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MEXICO. Herald Special Report from Matamoros. The Texans Refuse to Return a Mexican Murderer. A SPECK OF WAR ON THE RIO GRANDE, Mexican Outrages on the Texas Frontier. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORX HERALD. Matamoros, August 4, 1871. On the 2d inst, Manrico Portugal, who was formerly Chief of Police at this place, shot Juan Curda, the present Chief, in front of the police station, killing him instantly. Portu- gal escaped to Brownsville, and the public sentiment there is against his extradition, as the Mexican authorities always evade the sur- render of criminals escaping from Texas into (Mexico, and he is safe. ‘out of Portugal's removal as Chief of Police. MEXIOAN DEPREDATIONS IN TEXAS, Mexican bands continue their depreddtions on the Texas side of the Rio Grande. Cortina, the Mexican Generfl commanding the line of the river, was formerly a resident of Texas and was seventeen times indicted in Browns- wville for murder, arson and robbery. THE POSSIBILITY OF A RUPTURE. There are frequent contests between the wancheros and predatory bands of Mexicans, ‘and war is imminent. The military authori- ties here and at Brownsville have repre- sented the state of affairs to their respective governments, and urge immediate action to prevent disastrous consequences, which may Anvolve the two countries in war. TEXAS TROUBLES. {Herald Special Report from Brownsville. The quarrel grew ‘Governor Davis in Conflict with the Courts, All About a Health Officer at Brazos. /APPEAL TO THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORX HERALD. BrownsviL1E, Texas, August 4, 1871, We have had a lively contest between Gov- ernor Davis and Judge Russell, of the Fif- teenth judicial district, on the question of quarantine at Brazos, Santiago. The quarrel is temporarily suspended owing to the absence of Davis, and it is understood that Wood, who was appointed by the Governor, has resigned, The facts are as follows :— Davis commissioned Wood as Health Officer at Brazos; but as he is no doctor and notori- ously incompetent, the District Attorney ap- plied for a writ of quo warranto, and Judge Russell decided the appointment illegal and enjoined Wood from acting. The Brownsville corporation followed up this action of the courts, and appointed a com- petent person, who assumed the office. Wood reported the facts to Davis, and the Governor set aside the decision of the Court and issued a proclamation charging Wood with the en- forcement of quarantine, and enjoining the State authorities to assist him. Wood at- tempted to exercise the duties of the office; but was arrested on a process of the Court; and required to give bailto keep the peace oward the acting officer at Brazos, Lieutenant Burke, of the State police, who assisted Wood, was also arrested, and, refus- ing to give bail, was imprisoned. Wood again reported the fact to Davis, and Davis informed General Reynolds that a mob was resisting the execution of the law and asked the assist- ance of the military. General Reynolds telegraphed McCook, sta- tioned here, to protect Wood, and McCook offered Wood the requisite aid, but Wood re- fused to proceed to Brazos. The quarrel is entirely between the republi- cans, the citizens of Brownsville having taken no part in it; and, in truth, there is no mob, no disturbance and no Ku Klux. Every- thing is peaceful to-day. The State police arrived here. Davis, who is evidently misinformed, threat- ens martial law. The whole affair is only an effort to create disturbance for party advance- ment. EUROPEAN MARKETS. LONDON MONEY MARKFT,—LONDON, August 9—5:80 P. M.—Consols closed at 9334 for both money and the account. ‘United Staces five-twenty bonds, 1862's, 93%; 1865's, old, 98%, 5 254 ; ten-forties, 93. rane MONEY MARKET.—Pants, August 9.—Rentes . Ble. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKRFT.—LIVERPOOI, Augnst 9~ uP. M.—The market closed flat; middling uplands, ad. i tnidiling Orleans, Syd. The sales of the day hare ‘Deen 12,000 bales, including 9,000 for export and speculation. LONHON SUGAR MARKET.—LONDON, August 9,—Sugar, o -, owt. for No. 12 Dutch standard, afloat. FRPOOL PRODUCE AV SEPT lett BBE 00ty August, Taoveen ig ped rosin, 78, 9d. a 99, per owt, Spirits of y yer owt. LONDON’ Propuck MARKRT.—LONDON, August 9—12 M-—Retined petroleum, 173i). «184, por gallon. Linsed on pet ct ‘£82 158, per ton. Spirits of turpentine, 38s, 9a, TVERPOOL BREAPATUFFA MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, An- ‘Wheat, 10a. 10d, per centai for red winier. Uorn, Liveken geste < OVIBTONS MARKET.—Livenroot, Au- Gust O.—Beel, 82s. Kd, per tierce of B14 lbs. for extra ‘primo ines. Lard, 468. per cwt. Ohees grades of American Ane. rent THE COTTON MOVEMENT. ‘owt. for the best Liverroon, aogat 1871, Arrived, q A From. Date'os » Bales. City of Wanhiny Cal ‘ ston, .New York 101 NEW YORK FRANCE. A Bill for the Speedy Trial of the Communists, TROYES EVACUATED BY THE GERMANS. The Court Martial for the Trial of Communists. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. VERSAILLES, August 9, 1871. A bill has been prepared by the government and introduced in the Assembly to bring the trial of the Communist prisoners toa speedy termination. The government will suspend for the present the discus- sion of the subject of taxes on raw materials, and Will, in lieu thereof, increase the existing direct taxes, TROYES EVACUATED, The Prussian troops, acting under telegraphic orders from Berlin, are to-day evacuating the city of Troyes. THE POLICE TO MODERATE THEIR ZEAls The police of the Arrondissement Batignolles have received a hint from Versailles to moderate their zeal In the arrest of Communists. WHO CARES? M. Paul Pia, a former Communistic railway con- troller, nas received an appointinent upon a Swiss railway. A COMMUNIST ESCAPED, M. Landrek, who was a delegate of the Paris Commune at Marseilles, has made his escape to Belgium. The Trial of ‘Assi and Ferre~Extraordinary Statemenis ot the Prisoners and tho Wit- nesses. Panis, August 9, 1871. At the sitting of the court martial to-day wit- nesses testified that they saw Ferré release convicts and give them arms, ‘The Abbé Derey said he had served twenty-five years as @ missionary among the savages, and never had he witnessed atrocities equal to those perpetrated by the Communists. He stated that among the members of the court martial held by the insurgents in the Roquette prison there were boys of the age of seventeen years. The accused Assi boastfully admitted the share he had taken in the executions of captives, and de- fended them on the ground that they were justified by the law of retaliation resorted to by ali civilized nations in time of war, The extraordinary statements of some of the witnesses and the audacity of the accused caused frequent scenes of excitement in the court room, which was crowded to suifocation, The president of the Court was obliged to call in the oficers sev- eral times to enforce order during the session. THIERS AND THE INCOME TAX. President Thiers is still urging the committee of the Assembly to report in favor of a tax on raw materials, THE NAPOLEON-BELLANGER SCANDAL, Letters of tho ExeImperial Mistress Confcss- ing that She Fulsely Imputed the Paternity of Her Child to the Emperor Napoleon. The decision of the Paris Chamber of the Court of Cassation in favor of M. Devienne, the First President, accused of dereliction of duty by M. Emmanuel Arago in the affair of the Emperor Napoleon ani Mile. Marguerite Bellanger, has already been reported in one of the cable des- Patches of the HERALD. The following are the two Jetters of Mile. Bellanger which were found among tne secret papers of the Emperor Napoleon. The first is addressed to M. Devienne. It was on the strength of this letter that M. Devienne was charged with having compromised his oficial dignity by the intervention in this scandalous affair. Marguerite Bellanger, as is well known, gave birth toa child, about seven months after the commence- ment of her love intrigues with the Emperor, upon whoin she tried to foist the paternity of the infant. The second letter {s addressed to the Emperor him- self, Botn were found in @ sealed envelope, marked in the handwriting of Napoleon as “ietters to preserve’’:— MARGUERITE BELLANGER TO M. DEVIENNE. Srmr—You have asked me to give you an account of my relations with the Emperor, and, however it pains me, i wili tell you the whole truth. itis ter- rible to have to confess that | have deceived him—i who owe iim all; but he has done so much for me that I will tell vou all. I have not given birth to a child after seven months, but after nine months, (Je ne suis pas accouchée & sept mois, mats bien neuy.) Teil him that I beg his pardon fort. I have, sir, your word of honor that you will keep this let- ter. Receive, su, the assurance of my highest esteem. M. BELLANGER, MARGUERITE BELLANGER TO THE EMPEROR NAPO- LEON. CHER SEIGNEUR—I have not written to you since my departure, fearing to annoy you; but after the visit of M. Devienne I consider myself bound, first of all, toimplore you not to despise me, for without your esteem 1 do not know what would become of Mme—and then to ask your pardon. 1 have been guilty, it 1s true, but | can assure you that I was in doubt myself. Tell me, my dear Lord, whether it is ossible to redeem my fault and I shail not recoil before anything. If a whole life of devotion can render back to me _ your esteem mine is yours, and there {is no sacrifice you would ask of me which I am not ready to ac- complish. If it be necessary for your peace that [ should go into exile tell me one word, and I shall leave for some foreign country, My heart is so filled with gratitude for all the good you have done to me that to suffer for you would yet be happiness, The only thing which I desire, at any price, is that you should not doubt my deep and sincere love for you. I therefore implore you answer me in a few lines that you pardon me. My address is, “Mme, Bellanger, Rue de Launay, Commune de Vtibernier, hear Saumur.’’ In the meantime receive, dear Lord, the farewell of yourall-devoted, but very unhappy, MARGUERITE, SWITZERLAND. The French Government Paying Off Its Debt for the Maintenanos of Bourbaki’s érmy, TELEGRAM TC THE NEW YORK HERALD. BERNE, August 9, 1871, The French Minister of Finance has paid to the Swiss government 5,000,000f, for the maintenance ofthe army of General Bourbaki while it was m- terned in this country. Payments will be continued by the French Trea- Sury atthe rate of 1,000,000f, fortnightly until the entire indebtedness is liquidated, An order has been given that all the French ma- terial of war held in Switzerland be returned, A Memorial in Favor of the Abolition of Slavery in Cuba—No Income Tax on the | Spanish Bonds, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. MADRID, August 9, 1871. Tho Zmparcial (newspaper) denies on authority that there is any intention on the part of the gov- ernment to impose a tax upon the spanish bonds held by persons outside of the kingdom, SLAVERY IN CUBA. MM. Guizot and Laboulage, and a number of other distinguished abolitionists, have memorialized the King of Spain in favor of the abolition of slavery in Cuba and Porto Rico. ENGLAND. The Prince of Wales Gone to Kissingen—A Re- leased Fenian Mortally Wounded in the Dublin Riot, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, August 9, 1871. The Prince of Wales left to-day for the Continent to join the Princess at Kissingen, A VICTIM OF THE DUBLIN RIOT. Covey, a released Fentan gprisoner, was wounded in the riot at Phonix Park on Sunday, and is not expected to gurviye Ws WUTC : HERALD, THURSDAY, A THE SCOTT CENTENARY. The Celebration in Edinburg an Over- whelming Success. Banquets, Speeches and Illu- minations. Deputations from All English-Speaking Coun- tries in Christendom. A Procession Representing Char- acters im Scott’s Novels. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Epinsura, August 9, 1871, The national festival tn celebration of the cen- tenary of Sir Walter Scott, which, vy preconcerted arrangement, 1s taking place to-day instead of on the 15th instant, the anniversary of the birth of the Great novelist, 18 an eminent success, The city ts overwhelmingly full and the hotels and lodging honses are compelled to turn away large numbers of patrons. There are profuse de- corations in all the streets of the city, and flags ana flowers and busts of Scott are to be seen every- where. There were some illuminations last night. The as- semblage at the banquet this afternoon will include number of lords lieutenant and conveners of coun- tues, noblemen of Scotland, and the gprovosts of many of the towns, besides ladies and gentlemen Well known in art, science and literature. Deputations will be present trom the corporations of several of the towns of the north of England, and also from the Caledonian Socteties ot London and Liverpool. The Speculative Soctety of the Uni- versity, of which Walter Scott was Secretary, wilt be represented by deputation. Replies will be made for the foreign visitors by gentlemen from the United States and other coun- tries who have been deputed to attend the celebra- tion. The Very Rey. Dr. Stanley, dean of Westmin- ster, Will take part in the proceedings. Sir J. Noel Paton has executed and presented to the committee an elaborate design for a memorial card tor the celebration. The card isto be presented to each member of the company on retiring, in ex- change for the ticket of admission, with the view of being framed and kept as a memento of their pres- ence at the festival, THE CELEBRATION AT GLASGOW. The celebration at Glasgow to-day is also a very interesting and noteworthy affair. The centenary observances in other parts of the United Kingdom will be held on the 15ti instant. A GENERAL HOLIDAY IN .EDINBURG—A BANQUET PRESIDED OVER BY THE EARL OF DALKEITH. To-day has been a general holiday, and the city is yet so alive with festivities that the streets are im. passable. It is thought that a quarter of a million Strangers are in town. Scotch airs were chimed by the bells of all the churches and salutes were fired at daylight, noon and sunset in various parts of the city, The celebration inaugurated by the Centenary Committee of the City Councils and the general public conaists of a banquet in the Corn Exchange, a ‘oan exhibition’? and a public procession. The procession, which was of immense length, started at noon, accompanied by bands dressed to repre- sent the character In Scott's novels, and marched through the principal strects of the city. The mon- uments were festooned with evergreens and flowers, The American flag and the motto of the Scott family, “Watch Well,” were displayed everywhere, THE BANQUET, The Earl of Dalkeith, eldest son of the Duke of Buccleuch, head of the Scott family, presided ai the banquet, which was set down wo at six o'clock in the evening in an immense butiding, which, like all the rest of the city, was decorated with flags and portraits, and seated 1,000 guests. The toasts included “The Queen,” “The Memory of Sir Walter Scoti,’? “The City of Edinburg,” “Abbottsford,” “The University of Edinburg,’’ and “Sister Celebrations.” The replies to the toasts were made by the Dean of Westminster, Baron Law- rence, Sir John Bernard Burke, the Eari of Dalkeitb, Lord Jerviswoode, the Earl of Dalhousie, Sir Henry Craufurd-Polluk and the Lord Provost, Right Hon. William Law. Similar celebrations were held at Glasgow and Aberdeen. The Earl of Dalkeith for- warded trom the banquet hall various complimen- tary messages to America and elsewhere through. out the world, to which many complimentary replies were received, Races took place during the afternoon for the “Waverley Handicap, the‘ Centenary Gift” and the “Abbotsford Goblet."’ All the time-honored Scottish games were also played and participated in by many of the athletes of the country. At the theatres the music played for several days will be exclusively Scotch. The weather, though hot, was delightful through- out the day. ORIGIN OF THE PROJECT OF CELEBRATION—REPRE- SENTATIVES FROM THE UNITED STATES, The project, originating with a number of noble and noted Scotsmen, to recognize the centenary of the birth of Walter Scott by a solemn festival at Edinburg, met everywhere, on its announcement, with a hearty, and, mdeed, enthusiastic reception. lt early became known that representatives from all English-speaking countries in Christendom would be in attendance, and on the occasion itself there would be at the extremity of every telegraphic wire or cable these unable to be present, who, faithfal devotees of the author of ‘Waverley,’ would give back by lightning sentiments responsive to those of the more fortunate who sat at the ban. quet in “Aula Reekte.”” HOTELS AND LODGING HOUSES OVERCROWDED, Scottish hospitality renewed and strengthened itself for the unprecedented occasion... Exertion was needed. Hotel space to the last attic was at once at apremium, In and about Edinburg each housekeeper had his upper chambers—how far up the visitor of the old town can alone conceive— swept and garnishea for the lodgment of those lite- rary magi who should come from the uttermost East and West to honor the memory of that greater Wizard of the North whom they agree tn venerating as the Incarnation of national character and intel- lect, and the expression of a wholesome and genial humanity. Many days tn advance of the anniversary strangers, evidently from far countries, might have been haunting the many places adorned and consecrated by the genius of the romancer, Lordly Abbotsford, which he created—tne then planta- tions are now stately forests; Melrose Abbey, which isto be rigntiy seen only by moonlight; Dryburg Abbey, Where he lies buried; Norham’s castiea steep, Rokeby, Tantallon, Teviotdale, Eskdale, Preston, Loch Katrine, Inverary, the islana do- mintons, of which Lorn {3 the lord, and the tnou- sand other spots immortalized in his writings, had been dutifully visited by these pious paimers, whose scollop shells, brought as proots of p/igrimage devoutly dono, were relics more or less genuine, procured at each stage of their itinerary, SIR WALTER SCOTT IN AMERICA, It is needless to say how many of these votaries were Americans. For in the United States tne memory of Scott and the popularity of his writings are as fresh as ever, while it ts admitted by those shrewd judges—the booksellers—that the market for the novels and poems, while tt still exists quietly in Europe, possesses none of the activity which marks the transatlantic trade, which, while absorbing sev- eral local editions, yet calls freely for the issues of Messrs, A. & C, Black, or the reprints of Bandry and Tauchnitz, or the expurgated French versions of D'Exanvilles, adapted to the pious Catholic con- science, SIR WALTER SCOTT'S BUSTS AND PORTRAITS, It was an excetlent conception of the gentlemen who planned the centenary to bring together acol- lection, artistic or merely curtous, of articles and works associated with the itfe and writings of Scott. These were deposited in the Royal Academy Gal- lery. All the existing original portraits of Scott are here. Here arg the busw ay Guanwey and others. UGUST 10, 1871—WITH SUPPLEMENT, Here are miniatures painted in his chitanood. The Pictures of life size, whether full lengths or busta, are nearly all known to the public, througn the en- gravings inserted in the novelist’s Works or repre- sented by printseilers, who have found their profit in endiess reprints. They comprise the uch laude d but really indifferent portrait painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence, at command of George IV., and which the Queen has transferred temporarily trom the walls of Winasor to the Edinburg Gailery. Here is Raeburn’s full length, owned by the Duke of Buccleuch—the poet in @& sitting posture, leaning on hts stat with both hands, the staghound Bran wt his feet, Latest Of all in point of date is the picture by Sir William Allen, painted the year preceding Sir Walter's death, representing the poet seated im his study at Abbotsford reading a manuscript which he holds in his hands, the indications of failing health and ex- hausted constitution showing im the pale counte- nance and languid expression. Portraits by Land- seer, Calvin Smith and others complete this portion of the exhibition, Of family pictures, of portaits of Scott’s social and business acquaintances, from old Henry Mackenzie, the “man o1 feeling,” down to “John Littlejohn,” there is a highly interesting show, beguiling an hour or two of the visitor's leisure. With unwonted enterprise the London press obtained descriptions of the most of these objects; and from the London press the American journals have already taken them, WHY THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION WAS ANTICI- PATED, The 15th of August being the anniversary of Scott’s birth it has been asked why was the day an- tleipated by the observance of the 9th? The reason can hardly be appreciated out of Britain, where St. Hubert is as much of a patron saint as St, George, and where notto go to the moors on the 15th of August would be to incur the displeasure of that venatory confessor. Moreover, the Britisu Associa- tion for the Advancement of Science met here August 2 and continued its session to the 9th, and it was thought that by anticipating the real anniver- sary science might be tempted to linger and do hom- age to literature. Glasgow adhered to the example of Edinburg, While tn several Scottish towns the 15th will be adhered to as the legitimate Waverley anniversary. Witha just appreciation of tne mat- ter the Lord Provost aud Town Vouncil ordered the observance of a general holiday, &command which the citizens gladly complied with. An illumination in the evening was les3 general than might have been wisaed. BANQUET, TOASTS AND MUSIC, The Corn Exchange, in the Grass Market, was chosen as the dining hall—the feast, however, being merely a collation of fruit, cake and wine, rather than a formal dinner, from which ladies are by rigid custom exciuded, At one extremity was stationed @ military and at the other an orchestral band, which in turn supplied creditable music, whereof Scottish melodies and martial airs constituted the burden; and a noted Scottisn vocalist—Mr, Kenne- dy—ably seconded the lastraments with national songs, among which “Bonnie Dundee,’ “Bonnie Doon” and “McGregor’s Gathering” were heard with most pleasure and vociferously sustained tn chorus, At the head ofthe principal table presided the Earl of Dalkeith, the eldest son of the Duke of Buccleuch, the head of the Scott famuy, Sir William Stirling Maxwell, of Keir, acting as vice chairman. It was the latter who, after the usual loyal toasts, proposed the ‘ Memory of Sir Walter Scott,” which was received with all the appropriate honors. The second toast, “Our National Literature,” was proposed by the Lord Justice Clerk (Moncrieff), regarded as the great- est of living Scotch orators, and whose reputation in that regard suffered no diminution in thisfexcep- tional instance. That the response of Dean Staniey was felicitous and eloquent Ineed not say. The “City of Edinburg” was proposed by the Lord Mayor of London and responded to by the Lord Pro- vost of Edinburg, the Earl of Dalkeith proposing “Our Visitors.’ Lord Lawrence responded ror Eng- land, Sir Bernard Burke for Ireland, Dr. Bettes—who rendered Scott’s works into Dutch—for Holland, SCENIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE ‘*WAVERLEY’? NOVELS. It fell to Lord Houghton to propose “The Roof Tree of Abbotsford,” while the Earl of Dathousie’s toast, “The Untversities,” provoked an eloquent re- joinder from Mr. Ingalls, Lord Justice General. The feast was abundantly successfal. At its close the guests repajred vo the Theatre Royal, where scenic representations from the *‘Waverley” novels were given to universal contentment. Upon the whole Edinburg had every reason to be satisfled with the honor done to her son, and with the gene- ral expression of pleased approval with which the realization of the programme was on all sides ad- mitted. The memory of Walter Scott, thus rejuvenated in 1871, will it survive another century? There are, it Taust be admitted, many who look deeply into the movement of taste and letters who sertously doubt it, GERMANY. The Proposed. Meeting Between the Two Kai- sers—The Quotation of New York City Loan Not Allowed in the Berlin Stock List. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. i Benin, August 9, 1871. The Emperor of Austria will meet the Emperor William on the Ith instant, at Wels, in Upper Austria, and accompany him to Ischl, where their Majesties will remain several days. NEW YORK SNUBBED BY BERLIN. The Committee of the Berlin Exchange has re- fused to allow quotations of New York city loan to appear in tne official stock list. RUSSIA. The New French Envoy Received by the Czar. TELECRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Sr. Pererssura, August 9, 1871. General Leflo, the new French Minister, has pre- sented his credentials to the Czar, and was received with the utmost cordiality. ITALY. The New Frouch Minister for Foreign Affairs Praised by a Papal Organ, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Rome, August 9, 1871, The Opinione, in an editoral apparently inspired by the Papal authorities, expresses the most favor- able opinton of the Count de Remusat, the successor of M. Favre in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. THE NEW AMERICAN LOAN. The Balance of the New Five Per Cent Bonds Nogotiated. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALC. LonpDon, August 9, 1871. Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury Richardson has completed the negotiation of the balance of the new American five per cent bonds with the London house of Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co, The announcement of the arrangement has occasioned @ considerable advance tn the prices of all United States bonds in this market, LESSONS PROM THR EXPLOSION. Arrest of an Engineer Having No Certificate. Edward D. McClus was arrested by officet McCor+ mack yesterday afternoon, upon complaint of Captain Peter Yule, Jr., of the sanitary squad. The Captain states that on Tuesday he visited the build+ ing Nos. 49 to 57 Little Twetlth street, owned by Edward D, ond Wiltam K. McClus, and ‘there found @ man named James Downey, in charge of a steam boiler, ne having no certifieare trom practical engin countersigned by the Commis- stoners of Po! ote ‘Was arraigned before Justice Shandley, at Jefferson Market, aud weld to ball in Wie ayn Qf, $300 to appear for Widle THE LOUISIANA LOYALISTS. Meeting of the State Radical Conven- tion at New Orleans. THE STRUGGLE FOR THE SPOILS. Warmoth, the Governor, Bolts the Conven- tion and Starts a New One, Bunn, the Colored Lieutenant Governor, Heading the Opposition. New ORLZANS, August 9, 1871, At an early hour thts morning large crowds of whites and blacks gathered a1ound the Custom House Bullding,, where the Republican Convention assembled, About nine o'clock two companies of THE NINETEENTH UNITED STATES INFANTRY, with two Gatling guns, under command of Captain Smith, arrived. The troops marched in and stacked arms in the hall, at the head of the steps at the Canal street entrance, Large numbers of Deputy United States Marshals closely guarded every en- trance to the Custom House, no one being per- mitted to enter without a ticket from Marshal Packard, At half-past ten Governor Warmoth, accompa nied by General Campbell, Senator Pinchback and about eighty followers, some with and some with- out tickets, entered the building and endeavored to pass through the hall, but were stopped by a deputy marshal and informed that no one was permitted to pass until the hour for the opening of tho Co nven- tion. GOVERNOR WARMOTH BOLTS. Warmoth expressed indignation, mounted a chatr and said:—Having been refused admittance to the hall designated by the Central Committee for hoide ing a convention, I propose we now adjourn to Turner's Hali and hold a convention there,” The speech was recetved with cheers, mingled \ adlogrned to meet on with a few hisses. Warmoth descended from the chair and entered his carriage. The crowd took out the horses from the carriage and dragged it trium- phantly through the streets to Turner’s Hall, THE WARMOTH CONVENTION, At twelve o’clock the crowd was called to order and Mr. Masters, of Carroll parish, was elected tem- porary chairman. Warmoth’s, Pinchback, Camp- bell and Judge Dibble, denounced the interference of the United States oficers. Dibble characterized the Custom House Convention as a body of adminis- tration favorites, guarded by bayonets and lawless tyranny. NCHBECK TREASON, Pinchbdeck said:—*Is tt possible we are to be put down by the government we have sustamed? If that be the case the sooner this government ts torn down and @ monarchy built upon its ruins the better.” After effecting a permanent organization with Pinchbeck as President, they adjourned to meet in Turners’ Hall, at half-past seven o’clock this even+ ing. THE DUNN CONVENTION, Packard called the Custom House Convention to order at twelve o'clock, when G. Henry Burch, colored, of Baton Rouge, was elected temporary chairman. A permanent organization followed, with Lieutenant Governor Dunn as chairman, At the evening session in the Custom House THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS reported for the Warmoth delegates 1n several parishes and five out of the thirteen city wards, Speeches were delivered by Postmaster Lowell, Dunno, Carter, Ingraham, Hardy and others, ali of which were exceedingly BITTER ON WARMOTH, the majority of the speakers pronouncing him re- creant to every trust and an enemy to the repubit- can party. ‘he committee reported resolutious guaranteeing a place in the free schools to every child; approving the limitation of the State debt Ww twenty-five millions; calling upon the Governor to preserve peace; declaring that Governor Ileary ©. Warmoth no longer enjoyed the confidence of the republican party; instructing the delegates to vote for U. 8. Grant for renomination at the next National Republican Convention; declaring the New Urleans Repudiican no longer the organ of the republican party, and asking the administration to withdraw the federal printing from that paper, and thanking President Grant for his promptness in pro- tecting them. All the federal oflciais were re- elected on the Central Committee, after which the Convention adjourned sine die. The troops on duty were procured from General Reynolds, commanding in Texas, on @ requisition from the United States Marshal. WHAL THE FIGHT 18 ABOUT. The fight of the factions here is for the control of the State Executive Republican Committee, which committee appoines all sub-committees throughout the State, and thus virtually controis the State elec- tion in 1872, The present State Central Committee are, @ majority of them, opposed to Governor War- moth’s renomination, while Warmoth, of course, wants tt. He consequently goes for the State Com- mittee, and having m his hands the appointing power and removing power of neariy every oflicer in the State, from the Supreme Bench down to police Jurors and constables, he has put on the screws all through the State, broken up ali ward clubs opposed to him by ald of the police and city laborers, and carries everything witha high hand, WARMOTH’S FORCE. Tis force consists of the office holders throughout the State, whose name is legion, DUNN'S FORCE, He ts opposed by Oscar J. Dunn, the colored Lieu- tenant Governor and President of the Senate; George Carter, Speaker of the House; James F, Casey, Collector of the Port, and the entire Custom House in- terest, and nearly all the colored voters not tn oflice, WARMOTH’S INTENTION Tt is understood that if Warmoth succeeds he will form a coalition with the city democrats (the country democrats having refused to join in), 80 a3 to neu- traiize the opposition of the colored element in his own ranks, and will make a good fight for re-elec- tion with the enormous patronage placed in his hands by inconsiderate legislation. DUNN'S INTENTIONS. If Dunn wins Warmotn will be impeached and suspended as soon as the Legislature meets, and the Dunn, Packard, Grant and Vasey party will have it all thelr own way and will undoubtedly carry the State. POSITION OF FEDERAL OFFICE NOLDERS. Senator Kellogg sides with the Dunn party and re- lies on them. for re-election, Senator West is War- motn’s chief adviser. Congressmen Sheldon, Sypher and Darrali are with Dunn. The other Con- gressmen have not shown thetr handa, THE CHANCE FOR THE DEMOCRACY. Whichever way the fight ends @ magniticent open- ing is made for the democrats; but, unhappily, they have neither brains, common sense nor leaders in Louisiana, and their chief organs of the press have al) joined m the radical legislative corruption and soli out their principles for private emoiument, MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS. Meeting of the Labor Reform State Central Committce—Wendell Phillips Refuses the Nomination tor Gevernor—Where General Butler Stands. Boston, August 9, 1871. The Labor Reform State Central Committee met this afternoon, at the office of the chairman, 8. P. Cummings, who presided, to determine the time and place of holding a State Convention. A lengthy discussion followed, in which Wendell Phillips participated ana advised the committee to Wait until the other parties had acted. The Chair. man aaked Mr. Phillins if he would accept the nomt- nation of Governor if tendered by the Labor Reform Party, to wnich Mr. Philips replied that he would not; that the party could take up a much better man If they played their carda well and draw more strength out of both parties. In answer to a question whether General Butler would take their nomination in advance of the Re- Rin Convention, Mr. Cummings said General utler agreed with the party in its ideas, but had, given no pledges, directly or indirectly, to secure the Labor nomination. Ae had asked General Butler what he would do if the State Committee sent bam @ letter, to which he repited that he should not answer It, and ho added, “It makes no diflevence what qo do at your Convention, or Who you nomi- nate, I take your platform.” A Motion to postpone action until after the other convenuons Were held prevailed, and the Yommuties 10 SOLA LS ly YACHTING. THE CRUISE OF THE NEW YORK YACHP CLUB. Departure from New London and Arrival at Vineyard Haven—A Heavy Fow dents on the Way—Fature VINEYARD Aaven, Augnst 9, La71. Owing to adense fog the yacht squatron Mi no® leave New London until noon yesterday, when & slight breeze sprang up from the souteward and partly dispelled it. The signal to prepare to get under way was given from tne flagsnip shortly before twelve o'clock, and twenty minutes later the fleet sailed for this locality en rowte to Namtasket Roads, The following vessels started:—Columbta, Rambler, Wanderer, Eva, Dauntless, Tidal Wave, Ma- deleine, Caprice, Fleetwing, Foam, Haleyon, Magic Tarolinta and the sloop yachts Gracie aud Vixen. It Was one ofthe Mnest fi that ever left New London in company, for rarely have such first class schooners come togetler to participate in a pleasure cruise, The harbor was fairly covered with small craft, while the wharf and banks in the vicinity of the Pequot House were crowded with ladies, who waved! @ friendly adieu as the rag took their departure. ‘The band on board the steam yacht Herald played quite a pretty selection, and altogether the scene Was both picturesaue and enllventug. The schooner yacnt Foam ied off, followed hy the Tidal Wave, Haicyon, Caprice, Maaeietne, Tarolinta, Magic and £va, Then came the Columbia, Wan- derer, Fieetwing and Rambler. The sloops soon kept in the wake of the Tidal Wave, the Dauntless bringing up the rear. The promptness with whiete the start was effected and the splendid appearance of the squadron excited great admiration, The Foam and Tidal Wave hugged the eastern shore, the others tacking towards the lighthouse, ana subsequently passed through Fisher's Island Sound. THE SQUADRON BEFOGGED. Shortly before one o'clock a heavy fog set in, and in a short space of time all view of the movements of the fleet was obscured. So thick became the weather that, although within @ Lundred yards of each other, not asingle vessel could be seen. It was thought that many of the yachts would put back to New London, The Columbia, Kambier, Dreadnaught and Dauntless remained in company; but in an hour after the start the others separated, as was aftere wards ascertained. The Madeleine put in at New- port, The fine schooner yacht Caprice, trom Bos~ ton, went ashore at Watch Light. She flred three guns for assistance, but her whereabouts could not be ascertained. The extent of tne damage done to her is not yet Known, as the Caprice had not got off the reef at noon to-day. THE PASSAGE MADE BY THE YACHTS THAT SAILED was very rapid, some of them making fifteen knots towards sundown, when @ fresh breeze irom the south sprang up. The rate woe is the order in which the vessels came in this harbor:—Dauntless, Columbia, Ram- bler, Wanderer, Dreadnaught, Tidal Wave, Foam, Gracie, Vixen and the steam yacht Herald, THE SQUADRON 13 ANCHORED opposite Morris’ wharf. Up to noon to-day none of the other yachts have arrived, and the feet will ace cordingly remain here until evening to await their coming. The school ship George M, Barnard entered the harbor with the fleet, but left thts morning for Nan- tucket, As the distance from New London to tia place 18 about seventy-five miles tie yachts must ave averaged over twelve knots an hour, the fore- most vessel having arrived here at twenty minutes past seven o'clock. The steam vacht Herald, with the band, came to anchor at half-past ten o'clock last night. THE CAMP MEETING AT MARTHA’S VINEYARD ig at present in full progress, aud crowds are flocks ing to it. Many new and handsome cottages have been erected since last year. Tie place has an ex- ceedingly pretty and picturesque appearance, auc as a summer resort is becoming quite fashionable. Rev, Henry Ward Beecher ts to preact the dedica- tory sermon in a new church built on the blutts. 16 is sald that President Grant and General Benjamin F. Butler will visit the camp meeting next week and will remain some days. During the day the yacht owners went through the grounds and seemed ta be highly delighted with the place. The squadron will probably sail to-morrow morn- ing at daybreak for Nantasket Roads, where agran® regatta will be given by the Eustern Yacht Ulub, im Which tt is expected ail the yachts will participate. THE ATLANTIC YACHT CLEB CRUISE. The Regatta at Stonington—Priz's Awarded to the First, Third and Fourth Clase Boats. SrontneTon, Conn., August 9, 1871. The regatta was completed to-day, with good weather and fine attendance, The first class prize, silver service, nine pieces, was awarded to the Qui Vive, A.Y. In the third class the Caddie took the first and the Margarita the second prize. In the fourth class the first prize was awarded to Bacon's boat, New London, aud the second tothe Jeanie, Stonington, Yachting Notes. Yacht Palmer, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Ratherfard Stuyvee sant, returned to this harbor yesterday morning by way of Hell Gate from an extended cruise eastward, Nearing the city she sprung @ leak and at noon yes terday was making eighteen imches of water au hour. Her owner’s intentions in returning to New York were to land the yacht’s guests and at once jom the squadron at Boston. Whether she will ba repaired in time to do this is now a question, but every means will be taken to insure that result, Tage Palmer was lying off Greenpoint last eventug. Yacht Vindex, N.Y.Y.U., Mr. Robert Center, passed through Heil Gate Tuesday afternoon en route to Boston. She will participate in the coming regatta under the auspices of the Eastern Yucnt Club. Yacht Kate, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Robert Dillon, is lying at anchor off Glen Cove. Yacht Sappho, N.Y.Y.C., Vice Commodore Doug- Te will be lowered from the large screw dock om ‘riday. ENGLISH YACHTING. The Livonia Viciorious in the Royal Vic‘orig Yacht Club Regatta, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, August 9, 1871. Commodore Ashbury's yacht Livonia beatyMr. Mute holland’s yacht Egeria yesterday in the race for tha Vice Commodore's prize at the Royal Victorta Yacht Club Regatta. VIEWS OF THE PAST. Acaust 10, 1861—Battic of Wilson's Cresk, Mo.; the Union troops defeated, alter desperate fighung, by a much superior force of rebeis under General Price aud McCulloch. General Nathaniet P. Lyon, the Union cominander, was killed while leading @ charge. 1792—The Parisian mob stormed the palace of the Tuileries, overcame anu massacred the Swiss Guard, and compelled King Louis and the Queen to fly for safety to the Legisiative Ags sembly. 1657—Battie of St. Quentin, In Prance; tna allied Spaniards and Bogiish under Philtp Il. de- feated the French commanded vy Monte morencl. 1498—Columbus first landed on the American con- tinent near tne mouth of the Orimoco [tiver, iy South America. Died. CoRNWELL.—On Tuesday, August 8, CARLES VANDERVEER, 80n, of Richard P. and Jane 4 Uorn- Weil, aged 7 months and 13 days. Funeral services at the residence of his. grand. father, Mr. Edward Rowe, corner of Frapatin and Fniton avenues, Brooklym, this (Thursday) aftver- noon, at four o’clock. 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