The New York Herald Newspaper, May 19, 1868, Page 7

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ‘The Impeachment Verdict in Europe. American Securities Immedi- ately Advanced. Disracii Again Defeated and De- liberating. Serlous Troubles Between Foreigners and Natives in Japan. Asrival of the Ram Stonewall at ‘Wokohama. Se Remains Under the American Flag. ENGLAND. ‘The American Iwpeachment Verdict—Opintons of the Press. % Lonpon, “May 18, 18¢s, ‘The cable te:ezrams received.in this city from New York, announe!:y the acquiital of President Johnson On the eleventh: of te impeachment articles, created 8 most profound sation, Nearly all the morning Journals have cclitorial articles on the subj The London 7inis says:—The eleventh article was almost too vague for a substantial charge; but the vote upon it corrects the fear of any party bias, and Shows the case to have been judged on its merits alone. ‘The Telegraph has the following:—Dignity and de- corum have marked the whole trial, and the non-re- moval of the President is a most fitting close. Even the most ultra radicals will be compelled to admit this at no disiant day, ‘The vadical plot has been ntry has been saved the | shame of deposing its Chief Magistrate for refusing to obey an ilies! act of Congress. The London /os' considers the vote on the eleventh articie of impeachment conclusive, and Bay8:—The resnit of this trial demonstrates the folly Of the radicals, as the certainty of success Is the only excuse for their taking such a step as impeachment. After all, if the right is vindicated, that result is due to accident, The London Vercs takes widely different ground in its comments, and thinks the vote is not couclusive Of the whole case, 7 Effect on Change. Lonpon, May 18—11:15 A, M, There is a etter feeling to-day in financial circ Money is easy. American securities are firmer and more active and better prices are realized. United States five- twenties, both neve and on the Contipent, have mate- rially advanced. The following are the opening quo- tations of the chief American securities at the Stock Exchange in this city to-day:— United States five twenties, Erie railway shares. Tilinois Centrais. 70% atl 455 99 Lonpon,- May 18—1:20 1, M. American securities are active and advancing. Five-twenty bonds are now quoted at « for the issue Of 1862. ive Centrals, 9544. Erie Railway ahares, 45%. Lonpon, May 18—5 P. M. Consols close at 94! a 9414 for money and 934% a 9434 for the account, ex dividend. American securi- ties close at the following rates: United States five-twenty bonds Erie Railway shure: Tilinois Centrats. The Scotch Reform Bill—Disracli Defeated, Loxpon, May 18, 1865, ‘The House of Cominons met in session this even- ing. After some preiiminary business had been dis- posed of the Reform bill for Scotland was taken into debate. During the discussion Mr. William E, Baxter, member for Montrose, moved a resolution setting forth that the number of representatives in the House from Scotland be increased, and that this be accomplished by the disfranchisement of some of the less important English boroughs to the smount of the number of vew members given to the Scotch constituencies. Mr. Bouverie, member for Kilmarnock, moved that the rating clause msericd in the bill as basis of the franchise registration for voters in Soctiand be rejected. ‘The Cabinet members on the Ministerial benches opposed both motions, and an animated debate en- sued, The opposition forced a division on each motion, and the Cabinet was defeated on both occasions. After the announcement of the result of the division On Mr. Bouverie’s motion for the rejection of the Fating clause Mr. Disraeli rose and addressed the Hoase on the crisis consequent to the Cabinet by the defeat. The Premier concluded by saying that the Binigtry mast now consider their position. ‘The Fenian Convict. Lonpon, May 18, 1868, A second respite of sentence extending over B@nother week has been granted from the Home Secretary's office to the Fenian Barrett, the Clerk- enwell explosion conspirator, who is under sentence of death. Again GERMANY. American Impeachment on the Frankfort Bourne. FRANKFORT, May 18, 1968, On the Bourse to-day United States bonds opened steady at 765 for the old issue. At the close of the transactions United States bonds were firm at 7614 for the old iasue. Count Bismarck on Reunion. BERLIN, May 18, 1868. In @ debate on the treaty with Austria Count Biamarck said:—While Prussia, applying herself no Pressure, wai's for the time when the South German States shall seck union with the Confederation of the Worth, she condemns the exercise of any restraint upon the free action of the Zollverein Diet. FRANCE. Napoicon Temporarily Indisposed. Parts, May 18, 1868. The Pays (ucwspaper) to-day says the Emperor Na- polcon has been ill, but his condition is now much unproved. ST. DOMINGO. Ex-President Cabral at St. Thomas. HAVANA, May 18, 1868, On the “1 instant ex-President Cabral, of St. Do- Waingo, arrived at St. Thomas, from Venezuela. COLOMBIA. A Revolution in tho State of Antioquia—' ‘ thenal Council of the Catholic Bishops at Bogeta. HAVANA, May 18, 1968, ‘The report has reached here that a new revolution hat broken out in the State of Antioquia wader the Bead of General Aureliano Rivera, Right Rev, Kdward Vasquez, Bishop of Panama, fhad gone (o Bogota to assist at the National Counct!, Gonvened by the mew Archbishop of Bogota: NEW YORK HERALD, TURSDAY, MAY 19, 1863~TRIPLE SHEET. _| THE PRESIDENCY. te JAPAN. eee Hari Kari ef a High Oficer—More Bloody Struggles Between the Foreigners and Na- tivee—Arrival of the Ram Stonewall—Both Belligereuts Cluim Her, and She Remains in Possersion of the Awerican Officers. : San FRAnotsco, May 18, 1868. The steamship New York, from China ard Japan, is now entering the harbor. She took the place of the Great Republic, of the reguiar mail linc. The latter steamer on March 23, when in lat. 30 N., tong. 170 E., broke her starboard shaft, and after reaching Yokohama under sail aud with one wheel, remained there for repairs. The steamer New York left Hong Kong April 1% and Yokohama April 28. Kenzaboro, the oficer in command of Prince Bezon's troops, who ordered the dring on the for- eigners at Hiogo, Japan, was executed by order of the Mikado in the presence of one foreigner from each European legation, together with an equal number of Japanese officials, The scene was solemn and impressive. The condemned, being of high rank, was permitted to commit hari kart, Before his death he acknowledged the offence, admitied- that his trial was fair and his sentence just, and he ad- vised the Japancse to hereafter treat foreigners with consideration. The foreign representatives requested the govern. ment not to confiscate his estate according to the Japanese taw, but permit it to descend to'his family. The request waa granted. Next day the ministers reocived letters of apology from the Mikado govern- ment, Oa March 5 the ministers, with each of their ves- sets, went to Osaka, intending to reoccupy their former legations. They found the British legations destroyed by fire, and the French legations were HAYTI. Salmave Abandesed by His Troope—ltumor that They Declared Against Him and Made Him Their Prisoner. . Havana, May 18, 1868. We have additional deiails of the news from Hayti. President Salnave had only one hundred and fifty soldiers with him when he took refuge in Port an Prince from the Cacos, whe have been pressing him so hard. In their desperation his sharpshooters abandoned him and declared in favor of the rebels. Some accounts even agsert that they made him their prisoner. MEXICO. Sauchez Ochoa Denies the Authenticity of His Alleged Confession—Romoro te Come to Wush- ington—Martinez, of Sinaloa, te Renew His Allegiance—No More Railway Concessious— Auson Bangs Homeward Bound. HAVANA, May 13, 1868, Our latest advices from Vera Cruz are to the 14th inst, The following despatch has been received from the H&RARD special correspondent at the capital:— MEXICO, May 10, 1868, Generai Sanchez Ochoa denies the authenticity of the alleged coniession published in the Tribune, He will answer Romero ima week, All the foreigners at the cupitawere highty indig- nant at the outrage recently perpetrated at Mouterey on six Americans, é It had again been rumored that Romero would soon go to Washington, General Angel Martinez, of Sinaloa rebel fame, was going to the capital to renew his allogiance to the national government and obtain fils pardon. The troubles 1 the State of Sinsiow had been completely. setiled through the energy, ability and loyalty of General Corona and the national troops sent from Durango, San Luis and other garrisons in his mili- hi department, i @ pacification of the State of Guerrero was still | tora to pieces. The American and other lega- ba: fal. nan: istnireartele’'o alae ig tions were untouched. On March 8 the French gress had ordered the Governor of Zalisco . 4 . rere eke " appear at the capital and answer the charge of lav- oie mervoring of Osaka uti * atlacked by shot citizens without trial or authority, Prince Tosa’s men, even Frenchmen were in, ri discussion had takeu place in Congress as to whether it is advisable to pay any more on the Span- igh and English convevtion bonds, In the case of the Vera Cruz Kailway concession sive right i8 offered to the present compa- ny, provided the Mexican government be not re- quired to grant any ass/siance. The question, iow. ever, bad not been finally decided, No more railway coucessions Will be granted by Congress. kitted and five wounded, and the bodies were buried at Hiogo, Two days subsequently all the ministers: embarked on bourd their respective vessels, The French ministers dew od the execution of the men concerned in the murder, with an apology from ‘Tosa and the Mak: vernmenut; also a money indem- Kndors nity of $150,000, winch dey e complied with, On March 12 the Amer’ iter left for Yo- Mr, Anson Bangs, in cousequence of the above de- | 0 32 the, 1 termination of Congress, had started for his home | fy7HaImi Making wile by een err W York. Secret police were abounding throughout the re- pubiic, especially at che capital, and were on tae hunt after conspirators. in Ni steamer Moaocacy, with the intention of defending foreign interests, the Mikado having informed them that large bodies of troops were marching on Jeddo with the probable intention of fighting. On March 18 the American Minister went todeddo, remaining one week, and conaferrini: with the 1 on's oficers and then returned to Yoholu ¢ jast and only Minister at Jeddo, ‘The M ing towards Jeddo and strazgied jargely into Yoko- fama, 9 Disturbances oc- reed a farmed, ‘The Mipis- onferred with the governinent authorities of Yokohama and decided to post the American, Prus- sion, French and British Liers and marines at the entrances of the settiement and prohibit the entrance of armed apanese from — without ‘This insured tranquility, The Freneh, British and Duteh Ministers remained at Mioga. After the set- f{leinent of the French indenmity they were invited ts ap audience with the Mixadoat Kiohe, and sub- sequently returned to On April 1, while passing Unrongh the Straita of Kioka, Sir Harry Parks, the British Minister, was fired on by two lie priests, who wounded eleven men of his escort and five horses, The Minister and five horses escaped unhurt. One priest. was killed and another captured and executed by Stots- Bashi, The Tycoon counsels peace to the Japanese nation, and offers to submit to the will of the Mikado for the wood of Japan, and may accept the highest oftee un him w ihe new goverament is estab- lished. ‘f government of Yokohama, it is ey pected, will shortly pass quietly into the Mikado's hands, Whose Commission ts hourly expected to ar- tive, Hiisenvoy to the Tycoon arrived at Jeddo with ys on the 27th of April, The Mikado haa notifled the ministers Uiat he will faithiuily fulfill all existing treaties and engagements coutracted by the Tycoon’s government. All the foreign 1 ters were at Yokohama April = and @ large nuwober of war vessels of all nationali- ies, The Ram Stonewall days from Honolulu. the Japanese gove: preferred th hor under Attempt to Kidnap Juarez and Family—Post- tion of Two Alleged Conspirators. HAVANA, May is, 1863, There was a rumor at the ital just previons to the deparvure of the matt to the effect that two days previously an attempt had been made to kidnap President Juarez and his family while they weve so- journing at Chapultepec ‘The guards at the castle had been heavily iact The press of the athizes with Dr. Lar- razibal in his imprisonment. te defles the authorities to produce the proofs of any umptication on his part in ony conspiracy. The Boletin Kepudlicano Wad ceased publication, owiug to the wail of support. Seilor Machado who was arrested for having origi- nated the late conspiracy against President Juarez's life, had been discharged. He was arrested on sus- picton, because he had failed to comply with certain formalities required of all newly-arrived foreigners. He has-amply apologized for this omission on his part. ‘The news received here from Mexico by the Ameri- can steamer Nevada will reach New York five days ahead of the advices received by the French steamer Impératrice Eugénie, A The Canard About Juarev’s Flight—Its Orie gin—Exeecutions and Sueoting—Miaisterial Estimates Before Coagress. HAVANA, May 18, 1863, The recent report of President Juareg traving gone to Texas with $7,000,000 in specie had its ori in the fact that some specie was oved from th capital for safety dnving (%e excitement caused by the discovery of the consp.acies against the Presi- dent, his Cabinet and family. An outbreak in favor of General Ortega was feared at the saine time. ‘The story of Juarez’s flight w however, a canard, The bandit Juan J. Juarez, the hero ot the late raid on Carmen Island, was executed at that pla General Andrade was shot at Puebla by Aspiroz, & merchant of that city. Major Aguirre, formerly of the impertalist forces, Was recently executed at San Felipe for violation of the law of nations during Maximilian’s reign. A subvention of $10,000 has been granted to the peaceful Indinas of Coahuila, Congress has approved the estimates of the diiter- ent Ministers with some slight exceptions, The funding plan preposed by Sefior Romero, Minister of the Treasury, docs not meet with the approval of Congress. t arrived safely in twenty-nine fof the tiostile branches of nent wanted her. Each, how- American Minister should retain for the present, which as from Washington foreigners approve of his action and t qitiesee int YORKOUAMA, van, ge , 1868, prices high. Tea—Stock low; probably the market is closed for the season, though priees el » for New York, took prig are dull and transactions whom to ¢ Se ” Passengers by the New York, SAN FeAaNcisco, May 18, 1888, Among the passengers on the steamer New York are the members of the De Soto Opera troupe, Paul 8. Forbes, and Charles Waicott Beooka, the Consul f Japan al (hia pori, who returns to Son Fran after a visil to and conference wilh te Japanese government. CALIF ORNIA. Escape of Prisoners Fort Point. SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 1988, Celebration of the Victory Over the Freach at The prisoners confined in Fort int, at the Pucbla—Sharp Conireversy Between French | entrance to the harbor of this city, escaped last and Mexican Journais—Yellow Fever Kaging | night without being deiccied. They numbered at Vera Cruz. forty-five, and succeeted in getting out of the fort through p porthole of (he guard room, sitvated tn the second story of the f By means of ropes which they bad manufactured out of ir blankets, they let themselves down, cithough several of them were heavily ironed. The balls attached to the irons were found scattered on the hilis and adjoining fieids. None of the fugitives have been recaptured as yet. {From the ‘ening Telegram of yesterday.) HAVANA, May 18, 1563, The steamers Nevada and Impératrice Eug‘nie have arrived here from Vera Cruz. They bring ad- vices from that port to the 11th inst, and from the city of Mexico to the 7th inst. ‘The remains of General Zaragoza had been trans- ferred to the Pantheon of San Fernando, in the capital, with great solemnity, on the 4th inst. Protection Against Fraudulent Bau SAN PRANCISUO, M An association for protection against frauduleat Tue ceremonies at the mausoleum consisted bankr y has been formed by prominent merchants of the iontification of the hero's remains | Or taie nig, ee Coen Orme by Prominen and a panegyric by Minister Iglesias. On the ~ a foliowing day the victory over the French at Pucbia was duly celebrated by a grand procession, the firiag of cannon, speeches and poetical effusions, fireworks and banquets, Mr. Plumb, American Charg* WAfaires, was absent from the banquet given by the government. Mr. Masson, the editor of the 7rait d'Union (French journal) has advised all foreigners to behave cau- tiousiy, whereupon the Siglo 4LY. denounced even such a hint as that violence was to be feared from Mexicans while celebrating their victory over the best soldiers and most warlike nation in the word. ‘The other Mexican papers likewise took this laiier view of the question. No outrages, however, took place; for nearly all the foreigners remained at home on the holiday. . The property of General Miramon had been de- nounced to government for confiscation, but govern- ment decided that the sentence against that invperiai omcer did not work confiscation of his property, which consists mainly of plantations. Seflor Ortis, a wealthy Mexican had been kid- napped near Cordoba and taken up into the moun- tains. The party sent after the kidnappers had beea unsuccessful in their parsult. ‘The Diario Ofcial copies an article published in the Aotetin Republicano maintaining that enough had been paid on the English and other claims, ‘The stage had begn robbed between Sau Juan del Rio and Querétaro. The government had issued an exequatur to Mr. Alexander Willard as American Consul at Guaymas, Deputy Mata, who had been suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever, was recovering. Colonel Cebatioa, lately commanding at Orizaba, was at Vera Craz awaiting the steamag to relieve General Alatorre in Yucatan. A despatch from Tulancingo stated that General Negrete’s forces had been again routed by the national troops under General Velez. The State of Querctaro was again agitating the question of a railway to connect the capital of that State with the port of Tampico, The vomito was raging with unusual violetice ut Vera Oruz. Even old residents had falien victims to ihe disease, The steamer Mexico had arrived at that port from New Orleans. GEORGIA. Delegater to Chicago En Route—The Legisiae ture=Mevements of Governor Ballock and Lx-Goveruer Brown, ATLANTA, May 18, 1868, TENNESSEE. A Maniac Commits Suicide. Memriis, May 18, 1868, A passenger on the steamer City of Cairo, named Jones, a liquor dealer of St. Louis, jumped over- board a short distance below New Madrid, He was rescued, and when brought on board again it was discovered that he had the delirium tremens, Ue was then confined in @ state room, ana while there he cut his throat from car to ear. ALABAMA. The Base Ball Championship of the State. Monraomeny, May 18, 1863. In the di jing game of base ball for the am Pionship of Alabama, played here to-day, the Mont- gomery Club waa the vietor, the score standing — Montgomery, $1; Mobile Dramatic, 19. OHIO Ashore and Is Scuttled. SanpusKy, hay 18, 1865, ‘The propeller Oneida, of Butalo, bound for Chicago, Joaded with merchandise, went ashore this morning on Cedar Potnt, near this city, having got off her uirse throngh a defect in ie compass, and was yeuttiod to save her from breaking up on the rocks. itis thought that she can be raised with the atd of «team pumps. No lives were lost, Adj ment et the Leginiature, yuBus, May 18, 1468, assembly of Ohio adjourned to-day The General until November 2 MASSACHUSETTS. __ Arraignment of Four Alleged Murderers ag Woreester. Worcersran, May 18, 196% Charles F. James and Silas James, charged with the murder of Joseph Clark in this city on the, zsih of February last, and David bore and Jos¢yhine Laflamme, charged with the murder of Louis La- flamme at Dudley on the 17th of Aprillast, ¥rere ar- before the court this afternoon Fant their ight be heard and counsed gasigned their defence, Silas James Ws brought! with both hands in irons, Yyhile Dore hap deuffed — to- Charles James wore Ferner. Mrs. Laflamme was free froin irons. Silas james has not changed in appearange since his ar- but the younger James is very’ paie and thluner in flesh. Dore seemed much depry ised, and scarcely Delegates to the Chicago Convention are passing | raised his eyes from the door, Yrs. Laiamme dl through this city. peared more like @ spectator tv ui a prisoner. The Kx-Governor Brown haa gone to Chicags. npn gg were and all (ne prisoners pleaded ‘The Atlanta City Council is arranging for the ac. sajoresd when o were hes and. tne court Voy [ of Saephard, the wife mur- Mgirath, for murder, will be weld at the co's, commodation of the Georgia Legisiature. The time for ita meeting has not yet been made known. Governor Bullock bas gone Washington, commence. derer, aud of the aoxt veem Accident to the Propeller Oncida—She Runs | Arrival ef the New Steamship Isaac Bell et The new steamatrip Isaac Belt, belonging Richurond and New York Iine, arrived here today after @ splendid passage, during which she fally answered the most sanguine expectations of her builders aud owners, On arriving here Mayor Hoffman, of New York, who was among the was received by Mayor Cahoon, of this city. The hospitalities of the city were extended to the entixe party, which included the following New York notables:—J. 8, Nicholson, G, H. Purser, J. Romain Brodhead, Morgan Jones, A, D. Baker, Henry Smythe, C, W. Brennan, Judge Dowling, Senator Brady, C. G. Cornell, General Sawlette, U.S. A.; Isaac Bell, James Sweony, N. L. McCready and above one hundred others, including many tadies, The party in carriages visited the fortifications and other objects of interest, A banquet is to be given at the Exchange Hotel to-night, at which General Schodeid attends, Itis an important day for sich- mound and the entire State, The merchants of this city and Norfolk are highly gratified with this prac Hcable method of reconstruction, The reception on board the Isaac Bell this evening,” at her wharf at Rockett's, was one of unusual bril- liancy, There were over three hundred guests from this + among whom were Mayor Coton, ex- Mayor Mayo, the present and tate Councils of the eily and tue President and members of the Chamber of immerce, The mililary were represented by Major General J. M, Schotletd, Colonel S. F, Chatin and the full stad of the Com- manding General, all of whom appeared in citizen's dress, but who were the observed of all observers, ‘Phe ladies appeared in full dress, and their charms enhanced (he pleasure of the occasion, which was further heightened by the delightful music of the aplendid post military band. When the cl removed calls were made for Mayor Hoitn ew York, who had unfortu- nately retired, pon Colonel Marmaduke Jolson, conservative nominee for Congressman at large, a Vociferously demanded. — Mr. Johnson appea and said he was gratified at the inte: evince in| Richmond upon the advent o' mer destined to promote her greatest and most imporiant welfare, He was glad to meet upon this oceasion gentlemen from all por- tions of the Union, and ie Knew that when that lag which now antly foals over this vessel at 80 very State by a star, and @ State, all” would ‘again sic of the Union. A Northern ponel Jounston with a beanti- ful bouquet tn testimony of her appteeiation of the ta ntiment, wherenpon the Colonel replied in the beautiful langnage of Ruth to Boaz:—“Wheresoever thou goest there will 1 go. Thy people shall be my people, aud thy God shall be my God. (Great upplanse.) At neariy twelve o'clock noon tie banquet at the Exchange Hole! took place, at which were assembled an entire representation of the trade and commerce of the city, the municipal authorities and the mili- tary, the cluding the General com- manding, stay and the oMcers of the — Mr. Duoham proposed the State of Virginia, which was responded to by Mr. McParland, who complimented the recent success in national enterprise in the shape of the t4acc Kell. This genileman also apotogized for the absence of Mayor foitman,of New York, who was unfortunately iil, Mr. N. L. McCready, Presicent of the Old Do- minion line, being called upon proposed the health of General Schofield, to which that gentleman re- sponded as follow: GENTLEMEN—I beg you to accept my sincere thanks for the compliment thus paid me. 1 heart- ily congratulate you upon the elrcumstances ich have by us together this evening. Those wise the great city of New York who et jndved falsely in. re- gard to financial matters have seen ft to extend the means of munication between the States of New York and Virginia, Lam proud to accept this asa vindication of what Ihave so often said, that after the restoration of this State to the position she ought to eccupy in the Union no reason ex- ists why she should not advance to @ high position in the commercial world, Her facilities are and her people have the energy and cont ¢ to achieve great resulis, We cannot bu accept this a4 an evidence that the commercial men of New York look upon the restoration of Virginia to prosperity aso matior of speedy consummation. (Applinse.) 1 can but repeat my acknowledgments for the honor you have tus done tae and say that it affords me pleasure to congratu- ‘on upon this happy omen for the future, neral Schoticid was followed by Patrick Henry Aylett on the part of the bar of Richmond, who augured encouraging signs trom the visit of We distiuguished citizens of New. York, and that cayr merce Was now to achieve the restoration of th Union which had been only temporarily suspended, He was happy tosay that the navi Isaac Bell were not so impeded gators who p 2 che route r Several other gi en spoke, n amid the happiest congratulations the assembly retived, General Mahone. jomed the party at Norfolk, To- Morrow there will be an excursion on the Virginia and Tennessee Ratlroad, which unites Norfolk and Richo i with Memphis, Tera, ‘The weather ts beautiful, and the entire party are in good apiri CONNECTICUT. Large Fire at Bridgeport—Several Buildings Destroyed—Lons Over $50,000. Briparvorr, Conu., May 18, 1368, ‘The buiidings of the Derby Building and Lumber Company, at Derby, together with (heir imuiber yards: siored with blinds, turpentine, &c., were by fire at four o'clock ou Sunday mormng. Loss from $50,000 to $70,00 THE PACIFIC RA:LROAD. surance $15,909, Another Section of Twenty Miles of the Union Pacific Railroad Completed. St. Louis, May 14, 1863, Another section of twenty miles of the Union Pacific Ratiroad, Kansas branch, has been comp! A, and commissioners have gone out to exar it.’ This finishes the track to the three hundred and eightieth mile post. THE PRIZE RING, Match for $3,000 Between ‘ken and Bussy to Come Of Within Six Weeks. Sr. Louis, May 18, 1568, The match for $3,000 a side made between Abe Hicken, the champion of English “light weights,’ and Bussy, of Chicago, will come off in six weeks fromm Wednesday within fifty miles of st. Lous. NEW YORK. Destructive Fire at Oswego—A Machine Shop Destroyed—Loss Over $40,000. Oswnuo, May 18, 1368, machine shop of the Oswego and Syracuse ud in this city was destroyed by fire last night, The ocomotive Carrington was in the shop, under- coing repairs, and its woodwork was destroyed. The folab José Is between $40,000 and $50,000, The pro- rly Was partially insured, EUROPEAN MARKETS. IVERPOOT, COTTON MARKET, —LIVERPUOL, May 18— . M.—The cotton market closed qniet and un- changed. The sales of the day have been 10,000 ales. Middling uplands, 124,d.; middling Orleans, 4. AVERPOOL BReapsturrs MARkeT.—LIVERPooL, May 18--5 P. M.—Corn is heavy at previous prices. Peas have declined to 4%, 6d. per lbs. W 4. 3d. per cental for California white and red Western, Oats, 34, lod. pet bus VERPOO!, May Beef, 1124. 64. per bbl. for extra prime m Pork, 848. per bbl. for Eastern prime ine Lard, 688, percwt. Cheese, fds. per owt. for the best wr of American fine. Bacon, 449. 6. per owt. ior Cumberland cut. Livenroon PRODUCE MARKET.—LivenrooL, May is—o P. M.—Rosin, 68. 3d. per owt, for common North Carolina and 12s. for medium. ‘Tallow, 44% 6d. ‘Turpentine, 31s. 6d, per ewt. Refined pe- is 4d. per gallon. Spirits petroleum, 9. per gal ., LONDON MARSETS.—LONDON, May 18-5 P.M, Sngar closed at 273. Od. a 2s, per cwt, for No. 12 Duteh standard. Linseed oil, £55 10a, y ton. Sperm oi, £96 per ton. Linseed cakes, £10 58. per ton for thin oblong for feeding. eTROLEUM MARKET.—ANTWERD, May 18—Fven- Petroleum closed heavy at 4544f per bb. for rd white, wtutida EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS. QUERNSTOWN, May 18.—The steamship City of Cork, Captain Philips, from New York May 5, artived at this port to-day. The steamship Siberia, Captain Martyn, from New York May 1, arrived yesterday. SoUTHAMTON, MI —The steamship Union, Cap- tain Von Santen, New York May 7, arrived at this port at Ave o'clock last evening on the way to Bremen, Lonvon, May i8.—The steamship Cordova, C: tain Coach, from New York April arrived at thiq port va Satucday, ‘visitors to the convention, and accounts from all doctared to ‘ # nucleus has gathered of the best ad brightest in- tellects in the country. The creme % la creme of voth parties is embraced tm this movemCUt, and if the sanguine anticipations of tts projec" abd abettors are only one half realized, the preset eal- culations of the recognized parties of the couAty wii) be seriously affected. Every man now in Waea- rvative riot z 4 am those who are prepared to follow the lead of Radical fanatics and fossilized Reliable Report that General Grant Has Written a Letter Declining the Nomination. Gathering of Radical Dele- the Chief Justice, o perheads are eliminated Sram thie 4 unsel Vv e) some instances meet, ‘the ‘a inte a any ent; ai } fusion between these an’ elem } fate of the Kilkenny cats is (tee most destradle pon- ‘, Summation of both ia the opinion of give gates at Chicago. psople. it is proj to @ convenilon’ Saitimore and to start ® paper ii this city aM’ set cebuarcnipass tWe machinery at work to give am impressive ntart Lor the party, relying upon the character of the onto carry it forward through the Presidenti paigt as a third independent party, su third candidate for the Presidency aad rallying: STRUGGLE FOR: THE VICE PRESIDENCY. The Fenton Men Working Hard, Witte No Prospect of Success. ww eral enliretoyal aud conservative elementet ta uation. Servant of the People, {Washingtod'vorrespondence of the Philad 4yhia Suite day Dispateh.| ‘The facts than'fer developed lead te the tief that Chief Justice Chase is the Marpiot who mantpulated this defeat of the tinpeachers, and they aye him with “organtzing Senators vo acquit, ing consultations» with them at bia house a. ¥ other laces, and that he is at the bottom of the whoio of it. ‘They say he iw determined to orgasize third party, to divide the republicans and defeat Cidnt, it heean. He is also) understood to be a can tdate Nimsel/, and will aesept the nomination of éhe vémo- crata, if they will stand upon his platform, Toat Ctrase is resolved to initiate a third partyans' ri. itas acandidate for President the following particusits ° of the interview Held with him by Assessor John W. Frazier and John Welch is aaundant proof, At this interview Frazter snid:—“Me. Chief sustt-e, you. as nrembers of the Citizen lation of Pennsylvania, of which vernor Johnsont is President, for the purp ose oF consutting with yon in reference to the use of your* name as tite people's cooservative candidate Te ee dency. We believe, su, that the mass American people are now iooking to you as the man who is to tead ts out of the great. difticulties that we ‘The American peopte are now tathvet- ively turne! 1 that you national prosperity. We tice, that with you as the stanciurd be: People now in Opposition to the rai measures of the republican party we country from ocean to ocean. We hope, give this matter your favorable consider will Soon come to n serve ¥ try muck mo y a3 President of “the United St than in the oftes you wow fill wilt so much pity ait ability. ‘tot the Chief Justice replied substantially aa follows:—“Gentlemen, Lam personally geatilied to on and make your acquaintance. Nec am E forthe Kind feelings you express for y to yor, My pasion as me Court forbids mi ing into politics, and 1 properly so—from mingling in the poltites of the day, But Chief Justice as Vain, | feel Lam the sere vant of the people, and should they call me to preside for four years over the destiny of onr country, E doubtless would feel it my duty to comply. Uader- stand am no candidate for the olice—sn once that at is anything bul agreeable, and one that at present ia es} T Xatious, annoying and re- markably wny To this the conunittee replicd:—“But, Mr. Chiot Justice, although you are not a candidate for the Presidency, and doubtiess aver to assuming ao great @ responsivilily, yet, sir, if the people turn lo you, as they certainly Will, as their de- liverer, do you not feel that it would be your duty to help them? What we now want 4 peace and prosperity, a compicte and perma- nent reconstruction of the South; for until we have the South! fuly restored we can hitve no peace, and untal we have accomplished a complete restoration of the States of the South the business interests of the country will continue disorganized and tinauctal ruim wil! sooner or later be our doom, ‘Vhe Chief Justice replied briefly that he waa in the hands of the people. Although not desiring the Presiden yet, if the peopic called nim to serve then iu a higher and nv arduous sphere, he would doubtless comply. He felt—perhaps no man more keenly feit—the condition of our country, and any- Bitter Feud Between the Wade and Colfax Factious, A New Party Forming at Washington. The Position of General Grani—Ssaiement by His Brother-in-Law that He has Writien a Letter Deciiuing the Nomination—He Prefers to Continue in His Present Position, WASHINGTON, May 18, 1865. ‘There was a good deal of talk over Washington to-day about a certain letter written by General ‘ant declining the nomination for President by the Chicngo convention, and committed to the keeping of some delegate, who received instructions not to disclose its contents until he was prepared to hand it to the president of the convention assembied in Mr. Dent, of Cafifornia, brother of General Dent, and brother-in-law of General Grant, is respon- sible for the story, and in giving it currency did so without exhibiting the least apprehension of haying: violated any confidence, but told it as a well founded and legitimate item of news. ‘The ietter is said to cover one page of letter paper, and is a brief marration of the General's re: for dectining the Presidential nomination. He states that the only motive which could induce him to accept the position would be an anxiety for the com- plete restoration of the Union, and as E itive of the nation he could aid materially in promoting that end; but as the object is now almost accomplished and will soon be wholiy completed he would rather retain the position be now holds, He, however, hopes the wisdom of the convention may unite on a candidate who wiil honor to the pariy and good for the country, you wilt on, and our conn. e TUE CINCALO CONVENTIONS, ‘The City Full of Delegates and Visitors—Strug- ale for the Vice Presidency—The Fenton Men Working Hard, but With Poor Prospects of Success=Foud Between the Wade and Colfax Factions=The Differences Almost Irreconcil- ablo—Prospects of a Candidate From the East—Wilson's Chance the Best—Sonsation Over the Report About General Grant—M ove. meats of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Delegates, CHtCaco, May 18, 1868, ‘The city t# rapidly filling up; trains have been arriving ali day heavily taden with delegates and thing he could do: to restore confidence, to bring peace with all its blessings and to cain the passions of the Th people, he would cheerfuily do, committee afterwards called upon Senators Doolittle, Norton and others for the purpose ediately bringing together the conservative element of the country, with a view to the nomina- of the Chief Justice for the Presidenc ‘The above mentioned committee of two—Asseaser John W, Frazier, of your First district, and soho Welch, candidate for Congress in the Fourth district agninat Judge Kelley tw 13 ago—are here, repre- senting the Citizens’ Conservative Asseciation of Vennavivania, to unite with the conse:vatives of ted States for the purpose of nowinaling Chief Chase for the Presideaucy. It is the desiyrn of jon of the couserva- tives of the country, and tiey come here, to consult directions indicate that the throng already in the city ia but a fraction of the gathering anticipated upon the 20th, Most of the State delegations held their frat meetings to-day, but adjouraed over antit to-morcow without taking any action upon the subjects in view for consideration, The cause of this delay is attributed to the absence of a large number of the delegates from some of the principal States. The National BE. jive Committee held a peting at their headquarters and discussed several matiers connected with the organization of the | Chief Justice Cha enatora Revol ol anon, tony , hg x-SenatorJd. A. | Sprague, Fessend bul, Fowler, Doolittle, Convention. A temporary chairman, ex-SenatorJ, A, | Sprague, Fessend mt aK Toe'tte oaeroaerot 4. Creswell, of Maryland, was fixed upon, and unless future combinations neceasitate a change he will fill that position, As temporary secretaries, B. I. Cowan, ofohio; U. C. Fulton, of Maryland, and W. Goodivoe, of Ke cted, As permanent chairmen, Moses Grinnell, of New York, ia the first choice; Me, ‘Tremaine, of the samme State, was mentioned. The filling of this office haa been accorded to New York, provided the delegation insista upon claiming the position, Ex-Governor Hawley, of Connecticut, stands next in the line if New York waives her right, The New York delegation i4 industrionaly at work preasing Fenton, and Mr, Tremaine has been selected to move Fenton's nomination by tie Convention, which motion will be seconded by General Si hief Justice ame to “ithe dei their owa caudt- 'y maintain tak comparidon of clusion thet if would support him in preference t date, whoever he may be, aa ti Chase will draw more strength from. the republican party than any other opposition candidate, It is wn- derstood-he will accept the democratic nominatwmn, provided the party stands on his platform, and hts i 4 entertain litte doubt iat the democrats will ise with them and anite tm tin ta the whole programme. To a wed Whether we will have Chase; bat wo—Grant and hazards, to div. de the republican par’ THE CITIZENS’ CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION OF PRNN- SYLVANIA. ay want lo know who are the Aa some peopl In addition to the regular New delegati parties connec with this aasociition | append & several hundred outsiders, in co-operation with | [ist of their names:— Mian ohnate the ton movement, ‘held a meeting to-| 7resident—¥ -dovernor William Johnston. " day, and organized ‘with Mr. ‘Thomas , . Pox 3 Alvord as chairman, After soine prelim ‘5 ' ries, by resolution a committee was appotr aortine Oe Fs for bach State having tia representatives in the Na- | Curresvondiny Necro bey tional ention, whose duty it was made to urge | 7remnirer tone I cory Almoos P. Uorn- upon each delegation the nomination of Fenton for | | Cone doh Welelh Honey on wviinvnn Mille the office of Vice President of the United States, | man, 1. Be Brooks, dont ee ee Suilve.d Liahop, These committees have been quite bus w George I’, Omerty, C. ste +4 yin the pei formance of their task, but it does not appear so far Ly ba) — Gregg, Alderman W Con- y meet with much encouragement, 8. Leidy. of & division in the Ohio . ra . A quite J ‘among the A Chase Orgon eur n scatter ng the differ- {Washington correspon: of Hosta Post.) The de » however, deny such yi al that a newspaper Wi started reat of © in a fow weeks tn the in this is the first instance for some years ia whi » Ohio delegation has been a voit in the State, The breech between the Wade and tie Colfax faction widens with every turn of the wheel, and all sorta of strategy are resorted to tn order to weaken their respective chances. From these in- ait would appear that the nomination for EUROPE. MAILS FOR The Cunard mail steamship Australasian will leave eaident Is travelling eastward, | Ite certain | tis port on Wednesday for Liverpool. fom ea thst to harmonise thee oppostt ‘The mails for Eugope will close at the Post Omtice at of two Western factions will be o'clock M, on Wednesday. possible. The failure of impeachment, The New Yor« HmkaLp—Edition for Europe—wilt from the start has been Wade's main strength, has g ven great encouragement to the friends of Colfax, and in this reactionary tendency they rest strong hopes. This fact, coupled with disappointment, has made the Wade party all the more hostile, In the be ready at half-past ten o’clock in the morning. Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six ceat: Phalow’s aeeruee Tation” is the Ont, RELIABLE REMEDY FOR BLSMISHLS OF inidst of this wrangiing the current of favor moves THE SKI eastward, and Wilson and Haulin joom up. ‘The | 9 ~ s 5 “ reat clattel 4 <—Ward’s Porfect Fitting Shirts, Broad- Fento Men 80 Kee De ee would have | way and Caton square; also at $87 Broadway tract considerable atrention. it believed that their choice re but there is no doubt that a ves the most favor, ng the three Eastern Ward's Ch Lined Paper Collars and Broadway and Union square; aiso wivicas!s sat candidates at the present stage of the race Wilson | retail at S87 Broadwa: haw the Hamlin’s friends, though warmly en- cA Sa ee listed in Ms cause, are not very earnest, and are not A.—Sanitelle.* for Beautifying aad Menli likely ta press hin unless further develop. | the complexion; ladies buy if Tt beauties im: read ments show strouger reasons for = sneh We neal yirvors are eves wentiented, Pewe 7 ua action, The Northwestern States talk favorably | Mle DY al drag ciate, 71 Duane street of Wilson, but their moves will be determined by the controversy vow going on over the choice of Western men. The Fenton men are fanning the flames of discord in hopes of gathering up. the Pure Hazard & Caawe' COD LIVER OF, ri q “ow, It 18 expected, will pl st ‘Boat in the world. ioe » tare ik one a teninite shape. ar oe Manutaetured on thaaoa spre, DY & ASWELL, HAZARD , ‘There i4 a general determination displayed to make | & COs under Filth syeaue He the deiiberations of the National Convention as brief as possible, As the nomination of Grant will be bi acclamation, the contest on the Vice Presidency will constitute the burden of the labor to be performed. It ts the opinion expressed by all that the conventi wil} reach the end of its labors on Thursday. If this ja to be realized, some extraordinary efferts wilt have to be made to restore greater harmony than now prevails in the various delegations, Rumors prevailing here that Grant will decline he nomination have created consislerable nneasiness, and if they prove well founded the convention. will, of course, be thrown completely on tla beam end, as nu contingency of thia kind lias been anticipated. ‘he Soidicrs and Sailors’ delegation held meetings to«lay and determined to devote the deliberations of A.v—News ‘'omes from Preesia that Mong An i ct masen Kidneys hace lately oecues fed at he’ fieliner, prin i injad that TART ANTS Ne GRE TZER APERIENT contains In due » every ingredient of ‘Dat famous miner 4 water, warrantes bp we icheat wtentiflc authority t.produoe: fe. Saul ids es“ Paphjan Lotion” Kem vA ete Srues PALE Rae CM Leese BLAS, ae. i i A—Phaina’e “Pa phit ons the fame prope aki ro i NeRSERE the Baw word. oaly D; Fasury I Bond wrect. their cate tee to-morrow to the Bayne of | neous b tid He passage of resolutions endorsing | cypmnd Hair Dye.—Tho Rost Congress and denouncing the Senators who voted | , Cze™ r: met at for the sogeinel ot ie Enaere on the fleveash im: reer enue holewate and retad: ajao appiiat o W% achan cle. will thus leave the nomina- 7 mi Tom of a candidate for the Vice Presideuct open.?- | Farnitwre Cov ta algo by ‘em, after the National tonvent tion will have adjourned, to hold a meeting ty rauly thete nominations, neta ot Spring are ut Last Prodarion Tee Utness of Feat inenaneig epon t Prag Tag Ta thous ga aatome uot ap te . ,% ea omer Now Party—A Syeseoe Cnase poe LNOOX the Unite, i Minas, one of Fulton, : Baltimere=—Chiet sires, ‘eorae time. Reo ne a jeadeiieneral Smash raeut, | sinpe mont and doairaile Hal Pomioal Parties moe eg actu Seekecouned the qlee of Nem Pork mand t — Wasuixaron, May 18, B68, fa Pormere ped Gar eese ro ee eT Side by side this morning with the news OC GmAAtS | panes aod ord be Nom Hore. Hy «oF Seana declining the nomination went afloat the ‘ofa Ctoacy po M pias con exes . conte | A erop two weeks. sare 2 Price $25 & new party having emerged from ita o ao a + on the politic ne renee load Hagel boldly out for popular patrovags. ‘Tha prominent Phares 20d ST yong. a amy ee OA ies, and commanding dguce in Wa ROW party ta 16 Bond areet