The New York Herald Newspaper, July 4, 1871, Page 6

8 THE UTAH TROUBLES. The History of the Military Difficulty. Congressional Investiga- tion Required, A POSSIBLE FUSS T0-MORROW. The HERALD's correspondent in Salt Lake City as during the past week acquainted our readers with a threatening dimicalty between the federal officers and the Mormon representatives over the preparations for celebrating the nation’s birthday, and as there is another view of the trouble than ‘what could well be given in telegrams, we propose to give that view, so that if the “tug of war’ should come with the dawning of this morning’s sun the nation may fully comprehend it, ‘The dimculty 1 Utah now 1s properly traceable to the negligence or Congress, and not to either of the direct litigants, Had tne assembled wisdom of the nation ever given to the laws in force within that ‘Territory their attention, as was their duty and obl!- gation, the scandai that has excited the natioa for the last ten months would have been unknown. THE MILITARY DIFFICULTY. Taking cognizance of the last report as first in or- Ger, and stripping it of the coloring of excitement, it means this: a military organization of citizen soldiery, @esignated “the Nauvoo Legion,” propose to take part in the procession of tradesmen, artists, farmers ‘and schools in honor of 1776, and the Acting Gov- ernor, Mr. Black, has issued @ proclamation for- biad'ng the militia to appear in arms that day, Deing contrary to a preceding proclamation forbid- ding “all musters, drilix and all gatherings of any kind or description of armed persons.” To reach the pith of this and its substance it is Proper here to state that ever since the Territory of ‘Ulan has been an organized portion of the United States domain this “Nauvoo Legion” has been the designation of the militia organization of the Territory. Indeed, it ates back tw the sojourning of the Mormons in Titinols in 1840, At that time the Legislature of Minois geve to Nauvoo, the home of the saints, on tne borders of the Mississippi, an extrordinary charter, incorporating the militia of Nauvoo, Han- cock county, a “Legion,” and by the political influ- ence of a very popular, now deceased, Senator of the Waited States, the Governor of Illinois commissioned the Mormon prophet, Joseph Sinith, its Lieutenant General, In course of time the Illinois Legislature repenied of the tinsel glory it had shed over the ©ocked hat and laced coat and stripes of the pro- phet, and revoked the city charter and that of the Legion. But it was too late; the organization had een effected and orficered. It made no difference to the Mormons, who had drilled; what Illinois might Cail them—tney were drilled and disciplined. Moving westward to the Rocky Mountains, they took with them the experience of the past, carried ‘with the travelling sun their arms and ammunition, and were abio to hold thelr own against the roving Indlai:s till the country was fully settled. mates d the first acts of the Territorial Legtsiature of Uta ‘Was tbe resurrection of the Nauvoo Legion in all its glory of titles. Brigham Young was then Got ernor, by the appointment of President Millard Fill- more, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and was actually reappointed, jor a second term of ottice, the Governor of Utah, ex oficio Superintend- ent of Indian Affairs and Commander-in-Chief of the Militia, During this gubernatorial reign of over seven years Brigham Was everything tat his appointment made him, and consequently controlled the militia; Dut seeing the probability in 1857 that a new Gover- nor would be appointed, and by virtue of his office become Commander-in-Chief of the militia, the Legisiature made provision for the election by the mibtia of the Lieutenant General, who would be actually the head of ihe militia, though the Governor would be so In title. The Governors who succeeded Brigham have done some grumbling, and in their messages have recom- mended the acknowledgment of the Governor as Commander-in-Chief of (he militia im some more di- , tangibie way than what they had been treated at Legislatures everywhere have ways of their own. and so jave bad the Legislatures of Utah, one. of which is special duiness of comprehension when the opposite faculty would bring along unpleasant changes. Nothing was ever done. J. Wilson Shaffer had beon chief of Butler's staff during his canipaign in Louisiana, and, educated by example to be ail that be was, he very naturally ex- cted to be recognized as Oommander-in-Chief of e militia, The Morman Lieutenant General, D. H. Wells, with accustomed routine, was proceeding oa im bik usual way With militia business, ordering musters and drilis last fall, just as be had done fur a dozen years beiore, when sudaealy was Issued the Jollowing PROCLAMATION: EXEcuTive DEPARTMEST, Saut LAKE Crry, Uran Temnitony, Sept. 1, 1870, Kuow ye that I, J. Wilson Shaffer, Governor of the Terri- tory of Utah and’ Commander-in-Chiet of the Militia of Bothing, ‘Di mind was weakening, and that in . sat wi rere gh manding the United near Balt Lake tnate we Good foundation forthe Mine about the Governor Dian Pesta nine fhe"'con in tacking the, polilesse ‘the Governor Uon in dealing with a sick man. THERE I8 LIKELY TO BE TROUBLE NOW. With the Knowledge of all these facts, the prociamation of Ac! Governor Black seems like seeking & graves nd is doubtiess the result of evit counsellors, the order of General Wells been as before—for musters, drills, &c.—the repro- auction of Governor pnaffer’s lamation would have probably been in order, but to apply itin forbidding citizen soldiers to take part in « mihtary capacity, in a procession of mechanics, artisans, laborers and school children, in honor of the nation’s birthday, the same as will be done all over the Union, looks doubttul on the side of wisdom. Tne more 80 does this appear from ihe fact that General Con- Dor does not appear, to have acted in his ment at all. com: of na- appoint. ‘hough mentioned as ‘appointed and loned,”’ it is almost certain that the General never ch . The action of Governor Shatfer ‘was evidently understood by General Connor to be what it was—an assertion of his right to be con- sulted as Commander-in-Chief of the militia, and the rest to be afterwards properly attendea to, but which his early death prevented. General Wells assumes that Governor Shat- Ter had no right to conirol the oficers of the Legion in drilling and mustering thelr men as both national and Territorial law provides, and that, as Commander-in-Chief of the militia, the Governor haa only the direction of their use. It is due to Wells to say that the action of all the previous Gov- ernors had established that precedence, and now that Secretary Black interferes the probabillty ts that Wells will have out the companies of militia and artillery to salute the flag in spite of him. Wells will never back dowo unless srigham’s stronger will and authority commands him; and as Brigham ig reported to have decided on going into the coun- ‘ oe the Fourth, there is quite a probability of a When Shaffer's proclamation was issued Wells would then have tossed 1t into the fire, but his offi- cers were divided on the expediency of defiance. But had the decision been taken, they would have carried it out to aman. Jt was Shaffer's intention to. have sent the United States Marshal to the camp with writa for Wells and his staff had they held the muster; he expected them to be wold Ww go off the ground, and then the Governor would have apphed tor 5,000 troops to be sent to Utah for their appre- hension. Then there would have been a@ pretty row; and this is the prospect now. The only sensible thing to be done ts for Cor ‘to revise the militia law of Utah, and, 11 objec:iona- bie, repeal it, Meantime the Mormons will aasume ali consequences in asserting it as the law de jacio, ana be governed oy it. THE TROUBLE IN THE COURTS. From the same negiect of Congress there is the same trouble in the courts, Judge McKean has done in law what Governor Shaffer dia litics; but McKean has lived on and been jumbled and defeated. The federal Judges had the same experience as the federal Governors, and nearly all of them have done their ambit » OUt to no effect. McKean was determined to tackle tt, and refused the recognition of the ‘Territorial Mar- oat aud Attorney, as snaffer did the ‘Territorial jauvoo Legion and its Lieutenant General. but the Judge comes to grief, for the moment. He held nis Court with United States officers; but the Uniied States Treasury would not honor the Marsbal’s drafts for the expenses of the Court, virtually ac- kKnowledging that the Mormon interpreta- tion of the question in dispute was eorrect. Here is the Chief Justice of the Yerritory of Utah a gentleman of learning, ability and moral coaracter, completely baffled and smarting terribly under his defeat. He had essayed todo something and had failed, Not from want of a gar support, for the United States Army and all the volunteers that could be called for would have rushed to sustain him, but he failed because he could not sustain him- self as the law stood. Tne expenses of the last Sep- vember Court, held by Judge McKean. are still un- aid. Had he beeu supported by law ne would ave forced the Territorial Treasurer to pay the ox- penses of his Court, but falling that he had to dis- Miss the jurors with this HUMILIATING CONFESSION. GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND AND Perit JowIrs—I am not about to dehver a charge to you, but 1 am about to send youto your homes. It is right that you should know why, ‘he reason ia this:—The proper officer of this Court has no finds with which to pay you the per diem allowance which wil! be 'awfuly yours if you serve as jurors, nor bas he the funds with which even to pay your board. ‘I do not think it right to detaia you here without compensation and at your own expense. You may like to know the cathe of this ano- maious state of affairs, You shall know. As tne law now stavas, the per diem allowance ‘of the members and ‘other expenses of the Legislative Assembly of this Territory are paid out of the Untied States Treasury, while that Legislative Assembiy is left to provide funds for aying the per diem allowance of jurors and other expenses of the United States Courts while transacting the judicial business of tne Terntory. Iam not commenting upon the Wisdom oF unwistom of suck a pollcy. 1 am simply the fact, The United States Treasury promptly Legislative Assembly, but the high priesthood, 0 0- called “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,” who control the Assembly and all the officers of, or who are elected by, the Assembly, refuse to permit the ex- penses of the United States Courts to be paid unl the) are allowed to control these courts, The high priesth acting through their agents, passed an ordinance requiring the ballots ai elections to be numbered, and the same num- ders to be written on the poll itat opposite the names of those who vote the ballots; thus enabling them to ascertain how every elector votes, and to keep a record of the same. Under thix system none but the canaidates of the big priesthood are chosen to the Assembly, and toe Oficers of the two houses ot the Assembly are alwa: e the so-called ‘Church of Jesus Christ of La ‘This Assembly has elected one of its favorites a marsh and another a prosecuting attorney, and sant them into the United States Courts, the former tosummoa the grand and . petit jurors and serve process, the latter to take charge of criminal business be‘ore the grand and petit juries, But this District Court has held, and the Supreme Court of the Ter- ritory bas aftirmed the rulings, that t o-ralled oMcers cannot be recognized by these ‘couris, and that the United Btates Attorney and the United States Marshal, appointed by the President and con/irmed by the Senate, ure the proper of cers of thea: concts. But the high priesthood of Utah hoid different theories in regard to legal and go mental aifaira, And now, gentlen:en, the high priesthood of the so-called “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints” demand the right to select and summon the grand and petit jurors, who are to try ull criminal and civil Territorial cases in this Court; and demand that officers selected by them shall take charge of ail such business in this Court. And, geatlemen, because this Court refuses to surrender itself {nto their hands, they Territory of Utah, do hereny forbid and probibit all musters, dritis or gatherings of militia of the Territory of Utah, and all gatherings of any kind er description of armed persons within the Territory of Utal, except by my order or by the order of the United States Marshal, should he need a 70 :¢ comitatus to execute any order of ‘the Court, and not other- wire. And it is hereby further ordered that all arms or mu- nitions of war belonging to either the United States or the Territory of Utah within said Territory, not in the possession OF Unicd states soldiers, be immediately delivered vy the artics having the same in their possession to Colonel Wil- jam M. Johns, Assistant Adjutani Geveral. And it is turther ordered ‘that shou'd the United States Marshal need a powe comitutus to enforce any order of the courts, or to preserve order, be ix hereby authorized and empowered to make a Tejwisition upon Major General 1°. &. Connor for such posse commtittis OF force; and hereby authorized to order out the militia, or an) thereof, as my order, for sald purpose or purposes, and no er. Here was the beginning of a fine muss, The mili- tia were every waere arilung and preparing for their aupual “three days’ muster,” and the Mormon caul- dron was boiling fiercely. What could be done? Shaffer was itty, meaut fight, if need be, and so the Mormon Lieutenant General humbled nunseif to ask permussion to carry out the drills and musters aiready ordered. Shafier was sick, rapidly going of in consumption, and with such a life as his had been, for years in the tented feid, accustomed to be obeyed, he was inexorable, and evidently would have been happy to have diea under the shadow of the Stars and Stripes, enforcing his proclamation, than to have quictly expired a few hours after. To the Lieutenant General he dictated a heavily shotied letier, ripping him up fiercely, and ebarging bim and his associates as being wurbufent, wedilious men. He sigued ine document, sent it, and in a few hours aiter he passed the river to anutuer shore. ANOTHER PROCLAMATION, Exrcutive DevanrmEns Oran Trani Know yo that I, J. 5, 871. "S Wilson Shatter jor of the Ter- ritory of Utah, and Commander-in-C f the militia of y virtue of tue power and anthority in me the laws of the United States, have this day a; Conno or General of be militia Territory * olonel and Assistant A;jutaut General of the militia of Utau Territory. ey itis oruered that they be obeyed and respected accord- ine y Witness my hand and the great ea! of said Territory, at Salt Lake City, this the 15th dey of September, A. D. 18% J, W. SHAFFER, Governor. By the Govern VEENON HI. VAUGHAN, Secretary Utah Territory. The most galing humiliauon that had ever been Offered Lo them was the appoinoment of “WV. E. Com nor, Major General of the militia of Utah Terrivo: id There never wae aman eo Utah Territory so aiaily hated by the Mormon leaders as General Con- nor, aod that jeacure of dislike was imparted to the walbis everywhere, Jeneral i8@ man of stern resvive, and What he believed to be his duty he would carry out, “If all he! as be once expressed i, “was gapiug to re aim.’ Governor Shaffer died, vui the prociamations lived, and last year the great miitia musters in Sali Lace county did not lake place, as (hey bad anaualiy dove before. These ure the circumstances that give waderstanding to the present report and the possibilty of some troubie. THE GROUNDS OF THE CONTROVERSY. The renewed assumption of Lieutenant General ‘Weils vo control the militia, tn ordermg them out to take part in the procession to-day, has furntahed Secretary Diack, in tue absence of Governor Woods, an opportunity of reuewing the prohibition of Goy- ernor Shatfer, whore private secretary ue had been, and here cowe the p jn the organic act creat- ing the Territory 0 Congress provides for a Legisiature, but reserves to iself the right of re- vision of the laws adopted by we Legislature. It is tbe duty of Congress to revise those jaws; but Congress has never done it, except where wome liligaut would fy off o Washington and direct aitention to his own little matter; and so the laws of Utah and (heir particu.ar application are as litde understood as the local traditions of Timbuctoo, ‘The Mormons argue fairly that the laws of the Legislature, “approved by the Goveraor,” are the » laws de jacio of the Terri‘ory, and accepted by Con- gress till they are rm This militia law, that gives the title of the “Nauvoo Legion’ aud provides for the election of a “Lieutenant Generai,” with all tbe powers exercised by 1). H. Wells, has never been avnulled by Congress; therefore it is law. Wheu Governor Shatter went to Utah, and for some time alter he got there, he entertained this conciusion himself. What afterwards affected his determina- tion to test the qu@ésuon at that time can only be surmised. ‘The proclamations created great excitement, and Abe defiance was openly talked about, but tue Mor- mon chief men preiérred bo let 1t pass for the tune Deing. They believed that Shater would lisien w | refuse to pay your just allowance or to defray’ any of the expenses of i Court, It not _ just that you should be kept here at your own charges, and I will not Keep you. But, gentiemen, do not misunderstand me. There is to be no surrender to Unwarrantable exactions. The government of the United States is not accustomed to being thwarted, and, while those who represent it in Utah may be hindered, they will not be defeated. Let it not be doubted that, after a panse ip the path of duty, they will again re- sume their line of march with renewed energy. Gentlemen of the grand and petit juries, I thank you for your attend- ance, but I will not detain you. You are adjourned sine « Losing temper is somewhat excusable in the midst of such mortification, and attacking Brigham Young ‘s natural enougn; but the point Is conceded that Congress was in the fault and tiat the Mormons were acting consistently “as the law now stands.”? ‘The areatiy increased business of the Courts since the opening of the mines has greatly embarrassed every One, and to effect a momentary demand Judge McKean has proposed that in all civil cases the liti- gants pay the expenses of the Court, witnesses, Jurors and all! This ts the résumé of the present difficulties of Utah, come of them what may. ARRIVAL GF EUROPEAN MORTIONS. Some Details of Thelr Emigration. The steamer Wyoming, from Liverpool, landed at Castle Garden yesterday over two hundred and filty Mormon converts, on their way to the dominions of Brother Bngham, the presiding prophet of Utah, The new accessions were a good looking company of men, women and children, and very orderiy in their conduct. The officers of the Wyoming speak much to the credit of the Mormon passengers, and they, in turn, were very complimentary of Captain Whineray and his staif as very excellent gentiemen. AN ELDER INTERVIRWED. Our reporter met with Elder Kobert F. Neslin, an Englishman, who was returning to Utah, and who frankly furnished bim all the information he re- quired. Brother Ne#lin was a resident of Sait Lake | , had been there over fifteen yeara, except dur. the periods of his absence on mission, which had been three times, to Engtand, “to preach the pei.’ He thinks the Mormons “ihe best people on | the earth” and rejoices ia We President-Propnet, Brigham Young. vhe present company are chiefly from Engle with a sprinkling of W saints and about | | score converis Irvin Switzerland, uader the escort | of Elder George H. il, avother retarning mission- | ary, formerly a smart dry goods clerk im Brigham’s mae emigrants are chiefly mechanics and come of miners, exported on the “suggestion” of the ent discovery of the rich silver mines in Utap. | hey Were very harmonious on board, and at eight | | bells every morning and night they ASSEMULED FOR PRAYER, and rememberea in the special unction Brother Brigham, uis counsellors and the apostles. During the two Sundays they were on the water they pad preaching in tlie steerage, reminding the saints of jaitafulness and exXhorung them to diligence im keeping We commaudwents and trusting to the Lord. On their arrival in New York they are consigned to the brotheriy care of Eider Wiliam ©. Staines, a very plessait and agreeabe gentleman, who seeins to take . very paims to arrange forthe “protners and sisters,” and saves them the trouble, bother and Josses incident ignorance of a new country and the sharp ticks of “toutters” and those polished swindlers who lay in wait to deceive, “if ic were possible, even the very elect.’ Elder Staines comes from Utah every year, and makes jis arrangemeuts with the railroad companies, gets fares down tothe lowest margii, and sees that no one interferes with E TENDER LAMBS OF THE FLOCK, he i assisted by Elder W. N. Dusenbury, They take the emigrants off by the ?ennsyl- vania Central and over the Chicago and Northwest- ern Railroad to Omaha and start them for Salt Lake City, where they immediately noozle into the bosom of tue presiding Bishop, Cdward Hunter, ‘‘one of the honestest men that God ever made,” said one of ihe bystanders, and [rother Hunter counsels them, ac- cording to their necessities aod abiliues, where w settle in Clah. MORE COMING. By ® general “greeting” of the young apostle, Aibert Carringion, to the saints in Europe, he tells them that the emigration Uns year to Utah will con- tinue til) Octubes aud pogsibly lever, ae the Pacific | toe NEW YORK -HERALD, TUESDAY, JULY 4, 187 Railroad has changed the conditions of travel and winter 13 as good a8 summer was {¢ h HOW THRY CHARGE THE EMIGRANTS, By the influence and power of concentration the on em! mn 18 conducted upon the most economical p! and all swin ‘The published rates for the Mormon ts (rom, Liverpool to Ogden are reported at £16 2s. tor adults, £11 48, between eight and twelve years of age, £8 1s. between tive and eight, £3 38. between ene and tive and £1 18, under ove year old. A hundred pounds of ly; is allowed to adults free, and eight cents extra overplus from New York to Og¢en. Some idea of the economy of this em: be pa from the publilo instruction through the Millennial Star, the Saints’ ppg 1m Liverpool, that “each person will need about ten shill for provisions between New York and Ogden,” This is rigid enough economy, surely—$2 50 for at least seven days’ travel, The company of the Wyoming is under the pas- toral care of a young Utau elder, George Lake, of Ogaen. THIERS ON FRENCH FINANCE Thiers’ Address Before the National Assenbly— Appearance of the Chambers—The Nev Loan—The Present Budget—The Ability of the Nation to " Redeem Herself, VERSAILLES, June 21, 191. The telegram I sent you last might will give four readers some idea of the intense interest cased here by M. Thiers’ statement in the National Aspm- bly on the subject of the loan and of French fimn- cial matters, Even on last Thursday week, when the chief of the executive power made his celebrated speech respecting the Orleans princes, the attepd- ance of deputies was not greater, nor was espn dience in the chamber more numerous, than it wes yesterday when it became known that M, ae would—in the absence of M. Pouyer-Quertier, ti Minister of Finance, who has been very fll indect with an ulcerated sore throat, and although presen! ‘was muffled up and unable to speak—state to the Assembly the Buaget for the year 1871-72, and also explain the terms and conditions upon which the Joan of two milliards of francs, or £80,000,000 ster- ling, Wonld be placed befvre the country. In the body of the chamber there were avery great num- ber of deputies, while every box in the house was filled to overflowing, French ladies, as usual, focking in shoals to hear what they could not possibly understand, and monopolizing some of the best places in the whole house. Tickets for every part of the building seem to have been given away and to have changed hands without tne least regard to wiat may be termed “the fitness of things.” Thus, in the journalists’ box—a place to which none save gentlemen connected with either the French or the foreign press are supposed to gain admittance—there were, among other non-literary characters, two footmen,a very dirty Mobile, a gendarme in undress and a well known Paris boot- maker. These, no doubt, highly respectable citizens had evidentiy borrowed for the day the admittance tucketa of some newspaper friends, who, if not at- tending the sitting themselves, ought certainly not to have transierred their permission to enter the box to others. That, however, is, as the Frencn say, merely a detail. We were certainly terribly crowded in the box set aside for pressmen; but it was some consolation to see that in every part of the house the people were as closely packed as we were. Among the audience were severai well known Lon- don and Paris capitalists, who had evidently come to hear with their own ears M. THIERS’ STATEMENT, For a wonder the Assembly got to business pretty quickly. The meeting of the Chamber was aaver- tisea for two P. M., and not more than haif an hour had elapsed be’ore the President’s bell lad obtained silence among the five hundred and odd tongues, all of which seemed to be speaking ac one and the same lume, and taiking away for dear hfe, as if they had ali just escaped from a penitentiary where the silent system was enforced. After the usual preliminary business was got over, and M. Lespinasse, one of the deputies tor Turn-et-Garonne, had in a long Speech very liitle to the purpose, recommended some impossible reforms in the salaries of officials, M. Thiers mounted the tribune, and for an hour and twenty minutes kept the attention of every person rien: xed in breathless attention. He Grst spoxe 01 THE BUDGET, improving the occasion by pointing out how tn the days of the empire the national balauce sheet used to ve always 80 “couked”’ that a very serious deficit would be made to look lige an actual surplus. When Isay—as every one who was present said—ihat never was a clearer statement of any country’s finances made, | omy mention o1 f tue Many ex- celient points in M. Talers’ speech, The pecuilar Teature of wnat be said was the mauner in which be impressed the facts of ms budget upon his hearers, ‘Tuere was no alcempt at mixing accounts together aud thus make it appear that the debit Was the credit, and vice versa, What the speaker arrived at ‘was making even those least versed in business mat. ters who heaid him, or woo will read his speech to- morrow tn the Journal Oficiel, Uuderstand clearly what France owes; What she can depead upon with which to meet her abilities, and what are her finap- cial prospects for the future. He did not mince matters when be spoke of THE WICKED MADNESS THAT CONTINUED THE WAR even after the aeieat of the army on the Loire, and Would have continued it so ong as France nad a gun or a smiling Jett 10 herarsenals or treasury; and the few admirers of M. Gambetta im the Assemviy could hardly nave been pleased at hearing M. Tilers’ denunciation of the guerre u ouirance doctrine, Wwhica for some months was the gospel of the repub- ican party in France. Step by step he led his hearers through the financial pistory of the country since the days when the imperial goverament professed to provide what was merely @ peace budget, until when loans had to be raised, the expenses ofthe war had to be met, and the variousstages of the struggie With Germany ended not ouly wit losses to France, but made her Daanccial position more and more desperate. tad the war been brought to an end with Woerth matters would tiave been bad enough, batin- fimitely better than they are now. From Woerta to Sedan entaied !resh Jos-es, and leita heavier balance for France to pay. Aiter Sedan tnere seemed realiy no means of calculating the rapidity with which money wassquandered. All tuts, auded to all the reck- Jessnuess of the empire, had to be provided for; and the time had now come when Frauce must serlously not only payjor the past, but also make arrange- ments to pay ov m the future her tmmense debt. Still, notwithstanding this heavy load upon the coun- try, he believed France had in herseil such resources that A FEW YEARS OF ECONOMY ana gooa fuanctal management would see her per- fecuy prosperous avd fnitely betier of 1n reality’ than she had ever been under the late dynasty. As it is, Were it not for the indemnities she has to pay to Germany, and the lmmense expenses for the reck- less war, tie countiy would stand as well, if not Deiter than any nation in Europe iu a financtal sense, Even as it was, even in the departments occupied by the Germans, the taxes Were paid with a reguiarity Which, under the circumstances, Was notimg short of marvellous. Alter THE LOAN NOW IN QUESTION of two miiliards (280,000,000) had been made two years would eiapse before the government need go Into the market again ay a borrower, and that tine Woula be required to pay off & guod portion of the debt, whieh could then be renewed for the next in- staiment to the Germans upon more favorable terms. Everything depended upon France herself. If sie oniy Kept ¢ al yevolauons and external Wars for the next three years, good as her creait was now even im tus her day of trial, it wouid be inimitely better theu. THE PRESBNE BUDGET or an annual payment of 200,000,000 of rds a sinkoig fund, Which was an iwem woof during tue empire, The Wo miiliards of fran issued at per cent interest, Which made 1t uot Six per cent, and on these condi provided 82 and beara virtually & tious he believed the sum required would be more than coyered. ie expressed himself againse Inaking petty deductions in the salaries of officials, asaving which would be comparatively smail for the State, bul w must entall more or less misery upon Lard working men, Who Would have to bear, like others, their share of INCREASED TAXES. rhe latter he estimated at 090,000 of francs (£16,900,v00 sterling), old and new being taken together, and this he believed was not excessive tn @ country of Which the augual produce amounted to between sixteen and seventeen miliiards of franes. Againzt a propostuon put forward by M. Germain, Deputy tor Aisne, that an iacome tax shoaid be ttroduced in France, M, Thiers expressed himself very strongly, sayiug that it would never answer in France, and would merely become a source of dis- alld even of revointion, A somewhat siormy sion ensued, but the Assembly was, with the on of a few depucies on the Leit, evidently th Ma. Thier nd would not even bave the ques tion of meor x raised. ‘The witting was then adjourned, it being seven P. M., to allow jor dinner, and was resumed at nine ’. M., when M. Godia, auother of ine Deputies for Aisne, proposed an umendmenton the scheme by which tie loan was to be putiortt, Thediacussion, in which M. Haentjens Depaty for La Sarthe, and M. Perrier, Deputy for Marne, took part, iasted about au hour, and the sitting ended by the votes being taken first, for M. Godin’s amendinent (in favor of which there was but one bame besides that of the proposer recorded), and secondly, for tue oti which sanctions the loam For this the whole body of Deputics present, 551 in number, voted; for when the urns were emptied there was not a single “No” recorded against the measure. Thus ended one of the most interesting sittings yet witnessed in the Assembly, and one which must be of the greatest 1m ice to France, “qf your excellent countrymen,” said a Deputy to me asthe Chamber broke up for the secona time, “would only Keep to themselves THE IMPKRIALISTS AND THE COMMUNISTR, in which they seem to take such great invercst, France might now do well. We can clear our own house of the scoundrejs of reds, but we sbali ever 1 be m hot water so long as they are allowed to plot 1 agaibyt us ob the other side of the Channel.” WEST FOINT. Reports of the Board of Visitors to the Milifry Academy. VIEWS OF THE/MAJORITY AND MINORITY. The General fourse of Instruction Declured Satis- factory, bat the Discipline Defective—More Rigor and Sternness and Less Fashiona- ble Zntanglements Necessary—Spanish, German and French, but, Above All, Spanish, Should be Cul- tivated—Ethics and Belles Lettr:s Neglected. WASHINGTON, July 3, 1871. ‘The report of the Board of Visitora to the United States Military Academy for 1871 has just beea com- pleted and presented to the Secretary of War. It ‘Will be seen from the signatures that only seven out Of the twelve members of the Board have signed the report, It seems singular that the law should pro- vide for a mixed commission, made up of seven civilians, two United States Senators and three Representatives, who are all to constitute one Board and report to the Secretary of War, while the Con- gressional members of it are to make another and distinct report to Congress. From this provi- sion of the law have resulted some confusion and irregularity in the discharge of their quties by the members; and as an evidence of this the present report shows that the moral weight of the document 4s lessened when It is endorsed by only a bare ma- jority of tne whole Board—and even that is a quall- flea endorsement. Only four out of the tweive mem- bers have signed 1t without any qualification, The other three members whose signatures are attached, namely, Dr. Sunderland, President of the Board; Juage Miller, of Alabama, and Governor Aiken, of South Carolina—have signified their disapproval of the article on discipline, although they make no mi- nority report. It is understood that these three gen- tlemen differed very widely from the four—Messrs. Carpenter, Johnson, Woods and Edwards—as to the nature and objects of discipline. There was @ radi. cal difference of opimon upon the causes affecting the discipline at the post, and also upon the present condition of that discle pline. As this is a question to which public attention has been particularly attracted the Teasons upon which the minority have founded their conclusions will be of special interest at the present period. They noid, in substance, that the uniform testimony of previous boards has been highly laudatory of the Academy in this respect. Ifthe object of discipline be not merely subjection to a state of penanee, reducing of cadets to a condition of monasticism, but rather to bring out the soldierly qualities of men and prepare them for the greatest effectiveness in the duties of their profession; if 1t be to lay the foundation of truthfulness and honor in the personal character, and consequently of subordination and fidelity in the corps; if 1t be to teach obedience to the commands of authority, to inculcate the lesson of a rigid self-control and a patient endurance of the means necessary to the development of general manhood—if these, say the minority, be the objects of discipline, it seems from the present situation at the post to have been weli maintained, notwithstanding the occurrences which, durmzg the last year, have shaken the public confidence in its reality. They argue, in the first place, that many of the new cadets come to the Academy from homes where they have had little moral or religious training, having learned little of either through parenta: precept or example; that they are perfect “plebes” in every way, and that they are to learn their first lessons of a new code of manly .worth and respectability at the Academy. ‘rhis is a rather poor opinion of the *plebes” enter- tained by the minority; but 1 that estimate 1s accurate, the result of a complete academic course shows how highly beneticial ts the Instruction received at the national military academy. ‘The minority argue, in the next place, that upon admis- sion to West Point the cadets are, a3 lar as possible, removed from the corrupting influence of party politics. A Tigid disciple takes them in hand at the very beginning. They are made to know ine value of system and economy and the “eternal vigilance’? whictr records in its munutest details the experience of datly lite. They are made tu understand the nature of accountabil- ity; and from the training they recetve in this re- spect they may justly challenge comparison with any class of the same age and number in other walks of hfe. If there bave existed causes teading to weaken discipline or to render it ineffective they must be tracea not so much to the laxity of author- ity at the post as to the natural imperfections of humanity, and ciefly to the existence of outside influences, trequently remote, which have been found powerful enough to disturb and to impair the very basis or huinan confidence, When, after a series of efforts to enforce regulations for wholesome discipline the penalties of transgression have been relaxed and the offender has been returned and imposea upon the corps with lite, if any, consideration of his moral or miulitury stand- Ing, one of two things is likely to happen— eltuer @ deplorable demoralization, in which all motive of high and honoravle conduct 13 swept away, of an cruption of relf-asserting virtue, which Jor the time bemg acts tn defiance of all its normal conditions to expel the cause of irritation; and the minority hold that ths pencipe operates the same in muitary a3 in civil life. These allusions point to the case which occurred at the pe. ginning of the present year. The act of the first class in Ca, 3 from the Academy three members of the fourth class, with ali the antecedents, concomitants and consequences of that act, 18 condemned and deplored by the minority as wholly subversive of every principle of discipline or of subordination, and in their opimion it rendered every one engaged in it justly Navie to the most speedy and ine severest punishment of martial law; bat while in the discretion of the authorities immediately con- cerned that course was not pursued, it 1s acknow- ledged that the evils most likely to continue within the military jurisdiction of the Academy from those events have wholly disappeared; and the members of the Board who dissent irom the article on «disci- pune, seeing that the excitement following upon the the action of the first class no longer agitates the peaceful precincts of the Academy, but is heard only as the distant reverberations of the thander of popular disapproval, are iuctined to doubt the utllity of the fartoer discussion of @ case which they consider so singular and so exceptional, but Whicn every one must hope will never be repeated at te Academy. The regular report 1s quite lengthy and enters faliy mto the details of the examinations, military exercises, gradua. jon ceremonies, religious instrac- tion, course of instruction, fecal affairs, police and all other matters pertaining to the institution, All parts of the post were thrown open to the inspection of the Board and every facility aud atieniion paid thein in tne progress of their Investigauons, EXAMINATIONS. The candidates fur admission to the Academy were first examined, this being & change from the previous practice. The Board were invited to wit- ness the ord Profic in reading, writing, spelliug, grammar, arithinetic, geography and the history of our country is required to qualify for admission. The result showed that out of ninety exatnined ten were rejecied for physical disability and twenty-cwo tor deiectness of scholarship. Ihe examination of the first class, consisung of forty- three members, Was continued lor several succes- sive daya, and covered the principal topics of the last Academic Hoard. ‘The discussions aad auswers Mm military and civil euginecring, in military and international Jaw, in mineralogy and geography, in ordnance and gunnery and in cavalry tactics fally evinced the attainments of the gradaating class in the branches of study. The second class numbered siXly-turee members, aud was eXamuned In philoso- phy, chemistry, infantry tactics, artillery tactics and drawing. ‘The tnird class, numbering fifty members, Was ¢xamjned in mathematics, French, Spanisi and drawing. The fourth class, number- ing Milty-five members, was examined in mathe- matics and Freuch, The acquirements of the young gentlemen in each of these classes in their respec- lve stucties, 60 far as the Board had opportunity to judge of tiem, were generally commendable. Military Exercises,—these consisted of the bat- talion skirmishing, light Seeley siege artillery, en coast artillery, pontoon an Ly wart drills, together with the practical duties in the laboratory, military signalling and telegraphy, the use of the sword and bayonet, the exercise of the evening morter drill and the several exnibitions of pyro- technies, all of which were quite superior and elicited the Warmest commendation. Graduating Ccremonics.—A paragraph of the Teport is devoted to a 4 ic description of the graduation ceremonies held at the chapel, June 12, the awards of Gerd by General Meade in the presence of the President, the Hoard, visitors, the Military and academic stagPand others, te address of Senator Oarpenter and the singing of the usual parting hymn, Religtous Services, The Board attended the public religtous services held in the chapel at half-past ten o'clock every Sabbath morning, where ail the offi- cers and men, unless absent or atiending religious services elaewhtre, are required to be present. Tho ysical infirmities of the chaplain anently leaving Bim for daty, his place during the past few years has been supplied by such clergymen as sbe procured from time to time. T! er- vires were conducted by the President of the Boa as .. be represented in order that the Prine! 2 x throughout country, may be at this post—that 1s to say, ment, no union of Churc! x studies pursued atthe sean toe as lo methods of instruction, the nature of the branches.pursued and the ume respectively given to each- we been iy considered by the Board. With jemand to the method of teaching 1n all the different depart- ments they express the utmost mannad tel approba- tion, The process of imparting megs, of the subjects under discussion seems skilfully chosen to reach the highest intelligence and culture, not so much by crowding the mind with the mere material of learning as to training it to clear and consecutive poe or in other words teaching the art of study. In reference to the subjects pursued and the relative time devoted, the Board suggest that au important change 1s imperatively demanded. in fact, consider! the advan condiitons of setence and civilization at the present day, it is in the opinion of the Board absolutely indispensable to the future greatness of the institution. ‘The four years of the academte course, as fuund by universal experience, constitutes tne maximum of time proper to be spent in the acquirement of a fundamental education, whether in the science of arms or in the Moeral professions of civilized lite. Those studies which are essential to a mthtary training, with those which are more closely akin to them, especially m view of the great expansion and minute accuracy of modern investganon, must of necessity consume the whole period of the academic curriculum. | It has consequenuly been found that a number of the most important branches, particulariy those of elocution, English literature, belles _ lettres and ethics, have been thrust aside simply for want of time. The Board expresses the conviction that, im view of the increasing Mtimacy of our country with Spanish- speaking populations, the necessity of a knowl- eage of this language not sufticieatly un- derstood when it is remembered that Spanish 1s spoken by 45,600,000 people, more than hali of whom compose nations in our Own hemisphere and are an- nually coming tnto close connection with us; when At 18 apparent that every year 1s extending and com- plicating our commercial and civil relations; when ‘we consider the innuence of future diplomatic mter- course, and even the possiollity of military opera- tions, We scarcely over-estimate the value of this study to. the zene men of the Academy. While, therefore, the Bourd urges attention to the modern languages, as French and German. as far as may be a i ‘practicable, they deem It indispensable that Spanish, not only retained but made moro prominent, They recommend that a preparatory course of at least one be established, and in view of the number of annual rejections that the minimum of age of admission to the Academy be fixed at eighteen years; that the method and standard of admission to the preparatory course be the same as it now 1s for the Academy; that atthe end of this course an exami- nation in the studies of preparatory year be held, and that no person who cannot pass the test of such examination be admitted to the Academy. ‘The Board recommends the establishment of a Pro- fessorship of Kinics and Belles Lettres to be se- lected from civil life. A high complimentis paid to the Academic Board, and, in alluding to the time tor the retirement of certain professors, they ex- press the conviction that the time has arrived when the professors of ethics and law, of engineering and drawing be retired, and that the government should afford ample provisions for their comfort in their retiremeut, to which they are entitled by so long a Life of active and distinguished public ser- vice, They recommend the abolition of the Pro- fessorship of Drawing, and that hereafter this study be included in tae department of engineering, and be restricted to mathematical drawing. Particular attention was given by the Board to the library, apparams and observatory, the inspection of buildings, state of the grounas, fiscal affairs, police discipline, &¢., concerning all of which the Temarks are generally favorable, Recommendations lor repairs I certain instances and icreased ac- commodatious and instrameuts for experiment aud study are made. Concerning the administration of the Academy and its several departments the Board Notes the evidences of a wise and competent super- vision over al! that concerns the welfare of that com. munity; and in view of the arduous and complica- ted labors of his position the Board fully accord tne tribute of approbation to an oificer who, laving for several years sustained the burdens of his admints- tration with s0 much ardor and success, 1s about to be transferred to another post. Tne Board, leeling the importance of @ high state of discipline to the eiiciency of the Academy to accomplish the purpose for which it 18 matntaimed, carnest), recommends a return to the stricter kind of uisci- pline which was admmustered years ago. An army just be governed by different methods and upon different principles from a civil society; and to an army and Wo every military establishment discipline 18 & heceasity. With a view Lo thus end, In the opinion of the Board, the superintendent ana commandant of the cauets should always be oMicers of hign rank, who by their age and military distinction can com- mand not only respect but implicit obedience of cadets. In connection with the sub,ect oi discipline reference 1s made to ihe rigorous discipline of West Point twenty-five years ago, when oMlcers and cadets stood in relation to each other as oilicers and soldiers at any military post; when cadets only visited oificers’ quarters Saturday afternoons, and seldom then because of the distance maimtamed by the superiors. All this, it is stated, had a tendency to put the sous of the rich and poor men on a com- mon footing. The present condition of aftairs, re- sulting from the great influx of fasmonale life at the post, is commented upon, among o:ber things, as causing @ relaxation of the rules and former rigors of ihe Academy. The subject of discipline, 1t 1 thought, will be fully considered in the report to Congress, which will ve made by ihe members of the Board appointed by the Vice Presideat and Speaker of tie House of Kepresentatives. The usual recommendations concerning the nece:sity of proper puyrentietions for the present neces- sites of the national military sciool are mace, Itremains Only for the Board of Visitors of 1871, in taklug leave of the subject of their investigations, to avow the sentiment of heartfett pride which, upon the whole view of the case, they experieuce in ree gard to this great national military school. When we reflect on its historic associations, on the num- ber of its lulustrious sons who have gone out to adorn every department of human enterprise as weil a3 to defend the country in times of peril; when We see the great benefits thus con(erred upon so Many youth of the republic and the necessity for the continuance of such au institution, not only for maintaining the national defence, but aiso for up- holding the high standard of scientitic attainments, there can be no quesiion among the candid and patriotic as to the feasiility and the daty of giving it prompt and generous support. it mast, indeed, expect to encounter the criticism and Opposition of its enemies, and if these be wisely improved they may be overruled for the stilt higher und to wich itis now reaching forward. The rd have only to express the hope thac the results of the achievements of the future and that the Academy may flourish as one of the strongest and noblest monuments of the nation. The signatures are A. G. Edwards, of Missouri; J. N. Johnson, of Nevada; J.J. Woods, of Kansas; M. HH. Carpenter, of Wisconsin; B. Sunderland, Presi- dent of the Board; William Miller, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., with the exception of the articie on discipline; Willian Alken, of South Carolina, with the excep. tion of the article on discipline, and also on the re- turement of professors. “ECUADOA AND COLOMBIA. Hostile Projects by Ecuador Against Colombi LEGATION OF ECUADOR, } NEW Yonk, July 3, 1b7i. 5 To THE EpiTor oF THE HERALD:— Tam mstructed by the Minister of Ecuador to the No ' United States to contradict, im the most formal man- ner, the rumors of hostlle projects attributed to the government of Ecuador against that of tne United States of Colombia. The relations of the two repub- lics are of a very iriendly and cordial nature, and ‘tere is not the slightest foundation for the warike intentions attributed to Ecuador—all which emanate entirely from the enemies of both countries. Co- Jombia and Ecuador have a mutual tuterest in pre- serving the p ¢; and ag for Hcuaaor, 118 govern- ment 18 firmly resolved to cultivate friendly rela- tiuns with Colombia, and is exciasively devoted to the development of the resources of ihe country, wane is rapidly advancing im the way of civiliza- 100. As the war rumors pubiished in your paper of yes- terday may alarm the mercantile community aod disturb the trade of the United States with both of chose Fo gga I trust you will lave the goodness to publish this rectilication, J am, sir, your obedi- ent servant, N. R. ANSADA, Attaché of the Legation. A LADY SHOT UNDER PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES, A lady, about nineteen years of age, accompanied by an elderiy lady, called at the office of Dr. 8. J. Brady, Fqurth street, Wiilamsburg, yesterday after- noon, and informed him that she had been shot in the right thigh while passing the corner of Grand and Lewis streets, New York, while on her way to the Wiilamsburg ferry, When shot she was uncon- scious of being wounded, but heard areport of a istol and felt something strike her dress. While on rd the ferryboat she observed blood on her iters, and soon afterwards ascertained that she had nm shot. On Proving, the wound Dr. Brady found that a oullet had passed through her thigh, narrowly escaping the femoral artery. The young lady had no knowleuge of the cause of the shooting. "A SPIRITUALIST IN TROUBLE. A. A. Thurber, residing in Fifty-eighth street, was arrested on Sunday night by ofcer Kelly, of the Jefferson Market Court, in Lyric Hall, ata meeting Of Spiritualists, on a charge of obtaining $460 from Mr. Christian §. Delevan, broker, 10 Pine strect, by fais resentation. In June, 1868, Thurper called at Mr. Delevan’s omice, and on a certificate of stock in the Eagle cere Company, South Shaltsbary, Vt., obtained the avov named sum, Sul juent Mr. Delevan discovered that the stock ni sold at auction by the Sheriff of Burlington county before Thurber had got the loan from him. The prisoner was taken to Jefferson Market yesterday and held to answer the churge of Salse prevences. LONG BRANCH, Alabama Matters, Bowen's Pardon and New York Politics. What is Going On at the Branch—The Eve of the Fourth—What Politicians Have to Say— The Airs of Presidential Under- strappere—More About Mur. pay’s Irish Stew. Lon@ 8RaNOH, July 3, 1871, This has been a rainy, disagreeable day, giving but little promise of lively business. Politicians, however, are reckless people, an. they are here iw Shoals, United stares Senator F, W, Osborne and Mr. Freq. C. Humphrey, of Florida, are among the number of interested people. The latter was nomi- nated by the President and confirmed by the Senate a8 Collector ol the Port of Pensacola, Fla., but owing Wo representations made to him Genera Grant after- ward withdrew hia nomination. Hence the pres- ence of these two gentlemen, They called upon the President to-day, stated their case at some length, but got but little comfort. THE COLORED GENTLEMAN, who Is an employé of the present incumbent of the: office of Collector of the Port of Pensacola, was ve- fore them. ic stated the case after the manner of & reconstructed African. Tue President will give a decision in a few days on the merits of the matter, but in the meantime bas nothing wo say. With reference to the Boutwell-Pleasonton im- broglio, the President has but ittie tosay to any- body. It has not yet come belore kim fur his deci- sion: He esteems the Secretary of the Treasury and the Commissioner of Interna! Revenue, and thinks: that the alleged misunderstanding between tnem ip @ trivial affair wiich.can be settled without any per- emptory action on his part. He confessed to-day to a friend that he was not properly posted as to the re- lations between Boutwell and Pleasonton, but he was sure that nothing, 60 far, had occurred to shake his confideuce i these omiicers, I was, it seems, misinformed for the first time, I. believe, since 1 have been here concerning THE BIGAMOUS BOWEN. The young gentleman, Ridgeway, of whose doings- I wrote, flourished a@ document about the hotels. here last Saturday, which ne said was the pardon of Mr.Bowen. He refused to let the papers oat of his. hands, soI nad to accept his word. As the sequel proves, his word was of little worth. Relying upon the recommendation of a gentleman who knew this person in Washington ag to his character for truth- fulness I sent you the information he gave. The statement proves to be erroneous, or at least prema- ture, The resident has not pardoned Bowgo; he has recetved many petitions and nas an armful of arguments, but they are still under consideration. To all who have questioned him on the matter he has replied tnat he will give it full consideration. I think he will decide the fate of Bowen to-day and telegraph to the Attorney Geaeral. * T have reason to know that the President 1s greatly igsatisfied with the present condition of political affairs im New York. ‘the squatbiing of the” con- temptible cliques of SMALL, BRAINLESS MEN, who sssume to be che leaders of republican opinion in the metropolis, is distasteful to him. In his opinion, their every attempt at reorganization 1s only preliminary to further aud more disastrous. disorganization, The outspoken, honest sentiments of the President concerning the small fry of New York poiiticians, who aunoy him by their unsolicited attentions, would be interesting to know, but Grant woa't speak what he thinks without a pi . and that his. purpose now 1s to let the Kuukeuny-cat fignt of the radical irreconcilables go on is patent tome, She Taction which survives will, doubiess, be acknowi- edged the victor; and if it snould so happen that both of the tghting factions die in the siruggie, ne knows that there will be a chauce of bulluang up a party, though not altogether favorable to bis ad- ministration, at least worthy of the name of repub- lican. As matters stand now, Grant’s best friends. Jament the influence ignorant and iubecile, thougn Weaithy, men exercise over his judgment, or woich is about the same thing, seem to exercise. ‘ihere are many of these here who have spoken to me on the subject, and oi course | refiect their opinions in this way. MURPHY’S POLITICAL IRISH STEW on Saturday night was, I am informed, a failare. There were collected together @ number of gentle- Men who, when appolated to oiice, expressed their determination lo maxe the metropolis republican and destroy the power of Tammany Hall. Having done nothing except appointing to fat places per- sons who were not Worth tis buying, they felt sheepish. The state of radical aifairs in New York was no bettcr than it was, and there was no hight in the darkness, And, worse than this, as I am in- structed, the one or two hopeful mea of the party could not obtain a hearing, and not one man agreed. With another except as to the excellence of the Irish stew. { saw Mr. Murphy on Saturday but he never nintedabout che stew, 80 that I have had to rely on private information. —:!t8_stavemert might have been fuller; but I don’t think tt could be more correct. While Iam upon this suoject let me notice the AWFUL MAJESTY OF THE UNDERSTRAPPERS of the President. One of his clerks panees me today wearing & look expressive the wisdom of a hundred thousand owls. No doubt he felt that I was awestruck, but I was only amused. These men do not realize how very ridiculous they are, especially here, where every action is noted. This inan led recognize the fact that it was the eve of the Fourth of July, and with his associate servants forgot that the nonsensical airs of irresponsible understrappers cause more Tidicule than admiration in @ community of educa- ted Americans, 1 hove this lesson will be useful. ‘The hotels are well filled. Burrows, of the Conti- nental, 18 busy; 80 is , and the smalier hotels have fair patronage. 1 have already noticed tne hotel where I siop. A large number of people arrived to-night to seo THE RACES, Which will be magnificent, and the talk is horse. We expect New York to empty a few thousands on the saud in the morning. The following are THE LATEST ARRIVALS. At the Continentai.—H, M. Williams, New York; W. 8B. Brown, M. D., James McComsey and lady, Pennsylvania; ©, J. Lawrence. wife and jour chil- dren, Miss R. Fackier, New York; J. M. ‘Tillotson, Philadelphia; E. M. Russell, wife and servant, &. Westheimer, New York; George J. Gooiwin ana wile, St. Louis S. Bernheimer, J. Coifee, New Yor! G. B. Newton, Philadeiphia; William D, Spore, Ne York: Thomas Frazier, H, Spencer, Rio Janeiro: Aug. d’Almieag, J. A. Martens, M. 'N. d@Olievera, Para, Brazil; H. F. Sweetser and wife, Thomas M. Argall, E. &. Bogert, Dr. U. P. Russell, J. H. Wash- burne and wife, Johu Wallingford, A. E. Lang, 0. H. P. Noyes, G. A. Hobart aod wile, Paterson, r. J.N. Gimbrede, 8. B. Bruce. Mra, 'L. A. Brote an maid, H. Coiton, wife and danghicr; J. Foss, M. J. Fossa, T. H. French, William Oovilizan, C, B, Richa and family, N. J. Nees and family, family, J. R. Crenshaw and fami), a. and wife, T, A. 'f. Austin and lady, Miss L. Hayer, New York; Hilyer and wile, Germany; A, J. 0 heimer, W. J. Ostheimer, Philadelphia; Meiarich Posin, Frankiort; M, Rosenfer, New York; 0. P. Galvin, H. Mcintosp, Philadelphia; J. F. Bi A. H. Farmington, G. Williams, New York Andrews, Chicago; D, Pritchard, New York; I. D. Atwood, Massachusetts; T. E. Swan. New Jerscy; W. P. Mansdeld, New York; E. T. Pell aud wife, New Jersey; A. M. Harper, G. W. Dilworth, yeaa J. Leeming and wife, Penusylvania; le W. Hutt, Miss Ludlow, New York; J. B. Koss, Miss Lamar, Miss Rose, Georgia, ‘At Western Hov'l.—W. 8. Wyse, Miss M. Sennate,. New York; H. W. Hailyweil and wiie, Pennsylvania; A, Atwater, B. Stockton, New Jersey; J. 8. Beck, W. A. Buford, H. G. Craig, G. H. King, Kentucky; £. L. Walsh, 0. B, Ransome, W. Conaor, J. Wilson, F. 8. Rhodes, J. M. Dow, W. D. Deeden, J. & Bi lish, New York; W. Hendrickson, New Jersey; J. H. M. Hidale- Smith, W. 8. Leonard, New Orleans: J. burger, Walter Scott, Kentucky; T. M. Quick- sall, Mra. and Miss Quicksall, Now York; A. C, Osborn, Pennsylvania; T. W. Osborn, Florida; G. B: Spencer, Alabama; 8. N. ‘Saloman, New York; E. Saloman, New Orleans; M. E. Rivers and H. H. Honore, Jr., New York; R. N. Simmons, New Onteans; F. M,’Brixby and family, 4. W. Vickman, n, . Mooney, W. EB. Day, T. W. Loweil, Miss C. Hi, Moffatt, O. M. Bagsitt, A.’ P. Harding, B, ng, N. 7. Hubbard, Mr. anda Mrs. Dicker and mala, and Mrs. Mason and maid, New York; George H. Wright, Massachusetts; U. Rockette and wife, A. Rich and family, Dr. A. N. Maclay, C. S. Bliss and J. Mackintosh. COWNOR’S CAROUSE. A truck driver, named Jonn Connor, was driving: through Stanton street yesterday in a state of high extularation, oblivious of corporation or any othcr inances. He galloped nis team furiously, and ge people on ifs tewalke stood vack aghast. ‘When near Orchard street Mr. John Bush got in hia’ way, and he cnt him feertally with the whip. Con tinulng on his drunken course he went pell-mei} into a grocery wagon belonging to George Meyers, knocking the rear of it into ‘“smitnereens.’? Bash Meyer came Essex Market yesterday afternoon to prefer complaints against Connor. Judge Scott held him in default of batl. PICNIC AT BOULEVARD GROVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St Mary’. church (Father McDonald’s) hold their annual pir nic at Boulevard Grove a y