The New York Herald Newspaper, June 2, 1871, Page 6

—_ w~ ee The Commune Leaders in Their Final Hours of Power. POMBROWSKI STILL DEFIANT In Camp With the Soldiers and at Table With the Chicfs. DELESCLUZE SILENT AND THOUGHTFUL Aree Conversation Regarding the Merits of the Different Leaders. AN INSCRUTABLE ORGANIZATION. Paris, May 15, 1871. General Dombrowski held a review of the Second regiment of National Guards to-day at Neuilly, There ts nothing remarkable since the installation of the Commune in the fact of a review being hela anywhere, as we have had several of them upon & email scale already; and, in fact, you may see one almost any day, either of a battalion, or a regiment, or @ company or some other imaginary military vision conceive by the extraordinary and INSCRUTASLE ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNE. This review, hbwever, held under the very guns ef the battertes at Courbevoie and Becen and the frowning for.ress of Mont Valérien was intended to snew the people of Versailles, Just over the way, thot, so far from being discouraged and disorgan- med by the lose of lasy and Vomel, the troops of the Commune were never in a better condition nor more fochined to fight than at present. Accordingly they were drawn up im ue on the Boulevard Eugéne to the number of about ive thousand to await the ar- rival of General DOMBROWSKI, AND DELESCLUZE, the present Minister of War. The regiment was composed of the 259th battalion, the 159th and the 1281L, Which was cemplimented by the Commune for I's handeome conduct the morning of the sorte m the Hors de Boulogne. At the appointed time the carriage of Delescluze was seen coming out at the Porte Pinean, followed by Dombrowski and bis ‘They came valuing up the Boulevard Bineau cloud of dust, to its jugctiou with the Boulevard Bugéne, and immetately the band struck up the “Chant du Dépari,” and the troops, filing by, com- menced marouing far up the broad avenae of trees, green with the fresh verdure of spring, the red Nags and colors fying gully mm the bright sunshine, mak- ing a beautiful aud brilliant spectacle, As each company marched by the wen took off their kepis and shouted « la Comm rr © Vive la Repub tue Domorowsei !” amid universal cheering. Iu the meantime the guns at the Porte des Ternes and the Porte Matlot baa OPENED FIRE UPON THR BATTRRIES ai Courbeyoie and Brecon, which were not slow to answer, and soon the screaming of shells overnead and the roar of artiflery were added to the music of tae brass band and the cheering, making a baran, bat not unpleasant accompaniment to the wild and stirring music of the “Merseiilatse,” The enemy soon began to fini out, however, what was going @n, and commenced throwing shells in our neigh- borhood, guided, probably, by the music, which, worne about on the wind, was but a poor target, ‘which is possibly the reason that novody was hart. RUIN AND DESOLATION. They marched up the Boulevard Engénein the direction of the Island de la Grande Jettée, then varned and flea down the boulevara Inkerman to the Avenue du Roule, where they divided and marched off to their separate posts. Delescluze afterwards went to Dombrowski’s headqnarters, in the Rue Perronet, and in spite of ali he had heard and read of tt, was astonished at the scene of ruin and desolation that thee awaited him— —tue old story Diing walls, tre ploughed up, of agriculture; Gestruction that 1s suil going on from day to day, like an organized work; d tdon that every moment, like some horrid cancer on the face of nature, is spreading its festering circle Wider and wide! ATION AT NEUILLY n for days. Dombrowskt stil conquered by him some tine his advance lines at the Boulevara da occupy opposite sid of tu i about tifty to a hund separated only by tue Bi across Which street they are shouting Dele sels Sgt fora to the ihe with Dombrowski an¢ bis staif, aad partoox of @ rongh out suvstan- tial meal—coid roast beef, not paruculariy tender, some excellent wine, that Dombrowak! said had been stolen fr.m the church, au the fa us Dam captured from we gendurmes 1 iliy. ‘The latter Vidnd was sted and found to be excellent, im spite Of its treasonavie ongis. Dombrowski told us that the owner, or preteaded owner, of the hams in question bad appiled to ulm for pay for them. “But.” said the General, “these hams were in possession of the gendarmes at tne Ume of their capture and deiended by them.” “Yes, str,” replied the applicant. “Very well.” said the General, ‘all I have to say ‘a, that as the gensdarmes undertook to defend ‘them for you, you must louk to them for your hams.” Aud that was all the satisfaction the poor merchant ever received. HOW TU SETTLE CLAIMS. Theard a similar story of the proprietor of a house ked to pieces on the corner of the Rue Louls Philippe and the Avenue du Koule, who appiled to Dombrowski for a bond ol remuneration from the Commune:—“This bouse 15 within our lines,’ said the General, turning to one of bis officers: “Has it ever been occupted by us for any purpose?” “No, sir,” repiled the oficer.”’” “Then, my Ireud,” con- fanned the General, turning to the applicant, “send ™m your reclamation to M. Thiers. He it was who shelied your house.” RETICENCE OF DELESCLUZE. Delescluze svoke very littie during the meal, but munched his radishes and nibbied nis cheese ‘with: out saying a word to anybody. stient and unmoved, amid the — war of words that was going on around him. In fact he is very weak, and bas be- sides a severe cold, which prevented his speaking above a whisper. He is @ thin, sharp, pale man, With 4 prominent Roman nose, gray beard, hollow cheeks aud eyes, looks to be fully sixty years oi4, and probably not one of those who Knew tim ay ear ago thought he would be alive to-day, so shght is his hold on life. Can the Ife of the Commune be measured by that of tue men atits head’ It would almost seem so. First, BERGERET, young, excitable, foolish and violent, making a first spasmodic effort for existence, but exlausting his strength and falling helpless at the feet of 1t¢ eneniy, had (ust eaemy not been teo feebie and tin- becie W take wivantage of jt. Thea OLUSERET, cool, calm and calculating, seeming to direct every- thing With ease and siowing mach more skill and iginent thau his adversary, but cnt of belore he a8 Wine to Coufirm his power. Then the young and ery ROSSEL, under whose resolute hand the Commune seems to have gained a new lease of life; hus sudden deser- on of his postin the hour of danger, and tne ap- ance of this decrepit old man with’ one foot in grave to take charge of aifairs just as the Com- mune and the co! nan of the lace Vendoie seein to Woppling togetuer. rctnienaaentins ABATED TALK. While at table a discussion arose between two of the officers concerning the possibility of matntaming military disciplive and keeping an army together without the application of the death penalty. One of them, who bas served in the reguiar army ten Another years, maintained that 1t could be done, supported the contrary doctrine. Tt grew liot, and almost degenerated 1090 a q adoel, The matter was arranged, however, witnout Dioodshed, and Delescluze soon alter left, not having pe ‘n more than ten words during the whole course tae meal. OOMBROWSEI'S OPINION OF DELESCLUZR. Afver his departure 1 x#ked Dombrowski’s opinion ew Minister of War. + ae would be the mght man in the right place,” he sala, “if ne were not 80 = and feetle. He has fan excellent ides of the situation and knows what he ough! to do, He does not propose to interfere in military operations in any way; he only inteads to organize the forces afterwards to be put at the dis- posal of military leaders as they may think ft. His Position will be purely & olvil one, and I think he wv how to fli i." — WHAT OF ROSSELY, aie « ou think Rossel a traitor ?” . moh ne replied; “I think Dim a goud man and viol, but very rash and fiery; @ headstrong youth, tavie. The truth is, it was upon my recommen- that he was made Minister of War. The Commuttee of Public Safety sent t me in great beste one day, Meng me wr. NEW YORK Thongnt they could fmd any one capanle Of fliling the position in case Cluseret was removed, @dding that they bad good reason to suspect bim of complicity with the Versailles government. 1 tm mediately recommended Kossel as berng an excel Jent man for the position, and he was appointed upon my recommendation,” et “Who was in fauit in the misunderstanding,” I asked, “he or the Commune f” “Both, Rossel wanted too much power and too Much authority, He wanted to direct all the move- ments himsell, besides organizing the army and atiending to the interior affairs of the city. Qui trop embrasse mal érreiht, and the consequence was that he found himself encumbered with work which he hoped to prosecute. by assuming dictatorial powers rather than by covfiding part of 1t to competent men mor. capable of atten in to details than himself. ‘This has been his fault, The Commune, on its side, bas shown a great deal of wavering, indecision and want o/ resolution. A bad plan, adopted and carried out with a strong hand and will that nover falters, is better than @ good one poorly and feebly executed.” COMING IN FROM NEUILLY we rode past the Maillot gate, which presents the same scene of destruction and ruin it presented some time ago, but muitiplied and aggravated ten- fola, Tne earthworks outside of the gate seem to be 4s good as ever, however, being repaired as fast as they are destroyed, and Tcounted fifteen pieces of twelve, all in position, at the Matilot gate alone, fhe archway over the Railroad de Ceinture has been Liown up, thus making another aitch that would have to be hiled up or bridged over in case of an assault, and that in tront of the formidable earth- work newly constructed before the Arc de Triomphe. ‘The firmg had ceased for the moment, and Dom- browski, out of pure bravado, rode his norse outside the gate and 200 yards down the Avenue de la Grande Armée, in full view of the Courbevole bat. tery. Thpv seut two shells after him, which missed thelr mark, and the General rode slowly back, turn- ‘img, It!ting bis kep/, and bowing poiitely to them belore re-entering the gate. DELESCLUZE’S DEFENCE, What the Brother of the De: Leader Has to Say About tl To THE EDITOR OF THE AERALD:— In spite of the profound sorrow I feel at the assas- sination of my brother Charles there 1s one senti- Ment that encourages me to speak as I ao in this letter. It is that his dear memoryshould be Placed beyona those perfidious calumnies to which the press of New York has given currency with re- gard to the Commune of Paris, Whether it be from ignorance or bad faith, the journals of this city have been the echo of the misrepresentations of the royal- ists at Versaliles. It has peen said that the Com- mune of Paris almed at the destruction of private property; that it wanted to diviae the domains of the State; that its programme for- bade the existence of religion or of family ties in society, &c. All these ridiculous allegations are notning but lies. The Commune of Paris has noth- ing to de with thesd doctrines, which were originated by a few misguided individuals, ignorant of the wants of our society. The Commune has never had any other programme than that of building up a re- public in France, based upon justice and morality, Tt has claimed, with an energy aod courage which one day will be admired, complete municipal fran- ehise for its city, and consequently for other cities. It was resolved to destroy the centralization of the empire and to substitute in its place the decentrait- vation of administratuon; that is to say, the right to every commune to govern its own affairs, But \t meant, above all, to maintain the politt- cal centralization vested in a pational assembly to be elected by all the departments and situing in any one cityin France. Some time hence I shall, perhaps, take occaston to give exact details as to the principies and the future of the Commune. To-day my heart is too much oppressed for that task. To return, therefore, to my brother. Never has he had other ideas than those above stated; never did I meet with @ mao who had mere respectfor the rational laws of his country. For him the ties of family were en object to be cherished. Hear what oe said in @ book he published in Paris after bis return from eone, and you will know his thoughts on the subject:— If there ts any one thing 1m this life which should be above the combimations of interest and the selish exaggera- tions of passions, which has nothing to fear from the re- verses of fortune, it is undeniably love of family. is mysterious chain which descends from father and mother to the children and makes all of them, as {t were, partakers of the same life. How init that this sentiment only ap In all its purity, and force in the midet of trials and sufferings? Iu the course of an existence which has never been clouded by tempesta babit and security seem to render dormant an affec- tion unmenaced by danger. “Guch beings love aa they breathe without being aware of it. It is only in evil days that one knows the value of these ties, if they are based on esteem and self-denial. Let those who accuse the radicals of desiring the obliteration of family life think on these words, and they will acknowledge, if they are sincere, that this sacred insttution, being, as it 1s, the ou'y founda- tion of an advanced society, has nowhere bad better supporters than our poor vanquished friends in Paris. And how about this war between the two selflah and criminal mouarcus—I mean those of France and Prussia? Wus it not vehemently opposed before its outbreak by the radicals? The unanunous cry of all thew journals was ‘‘No war.” Among them was distinguished the Revei’, the editor-in- chief of which was my brother. [Extract from the Kevell, September 3, 1808. , France docs not want war, and she prociaims It aloud, She protests against an adventurous policy, carried on iu the name of peace and liberty. Here is another of July 26, 1870:— nd what have the people of the Rhine provinces done to True they have beco French, but their interesis and habits are German. Do they ask us'to fpcorporate them with our country? No, notat all. Itiw only tntended to revive rit of imperial conquest, to blind our people and to protit by It by securing the totlering dynasty of Louis Bona- arte. Wil: France foliow this man, who {s only absorbed by fis personal interests? We hope not These quotations will suitice. They will free the radical party in this respect from ail responsibility. From personal joyormaltay J have Jearned Mat tHe inhavitants of Paris would havé eagerly accepted a conciliation if based on the condition above men- Uoved. In all tue sittings of the Commune prainer did gvyerinvoke the best Béntlments of the umat heart. Céftainly he believed m the neces- sity of a revolution, but he desired to carry it on without denying respect to law and pubiic opinion. When he was appointed Deputy he saw that in the Presence of a resistance of the Parisians against the monarcnical plots of Thiers it was bis duty to retarn: to his electors, to remain with them to the last and to await there the triumph of the right, whatever may be the means necessary to attain it He nas fuifilied his @ The work which he and others have undertaken will be completed by the future geveration. But his profound conviction did not éfaee the melancholy presentiment which weighed Communist Commune. upon his mind. Thus durmg his stay im =the = Ministry’ of War , in private conversation, often @jet out that he had given w all hope of tation, and that he was joubvtful of success for tne present. In his procia- mations he told the National Guard that it might happen that they who combated would reap no advantages from the social revoiutions, the fruits of which Will, however, certainly be enjoyed by their cbiidren. And he was right, sir. On this man, who Was so devoted, 80 sincere, $0 much attached to the neht—who throughout his life fought for the right—have the journais of this city cast a slur with regard to his tragic death, making him alone responsible for the massacres of Paris, caused by the obstinacy, disioyaity and the royalist in- irigues of Tilers, MacMahon and the like. HENRY DELESCLUZE. Reception of the Brethren from Different Southern States. The Allegheny Commandery or Knights Templar will arrive in this city to-day en roufe for Europe, and will be escorted from Philadelphia by about two nundrea Sir Knights, They will leave in the steamer Oceanic on Suturday. They will ou thelr arrival here be received by the Sir Kaights of this city, and “general orders’ have been issued whici te that “ine Sir Knights of New York, Brooklyn and visiting Sir Knights will assemble at Odd Feliows’ Hall, Grand and Centre streets, to- { one P.M. sharp, and report to the commanding officer, and will, with t baud, proceed to the foot of Cortiandt street, sir Knights will be equipped in fall uniform. Those preferring to appear in fatigue caps may do so. Alter the reception of the visiting Sir Knights the line of march will be up Broadway to Fourteenth street, to Fourth avenue, to Great Jones street, to Broadway, to St Nicholas Hotel, where the Sir Knights wil) be dismissed.” "WAFTING & PLATE, The Alleged Husba Marder Investi, To-Vay. In the case of Bernard Devine, who died tn his room at 4J0 it Eighteenth street on Wednesday night from the effects of violence alleged to have been inflicted by his wife Maria, who struck lim on the left temple with @ dinner plate, Coroner Schirmer will make ai investigation habitual drunkard, assaulting his wise, when defence hurled the pi him, with out invendii to take his life, Unfo tely, however, it tool effect on his temple and 18 belfeved to have severed the temporal artery. Death probably resulted from heimorrhage. Deputy Coroner Cushman will make & post-mortem examination on the bod, today. Deceased, who war ad been quarreliing with and je, a8 charged, in self. THE INSURANCE CONVENTION, Uniform Life Blanks Adepted. The Convention, after concluding the proceedings, reported elsewhere in the Henan, Inst night agreed upon the draft of a blank for the annual reports to be made by Ilfe companies to the Superintendents of the respective States. This report, if adopted by the States, it 18 ostimated, will save the companies half @ million dollars per year, and ii no other good comes of the Convention, which adjourns pocey w meet in this city on the 18th of October, this alone will compeusaté for the time Jost by the dei and the expense incurred in carrying out the obje of the call, To-day, before adjournment, the Con- gress will deckie upon # form of bienk for reports Of fre apd marine insurance companies, LO! THE POOR INDIAN. The Welcome to the Indians at the Cooper Institute, A Council of the Chiefs at the Cooper Institute. Greeting of the White Faces to the Dark Skins— The Story of Their Grievances and Their Wrongs—What They Expect from Their Father, President Grant. The hall of the Cooper Institute was last night crowded with a very intelligent audience, who had assembled for the purpose of welcoming the Indian delegation now on a visit to this city. ‘The meeting had none of the enthusiasm that was so manifest when Red Cloud and his friends Gelivered their addresses in the same hall about a year ago. This was attributable to this delegation lacking the oratorical ability and power of graphic and poetical posturing, which was 80 pre-eminently shown by Red Cloud and his com- panions, There was evidently considerable sym- pathy with the object of the mission of the Indians, whose very simple addresses awakened a frequent volley of applause. The white speakers endeavored to make political capital for the coming Presidential election occasionally, but the attempt was not very successful. The chair was taken by Mr. Peter Cooper, who said that about this time last year Red Cloud and his party favored this city with a visit. He then pro- mised to quiet his people and he has faithfully kept that promise. ‘here was now before the meeung another party of Indians who were on their way home from Washington. These Indians, instead of being on the warpath, were on the pathway of peace, this was another evidence of the peace policy of President Grant, who was not desirous of adding to the heavy war debt millions of dollars. LITTLE RAVEN, im Indian costume, then addressed the audience through an interpreter, and said that he had come from @ long distance to see his friends, He understood that he had a father and mother here, and that the white people had made aroad there. He received ‘@ letter while he was at his camp from Washington, and he had hoped that he shoul’ have had it earlier than he did, so that the Indians could get their wrongs put right. He told all nis young men to remain quiet until he returned, when he hoped to have a good story to tell them. He was glad tosee 80 many friends there that night—so many gentie- men and so many ladies and children. He thought God had something to do with bringing them all there. At one time the Arapahoes had a fine coun- uy. A few white men came see them, and at first the indiaus gave them buffalo, gave them meat, and then the country was wide enough for the white man, too, Many of those men came on foot, and he understood there were children from Washington. (‘Why don’t you hang the contractors who cheat the Indians ?” cried one of the audience. Little Raven said he was an old man, that he ied waited for years to have this thing fixed. ‘These white men came there very poor, and then they got houses, horses and land, and he thought soon they would get enough; but they never seemed to have enough. The government sent agents out there, and sent soldiers there and drives the Arapahoes out, and he did not want to figut; but if he told Washing- ton about it they would do what was right. Up to that time he and his people lived well enough. Washington sent agents down there, but they don’t send any money with them. Now the white men have put their tribe down in a country that don't belong to the tribe, and a very oor country, He thought that God was hear- ing all that was said that night, and he wanted he and his people to live like white people do, and have the same chance. (Applause.) Some tume ago they sent word that the Arapahoes were to goto acertain location, and the agents sent them seven days’ rations, which only lasted them two days. He hoped that God would put a right heart in the went peopie, and that Washington will do righ: BUFFALO GOOD, of the Washitas, said he wanted to be there thar night to make eas? talk, He believed God had sent Thunderer and himself there. He was glad to be there, for he had heard a long time t.at there were a great many Northern people who did not know what injuries the Indians received. He would tell o story and no lies. He God’ gave the white man a greater and better road for the white men to travel in, but that the time was to come when the Indian was to have @ better road. He thought that time was nearly come, and ne was looking for that road now and did not get tired looking for it He and his people wanted schoolhouses built and their children taught like wiite people. He heard that there Was an old gentleman in this house who pitied the poor people in all the country, (Cheers for Mr. Peter Cooper.) The Indians had a fine country where he came from, but Wastungton had taken it away and given it to other Indians. The white people had done a great wrong to his people and he wanted to have it stopped. He saw the Com- mission at Washington aud they toid him that he was going to have it fixed up, but that he had heard that so long le believed it was a lie. )Laughter.) The Commissioner, told htm that ifjhe went to the large towns and would talk to the people the people would treat him kindly, and it had been 80; and he thinks that inthis case the Commissioner talked straight. What he wished was for the white people to stop the soldiers from killing the Indians. Stuce he had been here he had heard that some of the tribe bad been killed. The Indians were on the land, and they could not heip being there, 4 ma pare BORE, of the Cheyennoa, thé Sacessor Of Black Kettle and the chief of the tribe, said that he fully endorsed what Little Raven said. MR. W. EB. DODGE said that he had met these Indians In thetr own country, and before speaking they always went round and shook hands with him, (Mr. Dodge then shook hands with each Indian.) He then said that, as one of the Commussioners sent to visit the indians, be had seen these song of the forest in their home. The Indians had told the audience a simple story, but It was the story of two hundred years ago. Ever since the landing of our ancestors on the Plymouth Rock the Indians has bad the same tale to tell. It was not too late for the natton to do something for the little trive of Indians that were left. Where were the Mohawks and the Six Nations of this State, whom Mr. Cooper remembered in his youth? They were swept away. By far the larger portion of the Jand which the great American people boasted was now theirs was once the ground of the noble sons of the forest, The poor Indian was driven hither and thither by the raliroads, looking for a place on which to place his foot. The nation had promised =] Ey .to do this and that for tnem, yet many of these Promises remained unfaifiled to this day. The military experience of General Grant had taught him that something ought to be done to save a remnant of these Indians. Tne policy of the present admin- istration, If it can be carried out, will be to place the Indians on their reservations and educate and train them to walk in the white man’s path. It had been settled by the Indians just out of Kansas that they could adopt civilized habits. What was now wanted was to pat the Judians on these reserva- tions and spend a little of the money that had been spent in butchering them to educate, elevate and Christianize them. The reat object of the friend of the Indians was to jet che people see them at public meetings and see that the Indians could be civilized. There something that citizens could do, and that was they could manufacture public opinion. These In- dians were looking to the white men to save them from extermination and to teach them Christiauity. MR. BENJAMIN TATHAM said that he, with others, had pleaded the cause of the Indian before General Grant previous to his in- auguration, ana the President promised to do what he could for the Indian, and he (Mr. 7.) believed that the promise had been kept. (Cheers.) Mr. Tatham twaced the fistory of the treaties from the year 1861 t the present time, and result of those treaties was that the Indians before them had been robben of every toot of land they possessed. The speaker then urged upon the andience not to cast a ballot for a President that felt less for the Iudiam than the pres- ent President. (Cheers.) Professor Martin called the attention of the audience to the recent Indian massacre, and wrich had been oficially reported to the authorities at Cailfornia. This had been the culmination of & series of bloody wars between the Indians and the citizens of America. He read some extracts from Dr. Hall's work entitled ‘New ‘Tracks in North America," afier which the meeting adjourned, ARMY INTELLIGENCE, Superintendent Charles Jackson has been ordered by the War Department to assume charge of the National Cemetery at Mobile, Ala. Captain Boyn- ton will be relieved from duty at the Military Academy at West Point, to take effect September 1, and will join his battery, First leutenant Charehiil, of the Fourth artillery, will report to the Superintendent of the Military Academy for orders a8 Adjutant of the Academy. WAVAL IWTELLIGENCE. Surgeon Denby has been ordered}to the Navy Yard at Philadelphia, Detached—Lieutenant Commander Stedman, from the Naval Academy and placed on sick leave; Lieu- tenant Commander Cooper, from duty in the Tenu- antepec and Nicaragua Surveying Expedition and ordered to duty in the Equipment Department at the New York Navy Yard: Lieutenant Commander Remey, from anal Surveying Expedition and placed on waiting orders: ecies McClelland, from the Philadelpia Navy Yard aud ord 1 to special duty at Pniladel- pais Assistant ey aed Cassin, from tne Colorado and placed on sick leave; Second Assistant Engt- neers Smith and Carri, irom the Mayfower and placed op Waitang orders. OBITUARY. John McLeod Murphy. This well known and popular citizen of New York died at his residence in Harlem yesterday morn- ing of paralysis. Mr. Marphy was a grandson of John Murphy, an Irishman who came to the United States in 1793, settling in this city, where he carried on anextensive business as a brewer. His father, Thomas Murphy, was born in the metropolis in 1798, but received his education in Toulouse, France. He became prominent in politics, and in 1831 repre- sented Wesichester county in the State Legislature, The subject of this sketch was himseif born in Northcastle, Westchester county, on the 14th day of February, 1827, and was consequently sti!l m the prime of hfe. His mother was a sister of the gallant Colonel Alexander R. Thompson, who fellat the head of his regiment (the Sixth infantry) at the battle with the Indians at Okee-cho-bee, Florida, during the war on the peninsula. On the 18th of February, 1841, Mr. Murphy en- wered the United States Navy asa midshipman, and was ordered to the sloop-of-war Fairfield, on which vessel he served three years and seven months in the Mediterranean. On the 3iat of Uctober, 1544, he joined the flagship Cumberland and remained in her until the end of her cruise in November of the following year. On his return home he was ordered to the Naval Academy, but had not been there long before the war with Mexico was proclaimed and called all the junior officers into active service, Mr. Murphy was sent to the frigate United States, which vessel’s destination was changed from Vera Cruz to the west coast of Africa, where the de- ceased served six months, In February, 1347, he jomed the bomb brig Stromboli, one of the feet intended for the reduction of the Castle of San Juan d@’Ulloa; but on her arrival at Vera Cruz that place had already surrendered, and she was ordered to blockade the mouth of the Coatzacoalces river, In the month of June following the Strom- boli participated in the attack on and capture of Tapasco, and during the o; rations Mr, Murphy commanded the first division v: artillery. He was subsequently engaged 1a boat service along the “Sota Rento,” and, becoming invalided from ex- posure, was ordered to leave in November, and on his recovery resumed nis studies at the Academy in February, 1848. In July of the same year he gradu- ated, and in January, 1849, in connection with Captain Jeffe.s, of the United States Navy, wrote and pub- lished @ work entitled “Nautical Routine, with Short Rules on Navigation,” which was accepted at the Naval School as the text book and used as such for more than ten years, when it was displacea by the more tompreheasive work of Captain Luce. On September 26, 1848, he recelved his warrant as passed midshipman, with rank from August 10, 1347. During 1850 Mr. Murphy served as watcn officer on board the steamship Atiantic, of the Collins line, after leaving which he jomed the surveying expedl- uon for the exploration of the isthmus of Tehuan- tepec, under the direction of Major Barnard, of the engineers, who appointed him as- sistant engimeer and assigned him to the hydrographic division, under Lieutenant Temple. Alter aiding in the survey of the Coatzacoalcos and daltepec rivers, Mr. Murphy’s division crossed to tne Pacific und surveyed the ports of La Ventosa and Saiina Cruz Mr. Murphy Bext explored the Rio del Corte and the country bordering Chiapas, and collected data for the oficial reports on tne botany, mineralogy and productive industry of the Isthmus. in May, 1851, he explored the river Uspanapan aud the country east of that tributary to the boundary line of the State of Tabasco. in July the expedition returned to the United States, when Mr. Murphy was elected a member of the American Institute, and spent some six months in preparing the reports for publication. The smaliness of the navy offering but little pros- pect of advancement, in March, 1552, Mr, Marphy resigned and engaged in the profession of civil en- gineering. His education as an tad, at not being complete he apphed himself to stady, acting m whhe as an associate editor of the New York Five- man’s Journa/, In November, 1853, he was em- ployed by President Pierce as confidential agent of the government to visit the capital of Mexico in connection with the settlement of the Messilla Valley aispute, and performed successfully the duties he was charged with, On his return home he resumed his professional purstits, and in 1855 was appointed a city surveyor and employed in the construction of sewers, plers, city railreads, development of streets, &c. During the following year he was appointed Constructing Engineer at the United States Navy Yard in Brooklyn, where bis duties involved many important questions. In July, 1858, Mr. Mur] was chosen Superintending Engineer and Agent of the Louisiana Tehuantepec Company of New Orleans, and, with a force of 140 whites and 800 Tudians, constructed a wagon road across the Isthmus, and thus Cas the route for the trans- mission of mails an a to California. During May, 1849, he made a survey of the port of Huatulco, on the southern cost of Oaxaco, On Mr. Murphy's return to New York he was elected to the State Senate from this city, serving one term with credit. The war breaking out at the close of the session, he offered his services to the ‘overnment and was commissioned colonel of the ‘ifteenth regiment of New York volunteer infantry ana served in Virginia witn it for nearly two years, during which time he participated in the several campaigns, especially in the memorable one on the Pemusuia, and remained with the Army of the Potomac until atter the battle of lredericksburg, in December, 1562. Finding Mr. Lincoln willing to restore him to the naval service, Colonet Murphy de- clined @ brigadier generalship and in January, 1863, accepted & provisional appolntinent as lieutenant in the navy. He was ordered w report to Admiral Koote for the purpose of recruiting men for service With the Mississippi squadron, and in two weeks en- listed 450 sailors, With Whom he was ordered to join Admire) Foren, which he did, In March he was as- aligned to thé céminand of the tron-clad Carondelet, and participated in all the naval operations untit March, 1804, When, being in teeble health, he re- signed and retired to private life. Mr. Murphy subsequently paid another visit te the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, explored the range of Textia mountains and traced out the mineral zone which included the petroleum springs of the Isthmus. In July he returned to the United States, but in April, 1866, he again visited Telhuautepec, and was ei ployed in developing the railroad and telegraph lines between the Gulfof Mexico and the Pacifie Ocean, This work -occupica him until May, 1867, when he came back to New York, and in August of the same year was nominated and confrmed as United States Consul at Tabasco, but declined the appointment, From that time to his death he re- mained in New York, variously occupied in literary and engineering pursuits, Personally Mr. Murphy was a most estimable nileman, kind hearted, charitable and hospitable. 8 a Iriend he was firm and steadfast, and in ali his rivate and professional transactions was noted for his strict integrity. In November, 1848, he mar- ried Mary Teresa Mooney, by whom he bad seven children, four of whom, with his wife, survive him. The death of Mr. Murphy will be deeply deplored by @ numerous circle of iriends, to whom he had attached himself by his many amiable and sterling traits of character. General Daumas. General Melchior Joseph Eugene Daumas died re- cently at nis home at Camblanes, near Bordeaux, France, aged sixty-nine. He greatly distinguishea himeeif in the former wars tn Algeria and especially in the battles against Abdel Kader. He at one time filled the post of Director for Algerian Affairs in the French War Office, and was, as a@ reward for his service, appointed Senator by the Emperor Napo- leon. The chief merits of General Daumas did not consist in his military, but in nis literary achteve- ments. He hada whole library on Algeria, tts in- habitants, &c,, and several of his works have been translated into German and Spanish. In sporting aud agricultural circles he was looked up to as an authority on account of the book he wrete on Ara- bian horse breeding. Coroner Young yesterday held an inquest at the Grand Central Hotel, Broadway, over the remains of Mr. George C. Hathaway, the marble merchant, formerly of Ratland, Vt., who committed snictde by shooting himself, ag heretofore reported in the HERALD. Rose Mone, the chambermaid who found Mr. Hathaway dead in the bath-tub; Mr. W. 8. Water. house, superintendent of the hotel, whose attention was called to deceased by the maid, and T. W. Fisher, M. D., who examined the boay, were sworn before the Coroner, but their testimony in every -essential particular corroborated the facts embraced in the previous report. A long, well written and interesting letter, left by deceased, andgaddressed, ‘To My Friends,” was read to the jury, and went to show that pecuniary embarrassment was the cause which prompted him to terminate a miserable existence. From the tone of his letter Mr. Hathaway seemed to be suffering irom DEEP REMORSE at his inability to move in the same circle of societ, that he had done formerly, aud was impressed wit! the idea that he had been or would be shunned by, hus old friends of former years. He apoke in the most vender and feeling terms of his agea father, deceased wil and child and other relatives, to whom he was devotedly attached, ‘The friends of Mr. Hathaway present at the inqui- sition claimed the letter as 2 vate property, and being decidedly opposed to Ii gabhieesion Coroner Young vielded possession and the letter was taker away. ceased’s father is in & precarious state of health, and itis ‘ed the shock Will him. Mr, Hathaway was about thirty-lve years of age and a native of Massachusetts, His brother ‘Was expected in the city last evening to convey the remains to Rutum for unterment. HERALD, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1871—WITH SUPPLEMENT, YACHTING NOTES. The schooner Sprite, owned by Messrs. Galoupe and Nickerson, of the New York Yacht Club, is in commission, and when not cruising is anchored off the beautiful village of Beverly, Mass, She is in fine trim and pretty as a picture. The sloop Narragansett, Captain F. G. Dexter, 1s also anchored off Beverly, but in a day or two will proceed on a cruise, ‘The new sloop Ariadne, built py Whitman for Mr. T. H, Strange, at the suipyard, Thirty-fourth street and Third avenue, South Brooklyn, 1s fast approach- ing completion and will be ready forthe first earnest work of the season. Her measured length on the Water line 13 forty-two feet. She will be attached to the New York Yacht Club, The schooner Edith, Oaptain George 0. Hovey; schooner Neitie, Captain D, H. Follett; sloop Alice, Captain Thomas G, Appleton, and schooner Wivern, Captain T. Boardman, all of the New York Yucht Club, are ‘at anchor in Boston harbor. ‘Lhey are in trim, and will particypate in the regatta of ieee. 22 and all subsequent manceuvres of the The schooner Josephine, owned by Mr. B. M. C. Duriee, ts anchored off Fail River, Mass., and ig being thoroughly overhauled—a work somewhat necessary after her extended bat delightfui cruise among the islands of tae West Indies, The slnop Sadie, attached to the New York Yacht Club and owned by Mr. F. Burgess, is on the ways at Beverly, Mass., being repainted in hull. She has been refitted and decorated anew, The sloop Elaine, owned by Mr. George B. Dar- fee, of the New York Yacht Club, is lying at anchor in New Bedford harbor. Her owner 1s in Hurope. Lhe sloop Peerless, Vice Commodore Maxwell, Atlantic Yacht Club, can be observed every after- noon in the Lower Bay. At nicht she is anchored Off the foot of Court street, Brooklyn, The new sloop Vixen, owne | by Mr. Ludlow Liv- ingston, is at Port Richmond, Staten Island. Her owner has given her repeated trials recently, The schooner Phantom, at Nyack, is so far in her alterations of hull ‘hat she will be launched in about eight days. Her internal fittings are being hurried t completion. The schooner Hva, owned by the Messrs. Macy, is at anchor in Gowanus Bay. She is in elegant trim. The sloops Ada, owned by Mr. Join White, ana Flying Cloud, owned by Commodore Peet, of the Atlantic Yacht Club, are still at Nyack on the Hud- son. Mr. John W. Ritch’s new sloop West Wind will be launched from Lennox’s shipyard, Brooklyn, to- Morrow or on Monday next. The metropolitan bauker, owner of the new schooner yacht building at Caril’s shipyard, Cit} Island, hopes that she will be in readiness to launc! on the 4th of July. It will require steady work to meet his wishes in this respect. The fleet of the Atlantic Yacht Club will proceed to Glen Cove on independence Day. A pleasant re- unton is expected. Match races, a sumptnous din- ner, and perhaps an oration, will mark the festivi- ties of the occasion. THE NATIONAL GAM. A Fine Contest on the Union Grounds Yesters day—The Matuals Redeem Vhemselves. About tweive hundred persons assembled on the Union grounds, Williamsburg, yesterday afternoon, to witness the first game of the season between the two green siocking clubs—the Mutuals and the Forest Citys of Rockford. Owing to the miserable Jiasco the “Mutes" made of their last game with the Haymakers their friends and admirers were very anxious to see how they would make out on this occasion, with one of the strongest clubs the “Great West” can boast of, and itis safe to say they left the ground well sutisied that their favorite club will shake up the best of them before the season closes. The betting was considerably 1n favor of the Mutuals from we first, but yet the “Gold Board” was a little “skeery” and not much disposed to go in very neavy. Evidently greatly ashamed of theix disgraceful do- feat by the Trojans, the “Mutes’’ went to work yes- terday to do or die, and a look of stern determination Was plainly visibie on the countenance of every one of them as they took the fleid for the first time; and when it is stated that they made but three errors during tne eatire contest an idea may be had of how well they carried out this determination. Their bat- Ung, which was far superior to that of their oppo- nents, Was not as good as could have been desired; but their fleiding, with the exception of one passed ball, a droppea fly by Hattleld und a dropped foul fly by Smith, was simply perfection, Notwith- standing tme three players just referred to committed the only errors chargeable to the club during the game, their playing was the most brithant of that done by any one on the feld. Smith made some beautiful stops and throws to first, and wielded the bas eilectively. It was in the second inning that Hatileld dropped the fy above men- Uoned, and there was really no excuse for his doing 80, as it Was @ very easy oue indeed, but after this he got four, one of which was as fine @ catch ag could be wished for. He was not at all successful ut the bat, however, as_the score platnly indicates, Owing to sore hands Mulls did not play, but he was not missed im the least, as Higham filed his position almost ’ to perfection. In the eighth Inning he caught a very sharp tip from Barker's bat right on the nuse, whi. fi nearly biiudea him for a few mau §, but he soon got over it and returned to his position, Ferguson, too, played his position for all it was worth, wich was quite in contrast to his last display with @ professional club, Oa the part of the visitors ail did well, save, per- haps, Addy at short ficid, although soine of his errors: were quite pardonabié, as he got some of the hottest kind of grounders to attend to. In fact, Wolters once knocked his pins completely from under him by a scorchiug daisy cutter, aud on tie whole he was handled ramer severely, Fisher disabled Anson In the third inning by his swift pitching, and Hastings, Who baa been piaying second buse, had to go bebind the bat. AS tbe game progressed the general impression seemed to be that the Western Jads were finding the “Mutes” much Rerder nuts to crack than they had expected, and beyond a doubt they will come to the same conclusion Ip regard to the Eckfords, when they piay them this aiternoon, The follow ing 1s the score:— FOREST O1TY. MUTUAL. 2,18. T. OAs K.UB. T. O. Ay @ 00156 “oy ous o2917 2 323 Ov Ol st 022380 o0223 ee | 1100 22 4 gaat o 3 cy 1132 3 5 : 1136 144 1igo 790000 8.82713 Total 7 9 27 0 INNINGB. ‘14 MBL 4h. Gh, Beh, Th, BL GA. oOo 0 1 0 o 0 8 0 1 0-7 tA Fm ites Sam . Martin, of the Fekford Club. ‘Time of game—One hour and forty-five minutes. First base by errors—Forest Ciiy, 3 times; Mutual, 4, Runs earned—Forest City, 0; Mutual, 4. Base Ball Note: Eckford vs. Forest City, on the Union To-day, grounds, ‘To-morrow the Stars will play the Forest Citys on the Capitoline, The ink slingers and the clerks from the Health Department will play their first game on the Union grounds, Williamsburg, to-morrow. It may be well to state that no betting will*pe allowed on the grounds during the game, nor will more than 10,831 persons be admitted within the enclosure, The Merchants’ Base Ball Club, representing Hal- sted, Hains & Co., will play their first match with Messrs. Curran, Goodwin, Walker & Co. on Satur- day, at three o’clock P. M., om Prospect Wark grounds. A very exciting game is looked for, both clubs having @ very stong nine. These two clubs are composed of young men employed in the above ary goods houses NEW YORK CITY. The following record will show the changes in tne temperature for the past twenty-four hours in com- parison with the correspondiug day of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s Phar- macy, HERALD Building, corner of Ann street:— % iil. 1870, 1871, last year, Coroner Keenan yesterday held an inquest at the Centre Street Hospital on the body of James O'Neil, a man who died from the effects of the excessive heat of the sun. Deceased was a laborer and lived At 62 Essex street, 24 John Finnen, an oMcer of the Fourteenth pre- cinct, while on reserve duty at the Spring street Dolice station, was taken suddenly til and expired in @ few minutes afterwards. Disease of the heart is thought to have been the cause of death. Coro- ner Keenan was notified to hold an inquest, Aman about fifty years of age, five feet seven inches m hetght, with gray hair and fall, gray whiskers, yesterday dropped dead on the corner of Battery place and Greenwich strect, in presence of oMcer Davis, of the Twenty-seventh precinct, woo cansed the body to be removed to the Morgue.. Coroner Schirmer was notified, A LUNATIC ATTEMPTS. SUICIDE. A German, namea George Buchter, Mving at No. 10 Straight street, Paterson, having become de- ranged from the effects of @ recent sertous iliness, attempted to commit suicide Rreapctee fi by cutting his throat witu a ragor and n jumping into the river. He was rescued, and afver havi bis wounds attended to was taken to the jail for sare keeping. If he recovers he will probably be sent to the Btate Lunatio Asylum. Tho gash in his throat {a @ severe one, Buchter is # married man, with several children. Anihetiadiar nie mccgiaccaiecgraieaiaiaemalaaait TERRY RILEYS ROW. CONTINUATION OF THE McKenzie on the Stand—A Gentleman Who Wanted to Correct His Evidence—Ruling of the Committee—A Voluntary Witness in Danger. The case of Riley, the school trustee, was resume yesterday betore the investigating committee. The counsel for the prosecution opened the proceedings with a requeat that a Mr. Golding, who has already given evidence, be allowed to come again upon the stand and correct some statements he made in his. former tesumony. ground that it would be unfair to his client to permit such a thing. This man, he said, had come forward as @ voluntary witness, He acknowledged that his motive for coming was because he had; 4 POLITICAL SQUABBLB with Riley and to assist Quin, who had been dis- charged from office. “It 18 unjust and I object to it.” The objection was sustained until the evidence of McKenzie was heard. McKenzie was (hen put upom the stand. Being told to give his story he said:—E am & bricklayer and live in Ninth avenue; I have two daughters; both are school. teachers; I had a conversation with Golding about the appointing: of one of them about two years ago; he promised to see Mr. Riley on the subject; he afterward told me Mr. {ttiey was a good Christian man and would do a he could to help her; he then said to me J ougut MAKE MR. RILBY A PRESENT; some two or three Sundays aiter that he called at. my house again, and we went out together; we: visited several saloons in search of Kiley and found him at last; when we went into this last place Golding whispered to me, “Tere he is; we then went out, Golding and I, and walked down the ave- nue as far as Sixteenth or Seventeenth street, im company with a Mr. Linn, wnom 1 had never seer: before; We went into @ shoe store and | counted out A HUNDRED DOLLARS to Linn; I went out with that money, expecting to meet Riley and give 1t to him; my daughter had been appointed some time before. ‘The Witness was then cross-examined by Coun- sellor Smitn—He coulan’t remember what kind of bills he to Linn; there were a good many, but he couldn’t say of what denomination they were; he: hado’t spoken g word to Linn, either durtng their walk down town or atthe time he paid him the money; diau’t kuow Riles; had never seen him bat once; shoulda’t know him again trom Adam; he had a ray large family, some of whom supported them- selves, On being asked how many of them there were who revled upon bim for support, he said, “Well, there’s Johnny.” ‘Altogether 7!” ‘And there’s Patsey.”” “Altogether, altogether.” Mr. McKenzie scratchet his head ana pulled his beard and fumbled ana tumbled in his mind until at last HE STUMBLED ON THE NUMBER and blurted ouz, “Four.” Considerable eflort was made to shake his evi dence, but he stuck to his original ry tena- clously. A discussion then came on about the — of Goiding. The counsel told the gen- Uleman to take the stand, and he obeyed with Mr. Golding 18 bot Wwell—in fact, he is an individual whose appearance would not impress one very favorably at first sight. His face 1s hard and swarthy, while a sinis- ter leer plays uneasily on the left side, His pedals are of a stupendous magnitude, and their casementa denote a very primitive condition, The committee denied him the opportanity of correcting those littie nts in his evidence, an nervous and abashed. ‘The committee then adjourned until to-day, when Mr. Riley will be put upon the stand, alacrity. he retired into @ corner Personal Intelligences. United States Senator H. W. Corbett, of Oregon, 1: domiciled at tne Brevoort House. General A. E. Burnside ts at the Fifth Avenue, Surgeon General J. K. Barnes, of the United States Army, is a guest at the Hofman House. General Pierce M. B, Young, member of Congrés# from Georgia, 1s stopping at the Grand Central. General J. B. Stonehouse, of Albany, 1s sojourning: at the Astor House. Walter Montgomery, the tragedian, is staying at the Fifth Avenue. Profeasor Pierce, Superintendent of the Unitea States Coast Survey, has apartments at the Brevoors House, Ex-Governor William Dennison, of Ohio, is domi- clled at the Sc Nicholas, Colonel George Williamson, of Caswell, N. C., ie stopping at the St. James, General B. Barago, of Oosta Rica, arrived yester- day at the Graad Central. W. G. Fargo, or Buffalo, 18 at the Astor House. Congressman Oakes Ames, of Massaciiusetts, 1s staying at tae Fiftu Avenue. Stephen W. Rains, from Japan, arrived yesterday at tho Grand Central, Francis B, Hayes, president of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, has returned to the Brevoort House. United States Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, and family have apartments at the Hoffman House. General John 1, Fleming, of Washington, Is quar- tered at the St. Nicholas. E. B, Morgan, of Aurora, N. Y., 13 a sojourner at the Astor House. Erastus Vorning, Jr., of Albany, is atthe Fifth Avenue, Judge C. J. Hillyer, of Nevada, is domiciled at the Hoffman House. William F. Staunton, of Colambus, Ohio, is resid- ing at the St. Nicholas. FOREIGN PERSONAL GOSSIP, B mae Empress of Germany has gone to Baden aden, —Prince Alfred of England will shortly pay » Visit to the Grand Duxe of Coburg-Gotha, —HMr. Stuart, the successor of Mr. Erskine ag Britisn Minister to Athens, has arrived at his post, —tThe Marquis of Lansdowne and Lord Romilly have becn elected trustees of the Reform Club, of England. ——The Duke of Braunschweig has made his peace. with the Prassian Court, with which he had been on very unfriendly terms, ——The Emperor of Brazil, say the German papers, will visit Coburg, where his daugnter is buried, im the course of this summer, ——The Emperor ee is, according to a let~ ter published by his physician im the Lanoet, stulh suffering from rheumatic pain. —General Haines, of the English army, has suc- ceeded General MoUleverty in command of the troops in the Madras Presidency, ——Prince George, the infant son of the Crow: Princess of Russta, has been appointed colonel of a peas by his grandfather, the Emperor Alex~ ander. — Dr. Déilinger, according to the Westminster Gazette, 13 about to leave Germany, having accepted the hospitable invitation to spend some time to England. ——Cardinal Antone)li has sent @ circular to the Papal nuncios abroad, iniorming them that the Pope has repudiated the Papal Guarantees Bull of the Italian Chamber. ——Mr. Whitehead, the inventor of the ‘fish tor- edo,’ will, it is said, receive $75,000 from the Engtisn government in consideration of his mak- ing over his invention to it. ——The betrothal of tne youngest Ra eh” ot the Emperor of Russia with the Crown ce Of Holland, who has just returned from a visit w St. Petersvurg, 18 rumored in Rotterdam. — Prince Bismarck, say the German papers, will receive the Dukedom of Krotoschin in Prussiam Poland, which 13 estimated at $2,400,000, a8 a present from the imperial government of Germany. —His ex-Majeaty of Oude, Wajid All Shah, has become possessed with the idea that the Bricisix government owes nim forty lacs of rupees (£400,000), and Intends to prosecute nis claim by an. appeal, if necessary, to England. —rhe irish members of both Houses of Parlta~ Irish officiais and other ment, and @ great body of Soe an Wanies reat gentieman rendered to Ireland dur- ii the maporeass 6 period of his tenure of the office of Irish Secretary. ———_—$—_—— EXHIBITION IN ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL, ‘The pupils of this institution, under tne charge o& the Christian Brothers, were placed under ther annual examination yesterday. In the evening the students of the high class were publicly catechised in arithmetic, grammar, geometry and hisvory. Add! music and tim Jou declamation contribu: to the delight audience, with whom the basement was crowded. Brothers Austin, Justinian, Joachun and —— conducted the examinations, The pastor, Farrelly, and father Burns were presen! the singing of “The Chinee Cooite’ Father Mo- ny delivered an address, and challenged 3 public school to turn ont aclass equal to that estalniments such as they had jasc wituosmeds Riley’s coansel objected on the’