The New York Herald Newspaper, June 3, 1869, Page 3

"pie WASHINGTON. The President’s Views on the - Alabama Claims, The Mora) of Mr. Motley’s Warm Re- ception in England. Sequestration of Property in Cuba. THE COLORED LIGHTS IN COUNCIL. 4 Pew Words of Advice to White Americans. WASUINGTON, May 2, 1860. The President’+ Pelicy Towards England—He Opposes the Vicws Expressed in Sumner’s ‘Speech, People who suppose that President Grant supports the views expressed by Senator Sumner mn his great speech on the Alabama claims are very much mis- » taxep. I have the best auhority for stating that the President, 80 far from concurring with the Massa- chusetts Senator, thinks that a great injury has been done the country by that speech; that, in point of fact, it has placed us in a false and untenable posi- tion, and perhaps destroyed the only chance we had ef settling the bothersorie Aiadama claims satisiac- fork; + This may seem rather unreliable; but the trai is, it conies in such a way as to admit of no doubt. Grant does not believe in Sumner’s plan, which, when analyzed and stripped of its verbiage, he considers could lead to only one logical conclu- sion—war. Therefore the people who have »een so much alarmed in Engiaud as weil as here at home about a sanguinary collision between the two great Anglo-Saxon nations, and the consequent damage to “‘one blood, one language, one destiny,” &c., may dismiss their fears. Grant 1s understood to go further and to believe that Sumner himself ts mot sincere; that Sumner’s design was to get the + of Banks and his followers, who were laboring jously to accomplisn the annexation of Canada and British North America as a sort of compensation for our Alabama claims. It is well known that Fum- ner is one of those who hold that it is not a good thing to acquire any more territory; that our present territory is as large as we can well govern, and that there is danger in making any more extensions. The Mea is that Sumner believed, by making the speech he did, he would put the English people in such bad Rumor that they would not consent to ex- ,@hange British North America or one inch of terrgory in satisfaction of claims urged with threats and blusters. At all events such seems to the belief of Grant, and it 1s feared by his Cabinet Mat the proposed negotiations looking to the.ac- quisition of British North America have been nipped inthe bud by Sumner’s speech. It is sald that Grant, on being asked what he thought of Sum- ner’s speech, summed up hts opinion in five words, “Bad logic, but good rhetoric.” Sumner’s own @eclaration, inconsistent with the bulk of his speech, that he did not wish war, it must be admitted, lends some plausibility to this “explanation of his real object im making his remarks public. Grant hoids that there are only two ways of settling international aiMeulties, namely, by diplomatic negotiation ‘or by war. If we declare that we dont’t want to re- sort to the warlike remedy, then we must adopt the Only other; and ir we adopt diplomacy we must con- uct it in a manner best caiculated to effect our object. We must manage it with dignity, temper- ‘ance and firmness, but not with threats and biuster- img. We must uddress @ proud and powerful na- tion in language that will coavince her of the jus- tice of our claims without offending needisssiy her gmour propre. From this statement of Grant's wiews on this very important subject it is dimcult to perceive wherein his policy will differ from that of his predecessor, uniess it be found in the pro- posed acquisition of territory. Whe Feeling Over Motley’s Reception nm Eu- rope. The manner in which Minister Motley has been received in England is regarded in official circles as an evidence that the belligerent feeling in England ‘aronsed by Sumner’s speech has subsided, and that Breaction has set in. All the information received by the State Department from official and private sources in Great Britain goes to show that the Brit- tshers fully expected a declaration of war from our government to follow upon a refusal of the British authorities to pay the Alabama bill. A prominent American travelling in Europe writes that he was talled upon by a British merchant in Liverpool, who seriously inquired if it was true that the United States would declare war in three weeks. The feel- tng was general there that we were in a belligerent humor, andthe Britishers are rejoiced to find that Minister Moticy’s mission is pacific, This is the se- eret of the flings of such journals as the Pall Mall Gazette that the United States has backed down. John Bull was considerably frightened, and 1s now Surprised that the storm he fully expected did not come. Bequestration of Property in Cuba—Senor Casanova’s Petition. Bince the presentation of the petition of Casanova to the State De artment relative to the sequestration of his property in Cuba by the Spanish authorities, weveral other parties, who have suffered in like manner, have presented similar petitions. The Secretary of State is giving the subject careiul atten- tion and is desirous of doing all that he can consist- ly with the recognized principles governing the case, ‘The matter is one of great delicacy and surrounded with much diMcnity. Th» question to be con- sidered ts how far Casanova and others similarly @ituated have been guilty of a violation of ‘the laws of Spain governing Cuba, This is what the Secretary of State is now investigating. The mere fact of Casanova beingan American citizen would not ‘warrant him, in the opinton of the State Deparment, $n violating any of the laws of the country where lie resided, nor would his citizenship in this countiy shield him from the consequences of #uch conduct, among which inight be the sequestration of nis pro- perty, Itisascertained that Casanova’s estate has not been confiscated by the Spanish authorities, but ‘oniy sequestered, or, as they designate it in Cuba, “embargoed.”’ Whatever decision is reached in his axe will affect all the others, for they are ail simi Jarly invoived, and our government is devermned to proceed with caution so as not to make a mistake ‘Which wonld be fatal to all of them. The indica ons thus far are that there will be a favorable set- Mewent, but it will require time. The Colored Executive Committee tu Council. ‘The National Colored Executive Committee held a Meeting in tts rooms on Monday afternoon, George T. Downing presiding. The President suggested the following point, which was considered, viz.:—~ ‘Whether, if it was a part of the providence of God to produce a new era in civilization, having its radiating point in our country, combining essentials varying more or less in each of the nations of the globe, as lovers of the country, of progress and a higher standard of civilization, is there not an obti- gation imposed to see that the easential African cle- ment bad a larger representation than tts present condition in the United States admits of’ The Rev, Selia Martin moved that the committee issue an ad Gress to the Liberian and Haytien governments urging the abolishment of the proseriptive features of their governments, whi was agreed to. It was urged, not only in view of the soundness of the principie involved and n keeping With the spirit of the age, but as a mat- or of commercial pohey; that England enjoys too ge @ portion of the African trade, an advan- ‘Tage procured by a more liberal policy on the part of the English and the representatives of its govern- ment; that ex-President;Roberts had not been re- eelved in this country with the respect and attention ee nae | ored, would go to Africa and engage in commereial pursuits, which would tend to the elevation aud civilization of that country, and to the progress of the race in this, A committee was appointed to pre- pare an address to the people of Rhode Island, urging the adoption of the fifteenth amendment. The fact was brought to the knowledge of the committee that the hesitancy was not owing to hospitality toward the colored men, but on account of prejudice against the for- eigners, who are regarded as ignorant and clanish, ana who, when employed in the factories, would be Mkely to yield to the corrupting power of money and other demoralizing influences, The committee did not favor this view, but affirmed that we must do right and abide the consequences; that we have Httie to fear in this respect when we consider the facilities and advantages of education, The subject Was discussed at length. The Rev. Sella Martin was appointed president-pro term of the committee in consequence of the contemplated absence of Mr. Downing. New Phase of the Negro Question=Mixed Aue d@lences In Theatres, The African question 18 coming up in this city in nearly every form and causing embarrassments which are unknown elsewhere. The last phase of it was developed in the City Counell a few evenings ago, when a resolution was adopted by one branch of that body prescribing @ fine of ten dollars for each and every refusal to admit colored people to the theatres here on @ perfect equality with the whiles, Should this resolation pass the other branch of the Municipal Council it will simply result in breaking the only respectable place of amusement in the city, The white community is largely anti- Alrican ty its make up, and even that part of it which fs called radical is not yet so far advanced as to practice social equality with the negro, The radical element, while strongly in favor of per- mitting Sainbo to enjoy all political rights prescribed by the whites, stili do not care to permit that sable individual to put his legs under their hospitable mahogany or to have him squat down beside them in the private box or orchestra at the theatre, Mr. Spalding, the* proprietor of the National theatre, was just considering a plan to afford the more refined classes of the colored people better accommodations at his establishment. At present the better class are forced to deprive themselves altogether of the pleasure of the drama, through unwillingness to mingle with the colored riff-raff with which the gallery is generally crowded; and recognizing this fact, Mr. Spalding was making arrangements to set apart a portion of his theatre for the exclusive use of the higher order of the colored folks, who might be willing to pay the same price a3 charged to the whites. But this action of the City Conncil, in seeking to abolish all distine- tions, Mr. Spalding fears will destroy his business entirely, by driving away the bulk of his white patrons. ‘These signs here indicate that these changes are coming here beyond a doubt, and that they must be met fairly and squarely. The question no doubt will be finally settled in the courts. The Question of the Taxation of Banking Capital. Certain bankers in New York, and perhaps else- where, are endeavoring to escape taxation under the Jate rnling of Commissioner Delano by claiming that the largest portion of their capital is used by them as brokers in carrying stocks in which they deal. They, therefore, claim they are not liable to taxation as bankers. This subject 1s now receiving the attention of the proper department. It is under- stood that the Solicitor of the Internal Revenue is now in New York on business in that connection. The Whereabouts of Minister McMahon. A statement has recently appeared that “Informa- tion at the State Department shows almost conclu- sively thatthe Brazillan and Argentine authorities who control the La Plata below Asuncion, inter- cepted Mmister McMahon's despatches; that Mr. McMahon was at Asuncion on the 1st of April, and after that he ascended the river and joined Lopez.” ‘There is good authority for stating that the only in- formation upon this subject possessed by the De- partment of State is, that intelligence reached Rio Janeiro on the 7th of April of the arrival at Asuncion of the United States Minister Resident to Paraguay. ‘One account received there§reads as follows:—"The American Minister has escaped from Lopez and is now under the protection of the Brazilian authorities in Asuncion.” Appointments by the President. The President hag appointed Robert 1. Brown as Coilecter of Internal Revenue for the Twenty-third district of Pennsylvania; also the following post- masters:—Edson W. Lyman, at Fairburg, T.; Ed- ward J. Southworth, at Hudson, Mich.; Charles P. Wheeler, at Eufala, Ala.; George H. Dunn, at Greens- burg, Ind. New York Bank Examiner. In order to accept the appointment of Bank Examiner for the State of New York, W. H. An- arews, chief of the joan branch of the Treasury De- partment, has tendered his resignation to Secretary Boutwell. ‘The Registration of Voters. The number of registered voters in Washington is 18,032, @ decrease of 5,200 from last year, Mining Claims in Nevada. The Commissioner of the General Land OMice will in a few days transmit to the Western Nevada Land OMce the following named claims, which are ready for the President's signature:—The Reese River Con- aolidated Mining Company’s claim for 1,200 feet of the Apollo lode, 1,200 feet of the Block lode, 1,000 feet of the Jo Lane lode, 1,000 feet of the Blue lode, 1,600 feet of the Eclipse lode, 600 feet of the Camargo claim, 1,200 feet of the Congress Independent lode, 600 feet of the Whittatch Yankee Blade lode. All these claims have been entered under the miming act of the 26th of Jniy, 1866, and are situated in Recse River Mining district, Sandee county, Nevada. Probability of the Removal of Assistaut Sec- retary Hartley. A strong effort is being made to procure the re- movalof Mr. Hartley, one of the, assistant secre- taries of the Treasury. Mr. Hartley ts an old and experienced officia!, who has served under many administrations and has come to be regarded almost ag an indispensable, But under the present admin. istration nobody ts spared, and though Mr. Hartiey bas strong influence in his favor still he may have to lament, with many who have gone before him, the ingratitude of republics. Warning from a Woman’s Rights Man. Willcox, the lasty professor, who has figured so extensively with woman's rights, &¢c., has come to grief. He has been invited to resign his position of Librarian of the Statistical Bureau, and has feelingly accepted the invitation in a letter to Secretary Bout- well. The Professor makes the occasion of his re- signation an opportunity for warning the govern- ment that it is ranning towards despotism with mighty atrides, Manufacture of Cignvs by Convict Labor. It is claimed that the State of Pennayivanta has the right to authorize the manufacture of cigars by convict laborers, and this subject has been officially presented to the [uternal Revenue Bureau, No de- cision has yet been rendered; but, so far as can be ascertained, the ruling will be against the clatm, for the reason that if clgarscould be thus manufactured without paying tax the distilietion of whiskey might be conducted on the same p'an, and the government by this means would be deprived of avery large amount of revenue. Increase of Business in the Patent Office. It turns oat that the party mentioned in my de- spatches yesterday as having been appointed First Assistant Examiner in the Patent OMece by Commia- sioner Fisher Was not recommended by President Grant. The business at the Patent OMce was never more brisk than at present, ana it is very probable that the force will have to be increased before long in order to enable the work to be done more thor- oughly and expeditionsly, Commissioner Fisher, though only a very short time in oMce, has exhibited a remarkable fitness for the position, and has al- ready inaugurated a number of very great improve- ments, Much inconvenience has heretofore been experienced on account of the scarcity of proper drawings, and the Commissioner proposes to rem- ody this by having photographs of the drawings taken at a cheap rate, so that the various officials of his office, as well as appileants, for patents may be furnished with copies at a trifling cost. The Com- missioner has made a very good bargain with a frat class photographer to supply copies, and the plan will Ve put in operation after the ist of July. During the past week 002 patents were issned, and the num- ber to be issued next week will amount to S28—a shows in Burope: that Americans, white and cor | great increase over the number formally issued, AMERICAN JUCKEY CLUB. MATCH DAY AT JEROME PARK. Four Races Run---Fine Sport for a Rainy Day. The meeting of the American Jockey Club was imaugnrated yesterday on the Jerome Park Course, Fordham, with four mateh races, the day being de- voted to that purpose, The opening must be re- garded as a success, So far as the bringing of the horses to the post, the handling of the nags during the different contests and the time made on the track ip the “dashes’’ are concerned, notwithstand- ing the anticipatory drawbacks of a rather gloomy forenoon and its uncomfortable aud dispiriting re- alization in arainy afternoon. For scenic attrac- tion, beauty of the surrounding country and con- venience of access by the digerent routes and means of conveyance which lead from New York to West- chester county, Jerome Park compares favorably with—if it does not exceed—any of the more promi- nent turf centres in America, and a trip from the metropolitan centre through Harlem, Mott Haven and ‘Tremont to its gates af- fords a sense of healthful enjoyment, in- vigorating pleasure, with the contemplation of a Vast municipal development at one and the same tme. These facts were fully attested yesterday by the attendance of avery considerable number of persons on the course, despite the unravorable state of the weather and in face of the fact that a “trot” — always exciting to and in favor with the people— took place on Long Island, and, by advertisement, arew thither thonshnds of persons, including very many of the patrons of the Fordbani turf. “Match Day,” which occurred yesterday, at Jerome Park does not, we concede, bring to the course that unt- Versality of popular representation which is to be met on the diferent roads which lead to the Downs, England, on “Derby Day,” or which will be per- fected in Rome during the session of the coming Ecumenical Council. It develops, however, pecu- liar social features and an attendance and as- pect peculiarly American. We have, as yet, no crown to symbol royalty on @ ‘grand stand,” no scions of an ennobled class determined on an inglorious renewal of the ‘‘joust” and “jostie’’ and wassail of their ancestors during the races; but neither have we im noisy, riotous and meaningless comminglement, during one day of the 365, the costermonger with bis “cart, the ‘*knowing” one with his “trap,” the Gypsy with her cards, the “blackleg” with his “little book,’ the man with the “Joker” and thimbies, or the ‘‘ticket-ofleave man’ with his mechanical aids for the garotte, highway robbery or petty thefts, just as he deems the opera- tions tolerably safe and reasonably profitable. The absence of the members of such ‘dangerous classes” from American race courses will ever render the attendance on the turf grounds of this country ap- parently slim when taken in comparison with the crowds drawn out on the more prominent auniver- saries of the British sport; but itmay be claimed, with great justice, that what we lack in numbers is more than compensated by the class and character of the men whom we turn out—our youths educated, refli and of substantial wealth; our middle aged men calm, reflective, yet full of fun; our aged men conscious of wealth, yet anxious to recuperate, by the enjoyment of the fresh air and amusement, any i, ysical deterioration which they may have incurred in its pursuit and acquisition; with our waders resting secure on their frst plot or “lov” of real estate, their every day cash transac- tons, and their consequent solvency. Those who arrived at the park before noon were disappointed. The grounds were almost tenantless, Restaurant purveyors, with the lessees of lunch counters, were hurrying to and fro, doubting as to the estimate of their supplies, doubtiul of their being consumed, distrustful of the weather—it was again sprinkling rain—and almost dolefal at the general prospect as to greenbacks and profits in aid of accumulating rent. Jockeys, both of Cau- casian and African lineage and tint, were louny about in numbers, ‘nutty and swell,” as is invariably seen in juveniles who sport th now- ing” cap, the piebaid silk, the immaculate “tights” and yellow “tops,” without referenc: to ther the Cie can has “streamed” down from eit an- cestry. The stables were attended by some few grooms and helpers, the stalls being decorously and patientiy Beale many of the leadt horses a'- enumerated in the HERALD. Watchmen were on the gates, but, like St. Peter after to war battles on mother earth, they had during many hours little employment, the peony & “rusty and the lock dull’ in their hands, , With the same. reguit as in his case, not “ihat the place by any means was full,’ but that they did not appear to be, as intelligent sentinels should, ‘an fall possession of thelr orders.’” the day advanced a casual “blue riboon” was seen to fit around the Club House, flags and jines were carried hither and thither, “pooi’” sellers began to arrive, and the one- horse harrow went its rounds, stimulating the ab- sorbent capacity of the sanded track, su that it might not become “muddy.” At hailf- one o’clock a few private carriages drovein. ‘They were soon followed by others, and a lite time subse- quently oue or two of “ye ladies faire’ were ob- served in the wmdows of the Club House parlors. Their appearance was eNcouraging, and, as the greatest sportsmen have been frequently supersti- ions, the fact that there was an in' ion m the rain pour soon afterwards induced a frequent re- m to the effect that in this instance it was really useful, Showers continued to fall at intervals, however, to a short time before three o'clock, the excitement among the spectators became very animated, horses were ‘ walked” around, and the stewards were seen here and there, and now and then, but gradually approximating nearer and more near to the judges’ siund. Captain Wilson, of the Thirty-second Poilve precinct, was on duty with one hundred meu ander his command. The captain was early on the ground, his intimate knowl of the locality and its surroundings, nts watehfal yet bland address, sauvity and firmness marking him at ouce as the “right man,” and in the “right place.’ The captain posted bis officers in sections Y bane wd bg Bi at a vo ae spots, and evidently on the qui vive for anything wale should occur. Nothing ‘turned u howe ever, perians in verification of the adage that “pre- vention ts better than cure"? Mr. Sanford, with others of the stewards, accom- panied by Secretary bps von took their positions at three o'clock. Rain continued to fall, but not heavily. At five minutes past three o'clock tix word “bring forth’’ ihe horses was given, my selling was kept up busily and with spirit, minutes the horses came to the post for THE FIRST KRACK, Match for £600, haif forfeit; five furlongs. J, Lawrence entered ch. g. atic, amed. J. F. Purdy entered ch. g. Kooks, aged. ‘Thne--1 244. ‘The signal being given the liorses went away well together, Passuic a tittie headstrong. immediately after starting Passalc struck agatasi the firet dag displayed near oue of the quarter posts: so after a pretty fair brusv, with some rouse in it, the dash came to nothing, Betting in favor of Passaic, The second was soon called. Coming rotad to the post the horses were lumediately off again, alter an even, good start. The riders worked them to a retty spirited “dash,” with Passaic takinw the lead. Rooxs pulled out when approaching the half mile, but fell off after the effort, When Vassaic, pulling out won easily by three lengths, SRCOND RACE. Mateh for $5,000 a side; haif forfeit; one mile, R. W. Cameron entered b, f., 2 years old, by Leamington, dam Jerusalem ° Jolin Hunter entered b. ¢., by € Gioamin, by imp. Glencoe... ; ‘Time—1:54! After some jittle dificnity the horses Were got away. The start was declared faise, Convog up again they went of with Cameron's apparently ti fine tone. He went out with the lead, and main- tained it during the turee-quarter rouad. Here Mr. Ilunter’s colt neared him some. He fell off again, however, Mr, Cameron's fily beating him easily. THIRD it Match for $1,000 a side; haif forfeit; one mile. A, Belmont entered imp. b,c. Gieveig, 3 ¥ »: Citadel, dam Bapt . ‘ L. W. Jerome enteres ure, 3 year imp. Lapaaist, bis Wes vereces Tn a tew nsor, dant the b sp Parachute . iMe—1 3494. ‘The horses were jet go immediately after a pre- liminary gallop. one by the {Ores disapprobation etng by sume of the betting men at the decis ost again, they went away after what py many & poor “let go.’ Glenelg was the fav from the begining and won easily, after a very good dash made by both, by sLx lengths. POURTHL RAC! Match for $1,000 a side; half of a mile, Hunter and Travers entered cb. f. Inirigue, 2 yrs, by Balrownie, dam Erma Johnson, M. A. Littell entered ch, ¢ =, 2 yra, rownie, dam sews, Rose..... ‘ime—1:264, ‘The horses went off easily. intrigne took the lead —— immediately, and matntained it, winning easily. The crowd dispersed in an orderly manner, the regular tartinen seeking Licir hotels and their homes, engaged with “calculations” for. the contests issues of Saturday. a ‘The trial of Reed, the Spirituatiat, who was ar- rested at Waterbury, Conn., for obtaiming money under false pretences, resulted in a verdict of n¢ quittal. Tits council admitted that he was a hwu- bug and a cheat, but the prosecution could find no witness who would testify thas he had been ted to attend the show by the belief in any of Reed's pre- tenstons, which was necessary to substantiate the charge. exprossed At the by Bat ‘ by NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, | | eight | short time. bat thy UNION COURSE. TROTTING AT THE Second Day of the Summer Meeting—Great Contest Between American Girl, Luey apd Goldsmith Maid—American Girl the Winner in Three Straight Hea‘s. The seconé day of the summer meeting, and the day set apar: for the great race between American Girl, Lucey, Goldsmith Maid, Lady Thorn, George Wilkes, Bashaw, Jr., and Myron Perry, was yester- day, Notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather, and the genera} belief that a postponement would take place on account of it, the race came off at the appointed hour, in the presence of a larger umber of spectators than it was reasonable to sup- pose would have visited the course under - such inanspicious circumstances a8 @ rainy day and a Probable postponement. Previous to the first heat, however, the track was in pretty fair condition, and the proprietor, deeming that a post- Ponement would be @ great disappointment to the large number in attendance, decided that the race should go on, Four of the seven entries, including Lady ‘Thorn, George Wilkes Myron and Bashaw, Jr., declined the race and did not put in an appearance. 'Yhe ostensible reason of this declination was tite same in every case, that of lameness. Lameness is quite possible with trotters 28 well as with facers; but whether lameness was the reg] cause we are unable to say, although our private opinion ia that the 2:21 made by American Girl at the Prospect Park Fair Grounds on Saturday Jast had something todo with it, There was more astonishment ard regret expressed by the spec- tators at the non-appearance of Lady Thorn than at the absence of all the others, They had expected to gee a grand contest between her and American Girl, whom she had twice beaten in the early part of the season, when the iatter was un- skilfully driven and not in the best condition possi- bie, but who had now recovered hersetf so fully that the Pes had become prevalent that should she and ly Tuorn again meet the latter wonld be com- pelled to resign the laurels she had won as aueen of the turf. So deeply had this unpression taken root among sporting ihen Since the gallant performance of the Bashaw mare on Saturday last that m the pools, and betore 1t was kuown that Lady Thorn ‘Would not start, American Gtri sold for even money against the field. There is very little prospect of these two mares again coniing into competition, as the owners of Lady Thorn have declined to match her against American Girl, as the probability ig strong that she would be beaten, At the same time they are boih entered, however, for purses to be trotted for at various places, at Narraganset, Mystic Park, dc. The geu- erai impression, however, in reiation to Lady Thorn is that she aud Mountain Boy will do their trotting in company throughout the Sonny, where there Will be no danger of competition with such formidabie rivals as they would have to encouvter in the purses to be given at the great trotting centres. George Wilkes probably declined the race tor the same reason that Lady Thorn did. That Bashaw, Jr., did not put in an appearance is not to be wondered at by those who saw his condition last Saturday, and remarked that be carried a great deal too much flesh for successful competition with such an adversary as American Girl, He had become agreat favorite from the fine trotting he ‘had expibited in the contest at Prospect Park Fair Grounds, aua many were disappoluted in not seems hin i this race; yel, no douvt, his owner acted wisely in adopt- ing ihe course he ptrsued, fhe withdrawal of the horses we have mentioned left only American Giri, Lucy and Golasmith Maid to contend for the purse of $2,600, but they were quite enough to make a spirited aad exciting con- teat. A better race we have rarely witnessed, and it seemed so entirely satisiactory to the spectators as to make amends for their disappointinent 10 noi seeing Lady Thorn. The race Was Very fast, and, considering the condition of the tra in the two last heais particularly, was one of the vest on record, the time made boug -2:22 34, 2:25 and 2:20, The last heat might have n trotted much quicker had suflicient pressure being brougiMto bear on Ameri- can Girl to develop her utmost energy, as she trotted throughout and won the heat pretty muca as she pleased, She won the race in three straight heats, taking the first money, and ‘Lucy was second, she having beaten Goldsmith Maid in the last heat, alter a spirited and energetic str gie onthe homestretch. ‘fhe coutesi for the se money between Lucy aud Goldsinit they had relinquished “a Gui, was particwiariy exciting, and strongly mter- ested the spectators by its closeness thionguout, ‘aud especially at the fish, where incy succeeded in carrying Goldsmith Maid toa break and beating her at the score. In fact, so close were they tu- yr that inany were in doubt as to the victor until aéter the decision of the judges had been rencdcrec in favor of Lucy. chronicles the second Bashaw victory within a week, in the two great evenis that have taken place within that tine, they cavrying oif all the honors and nearly all the mouey, Whatever may have been the condition of the horses that kept out of the race itis quite ceriam that those that were im it Were in the best condition possibile, and, to use & popular expression, “they ‘Were fit to trot for a man’s Iife,” or a very large pile of money, with every prospect of doing justice to the‘ effort. An ims) of their condition be- fore the race led wo the belie: we have expressed above, and which their subsequeut trot- ting stili further confirmed, as they came treshly to the score in every heat that was trotted, and could have done so had they been calied upou again, In this connection tt is a remarkable circumstance that | J: Ro split heats have occurred in any of the great races that have taken place this seasun—something so Uncommon as to We attracted the attentiou of all sporting men; in fact, we lave seen predictions that tuere would be split heats in aii events, but none of tiem have been verified by me results that have taken place, Having nothing further of interest to speak of tn this review, except to siate that a smart shower of rain, after the first heat, had the effect of deadening the track considerably aod making it somewhat slower than it otherwise wouid have been, we will now give an account of the race as it fell wituin the Scope of our observation. TUE TROTTING. First Heat.—American Girl was the favorite Against the Held at one hundred to seventy, But three started, Lucy winnmg the American Girl the 1aiddle place, and Goldsmith Maid the out- side. American irl had the best ‘of the send-off, and at once took a lead of @ length, Goldsmith Maid second, while Lucy, almost as soun as the word was given, broke up and fell off several lengths. shi broke up again ou the tarp and got further behind, Goldsmith Maid aiso broke up on the turn, but did not lose much ground, At the quarter pole, m t y-six seconds, American Girl fed one iength, fh Maid second, six lengths ahead of Lucy. down the backstretch Am: Girl showed a little «i lait, and then Goldsmith Maid broke up again aud fell off a couple of lengths more, Luc bvelng about four lengths in the rear. At the haif- mine pole, Which Waa passed in 1:11!;, American Girl led but tWo lenghis, as Goldsmitit Matd trotted very fast atter ber break; but on the lower turn Amertean Gari trotted away from her, and led four lengths to the three-quarier pole, wile Lucy, who was making nO eitort ior the heat, was about Jengths behind. Swingimg into the hhomestretel Goldsmith Mait was urged to her utmost and gained so trifingly that her driver gave up to despair after passing the draweate, and American Girl came home au easy winner of the heat by three lengths. Luey was eight or ten iengiis beuind Goldsmith Maid. Time of the heat, 202245, Second Heat.—American Girl was thea the favorite at one hundred ¢o forty, with few takers. Goldsmith Maid had the best of ‘the start and svon took a leat of @ length, American Girl and Luvy side and site. They had Amertean Giri ti the pocket for a Lucy, however, dashed atter Goldsmith Maid and soon collared her, and they went to the quarter pole in that way in thirty-six seconds, and | 1869.—TRIPLE SHEET. pe ¢ | M. Mabew, from the Forest and Field Clud of | Third heat, ‘any chance at all for the relinquished for that made by them for rush around the neither of them bw g first. The contest i » and every effort was he next beat. Lucy turn, and at every Goldsmith Maid. All eyes them, and it was as exciting a8 any portion of tne race, Goldsmth Maid led one length at the drawzate, but still Lucy maintained her brash and never Bagged until she ed the score. She caught Goldsmith Maid when about thirty yards from the stand, when the latter broke up ran over the score head and head with Lucy. Ameri the heat by three lengths and the judges awarded | the second purse to Lucy. ‘Time of heat, 2:25. The foliowing is a SUMMARY, Union Course, June z.—Purse $2,500, $1, first, $500 to the second, $350 to the third ‘and § to the fourth horse; mile heats, best three in five, harness. W Lovell entered b, m. American girl N. Holeomp entered b. Lucy...... B. Doble entered b, m. Goldsmith Maid D, Piifer entered b, m. Lady Thora W. Borst entered br. s. George Wilke: ar, G. W. Neison entered ch. 3. Bashaw, Jr....... dt M. Roden entered b. g. Myron erry’, + a Tie. arler, Uf First heat. . Sanne bar ae ine Second heat. SPORTSMEWS STATE CONVENTION. The Second Day's Proceedings--Meeting of the Club—Election of Officers. Syracuse, June 2, 1869. It is agala time at Syracuse. The suburbs will smell of powder for a week tocome. Not that the skilful marksmen have quickly lessened the stock of pigeons—3,000"have yet to be disposed of—but the mania for shooting has extended to the boys. No sooner has the iucky pigeon speedily quitted the trap, confronted an erring aim and gloriously es- caped than itis encountered at the boundary of the grounds by a horde of urchins whose simuitaneous fire soon riddle it to death, So that from the moment the actual sport is commenced an incessant rattle is kept up the livelong day. The mterest in this march has been very great. To-day the grounds were largely attended, and, notwithstanding the oppressiveness of the Weather, for the sun was extremely hot, few of the seats set apart for spectators were left unoceu- pied. ‘The street cars ran right to the grounds, each vehicle conveying as many as it could possibly sup- port, while the drivers, in tmitation of their breth- ren in New York, swore ferociously—a circumstance generally occurring when the car is full. ‘The shooting to-day was an improvemeut tn some particulars upon the display of yesterday, which, while preity fair, might yet have been much better. As for the birds no complaints could reasona- biy be made, for they were both strong and in ex- cellent condition. The wind that prevailed in the morning unfortunately died away, leaving the Pigeons an easy prey to the more experienced shots. Of the forty-three competitors for the single trap shoot, open to all .comers at ten single birds each, only one succeeded in completing the task, there being seven who kilied nine, five who killed eight and nine who disposed of seven. ‘The amateurs had decidedly the best of the profes- sionals, whose exhibition fell far short of what was anticipated. When the first prize had been won by Weighell several parties endeavored to compete for it—men who had watched the A np van all along—bui the attempt was deservedly frustrated, The rifle shooting took place outside the grounds, but did not attract many speciators. With some irif_tng exceptions, nothing occurred to mar the harmony of the proceedings. There was certainly au antagon'stic fecling entertained toward the pro- fessionals competing, but (hey turned out to be less owerlul opponents than might have been expected. in tae shooting of the tes particularly, both Ward and Bogardus were far behind, as the score will show. As already mentioned, Mr. J. Weighell, of Rochester, the omy person who carried a clean string of birta, won the first prize, a solid stiver card stand. The following ts the result of the com- pevion for second, third and fourth prizes:— BUOOTING OFF TIPS—NUNES. Five birds—26 yards rise. se 101 0-8 O11 1 0-8 1000 04 i ee ee 1110 0-8 2110 14 1010 O2 Mr, A. Kleinman, of Calumetta, Ill., having killed his fve birds, won the second prize—a solid silver gobiet, RIouTs. wr 4 —4 —4 UA oe peome as winner silver mounted powder flask, shot aud drinking cup. of the pouch 81 yards rise. BO Reon me scomerceo co cummameco on Meomoemce H.C, Brown... E. Hudson. . Mr. Hudson, of Syracuse, winning the fourth prize, pair solid silver butter knives. 1s wili be seen, therefore, that the amateurs went far ahead of those whose reputation led many to ex- et that they would easily carry of the honors. the whole, but for the broiling sun, it was a very agreeable day. As previously stated, the convention adjourned tll last n'ght tu order to name a place for the next convention. Shortly before one o’cieck the Onon- daga Sportemen’s club rooms were crowded, and more jovial or pleasant looking Lo vag of the trig- r could not be found. Some of the graceful Fra volo stamp, others of the well developed jolly farmer class, whiie nearly ali sbowed a steriing, sportsmanlike appearance, dauntiess, honest and straightforward. The proceediags of the previous meeting having been approved, Messrs. H. 8. Flower, F. C. Brown and Henry Knapp appeared as delegates from the Nimrod and Watton Club ot Patmy, gaa tica, A resolution Was offered to the effect that no man shali contend for a prize at the Annual State School who is not au actial resident of the State of New York. ‘This resolution seemed to meet with great approba- tion, as many Were opposed to uilowing the experts of other States to contend for the prizes, on the groand that |i would destroy the interest taken in the annual meetings of the association. It was, however, ruied out of order, it being an amendment to the constiuuon uiriug Ove mouth’s notice, which was accordingly givén. After some discus- sion was agreed thatthe next convention should | Goldsmith. Maid had about a neck the best of it. | Am riotn Girl was one i behind on the out. side. Going down the backstretcl American Girl trovied very fust aud soun took silles with the othors, and the trio trotted head and head for hall of the stretch, Then Lucy showed her face in tvont, and at the halfsuile pole in is2, was halia length ahead, Goldsmith Maid second, haifa Jengta te advance of American Giri. ng alung tne lower turn American Giri worked her way up to | Goldsmith Matd’s head, and they kept site and side ‘The first start was declared a false | t e 1 | anda net Goldsmith Maid second, two lengths im | the half-mile pole she only led abont | t % | the result. forfeit; three-fourths / vntil they began fo ewing into the bomesiretel Here Goldsmith Maid hugged the turn so closely tiv she gained about a length on American Gite betore they got into straigit Work. Now American Girl tiade a vigorous effort for the lead, soon overtook Goldsmith Matd, passed her, and Was a jeugih in front at the drawgate. Having scoured the advanu- e, she found no diMcuity in retaining it, and i to the seore about the same iistance in advance, Ley was six or eight behind, she & iz evidently restrained by river as Sdom as he suw there Was NO possibilily 0 winning the + Third Heat-—There Was Bow no betting offered on American Girl got away best, Goldsmiih 1 was given. also left er of alength £ Mald breaking wp as eon as the wor She had not settied to a trot when L Te American Girl a te giving front of Luey. The latter broke up a second time on the turn. American Girl led to the quarter pole three lengths ahead of Goldsmith Matd in thirty-six seconds and a half, Goldsmith Maid secoud, two head of Lucy, Going along the backstreten n Girl had everything her oWn way, and was not urged, Rodea ay mtly reserving her powers to be exercised Ww) necessary. She was four lengths in front about midway of the stretch, but at two and @ hat lengths, Goldsmith Maid second, one length in front of Luey. The two latter then brokenp, and when they recovered American Girl was four lengths clear of Goldsmith Maid, the latter bem z (wo lengths | ahead of Lucy. At the three-quarter pole American Girl was five lengitis in front, and gi09 to $5 were offered on her winning the race, Golismith Maid at tine time was two lengths and a half ahead of Ms Wut the st Was then avout tu commence between these two mares for the eevon! purse, be held at Rochester, and the following officers were then elected:—President, C. ©. Rochester; first Vice President, 8. Compson, Secretary, J. Ie Sage, Buitalo: Corre: weer Secretary, J. B. 10; Correspomdtt tary, &. 8. Killings, Roe! reasurer, Spencer, Rochester, held between the Ist of May and 15th of June. The display to-day attracted a | people. In the morn charm- ing, but as the day advanced Sol burst forth tm all its splendor, compelling sty retreat to the shade. indeed, owing to the intense heat, many were com- pelied ty leave. An additional attraction was pro- Vided (its morning, consequent upon the match be- tween Ward and ardus at 100. The other events on the prograume Were casting the fly, the contest taking place on waters contiguous to the grounds, the first prize being a sliver mounted fy rod and the second a solid silver tobacco box, and the State trap shoot, on single birds each, open to members of organized clubs and county delegates. There were three prizes, a sol d siiver bul spoon and pick; sec- oud, solid siiver paar salt cellars; third, shot-pouch, powder flask and drinking cup. The competition Was very keen, partienlariy in the trap shoot, which | gave rise to much excitement. ‘The sports of the day were Inaugurated by ‘cast. ing of the fly,” tue first prize for which was awarded to seth Green of Rochester, distance 77 feet, aud the secon! prize to George J. Ustrauder, of Syracuse, distance 4 feet, The <pecta! trap shot mateh between BR, rans, of ilitoois, and J. Ward, of Toronto, then piace, wt 60 birds for $200 aside, Ward won by one bird, 2 took the first prize, K. Hudson, of Syracuse, the second, und C. Felton, of Buffalo, the third. The day ciosed with a special doubie mate tween Il, Bogardus and J. Ward, against R. and George C. Smith, for $50 a side, at 40 rises. former Were the winners by five birds. ‘The annual supper at the Vanderbiit House to-night Was a sumptuous atair, A special match between Bogardus and Ward, for 100 birds, $50 a side, is put down for Friday : and on Thursday afternoon the representatives of the press will engage in a mateh. ‘Lhe programme for Thursday consists of stogle trap, double trap, and special rifle shooting, tee i ie Tt Inni~ors Traerpy.—The Rockford referring to Mrs. Dixon, who saot her acl in that city a few days since, says that husband | at the time she fired the fatal shot sie was sitting behind him, and so near that the muzzle of the pis. tol almost couched his back, After she fired and the pistol was wrenched from fer by her victim: she fell back unconscious, and has remained in that condl- ' thon during most of the time that has since elapsed. | Th her intervals of consctousness she seems to have ection of What has happened, but appears ooking forward with dread to the interview with her imsband. She calls for her babe frequently, even while it is Lying on her arms, and seems to fear gome one is coming to take it from her, The day the conn the deed was the first she had risen from her bed since her confinement, | In the State trap shoot, Kohert Newell, of Bumulo, | OBITUARY. Marshal Leopold O’Donnell. See ‘The sudden death of General O'Donnell, from apo- fe plexy, while engaged in discussion in the Cortes, is announced by’ a cable telegram from - Maarid, published elsewhere, The deceased wad @ native of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe, Canary Islands,’ and was born on the 12th of January, 1800, His fa- ther was a prominent officer of the Spanish army, into - the service of which he entered at an early age, and before he had attained his twenty-fifth year was com> missioned a colonel. During the Carlist war in Spain : he esponsed the cause of Queen Isabella, iought with wr. ere courage and displayed such skill and ability that, 1838 he Was ap} mated Chief of Stat and w command of the Army of the Centre. Aftel the war he ‘was over he was promoted to the rank of beget general and created Count of Lucena. In Il ¢ Suporied the cause of the Queen-mother Christina, and was, compelled to take je with j i fo return to upon giving in bis adhesion to the exist! jovern- ment. No sooner had he returned than = ized a formidable insurrection against the t, and, upon its failure. once more fed to France. - Here he participated in the intrigues ay Espartero, and upou the fall of that 4 in 1843 once more went to Spain and awarded for his services by being appointed Cay } General of Cuba, Narvaez was in power when returned, and O’Donnell was by him appoint Minister of War and the Colonies, aud President , of the Council, which luons he held until of Spain declared. war Moroc*o, when he was placed in command of the army which invaded that country. His success was brilliant and won for him tie title of Duke of Tetuan, in addition to More substantial rewards. In 1863 the Marshal re- signed his political offices because the Queen refused to dissolve the Chamber. Two years later lie returned p to power at the head of @ new Min! 7, itt within a few months was aced by Narvacs. Marshal O’Donnell was one the many Spanish , officers of great abilities, whose iove of revolution has placed Spain iu her present ition. Politically he thing by turns, and for some (ime before the Jast revolution sided with those opposed to the rule of the ex-Queen Isabelia, Commander James P. Foster. F A telegram jrom Indianapolis announces the death 2 in that city on yesterday morning, at the residence of his brother-in-law, of Commander James P. Fos- - ter, United States Navy. ‘The deceased was a native : of Kentucky, but had been a resident of Indiana for many years. He entered the naval service in 1846, and at the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln had reached the rank of lieutenant. On the 16th of July, 1862, he was commissioned a lieutenant commander, and in October of the same year was ordered to the Missis» sipp! squadron, commanded by Admiral Porter. He was placed in command of the iron-clad ram Ohilli- cothe, of two guns, and in March of 1863 distin. guished himseif by the valuable service performed by his vessel during the Yazoo expedition. Later in the year he was ace in command of the gunboat Lafayet.e, of ei; a i and rendered valuable as- sistance during the ment.an siege of Vicks- burg. After the close of the war Lieutenant Com- ol Mander Foster was ord to the Naval A - and placed in charge of the practice ships, and on the 25th of July, 1866, was promoted to the rank of \ 4 commander and placed im command of the Osceola. i Last year he was ordered to the naval station at Mound City, [iL, and on the 22d of March inst was Pte and placed on pane. Goi Com: mander Foster was a comparatively yor He was an able, gallant oMfcer, and his death will : be sincerely regretted by all who knew him. “ REFORMED PRESBYIERIAN SYNOD (0. &.). Fifth Day. Newsrna, N. Y., June 1, 1869, ‘The Synod assembled at nine o'clock. The Com- mittee on tue Travelling Fund reporied. The dis tribution is ninety-six per cent. Report adopted, ‘The comimitiee on the letter fiom Dr. Watiace, Prest- dent of Monmouth College, reported a reply, recom mending the appointment cf a committee to aseer- tain the terms upon which the Synod may co-operate with the Coliege faculty, and to report atthe next meeting of the Synod. Rey. Dr. SPROULE, from the commalttec to reply to the circular letter from the Synod of tue Reformed Chureh, reported a recommendation that, for rea- sons assigned, the invitation to unite in the proposed ) council be declined. The report was adopted. remove out of its bounds without taking his cortifi- congregation in whose bounds he resides, and that nary was read. It recommends, ee the tering the seminary may be able to read the theo course be three instead of four years. of the burg presbytery. They were somewhat dilapid: ’ were situated in a yery noisy part of the city (Pitte- opened for quite defective and entirely too small. The Committee on Discipline reported, recom Mending that in case amember of a congregation cate of membership, and remain more than one year, such ctrtificate be forwarded to the session of the his name Ge then stricken from the roll. ‘The report of the Committee on Leta eepinan that the presbyteries be directed to rai ak. ard of Latin Iterature, so that all the students en- logical text book with fluency. Also that the session be extended from five to seven mouths, ana the Professor SLOANE stated that the buildi: seminary did not belong to the Syaod, but the Pitts. and the Presbviery proposed to sell them und the money to the Synod to bay or build others, burg), and the windows could not be ventilation durt recitations. The library was The Latin text book ip use is the work of Turretin—easy *Z Latin—but many of the students were anable to read it. The professor concurred heartily in the recommendation to have the Latin standard in the presbyteries raised. Not that the students are iiliterate, but some of then enter the seminary before completing thelr college course, or else that course has been defective, theo- logiaas, said the Professor, could be had in no way so well as by reading ‘Turretin. Dr. Hod: of the Old School Presbyterian Theological Semtuary, would adopt it if he could, if the students would read it. He teaches by lecture. The s.udents com- plain almost to matiny that they have to write and copy his lectures. Almost ali theo:ogians, wien in a critica: position, go to Turretin for The months’ session would be an it five. {he whole course of three years would then be twenty-one months, whereas it 1s now oniy twenty. After further discussion the report and recomumenlations of the comuuittee were adopted, excepting that in reference to oxtending the ses- — ~ -cgnheeeieernenz to the Bourd of Superiu- on “ A congratulatory letter from the Rev, Mr, Morton, delegate from the Syuod of the Reformed Prespyte- man Church (N. &.). was received and read, Rey. J. K. Milligan was appointed the Mode. h the opening sermon at Inted to preach at the love of money ts the Rey. Mr. McAlister was next Synod on the text, “T' Of all gyil.”? society. Movterator was t hon “C poe requested to preac! Jove. nanting” 3 ote locating it Synod at warm the nex: at Oakdale, 1)., was fixed on the fou and by a large majority New York The next meeting commence Tuesday of May, 1870, bea reof the government and Ws adouinistention | proaperity to the nation iteelf. ived. That these fundamental the exclusion by constitutional enactment of oficial poritions, and the estriction of al ‘more! men tn sempathy with the hi ends of Resolved, That the of theae pri tion's consiftutton, Ro Car from, imfeiuging. wy nl elaaela rights of consctence or tending In the Teast degree wa of Chureh the Cuilest senr A State, will alt corrupt and corrupting ehurel establiahmne ite, act strongest safeguard of both the elvil and religivan liberties all citzens, Resolved, That our nation has too long foregone tte d too long neglected ite duty wae Gof, ont of ee to infidel theories: a (ae fi we and functions of vernment, atid thay jb4 time has onine when @ le I Bre nc eeert thelr rights and éteive: Sy a Weir duty by dewanding the acknow led; t io ‘0 a brian te the “caultaen God ant the religion Hed Pater, A the