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@prious success. He has founaed a Theologi- cf Institute in Frankfort-on-the-Main and a gh School in Berlin, and from these native mpsionaries are sent forth, like the apostles ofold, unto all the world. He has given to the Grman Conference all the appliances neces- say for an independent existence, and has Feurned to the United States, to rost and péiaps to remain permanently. And almost sive by'alde thig gon and father in thé Gospel sit in the Genéfal Confercice. Tho debt Which the Church owes to both of them is drequently acknowledged, but can never be repaid, and they receive, as they richly merit, the respect and reverence of every delegate and pf every member of the Church who knows them. They are honored not alone for {heir works’ sake but for their ovm. fhe Morale of the Ro tion, | Perhaps no Democratic State Convention eerassembled in this State in which there ‘were so few of the positive elements of the “fierce democracie” introduced as that which Nosed its sittings at Rochester on Thursday Ast. But few of the old party leaders were t, although their fingors might have detected in manipwlating the political Wires if one had given particular attention to a private caucusing usual on such occasions, Tiere were delegates outspoken enough in the ealier stages of meeting in favor of the fullest poiorsement of Mr. Greeley as the democratic Paididate for the Presidency. On the other fhaid, there were delegates equally outspoken >pposition to Mr. Greeley’s endorsement. result was a compromise, in which the ad of ex-Governor Seymour, and, perhaps, of Governor Hoffman, was pretty plainly n, to the effect that the New York democracy, while they accepted the platform of the liberal pullicans, would prefer to await the action of Democratic National Convention before ex- g their preference for any particular man tepresent that platform. ‘Ihe long-headed en of the democratic party in this State have oyeasons for coming to this decision. One is tithey desire to ascertain what amount of Btrempth Mr. Greeley can exhibit and com- ani through the medium of mass meetings, tiffation meetings, the newspaper press and open expression of prominent and influen- fial nembers of the republican party in his Eavor, before they commit themselves or recom- end the democratic masses to commit them- yes to entire acquiescence in his nomina- ion. The second reason, no doubt, is appa- mnt to every politician, and that is, what pharein the federal spoils shall be allotted to democrats in case they shall aid in the levation of Mr. Grecley to the Presidential hair. Itis for these reasons, perhaps, more any other, that the Rochester Convention lined avowing its preference for Mr. Greeley snd mcommending his name for the favora- ble consideration of the domocratic delegates who will assemble in Baltimore on the 9th of Yuly next. Inthe meantime, the interim is ong etough for a full and free canvassing of the whole subject among those particularly in- berostel. Yet it cannot bo fairly gainsaid that mirale of the assemblage at Rochester on ursday was not in favor of Mr. Greeley. ster Convene Parsons for Political Honors, 4 They want to send Spurgeon to Parliament fm England, where his sledgo-hammer elo- quence may have a wide field for exercise ong the magnates of tho “‘tight little "There were two parsons there efote, and they made themselves heard and felt to advantage. Miall, tho leader of the fanti-State Church party, was a non-conformist , and Fox, another uncompromising tt of abuses and feudal aristocratic privileges, was o Unitarian minister. This is the time for a man lihe Spurgeon to be in fhe councils of the British nation, to keep a asi eye on Gladstone, and to have his say bout the Alabama claims. Of course there is nother house where parsons of a higher order fire admitted, among the peers and titled per- ponages of the land; but there is such an atmosphere of old fogyism and dulness about them that Spurgeon, even if he was decorated pvith the finest lawn sloeves and rewarded by a princdy income, could not exist there. The roper arena for an intellectual Hercules is fhe house where the representatives of the ad meet, and not the catacombs where the ummies of feudalism doze their uscless lives pwoy. Itis to be hoped, then, that the Brit- Ysh Beecher will be carried into Parliament the sturdy shoulders of his congrega- to preach with forty-parson power against the prevailing abuses of the the day. ' Now, wo have an American Spurgeon here, Syno might be equally serviceable in Congress. {Why not take Boecher from the limited sphere of Plymouth church and let his voice be lifted gp in unison with Sumner, Morton, Schurz nd Butler? Perhaps he might discover the recious secret of transforming Congress from bear garden into a happy family, and of fnaking Grant’s bull terriers and Greeley’s hae roosters lie down in amity together. wit and versatility would be profitably employed in touching up the Supplemental Wreaty, and better than any cartoon would be his word painting of John Bull's delight and America’s humiliation over the cowardly sur- gender of our government. Then his presence might cause his fellow Senators or Representa- tives to be more sparing of their stock of ex- pletives, to indulge less freely in the flowing bowl, and to lead pure and virtuous lives—in fact, to create a political Arcadia, He is eminently qualified for Congressional honors, no matter what the result of the Presidential election may be. If we should have a farmer as Chief Executive, Beecher would be an Anvaluable authority on agriculture ; if Grant does not move out from the White House next March he will find in the Plymouth church star the king of eulogists; and if the Woodhull and Douglass ticket succeeds the reverend Con- ressman can point with pride to past efforts in the cause of the lady and myriad lectures for the dusky brethren of her companion. He s one of those rare individuals who can accom- modate himself to any circumstances, and such a quality is invaluable in the harlequinade of politics. With Spurgeon in Parliament and Beecher in Congress the Alabama claims ques- tion would become livelier than ever and more interesting than in the hands of musty old diplomats. anseennshinanantnn Mr. A. P. Bajnottl, Vice Consul of Italy to this port, sailed yesterday for Liverpoo!, on his way ome. The Eco de statia says of him:—“Signor Bajnottt is exceedingly popular with his country- men, on account of his amiabie manners and his noble qualitie#of mind and character; hence all his hey wish him a happy voyage, de- ChGG LALY be a short one," THE WAR IN MEXICO. | THE ATALANTAS. Herald Special Reports from Mier and Matamoros. Saltillo Reoccupied by the Troops of Juarez. TREVINO’S DESIGNS ON MATAMOROS. TELEGRAMS TO “THE _NEW YORK HERALD. The Heratp correspondents in Mier and Matamoros have forwarded us the following special despatches: — Mrrr, Mexico, April 18, Via Brownsvit1x, Texas, April 18, 1872. The telegraphic line from Matamoros to this city has been re-established by the govern- ment. It is reported that a detachment of govern- ment troops, commanded by Zepada and Juan Munoz, have reoccupied Saltillo. The revolu- tionary Generals Quiroga, Martinez and Gar- cia de la Cadena are now in Monterey. Colonel Naranjo, with another revolutionary force, entered Lampasas yesterday; but the main body of the rebels is still in Ceralino. A force of 300 volunteers has been organ- ized here to support the government troops. The volunteers are commanded by officers of Cortina’s late command. Reported Reinforcements for Trevino— Attempt to Capture Matamoros. Matamoros, Mexico, May 18, 1872. Officers from General Trevifio’s revolution- ary camp at Chiua arrived in Brownsville, Texas, to-day, and report that Trevifio has received 1,000 more reinforcements. They say he is awaiting an opportunity for action, and in the meantime he is watching General Ceval- los’ movements. His plan is to get between Cevallos’ force and Matamoros, and to capture this city. wae ARKANSAS GRANT REPUBLICANS. + Meeting of the Republican State Convention in Little Rock—Twelve Delegates Appointed to Philadelphia—President Grant Supported, All Political Idolators Denounced and “Erring Brothers’ Or- dered to Depart in Peace. Litre Rock, Ark., May 18, 1872. The Republican State Convention assembled to- day at noon, in the Chamber of Representatives, pursuant to the call of a majority of the State Cen- tral Committee, the attendance from all parts of the State being the largest ever assembled here. Mr. M. L. Stephenson, of Phillips county, was duly elected as permanent Chairman, and J. Q. Adams, of Jefferson, Secretary. The object of the Conven- tion was stated by the Chairman to be to elect twelve delegates to the Philadelphia Convention and to reorganize the State Central Committee. THE DELEGATES TO PHILADELPHIA. The following delegates to the Philadelphia Con- vention were duly chosen, viz.:—Senator Powell Clayton, Governor 0. A. Hadley and W. H. Gray from the State at large. Elisha Baxter, Stephen Wheeler, J. H. Jennings, from the First Congressional district. O. P. Snyder, H. A. Miller, Thomas P, Rankin, from the Second Congressional district. Lieutenant Governor J. M. Johnston, TI. H. White, Judge E. J. Searle, from the Third Congressional district. The above are among the most prominent repre- sentative men of the State. Senator Powell Clayton wag made chairman of the State Central Com- mittee. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the patriotic administration of President Grant, and declaring him the first choice of the republicans of Arkansas for re-election. Endorsing Senator Powell Clayton, and extend- ing to him the heartfelt sympathy of the republi- cans of Arkansas in reference to the assaults which the enemles of the republicans in tl made upon him inthe United States Senate and through the democratic press of th ates, and expressing unshaken confidence in his honesty, ability, patriotism and fidelity to the principles of the republican party; that to Clayton more than to any other man in the State are the citizens in- debted for the peace and tranquillity they now third resolution endorses the administration of Governor O. A. Hadley and expresses confidenc in him asa true republican and efiicient execntive pledges to him the support of the party in carrying out all necessary works of reform within the party. ‘The fourth resolution denounces in unmeasured terms Senator B. F. Rice, Joseph Brooks, J. L. Hodges and the minority of the oid State Central Committee as disorganizers and traitors to this party, and condemns their action in bolting from the decisions of the majority of the committee as revolutionary, without precedent and done for the purpose of effecting the disintegration of the re- publican party in the State, ‘The fifth resolution says that, to those republi- cans who ore following after strange gods set up at Cincinnati, we say, in the language of Horace Greeley at the commencement of the late rebellion, “Erring brothers, depart in peace.” The sixth resolution invites back to the fold of the party those who have been misied by designing demagogues under the cloaks of republicanism, The resolutions any, endorse the majority of the State Central Committee as being eminently wise and patriotic. The success of the Convention is a matter of great rejoicing among all true republicans here. A Political Lecture, Favoring the Cin- cinnati Nominees, in New Orleans. New ORLEANS, May 18, 1872, Colonel W. H. Hatch, of St. Louis, by special invita. tion of prominent citizens, delivered an eloquent address to-night at the National Theatre toa large and appreciative audience on the present political situation. He favored Greeley and Brown. A DEMOORATIO CLUB ENDORSING GREELEY, At a special meeting of the Jefferson Cinb, of the city of New York, held at the club house, Nineticth street and Third avenue, on Thursday evening, May 16, 1872, on motion of John M. Hall, the following preamble and resolution were unanimously adopted :— Whereas Hon. Horace Greeley, of New York, and Mon. B, Gratz Brown, of Miwourl, Nave received at. the hands of a convention, representing to a large extent the conservative interests of the country, the nomi- nations for President and Vice President of | the United States, respectively; and whereas the platform of principles adopted by such Convention embodies sub- stantially the time-honored principles of the democratic arty; and whereas the nominees aforesaid are believed have, by reason of their personal worth the confidence of the honest men of all parties throughout the nation: Resolved, That in the opinion of the Jefferson Club, of the city of New York, the Democratic Convention to meet at Baltimore on the 9th day of July, 1872, should make the nominees aforesaid the noininees of such Convention pen 5 Hi. W. GENET, President. THomas McSrxnon, Grummer Paumen, | § Vice Presidents. Jou B, MoKrax suse T. Buown, | Secretaries PENNSYLVANIA DEMOORATS, Primary Elections in Bedford County. Beprorp, Pa., May 18, 1472. The democrattc primary elections in Bedford county held to-day have resulted in an overwhelm- ing victory for Shell, the labor reform candidate for . The delegates to the Reading Conven- flom bye ‘unanimous vote, are instructed to urge his endorsement, McClelland received no votes, THE PENNSYLVANIA OPTION LIQUOR LAW, PHILADELPHIA, May 18, 1872, The Court of Common Pleas has decided the Local Option law constitutional. The case came up on a mandamus to compe! the tssuing of a license witch was refused by the city authorities because the house was within Germantown, where the people ad decided against a license being arauted. Herald Special Report from London. 7 ote wa? Lito ; Tho American-Built Racing Boat Completely Ruined During Its Transit at Sea. Soaked with Water, Wood Softened, Drawn Out of Shape and Seams Started. Prospects and Practice of the Oarsmen. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. The following special despatch to the HERALD has been received from our correspondent in tne capl- tal of Great Britain. Lonpon, May 18, 1872. The Atalantas received tliefmnew racing boat from America in a ruined condition,.as has been already announced briefly int the Henan. The boat was packed for shipment bottom down in acase which was not water tight. The water penetrated the case during the voyage and half filled the boat, and, as the weather was ramy dur- tog most of the period, it became completely soaked, ‘The wood softened, the boat was drawn out of shape and its seams opened. It is absolutely unfit for use. A NEW BOAT ORDERED IN ENGLAND. The Atalantas have experienced a very great dis- appointment in consequence. They have Just now ordered, at Hammersmith, a boat to be built for their use in the race, but they have no hope they can obtain from the English builders one of the same strength and equally Hght as that which they have lost. River Practice of the Americans and English Opinion of Their Work. The London Zimes of the 6th of May published the following remarks on the river practice and racing prospects of the American crew:— The New York Atalanta four have been ont twice very day since Tuesday, with the exception of Saturday, when, for some reason or other, proba- bly on accout of the great scullers’ match between Addy and Bagnall, they did not make their usual appearance on the river in the forenoon. Up to the present time, however, they have done no strong work, their practice’ having been princt- pally confined to paddling, diversified — occ sionally with a few sharp bursts. tended they row beautifully together—their “time” being as nearly perfect as possible—and get a very fair pace on the boat; but they lack the dash and finish which, according to our notions, form the essentials of good rowing. It is but fatr to state, however, that the boat they brought with them from America carries them very badly, being very much down by the stern, and ‘they Will probably show to much better advantage in their new ship, which is expected in the course of a week, The London men have arranged to commence strict training to-morrow, when it is probable their crew Will be definitely made up. THE STEAMSHIP TRIPOLI. When fairly ex- Particulars of the Disaster To and Loss of the Vessel—The Passengers and Luggage Landed in Safety. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YOI —_— “2 Lome ‘Ws, 1872. A despatch from Wexford, Ueland, giving some particulars of the disaster to the Caiard steamship Tripoli, from Liverpool for Boston, says th occurred at four o'clock yesterday morning, wh most of the passengers were asleep in their berths, Carnsore Point, of which the steamship went ashore, is the southeasterly extremity of the Irish mainiand. Several sailing vessels which were in the vicinity took off the passengers and landed them at Wex- ford. The luggage of the passengers was subse- quently secured by other vessels and carried to Queenstown. SPAIN. Parliamentary Approval of the Cabinet Action Against Insurrection—Don Carlos’ Lo- cation a Public Difficulty. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. MADRID, May 18, 1872. The Cortes yesterday, after an animated discus- sion, rejected a resolution introduced by Deputy Argullos censuring the government for declaring Navarre, Lerida, Biscay and Catalonia in a state of siege during the present movements of the Carlists in those provinces. DON CARLOS’ MOVEMENTS. The question of the whereabouts of Don Carlos remains a mystery, but that he has escaped trom Spain is certai UTAH. eee Seeretary Deinno at Brigham’s Capital— Mormon Politicians Excited Over the Approaching Presidential Campaign— The Grasshoppers Alarming the Farm- ers. Sart LAKE Crry, May 18, 1872. Secretary Delano and party leave on next Monday for Washington. General Morrow and a large com- pany of the leading citizens entertained them hos- pitably this afternoon at Camp Douglas, A prominent Eastern capitalist, recently arrived here, is giving his attention to mining property in Brigham nyon. The approaching Presidential election is dally increasing in interest here. The democrats are divided in opinion; some favor Greeley’s nomina- tion as the only way to beat Grant; others commit themselves to the administration as being surely friendly to the liberal element in Utah, Grasshoppers in great numbers are making their appearance in the vicinity of the city, to the ex- ceeding dismay of the farmers. Business of all kinds is rapidly improving, The weather is delightful. More strangers are here than ever were before, and the local rail i taxed to its utmost capacity w freight. The also a reasonable influx of tern and foreign capital. THE PACIFIO COAST. Alexis Expected to Return from China in September Next—The Campaign Opens in’San Francisco with a “White Mat” Procession, SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 1872. A letter from an officer in the Russian feet at Shanghae, China, says that the Grand Duke Alexis will return by the way of the Sandwich Islands and San Francisco. He is expected to reach this city in September pext. General Joe Hooker has arrived here. The oldest democratic newspaper on the Pacific coast, the Olympic Standard, in Washington Ter- ritory, has agisted the names of Greeley and Brown The Preaideutial campaign will ope sevening With @ provvasion and meeting at Valiejo, which will be addressed oy Mr. yo Every man in the procession is to wear a white hat, EUROPEAN MARKETS. Loxpon Moxey Manket—Lospos, May 18-2 P. M.— Consols closed unchanged. American securities tlosed quiet and steady at unchanged prices. Whit Monday 20th «a holiday in this city, and there nsion of biisiness, Kront Boons®—FRANKPORT, May 18—-A. M.—United States tive-twenty bonds opened at 96 for the issue of 1562. Panis Bounse—Pauis, May ISA. M,—Rentes opened at bie? Bbc. 1 root, Corton Manket—Liverroot, May 13-2 P. M,—The cotton market closed steady: Quotations un: changed. ‘The sales of the day have been only 10,00 bales, Including 2,00 for export and speculation, Sales on ship hamed at Savannah or Charleston have been made at ch Livenroot Breavsturrs Manket—Liverroot, May 18— i.—Tho market is quiet. Corn, 298, per quarter, AVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET—LivERPooL, May 13—2.30 P.M.—Tallow, 43s. per cwt. ‘Loxnox Provoce Market—Loxnow, May 18—2 P. M.— Sperm otl, £96 a £98 per ton. Spiris'turpentine, dbs, per cw, Sugar, 36s, 6d. a 37s. per owl for No. 12 Duyeh stand- ard on the spot : WASHINGTON. Wastrnoron, May 18, 1872. Adjournment Discussion in the Senate. The question of adjournment was further dts- cussed in the Senate tg-day without g deginite re- gult being reached, The discussion developed itself into @ debate wherein the administration Party WAS compelled. to assume a position in favor of Gh extensiod Of tha session beyond May 29, Messrs. Trumbull and Casserly, represent- ing the coalition of the democracy and the liberal republicans, were instrumental in forcing Messrs. Sherman and Morton into this position. Mr, Dawes’ shrewdness in shifting the responsibility of the decision of the question upon the shoulders of Senators who are supposed to speak for the administration becomes more apparent under these recent lights, The opposition are suiticiently in earnest, and, owing to Mr, Dawes’ action, have suMcient power to force further action in the premises next Monday without incurring any re- sponsibility themselves, The Senate Sends for the Final Adjourn- ment Resolution, The The Senate sent to the House a request for the | resolution adjourning Congress on the 29th of May, but the House refused to consider the question to- day, and it goes over to Monday, when a lively lime is expected. The Senate has matters of im- portance to consider, and regrets its precipitate action in passing the resolution of adjournment. Proposition to Purchase Land at the Battery for a New Custom House. Mr. Conkling introduced a bill to enable the Secre- tary of the ireasury to acquire from the Mayor and Common Council of New York land at the Battery 48 a site for a Cusiom House and other public build- ings, which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Ciaims Reported to the House by Mr. Blair, To-day having been assigned to the Committee ou Claims in the House, Mr. Biair, of Michigan, re- ported a bill making appropriation to pay Southern claims, and stated in reporting the bill that it had been carefully prepared and every case passed upon by the Southern Claims Commission, and invoived avery large number of small claims, The amend- ments of the committee were agreed to, and the bill passed, Mr, Blair also reported a number of private bills, several of which gave rise to con- siderable debate, On one—for the relief of J. Milton Best, of Paducah, Ky., for property destroyed for military purposes during the war—the opposition did not arise so much from an indisposition to pay Dr. Best as from the fact that many others as de- serving had not succeeded in getting pay for dam- age done to them, Every one opposing it knew some case quite as deserving. Accounts of the Indian Bureau. Mr. Sargent, of California, reported the Indian Appropriation bill from the Conference Committee, which gave Mr. Beck another opportunity to “go for" the accounts of the Indian Bureau, which he did, but failed to accomplish anything in the way of “reform.” Red Cloud’s Proposed Visit to the Great Father. Red Cloud, accompanied by several other chiefs of the Sioux tribe, will soon make a visit to Wash- ington for the purpose of seetng the President, per- mission having been given him for that purpose. Several other prominent Indians have aiso obtained permission to visit Washington, Wall Street Arguing Against Taxing Borrowed Money as Capital. The Secretary of the Treasury to-day heard an appeal argument in the case of the New York Stock xchange for a modification of the rule taxing bor- rowed money as banking capital, The appeal was made from a decision of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, The argument was made before Messrs. Boutwell, Richard- son and Douglass. The decision of the department thereon will not be made for some days. The question is whether the tax should be assessed upon brokers for the money, as capital, which they borrow, in their own names, as agents for their customers, on stocks as coilaterals, the principal not being known to the loaner of the money. The ruling of the Internal Revenue Com- missioner, Mr. Delano, was that money thus bor- rowed formed part of the capital of the broker, and as such was liable to tax, Double Ironing in the Navy. The Secretary of the Navy has issued the follow- ing circula It appears to the department that continem in donble trons is too by summary courts martial. It is a severe punish- ment, and, as a general ru hould not sorted to, or, at least, not imposed for any considerable period, spt where the offence has been grave or the offender has given indications of being in- corrigible by milder punishment. Bills Signed by the President. The President to-day signed the Deficiency Ap- propriation bill, the act to allow the pleasure yacht Red Hot to take the name of Addie Parker, an act to establish and protect national cemeteries and an act authorizing the Secretary of War to pay cer- tain certificates tssued for fortification purposes in Lawrence, Kansas. Movements of the President. The President and Mrs. Grant left Washington in the noon train to-day, for Elkton, Md., on a brief visft to Postmaster General Creswell and family. They will return on Monday. Testimony of the Bucll Commission, Mr. Benn Pitman, who reported the proceedings of the Buell Commission, appeared before the House Military Committee to-day and testified to the leading features of the investigatioi so that he possessed the entire notes of the testimony. Mr. Pitman is to appear before the committee again on Monday and produce his notes, when, it is ex- pected, he will be directed to prepare another copy of the proceedings in this case, the original of Which has so mysteriously disappeared, Internal Revenue Appointment, Alexander Onterbridge has been appointed by the President to be Assistant Assessor of Internal Re nue for the Ninth New York district. Weekly Currency Statement, Fractional currency received from the printing division for the week ending toda, Shipmen otes shipped... The Treasurer holds as sec tional bank circulation And for public deposits. Internal Revenue Receipts. Internal Revenue receipts to-day. Receipts for the month Fiscal year te National B: ‘ur C! a Balances in the Treasury The balances in the Treasury at the close of busi- ness to.day were:— Currency. Coin... inciudi VIOLATING THE ENFORCEMENT ACT, A Baltimore Register Found Guilty of Refasing to Allow Negroes to Register Their Votes. unishment by y imposed 834,324,245 $12,019,042 100,618,340 pin certificates. Battmmore, Md., May 18, 1872. In the United States Circuit Court this morning, Judges Bond and Giles on the Bench, in the case of the United States vs. George W. Murdock, Register for the Sixth Election district of Anne Arundel connty, who was indicted for refusing and omitting to give full effect to the second section of the act of Congress of May, 1470, known as the En- sernent act, by refusing and knowingly omitting to give the same and equal aay, to certain citizens of the United States of African descent as to other citizens to register, the jury rendered a ver- dict of guilty. Notice of an‘appeal was given. The case has been on trial several days, and excited particular interest. A number of indictments against other election officers are pending tn the same Court for viola- tions of the provisions of the same act. The last Legislature made special provision for defending the cases, and the Attorney General of the State, appeared for the defence. In the case of Murdock the penalty is a fine of $500 or imprisonment for six months, or both, at the discretion of the Court, THE DELEWARE AND NEW JERSEY FISH PUZZLE, WILMINGTON, Del, May 18, 1872. Attorney General Gilchrist and J. D. Banghaut, of New Jersey, are here in consultation about THE FOREST FIRES. Drought During a Month and Sweep of the Flames in the Forest and Over Mountains, a ——___——. Appearances in and Near to Port Jervis, N. ¥Y.—A Glance Across the Delaware—Ravages in Pike County, Pa.—Labor ata Standstill—Mills, Villages and Private Residences Do- on stroyed, Families Houseless and Porr Jervis, N. ¥., May 18, 1872. Never in the history of this section of country has there swept through its forests and over its mountains such havoc-dealing fires as have beeu witnessed during the past two or three weeks. A cloud of smoke has hurg over this valley like a pall for weeka, and it increases in density daily. The sun is seen as through a glass, darkly. and burned leaves and charred twigs come down at times like a shower, For over four weeks not a drop of rain has fallen in this vicinity. The streams are as low as in mid- | summer, and everything bears a withered, thirsty look, The Delaware River can be waded at this place without wetting one’s knees, and the moun- tuin brooks, many of them, unlike Tennison’s, show that they do not go on for ever, for they are dry as dry can be. And in the midst of this, with sorry weather, while crops are struggling inthe dry and dusty earth, the fearful holocaust goes onin the woods and mountains. Farms are laid waste, timber levelled with the ground, and rain and desolation spread on every hand, OVER THE DELAWARE. Across the Delaware River from this place, in Pike county, Pennsylvania, a fire covering territory seven miles in extent is sweeping over some of the best land in the section, It is back on a high range of hills, and invisible from this side, except at night, when the heavens are brilliantly lighted by it. Bufldings, fences, meadows, timber, crops, and everything in the track of the Mery demon are being swept away. All opposition to the advance of the flames fs use- less, The farm residence of Mr. R. R. Palmer, about four miles back from the Milford road, is entirely surrounded by fire, and although great efforts are being made to save it, it is thought that it must be destroyed. In Porter township, Pike county, the flres are laying a vast area waste. A portion of the land being burned over, belongs to the Blooming Grove Park Association, and large quantities of wild game have been destroyed. That famous hunter's retreat, the hotel of Henry, at Porter's Lake, has been reduced , together with the numerous outhouses ‘ge quantities of fishing and hunting tackle. Tne damage to property tn this township will reach $15,000 o 5,000, On the western boundary of Pike county the greatest damage has been done, Twelve large steam sawmills have been destroyed and many dwelling houses. The lumber camps of Dodge & Meigs, con- taining several million feet of lumber, have been burned, the inmates of the cabins narrowly escaping with their lives, At Wagonhurst’s, Callahan’s and Dowling’s settlements, nothing ts left but charred and smoking ruins. Dozens of families have been compelled to dee for their lives before the flames, and the greatest suffering exists among them. A quarter of a million of dollars will not pay the losses in this section. All the mills left in the vicinity are idle, the men being needed to fight fire. LOSSES IN WAYNE COUNTY. In Wayne county, Pennsylvania, the fires have compelled the suspension of coal transportation over the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company's railroad, leading from the mines to Honesdale, and the greatest consternation exists among the dwell- ers along the line, In the vicinity of Waymart fires dangerously close to the village and defying all attempts to confine them to certain limits are reported as raging. The lumber villages of Carter and Gould, Pa.—the former the property of(. Clark, and the latter be- longing to James Gilbert—have been almost totally destroyed, only three houses remain- ing in the two places. The villages were close together, being divided by a stream called Larry Creek. The fire swept down upon them from the mountains overlooking the places. So rapid was the advance of the lames that the inhabitants had to flee for their lives. They took up their quarters first, as the onlv place thought to offer any security against the flre, upon the thousands of logs whicn were lying in the mill-pond, near one of the villages; but it was soon found that the post must be deserted. A short time thereafter the logs took fire and burned up. The mill was then the farthest away apd safest place, and in and about this the terrified populace huddled like sheep. Several times the building was on fire, but it was extinguished and escaped the general conflagration. When the fire had ased burning three houses alone were found to be standing, and many families were homeless. Sussex county, New Jersey, and Sullivan and Delaware counties, in this State, and Monroe county, Pennsylvania, are still being swept over by the forest fires, and the losses are estimated as footing up in the millions, THE MICHIGAN MINERS. The Copper Men Determined to Fight if the Troops make any Arrests. Hovanton, Mich., May 18, 1872. The troops who arrived here on the 16th inst. lett for the Calumet Mines last night to make some -arrests. The rioters are now quict and have made no demonstration whatever, except releasing the prisoners who were arrested by the Sheriff on the 13th. Then the rioters, about four hundred in num- ber, surrounded the guard who had nineteen men in enstody and released them, but off 1 no vio- lence to the guard. The miners’ wives threw some stones at the guard and were more violent than the men. But the miners threaten to tight if the troops make any arrests. BLOOD HORSE ASSOCIATION. Last Day of the Nashville Spring Meet. ing=The Racing. NAsiiviniE, May 18, 1872, This was the last day of the Blood Horse Assocl- ation Races. The first race was the Maxwell House Stake for three-year-olds; mile heats; subscription $50; forfeit $25; purse $500; $50 to the second horse. SUMMARY. Flard r Jenny McKinney... Time, The second race was a mile and a half dash for an association purse of $200, and was won by Morlacchi, beating Glenrose, Double Out and Quick- sand. Time, ‘The third race was mile heats, for beaten horses, for an association purse of $200, S SUMMARY, Keno. coe 121 Anerot 243 Sam Newton... $34 G, MeNairy 412 Layergue. 5 dis. 551355441 158, Rain commence to fall during the first race, and continued all afteraoon. The track was very heavy, THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. General Assembly in Detroit. Derroit, Mich., Muy 18, 1872. The Presbyterian General Assembly closed its session yesterday with a very interesting meeting, | at which the importance of the Sabbath school work of the Church was discussed. This morning the final report of the Commit- tee an Memortal Fund was presented. Re- ports from the majority and minority of t the Committee on Benevolence and Finance ferred. The standing Committee Wore made ator te. Ministry called attention to the rate of increase in the ministry; the large num- ber of nou-contributing churches; the importance of longer probation in the cases of academical stu- donts,and the need of increased care on the part of Presbyteries in recommending candidates, The committee also recommended a special collection in June for the Board of Education. This report the disputed fishery question between Deleware and New Jersey, ‘The question will now be ded. Bivoly settled, i « i we wag under discussion when the Assembly adjqurned | ‘vo Mouday morning. s THE WEATHER. Wak D&PARTMENT, OFFICH OF THR CHIzF SIGNAL OFriceR, . Wasgunaron, D. 0., May 18—7 P. M. D0 295 Probabilities, The barometer will probably continue falling over the New England, Middle and South Atlantio States, with easterly to southerly winds and gloudy weather rain. Rising barometer, with westerly to northerly winds, and clear and clearing weather prevail from the Guif to the Ohio Valley, and probably extend over the South Atlantic States on Sunday. yelling barometer, clear and partially cloudy weather and fresh to brisk winds north and west of the Ohio Valley, with, possibly, areas of rain over the upper lake region. Brisk easterly to southerly winds are probable for the Middle Atlan. tic coast, but dangerous winds are not anticipated, Tho Weather in This City Yesterday. The following record will show the changes im the temperature for the past twenty-four hours im comparison with the corresponding day of last ear, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnou ta Pharmacy, HeraLp Building :— 1871, 1872. 1871, 1872, 68 55 3P.M. 76 3 66 oT . 72 7 Average temperature yesterday. Average temperature“ for corresponding date last year rpeviatis Average tempe last year.....s+.. Average temperatur GREAT RAINFALL IN KANSAS. A Town Flooded—Severat Persome Drowned and the Ratlron@ Traffic Dew layed, Leavenworth, Kan., May 18, 1872. The storm the night before last was one of great severity, The town of Easton was flooded to the depth of four feet, and four persons were drowned, No trains have run on the Leavenworth branch of the Kansas Pi ic Railroad since Thursday night. The Missouri Pacitic Railrosd trains aye alse still delayed. THE BOSTON REVEXUE FRAUDS. Mr. Way Hands $70,000 Gver to the Gove ernment, . Boston, Mass., May 18, 1872. In the United States Circuit Court. to-day Samuet A. Way appeared and paid the government $70,000, being the unpaid balance of $109,000 assessed on tobacco irregularly umported. Ms, Way has yet te pay costs amounting te about two tundred dollars, Other suits based upon information obtained from his books are being pressed against-him. One of these 18 for $300,000, which he is andeavoring te compromise with the government. Wealthy ‘Hends.—What Rhy tasters CalB “a wealth of hair” may soon disappear, Leaving the pove erty stricken sealp without a coverin t such a mise fortune can never overtake those wl PHALON'S CHEMICAL INVIGORATOR as a daily dresaing. The heads of those wise ones will always remem wealthy im a profusion of healthy fibres which time can nelther blanch nor steal away, Sold by all druggists. The Best in the World. 4 and grocers. Bell Sch For sale by drugs: A.—The Leading Style of the Sensom its ESPENS YS silvery pearl Cassimere HAT, of ex. quisite sh elegant, a most tune. ESE A.—Herring’s Patent OHAMPION SAFI 251 and 252 Broadway, eo A.—Herald Branch Office, Srooklyn, coruer of Fulton avenue and Boerum street Open from 8 A. M, to8 P.M. A Gentleman’s Dress Cassimere Hat, only $5; made to order same price, at HEBBARD'S, 4 Broad Way, near Canal. A.—For a Stylish and Elegant Pearl Case- simere Hat call on LEAHY, manufacturer, 45 Fule ton street. Murray stroet, A.—For a Stylish and Elegant Hat a€ popular prices go to DOUGAN, 102 Nassau street, corner of Ann street. A.—Nestle’s Lacteous Farina, the Mother's Milk Substitute. Recommended by eminent physician A.—Pants to Order, $10—! n fancy Cassimeres just receiv t Tailor, 665 Broadway, me: Astonishing to Everybody are the Mi~ raculous cures by WATTS’ NERVOUS ANTIDOTE of natismn, Ni ous pain, disease “RB nmend it, Sold mn ndorse and ree ng. UTERINE CATHOLICON for the most obstinate ald by all druggists. RG CO., 139 William street, New York. cessfully us Weakness. GRAEFI A.—EKau Angelique, for the Teeth ang Guns. Bis DELLUG & C0 adway, ay No conné » proprictors and manufacturers, ion with any other drug store. A.—Jacobson & Co., Corner Falton and Nassau streets, are creating & furor with their PEARL CASSIMERE HATS, They are the gems of the seasom A Singular Dream. d that Dr, COLTON had taken one of the by John Morrissey that Hc Greele 1. Tt was while having a tov trac! olt ooper Instit All gaat nthe gas at Attention is Called to Advertisement of W. H, FRANCIS, 187 Broadway. So good an opportunity nake a fortune ona small {nvestinent does not oftem occur. xurious Health= States, the RUSSIAN 5 Kast Fourth street. Opem a from 7 to 12 o'clock. A.=Most Extensive, Lv this morning for gentlem A Beauty.—You Can’t Sometime Most always tell, but KNO: w summer style of HAT wi always sell, and itis a ty. KNOX, 2f2 Broadway. “Dolly Varden” Stippers §1 50 Per Pate at CANTRELL'S, 241 Fourth avenue. Lottery.—Prices Rew A.—Royal Havana B. ART! ah. )., Bankers, 10 Wall street, duced. J. box 4,085 Post War o Record.—Foer in KNOWLES INSECT DB yhalt a million of the moss of the earth, viz.—the omml- ol the black horrors th in the larder. Depot, No, A.—Cheapest invest ‘an lay on the fi say Ne thing edib An Elegant Hair Dressing.—Chevalier™s LIFE FOR THE HAIR imparts new life and increased vigor to the hair, restores gray hair, stops tts falling outy, increasing Its growth. Sold by all druggists. Batohelor’s Hair Dye—The Best in. the World; the only perfect dye; hariniess, reliable, tuatatle taneous Atulldruguists, | Cristadoro’s Hair Dye hay no Equal im, the world. Itis the safest and most reliable of apy. Sold! everywhere. Chandeliers and Gas Fixtures, Gilt, crystal or bronze; every variety, from the cheapest to ther most costly ; $40 Will purchase the entire gas 4xturcs for @ small house. NICOL, DAVIDSON & CO., 686 Broagway. Corns, Bunions, Enlarged Joints, All Diseases of the Fect cured by Dr. ZACHARIE, 27 Untow square. Costar’s Exterminator and Insect Pow= der kills Rats, Mice, Roachos Bedbugs, 'toths COSTAR & CO. Centre street Furniture and Upholstery.—Large and attractive assortment, atlow prices." W. F ; 277 Canal and W) Fulda street Royal Havana Lottery.—Greni Reduc= tion in the prices of Tickets. Orders filled, Prizes cashed, information furnished. Governmens Bonds. negotiated, TAYLOR & CO., Bankers, 16 Wal) street, New York. Elegant Nickel Silver and Cases, at FRASER'S, ouruer of Keade The Most Inveterate eet d pease stored first treatment; no medicin Gurecey Dre HENRY, LI Bro Yorke 1 Chrenie and Servous dise: er, Kidney and wl Ms ag d diseases cured. Mrs. nce for Female, Diseases, Li Serotuin and all t MITCHELL in atte: Supporters, FE LI Ss tare Lae tgees on ‘SS BS, 24 4 cet and beat known, cool, cleanly, sage ara com pat ane oe noece rust, Break, chute je. soll: bathing; fitted to form, wany worthtess bum= bugs, guaranteed as repre Sieblishments 73% Browdw w York, and 1.347 Chestnut street, Philadels a. ‘and correct adjustment Exporienced ¢.—SEEL fady in chested Trusses, E' ic Stockings, Abdominal Supporters, Shoulder Braces, &e., &e. br GLOVER, 10 Ann street, adjoin .g Herald office. Try it, Mothers—Try tt New. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTITING SYRUP for cnildeon teothing. Best and surest remedy Jn the world tor cit diseases of children. Vergnes’ (the Discoverer) Electyo-Chem-« ICAL BATHS. Best remedy for Rheumatism, Chwonio and Nervous Disorders West Sixteenth strest, What tho Vice President of the United States says about the “ICE KING” REFRIGERATOR := ext Ind, J 2 be Great, Age “Tor Kina” Rernveknaton see 2 Dean Sta—The “Ice King" Rolrigwrator | purchased WAS Proved so satisiaetory to all may household auswed your inquiry with ple. Tt standy in a warm but afew cents’ wi ico per day produces ® vohavabers.” Everything tn itis clean, ancl, in a word, we have co- i an It’ you claimed tor ‘it as'a Reiriger: expects fully, yours, scueE ni ¢ The celebrated ICE KING is now on extubi operation, and for salo at U1St Broadway, Mormguever dows go 2) Wood warui days,