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“TRREGRAPHIC. NEWS: FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Spanish Reinforcements at Sea for Cuba. PRIM'S DECLARATION OF MONARCHISM, A Canadian Military Legion in Rome. Napoleon in Preparation for a French Crisis. Reception of the Duke of Edinburg at Yokohama, of the Steamship Sierra Nevada on the Pacific Coast. Andy Jobnson’s Senatorial Pros- pects Improving. SPAIN. ‘The Cuban Movement as Seen by the Cabi-= act—Salling of Troops for the Autillee—Re- publicans Executed, Maprip, Oct. 21, 1869. It ta reported that Captain General De Rodas bas informed the home government that tbo rebels in uba have all along had active relations with the republican insurgents tn Spain, and that arrange- ments have been made between them fog mutual encouragement and assistance. Reinforcements for Cuba to the number of 3,000 men sailed yesterday for Havana. Additional troops will be sentearly in November, The defeat of the republicans here places a large number of men at the disposal of the government, which proposes to take advantage of the opportunity and act vigor- ously for the complete suppression of the rebellion tn Cuba. All the republican leaders captured with arms tn their hands and at the head of armed bands are to be shot, Some executions have already taken place. The Duke of Montpensier has tnterceded with the Rogent for the life of the leader of the attempted revolt at Seville. 5 Prim’s Declaration of Monarchism. MADRID, Oct, 21, 1869, Tm the Cortes to-day General Prim, referring to the rumors current in regard to his political faith, Qeclared that he was a monarchist, apd as such Was Opposed to the eslablisumeat of @ republic in pain. Legisintive Thanks to the Army. Mapai, Oct, 21, 1860, A session of the Cortes has been resumed. A Fesolution thanking the army for their efforts in quelling the recent republican tosurrection was Onantmousiy adopted yesterday. FRANCE. Imperial Preparation. Panis, Oct. 21, 1860. iy ig rumored that the National Guard will be ceorganized at once. Tho Bank Statement, Panis, Oct, 21, 1969, The regular weekly statement of the condition of the Bank of France is made public to-day. By the exhibit it seems the amount of bullion in hand is 6,000,000 france greater than last week, Imperial, Military and Political Movements. PARIs, Oct. 21, 1869. ‘The Emperor will come to Paris on the 25th inst. The Ministers will remain at Complegne until the 24th, when they will return to Paris. Is is oMctally stated that the Ministerial pro- gramme will soon be made public, The uitra-impertalist Deputies to the Corps Légis- latif meet to-morrow to reorganize their party. , A meeting is called by M. Mathieu, a friena of M. Rouher. ‘Twenty-seven Deputies adhere to the manifesto of the opposition members of the Corps Législatit. ‘The liberal voters of Paris generally endorse the manifesto. The report that Prince Metternich, the Austrian Minister to Frauce, has resigued on account ofa duel 4s positively contradictea, Marsnai Bazaine, on taking command of the Im- portal Guard, made very energetic order of the ‘aay, AUSTRIA AND ITALY. A Royal Reconciliation in Prospect. LONDON, Oct, 21, 1860. The rumors that the Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria, and King Victor Emanuel, of Italy, will #000 have an interview aro increasing. AUSTRIA. Entente with North Germany. VIENNA, Ont. 21, 1869, The Crown Prince of Prussia has arrived here and $4 well recetved by the Emperor, Peace now seems to be assured between Prussia and Austria. Tae Sword of St. Peter Sharpened from Canada, Romer, Oct. 21, 1869. Ninety-six recruits for tne Papal army arrived ore from Canada yesterday. Royal Visitors. Rome, Oct, 21, 1969, ‘The ex-King and Queen of Naples lave arrived tn tty. ENGLAND. ‘Tho Premier on Political Amnesty. LONDON, Oct. 21, 1969. ‘Mr. Gladstone, the First Lord of the Treasury, has ‘Written a long letier to tho President of the Limerick Amnesty Association on the subject of the course of the government towards the imprisoned Fentans, ‘Ge says the members of the goverument have care- fally considered the many memoriais for the release ‘of tho political prisoners which nave been presented from timo to time, and have unanimously decided fhat such a release would be contrary to their duty @8 guardians of the public security and peace. The Bank Statement, LONDON, Oct. 21, 1899, ‘The weekly statement of thc Bank of England is Pade pubiic to-day, The amount of duiliga in vauit 18 £202,000 sterling less than last week, AMERICAN CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Lovisvi.r, Ky,, Oct, 21, 1869, The American Christian Missionary Soctety's Con- ‘Vention concluded its labors to-day. The Committee 0n Foreign Missions roported against inaugurating new foreign missions, but recommended a Continuance of the Jamaica mission, The The Convention annual meeting was concurred in, d to hold its next Ma Indi Nite Th i conc cmpresident, Bef akay ot, Ohio, Vice gee Isaac RNS ot Onto; Weis Pendi ton, West Virginia: R, Kentncky; © Hevording: Secretar, Wren mt pen ankOaky ih te rer, gg it | the NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1869. The Austrian Troaty Concluded and the &m- bassy En Route to Jeddo—A Large Rico Junk Blown Up—Thirty Chinamen Killed and Kitty Wounded—Preparations at Hong Kong to Receive the Duke of Edinburg. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 1869. George F. Seward, United States Consul General at Shanghae, and J, Markham, British Consul at Foochow, arrived here by the steamer America, The following news ta received from China:— ‘The Austrian Embassy having concluded a treaty with China, arrived at Osaka on the 24th of Septem- ber, en route wo Jeddo to negotiate a treaty with Japan. The British press of China is flied with bitter comments on the report trom Pekin that Prince Kung had refused to receive the Duke of Edin- burg. The Oriental Hotel, at Macao, had been totally de- atroyed by fire, A large Saigon rice junk blew up at Swatow, Thirty Chinamen were killed and fitty wounded. The murderer of Holwortpy at Hong Kong had been discharged, The inhabitants of Tsunyefoo, in the province of Sathuen, had destroyed the Roman Catholic church in that place aud maltreated the native Christians, Great preparations were being made at Rong Kong to receive the Duke of Edinburg. The Prince dad decided not to visit Shanghae. Rev. J, Williamson, late of the London Missionary Society, was murdered on the 26th of August by Chinese robbers near Tientsin while proceeding up the Grana Canal, Several outrages on foreigners were reported. The United States fagsuip Delaware and the Monocacy and Astuelot were at Yokohama. The Oneida was on the way to San Francisco. The Unadilla and Maumee were on southern stations, The Aroostook had been soid at Yokohama, and the Ashuelot and Mouocacy were likely to dud pur- chasers tu Cina, Shang! Markets, SMANGHAB, Sept, 18, 1869, Black Teas—There have been large settlements, Advices continue favorable, The reports of large avatiable reserves of stock are confined, The ex- ports to date have been 40,600,000 Ibs, In green was the settlements have been 46,000 Ibs. The pack- ages are principally tor the American market. dtock, 50,000 packages. Good to tine Mogune and Twankay, taeis 304 ; good to fine Foochow, taels 87 a 41; common to inedium, tacls 315, Silk quiet and firm. Settlements, 4,500 bales, Stock, 7,000 bales. Best No. 3 Tsatiee, taels 565; No, 1 Hatnings, taels 480; No. 2 ae taels 430, Saued, since August 20, Mart die, tor Boston, with 863,000 Ibs, of biack tea; lusuiaine, for New York, with 444,500 lbs. of black tea; , Stanley Castle, for New York, with 688,500 Ibs. Of green tea, and tue Argonaut, for New York, with 604,000 lbs, of green tea, Reception of the Dake of Edinburg at Yoko- hama—The Duke the Guest of the Mikad at Jeddo—Attempted Assassination of the British Minister at Jeddo—Prince Todo As- sussinated—Supposed Loss of the Clipper Ship Flying Scad. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 1869, The steamer America, which arrived here yester- day, brought tue following general news:— ‘The reception of the Duke of Edinburg at Yoko- hama was very cordial, The British residents pre~ sented an address, to which the Prince replied ap- Dropriately, On the 1st of September nia Royal Highness drove to Jeddo, where he was the gueat of the Mikado, The road the entire distance was bril- liantly illuminated with native lanterns. * A feet of nine Japanese war vessels was at Jeddo, Heavy rains prevailed at the time, which prevented the con- templated outdoor festivities. On tne 4th the Duke, Sir Harry Parkes and Admiral Keppel paid a state visit to the Mikado, The Duke returned to Yoko- hama on the 8th, where the festivities were con- tinued for several days, The Duke paid a visit to Osaka, and while return- ing hada narrow escape, his vessel, tue Salamts, colliding with a Jepauese steamer. ‘The Galatea, with the Prince on board, left Yoko- hama on the 16th for China, It was understood that the Prince wouid visit Pekin as a private individual, the Emperor of China having refused him a State reception. Anatiempt to assassinate the British Minister at Jeddo was frustrated. Sir Henry Keppel, the commander of the British squadron in China and Japan, was entertained ata banquet by the British residents of Yokonama pre- vious to his departure for Europe. The Duke of Edinburg, Sir Harry Parkes and numerous naval officers were present. Prince Todo, a powerful Daimio, had been assas- sinated, The Prince was a stanch ally of the Tycoon, and his murder was on account of some political dimerences. Prince Satsuma and another Prince had quarreliea and war was likely to result from It. The Japanese Parliament have voted to surrender all the estates, retainers and revenue belonging to them as Daimios to the Mikado, anid receivefrom him honorary titles instead of that of Daimio, ana an allowance of one-tenth of their revenue, with relief from the support of their old retainer: There had been numerous executions at Jeddo. Admiral Enomato had been sentencéd to death, but his life will probably be spared. Nothing had been heard from the ship Flying Scud, which left Yokohama on the 17th of August last. It is known that she encountered a typhoon, and it ts feared that the ship and all hands are lost. The stock of silk at Yokohama was 2,000 bales, Arrivais from Mybash were brisk, The following are the quotations:—Best, $800; medium, $750; infe- rior, $670; Oshu, extra, $850; best, $820; Koshir, medium, $650. ‘There is a large business doing in tea for the American market, principally medium and fine grades, We quote good common at $24; medium, $27; good medinm, $81; fine, $35; finest, $39. The Mary Lee, with 466,733 pounds, and the Georgia Becker, with 284,223 pounds, have sailed tor New York. The Cedrick is full, and the Phaeton is en- gaged for the same trade, The Herbert Graham, Janet Ferguson and Carobel are berthea for New York. The market for various articles of import is gen- erally favorable, Yarns are active and firm. Shirt- ings unchanged. Fancy goods ‘and woollens are, however, neglected. Exchange on London 4s. 6d. Freights to New York 40s, The ship Falcon was wrecked near New-Chang recently and became a total loss. LOUISIANA. Relief of the Veterans of 1814—Great Fraud Discovered=The Matter to be Investigated by the Graud Jury. NEW ORLRANS, Oct. 21, 1869. The city papers for some time past have been ven- tilating the fact that the State was being defranded of money, amounting in the aggregate to several hundred thousand dollars, under color of the law for the relief of the veterans of 1814 and 1815, the general impression being that there were not a hundred of this class living, In regard to this mat- ter Judge Abel, of the First District Court, yester- day assembled the Grand Jury, and delivered a lengthy charge, of which the following is an-extract:—'1 have felt it my duty to call you to- gether in this summary manner to check and finally stop, if possible, one of the most daring and successful frauds that has yet been perpetrated Upon the State Treasurer, and this accomplished by wholesale perjury, subornation of perjury, and it is believed by the complicity of oMcers in position, Tie states that he alludes to the false, corrupt and iraudulent obtaining of Warrants upon the State ‘Treasurer by virtue of the act Of the Genoral Assem: approved in 1868 for the relief of the veterans we who sorved under General Jackson | battle New Orleans." sear oo KENTUCKY. The Reunion of the Army of the Tonnessce— President Grant to be Present LOUISVILLE, Oot. 21, 1869, A telegram was received to-day from Washington, announcing that President Grant and Generali Sher- man Will be present at the reunion of the Army of Tennessee, which takes place in Louisville 1ith and sin of November, sp THE PACIFIC COAST. Loss of tho Stoamship Sierra Nevada—The Passengors Suved—Heavy Rain Storm. SAN FRANCIS00, Oct, 20, 1869. ‘The steamsnip Sierra Nevada, hence September 16 for St. Luis Obispo, went asuore on the 17, during @ heavy fog, near Piedras Blancos, a few miles south of Monterey. Her passengers were saved, The ves- #el and cargo are @ total loss, The Sierra Nevada was & wooden sidewheel steamer of 1,394 tons, rank- ing second clas’. She was built at New York in 1851, and was 226 feet tn longth, 35 eet in breadth and 16 feet deep. Sho was last surveyed and metalied during last year in San Francisco, and was looked upon as a sound, trustworthy vessel. Tt has been raining all day, causing great destrac- tlon to tae grain exposed along the line of the rall- road and the banks of the rivers awawing transpor- tation, The vote of the judicial etection waa light. Re- turns from the interior 40 far are favorable for the democrats, TENNESSEE. The Senatorial Election—Johnsou’s Prospects improving, NASHVILLE, Oct, 21, 1869, The Legislature ballotted four times to-day for United States Senator, The last ballot stood— Johnson, 48; Etheridge, 31; scattering 24. Mr. Jobn- son wanted but four votes to elect kim. PENNSYLVANIA. Changes in the Philadel the Brooks’ Asanssins—Porjary by a Wit- nose—Mysterious Disuppearance of Wit. messes. PHILADELPHIA, Oct, 21, 1861. Mayor Fox has recommenced dismissing police officers appointed under republican Mayors. Nine- feen were dismissed to-day. The trial of Marrow and Doughorty, charged with the attempted assassination of Brooks, commenced this morning before Judge Ludlow. The case is prosecuted by Charles Gibbons, the new District Attorney, who narrated the facts of tho case, Neil McLaughlin was placed on the stand as a witness for the prosecution. He swore positively that he had never seen Morrow or Dougherty until he mot them in New York; that he drove che car- riage, and was hired to doso by two men whom he did not know. Subsequently Mayor Fox tesitfed that McLaughlin on two occasions before him made sworn statements that he was hired to drive the carriage by Morrow and Dougherty, and he aiso detailed the whole pro- ceedings of September 6, McLaughlin will here- after be tried for perjury. In the course of the trial to-day other witnesses {identified Morrow and Dougherty as being about Keenan’s store just before the shooting aud on the previous day. Two important witnesses for the prosecution, who were in court this morning, mysteriously disap peared this afternoon and cannot be found, It 13 feared they have been made away with by whiskey dealers. The direction of the testimony to-day was towards showing that Mr. Brooks had been followed by men who wished to take his life for some two weeks previous to September 6. NEW YORK. Canvassing the Vote on the Consiitution in New York City—Canal Navigation Re. sumed—Meeti of the Albany Bar, ALBANY, Oct. 21, 1869, The Attorney General has written to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Kings county that he is of opinion that the ballots cast for and against the amended constitution in New York and Brooklyn miust be canvassed by the Board of District Cane vassers, a8 other ballots cast at the ensuing election are required to be canvassed, Boats were moving freely on the Erie Canal last evening. The Fish creek feeder has been ordered to ‘ve advertised and Jet by the Canal Board. At a meeting of the members of the bar, numer- oualy attended, the following named gentlemen were appointed a committee to prepare and report an address to the people recommending the adoption of the judiciary article of the amended constitu- tion:—George F. Comstock, William M. Evarts, Fran- cis Kernan, ira Harris, Daniel Pratt, Join H. Rey- nolda, John Ganson, Joseph Mullin, William A. Beach, Charles Andrews, Hiram Gray, William A. Wheeler, Rufus W, Peckham and Joshua M. Van Cott. The address was subsequently reported and adopted unanimously, Amasa J. Parker presided, with Mathew Hale, Secretary. The address recommends the adoption of the Judiciary article of the late Convention and closes a8 follows;— To give practical effect to these views, which we believe are generally entertained, wo bog leave to suggest the follow- {ug form of ballot, to be prepared and Issued by local commit- tees in both political parties:—On the outside, “Constitution, dictary," within, “Vor the amended judiciary article.” We e-alno to any to our professional brethiren throughout that this is a subject which les peculiarly within their knowledge and experience, and that they have in ita liar interest. Upon a questfon which so deeply involves ¢ administration of justice, usefulness and respectability of our profession we olght to sink the politician and become {ntelligent and upright guides to public opinion and action. Lot us, therefore, assume the responsibility and exercise the ind hich, fn the situation, justly belong to us. If the views we have suggested meet with the general approval, the roombers of the bar sbould in every locality look to the ‘bal Jota aud give their personal attendance at the poils. MASSACHUSETTS. Seventh District Republican Congressional Convention—Boutwolls Successor Nomi- nated, Boston, Oct. 21, 1869. The Seventh District Republican Convention met at Concord to-day and organized by choosing Henry Wilson to preside. Senator Wilson expressed his gratitude for the mark of approbation conferred on, him. He found there was deep interest here to-day, but trusted all would act with moderation and harmony, and remember that they represented no local interest, but great and liberty-loving party with @ record far nobler than that of any other in America; that we had Grant for our President and that he was conduct his administration on a far higher plan than any since John Quincy Adams. An informal ballot was then taken for candidate for Congress, in which 112 votes were cast, George M, Brooka, of Concord, receiving 42: Dr. J. C. Ayer, ot Lowell, 27; Joshua Marshal, of Newton, 18, aud D, li. Richardson, of Lowell, 8. The name of Judge Richardson was withdrawn and a formal ballot taken, with the following result:—Whole number of votes, 112; necessary for a choice, 57; George M. Brooks, 69; Dr. Ayer, 27; J. Marshall, 12; D, Hiteh- cock, 1; F, M. Johnson, homas Rice, 1. The nomination of Mr. Brooks for Congress was then made unantinous. Pecuniary Statement of the National Peace Jubilee. BOSTON, Oct. 21, 18! fhe Executive Committee of the National Peace Jubilee Association, having closed their accounts, make the following stavement of the pecuniary results of that great enterprise receipts from the sale of tickets, rent of rooms and all other sources,...... RXPENDEP AS FOLLOWS. Cost of the Coliseum building complete 4, Yooal and instrumental $290,270 + $120 Messrs. Hook, for organ. Doorkeepers and sale of tickets. Incidentals, land damages, clerk hire, gas, water, &¢ TOM. cocesscsersesccsscccceessoce +. Holance in the hands of the treasurer. The committee in closing their reportisay: trary to the general appreliension the receipts of the Jabilee were suMcient to pay all its expenses, with- out calling upon the guarantee fund. The balance rematning in the treasury is absolutely at the dis- posal of the committee, tosbe used for the reimburse- ment of their own expenses, Compensation for their services or for any other purpose to which they may please to appropriate it. They have unanimously decided to add this amount to ‘the proceeds of the benefit concert given to Mr. Gilmore, as their own testimonial of appreciation of his genlus and tireless energy in inaugurating one of the most brilliant and successful entertainments of modern times, The roceeds of the concert amounted to $82,146, and the lance in the treasury, $6,882, making the total testimonial placed tu trust for Mr. Gilmore aad bis family, $39,02 THE GOLD RING INVESTIGATION. The investigation which, it ia understood, is about to be instituted by the Grand Jury of the county, under the recent charge of Judge Ingraham to that body in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, touching the subject of the late goid specuiations in Wall street, is said to have been instigated by Peter B. Sweeny and Richard B, Connolly. Against both of these gentlemen charges and insinuations have been made to the effect that, in their official capacities as City Chamberiain and Comptroller reapectively, they had been engaged tn the speculations tn con- nection with some of the parties reported to have been in the ring, and that the money used by them for that purpose was public money, It 1s understood that they take tis method of vindicating themselves individually. —TRIPLE SHEET, RIVER DIPROVENENT CONVENT.ON. Water Route Between the Mississippi and the Lakes—Navigation of the Fox and Wis consin Rivers—Importance of the rie Canal—Cheap Transportation the Necessity of the Northwest. Porrags Orry, Wia., Oct. 21, 1869, The call for a River Improvement Convention at Portage City, October 20, was responded to by a large attendance of delegates from most or the counties of Central Wisconsin, by Governor Merrill and delegates from Towa and by Governor Marshal! and associates from Minnesota, with othera from districts in and out of the States, numbering together about 600 delegates, The Convention was permanently organized by the appointment of Governor Merril, of lowa, Per- manent President; Governor Marshall, of Minne- Sota, Governor Fairchild, of Wisconsin, and othera Vice Presidents, with several secretaries. The proceedings were characterized by consider. able enthusiasm. and the convention is considered, in the ability of 1t8 members, one of the most able that has ever assembled for any similar purposo tn tue West. The citizens of Portage City prepared for and en- tertained the delegates with creditable liberality, and the Convention, after disposing of tts business saptempotoryy, adjourned, subject to the call of ite cers. The following lutions adopted Resolved, That » water route, by which the ateamboats of tho Missisaipp! river can run into the harbors and unload into the vessels of the great inked, is w great necessity. Refolved, That us it has been shown by the goveramen t surveys, that auch route can be made through the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, the orlgiunl pojicy of our wovernment to make thom public highways shall oo carried out. It aub- stantially pledged itaoif to do this when it kept the con- trol of tHese atreams by the act which admitted Wisconsin ‘aa a State into the Union. Resolved, That ass State survey re ¢he most important of the reso~ ade by the genaral gov- ernment shows that the cor 6 the Mississippi river with the great lakes by a steam manne! will not greatly exceed 14,000,000, which is not as much aa the aaving such route would make in each your tu the carrying trade of the Northwest, it would bo & great injustice and a gross wrong to put off this great work Kesolved, That ax tho Erie Canal, with ite contracted channels, ite numerous amall tocks, the slow movements of ius boats with horse Cannot exceod thirty: atx miles in twenty-fuar by with these great drawbacks, kept down freight charges, It Is therefore clear that a river route, with a few large i an bo navigated by iboats moving 150 mil ty-four hours, will pro- ot the Northwentern Stas nmoasurable charges oF dangerous condition Resolved, That the great and important commerce of the Erie Canal, in the face of the greatest competition tn our country, shows ab wat routes ore demanded. Without them the values of many coarse productions are lost, as they cannot be carried to market otherwise, Railroads, by giving activity to the business of the country by filling it with popue lation, made water routes neveasary to meet the varied # of a groat and prosperous community. it the waut of the Northwest ti from portation thisean only be recured by. which all have wright to une win taeie own vussois upon equal terms, thus giving the pubiio the benafita of {rea com: petition, NATIONAL CAPITAL CONVENTION, Removal of the National Capital Recom- mended=The Mississippi Valiey tho Centre of Population—The West Seat of Km- pire—No Further Improvoments in Wash- ington Needed. the ST. Lois, Oct, 21, 1869. The following are the resolutions reported to the National Capital Convention by Joseph Modii, chairman of the Committee on jolutions, and adopted unanimous!y:— Whereas the preseat mite of the national capital was selected ma the most central point whensthe peopte of this Fepublio were ouly a few millions in number, iauabiiing only narrow sirips 0} ntry along the Atlantic coast: and the poj whereas, \iou of this republic bas tnoreased thir- teen fold since then, and #p which the States ia extatens was located formed the castern edge; and whereas the pres. it of the national capital {4 notoriously incon. er of pence, and the darkest vagesa of our i ry demon t@ that in time of war or domestic turbulenoe it in so d rousiy exposed aa lo require vast armaments and untold miitiona of mney for its spectal defence ; and whereas all the reasons whieh caused the loca: Mon of the seat of government where it now is have, by the enormous developmont of the country sad corresponding change in the wants of the people, become utterly cbsoiete, thereiore, Resolved, That it iv absurd to suppose that the handful of inhabitants, in 178%, Just emorging from colonial vassulage, before siexmboats, railways, telegraphs or power presses were dreamed of, a mile of turupike or canal constcucted, possessed the authority or desired to exercise the power of fixing the capital forever on the banks of the ‘Potomac against the will and interests of buodreds of millions who might come after them. Kesoived, That the poeple have endured the present illy located capital for three-quarters of @ century, pauentiy waiting for the vast territory of the Unton to be peopled and organized into States and tctil the centre of population and wealth be determinad, when permanent place of residence ed; that time has come, dangerous domestic a in the tanguage of James Madigon in the Au equal aviention to the righta of the com: f republics, if we consider the aitects of ve power on the aggropate community we must feol equal inducements to look to the centre in ofder to fidd the proper seat of government. ‘This equal attention has not been and cannot be given to the interests and righte uf the he capital is located (n an inconvenient the nation. That the vast and fert! recion known as the axippl Valley must for all time be the seat of empire of this continent and exert (he controliiag influence in the nation, anise it is homogeneous in its interests and vaat ever to permit the outlying States to sever their connection with the . This vast plain will always be the surplus food-pro- ducting portion of the continent and tho arewt market forthe Sine fabrics and tropteal productions of other sections of the republic; this immense basin must ‘have numerous outlets and channels of cheap and swift communication by water and rail with the seaboard for the e of the productions and ingress of ; re, whatever policy the government may pursue that tends to multiply, improve or enlarge those articies of commerce, it must result in common advantage to the whole Union—to the seaboard States equally with those of the centre. Resolved, That the natural, conventent and {nevitable for the capltal of the republic is In the heart of thia valloy, where the centre of population, wealth and power \s irrosis. tibly gravitating; where the ‘government, surrounded by numerous millions of brave and Union-loving citizens, would be forever safe against foreign fooa or sectional seditions, and where {t wonld need neither armaments nor sanding armies for ite protection. Resolved, That while advocating the removal of the seat of goverament to the Missiasipp! Valley, we do not mean to Serve the Interests of any particular locality, but that wa M point « commission for t 080 of efor the national cap! tai’ ta, tho ssi ppt. “4 ‘uging tue removal of the national capt. tal from {ts present fnconventent, out of the way and exposed locality, or extreme border o Unton,twa are in earnest, aad that we shall vot cease our eforte until that end 1s accomplished, firmly belleving that the absolute necessity of a removal will be more apparent every day, and shat » manjo- rity of the American people will not long permit their inter- ests and convenience tu be di ded. Rerolved, That & removal of the pational capital being juestion of time, we emphattcally oppose all expendi: tures of money for tha enlagement of the old government buildings und the erecting of uew ones at the present avat of the natfonal government asa uselesd aud wanton waste of the property of the peopl The following resolution was offered by Hon. Sid- ney Ciarke, of Kansas, and after discussion laid on the table:= Resolved, That this Convention do recommend and requast all Congressional nominating conventions in the various States to incorporate in their platforms « demand for the ro- moval of the national ecapitul to @ more centre! and con- venient tocatity m1 Evening Session. The Conventioa met again at ualf-past seven o’clock. The President announced the Executive Cominitiee as follows:;—O. E. Carr, [llinols; G. T. Magoun, lowa; J. F. Miller, Oregon; L. EH. Reaves, Missouri; Jotnm Cobura, Iudiana; H, ©. Har Louisiana; G. N. Stuart, Alabama; A. Pile, New Mexico; J. Kadie, ; A.J. Kellar, Tennessee; 8, 0, Churchill, E. S. Huobard, Alaska; Thomas Moonligut, Kansas; Alvin Sau ders, Nebraska; Thomas FE. Tutt, Montana; U. G. Porshe, Texas; C. H. Hempted, Utah, They will igsue an address to the people of the republic. Governor Saunders, of Nebraska, and J. 3. Rol- ling, of Missouri, made speeches, after which the Convention adjourned, to meet at the Southern Hiovel, at nine o'clock to-morrow moruing, when they will adjourn sine die, CONVENTION OF LOCOMITIVE ENGINECAS. Sixth Annoal Convention of Locomotive gsincera—Address of the Presidont~Objocis of the Association—The Mast Hopo Disaster Revived. BavTimons, Oct. 21, 1860. The sixth annual Convention of Locomotive Engineers in the United States was in session in this city yesterday. Large numbors of delegates from nearly all the States and from Canada were present. Charles Wilson, Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood, delivered a lengthy address, congratu- lating the Convention on the advancement oi the Brotherhood since the last annual geasion. During the year fourteen charters were granted for new divisi ‘The address was chiefly devoted to tho objecta of the association, Namely, to elevate the standing and improve the efficiency of locomotive engineers, He recommended total abstinence from all that can intoxicate asthe only safe aud consis- tent ground for the Brotherhood, ‘ihe Mast Hope disaster on the Erie Railroad was reviewed, and the cause assigned that the engineer had been running two successive nights without sleep, ‘The address was ordered to be publisned, ‘The Convention then adjourned until to-day. AMERICAN OENTAL CONVENTION, New Haven, Oot. 21, 1809. At the American Dental Convention held here to-day, Dr. Crowell, of Brookiyn, N. Y., presided, and Dr. Mallett, of New Haven, was secretary pro tem, The following oMcera were eiected for the year:—President, J. G. Ambler; Vice Prest- dent, Samuel Mallett; Recording Secretary and ‘Treasurer, J. H. Smith; Corresponding Secretary, J. S. Latime! ‘The afternoon was ocoupied in discussing the best material for artificial dentures, Tne profession was = | urged to use their efforts to discountenance the use t | of rubber as & base for artidicial tooth, QiLH0AD CONDUCTORS WATIONAL CONVENTION. Corvunys, Onto, Oct. 21, 1849. ts Conductors’ National Convention waa called 0 order at ten o'clock thia morning 4. B. Jupp, Chairman of the Committee on Finances and Grievances, submitted tue report of that committed, which was agreed to. Samus. Trrus, Chairman of the Committee oa Constitution and Bylaws, submitted a lengthy report (rom that commitiee, suggesting suudry amendments to the constitution and bylaws, which were considered, amended and agreed to. J. W. Seymour, of the illinois Central Kailroad, Bap been. selected ty deliver Wue next andual ad- The following oMcera were elected for the enaning year:—Vreaident, James Marana, of tue New York sad Hariom Railroad; Vice President, Samuel Titus, of the New York Central Railroad; Secretary and Treasurer, Henry 0. Farmer; Executive Committe, Joa W. Moore, of the Baltimore and Olio Katirond I. N. Horner, of tne Pitsburg, Cincinnau aad 8 Louis Railroad; N. L. Wood, of the Cleveland, Oo- lumbus, Olnoinnati and Indianapolla Railroad. The Convention adjourned to meet in Philadelphia ol Cho Urss Wednesday in October, 1370. CONVENTION OF RAILROAD CLERKS PHILADBUPAIA, Oct. 21, 1349. A meeting of the clerks of tho varioua ri pad companies throughout the United States waa held to-day, in pursuance of the cali made by &. D. Keen, of the Camdemand Amboy Katlroad, for the purpose of foriaing @ ravroad mutuat insurance associa th The convention was oalled to order by RB, D. Keen, who was elected chatrman. A constitution and bylaws were adopte: ud the following gente. men were olected officers of the association:— President, John G, Neil, of the Pittsourg, Oincinnatt and St. Louis Railroad; Vice President, L. M. Bab cock, of the Erie and Pittsburg italiroad; Secretary and Treasurer, RK, D, Keen, of tue Cauden aud Am- boy Railroad; Executive Committee, A. Trowbridge, of the Philadelphia and Krie; D. M. MoKnight, of the Pennsylvania Central Rauiroad; J. P. Kerr, of the Northern Central; L. B. Blydeuburg, of tae Camden aud Amboy; ©, O. Fisher, of the Pittsburg, Ctncin- nati and st. Louls Railroad. ‘Lue Convention meets ia Chicago tn April next. A large numer of the principal roads i tas country were represonted, WORKINGWOMEN'S CONVENTION Boston, Oot. 21, 1360. A couveation of workingwomen convened in Faneuil Hall to-day and organized as followa:—Presi- dent, Mrs, KB. L. Daniels, of Boston; Vive Prost. dents, Mrs. K. Lang, of Lynn; Miss Jennie Coilina, of Boston; Colopel W. B, Greene, of Jamaica Plain; Mra, Sy , of Boston; Mra. KB, D. Lenton, of Charlestown, and Mra. Jones, of Stoneham, Resolutions were presented against the centraliza- tion of wealth and power, as repressing te develop- ent of the masses; Clatming eyuai wages for men and women where the work performed is equal tn quailty and quantity; endorsing the labor reform movement, and protesting against tue long hours of labor in factories aud tho overworklug Of Children of tender age. ‘The Convention during the aay was thinly at tenued, PERE HY YACINTHE Pere Hyacinthe enjoyed a comparatively quiet day yesterday, that is to say, that the newspaper repor- ters did not bother him as much as they did during she first two days aiter lus arrival, and there were not so many Clerical visitors ad on the day previous. During the forenoon he took a stroll up Fifth ave- nuo to see the “sights,” and seemed to be very fa- vorably impressed wich the maguificeat appearance of the browa stone buildings which Une the thoroughfare from Twenty-third street to the Central Park. To-day he intends to make a cour of the Park, and Mr. Green will do his beat to make everything look 44 lovely within the preciucts of lis jurjsdiction as he can ior the Father's ospocial benefit. A ramy day may inter- fere with the Péro's plans, out the Park Commis- stoners, not having any control over the clouds, have not seen fit to guarantee Ltn “suushine and gentle breezes.” Among those who called upon bim during tue day were three of the Boston viergymen who have come to this city for the purpose of tendering him a pub- lic reception in the “itub.”” ‘They were courwously received, and remained over an hour talking with him on ordimary topics, but the reverend gentieman declined to enter into ny conversation with them reiative to lus future course of action, which be intimajed he had not determined upon, as 1f would enttrely depend upon circumstances over which he would have no direct control, The Rev. Dr. Keatinge, formerly secretary and domestic chapiain to Cardinal d’Andrea, also called on Father Hyacinthe and presented, at thelr request, the respects of the Kev. resident Forbes, D. 0., of the General Thoologigal Seuunacy, aad the revercad professors. Dr. Keatinge, it ts said, was acquainted with tie Pere wuen le was secretary to Vardiual d’Andrea ta Rome. Several Catholic priests, whoae namea could not be ascertained, also paid him a visic; but wuether they came to encourage him in lua “disobedience” to tae Superior Of his Order or exhort him bo ve- come reconciied to his monastery 18 4 question that the Pee did not deign to make clear. One of the egy whe cailed upon lim, i ta said, ty attached the French Church of 3t, Vincent de Pau! in Went lwenty-third street. AMUSEMENTS CanLorra Partt AT STRINWAY FALL.—Patt!, apoo whom more tavors have been heaped than perhaps upoa any concert ginger tn this country—and thas, too, with a just appreciation of her worth—appeared last nighs tn her twenty-frat concert, There was no abatement of the applause with which her exquisite mianageniont of a voice singularly pure, flexible and fresb, with whioh Beaven has gifted her, was re- ceived. Since she last sung here she has visited Boa- ton, Providence and New Havon, and in each of these places her metropolitan and European reputation has received the graceful endorsement of aa large audiences as the music halls and theatres could ac commodate. Lt is to be regretted that ber season in dus city i drawmg to a& close. Bul swere remain yet two more concerts on the manager's programme, one this evening and a matince to-morrow, at Steinway Hall. On Monday night the farewel concert will take place as the Grovkiym Academy. After that we shall lave to parc with tuis delicious cantatrtce for some time, as sir, Strakosch takes her to Pulladelpnia, Bal- timore, Washingwon, and thence to the West, No aoubdt sho will be recetved on her protracted tour wita the same fervid appreciauion taas marked ner career in the Eastern cities. Indeed, she cannot [aii to ve welcomed with delat, for tt is many a year since so divine @ song bird Warbied ip the concert hails of the great West. Recollections of Jenny Lind and Cathere Hayes will probably induce a comparison with the new déva; but we can promiae that the comparison Wil Not be to the disadvantage of Mile. vatu. The concert fashionable audience. ue Gavatina frou ast night was attended by a large and The programme combined ‘aviata;’’ au exquisite laran- tella, composed expressly for Mile. Pattt by Borex. haw, and the celebrated duet from “Linda” vy Patti and Habelmana. The instrumental portion Was, ag sual, finely sustained by Hitter, the pianist, aud J. Prume, the vioiluist. The addiitoa of Herr Hermanns’ grana basso in the arta from the ‘Merty Wives of Windsor’’ and the duet from “Martha” were fully apprectated. Roncout, although sutering alittle from a cold, did very weil in the aria from “Cenerentola.” The programme for to-nignt ts par- ticularly rich in gems, Patt is put down for “Nightmgale,” @ song composed tor Ler by Muzio and to be suag by her for the fret time in this coun- try, and a@ delighttul waltz by Ritter, 8. B. Mills, the favorite pianist, wil play @ duet with Theodore Ritter, for two pianos. This will undoubs- ediy be a treat. The trio from ‘“Lombardi,"’ by Patti, Habelmann and Hermanns, with violin obli- gato accompaniment by Mr. Prume, completes the rarest part of the programme. We understand that In @ short time a Patti Album will bo published, con taining fac-srmiles of autograph letters from many Of the leading artists and composers of Burope, in Attestation of ber talents and the admiration in which she was held im the Old World, These names include those of Meyerbeer, Rossini, Dumas, Bene- dict, Mano, Gounod, Ricci, Verdi, and & host of other Cmibeut inen. AN UWteresting volume 1b Wii be. BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC—GERMAN Oreaa.— The v inauspicious condition of the weather last evening prevented the Academy from being so numeroualy and fashionably attended as it other- ‘wise might have been, from the fact that it waa the first representation of grand German opera for thia season ia Brooklyn. Flotow’s opera of “Martha” was presented, and the performance was highly creditable, evident from the a tokens of approbation deservedly and — cor. dially bestowed upon it by a seiect and appreciative assembiage. Aa Lady Henrietta Mme. Kotver displayed her artistio merits co considerable advantage, while Mile, Freaerici Was no less success ful tn her sprightly interpretation of Nancy. Mr. Himmer sustained the favoriie rote of Lionel with spirit and rendered tue popular solos with tasic aud sweetness, while mr. Wemlich as Plunkett was dash ing and effective. Altogether “Martha” was abiy presented by the Germad troupe. To-night Mo- varv's great production, ‘The Magic Fiute," will bo given, wile (uli orcvesira ana chorus. - Musical and Theatrical Notes. Thirty-six new operas have beeu periormed ia Ttaly during the past tweive months. Lady Don bas been playing tu a wide range of Characters at Portsmouth, where she is succeeded by Mr, Sovnenn, On Saturday evening next Colman’s comedy nn a att ee ead “The Beir at Law" wilt be givon at Wallack’s them tre for the frat time in four years. Ristort, by latest accounts, was attracting large audiences in Buenos Ayres, Miss Lucille Western is drawing large audiences at Nivio's by her powerful inpersonation of Lady laabel and Mme. Vine in the sensational play of ‘fast Lynne.” Her engagement at thia house con- tnues lor bwo weeks, and will De followed by Lottw aa Little Nell . It is reported that Madame Jenny Lind-Gold- schmidt will aug in her basband’s oratorio, ‘ituta,"” at Exeter Hall about the 17th of next month. 1. is Bald Ghat bie valet masver of @ French theatre is traning & monstrous suake to take part in @ Dai- lel, the scene of which is laid tn the Garden of Kaen (a truly Frouck notion), Herrmann, the prestidigitateur, who naa beem suitering frou til bealia for some time past, has, by the advice of his modical attendants, thrown up ali his professional engagements in this country, wil start for Gurope next week. Our cilixens, therefore, will not have an opportunity of seeing the great necromancer again perform hia marvellous tricks, and such of (hemaas nave neglected to attend Dis magical scances have missed @ great treat, “Vantoa d’Oroano,” a opera commenced by Halevy, ia being completed by one of Ir pay L. Louis Detfes. Aa Halevy had only sketoned two acta: at tho tame of his death the opera will be practically new. The libretto is by M. Leon Halevy, brother of the deceased composer. De Cordova, the humoriatic satiriat and lecturer, inaugurates the lecture season on Monday ovenng noxt at Steinway Had with bis new satirical Ming ab fashion, entitied “The Sham Family at Home." ‘This lecture has never yes been delivered in pubtio, and expectation in rogard to it stands on Uptoe, aud it is presumed that through it gome hard an well directed blows will be dealt out to the fashion- able foibles and follies of the day. Mr. De Cordova, independent of “The Sham Famuy,"’ has two other new loctures of the same sarcastic stripe, ‘botued up and ready for tmmediate use,’ which he intends popping at the “good-natured public’ #b the wre Le fine. ‘those new tecture are ontitied “ Our Mow Olergyman,"’ and “Whitln va, Sniitin, Breach of Promise,” vie Oras vo be delivered oa the 28th inst. and the other on the lstof November. Mr. De Gor- dova’s eulertainmenta hitherto gave always beem weil attended, and as the present course or lectures is entirely new there is BO good reason why auch should not coninue to be the case; for besides affording amusement and instruction they abound in wit, humor and moral refiections, and bheas latter ingredients are always seasonabie as well a4 pala- table. Two dramatic performances—one In the afternoon and Che other in the evening-—were given yesterday at the Academy of Music, in ald of ¢he Roman Catho- lic Orphan Asylum of this diocese. Reprosentativos from the Filth Avenue theatre, Bowery theatro, iheatre Comigue, tony Pastor's and Bryant's Mia- atrela took part in tue entertainment, and tt is pre- sumed that quite @ reapectavle amount of money was tuereby realized for this most deserving charity. Mir, Chanfrau takes a beneilt to-night at the Tnéa- tre Francais, upon which occasion Sam" will be presented, with the futl strengtu or the compauy a6 Unis Louse im the cast. Lat two more performances of “Sam” will be given at this theatre—at to-mor- row's matince and tu the evening—after which the theatre closes for two weeks, to permit of the neces- sary preparations tor the bringing out of anew dramauc senyatiou, upon which scene paiaters and carpenters are even now engaged Mrs. John Wood was announced to open the St. James’ theatre, London, on the Léth of Ociover, with an operciva by UiTenbach, a comedy and 4 bal- es, Miss Susan, Pyne wiil appear in the operetta, Mesars. Barton Hill, Marc Smith and A, W. Young in the comedy, and Frank Lacy, of “tiumpty Dump. ‘tame, in the bullet, The company is the strong. tn London + THE WEEKLY HERALD. est The Cheapest and Best Newspaper in the Country. 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