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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM -ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Demoralization Among the Span- iards in Cuba, DESERTIONS TO THE INSURGENTS The English Press on the Irish Chureh Bill, PRINCE ARTHUR TO VISIT AMERICA. Prorogation of the Nova Scotia Legislature. Proposed Closing of Canadian Markets to American Dealers. THE INDIANS IN KANSAS. CUBA. Cuban Reports of the Second Battle of Pue erto Padre=The Spaniards Repulsed with Heavy Loss—Prospects of the Insur= gente—Recruits from Washington Gone to the Sonthern Coast. : WasHinetoy, June 15, 1869. Intelligence has been received here from Cuban sources of the fight which took place between the revolutionary forces and the Spanish troops near Puerto del Padre. The Cuban troops, numbering 2,000, were attacked in their entrenchments by the Spaniards with a force of nearly double that num- sber, who were twice repulsed. The loss of the Cu- bans was less than a hundred in killed and wounded, while that of the attacking party was three times as great. The Spaniards retreated, leaving a number of their killed and wounded on the field. The resuit of this battle has had an encouraging effect upon @he Cuban army which is ‘reported to be gaining strength every day from the ery best portion of the people of the island. @he want of harmony between the officers in ‘command of the government troops in the field and the volunteers who have taken possession of the government of the island is exhibiting itself in the demoralization of the Spanish troops and the large number of desertions to the Cuban army. ‘This condition of things has given anew impetus and strength to the Cuban cause, the leaders having no doubt of ultimate success. A number of recruits, mostly from Virginia, left here yesterday and to-day to join a force which is randezvousing on the southern coast preparing to join the Cuban army. Appearance of the Cholern at Nuevitas=De- pression of the Havana Markets=Elections in Porto Rico. Havana, June 15, 1869. The cholera has become epidemic in Nuevitas and ‘the surrounding country. It is unusually malignant in its attacks, and in the majority of cases the result is fatal. The insurgents have burned the towns of Niguas and Camarones. The Havana markets are dull. Merchants are in- disposed to do business in the present uasettied state of affairs. In Porto Rico the elections for members of the Spanish Cortes have been completed and verified. The deputies will depart for Madrid immeaiately. The island of Porto Rico remains tranquil. ENGLAND. ‘The London Times on the Alavama Ques- tion. Lonpon, June 15, 1809, ‘The Times to-day has another article on the Ala- ama claims. It says that it cannot be denied that the work of building the Alabama was done knowingly by British builders m a British port, ‘though’after the event 1t may be regretted that such proceedings were lawiul. It is almost certain that shey were not unlawful, but it would have been bet- ter for both countries if the government had seized the Alabama. The justifablity of this step was doubtful, but the refusal 1s the offence which Eng- land committea, and which she is ready to submit to any tribunal as soon as the Americans desire. Comments on the Passage of the Lrish Church Bil. Lonxpon, June 15, 1869. ‘The Times in an article on last night’s devate in the House of Lords says the spe2ches of Lord Strat- ford De Redcliffe and the Archbishop of Canterbury leave no doubt as to the result of the bill. While they dislike it and are unable to persuade themselves that it wili have a beneficial effect they advise the House to give its assent. The practical good sense and patriotism of these speeches contrast strongly with the tone of Mr, Bright's hasty effusion. ‘The Telegraph says, after this, the first night's ebate on the Irish Church bill, the issue cannot be doubtea, ‘The Star thinks that since the speech of the Arch- bishop of Canterbury everything appears tmme- Alately favorable to the passage of the bill. Mr. Bright has written a letter to a mecting tn ‘Birmingham, in which he says:— Ifthe House of Lords delay the passage of the drish Church bill they wili stimulate the «discussion ‘of subjects which to! slumber for years. The value of a constitntion Which gives a majority in oue Shouse tn favor of and in the other house against a ge Rotor may be questioned. Why ts iu that Crown and the Cominons are in harmony with the nation the Lords are in direct opposition? As long as the House of Lords act in harmony with the country they may go on for a long time; but ‘when they thwart its course they may meet with ua- pleasant accidents. « Mr. Bright concluded with the hope that the coun- sel of a few good and wise men in the House may prevail. The Lords on the Passage of the Lrish Church Bill. Lonpox, June 15, 1869, In the House of Lords to-night a great number of petitions against the passage of the Irish Caurch bul were presented, Lord Cairns gave notice of a question to ascertain if the government intended to endorse the opinions contained in Mr, Brighv’s letter to the Birmiagham meeting. } The debate on the Irish Church bill was then re- sumed. Lord Grey said he felt all the circumstances under which the bill was sent to this House, but ‘urged the Earl of Harrowby to reconsider bis motion for a postponement in view of the consequences ‘which might result should it be carried. If the dill before them passed at all it must be materially ainended. The House of Lords now had, but might not hereafter have, the power to remould the mea- sure. The result of the late elections was emphati- cally in favor of the bill, and it would be tmpradent for the Lords to oppose it. If they were success. fal for the moment they would soon have it returned, perhaps ina more objectional form. He urged the ration Of amendments in a fair and conciliatory spirft, and exhorted the House to ac- cept the measure with dignity, ana not incur the Odium of the people by a collision with the Honse of Commons, Which represented the deliberate opinion of the nation. ‘The Archbishop of Dublin complained of the hard, Gngencrous and filibera) manner in which the jurch was treated, and denounced the bill, He ought If It was necessary, it might have heen lesa re, ‘Fue Bighop of St, Davids said the superior sanc- tity of property was not to be considered, but the best means to apply it in view of the public need. He disapproved of excessive demonstrations of Protestantism, and said he valued its ascendency, notas it was political and religious, but as it was moral and beneficial. He considered the Irish Churen an ‘anomaly; it had failed to fulfil ite mis- sion and promoted discord. He urged the passage of the bill toa second reading, and afterwards the introduction of amendments. ‘The Duke of Richmond explained that though he felt the injustice of the bill afier great hesitation he had resolved to act in opposition to his party. He was sensible of the inexpediency of popular agita- tion, and was convinced that the constitutional course was to pass the bill, after amendjng the ob- Jectionable clauses, and leave the responsibility of accepting the amendments or withdrawing the bill on the government. The Bishop of Peterborough opposed the bill. He appealed to the House to act firmly ana impartially, and not humiliate themselves by abdicating abjectly their constitutional position, beseeching the nation to spare them because they were utterly contempti- ble and useless, Speeches were also made against the bill by Lords Chelmsford and Clancarty, and in favor of it by Lords Penzance, De Grey and Monck. The House, after a protracted debate, at one o'clock again adjourned, without action on the bill. Sale of the Alexandra—Arrest of Murphy— ‘The London ‘Times on the French Elections. Lonpon, June 15, 1869. The Admiralty Court has ordered the sale of the steamer Alexandra, bailt for the Confederates, and directed the proceeds to be lodged in the hands of the Court. In the contest at Nottingham for Sir Robert Clif- ton’s seat in Parliament Mr. Charles Secly was elected over Mr. Digby Seymour. Murphy, the anti-Irish agitator, has been arrested in Birmingham. ‘The Times to-day says the restoration of tranquil- lity in Paris was the only event which could reason- ably be anticipated where the citizens were indif- ferent and the military force immense. It rejoices that the inevitable result was obtained without bloodshed. Nothing now hinders the Emperor from adopting the constitutional course which the elections invite. Another battle in the. streets might be made the cause for the indefinite postponement of the public liberues. Paris, on second thought, chose the more moderate among the liberal candidates for the Legislature and by her indifference rebuked at- tempted violence. There can be no excuse now for hoiding the city too hostile for conciliation. Prince Arthur’s Trip to America. Lonpon, June 15, 1869. Prince Arthur has decided to make a vis to Canada, and perhaps to the United States. He will leave some time during the fal, Continued Tide of Emigration. LIVERPOOL, June 15, 1369. There seems to be no diminution in the tide of emigration to America. For the week ending last Saturday evening over 6,000 men, women and chil- dren left this port alone for New York. The State of the Weather. Lonpon, June 15—2 P. M. The weather to-day throughout England is wet and unfavorable to the growing crops. FRANCE. Perfect Tranquillity of Paris. Pants, June 15—Evening. The city kas been perfectly quict all day, and all signs of uneasiness and excitement have disap- peared. Completion of the New Telegraph Cable. Bres7, June 15, 1869, All the preparations for laying the French Atlantic cabie are complete. The weather 1s stormy to-day, The work will commence as soon as the sea has become calm. AUSTRIA. Oficial Denial of Warlike Preparations. Pesto, June 15, 1369. Count Andrassy dentes that there is any founda- tion for the ramors recently circulated that warlike preparations were on foot in the Austrian empire, He says Austria and Hungary desire peace, and will strictly maintain the principle of non-intervention in the~aifairs of neighboring Powers. DENMARK. Celebration of the Anniversary of the Cone stitution. COPENHAGEN, June 15, 1869. The anniversary of the Danish constitution was celebrated to-day with great enthusiasm. A pub- lie fece was eid, which was atiended by the King and Queen, and over 20,000 people participated. MEXICO. Rich Gold Discoveries in Colima=Peace Ree stored in the Pacific States—Placidio Vega Inaugurating a Revolution. SAN FRANCIScO, June 14, 1569. Advices from Northwestern Mexico state that ex- tensive gold flelds have been discovered near Coll- ma, The mining district is represented to be 120 miles in length, aud to exceed the Callifornta mines in richness. Thero 13 a great rush of people to the uew diggings. The Governor of Colima has ordered that the kidnappers be punished with death. it ts reported that the Governor of Sonora has ousted the Custom House officers of Gauymas be- cause they refused to furnish funds for the protec- tion of tue State against the Indians. Pohtical affairs are quiet tn the States of Guer- bois Colma, Sinaloa and Sovora and Lower Cali. fornia. Ta anticipation of the government's intention to issae “greenbacks," the merchants of Colima print on their blilueads ‘‘payable tn gold or silver coin.” General Placido Vega is expected at San Blas, for the purpose of tnauguratibg a revolution In Sinaloa. The defeat of Palacio will probably deter him from any active demonstration, as he has no force to con- tend successfully inst Kabe. General Lozada is ersonally a friend of Vega’s, but is unwilling to rnish him material aid. Vega sailed from this port (San Francisco) about the middle ot May in a vessel chartered for the purpose of taking him tothe coast of Mexico. It ts reported that, he has lauded at Santiago, THE NEW DOMINION. Prorogation of the Nova Scotia Legislature Speech of the Governor. HALIPax, June 14, 1869, The Legisiature was prorogued this afternoon by Governor Doyle. In his speech he sald:—~ I sincerely hope the policy you have adopted will lead to the removal‘of the evils that e@ retarded the ope cyl of the province, and t the people of the colony will long conttnue to maintain loyaity to the Queen and attachment to the British institu. tions. Knowtng as I do the great tmportance which the imperial government attaches to the position of Nova Scotia, particuiarty the harbor of Halifax, and having also from long oMfictal connection with the province the deepest interest in tts welfare, I cannot but feel the res) 4 Waich my position entails upon me; but I look with confidence for assistance from you, whether in session or by your example in private life, in peacefully carrying on the govern- ment and promoting the best interests of the province. Resolutions of the Toronto Corn Exchange= Closing Canadian Markets Against Ameri« can Products. TORONTO, June 15, 1860, At a meeting to-day of the Toronto Gorn Ex- change Association a petition was adopted to Parita- ment advising the imposition of duties on American breadstuits and provisions. ‘The petition states that the people of the United States have had suficient proof of the desire of Canada to renew trade rel tion’ on the broadest basis ot reciprocity, and as there seems, at present, nO prospect of this, the association conclude that the privileges heretofore given to American produce and manufactures should be resernded and the Canadian market vir- tually closed to them. LOUISIANA. Police Troubles in New Ortenns. New ORLEANS, June 15, 1869, Four members of the Mecropolitan Police Board, inciuding Lieutenant Governor Dunne, who is presi- dent of the Board, Were imprisoned in the parish rison to-day Six hours and fined $100 each, by the Rixtn District Court, for contempt in disobeying an Injunction of that court, The troyble grows out of the Jefferson Gity polive agairs, THE PACIFIC COAST. The Monitors at Mare I-tand Ready for Sere vicemMilitary Exploratian of Nevada—Re- ceipts of Coin from Mexico—Death ef the Governor of British Colambia. SAN Francisco, June 14, 1869. On the 11th of June another ordes was recetwed at the Navy Yard at Mare Island to have the tron-clads Monadnock and Comanche ready for service at an hour’s notice; consequently temporary covers have been provided to protect them from the weather, and the stores are ready tobe put on board when ordered, General Thomas has ordered a military explora- Won of southeastern Nevada, with the view of asccr- taining the character and resources of the country before establishing military posts there, Mining ex- Plorations in that district are iumtied because of the dread of the Indians and the great distance from @ base of supplies. So far as penetrated the country has proved rich in mineral deposits, and less lack- ing in arable land, timber and water than at first Soppoeet. fhe California Stock Exchange, for the sale of White Pine stocks, heid its first session to-day. The board 18 full. It occupies the old Bank Exchange blilard saloon, at the corner of Wasnington and Moutgomery streets, and 18 pronounced the finest exchange room in the United States. ‘The United states sloop-of-war Cyane arrived from Panama via Acapulco to-day; all well. The steamer Montana, from Mexican ports, brings over $100,000 in treasure, making a total of $612,000 of foreign coin received in this port during the past forty-eight hours. Major General Thomas, commanding the Military Division of the Pacific, will leave on Wednesday for an extended tour of mspection of the military posts of Northern California, ddano, Nevada, Oregon, Washington Territory and Alaska, by the steamer Investigate, It is reported that irregularities have occurred at Sitka. The suspension of H. D. Eilenhorst & Co. produce dealers, 38 announced; tueir Nabilities amount to $300,000. Governor Seymour, of British Columbia, died on the 10tu of June, on bourd the British gunboat spar- rowhawk, while on a tour of inspection to tie north- ern coast of British Coluinbia. ‘fe cause of is death was weakness and exhaustion from diarrhoea. Mr. iiarken, the senior member of the Council, has assumed the governorship pending tmstructions from England. THE PLAINS. More Murders By the indiaus—Upper Mis- sourl Tribes Fighting Among Themselves— Indian Hostages To Be Delivered U; ¢ Sr. Louis, June 15, 1869. The Indians are agaim at their murderous work thirty-five milea north of Solomon City. Twomen are reported killed. A party of men followed the Indians, but, discovering a large iorce of them, did not attack, General Harney was at Salina yesterday morning, and left for the scene of the outrage, Omaha special despatches say that Ex-Secretary Seward and party started ast evening for San Fran- cisco, intending to stop at various points of interest and visit Salt Lake. Two white men were Killed this afternoon by a smal band of Indians, supposed to be Sioux, near the Lone Tree on tie Platte river. ue steamers Nile, Ida, and Rees, from Fort Ben- ton, report that the Indians above that point are fighting among themseives, and killing whites Whenever they are found alone. ‘They ave making no demonstrations avainst the boats or fort. ‘A Hays City despatch. s: vs wus received here to-day that the Indians are robbing and mas- sacring the settlers near Minneapolis, ‘forty miles west of the Salina. Captain West, in comuand of forty mea, started from Fort Hays early tis imorn- ing for Camp Supply, taking wiih hin ail the Indian prisoners at Fort Hays, wao numbered upwaras of Iifty men, women and children. It is saul that they are to be delivered to their respective tribes as soon as possible, the object being to wake peace with the tribes How ou (he war pail. GEORGIA. Eligibility of Negroes to Office Affirmed by the Supreme Court—Dissenting Oyinion of Judge Warner, ATLANTA, June 15, 1869, The Supreme Court of Georgia to-day rendered a decision that the negro 1s eligible to oMee—Judges Brown and McCoy in favor, and Judge Warner dis- senting. Judge McUoy held that the State was with- out civil government before the convention that made the present constitution; that the blacks and whites participated in getting up the convention and framing the constitution, and it was against its spirit to exclude blacks or whites trom the privi- Me unless expressly prolibited. udge Brown claimed that the fourteenth amend- ment forbids anybody being deprived of its privi- leges, and as the code gives citiz: the rigbt io hold onice, and the constitution 3 him a citizen and does not forbid him to hold office, it was not the intention of the jaw to break the fourteenth amend- ment and deprive the negro of his rights. Judge Warner held that the negro was a new political creature in the body politic; that he must hold office by special enactment; that the code which defined the powers of citizens was enacted hefore the negro became a citizen, and therefore tt did not apply to him; that he did not have the right to hola oitice under the common law nor by statute since he was made a citizen, but that the convention voted down the proposition to make tum eligible to ofice, and that anti! he was specially authorized to hold oitice he was ineligible. VIRGINIA. Conservative Meeting in Richmowa—Enlist- ment of Volunteers for Cuda. RicuMoND, June 15, 1869. A mass meeting of conservatives was held here this afternoon. The business houses were closed and about 4,000 people assembied in the park. The tenor of the speeches made was that while neither negro suffrage nor even the expurgate1 constitution ‘was desirable yet all should be accepted, that the State might again return co the Union, and peace and prosperity. be restored. The claima of Mr. Walker, the conservative republican candidate for Governor, were urged, and recognized with en- thusiasm by the audience. cruiting office for soldiers at thirty dollars a month and bounty been opened here. \° derstood they are to'be enlisted fur the Cuban cause. Annual Mecting of Medical Saperintendents of Insane Asylums. STAUNTON, June 15, 1869. The twenty-third annual meeting of the Associa tion of Medical Superintendents of American Insti- tutions for the Insane convened here to-day, Dr. Kirkbridge, of Philadeiplia, president, in the cnair, and Dr. Curwen, of Harrisburg, Pa. secretary. Nearly all the States were represented. The proceedings were highiy tteresting. Dr. Curwen, of Pennsylvania, read a report upon the treatment of the insane in private tsutations, tn which he took occasion to express his contempt for certain legisiatures in eon rules and regulations tor the Lo bey enn treatment of maladies they were totally ignoyapt of. Dr. pI An important paper on the law of inSan'ty, in which were described several recent judictal decisions, showing, most gral ying pro; in the right direction, The lecision the Chief Justice of New Hampshire in a recent criminal case was regarded as embodying really correct law in respect to insanity as an ex- cuse for crime. All questions of insanity, including tests and definitions, are questions of fact to be de- termined by the jury, and the duty of the Court ts not contined to the simpie instruction that if they find the prisoner to have been insane when he committed the act, and that the act was the offspring of such disease, they must acquit him on the ground of insanity. After an amusing discus sion about the treatment of the insane in Massachu- setts by ducking and confinement in high pressure compressed water tanks on? hundred years ago, the scientific conversation was adjouried till nine o'clock Wednesday morning. AQUATIC. Regatta of the New England Rowing Associn- tlon=The Single Scull Race Won by Walter Brown=Excitii Contest of Four Oared Bonts—The Harvard Crew Victorious Boston, June 15, 1869. The second annual regatta of the New England Rowing Association took place before a very iarge concourse of spectators on Charles river tnis after- noon. fhe races were of a very exciting character. In that for single scull wherries, the prize being a gold medal and the championship ot the river, there were ; but the real contest was between Walter Brown and E. G, Appleton, of this city, and J. W. Randall, of Portiand, Me. wrown left the start briskly and soon piaced several lengths of clear water between himself and his opponents. eon first crept up and P but the Jatter could not stand the and dropped back in the rear. The race was finally won by Brown in sixteen minutes and forty-seven seconds. The second contest was for four-oared boats, seven at the start. The Pace 3 themseives tarvard crew led the van, followed by the George F. Roaht and Lady B. Givent the others being so far behind that their names are not worthy of mention. Between the Roahr and the Harvard boats the posl- tion was neck and neck fill near the score, when & sudden spurt threw the Roahrs in advance, and they crossed the line in twenty-one minutes and twelve seconds, the Harvards following them, six- teen seconds behind. A claim of foul was put and allowed, and the Harvards took away the four silver gmobiols olered as a pela NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1869.—TRIPLE SHEET. WASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLABS. History of the Organization and Appendant Orders—The Celebration in Philndetphia= 5,000 Kuishts in Attendance—Grand Pree cession, Review, Reception and Levee. PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 1569. ‘The knights are dust, and their good swords rust, But their souls are with the eafnts we trust. ‘The Order of the Tempie first originated on ac. | count of the Crusades, Nine valiant and pious knights formed an association, uniting the charactors of monk and keight, devcting them seives to a life of piety and chastity at the tomb of our Saviour, aud employing their swords in the protection of pigrims on their visit to the Holy Shrine. ‘Their reseiution accorded with the spirit of the Crusades, and gained them the approbation of tnetr king, Baldwin IL, and the Patriarch, In the latter's presence they took three vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, anda fourth to fight incessantly in the cause of pilgrims in the Holy Land against the heathen. They bound themselves to live according tothe rules of the canons. of St. Augustine, and elected a8 first master Hugh de Payens. In 1119 they were assigned quarters in the Tempie and called Militia Yempli and Templars. In 1120 Fulk, Count of Anjou, on a piigrimage to Jerusalem to offer vows at the Holy Shrine, impressed with their sincerty, joined the society, and upon his return home remitted thirty pounds of silver annually, which example was soon followed by many other noble princes of the West. For nine years the Templars lived in poverty and gave all presents received towards ameliorating the con- dition of pilgrims, wore only such clothing as the hand of charity bestowed, and though constantly engaged in fighting the infidel were so poor that Hugh de Payens and his friend, Godfrey of St. Omer, doth rode the same war horse. In 1128 the order was confirmed by the Council of Troyes, and a white mantle prescribed as their habit to dis- tinguish them from the Knights of St. John or Hospi- tallers of Jerusalem, an order differing from the Tem- piars only tn their mission, theirs being to minister to the sick, In 1145 the Templars were ordered to onstantly exposed upon their breasts a red as a symbol of martyrdom, and to carry a banuer bearing the humble inscription, ‘Von nobis Domine, sed nomine tuo da goriam !? (Nos to us, © Lord, not to us, but to Tay name give the giory !"") Hugh de Payens also adeed a new rule, that no knight should be admitted to the order except ne rst settle ail feuds and amend his life. Now began the Templars’ success, Valuable gifts came fowing in from atl sides. In 1129 300 knights Irom the noblest families of Europe enrolled themselves under tue Templars’ banuer and followed Hugh de Payens to the Holy Land. From this time forward their his- tory forms a prominent part of that of the Crusades and istamiliur to mostreaders, Wherever the battle raged flercest or swora of Saracen threatened a Christian there was found a Tcimpiar to avert the blow. In the latter part of the twelfth century the order became demoralized by excess of wealth ob- tained in successiul wars against the heathen. Tueir annual income m 1185 is stated by Dugdaie to have been $30,000,000. The Christian power began to decline in the East, Salacin prepared to recover Jerusalem and found discord in the Christian cainp. The fight came—the terrible battle of Hittin, where the Templars and Hospitaliers fought with desperation, where blood flowed like water, and 20,000 Christiaus laid down their lives, A jealousy now arose between the Tempiars and Hospitailers, which terminated in open war. This jealousy was finally suppressed, in a great measure, by the Pone and the respective Grand Masters. The ‘Turks soon after drove tie whole Christian force irom Palestine. The Templars held out to the tast, taking refuge, with their families, im the for- tress of St. Jean d’Acre. Here they nad a terrible battle which resulted in the almosi entire extinction of the order. scarce ten Knights sur- vived this confict, and they, with the remnants of the Hospttallers and other grders, took refuge in Cyprus. Here they elected estimabie Knight, Master, Tietr numbers, wealth and power again increased tili they excited the envy of Phitp the Fair, King of France, who is termed by Mills, in his histor of the Crusades, “the monster of the age.” Philip by various artifices, elevated Clement V. to the oilice of Pope, ana these two determined to de- rade the order aud crush it out ofexistence. De ffoiay Was sui ed to the presence of Pope Cle- ment at Paris, ostensibly to consuic with reierence to another crusade, but the real purpose was soon made manifest, A list of absurd charges we ferred against the order, att on Octover 13, 1307, De Molay and ail Templars Were arrested, under whe most treacherous circumstances, and cast into prison. “Thetr reat crime,” says Mills, “was their ih? They were subjected to a mock trial, tortured, condemned, and many of them burned at the stake, fifty-four at one time in Paris. Pope Ciement assembled the cardinals and prelates In secret con- sistory at Venice, and soon afier on his own authoruy issued a bul avolishing the order. De Molay was burved at the stake on March 18, 1314, and wisn him, it was supposed, perished the order; but notwith- standing tie eforts of tue King and Pope, the order was pot exterminated. De Molay, in anticipa- tion of his fate, appointed Join Mark La- nus as his successor in office, aud from that tune fo the sent there has been a regular succession of and Masters, The order sull exists in France, and ranks among its members some of the most influential noblemen of the empire, in Portuga: the name of the order has been changed to that of the “Knights o1 Christ,” and its cross 1s frequently conterred by the government as a reward of distinguished merit. In England the encamp- ment of Bal , Whica was established at Bristol by the Templars who returned with Richard I. trom Palestine, still continues to hold regular meetings, and 1s believed to have preserved the an- cient costume and ceremonies of the order. This Encampment, with auother at Bath and a third at York, constituted the three origizal Encampments of Engiand. From these have emanated the existing eacampments of Great Bri- tam and the United states, so that the order as it now exists is a lineal descendant of the ancient or- der of the Temple. In Cunningham's edition of the ‘Templar’s chart may be found a@ lst of the Grand Ma: from Hugh de Payens to Sidney Smith (elected in 1588), and the dates of their election, em- bracing representatives of the noblest families in Europe of all ages siuce the foundatioa of the order. CONNECTION OF KNIGHTHOOD AND PREEMASONRY. ‘Though the professed object of the Templars was to protect ptigrims on their visits to the Holy Shrme, yet there are conclusive historical proofs that the chief and primary intention was to practice and preserve the rites and mysteries of Freemasoury. Had their real object been made pubiic, the antipa- thy to the masonic order, which was then considered antagonistic to the doctrines and principles of the Roman Catholic Church, wontd have excinded them from Papai favor, and prevented their attainment to wealth and power. The surpassing skill displayed by both the Templars and the Hospitallers, especial- ly the former, both in Europe and iu Asia, in tne construction of wonderful See and engi- neering works, att ir Knowledges of the laws of beauty and just proportion, such as at that time was not kuparted from cy lace other than within the body of a duly til jodge. Other evidences establish the fact beyond a doubt that the mysteries of Freemasonry were known to and transmitted by the Templars. KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS. ‘This order, the first conferred in masonic knight- hood, is on account of its intimate connection with symbolic masonry, joined with those of the Tempie prbitton: and each candidate, after intermediate ro) fon, receives the three orders in a ‘emplar’s asyium. It is conferred only upon Masons aken the Entered Apprentice, Feliow Cratt, Master Mason, Mark Master, Past Master, Moai Excellent Master and Royal Arch dogress, and is founded matuly upon incidents connected with the rebuilding of the temple at Jerusaiem. It tilus. trates the circumstance of Zerubbavel, Prince of Judah, prevailing upon Cyrus, King of Persia, to restore the Jews to liberty and permit them to re- bulid the city and temple. In the ceremontes of con- ferring this order the trials and difficulties encoun- tered in the Work are tiustr in a very forcivie and tmpressive manner. its history dates back to that event, and is found in Josephus and in the Pa and fourth chapters of the first book of isdras, who hav ve cry. On Saturday night the crowd commenced pourin; in, Quarters had been engaged in advance, and each Commandery upon arrival went at once to its hotel, The streets from that time until this evening have been almost monopolized by men in black suits and glazed ca) On Sunday most of those in the city attended the various churches, aud seemed generally to take deep interest in the ceremonies. Last evening and today, when the vast assembiage of participants in the parade, and the visitors drawn here by the promised sight had arrived, Chestnut street seemed the otjective point, and pedestriauism on this thoroughfare was aiumost an impossibility. The City Councils passed resolutions of welcome, extending the hospitatities of the city to the visitors, and the Mayor publicly ainounced yesterday morning that he would do no business that could pos sibly be avoided until after the Templars had James De Molay, an 7 left the city. He aiso requested that the American flag be displayed on ali public butidings and on all vessels in the harbor—a request which was cheer- fully and fully complied with. Many of the knights have catied on the Mayor and paid their respects. At six o'clock thts morning the city was as wide awake as It usually is at nine, and by eight the carbs along the line of the procession began to fill with those eager to see the novel parade. THE NOVELTY OF THE OCCASION. Never before, in the history of Knighthood, has a Templar appeared upon the streets of any city or town m nnsylvania intull regalia, As a conse. quence, the Order has been comparatively unknown by the people of the State, The question has peen asked twenty thousand times within the past three days, “Who are these men called Knights lemplar, and why do they 30 style themselves?’ The question has been oftenest answered by “I don’t know,” and the answer only served to increase the interest of the uninformed and curtous, THE GRAND PROCESSION. Five thousand Knights, from nearly every State in the Union were seen about seven o'clock tits morn. ing weudirg ‘heir way in conpar’es to the places — _L.————$——$—$—$—$———$—$—$——$ asaxgned them on Broad street. It was expected that yv . the ae wee be inapeeied and move by NEW YORK eight o’cloc! a8 is usual in such cases, it wan gen nine ofelock before any of the regular Proceedings | Sanday School Convevtion in Albany=Death comme At that hour, everything being by Drowning: ALdany, June 15, £869, readines® sir General hk, Clay Crawiord, with forty monnted aids, Prorim 4 he mosr eminent Grand Mester of the Grand Encampment of the ‘The Sunday School State Convention mét in wed» dle Hall this morning. Several bundred delegates: were present. The following officers were etected:— United States, Sur William Sewell G: ed the rights of the line, passed down to Master then President, John D. Prince, of Flatbush; Vice Prest- dents, Rev, J, T. Peck, of Albany; Rev. H. Day, of and the Grand took his position; thea opened order and-presented swords, and after they were in proper position the Grand Master aud his train passed thro’ amid the flour- I Schenectady. Secretaries and business: committees peeneey ro 4 me Pe Hee al were also chosen, when the Convention took @ re- pec “Beauseant,” which has been the distinguish- banner of the Order siuce their confirmation by the Council of Troyes. ‘The imspection being con- eluded, the Commanderies wheeled into line, began the march in plavwons, and THR ROUTE passed over was a8 follows:—Down Chestnut street to Fifth, up Fifth to Arch, out Arch to Broad, out Broad to Columbia avenue. ORDER OF PROCESSION. The procession was formed in tew divisions, in the followmg order :— First Division—Sir 8. B. W. Mitchell, Commanding.—St. John's Commandery, No. 4; Grant Compiandery of Pesnayt Vania, Grand © of’ Pennsylvania; Grand Lodge ot 7 Pennsylvania. Line extending from Sansom to Locust street. At the afternoon session the Treasurer’s:report wae read, showing, the expenditures for the year at $569, and receipts at $725. The reports of the secre- taries of the County Sabbath schools showed the schools to bein a prosperous condition. Addresses were then delivered on the institute of Sabbath school work. ‘The stable and dwetling house of Charles Biehl, on Central avenue, were destroyed by fire this morn- ing. in the stable a valuable horse Was burned. Mr. ite was badly burned tw endeavoring to save his 0 F808, Kdward Murphy, a liquor dealer of this city, was accidentally drowned this morning. MARYLAND. Important Railroad Movement. BaLTiMone, June 15, 1869, A contract was to-day concluded between the Bal- timore and Ohio and Indianapolts, Ciacinnati and Pennsylvania 22 and 41. ing ThirhDredne Sir G. G.Jevank, Commanding. Pennsylv a- nig Commanderies Nos. 19, 20, 2, 18, 17, 16,13, 14,18. Line extending from Pine to South strect, Fourth Division—-Sir James C. Davis, Commandiag.—Penn- sylvania Commanderies Nos. 12, 1, 8,'10, 9, 24, 7,5, 8, 21. Line extending from South to Shippen street, Fifth Division—Sie General R. Bowerman, Command- i. ing.—St. John's Commandery, of Wilmington; Del.; Tennes. | LAfayette Railroad Compantes for permanent bust. Poe Bi Toraie. ae wk jersey Pprsand ieries. Line ex- | ness connections to and from the West via Cincin- fending from nto Fitzwater street, Sixth Dic sine tir Joun G. Hood, Commanding. —Minneso- | Bati, This arrangement provides for through trains, w Brunswick, Louisiana, Michfgaz and Georgia Com- ries. Line extending from Fiszwater to Catherine rates and proper facilities for the development of the joint traitic. The former company: becomes largéiy interested in the securities of the latter. The arrangement is regarded as very important, par- ticularly to the cities of Cincinnat! and Baltimore. MEETING OF THE COMPOSITORS AND PRESSHEN OF THE GOV< ERNIMENT PAINTING OFFICE. WASHINGTON, June 15, 1 This afternoon a meeting of the printers at the government office was held in the Document room, pursuant to the following notice, posted up in the office +. Norice —A meeting of the compositors and press- men will be neld in the Document room at a quarver lo two P. M. two-day, to take measures to vindicate ourselves from the slanders and misrepresentauions committed upon us by the National Typographical Union. Mr. Alfred Thompson was called to the chair. He said that the National Typographical Union had attacked the Congressional! Printer, and by turplica- tion the compositors employed im the oifice, :n charging that they were working with a “rat,” and it was for the purpose of vindicating themselves man street. Seventh Division—Str B. P. King, Commanding. Lele ron Missouri, Lil{nois and District of ‘Columbia Commanderies. Line extending from Catheriue to Christian street, ie £ighth Dtcwvon—Sir Murrell Dobbins, Commandting—Vir- ginia Commaderies. Line extending from Chiristain sireet. Ninth Divivion-—Sir E. H. Turner, Commanding.-New York ut Commanderies, Line extending from isiom—Sir Robert Greer, commanding.—Mnasa- etts and Rhode Island Commanieries. Line extending below Christian street. Knights from other States and from Canada were assizued afver pepereng, to-day. On reachin; Nicolson pavement a grand review took place, after which the procession moved to Horticultural Hall, the lines opened, the Grand Master. General Com- manding and his aids entered, foilowed by the Com- qmanderies in order, till the hall was filled, NEW YORKERS PRESENT Right Eminent Sir John A. Leieris, Very Eminent Sir kobert N. Brown, Eminent Sir George Van Viiet, Eminent Sir Robert Macoy, Eminent Sir L. B. Langley, Sirs Mark M. vomeroy, Theodore H. ‘filton, Frederick W, Herring, Frank H. Stowell, Charles Aikman, Joseph A. Waring and George Par- ker, who represented the Grand Commandery of the State of New York, but owing to some irregularity were not properly assigned, did: not a3 a body take part in the procession, but those of the number who did accepted the invitation of Morton : Commandery to accompany them the Anam sete charges that the meeting had been Hine as guests. Morton Commandery, No. | “Lieutenant W. H. Young was chosen secretary and 4, commanded by Eminent Sir Thomas C. Cassidy; Manhattan Commandery No. 31, commanded by Eminent Sir Robert Stephens; iMudson River Com- mandery, No, 35, of Newburg, commanded by George Frederick Wutze; Ivanhoe Commandery, No. 36, committees were appointed to report resolutions and to make preparations for a pubic meeting. Mr. Allea Coftin then addressed the meeting. He said there had been some expressions of disap« probation of measures they were now about to in- commanded by Eminent Sir James H. Redfletd, Mf ri e = appeared in the line to represent the Stare | 4UgUTate vindicaulng the: rage ener Penaee| of New York. Morton commandery will leave SOO ag tnibas Be aid: ar, kane thay’ any here at eight o'clock to-morrow morning, reai argument could be urged againat their cause. escorting the Grand Commandery of the State of New York and the New Haven Commandery, and will arrive at the toot of Desvrosses street at noon. They will maren through Canal street to broadway, thence to the New Haven depot, thence to the ‘’wenty-secoud regiinent armory, Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue, where they will dismiss. As this will be the first public parade of the Templars in New York for three years the display may prove interesting. MUSIC. There are twenty bands in line which played alter- nately during the march, thus keeping ten bands constantly employed. THE WEATHER. The day broke cloudy, and about five o’clock the rain came down pretty briskly. At six it stopped, but threatened more than ever. The Kuizhts and citizens feared that the parade would certainly have to be postponed; but a few occasional sprinkles of rain after six o’clock and until ten was ali that fell ‘The day was, aiter al!, very pleasant, and much better for marching than if the sun had been shining. 3 (Applause.) They were accused by the Nationat iypographica! Union of yore here under cir cumstances where no good Union man onght to work. He believed the delegate’ from this city, who offred the resolutions adopted at Albany, did not represent the sentiments of the printers of Washington, nor of the Union here, ‘Those resolutions were introduced by this delegate for the purpose of pandering to 2 wicked prejudice which feeds upon the innate se!fsiness of men too duli to comprehend the morai issues involved in labor reform im lis vast unfolding. (Appiause.) It Was proper they should vindicate themselves before the country, and let it be known that this detegace did not represent the printers of Washington hor ‘Typographical Union No. 101, (Loud supianse.) This question of admitting colored men tuto Unions must be met. (Applause.) It 13 our privilege to settle tt, and setile it right. He hoped they woulda act with such justice, dignity and unanimity as to refiect credit upon the printers of Washington and of the world over, The meeting then adjourned, subject to a call of the commitice. The colored printer, Dougiass, the occ the commotion tn the craft. quietly work of picking up type, apparently net nor depressed by the notoriety he has achieved throughout the laud, APPEARANCE OF THE LINE. As the line passed through the city the gorgeous array of flags of all descriptions swung from Windows, housetops and porticoes; the magnificent regalas of the Knights, the gleaming swords, the sluning scabbards, tne spirtted and gaily capari- soned horses of the aids, the precision wich which they marched, their quickly and well executed evo- luvions performed durtug the march, the crowded sidewalks, the enthustasm manifested, the apiendor of all these combined made the scene as beautiful as the reader can tmagine. ‘To say which Commanderies looked best would in- volve tuvidious distinctions; but it is simple justice to ont New York Sir Knightr to state the fact that they presented quite as fine an appearance—aye, it must be said, the bess appearance—ot any 1a the line. Boston y Well be proud of her representa- tives, The Ricumond (Va.) Conumanderies, two in number, who wore the old regulation regalia, looked so well that their appeaarnce presented a ‘forciole jou for all MAILS FOR EUROPE. The Cunard mai! steamship Scotia will leave this port on Wednesday for Liverpool. The maiis for Europe will close at the Post OMce at nine o’ciock A, M. on Wednesday. Tar New Yoreé HexaLp—Edition for Europe—wiltt be ready at eight o'clock in the morning. Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six cents. 7 Died. argument against the change. The New Jersey dele- a gation looked exceedingly well. About two-thirds TooTHE.—At Linden, N. J., on Monday, June 14, of the Whoie assemblage Were dressed in fail roga- | MARY bi. wife of William Toothe aud daughter of Thomas Woodward, of Brooklyn. Notice of funeral hereafter. (for other Deaths sce Ninth P.ge.) lta, the balance in fatigue uniform, corresponding with the regulations, as follows:— Fuigne Dress.—Biack frock or Templars coat, black pantaloons, black cap, WIth appropriate en- biems, black neckte, baldrick, sword, belt and white kid gloves. Full bress.—Same as fatigue dress, except for black cloth cap achapeau, aud tor white gloves gauntiets, CEREMONIES AT HORTICULTURAL UALL. First come music, and a credit to the periormers it was too; after that, prayer by Sir Rev. Kobert U, Pattison, D. D. Then the Knurhts joined in sing- Ing an anthem to the tune of “America.” Sir Ricuard Vaux, R. W, Grand Master of Blue Lodge Masons, of Av~Save 25 per cent b: verware direct from the manuf: Sulesrooma 787 and 789 Browd Purchasing your Sile rers, FORD & TUPPLR. coracr of Teath street, A.—Ladies? Frees Evamclied; also the Pre. paration forsale, with instructions, by M. LAUSSON, 760 broadway. A.=Fovenn’s Genuine Oroide Gold Watchen, $10, B12, 81 aad SWeach. Seat C. 0. D. 79 Nassau street. the State of Peunsylvania, extended a welcome to the visiting knights, which was responded to by sir The Boston Encampment —Tiatian Lotion for the Complexion Pre= Sunburn, Freckles and Pimples. For sale by Dr. IE, 7€0 Broncway, and all frst class druggists. William Sewell Gardner. uartet Club then sung @ beautiful ode, after wr. Sir William H. Allen, P. E. C. of Grand Commandery of Pennsylvapia, delivered an cloquent and abie ad- A Skin Free from Tom, Blotches, Freckles, moth patches, chafed desh and all deformities of the cuticie dregs, illustrating the whole career of the Order {com | can be atiningl by a free use of Dr. GOURAUD'S worid- its foundation to the present day. After this more | renowzed 1 LIAN MEDICATED SOAP, fount at iis now music and the doxology, and the Knights retired to | denot, #8 Bond street. Removed 453 Broadway. Fitty THE BANQUET. couts cake, No pains were spared to meke this worthy of the . ‘Two halls—Horttcuitural and Lardner’s— dl with tables and loaded with good things to eat, and ample space Was found for every knight to be comfortably “stood.” No liquors except claret Wine | were served, but of this and iemonade and coffee there Was an abundance. After partak- ing of the edibles and drinkabies the Knights dis - persed to their several healquarters. Tue banquet given to Mr. Curtin, our Minister to Russia, necessitated the flooring over of the whole lower part of the Academy of Music. ‘The floor Still remained and ts being used forthe ball. The background is made to represent a beautifui garden scene, forming an arch of variegated flowers ilin- minated With gas jets in the shapes of the passion cross and the square and compass, and of many other devices of ail the orde arponie with the American eagle. At the {& cehtfe of ail this is a fountain. iy and in groups, pieces of statuary are placed in position, Added to this are the banners of the orders and American flags in profusion, The Academy m: charged the full price for flooring—a fact whicikis in deep contvast with the action of Messrs. Cornelius & ool who furnished all the gas Oxtufes tree of charge. Ata iittie after eight P. M. the Knights of No. 4 Com- maadery, Philadelphia, tormed tn the lobbies around the parquet, marched in two abreast ou each side of the Academy and passed the fountain; then broke into fours and proceeded to the edge of the stage Proper and passed around to tire parquet, executing he Templars’ march. .The visit = 4 Sir Knights, with their ladies, were distributed wherever t- clination led them. Sir Richard Vi them all in a short speech, and invit join in the festivities, Then eve lady in the jouse Was Ngee with a bouquet, the curtain Was lowered and the stage cleared for dancing, During ttié entire fore part of the night, and while the HERALD 1s going to pres, refreshments were and are served fa the Foyer free to all who may Wish to avail themselves of the cholce viands prepared for them. This distribution occupted considerabie time, and dancing did not commence till after ten o'clock. The scene ge et was one scarcely ever equalled in the city. Visitors from abroad are joud 1m praise of the exquisite taste of the whole en- tertainment and profuse hospitality extended to them by the Knigits Templars of Phiiadeiphia. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEM: The New Hampshire Legistative committee has tn- vited General Grant to visit Concord. The miners of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the Wilkesbarre, (Pa.,),Coal and Iron Company resume work to-day. ‘The vote on lay delegation in two of the Methodist churches in Philadelpaia yesterday resulted as fol. lows:—S8pring Garden street church, 208 for aid 5 against if reen sirect church, 263 forand 8 against. ‘Two men, named Louis Strelitz and John Salt frank, had an altercation in Memphis, Tenn., yester- day, during Wich the former disembowelled tue latter, causing mstant death, ‘The case of F. W. Paterson against the proprietors of the Kochester Union tor an alleged lve! was oa trial im the Cireuit Court m that city yesterday after- hoon, The case excites much interest. In the Buifaio whiskey fraud case which was tried In Bosion, and which occupted all of last week, the ary found in favor of E. S, Johnson and Thomas Hei, and disagreed as t J. Houghton and William L. Brink. Johnson and were di jarged, and the case as to the others stands over uatil October next, Three tobacco manufacturers of Cincinnati yester- Cristadoro’s Unrivalied Hair 'Dye.—Sold ‘and applied at bis wig and scalp factory, No. 6 Astor House. - Editor Hernld:In Your List of Wholesale Dealers, published under the head of Interoal Revenue, the al nt of sales is put down trom y 1, 1568, to May 1, S187. Thare a such a wide discropancy betwoem fact id figures it may be as well to say th; Baldwin the clothier, corner Cana street and Bi way, did not come $z0,0 short of retatling | he is exclusivel: retailer) $800,000 worth of ready made clothing during the year above men- tioned. BALDWIN, the Clothier, N. B.--The most attractive sock of men's and boys’ Cloth- ing in the city is now offered at the above establishment. Spectaities for hot we nar. Prices “as 7 BALDWIN, the Clothier. PEED... Fireworks. ,EDGE'S FIRST PREMIUM FIREWORKS. til retail depot, ae aiden lane, Laboratory, Jersey Ciye He den Nom Fore Wholesaie ba ches) Antsy we sCgatarin” Ex. lor bed bugs, Powder for in ‘Alt 82, 82 siz lary, 18 Howard street, ibtile Removes Hails body safely aud Gouraud’s Oriental Cream, 81 50 Per Bote tle, 48 Bond street, late of 453 Broadway, and druggis Mrs. M. G. Browns Ce brated Poor Riche are Eye WaT ESGUN & ROBBINS, Wholesale Agente, Montana jial.—No More Dyspepsia. To be taken before and after each moat. H. A. CHALVIN, 181 Fulton street. Royal Havana Lottcry.—For Oficial Drawe ing for June 5, WSH%, sce another part of the paper. TAYLOR & G0., Bonkers, 16 Wail street, New York. Sarntegn “A” ing Water, Tonic, Cathartle and Re! iqeenat, best remedy for headache, constipation, Indigestion, and an ‘antidote against the bad eifects of heat. Wholesale and retail at JOUN F. HENRY'S family med eine depot, No, § College piace, New York. One bee French Chita TEA. SET, gold edge, 44 ne best French China E 7 Twelve cut gins WATER GOBLETS, 2 {* Pieces, ‘Twelve cut glass WINE GLASSES, One pair handsome Bohemian VASES, will be sent to any address on receipt of $20, or forwarded Dy crpteee c.0. Dy Address HERMAN TKOST & CO., ‘ Nos. 48 and 50 Murray street, 7‘ ie .Y bayl a almoat sure to have dygente and diarrhea, Mra. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING S\RUP 4 @ never-failing remedy. It not only relieves the clilld from pain but invigorates the stomach and bowels, corrects actiit gives tone and energy to the whole aysterm, It wii! alt cure giping ia the bowels and wind colic. Motuers, 10 procure it. ure and call for “MKS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,” Having the fad-simile of “Curtis & Perkins” on the outside Wrapper. Ail others are base imitations. Use Tiemnan’s Laundry Blue. Free from acid, Depot 16) Chambers street, New York, This ts the Season en children teethin, day assaulted Colonel A. Hoagland, Special nt of - the Revenue Department. He escaped by ae t Undenbtedtty it & a. We. § yard Rew. - = e and among the showy wi refuge in astore. One of the parties struck him an ine weather, and at be more copaplougus than the phe said, “Damn TL will kill you, You seized iny | pe,trolved outs Hone will ‘ou, meat ‘utactory.? ‘The tobacco factories of all three ene tian fooks crore’ indh trax aad assaliants Were seiged several months ago. ‘que to-day—dou't wait tii to-morrow.