The New York Herald Newspaper, June 26, 1867, Page 8

8 THE PRESIDF ¢/TIAL FOUR. Reception of, the President, at the Mas: ,chusetts State Capitol. Bpee‘ ee by Governor Bullock, President Jobn- son, Mr. Seward and Mr. Randall, ‘VISIT TO BUNKER HILL. Enthusiastic Reception § at Charlestown. Trip to the Navy Yard and Down the Harbor, ‘The Visit to the Sti Boston, June 25, 1867. ‘This morning, at ten o'clock, the President, in com- ‘pany with Secretary Seward, Postmaster Goneral Ran- -@ail, Sorgeon Norris, Colonet William G. Moore and ‘others of the party, was escorted to the Capitol by eev- ‘eral members of the Governor's staff and a committee of the municipal authorities, A military guard was placed in front of the Capitol, and as the party passed ‘through the open way there was a present arms by the iitary, the band playing ‘‘Hail Columbia.” Thou- wands of persons of both sexes wero observers of the feene. Loud and oft repeated huzzas by the multitude greeted the Chief Magistrate of the republic, and the Recroiary of State immediately afterwards received a similar honor. They acknowledged the compliment by standing and bowing with heade uncovered. Again ‘Sbere were buzzas, and to the music of the bands they entered the Capitol. RECEPTION BY TAE GOVARNOR. Seats bad beon provided for them in the ball of rep- Peeentatives, to which they were escorted. A number ef ladies and some of the most prom:nent officers of the Btato and Jeading citizens were present. Soon after all tho company had enterea the hall Governor Bullock, addrecsing the distinguished visitor, said: — Mr. Puxsipet—It is a great pleasure to have the opporta- mity of welcoming you in this hall, in the presence of gentle- men who ure counected with the ndiministration of the Sederal and State governments, and to present you to fellow citizens. Twish you could tarry louger, to ob: more thoroughly our objects of local history, Our, 1 tions and our people. We regard the visit of ‘the President ps e n- of the United States as an angu of the = bar- moby, prosperity and stability of our Union. (Applause) The President renders an important sei tothe whoie country by becoming himse!f an exemplar, promising mutual acquaintance, productive of alfection in all, as we are ove in political interest. It is in the cause of the geveral welfare, us with a local pride, that J take great saus/action 4m weicoming you to the capital of Massachusetts, Applause, in which all the spectators joined. ‘The President replied as follows:— GovrRnoR—In response to the welcome which has jnst Deon tendered by you as the Chief Magistrate of Maxsa- ehuetia, I can ouly returo my sincere thanks forthe kind and hospitable attention of which I have been the recipient ince I came to your city. You have said that a visit by the Chief Magistrate of the nation is well calculated to bring bout that harmouy and curdiality of whieh should exist “am the several States. {Bink I know how to appreciate the sent.ment. 1 did not dutend to make an addres rt, gud which are for the greater part imaginary, (Applouse.) Our asperities, and L might gay our prejudices, would then disappear. Each State should Mad in close harmouy with ail the States of the Union, 44 bas been said that our nation is too large to hold together, ‘ut J will take the converse of the proposition and aay it is too large to divide—the whole cannot get along without the Baris or the parte without the whole.” We sould be one. ‘umited, prosperous and a happy people. (Applai ‘Theu, sir, on bebalf of those I represent, Pihank the people, throng you, for this manifestation of their kind regards. ‘The President, as he resumed his seat, was the recipi- ‘vent of repeated applause, Lieutenant Governor Ciavum then addressed Secre- tary Seward as follows: — 14 can be no novelty to you, air. De! oye ie ra nce of their appreciation of the serv ces which you ron. the tageisnns.) un. advancement of human rights. ment I shoul scarcely less abroad than at home, aud when diplomacy’ meant states. manebip. I again welcome you here to receive our thanks. (pplaure. ) we Swann responded substantially as fol- 8: — Limurexant Gorxrnon—I derived my first lesson In the wectence of buman rights from Massachusetts, from vener. ated lips that taught m ing human rights in the advancement of th Awerican nation, This was reveal than twenty years ago. isper only zie apprehension that in the defence of human rights there Jay before us a civil war which threatened the dissolution of joo. This truth fell from the lips of John Qoine dans. When saw the fearful crisis coming it Decame Known to me Ak (required “gicater Jou may judge of the Ang produced on me when I ‘that it was incumbent on me to take an important the great work of saving the Fights of buman nature. If I, tiens of office, h: f Massach part in forermment, and wiih it the In the discharge of the funo- ‘#0 acted as to deserve the eharity of the peepleo setts to-day, I am honored more than John Adams was when he entered the city of Philadelphia ae member of the first Congress to proclaim the birth of She nation. 1 thank you for giring mean opportunity t0 re. pew my acknowledgments to Massachusetts, Jeader in tre iy. Abing to renew the nation and make it brighter and more Deauuful, it will be under the inspiration of Massachusetts. ‘he Secretary was earnestly applauded as he resumed Bile seat. Hon. J. A. Pond, the Prosident of the Massachusetts fBenate, then introduced Postmaster General Randall, gaying:— Jt ie with great pleasure | introduce you to my fellow citi. She was a making of the nation, aud if we are dotng an, seus and present you to them in the double cbaracter of « former © & rising State in the West, to whieh man: women foliowed you with cou. dence and hope, and as w occupying a posiiion under (bh federal government, the important duties conuecied with ‘Whicb you admivisier with ability and Postmaster General Randall replied substantially as follows :— fin—i thank you for the mann Your fellow citizens, you welcome knowing as 1 do that ‘he compliments to 1 must T came bere reater ani er wan. Lem grauited with your kind alluston to my Suate, ‘foe commenced growing under tbe earl Seachings of liberty from Virgiaia, and ie people will never Forget the lessons then taught. 4 that our lesson is from Massachusetie and from New England, and I myself have & little stock in New England. ( Applause.) many and most of the institutions of New 'E Ado not lite all ber notions. (Applause rt father was born in Ashburnham; so I look faire of Maesachuset word in which, in bebaif of a! Py H it and the Navy Yard, Bostow, June 26, 1867, 12 o'Clock—Midnight, } From the State House the President was driven back fo the botel and turned over to the city authoritics, ‘While the President remained in the hotel preparations were being made outside to escort him with all Donors to Bunker Hill and the Charlestown y Yard. ‘The Prescott Life Guard, Captain Hill, of Charlestown, Were drawn up in oue of the streets at the rear of the ‘Tremont Hotel, and a strong force of police was dis. Sributed with good judgment at all points where any inter. ruption might be occasioned. A new set of carriages had @lso arrived, and were jn readiness at the side entrance of the hotel, The carriage reserved for the President was the finest that could be found in Boston, About @oven o'clock the party issued from the hotel, got into ‘the carriages and were driven ap to the spot where the Prescott Life Guard were drawn up. The Guard saluted the President as he passed, and Gilmore's band struck up “Hail to the Chief." The different carriages were ‘then placed in position immediately bebind a troop of cavalry, the musiciens and ® platoon of police, In the carriage with the President ton oeused in Ne whence it continued its course in over the to Charlestown, All along We much entburiasm was displayed by the people, ho Billed the ridewsiks or appeared CH #oops oF NEW YORK “HERALD. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1867., at windows, cheering and war bandkerehiefs in honor of Prosident Jobnaon. In Cuarlestown the evidences of popular leveling were layed in @ manner still more coinphmentary. The beils were kept ringing ‘ae whole time, nearly all the houses were decorated with flags, and the people turned out en masse. The President’s progress through the town was like @ triampha! march, Arrived at Bunker the scene ‘that presented itself was picturesque and enlivening. ‘The entire square was crammed with men, women and children in the highest state of excitement, The elegant mansions built around the beautiful spot were hung with flags and streamers, arches of red, white and biue spanned the streets, and on some of them were inscriptiens such as “Welcome to the President,” “Welcome to Charlestown,” &, The windows were crowded with ladies waving handkercbiefs aud mani- festing their delight in a variety of other way Cheer afier cheer went up trom thousands of throats, and some excited individuals on the sidewalks endeavored to break through the line of police to get near the President and shake bis hand. The monument itself, was wholly destitute of decorations, rearing itself bigh above all the surrounding objects in simple ye, solemn grandeur; but all around it, on poles and cords, were suspended flags without number, fluttering prev .) in the breeze, The procession moved slowly aii around the square and then haited at the “main entrance, where the party alighted and Catered the grounds, The President was conductr,d by ibe Mayer and civic committee to the munumen/., where he was presented to Mr. Warren, the Presidqut of the Bunker Hili Monument Association. This gentieman welcomed the distinguished visitor, at they same time giving a brief sketch of the history of the monument. Jur. Jobnaon replied, exproesing the pleastire ne felt at being able to visit the scene of the memorable battle of Bunker Hill, and thanking Mr. Warren the weicoune he had received. After Lhis little talk oy: the part of Mr. Warren and the President, the former ¢.onducted the lat- ter through the grounds and buildings, and pointed out all the objects of interest. The party Vien started for their carriages once more, but were interrpted on the way by @ party of school girls, drawa up “lose by the monu- ment, and singing with sweet -voices the beautiful national melody, “My Country, ‘tis of Thee.’’ One of the litte misses cana forward at the end of Use singing and presented the President with a beauti- ful bouquet. The President seemed mach pleased, and turning to the children addressed them in kindly words, but in a tone so low as to render it impossible to catch more than a sentence bere and there of what he said. After this the party were conducted to the residence of Sic. Warren.” Tals hooss wes literally covered with flags from roof to basement. Inside, a select company, com- posed of the éiite of Boston and Charlestown, was assembied to receive the party. Mr. Johnson was in- troduced formally to the entire company, then led to a room where refreshments were in waiting, and sub- sequenily shown through tho various spartmonte, AT THE NAVY YARD. ‘Tho Prosident and party then bade Mr. Warren adiou, and, entering the carriages, started for the Navy Yard, Un arriving, the reception was still more gratifying. Commodore Rodgers, commandant of the Charlestown Navy Yard, welcomed the President in @ cordial manner and escorted him, after partaking of some refreshments, to the tug Layton, lying at the wharf in readiness to con- vey the party to the achooiship George M. Barnard. Op the way two or three companies of United States marines were drawn up and galuted the President. As he stepped on the tug a Presidential salute was fired from the Navy Yard. ‘The company on board the tug, besides the President, included Secretary eward, Postmaster General Randall, Collector Russell, Rear Admiral Davis, Commodore Rodgers, General Rousseau, General Granger, Colonel’ Wm. G. Moore, Marquis Da Lousada, Frederico Granados, Spanish Consul; D, M. Roaocovo- nach, Grecian Consul; the Brazilian’and Mexican con- suis, Mayor Norcross, Geo. B. Apton, General Beubam, Chas. G. Nasro, Senator Pond, Gen. Banks, Geo, Francis Train, A. H. Rice, Commodore Follett, Aldermen Mes- senger, Pratt and McLean, and Counciimen Lewis, Jackson, Traintioid, Osborn and Hyde. ‘The day was dark and cloudy, but the trip was, notwithstanding, much enjoyed. The tug reached the school ship in twenty minutes, and transferred the President and party on board the taiier. Avothor tug was made ‘ast to the ‘school ship and pulled it down the barbor, A TRIP DOWN THE HARBOR. Tho scene on the water was cuarmin, he entire Boston Yacht Club had tured out in their trim littie vessels and flittered about the school ship, while a num- ber of steambu: ts, laden with excursionists, were to be seem in every direction steaming aloug within viewing distance of the Baruard. Ou each of these vessels there was music. Each was decked gayly with flags, and from each came constantly hearty shouts of appiause. There could not have been less than twenty vessels altogether. At the express desire of tbe Prevident, who isa martyr to sea sickness, the trip did not extend further than six or seven miles, but & good opportunity wos afforded to view the beaatics of the arbor. At three o'clock dinner was served ap. but no speeches were made. After dinver the Guerritre, dagship of Rear Admiral Davis, was approached, and salutes were fired by both the war vessel aud the school ship. The Pres.dont was pressed very hard to visit the Guerrigre, but declined, and shortly after the Layvon was signalled to approach and tuke back the party to the city. A little accident occurred bere. The Layton came alongside rather clumsity and smashod the gang- way of the school ship. The President and Sec- retary Seward, with a few others, got on board tbe tug safely, but while the rest were striv- jag to do the same another smash occurred, and several were near being ptiched into the water. The tug cut loose and stcamed away, leaving behind Rousseau, Granger and the bulk of the party that had started with the President, The tug procveded direct to the city and ‘was slowly followed by the other vessels. A Legisiative delegation from New Hampshire and Several committees trom neighboring cities have cx- tended invitations to the President to visit them; but he has boon compolied to decline owing to his limited stay. Severat gentlemen frum New York are hero, es- pecially to offer the President and party their hospital: tea, should there bea night's sojourn im that city on the way home, There are mavy invitations from all quarters to partake of bospitaliues and attend pubiic amusements, eek bape . erat desire to make the guests as cor! le aut aa possible, “ The dential party wily we Boston to-morrow morning at balf-past eight o'clock, directly for Hartford, And will remain there until next’ morning, when they will start for New Haven, The President to-night bas received a largo number of citizens who called wo pay their respects to bim at the Tremont House, Arrangoment: fer the President’s Recept ut Annapoli Battwors, June 25, 1867. The State Constitutional Convention to-day adopied a Tesolution appointing a committee of twenty-four to receive President Jonson on bis return from Boston en rowte to the natioval capital. His arrival at Annapolis will be the occasion of an eothusiastic demonstration, THE EAST SIDE ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the East Side Association was hold last ping At the corner of Eighty-sixth street and Third avenue, Mr. Charles Crary, President, in the chair. Owing to the unusually unfavorable state of the weather the attendance was very small. Mr, CRary reported that a movement is now on foot for the purpose of running a steamboat from Peck slip to Mott Haven, calling at Yorkville and other places, and there was every prospect that tne enterprise would into effect in about a week, vl General Seerat, Engineer of the Metropolitan Transit Three Tier Railroad, then expiained that it was the in- tention of the company to commence the line at ihe Battery, and go up town to about Fifty-ninth street, and then, branching to the right and left of the Central Pas ran the line parallel with the avenues to the upper e of the island, The first story would be used to carry freight, the second for passengers = sbert tor 7 = oa, end the story will will be a clear surface road, a be ad. General Serrell ted that’ Gen it. Sterumy R. Rowgars desired to know whether the Breer? Hewes te take the teens or wear of the tame: Swrwett stated that they preferred runni the line at least one hundred Set stag trom ton ere. bu, An informal detaile of Conversation then ensued as to the differ. project, during which it was stated be operated by locomotives, Foret, and she power to operate the was the intention to build 2 aoe, line . SeRRELL then & diagram of the Pored line, and, after some further conversation on we Subject, the meeting adjourned, CONSOLIDATION OF NEW YORK RAILROADS. Borrato, June 25, 1967, The consolidation of the Buffalo and Stato od the Erie and Northeast Railroads was completed to-day by the action of the stockholders of the former com. pany agreeing to the terms by a vote of 35,936 shares Out of a total of 39,637. The following are the officers of the new company, to be known as the Buffalo and Erie Railroad Company :—President, Wm. Willia f Vieo Charles H. Lee, of Silver Creek; A. Robinson, New la py Clark, Aubura ; Je Westfield; ie: Buftalo ; “t Bufalo, Chas, pan Sever 10 Maio, James Creek ; John H. 6. W. x tchivson, Bi j ja Smith, Buffalo; Wm. rison, Buflato, ‘THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, Kansas jay were $172,000, including $51,000 for the $71,000. espenses $101,000, bet promt, SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. State Conver tion et Workingmen at Albany— Euforcems nt ef the Eight Hour Law—The uesiton Under Discussion: Shall the Work- ingmen ‘strike er Submit? Ausany, N, Y., June 25, } To'Clock P. M. An @'ctra session of the New York State Working- men’9 Assembly, a body composed of the various trade OrgW izations throughout -the State, was held to-day tn the City Hall. Delegates on this occasion were present from the following counties:—New York, Albany, “Rensselaer, Onondaga, Erie, Oswego, Tompkins, Sche- nectady, Niagara and Monroe. The moruing pro- ceedings were occupied im receiving credentials and ing organization, Petes anonbty met attwo P.M, Standing Com- mitiees were appoint on President’s addross, Taanes, general good of the organization, and ways and means, Mr. Troup, of New York, stated that all the Typo- alee Unions of New York were in favor of the eight jour system. Mr. Lavenrt, of Rochester, offered suggestions on be- pelt of the Umons of his city, which, on motion, were referred, Mr. Mavosy, of Riga eg resolutions in favor of ‘the eight hour p! which were appropriately referred, Mr. Wooprusr, of the Bight Hour League of Utica, presented resolutions of the eame tenor, which were likewise referred ‘Mr. O’Naat, of Albany, stated that the men of the Unions of his section were willing to submit to a reduc. tion of wages, so as to put the Hour law into prac- tical operation. Mr. of Troy, said that his Union was greatly divided on the subject. Mr. Hava stated that the ship carpenters and caulkers had been willing to reduce their wages fifiy per cent per day, with the understanding that their strike would cease, and they would go to work again at eight hours for a day's work. Mr. Bouncevite, of Lockport, said he came unprepared with any instructions, but thought it would be well to be careful, and not strike without being well prepared. Mr, Hows, of Schenesta:ly, reported, on bebaif of his Union, that they wore willing to accept the cight hour Jaw on any terms, but that the outsiders wero not will- ip; ‘er. Mouueat, of New York, had no instractions, His confréres wore not willing to undertake thc move- ment without a prospect of success, and thought the most feasible way was to submit to a reduction of wages, Mr. Fianssune, of Albany, reported that the majority of bis Union were in favor of the movement. Mr, Maca, of Albany, said that his Umion had under consideration a resolution to submit to a reduction of fifty cents per day, over time to be specially paid for. Mr. Conway, of Albany, reported bis Union in favor of a reduction of wages if nocessary to carry out the law. Mr, Trovr advocated the necessary provisions in the State constitution for the organization of co-operative stores, The Convention then adjourned until Wedoesday morning. HEALTH MATTERS, The following communication of the Registrar of Vital Statistics was sent to the Board of Health yesterday:— Metnorourran Boar or Heart. Burxav or Virat Statistica, June 25, 1867. In the week that ended on Saturday, the 2d inst., there were 380 Genths in New York, hucludiig ® ia the publle ine stitutions, 36 of the latter number being inmates of the isiand hospitais and asylums, There were 126 in Brooklyn, including 13 in Kinga county aaylums, éc. ‘Zymotie diseases destroyed only #1 livesin New York, This is equal to 23:89 per cent of the remarkably small total mor- tality in the week. Brooklyn gave % deaths, o per cent of the total, by this class of cay Measles and ecar- Intina, which for many weeks have been the predo:ninating and most fatal of the zymotic diseases, killed but 32 ehil- ‘Pyphus aud typhoid roved fatal in 12 cases in the former and 1a Lin the killed 19 children 1m New York and 4 in Brooklyn, a diarrheal maladies in the two cities destroyod 16 persons, ‘There was an Increase of infant mor. tality, 102, or 30.09 per cent of all who died in New York being infants under t year old, and 185, oF 54.57 per cent of the total mortality, belog children under & years old. In Brooklyn the smpe periods gave 82.64 per cent, and 58.18 per cent, respectively. Yet, with this Increase of Infant deaths, fewer deaths occurred in the elty and county of Ne York lst week than in any week since June, 186), Co pared with the corresponding week of the year 1363 there was a saving of %5 lives Inst week. Though the first three weoks in June give the sowest mortality in the year, the cily enjoyed over last woek which their health officers must regard with intel With the poputation ot | the city nearly 1&3 we find tho total number of death week was 8 Jess than the average of the total in corresponding weeks of the lust fourteen years. Probably in that long period there was not a week when the streets and drainage of the elty were so well cleansed, The powerful storm of the previous woek was & grea: purifier, and then followed # flood the first of last week, in which 51-5 inches of rainfall again washed tho eity, and we witnessed @ hygienic example of natural clennsing. The mean temperature, 70 degrees of Fahren- heit, was high for the soason, The average humidity was 66, total saturation of the atmosphere being regarded as 100. ‘The present excessive saturation of the ‘catth with water ics unusual uanldiey. of the stmosplere during the sunwer unless drying winds prevail nnusuats note a wel upon the quaatits € ek ‘ago upon the quaa 4 nok eterte of She dren in New York and 17 in Brooklyn, fevers ot vero an ~ ation mage or ga rainage and drying of grounds aud ra, and was not designed te tote the relations of ‘undrained and wet disiricts to epidemics; but in Feply to. Bumerous” qudstions on this, subject we will here Pettonkofer’s prediction that Manich and ita vicinity would escape cholera last year was based upon the fact that for six years there had been unusual drought, so tha '¥, when kept clean, to bo ablm to furs ha cholera epl- demie would fonrish. theory of epide id whatever the reason that Pettentote,'s ldiled, thorouga surface drainage aud the improvement of sewers, 4c, are vitally important in wet Fa recipe pets con : e popular ideas of the sanitary importance of drainage and surface drying need to be very generally and effectually applied to the grounds, cellars and” pall ways of every homestead aud tenement; for faco water and the organle matiers that’ decay” in it will the “sum suck up as lth poisons that nurture epldemics. Hence we can now map out the places that will be most Hable tb fatal zymotic or ferment diseases in ihe Metropolitan district whcu the process of sua drying with. oe | a. 2 pend & few weeks. bh Shukspeare expressed someting more than @ poetic idea when, in Caliban’s imprecation, he ays— ero ‘All the infections that the sun sucks up fens, late, on Prospero fall, and make him bzimchemeal a Givease, SKiene requires exact knowledge and comprehensive a plications of the means of preveniing the local couse. of epideunics. E. HARI. state thal ALLEGED HOMICID: Inquest on the Body of Michael Flynn, An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at Bellevue Hospital on the body of Michael Flynu, who died at that institution on Monday last, Frum the testimony elicited it appears that the deceased and one John Briggerman were engaged as stovodores by the New York and Balti- more Transportation Company, and that on the 17th inst. the deceased was heard to threaten Briggerman and state that he would have satisfaction, On being asked what was the matter he stated that he had an old dge against Briggerman. Briggerman waiked away tom Flynn, a8 if to go to the end of the dock, while the latter started to go across the street from the dock, bat he immodiately turned and ran afier Briggerman, who, hearing the footsteps belund him, turaed round and draw Tevoiver from his pocket rammed it into Fiyni ye. Flynn went to the other side of the dock and sat down, holding his hand over his cye. Officer Reid, of the Twenty-seventh precinct, was called, and on learning the state of the case conveyed both parties to the station house, sod from there he went with Flynp, who was sufierin: very much, to Bolievue Hos- pital The house surgeon at Bellevue Hospital testified the fact of the admission of deceased to the tal On the 17th inst. He staied that deceased, at the of his admission, was suffering from a contused and Jacerated wound on the left eyebrow; that he appeared to be doing well until the 23d inst., when ‘nflammation of the brain became manifest, and on the 2éth inst, he died; that thirteen hours after death an exammation was made, which showed that the bone over the left eye had been chipped, that there was a fisaure in the inner boue of the skull near the eye, and that the surface of the left hemisphere of the brain, which rested against the fractured bone, bore evidences of laceration and softening; a clot of blood the size of rounded by Soltened brain matter, was found tn tbe :- sire brain was latensely congested Ta shetoptaion ot iy at ly in ion of the doctor death was caused isCemmation of the brain, the result of injury to the brain at the time Teceived the blow deceased on the forehead. The clerk of the com bon the doceased bo were tifed very strongly to the 'y, industry and Tally good disposition of Briggerman, who, he stat been in the employ of the company some eight or nine by tes. years. Ho stated, on the other bi exceedingly !ntemperate in his b ebtin and thas her os only em occasionally Ja Vhrough charity, The Jury, ‘after consultation, rendered the Tollowing vehdicts We find that the said man caine to his 4 in- flicted with a pistol !n the haads of een bringures |e awed yong Ley we are unable to say. Privo en committed t Of the District Attorney, pilates pcr ee THE YELLOW FEVER ON BOARD THE WINOOSKI, Fortress Moxrom, June 24, 1867, The United States steamer Winooski @uddeniy and unexpectediy arrived in the harbor this morning from Matanzas, and immediately upon aneboring hoisted a yellow flag at the fore, a mgnal of some contagious dis- ease being on boar. She was shortly afverwards boarded by Colonel Whytal, tho Assistant tor at this port, and Dr. Cooper, the made aeriticai examination of the su who , contin hat the disease, as is usual in such cases 7 eee | sig “nts atana provin ost otek hat %* | COLUMBIA COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT. ‘The Graduates fer 1867—Honorary Degrees Conferred. ment of Columbia College took place yesterday at the Academy of Music, the exercises commencing at balf-past NEW YORK. THE STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Anti-Prohibition in the Or. ganic Law. Reconstruction of the Judiciary System. Avaany, June 25, 1867. ‘The Convention met at eleven o’clock this forenoon. Prayer was offered by Rev. Father Wadhame, The jour- nal of yesterday was read, amended and approved. THE ADULTERATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS, The Caam announced the following select committee on the adulteration of intoxicating liquors. ? sere . Grav Mr. Landon, 5 a Living, se tam) Mer. Ray, tian : Mr, Coshtany (dem ) Mr. Verplanck, (dem.) COMMUNICATION FROM THE NEW YORK TAX COMMISSIONERS, The Caam presented the following communication from J f ate Making an i The records do not show wholhier the same name may not in some instances be duplicated in the diferent classes of Assensments, All of which is respectfully submitted * _ IRA 0, MILLER, Commissioners of Taxes and Assessments, The communication was referred to the Committee on Cities, and ordered printed. LEGISLATION FOR NEW YORE CITY. Mr. Gurny, dem.) of New York, presented a resolution requesting the Clerk of the Assembly to furnish to the Convention the titles of all bills introduced at the last session of the Legislature affecting the city of New York. Laid over under the rule. ANTI-PROBIBITION IN THE ORGANIO LAW, Mr. Gross, (dem.) of New York, offered the follow- ing:— mies the use of fermented liquors and wines as bever- ages is nearly as old ss mankind. belo Bistory has shown that the use of these gifts of ni REFORMS If THE NATIONAL GUARD. ‘Mr. Marrice, (dem.) of Ulster, offered a resolution for an inquiry into the amendmests provi ing that the Ni Guard shall at at times #0 armed, equipped and disciplined as to render it efficient for active service: that in time of peace Governor isk Prize to Giraud Greek semtnary prize to John A. Denniston, Jr, ‘@Prize of the Association of the Alumni of the College to the most deserving and faithful student of the gradug nature ai jucts of human industry cannot be succeas- fully interdicted by the enactmont of laws, that the cause of a ating clase, to James McNamee, 4 public morals and true tewmperauce. cannot be promoted by Mr. Van Canres, The following were announced as the Honor Men of: the passage of sumptuary laws, and that the operation of the | mntion that when th the Senior class of 1867 :— i civil and criminal lawa in whis respect should be confined to | Priday wie Chama af Eieaneieaieal the regulation of the trailic in these commodities, and to the punishment of drunkenness, disorderly conduct and offences against deceney Whereas it 1s utterly incompatible with a republican form of government and with the existence of free institutions to | gi provide forthe morals of the people by legislative enact- mAVegeas the polly of prohibition, and iemperance by law reas § poe Fah ny Fy ort jespouiara, an tt an hers rather han moral and Ceimperate fen, and bad 8 te to creat respect for yw; and « “Whereas the clamor so often aavanced to the effect that fermented liquors aud wines are poison per ee, and injurious to body and mind, is neither borne out by experience nor by the teuchings of science, bat in close and thorough inyestf- tion is redlaged to the fact that every article of solid or Squid food or drink used by mankind may injariously affect the human system if taken to excess: a ‘Whereas the character of auy crime or offence shonld never be made to depend on the demarcation of town or county lines, therefore A Resvlved, b oege te oe. on + paces bong he ae inquire into the policy, ex ucy and propriety of prov! ina'by the organis law’ that regulation, and: not ition, of the trafic in fermented liquors wines il be ani- form throughout the State, and that the enforcement of the general regulations and the enforcement of all reg- Ulations aud police regulations uecesaary in addition there- erand "moreitr shail be reserved ts the mua y, ceney, ty al ity shal mi \- c Cipat authorities of the eitios and towns of thie State. fae Pagenee ew, 5 ation rene, ak, Ful- Referred to the Commitice on Citirs, burgh, Harris, rum, Lowrey, Merrill, g Roi More, Morris, Nelson, Opdyes,, Feige, ‘A. J. Parker, Freat: Mr, Barnarp, (dem,) of Kings, offered @ resointion Lf ‘Sohell, sebumaker, by Bponeet weatettn, Townsend, Van that doerment No, 12 be taken from the files and de. me ars atroyed, and thal a docdmont containing proper correc- ‘The Preswenr then put the tions and revisions be substituted, which on motion was n, George B, Johnson, Julius A. Ernest Secoud Ciass of Honor—Samuel A. Blatchford, D. Lioyd, William H. Ingerzoll. ‘Third Ciass of Honor—A. Leatiihon Foster, J. Work, Clarence M. Hyde, Rudo! Jr. fs ag ep o’clook Mr. Fu ) ot racing the Com mmittee on subject of the compensation of Convention. Adopted. ALY. #5 ot. Dwi cook! Howton, K Tedtagion, MeDonsia, Merri Merwin, Miller, C. Pe Prosser, Reynolds, 4 LW: aneell, Set maker, Beaver, Birong, 8, . M. Allen, Archer, Nars— Armstrong, Axtell, Pisin, Chosebror Clark, Corbett Cora: dent. question. Mr, Banxes, Cf Chautanqua, moved to on the table. 77 ad vite Pv adopted. at tyr go of Jefferson, moved that the con- OPLCTUR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE sideration of Tetation be: eaveaiely- poosponeh. Mr. Ducanne, (rep.) of New York, imtrodaced a reso. | Lost, lution as to the expediency of referring all claims Mr. Vax Caurey, (rep.) of moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Contingent em . M. I. Townernp, (rep,) of Rensselaer, raised the it of order thas under the rules the resolution must ir Aver, (rep. of Onondagn, Taised tho’ point of Ir. jon int of order thatthe Convention having taken the question on ‘the resolution the point of order raised by Townsend was not well taken. ‘The Pxesipent declared the latter point of order well taken. A aad miscel debate ensued. Sects against the State, except canal claims, to a special board of audit, to be appointed by the Governor—sach claims in case of favor consideration to be paid in twenty year bonds bearing interest at five per cent, Referred to the Committee on Finance, GAPRTY OF LIFB ON RAILROADS, Mr, Co.anay, (dem.) of Kings, offered the following :— Whereas numerous accidents have occurred of late years upon the railroads and steamboats of this State, resulting invariably in great Yoss of life; and Whereas such aceideuts have in most instances occurred through the negligence or the ignorance of the companies or corporations controlling said railroads ai av., SHIPPING NEWS. American Ports. nil steamboats, at CHARLESTON, June 26—Arnved, steamship for the reason of the proved tnabitity of the public to re- refer then prev rok: +; semper 2) ‘ Ceive redress cr security trom. the Legiviature of this State, ADDITION TO THE RULES. ete das ee nen fat Kaleem, Rowrers i PROPOSED ‘ Mr, Gugaier, (rep.) of Weatchester, offered the follow- ing: Resolved, That the Committee on Rules be instracted to consider the propriety of adopting the following additional Tolga, ‘with auch modications as they may deem advi- and of thelr 1 n of gen Or ae 3 against ¥ tical jnential corporations, P Resolved, That x cominites ben to consider and davise some action to be had by this body whieh will hold said corporatious or companies toa more strict accountability FORTRESS MONROK. June’ %5—Sailed, steamship S$ MONROK, Ju Kennedy. Boston. na 7 ‘For Other Shipping News See Seventh Page jorciug the civil renety monetarily powerful for their acts and make directly amenable for all losses: a of life and Iimb sustained by mdividaas through their | Rue, On and after the 8th day of July the Convention MISCELLANEOUS, “ neglect or ignorance—action that will make them mindful of | shall mect at ten orclock A. M., unless it shail be otherwise . . . . . . € thelr respousibilities wnd Ure obligations they are uader to | ordered, and no leave of absence sotegmens 1 A.” e. .0' oe ee mele G the public at large. shall extend beyond that day and hour. : . © 542 Broadway. © eins Also that this committee be empowered and directed to 4. U shall wise direct the |” HOFPS MALT EXTRACT has been used in tals. i. ‘Convent Ascertam from the proper souress of information the num. | first hour of each day shall be Among others, ia the Mill at eleven Com D.G.; Perkine’ institution, ber of accidents that haye occtrred and the number of | and A. M. the ton, . losses to life and limb for the ten years last past, and re- | Order of the day. fers Bilas ae tastes monen ties bey “dict atic rar gare: thirds of the members present there shall be devoted tothe | Rasaltrays siown i rade ad ’ The reso)ution was laid over under the rale, consid: of the reports of t! as Leer ET } COUNCIL OF FEMALE RUFYRAGE ADYocATIR. | | folly Committee, five days; cone fee ere t . Gueetey, (rep.) of Westchester, offered a resol and Cities, each a: Right of Suffrage and Powers wk we po ret P-) po poe pe ge pn pe RSOLUTE DIVOROES LEGALLY OBTAINED IN NE : commit conmsting Of seven each two A Mork and states where desertion den le sudlctea use of this ball, on Thursday evening So publi or charen tl divorce obtained, Admice free rf ‘ 5 , Attorney, 78 Nassau street, Resolved, That Of this week, be granted to the Standin, « Commities on the | vue 49. When half the time as above to the re- Right of Sudirage, that they -may accord # public hearing 1 | pors of any committee shall have been expended, debate on ° mal . Taper ‘The resolution was on motion adopted, publicity, from the courts of BSOLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED, WITHOUT A: this and other States: also Commissioner of Deeds for tate; advice FP. 1. KING, GUNERAL LAWS FOR THR CREATION OF CORPORATIONS. oie 60. W and confidential. x at Law, rene A. J. Parker, (dew.) of Albany, offered the fol- the amendments to any re) 240 Broadway. —— jopted in . Resolved, That tbe referred te the. Committes on the | which OFFICIAL DRAWINGS OF THE QI Powers’ abd. Duties of the "Logislature to mquir e | renewed Seni en he ONS ae Masoste Orphat {ie Tngiare of the power to en Yael iaenenacmmiiatinaas Mae ie eis "Nk ator a 9 under general laws, TION OF THR JUDICIARY. GEORGIA STATR—CLASS JoNe os ise Referred to the Committee on Legislature. Mr. Kercnam, (rep.) of Wayne, submitted plans for | % 5, 73. 1%, 71, 40, 48, 6, 37, 61, a ae “_ & RECONSTRUCTION OF THR JUDICIARY. reforms and im the Judic whereby a . ‘Mr. Murwix, (rep.) of Jefferson, offered the follow- | jurisdiction of justices’ courte is limited ‘and that 6 Se ea mm EN aigh bok homies A-Rets DRAWINGS OF THS KENTUCKY es rea et a Rit tetie 24, 61, 19, 72, 76, 38, 40, ai, a st, 1 a rw exten get te Senate e Reso! That in reconstructing the Judiciary the follow. tng principles should be observed:— Ty becker or Court of Aj b Other court. The Judges proper of ‘Tike number, should siness. Third—County courte should have a more extended jurie diction, and in tbat way relieve na far uo sang bo vistee. should be made for reforming justices’ Jo those courts in civil cases should = EDDYa RIGHMOND, No. ‘Fourth—| gourts, so that Isgues —PRIZES CASNED IN ALL be tried by a disirict justice, to be elected in each Assembly A. teries. (nfe tion git P. 3d at antl Pes Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS. Mr, L. W. Ruassis, (rep.) of St. Lawrence, offered a reeo- lution as to the of constitutional provision town meetings for the election of town officers to ‘on the Sa ny, eronahens the sane: Re- ferred to the Committee on Towns and ‘ ounties, LD EYES MADE NEW FR Pry Dr. B. B. Foote, 110 Lexingtou avenue, corner fwenus eighth street, New York. Comfort and cure for the ruptured. Sent post-paid om re- coipt of He. Adress Dr. E. B. Foote, 110 Lexington ave: bus, corner Twenty-cighih street, New York, Conf dential information for “et in $a Soler Ln Sen toon oe Si @. vail ie Lexington avenue, ‘corwer mas ‘wenty. treet, N. ETER COO PRIA GELATINE Kes delicious Jellies, ne Mange, Cherlone — he., ~ Png Ls } or use with ages. aie by grocers | ste, Depot 17 Burling alin, New York. THE MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. “Ponrranp, Jane 25, 1867, The Maine Democratic State Convention convened in Mechanics’ Hall at eleven o'clock this morning. The (rep.) of Schuyler, offered a resolv. cy Of requiring, ‘ty days’ citizen. elections, in place of ten days as at present, to the Committee on Suffrage. JURISDICTION OF CANAL CLAIM®, Lavon, (rep.) of Schenectady, offered the follow. Resolved, that it be reterred to the Cy ittee on the a W Inquire into the expediency of so amending the a confer upon the Supreme Court jurisdiction of the State commonly known as TOO LATE FOR ©: ASSIFICA On. AMES CAGNEY, AUOTIONBER—OFFICE 616 WASH: ington street. Genteel Housebold Furnitare, thi \ 10 ‘o'clock, contained im. the three Alory house 864 Fortieth street, bet eighth and Ninth rosewood Pia ss, In Tepe; new ood top ioe, Wind shad ae etaval Mirrore; English Beusteln 18 the number of delegates present 623, ‘State Committee for the ensuing year, and a Com- and da plaie, pier an oe Olicioths, stair Carpets, hg nts; Diack waluat and eee ius, Spring and Hair FY and’ Pil walnut Extension ‘Tahte anet Bining / Sets, Crockery and P ares Bale positive, rain or abiner as Ra CAGNEY, AUCTIONEER one reek -Deavecl Neurenele 10 0° ng 1 and Rue end Ws air, ‘a uresue ai raw Mattresses, ‘Pillows, Peathet forters aoa, ‘Sheew, Diniog ond ikhense Pur mi