The New York Herald Newspaper, October 14, 1863, Page 10

10 NEW YORK’ HEPALD; WEDNESDAY) OCTOBER 14, NT mit 1 WUROPE JOUNS, N. Fe PORTANT | MICA APS THE DAYS LATER NEWS. TW ACCIDENT TO THE AFRICA OPP CAPE RACE. Maximilian Accepts the Throne of Mexico. Re Requires a Free, Spontaneous Vote and the Integral Inde- pendence of the Empire. The Revenne and Land Re- sources of Mexico. f Mr. Stephens’ Mission for Re- cognition Likely to Fail. Advance and Becline in the Rebel Loan. ‘Britis Vicws of the Battles Near Chattanooga. Pius the Ninth Healed by a French Free Thinker. The Cardinals About to Proclaim a Miracle, When He “Puts His Foot Bown” On It. &., ke. ke, The steamship Africa from Liverpool 8d, via Queens” town 4tb inst., arrived at St. Johns, N. F., at two P. M., yesterday , en route'for Boston by way of Halifax. The Bremen steamsbip Bremen, Captain Meyers, which left “Southempton on the 30th ult. arrived at this port Jest night. Hor news:has been anticipated. ‘Tho news by tho Africa is two days later. The Agricultural Review of Dublin, Ireland, for Septem ber, says:—The potato crop is turning out satisfactorily, swery little injury having as yet been sustained by tho @mease. The quality is alzo much better than of latter yoare. ‘The Catholic Primate of Ircland acknowledges the fol- Jowing sums of money transmitted to him from the Unit- ‘ed States for distribution among the poor of the Archio- Plecopal province of Armagh during the late severe sea- gon —From the Archbishop of New York, £44 10s. 11d.; from the Bishop of Philadelphia, £1,250; from the Relief Committee of Baltimore, £200; from Buffalo, per Very Rev. F. O'Farrell, V. G., £136 148. 80.; from the deanery @f Auburn, diocese of Buffalo, £107 48. 10d.; from the Geanery of Lockport, diocese of Buffalo, £36 16s. 94. ‘The Paris Pourse was heavy, rentes 67f. 76c. ‘The Groat Eastern had been seized under an Admiralty warrant, by the owners of the ship Jano, which vessel -sbo ran down off the Irish coast. ‘There was an improba- ‘dle rumor that ihe Cunard company proposed to purchase ‘she Great Eastern to convey ovals to various parts (or their vessels. - A general meeting of shareholders was beld at Louden on the 2d. The position was referred to @ com- smaittee with Instrnctions to report in ten days. ‘The Galway steamship Columbia sailed from that port for New York ov tho 20th alt., with five hundred steer- ago and twonty-five cabin passengers, ‘The Scotia arrived at Queenstown at five o'clock A. M of the 24 and Liverpool early on the 3d. ‘Tho Adviatic, from New York via St. Johas, arrived at Galway on the 4th. The Disaster to ti FIRST DESPATCH. Sr. Jouns, N. F., Oct. 13, 1863. ‘Me royal mall steamship Afrioa, from Liverpool 3d, es rovte to New York, struck near Cape Race at ten clock on Monday night, and arrived here safely at two @ clock, this (Tnesday) afternoon. ‘The vessel is badly damaged. SROOND DESPATCH. Sr. Jonna, N. F., Oot. 13, 1868. ‘Tho steamship Africa, in a denso fog, struck near Cape Race, at ten o'clock last night, Tne ship was put about before sho struek, bot took ground fore, aft and amidships, and romained on the rocks half an hour. There was a considerable sea on, with a southerly wind. ‘The ship was much damaged. ‘The boats were got ready but not launched. After one hour the ship floated and tbo pumps speedily leared Ber. Captain Stone then headed for lalifax, but afterwards Abought it pradent to bear up for bere. ‘The cargo is much damaged. ‘Tye ship makes a deal of water. THE AMERICAN QUESTION. Africa. ‘The news by the Scotia of the defeat of Roseorans ‘ereated considerable sensation and caused a rise of five per cent in the rebel loan, but the advance was not fully @astained, and closed about twenty-five discount, ‘The London News says General Bragg’s victory over Genoral Rosecrans is a striking demonstration of the wis- @om of the new military policy of the Confederates tn eombining their forces to arrest the advance of the fede- als, The honors of the battle belong to General Bragg, ‘bat he must do more than ho has hitherto done if the Con- federate cause is to gain solid advantage from his sword. ‘The London 7imes thinks that Rosecrans was defeated Dy superior strategy rather than mere fighting, and says Wbe evident that the federal troops contested the field ob- ‘tinatety, rallied when broken, and formed again and ro. Bewed the engagoment repeatedly. They seom to have Gone all that bravery and determination could effect, Dut the greater skill [of the (Confederate gen combining the force which made the attack aud 1 thom victory. ‘The Landon Herald looks on it as the most decisive bat tle fought in the Western States. The London Morning Post points to the continuance of ‘sho pecuiiarity of this great war, that neither belligerant should be permitted, for any protracted period, to follow fhe path of victory. ‘The London Army and Navy Gazette attempts to show the dangerous position of Rosecrans, bat suggests that the Union prospects may be brighter than the telegraph makes out. As toCharloston, it remarks that the means of Attack being superior to the denfence, the place may fall. A letter from Grest, dated September 20, aaye the Piorida bas Onished repairing in the government dock aod _ ‘and gone into the mercantile ', Where she was re Miting; she would go toto the roadstead in about a week, Dut would not be ready for sea for three weeks 01 Wonth. The federal steamer Koarsage coutinutd at rest, ‘awaiting coals. It is pointed out that twenty. four houry must elapse after tho sailiog of ove | ‘vensel betore the other be allowed to depart. ‘The Paris Siecle argues that if Alexander H. Ste- phens visits Paris with the expectation of procuring the Feoegnition of the South, he will return disappointed. The for that has passed, if it ever existed. The Houth, Dy arming the negroes, show: that its resistance W. R. CREMER, " » Honorable Secretary, No. 31 Gamat ‘ f LL 4noN oF THE Unite States, Loxpos, 1 the ' to inform you tbat the it Bt Jamca’ Hall, ‘L.xpdon, on the 20h “of March Jest, and heretotone ited to him cb abe medium = of Legation. 1 am di Sohn wet he 3 om ea ty ibe iiberal a Vaited States, oN as by their good wieber — yo begd | poses upon the only sure n of 0 yt legrity and uniaa, mead yy ae ‘the carpest dese whch roades the address of the Trades Unwnists for the pre- i taticn of peuce and barmepy and mutual alleetion be: “ dren mand the United Stetes, That dewwre as just, Batural, wiee and humane, vr is i exiet secordance with the earnest wishes of ricon people. The President willingly behevos se respects the ‘Irades Unionists have spoken ice of the people of Great Britain, and in the se be responds to it Op the part of the people of Led Staces, with equal directness and pot less earnest. Ihave the bouor to be. sir, your obedient servant, CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, Joun Breer, Esq. ,.M. P. THE MEXICAN INVASION. Maximilian fasomes the Throne om Cer- tain Conditions. Moximitian had answered the Mexican deputation. He was ready to accept the throne on a free, sponteneous ‘expression of the population, and by a guarantee for in- tegrity im the independence of the county * Uni ness. Mexico As It Is. SURVEY OF TH REPUBLIO—WHAT THE COUNTRY MAY BRCOME—THE MINES AND THEIR PROSPECTIVE PRO- DUCE—THF COTTON, TOBACCO, SUGAR AND COFFEB LANDS OF THE PROPOSED EMPIRE, [Mexico City (August 28) sorvegpeadeit st tap London mes. ‘The cofrespondent of a Freach journal says :—‘'The Merican question is now the order of the day, Capitalists aud emigrants are holding themselves in readiness, and the monarchical question once dotermined in tne affirm- ative, Mezico will become the centre of an com. mercial movement” From one extreme to another is ever Mexico, ggg oe ge — comes Prosperous to-morrow. Such rap! transitions with individuals are possible, but with countries not. Mexico, owing to. her enormous resources, will rige more a perhaps than any other country; but such a rise can only be brought about by a ‘vast system of emigration, and this can only be svcured by a firm and lasting government The apathy and in. difference of England in ull that relates to this country bas always surprised me, and it is with a view of throw- ing some little light upon its present and future that | am induced to make the following remarks and observations: In 1856 the imports of Mexico are set down by Senor Lordo y Tejada ai $26,000,000, and the experts at $28,- 000,000 Of the former England supplied $12.500,000, or pearly the balf, and of the total exports and imports she engrossed $13,000,000. The liabilities of Mexico aro a8 nearly as pessible as follows:— ‘The bonded debt and arrears of interest. Rritish convention... . Spanish convention and a rears. French elaims.. 12,000,000 British claims, 14,000,000 Spanish claims ‘ + 11,000, American and other claims r = 6,000, Laguna Sicea and Capuebinos robberies. 1,000,000 to as great an extent gether in the trade of $17,000,000 she is entitled to veceive at the very least $19, 000,000." These are startling facts Now, we find that under the Spavish rule the reyennes of Mexico averaged about $20,000,000, which was applied in the following manner, viz:—$10,500,000 in defraying the expenses of goveramen:, $3,000,000 towards the sup- port of other Spaniah colonies, ana the residue was re- mitted to the royal Treasury at Madrid. Since the independence the accounts of revenue and ex- penditure have been so inaccurately kept that it is diff- cult to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion swith respect to their real amounts. The budgets, however. of different Ministers of Finance for fifteen yoars, from 1824 to 1841, both inclusive (those for 1834-35 and 1836-37 having never been published), give a total expenditure of $274,- 737,317, or a yearly average of $18.315,821: the accounts, however, of actual receipts and expenditure for fourteen of those years averaging only $17,732,292 annually. Now, as the maritime custom have ever been the prin cipal sources of revenue, it 1s important to ascertain, if possible, what proportion they bear to the whole. Dur: ing oleven years, from 1827 to 1837, both inclusive, they averaged $6,619,000. Senor Lerdo y Tejada, in his me- moria of 1857, estimates them at over $8,000,000, but as we have the assurance of Antooio Garay, Jose Mariano Blasco, Luis Maria Mora, Francisco Lombardo, T. Eche- varia, Senor Lerdo y Tejada, and a host of others, Minis- ters of Finance at different periods, that the contraband amounted, at the very least, to as much more (some placing it as bigh as three-fourths), it follows that the maritime custom houses, ly administered, ought fom the years 1827 to 1837 to have produced an average i Sree and during tbe year 1857 upwards of Senor Garay, Minister of Finance ,in 1884, states that the maritime custom houses would in. bis time, proporly administered, have prodaced $15 000,000 annually—that is to say, Vera Cruz, $3,000,000, Tampico and Matamoros, $4,000,000; Alvarta. Campeachy, &c., $1,000,000, and the Pacific ports, $2,000,000. Since these estimates were taken there can be no that the ports on the Pacific have greatly increas. Importance, ‘and although for years past they ha Produced little or nothing to the contral government, from the frightful sustem of robbery and p'wnder there car- Tied on, yet am I informed trom persons resident on the pot, and best competent to judge, that these ports, prop. erly administered, would produce at the very lowest esti mate, $6,000, annually ‘We may, therefore, fairly assume that the maritime custom houses are capable of producing, under honest Management, between $16,000,000 and $20,000,000 an nually, and that this might, by 4 judicious system of in- ternal taxatian, be raised io $80,000,000 annually | have not the loast doubt. For instance, the yearly production of natural industry bas beeu variously estimated from $300,000,000 to $330,000,000. An income tax of five per cont, levied on only balf that amount. would at once pro. duce $7,500,000. Such a tax would be gixdly paid by the capitalist, whose strong box of late-has been socontinually fuvaded; by the lagded proprietors, whose cstatcs have deen laid desolate; by the manufacturer, the miner and im fact, by every ‘one who has anything to lose. It is only afew months back that the proprietors of some of the largest sugar estates mad® a representation to Juarez, clearly proving that tho imposts upon that description of property (irrespective of sums levied by contributions and forced loans) amounted to upwards of twenty three per cent on the gross produce. Can any one doubt that those gentlemen would gladly pay an ivcome tax of five per cent calculated on the net proceeds? If people will have protection and a ‘settled government they must be content to pay for it; and if they are, there 1s no reason in the world why Mexico should not become in the course ofa few years as solvent as England, France or any other country. Such being the present of Mexico, let us consider what might be her future. It is a well known fact, corrobo rated by the highest possible authority (Baron Hum Doldt), that two-thirds of the silver.ever in circulation, or upwards of $3,000,000,000, hus teen the pradiice of Merican mines; and when it is ‘considered that the mineral woalth of Mexico can scarcely be said to have been ex- plored, and that the richest portion of the kingdom— viz., Sonora, Sinaloa, and part of Chibuahua—still re mains a terra incogniia, we way almoat be oxeusod for indulging to a fear expressed many years back by Hum. Dokit, that ‘should the mineral wealth of Mexico be ever thoroughly explored Europe would be inundated with the precious metals.” The average amount of silver anhoally exported during comparatively qniet times may vo placed at about $20,000,000; that this might with ease he doubled or trebled no one the leasé acquainted with the country can doubt. Gold ts known to exist in large quantities in Sonora, Cdihuahua, and part of Guerero, but hus never beet ‘worked to any extent. Copper mies of surprising ret ness exist in many parts of the country, but inthe pro sent defective state of tand transport those only can be worked with any prospect of success which are neur the const. Cotton is indigenous ; it grows in almost every part of the country, even on the bigh lands, five thousand feet oof Inte tothe capital from the neighborhood of y. however, is produced in the of Huasteca, in the state of Tamaulipas, extendiag from the sierra ‘to the coas: Supposed to'be the most favored district. It can, how. ever, be grown to any extent ali up the river Hravo del ‘orte, and here the river i* navigable for About two hms dred miles, and might be rendered so for a much greator distance ‘It can also be Crug, in Guerero'and all along the Pacific coast. In fact, the quantity that might be produced throughout the country is almost colimited, with this advantage—that while in the States the produce te greatly checked by frost, here the tree would continue flowering and pro- ducing until the time came round for ploughing up the old shrub and sowing the new. ‘The chief drawback would be the scarcity of inbor; but this might, to some extent at least, be remedied by coolie Inbor, introduced under proper Festrictions Tobacco of very good quality is produced in the State of Vera Croz, and in many <ther paris. expeciaily im the neighborhood of Tepic. The cultivation and curing bas never been properly attended to: but there it no reason why, with proper care and atiention, it #houid uot be- come a valuable article of export Sugar is another article tha! may be produce? fo omy > | tent. The Mexican cane if sald to abound ia a greater amount of saccharine matter than tat of any other coun try, and it is worthy of note th cane eulti. vated on the coast is equally productive at an elevation of four thousand feet At preseat the supply is ov home consumptioa indigenous, and is found growing wild in many parts of the country, that of the Soest quality (said to be the best in the world) is grown in the neighborhood of | Orizaba. Tt ig aleo produced in great quantities and of doubt ed in | Ube best qualily sil along the, Pacific coast. The cotee od in the country i all.of native produce. but state of things, luabie article of export. Woods of every kind and description, including log. | wood, mahogany, &e, abound in Sinaloa, Sovora, and other States Coobiineal, indigo, a all the prodace of the country. weh pr is growing at command jt is clear that Mexico must one of thee days become one of the exporiing countries im the world, amid tome of ws may s¢0 (he strange anomaly of its mineral wealth becom . Surely it is worth an effort Bu. The Presi | 8,000,000, imp: for the | this part of my cor: espondence with what appears to mo fa t fact-Yexwe, with a popa tien of at the rate of Mite better than threo dotiars por heads when wb is that import at the rate ef 6 96, and Chile at 12 70 per bew!, some idea may be formed of whatthe trade of Mexico might become under propor mahagement. With imvor- tations at the same rate a8 those of Chile, she would con- sume $105,000,000 annually; end with a mining popala tion, natuealy os pay a tee tr - Of expenditure, sup Noy oy 4 resources of the country, with means of indulging their propensities, there is no reason why Mexico should not become a greater consumer than ‘of the cvun- tries above alluded to. Pius the Ninth and His French Physt- ef mae HEALTH OF BIS HOLINESS ENDANGERED BY AN UL- CKR ON WIS LEG—HOW 4 FRENCH INFIDEL CURED HIM, AND THE CARDINALS PROCLAIMED A MIKA- [Parie’ (Sept. 27) correspondence of the Independance sige if 1s bave all spoken at @ certain period of the state of health of Pius 1X. He bad, in his leg especially, ‘® Gigeage which ingpired the upeasiness, J can assure the consciences es. Y disturbed that the dis- ane is healed, and the Holy Father is saved; and, what ia still more curious, be has been saved dy @ freothinker. ‘The facts are these:—Recently a physician, M. le Docteur G-——. wat at Rome. He ad vot gooe there to seek for relics against fever or madness. travelled there simply en savant, 18 a lover of antiquity, and he visited rains and museums much more than the churches. Chance placed him incontact with a ‘connected with the Pope, one of those honest court! such as courts can produce (even the Court of Rome), who are ratber intitle which he opresenta, Ful personage soned atitut wi con! si So se ene eee of his joliness’ leg. “What says nis pbvsician?”” Dr. asked Dr. D——. The courtier, ‘ing his head, eaid that the Holy Father received very few visits from I+ Why so? Doeshe od mistrust the . “No,” said the courber, it is not that, Oar Hol} Father does not ask anything better than to bo ly but be dares not hope for a cure.” «How ts thatt”? “His friends see with pain that he is following a cer- tain treatment, and he himself is resigned to live or die. He looks forward to a miracle only for a cure, «nd in the meantime he wishes that bis illpess should aid bim in sim- plifying the Roman question, by withdrawing him’ from a melee in which his friends defend him with 80 much fe- Tocity.” “How horrible!” exclaimed Dr. G——, ‘cannot I seo the Holy Father? 1 will undertake to beal him.”” “To see him alone is very diffloult; but I will go and try to obtain for you a te’e.a-te‘e,”’ replied the good cour- bas stand perhaps we shall arrive at a successful re- sult, The next day Tr. G—— was jel informed that an audience with the Pope would granted bim, but that be should kiss his slipper and receive his benediction. Id, then, a freethinker being compellea to present himself at the Vatican in the humble attitude of a young member of the coofraternity of St, Vincent de Paul, or of ‘an orator of the Congress of Malines, Dr, G——, finding himself face to face with the Chief of Christianity, pros- trated himself before the Holy Father (1 do not know whether the bypocrite did not even band him a rosary to bless). The Holy Father, however, assisted. him to rise, and drawing him aside exposed his diseased leg. ee is the matter with me?’ asked he voice. ‘The doctor shook his head in replying, “Erysipelas.” Is it mortal?” added the Pope, with tranquil smile, and as resigned as the first martyr of Catholicism. jt may become mortal if the disease is not arrested.’’ “Can you care me?’ demanded he again. «Without any doubt, and 1 shall now write a prescrip- tion.” (0, don’t write anything here,” interrupted the Holy Father, but ee the medicaments yourself and give them to me with your bands. You will be mtroduced into my presence.’” The audience was concluded. The attendants ap- a the doctor, and the Holy Father had only time to bless the freethinker who was rendering so great a service to orthodoxy. According to the orders given, Dr. G—— prepared the necessary ointments, and every day, under the pretext of having a now amulet to be blessed, or of obtaining a more complete absolution, he rubbed secretly the leg of hie Holiness. The remedy operated; at the eud of a few days the Holy Father was getting rapidly well. His leg Deing nearly healed, to the astonishment of the eardinals be walked with a licht step. They were iced at the unexpected cure. They knew well they could not attri- "in a low bute it to the Italian physicians. J/war fore them to be owing to a mi lous snterventicn. But no miracles take place at Rome unless the Sacred Coll loge consents to them. Now, their permission was not at this time demanded; the miracle was therefore contraband. ‘The Holy Father is, however, a mar of epirit. and, to the astonishment of ail around bim, he avowed with a play- ful irony that it was a physician, a French physician, » freethinker of a physician, who had cured bim. Intelligence. Livarroor., Oot. 3, 1963 Brrapstorrs.—Bigiand, Athya & Co., Richardson, Spence & Co., and others, report :—Flour dull and partially de. clined 6d. Wheat steady, but dull: red Western, Gs. 9d. 8s. 2d.; red Southern, Ss 6d.a ss. 9d.; white Western, “88. Od. a 98.; white Southern, 9%. a 9%. 64. Corn active and 6d. bigher; mixed 27s. a 27s. 3d. Provisions. Wakefield, Nash & Co. and Gordon, Bruce & Co, report beof quiet and steady. Pork steady. ' Bacon tenda upward and is active, Butter still advancing and whe fice quatities are higher, Lard buoyant and all qua litfes a trifle higher: sales at 39%, 0408. 6d. Tullow steady. Propvce —The brokera’ circular reporta:—Ashes quiet bat steady. Sugar firmer and 6d bigher. Coffes quiet. Rice steady and unchange. Liuseed firmer. Linseed oll firm. Cod oil very dull Rosin quiet and stedy. Spirits turpentine taactive Boult, English & Brandon report:—Petroleum beavy and tending downward. Crude £19 15s. per ton. Relined 28. 5d. per gallon. Lonpox , Oct. 3, 1863. Barings’ cireniar reports breadstuffs dull and tending Commerci downward, Iron firm, with an a 1 2s. for Scotch p Sugar active, higher Coffee beary and Is 4 23. lower re steady Tea quiet but stendy. ‘Tallow steady and un changed. Spirits turpatitine still dectioing. Petroleum quiet, at £20 for crude. Linseed cakes easier oil tends downward. Sper Groves & Todd report —Rosin firm Provisions steady aad vocbanzed Baring’s Cireular reports only small ealea of American fecur ities, and prices nominal , Oct. 2, 1863. Sales of the week, 7,000 Market quiet ew Orleans tres Ordiuarie, 348f.; do, bas, THE LONDON MONEY MARKE! Loxpoy, Oc Evening. Concols for money , 9334 8 93h, AMERICAN SECTRITIES —IHinois Central shares, 16 a 14 discount. Erie sbures, LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Liverroot, Oct. 3—Feening Cotton buoyant. Sales the day of ‘the Africa's depar- ture 10,000 bales, of which speculators and exporters took 4,000 bales LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. The breadstufls market ts quict and stacy, Corn ae- live aod tending upward. IVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. The provision market is quiet. Lard firmer and tal- tow firm The China and An Outward Bouna. Sr. Jonwa, N.F., Oct. 12, 1863? ip China, from New York for Liverpool, ° The steam: | passed Cape Tace on Sunday morning at nine o'clock. prdducod in the Stato of Vera | fined to ‘anilla, and numberiess other | News from New York to Saturday evening was put op board The steamship Anglia, from Boston, left here at one o'clock on Sunday morning for Galway. She did not come into the harbor, anda number of packages of im- portant and much needed material for the Newlonadiand telegraph line were carried to Galway. The Steamer Ca’ jonia. Bowron, Het. 13, 1863 ‘The British steamer Caledonia, which went ashore on Cape Cod nearly a year ago, and which was subsequently abandoued and sold as sbe lay on the besch, was finally floated off this morning, abd 18 now being towed yp to the city by the steamer Charles Pearson. Tho wrock was porcbased on the beach for $14,000, and the purchasers will make a godd thing by the speculation | NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC. | Great Fire at WeavervillemArrival of Treasure from Oregon and British Co- umbia—The Consus of Waho—Interest> ing from Mextco—Conviction of the Chapman Privateers, &. San Francisco, Oct. 12, 1963. On Saturday Weaverville was destroyed by tire, for the third time, Loss $400,000. The steamer Sierra Nevada arrived yesterday, bring: ing $150,000 im treasure from Oregon and $130,900 (rom Briti#h Columbia ‘The census of Idaho Territory ahows 22,000 white popu- lation, The election for Legisiators and member of Con- | gress has been Axed for the Jist of October, The Constitution brings dates from the city of Mexico to the 25th of August, san Luis Potosi 30th, Guadalajara September 22. ‘The changes in Juarex's Cabinet are:—Doblado, Minis- ter of Foreign Affairs; Tejado, Finance; Hosea Lopez, War; ‘Chief Ja Fuente bas been appointed Minister to Wash- | ington. i | Greathouse, Harpending and Rubbey , three of the lead- ers among tore captured in this harbor last winter, ‘when putting to sea aboard the privateer Chapman, were | today found guilty to the charges of the inaictment, after | a pationt triad, lasting rome ten days. The extreme pen- vp | Siy is ten years imprisonment and a fine of $10,000. | ‘The verdiet gives general eatistaction. ™ of b sy nd ves, of Cambridge, JAR. were regis’ at the Americ ‘ = phen merican Agecey, Gibral. the Brazile © | OUR NAVAL VISITORS. itor the Prench and English Officers tu cur Charitable Institadons—A ‘Trip to Randai’s and Blackwell's Islands— The Russiam Officers Not on Board, &e. Our naval visitore—French and English—were treated toa visit to our charitable institutions yesterday. The following invitation, iseued by the Commissioners of Public Charities and Corrections will explain the matter:— New Youx, Oct, 7, 1863, 81m:—You are respectfully invited to visit the instita: tions under charge of tho Commissioners of Public Chari- ties and Correction on Tuesday next, 13th inst., in com- pany with the officers of the war vessels in the harbor, em! ives of their respective govern- ments, and ihe military and naval officers at this station, ‘A steamer will leave the United States barge office, Rat- tery, at a qnartey past nine o'clock A, M.,and from Belle- vue Hospital landing, Twenty-sixth strect, Kast river, ab ven o’olock A. M. on that day. SIMEON DRAPER, President, Jerome sion, and left the foot of Whitehall street at about balf- past mine oclock, There were no Russian officers on board, although an invitation was extended to them two accompany the excursionists, It was stated, however, that the principal officers of the ficet have taken their departure for Niagara Falls, and will pot return for some days. The following are the names of the officers who ‘were on board at the time:— BER BRITANMIC MAJESTY 8 SHIP IMMORTALITE + Capt. George Hancock, Lieut. B. Pellkington and Horatio ‘Austin; Secona Master 'R. Clapp: Assistant, Paymusters R. K. Heaven and C. R. Drew; Midshipmen J. N. Mercer, G.L. Poe. HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY’S SIUP NILE. Admiral Alexander M: Milne; Captain E. K. 3 T. J. Yegeo: Flag Lieutenant W. R. Jardine; Ltoutenants T. T. Phillips and C. Jenkins; lain E. L. Bowman: Lieutenant of Artillery Arthur French; Midshipmen W. H. Henderson, A. ter, H. liamson, A. MeNeil. HER RRITANNIC MAJESTY’S SELP NIMBLE. Lieutenant W. Evane. ‘The French officers on board were as follows;— Admiral Reynaud; De Manjer, Commander Le Perouse; Lieutenants Coligny and Founier, Master Delile, Captain ‘Vaim and Purser Frandfund. Among the other distinguished gentlemen on board wore the fo!lowing:— Admiral Farragut: Count Sandoval, Commander of Moro Castle, Cuba; Gen. Van Vilet; Gen. W. Field; Count di Giorgi, the Avetrien Minister: the Pilot Commissioners; Mossrs. C, H. Mareball, Russell Sturges,G. W. Biunt, R. L. Taylor and F. F. Morgan; Drs, Mott, Sayre, Hamilton, Taylor and McSwiney; Rev. Father Schneider, Mr. Cole and others. a ‘The weather was as propitious ag could be expected for Barnard; 2 the occasion, the air blowing refreshingly and the sun shining brightly. At ten o'clock thovboat put in at the {oot of Twenty-ninth street and took on board a consider- ‘able number, among whom were the French officers above named. The utmost cordiality existed between all on board, the English and French entoring into spirited con versation with éach other, Admiral Milne and Admiral Reynaud sat together during the passage up the river, and talked:in the most convivial manner to each other. ‘The boat proceeded first to Randall’s Island, where the entire party was landed. All the boys on the island were ranged along the bank of the river, ‘and as the boat hove in sight seat forth loud cheers. On going ashore all proceeded to the different departments on the island, which are already so well and favorably known to the New York public. The various institutions were in the dest of order, and reflect the highest‘credit upon the offi- cers who bave those matters in charge. The navel vieit- ors,to whom all those sights were original, expressed themselves bighly gratified with tho appearance of everything. ‘The Randall’s Island boys went through their military mancuvres, and clicited marked eulegiums at the hands of al! present. Rhseian, American, French and English flags deco rated the principal buildings, and the utmost taste was exbibited in the entire arrangements of the affhir. There were quite a pumber of ladies present, which added some- what to the interest of the scene, A universal disap. pointment was expresred that the Hnesian officers wero not present to participate in the ceremonies of tho ccca- sion Shortly before tno drill of the Randall's Island boys to-k pluco, one of them, named W.S. Thompson, stepred for- ward jn front of the line which was formed, and made the following speech: — GENTLEMEN REPRESENTING THR CROP OF St, GEORGE, THE Eacte ov Rosesa ann THE TR-CorcR ov FRaNcE:—On half of the children I welcome yeu to this our tsland home. We are ull glad to see you. the representatives of $0 man} Powers. and hope your visit to our coun- try will be ‘one. Your mission, 1 believe. is ‘one of peace. May it always be #u, for it is 4 great thing to-have peace throngbout the world. Our country at present 18 nvulsead by & most unholy and unjuet reboilion, gotten up by # few design- ing Kknaves and demagognes, who are trying to rend, asunder ene of the greatest countries on the giobe. We bave had a great many battles with foos, and with only a ‘ew cxecptions bave “won them all And with the blessing of God hope soon to see peace reign trinmphant throughout the length and breadth of our ones happy and united country, You veo now before vor a little army of hovs. who hope one day to be able to verve their country should it ever need their service. But cur first wish is that the olive branch may be Grmiy plented throughout the whole globe, and that tbe paraphernalia of war may be laid aside to rust and rotten, having no further use for the great guns and ships which'the geving of the age are now busy in constructing and furnishing to sinughter one another. Tel! vour people at home that all will yet bericht in this dand, and that ail we ask is to be allowed to settle this maiter in-our own way, Gentlemen, | thank you for your attention, and now bid you farewell. When ihe exhibition drill was concluded the party re tnrned to the boat after viewing the pring ints of interest on the island, ‘The boat now proceeded ty Black well’s (sland. Here a Circuit was made ot nearly the en tice space, the Penitentiary, hospiteis and Lnuatic Asylum being visited. A splendid lynch was setved up ot the residence of one of the wardens. The Mritish and French Adwirals were toasted, when the latter made a short speech of thanks in retarn for the honor which had been done himself and offivers that day, Short speeches wore also made by Slr. Simeon Draper, Captain Hancock, of the British navy, Dr. Valentine Mott and others, The whole affair was characterized by the utwrst gord feet ing and harmony. The British Admiral stated in bis re marks that his vessels were to leave this port to.day. * alter partaking of lunch all proceeded on board the steamboat and returned home, after spending quite an agroeable time Admirals Milne and Reynand took their departure, however, nearly an hour previous, having par- ticular engagements to full on board their respective ‘vessels. The Manicipal Banquet tethe Russians, The Comamittee of the Common Conneil having this anb fect in charge met yesterday at the Astor House, It was agreed that the total sumber of invitations shall be three bundred, and that the banquet shall come off next Monday. No other facts that are not already known to public were announced by the clerk. ‘Tae Unoraria Sewers’ Sraixe.—Tho ambroila sewers are on a strike, and for a small advance. They have been receiving six cents for each umbrelia. They ask for one cent more! Only two concerns—Messrs Isaac Smith & Sons and Schloss & Brothers—bave agroed to pay this ad vance, All the others bave rofused, and one of two of them drove the girls into the streets when they asked the additional cent on each umbrella. Caatixnae 1) Con. One.—William McDade, a well known pagilist of this city, publicly announces that he is ready to accapt Con, Orem's tast challenge to fight any man in America for any sum batweon $200 and $1,000. Mri McDade says be can find it in his beart to “accom: modate Mr. Orem’? in the way desired, and will put up his * fives” with him whenever and whorever may be agreed upon by the frioudsof the high contracting par- ties. Tor Biuarn Tovrxawenr—The billiard testimonial exhibition, at which all tbe most accomplished artists in eee Re eee 1863.—-TRIPL& SHEET. and ts heated with bot air, abun- anu cupid with ot apa aoe owas bathe for the use of the boarders; ia kept veat, siry, and well ar- ranged for Soe prnmntion of Bemenined a wobe for our” seamen.’ During the oloven months inmates of this home. g ‘TROUBLE AMONG THE LaBoRING CLAssEs.—The Coopers who have been on a strike for several days past, or, more property, a*portion of them, created some slight dis- turbance on Monday evening and yesterday morning by in the vicinity of a} refinery in Setar tot wher ity of asugar LA pering. They men; but the police, under Captain pencils om the ground, and nipped the distur! ud. Bet:xzvce Mxpica,’ HosrrraL.—The exercises at the opening of the regular term of instruction of the Bellevue Hospital Medical College will take place at the college on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at twelve M, Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Duryee. Introductory address by Professor hen Smith, M. D. joners Public Charities and Correction, The public are invited to attend, ; A Scutiyxe Marcu at Hamilton ferry, Brooklyn, seven. teen feet working boats, took place at two o'clock yes- terday’afternoon, to pull around Governor’s Island, for $50 a side, and was won by Samuel G. Noyés, late of Nowburg, one of Ward’s pee: ‘Time, twenty minutes. ‘The losing boat was pulled by Richard Corneil, of Brook. lyn. His arm giving out, he gave up the race, CITY POLITICS. The Union Republican County Con- + mtion. NOMINATION FOR SURROGATE, REGISTER, VISOR AND RECORDER. , The Union Republican County Convention mot on Mon- day evening, at their rooms, corner of Broadway and Twenty-third street, to make nominations for county ofticers. Elliot C. Cowdin acted as chairman; J.C. Abbe and Philip, Jordan were appofhted secretaries, There bemg no seats contested, it was unanimously adopted that the Couvention proceed to make nominations for Surrogate. ‘After an informal dallot the result was as foilows:— Whole number of votes cast, 108; necessary to a chojce, &4: of which Gabriel Van Cott received 61, Issac Dayton at. ‘The Chair declared Mr. Dayton duly nominated for Sur- rogate, which, upon a motion, was mado unanimous, On motion of Mr. Chas. SrsxceR, tue Convention pro- ceeded to nommate canduiates for Register. Seyeral hames were presented, and, on a ballot, resulted iu the following choice:—Whole number of votes cast, 10; ne- cegsary to a choice, 66:° of which James M. Thompson received 37 and John Keyser 73. Mr. Keyser was duly declared nominated for Register, which was als? made unanimous Mr. Lamuge moved to proceed onli make nominations for Supervisors, which was carried. Mr. Cuannes SreNcer stated that a committes wae in waiting outeide from the German Central Committee, who desired to be admitted. ‘On motion it was adopted to invite then Jo seats in the Convention Mr, Charles spencer was appointed 2 com- mittee of one to tovite the gentlemen in, The Committeo, through their chairman, Mr. Gustavus , Spoke at some length, urging that the Convention ate Andreas Willman for Supervisor. ‘The resolu- by the German Central Convention supporting weroalso read, and, upon motion, ordered on tious passed Mr, Willman fle. s The Convention then proceededt to ballot for sapet | vigor, which reaulted as follows:—Whole number of votes cast, 'I14; necessary to a choice, 58: of which Henry Smith received 78 and Andraus Wiliman 26; scattering 1i. Mr. Smith was thereupon declaged duly nominated for Supervisor. , ‘Mr. Charles Spencer was then nominated for Recorder. Mr. SpRxcER stated that, under ne consideration, would he allow lig name to be placed before the Convention for the Recordership, and spoke at somo length, eulogizing the present incumbevt, Mr. Joho T. Hoffman, and urging his nomination by acclamation. ‘Phe motion was finally seconded, and carried without a dissenting voice. After & complimentary vote of thanks to the officers of the Convention the meeting adjourned, Meeting of the Mozart Géneral Com- mittee, A meeting of the Mozart General Committec was held lakt evening, at which the following “resolution, offered by Hon. Fernundo Wood, was adopted, by 163 ayes to 3 bays Resolved, That having full confidence in:the Conference Committee’ heretofore appointed by this General Commit. teo we are willing to entrust it with all the powers de- Jegated to it, and shall affirm its actions and the nomina- tivng it may make. Union Jadiciary Convention. - AN ADJOURNMENT FOR ONE WERK. Tho Union Judiciary Convention met at their hexdquar- ters,coruer of Twenty-third street and Broadway, last evening Tho Convention was called to order by the nomination of Solomon L, Hall as President and Mr. Tor- williger na Secretary, The roil of dolevates was then d, when the President announced that, a nfajority of all tno delegates being prozent, they were ready to pro- ceed to business. Mr. Drrrexnonrren, of the Twentieth ward, moved that the Goavention adjourn for one week. He fw no rea- son for mking any vominations that evening, and ag (he dernocrats had not yet made any nominations, he bolwved the interests of the party would be belter served by firs, drowing the fire of their opponents, The motion to adjourn for one “week was subsequently withdrawn und a motion made to adjourn subject to the call of the enair. A motion was subsequently carried to adjourn for oue wuek unless criled tegether sooner by the chair Mr. sULUIGAN Moved that a committeo of twenty. two— from each ward—be appointed to confer with otner Mr. Frca seconded the motion in a somewhat remark. able speech, gaying that the only hope their party had to any of their candidates was in the ov split taking place between Tammany and Other members of the Convention spok» against the proposed conference, being ta favor of nominating ‘and running a pure and unalloyed Union ticket. The motion was then laid on We table and the Convention adjourned. The Democratic State Committee have opened a committee room at ihe Brandreth House Information will be gathered there (rom all parts of the State during the canvass, and communications relating wo 6 State ticket can be sent there to Hon. Sanford £. b. An effort is to bo made to ronge up the city de racy to the support of the State ticket, regarded this fall as “missionary ground.”” The NeKeon Democratic County Con- ventior NOMINAVION OF PHILIP W. KNGS FOR REGISTER. ‘This convention met last evening at the Sinclair House, Pr. William Morphy was enlied to the chair, and Messrs, Goorge White and Henry R. Roome wore chosen as aecreta- ries. Alter three ballots Mr, Philip W. Engs was oom- insted (or. Register. Brooklyn City Politics. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR, STREET COM- MISSIONBR AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACR. ‘Tho Democratic City Conveation met in the “ Senate,” Fulton street, opposite the City Hall, yesterday afternoon ‘at three o’elock, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Mayor and Street Commissioner. Asa great deal of interest was manifested, in the nominations, a large out- side delegation was present. Mr. William M. Parka, of the Third ward, was chesen temporary chairman, The list of delegates being called it appeared that fourteen out of the twenty wards were contested. Fach ward being calied off and decisions made, it occupied until nearly eight o'clock before the Convention was prepared for a permanent organization. At length Mr. William 8. Leach, of 1 Fitth ward, was chosen anent chairman .w Len ‘an informal ballot was taken for Mayor with the foil w- ooeve 8 was appointed to wait upon the car in if they were willing to abide by the decision of the Convention. committee retired, and after ap absence of about half an hour reported that Mr. Prince had expressed his determination to abide by the reault of the Convention, let that result be what it might. They could uot find Mr. Kalbfleigch, The report was accepted. ‘A motion was made to nominate Mr. Benjamin Prince as democratic candidate for Mayor by acclamation, which | the United States, both professional and amsteur, take | ¥a# unanimousty carried. bh A bailot was then taken for Street Commisrionér. On part, commences this afternoon at three o'clock, and iu | gy jniormal ballot, Thomas H. Murphy, of the Thirtesnth the evening ata quarter before eight o'clock The fol. a Co te pre’ Farrei Ward fourteen lowing celebrated players have arrived in the city, and | Yle%, ‘vis Whitman fourteen votes. ill, on the Geld of grece eletb, conteet for ahe superiority | ghana? he eee MADAY Wis sominated by Of skill with each other:—Messre. Philip Tieman, of Gin: | | The Brookiyn Democratic Judicial Convention mot. at “*Capitel,’” Street, in the afternoon, cinmati; Jobu Seereiter aod Michael Foley, of Detroit; | {he nk aan’ —_ 7 and, of Wostington, C. Bred and Victor Estephe, ot the Peace, Mr. Thotnas I, Faron was called to the chair, ra on; C. Bird and Vi . ‘and, after calling the rol! of delegates, « ballot was taken Philadel Melvin of for Justice of the Third district, resulting as follows:— T. | Michael Walsh 4 wvveeet Hraisted | John K. Wildes...... ie, vatane having’ received of tin voten, '. my votaries | was declared useoiae J On motion, Mr. John Calahan was nominated for TS wis sontieana wis bes oclng ‘onto the eae of te Fourth strict by aclamaten. H ; the popularizing of this beactifal and interesting recrea- tion, Tar Covonrp Gaitors’ Hoxs, on Giowe Horm, No 2 Dover Staest, New Your.—Thie institution, which owes its existence and former prosperity and usefulness to the energy ond pera¢verance of its proprietor, Mr. William P. Powell, under the patronage and aid of the Amoricay | Seamen's Friend Society, was completely riled of ai! its furniture, books and clothing, by the Mb of July 19, | the buiiding greatly damaged—Mr. Powell, bis family and | boarders compelled to escape over the for their lives, After @ conrequent suspension nearly three ' deen ium Lacvea ras Monwino.—The iron-clad Manhattan wilt be launched this morning, @t balf-past nine o'clock, at the yard of the Messrs. Secor, Jersey City. Sickets for the tannch can be obtained of Mr. Birkbeck, the su- Periotendent of the yard. Court Calendar=This Day. Surnewe Cocart—Omevtr —Part 1—Oyer and Terminer. Part 2—Nos 2608, 3670, 3672, S674, 9478, 382, 0084, 3686, 9690, 602, 3004 2608, 8706, 8702, 3704. 3700, A708. Part 3—Now. 1600, in92, 1804," 1076, 2879, 201,’ 543, 650, 165, 091, 2615, 2818, '2943)5, 2018, 1062! 1819, 1198, 1903, 1693, 9687, The city is INTERESTING FRIM GEN, BANKS? ARM Anether Account of the Battle Near Morganzia, La. ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS LIST OF THE KILLED AND WOUNDED, key Kee Mr. James Latham’s Desprtch. RTERS, BECOMD Division, "THRTERNTA Monganzia, La., Sepi. 20, 1863. hee Heapgvai Anmy Cons, consisting of the Twenty-sixth Indiana, Nineteenth Towa, and about one hundred and fifty cavalry, uwder Major Montgomery, bas been established some nine or ten miles from this place, in the direction of the Atcha- falaya, under the command of Colonel Leake. The cavairy had been posted about two miles in advance ef the infantry, with instructions to adyanee daily and skirmish. with the rebels acress the Atchafalaya.- The object of ‘this post was simply to hold the rebels iv cheek. DETAIL OF THE AFFAIR ON THE ATCIAYALAYA, ‘Yesterday about 4,500 of the enemy, commanded by General Green in person, crossed the Atchafalnya, They ‘then divided into three detachments, and advanced on both flanks of Colonel Leake and the front of Major Mons gomery. After skirmishing some time with the Majer they brought a piece of artillery against bim and com- pelled, him to fall back. He attempted to join Celone) Leake, but was unable. After consider:ble skirmishing he succeeded in cutting his way out, with a Jess of five: men, About the same time that Major Montgomery was attecked the enomy engaged both flanks of Colonel Leake. The forces under Colonel Leake were taken completely by surprise, the enemy having advanced within one bundred yards and opened upon them before- they were aware of their presence. Both regiments im- mediately formed into line of battle, and the engagement soon became general, Against overwbelining odds this little detachment obstinately contested every foot of ground. The enemy, for come unknown reason, did not. use any of their artillery against our infantry; but not so with us; for, charged as heavily as they were with grape and canister, they did frigntful execution. Aftor two gallant charges, in which many of our bravest men fell, our forces fell back bebind @ levee uear by. Hero the enemy pressed us sa closely that cur live became broken, and every man fougnt for himsoi!. THE ENEMY ATTACK IN OVERWHELMING FORCE. Just as our men were beginning to recover themselvee the third detochment, whioh had engaged Major Mont- gomery, appeared in our rear, and the whole of the eno- my closed upon our force, thus completely surrounding them. It was impossible for our men to stand the galling fire which was poured into them from every side, and. rather than surrender the order was given for every man to save himself as best he could, They were not sl in taking the hint, and broke for the bushes. A pértion of them succeeded in escaping: but the majority were taken prisoners. Among the latter were Colouel Leake, report- ed wougded, and Lieutevant Colonel Rose. ‘This snort but furious engagement lasted about two hours, and for the flerceness with which it raged, in pro- portion with the forces engagod, has never been equalled. From tho obstinacy which toe superior force of the enemy encountered, they estima’ force to be at least two thousund, when tn iy it was but a little over five hundred. ‘this re corroborated by a pumber of persons who partic! in the engagement, Wut were afterwards captured. Our whole joss will not falj{short of four hundred in killed, wounded and taken prisoners, and two pieces of artillery. ‘A FLAG OF TRUCE FROM: THE RENELS, Last night about seven o'clock the rebels sent In a fing of Peete a eg for tweaty-four irs, thus us bary our Yond vod provide for the wounded, which the: Febels ‘were unable to a ‘aio dial A RENEWAL OF ‘The bearer of the flag of truce intimated that we would: rors wed be attacked in afew days. If they should at- pt to do this in our present strong a cease pie ee we shall undoubtedly re > and avenge the fate of who have lately fallen. Tho men are all in excellent spiritd, and anxions to meet the rebels: but with our present diminished force we can ‘nly act on the defensive. ‘List OY CASUALTIES. ‘The following ure the extent of our casualties 0 far an. Ihave been able to learn. There are but tow dan- gerous wounds, and with afew exceptions they recover: — ‘TWENTY-SIXTH INDIANA. Kite. Philip Cavanaugh, Co. F. paengl Wright, & A. John Sprow ,Co. D. * Wounded. * Capt. David Rador, Co, A,right eye sbot out, Jas, M. Groy, Co. F, wrist and.groin. rg’t Jas, Coliat, Co. I, right Jung. Serg’t Peter Swagert, Co, D, thigh. Corp. Albert Moody . D, . Corp. Wm. Hurbert, Co. D, band, J. Hi, Barrett, Co, A, arm. Mark Wright, Co. A. leg. James Frost. Co. B, both legs. Clark Harens, Co. F, log John Zarboe, Co. F Isanc Peters, Co. W. Mibub’ wis Ist Lieot, Silas Kent, Co. K. ‘2d Lieut. J. M Roberts, Co. K. Ist Sergeant —— Kitehe, Co. C. Ist Sergeant Frisby, Co. B. T. J. Smith, Co. K. * Jas. Beard, Co. C. W. ©. Anderson, Co K. 1, B. Brooks, Co. D. Corp. M. Haiworth, Co. 5 Lieut Jno Sergt. J. € W. W. Kendall, Co, C, ahouldor. Corp. C. E, Carponter, Co. ¥, shoulder. R. N. Slargon, Co. U, shoulder. J. Starkey, Co. K, shoulder. Jas. Coleman, Co.’ A, aboulder. David Maikep, Co. D, ankle, J. Caison, Co.'D, ankle. Jas. Allon, Co. G, thigh. Wm. Hinkle, Co, G, shoukier, Wr. Lyons, Co, E, shoulder. Geo. Kimper, Co. K, shoulder. Isaac Ranner, Co. #. shoulder. —And about 200 captured. ' ‘ ‘ OBITUARY. Mr. John McCle Mr. Joba McClenahan, for several years connected with this paper, expired at bis residence in Brooklyn at half-past two o'clock yesterday morning, after a painful ines of about six weeks’ duration, Mr. McClenabaz ‘was ip poor bealth for come months preceding his decease, having been afflicted with chronic dyspepeia and general derangement of tho digestive organs. But, being aman gifted by nature with @ robust constitution, his iMeess did not occasion much serious alarm until about six weeks ago, when he was obliged to abstain altogether from acti employment and remain at home tu profound quietude. Notwithetand ing this precautionary mvasure, however, hie heaith failed rapidly, and he dwindled away to thé condition of ‘a mere skeleton in the course of afew weeks, while bie sufferings became more acute daily, Abonteight daye, ago there appeared to be a marked change for the better and bis family became hopeful of a fevorabie termination of his malady. Hut it was only the deceptive Inll which» in almost all similar diseases precedes the fatal spasm After enjoying an interval of repose and (reedom frou» pain, he suddenly took a turn for the worse carly on Mon- day, and, as stated above, breathed bis last about halt past two o'clock in the morning. The change was wholly unexpected by his family, and as a matter of cours: proved s very severe shock. Mr, MoClenatmn was a native of the county Lout Ireland, and was fifty-two years of age at the time of Fr death. He was a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, a pursued tho profession of @ journalist vory consistedy rough life. He was consected with several daily a fon, started a webkly paper Shortly after he bocame conmected with this papy, anc for a number yecmrinss Se Gale oe ae oe oe