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} TRLRGRAPHIC NEWS FROM _ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ENGLAND. ‘The American Citizen Protection Bil—Com- ments and Criticisms of the Press. Lonpon, July 29, 1868. The main points of the act ior the protection of American citizens abroad, which was passed just be- fore the adjournment of the Congress of the United States, were telegraphed to London and are pub- lished in the morning journals. The bill issharply and unfavorably criticised by the English press, though its passage does not ap- Pear to excite either surprise or anger. Journals of all shades of opinion affect to consider the bill a par- tisan measure required by the exigencies of the No- vember elections. But they think this action of Con- gress will not tend to promote the success of Ameri- can negotiations with foreign Powers to secure by treaty the establishment of the principles of nation- ality on which the bill is based. The London Times says:—The passage of the Ame- ican Citizen act will surprise no one. It was to be expected that the majority of the United States ‘Congress would make, through such @ measure a8 this, a direct bid for the Irish vote in the coming election. There is nothing in the general principle -of the bill for England to deny or oppose. Irishmen who have taken out their naturalization pig in the United States may properly use American pass- ports while travelling in Europe, or gerve in the armies of the United states even against Great Fritain. So long as their new citizenship is a bona vide qualification, made in accordance with Ameri- can naturalization laws, nothing can be said. The ‘Teal purpose of the Fenian is protected by the new citizenship thus conferred upon him, to make war upon the ueen of England in her own realm. But here they must be treated as Subjects guilty of treason; aliens and natives are on the sane footing in such a case. The denial of a jury media lingue in the trial of the Jacmel Packet prisoners was right, because the trial of such @ case as that depended on internal, not internation- al laws. The evidence obtained in the United States ‘®gainst these prisoners to prove that they were Inembers of the Feniam Brotherhood was merely col- jateral. The real crime charged against these men Was committed on British territory. The London Times even accepts the rule that a naturalized citizen of the United States may come ‘to England with impunity after plotting against the ‘Queen in America if he come peaceably. ‘the London Post says the adoption of this bill by Congress anticipates and consequently delays the Settlement of the question of the rights of naturalized e'tizens between the United States and European Powers, The !atter may justly resent such action even while making allowance for the exigencies of ‘the approaching Presidential election, Premier Disraeli on the Relations with America. Lonvon, July 29—Midnight, The usual banquet given at the conclusion of the -session of Parliament to the Munisters came off at the Mansion House this evening. Mr. Disraeli in the course of his speech touched ‘upon the relations existing between Great Britain and the United States. He said:—With regara to the subjects of misunderstanding which have been so much dwelt upon by the United States, every day leads to a better feeling upon them, and he expressed ‘the opinion that their solution is near at hand. The result is only what can be expected from the mutual good sense and feeling of two great and kindred na- ‘tions. ‘The Goodwood Racces—Second Day’s Sport. Goopwoop, July 29, 1868, The first race on the card for the second day's races to-day was for the Goodwood stakes, which ‘was a handicap of twenty-five sovereigns each sub- scription, half forfeit; with one hundred sovereigns added, the second horse to receive one hundred sov- ereigns out of the stakes, two miles and a half (afty subscribers.) The race was won by Mr. J. Johnstone's three year ‘old br. c. Tabouret, by Rataplan, out of Mulligrubs; Mr. Liucoin’s three year old br. c. Ilium, by Gunboat, ‘ut of Troica, second, and Mr. Bowe’s three year old ‘The Spy, out of Victoria, third. Seventeen horses ‘Tan. The betting before the race was two to one against Tabouret, twenty-five to one against Ilium and thirty to one against The Spy. The second race for the Findon stakes of ten sov- ereigns each, for two-year olds, colts to carry 119 1bs., fillies 116 Ibs., three-quarters of a mile (fifty-two subscribers), Was wou by the Duke of Newcastle's b, ©. Tenedos, by Knight of St. Patrick, out of Beslka: Mr. J. Jounstone’s b. f. by Newminster, out of Laay Melbourne, second; Mr.Merry’s ch. 1. Crocus, by Thor- ananby, third. ‘The betting previous to the race was even on the winner, tiree to one against the Melbourne filly, six to one aguinst Crocus. Five horses ran, ‘The third race was for the Drawing Room stakes of twenty-live so" eigns each, ten forfeit, with one hundred 30" ms atided, for then three year olds, cuits to carry 122 Ihs, and flies 118 los. ; one mile and a@ quarter (thirty-three subscribers). Walked over by Mr. Crawford's br. ¢. Moslem, by Knight of st. Pat- rick, out of Besika, carrying five pounds extra, or 127 Ibs., as winner of the 2,000 guineas, fourth race was a sweepstakes of three hun- dred sovereigns, half fortcit, for three-year old fillies, carrying Ibs. each, one mile and a quarter (ten subseribe walked over by Mr. Padwick’s ch. ‘Athena, by Stockwell, c::t of Heroine, The fifth race was a sweepstakes, three hundred ereigns each, half forfeit, for three year old colts, ying 112 Ibs. each, one mile and a quarter (ten ibscribers), and was won by Mr. Chaplin's ch. c. St. Ronan by St. Albans, out of Elspeth; sir F. Jonnstone's b. ¢. Panditto,by Buccaneer, second, and tue Duke of Beaufort’s b. c. Heraid, by Trumpeter, ont of Palin, third; the Duke of Newcastle's ch. c. Harvester, by Stockwell, out of Greta, foarth. The Desting before the race Was even on St. Ronan, four to one against Bandiito, three to one against Herald and four to one agalust Harvester, No others ran, The sixth race was the Goodwood Derby, twenty- five sovereigns each, fifteen forfeit, for three year old colts, to carry 122 Ibs., and flilies 119 Ibs., one mile an‘1a half (sixteen subscribers); walked over by the Marquis of Hastings’ b. f Nalvete, by Stockwell, out wi ess, . FRANCE. ‘The United States Naval Suit Judgment. Pants, July 29, 1868. In the case of the United States vs. Armans and others judgment was to-day rendered against the plaintiffs, with costs, In its decision the court says ‘that the evidence adduced was insufficient to sup- Port the case made by tne United States; that the plaintiffs failed to prove that the Messrs. Armans had contracted to build vessels of war for the South- ern confederation, or that the said Armans had received any moneys belonging to the government vof the United States, ° Close of the Legislative Session. Panis, July 29, 1968., The Corps Legislatif having passed the Budget and finished ali the business before it, closed its session yesterday. IRELAND. e@ Promotion in the Peerage. Destin, July 29, 1868, The Marquis of Abercorn, Lord Lieutenant of Ire- dand, is to be made a duke. RUSSIA. Alleviation of the Horrors of War. St. PeTerssura, July 20, 1868, The Emperor Alexander has called a conference of thirteen members, to meet on the 10th of August next at St. Petersburg, for the purpose of arranging ‘tie details of an international convention, pledging all the great Powers to abandon the use of explo- five bullets in time of war. OUTH AMERICA. Waraguayan Propositions for PeaceA New President. LOnDon, July 29, 1868, ‘The mati steamer from South America has arrived ‘at Southampton. Inteltgence has been received, fron Brazilian sources, that the President of Paraguay, General Lopez, had sent propositions for peace to the allied Powers through the medium of the American Minis- ter to Paraguay, Mr. Washburn. Despatches had reached Rio Janeiro from Buenos Ayres, via Montevideo, announcing that Sefior Domingo ¥. Sarmiento, formerly Ambassador to the United States, has been elected Preaident of the Argentine Confederation. NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1868. CUBA. Havana, July 29, 1868. Exchange strong. On London, sixty days, 11} per cent premium; on New York, currency 3144 dis- count and gold 134 premium. The steamer Eagle, Captain Greene, has arrived from New York. THE NEW DOMINION. Fires on the Shores of Lake Superior—The ‘Weather, ToRonTo, July 29, 1868. The woods on the north shore of Lake Superior are reported to be rapidly burning up. Fires are raging through the standing pine timber with in- tense rapidity. Mililions of dollars’ worth have al- ready been destroyed, and millions more will be be- fore the consuming element can exhaust 11 ary tl The weather in this neighborhood continues warm. The atmosphere is so hazy he steamers find navigation exceedingly diMcult. A despatch from Montreal states that navigation on the St. Lawrence is almost suspended from the same causes. Defeat of the Mohawk Club, of Troy—Sickness of a Member. 4 MONTREAL, July 29, 1863, The Montreal La Crosse Club defeated the Mohawk Club, of Troy, in three straight games in less than thirty minutes, One of the Mohawk Club is danger- ously il here. Mr. Rhind, Manager of the Quebec Bank, was arrested this morning in this place on a charge of perjury. SAY ia Howe’s Circus Robbed by its Manager—The Circus Company Dissolved. Kinasron, July 29, 1868, . Mr. Hitchcock, manager of Howe's’ circus, cleared out with all the funds last night. A strike among the employés took place immediately afterward, re- sulting in acollapse of the concern. The engage- ments ahead were cancelled, and the circus goods are being shipped to the States, where they are owned. GRANT. Enthusiastic Reception of General Grant and Party at Omaha, Sr. Louis, July 29, 1868, On the arrival of General Grant and party at Omana yesterday morning they were received by a large concourse of people, who escorted them through the town to the headquarters ofthe Grant Club, where they ascended the 2 latform and were introduced to the people amid defeaning cheers, firing of cannon, &c. Subsequently they had a general shandshaking and were greeted with unbounded enthusiasm. Generals Grapt and Sheridan at St. Joseph— Their Reception. Sr. Louis, July 29, 1868, Last night Generals Grant and Sheridan arrived, on their journey to the Rocky Mountains at St. Joseph. On their presence being made known a large concourse of citizens gathered at and escorted them from the depot to the Pacific House, where they were greeted with enthusiastic cheers, music and a salute of cannon. Colonel Harbim delivered an ad- dress of welcome, after which the Generals were entertained by the Grand Army of the Republic and the citizens generally. Arrival of General Grant and Party at Mucon, Mo. St. Louis, July 29, 1868. Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan arrived at Macon to-day. They were received in an enthusias tic manner by nearly all the people of the town. The ty were introduced to the crowd and returned hanks, after which they left on. a special train for ‘St. Louis, where they will arrive t-night, ALABAMA. A Bill to Punish Ko-Kluxism—Selection of Electors. MONTGOMERY, July 29, 1868. The discussion of a bill to punish asa misdemeanor by fine and imprisoument, or both, upon conviction, connection with or membership in the secret politi- cal and revolutionary organization known as the Ku Klox Klan, occupied the Senate during the greater part of the morning session to-day. It was reierred to a committee for amendment. In the House the extreme men are trying to bring up the Common Carrier bill. The matter is before a caucus and will be acted on in a day or so, ‘The disability question and the selection of electors by the State Legislature will likely be acted on in caucus to-night, The legislation is almost entirely of a local character. Tt has been raining slightly all night and during to-day. GEORGIA. The United States Senators Elect—Joshua Hill and H. V. Miiler—Publie Satisfaction at the Result. ATLANTA, July 29, 1863, On the convening of both houses of the Legisiature to-day to choose by joint ballot United States Sena- tors, the choice feli on Joshua Hill and H. V. Miller. The balloting was as follows:—For the long term, Joshua Hill received 110 votes and Mr. Brown 94 votes, For the short term, H. V. Miller received | 119 votes and Mr. Blodgett 73 votes; scattering, 20. On the vote being made known a feeling of satistac- tion expressed itseif in the community, and the names of the hew Senators were received with cheers, In the galleries, on the result of the balloting being declared, much confusion, for some reason, was imani- fested, and the lobbies were by order of the presid- ing officer cieared. Messrs. Hill and Miller are democrats, and their unexpected election by a Legis- lature 80 prououncedly radical as ia the present one has taken our people by surprise, and the rejoicing among democrats is consequently great, Joshua Hiil is @ native of South Carolina, He was born in Abi lie district on the 10th of January, 1812, He wi member of the Thirty-ffth Congress from this State and was one of the Committee on Pubiic Lands. He was re-elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress and served on the Committee on Foreign Relations of the House. Mr. Hill did not, however, Cj hold his seat in that body. In February, 1861, with the other delegates from Georgia, he withdrew and returned to constituents, He did not, how- in the rebeliion, President inted him Collector of the Port of Savannah, which office he held contrary to the wishes of his friends, who could not wholly persuade themselves that the rebellion had closed with the surrender of Lee and the capture of Jeff Davis. In consequence of his office under the ral government he suffered in army Mood a time. His election to the Senate of the United States proves that he acted wisely. His colleague, Mr. Miller, is not known outside of Gi a8 @ politician or as a man of any expe- rience in statesmanship. Mr. Miller never held a seat mm Congress, and Lis selection tothe place of Senator is pretty positive proof that his qualifica- tions are not of a secondary order. Democratic Rejoicings Over the Election of United States Sevators—Atlanta Illumi- nated. ATLANTA, July 20, 1868, The democrats of this city held a grand demonstra- tion to-night over the election of Messrs. Hill and Miuler to the Senate of the United States. The town is splendidly illuminated. There was an immense | gathering in front of the United States Hotel and the | concourse were addressed by several speakers. Mr. Miller came out in a fine speech for Seymour and Blair, constitutional liberty andthe Union. General Gordon delivered a splendid oration, appealing to the people to stand by their bg Tg the Union and constitution as handed down by Wash- ington and the heroes of Valley Forge, Yorktown and Monmouth, He pald a splendid tribute to Sey- monr asa pure and most gifted statesman of tl country and Blair as the yt soldier, who at the close of the war laid his sword @ sacrifice on the altar of civil law. He iauded the democratic plat- form ee J fad oe Cs broadly catholic in pie and Christian in 8} ' ay ia" understood that Mr, Hill will steer clear of tis, using his influence for the best interests of the country. a Heavy Raine—Verdict of Guilty of Marder Against Police Officers. Avavsta, July 29, 1868, Heavy rains have been falling here for several days. ‘The remains of Cornelius Redd, who was killed by the police last night, were interred this afternoon, ‘They were followed to the grave by @ large proces- ston of citizens and firemen. It is understood that the coroner's jury have found & verdict of “ of mara inst the police officers. ‘An indignation meeting will be held to-morrow to protest against the present municipal government. The election of Joshua Hill Mr. Miller to the United States Senate is the cause of much congratu- lation among the citizens of this place. Heavy Thunder Storm im Savannah—A Child Killed by Tightaing. SAVANNAR, July 29, 1868, The heaviest thunder storm known for years passed over thiscity this morning. One child was killed, some bulidings struck and otner damage SOUTH CA ROLINA, Exchange Quotations—Marine Intelligence. | Franklin J. Moses Elected Chief Justice—The fe, ‘, Associate Justices to be Chosen, CoLumBia, July 29, 1868. In the Legislature to-day, in joint ballot, the father of the Speaker of the House, Franklin J. Moses, was elected Ontef Justice, over D, T, Corbin, United States District Attorney at Charleston. The election of two associate justices will take place to-morrow. VIRGINIA. General Stoneman—The Oath der the Fourteenth Amendment—The Coming Elec- tion. RICHMOND, July 29, 1868, General Stoneman has gone to Washington. All parties are looking to his return for a solution of the question whether all offices in the State are to be cleared of the incumbents who cannot take the oath under the new fourteenth article. The date of the coming election in Virginia is also expected to be decided when he returns, TENNESSEE. A Bill to Provide for the Funding of the State Debt—The Disfranchised Citizens. NASHVILLE, July 29, 1868. ‘The Senate to-day, by resolution, unanimously ex- pressed the inability of the State to provide for the payment of the int due on the State debt, and assed a bill which provives for the funding of both he principal and interest, due and to become due in three years, in thirty = bonds, bearing six per cent interest, payable at Nashville. In the House a bill to abolish the Financial Board was passed unanimously, In the Senate @ resolution was offered to raise a joint committee to wait upon the Governor and ask im to recommend the removal of political disabi- lities from the disfranchised citizens of Teunessee, INDIANA. Reception of enator Morton at Indiane apolis, INDIANAPOLSS, July 29, 1868, The demonstration to-night by the republicans, in consequence ot of the return of Senator Morton, was the largest and finest that ever occurred here. Dele- gations from forty republican associations including the State and city oiticiais went to Centreville, the Senator’s former home this morning and escoried him to the city, At all points along the route when the train stopped large crowds were assembled, who greeted him with en- thusiastite cheers. He made short speeches a) Cambridge, Dublin and Knightstown. On his ar- rival here a torchlight procession of the “fighting boys in blue,” over a mile in length, formed and es- corted him through the principal streets to the Court House square, when the reception speech was made by A. G. Porter, ex-member of Congress, to which Senator Morton replied as follows:— Tam wholly unable to-nght to attempt a response. I can only thank you from my heart for this ness. I cannot find words to express my feelin 1 must not, dare not attempt referring to the position of things to-day and the duties that now press upon us all without attempting to bring to your compre- hension the vast sacrifices that have been made, It is enough for us to understand that atl we have suf- fered and lost will be in vain if we shail at the forth- coming election place the power of this nation in the hands of its enemies, against whom we have been contending since the beginning of the rebellion. It Js still the same contest. ILLINOIS. Arrival of Speaker Colfax at Chicago. Cuicago, July 29, 1868, Speaker Colfax arrived in this city at eight o'clock this evening. He was met at the depot by a number of citizens and escorted to the residence of Lieuten- ant Governor Ross. At ten o'cloc serenade, he appeared on the bales welcomed by rT Colfax spoke about twenty minutes, and was fre- quently interrupted by applause. He leaves here to-morrow for South Bend. OHIO. A National Temperance Convention—Recep- tion of Delegate CLEVELAND, July 29, 1865, A large number of delegates to the National Tem- perance Convention held here to-day arrived last night. The representatives of temperance organiza- tions in other States were received at a public meet- ing, but moderately atiended, however, yesterday evening, and addresses were made by the G. W. G. T. of Ohio, De Wolf, and by Messrs. Orne and Berry, of Massachusetts, and General Neal Dow, of Maine. To-day the Convention met at the First Presbyte- rian church, and was at ten o'clock called to crder Jessna, of Pennsylvania, as temporary © Prayer was then oifered by Jolin Fultoi Cleveland. On motion. ff Dunn, of New York; J. A. Spence, of Ohi 3. W. Dennis, of Maryland; Rev. J. A. Fi N. ¥.3 be B. Clark, of Allegheny, |. Pratt, of Connecticut, were pointed as temporary secretaries, A comuittee Was appointed to examine credeutiais, and also a comimiitee on Organization, While these com.aitte erating the Convention was addressed by Neal Dow and others. rhe Committee on Perma Organization reported the following:—S'resident, E. Dodge, of New York, and quite a number of Vice Presidents aad Secre es. The Convention then took a@ recess uatil half-past two o'clock this after- noon, In the afternoon committees on finance, business and resolutions were appointed. There was an immense supply of resolutions, which were submitted without debate. some of them were very extravagant. One,characterized the sellers of liquor as Worse than murderers and high- Waymen and thought they should be treated accord- ingly. Its author was } y , Of Philadelphia, Then followed flve minute speeches from the dele- gates in regard to the state of aifuirs in tueir locall- ties. In the evening there was a welcome address by the Rev. Wm. Walcott, of this city; speecies from President Dodge, of New York; Dr. Jewett, of Con- necticut; Mr, McPhestois, of Washington, and Neal Dow, of Maine, followed. Dow classed the liquor dealers with murderers and garroters and incen- diaries, and he thought the law should thus view m. The Convention then adjourned until eight o'clock to-morrow (Thursday) morning. Oil Explosion in Cleveland. CLEVELAND, July 29, 1868. A still in Parker's oll refinery exploded last night, killing one man and severely injuring two other per- sons. The premises were burned. The loss is eati- Mated at $10,000, The Diamond oii works were slightly damaged, but the fire in that establishment ‘was fortunately extinguished in time to save the premises. PENNSYLVANIA. Aanual Commen: ent of ‘Lafayette College. EAsTon, July 29, 1868, The thirty-third annual commencement of Lafayette College was held to-day. The degree of LL. D. was conferred on James ©. [ipburn, misstonary in Japan; the degree of Ph. D. upon R. W. Raymond, editor of the Journal ¥, Mining. No degrees in Divinity were conferred. The valedictory was spoken by Mr. A. B. Howell, of New Jersey. ie address before the literary societies was delivered by Gainusha Grow, ex-Speaker of Congress. Governor Poll presided at the Alumni dinn¢ Pennsylvania. PITTSBURG, July 29, 1868. A terrific explosion of oil occurred last night at the Album Oil Works of Lafferty & Waring, about three miles from this city, resulting in the death of a young man named James Gonigle and the fatal injury prob- —s of Robert Lafferty, one of the proprietors. The still man is missing and 18 supposed to have been killed. The accident was caused by a plus, in the bottom of one of the tanks being loose. The oil run- ning out caught fire from the furnaces, and commu- nicating with eight other tanks caused a terrible ex- plosion. The works are entirely destroyed. MASSACHUSETTS. Destructive Fire at Boston—Loss #90,000. Boston, July 29, 1868. About eight o'clock this evening a fire occurred in & large marble front building, No. 42 Summer street, which destroyed property to the value of about $00,000, The sufferers are Lewis, Brown & Co., loss about $25,000; Leany, Foster & Bowman, about 000; Porter Brothers, about $8,000, and Lewis hen, about $25,000. All of these firma iteved to'be fully ia CALIF ORNIA. The MarketeArrival of the Steamship Re- onca, SAN FRANCIACO, July 28, 1868, New flour is quoted at $68 86 75 and old at $69 = %, Choice wheat for shipping, $1 80 a $1 86. birt ‘700. United States steamer Resaca, from Mazatian by the way of La and yy iy 7 Ba = a] steamer brings vy cm WASHINGTON. WAsuINGron, July 29, 1868. The New Whiskey Tax Law. The Secretary of the Treasury regards the new law for the collection of the tax on distilled spirits and tobacco as in many respects an improvement on the old law. The reduction of the tax on whiskey, he thinks, will result in yielding an increased revenue to the government and at the same time prove a thor- ough preventive to a great extent of fraud. The machinery for collecting the tax in one instance meets with decided objection both from the President and the Secretary of the Treasury. It is that portion of it which relates to the appointment of twenty-five supervisors upon the nominatfon of the Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue. These officers are to be recommended by the Commissioner and appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, without the action of the President, and without the advice and consent received to-day it would appear that the eye of the sage of Auburn 1s apon a nice little island, situated exactly where I am not at liberty to state, though 1 am fully posted as to its geographical position. The object of the new purchase is to secure a naval station somewhere in the Mast, to be thus in a posl- tion to compete with European nations in their com- mercial relations with that part of the world. Eng- land, France, Holland and Spain and other Euro- pean countries pave important possessions in Asia, but none of them has established a system of gov- ernmet suitable to the peculiar people, and, indeed, in most instances abhorrent to their religious and Political institutions, and hence these Powers, after expending millions in the effort to conquer, find themselves without the sympathy of the inhabitants of these subjected territories, and without the slightest prospect of gaining it. Should free America extend her clvilizing influence to the East, and by fair purchase and treaty stipulations gain a foothold of the Senate. The law gives them a sort of roving commission and confers upon them power over all the revenue oMicers of the State. The fact that these supervisors receiving their appointment in effect from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, who 18 merely the head of a bureau, should supersede in their authority that of the other revenue oficers, who receive their appointment directly from the President and have to be confirmed by the Senate, is, in the opinion of both President Johnson and Sec- retary McCulloch, a stretch of power not warranted by the constitution. This was Mr. Johnson’s princl- pal objection to the bill and the reason why he signed it under protest, At one time he con- templated vetoing tt, and he would have done so had the Secretary of the Treasury insisted upon it. Mr. McCulloch, however, looked upon the bill, with this exception, as so much of an improvement upon the old law that he did not wish to throw obsfacles in its way. The intention of the radicals evidently was to take as much power a8 possible out of the hands of the President and confer it upon the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, making the Secretary of the ‘Treasury a party to the transaction by way of cover- ing up their real design. As the law stands the Comiaissioner is the real power, for the Secretary of the Treasury caunot appoint a supervisor except upon the recommendation of the Commissioner. These supervisors, having a large number of persons employed under them, and being them- selves entrusted with extraordinary powers, will exercise a vast influence. Should Mr. Rollins retain his place of course the supervisors will all be radi- cals, and they will be expected to work for the suc- cess of the radical party. This, after all, seems to have been the real motive of the radicals in Congress for the creation of this new oficer in the Revenue Department. Congressional Sympathy for the Cret: Turkish Minister Indifferent. The statement that the Turkish Minister, Blacque Hey, had expressed dissatisfaction at the action of Congress in passing a resolution of sympathy with the Cretans, seems to be without foundation. It is ascertained from a reliable source that he has ex- preased no opinion whatever upon the subject, and it would not be in good taste for him to do so in the absence of any Instructions from his government, As the contest between the Cretans and the Turks is practically ended, the Turkish Minister does not re- gard the action of Congress as either significant or important, and he does not think it will either help the Cretans or give offence to the Turkish govern- ment. The Impeachment Agitation and servative Republicans, It is stated that the conservative republicans, such as Senators Henderson and Fowler and Representa- live Cary, will advise the President against doing anything which would give the radicals an oppor- tunity to impeach him in Septemver, They will, it is said, oppose the appointment of an ad interim Commissioner of Internal Revenue in place of Rol- ling, except the latter should absolutely resign with- out any conditions, They take this view, not so much because they believe Rollins has the right to stipulate about his resignation, as because they do not want to give the radicals a chance to carry out their cherished idea of impeachment. The Freedmen’s Burean, Aneconomical spell is about coming over that ex- pensive piece of national furaiture called the Freed- men’s Bureau, It is understood that a large reduc- tion of clerical force wili be made at once. The asy- lum at the Freedmen's village near this city h been broken up and the inmates sent elsewhere. Nearly fll the civil empl of the Bureau in Arkansas have also been dischiarced. General Howard has written a letter to Brevet Brigadier General Brooks, Assistant Commissioner The the Cone for Maryland, directing the operations of the Burean in that Stat Xcepting the educational work and the payment of bounties as provided by law, be dis- ontinued on and after the loth of next month. The ucational work and bounty payments will be un- der the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner of the District of Columbia and West Virginia. Major C, Von Schaack and E. H. Montieth, dis- bursing oflicer, will report to the satd Assistant Com- missioner. The other officers of the army will be relieved and report to their respective comraanders, | and all other oftlcers, agents and clerks now on duty | under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Maryland will be discharged. The Conversion of Seven-Thirties. ‘The following was issued this afternoor TREASURY DRPARTMENT, July 29, 1868, Holders of scven-thirty Treasury notes falling due July 15, 1864, are notified that. tlie time for the con- version of these notes into flve-twenty bonds will cease on the Ist day of August next. Those desiring to have Uieir notes converted should address tocm | to the Secretary of the Treasury and deliver them to the express or place them in the mail on or before that day. H. McCULLOCH, Secretary. Uncalled for Interest on Government Bonds. The amount of uncalled for interest owed by the government on United States bonds amounts to over $65,000, which is payabie in coin at the office of the ‘Treasurer of the United States, Arrangements will be made to acquaint the parties interested of the fact in order to effect @ discharge of this public obli- gation. The National Banks. Deputy and Acting Comptroller Knox has pub lished an abstract of the quarterly reporis of ali the national banks,fin lieu of the abstract dated July 23, from which the reports of forty-four banks were in- advertently omitted. The resources in the aggre- gate are stated at $1,571,317,136, including the follow- ing item: United States bonds to secure circula- tion about , 333,333; United States bonds and securities deposited to secure deposits, $38,000,000; United States bonds and securities on hand, $20,000,000; specie, upwards of $21,000,000; com- pound interest notes, $19,741,000; three per cent cer- tificates, $45,000,000. i Several of the Western national banks have recently been called upon for an increase of their securities, which has become requisite on account of an in- creased amount of public deposits, In all instances these banks have complied with the order. The First National Bank of Charleston, Ill, has voluntarily ceased to be government depository. Personal. Sefior Don Mariano Sanchez Fontecella, Chargé d’Affaires of Chile in this country, leaves here to- morrow for New York city and Niagara Falls, to be absent for about six weeks. Sefior Caviasco wili be acting Chargé d’Affaires during the absence of Fonte- cella. Sefor Gutierrez, Costa Rican Minister, will also leave here on a summer tour tn a few days. Reduction of the Clerical Force in the Adjutant Generals Office. ‘The force in the Adjutant General's Office has been reduced to the extent of fifty or sixty clerks, owing to the failure of Congress to make the necessary ap- propriation of money for their employment. Naval Order. Captain J. C. Williamson, of the United States Navy, has been ordered to duty at the Boston Navy Yard. MORE REAL ESTATE SPECULATIONS. Secretary Seward Offered a Naval Station in | Asin—Price Five Hundred Thousand Dol- lare=Proposed Treaties With Sundry Ma- lay Rajahe—The White Chief Mustapha Moreno—Interesting Details of the Moves ment—Seward in Favor of It. Wasninaron, Jaly 28, 1868. Secretary Seward’s real estate it POia BEG BBL Gh OV iy Hi vklh iiveainliels ( wvO | Yous and UcagBere, in regions heretofore monopolized by European colonization, ft is thought she would be welcomed with open arms by the nations of far distant Asia, and take the first step towards crippling the pre- dominating influence of England and France in that quarter of the world, Filled with the idea that Providence has reserved for America this enviable glory, Sefor Cesare Moreno, & renowned traveller in the East, who has spent fifteen years among the different peoples and countries of Asia, who speaks their languages, under- stands their customs and posseases their confidence to the fullest degree, has come to this country, and in an official communication to the Secretary or eae has proffered his valuable services to the United es, In this communication he claims to have dis- covered a little island, in February, 1862, inhabited by a tribe of Malays, and never before trodden by the foot of white man, He landed on the isiandin a little dingey, and took possession of it in his own name, was Welcomed by the inhabitants and chosen their chief under the name of Pootee'luan Mustapha, which in the Malay language means “The White Chief Mustapha.” Seilor Moreno dwelt with the natives for some time and ERO eS, them to put the island in the possession of the United States, on condition that the latter should protect them from molesiation by all other Malay tribes, as well as from European invasion, Moreno now offers to sell this to our gov- ernment for $500,000, a very insigniticant sum, if the island be what it is pictured, abounding in all the productions familiar to spice islands, and well adapted for an American naval station, ‘The inhabitants of this island number altogether only afew hundreds, and are said to be extremely indolent, sleeping about twenty out of the twenty- four hours each day, living ia little bamboo houses, and supporting themselves mainly by fishing and eating the fruits aad other productions of the soil. They are small in stature and harmless in disposi- tion. ‘The White Chief Mustapha Moreno not only offers this island to our government, but volunteers to exert the powerful influence he has over the rajahs of several other Malay islands to effect an advan tageous treaty with the United States, whereby the latter would obtain privileges greater than those en- Joyed by any European nation, He represents that he has conversed with several of these native chiefs, and that they have all ex- pressed themselves ready to negotiate with our governinent on the most favorable terms, with the understanding that in exchange for territory for naval stations and for privileges to trade and develop the resources of these unknown countries the United States should guarantee to protect the rajahs and their people against the tyranny of surrounding tribes as weil as of Europeans. By a treaty like this, important at the same time in its political effect, America would gain possession of highly cultivated districts abounding in cot sugar, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmegs, tol) tapioca, rice, gutta percha, opium, indigo, cr nuts, several varieties of fruits, besides buifaloe: horses, hogs, sheep, goats and deer, It is also said that gold and tin are found there in considerable quantities, ‘rhe religion of the people of these places 1s Moham- medan, and the rajahs are more of reiigious than political ruiers. They have no laws nor soldiers, and seldom have use'for either. In order to cultivate une plantations he thinks it would be necessary to introduce Chinese coolie’, as at Singapore, Batavia and Saigoon, because they are the most skilfal and industrious peopie of Asia.” Mr. Moreno in his report remarks as follows:—“With the English possession of Pegu and Burman on the west, and the French in Cochin China on the south, the political existence of the kingdom of Siam under a native rule 1s rendered almost in impossibility, The kingdom of Siam is rich and fertile. The river Menam—meaning the mother of water—is navigable for large vessels as far up as Bangkok, the capital. Rice and sugar cane are chieily cu:tivated.” » ‘The United States have a line of steamers—the pride of New York—from San Francisco to Japan and China, touching at the Sandwich Isianas, Their commerce and traders are inereasing in those countries, Their superb sea and river steamers piy from Shanghae to Hankow, in the interior of the great ta market, up (he river Yang-Tze-Ktapg, meaning Son of the Ocean, | years the Hon, Mr. Burungame, who has the confidence of the Chinese government, a Wonder not recorded in his- tory, the possession of several naval stations in these islands, the coucession of stations in ali the Chinese ports open to foreign commerce—all this will aid tn wiving to the great republic the position she merits 1p those distant regions, The Angio-indiau empire has suffered terribie con- vulsions, yet it exists contrary to the will of the natives, who detest the English and would like to change masters at any — co: One old, wise and educated Braumin fakir Benares said to me, “We Indians have no love for the buglish. In the two muudred have held our country we have learned hotuing from tuem of any use except to , wold to everything. ion of erucity at , the white cb ed us poor bid elty. The assasai They have aug barbarisia in our revolu- zed English have far sure K Indiana in barbarism and ot stion of Tippo Saib at Sering- apatai, the massacres of Deihi, Oude, Cawnpore, Attalabad, will never ve forgotten by us Indians,’? If Russia were to undertake @ bold invasion from Bokhara tnrouzh Afgnanistan and Leloochistan she would have the tmurediate sympatuy of all india, and this vast empire, from the Persian gulf west to Simgapore east, from Maviraa south to Punjab north, Would assume a sudden commotion and the sanguinary draina of i556 would be repeated, 1 England would be punished where she sinned 1 would pay dearly for ner crimes in exciting re- iher countri if Awerioa joined th two could divide the pro Ly of the decrepit Anglo-Indian empire between them, The Russians would own the land, their soldiers would assist: to cultivate nd the Americans would be the satiors, | manfacturers, importers, exporters and bankers of that grand bazaar of trade called India, where the English amassed fabulous fortunes, especially in the Umes of the East India Company. All that I have here said is possible and probable, and if your Excellency will take into se con- sideration my proposition by the purchase of my isiand and establishing relations with the several rajahs mentioned, securing territorial grants, you wul be taxing the first step to the rious and im- portant position Americans are destined to hold in Asia. Moreno is @ flue looxing Italian, of whose life and lee I may give you further details in a future ter. Secretary Seward is said to be very favorable to this purchase, and the American people there- fore need hut be surprised to hear some day not dis- fant of the consummation of @ new and profitabic ‘4uiu in the real estate line. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS. Secretary Seward arrived in Auburn last evening.g ‘The wires of the Western Union Telegraph over the Patapsco river, at the Kelay House, Maryland, which were swept away by the late food, have been re- paired and are now in complete working order. Three bridges on the Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad, between Hyde Park and Mattapan were burned on Tuesaday night. The burning of these bridges are thought to be the work of incendiarics. The saw mill of Messrs, Hill, Lemmon & Co., at St. Louis, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss on mill and machinery $45,000; Insured for $20,000, The caulkers’ strike in Boston ended yesterda: ‘The shipowners having submitted to their demands the workmen resi jabor. A despatch from Harrisburg, Pa., states the five spans of the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge destroyed by fire on the night of the 17th instant have been rebuilt and trains commenced crossing on Tuesday afternoon. ‘The republicans of the Fifth Congressional district of the State of Michigan yesterday nominated as Ban candidate for Congress O. O. Conger, of Port juron. Thirty-two nds instead of thirty-five are to constituve a paanel of oats in St. Louis To future, The Bellows Falls Hotel, Wood's biock, King's butiding and a harness shop in Bellows Falls, Vt., were destroyed by fire yesterday. The Republican Convention at Newark, Ohio, yes terday, nominated Mr. Charles Cooper as the work- ingmen’s candidate to represent the Thirteenth Ohio district in Congress. The name of Columbus Delano was presented, but was withdrawn, At Marrietta, Ohio, yesterday, the Democratic Con- vention nominated Hon. Allanton D. Follet as the representative of the Fifteenth Congressional Dis- trict, ‘The Democratic Convention at Cambri: hi has nominated Josiah M. Estess, of Harriagh county, as the candidate from the Sixteenth Ohio district. ‘The steamer General Buell 5 yt last even- charged with complicity in the recent express” robbery. Faelt dea is Lexington jail, Scott county, ind. Francis Rodman, Secretary of State of Missouri, has sued the Republican, of St. Louis, for the publi: cation of a libelous at on the 19th inst., in which theoagn the mock cure a the Lord’s 81 or in Le A ‘9 Su in a saloon in Jefferson City, man in the irigen yale Aplvay YACHTING. The Yachts Mattie and Martha—Their Third Unfortunate Accident—Parting of ’s Jib—The Mattie the Victor. The vicimty of the Brooklyn Yacht Club house yesterday morning was the scone of unusual interest. Gowanus bay never appeared more beautiful as the White sails and club signals of a score of yachts were added to the charining picture made up by a mellow sunlight, a merry breeze and club houses uniquely decorated with a profusion of tags. Suficient has been said of these boats, and it te Well known what an honorable rivalry exists be- tween their owners, The Martha yesterday’ had crew of ten men and was fitted with the same sails 48 on her previous race, except a slight alteration to her jib—which, by the way, caused her defeat. She was sailed by Captain David snediker. The Mattie was fitted as before and had a crew of mine men, under the comma v Joseph tres nmand of Captain Josep! ‘The course was from a stakeboat off the club house to @ stakeboat oif Conev Island Point, thence to buoy No. 9, turning them as agreeable, and thence home. The judges selected were:—Mr. William Jones for the Mattie and Mr. D. P. Fish on behaif of the Martha. Unpleasant delay attended the preliminaries, but all was finally satisfactorily arranged, and 'sur- rou.:ded by pretty sister cratts the start was effected as foliows, the Martha allowing at the atart thirty of the seventy bai gr due the Mattie:— . s 30 Martha. 2 00 south-southeast an ‘sh—all that the most exacting yachtinan could wish for, The; Sped away prettily on the wind, and each crew, by dexterous manceuvring, developed every point their respective craft possessed. Approaciiing Bay Ridge dock the boats were abreast, the Martia gaining nicely on her opponent, and a pret- ter picture “of contending vessels is seldom witnessed, From tiis point the Martha, inch by inch, opened a pap between them, aud When opposite Owls Head she cleariy had an aivantage of two or thrive miuutes. But here for- tune forsook her, and upon a short tack her jib gave Way at the head, the jib siay parting and tearing the sail some three tect. Cries of bitiee disappoint thent, mingled with those of earnest sympathy, arose froin the crowd on the steamer Alice that liad accom. panied them, and frequent were the expressions of “It's all over,”’ as the Martha's crew were compelled to lower the disabled sail not-only once, but iw: to repair damages. It did really prove that it \ s the Martha's death biow, as, the wind freshening greatly within a few minutes thereafter, it was eve dent her crew could not depend on the 1 airs made so hurriedly, and aithough the v aliantly on the thine lost could not be recovered. et, notwithstanding this, it will be seen Low spien- didly she sailed, as passing Buoy Np. 9 they were less than three minutes apart. ‘The time was:— I. Ss He M.S Mattle..........4 22 10 Martha........ 4° 25 00 The run home brought ont all the skillof the sailing Taasters, and as the wind freshened more aad more it Was a beautiful sight, But “that jib’ had proved the Mariia’s defeat, “not ber ruin,” as some said, but yet sie greatly decreased the disiance noted at the buoy, as passing the homesiake boat the time Was:—Mattle, 5 hours, 32 mmutes; Martha, 6 hours, 82 minutes, 65 seconds—less than a minute's ditter- ence, and this, with the allowance of forty si my still due the Mattie, made the latter the victor by one minute and thirty-five seconds, Keener disappoint- ment was never expericnuced by a crew than the Martha's, as they felt that when the golden prize ot victory was in thett grasp it was snatched tro. them by an unfortunate accident. There will be other races between these crack boats, as Brooklyn 13 nob sutistied. The Yacht Sappho. Yesterday morning the schooner-rigged yacht Sappho, the property of the brothers Cornelius and Richard Poillon, left her moorings at her owners’ wharf, foot of Bridge street, Brooklyn, and started for the lower bay on an intended voyage to Cowes, England. The vessel was towed down opposite quarantine landing, Staten Island, where the hawser was cast off, and setting sail, with the tug in company, she passed at a good rate of speed down toward Port Monmouth. The Sappho had on board @ numerous party of friends of the owners and officers, inciuding a uumber of lacs, Arrived at the Horseshoe, the tug ran along- side and the ladies were transferred to the lat- ter vessel, a3 it was believed that it might be more diMcult to transfer them outside the Hook, where the sea was heavier, Crowding on more canvas the gallant yacht headed for the point of the Hook, which she rounded in splendid styie, Here the wind was considered unfavorable for an immediate start for Engiand, and as pilot boat No. 6came along a& pretty dash of sailing bet inaugurated, resulling in the Sappho sailing around the former vessel and returning within tue Horse- shoe, where she cast anchor to awatta favorable wind. It was announced as the intention that she should sail last nigit or early this moraing. It may not be improper io state that tie Sappho goes to England to look for @ purchaser, her ownera, who are also her builders, being desirous of disposi other, A gentiewan pamed Douglas, who form one of the company on board yesterday, has been for some tine negotiating wi h a view of purchasing the vessel, and on the trip rong | was still undecided as to whether he would take her or not, though it was believed, when the tug aad the yacht parted company, at about four o’cioc« in the afternoon, that the transaction would be completed, as there was then but a slight difference Lele | the amount of the purchase inoney, Of course tn the event of this sale being effected she will not go to Cowes, at least for the present. The Sappho was launched tn July, 1867, and Is a yacht of 4yimmetrical proportions and considered a Tine sal She is 125 leet in length on deck, 26 feet 8 laches ber 11 feet deep and of 309 tons burden, old measurement. For the intended trip she ts under command of Captain P. P, Baldwin, satling master Chas, Bunker, Orst om Mr. Speight, and las a crew of elght sea- men, a cook and a steward. She will carry also, aa passengers, Mrs. Balauwia, wife of the captain; her sister, Miss Moodie; Lorenzo B, Hyatt and William Voilion, Yachting Notes. There will be a large dimer at the club house, at Clifton, Staten Island, to-day. The yacht Sylvia lies at anchor off the club house, at Clifton, Staten fsiand. ‘The Halcyon left New London yesterday morning bound west, but falling in with good company while in the Sound she returned to New London during the afternoon. Great preparations are being made for the annual cruise of the New York Yacht Squadron, which will rendezvous at Gien Cove on the sth of August, Sev- enteen yachts are aiready entered and three bands of music have been eng: |. Hops, fireworks and clam bakes are only a few of the enjoyments promised. ‘The owner ee ees is roun to ‘sdatnoe cht (owners cir own boats) } any Jacnt MH the fleet to Cape May and back, to sail ac- cording to the rules of the Jockey Club and not other- ‘The Brooklyn Yacht Club had a grand triumphal ion into the beautiful harbor at New London yesterday afternoon. The Whitewing, Mystic and Lota entered first, followed by @ number of other yachts, with the skittish Haleyon aciing as a of honor. Rare sport is anticipated in that yy the lovers of ‘salt sea breezes” during the next w days. Rumorep EXxrepition AGAINST MBx1co.—The Mexican Consul, Mr. Ramon Diaz, has written a let- ter to General Buchanan stating that he has been re- !y informed that @ jarge number of men, with cir officers, left the city this morning via the Ope- lousas Railroad, ostensibly to work upon some road, but really having for their objective point the repub- lic of Mexico, which they meditate invading with hostile intentions. The Consul further states that this force is part of a large expedition which is rap- idly organizing in the United states for the pu: of invading Mexico and asks the General to tele- graph orders to the commanding officer in Texas to stop the party. Either there is an extensive and wonderfully secret organization in this coun- try for the reaaee of rovolutionizing the quiet and ap Ls go ic of Mexico or the mind of the Mex- in Consul is tormented by fears which, like the ghost of Banqno, will not down at his bidding.—New Orleans Picayune, July 2%. 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