The New York Herald Newspaper, April 3, 1871, Page 3

TA ROUGE REBELLION Herald Special Reports from Paris and Versailles. Serious Engagement Outside the Walls of Paris. The Communists Routed With Heavy Loss. THE GREAT CRISIS AT HAND. A Large Force Advancing on the Insurgents. Bismarck Demands the Suppression of the Insurrection by the 15th Tust. THREATENED GERMAN OCCUPATICH. Engagement Between the Rebels and Government Forces at Narbonne. GENERAL CHARETTE HOLDING NANTES, The Paris Insurgents Prepar- ing for an Attack. Communists Marching Towards Porte de Passy. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Lonpoy, April 8—Morning. TI have received the following despatch from the New York Herat special correspondent in Paris, dated yesterday evening (April 2). Your correspondent telegraphs :— AN ENGAGEMENT NEAR PARIS—ADVANCE OF THE INSURGENTS. A serious engagement took place this morn- ing between the forces of the Versailles gov- ernment and those of the Commune. A column of about two thousand insurgent National Guards which had been stationed at the bridge of Neuilly moved from that point and marched on the village of Courbevoie, situated on the peninsula of Germevilliers, not far from Fort Mont Valerien, THE FIRST SHOT. The insurgents were met by a force of gendarmes and the Gardes Forestiers when near their destination. As the hostile forces neared each other the captain of the Gardes Forestiers, leaving bis command, galloped for- ward, waving his cap as if he desired to address the communists. Before he could say anything, however, a Zouave, one of the deserters from the regular army, in the ranks of the insurgents, fired at and shot him dead, THE FIGHT—ROUT OF THE INSURGENTS. This cold-blooded murder was the signal for a general action between the two forces, during which the gendarmes took five prisoners, whom they shot immedi- diately. One of the prisoners was an old man of seventy-six years of age. Dur- Ing the engagement the guns of Fort Mont Valerien swept the roads between Pateaux, Courbevoie and Neuilly. The contest lasted fill one o’clock in the afternoon, when the communists fled into Paris, having lost twen- ty-five of their rumber killed and many wounded. , GREAT EXCITEMENT IN PARIS, At the present writing the excitement in ‘Paris is tremendous, The National Guards still hold Porte Maillot, and battalions of in- fantry and batteries of artillery are hurrying forward in that direction, The rappel is beat- ing throughout Paris and the forces of the Commune are manning the ramparts of the city. 7 ANOTHER REPORT OF THE FIGHT. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Rout of the Communiste=Many Prigovers Captared—The Line of the Seine Occupied. Lonpon, April 2, 1871, The following despatch has jost been re- eeived from V les, and is forwarded for ROUT OF THE INSURGENTS. ¢ Several thousand National Guards, occupy- fing Puteau, Courbevoie and the Bridge of Neuilly, have been routed by the troops, who carried the barricades and captured many pris- oners. The Nationals fled into the city, The moral effect of the affair is excellent, MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY. 7 ‘The Army of Versailles has occupied St. Cloud and the line of the Seine, THE CRISIS AT HAND. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. The Crisis at Hand—A Great Fight to Pros. peet=Bismarck Threatens a German Occu- pation of Paris. Lonpon, April 3—Morning, The New York Heratp special correspon- Gent at Versailles telegraphs, under date of ; yesterday (April 2) evening, as follows: — TAR ORISIS AT HAND. The crjsis of the communist rebellion and of the Versailles government is at hand, Troops are moving towards tho capital and two batteries of artillery have just left, taking ESE IS SES TTR COGENT CE LE aT ae ee ee EE Ce ee Oe eM ere TCT NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1871.—TRIPLE SHEEY. SCENE OF THE INSURGENTS’ DEFEAT NEAR PARIS. Situations of Puteaux, Courbevoie and Neuilly---Positions Held by the Communists--- Line of the Seine Occupied by the NN ERSAILLES Government Forces. the road to Paris, All the ambulances are in readiness and everything presages a great struggle, A THREAT FROM BISMAROK. Bismarck has given permission for the Ver- sailles authorities to mass any number of troops near Paris, He says that if the insur- rection is not suppressed and order restored in Paris by the 15th instant the German army will enter and take possession of the city. This information may be accepted as reliable. THE VERSAILLES GOVERN- MENT. | TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Charette Holding Nantes—Army Outposts Pushed Forward—Reinforcementse—Govern- ment Circular to the Prefecte—The Southeru Cities Quiet=Insurgeats Defeated at Nar- boanc—Army Organization. Lonpon, April 2, 1871. Tam enabled to report the following intelligence for the information of the New YorRE HERaLp:— CHARETTE HOLDING NANTES. A despatch from Versailles, dated yesterday, re- ports that General Charette, tne legitimist leader, holds Nantes, ARMY OUTPOSTS PUSHED FORWARD, The outposts of the Army of Versailles, on the Avenue de Neuilly, have been pushed within a hundred yards of the ramparts. An attack in that quarter isexpected. A considerable force is also concentrated on the heights of Uhantillon. REINFORCEMENTS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING, The Versailles government constantly reveives re- Inforcements of troops, and fresh camps are es- tablished as they arrive. The army now under its control in the vicinity of Versailles consists of eight @ivisions of infantry and three of cavalry. All un- reliable troops are sent home, CIRCULAR FROM M, THIERS. Presitent Thiers telegraphs the prefects of de- partments that Lyons, St. Etfenne, Le Creuzot, Toulouse and Perpignan are quiet. Zenits, with 900 men, has defeated the insurgents at Narbonne and captured their leaders, Marseilles has recog- nized the regular government, The Commune in Paris is divided, agitated and powerless. The As- sombly is sitting tranquiliy at Versailles; surrounded by the best army France ever had. ARMY ORGANIZATION. The government has charged General Clinchamps witn the organization of the troops, EXODUS FROM PARIS—VERSAILLES CROWDED. Paris is quiet, bat the exodus of the inhabitants continues. Versailles is crowded to overflowing, and lodgings are only to be had at fabulous prices. THE COMMUNE. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Public Sittings—Fighting at the Bridge of SevreeTho Communists on the March— Movement to Disarm Loyaliste=A Social- iatic PropositionObject of the Revolution— The Commercint Question. i. Lospon, April 2, 1871, I have received tya fellowing despatcnes from Paris and Versailles, datew yesterday, and forward them for publication in the New York HeraLp:— THE COMMUNE TO HOLD PUBLIC SITTINGS, The Mot d’Ordre (newspaper) of Paris says that the sittings of the Communal Council will soon be made public, COLLISION AT THE BRIDGE OF SEVRES, The Journal des Débats reports & collision at the Bridge of Sevres with Dacrot’s men, and add: The battalions of the committee were on the alert last night, fearing an attack, There were ten thon- sand men In the Bois de Boulogne and a large num- ber bivouacked In the Champs Elys¢es, The gates Of Maillot, Auteuil) and Point du Jour were closed, NO FIGHTING ON SATURDAY. The rumors which have been current of fighting before Paris on yesterday (Saturday) are false. NATIONALS ON THE MARCH. The Mot @Ordre states that battalions provided with camping materials marched out on Friday in the direction of Passy. MOVEMENT TO DISARM LOYALISTS A Versailles despatcn reports that a movement is on foot in Paris to disarm and disband all battalions of Nationals which do not recognize the authority of the Committee. The Cri du Peuple demands that this proposition be speedily carried into effect in the Second arrondissement. r ORGANIZING MARCHING BATTALIONS. The organization and equipment of marching bat- talions in Paris is actively going on. WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM. The Paris Committee intend to issue assignats to meet their immediate necessities. The Nationals have occupied the buildings of the Créatt Foncier, The party of order stili hold pos- session of the Bank of France. The bank, however, to save itself from being plundered, has advanced 3,000,000 francs to the insurgents, THE COMMITTEE ASKED TO RETIRE, The Mot @Ordre has an article, signed by Henri Rochefort, summoning the committee to retire and not provoke a contest with the Commune, THE PREFECTURES, The Stécle demands the abolition of prefectures and the redaction of the number of departments, WHAT M. LOCKROY DEMANDED. M. Edouard Lockroy writes to the Rappél that he proposed to the Assembly to recognize what had been done in Paris, to adopt an electoral law, con- voke the Constituent Assembly and then to dissolve; all to prevent civil war, PROPOSED ABOLITION OF INHERITANCE, ‘The same despatch states that tne Sociale, a new evening Journal, proposes the abolition of inherit- ance of property, and the Cri du Peuple approves. OBJECE OF THE REVOLUTION. The Oficial Journal ot the insurgents declares that the object of the revolution 1s to guarantee the per- petuity of the republic by laying the foundations broad, deep and immovable. Paris, renouncing independence, will still be the head of France, THE COMMERCIAL QUESTION. The Commune, desiring @ conciliatory settlement of the question as to the maturity of bills, asked the workingmen’s societies and the Chambers of Com- merce to give their views on the subject, A con- ference was held Friday with the merchants, and the Commune decided to accept their proposition for partial payments, without prejudicing the ques- tion of ultimate iisblitty for the whole amount of such bills, MORE MINISTERIAL CHANGES, Decrees issued by the Commune suppress the title and functions of commander-in-chief, remove Brunel and appoint Endes Delegate Minister of War, Bergeret Cnief of Stat, and Duval Military Commander and Prefect of Foltce. SLECTIONS ORDERED TO FILL VACANCIES. The Commune of Parlg has ordered elections in the arrondissements on the 5th instant to fill the vacancies occasioned by the resignation of sixteen of its members, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. All the gates of Paris have been reopened, except that of Passy. The reorganization of the Octroi and the comple- tion of the public bulldings are contemplated. Circolation in and about Paris is free to all per- 8008 who do not bear arms. The exclusion of religion from the public schools is mooted, DESPATCHES BY MAIL. Hostility to the Germans—They Mast Seek Work Elsewhero=The Commaniste—Gart- buldi—Mr. Washburne’s Reception—The Public Place Opesing—The Cattle Diser Pants, March 10, 1871, The city has been the scene of much excitement uring the past three daye—Germans returning to Paris mostly the cause, Large crowds collect around the different stores where proprietors have been away during the war and return to their fermer business occupations. On Thursday con- siderable excitement prevailed at the Hotel Chateau. During the dav a mob had,notified their intention of shutting it up, stating the proprietor to be a Prus- sian, Many Ergli..: and American families left “doubie quick”? for safer quarters. The Germans are now returning; but if they are all re- ceived as I know a number have been, Ger- many will understand that her last word with France is not said, Numbers who left their famii€s here to protect their property during their service in the Prassian army with their lives, by attempting to settle down again in Paris. The feeling exhibited 18 savage, and to such an extent is this feeiing shown that forelgners have to be cautious and make known their nauonality in some quarters of the city or else they expose themselves to all kinds of insults and assaults. ON THE CHAMPS ELYSEES I witnessed one of these exhibitions of hatred. A crowd of gamins were playing, and a young Ameri- can passed in the midst. “/1 est Prussien/”’ was the cry. He walke:l on and no notice was taken. Dt- rectly an old lady, dressed in deep mourning, passed slowly along. “Ah, Prussienne!” they cried. The old lady, who 1s a Prussian, looked in astonish- ment when they rashed upon her and tore her bon- net and dress in tatters, and had not a few soldiers interfered she would have been foully dealt with— their cries of, *‘To the water!” &c., &c. This state of things continues, and the authorities take no pains to put it down, aud in most cases the innocent suier, THRER BAVARIAN OFFICERS WERE ARRESTED yesterday and taken to the Mazas prison, Henry Binler, the great carriage builder, who employs generally from 600 to 800 workmen, placarded on his large factory, Boulevard Haussmann, ‘No Ger- mans who have been serving against tbe Freach cause employed.’ Several other large houses who have recently reopened have aiso done the same thing. It is tncredibie how strongly the feeling of hatred manifests itself. The French are going earnestly to work to repair the misfortunes of their country, and will now show their industry by doing the work that they have given the Germans en masse to G0. They Dave gone so lar as to prevent the german language in tue schools of the govern- ment THE COMMUNISTS AGAIN SEEKING ARMS. A nuinber dressed as National Guards presented themselves at the factory of M. Godwin aud presenting @ paper, stamped, &c., deciared they had been sent by the government to make requisition of all the arms therein, M. Goowin, a little stupefied at such an un- expected requisition, demanded by whom, “By order of the Committee of Public Saiety.’’ M. God- win refused to recognize the demand and requested @ day to think it over; in the meantime he informed the authorities of what had taken place, and mme- diately a number of troops were sent to deiend the factory and the patriotic, requisitionists dia not re- turn with their oficial stamp, &c. Just before the Prussians entered the Beilvillers stole avout four thousand cartridges and hid them no one knows where. ‘The Comuunists are all more or less armed and the government is aware of it, It 1s not surprising they think of waving the siting at Ver- sailles instead of Paris. GARIBALDI COMING, Rochefort publishes the foilowing letter of Gari- baldi, addressed to one of his friends in Paris:— MyY DEAR LANLIND—Tell the Parisians that I sball be with them the day that they shall have wasued the soil of their deauiful country from the pulluon of despotism and of priests, and tha: io their distress ilove them more. Yours, devotedly, GARIBALDI, CAPRERA, March 1, 1871, MR. WASIBURNE has entertained during tae week General Sheridan and Commodore Wells, The American amouiance 18 all broken up and the doctors are taking @ rest from tetr severe lavors —Dr. Swinburne in Paris and Dr. Johnston with his family in Nice. The ambu- lance has been & great success, but no “red ribbous"’ have been given as yet, aithouga they are expected by many of the ‘devoteu”’ at that institution, When they are decorated the HERALD Will kuow it, Nearly al the PUBLIC EDIFICES ARE NOW QPENING. The museum of Cluny was open Saturday for the first ume in six months, The fine paintings, whica were removed early in September, are now being removed from their hiding places, and the Louvre Will be open next week, This is good news for the artists, Who have been deprived Of entrée so long a ume. THE THEATRES ARB ALL OPEN, but no new pieces of note are Pag de ‘The Gateté, while piping the “siege aris,” is playing the “Chatre Blanche’ to crowded houses, ALL THE CAPES in the Champs Elysées are’ undergoing repairs and some have already commenced concerts. The few that were in readiness were badly feet by the yn enraged mobs, who stole and broke ever; they could—all because these catés had been open during tne stay of the jaog on March 1. 6 govern. ment was compelled to place guaards to protect them, but, as is the case here too often, the National Goards arrive when the smash-up 1s over. The gamins of the city have caused much mischuef, and it happens that the Guards never succeed In arrest- ing any of them. They say they are boys, but dan- | boon boys when armed with sticks und stones, ome of the deméi-monde who have made their out- door promenades since the fine weather, are shouted at and bissed, amid cries of ‘To Berlu ! To Berlin)” CATTLE DISEASB ig making great ravages in the city; at the granaries of Vangiraid 260 diea day. They have been re- moved from La Vilette, Large quantities were sold on Friday; during the sale a number Gropved dead on the roadside and were left there all day and night, but some of the feariess inhabitants In the vicinity took them, and in the morning blood and some bones were the only remnants of the diseased beef. The prices, which have been very moderate since the armistice, are now Increasing on venges of the numbers dying. Means of transporting aff the dead cattle have been started. The environs of Paris are still ina bad state, and the papers are urging the vernment to dig deeper trenches than they have foneand burn the innumerable bodies which are now lying barely covered in the vicinity, tary condition 18 still improving here, ‘The sani- Attempt of Germans to Return to France— Action of the American Consul at Boulogne— The Teatons Advised to Keep Away. Bovooyg, March 11, 1871, During the past week scarcely & day has elapsed without the packet boats to Boulogne bringing over from England a number, more or less considerable, of Germans desirous @{ returning to Paris. In con- sequence of their papers not bearing the visa of the French Consulate in London, which refuses per- mission to any Germans to return to France, the Teutons have been arrested on their arrival at Bou- logne by police agents, who have to consult the au- thorities before allowing any foreigner whose papers are notin order to proceed on his voyage. The sous-Prétet de Boulogne has thought proper to apply the old law relating to passports to the Germans in question, and they were therefore ordered to return whence they came, THE PROTECTION OF THE UNITED STATES. As 4 last resource the Germans, considering them- selves as still under the protection of the American authorities, notwithstanding the couclusion of peacd, have regularly appealed for a visa to Mr. John dela Montagnie, the American Consul at Bou- logne, by whom they were informed that, even sup- posing he could still allow them the advantage of his influence as representative of the United States of America, they would certainly be exposed to two great dangers if permitted to continue their voyage 0 Paris. One of those dangers consisted ia the tact Unat if they were recognized in the Prussian lines they would either be imprisoned or shot for not having answered to their country’s call when the war broke out;,and the other in the very great pro- bability that they would be massacred when re.og- nized as Germans in Paris. ADVISED TO KEEP AWAY FROM PARIS, The Ly Sg ol Boulogne very kindly intormed them tiat he wished to avoid the crime of assussi- nation, to which they would be exposed in France, and therefore insisted upon their return to England. Most of the Germans in Sper Appeared to be thoroughly unconscious of the trrituved state of leeling existing against them throughout France, and imagined that because peace had been made they would be allowed to resume their former occu- pations in the French capital, to which they were all bound. Gne obstinate Bavarian insisted that with a port from the ‘Bavarian Minister’ he was en- Utied to travel anywhere! In this case, however, the Bavarian proposed, but the French sub-prefect disposed, SENT BACK AT THE EXPENSE OF AMERICA. The result was that on Tnarsday and Friday last twenty-three Germans were sent back to England at half price, at the expense of the American Cousul, who, although hts political mission 1s at an end through the declaration of peace, has still a large stock of humanity left on hand for the relief of the victims Of the war, whetuer they be French or @er- man, A Sad Scene in Bordeaux—Death of the Brave Mayor of Sirasbourg—Dica of a Broken Heart—Faveral Scenes. BORDBAUX, March 4, 1871. Yesterday the last earthly remains of poor M. Kass, deputy from Alsace and Mayor of Strasvourg, whose untimely end caused such profound sorrow here, were accompanied by an immense procession 10 the Orleans depot to be from there transported to his weeping family, who are waiting with agonized hearts in that patriotic old city of Strasbourg which he defended so gallantly and loved so weil. DIED BROKEN-HEARTED. ‘ There is something extremely mournful in the circumstances attending his death, not omy because he died far away from home among strangers, but on account of the dark and melancholy events which accompanied it and of which it made, as it were, @ part, SIX months ago he was @ strong and healthy man, but those’ who saw vhe weak, trembling figure that leit the Cham- ber three days ago would never have suepectea that he it was whose steady courage and natiring energy animated the people ol Strasbourg during a siege Whose terrors far exceeded that of Paris, to that heroic resistance which has gained them the admiration of the world. But sorrow and care, the horrors of the war that has ravaged his country for months, the tyrannous rule of the Prussians, loss of property, griet atthe destraction of his native city, ‘and, laat of ail, the cruel desertion of his country by that France for whom he had sacrificed everything, trom whom he had hoped everything, overcame and broke dgwo at last a strong but delicate ot ization, breathtog mistest aetwelve ‘o'elGoK Mt night on ths breathing his last at twelve o’c on the very day the Frencl le Hasely yoted iy his country to the Germa 6 for & dis. honorable peace, As the shadows of midnight gathered around his dying bed and @ thousaad electri¢é tongues were telilag the news of the sur- render of Alsace all over the world and the black pail of sorrow and wretchedness had sunk down upon France, his troubled spirit entered the dark valley of death, like the ghoat of his murdered coan- try, passing away in gloom and despair. Although sick and feeble he had made the tong, weary voyage from Strasboarg t Bordeaux in the hope of bemg aole to do something for his ubhappy city. and when they tola him that their prayers had been unavalk ing and that they were to ve handed over, bound hand and foot to the Prassians, it was too muclt bs pag and the broken frame gave way under the - THR FUNERAL CORTEOR was condncted by an immense throng, M. Gambetta, vhree other members of the Assembly, the Mi of Bordeaux and the Prefect of the Gironde acting as 3 bearers, followed by the Deputies of the Lower nine, many other members of the House, the Paria press and the Oity Councii of Bordeaux as moarne ers. The National Guards, 9 Tegimeat of marines and haif the population of Bordeaux made up the procession, which, fling slowly throngn tne Rue ‘ondandége, the Alieés de Tourny, the Chapeaa Rouge and the quais, was nearly two hours reagh- ing the Orleans depot. GERMANY AND FRANCE. Prince Bismarck’s Warning to the Murderous “Reds.” The Territorial Union of Alsace and Lorraine~ Prussian Legislative Debate—Ominous Hint of “Effectual” German Action, TELEGRAM TQ THE NEW YORK HERALD, BERaIN, April 2, 1874, The subject of the future policy ef Germany to- wards France generally, a3 well as of the {mmedl- ate system of government which the Prussians will adopt towards the conquered territory of A'sace and Lorraine, engages the serious attention of the North German Cabinet and Parliament, This fact has been made apparent by the cable telegram despatches in which [ have recently re- Ported the proceedings of the German Parliament tothe HERALD. It has been confirmed by the very latest debate which has taken place in the Prussian legislative body, Prince Bismarck hunself taking part in the discussion. 1am enabled to announce to-day that during the session of the Reichstag yesterday the bill for the union of Alsace and Lorraine with the German em- pire was received and referred to @ special com- mitice. Herr Zelkinski moved that the Polish territories shall not be included in the empire. The motion was rejected. Prince Bismarck explained the policy of the Prus« sian government towards France He said “it was the interest of Germany to facilitate the task of republican France, The Emperor had decided not to intervene unless the interests of Germany were endangered, and then the action would be taken which would be efevtual.”’ THE AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT Debate on the Government Army Bill. Firm Opposition to the Cabinet—Imperialism Struggling to Retain the Military Power— Plan of National Byes Weng TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. VIENNA, April 2, 1871. The Austrian Cabinet is not satisfled with the general aspect of affairs in Europe, There are “rumors of war.’ The Ministers are excited, but itis diMicult to say from what side or source they apprehend danger. Continuing my telegraph report of the Parliamen- tary proceedings for the HeraLp, I have to state that in the Reichsrath @ most excited debate 18 in progress op army matters, ‘There is a wide division of opinion on the propost- tion of the government plan to raise a fresh contin- gent of recruits under the new army bill. The Houre yesterday rejected a motion to adjourn for the usual Easter recess, and the discussion will be resumed on Monday. CITIZEN ALARM AND ITS CAUSES. The people who are subject to the rule of Austria have become alarmed atthe persistency with which the Emperor's government seeks to mamtain the expensive and harassing plan of a huge national armament at a moment when the Cabinet professes @ Dolicy of peace. This feeling has just been intensified by the publl- cation in Vienna of a pamphiet, the authorsnip of which is attributed to the Archduke Albert, its ob- Ject being to urge @ reorganization and strengthen- *) ing of the wmilttary power “as essential to the very existence of Austria.” It gives statistics showing that while North Germany can bring three and one-third t¢ three and a half per cent of its population of 33,500,00¢ Into the field, or from 1,283,000 to 1,347,000 men, Austria in the spring of 1871 can only muster 911,000. Germany—as the book alleges—can bring into the fleld 699,050 infantry, against $79,000 Austrian bayonets; 74,375 cavalry, against 49,460 Austrians, and 1,794 guns, against 1,248 Austrian cannons While, moreover, Germany. in time of peace, hat 65,000 horses, Austria has only 27,265, 80 that on the outbreak of war 2),000 animals will have to be pro- cured, The writer proposes that the Austrian infantry should be ralsed to 771,000, the cavalry to 69,000, and the guns to 1,568; that the Enns (?) line of defence should be fortitied, Olmutz and Comorn strengthened, Pesth and the Carpathian passes fortified, and Bohemia made more secure, ‘the expense of these works to be defrayed by a new government loan of large amount, The Austrian Minister of War asks from the Par- Namentary delegations an extraordinary credit amounting to thirty millions of American gola doliars—that is, more than two-thirds in excess of the sum asked for the regular maintenance of the army. The chief items in this extrordinary credit make up in florina ten milhons of dollars (Ameri- can gold) to cover the expenses rendered neces sary by the political events of last year, and fifteen millions gold dollars for the purchase of farther material for war purposes. CUBA. Valmaseda at Espirita, HAVANA, April 2, 1871. Captain General Valmaseda has arrived at Santd Espiritu. Arrival of General OBITUARY. Jacob M. Hownrd. A despatch from Detroit, dated yesterday, says that Jacob M, Howard died at seven o'clock yeater- day morning in that city. wveceased was born in Shaftesbury, Vt., July 10, 1806, received a good education, and in early life taught ip an academy in Massachusetts. In the year 1832 he removed to Michigan and having for some time studied law was admitted to the bar of that State, then a territory, one year later, In the following year Mr. Howard was elected to the Legislature. Daring the years of 1841 and 1843 he represented the State in Congress, and after his term of office expired he was elected Attorney Generai of tne State, to which position he was sudsequentiy elected for two consecutive terms. In 1860 he was elected to Congress and this position he held for a number of years. Deceased was a man of considerable popularity and of much abuity and his steriing qualities of head and heart secured him the friendship of many persons who remained true to him up to the time of his death. THE FIRE IN ST. JOHN, Sr. Jon, N. B., April 1, 1871. The fire on Ward street was got under about one P.M. The following buildings were burned:— Walker's soap chandlery, insured; Smith’s black- smith shop, not insured; a number of wooden build- ings owned by George Redell, not insured; Lawrence's brick building, not insared; two uilding, laf erect bth ty street, "eared for $14,000; @ wooden building, owned and occupied by James Harris as @ foundry, insured, and five or six other buildings. The este ated 1088 is $60,000; Insurance $30,000, BLOOMFIELD'S BYUTAL BUTCHERY. ‘Tne condition of Courad Kuelgertner, the German who was stabbed in the regton of the heart in Bloomfeid on Saturday, as detailed in yesterday's HERALD, appears to be about the same as last re~ ported. 'No notification of the matter was recelved at the cowity physician's office up to a late hour lasg evening. Meanwhiie his assaiiaot, William Tony kins, has been removed from Newark ctv prison the Bssex county jai,