a hall from his
pocket and told Kerns that It was a Fenian ball; aud
opened Ihe ball, look some brown paper from It, and
closed It again. About tbat time another man drew
near, and Buck raised the question with him whether
or not there was paper lo the ball, and finally raised
a bet on IU The new man offered to bet fXand Buck
bad no money. However, he said he would bet If
Kerns would back him wiib bis watch. He winked
at Kerns and nald they were sure lo win, since he had
taken the paper from the ball, and was betting tbat
there was no paper In It; aud by means ot sly winks
and sharp expressions luduced Kerns to put up his
watch. Powell was then called up to hold the stakes,
and the waich was given to him. Upon gettluic the
watch, the wbole purfy started off on a run. Kerns
held lo Buck, and Powell was arrested the next day.
Verdict gulliy.
tieorse Kins and Michael Connelly were charged
wltb an attempt to ronnult a burglary. Mr. Julio
Brooke testified that about 7!,' or o 'clock last Mon
day evening, he was Inloruied that some one wan en-deavo-lug
to break Into tbe house of Mr. Chllds , at
seventeenth and Wallace streets. He went to the
p ace and saw tbe defendants endeavoring to pry
open a window shutter of Mr. Child's house. OtUoers
wera procured aud tbe defendants were arrested.
Several other cltlteus, residents In the neighborhood,
and several policemen testified to tbe same state of
facts. It seems that no one was In the house at the
time, Mr, Chllds aud bis family having gone to th
country. Verflct guilty.
hamuel R. iscbult was chargd with the larceny of
cigars valued at t)W. The evidence was tbat he went
to a cigar manufacturer, and said he bad sold Ave
hundred cigars, aud knew where be could sell more,
aud asked for some cigars lo take out. The manufac
turer gave blm these cigars, and told blm to coma
back tbat evening to account for them. He took out
tbe cUars, but did not return the money to the mau
who had given them to him.
The Judge charged the Jury that If they were con
vinced that at the time of obtalulog theoluarsthe
defendant Intended to appropriate them to hi own
use. It was larceny; but if this dishonest Intent was a
secondary a flair, and not enlerlalued at the orlirlnal
receiving, It was not larceny, tbe principal question
btipf the felonious Intent. Jury out. i .
SECOND EDITION
LATEST EUROPEAN ADVICES.
Financial and Commercial Report to
Moon To-day.
By the Atlantic Cable.
I.owixiif , Joly 17 Noon Consols for money,
94 United Stales Five-twenties. 72; Illinois
Central, 76 ex dividend; Erlo Railroad,
Atlantic and Great Western, 23X
Liverpool, July 17 Noon. Cotton flalea
to-day will be about 10.000 bales. - Middling
Uplands, lOUd: Mlddltug Orleaus, lOJd. Bread
stuff's and Provisions unchanged, except for
Cheese, which Is quiet at 68s.
Loudon, July 17 Noon The markets are
unchanged. i
, Soutuampton, July 17. The steamship Ful
ton has arrived.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Railroad, Steamboat, and Commercial
Interest of .Norfolk and Its Vicinity.
' Fortress Monrok, July 13. The railroad and
steamship Interests of tbe city of Norfolk: have
been gradually advancing In Importance and
wealth since the termination of the war, stimu
lated and enlivened by the influx of Northern
capital, and the Industry aud energy of the
businessmen from the North, who have set
tled in tbe Slate and identified themselves with
the advantages and oommeroial capabilities
wblch the condition of things before secession
allowed to remain idle and dormant. A reac
tion has taken place, and from tbe efforts of
foreign capitalists the agricultural and finan
cial prospects of the people are rapidly assum
ing a far different and more enviable position
than In tbe days of slavery, when the aristo
cracy and the system of large land-holding
Impeded tbe advancement of the laboring
I musses, uuu gave vj tue otate merely a uitu-rate
1 rank in the Union.
From tbe gigantic strides which are being
made, a few years will sulllce to obliterate In a
measure the effects of the war, and place her
people in positions to avail themselves of the
assistance held out from tbe North, and to aid
In the great work of regenerating and recon
structing the State to the attainment of that
commercial Importance which her resouroes
and geographlcaliposltlon have so long guaran
teed her. Several steamship lines regularly
visit tbe city, and the shipments and travel
between tbe North and South by every one ot
tbe routes converging at that point appear to
be constantly on the Tucrease.
Tbe Old Dominion Steamship Line, consisting
of the Saiatoga and the Niagara, were recently
Jiurohaaed by the new line, owned In New York,
ormerly comprising the steamers Hatteras and
Albemarle, and ibe consolidation thus effeoted
is working energetically, with tbe assistance of
Its four large steamships, in the transporta
tion of the immense amount of travel and
freight northward and southward. A line of
British steamships regularly touch at Norfolk,
and are loaded with cargoes of cottin, naval
stores, etc, and this direct trade movement thus
so happily inaugurated hat received the assist
ance and support of all the business men of the
State.
Tbe Annamesslo line of steamers, the great
short route to tbe North, making through con
nections with all ihe cities In the South and
North, as far as New Orleans and Boston, has
been the latest of these Northern enterprises
started for the Investment of capital and the
development of the hidden wealth and future
of the Old Dominion. Other lines of steamers
run through tbe Dismal Swamp Canal to the
great pine regions of North Carolina, and on
the wharves are seen the products or that State,
belngin transitu to Northern and foreign ports.
The Seaboard and Koanoke and the Norfolk
and Petersburg Kullroads are the two great
Inland arteries having tbelr termini at Nor
folk, and notwithstanding tbe destruction of
bridges and the burning of tbelr rails and ties
during tbe war, they have both rapidly recupe
rated from all disasters, and are now in the
dally possession of lncrtasing and remunera
tive receipts.
Railroad combinations and consolidations
are constantly being projected, and In coming
years an immense portion of the Southern pro
ducts, which now find an outlet by steamships
from more Southern points, will centre at Nor
folk, and reach more direotly a Kuropean
market.
Tbe shipment of wheat northward via Nor
folk has already commenced, aud as an inten
tion and experimental movement has been
attended with great success. The high rates of
tariff have been the principal obstacle to the
continued shipments of wheat, but the Presi
dents of tbe East Tennessee and Kast Georgia
llailroads are now laboring to secure a consi
derable reduction from the regular freights; and
promise, If a satisfactory through charge from
Bristol to Norfolk can be obtained, and ar
rangements made for bringing tbe wheat from
Bristol over the Virginia roads as rapidly as tbe
Tennessee roads can deliver it, tbat tbey will
deliver 60 car-loads a day at Bristol for the
period of 100 days, or at tbe rate of 15,000
bushels a day, or one mllll&n and a half bushels
durlDg the season. Most of this wheat would
come through to Norfolk, for tbe utmost capa
city of all the mills In Virginia will not be
equal to grinding the crop of this State atone.
Owing to the value and Importance of this
trade, the Presidents of the roads tnnnlng
from Norfolk to Lynohburg have proposal a
schedule of charges which will give the Vir
ginia and Tennessee roau 8.i2 fiO, and the Norfolk
and Lynchburg roads S32-50 per car-load, equiv
alent to thirteen cents a bushel, eaoh. to the
two divisions of the line, and reducing the
charge per bushel, from Bristol to Norfolk, from
about ltirty-oue cents to twenty six cents for
the through charge. The trade, by this propo
sition, 1b being actively urged by the business
men, inasmuch as It would give a revenue, on
through wbeat alone, of 20ou a day, or j ,000
a month, to the Virginia aud Tennessee road, a
similar revenue to the roads east of It, includ
ing the Richmond and Danville, and would
bring into Virginia markets nearly two million
bushels of wheat.
The directors of the Virginia and Tennewee
Railroad Company were to have met In monthly
session on Wednesday last, and It was thought
tbat they designed accepting the offeror the
Tennessee Railroad Presidents, and acceding to
the proposition for low freights which bus been
submitted on the partof the Southside roads.
Tbe commercial and financial interests of Nor
folk wbloh are soon destined to push her ahead
of Richmond, at the same rale of lnoreaso
marking her progress since ,the termination of
the war, and with tbe assistance of the rullway
and steamships, now Ailing her streets with
vast bales of freight, will, in a few years, give
ber a prominent place among the loading cities
on the Alluntlo seaboard.
A Military Commission.
A Military Commission assembled lu Raleigh,'
N C a few days ago, and adjourned to meet
attain to-day. The Commission was convened
to try some of the citizens charged with killing
a negro named Archibald Beeball, who it was
alleged had attempted to outrage a respectable
young lady of that town. The names of those
arrested, who were taken to Raleigh uuder
auard for triul, are Major D. G, MclUe, Captain
V. U. Tolar, and David VVatklns.
Progress of Registration.
Returns from tbe registration In Prlnoess
Anne county, Va., give the whites a majority of
2d0 The registration In Warwick county has
also been completed Colored, JT78; whiles, 128.
Ship News.
The schooner Lady Antrim arrived at Nor
folk yesterday from Antigua. W. I., with acargo
of sugar and molasses. The United States guu.
boat lnapee, Commander Irwin, arrived at
Norfolk yesterday lrom the Gulf Squadron for
supplies and repairs; she shortly sails for Pensa-
""ib'epiiot boat Coquette reported this after
noon having boarded the British bark Helen,
from Liverpool to Balllnuore; American brig
Susan Duncan, from Bangor to Washington, D.O.
The United Slates steamer Relief, from Balti
more, bound out, lies at anchor In the bay.
Itelief for Southern Destitutes.
Loojsvillk. July 16. The freight on provi
sions carried free by the Nashville Railroad to
Ihe suffering poo' ot the South this season Is
SU 676. Included In this Is (10,000 worth of
freight given to the Southwestern Relief Coin-invasion.
FROM BALTIMORE TODAY.
The Hegro Testimony Question In tne
Maryland Convention Death of at Pro
mlnent Cttlaen.
BPSCIAL DISPATCH TO TBS rVXNINO TELSOBAPH,
Baltimore, July 17. -The Constitutional Con
vention yesterday Indefinitely postponed tbe
question of allowing tbe negroes to testify In
Maryland courts. Thla causes deep dissatis
faction. Joh n RMgley, of II amp on , Baltimore eon nty,
one of Maryland's most distinguished citizens,
died yesterday, aged seventy-six.
From Washington A Contradiction.
. Washington, July 17. It has been published
by some papers, without qualification, "that in
order to prevent any foreign nation from taking
advantage of Maximilian's execution, by Inter
fering In tbe affairs of Mexico, several war
steamers are to be sent from tbe Washington
Navy Yard to the mouth ot the RloUrande,
with a view to wateb the Austrian fleet which
Is to arrive In Mexican waters to demand the
body of tbe late Kmperor."
. In contradiction of this there Is authority for
saying that there is not thesllghtest foundation
for this statement. No vessels have been
ordered to tbe coast of Mexloo for any such
fiurpose, nor has the Navy Department know
edqe of any facts opon which such a statement
could have been predicated. Tbe National Intel,
ligencer says the announcement of Speaker
Colfax, that he had good autborlty for believing
thai the President's veto would would be com
municated on Thursday, Is not conclusive on
that point. The President may have occasion
for longer detention. ' .. .
The Surratt Case.
Washington, July 17. The agreement al
leged to bnve been entered into by Booth and
his confederates on April 19, which wai handed
by Booth to Matthews, the actor, and subse
quently destroyed by tbe latter, and a copy of
which tbe counsel for defense In the Surratt case
desired yesterday to offer In evidence, but was
ruled out to-day by the Court, was, according
to the copy made by Matthews, signed by
Booth, Payne, Atzerott, and Harold In tbe
order named, and set forth that an aereement
was entered into between them, and none
others, on that day, April 14, and that the con
spiracy to abduct having tailed and been aban
doned, and Richmond having fallen, tbe parties
tbat day determined to kill that night. In the
original letter, as handed to Matthews, the lust
three words were ltallolsed.
Destructive Fire in Jersey City.
New York, July 17. At 530 o'clock this
morning a lire broke out at North Point, Jersey
City, opposite this city. The following are the
chief sufferers: William U. Dodge & Co., box
luanufaoturers; Field A Son's Maehlne Works;
the Hudson River Cement Works; Derby, Snow
& Prentiss, lumber yard; the Franklin Boiler
Works; besides -other buildings and property
damaged. Tbe loss Is estimated at $800,000, aud
the Insurance will, perhaps, cover a quarter of
thnt amount.
10 o'clock. The fire is still raging. Assist
ance has been offered from the lower districts
of the New York City Fire Department, but de
clined. 10 45. The Are is still burning, but not so
fiercely.
The Odd-Fellows' Union Excursion.
8PXOLAL : DESPATCH TO XTBHIRQ TBLKOBAPH.J
Capb Island, N. J., Joly 17 Noon. The
grand Union Excursion of Amity, Enterprise,
Friendship, Morning Star, and Decatur Lodges,
I. O. of O. F., comprising about two thousand
Jiersons, arrived here at 10 o'clock this morning,
rom Philadelphia, under tbe direction of L. W.
Moxey, and the general committee. Finnle's
Braes and String Bands are with tbeexoursion
Ists, and all are having a pleasant time. Quite
a large party are ngnged In dancing on tbe
lawn of Congress Hall, and others are taking
a dip In old ocean. -
From Dedford Springs.
Bedford Springs, July 17. Governor Geary
and family arrived last night, aad were escorted
to the hotel by the Bedford brass band.
Ex-President Buchanan Is expected this week.
Senator Cameron aud the Hon. Thaddeus
Stevens are expected after the adjournment or
Congress.
Judge Derrlckson and Wayne McVeigh, of the
Civil Code Commissioners, have been here for
several days.
Fall from a Hoof.
Pocohkkkpsie, N. Y., July 16. This morn
ing, as Frank Gerard, aged twelve years, son of
William H. Gerard, was flying a kite from the
roof of the block of three-story buildings, cor
ner of Second and Montgomery streets. New
burg, In one of which his father resides, he
walked baokwards off the roof, fulling on his
buck, and was picked up lnseuslbie. He will
probably die.
Rumored Explosion of an Ohio River
Steamboat.
Locibvillr, July 16. Considerable excite
ment exists this afternoon In consequence of
reports which are, however, most probably
false tbat the boilers of the Major Anderson,
the large mail steamer to Cincinnati, hud ex
ploded. Sinking of the Steamer Sylvan Stream.
New York, July 17. About 6 o'clock this
morning the s learner Sylvan Stream, on ber
trip from Harlem, struck a rock opposite tne
foot of Twenty-second street, and soon after
went down. All the passengers were saved.
Quick Voyage from Greytown.
New York, July 17. The steamer Nevada has
arrived from Greytown, after a voyege of less
than six days, being the shortest passage on
record.
Sailing ot tbe Java.
Boston, July 17. The steamship Java sailed
this forenoon, taking 102 passengers for Liver
pool, and $102,813 In specie.
Markets by Telegraph.
Nmw York, Jnly 17. Stocks are steady. Chicago and
Bock Island, ,.- Canton Uoupauy, 4iJ,; Krie.
Tl'v, Cleveland aud Toledo, 121 Cleveland and
Piiuburg, U3,S; Pittsburg aud Fort Wayne, h ; M ohi
can Central, lio'i: iNew York Central, lot',; Illinois
Central. Cumberland preferred, Virginia
6s, 63; Missouri 6s, 12V Hudson Klver, lis.1; Hulled
btates Five-twenties of 1B2 1113: do. 18S4 I0U; (lo.
1M66, li do. new Issue, lu7,; Teu-fortlos, lol'i; Haven
thirties, first issue, Ki7; oihers, ln. Money, wu H
per cent. Hterhng Exchange, 110',; at sigut, 111);,.
Oold, H(j(aH40V
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
OFVICK or THU KVKNIN8 TKLKOBPlI,
Wednesday. July 17. 187.
There was very little disposition to operate iu
StocKs this morniDg, but prices were without
any material chance. Government bonds con
tinue in fair demand. 102 was bid for 10-409 ;
10'Ji for 6s of 1881; 10740107 for June ami
Aticust 7-308; 107 tor 1804, ft-20s; 108i for 1865
5-20s; and 1071 tor July, 1865 6-208., City loans
were firmly held; tbe new issue sold at 11U0,
and old do at 06$, a slight advanee.
Railroad shares were the most active on the
list. Heading sold at 624. no change; Lehigh
Vslley at 68, no chungei Pennsylvania Euilroad
at 62iJ7, a slight deel ne, and Catawlssa pre
ferred at 28, no change; 129 was bid forCatn
rlen and Am boy ; 80 tor Little Schuylkill R8 lor
Mlnebill; 35 for North Pennsvlvaaia; 28 for
Philadelphia and Krie ; and 43 for Northern
Central.
Bank shares were In good demand for invest
ment at full prices, but we hear ol no sales. 108
was bid tor Seventh Notional! 228 for Nnnh
America; 160 lor Philadelphia; 140 lor Farmers'
and Mechanics'; 6CJ for Commercial; 31 for
Mechanics'; 100 for Kensington; 68 tor Pnna
Township; 67J lor Glrard; 70 for City; and 631
lor Commonwealth. J
lu City Passeuaer Railroad shares there wa
more doing. Chesnut and Walnut sold at 45;
Hestonvllle at 134, a slight advance; and Upruce
and Pine at 274, flight advance. 08 was bid
lor Second aud Third; 171 for Thirteenth and
Fifteenth; and 30 for Green and Coate.
In Canal share there was very little move
ment. Sasqncbanna Canal sold at 17J, a slight,
advance. 30 was bid for Scbtijlklll Navigation,
prelerred; 44J for Lehigh Navigation; 65 for
Morris Canal; and 67 fr Delaware Division. ;
Quotations of Gold 104 A. M 1404.; 11 A. M.,
1404; 13 M., 140; I P. M., 140J.
PHILADELPHIA 8T0CK KXCHANUK SALES TO Mf
Beported by Dehaven 4k Bro.. So. 40 8. Third street
FIRST BOARD.
ft not) City 8s, New....... loo
HKish Read R.. ... 5?V
iui . oo.iNew.,....iifl
t'AKi Bch N 7 p c b l.s& 1
tiixiOLeh 6a 'S4.... 8
f)liiou do.,.'M. t-9
46 sh Penna rt MS
100 sh Bead R....c. 61
if tb Iti V It .......... M ,
lo(i so CHtaPI uu 'f
n h Chea wi.. 4 j
Ktii sh lifcstonvllle . 13
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.M. 13.
Mews. Ue Haven A Brother, No. 40 South,
Third street, report the following rates of ei
change to-day at 1 P. M. : U. 8. 69 of 1881, 109
109J;.do. lRfiZ, 1114(31114; do.. 1864,- lOWdt
109; do., 1865, 1091094; do., 1865, new, 1071'
108: do., 1867, new, 10T108: do. 6s, 10-40s,
1014102; do. 7-80, An., 1074107J; i do.f
June,107tl107;do.,Jaly,l07i1071;Compoond
Interest Notes, Jane, 1864, 119-40; do.. July, 1864.
119-40; do. August, 1864, 11840119; do.,
October, 1864, 1174118; do.. December, 1864,
117tS1174; do., May, 1865, 1162U64; do., Autr.,
1H6, 116i115J: do.. September, 1865, lUmU
Ortober, 1866. Il4i115? Gold, 140i1404. Sil
ver, 132134. ,
" MesBrB.Wllllam Painter 4 Co., bankers, No.
86 South Third street, report the follow
ing rates of exchange to-day at 1 o'clock:
Gold, 140i140J; O. a 6s, 1881, 1094(31091;
V. b. 6-208. 18C2. 111111U: do.. 1864. 108ffifl
IDA: lnflrolnm. -I a . . r.
107i'107i: Compound Interest Notes. Decern
ber, 1864, 117.
t" .i i
' Philadelphia Trade Report. r
, Wednesday, Jaly 17. Cotton moves slowly,
but Is steady at 26c. for middling uplands and
27o. for New Orleans. i , ;
There Is nothing doing in Quercitron Bark,
but holders are Arm at f 42 V ton.
There is very little doing In Groceries. Small
sales of Bio Coffee are reported at 19l&)4o
gold; Cuba Suear at 1212o., and elayed Md
lassej at 4647o. '-' .
The Flour market is dull and weak, there
being no inquiry except for the supply of the
home trade, who hu v cautiously. Hraall sales of
superfine at 88 50; extrss atJ99 50; North
western extra family at S1012 50; Pennsylvania
and Ohio do. do. at $11913, aud fancy lota at
SHf$16. Rye Flour Is scarce and dull at 8 25
8 60. Prices of Corn Meal are nominal.
Wheat comes forward more freely, and meets
a fair inquiry. Hales of 2000 bushels new red at
l'2 0O(a)2 75 bush, llye commands $1 -80(41 -65.
Corn Is rather quiet. Hales of 1400 bushels yel
low at 113115, and some mixed Western at
tl-10112. Oata are dull ad lower. Bales of
2000 bushels at 98c.l-0iJ, closing at the former
rate, 1000 bushel. rley Malt sold at 1-531'70.
Eaos. The uoports of eggs into the United
Kingdom appear to be still extending, having
amounted in the frctr months ending April 5)0
this year to 142,220,7b"0, as compared with
140,188,560 in the corresponding period of 1866,
and 107,821,440 in the corresponding period of
18G5. In April alone the prodigious number
of 58,731,480 eggs was imported. The progress
of our egg imports haa been extraordinary of
late years, the number imported in I860', hav-
At a corporation meeting of Brown Uni
versity, a letter from Rev. Dr. Anderson, of
Rochester, N. Y., declining . the . Presidency
of the institution, was read. .. , -, ,, , , ,
' UTEST SHIPPIHG IHTELLIGEftCE.
PORT OJ PHILADELPHIA HJLY 17,
STATB OF TBIKIIOIHTIU AT TH EVENINO TCLB-
.... . BAPH OVFtCli.
7 A. M..M...70U A. P, M... m
For additional Marine Newt tee J(roT Page.
' ' ' ' ' ' CLEARED THIS MORNING. f
Brig Scotland. Rose, Boston, J. K. Bailey 4 Co. ,
bohr liauoiless. Coombs. Charlestown, do.
ilnnton' en,llluor"' Lynn, Uastuer, Blickney 4t Wel
S.oron. Jarvls, Providence, Westmoreland.
BCum1i&co?m"len Me8alck Bon, Caldwell, Gor
BurgwJfc111' HoUBh' CohaMett Narrows, Lennox A
Bchr Man away, Hampton, Mlllvllle. R. D Wood.Mln
Bt'r W. Whlllden, RigKansJBalUmoreTj. U. Ktt?
Bf.m.hi RIVKD THIS MORNING.
Bteamshlp louawanda, Jennings. 7o honra run.
Savannah, wltb cotton. eta. whiladelrlhJa .J
Southern Mall Steamship Co. Win. J A m m Iiim h
by W. of Cape Henlopeu. saw sleamlhlB'wiomTue
hence lor Savannah; S A. M.. sama day. passed
M.. nines jc.n E. of Cape Lookout passed steamnhiTy.
L, lh"p-,M'nllenlopen. saw steamships Stars aad
cpu& 'u'liBll.1y 'row Boston, la ballast to
beioTPXfn" Co""' 'rm p0rtUn1' W,tn l
bucZo' 10Ugbtr' fr0m Lville. with
Schr Dauntless, Coombs, i days lrom Pmvlrieno i.
ballast to J. E. Bazley & Co. r providence, in
Scnr K. Poron, Jarvls. from Providence. '
wr,rdro.&e.rin8 uou" uoto Buimore'
Oirreipondmee of Ihe Philadelphia Xxchano.
forJohkr JH ft A-"-The sBTptadacona,
n vi.h. a. nV' ,ur ai mourn, E., brfui J.
Livedo?,. M L.n? Wall.r"tor
Tirou oUTr .i viim. auu ueiainea at. tue
?b?smor"n winds, weni to sea
' ' JOSEPH LAI'ETRA.
R!PAm.M u MEMORANDA,
dsy mornmKR ' r' k0"' ' Boat0n 'tt"'
uUimo." Kbb1,6M' Sheldon, hence, at Demerara loth
fr.r.!H,CJ1Brookl, McLane, for Philadelphia, sailed
from ail River litih Inst. ,
a'M ur8reiha. Tnesine, from Shields for Phila
delphia, remained at Hi. Thomat tl Inst., to sail soon.
Brigs Princeton, Wells, aud Abby Watson, Wilson,
benoe, at Bosieu yesterday. ,
Bi i Ik K P. Kiewart. Holland, for Philadelphla.oleared
'New York yesterday.
ttobr J, Truman, Ulbbs, for Philadelphia, sailed from
Jsew Bedford 26lh Inst. .
Bi'hr W. Jones, Emery, hence, at Portland lith Inst.
ISvbr Vlcksburs. MoCormlck, heuoe, at ilaugor.Hih
Instant.
Bcbrs Presto. Brlgirs: D. Oakes, Berry; Dauntleu);
Coombs; and W. 11. tv'estooit, Wfstcoil, for Philadel
phia, sailed from Newiorl laih insU
Hchr Two Brothers, Dlckenton, henoe, at Baltimore
Hth lust. . t ... . , i. .
fcchr Kew Jersey, Horton, hence, at Alexandria 14ih
ft Bohr S. Price. Stevens, for Philadelphia, si JWU-
Uilngion. H. C. inn mm. ,, .
Mir Ware, for Philadelphia, sailed from Norwich.
J!,i'!,.'.n.'Ur nr pi.n.aun. Shaw, aud L. Andenrled.
Crawford, hence, at buleui liih Inst. J
wnbr Liula X. small, Xlce. henoe, at Danvers ,13th
,Uh.'-?.r J. Martin, Baker, for Philadelphia, cleared at
BoHtoo 1Mb Inst.
sohra UuidluK Star. Blancbaid', Pal ma. Brewster:
.,i h r.. ftiminoiin. Gaudy, lor Philadelohla. sailed
irom Fall Hiverlmh lust. .
BclirH.B. Uodirey, Godfrey, hence, at Marblehead
''fccbrs A. Garwood, Godfrev: S.C.Tyler, Steelman;
A. E. Valentine. Mills: aud W.U. lieunts, Reeves, lor
Philadelphia, Hailed from Salem Isih liisl.
steamer Philadelphia, Vulia, heuoe, at Georgetown
Hih lust,
DOMESTIC PORTS.
HW ToaaT. July is. Arrived, steamship Manhat
tan, Wooduull, from Charleston.
Ship ftrace Darling, Gibus, from San Francisco.
Brig iWsaila, Rossi, from Llcala.
lnor. Ai
iuug, uu., inuu. j.uo(ii,iu;;: ui. new, lUIfl)lU0;
5s, 10-406. I01j102; U. 8. 7-30s, 1st series, 1071
W107I: do.. 2d series. 107(21071j lid serlesj
ing oeen 4oo,o ii,eou, as compared with 365,
013,280 in 1865. 335,298,540 in 1864, 266,920,
680 in 1863, 232,321,200 in 1862,203,313,360 ia
1861, 167,(i95,400in 1860, 148,631,000 ia 1809,
134,5,0001 1858, and 126,618,000 in 1857.
J.