The New York Herald Newspaper, August 28, 1869, Page 4

4 THE ENGLISH PRINCES. - Details of the Landing and Reception. of Prince Arthur at Halifax. Prince Alfred’s Arrival at and De- parture from Honolulu. PRINCE ARTHUR. Visit of His Reyal Highness to the New Doe minioo—Formal Ceremonies of His Re~ ception at Halifax, N. S.—Hie Greeting by the PeopleA Monster Military and Civic Procession—The City Profusely Decorated Business Suspendod=The Sentiment of the People en Confederation aud Anti-Confed- eration. Ha.irax, N, S., August 23, 1869, The presence of a member of the royal family within the precincts of the New Dominion ts an event of no ordinary occurrence. It is, tndeod, an evont as rare in point of fact as it seems to be pleasfhg to the people. Nine years ago the 20th of last July the Prince of Wabes paid a fying visit to thia province, and since that time until the present the shores of British North America have not been Tendered illustrious by the footprints ef one of her Majesty’s kindred. Tho reception awarded to the first royal visitor, as will be remembered, was most hearty and enthusiastic throughout the ‘whole of her Mayesty’s domain on this side of the Atlantic, a3 it was also throughout those portions of the Untted Siates which the young Prince visited in the summer and fall of 1860, Tne feeling every- ‘where exhiblied was most cordial and hospitable. While thia same feeling may, and probably docs exist towards the royal family at this time, it 1s nevertheless a fact (hat tt was not so emphatically and unmistakably expressed at the reception of Prince Arthur to-day as it was on the occasion of the visit of his elder brother nine years ago. The demonstration, however, tt should be understood, was by no means insignificant or feeble. It was quite the reverse, as the HERALD’s telegrams have siready intimated, but there seemed to be an ab- sence of that hullabaloo and enthusiastic excitement among those who turned out that your correspondent had antictpated there would be. The demonstration was iu marked contrast to an ovation which would have greeted a distinguished visitor in New York, Boston or any other American city, but it 1s doubt- Tul if some of the evidences of welcome to a dis- tinguished visitor characteristic of an American city were not more honored in the breach than they would have been in the observance on this occasion, Everything connected directly or indirectly with the ovation in honor of his Royal Highness passed off barmontously and pleasantly, and the whole com- mumity seemed to conspire to render the occasion one which would impress the Prince that the in- habitants of the Dominion are truly loyal to the Crown. If there was any any feeling of disloyalty engendered by tue torced confederation of tae pro- vince with the Dominion of Canada, or by any other circumstance, it was very success- Tully concealed. So cordial, however, did the demonstrations of welcome appear upon the surface that Wien the ceremonies had been concluded young Artiur dictated a cable message to his mother, as- Buring ber Majesty of the loyalty of the peopie of Nova Scotia, wud describing in brief detail the chief features of the demoustration in Lonor of Lis pre- sence among them. When tue Prince arrived in the City of Paris, on Sunday morning, a goodiy portion of the citizens of Haliiax were asseuibied in the vicinity of Seeton’s wharf, and on that occasion, notwithstanding the sacredness of Lhe day, there was around of cheer- ing which seetned to be the involuntary and heartfelt utterance of the multitude. His Royal Higuness was evidently well pleased with the Kindiy feeling shown him thua early, It be was not, the pleasant smile of sutis- faction which beamed from his couutenance as he waiked down tue gaug-piank was feigned in a man- Ber which woulu do credit to the most accomplished actor on the Aluerican stage. He surveyed the mui- Utude in a cool and coliected manner, and whenever and in whomsvever he discovered a kiudly look or spirit Of Welcome le made an iadividual recognition of the same with a smile ana abow, With Governor General Young, Lievtenant Governor Doyle, and otuers of the provincial government who received and surrounded him, be seemed to converse freely and at greut ease, but all this time he was not un- cousetous, nor did he allow to pass unnoticed the kindly demonstrations of the genera! crowd. When of the Seventy-eighin Highlander regi- struck up the national anthem of Save the Queen” ge turned and bowed to the musicians, im acknowledgment, Probably, of their superior music, as weil as in gratitude for the customary weicoming air to a member of tic royal family. Then, too, wuile pass- ing up the wharf to his carriage, he did not forget to bow his ackuowiedgments to the two companies of wiliitary which were there as @ guard of honor, And thus it was while riding up to the Government House with the Governor General and Sir Hastu Doyle. All along tne route he rode with his biac! silk hat removed tn recognition of the same compil- meats Which the crowds along the streets show: nim The formal reception accorded to his Royal Tignness two-day was, as 1 have before observed, an occasion whieh develo) the existence of a kindly feeling towards tue royal family, not- withstanding there was an absence of noisy enthusiasm. So far as pomp and spiendor were concerned, there was an abundant sup- ply. Thousands upon thousands of flags were displayed in every nook and corner of the city; and 1m the principa! streets, such a3 Granville, Hollis and Barrington, there was such & profusion of bunting and streamers as to almost obscure from view the buildings from which they were suspended. It seemed as if every yard of fameden iy 3 material with- ip tue Dominion had been brought into requisition on this important and royal occasion, ine city secmed to be # forest of flags, buating, streamers and British ensigns, The sipping in the harbor, too, was also as profusely ornamented, and the cita- dei upon the high eminence overiooking the city was almost literally hidden trom sight, so uumerous and numberiess were the gay decorations. The acene, indeed, Was oae Ol rare Urilliaacy, Dot to eay of daz- zling splendor, and one which the beholder could not turn from except with a feeling of reluctance. It was arranged by a committee of the Vity Coun- cil, Of which his Worship Mayor Tobin was cuair- man, that the formal reception ceremonies shouid take place within the dock yard at precisely tweive o'clock, Business was, of course, generally sus- pended throughout the city, and, the day being a fue one, almost the eutire population tured out to do honor to the royal visitor. Long, long. before noon Le various approaches to- the entrance of the dock yard were turouged with military and civic organizations and ¢rowds of anxious spectators. Admission Within the enclosure was, of course, de- nied the general muititude, the favored oues con- sisting of members of bey gp bene and local gov- ernuients and the accredited representatives of the British and American press, Numerically speaking, these fortunate mortals were 1¢33 than 100 iu number, but the miliary and naval oillcers Were 80 numerous that there Was quite an wuconortanie crowd inside notwithstanding, Re- gardices Of tbe fact that his Royal Highness had ‘actually landed upon cote soll the day before, his Worship tne Mayor and the City Councti were supposed to Le ofilcially ignorant of the circum. Bunce, and it Was therefore decided that there should be a sort of mock janding now, tn order that the address of welcome should harmonize with the time, place and circumstances. In pursuance of this pardoaable formaiity the Prince, accompanied by luis governor, Colouel Elphinstone, Governor General Young and Sir Uastings Doyle, drove to the Toman line wWhari, and there embarked on board one of the small boats of the frigate Royal Alired, aod througu the muscular efforts of a crew of haif @ dozen sturdy Jacks were landed at the Dockyard wharf just aa the clock in @ nelguboring tower was striking the hour of noon. Just at this Moment the saiiors of the [rigate and other government vessels in the stream manned the yard-arms, salutes were fired from the citadel and the vaval ships, aud stience reigned supreme among the anxious and expectant crowd, There was wut a moment of suspense, for ‘the clock in the steeple” nad hardiy ceased striking wheo arthur Vatrick stepped upon the elegantly carpeted and ciaboratery decorated wharf, There be stood, @ real, prince, tue dizect descendant of royalty, a young man of Jess than twenty years, and still the how , and, I may say, the worshipped visitor and guest of @ great and Intelligent people, Ho Was the hero of tie day —the observed of ail observers. ‘To see, to houor aud welcome this offspring of her Majosty thousands aud thousands had assem bled, and they npw stood wita uncovered hea their soya: Passing up th as a toke regard and respect tor the throne, he wharf hig Royal Highness was re- ceived with Around of cheers and the band of the Highiauders jotoed in with the navional anthem, On lie way Up (he dock the young prince made # per- ceptiol® pause to read the tuscripiion on @ small which ran as follow UOTE TODAELEOE TE PLE LOLE TO TEUIN ENOL His Koyan Hionness Tue PHixck oF Wat Landed Here, July 30, 1800, Devvvrsrnvorssresiprectertt ters terevessssepeert sete Having informed himeel! of tuts coincidental fart he came along anti ne confronted his Worship Mayor Jobin, who Was waiting lo receive him in tha ovicial garb of his municipat office. Having veen fora ved by the Governor General, tho Mayor no time in proceeding to the accomphan. ment Of What be evidently regarded tne great event of his jife, aud that was to welcome his al vo the province of Nova Scotia, The greeungs having been exchanged he to read his careiully prepared address of LL NEW YORK HERALD. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1869—TRIPLE SHEET. “oe Welcome, which has heretofore appeared in the HERALD’s telegrams from this quarter. ‘The allusion in his Worship’s remarks to the ‘most cious and beloved Queen, and the grandson of that lamented aud Iilusirious and royal duke who so long gov- erned this province, and who was the st fast friend of Nova Scotia.” seemed to kindle the royal biood of thé young Prince, and the complimeut was go emphatic, s0 thoroughly indicative of loyalty, that he eould not fail to properly acknowledge it in his response, and he did it weil whew he assured the ayor that it was to him @ source of great satisfaction to hear how highly cherished t# stil the memory of his ii. lusirious grandfather, wo governed this province solong. The touching allusions to the Queen and the kind wishes for bis own welfare he also ac- knowledged, remarking that he felt sure her Ma- jesty would hear with pleasure how cordial and hearty had been hergon’s reception. A copy of tie welcoming address of the Mayor was exchanged for that o1 the repiy of his royal Highness, und it is safe to assume that both documents wili be carefully pre- served and transinitted to future generations, to be prized and admired long, long after the party assem bled to-day shall have emigrated to that laud where there is popularly believed to be no distinction on account of royaliy. The Mayor's address, it was Roticeable, was elegantly embossed on parchment ofa size of about Uurty-8ix by twenty-four inches, and contained in a blue velvet porioiio, lived with white satin, and elaborately bound with suk cord. The response of the Prince was in his own handwriting, written upon an ordinary sheet of ietter paper, covering about two pages, and in tals shape it was handed over to the Mayor. The Prince, in his reply, read siow, loud and distinct, every Word betmg audible to the sur- rounding crowd, In his refereuces to hia grand- pareat and her Majesty he gave such @ apecial em- Dhasis to his words as to cause them to ring with eloquence and feeling, which uone within tue hearing of bis voice could fail to observe. Following the little details of speechmaking there came a series of introductions, duriug which Archpisuop Con- nelly, of Halifax, the judges of the courts and a Whole score of magnates of the local aud provin- cial governments were presented. Each one, a&his name was announced, passed in front of the Prince, as if to review him, bowing low and deferea- tlally and receiving universally the same courtesy in return. Tala ceremony occupted, perhaps, some fifteen or twenty minutes, aud when 1¢ was ended young Artaur, flanked on either side by the Gover- hor General and the Lieutenant Governor mounted some superb saddie equines and took thelr place at the head of the grana procession which, at this mo- ment, was ready to pass through the principal streets of the city, Thesteed upon which the Prince as mouuted was a trifle fractious at the beginning, but with a siugie hand he contrived to manage him, while with the other he removed his hat and bowed in respectial acknowledgment to the manifestations of welcome which greeted him at all points along t! line. ‘The procession, as ts moved from the aoc! ard through the principal streets, was in the fol- lowing order:— Detachment of Police, ‘The Mayor and Corporation. His Royai Highness Prince Arthur and Suite. Projects, the naming of whioh a few years before ‘would have sounded. preposterous, ‘The Amerioan Continent has been spauned by the road that is traversed vy the iron horse, and along the same course runs the mysterious line. ih which flashes the subtle electric fuid that conveys across continent the thoughts of @ man to nis friend aa unerringly ag if he Saw and conversed with him face to face, One month will carry a man now around the giobe in safety and comfort—the same voyage that once occupied three years with all their vicisyi- tudes and dangers. 1Le38 than thirty days hence that wonderiui Wiamph of civilization and engineer- Ing skill, the Suez Canal, will be thrown open to tho traMe of the world, {he special use and wission of the Great astern has been discovered, and she 13 kept constantly employed in laying fresh cubles binaing the Most distant potuts together. ‘The effects of the events of the past nine years are all good to the whole worid. ‘The New Worid has become more assimilated in refnement and in ci ization to tke old, and the old bas become agsiuil ted to the uew in the greater {reedom and equal ee that have been granted to the masses of the peopie, ‘Tuere Is abundant food for wholesome reflection in the eveuts that have ocourred since the yialt of the Prince of Wales; there is much to learn in every Page of history, but that embracing the past ni curs is more pregnant than other preceding onea. each ong for ourselves can teli what that compara- lively short period of time has done for them and theirs, aud the recollections evoked in mnost casos Wil be gorrowful. But withal the world moves steadily, its track Srow ing brighter every year a3 the light of science au vanced civilization shines upon it. It is impoasi for nations now to do unknowing\y Leigels according to the dictates of this age of reason, and to thia tact we undoubtedly owe the peace which prevails throughout the world. Another nine years may produce @ wonderful change in this respect; but we will hope for the bes, taking advantage of the present, and looking to the future for @ redressal of wrongs DOW éXtating and a still greater Li wa in everything that pertains to the general good, (From the Halifax Chronicle {entboonteaerate) of August 24, The contrast between the splendid reception ac- corded to Prince Arthur, after scarce a day’a pre- Paration, joined in ag 1¢ Was by all ciasses of the community, aud that given to the Governor General by @ small section of our people after weeks or labor, should convey tothe public men of the Dominion & lesson they have long needed as to the reai feelings of the people of this province during our late poiiti- cal struggles, Wronged undoubiedly as no British colonists had been wronged betore, and wronged 10 part cassie the careless indifference of British statesmen to their interests and feelings, tempted by the splendid prospect of a future of invigorated commerce and rapid development of the country’s yards and other marks of reapect. Tho next day his royal Highness. entertained his Majesty and & party of oMcialpand their wives at a diner party at his town residence, On Monday, the 2a ingt., the. Duke embarked with his suite for the vorene to Japan. While on the wharf, just before his departure, the Duke was @D- Proachéd by nattve women, each bearing a tasty Wreato, with which they adorned his person, hang- tog them about. his neck until there was no room for more, then beri § them upon his bead, until at inst he was alinoat buried m flowers—an ordeal which he passed througa with much cemposure, al- though forced to amile at the zeal and earnesmess of the women, The British residents are much displeased with ther Comumiisstoner for showing a want of regard for thom, in that he gave them no opportunity to meet the Duke. ‘The oiicers of the ship have also a case against him for not wiring. them an opportunity to become soqneiated with the citizens, The suite of his Royal Highness received attentions, while the remaining oflicers of the stup ken little or no op- poze for enjoyment. Among the natives and joreiguers the Duke left @ very happy impression. THE PRIZE RING. Sunday Amusements In Nevada=Grady va. McGlade—Thirty-four Rounds Fought. (From the Wnite Pine eae Inland Empire, Au- us , ‘gus The long talked of prize fight between Johnny Grady aud Jouuny McGlade, for $1,000 a side, came off Sunday aileryoon last, according to the articles ofagreemont, ‘The spot selected for the battle was about one mile northeast of the city, on the Egan Cauon road, There was muca& speculation during the last few days as to the site of the approaching mill, but those on the inside sedulously reirawed fro» naming the Tucality, lest the officers might tn- ter‘ere and put a stop to the affair, During Saturday nignt, however, Jim Miller’s clrcus tent was taken out and pitched npen the ground selected, At about twelve o’clock M.,on Sunday, it was whispered around as to the locality chosen, and soon an throng began Fader | over the bill in the direction indicated, on fuot and in every conceivable manner of conveyance, Frow three to five hundred persons witneased the fight, and the price of admission hat ing been fixed ot three dollars the money amounted to something over $1,200, At the appointed time boch men put in an ap. pearance, looking anxious, but neither haa much to say. Both were said, by those who should know, to be in very excellent condition, and both bore evi- dence of the vigorous training to which they had doen sudjected for the last few weeks. Grady is an Irish-American, of New York, aged twenty-seven internal weaith, offered by an alliance with the United States, they yet preserved their oyaity; but only because they refused to identify it with love for the Dominion, or identify the permanence of our pre- seut Institutions with the permanence of British con- nection. Had they done so it is doubtful whether @ single spark of loyaity would have remained in the breast of an anti-coniederate, That this nas not The Governor General and Lieutenant Governor. The Privy Councillors, The Senators. His Lordship the Chief Justice. The Jud; Members of the House of Commons. Members of the Executive Council, Members of the Legisiative Counc! Members of the House of Assembly, Menibers of the Executive Committee. Custos, Sheriff, Magistrates and County Onivers. ‘rhe Halifax Charitable [righ Society. The St. George's Society. The Enterprising Society (Colored). Enterprising Society Band. The Halifax Militia Artillery Brigade, ‘The Hali.ax Volunteer Rides. The Halifax County Militia Regiment. The procession, a8 above formed, stretcued about three miles in length. All of the societies appeared with nearly all their members, and in each were zar- ried their respective banners and occasionally thero were borne transparencies with mottoes of welcome to his Royal Higtneas, There were upwards of 200 colored men in the Enterprising Society, and their appearance Was as commanding as that of any of the other orgavizations. The route of the pro- cession was from the Dockyard gate on Upper Water street through Water street to Gran- ville and up George to Barrington street. In the latter thoroughfare the procession halted, while the school children, posted in front of St. Paul’s church, sang three stanzas of the national anthem, accompauied by the instrumentai efforts of the Union Engine Company band. ‘The firemea were drawn up in the vicinity of their ball and cheered heartily as tho Prince passed. In passing the Masonic Hall that body received him with the grand honors of Masonry. In the miadie of the afternoon the route of the procession was completed, and bav- ing reached the Government House the Prince dis- mounted and the great demonstration of the day was at an end. Aud now, many wiil ask, what is the significance of Prince Arthur's visit and nis reception by the citizens of the new Dowinion? It is a fact col monly known that wheo the province of Novi Scotia became a part of the new Dominion there was a strong minority in the province opposed to any hs confederation. A considerable number A a eae (Ge gentaah ig the jority them May say—profer annexa Yon to the United States rather than amalgamation with the Dominion of Canaaa; but, if their word could be law, they would decide in favor of the old provincial government which was obliterated by the late act of confederation. Ar- Tayed against these ‘confederates are a majority of confederates, and as they are of course loyal to the Crown and its representatives they are ambi tious to be foremost in their demonstrations in honor of Prince Arthur, ‘This 1s, im brief, the political situation in the New Dominion, and within the past few weeks the hot shot exchanged between tne rival factions has becn worthy of the batteries of Brick Pomeroy and Horace Greeley. The most bitter per- sonal articles have appet from day to day in the partisan journals, and the politicians have been hone the less bitter and indecorous in de nouncing their opponents. All this feelt seemed to be revived by ee vy 01 Governor General Young. He isa che inept ability, of liberai views, and has only to be known to bp honored and respected, and upon these general grounds the citizens of Nova Scotia were only too ‘Willing to welcome bim; but as the raler of the New Dominion his presence was Lice obnoxious, and no occasion was allowed to slip without mani- festing it. And now, following close upon the Gov- ernor General's visit here, comes that of Prince Arthur, aad, in view of gli the ill feeling that has found expression within the past fortnight conceru- ing confederation, the frieuds of the Dominion have looked forward with anxious interest to the manner in which the anti-confederates would conduct them- selves when his Le das Highness came among them. If any expect tw see the game _partisal spirit shown in the presence of the Prince was shown dui the demonstrations im hong of the Governor Geverai they have been disappointed, for his welcome was universaily cordial, and the auti-confederates can therefore appear consistent whea they claim that, while they entertain the highest regard for her Majesty, they are opposed to confederation, and will never, never cease their op- Position, They may possipiy become educated to annexation to the United States, but their minds will be materially changed before they will ever be strongly wedded to tae Dominion of Canada. ma- Princo Arthor Eutertained on Board the French Frigate Semiramis—He Leaves for Prince Edward's Island Te-Day. Hairax, N.8., August 27, 1569, Prince Arthur was entertained to-day ou board the French frigate Semiramis by Rear Admiral Meguet and his officers. The ship was superbly decorated and it was & most select and enjoyable reunion. ‘The Prince goes to Cuarlottetown, P. . 1., to-mor- row, where grand reception awaits him. The Dominion Press on the Visit of Prince Arthur, {From the Acadian Recorder (anti-confederate) of August 23.) It ia mine years since Prince Albert Edward of Wales came to tie New World to see the progress of Greater Britain in art and civilization; aud now bis brother Arthur Patrick comes to learn the important jesson that America can teach him, In those nine years eveuts have occurred that even at that time would have been thought incredible if spoken of as among the possibilities of tho fuvure. We purpose this evening to Fiance rapidly over @ few of the leading events of the pasi nine years, The first of these, each of which is suilcientiy grand to make an epoch in history, was the civil war in the Suates, A war undertaken to gratify the lust for power of @ few Jeaders in the South, and to per- ‘tuate human slavery, but which was caused by a ind Providence to resuit in directly the opposite effects, The great blot on the scutcheon of the great repubite has been removed, and all men are there acknowledged, ag they were by God created, iree and equal. The next leading event was that wonderful seven days’ war between Prussia and Austria, Prussia been the case the country may well rejoice, for it is taus proved that our people dy nos act hastily—that tuey are not fickle. While to those tnolined to think them tame, the spirited refusal of the citizens of Halifax to co-operate in welcoming the Dominion Governor will convey @ truer impression of their character. Personally Sir Joha Young would have been welcome. A veteran statesman, & man of singular ability, one who had wisely governed the colonies comuitted to his caro, were it not that ne came here representing a State for which although we are members of it, we entertain the most pro found detestation, he would have been welcomed aa was no Governor before. A it Was, that Dis recep- tion Was not utterly marred. b: thé presentation of au anti-confederate address or & rtot, can but be at tributed to the good sense and hospitality of our citizens, Who were unwilling to render uncomforta- ble the stay among us of @ stranger so distinguished as Sir John Young. Prince Arthur came to us unidentified with the new State. ‘fo us he was the gon of the best and best loved woman who bad ever occupied the Pnglish throne. He represented to us the England of our imagivations, which it would take many rude shocks to transform into an England which would tyrannize over us by coercing us to remain in an injurions al- iauce into whica we were forced, and whieh we have fairly tested and found worse even than we had believed it. Such being the case, all classes of our citizens joimed in giving him au enthustastic greet- ing—a greeting which cannot be misrepresented into ay sign of Content with our present political condi- ‘The Governor General will now be able to answer inquiries from the British government as to the re- Suit of the conciliation policy of the Dominion gov- ernment, He will be abie to teil that the anti-con- federates are not disloyai as they are represented to be; that they are in a Vast majority in the province, and, more and more important still, that they de- cline even yet to identify British connection with the Union. Fact like these should no longer be con- cealed. It 18 the auty of Sir John Young, who 1s entrusted to a certain extent with the guardianship of British America, to bring them home to the im- perial Ministry. Meanwhile we trust that neither political party ‘Will attempt to make political capital out of tits re- ception of the Prince, and that he and his compan- fons may not be vored with politics during their stay. PRINCE ALFRED. | Arrival of His Royal Highness at Honolald) Sandwich Islands=Reception by the King and Hawalian Dignitarics—Native Tributes to the PriuceHis Departure for Japan. HONOLULD, August 7, 1869, The event of the past month has been the visit of his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburg. The Galatea, under his command, arrived at Hilo, on the 18th of Joly, ana the Duke became the guest of Captain Thomas Spencer. Several of the officers ofthe ship availed themselves Of the opportunity to Visit the crater of Kilauea. Qn the 20th the ship got underweigh for tils port, arriving on the afternoon of the 21st, and was immediately boaraed by some of our ofilcials, to whom the Duke stated that he should be pleased to land on the fol- lowing morning at ten o'clock, when he should he happy to accept the invitation of his Majesty to be- come his guest. At apout nine the next morning the various military companies assembled at their armories, while the police force were busy arranging for the landing at the wharf, near the store of Mesers. C. L. Richards & Co, The ship saluted the Hawatian fag, and the battery on Punch Bowl Hill responded. Shortly after ten o'clock the boat, fying the royal standard of Great Britain, lett the siup’s side on her way to the inner harbor. The wharves were crowded with spectators, Hawalian and foreign, while the rigging of the ship- ping Was equally crowded. Fiags were flying from each of the many flagstatfs in the city and on the vessels tn the harbor. Soon the royal carriage ap- peared upon the scene, accompanied by Governor Jonn ©, Dominis and staff, and his Majesty's Obam- berlal the British Couimissioner and Consul Genera! son following. The Duke landed at A little after ten, Leta | met by the British Commissioner and Governor Dominis, and conducted to the carriage, which be entered ac- companied by his suite. Cheer after cheer was given with @ will by the natives, who closed in after ‘Ube carriage as it drove off, following it to the quar- va seb apart for thelr distingulsled guest. At noon lis Royal Highness, uader an escort of the Hawaiian cavalry, Visited the palace and had an audience with eee after which, the party from the ehip re- tired, The Duke must have been amused at the sorry spectacle presented by our military companies and Stait ogicers. Credit sliould, however, be given them for doing and appearing the best they could, On Friday, July 23, the British Commissioner was pleased to entertain his Hawaiian Majesty and the Duke at a dinner party. The members of the diplomatic and consular corps called and paid thetr respects, On Sunday the ship was visited. by parties from the shore, ilsd the ship been able to enter the arbor hundreds would have visited her Who did not care to go outside the reef, Oa Tuesday the Duke and officers were entertainea at a loan, or native feast, by the Governor's wile. The shameless, sensuous hula dance was performed, perbaps to the delight of soinc, while many were oifended, Invitations were issued in some cases to the wives of citizens and the husbands omitted, Altogether the entertainment was anything but success. ‘The next day the natives visited tho residence of the Duke to pay their respects, and also to pay tri- bute, or hookupu, as itis called, a custom chserved by the natives when a king or high chief visits a dia- tant part of the Kingdom, ‘The tribute im this case was paid ii fowls, pigs, fruits, was essentially @ liberal, while Austria was natur- ally a despotic nation. That war so resulted that no one is able lo say whether the victora or the van- quished realiy benefited most thereby. While it enabled Prussia to consolidate and anite Germany it freed the Austrian people. Austria Immediately envered on the wonderful career of reform that she is now 60 successfully carrying out. In the period Wat we oave named, three tele graphic cables have been laid in the broad bosom of the Atlantic, bringing junto closer bonds the civilization of America and the refinement offEurope. Nine years since we were contented to wait ten days to know What was gol ocean; We now grow 1 ‘our él 8 alter the occurrence of any important event without bringing us the full details of the transpired fact. One other event has occurred—and how shall we refer to itf—a Dominion has been started on this Continent, Unwiliing§provinces have been bouna together in bonds that ure didicult to break, There i9 a future in siore for these provinces and it seema ag if Engiaud had determined that that fature shall be separate trou hers. Whether it is so tobe, we of course Know not; but believe that before another nine years anali have elapsed~let us hope veiore a welvemonth has gone by, the Doimiaion of Canada will be @ thing of the past, with an inscription on its tombstone (similar to that discovered in au old churchyard on 4 very young chiid:— Since T 80 soon was done for, IT wonder what 1 was begua for, It may bo that the formation of the Dominion of Canada was the groundwork of some great provbiem ia foverainent to be worked out in the future, ‘The pagt nine years have seen the carrying out of Eore taro or anything wh me convenient, twas a strange sight end mugt have amused the Duke and his party. A buxom woman would ap- proach aad present @ black and shining pig, which waa received wy an vatienfant, andé the: woman would gravely shake hauds with Queen Victoria's son, he seemingly enjoying the sce Children approached, bearing @ hago potatoe or head of taro, One ol woman advanced with some mengoes, and was hurried past the Dake, evidently much to her disappointment, which being seen by the Duke he instantiy advanced to the ancient party and shook her by the hand, much to the satisfaction of the woman and the many spectators. By such acts as this the Duke made many true friends among the natives, wo have tes: tifled their admiration in various ways. On Wednesday the Luke and officers were enter- tained at @ State ball at tire palace, where they met some of the residents, stich as w hot “under the ban," among Which may ve numbered some of the most inflaéatial citizens, who liave dared to express dispieagure at the way the government abuses {ts power and its opportunities, Some laughable sceues took place after the punch and champagne were circulated—one well known citizen insisting upon intro- Gucing We Duko’s footman as the marine officer of the Galatea, The ladies were dressed much more richly than usual, which tended to make the ball quite a showy atfair. AS this Was the ouly ball given the Dake the ladie’, Who had prepared tour or more dresses tn anticipation Of bis arrival, are somewhat disappointed On Thursday the honorable dignitaries visited the elip at the invitation of the Dude, His Majemy belag of the party ls Was received with manned years, and fought at 124 pounds, Joe Coburn backed him, and, assisted by Ned Mallahan, also trained him, This was Grady’s fourth battle—two having reaulted in is favor and the third decided a draw. McGlade 1s an Irishman, aged thirty-eight, and fought on Sunday at 133 pounds. He is an ex, rienced member of the ge ring and has fought, including his fight with Grady, twenty-five battles, dn twenty-one of which he came off victor. He was backed by John McCulloch and trained by Barney Bradley, ais Barney the Butcher, of Vhiladelpnia. things were Feadiness, Henry Lyons, alias Dutiin, took his place as refel Charles Tempest as timekeeper. Dave Butler acted ag umpire for Grady, and J. A. Morgan for MeGlade, Seconda for Grady, Joe Coburn and Chas, F. McIntyre; for McGlade, Harry Simpson aad Bar. ney Bradley. The bsttie was fought according to the revised rules of the London he ming, 1D @ twenty-four foot ring. The ring being shaded by the tent there was no particular choice of coruers, ond this matter was determined by mutual agree- ment, Grady taking the northeast corner and MoGlade the southwest. Grady was first to enter the ring, and a hearty round of applause greeted bis appearance. His colors were red, white and blue, with green fleld; a shicid and the harp of Erin appearing in the centre. McGlade soon followed od was likewise applauded. Colors, pure white, with variagated border. While the men were being stripped the friends of each appeared Fe equally sanguine, and the betting was spifited, mostly email amounts, ranging from ten dollars to $100, The main stake, as already stated, was for $1,000 a side, and the amount which (enti hands see outsiders on the result will probably not exceed $1,200 or $1,500. Before the fighting began Joe Coburn approached the centre of the ring and announced that the battle was to be conducted atrictly on the square, and that the best man should win. Here Grady walked over to hia opponent's corner and bet him $100 that he (Grady) would win the fight, which amount was quickly covered by McGiade and his friends. Grady, being the smaller man, evidently had the sympathy of the orowd from the first, and throughout was encouraged with round after round of applaase, At twenty-three minutes of three o’clock, all the preliminariea having been arranged and the principals and their seconds hay- ing indulged in @ hearty shaking of hands in the centre of the ring, it was announced that everything Was in readiness to proceed with ‘THE FIGHT. Round 1,~Time belug called bota men came y} smiling and alter much cautious sparring and excel- lent feinting Grady opened the battle by ieading of ‘With bis right directly at his antagonisi’s head, but without effect, and received a heavy body biow in return. More cautious sparring, each evidently playtng for first blood, and counter shots on neck, with Grady going down, ended the first round in ven minutes. Rovnp 2.—Both men were promptly to the scratch. Some hard Losin resulting tn favor of neither; first biood claimed for Grady, ruled out and Grady to grass. Time, two minutes, Kounp 8,—Thia round developed some fine man- q@uvring andmuch hard fighting. At the begin. ning Grady Was the aggressor and several heavy body blows were exchanged. Later, however, Grady acted on the defensive and received stun- neron the leit cheek which drew the first blood. McGlade followed up the advantage thus gained and Grady went down on tno ropes. Time, thirty-five minutes, ROUND 4.—Both men promptly responded to the call of time; Grady with his left peeper slightly bruised. Both were evidently getting wi iu the cause, and went directly ior eaoh othe: Aghting hard. The cry of ‘foul |’ was raised by Mr. MoGiade’s seconds, and almost simultaneously by Grady’s. Coburn, however, said he would not have it, and wanted the battle determined on the merits of the men. More hard fighting followed, during which Grady got in on the left cheek of his antagonist; a clench, and ooth men down, Grady ontop, Time, ten minutes. {Here a rough and tumble fight took place outside of the ring, which created much excitement, but was of short duration.) Rovunp 5.—Both promptly to their work; McGlade bleeding profusely from a wound on the left cheek and exhibiting @ desire to get his wind. Grady ap- peared more confident than at any time before, and pushed the fight. Heavy counter blows; the tables turn; McGiade pushes his opponent to tne ropes near the referee, and claims the honor of the first knock down, if it may be sald there was such an oc- currence during the fight. Time, flve minutes, Rovunp 6.—Up to this time the battle appeared to be In McGlade’s favor, but after some fine skirmish- ing, in which Grady showed himseif to good advan- tage, he got in on MoGlade’s left eye, clinched and threw htin heavily, Timo, threo minute: Rounp 7.—Both came up confident, MoGlade laugh- tng; heavy counter shots and Grady to grass, Time, one minute, ROUND 8.—Grady first to the scrate'1; pushed the battle vigorously and McGlade down, ‘time, one and a half minute, Round %.—Both prompt to the cajl of time, Grady was severely punished about the breast, and went down to save himself, Time, one and one-haif minute. Round 10.—Grady again pressed the fight, and got in handsomely on his opponent's head and neck; McGiade went down to prevent punisiment, Time, one and one-half minute, Rownp 11,—Grady oF smiling. MoGlade weak and striking wildly. Grady stock up; McGlade down, Time, one minute. ROUND 12,—Heavy ofds offered on Grady. A few passes and McGlade dowa. Tyme, three-fourths of a minute. Rou 13,—-Grady received some heavy body jostled ; clinched and threw his man, Time, one-half minute, Rounp 14.—Grady approached the scratch with his lort eye nearly closed; was badly punished, and went atl bagd the ropes near his own corner. Time, one minute, Here another knock down took place on the out- side, creating some excitement, but order was soon restored, and the fight that all had paid their money to see was proceeded with.) Rounp 15,—Both up and went straight at each B other. Grady, to avoid 4 well directed blow from his antagonist’s right, went to grass, ‘iime, one- minute, Round 16.—Both men approached the soratch badly. worsted and looking equally confident. Some heavy hitting, a ciinch and @ dog fall. Time, one and one-balf minutes, Round 17.—Heavy counter blows and McGiade down. Time, one and one-half minutes. Rony 18,—Grady lively and first to the scratch; @ rest, afew ineffectual blows and McGlade down, Time, ten minutes, Roun 19,—Some hard give and take blows, con- Biderable close fighting aud McGlade down, Time, one and one-half minutes. Round psp a erry, the most eager for the fray, but ms lett eye entirely closed; a single pass and McGiade went to grass, Time, one aud one-hal{ minutes, ROUND 21,—Good fighting and several heavy rib shots by both; Urady down, Time, one and one-half minutes, ROUND 22.—McGiade made a grand rally, evidently intent on pushing the fight to a successful termina- ton, tf possible, Grady's frienda svlll guine and offered odds without takers on thelr man. Hard hitting by McGlade, and Grady dowa, Time, one- quarter of @ minute, ROUND 23,—McGiade to the seratch promptly, and usned the fight to Grady’s corner; Grady down, ime, one-quarter minute, ROUND 24.—Grady came up STORY, was severcly unished and wentdown, Foul cialmed for Grady, ime, one-quarter minute, ROUND 26.—MoUlnde prompt, and drove his oppo- nent back to hia corner, Both down, Time oune- quarter minute, Koend 25.—Both responded reluctantly to the call of ume; @ clinch, and Grady down. Foul claimed for Graty. ‘Time, one-half minute, ROUND 27,—McUiade stock was now up, though there was little or no betting. After some litue maneuvering there was a hag fud Grady Went down, Foul again claimed tor Grady, evidently for the purpose of creating 6dnfuston, aud thereby gaining Cine, Time, onemaif minute. HOUND 28.—Heavy wut hitting by McGlade, and Grady dow Time ghe minute. WOUND 20,—MoUshde nearly exmausted, bub crowded: Grady. back ma gorner, where be front down on the ropes” Tess shalf ninute, ROUND 30.—MoG! across O Grady’s cor- ner, where hard fighting ensued, and Graay again dome over the ropes Time, one an@ oue-half RounD 31.—Grady weak, and bearing unnristaka- ble evidence of having been the most severely pun- ished, MoGlade to his corner and threw him ero Time, one and one-half minutes. Here a dispute about separating the men occurred ‘tween Joe Coburn aud Barney Bradley, which came near resulting In a sei-to, but better counsel prevailed, and the matter waa dropped.) ROUND 82,—McGlade had put in his biggest licks, end when time was called approached the scratch with the utmost reluctance, Indeed, it is said he had (old his seconds that it was tmposatble for him to win, and urged them to throw up the sponge. However, he did some fair fighting, and again sent Grady to grasa. Time, one and one quarter minutes. KoUND 53,—Grady's frieads were now auxious to bet, and offered heavy od Both men approached the scratch, sparred for a time cautiously for wind, and then, ag if by common consent, retired to their respective corners, where they were fanned by thelr seconds for some ten minutes, after which Grady Went straight for i's mau and forced him nearly the entire circuit of the ring. The wildest excitement now prevailed, and to 1 was freely offered on Grady without takers. Coming to a halt, in the centre of the ring, there was more cautions sparring, during which McGlade’s attention was attracted by some one behind offering 100 to 5 on his antagonist, and, a8 he carelessly looked around, Grady ‘pasted’? him on the neck, but without the desired effect, in consequence of the blow having glanced. Grady again pressed the battle with more than usual vigor, but finally went down in bis own corner. Time, twenty-three minutes. Rounp 34.—Grady came up in much tho best trim, and bis friends were more sanguine than ever thal he would win the fight. It was now evident that MoGlade was beg Tian seeing which gave Grady new d ho ranced rapidiy, fighting hard as d finally forced McGlade to grass in bis Time, five minutes. When ume was called for the thirty-fifth and last round, MoGlade’s second having refused to throw up the sponge, he advanced to the centre of the ring, and, extending his hand to Grady, said, “1 am whipped.” This was at three minutes after five o’clock, the fight having occupied two hours and twenty-six minutes. Although Grady acted on the defensive a greater ortion of the time he wag the most severely pun- ished of the two. McGlade’s injuries were princi- pally confined to his hands and wrists, which were lad badly used up, one finger of the right hand eing entirely out of joint. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, ‘The United States steamer Severn, flagship of the North Atlantic squadron, was placed in commission yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, buc ts not quite in a condition to recelve her crew on board. Sheds said to be one of the finest looking vessels in the navy, and in about ten days visitors will have an opportunity of inspecting her off the Battery. As a number of changes have been made since the HERALD published a list of her ofiicers the follow- ing 1s @ corrected list:— Commander.—Reegart B. Lowry. Lieut, Commanders,—N. H, Farquhar, Executive; D.C. Woodward, Navigator. ‘Lteutenants,—B, 8. ouston, EB. 8. Amory. Masters.—W, W, Kilipatrick, 6, 0. Ensigns.. . C. Leutz, H. Paymaster—E. Foster; also Fleet Paymaster. Engineers—Thomas Williamson, Ohief and Fleet Engineer; George Burnap, Firat Assistant; KR. B. Hine, Second Assistant, Surgeon—O, Martin, temporarily on the Albany; he 1s also Fleet Surgeen, Passed Assistant Surgeon—H. J. Babin, Assistant Surgeon—E, C. Dunning. Boatswatn—J, C. Walton, Gunner—K. H, Crosa. Carpenter—Warren Bernard. Satimaker—S, Tatem. Marine Opicers —J. F. Baker, Captain, who 1s also Fleet Marine QMcer; A, H. O'Brien, Second Lieu. tenant. . Rear Admiral Poor has temporarily hoisted his flag on board the Albany, having relieved Admiral Hoff on Thursday of the command of the North Atlantic squadron. He will trausfer his flag to the Bevery and sail for Cuba a3 soon as the latter vessel 1s ready for sea. The ceremony of placing a man-of-war in commis- sion isa very impressive one. At the nour desig- pated by the commandant of the navy yard where she ia fitted out the officers and crew assemble near the capstan; the oficers in service dress with swords and white gloves, The captain uncovers and all follow his example; he reads the order from the Secretary of the Ni ordering him to the com- mand of the vessel; at a signal from the executive officer of the yard the American ensign is run up, the drums give three ruflies, and the vessel is then 2 duty, of, to use naval language, “in comunis- sion.’ The new naval uniform is very handsome, and the different grades easily . Surgeons are known by a strip of cobalt! lerneath the gold lace on the sieeve; engineers by -and paymasters by white, Line ofticers do not have any distinctive colors, but are been bese by the usual gold atar above the distinction lace, many civilians have ed the navy cap @ heavy gold cord has been Lo arp) & very beautiful and distinctive or- nament, UniTep Stats Navy YARD, NORFOLK, Va., Thuraday, August 26, 1869, The United States steamer Lancaster, with an armament of twenty-eight heavy guns, of 2,120 tons (new measurement), built at Philadelphia in 1858, and one of the finest and most eficient vessels of her class in the navy of the United States, was placed in commission to-day, as flagship of the South Atlanuc fleet, to be commanded by Rear Admiral Joseph Lanman, and when ready for service will hoist the flag of that officer and proceed direct to her station. Thia magnificent specimen of naval architecture, of which the meobanics of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and people of that State may be justly proud, was planned by the present able chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, Mr. John Lenthal, and superintended, while building, by the lato ‘naval constructor, Franols Grico, Her eervico since her first commission has been in the Pacific Ocean ag flagship of the fleet, where she was known bythe English and French oflicers of that station as the beautifal “war yacht” of the United States. With the improvements made upon her by the master hand of our Vice Admiral she goes to sea inevery respect @ man-o’-war and a credit to the country, her officers feeling it a privi- lege to be attached to so noble a representative of our navy. ‘The following 1s a list of her officers:— Rear Admirai—Joseph Lanman, United States Navy, appointed to command South Atlantic fleet, Captain Commanding—Stephen D, Trenchard. Commander—A. W. Johnson, chief of staff, South Atlantic fleet. Lieutenant Commanders—E, P, Lull, executive officer; James O'Kane, navigator and ordnance ofi- cer; E, De Haven Manley, chief signal oMcer South Atlantic fleet; A. H. McCormick, Merri!l Miller, Lieutenants—George W. De Long, signal officer; Benjamin L, Eden, Isaac Hazlett. Ensigns—B, ¥, ‘Tilley, 8. A. Simons. Midshipmen—C, P. Perkins, John Garvin, A, P. Osborn, John Milligan, GP. Colvocoressio, G. Fy Wright, R, A. Breck, J. B, Wallis. Surgeons—Josoph Wilson, (fleet). Robert A, Whedon, Porteur P. Bielby, Paymaster—Gilbert E. Thornton, (feet). Engineers—Harmon Newell, (feet). First Assist- George W. Meville, Second Assistant—Hirai Ors nlain—Wealey O, Holway, Captain of Marines—R. W. tnntington, (feet.) Seoond Lieutenant of Marines—Samuel Mercer. Admirals Secretary—T. D. Winter, Boatswain—E, B, bell, Gunner—R. J. Til, Carpenter—H. M. GriMth. Satimaker—S, Seaman. ‘—Henry 8. Kedney, arry Avery, Jr. Stag—Charies A, Bultock. Fleet Paymaster’s Clerk—Henry 0. Jordan. Paymaster's Clerk—Thomas Edwards, Assistants— ANNEXATION OF THE GOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 26, 1860, To Tus EpiTor oF THR HeRALD:— The reported sale of the St. Nicholas Mole has been contradicted by Mr. E. Laroche, Minister of HMaytl, adding “that the people of Haytl would never ratify any treaty tending to the loas of Its au- tonomy or the alienation of any part of the Island of Hay." Mr. Laroche has forgotten that he only rep- resents a fraction of the third part of tho island ruled by Sainave and that he cannot speak for the other two-thirds occupied by the Dominicans, who can oiber sell or lease, ag better suits their own interest, If Mr. Laroche is sceptibie when he sees any allusions made on his autonomy he ought to know that President Baez is treating—whether with or without the consent of the people—for the annexa- tion of the Dominican republic to the United States, and, in case of fatlure, for the sale of Samana Bay, It appears that Mr. Laroche w not very well ac quainted with the policy of hia government, otner- Wise he Would not have contradicted @ reliable re- port based on facta, When Mr. Baez was Gas into power aud sustained by Sainave it was understood, according to the arrangement made in St. Thomas some months previous, between this gentioman aud Mr. Delorme, that some money had to be raised in @ny way. Consequently Mr. jz sent hero ente Uo hegotlate the salo of Samana to the United States, While President Salnave was treating with Minister Hollister tor the sale of St, Nicholas Mole, very. body knows this excopt Mr. Larociie, hf one of these days, will find himself out of oflice. by the sale Of the Whole isiand by both Salnaye and Baez, Mone REMARKABLE LONGRVITY.—There Is a mu latresa living on Mattamuskeet Lake, Hyde county, Wiio 19 120 years old, This old Woman f¥ sill hale and active and has a full comaind of her facuitios, She is provabiy the oldest person in the country. Nowbern (NV. Go) Journal af cummerce, August Ye ~ THE CUBA QUESTION. — The President and Cabinet Unanimously ta Sywpathy with Cuba—Mr. Fish Not Ope posed to Recognition—Prospects of a Speedy Solution of the Vontroversy. Negwrorr, R. 1, August 24. 1869, So much has been said in the dark in regard to the policy of the administration concerning the Cuban question that a.few words by way of explanation May not be tlitimed. A review of the evente con- nected with the uprising of the people of Cuba de- velops two things:—First, the moral influence of the United States, particularly upon toe popular ming in the adjacent islanda and countries, aud second, the rapid crumbling away of the colonial system in this hemisphere and the attendant efforts of the people to erect @ political fabric simt- lar if not part of the American plan, St. Domingo and her sister so-called repubiics have already thrown off their allegiance to thelr mother governs ments and have evervince been struggiing against every popular passion and rival faction, in the vain hope of estabilshing responsible governments, peace. able and aflording security to Ife and property. Cuba is tho latest candidate for independence, an@ in her struggle naturally looks to the United States for assistance, or at least protection against the murderous hostility, the semi-barbarto ferocity of Spanish dominion. The United States, tn view of her diplomatic obligations to those whe represent the governing power of the Spanish people have kept aloof from the pending atruggie. 18 @ Wise provision of mnvernational law only to ré> cognize responsible and organized governments, otherwise the world would quite occupied in lookimg.after every ambitious individual who migns imagine himself a deliverer, and in consequence dis. * turb the peace of communities. There are certain ages 0 incipient growth which are necessary as preliminary to every great movement, and in thie Ouba isno excepuon, It 18 well kuown that the cause of Cuba has the sympathy of a majority of the American people, from the President down to the humblest citizen. For this popular sentiment Cuba has every reason to be thankful, and may anticipae the realization of every hope at the pepaer time. ‘The popular voice in the United States, though ree cognized as the seat of Pap 1g, at the same time, not always controlled by that spirit of discretion, particularly a8 regards foreign questions, which Thust necessartly be observed in the intercourse of nations. There are numerous interests which rebel against a policy dictated from such @ source, It would undoubtedly be eracitying to @ majority of the people to undertake @ war with England. would it be policy? The people desire to entertain the British lion, botwithstanding hig demure cone duct of lave, to a sound drubbing, for nd other rea- son, however, than the satisfaction of giving vent to the popular indignation at the want of interpa+ onal integrity on the part of England toward the United States during the late rebellion, The time ‘Will unquestionably come, and is coming when such. @ war will be of the American policy, and then we can have all the war we want; but to- day it is not policy, there are hundreds of interests adverse tosuch action, and therefore the part of prudence is harmony. The part of a wise govern- Ment is to act when it is to its interest. ‘the ad» ministration has already openly exhibited its con- cern inthe Gifairs of Cuba in the seizure of the Spanish guaboats fitting out in Am an pr ‘The president was well aware that to allow the fleet to depart would not only prove a fatal blow to the cause of Cuba, but would lead to other complica- tions, particularly witn regard to Peru. The course, therefore, taken was but fair towards all parties, Much compiaint, and one of the chief causes of animosity towards England -was her indecent aste in recognizin the rebela of the South as belligerents. This act alone led to all the unfortunate transactions incident to the disreputable part taken by the English government and peopie in favor of the rebellion, In the face of these matters of history it may be considered as eminently inconsistent, after all that has been said on the subject, for our government to enact the game thing, But aside from this the President has his attention Particularly directed upon the progress of the struggie in Cuba. ‘To say that Mr. Fish 18 the only impediment in the way to recognition’ 1s an act of injustice to that distinguished gentleman. He aif- Tera in nowise from the sentiments of the President and his ministers, and, as the head of the adminis. tration, there is no doubt, Is ready at the proper moment to act in accordance with the wishes of his chief and asscoiates. Were the President to request the Secretary of State to issue a proclama- tion according belligerent rights tothe Cubana, there 1s no doubt but that ef sae document, and oon- cerning which there has been 80 much clamor in the country, would be forthcoming at once. But such action is not now timely or prudent. The govern- ment having inaugurated other means of using its interposition is not a3 yet compelied to resort ‘to forcible measures with the prospect of offending the superoiiious pride of Spain and be subjected to the annoyance of watocling her puerile hostility. The Spanish authorities evidently realize their sitaation better than we do, and by allowing that consummate” Spanish pride to have a itttle scope will leave a clear fieid for the prosecution and completion of any negotiation that may be going on secredy between the United States aud Spain. The latter Power is ine- vitably doomed to lose her foothold on the Americam Continent, and to make the most out of this unior- gate state of affairs for her is all that is left for her 0. Secrecy is one of those rare virtues which is sel- dom found, and when found commends itself, The seeming delay in the recognition of peiligerent rights in the Cubans 1s no indication of a backward- nea on the part of the administration; but on the other hand, could the plain facts be known, the course adopted would be fully endorsed. ‘The gov- ernment is not going to publish ita policy beiore- band, therefore when the question is matured it will be plenty of time for comment and congratulation. It must, meanwhile, plainly be borne in mind that Mr. Fish ta not Opposed to the recognition of Cubs but is thoroughly in accordance with the views the President. e AN OFFICER OF THE ARMY FOR THE HEAD OF THE MARINE COAPS. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— The’ vacancy tn the position of Commandant of the Marine corps occurring by the retiring General Zeilin, has caused a scramble for the ripe pippia ready to fall into the bands of any recipient fortu- nate enough to possess suMicient influence enabling him to grasp the golden prize. Changes many have taken place in the official personnet of the corpay which causes reflection whether the filling the position by any member now In the marines would benefit that Cn ay to be efficient arm of the naval service. As la well known to those conversaut.with the interior disclpiine and arrangement of the Marine corps, those very important elements are wanting to give that splendid condition of almost perfection, which It postessed in the by-gone days of Coloneis Gainbie, Miller, of Biadeusburg fame; Henderson, of Florida note; Edson, of Quilla Battoo celebrity; Reynolds, Garland and others, now, alas, gone, possibly never to be replaced. Fow in any service cam compare with Miller and Edson for bravery, with Henderson for suavity of manner and genial bearwg, with Gamble and Reynolds—tue firat for diacipline unsurpassed, the latter for driil unequalled, All these worchies of brildant memory filling the historic page wita thelr achievements are gone, and we mourn wie vacancies. Some few of the younger oillcers, excepting 1n experience, might’ ‘be selected, Captains Fagan, Iliton and Colium, for example, but years must mature their vapacity, ‘The Marine corps requires # firm hand on the reins , of discipline, a quick eye for the many corruptions and defects existing and av experienced military knowledge; then, and then only, will the corps re- gain its former proud standing so terribiy shakea, its very ilie perilied at Fort Fisher through the cule pable lack of, to say the least, soldierly tactics, and ko forth, of the commanding marine oMcer engaged therein, The appointinent of any of the present aspiring ofMicers, or OF any marine officer, in fact, will nottend to secure the eflictency 80 much to be desired in tie corps. No, the commandant, as the appointment 1s original or by selection, should be Made irom the army, the oflicers of which have undergone that severe mental and corporeal training in our splendid military school at West Point, fitting them 60 admiralby for the very im- portant position—head of tie United States Ma- rine corpa, The proposal was mooted and almost carried in {ta favor, by the selection and appolat nent of that brave vewran soldier, General James, Shields, immediately succeeding the close of the war with Mexico, Strong political infuence alone defeated the project, Not oniy would the corps be benefited; but what more dtting reward for a gal lant army ofiicger deserving weil of his country, scarred with wounds and laureiled with battics ained, than ® position 6o exaited, 60 pecuniary ‘awarded, and so much to be desired, The aspirants of the corps 80 anxious to be pro- moted had no active campaigning service durin the lato war, Slack and Nicholson at home on Stalt duty (oy the way a former Attorney General decided stat cers intolligibie for coum mandant), Kintzin: aod Field on uortiern shore stations. No, to en Any disputes among the marine officers, we say let an army officer be selected, one of experience actual campaigning and handiing large commund @ man Of frmness in purpose, the gentleman as weil as officer, and it will never be regretted even vy the Marine corps, excepting by those Who Care wore for rank than for duty, CONNECTICUT ToRACCO.—The Connecticnt tobacce crop promises to be @ good one, So far as quantity is concerned, sales have commonly been made on oe terms; but good wrappers have gone up to forty centé and even higher figures; The Hartford Tunes makes the followiug quotations Tegacding old stock:—Old leaf of 1866 and 1506 crop selis, “new woight” only, filers, 8 cents; seconds, 12 cents; Wrappers, 15 to 20 conts, Some’ ty heid yet by farm ers, but at highest prices, and tupy will do weil to well now; for as Hoon ag the A8ub crop Ia cured the demand for the old will ceasy, The crop of 1867 has all been bought up and ee into the manufacturers? hands, Anything fine “f that crop brings ver high prices. The 1863 ¢rop seila, if sound, fill to 12 cent; seconds, 45 to 20 cents; wrappers, 4 to 60 cents, according ¢oselections, ‘There 1s not much demana yet for high price leaf, and will not be nash the cheaper grades are all bought up, The great ode Jection Lo thas 1463 crop is that of its being en rE egones teat, When the demand ts for ligal vl i 1