The New York Herald Newspaper, July 26, 1868, Page 4

| | 4 NEW YORK HERALD BROADWAY AND ANN STREET, JAMES GORDON BENNETT. PROPRIETOR. RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO-DAY, CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION, Rev. Apsorr Brown. Morving and evening. CANAL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Ruv. Davin MivoneL.. Morning and evening. EVANGELIC. TRINITY.—xy. Du. KRorkL. Morning. EVERETT ROOMS.—SrImiTUALISTS. Mus. BOURNE. Morning and evening. FREE CHURCH OF THE HOLY LIGHT. Rev. East- BUBN BRNJAMIN. Morning and evening. FORTY-8ECOND STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. W. A. Soort, D. D. Morning and evening. SEVENTEENTH STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.—R ev. Wa. P. Conmit. Morning and evening. ST. ANN'S CHURCH.—Tae Frativat. or St. ANN. Rav. Dk. MOGLYNN. Morning, TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH.—Rev. J. SANDFORD HoLMe. Morning and evening. UNIVERSITY—Washington square.—Bisuor SNow. Af- ternvon. New York, Sunday, July 26, 1868. <HB NEWS.” EUROPE. * By special (elegram from Gotha, Central Germany, by way of London and through the Atlantic cable, we have the interesting intelligence that the North German exploring vessel Germania, destined for sci- entific research in the Arctic regions, was off the coast of Greenland June 20, all well. She left Bergen, Norway, May 17. The news report by the Atlantic cable is dated yes- terday evening, July 25. The English Parliament will be dissolved at a very early day. The Mexican bonds payment question was under debate in the French Legislature, the op- position asseriing that the French war was under- taken in the interest of the holders of the Jecker claims. Lord Napier of Magdala reviewed the British volunteers at Wimbledon. The Sultan of Turkey re- cognizes Prince Melan’s government in Servia, Mr. Bancroft was negotiating with the Grand Duke of Hesse Darmstadt. London 'Change observed a holiday. tles, 7654 a 763; in Frankfort. Cotton lower, with middling uplands at 104d. Breadstuffs declined. Provisions unchanged. By steamship at this port we have our special cor- respondence and mail report, in interesting detail of our cable telegrains, to the 16th of July. CONGRESS. In the Senate yesterday the bill for the protection of American citizens abroad was taken up as the special order and passed after some amendments by by @ vote of 39 to 6. The House bill, establishing a uniform system of bankruptcy, was also passed. The Dilla and resolutions for the distribution of the Jeff Davis awards, removing political disabilities from Michael Hahn and others, mak- ing appropriations for certain executive expenses and regulating judicial proceedings in certain cases ‘were severally passed. The veto of the President of the Freedmen’s Bureau bill was taken up and the bill ‘was passed by a vote of 42 tos. A lively debate ensued on a proposition to pay the newly recon- stracted members from the beginning of the Fortieth seasion, but it failed. In the executive session the nominations of Judge Foote to be Commis sioner of Patents and Henry Watts to be Minister to Austria were confirmed, and those of John A. McCler- nand to be Minister to Mexico, J. L. Dawson to be Minister to Rustia and Charles Peters to be Naval OMicer of New York were rejected. In the House Mr. Logan, expressing the belief that No agreement would be reached on the Funding bill, obtained leave to report from the committee a bill containing his proposed new sections to the original. Four members from Georgia were swornin, Mr. Hamilton offered a resolution for the impeachment of the President, which was referred to the Commit- tee on the Judiciary. The Freedmen’s Bureau bill ‘was passed over the veto by a vote of 115 to 23. The Dusiness on the Speaker's table, which included nu- merous bills and resolutions, important and unim- portant, Senate amendments, &c., was then disposed of. The Military bill was referred back to the com- mitias by a vote of 65 to 63, MISCELLANEOUS. ‘Me flooas in Baltimore and Ellicott City, it appears from the matland later telegraphic reports, were even more awful in their effects than at first re- ported. It was by long odds the most disastrous food ever be ore known in Baltimore, exceeding the disastrous deluge of 1857, The rain was very heavy and incessant, but the overflow in Jones’ Falls caused the greatest damage. At Ellicott City forty- three houses and milis were washed away, and thirty-seven persons are known to have been drowned, while others are missing. Some most heartrending scenes are depicted in our fall accounts elsewhere. Minister Burlingame and his Chinese ambassadors gave a grand Congressional reception in Washington last night in honor of the ratification of the China treaty. Among other distinguished persons present were Mons. Berthemy, the French Minister, and Mr. Thornton, the British’ Minister, not to mention representatives of the army, navy and the judiciary, legislative and executive departments in profusion. In the Georgia Senate yesterday a resolution ques- tioning the right of negroes to hold office as mem bers of the Legislature, and appointing a committee to report upon the eligibility of the present colored members, was offered and defeated. Governor Brown and Foster Blodgett are the republican candi- Gates for the United States Senate. ‘The aggregate of the principal appropriation bills passed ny Congress this session is $161,400,000— Alaska being a comparatively small item on the list. Vallandigham has written a letter denying that there was any trickery in nominating Seymour, and stating as an opinion that if New York had withheld her vote from Mr. Hendricks Chief Justice Chase would have been nominated within an hour. The hotels on the Canada shore, opposite Niagara Falls, are patronized in large part this season by Southerners. General Jubal Early, of rebel fame, ts ‘mong the guests, He says, among other things, that General Grant has no ability as a general and no capacity for President. John C. Breckinridge is living at a little town twelve miles in the interior, The Chinese Embassy have rooms engaged at the International. ‘The Harvards won the base ball match against the Yales at Worcester yesterday. ‘Three more of the Indiana express robbers were Qrrested yesterday in Illinois, General Crook has concluded a treaty with the Indians in Oregon. San Francisco has the smallpox as an epidemic. The United States steamer Jamestown has gone out of commission and is laid up at Mare Island, near San Francisco. Her officers are ordered to the Five-twen- E ‘The stock market, including government securi- ties, was quiet but firm yesterday. Gold closed at 1436 & 143%. Business in almost all departments of trade in commercial circies demand, Cotton was dull, and closed for middling uplands, On ‘Change rn fair Wheat was dull, but unchanged while corn, though quiet, was one cent Oats were moderately active and heavy. Opened firm, but closed heavy at $28 18% for Beef was steady, while lard was but lit- but firmer. Petroleum—Crude (in but firm at 1750. @ 17}c., while re. ) was in fair demand and steady at s4c, ligt : u fe 9.%4¢. Naval stores—Spirite turpentine wae slow Of sale, but steady, while rosin was dull and heavy. were hegvy. Whiskey was in fair demand L LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY The Chinese Tronty—A New aud {impor tant Epoch in the History of the Kast, be found details of the ratification of the Chinese treaty by the Senate and of the diplo- matic dinner which followed, given by Mr. Burlingame and the Chinese magnates to the Senators, members of the House of Representa- tives and others in honor of the great event, with the speeches delivered on the occasion. It is not to be denied that the ratification of this treaty is one of the most important, if not the most important, event of modern times, It is something out of the ordinary run and character of events to find the oldest and mightiest of existing Asiatic monarchies shak- ing hands with the youngest, greatest and most ambitious of republics. It is a grand and sug- gestive fact to find the oldest and most exclu- sive State system in the East breaking up its exclusivism, levelling virtually its ancient and time-honored walls, recognizing the new and grander civilization which had grown up with- out and beyond it, seeking admission into the community of civilized nations, and electing to be led into this new, higher and nobler life by the young republic of the West. Itis not much to be wondered at that an enterprising people like the Chinese should have become sick of their ancient exclusivism and have manifested adesire to enter into relationship with the outside world. It is, however, matter for wonder that, while China has had close and intimate relations for a protracted period with Russia, with England, with France and other of the European Powers, and while she might naturally be supposed to have an affinity with monarchical governments, she should have singled out the United States of America as her guide and director in a na- tional crisis of such tremendous importance. It is a result which a few years ago even the most enthusiastic American could scarcely have deemed possible. There is but one light in which this event can be properly and cor- rectly seen, and that is in the light of a triumph to our republican institutions. Con- sciously or unconsciously, on the part of the Chinese it is a recognition—a recognition in which all the world willingly or unwillingly takes part—that as a nation we occupy a posi- tion which is at once the greatest and most promising of all the nations of the earth. In the United States of America China henceforward will be regarded and treated as one of the great family of civilized nations, and Chinese resident in the United States will be entitled to all the privileges accorded to the most advanced nations with which we are in friendly alliance. We are thus in the happy position of being the first to open the door of the civilized world to this immense empire of the East. Whatever be the future of China, this initial fact will never be for- gotten; and if it be a cause of gratitude to the millions of the Chinese population in all after time it will ever be a just cause of pride to the citizens of the young but gigantic republic of the West. This, however, is not all. To an American citizen is entrusted the honor and-responsibility of introducing China to the nations of Europe and of asking the Courts of St. James, of the Tuileries, of Vienna, of Ber- lin, of St. Petersburg and the others to imitate the United States in holding out the right hand of friendship to China. We have little doubt of Mr. Burlingame’s success. His mission is one of the noblest in which diplomatist ever engaged, and it cannot possibly fail except by sheer mismanagement. We advise him, how- ever, to conduct himself with caution when he goes to Europe, and never to forget that while he represents the honor of his own country, of which he ought to be jealous, and seeks the interest of a foreign country which trusts him as perhaps no foreigner ever was trusted by a great people before, he also represents whatever there is of honor and whatever there is of dignity in Christian civil- zation. In these late ages of the world’s his- tory the story of the nativity is partially and suggestively repeated. The wise men of the East come todo homage to the Christ, and Mr. Burlingame is their guiding star. To guide them with success he cannot move with j too much caution and skill. We are not un- willing to believe that the name of Mr. Bur- lingame will be lastingly associated with the triumph of Christian civilization in the East. Taking it for granted that the Chinese Em- bassy will be as successful in Europe as it has been in the United States—and there is no rea- son why we should not take it for granted—it is impossible not to feel that the result will be a complete revolution in Central and Eastern Asia—a revolution which will re- dound immensely to the advantage of the United States. China henceforward will go in for all ‘‘modern improvements” in the true and genuine sense. The young men will come to our schools and colleges and they will go to the schools and colleges of Europe to be educated. They will return to communicate to the masses in their own land the new ideas, These ideas will find practical illustration in the steam engine in its innumerable applica- tions, in the printing press and in the electric telegraph. The steamboat will be seen in its every bay and will plough the waters of its immense rivers and lakes. The country will be intersected with railroads, and electric wires innumerable will act as the swift messengers of thought. All this will develop the resources of China, and through China of the whole of Eastern Asia. Japan will be compelled to yield to the all-prevailing current. But while the resources of China will be developed China will also become @ great consumer. It is manifest to all the world that we occupy the favored position which will, so to speak, bring the wealth of Chins, Japan and the other neighboring nations into our lap. We are already the nearest neighbor of China and Japan. In afew years our great railroads will be completed, and American enterprise will rush with increasing volume to do for those countries what for some years they will not be able to do for themselves—to supply them with steam engines, with steamboats, with mills, with machinery of all sorts; to construct their railroads and their telegraphs. Our re- lations with Asia are destined yoar by year to become more intimate. The Alaska pur- chase, now happily concluded, will at no dis- tant day furnish © point dappus for North Pacific cable, which, with the help of the Aleutian islands, will be easy of construction. Cables will multiply, Every present indica- tlon—we are not forgetful of our newly dis- covered islande—encourages the thought thet { | | In another place in this day's Hany will | Burlingame mission. NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, JULY 26, 1368. Pertect Love Religionmt. We publish to-day a letter from a corre- spondent in Manheim, Lancaster county, I’s., meeting of the Perfect Love, br Entire Sancti- fication religionists at that place. It seems that upwards of twenty-five thousand persons were assembled at one time, and that the re- ligious interest amounted at times to a perfect furor. These “‘perfect loveists” profess a de- lightful religion in theory, but we apprehend it will be difficult to put it in general practice. It is different from the ‘‘free loveists,” inasmuch 1 Wsber of & giving a graphic account of a national camp } as it does not appear to have sensuality as ita corner stone. ‘‘Perfect love” seems to be based upon the principle of doing more unto thy neighbor than thy neighbor is able to do unto thee—that is, if you have ten dollars and your neighbor has not a red cent, split the ten and give him five. It also forbids your letting your angry passions rise upon any pretence ; therefore no bald-headed proselyte is allowed to get vexed in fly time. Mosquitoes and gnats are considered little blessings in disguise, and the greater troubles of life are merely put upon you to prepare you for entire sanctification. If you break your leg, be thankful it was not your neck. If your neighbor cheats you out of a thousand dollars, give thanks that it was not five thousand. If your house burns down, thank Heaven your wife and children were not consumed in it. If your wife runs away with your brother in perfect love, shout aloud “Glory hallelujah!” for that is, indeed, a piece of good luck which calls for unbounded thanksgiving. It will be seen that our Man- heim brethren prayed for the salvation of the District of Columbia. Alas! we fear that wicked region is past praying for; but a righteous man may be found in the District, and his soul is worth saving. So let the “perfect loveists” go ahead until their doc- trine of entire sanctification meets its due reward Miss Rye and Woman's Righrs. An English lady, no less kenevolent than Mrs. Fry or Miss Florence Nightingale, has lately opened a wide field for enterprise in be- half of the natural rights of woman to a home, a husband and all the advantages of family life. This benevolent lady had learned that, according to reliable statistics, a million (more or less) of women in the British Isles were doomed, in the present state of society, to live in single blessedness and to die old maids, Upon investigation she discovered that the excess of the female element at home was counterbalanced by its deficiency in her Ma- jesty's colonies. She sagaciously seeks to re- move the excess by supplying the deficiency. Her first experiment of forwarding a cargo of young womeh from England to Canada has happily proved successful to a degree that encourages Miss Rye to carry out on an extensive scale a regular scheme of female emigration to the colonies. This scheme is, after all, but an extension, with modifications, of the same means originally employed to pro- vide the planters of Virginia with wives. Many o ‘“‘firat family” of the substantial old State of Virginia, ‘‘the mother of Presidents,” is not ashamed to trace its origin to some buxom lass well worth her weight in tobacco. Mormondom has got the start of Miss Rye in importing to America the excess in the female population of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as in that of the Scandinavian nations of the Continent. But Miss Rye's scheme is open to none of the objections which might be urged against the efforts of Mormon missionaries abroad to strengthen polygamy, and it merits encouragement inasmuch as it must largely contribute towards securing those natural rights of woman on which the perpetu- ation of society, nay, its very existence, de- pends, The Fenian Congress at Buffalo. Conveniently near to Canada, in Buffalo, the Fenians are discussing the wrongs of Ire- land with parliamentary formality. There are some who argue that they contemplate military manceuvres. It is difficult to ascertain the truth of this, and an ambitious Canadian who endeavored to discover the Fenian purposes, perhaps from natural curiosity, was hustled out of their hall the other night and nearly hustled out of existence. They give impor- tance to this little fact by calling the man a spy. But the name spy supposes pay, and we cannot conceive, in these hard times, of any- body being willing to give money to find out what the Fenians are at. Can the Canadians be tormented to that point by uneasy souls? Perhaps it is remotely possible that the Fe- nians, counting on the comparative immunity that the heat of a Presidential canvass will give for the vagaries of voters, may launch into the folly of another ‘‘invasion.” Both parties, they may hope, will connive at a little outrage rather than offend, at such a juncture, an important political element; but we trust our Irish citizens will remember that Mr. John- son, who happens to be the actual President of the United States, is out of this Presiden- tial canvass, and has a future so definite that there is nothing for him either to hope or fear from voters. Remembering this they will see that there is no reason why he should not honestly and vigorously enforce the neutrality laws. A Presbyterian on the Nasty Drama. One of the religious journals discusses the stage in these terms :—‘‘ The naked drama, or the nasty drama, as we ought to call it, is draw- ing so hard upon the playgoing public that nothing else oan get a fair support. We have just been reading in the papers of the immense Preparations now in progress for the opera season next fall and winter here in New York; but there seems little reason to believe the sea- son will be a success, unless the ballet strips to it and presents attractions equal to those of the ‘Black Crook’ and ‘ White Fawn.’ These two plays, which it is said are the most inde- cont ever offered to the public of any city, have yielded one million of dollars to the proprietor. Who can resist such temptations to make money?” Here the writer justly deplores the drama as wo have it, end appreciates in @ oommorcial rather than a religious spirit the cause of its peculiar character. In answer to Dumerous correspondents who have addressed him on the subject and urged him to labor |. against this great evil he says :—‘‘ But we are powerless in the matter, Law is made to pree | the time is near when the Pacific is to become ; vent it, but there is lacking that moral senti- 4 purely American sea. Snecess, then, to tho | | laws in auch cases.” ment which demands the execution of good We should like to know what a religious | journal is good for if it cannot make moral sentiment. If it is not especially the field of ch gheetg to aproad such roasons, | auch thou hts, such facts as tend to educaie men and women in that healthy perception of life and its aims which is the basis of all morality, what is? And if the writer is ‘* powerless” in what, if he views it justly, he must consider his peculiar sphere of duty, had he not better retire? This writer, in common with many others, has mistaken for yeara the vocation of a religious press, and the evil he now points to is one of many consequences of that error. The religious writers some years since had not 80 many topics as they have now, and it was a common fashion with them to assail the thea- tre, not because it was not pure, but because it was not the Church. They made then a false moral sentiment that drove from the theatres a large proportion of that kind of auditors whose very presence would have kept them pure, So the decline began. It went on through another failure of the same press, which in common with the pulpit was seized with the mania of abusing the confidence the peo- ple had in it to political purposes, and thus abandoned moral instruction altogether. Turkey and Crete—Mr. Sumner’s Resolutions. As chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations Mr. Sumner, on Tuesday last, re- ported in the Senate joint resolutions appeal- ing to the Turkish government in behalf of the people of Crete. The resolutions had been unanimously recommended by the committee. Tt was not unnatural that they should have been adopted by the House. We cannot say that there is anything in the resolutions spe- cially offensive. It is natural and proper that we should sympathize with struggling nation- alities. It is all the more natural when the nationality in question is of the Greek race and bound to us by sympathies that spring from a common religion. We do honor to all generous motives whensoever and by whomso- ever, revealed; and nationalities struggling for political and religious freedom have no warmer friend and advocate than the Hgraxp. When, however, we take action in a cause like this of Turkey and Crete we do so in time. We advocated the cause of Crete so long as to us it seemed a just cause. We have ceased to advocate that cause since we became fully convinced that what is called the cause of Crete is the result of foreign intrigue rather than native disaffection, and that since the Sultan entered on the path of reform Crete has really no cause of complaint. Mr. Sumner's resolutions, therefore, amiable as they are, are a little late and somewhat unnecessary. So long as the’ Turkish government shows itself equal to the management of its own affairs it is not for Mr. Sumner or for the government of the United States to read it any lessons. The Sultan has put down rebellion within his own domains. We cannot say we have done more. It is not, therefore, beyond the province of the government of the Sultan, acting in the spirit of these resolutions, coolly to respond by telling us to ‘‘mind our own business.” This system of nation tendering advice to nation is pretty well played out in the Old World. It ia not worth while beginning it in the New. It is a characteristic of the Hub of the Universe to be in lecturing sympathy with all the world. We have no desire to see this becoming a characteristic of the United States. If in this matter we are to advise Turkey we must have a few words also for Greece and Russia; for they, too, are to blame. Ifwe are to have lectures, let us be generous and just. Tue FLoop IN BALTIMoRE.—With the delug- ing rains in that vicinity on Friday last the city of Baltimore was visited with a damaging flood from the streams which for many miles back drain the neighboring hills through the city into that estuary of. the sea known as Patapsco river. These floods are no unusual thing in Baltimore, and the experience of this last one ought to suffice to teach the city au- thorities the necessity of providing ample ways of escape for these summer freshets from the neighboring hills. ee Mextoan Revotution.—News from Mextico, by way of Havana, reports that the Juarist soldiers defeated the insurrectionists in the Sierra and at Querétaro, and occupied all “‘im- portant points.” In Mexico city, however, the Juarez government isin a “precarious situa- tion.” The end is not yet. BrooktyYn IN THE Fixtp—With her cham- pion, Mr. Murphy, for Governor. What says Tammany Hall? Can she beat him? Those not directly connected with any business de: pending upon mechanical labor know very little of the extent the so-called “labor movement” is about assuming. The movement is widespread, and will ultimately affect every interest, The only prominent trade now at a strike is that of the bricklayers, and if the men concerned in it speak the truth, as they themselves undoubtedly believe they do, the strike will soon be over and end with the complete success of the eight hour movement. They maintain that of their whole number not two hundred are out of work, and that all the rest have found employment, either in this city or elsew hours’ work per day. The strike on fs supported by the laborers and the wor en untons tn general, not only ot this city, but through- out the United States. These sev trade sool seem to feel that the brickls neymen ity will lead to the recog- =o of iy tem - hm Wye hace '. lence not only appeais to stand firm are flo ES the whole country, but money ts Tavishly fon ributed for the support of the strike, If, on the other hand, one sees a master mason, he may hear @ different story. The bosses also are very sure that they can tire out the journe; wiil eventuatly be compelled to stfomit to ten hours’ Diner manufacturing trades, the eupioyers al fear. other manufactu 108, employers ing that the success of the brickiayers will lead to the introduction of the eight hour system in ali branches of labor. Bus there is movement of the working- going on to increase their The wholesale will ur per day ‘Morrow, E He Hi a SUMMER RESORTS LONG BRANCH. Wirnt Ball of the Season at Stetson’. LONG BRanont, July 26, 1868. Marred only by @ most inclement night, the first grand hop of thé seagon at the Stetson House came om lat evening, surrounded by all the circumstances that could possibly contribute to its success; for, although numerous visitors were deterred from being present, the salient points of the affair were judiciously managed, resulting iu the entire satialac- tion of every one in attendance. It was expected, and with good reason, that the spacious dining room, which was quickly fitted for the occasion, would have been densely crowded, not only by the clue of Long Branch, but by many fashionables from New York, to inaugurate the opel ball at Stetson’s; for it need scarcely be observed it has been long and anxiously looked for. The rain, however, the flerce and wicked torrents that came pouring down just at the very time when the guests thought of getting ready, kept at home at least three-fourths of the as- semb! that mndomenle would have been present. It was indeed a terrible night, and one which would deter the most enthusiastic from ventul forth. It had been a delightful evening, but as darkness Spread around fitful gusts of wind whistled ominously, § ving timely warning to bind, make fast and secure. ‘hen opened the sluices and down came the torrents with a vengeance, rebounding from the earth with & whizzing sound and addi to the tumul- tuous roar of the broad Atlantic, upon the surface of which the white foam boiled and danced as if in merriment. Long Branch was soaked through, and the scene along the shore was truly desolate. What pleasing recollections of good old city life arose in the minds of many as they ered furtively through the closely fastened win- lows—peered into the darkness of night and tried to watch the contest of the elements or the roaring breakers as they ohased each other high upon the beach. Such was last night—not one certainly for patent leathers or muslin. Scarcely a soul was out of doors, and the most appropriate thing that under such circumstances could naturally suggest itself was to retire to one’s chamber and, snugly happea, to chuckle at the storm and doze over to the music of the deep. But there are strong hearts in Long Branch, Loud above the din was heard the rollii of many carriages. Amphibious drivers rattle through the gravel walks at @ slashing pace, convey- ing their tender freight to the grand entrance of the Stetson House. Never venture, never win, The numerous guesta of the hotel were likewise beginning to assemble, and towards ten o'clock the interior of the building assumed the usual flurried appearance preparatory to tne event, Few rooms on Long Branch are more sult- able for a first class ball than the dining saloon of the Stetson House, on account of its length, breadth and excellent ventilation. It was brilliantly lighted, the floor was as smooth as glass and an excellent band from Selwyn’s theatre, Boston, was in attend- ance. In fine, the tout ensemble was all that could be wished for by the most fastidious. The long cor- ridors and waiting rooms were now filled with beauty and fashion. Mendeissoln’s immortal “Wedding March” burst from the orchestra and sounded through the building with fine effect. It was irre- sistible, and streains of ladies fair and cavaliers gay slowly wended their way to the ballroom, where the rand promenade was commenced, scene was eautiful and picturesque. Under si mstances could it have been otherwise? The toilets of the ladies were superb, costly and highly attractive, nor need it be added that they were gotten up in a manner that displayed alike taste, judgment and appropriateness, What a contrast was there ! Sepa- rated by thin panes of glass from the howling storm which roared and gnashed its teeth as if in rage at the beautiful panorama that moved around to the grand strains from the orchestra, couple followed couple with easy and elastic tread till the flippant sound of a sparkling galop quickly awakened the terpsi- chorean proclivities of those present, and round and round the couples whirled in the mazy dance, smil- ing, cheerful and happy, while the pelting rain kept peppering in despair and the billows spent their if on the sand. The ballroom was not overcrowded, the guests numbering little over four hundred; the atmosphere was refreshingly cool, and nothing was wanting to render the event worthy the occasion. The dancing was excellent, and not a few yor belles distinguished themselves, though it Would be almost invidious to mention names. The prograrame wa; judiciously limited to twelve dances; for it must be Observed that hops follow here in rapid succession, and the useless prolongation ofone acts harmfully on its successor. Fo eearoend a few hours are quite sufMicient at a watering place, nor should damsels linger at the infatuating waltz till Sol warns them to depart. We should go to Long Branch to be invigorated and refreshed, not to be- come wan and careworn. The bail at Stetson’s was, therefore, highly conmmendable, and must have given reat satisfaction to every one who attended it. ance followed dance at due intervals. Nearly ali took part in them, and certainly none were seated when the spari airs from ‘the.Duchess” rang merrily through the hall. The bes: of good humor revailed, pleasant faces were radiant with bewitch- ing smiles, and truly all went merry as a marriage bell, Altogether, the ball, though not one of daz- zing splendor, was nevertheless characterized by a sociability, friendship and harmony that were far more preferable than cold grandeur or stern meg- nificence. The guests separated shortly before one o'clock. a cir SARATOGA SPRINGS. SARATOGA SPRINGS, July 24, 1868, The visiting season at Saratoga is rapidly approach- ing its zenith, The hotels and boarding houses are about full, and while immense numbers continue to arrive, few depart. Itis amusing to note the vari- ous excitements among the crowds upon the broad piazzas. Politics, of course, has its devotees, and warm discussions occur. Others talk of the creature comforts which they have enjoyed at the hands of “mine host,” or relate the incidents of the pleasant drives they have enjoyed in the pleasantest company. But the sociai enjoyment of the numberless bright beauties and gallant beaux who throng the piazzas and the ballrooms is, after all, the great attraction at Saratoga. Provident landlords are now busy preparing to make room for the at presssure which will’ be Patong by the world of ople who will arrive before the races, which are to commence on the 6th of August. The place will be literally jammed full, although the hotel accommodations are far greater than at any former season. The fact that so man: distinguished race horses from the West and Sou are here to contend with Northern racers for the liberal purses and premiums offered by the Racing Association insures extraordinary sport, and hence the hotel books have numerous orders for rooms on or about the 4th of August. The victors in the late struggles at Jerome Park are of course on hand and have fresh foes to meet. Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, is here with his excellent horses, Gilroy and Victory, the former a brother and the latter a half-brother to the famous Kentucky, both looking and moving well. Colonel O'Fallon’s suc- cessful stable, trained by Mr. J. Dav has also from St. Louis, and inciudes itagenet, Pat Maloy, The Banshee and three others. Plantag- net is a specimen of the race hoi ct le of going Jong distances, and is in good condi ion. Pat y ‘The Banshee are probably two as good three year olds as have ever been found in one stable. Colonel Cryer’s famous hurdle ae eat bella, is among the late arrivals from the and hints are drop) ate “Wel ae Bing tortious career . &c. Captain Moore's’ hordes, of which ran at the last A ig | Gre i io trim, and ti lous vigilance with] which the Vaptain watches their indt- oates that he has bright expectations. With Fanny stables Colonel McDaniel, Mr. McConnell, Major Bacon, Dr. Weldon, Mr. Pennock, Mr. Hunter and others here are receiving their final preparations and will be properly represented on every oceasion. Races at Saratoga are always excellent, for the reason that as they occur at a time when there is no racing elsewhere the crack horses from all sections find it convenient and profitable to meet here; end : it is conceded by ali that the approaching meet- ing will be more brilliant than any of its prede- cessors. SINGULAR AND. SUODEN DEATH. A Man Insults a GirlmIe Struck by Her Father and Falls Dead. (From the Carroll county (Ill.) Gazette.) fracas ocourred at Thomson on the evel of 4, which resulted fatally to one of the he holding of the other trial for for a ea ae m are as ‘The d r of Warren 3, Pease, of Savanna, THE CHINESE TREATY. its Unanimous Ratification by the Scnate. Minister Burlingame’s Grand Gon- gressional Reception, Mtatification of the Treaty. WASHINGTON, July 25, 1868, After a protracted session last evening the Senme unanimously ratified the Chinese treaty. ‘The discussion which occurred on the subject was not directed against the general principles of the treaty, but in the definition of its provisions, 40 that there mignt be no misunderstanding of its terms. COINS, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. ‘The section in regard to a uniform system of coins, weights and measures was stricken out aa a 6ubjeot open for subsequent consideration. CITIZENSHIP. Some explanatory amendments were, made to the section in relation to citizenship, declaring that alt Chinese residents in this country should enjoy the same rights of naturalization as citizens of any other nation, ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. On the subject of the admission of Chinese to the public schools of the United States the Senate held the ground that they should be admitted to all the privileges of a citizen of the most favored nation—that is, that the Congress of the United § States has no right to indl- cate who should or who should not be admitted to Stute schools. Facilities to attend sa0k schools must be regulated by State laws. In regard to admission to all institutions of learning ostab- Ushed by the government of the United States the citizens of China were to have the same opportunt- ties as any other applicant. a ‘The feelmg manifested by the Senate was of the most amicable character, and a disposition was shown to extend to the great empire all the latitude that international laws and the welfare of elther country could require, Opposition from the representatives of the Paciflo coast was not of the disposition that was at fires presumed would attend the measure. Atthough Senators from that section did show some opjection, it was mainly in view of having the provisions of the treaty 80 explained that there might be no doubt about its application. In private conversation a number of Senators were heard to speak of the ratification in the highest terms, and they showed great satisfaction at the unanimity that was feltall around. Several Pacific coast Senators spoke in high terms of the industry, frugality and intelligence of the Chinese population generally ia that section. In agriculture they exhibit remark- able proficiency, while in mechanical skill they are notinferior to the best. Minister Burlingame, in company with General Banks, visited the Capitol last evoning and remained a short time. Preparations will be made for a becoming celevea- tion of the consummation of this great treaty. The Roception. WASHINGTON, July 25, 1868. The Burlingame reception this evening at the Metropolitan Hotel was a brilliant affair. Though both Houses of Congress were in seasion, the attend- ance at the reception was both crowded and select. The affair commenced about nine o'clock, when the parlors of the hotel were thrown open and the guests were ushered into the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Burlingame, Chih Sun, Kung-Ye and Teh and the attachés of the legation. The host and hostess received the company with great cor- diality, each person being introduced by General Banks. The visitors comprised representa- tives of the army, navy, Senate, House, diplomatio corps, correspondents and citizens generally. Among those present were Minister Thornton, of England; Mons. Berthemy, Sefior Gont, and other foreign min- isters. General Butler figured prominently among the guests, and was pointed out to the Chinese phi- losophers, who eyed him with the utmost intorest. ‘They had heard of Butler as believing in the Chinese * doctrine of concussion, and hence their deep interest. Attorney General Evarts was also present, aad Grandfather Welles, of the navy, and Stanton, junior, formerly of the War Department. The ladies were quite as numerous as the gentle. men, and displayed the most costly toilette. About two hours were spent in pleasing converas- tion in the parlors, and then the company were led to the grana dining hall, where a very complete and elegant repast was in waiting. Owing to the groat crowd of persons present—over fifteen hundred being in attendance—some little confusion occurred here, and the consequence was that some few impov- tant guests were for a while overlooked, though of course unintentionally, Mr. and Mrs. Burlin- game did all in their power for the entertainment of their guests, in which they were seconded by Messrs. Brown and Dechamps, Secre- taries of Legation. After the supper the company again repaired to the parlors, where toa late hour the interchange of social amenities was kept up. Future Movements of Mr. Burlingame and Hie Associates. WaAsHINGTON, July 25, 1968. When Mr. Burlingame leaves here he will go te Philadelphia and visit Jay Cooke's residence, at the urgent invitation of the famous banker. From Philadelphia Mr. BuAingame and suite wiil proceed to New York city, and without delay will go up the Hudson river, and thence to Auburn, to visit Mr. Secretary Seward at his home. The re- presentatives of all the foreign Powers have alse been invited and are expected to be present on the occasion. From Auburn the embassy will proceed to Niagara Falls for a short visit, return to Saratoga Springs and thence to Boston, where a grand oivie and military reception awaits Mr. Burlingame, ten- dered by the authorities of the State of Massaoha- setts and city of Boston. “mr. Burlingame has taken passage in the steamer which sails from New York for Liverpool on the 19tm of August next. MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. “Billy Florence’ have been recupe- rating among the cloud-capped summits of the snowy Alps and at last accounts were heading for Paris. They will return to this city in time to play a fall engagement at the Broadway theatre. Frankfort, Ky., is to be made happy at last. Om Wednesday next a grand triumphal entrance will be effected into that town by “the groat | timate circus,” and immediately afterwards the male and female members of the population will be gractousiy permitted to witness the riding, the tumbling, antics and the spangles of the clowns and riders at acrobats for the small charge of fifty cents a head. Pittaburg is the drollest and at the same time the liveliest city in the Union. The people there are so excessively funny that they actually crave for no other enjoyment or recreation than the absura ex- travagance of laughing at one another. To such extremes have they carried this latter amusement that the theatros have closed their doors from sheer lack of public patronage. The only attraction now advertised under the heading of “Amusements” in the papers of that smoky city is the card of the “Oly Bill Poster,” who ts even now sticking up his posters for the amusement and edification of the gallant among which are Messrs. D, H. Hawkins, J. Burnets, MoKee Rankin, J. B. Studley, A. H. Davenport, Miss