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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM \ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Mhe English Opposition on the Irish Church and Foreign Naturalization. Defeat and Flight of the Ty- coon of Japan. @HB ARHANSAS ELECTION. ENGLAND. ‘Mr. Gladstone on the Irish Church Question— | Foreign Naturalization—The Transatlantic Mail Contracts, Lonpon, March 20—10 P, M. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Gladstone pMnounced that on Monday next he would offer @ motion that the House go into Committee on @he State of the Irish Church Establishment, and #aid when it was agreeable to the House and the esi he would press the consideration of the juestion. + In the course of the evening Mr. William E. Forster, member for Bradford, alluded to the state ‘of the laws ip regard to the allegiance of the British subject, saying this matter especially demanded attention in the bearing it had upon the relations of this country with he United States. He thought the time was mow ripe for arriving at a definite understanding. He explained the law on the right of expatriation, and showed that at the present time two millions of ie Queen’s subjects were living in the United States as American citizens in practical violation of these Jaws, I} was the difference which arose between and America in regard to the rights of adopted citizens which caused the war of 1812, and ‘ow the difference which still existed was counted on py the Fenians as likely again to embroil the two Nations and thus further their treasonable designs. ‘In conclusion, he urged that Great Britain abandon ‘her claim of life allegiance in the case of emigrants to foreign countries, and advised the appointment of a mixed commission to settle the question for- ever, ‘Sir Robert Collier followed with a speech, in which ‘he supported the views of Mr. Forster. ' Lord Stanley then ‘addressed the House, and, speaking of the principles upon which the laws were founded, admitted that the dogma of natural alle- glance was now obsolete. He informed the House that her Majesty’s government had already made ad- ‘vances for the settlement of the questions at issue, ‘and declared they were willing to meet the govern- ment of the United States half way. There were Many dificulties in the way of an adjustment, but he was happy to say they were not regarded as insuperable. He stated that the Forelgn office was now in communication with Mt. Seward on the subject, and concluded by expressing his approval of the proposition of the member ‘from Bradford (Mr. Forster) for a mixed commission. Sir Roundel! Palmer said he hoped the expatriated Subjects of Great Britain would not be suffered to make war on their parent country, . Mr. William E. Baxter, member for Montrose, called attention to the transatlantic mail service, and moved the adoption of the following resolutio1 “That in the opinion of the House the present system dof contracts, in which a fixed price is stipulated for carrying the American mails, is wrong; that the pay Bhould depend upon the effectiveness of the service, jhe performance of which should be opeu to all ‘steamship lines.” Mr. Baxter said in support of his Yesolution that the Cunard Steamship Company re- ceived subsidies to the amount of millions of pounds, (while other companies which were as efficient re- ceived nothing. He admitted that the mail service ‘was wéll performed by the Cunard line, but thought it ‘was done at too great a cost. Mr. Sclater-Booth, Secretary of the Treasury, prom- ised that the experiment of open competition would ‘be tried, and he hoped the member from Montrose ‘would withdraw his motion until the trial was made. The motion was then withdrawn. JAPAN. ‘The Tycoon Defeated in Battle—Flight of His ExeMajesty-The Mikado to the Foreign Ministers—A French War Vessel Fired On. Lonpon, March 20, 1868. ‘The latest advices from Shanghae state that the civil ‘war in Japan has resulted in the defeat of the Tycoon, who, after a disastrous battle with the combined forces of the Daimios, fled to Jeddo. The government of the Mikado had addressed a note to the Foreign Ministers in Japan, in which it pledges itself to a faithful observance of*the treaties which have been concluded. Lonpon, March 20, 1868, A telegram from Shanghae, in anticipation of the overland mail, says that all foreigners have left Hiogo and Osaca, Japan. It was reported that a vessel-of-war, said to be either French or American, had been fired upon by the Japanese. ABYSSINIA. General Napier’s Advance—Friendly Aid in the Tigre Country. i Lonvon, March 20, 1868, News from the Abyssinian expedition is of an en- couraging description. The advices from Annesley Bay state that General Napier and his forces were twenty miles south of Autalo on the 25th of Febru- ary. The General had had an interview and entirely satisfactory conversation with Kassal, the chief of the tribes of the Tigre district. Lonpon, March, 20, 1868, A despatch from Antalo, Abyssinia, dated March 2, Says General Napier had gone on in advance of the expedition with a reconnoltering party, intend- ing to reach Lake Ashangee, in the Tigre country. Kassai, the Prince of Tigre, had agreed to furnish supplies for the British troops while passing through his territory on the march to Magdala. IRELAND. A Fenian “Traitor” Convicted. Cork, March 20, 1863, ‘The jury in the case of Captain Makay have brought 1n a verdict of guilty of treason. Sentence has been deferred by the court. CANDIA. Turkish Official Charges Against Russia. Lonpox, March 20, 1868, A despatch from Constantinople reports that the Grand Vizier complains of the aid indirectly fur- nished by Russian transports to the small bands of Cretan insurgents in the mountains, and declares that this alone prevents the restoration of complete tranquillity in the Isiand of Candia. ROME. Reduction of the French Army Corps. Panis, March 20, 1863. ‘The French troops in the city of Rome have been Fedluced to a single brigade, FRANCE, March 20, 1968. The bullion in the Bank of France has increased ince last week eighteen millions of francs, ’ iE MISSISSIPPI, The Convention and the Coming Election. JACKSON, March 20, 1968, ‘To-day the Reconstruction Convention appointed a committee of five to remain at the Capitol during the ae iournment of the Convention to superintend the first election under the new constitution, _ CUBA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Failure of the English Loan—Slave Traders at Work—Attitude of General Lersundi. ers Fs HAVANA, March 20, 1863, The Cuban government has abandoned the loan Proposed by the banking house of Schrader & Co., London, as no satisfactory concession would be made, Better offers have been made to the Madrid government, and the banking house prefers to lend them. It is reported that part of the money will be applied to the Philippine Islands and to Porto Rico. There is a rumor here that certain parties are trying to éffect a landing of negroes on the northern coast of thisisland. The object appears to be experimental, 80 as to find out what course General Lersundi will adopt, It may cost dearly to the parties implicated, as ‘his Excellency will send all the parties to Fernando Po, General Lersundi will ,resume his tour to the eastern part of the island tn twelve days. Reluctance of the Bishop of Havana to De- part=Trouble with the Governor of Giuana- bacoa. {From the Evening Telegram of yesterday.} Havava, March 20, 1888. The Bishop of Havana refuses to return to thiscity from the interior. General Lersundi has sent Colonel Cevallos, President of the Military Commission, sto bring him hither. He is afterwards to convey the Prelate to Batabano, whence a war vessel is to take him to Porto Rico. The Governor of Guanabacoa has abandoned his Post, 80 as not to deliver it personally to’ his newly appointed successor. General Lersundi Aas sent bint back to deliver the office in due formality. THE PRESS TELEGRAM. Suger Market—Exchange. Havana, March 20, 1863. Sugar, 734 a 734 reals per arrobe for No. 12 Dutch’ standard; market steady. Exchange—On London, 10% a 11 per cent pre- Mium; on United States, currency, 29 per cent dis- count} gold, 3 a 1 per cent preminea: bs PENNS VANIA. Charter Elections=Democratic Gains. and Victories. TITUSVILLE, March 20, 1868. At the city elections held to-day in Corry and Ti- tusville, the democrats elected their Mayors and a majority of the Council in both places, which were never known to go democratic before, BEDroRD, March 20, 1868. At the charter election to-day the democrats car- ried this borpugh by sixty-five majority, a gain of forty-one over last fall. HARRISBURG, March 20, 1868, At the election to-day Harrisburg went democratic as usual. The day was stormy and the vote was smail. SNOW STORM. Heavy Fall of Snow at Baltimore, Richmond and Philadelphia. RICHMOND, Va., March 20, 1868, 4A heavy snow storm has prevailed here to-day. BALTIMoRE, March 20—9 P. M. The snow storm which has raged furiously here the entire day still continues, but has somewhat abated. It melts as fast as it falls. PHILADELPHIA, March 20, 1868, A snow storm commenced here at six o'clock this poy and still continues. The ground is cov- ered. ARKANSAS. The Election—Probable Defeat of the Constitu- tion—Fatal Affray at Helena—A Desperate Negro. MemPais, March 20, 1868, The election returns from Arkansas are meagre. The opponents of the constitution claim that it will be defeated by at least fifteen thousand votes. Mon- roe and Phillips counties are reported to have gone in favor of the constitution by large majorities. At Hele Ark., yesterday, Bart Turner, sheriff, attempted arrest. a n who had killed three negroes recently in a neighboring village. The negro drew a revolver and shot the sheriff through the body. The negro then mounted Turner’s horse and fied to the hills. The negroes around the polls created a disturbance and enabled the fugitive to escape to where he was found by a a who had gone in pursuit, On their at peenpeng to arrest him he fired, woundin, ir. Sebastians Pape, and _ held the rest of the party at bay until a squad of soldiers arrived, who fired upon him wounding him sevorely. In this condition he was carried back to St. Helena, where he died. MASSACHUSETTS. Indictment of British Seamen in Boston for Murder—Passage of the Constabulary Repeal Bill. ; Boston, March 20, 1368. Charles Henry Maltoon, master of the British ship Themis, Nicholas Kearney, and Frank Maltoon, first and third mates, and James Marshall, scaman, have been indicted for causing the death of a sailor named Charles Edwin Hooper, by brutal treatment, during tne bere. of the Themis from Liverpool to Boston. A certified copy of the testimony and Coroner's verdict was furnished the British Minister at Washington, who makes answer that the case comes within the jurisdiction of the authorities of Massachusetts, and the papers have been handed to the District Attorney. The House passed the bill abolishing the State constabulary over the Governor's veto 152 to 63. The Senate will sustain the veto. LOUISIANA. Trial of Street Commissioner Baker, of New Orleans, for Alleged Perjury—Rise in the River=State of the Levees, New ORLEANS, March 20, 1863, Street Commissioner Baker, recently removed by General Hancock and reinstated by General Grant, 1s charged by affidavit, sworn before United States Com- missioner Weller, with perjury, in having rendered voluntary aid to rebels in arms by an engagement in the manufacture of munitions of war for their use, and having voluntarily performed military service under the so called Confederate officers, and after- wards ing the oath of office as register of voters in the First district of New Orleans; also in having sworn before a notary that he was a British subject, to escape a draft into the United States ser- vice, when he was in fact a naturalized citizen of the United States. The river at this point is steadily rising. The Times says the latest news from the grand levee is that it is incomplete. The hands are scatter- ing, and nothing definite is known as to the continua- tion of the work. Should the levee break thirteen parishes will be overflowed. VIRGINIA. The Convention Negotiating a Loan. RICHMOND, March 20, 1868. The Convention to-day appointed a committee con- sisting of the State auditor and the president and a mber of the Convention to negotiate a loan for the expenses of the body. The loan will be about $90, PSR ADESSO RT CONNECTICUT. Republican Mass Meetings in Meridan and Middletown. New Haven, March 20, 1868. Large and enthusiastic repub lican meetings were held to-night at Meriden and Middietown. ‘The meeting at Meriden was addressed by Senator Harlan, of lowa, and Major James Haggerty, of New York. At Middietown, Senator Stewart of Nevada, and the Hon. George ©. Gorham, of Califor- nia, spoke, The republicans of Connecticut are fully aroused and determined to carry the State. CALIFORNIA. Rejection of the Constitutional Amendment in the Assembly=The Department of Alaska— Sales of Coffee=Marine Intelligence, SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 1868, The Assembly has rejected the fourteenth amend- ment to the federal constitution by @ vote of 46 to 24, An order has been issued from the headquarters of the Department of the Pacific et that the military Ristriot of Alaska be hereafter designated “Department of Alaska,” Brevet Major General Davis commanding, the headquarters at Sitka, Rio coffee sold at auction yesterday at the lowest price obtained during the past ten years. The pres tnt stock in the market of all kinds Is estimated at jon pounds, foutiled, ships Harry Blum, for Callao; Orpheus, for Hong Kon: Winged Arrow, for Sitk ‘ Flour dull; extra, $8 25; superfine, § Wheat nominal at $2 60a $270. Legal tenders, INDIANA. Railroad Matters in Indianapolis—Seizure of @ Distillery. INDIANAPOLIS, March 20, 1868 The meeting of the Directors of the Indianapolis and Vincennes Railway Company for the purpose of leasing the road to the Indianapolis, Cincinatti and Lafayette Rallroad Company has been postponed in consequence of the absence of General Burnside, President of the former road. There is much feeling a8 well as opposition manifested by the business men and prominent citizens of the city to the trans- fer of the Vincennes road to the Cincinnati Company. It 18 officially announced that work wil be com- menced immediately on the new line of railroad be- tween Indianapolis and Terre Haute, and also that the new road between Terre Haute and St. Louis, via Vandaila, Til, will be pushed forward rapidly. ‘This wilgive two through routes from Indianapolis to St. The Hammond Distiltery, in Huntington, Ind., has been seized by government oiticiais on a charge of making fraudulent revenue returns, involving a 1038 to the government of $15,000. GEORGIA. Accidental Death of Judge Starns. ‘ Avavsta, March 20, 1868, Judge S. Starnes, a distinguished jurist, and for- merly Judge of the Supreme Court of Georgia, was killed to-day by the accidental discharge of a gun in the hands of his son. EUROPEAN MARKETS. London MONEY MARKET--LONDON, March 20—5 P. M.—Consols closed at 93a 93s for money and ac- count, American securities Closed at the following rates:—United States five-twenty bonds, 7214; Illinois Central Railway shares, 89%{; Rallway shares, ATG. ianxrorr BouRSE—FRANKFORT, March 20—5 P, M.—United States bonds closed strong at 7534 a 7534 for the issue of 1862, LIVERPOOL, CorroN MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, March 20—5 P. M.—The cotton market closed easier at the | following authorized quotations:—Middling up- lands, 10434; middiing Orleans, 103;d. The sales of the day foot up 10,000 bales, The brokers’ circular published to-day gives the total sales of cotton for the week at 79,000 bales, inclnding 14,000 for export, and 13,000 for speculations. According to the best estimates the total stock of cotton in port and on shipboard is 371,000 bhies of which 229,000 were imported from the United States. TRADE REPORT.—LIVERPOOL, March 20.—The ad- vices from Manchester are unfavorable. The market for goods and yarns is dull. ¥ LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, March 20—5 P. M.—Wheat is dull and has declined to 14s, per cental for No, 2 red Western and 1és, 10d, for California white, Corn is firmer and has ad- vanced to 40s. 9d. per quarter for mixed Western. Flour is steady, at 37s. per bbl. for Western canal brands, LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, March 20—5 P. M.—The market. is active and firmer, and nearly all the articles in the list have materially advanced, The market for lard is excited ang rices have advanced to 60s. per cwt. for American. Pork has advanced 6d. since last report, and is now quoted at 79s. per bbl. for new mess. Cheese is more animated, and prices are up fully 1s. The last sales were made at 56s, LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, March P. M..—Naval stores dull. Rosin 68, 9d. common, and 12s. for medium ‘urpentine Petroleum, retiued, dull at 1s, Spirits steady al 1s. 2d, Sugar 25s. 6d. for No. 12 Dutch standard. Tallow 44s. 3d. Linseed cakes £10 1. PETROLEUM MARKET.—ANTWER?, March 20—5 P. M.—The Petroleum market closed steady at 43 francs 75 centimes for standard whites. . EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS. GLascow, March 20.—The steamship Hibernia, Captain Munroe, of the Anchor line, which left New York on the 7th inst., arrived in the Clyde this fore- noon on the way to this port. QUEENSTOWN, March 20.—The steamship Pennsyl- vania, Captain Hall, of the National Stearmship Com- pany’s line, which left New York on the 7th inst., ar- rived at this port to-day on the way to Liverpool. AMUSEMENTS. e ACADEMY OF Music.—Donizetti’s ever popular opera, “Lucrezia Borgia,” in which the darkest scenes of Itulian history are faithfully photographed in speaking music, was given last night before an immense audience. Madame La Grange, of course, was the heroine, and we venture to say that there is not an artist living at pent with the exception perhaps of Titiens (Grisi being placed long since hors de combat), that can unite the great tragedienne and it prima donna in this rdie like Madame La range. Her school of acting and singing leaves nothing to be desired, and when, after such long and severe campaigning on the stage, she can luce such an effect as she did last night we can only say it is the perfection of art. The rest of the cast was in general satisfactory, with the exception of Susini, ‘who was completely hoarse, and whose Duke was not that of former days. Brignoli’s romantic symphony, “The Sailor’s Dream,” was performed between the second and third acts under the direction of the composer, and drew an encore and a floral tribute in the form of a ship of flowers. It was repeated and pleased the audience to an enthusiastic degree. a Robert le Diable” will be given at the Matinée to- ay. SreInwaY HALL—OLE BULL’s ConcerTs.—The second grand cogcert of Ole Bull was given last even- ing to a house for which the seats were insufficient. He played on his incomparable violin the ‘‘cantabile doloroso e rondo giocoso,” “The Mother's Prayer” and “Polacca guerriera,” and was heartily encored with the rendition of each and compelled to give something more. No wonder his fiddle has carried him triumphantly over the civilized world; for it is a most wonderful fiddle, and from the manner in which he caresses it and whispers to it, it 1s evident that there is some mysterious understanding between the — and the instrument, and that they love other most romantically, But in addition to this great violinist (who is a host in himself), Ole Bull gave his audience the worth of their money in the songs of Madame, including “Thou art so near, and yet so far,” and the choice vocal selections of Mr. Pollak, including “Il Marinaro,”’ and the Italian contributions of Sighor Severini, including “Seciliano,” from “Robert le Diabie,” and Mr. Hoffman's pretty English pieces, including the “Mocking Bird,” and Mr. Morgan, the pianist’s fine execution of the overture to Martha.” A concert of such varieties of good things, in addition to a rare evening's entertainment from Ole Bull himself, and all for $1, of course will fill the house rain, or shine, First matinée to-day at two o'clock. Irvine HaLL.—Mrs. Mina Geary Fitzpatrick gave aconcert at this hall last night, which was respect- ably attended and at which the following artists were heard:—The fair 0¢néfctaire, Miss Mary Lissen- den, contralto; J. R. Thomas, the celebrated barf- tone and composer; J. N. Pattison, the favorite pianist; Brookhouse Bowler, one of the Sima Reeves school of tenors, and Arthur Mathison, an excellent elocutionist. The concert was a thoroughly popes one, and the pre mme was innocent of anything in the line of classical music, as the expression is used, but nevertheless interesting in its way. At all events it deserved a better house and gave satis- faction to all present, for the applause and encores were enthusiastic if not vociferous, PARLOR ENTERTAINMENTS.—The second of a series of parlor entertainments was given by Mr. Augustus Waters, in the Cooper Institute, last night. An ap- preclative audience was present and expressed itself weil pleased with the entertainment. The programme, was sufficiently long to interest and the selections were well chosen. ‘‘Hotspur’s Description of a F¥op” and “The Vagabonds” were particularly well yendered, AS @ reader Mr, Waters is infinitely su- erior to many who claim high positions as public [ecturers and speakers. Casting aside the old, con- ventional mannerisms, which invariably mar good reading, he recites his selections with an easy grace which is at once unaffected and natural. THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTAY. Last evening a series of interesting exercises were given in the Cooper Institute on the occasion of the commencement of the New York College of Dentistry. ‘The attendance was pretty large, and was composed chiefly of the students’ relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. Rogers opened the proceedings with prayer, after which Professor N. W. Kingsley read the annual report, from which it appeared that during the past year no less than one thousand teeth had been filled in the 4nfirmary in connection with the institution, and one thousand sets manufactured in the labora- tory. The report further stated that the educational the college embraces a thorough course in acomy, physiology and chemistry, in addition to a complete training in practical dentistry, and that the examinations in those sciences are more rigid than at any similar institution, The degree of dental surgery was then conferred by the President, Dr. BE. Parmly, on the following students, who had gone through the usual routine and passed the examina- tion prescribed by the Cag taro F. Blakeney, Williatn Carr, Henry Dodin, Francis M, Odell, Sand- ford C. Barnum, New York; W. P. Ballard, England; James Parsons, Michigan; J. Albert Kimball, Massa- chusetts; W. O. Wardlaw, M.D. South Carolina, A valedictory address was delivered by William Carr, of the graduating class, Addrésses were also delivered by Professors B. J. Dunning and R. D. Hitchcock, D. D., both of whom dilated upon the utility and great public benefits of Goh nig and adverted to the rapid progress it had made during the last few years. Dodworth’s band was in attendance and en- liv the exercises with some fine selections frum Offenbach, Mendelsolin and Rict, ineluding the march “philolexicon.”” The President having made a few congratuiatory remarks, the procecdings ternainated. THE STATE CAPITAL. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD. “Phe Erie Railway Imbrogilo in the Legisia- turé—Defeat of Railroad Billy in the e¥uate. ALBANY, March 20, 1863, THE RAILROAD WAR, The Ratiroad Committee, to whom was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Bristol, of Wyoming, to legal~ ize the acts of the Erie Ratlway directors, met in the Assembly this afternoon, at four o'clock, Mr. Prince, of Erie, presiding, Ex-Governor Church, Horace F. Clark, Charles O’Conor, 8. T. Fairchild and Chauncey M. Depew ap- Peared to oppose the bill, which was advocated by Messrs. John Ganson, John Reynolds, Hamilton, Har- ris and Hand, The clerk read the bilf as already published. Mr. Gansgn explained the provisions and objects of the bill, The present eompany came into being in 1861, succeeding the old New York and Erie Com- pany. The common stock was increased from time to time, So that in 1896 it amounted to $16,574,300, In 1865 the company foun it necessary to make a loan of $200,000, They borrowed in 1806 $3,000,000, The bonds referred toria the act were not issued until 1868, and amount to $10,000,000, The total stock now is $24,265,000, It was necessary to obtain money to improve the read by building new locomotives and new cars, and com- plete a double track on the Delaware division. The aggregate of these immediate’ wants was $8,750,000. The Executive Committee submitted to NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, MARCH %1, 1868—TRIPLE SHEET. subscribe to the capital stock - pit of the Utica and Black vi to. By Mr. OREAMER—A majority re nh salaries of members of the New ae eae Council at $3,500. Laid on the table, By Mr, WiLttAMs-—Granting State sy Mr. WILLY ranting State aid towards the eee no tae rake Ontario Shore Railroad. T. PA rporating the Producers and Dealers’ Milk Coupany; also to provide for the safee custody of di ous insane criminals. . By. Mr, FoLGER—Bxtending the time for the con- struction of the Grand Hotel in New York. By Mr. Prerck—To open and hiuprove Maspeth avenue, Brooklyn. By Mr. Tweep—To ald in the purchase of the City Orphan Home of the Industrial School, New York, By Mr, CALDWELL—Incorporating the Mount Plesunt Savings Banks. PALLS PASSED, Authorizing the Monpone: Corapany to issue & first preferred stock; providing for thirty-six trustees for the Presbyterian Hospital, in New York, THE CANAL BILLA ‘The evening session was devoted to the eonsidera- tion of the Canal bills, and at the concluston of the debate the Senate bill was adopted in preference to the Assembly bill, and was ordered to a third read- ing. The bill abolishes the contracting board, an- Auls:- seventeen of the thirty-one contracts for keep- ing the canals in repair and returns to the superin- tendency system of repateing the canals, giv jg tO each cunat commissioner the appointinens of a super- intendent and otuers under him on his own par- tiowlae division. ASSEMBLY. ALBawy, March 2Q, 1868. BILLS: REPORTED FAVORABLY. To compel the Grand Street and Newtown Radiroad Company to carry passengers witheut chaage of cars; to aid in the covstruction ef the Buifulo and Oil Crees Ratlroud; forthe better regulation of the city railroad cars in New York amd: Brooklyn; to the directors a report of their doings The con- vertible bonds were, under the statute, authorized to be issued to obtain this money. Steel rails were decided upon, and as the Central Ratlroad had adopted improved store houses, such an: improve- ment was also necessary on the Erie road. The superintendent also reported that a great deal of new equipment was necessary. Of thelr right to issue bonds convertible’ into stock the directors entertained no doubt. The speaker quoted from the statute as to corpora- tions therein authorized, showing. that the company had power, from time to time, to borrow money, and that their bonds issued for that purpose were susceptible of conversion into stock at any time within ten years. The counsel of the Erie Company had advised that they were acting right in doing as they had in the case under discussion. To remove | all doubt on the subject they had decided, however, | to apply to the Legislature. Mr. Horace F. Clark wished to know’ if the gentle- man claimed distinctly that these sets were legal under the provision of the statute? Mr. Ganson, continuing, did claim that they were. incorporate the Buffalo and Williameville Railroad Company; to provide for the completion of the Waillabout improvement; to facilitate’ the construc tion of the Midland Railroad; to extent! Lorraine street, Brooktyn; to vegulate the corporation adver- tising in the city of Brooklyn; i relation:to the New. Xork Gaslight Company; to incorporate the East Side Savings: Bank; to amend the charter of the North River Savings Bank; to bgriig aad the Sav- ings and Loam Bank of New York; to incorporate the Chelsea Savings Bank of New York; to inoerporate the Teutonia Savings Bank; to:amend the charter of the Central Park-Savings Bank; to amend the char. ter of the Brooklyn ‘Trust Company; toy amend the charter of the People’s Savings’ Bank of Yankers; te incorporate the Cosmos: Policy- ‘Trust Cay of New York; for relief of the Franklin Fire Insurance Company; to amend the charter of the Irving Fire Insurance Companys also to amend the charter of the Home. Insurance Com- pany; to amend the act relative tothe improvement of Brooklyn Heights; to improve Orcvard street, Brooklyn; relative ta the publication of legal notices in New York; relative to the storage of combustible material in New York; to regulate the bing of boats on the South and Hamilton ferries, brooklyn. COCK. FIGHTING. Mew Jersey vs. New York—“Stag” Main of But there was a question in the case and so much doubt about it as to unsettle the public mind and to |} disturb these who had in good faith invested in the securities, It wasto put at rest such doubts and such uneasiness that 2 legislative enactment was asked. Not one dollar of the money recently raised was to be used for auy other purpose than equip- ping the road in the State of New York, . ‘The resolu- tton of the Board of Directors was to solicit. confirma- tion of their acts so far as confirmation might be necessary. «The speaker rehearsed the proposed im- provements and the items of outlay. Ex-Governor Church—There won’t be so much money left when Mr. Drew gets through with his speculations. ‘ Mr. Clark claimed that Mr. Ganson did not. repre- sent the Erie Railroad, only its organizations that a majority of the stock was held by the opponents of the bill, and they did not want the proposed legisla- tion. He said it was the duty of the Legislature to protect the stockholders from the fraudulent action of the directors. . Testimony was taken in the evening showing the character of the litigation commenced, and that the suits were still undetermined, Mr. Clark opposed legislativé interference: while the question was in court. . Mr. O’Conor said the company was liable for stock rei and that the opponents of the bill held most o The committee adjourned the case until Tuesday af- ternoon at three o'clock. The Senate Select Committee to investigate the affairs of the Erie Railway still continue to sit with crossed doors to the disgust and indignation of all interested. SLAUGHTER OF CITY RAILROAD PROJECTS. ‘There was a Waterloo defeat of underground and surface railroad schemes in the Legislature to-day. When thevorder of business was reached the Senate Committee on Raflroads reported adversely upon the following, which adverse reports, as fast as read, were consecutively ree to, thus rejecting the bilis entirely—Manhattan Underground Railroad, People’s Railroad, People’s Metropolitan and Suburban way, ork Underground Railroad, Metro- I Underground Railroad and Metropolitan sit Railway. Five of these were projects for underground roads. The remaining one—the sur- face plan—was the proposed People’s Railway. There are now only three underground bills re- maining, and these have been referred to the Com- mittee of the Whole. They are the Arcade Under- und Railway, the Central {or Brown) Underground iIroad, and the original Tunnel (Vandenburg) Railroad, The last mentioned {ts only a “dummy” for Jake Sharpe’s Broadway surface road, and will never be put in operation, even if the franchise be ted. Asurface road is an unpopular plan with the present Legislature, and the Sharpe interest is desirous of staving off any Broadway under- ground, the construction of which would deal a death-blow to a Broadway surface ul. The Central Underground is a poorly digested P in, and has few friends. The Arcade plan, as | have es will be the winnin; in the Senate. yhether it will go through in time is, however, an- other question. The House committee have agreed to report it, which is a great point in its favor, and the Governor may be induced to sign the bill in ebe- dience to the demand of the metropolis for some rapid means of transit between its northern and southern extremes, DAVID'S ISLAND. The bill to cede jurisdiction over David's Island to the United States, for which Gen- eral Grant made application by autograph letter, went through the Senate without a dissenting vote, but met an obstacle in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where one honorable gentleman, famous for his extreme democratic views, ‘opposed it, saying that he was unwilling to accede to the re- juest as the United States might build another bas- tile upon it, The property had been sold to the overnment by Simeon Leland (who can drive six in fand, and the ceasion of State jurisdicton was only waiting to complete the transfer. Messrs. Leland and Hosea B. Perkins came up here to look after the matter, went before the committee and succeeded in procuring & favorable report. The celerit; with which they contrived push the bill through the committee and to {ts final ferred (for that is only the next omg wad that in the de- yotion of the talents of these two gentlemen to the ursuits of civil life the world politics and the “third house” in particular have lost two brilliant members. THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORS AND THE GOVERNOR, The democratic Senators have decided in caucus to reject all nominations of the Governor. This indl- cates some quarrel between the anti-Fentanites and the ep between whom an understanding was had on this po! int some time ‘The result will be to compel the Folger party either to take sides with the democrats or return to the fold of the radicals. Was this manoeuvre another piece of on the part of Governor Fenton to triumph over his enemies in the republican ks? If 80, he has signally succeeded. One of the first results of the quarrel was visible to-day in the motion of Senator Crowley, an anti-Fentonite, to lay on the table the bill reported by Senator Creamer to increase the salary of the New York Common Council. ‘The Canal Board to-day appointed Peter Hogan, of Albany, resident engineer of the Eastern Canal division, vice William B. Cooper; Philip P. Midler, superintendent on the Syracuse section of the Brie Canal, and George Lames, George B. Sherrill and Geoi ie Northrup superintendents on the Champlain Oanal. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. SENATE. ALBANY, March 20, 1868. THE ERIE RAILROAD INVESTIGATION, A memorial was presented from a newspaper cor- respondent complaining that he had been excluded from the investigation of the Erie Ratiroad affairs that is now being conducted by the Select Committee of the Senate, and asking that the Senate direct the investigation to be conducted with nm doors. A motion to this et od made, but after debate the subject was indefinitely postponed by a vote of 16 to 10, BILLS REPORTED. Against in orp rating the Sor oa may clos! Assoctal Mgt pe } against incor eg the Nassua Boat oe ee to ; incorgo- rating the Union Foundry of 5 amending the charter of the Union Gold’ Mining Company of Col- orado ; incor the Safe Deposit Company of Rochester. Also a general law for the inco tion of aliens in social soceties, rs such al file certificates in the office of the Secretary of that they actually intend to become citizens of this — state; amending the Charter of the United States Warehousing Company ; a majority report for the completion of the Third street improvement, Brooklyn; amending the Metropol. tan Police law; In regard to Life Insurance funds; against the Manhattan Underground Ratiroady against the People’s Railway bill in New York; against the New York Underground Railroad bill; against the People’s Metropolitan and Subarban Raliroad bill; against the Metropolitan Underground Ratiroad bill, and against the Metrolita;: Pransit Katlroad bill—all of New York; authorigiug towns (0 ate Seven (Thirteen Battles) for 8500 and $50 oa Ench Battle—New Jersey Victorious Unprecedented Fighting. As Trinity chimed the hour of ugon yesterday there were wending their way to a remote section of one of the many suburban towns about the metropolis @ peculiar but greatly interested’ throng. The object of their exodus from the city was t® gratify the rather short deprivation of the excitement of whatshey consider the pleas- antest of all sports—a cock fight. Doubly interest- ing was this series of fighta, as the end of the sea- son is approaching, and but a few days more the pits that have rung with the martial crowing of the maay aristocratic fowls will be silent and the famous “handlers” will sigh with regret that for a time their occupationis gone. There: have recently been around the city many aninated battles of. this character, where the high and low, young and old, have sought their highest enjoyment, thronging the rude and limited precincts of the cockpit, as did the Romans that crowded the Flavian amphitheatre, looking on with tearless eyes when the gladiators hewed each other to pieces or were pitted against Numidian lions and Indian tigers. In the game spirit that the many previous matches of birds of this nature have been fought, this main of “si ” was made; and the justly game character which they possessed won from a respectable audi- ence that attention they deserved. The rules in every particular governing —— reported matches were observed in this. Fifteen bins were shown U either side, from four to five pounds, and “weighing in’? it was. found. that thirteen battles had been arranged, seven consti- tuting the main. The New Jerséy chickens were of a variety of crosses, while New York were of the Irish and English strains, whose many animated fights will call up many agreeable reminiscences to the friends of this pastime. Acockpit is like nothing in existence but iteelf. In this most cosmopolitan section of the land this scene of great amusement is quite a specialty. As was the case Reread around its sides, all swept and garnished for the occasion, were a party pre- senting the finest fleld in the world for the ethnologi- cal student. He who has not seen a cockpit with the animated betting characters about it, all under the glare of ight, loses one of the most striking features of Five minutes to three the peculiar physiognomy of a prominent handler announced all was in readiness, when the sharp, quick betting throughout the poem told ef the quick fighting soon to ensue. First Fight.—The light weights, eavh four pounds. New York was greatly the favorite, not only on this battle, but on the main at the figures of one hundred to eighty, which offers. were frequent and as equentiy accepted. New Jersey showed a red wing pyle, New York being a brown red, with dark hackle. The {atter seemed the largest and in better condition than his adversary. Betting was ten to eight on New York, with but few takers. As soon as they were brought to the scratch and let loose they commenced their work in earnest. Their steel bt flew quickly for a moment or 80, but the Jersey bird tarried so at the early beginning of the battle he won the name of @ goodly “duifer,”’ yet they fought with desperation, and by well directed blows knocked each others eyes out, and did not tarry a second in their de work until each bled from twenty wounds in throat and body. As New York was in the best condition he out-fought New Jersey and was the favorite ten to one. Staggering under the blood that gorgied into his throat, almost crazing him. but stiil ghting, New Jergey obtained another cutting, when he succumbed, It was a gallant struggle. Time, seventeen minutes. Second Fight.—The heavy i ag. nd each weighin five pounds. New York was the favorite at still greater odds on the main, The judge becoming in- terested in the fight here took off his outer coat and appeared in “his regal robes.” |New York showed a black red, with dark hackle. New Jersey sent out the same color with ared hackle. The former was the t bird and was very cunning, but Jersey was a “wheeler,” and was more than a match for his antagonist in srategy. ‘The throats of each were almost instantly cut. New Jersey sy can the ery of “Yon are a sweet-scented youth,” for evincing a disposition to leave, but he rallied and cut the throat of New York so quickly and badly that it began to swell, forcing him to giveup. As he was dying a san- guine individual cried, ‘Don’t be in a hurry, he'll wake up;” when a little better fudge cea - sponded, ‘Yes, in another world,” and he was right. fut it was an honorable death for New York. Tima, 26 minutes. " Third Fight.—Ten to it on New Jersey, and the betting very clamorous. New York showed a pyle with yellow wing, New Jersey producing blue-red, with ‘dark hackle, from Long Isiand, eack weigh four pounds eight ounces. is. was a furious, quicl arkable hatte. No time was last, but hit after hit was made with the most determination, the desperate fight soon being: over; for, after the third thrust into the throat of New York, he caught one in the Drain, and New York was dead, 1 New Jetsey bird was not hurt in the least. Time, two minutes and a half. Fight.—Weight four pounds six ounces. New York produced a black-red, with black. hackle; New Jersey the same color, but a “round head,” ‘The former was much the better looking fowl. Ten tosix on New York was offered and taken. This was 0 splendid fight, New Jersey knocking out the eyes of New York and jiately afterward “brain- ing” him, Time, one mitute. The partisans of New York felt irritated. Pyth Pight.—Weight, four wis, fourteen ounces, New Jersey presented black-red, dark hac! bred in town. New York exhibited a beautiful biue- ray. The was a i, clean hitter; but New Jersey worked in suck style, he was in the victor, killing his antagonist. ‘Time, four half minutes, Sith Fight.—The condition of the New Jersey birds was so excellent that it was @ tatter of general commendation. One hundred to eighty on the main in favor of New Jersey was now heard, New York showed a black-red, with yellow hackle; New Cgtnn a black birch, with gray wings. A fot an compact bird; weight, each four pounds twelve ounces. Ten to dight om New Jersey was the general betting, but so soon as the fighting commenced the feeling changed, and the black-red was the favorite. It was a contest quick and rattling, New York by a fortunate blow “brained” New Jersey. Time, three minutes. Seventh Pight.—Weight four pounds five ounces. New Jersey exhibited a brown red with dark hackle, New York a brass back with dark hackle. ris to forty on New York were the figures in betting. was & great fight, as the New York bird in gallant style killed his craeny in thirty seconds, Righth Fight.--New York's chances seemed better. They shows brown red. New Jersey a black gray, wita dark hackle—another “round head.” Betti even, Weights, four pounds eleven ounces. E: ‘did wells hitting very rapidly and beaking together picelyi but New York was too cunning, and, after knoe’ Ang out the eyes of Naw Jersey, he ‘“brained’’ him, amid cries of “Good, Irishman.’? Time, three minutes, Ninth Fight-The battles stood even now. Weights, fout pounds, thirteen ounces, New York showed a blue pyle with dark hackle, New Jersey & ‘k red with yellow hackle; New York the favorite, being greatly More compact ty forum than the New Jersey fowl. It Wasa desperate battle, New Yor’ eventually winning. Time, eight minutes. Some misunderstanding here arose between the Principals, and this ight was ealled a “ draw.’? Tenth Fight.—Weighis, four pounds six ounces, New York produced a brown red with dark back, New Jersey a black red. New York the favorite. Desperate fighting, New Je: proving the strongest bird and at the last doing ail the Aghling. New York was killed by a thrust in the throat, Time, eleven minutes, Eleventh Fight.—Weight, four pounds one ownee. New York showed a bireh-gray, New Jersey a brow red, half bantam. The latier was much the best fowl, and besides being determined to kill his oP Pes nent, endeavored to cut himself, as he thrust his watt repeatedly into his body. He whipped New York gallantly. Time, fourteen minutes. Twefih Fight.—This decided the main, Weight, New York four pounds efght ounces, New Jersey four pounds seven ounces, The former was a light- #ray from Westchester county; the latter a brown- red, yellow, hackle. A game fight; eyes were knocked out, but New Jersey was again the victor of the bastie and the main. Time, three minutes. Thirteenth Fight.—The mai being decided, this battle caused but little excitement, yet the old “vet- eran’ remamed and sti bet exeifedly. Welghts— New York, fonr pounds thirteen ounces; New Jersey, four pounds twelve ounces The former was @ brass back, gray hackle, the latter a brown-red. New Jer- sey was Killed if short order. 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