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VOL. VIII.-No. 38.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1867.
DOUBLE SHEET-THREE CENTS.
EUROPE.
ITALY.
Attitude of tha branch and Italian Uar
timcntl Vowtrdi the Uarlbaldlans,
From L Moniteur CJJtcicl.
The excitement the't nrrjmlsts are seeking to
foment in Italy has Den foreseen and will cause
too surprise. Tje Governmeut of the Emperor,
o far aa it Is Concerned, will adhere to the (Jon
jenUonoJB tpteinber 15. The Government of
'fcg Victor Emanuel entertained similar in
tentions;, Jt has made energetlo efforts to pro
tect the pontifical frontiers against the expected
attack. To this end large bodies of troops nave
been placed under marching orders. The
Vessels cruising along the ooasts are to prevent
armed forces from lauding. The President of
Uie Council has repeatedly given assurances
that the Convention of September i5 will be
strictly adhered to.
Tbe Mission of General Dnmont Dls
cussed in tne Italian Chambers.
From L' Italia, July 81.
The Italian Chambers, acting upon several
demands for explanations concerning the mis
sion of the French General llumoot In Home,
adopted, in the session of July 80, the subjoined
resolution: "The Chamber, considering that
the Convention of September 15 Is of great Im
portance to Italy, requests the ministry to use
all means to cause the agreed policy of non
intervention to be adhered to."
Tike Mission of General Dnmout, from a
French Point of View.
From Le Moniteur Offlciel.
The newspaper allude to a mission to Rome,
which they state is supposed to have been en
trusted to General Dnmont, and publish an ad
dress which purports to have been delivered by
that officer. It is necessary to make a definite
statement in regard to these matters. The
Minister of War confined himself to requesting
General Dumont to investigate, during the
sojourn of the latter In Rome, the causes that
led so many soldiers to desert the legion formed
at Antibes. As for the speech attributed to the
General, it will suffice to say that no such ad
dress was ever made by him, and that all asser
tions to that eflect are truthless.
GERMANY.
The Interference of Franceln. the Affaire
of Sctileswlg.
From the North German Gazette,
It French writers are truthful in their reports
upon the sentiments which have been aroused
In Germany by the diplomatic steps taken by
France in the Schleswig question, our neigh
bors across the Rhine will be struck by the
unanimous opposition of all parties against any
foreign interference in our affairs. Granted
that the national sentiment acts with great
force, the greater precisely through its having
slumbered so long. It does but follow that it
should be treated with all the more considera
tion. At the same time the Luxembourg affair
has proved that circumspection has not ceased
to be the rnle of conduct of German statesmen
and of the German people. No one denied that,
In view of the geographical and strategical im
portance of the Fortress of Luxembourg,
France had a right to concern herself with the
future of the Grand Duchy. We took this right
Into account without debating It, and we have
therefore all the more reason to claim that
France shall not Interfere In matters not affect
ing her Interests. We must needs, therefore,
attaoh great importance to the pad do declara
tions of the Moniteur, which will, we hope, put
an end also to the continual provocations of
the French press.
FRANCE.
Vha Approaching Visit of Francis Joseph
of Austria Movements of the Kmperor
IVapalaon.
From La Patrie, August L
Shortly after the return of his Majesty the
Emperor Napoleon from Lille, whither he will
proceed on leaving Paris, he will visit the camp
of Chalons, and do the honors of thecamp to
the Kmperor Francis Joseph, who, it is ex
pected, will meet him there. The two Em
perors will subsequently return to Paris, where
great festivities will be held In honor of the
Illustrious guest. At the conclusion of theeZe.t,
the Emperor Napoleon intends finishing the
season at Biarritz. M. de Biamark does not
nrorjose to visit Biarritz, but M. de Beust will
sojourn at that watering-place for a week, after
his nsual stayat Gasteln.
Itter from the Duke de Perslgny.
The Duke of Perslgny has addressed the fol
lowing letter to the Constitutionnel:
Many Journals, In speak'ng of the speech I
lately made in the Senate, reproduce some bio
graphical details, quoted from I know not what
publication. They state that I had been a
member of the St. Simon sect, and of the
Duchess of Berry's expedition to the Vendee.
If I had bad the honor to have been associated,
either with the men of talent or with the men
of spirit to whom allusion has been made, I
certainly should not deny the recollections of
my youth. But the truth is that these asser
tions have not the least foundation, and I am
at a loss to Imagine from what source such false
Btatements could have arisen. Fersigny.
"Paris, August 1, 1867."
CARLOTTA.
Her Journey from Mlramar to Belgium
A Nevr Plan of Medical Treatment.
Pabis, August 2 The Queen of the Belgians,
despite predictions to the contrary, bad no dl fa
culty whatever in persuading the ex-Empress
of Mexico to leave Mlramar. The unfortunate
Charlotte, who supported the fatigue of the long
Journey extremely well, is now at the Chateau
of Tervueren, within half an hour's drive of
Brussels. Her brother, King Leopold, went to
meet his wife and ber at the station. Dr. buel
kens, the eminent Belgian physician in all cases
of Insanity, who has ha extraordinary suooess
In bis profession, expects to cure her. His
opinion Is that a subtle poison was adminis
tered to her In Mexico, and that the Vienna
doctors have been treating her wrongly.
A Singular American Will Case In a
London Court.
From the Pall Mall Gazette, July 30.
Vice-Chancellor Malins had before him to-day
the case of New vs. Bonaker. In this suit to
administer the estate of the late Mr. G. Roberts,
a question arose as to the validity of a bequest
to the President and Vice-President of the
United Slates, and the Governor of Pennsylva
nia, of certain stock, which, was to be accumu
lated until it should amount to $100,000, and then
to be applied by them, together with other pro
perty, In endowing a college for the instruc
tion of youth in Pennsylvania, the professorsof
Which college should ''inculcate and advocate
the natural rights of the black people of
every clime and country nntll they De re
stored to an equality in civil rights with their
white brethren throughout the Union." Mr.
Wickens, who appeared for the crown, said he
was tne oniy counsel who was interested in up
holding the bequest, the objectof which, he con
tended, was a charitable one. and therefore
valid; all the other counsel appeared for the next
kin of the deceased. The Vice-chancellor said
it appeared that the Americans would not have
the miu wuai oia tne learned counsel pro
pose to do with lit Mr. Wlokens said the
trust could be carried out by the court. The
disclaimer of the trustees did not affect the
trust. The Vloe-Chancellor said he was of
opinion tbat one of the objects of the bequest
bad been accomplished by the abolition of
slavery In the United Stales. The American
Government would not have the money for
carrying out the other object of the bequest,
viz., the Instruction of youl u in Pennsylvania,
and this Court could not compel the American
Government to take It. Therefore, the declara
tion of the Court must be that the objects or the
charity falling, the money fell into the residue
Of the testator's estate.
Fosbil Ivoby. About forty thousand pounds
of fossil ivory, that in to say, the tusks of at
least one hundred mammoths, are bartered
for every year in New Siberia, bo that in a do
riod of two hundred years of trade with that
country me iubks of twenty thousand mam
moths must have been disposed of. Derhana
even twioe that number, since only two hun
dred pounds oi ivory is calculated as the v
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FOEMOSA.
harp Battle on the Island of Formosa
Between the Pirates and American
Naval Forces The United States Ships
Hartford and Wyoming- Engaged A
Vigorous Bombardment Before and
After the Battle Lieutenant Mackenxle
Killed, and Flftsen Officers and Men
Sunstruck The Pirates Driven Away,
Etc. Ktc.
. Lonpow, August 13 Evening. Advices re
ceived here from Shanghae give the following
account of a conflict between two steamers of
the American squadron In the Chinese waters
and the pirates of the Island of Formosa:
The United States authorities having received
neither satisfaction nor apology for the murder
of the crew of the American bark Rover, the
men-of-war Hartford and Wyoming were
ordered to the scene of the outrage on the
Island of Formosa, They sailed early in June.
On arriving off the shore a demand was made
for the surrender of the murderers, which was
riot compiled with. Meantime it was apparent
that the natives were preparing for a fitbi, and
the shore was vigorously shelled by both vessels.
Several boatloads of sailors and marines subse
quently ell'eclea a landing, and a sharp fight
ensued with the Formosaus. The fight lasted
over five hours. The heat was Intense. Fif
teen officers and men are reported to have
been sunstruck. Lieutenant Slideil Mackenzie,
one of the landing party, was shot, and died of
his wounds. At nightfall the fighting parly
whs withdrawn from the shore, and the bom
bardment was resumed, and continued until
the natives had all dispersed and disappeared
The Hartford and Wyoming theu weighed
anchor, and sailed for Shanghae, at which port
they arrived on the 18th of June.
The Island of Formosa.
The Island ol Formosa, upon which thesharp
battle above referred to took place, Ip situated
In the China Sea, between 22 degrees and 2o de
grees 80 minutes north, and longitude iw de
grees 80 minutes, and 122 degrees est. Length
lrom north to south. 245 miles; breadth
at the broadest part, which is at the
centre, about 100 miles. Area, 15,000 square
miles. The wholo coast of the island
facing the mainland, and for a considerable
distance inland, belongs to China, and is in
cluded In the government ol the province of
Coklen, from wulch It is distant about ninety
miles The remainder of the east side of the
Island Is occupied by aborigines. Formosa is
Intersected throughout its whole length by a
rloge of mountains called Muh Kau Shau, some
of whose summits are supposed to reach an
elevation of 12,000 feet, and are covered with
snow during the whole year. Their declivities
are clothed with fine trees and pasture
grounds, giving the island a very attractive
appearance from the sea, whence Its
Portuguese name. These mountains present
many evidences of former volcanic uotlon.
Rivers are numerous on the west side, but most
of them are mere mountain torrents. The soil
of the lower tracts and the more gentle slopes
of the mountains is extremely fertile, well cul
tivated, and the climate salubrious. The rice
trade alone, between the island and the marl
time provinces of the main land, employs
about three hundred vessels. The rice grown In
Formosa Is of a superior quality. Wheat, mil
let, maize, several kinds of vegetables, sugar
cane, oranges, pineapples, guavns, coooanuts,
areca nuts, peaches, apricots, figs, grapes,
pomegranates. Chestnuts and melons are also
raised in large quantities. The commerce of
Formosa is confined chiefly to Foksln, and to
a few of the other Eastern provinces of China,
from which it imports tea green tea only and
that of a peculiar kind being cultivated on the
island raw silk, woollen and cotton stuffs
and other manufactures. The exports, be
sides rice, are camphor, salt, surphur, maize,
fruits, timber, and other produce. The do
mestic animals are cattle, butt aloes, horses,
asses, goats, sheep, and hogs. Tne east
rart of the island is said to be Infested with
Igers, leopards and wolves, but none are met
with In tne cultivated districts on the west
side. In 1848 coal of excellent quality, and ex
tending over a large area, was discovered in
the northeast part of the island, in the
vicinity of the village of Kelung-tow, or
Klllon. The aborigines are of slender shape,
olive complexion, wear long hair, and blacken
their teeth. 1 ney are aiviuea into numerous
classes of tribes, have no written language.
are honest and Just in their dealings, but
revengeful when provoked. The Chinese part
of the island is divided Into four districts, the
capital of which is Tal-won-foo. The Chinese
had no knowieage oi Formosa unui toe year
1403, and their sway was not established over
it until 16H3. Since then it has greatly flourished
through their industry, perseveranoe, and
agricultural skill. An extensive emigra
tion is still going on jrom uie conti
nent, and lands are taken up by capitalists,
who not only encourage the people to go
over, but purchase large numbers of poor per
sons to occupy them. - The colonists are wealthy
and unruly, and are a source of great annoy
ance, from the frequency of their revolts, to the
Chinese Government. Literature is In a flour
ishing state in the island, and the people or
Fohsin sometimes sent their sons mere to
obtain literarv decrees. Formosa has few
available harbors, owing to the shallow
ness of their entrances. The channel
south from the island is remarkable for the
violence of Its north winds, and for its heavy
seas. In 1682 the Dutch became masters of it.
but they were expelled by the famous pirate
Coxlluea, whose successors ruled here until
lew. The Nerbudda transport, ana tne brig
Ann. were wrecked on Formosa in 1811, and
nearly all their survivors were ultimately put
to death with great cruelty by the Chinese.
The population of the island is estimated at
z,ouu,ow.
JAVA.
The Terrible Earthquake In the Island
From the Pall Mall Gazette.
We have received the Java papers of the 14th
of June, giving full particulars of a dreadful
earthouake which occurred in the island on the
10th. It was very destructive in the districts of
Cherlbon, Pekalongan, Banjoemas, Bagelen,
Samarang, Djokjdokarta, and Sourakarta. The
greater part of the indigo and sugar manufaoto
ries. nrivate bouses, and military establish
menu are destroyed at Diokjdo. but in other
districts the damage was not so extensive. The
losses, however, are incalculable, vine sugar
crop, wbieh bad Just been brought Into the
barns, is totally lost. A large number of Euro
Deans and natives perished the report says as
many as three hundred. It was feared also that
other Darts of Java might be visited by earth
auaaes; even at waiaria snocas were ieit on me
ay the mail started. The accounts of the rlu-
aerpest in Java are most distressing, in some
districts the whole stock of buffaloes has died
out. and great destitution and miner v prevail:
inueea, tue general euect ot tne news Drought
uy mis man is very painiui.
The Destructive Fire in Keene, N. II.
An extra from the office of the Keene (N. II.)
Republican, gives us the following particulars of
tne destructive nre in that city on Monday
aiiernoon: . .
At 4 80 P. M. a fire brnb nnt ot .,
Bbopsori Meohanlo street, and In a few minutes
the building was in flames, which quickly
spread to the surrounding structures, tilt five
large wooden Bhops and several smaller ones
were consumed, together with the sheds In
which were stored large ouantittfl. r i
The dwelling-houses of Arba Kldier and John
F. Prludell were burned; rIho the old barn be
longing to the county buildings at the Jail and
one connected with the premises of Charles
Bridgman. Here the destruction was stayed
by the desperate exertions of the firemen and
citizens. The owners of the steam shops and
largest losers were Nims A Crossfleld, makers
of doors, sash, and blinds; Edward Edwards
carriage maker; Poole A Sherman, turners and
TiiunnHrtninr ot spinning wheel head Hq.i .
ley P. Muobmore, carpenter and builder; Wil
cox A Russell, painters; Sprague A Clark, furni
ture; besides others, were heavy losers. The
total loss must amount to near $00,000, and at
least 100 men are thrown out of employment.
The fire communicated from the furnace to the
engine, wbloh was fed with shavings and waste
wood. This is by far the greatest conflagration
wiucn tyw veourrea m hub wwa
ANOTHER NEW JERSEY TRAGEDY.
An Old Man Seventyfour Years of Age
Stabbed by Ills Son-'n-Uw-New Mar
ket the Scene of the Tragedy Arrest
of the Assassin.
New Market, August M. Middlesex county,
Hew Jersey, was again tLe scene of a bloody
tragedy on Monday night, the atlair being stirt,
lmg in its details, and only surpa-sed in horro.
by the Coriell mutder, in which Bridget Derean
sustained the murderer's ro ?, aud for which
the is awaiting execution. New Market, the
srene of tbe Coriell tragedy, is also the locality
where the murder under consideration was com
mitted. On Monday nleht, about 12 o'clock, an old
man named John Harris, aged seventy-four
vears, was attacked iu his bod by his eon-ln-law.
William Roantrce, and atter escaping to the
jard of the house was ajain caught by his
assailant and stabbed, the" blade entering the
right side aud penetrating the right lung. After
completing that piece of flcnJUh work the
murderer rushed upon the old man's wile, and
knocked ber down with the buH end of a six
sLooter, thiee shots of which had been tired
by Koanlree, as will be seen by the state
ment of his wife given below. During the
struggle wiih the old man the assassin received
a blow upon the head from some baid substance,
making a deep gash iu bis cranium, from which
the blood flowed Ircely. The wounded mn
staggered to the house, aDd was removed to a
bed inside by bis wife and daughters, wacre he
now lematns. By a strange coinci'lence, Dr.
Coriell, whose wife was murdered by Bridget
Dcrgau, was called to see the wounded man.
He oressed the wounds, but expressed tne belief
that the man was unable to survive his Injuries.
When your correspondent left the bed of the
dviug man this afternoon, he was last sinking,
aid, apparently, would not survive uutil night.
The news ol the occurrence spread like willtire.
but the excitement was not so iuteuse
as would be supposed, the resiJeuts ol that
vicinity having become somewhat accustomed
to such deeds of late. Detectives were
immediately summoned to huut for the
as.aisin, but their etlorts were not required,
as the man was found quietly snoozing under an
elm tree in the vicinity. He was tag';u to New
Bruuswick nnl placed in continoment in the
County Jail. He is an Englishman by birth,
and is about iorly years of age. He was mar
led to the daughter ot the niau whom be
stabbed. He had served during the war as
a private in the 11th New Jersey Volunteers,
he is quite heavily built, aud has red hair.
Tbe wound in tbe head received bv him in the
struselehas caused such a lossot blood as to
render him very weak. No cause is known for
the commission of tbe deed beyond the fact
that Roantree had been drinking treely and was
much excited by the liquor. Immediately upon
the news of the occurrence reaching Nev
Brunswick, County Pi osccutor H'rbert visited
New Market for the purpose ot ascertaining the
facts of the case. The house has two rooms on
the first floor. The room fronting ou th 3 road
Is called the sitting room, ami is occupied by
Mis. Roantree. The room back of this is occu
pied by Mr. Harris aud wife, and has an entrance
irom the back yard: thus Harris' room may be
entered by the iront, through the room occu
pied by Mrs. Roantree, or by the rear door.
STATEMENT OF MRS. KO AN TREE.
The County Prosecutor, having made an exa-
minaliou of the premises, obtained the following
statement irom Hannah Roantrce, wile of the
prisoner:
During the war my hushand sent tome .wo, to De
deposited Iu thebauk la tilB name; but I itiveiieU tbe
nionvy lu tuls houxe and lot, and bad the uileiotbe
house and lot put lu my own nume; this always
seemed a source of annoyance to him, and be often
threatened my lire in couseqnence; wuen ue reiurueu
Irom tbe war be uvea witu me in tms aouau; u:y
latber, John Harris, and my niolber. ills wife, came
to live with me on tbe 2tii of Dec-ember, lttcio, and
lived with me ever since that time; Roantree, mv
husband, otten wanted tbem to move, out 1 would
not let tbem, because I was afraid of my own life, aud
I would not live aione who mm; my miner anil
molber rented of me one room an 3 cellar of
Ibis bouse, aud paid me for It one dollar per
niontb; my ratner bos una no particular ainereuce
with Koanlree, except about seven dollars wtiicii my
fal ber loaned to inui to buy carpenter's tools witu:
father frequently asked Koautieefor it. but be said
be would not pay mm; mia occui reu quite oiten, ana
nea to D me oniy point oi uiuerence outween
n: bave not seen mv husband, nor bad be been to
this bouse lu three weeks, till yesterday: yesterday I
went to Henry Dunham's to wash, and received oue
dollar for It; I sent my little girl with tbe dollar
which I received aa wages to tbe store togeisouae
pork and a loaf of bread; Roantree met bis Uaugbter
on the road as sbe was going to tbe store, took tbe
money away irom ber, ana sent wora to me tbat
be bad taken It: I tben went out to Mud him, and be
ran Into Dayton's store; I tben went Into tbe store
and told him to let me bave tbe dollar, as it was
the only dollar I ima; ne saia De would not give it to
me, ana ran ouM I followed bim. aud be turned round
and struck me twice In the mouth; be tben ran into
Israel Corleirs store ana Bat down; cur. van, Mr.
Mctiraw, Mr. TUtsworlb, and Mr. Coriell were there:
their united bim to it ve un tbe dollar to me: he said
be would not, but they might take It away from bim
If they chose: these gentlemen maae up tne aouar aud
5av It to me, because my cblldreu were starving;
toantree came to the bouse about seven or eight
o'clock In tbe evening; I saw htm by the front win low
stooping on tbe ground; I went to tbe wladow, and
when be saw me be ran towards aa outhouse,
which be entered, and sat down and pretended
to be ssleep; f went up to him, sbook him, aud asked
bim lor tue aonar; lie sum, mi you touuu ma annul, i
bave a six-shooter, and will Are and shoot tbe whole
of you:'1 I tben left bim and he followed me ln'.o the
house: be sat down In a chair, 1 was kitting In a chair
when be got In; be said. "I'urse you, you are sitting
low. but I'll see vou sit lower to-night:" be tben went
around the room grinding bis teeth, and muttering:
be shook bis usl unuer my nose; nenaa one band
In bis pocket: he said, "I'll blow your brains out,
aud tbe thing to do It with I have In my
pocket now;" he came forward to me and
caugbt bold of myihalr be tben let go and went out
and sac on tbe door-sill; be called John Harris, my
latber, and applying an opprobrious epithet to bim,
asked, "Where are you going?" that is all the con
vernation be bad, and went away; between eleven
and twelve o'clock be came bock; ail our family were
iu bed except Cat b urine; tbe was undressed and look
ing out of tbe window; sbe saw Koanlree coming
along the road by tbe bouse: Just as sbe saw him be
nrat m. nlNtol: be tben came la the sate, and as ha
came through be fired tbe pistol again; ba then went
up U tbe front door and broke it open and Bred
luto lather's bed room; tbe door of father's bed
roum stood epen, and be bred at tbe bd la which
fatber and molber were lying: tbe shot entered the
woodwork; I started to run to tbe neighbors for
help, and be fired at me: the whole charge lodge la
the door behind me; tbe pistol was loaded with shot;
mother tben said, "If you are golug to kill us, kill as
now;" be struck her on tbe top ol tbe head with tbe
butt of tbe pistol, knocked ber down, and knocked
the light out; fatber tben started to go out of the rear
door, aud Koanlree went out the trout door towards
the gale: ne met iaiuer m m wuiu( iur assistance,
caught bold ot bim, took tbe butt end of tbe pistol and
struck him over Ibe bead with It, and then stabbed
bim; molber wished to help take care of fatber. and
Koanlree eCt fatber and went to molber, be kuocked
mother down with the butt end ot tbe pistol, then
lumped over tbe fence and ran away; father staggered
... ii.a i.niiHu Knd iHt on a chair; be did not m mi.
thing during tbe struggle; Koanlree pounded mother
on tbe head wltb the pistol: he staboed fatber
through tbe rlgnt siue, iu iu rigui lung; molber was
badly cut.
' A number of other witnesses of the occurrence
corroborated the above statement.
The revolver mentioned in Mrs. Roautree's
statement was found during the morning on the
edge ot a wen, near tue place, as though the
alleged assassin had endeavored to throw It
down the well. The knife has not yet been
found, but a search for it has been instituted.
Tbe msn was seen to load a pistol during Mon
day night at Nelson's Hotel, about one hundred
yards from the house where the bloody tragedy
was enacted, and had been heard to remark that
he would 'break the set up." Hi has two
or three small children living at the house.
Blood is scattered all over the premises. Neva
York IltraldL
An Offending Family. Ia committing a
middle-aged woman to Jail, In London, the
other day, for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct, Mr. Fowler, the magistrate, remarked
that it was a sad thing that the prisoner, her
husband, two sons, aud a daughter had been
confined In the city jail at en time for various
offejues,
SECOND EDITION
FROM EUROPE THIS r. il.
Financial and Commercial Report to
Noon.
By the Atlantic Cable.
London, August 14. Advice received from
Foo-chow state that J 4,000.000 lbs. of the new
crop of tea have already been sold.
Antwerp, August 14. Petroleum firm at 43
francs.
London, Anenst 14 Noon. Consols firm and
unchanged; United States Five-twenti-s weak
at 74 1; Illinois Central, 78 j Erie, 46; Atlautic and
Great Webtern, 21.
Liverpool, August 14 Noon. Cotton firmer
and more active. The sales to-day will proba
bly reach 15,000 bales. All olhcr articles un
changed. Vwo o'clock Market Report,
London, August 142 P. M. The weather
throoehout Englsnd is very hot. Consols,
i)4 3-16: Erie, 46; United States Five-twenties,
74; Illinois Central, 78.
Liverpool, Augut 142 P. M. Cotton firm,
but not fo active. The sales will probably not
exceed 12.000 bides to-day.
Cheese has declined to 51s. 9d.
Tbe Minnesota at Plymouth.
Livfrtool, August 14 Nood. -The United
Stales steam frigate Minnesota has arrived at
Plymouth. All on board arc well.
A Boston Ship In Distress.
Liverpool, August 14. Intelliacnce hi9 been
received here that the ship Joseph Holmes,
which sailed from Calcutta ou May 3, for Bos
ton, has put iuto Mauiiiius, leaking.
FROM BALTIMORE TO-DAY.
Effects of the Suspension of Secretary
JSlanton secesU Despatches, Ktc.
special despatch tothk evknino telegraph.
Baltimore, August 14. Several volunteer
officers now here, who have been retained in
service by Secretary Slanton, and who expected
pcrniancut appointments in the regular army,
are now very utieay, and fear their hopes are
blighted, though they are al-o strong triends o
General Grant.
The suspension of Stanton has served to
greatly strengthen the Republican party, and
has added to his friends. Leading Democrats
think It was bad policy.
The Constitutional Convention has designated
the fourth Wednesday in October for holding
the new charter election in B.i'.timore.
There is contdderab e complaint here at the
partial and Southern sympathizing bias given to
the Associated Press despatches sent from
Washington and eUewhere m the South, by
omittiug facts favorable to the Republicans, and
sending broadcast everything calculated not
only to injure that party, but to sustain the
Democracy and the secession sentiment.
FROM ATLANTIC CITY.
Arrival of the Odd Fellows Excursion
This Morning.
special despatch to the etenino telegraph.
Atlantic City, August 14. The excursion of
the Mount Iloreb Encampment, I. O. of O. F.,
arrived here on time, consisting of twenty-throe
cars, containing fit teen hundred passengers.
The weather is clear and pleasant.
Movements of General Meade.
special despatch to the kteninq telegraph.
Long branch, in. j., August 14. uen. jneaae
and family leave to-day, and proceed to their
country seat in Montgomery couaty. The Gene
ral starts on a tour through his department next
week. Attorney-General Brewster and other
distinguished Philadelphians are here. It Is
warm aud cloudy.
Robbery and Incendiarism.
North Wrenthah, Mass., August 14. There
has been great excitement caused in this town
by the robbery in mid-day of the dwelling-house
of Messrs. Chadbourne & Perry, extensive
farmers, of $1100 in bank notes aud $5000 in
Government bonds. After the robbery the house
was set on fire and damaged to the amount of
$3000.
Movements of Ocean Steamships.
Boston, August 14. The steamship China
sailed this morning for Liverpool, with 61 pas
sengers and $20,000 in specie.
New York, August 14. Arrived, steamships
City of London, from Liverpool, aud Teutonla,
from Hamburg.
Effect of Rain on Health.
Cold, wet summers have always bee a accom
panied by low death rates. The following figures
will be interesting in support ot these lacti:
B'xinfall of each Annual rata of mor-
tr i7i mcnes at
Oreenwicfi Oi
Uilily inEngland and
wiita to luou per
ton living.
M-5
22 6
20 6
lervatory.
187
211
22 2.....,
1854.,
18f5.,
lt56.,
1867.,
1868.,
1K69.,
180
1861.
imi.
1803.,
1865.,
178.
..26 9 ,
..82 0
..20'8
..20 2
..30-0
..16-7
..29 0
ioo2ii 1
22-4
21 2
21-fl
, 215
,.U3 1
23-4
Thus, the highest death rate of the twelve
years, 23-9, occurred with the smallest rainfall,
of 167 inches, in 1864, and the lowest rate 21
in 1806, with the heaviest rainfall, of 32 inches,
in 1860. This may doubtless be accounted for
in maDy ways, aud principally by the cleansing
influence of tbe rain during the summer upon
the impurities of towns, which, in dry weather,
prove so noxious in crowded populations; out It
Is also very possible tbat the greater humidity
of the air Induced by the rain may be usolul to
all persons suffering from aflections of the
lune6. Builder.
English Pensions.
The total amount of the pensious granted last
year from the English Civil List was 1200. Tbe
two daughters of the lute Mr. . Arbuthnot, of
the Treasury, received a pension of 100; Mr. II.
J. Dooaood, parliamentary reporter, now blind
and piralyzea, 40; Mr. G. T. Thomason. pe
riodical literature, blind, 40; the widow of Mr.
n Rkes late of the South Kensington Museum,
75- Mr.' A. H. Hawaii, M. D., 100; Mr. B.
lounff historical and agricultural poet in Ire
laud 40; the widow of Mr. II. H. Carpenter,
lhte of the British Museum, 100; the widow of
Mr 1). Coulton, literary man, 75; Mr. P. v.
White, author, lecturer, etc, 76; the two
daughters of the late Dr. Craii, professor in the
Queen's College. Belfast, 60; the widow of the
late Sir W. 8. Harris, inventor of lightning con
ductors, 100; tbe four daughters of the late Dr.
Petrle, archajologist, etc., 100; Mr. George
Crulkibank, artist, 95; Rev. Mr. J. Berkeley,
botanist, 100; Caroline Ckisholm, services to
eeaiftTautfl,
MEXICO.
Assassination of Irz, the Betrayer of
Maximilian.
Washington, Aug. IS. A letter gives the
following details of the assassination of Lipez,
Who betrnyed Maximilian:
I arrived here to-day and learned the start
ling news of tbe assassination of the traitor
Lopez. Tbe pnrtleulars of the assassination
are ns fol lows: Lopez was staying at a hotel i n
l'uobla, where his wife spurned him from her
pretence. Early one morning a Mexlctto ar
rived, and familiarized himself with anostlorln
a livery stable adjoining tbe hotel. Gen. Mignnl
Lopez was inquired for. but not belnn id, tbe
stranger was told tbat the General would be at
dinner. Before tbe dinner hour Lopez re
turned and was pointed out to tbe stranger,
who made special note of bis man. When
dinner was culled, Lopez and his assassin ooou
pled opposite seats at the table after some
minutes, during which time tbe stranger called
for and drank a glass of wine, he deliberately
rose, drew a concealed knile, and sprang upon
Lopez, and stabbed him nine times. The
stranger then took bis bat, and as be started
to leave, said: "This is tbe way all traitors
should be paid." No one Interfered or pre
vented the assansin frjm leaving. Thus was
tbe blood of Maximilian, Mlramon, MeJIa, ye!
and thousands of others avenged. This report
Is regarded here as authentic.
Marquee In the Capital Santa Anna at
Vara Crux.
Havana, August 6. General Marquez was
found in tbe capital, and would be dealt with
reremptorily. HantaAnna has been conveyed
to Vera Cruz.
AQUATICS.
The Great Rowing Match for $1000 Be
tween Ilamlll and Brown The Articles
of Agreement.
Yesterday we announced that the champion
oarsman, Brown, of Portland, and the famous
Ilamlll, of FlllKburg, had met and made tbe
preliminary deposit of $200 towards a rowing
match for $1000, to take place on the Hudsou
river in September next. The parlies again
met yesterday, selected the vicinity oi new.
burg as the locality, and the 6ib of September
as the time for tbe contest, which, from the
large sum at stake and the rivalry of tbe two
men, promises to be one of tbe most interesting
matches yet arranged in this country. Tue fol
lowing articles of agreement were signed yes
terday: New Yohk. August 14, 187. Articles of aKreement
between Walter iiruwu, ot I'ortlnQtl, Me., aud Juuiea
Ilamlll. of l'llinburx. Pa.
Article 1. An uuiHide boat beeooies entitled to ttie
Inside track only wlieu her stern has been sulliciently
Bbead or the bow of the Inside boat to show clear
water between tlieoi.
Articles. Any noatswervlng from a direct couras In
order to impede the progress ol the other oout shall be
ruled out.
Article i. The boats shall toss for choice of position
before starting in the race.
Article 4. The raveabnli take place at Newburg, on
the Hudson river, on Friday, September 8, 1H7, b-twet-n
tbe hours of two and lour o'clock P. M., tbe
race to be five miles two and one-hair miles to tbe
stake-boat and return 'o start with the tide turning
the stakebnat from left to rllit-
Article 5. Smooth water fchll be requisite for tbe
race, the condition ol tbe water to be judged of and
iJeclded by the referee. Tbe gentleman named and
agreed npon for this olllce shall be appointed when
the last deposit is put op In the bauds of the stake
bolder. Articles. Tbe boats shall be started at the word
"go," said word to be given by the referee. Time
shall be taken when the winning boat crosses the
line.
Artlcle7. Tbe race shall be for two thousand dollars
(20U0) a side.
Artlcie a Two hundred dollars a side shall be de
posited In the hands of the stakeholder at tbe time
theae articles are signed. Eight hundred dollars a
side on Tuesday, August 20, between the hnurs of
one and two o'clock, at the ottlce of Wilkes- Spirit of
the Timet, and tbe balance (one thousand dollars a
side) on Monday, September 2. between the hours
ot two and three o'clock, at the Clipper ottlce.
Kit her parly failing to come forward and put up
the deposits at ' he lime staled lu the artlalei shall
iorfelt tbe amount previously In the hands of the
stakeholder. ...
Articles. If the day named Is unsuitable the race
shall lake place on me tirit rair a ay mnreaiier.
A rtlcle 10. The money to be deposited In tbe bands
Ot Stephen Roberta, the final stakeholder.
CIIAS. B. KLLIOTT. for Walter Brown.
Ufc-NNIS LKAHV, for James Uamtll.
James H. ihlin, w,,na..
John C. Cbou4N, witnesses.
OBITUARY.
Madame C. D. Marat.
TneTallahassee(Fla.)Senfneiol the 8th says:
Madame U. 1). Murat, relict of tbe l'rinoe Achilla
Murat, died at ber Jefferson county plantation,
on Tuesday morning last, after an illness of
several months' duration. Bad as this an
nouncement is, it is not altogether unexpected
to our readers. Few Indulged the hope, lat
terly, that a vigorous constitution would sur
vive the ravages of tbe terrible typhoid fever
that has so long threatened to remove from the
srene of her usefulness, In this community, tue
noble victim of tbe Destroying Angel. At the
advanced aee of Blxty years and over, one of
tbe rarest gems tbat ever ornamented the
society of the South, one of the purest-minded
aud most unnelflsb of her sex, a blessing and
an honor to the age In whlob she lived, has
gone to reap tbe reward of her fervent piety
and her wide-spread benevolence.
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Office o tbb Evbnwo T.eaArH,l
Wednesday, August 14, 1H67.
There is no material change to notice in the
Money Market, the prevailing rates in large
sums ruling at 45 per cent, on Governments,
and 66 per cent, on other good collaterals.
Prime mercantile paper ranges at trom 7 to 9
per cent, discount. The Stock Market opened
very dull this morning, but prices were rather
firmer. Government bonds continue in steady
demand. 102 was bid for UMOs; llli tor 6s
of 1881; 107107J for June and August 7-90s;
1131 forl8G2 6-20s; 110t for 1864 5-20s; HOI (or
1865 6-208; and 108 for July 1806 6-20s. City
loans were unchanged. The new issue sold at
1014; and old do. at 97. ,
Railroad shares were the most active on tbe
list. Reading sold at 52J62. no chance; Penn
sylvania at 634, no change; Lehigh Valley at 68,
no change; and Northern Central at 44, no
change. 127J was bid for Camden and Amboy:
28 for Little Schuylkill; 65 for Norrlstown; 854
for North Pennsylvania; 40 for Elmira preferred;
284 for Catawissa preferred; and 274 for Phila
delphia and Erie.
In City Pasfceneer Railroad shares there was
nothing doing. 19 was bid for Thirteenth and
Fifteenth: 29 for Spruce and Pine; 66 for West
Philadelphia; 134 tor Hestonville: 30 for Green
andCoate; and 26 for Girard College.
Bank shares were firmly held at foil price.
North America sold at 239; 162 was bid tor Phi
ladelphla: 674 for Commercial; 32 for Me
chanics'; 106 lor South wark; 110 for Kensington;
68forPennTown6bip; 69J for Girard; 32 for
Manufacturers'; 70 for City; and 45 tor Oonsoli-
Canal shares were unchanged. Schuylkill
Navigation preferred sold at 30; 46 J was bid for
Leblgh Navigation; 1114 tor Morris Caual
preferred; aud 16 for Susquehanna Canal.
Quotations of Gold 10J A. M., 1404; 11 A. M..
140A;12M., 1404:1 P. M., 1404,, a decline of I
cn the closing prices last evening.
Tbe New York Eerald this morning says:
' "There Is undiminished ease la the lon market,
and large amounla are oflered to the leadiog dealers
lu Uoverniueut securities at three per cent., al
though the general rate It four, and on mixed
collaterals five. Flrst-olase houses can, however,
supply luemBelves at four per cent., without refer
ence to tbe class of collaterals, Tbe usual margin
required by the banks upoa sound dividend pay
lug stocks Is ten per cent., aud from flf eua to twenty
upon those of a less satisfactory character. The dis
count line remalus Inactive, aud only tbe best grade
ol commercial paper Is In favor at tlie banks, the rate
lor which varies Irom nix I to tne vou per cent, with
most of the transactions at the lower rate. On the It in
lustaut about thirty-live millions of oompouud In
terest notes mature, but tuts circumstance gives rise
to uo special remark,"
The total value of the exports from Boston
for the week ending August 9, Including specie,
was $205,649, against $186,402 for the corres
ponding week In 1866. The cash balance in the
Jumuief tU AffciaUut Treasurer ia lfttont
the close of business August 10 was $ 6.94,702,00,
of which $2,917,992-87 was in coId. Tbe Boston
receipts for customs for the week amounts to
$276,300.
The following table shows tbe amount of
debt of the New England States respectively
before the war and in 1806:
1RC0. W4.
Connecticut fso.ooo lO.OW.ooo
Maine 1037,778 8,8M,0Hl
Massachusetts 7,175,978 K&AW
New Hampshire 82,148 i
Khede Island nil. 3,6'26.I0
Vermont nil. 1,667,600
nilLADELPHIJl BT0CK-EXCHANGE S.T,F,S TO DAY
Reported by Dehnven A Pro.. No. 40 H. Third street
BKfcORE BOARDS.
14 sb N Cent. I loe ah Read -SlO. 52X
FIRHT BOARD.
too city as, New.......toiM
tion do. New loll,
IJMiOLnng I Bs. 91
8 h Ilk N A 230
So sh Kead K-...
100 do....jiL 5'2t
100 do boo. 6'2 H
(00 c1o.......rt4ii. M
loO do.......b0..B2M
bz sn rmns n. im.- ,
400 ah Scb Nv Pf..h6o. no
mo do........ bm. ae
loo do M to
10 sb Leh V H.....- &8
83 rto....mM. &H
t do AS
100 eh N Ceut.....cJtp. 4
Messrs. De ilaven & Brother, No. 40 South
Tblrd street, report the following ravs of ei
ch (trice to-day at 1 P. M.s U. 8. 6s or 1881, 11 1
(31114 : da. 1862, UZimm; do.. 1864, loojfoj
1104 do.,lH6o, llOjrllo!; do.. 1865, now, 108
108J; do.. 1867, new, 108jl08 do 6?, 10-40s(
1024(3)1024; do. 7'30s, Aug., &fil07i ; do.,
Juue,1074107J; ao.,July,107il07$; Coupoand
Interest Notes, June, 1864, 119-40; do.. July, 1864,
119-40; do. August, 1864, 1191194 ; do.,
October. 1864, 118iCSH8; do.. December, 1864, .
im117: do., May, 1866, 116J1171; do., Aug., .
1H6S, U6J116J; do., September, 1865. 116ifco,
1161, do. October, 1865, 114J115i Gold, 140j,'(jp .
140 j. Silver. 133J135. ' ,,
Messrs. William ' Painter & Co., backers.
No. 38 8. Third street, report the follow
ing rate9 of exchange to-day at 12 o'clock :
0. 8. 6s, 1881, lllj3111i; U. 8. 6-20s, 1862,
113113J; do., 1864, 1095110i; do., 1865,
llOJ KllOj; do. new, 108108J; 6s, 10-40s, 1024
C8102i; U. 8. 7-30s, 1st series, 107i108; do., .
2d series, i07Ci07i; 3d scries, W7ii aiU7i ; .
Compound Interest Notes, December, 1864. 117J.
Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co. quote (Jovern
mpnt securities, etc., as follows: U. 8. 6s of
1881, 111(3112; old 6-20s, 1131135; 5-20s,
18G4. 110U04; do., 1865, HOjllOJ; do.. July,
108108; do., 1867, 108J108; 10-40, 102?D
102; 7-30S Aug., 107itfi)108; do.. June, 107J
107j: do., July, 107jlU7j. Gold, 140.J140S.
Philadelphia Trade Report.
Wednesday. August 14. Bark There 1st a
firm feeling In the market, and holders au
vanced their views 51. gales of 23 hbds. No. 1
Quercitron at $ 13 f ton. -
Cotton is quiet but firm; small sales at 2f
29Vo. for middling uplands and New Orleans.
Tbe lethargy which has characterized the
Flour market for some time paststlll continues,
and prices of low grades are nominal. - Tbe
grain consumers move cautiously, and purchase
only enough to supply Immediate wanta. Hales .
of 600 barrels sour at S7-25; superfine at $7'75($
8-26; old .and new Wheat extra at (8 2610'5O;
Northwestern extra family at siOll-60; Penn
sylvania and Oblo do. do. at $I012&0; new
Wheat do. do. and fancy at 811 -50ii 14-50. Kye
Flour ranges from $7-758 25. Nothing doing
in Corn Meal. 6
The Wheat market, although quiet, Is firm. 1
Bales of New bouthern and Pennsylvania at
$2-25a2-S5. Kye is steady at $1 801-40 for new,
and $1-40(1-15 for old. Corn Is dull and weak;
sales of yellow at $l-19l-21, and Western
mixed at $114M6. Oats are a shade lower;
sales of 6000 bushels at8385o. for old, and 73
76o. for new.
Whisky Nothing doing. ' '
LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OV PHILADELPHIA,
AUGUST 14.
STATS OW THKKMOMKTKB AT THH) IV SKINS TEL!-
OB.APH OirriCH.
7A. MM......77;I1 A. M ...,tSJ P. M. L)
For additional Marine Ifewi see Third Pag.
CLEARED THIS MORNING.
Brig Josephine, Forbes, Halifax, C. C. Van Horn.
Brig ChleftalD, Conrow, Halirax' do.
Brig AUneoa. Harmon, Havre, L. Westergaard A Co.
Brig Leonl. Bishop, Dorchester, E. A. Houder A Co.
Brig fcsperanaa, Klberas, Barcelona, Workman A Co.
Sri., mi" 1oiP?: Rumb"-B8tou.J.a.G.B.lteppl!erl -BcbrHlak,
JobnuoD, Boston, do.
fechr E. and L. Marts. Marls, do
8tNutt'ing Weaver' We,kVert Boston, Borda, Keller A I
Bchr Mary E. Long, Harding, Boston, L. Andenrled A '.
Bohr Lady Ellen, Booy, Boston, . do.
Bchr Bnowflake, Htewart, Boston, Tyler A Co.
BchrOeo.Nevlngei, Bmlth, Boston, Dovey, Bolkley
BomJEVW, Johnson, Marts, Boston, Mammoth Vein '
Bchr Mary Riley, Riley, Boston, Blaklaton, Graeff A
Bchr Crisis, Bo wen, Lynn, do."
Bchr North Pacific, Errlokson, Providence, do
Bchr E. L. Bmlth. Bmlth, Boston, Van Dusen. Loch
man A Co.
Bchr Morning Light, Nlckerson, Alexandria, do
Bchr Lamartlne, Butler, Providence, Lehigh Coal and '
Navigation (Jo. -Bohr
J. Bur ley, Williams, Maiden, Qulntard, Ward A
Co,
Bchr A. M. Aldrldge, Robinson, Providence. ' do.
Bohr T. Lake, Adams, Maiden, Ratbbuo, Bi earns A Co. ,
Bchr R. Vanneman, Vanneman, Balem, New York
and Schuylkill Coal Co. .
Bchr Mary and Caroline, Bmlth, New Haven, Captain. ,
Bchr W. M. Rhuark. Crelghton, Dorchester, Captain.
Bt'r A. Brearley, Mullen, Baltimore, J. D. Kuoflf
ARRIVED THIS MORNING.
Bchr W. M. Knaark. Crelghton, s days from Dor- '
Cheater, In ballast to oaDtaln.
Bchr W. Boardman, Ballard, from Portland, with "
nidse. to captain. ..., . - f
Bcbr M. Fleming. Williams, from Norwich. ,
Bchr Lamartlne, Butler, trom Mattaoolsett,
Bcbr T. Lake, Adaais. from Old Cambridge.
Bcbr Morning Light, Nlckerson, from Norwalk. ,
Bcbr Mary and Caroline, Bailth, from New Haven.
Bcbr M. K. Long. Hardy, rrom New London,
Bchr Slak, Jobuson, from Providence.
Bcbr Bnowdake. Btewart, from Cambrldgeport.
Bchr Crisis, Bowen, from Lynn.
Bchr F. W. Johnson, Marts, from Boston
Bcbr O, Nevlnger. BniltU, Uom Boston.
Bchr J. Burley, Williams, from Boston. '
Bchr A, M. A Id ridge. Robinson, from BostonV r
Bcbr II. A. Rogers, Frambes, trom Boston.
Bcbr M. Haley, Haley, Irom Boston.
Bchr R. Vanneman, Vanneman, from fioeton- .
BcbrM. Riley. Riley, from Boston.
Bcbr Lady Kllen. booy, from Boston.
Bcbr J. T. Weaver, Weaver, from Boston. ' i i
Bchr North Pacific, ErrtckHOn, from Boston.
Bcbr K. and L. Marts. Marts, from Boston. ' '
Bteamer Vulcan, Morrison, ii hours from lw
York, with muaa. to W. M. BalrdoVCo. W,
' ' AT QUARANTINE.
Barqns Pbllena. from Ioagua,
Brig Naaarine, from Bt. John, P. B, i ;
Bric 8. and W. Welsh, from Turke Island, with loos'
of foretoptaast and mainmast bead. r .
ibrretpondmee of the Philadelphia Xaenanoe, '
m.K" August ia.-The lollowing vessels re
K the Breakwater-Bchrs P. Bolce, Harriet, J.
vLt' i Vaughn, and Helen Mar. for Bostoui GeoV
A Vft J2f ?ro'laf Cohaaseit. from New BedlordT.
fj? ?eh 5jr.8u"bur7! 1- Mercer, for Washington :
KM 'e.n- " New London, all from Phlllde":
pJ?iS'' E- valentine, from Georgetown lor BrUlae
f orL & Pharo.from yirgluii tor New
."Comet. Rebecca. W. H. Tborndlk. sloops U.
A. C apron, presto, and a L. Bmlth. all with stn.V. 77;
;.kwJ"r' ?r? ta0 l'' harboVWHtemV L
cort letl to-day with peaches for New York.
JOSEPH LAFETRA, 1
iv'VESb BU John. N.B.,
Wu'.S.2'"nierlne' Cnrtl. ", at 8t.John.N.B.(
yaybX,At.VlM.n0e Kelly' W Charleston
lK!f.IUp ' H"d'-. benoe. at Providence
. 0?" nit
Baroue Mary Mool?i,?I,e, V Antwerp 2Mb ult,
Hoi. nth Htf.Vnr.UalledUaga'nr HU"'X' MHotosa
lDVunL fc"uu,on' at Portland 13th
toBci.r Minnesota, Phlnney, benoe, atWareham iUu