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EUROPE. ‘Turkey Neural fi tho Wat But Prop. ing for Eventualitles. AUSTRIA’S FEELINGS AND FEARS Areland’s Fruits of Fenianism and Distracted State of Society, TURKEY. Neutrality ef the Ottoman Government—War Sympathies of the PopulationTurkey Pre- paring for Eventualities—A Ferrybont on the Bosphorus, CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 12, 1870. ‘The troubled state of Europe, a3 yet, has not af- fected the wonted peace and tranquillity of Turkey. In imitation of the course pursued by all of the other Powers the Ottoman government has declared its. Perfect neutrality, and even called upon all of the tions on the subject of the war. Notwithstanding these measures, each of the papers shows either a French or a Prussian coloring and gives news ac- cordingly. Itneed not surely be added that tho French are extremely senzlttve to the remarks natn- Tally enongh growing out of the false position—not to use a harsher term—of the Emperor. and France ots-2-vis the triumphant armies of Prussia. Here, asin France, the former has now few friends or admirers among the French population of Con- stantinople, The Levant possesses, de longue date, ® large number of quasi French subjects, Many of whom have scarcely ever seen the country to which they belong, and are now more Levantines than real Frenchmen; and yet these are Youd in their dissatisfaction with Napoleon. On the other hand, there are fewer Prussians, and yet all the German population here feel proud of the bril- Mant faits Warmes of “Germany.” WhetMer this feeling will “grow with its growth and strengthen ‘With its strength,” and all those lands wherein the People now speak German will hereafter become one people, under a German emperor, to tho dis- memberment of Austria, 1s a problem tor future de- velopment. The tendency is in “that line,” and the prowess of Prussia fully shows the benefits of a confederacy and the positive value of one united Faderland. “union Jatt la force” (“Union 18 Strength”) is @ good adage, and if developed may change very much the map of Central Europe. Many Frenchmen and Prussians have left Stamboul for France—some to join the Garde Mobile and others to cast their lot'and lives anywhere in thetr country. The latter, with the landwehr, stand a chance of rejoining their first organizations of this city in the great capital of Paris. Somo Greeks have gone to Paris in search of military employment which is far better than brigandage ‘in Greéce, an the son of the Greek Minister Rangabé figures as a colonel on the staff of a Prussian general, TURKEY PREPARING FOR EVENTUALITES. Notwithstanding the neutrality of Turkey, she 13 slowly and surely preparing for eventualities, is callmg in her reserves and sen some addi- Shae er ath ae ate ee 3 ver, very probable ese Wil be needed, because things in France seem to it out an early peace. It is, however, rumored here that ire Fars, Stitugted hgtpenty ued, hs 01 ed the Paris, ‘tn £460, that she now considers that treaty as hon avenu—hull fond vold—in view of the tlt ig eXposed to an attack. deed, it Russia should feel deeply the re Ba] sh prevents her ‘Bebasto- ig UD A naval forde in the k Bea. & part in the European le and orce, a araw upon herself an Englisn naval this same Black Sea, she would be wholly unable Ere her own territory there. Such a state of ings is beyond bearing, and go it 1s not a matter of surprise here that she avails herself of an opportu- nity of throwing off such a political incubus as this same treaty. A ROYAL VISIT, The Shah of Persia 1s expected this autumn to visit the Islam shrines of Kerbelay, near to Bagdad, whero are vered tom! 5 Hopan, and others of bis fam! all near de- Scendants of the Prophet. Ali was nephew and also his son-in-law, ‘and is deemed by the Persians rs the ummediate and only true successor of Caliph the Islam world, while the Turks declare that was the fourth Caliph. Tne Sultan has nam Keival creep -Minister of Public Instruction, to proceed to Ks jay and receive big august brother, the Shah. He 1s an excellent Persian scholar, well read in Bi and i, and so q jed to epresent his own master, the Padishi Sali Riza y, the assistant master of céremonies of tho court, accompanies Kelval Effendi. Ali Bey is algo quite a linguist and a Nimrod or Ramroa, and will have a hundred oppor- tunities of shoo! wild buck on the banks of the Euphrates. His wife is a German of Berijn, and ali of his children receive an excellent Eurp. pean education. Horses and carriag: silver and id spoons, &c., &c., are being shi) off to = jad through the heal BO as jet the feel that our Padis! can make quite as much show as the former in Teheran, Ispihan, The former is already a Shah, while the latter is a Padishah, or the father of all shahs extant, with pachas innumer- A FERRYBOAT ON THE BOSPHORUS,® Aferryboat for the of carrit horses, &C., has at last been put on the Bosphorus by the rivileged company of the Straits, But what a teare it cuts compared to the boats of the same kina in New York! One of these 1 will be driven b; @ south wind to seek shelter in the Black Sea. it able, was made in land for the company, notwith- standing the nt Feo menedoa that it should ae Fl Csiate, up the Bosphoras, e tramwi for want i to pay the expro; ria tion in 6 latter locality. It will, however, be a paying affair when finished. aro being The'rrenoh ‘compan over the Gaiden Hotn, fn Hac com) 01 4 oatne The railroad ry made from C01 sed d the second has taken it uj It tala had Novenber i rik ba Aula, end le 1e a Tay then reach it, on horseback (paying one dollar) tthe same terms, 80 a8 91 mug bs a hd ome, for ten cents more, Twenty cents to the farthert one. fousyine, therefore, twenty cent e 1c, refol ae blessing the railroad will Tt is like the (Nassered Din Khodja), who, in place of a house, built up a door on & plain, which he always kept locked, so as to keep out thieves from his farm. Turkish funds are low and casb @ scarce com- modity. AUSTRIA. Weelings of the Austrian People Regarding the ‘War—A Glance at the Past=Bismarck—The Campaign of 1870—Italian Union—The Bal- ance of Power—French Foreign Policy— What Austria Has to Fear. VIENNA, Sept, 14, 1870. It would be difficult to give an exaggerated de- scription of the feelings of the Vienna public during the week that has passed. Although the whole civil- ized world follows the events of each day with an intensity of interest hitherto almost unknown tomen of this generation, it must be admitted that none outside of France and the North German Confedera- tion are so interested in the issue ef the present struggle as the peoples of Austria. Uther States may have their external relations changed, and be- come either of more or less importance in conse- quence of German victories. Austria 1s affected not only from without, but also from within. Not only 1s her position in the European family of nations at stake, but the structure of the monarchy itself is subject to influences which may either modify it radically or bring about tts dissolution and subse- quent incorporation into the German Confederation. With Austrians the war is not merely a thing to be Tegretted or rejoiced at; it is an event deeply affect- ing the present and the future of the State. Great surprise was expressed in 1866 at the remarkable success of Prussia and the immense results of her victories. There were few men in Europe who seemed to suspect that great as were the tinmediate Fesults of the victory of Sadowa they were but a small part of those that inevitably must follow. This resulted from the fact that few understood where lay the sources of strength and where those of weakness. One man alone had both the capacity to understand tiiis and at the same time the position and means to make his knowledge of avall—Count Bismarck. Let us take aretrospect of the last few years and sum up & few of the results of 1866. Before the campaign ending at Sadowa Italy was borne down by two foreign Powers—Austria, in Venetia, and France, in Rome; from neither one of thewe could’ ghe ree hersell. Other ‘nations wave ” Deen oppressed by one tyrant, but Italy haa tw and was that a dest class Power. td The battle of Sadows gave Venetia to Italy and freed Germany from the incubus of Though mi Germans at I the war of Teed oa fratticldad, thers nee tre na Who ao The cam of 18; Vhongn not yet finished, has Laer 3 anained dott Objedta. Whether Paris be captured or not the union of Germany 1s now a fact which needs no demonstration. The sec- ond great result is the COMPLETION OF ITALIAN UNION. ‘What tour years ago seemed bat a dream is nowa realty. The tem} power of the Pope is at an end, and the sifu which has been divided since the fall Rol greatness, is now the Alps to the nae, ue of Switzerland aon sont! shores of Messina. se ore eecee ry even the Cy the of the wor! farope for chan; AN WAS sup- bet ig Co pre hes gy ce of ry become impossible than bad been dre of b, jomate. as un Dy a was system of divi. was a m - sion for other an and centrailaation for 08, of tha ih ForeizR Office was to kee) Latin nations sort of tul lage, and Germi &@ condition of chronic division. With such a forever. Not only was this ays- ept up in Europe, but efforts were we 9 the New World. ‘The empire in M under c tection was to become a bulwark tape: o-Saxon progress and development and aiford a rallying poiat to Latin the nations of America, ortgerd FOREIGN POLIOY. ae of 3 as this it was confi- dently expected the role of th inde nation might be payea on ny which is opposed olitical no Fo ad Ee ume its uataral limits, and endea\ hem it un. it is a aystem condemned by modern history; for if there is anything evident at the present time it is that red races and ane are group together. This bi a ne and nearer toa unity, whioh ne be feached, 1s the go: nding. A palley. having for its by means of dividing peopl which striving to come into closer con- nection, already condemned, and, whether it be attempted by France in foreign affairs, or Austria tn home government, 1s sure to come to grief ip the end, tor the reason that it 1s struggling t irresistible course of events. Germany, from its r an 80 far @ ver different policy. ohare ca GERMAN FOREIGN POLICY. Up to the present time very little infinence has been exerted on the politics of Europe by Germany, if we exclude the retr le tofluence of Austria prior to 1860; in lermany 18 01 to have.a real {peed ltfe, ‘The monopoly of great uestions has hitherto been in the hands of England, ance and Russia. The Germans, Septicea of unity, or, more correctly, not having ati seat eir own not dimeultcotunderstand’ While Germany wash was not @ compact political ee it would have been futile to think of anything but hme affairs, France, united and organized, bed ever occupied with playing a brilliant réle everywhere, Germany divided and Gnyieldy. was harmless to her ambitious neighbor est. Thisis the past, butit ts not likely to Shinai peasara? deans gain e f the Continent; the power of. ‘united ir is 130 great to permit that. PEABS OF AUSTRIA. The q ion now arises—and it is a ques- tion that bles Austria, and does not leave Russia entirely at ease—will the Germany of the future q at home and ‘ dis- band her armi or she, after humbhng France and ling her daries, become ive on the south and east ? This is a question , in what iT] way it may be answered, wince aD. or an American reader, but are few men in Austria who do not think that German part of make the Adriatic one of the boundaries of the future German empire. That this is almost inevitable I Shall endeavor to hereafter. Austria does hot leave Russia entirely at her ease. Will the Germany of the future remain quietly at home and disband her 30x will she, after hi east Ww troucies many ple in Vienna at present— namely, those whose Interest 1t isto maintam the present government. IRELAND. Irish Politics—Fruits of Fenianism—The Church aud Land Questions—Distracted State of Socicty. DUBLIN, Sept. 15, 1870, The national party in Ireland 1s not at all so powerful as one might be iea to suppose from the representations of #88 press. The journals in the confidence of that party would have us belleve tha’ the vast majority of the imsh people are either in- cluded in its ranks or are in some way or otuer iden- tifled with it. This statement, I need scarcely say, ig quite erroneous. These journals are so much in the habit of exaggerating and distorting all the great questions of the day, s0 as to meet the views and wishes of their readers, that it is to be feared little confidence can be placed in their veracity. Despite thelr asseverations to the contrary, their party is weak in numbers, and in influence it is weaker ‘still. Those who compose it are, for the most part, farm laborers tn the country and the lower classes in the cities and towns, I need scarcely say that they are also the most illiterate portion of the community. Their knowledge of politics, in which they take so much interest, is somewhat scanty; and so false and inaccurate is it that it {s more likely to injure than to serve them; all their infor- Mmation is derived from the speeches of their leaders and from their press, Like the Orangemen, they a papconised, aad encouraged Dy & few persons of wealth and authority. Their leaders, who belong to the middle class, are men of great ability and in- fluence. These leaders they obey in all things, Un- fortanately, they obey them too implicitly. To this blind obedience may be ascribed the foolish, the mischievous, and, shall I say, the wicked and criml- nal acts in connection with Fentanism in Ireland. Many strange things have, no doubt, been commit- ted in ite name. There was no act too reckless, no hope too chimerical, no project too wild or vision- ary for them to engage in, and the result 1s that by conduct in most cases (reprehensible they have succeeded im bringing the causa with whico they-are identified into disgrace. They never act with prudence or moderation, ‘They are always in extremes, always attempting impossible things, al- ways going the wrong way about everything; and then, when ae as they invariably do, they vent their feelings of disappointment in abusing those Nae! may have had a hand in robbing them of suc- 149908 mea ae ase Ri no goon 10 Bay, however, that no has resulted from the extravagances of Fenianism. On the contrary, I believe that the nationalists and Fentans, both a their writings and their actions, have done much to enlighten the world upon the Triah question, and to bi it prominently before the public. Week after week, with boldness and with truth, they showed forth the monstrous in, tice of an allen establishment, the evils of religious ascendancy, the grievances in connection with the land system, the ly of the landed proprietors, and the wretchedness and misery of the great bulk of the people. aon issue of the national press sent forth through the length and breadth of Ireland, through England, through,Scetland, through the United States, through Australia, the cry that Ire- land was still in bondage, that her grievances wero never to be removed, that the only hope of the Irish people lay in death or exile. In this uf beyond all question, they rendered the most invaiuabie ser- vices to their country, and the Irish people owe them a deep debt of gratitude. THE CHUROH AND LAND QUESTIONS. But they did not, tt seems, calculate upon the suc- cess of the cause they advocated with such earnest- ness and such ability. It would appear that they adopted the cry of “down with tne urch,’? not so much to destroy religious ascendancy ag to establish their own; for, when Mr. Gladstone took up the question, they ‘thwarted him in “every way they could. He was influenced, they sald, by the’ basest and most pyronny motives. He merely wanted to overthrow MM rival, to get into power, to obtain the Irish vote; there Was no since: in his conduct, for he had not the welfare of the people at heart; all he cared for was to gain his own ends, and then. like all other English statesmen, he was sure to forget that be promised to legislate for Ireland. Nor did nig assailants stop here. When he came into power and forthwith proceeded to fulfil his promise he was not acting in accordance with his own feelings and wishes; he was obliged, in spite ue ee Me bert secoaree owing to (os attitude of the threatening aspec When the bill was th gt salied bj those of his colleagues were mi criticised tn the most unjust and us Man- ner; and, until the bill received the royal assent, the uineness of their sincerity was openly disa- vowed. At last the Church was completely dises- NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, ‘throw. land question, afver all, was the ques- ton, and upon its complete, satisfacto just- ment depended the pappines of the peop! ‘The atrocities committed by the landed Dicpaeeee emerags of the occupiers, the na, the banished lons, the ruined homesteads, the evils Of absenteeism, were all held forth by the national ba in the most prominent light before the public, ‘ne people came to the conclusion that their only hope of this them justice. Never nglish Prime Minister succeed in gaining the confidence of the bt such an extent as Mr. Gladstone. They wed that he was on their side, and that he would place hem beyond all landlord control. Actuated by this ope they to agitate for a land bill, Pint mare became the watchword of the Irish nation, Pui ee were held throughout the iy and breadth of the country. The landlords trembied the same vigorons legislation might be a) them that had been applied to the Oni and @ Ropes of the peasantry were Le ae ead than they ever were before. ey ted (to use the phrase of the day) that they would be rooted in the soll. Their anxtety to live and die in their native land clearly and unequivocally expressed. No one could discover that there was anything likely to prevent their most sanguine hopes from being re- alized to the full. Everything wasin their favor. Every one was certain of success. Even the nation- alists felt convinced that the grievances of Ireland were about to be removed, and it may be presumed that to them the thought was by no means a plea- sant one; for when the country was invoived in an agitation for fixity of tenure they began to agitate for an unconditional amnesty for ‘THE FENIAN PRISONERS, One thing, 1t must be admitted, was eneugh to be ssked for at one time, ‘The new agitation was cer- tam to injure, If it would not destroy, the effects of the old one. The nationalists were well aware of this, but it did not prevent them from urging the claims of their friends upon the consideration of the government. It was, itis true, a work of mercy, and all classes, I may Ka A took part tn it; but the nationalists commenced it. Meetings were held all over the country; Protestants and Catholics, liberals and conservatives met on the same platform; the most foolisn, ill-timed ches were made by the friends of the prisoners; the government was abused, threat- ened, defledto keep these men in its dungeons; and tl absurd menaces were published, ap- plauded and endorsed by the national press. In- Stead of guietly petitioning the government, instead of stating reasons why these men should not be de- tained in prison, they declared with impotent inso- lence that the prisoners must be free. It ia unneces- sary to point out the folly of this conduct; it is mant- fest to all, Sutllco it to say that it was instrumental in closing those doors which, ostensibly, it was meant to open. There is no doubt whatever that these men would have long since been berated but for the ingratitude of those who had been set free and for the indiscreet conduct of the national party. in Ireland. That conduct was, in the opinion of most persons, enough to justify the government in withholding an unconditional amnesty, or, indeed, any amnesty, to those who were still undergoing the Penalty of their offence against the law. When it became know that the prisoners were not to be liberated a wild, inarticulate scream arose from the national press. ‘The nation- alists pretended to be greatly disappointed at the refusal of the government, but they might have easily anticipated the result. It was entirely mfu- enced by their own conduct. That it was not other- wise they have only to thank themselves. Sull they complained that it was useless for Irishmen to expect justice from England; that British anupathy towards Ireland was still as strong as ever; that Irish disloyalty was justified by Koglish tyranny; that there never would be peace in this country so long as she was ruled by a foreign power; and that her oy pene jay in the repeal of the union and in the restoration of her native Parliament. Sedition of this kind continued to be preached for months, ses The more ignorant classes were affected by it; they aid not expect anything from England, because their press told them it was useless; despair and in- dignation seized them and disturbances were the Ge eed Ce peep pe ee streets were y crowds, Diaying loys tunes and shouting party watchwords; landlords and their agents were shot down in the morning and Srening. at noonday and at midnight, and in most Cases the criminals escaped; violence and disorder were rampant, and the count seemed to be driit- ing into a social war. The nationalists would not accept of anything from the English government, noteven a lana bil, until the prisoners were set free. A tenant right meeting was dispersed by the Fenians in Limerick, and a collision ensued between the rival parties, Another meeting, held for the Same purpose, was disturbed in Louth, and Lord rare pertous fut Gite 15 palace! busmosta te? few persons of influence. = ba Bie ‘This was, I believe, the first public intimation of the union between the conservative landlords and the Fenians. The landlords dreaded Mr. Glad- stone’s forthcoming land bill, and although they despised and detested the Fenians they ald not disdain to utflize their services to gain their own ends. The means made use of to secure their co-operation were as dishonest as they were con- temptible. The Fenians in the country, who are chiefly farm laborers, were led to expect the assist- auce of the landlords in procuring for them an acre of ground and a comfortable cabin. With these hopes before them the Fenlans were of course only too glad to do whatever their patrons required of them, however inconsistent the request might be with their own feelings and principles. They were encou: to agitate for what was calied a labor- ers’ bill, and to pores the settlement of the land uestion until their own grievances were removed. nis ttle manceuvre on the part of the landlords was intended to convince the government that the Irish people did not care for a land bill, and that it was not worth while stirring up aa, feelin; by a measure that was neither required nor looked for. The object the landlords had in view was, come what might, to keep down the occupiers of the soll and, as 1ar a8 possible, to preserve their own inde- pendence and power. THE LAND BILL. Unfortunately they were but too successful. The land bill, though the best measure of the kind ever proposed, did not realize the wishes or the expecta- tions of the Irish people, and neither removed the grievances of the tenant nor took the power of arbitrary eviction from the landlord. The hopes of the Irish people were, so to speak, concentrated upon this oil); but they were destined to be with- ered, blighted, blasted for another generation; the old people, who had clung with such desperate tenacity to the old land, must now loose their hpld; théy cannot resist any longer, and they go forth to other climes with vain regrets and broken hopes and hearts burning to avenge their wrongs. land bill of course did not please the national- fapee ane. 1t_ was denounced by the national press. e people were again counselled not to e: thing from England, and tne sham land was , Was referred to as a proof of English in- sincerity and deception. Acting upon this advice, the people thought the best way to put an end to their grievances was by taking the law into ther own han and, unfortunately in too many instances, this alternatiye was resorted to. It ts not necessary to refer a? $8 numerous lan outrages that followed, to the insane how! of the national press or to the ais- the 90 state o1 Host — a hig Re to say me 6 8 the nios ral government w ee Hes ths country was forced, in spite of itself, to check the progress of social violence by one of the most rigorous coercion acts ever enrolled on the statute book of England. hatever feelings of indignation this measure, when first proposed, may have excited, there are few who do not now recognize the wisdom of Par- tMament in passing 1t. It a to some extent, d{if- talled she extravaggnces of the national press, and it alto seed in checking agrartan violenco, which, itbeen allowed to proceed, would most assuredly have occasioned enormous loss of life. The nationalists complain that tt destroys the liberty of the press; but this is not true, It does not inter- fere with the legitimate rights and liberties of the press, It allows every journal im the coun- try. to express its opimons farrly, nd honestly; but it checks, and, think, very properly, excess of lberty, which is slavery in disguise. Though the act was undoubt- edly justifiea by circumstances, still every Irish- Man must regret that the state of the country was such ag to require what must be regarded as a most rigorous and humiliating measure. The national press was doing a-great deal of mischief. It was sowing broadcast through the country the seeds ot dissension and sedition; it was demoralizing the People; it was making quiet, industrious men dis- contented; it was leading the ignorant classes to ex- pect what it was impossible to obtain, and by these means the country was kept in constant agitation and the people prevented from pursuing their ordi- avocations with energy and success. The tone ot the press is now somewhat milder, but the state of soctety can hardly be said to be less distracted, and unless the wisest and best measures be adopted to restore peace, tumult ana disorder will be our lot ia Ireland for a long time to come, ON THE DANUBE. The Danube Commission—What the People Pay. The following is a statement of the receipt and expenditure of the European Commission of tlie Danube during the year 1869:— \ SALANCD. 5 Receipta of the ordinary " oO budget. 1,712,074 46 Expeaditu Administ 287, ‘Teehniteal servi Loans, &e.. Sp wot 469,620 88 1,505,306 71 Balance... 206,767 75 GENERAL BALANCE TO DECEMBER 31, 1869. Surplus on the ordini budget......... 206,767 75 Balance in hand on the sum set apar' for the permanent works for rhe year. 83,014 34 Balance for the special funds. + 10,220 21 Total. + 800,002 30 7 5 ~ OCTOBER TI, 1870.—TRIPLE SHEET, SAVED FROM PESTILENCE. Forty-three Cases of Yellow Fever on Governor's Island—The Troops and Their Families Infected—The Island Quarantined— Action of Dr. Carnochan and the Health Officials. ‘The Board of Health having become alarmed at the increase of yellow fever cases in the city, five persons having died, an inquiry was instituted and At was found that the disease had ‘its origin on Goy- ernor’s Island. Dr. Nott, formerly of Mobile, who had extensive experience in yellow fever cases, was requested to visit Governor's Island and repoft his Views on the situation to Judge Bosworth. The re- port was that the cases of disease on Governor's Island were undoubtedly yellow fever. Ata special meeting of the Board of Health on Thursday the Sanitary Inspector was requested to visit Dr. Carnochan and request him to see the cases. Dr. Carnochan, with his deputy, Dr. Reid, and the president of the Sanitary Committee, Dr. Ceccarini, went to 5 GOVERNOR'S ISLAND without delay, and by permission of the command- ing officer, General Neil, made an inspection of the cases in hospital, The Health OMcer reported back to the Board of Health that the disease prevalent on Governor's Island was well marked yellow fever, some of the patients in the early stage and others in @ dying condition, among the latter the chaplain of the post. At the time of the visit the number of cases under treatment was forty-three, some of them being soldiers and others of the women resident on thei sland, There are some five hundred men in garrison, all of whom are liable to be infected, Upon receiving this ALARMING INTELLIGENCE the Board of Health passed the following resolu- tion:— Resolved, That Dr. Morris, City Sanitary Inspector, Dr. Carnochan, Health Ofticer of the Port, and Dr. Ceccarine, chairman of {the Sanitary Committee, be and are hereby fully authorized to take the neces- sary measures for the removal to quarantine of those sick with yellow fever at Governor’s Island, and to Protect this city from said disease. | After this resolution was adopted in the Board Dr. Carnochan and Dr, Ceccarint again visited Gov- ernor’s Island to cenfer with the military authori- ties, who showed a laudable disposition to meet the Teguests of the health officers in every way in their wer, General Neil, however, not being certain of 18 authority in the matter, referred them to Gen- eral McDowell, commanding the department, who instantly approved and confirmed the action of General Neil. This having been satisfactorily ar- ranged Dr. Carnochan gave orders to have the Anerew Fletcher, the Quarantine steamer, moved,to Governor's Island to ? TRANSFER THE SICK SOLDIERS and other persons on the island to West Bank Hos- ital. Dr. Quyler, the chief medical officer of the lepartment, and Dr. Page, Surgeon of the Post at Governor's Island, had the Fletcher placed at their disposition by Dr. Carnochan. The work of remov- ing the afflicted persons from the garrison to West Bank was commenced yesterday afternoo, thus re- moving all danger to the city from this source. After the departure of the patients the hospital was fumi- gated and disinfected, as well ag all the houses and other localities where the disease seemed to have concentrated, It has been ascertained that THE DREAD DISEASE has been on Governor’s Island since the 14th of Au- gust, and there is good reason for believing that it was communicated trom vessels that had succeeded subterfuge and evasion of law in getting through the kills, and so escaping juaranting. These vessels, or many of them, lay irectly opposite the island, at Harbeck’s stores and other warehouses toward the Atlantic dock, on the Brooklyn side, which 1s distant but 100 yards. It is not an uncommon thing for soldiers of the garrison, when off duty, to cross over to the vessels at the Brooklyn docks and return, and at every turn of the tide much of the refuse’ matter of the opposite Shore settles on the side of Governor's Islandjwashed by the East river. No other explanation of the presence of the fever on Governor’s Island than this can be given, and, indeed, none other 1s required. Governor’s Island is now strictly quarantined, and will so remain while the least symptom of the pestilence is reported. SPYING OUT THE LAND. Visit of Prominent Englishmen to New York. Anthony John Mundelia, Member of Parliament for Sheffield, England, whose name in connection ‘with education, trades unionism and arbitration is, 80 much honored among tho working classes of Asngland, is at present on a visit to this country for the purpose of relaxation and health, after the fatigues of an arduous session in the British Parlia- ment, and, secondary, to inspect and report upon the educational system in the United States, in con- junction with Mr, Tom Hughes, Member for Lam- beth, who ts at present visiting Professor Goldwin Smith in Massachusetts, where Mr. Mundella pro- poses shortly to join him. Having sprung from the humblest. ranks, and, although a compara- tively young man, built for himself a splen- did fortune, it is gratifying to find him dewoting his energles—politically, socially and morally—to the welfare and amelioration of the class so essentially hisown. A little over twenty years since Mr. Mun- della became connected with thg firm of Hine, Mun- della & Co., hosiery and lace manufacturers, of Nottingham, the business of which, by his indomita- ble perseverance, energy and tact, he increased to colossal proportions. Three years ago, and previous to his becoming member for SheMeld, the frm was resolved into # joint stock company, limited, and his services were, and are still, retained as manag- ing director. The causes which led to Mr. Mundella achieving his high political position present many curious and interesting phases. During the trades union agita- tion in England, when John Arthur Roebuck, the ola and honored bg capers of Shefiield, had VOl offended constituency by demand- ing and obtaining a Parliamentary commis- sion to inquire into certain trade outrages which had been committed in that borough, Mr. Mundella was successfully fed arbitrating between workmen and employers. He had brought to @ succssful issue disputes among the stockii makers of Liecester and Nottinghamshire, tne coal miners of Newcastle and Sunderland, the machinists and engineers cI the North aud the fronworkers of fhe Black country. He had successfully established ot arbitration, which are now In thorough working order, among the various trades of England. Consequently bis name had attained some prominence. Mr, Gladstone, the present Premier, at that time out of office, became executor under the will of the late Duke of Newcastle, and was constantly visiting the estates which had thus come under his manage- ment in Nottingham and Nottunghamshire. A man of Mr. Mundella's calibre was not likely to be left ced by Mr. Ae pt the present Prime Mfr na gu fe Mundell hs nase On the nee Of the Disraeli administration, and an Appeal to the country shortly after, he was in- Guced, at the instigation of Mr. Gladstone, to be- come @ candidate for the suffrages of the working men of Sheffield. Aiter a sharp and exciting con- test the Apostle of Arbitration, as he 18 familiarly known, vanquished the antagonist of trades union- ism and took his seat as member for that borough. The Gladstone administration then came into power, and as some reward for the labor and ex- pense of the SheMield contest and the Cefeat of a government opponent Mr. Mundella had the signal monor of seconding the address to the Queen’s 8] ‘h in the new Gladstone Parliament. Mr. Mun- lella’s political career has been singularly brilliant gnd successful. In conjunction with the celebrated Tom Hughes he has framed a Trades Union bill to be brought in next session before the Briush Legts- lature, and has in the meantime obtained for them legal recognition and protection. ie 1g much interested in educational matters, and has visited France and Germany and is now passing through the United States gathering facts and statistics which he will use in the debates in the British Parhament on the tntroduction of Mr. Fors- ter’s compulsory educational measure next session. Yesterday Mr. Mundella, accompanied by Lord Jonn Hervey, the Hon. H. Strutt, Cyril Flower, Esq., and R, Charies Paxton, Esq., made @ visit of inspec- sion to the prineipal business establisnments in Broadway, commencing with A. T. Stewart's retail store, where they were courteously received by the proprietor, and ending with the HERALD office. The party expressed themselves astonished and delighted at, the immense amount of capital, energy and good juigment displayed in the capacities and arrange- ments of the various mercantile houses through which they passed and especially A. T, Stewart’s, H. B. ‘Clagin & Co.'s and the New ns bedi pebeg The distinguished party were taken rooms of the HERALD and showf the powerful and extensive machinery in use there. Mr. Mundella said that he was familiar with the London newspaper ofMices, but the HERALD machinery was the most ex- tensive and complete he had yec seen. A visit was subsequently made to the Gold Room in Wall street, and the wonders of Wall street financtering were brought under the inspection of these distinguished Englishmen. THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER RAILROAD. MeEmMPdHis, Sept. 30, 1870. The stockholders of the Mississippi Kiver Railway have elected McComb, John Overton, J. ach, Dat tind Joba. Le Norton, directory D. M. Henning john orton, Hy A. T. Lacy, President, and John L, Norton, secretary, Prospect Park Fair Grounds. Should the weather be favorable and the track bein good order the three year old stake for foals of 1867 Will be trotted for to-day at the Prospect Park Fair Grounds. Of the twenty-four original entries eighteen have paid forfeit, leaving #ix to contest for the stakes, which amount to $2,060. The race will be tile heats, in harness. The colts to contend are W. ©. Bryant’s sorrel colt ——, by Golddust; John E Stewarvs bay filly Juno, by Hamoletonian; R. Bradley's gray colt Hazor, by Young America; Fi de Superb lackson & Frosvs bay colt Gold Drop, by Guy Miller's bay filly —, by Iron Duke, and G. B. Alley’s bay colt Gauntlet, by Hambletonian, We have seen but three of the youngsters, the Iron Duke filly, Hazor and Gauntlet, and from. their neral a) ce It would require @ connoisseur select the winner. The Iron Duke filly is a very large creature, with a looseness of limb and im- mense stride; but it has to be seen er she can keep within bounds tn a raco with such @ compact, strong, steady, “dapper”? little fellow as Gaunt! Hazor 1s a fine colt, with capital and looks a dangerous competitor, What the other three ai We cannot say, although report bespeaks each a winner. There is, however, something about Gaunt- let that seems to say, “Don’t bet against me with- out you can afford to Lose.” The Drivers’? Ring. The past season of trotting has fully developed a growing evil on the trotting turf, which in the opin- lon of many patrons calls for a thorough sifting at the hands of-our National Trotting Congress. The men composing the drivers’ ring have carried mat. ters with a high hand, and their glaring disregard of rules and decency has rarely been punished, even by censure from the judges’ stund, Tho teature of offering heavy purses to Induce the entrance of a large number of horses nas afforded the drivers a most convenient opportunity to play their little games with but small risk of detection from mere spectators, who pay thelr money to witness sport and bet their dollars on reliable information.) In most cases this reilable information is derived from some member of the ring, who has his pickets on duty among the crowd, to chant the qualities of the favorite of the day and to whisper confidential ad- vice to parties who have money +0 lose, The poo) sales on the eve of arace both frame the odds and officially proclaim the favorite to the outside world, and the sure winner 18 eagerly picked up by many who are anxious to have thelr names enrolled on the list of sports, The drivers hover round these magic auction sales, hobnob for a moment with each new vicum, whois soon convinced of the driver's almost supernatural ability in the mysterious realms of horsedom. On the day of the race these drivery seem almost strangers to each other, and a rivi appears to exist between them which borders on the herolc. As a general rule the favorite in the pools wins the first heat with apparent ease, and the odds which were, say 100 to 40, before the start becom 100 to 20, or greater ere the call forttne; second send- off. With the second heat begins the unravelling of the horse drama of the day, each driver his special réle, Scoring 1s usually the first tl in order, the favorite is tackled by one after another as laid down in the private programme, and no start is effected until the prime favorite is scored to death, so that when the word is given he falls to the rear ere the quarter is reached and is heard of no more in the race. “He is a quitter, after all,” comes in mournful tones from the various cappers for the ring, who vehe- mently curse the dispenser of reliable information. Some horse not mentioned in the betting wing the Tace and first money; and it not unfrequently occurs that the flag falls before the prime favorite in the second heat is ended. Some knowing ones may hedge and get out whole, but the mass of the dollars bet on reliable information derived from the drivers’ ring is scooped up by the drivers themselves. If men must bet on trots it is safe to walt until the first heat is ended. Itis rarely safe to stake your money at long odds on the prime favorite. It 1s absolute folly to place your hopes on “reliable” in- formation; for that can always be traced to the drivers’ ring, Hariem Lane. Thanks to the Board of Public Works and the in- defatigable zeal of the roadmaster, Harlem lane is in better condition than any other driving road New Yorkers ever enjoyed. That this fact is apprectated can be verified any fine afternoon by witnessing the crowd of splendid turnouts and the display of the magnificent quadrupeds, unequalicd in the world, For the acquisition of these high-bred steppers no money has been spared, and New York has been the market where high-priced flyers are sure to meet with purchasers, Our Harlem lane would not be surpassed by any track in the country were It not for the fact that the upper end is continually abused by the teamsters employed in grading the new boulevards and avenues. Datly these men drop from thelr trucks large pleces of stone, large enough to be classified as rocks, directly on the roadbed, and in nine cases out of ten they are left where they fall until the road master can collect a sufficient force for their remo- val. If there were no other road for these teamsters to travel they would doubtless be right in avafling themselves of all the privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, and be justified in asserting their rights, not only to the best road, but to the best part of that road, to the great annoyance of thousands of pleasure-seekers, and show the world that they were free American citizens, and put in full force the doctrine that capital must give right of way to labor. The contractors, and espe- clally those who have now control of the improve- ments going forward, give dally evidence that they conker @ fast drive, for they take delight in displaying tne fleetness of thelr Hami onian pets over the lane. These men have ample proof ot the nuisance complained of, and, as it is occasioned by men in thelr employ, can’ easily remedy this useless and serious drawback to the sports of the lane. Other avenues of travel may not be quite so agreeable to the drivers of these trucks, but they are far from being impassable for slow work. If the contractors would have Harlem lane kept up to tts present high state of excellence as a driving road and prevent serious accidents, which are liable fo result from the carless deposit o boulders upon the roadbed, they can, by an order to their employés to take some other route, receive the thanks of the trotting public ana make all serene ‘nd happy once more on Harlem lane. The Buckeye Races. . CINCINNATI, Sept. 30, 1870. Yesterday’s Buckeye races were well attended. There were five entries for the first race, which ‘was & mile dash for two year olds: H. Keene Richards’ b. c.. Harper's Express.... D. Sweger’s Notre Dame Reynolds’ br. C.......++ Cadwallader’s Cricket Walker. ime, 134636. The second race was mile heats, for all ages, best three in five: The Turf in Massachusetts. SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 20, 1870. The Springfield Club announce for their third fall meeting, October 11, 12 and 13, in addition to their other premiums, @ purse of $2,000 for horses:that have never beaten 2:27. Entries are to close Octo- ber 4. NEW JERSEY ITEMS.. The Hoboken Germans intend to hold a political meeting for the purpose of taking counsel as to the duty of the Germans of the Fifth Congressional dis- trict in the present campaign, The two questions which agitate them are the idle steamships at the Hoboken docks and the sympathy tendered to one or other of the belligerents im the European war. There is now almost a certainty that the Legisla- lature will be republican, Hudson -county was re* led upon by the Democratic State Committee to save the State, but the very unpopular nominations made by the ola democracy tn that county and the wholesale frauds perpetrated at the primaries have settled the question. ‘The Methodist Convention at Trenton closed on Thursday night. The attendance was unusually large. he heaviest man in New Jersey, Hermann D. Busch, was again nominated for Assembly by the Hoboken democracy on Thursday night. There are very lew men in the State so popular with all classes as the fat captain, Last night a dense fog overspread the North river, so that the Hoboken ferrybouts made fewer trips than usual. A meeting was held tn Taylor's Hotel, Jersey City, last evening, for the purpose of organizing the Hud- son County Democratic Union Association on the, plan of the Lag eye Tammany Society last year. The people of Elizabéth are making the question of removing the State capital from Trenton to their city the chief issue in the approaching election for members of the Legislature. This project was' brought up at the last session, and nearly succeeded. The Quarrymen’s Association of old Hudson City and Wechawken have adopted a resolution not to vote for any candidate at the approaching elections who has been in favor of the Nicolson pavement. ‘The latter article, it is contended, is 80 expensive that poor men are assessed beyond their ability, #0 that many taxpayers Of this class were obliged to sell out their little property. The approaching demonstration by the young democracy of the Fifth Congressional district at Newark 1 expected to be one of the most respecta- ble and numerous gatherings heid in that city for years. Aneas Fitzpatrick, the candidate for Con- gress, will deliver an address on the issues of the cam “The loss by the fire at Ramsey's cigar store and the adjoini premises on Newark avenue, Jersey City, is $12,000; fully covered by insurance. 8 YACHTING. The Race Between the Magic and Cambria. AGale Outside the Hook—The Contestants m Beadiness—Nog-Appearance of the Stake boat—A Rain Storm—The Brush Home- ward—The Contest to Take Place on Monday. The match race between the schooner yachts Magic and Cambria was set down for yesterday, but owing to a variety of circumstances the event did not come off, No doubt this announcement will cause some regret; but since the fault lies with neither of the vessels, both being prepared to run im @ gale of wind, the contest Is yet to be awaited with interest. Great interest was attached to this race, as showing the difference in thé speed and seagoing qualities between the British yacht and one of the leading representatives of the smaller American cratts, Had the race taken place yesterday it 18, of; course, idle even to speculate what the result would. have been; but 1! must, nevertheless, have occurred. to those who yesterday witnessed the performanca of the Magio, that her qualities as an able, swift and seaworthy vessel are unquestionably superb. Per- haps a better opportunity for such @ test was never presented, and, apart from all prejudice, it is only fair to state that the behavior of the Magic, in very rough weather, was quite sufficient to demonstrate that her owner has not misplaced his confidence in his gallant little schooner. Aside from the creditable pluck and resoluteness of Mr. Frank Osgood, who, at adecided disadvantage, accepted the challenge of Mr. Ashbury to sall from the lightship twenty milea to windward and back, the Magic proved herself a splendid little vessel. According to the arrangements made the pre- vious evening the contestants—which were anchored off the club house, Staten Island—were ta leave for the lightship as early as possible on the following day. At nine o’clock on Thursday night the fale began to freshen, and at dawn a good stia nor’easter made the contestants toss lively in the bay. Shortly after five o'clock yesterdaymmprning there was considerable bustle on board the Cam- bria, apd, with all hands on deck, the jib and main. sail, with areef in the latter, were hoisted with celerity, and the British yacht passed through the Narrows, en route for the ocean contest. It was pro- bably two hours after when the Magic got under way, clearing with mainsail without any reef and two jibs. It was sup. posed that the Cambria = would first rendezvous in the Horseshoe, and the Magic accord- ingly headed in that direction. Asshe bowled along’ the wind increased, and at length fatrly half a gale set in, With her recent addition of ballast she stood up gallantly, shipping very littie water, though the spray at times peppered her deck like an excited’ shower bath. Meanwhilo the weather set in bt 4 heavy, with a short, chopping sea, but after a sw! run the Cambria was tsghted lying at anchor, and ‘the Magic bore down upon her and came to anchor in her vicinity. * It may be here mentioned that the large steam Josephine, conveying the judges, had been chartered to act as stakeboat, the conditions being that she was to go twenty miles beyond the lightahip and there awalt the turning of the contesting yachts. ‘The rain now fell in torrents, and there was every indication of a regular storm. Pilots arriving in the Horseshoe and passing the yachts announced that a gale was blowing beyond the lightsnip. ers of the competing yachts were nevertheless undismayed, and the advent of the steamer Jo- sephine was the only thing necessary to bring the contest to @ satisfactory issue. For over two hours the yachts awaited the arrival of the stakeboat, but she failed to putin an appearance. But even had she arrived it ig dimcult to state whether either of the yachts could have Pe her a mile off, owing tothe dense fog which had settled down. pmnelly Mr. Frank , accompanied by Mr. George W. Wilson, went on board the Cambria to consult with Mr. Ashbury in order to determine what course should be pursued. As there was no prospect of the stakeboat arriving, Mr. Osgood pro) that the yachts should sail trom Sandy Hook to the bay mnt = ar wo prea (pete at — land, ir. Ashbury declines at proposition, prefer- ing to go around the tightship three times; but as it was apparent that such # feat could not possibly be accomplished within twenty-four hours the race was temporarily aban- doned; still the Magic was evidently anxious to have a brush with the Cambria at all hazards, At ten minutes past one the Cambria got under weigh, heading for the Narrows. The Magic followed some distance in her wake. It was now blowing very hard, the wind hauling round more to the south, with a chopping sea. Approaching the point of the Hook, both vessels having reefs in mainsail and foresail, the Magic drew up on the Cambria, and, after an exciting struggle, passed her on the star- board side, and, with the free wind that prevailea, finally widened the gap between them. The Daunt- less, with jib and matosail, which had come gut to accompany the | yachts, followed them home. ‘The Magic, afier leaving the Cambria, which had her yawl in tow, and which hove to in order to haul it in, headed straight for the Narrows, dropping anchor of the Club House about ten minutes past two o’clock. During the sail a rain storm deiuged the decks of both Cambria and Magic, making the trip, brief as tt was, rather uncomfortable. ‘The Cambria came to anchor some twelve or fifteen minutes sub- peanes ny, and after consultation it was agreed to sail the race on Monday next, same course and con- ditions—from the lightship twenty miles to wind. ward and back, New York Yacht Ciub regulations. Although no actual race took place tt was clearly demonstrated that the Magic carried proportionately as much, and more, sail as her formidable opponent. The Cambria housed her topmasts at the Horseshoe, and although the Magic was wise enough to follow her exampie she was by no means niggardly in Spreading canvas. The race on Monday will as- suredly be an exciting event in the records of this the most brilliant yachting season the country has ever seen. Postponement of the Race Between the Schooner Yachts Alice and Madeleine. In consequence of the extreme inclemency of the weather yesterday the race which had been an- nounced to take place between the schooners Alice and Madeleine was necessarily postponed. Tne owners of the vessels met early in the morning, and, ol the unfavorable aspect of affairs, de- termined to wait till a more auspicious oceasion presented itself. The prize to be sailed for is a silver cup, the course to be from the stakeboat of the Club House, Clifton, Staten Island, to the light- ship and return. POSTAL AFFAIRS. Important Modifications in the German Mall ServicemA New Contract with the Inman Line. The Postmaster General, with the concurrence of the postal administration of the North German Union, has directed the following arrangement for book packets sent from the United States to North Germany to be observed and enforced from and after to-day:— For correspondence sent from the United States by way of the direct line of steamers to Bremen and Hamburg— When not exceeding one ounce in weight, two cents; when exceeding one ounce and not exceeding two ounces in weight, four cents, exceeding two ounces and not exceeding four ounces in weight, six cent For packets exceeding four ounces in wetght, an addt- tional rate of six cents for every four ounces or fraction thereof. 2. For correspondence sent from tho United States by closed mail by the way of England, when not-exceeiing one ‘ounce in wrath three cents. When exceeding one ounce, and not exceeding two ounces m weight, six cents. When exceeding two ounces, aud not exceeding four ounces in weight eight cents, For packets exceeding four ounces in weight, an addi- tional rate of eight cents for every four ounces or fraction thereof. The above postage charges are, of course, to be in all cases fully prepaid. The Postmaster General {s also reported, from Washington, to have made a new contract with the Inman Steamship Company for the conveyance of the Saturday maitis, DEPARTURE OF THE FRANKFORT, A Bremen Steamer Runs the Gauntlet of the French Guoboats. The Bremen steamship Frankfort, which lay at her dock on the Jersey side of the river on Tuesday night, in apparent quietude, got up steam on Wednesday morning, ana, relying upon the inert at- titude of the French gunboats at anchor off the Bat- te tarted with a few passengers and & general cargo fer sea and @ port of Germany. Until yester- day morning the captains of wnat has been improp- erly termed the Digeeaaioe, squadron heard nothing of the departure of the Teaton, and of‘course felt that they~had made @ pretty of it. The agents of the line say, While acknowledging the truth of the above report, that Re other steamers will be sent to sea at present for German the person who ordinaril heir office, has truth on these matters ( diplomatically) that but littie Placed upon the statenfent. the neh officers are not wide awake all of the German feet here will succeed in getting to ea