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MEXICO. Herald Special Report from the Mexican Capital. CONGRESS ORGANIZED IN SESSION. Senor Jose Maria Iglesias Declared Chief Justice of the Si- preme Couri. a ri le, ‘SKETCH OF HiS LIFE A‘:D PUBLIC CAREER, eee eee The Interoceanic Railway Before the Legislative Body. YELLOW FEVER IN YUCATAN, Lozada’s Forces Being “stamped Ont.” TELESRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. The following special despatch to the fJrnarp has been received from our cor- gespondent in the Mexican capital by way of Matamoros: — Maramoros, May 26, 1873. A telegram from Mexico City, special to the Hexavp, reports that the Mexican Congress fhas organized in session, and that the Elec- toral College has declared Sefior Jose Maria Iglesias elected Chiet Justice of the Supreme Court, an office which is equivalent to that of Vice President-of the Republic. THE INTEROCEANIC RAILWAY PROJECT. The Congress also declared itself in perma- nent session for the purpose of discussing the bill embracing a project for the building of @n interoceanic railway. RIOT AND DISEASE IN YUCATAN. Disturbances have occurred in Yucatan, caused by the result of the State election. Many persons were killed during the melée. Yellow fever is raging in Yucatan. “STAMPED oUT.'’ The government forces have obtained fresh victories over the remnants of Lozada’s force in Jalisco. SENOR JOSE MARIA IGLESIAS. —_—_-—_-_ Sketch of His Life and Public Service The following biographical sketch ef Setior Jesé Maria Igtesias, of Mexico—wnho has veen declared President of the Supreme Court of Mexico, and, by virtue of that office, President of the Republic should a vacancy occur from the death of Sefior Lerdo de Tejado—has been especially translated or the HERALD, and is to-day published for the im- formation of our readers :— Joa¢ Maria Iglesias was born in the capital of Mexico, on the Sth of January, 1823. His parents, Bolan Igiesias and Mariana Inzaurraga, distin- guished in the society of Mexico for their superior Intelligence and refinement, dedicated their son from childhood to the study of the sciences, Bo that upon receiving the honorable title of lawyer, at the age of twenty-two years, he had already filled with distinction the professor's chair for the course of arts in the Col- lege of San Gregorio, and that of languages for English and French in the College of San Idefonso. One year after receiving his title as lawyer he gave Jessons as a professor in jurisprudence; at the fame time also commenced his public career, he being elected a member of the Com- mon Council of the city of Mexies, At this period (1847) occurred the American invasion, when the men of the Nerth, like mew Vandals, without justice or reason, invaded ‘the sacred soil of the country, violating the laws of the rights of the people and the mutual obligations which snould exist between nations. ‘The people Bnd the army battled hevoically against the in- vader, giving to the world an example of valor, but the internal discords of Mexico gave the triumph of the Union of the North. During this LOZADA'S FORCE BEING terribly trying period for Mexicans Sefor fgiesias was First Minister of the Su. preme Tribunal of Wur, and afterward Auditor (Judge Advocate) of the Army of the Kast, and he abandoned the dear soil of his country rather than to see it profaned by the in- waaer, The sad preliminaries of the ‘Casa Colo- wada” and the dishonorable treaty of Guadalupe put an end to the contest between Mexico and the Wnited states. The government seeing the fitness and capacity of Seiior Iglesias named him Chief of the Section of Active Credit, and in 1850 a member oi the Board of Public Credit—a laborieus charge, which he filled with his natural energy. The popu- dar vote calicd him to a seat jn Congress in the year 1852. Versed in the study of human ietters, dis- tinguished .or his classical attainmencs, his knowl- edge oi Greek and Koman, as well as of modern aistory, his own clear talents, easy and logical miode of speech, his erudition, he procured for him. self many parliamentary triumphs and oratorical Jaurels, and he gave satisiaction and honor to his constituents. Aiter the administrations of Huerrera and Arista, 40 which the Republic enjoyed some tranquillity, the administration of Santa Anna followed, which, by its arbitrary acts and despotism, excited the Andignation of men who were jovers of liberty, and the pian proclaimed in Agartia, aided by the liberal arms, demolished his dictatorial power. In 4856 Ignacio Comoniort was President, and one of nis Ministers was Seflor Miguei Lerde de Tejada (brother oi the present resident), the able igiesiae of reform. During this period Sefior lesias was chief of the second section of the nistry of the Treasury, and gave for Comontort the law of disamortization, although this branch pf business did not belong to his section, but to Sefior Lerdo, who gave bim especial charge of the affair, The weakness and vacillation of President CLomonfort impeded the carrying out of thisretorm- , law of disamortization, Ascending step step Sefior Iglesias became Secretary State. From the second section of the Department of the Treasury he occupied the position of Minister of Justice, and was afterwards also Secretary of the Treasury, filling both oMices at one time, with his customary di gence and hard labor, good judgment and prudence, always demonstrating his aptitude and eminent Atneas for a public nan, Having separated rom the Ministry on the 16th of September, 1857, he was allied by a popular vote to occupy a seat on the Bench of the Supreme Court of the nation, Tne sonservative party, seeing the advances of liberaj- (gm, endeavored to undermine the administration pf Comontort, and succeeded in obliging tim to ive a coup Weétat. A bloody struggle between the iberal and conservative party fuilowed. In the midst of the contest the laws of reform were given m Vera Cruz, and the liberal party. led by Benito Juarez, triumphed over the reaction, General Mi- ramon’ disappearing from the political scene. The tonstitutional government returned to the capital and occupied themselves in reorguniziug the admin- istration. Sefior Iglesias, always disposed to serve his country, was placed in charge of the general administration of revenues, and aiterward of the Dustom House in Mexico, The conservative party, not satisfied with their defeat by a fatal error which the most ardent patriots call crime, and in order to avenge their enemies and dominate them, invited foreign intervention. England, France and Spain gave ear to the suggestions of some tlusive persons, and with the pretext of the suspension of she payment of credits by Sefior Juarez, concerted the convention of London, and sent to Mexico the triparty expedition to impose a new government on the Republic, but a clever man, Seiflor Dobiado, Jefeated the league. Separating himself from the Cngilsh and Spaaish, he re-embarked his troops. The Emperor Napoleon Itl.. loving adventure and power, undertook the enterprise, and proposed tie destraction ef the Republic and the substitution ef an empire, bat this adventure proved a bioody ra and in this trial of the Mexican peuple fr was demonstrated that their valor was fot counterfeited neither their love ef liberty nor payopeudence, ‘This terrible drama had ite tragic ‘@ farthiul sapnnhenis fotlowed, with a few others, Senor President Juarez to the frontier of the nerih, forming & part of his gevernment, and Pena all the inconveniences attending an extend et rg in midst of the confict dedicating himself wirh his accustomed zeal to the despatch- ing of public business, In 1863 he was encharged wih the portfolios of Justice and Internal Im- provements (Fomento), and in January, 1864, he was entrusted also with that of the Department or the Treasury; and in the discharge ef this triple oviigation hé continued until July, 1867, follewing which period he was left with only the duties of Minister of Treasury. The fatigues ef a govern- ment itn camp injured his health extremely; but, notwithstanding, this mdetatigable worker con- tinued to diseharge the duties ef his office without hope of glery or incentive of gold, but only for the love of liberty and Aat apeheenice, Three grand tigures stood ferth in the midst ef the struggle against the intervention and the empire—Juarez, Lerdo and Igiesias and te the constancy of these men is due the salvation, the autonomy of the re- ublic. In December, 1867, Seilor Iglesias separated hunseli trom the Ministry efthe Treasury, In 1868 he was member of Congress unul the month of Sep- tember, when he again assumed the duties of the Minister o: Gobernacien, and be- sides being entrusted with the Ministry of Gobernacion, he was was also encharged in the interim with the portfolio ef Justice since July, 1869. In the month of September of the same year be was permanently entrusted with the same bortfolie, and remained faith(uliy discharging these duties until December, 1870, In 1871, oppressed by so much Jatigue, and greatly broken in health, he retired trom pablic lile, attending only to the re- estubushment of his health; but in February, 1872, he again returned to publie life, and took upon himself the duties of the Custom House, where he has remained until the present moment. Aninde- fatigable worker, he has. not alone de- himself to pubiie affairs, but as @ of the sciences he has oceupied hinseif ac (re same time with these. He has writtea, in Union with other persons, “Los Apuntes Para 1a de la Guerra entre Mexico y los Estados and also is author of “Las Revistas His- toricas Sobre la Intervencion Francesa.”’ Not alone as a parliamentary speaker hus he distinguished himself, but as an editor has he found occupation for his talents. He has been chiet (editor) or associate editor of various political and literary periodicals, as El Repudlicano, El Monitor, D. Sim- plicw, La Chinara, El Diarw Oficial, EUSiglo XLX., El Album and others, Eminently republican, a distinguished patriot, a loving son of his country, for his merits, gr his great qualities he is destined to occupy the tirst piaces in the Republic. In his private lie Sefior Igtesias is a good husband and excellent tatner, “SPAIN. _ Republican Army Pursuit of a Carlist Com- mander—Bourbonist Blockade in Barce- lona—Industry Forced to Idleness. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. MADRID, May 26, 1873. The government army in the North, commanded by General Nouvelas, has received reinforcements and marched for Calaf, a town forty-six miles northwest of barcelona, in pursuit of the Carlist force under Tristany. CARLIST BLOCKADE AND SUSPENSION OF INDUSTRY. The Carlists are blockading Manresa, in the prov ince of Barcelona, Work ts suspended in the manufuctories in the town, the insurgents having cut the caual which furnished them with water power. GENERAL DORREGARAY UNDER ARMS AND ADVANCING. ‘The Carlist chief Dorregaray is marching on 1o- grona with a iarge force, The national troops are concentrating to attack him before he reaches the ba THE QUESTION OF SLAVERY. The Spanish government has authorized the creation of another society for the abolition of slavery in Porto Rico. REPUBLICAN DEMOCRACY WITH 4 SLIGHT DISCORD IN PRINCIPLE. The Gaceta, of Madrid, promulgates a decree which prohibits the granting hereafter or use in official documents of titles of nobility. ‘The republicans have sent deputations to Espar- lero, urging him to accept the Presidency. - ENGLAND. The Bank of England Forgery Case in Court. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. London, May 28, 1873. Austin Byron Bidwell, the alleged bank forger, was brought up at Guildhall to-day. Formal testt- mony was taken establishing his identity, an was remanded to jail. . IRELAND. eS eee Sioa Priestly Law Suit Against Cardinal Cullen—The Award of Damages. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. DUBLIN, May 28, 1873. In the ilbel suit of Rev. Father O'Keefe against His Eminence Cardinal Cullen, Archbishep of Dub- lin, involving the right of hierarchical discipline over the clergy of the Roman Catholic Church, the plaintiff was awarded one farthing damages. The Plaintiffs Points of Case. Father O'Keefe appealed to the civil law, by the institution ef a libel suit, in order to defend his character, which, he alleged, was assailed by an act of ecclesiastical suspension. During the examina- tion of the plaintiif by counsel Cardinal Cullen, the Most Rev. Dr. Moran, Bishop of Ossory; the Most Rev. Dr. McEvilly, Bishop of Galw: the Most Rev. Dr. Conroy, Bishop of Ardagh, and other dignitaries of the Catholic Caureh were present. iv. Purcell, Q. C.; Mr, Gerald Fitzgibbon, Q. 6. ; Mr. Hugh Holmes aud Mr. W. Creed Meredith, Li. D,, appeared for the piaintii. Mr. Sergeant Armatrong, si, John O'Hagan, Q. C.; Mr. Naisn and Mr. R. P. Carton were of counsel for the defendant. ‘The plaintiff was examined as to the eorrespond- ence respecting his supension by action of the Very Rey. Dr. McDonald, V. G. ‘The Lord Chiet Justice asked whether there was power in the Vicar General, without previous citation or trial, to summarily suspend @ parish priest Witness—Certainiy not. Mr. Fitzgibbon—Alter your action against the bishep ended in @ non-suit did you commence an action against the Kev. Mr. Walsh lor the libelious rie stated to have been spoken by him? A. Q. Was there a citation then served on you? A, Yes; on the 1éth November; after I had'cele- brated mass and administered communion to the faithful, I was stopped in the entrance to the sacristy by tie Rev. Mr. Neary and the Rey. Mr. Walsh; the Pv. Mr. Neary commenced reading a aper, Which Idid not want to hear, and accord- ingly | passed out of the chapel by the back way and ed my own house; as 1 was doing so I was handed the citation to appear at o'clock on the 19th November, in the sacristy ef the Kilkenny Cathedral, to answer charges against me; there Was also enclosed a copy of an authority from the Bishop to Dr. McDonald to hear and deter- imine all causes requiring special command, Q. You replied to that in a letter of the 20th No- veinber? A. Yes. The letter was read. In this letter plainti® sata he would teach beth Dr. McDonald and Mr. Neary hat the law of Great Britain was supreme. BELGIUM. ” 3 Boiler Explosion and Loss of Life in Brusse TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Ervssens, May 28, 1873. A terrible boiler explosion occurred in a crewded workshop here to-day. Fourteen persons were killed outright and many injured, some of whom will aie. OCEAN TELEGRAPHS. or ina Sve ee A Cable Amalgamation Project in Court. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. LONDON, May 28, 1873, A bill bas beem filed in Chancery against the Anglo-American Cable Company te prevent the amalgamation of its stock with that of the New- foundland and the Frenca Atlantic Telegraph Com- panies. "TURKEY. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 28, 1873, Thirty houses have been destroyed by a confla- gration in Stamboul, NEW, YUKK HERALD, Smale tn the Cerro de tos Campanas. Sefior Igicaiaa, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1873 —0TRIPLE SHHHT, DERBY DAY. ~-—- Race for the Derby Stakes on the Derby Course at Epsom. The British Metropolis Astir at an Barly Hour and a Genera! Turnout for the Downs. SESE TERS Democratic Comminglement When in Pursuit of Sport. BETTING ON ALLEN THE RESULT. The Start, the Rush, the Finish, and Doncaster the Victor. A DEAD HEAT FOR THY SECOND PLAC. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Lonpvon, May 28, 1 ‘The annual Summer Turf Meeting at Bpsom was inaugurated with great ¢clat yesterday. THE RACK POR THE DERBY STAKES. The great event of the meeting and the grand at traction of the English racing season—the contest for the Derby Stakes—took place over the verby course to-day. It was won bv Doncaster. ‘The run for the second place was a dead heat be- tween Gang Forward and Kaiser. PRELIMINARY CALCULATIONS AND BETTING PREMONITIONS. The running at Chester threw no light on the Derby, owing to the absence of Chandos from HOUSE ‘his engagement and the easy defeat of Cobham for the Chester Cup, which race, as well as the Great Chester Stakes, produced but half a score of runners, There were some heavy operations on the Derby in the course of four days, and at one time Kaiser was no better fa- vorite than Hochstapler, 4 to 1 being laid against him. Gang Forward was wonderfully firm since ae won the Two Thousand Guineas, THE METROPOLIS MAKING READY FOR THE GRAND HOLIDAY. In London but little business was transacted, everybody who could leave the city having gone to Epsom. ON THR ROAD. The highways were jammed, as usual. Every de- scription of vehicle, from the four-in-hand of the aristocrat to the cart of .the costermonger and the flying tent of the gypsy, were mixed in bewilder. ing yet good-humored contusion, The railway trains to Epsom were crowded to their utinost capacity. TUR WEATHER, Early in the morning there were indications of an inclement day; and, although the clouds at one time broke, they again gathered and the weather remained dull, but no rain fell. BETTING ON THE COURSK. The betting, just before the start, was 40 to 1 aguinst Doncaster ; 7 to 2 against Kaiser, and 2 to 1 against Gang Forward, The Race. The foliowing is a summary of the race :— RENEWAL OF THE DERBY STAKES of 50 sovs. each, half forfeit, for three-year-olds, colts 8 st. 10 1b, fillies 8st. 5 1b. about a mile anda hall; the owner of the second horse to receive 300 sovs. and the third 150 sovs. out of the stakes. (201 subs.) Sir Tatton Sykes’ ch. c. Doncaster (late All, Heart and No Peel), by Stockwell out o: Mari- gold.... esses eseees sees - 1 Mr. Savile's b, c. Kaiser, by skirmisher out of Regina, by King ‘Tom. 0 Mr. W. S. Crawfurd’s ch. ¢. Gang Forward, ‘by Stockwell out of Lady Mary, by Orlando....... 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION. SeBNcoi Sae Regular Meetiug of the Board Yesterday Afterneon—Menthly Report of the Su perintendent—A Vice Principal in Trou- blemAdditional School Accommoda- tions. The Board ot Education held its regular meeting yes- terday afternoon, William H, Neilson in the chair. A very large number of communications from trustees in regard to the payment of teachers and other matters were recelved and referred to the proper committees. The Superintendent submitted his monthly report of examinations during the month of April. The whole number of schools and departments visited was 36, In the schools 303 classes were examimed, of which the in- struction in 129 was found to have been excellent; in 151, good; in 29, tair, and in 1, indifferent. The general man- agement in 23 of these schools was found to be excellent: in 9, good; in 3, fair, and in I, indifferent. In 17 of these classes examined the discipline appeared to be gaits de- fective. Reports had been submitted to the Board oi ‘Truste's of the results or the minations and their attention called to the several case ciency heres reported, and it was hoped that they would take such action in regard (0 the same as might be required TO CORRECT WHATEVER WAS AMISS in the mauayement ot the schools. Sost_ of the schoo! buildings visited were very much out of repair, and their sanitary condition in t to cleanliness required im- mediate attentio: which is 3,648 ive: responding month ‘he absence ot teae ported as having been suspended. The report was approved and p Acommunication irom the Comptroier Was read, re questing the Board to turnish an estimate of the amount required by them tor the next year. Referred to the Committee on Financ Panr imoved including it am Commitee on Teachers sul nding the expulsion ot Mr Vice Principal of Grammar 5 becoming a teacher, 1 conspi of the Principal in order to obtain self, &c, The report went over wuder th ‘The Committes on sites and New schools, submitted a report in regard to building a new school’ in the Nine- teenth ward. The Committee were ot the ypinion tha more accommodation tor children of the primary grade Was absolutely 1 Many children had to be denied admission on ac of the INSUFYICH . ‘hey asked that the 4 © requested to report to the Bourd w suitable site tor « new primary school. In view of the tact that the Model ¥ y School attached to the Normal College, on sixty street and Lexington avenue, will be ready for the recep- tion of pupils about the beginning of the year 1 Were of the opinion that at present it was not advisable to purchase additional sites. The report was adopted. ‘The same commitiee submatted a report recommending that additional school accomodations be surnished tor the Seventh, Tenth, leventh, Thirteenth and Twenty-second’ wards, by the pu the erection of new buildings. The r A report nominating Wiitiam Clear: of the oved. business the meeting ad- ri Was adopted. as Schoul Trustee iter journed. ARMY ORDERS. The Board of Officers appointed June 23, 1872, to consider and recommend for adoption # breech- loading system for muskets and car bines for the military service, and the Board ap pointed to ap- praise the value of the sites and buildings of the arsenals at Rome, N. Y.; Vergenneso, Vt., and Fayette, N. C., preparatory to their sale at auc- tion next month, are dissolved, and the oiicers composing them ordered to join their proper sta- tons, A leave of absence for six months, on a surgeon's certificate of disability, is granted to Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Sully and Lieutenant Alired Fred- bery, of the Nineteenth apart Captain George B. Hoge, of the Twelfth infantry, having been examined by @ retiring board and found not incapitated for active service, is or- dered to jein his regiment. i The leave of absence granted Lieutenant Col- onel L. C. Devin, of the Eignth cavalry, is extended five months, on a surgeon's certificate of disavility with permission to go beyond the sca. Colonel William F, Barry, of the Second cavalry. is ordered to Washington prior to June 6th, to give evidence in @ case pending before the American and British Commissien. Assistant Surgeon Albert Hartsutf is transferred from the Department of the Platte, and Assistant Surgeon A. A. Yeomans from the Department of the East to the Department of the Missouri. ‘The President has uceepted the resignations of the jollowing named officers, to take effect May 24, 1873:—First Lieutenant Palmer G. Wood, of the Twelith infantry; Lieutenant William B. Brunter, of the Ninth cavalr) A despatch received by the Secetary of War yesterday morning from Inspector General Hardee announces his arrival at Portland, Oregon, trom the lava beds, where he had been in the course of his tour of inspection. THE STATE TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE, ALBANY, May 28, 1875, The Executive Committee of the’ State Temper- ance Alliance, and such members as cin be present, are invited to meet here on the 23d of June, co-operate with the State Convention, to meet bere on the 24th, to take political action, WASHINGTON. Governor Jewell Accepts the Mis- sion to the Muscovites, CIVIL SERVICE BACKSLIDERS. ee Ts oe The Presbyterian General Assembly at the White House. WASHINGTON, May 28, 1873, The Kussian Mission Accepted by Gov- ernor Jewell, Wix-Governor Jewell, of Connecticut, has ac- cepted the Russian Mission, and will at once make arrangements for his departure. He expects to leave New York the latter part ef June. The Disposition of the Modoc Prisoners. In centradiction of a recently published state: ment there is authority for saying that Attorney General Williams has given no opinion whatever to Congreasman Wilson, of Oregon, or to any other person favorable to transferring the Modoca who have surrendered, er who may be captured, to the authorities of that State, to be tried for murder. ‘The treatment of these savages i with the military authorities, and no question has yet been presented concerning them. Presbyterians in the Bluc Room. ‘The delegates to the Presbyterian General As- sembly—several hundred of them—arrived here to- day from Baltimore, and soon after repaired to the Executive Mansion, where they were received in the Blue Room by Secretaries Fish, Delano, Rich- ardson, Beiknap and Attorney General Williams. A number of ladies accompanied them, After the usual preliminary of introduction, Rey. Dr, Nicholls, the former Moderator of the General As- sembly, speaking in behalf of his brethren, said they were glad in having an opportunity to pay their respects to the members of the Cabi- net now before them. They regretted the absence of the Chief Magistrate, but they could match their Roland with the Cabinet's Oliver--their esteemed Moderator also being absent, They owed their al- legiance as Christians to only One—their adorable Saviour Jesus Christ; but they rendered obedience to the powers that be, and no hearts were more earnestly devoted to the government than their own, He spoke the common sentiment of the Gen- eral Assembly when he said their prayer was that the spirit of truth, rightedusness and peace may ulways preside over the counsels of the govern- ment. Secretary Fish replied: GENTLEMEN—In the absence of the President we arecharged by him to express his regret and dis- appointment in not being able personally to ex- tend to you a welcome and to say that he has watched with interest the deliberations of your great body, representing and controlling so large isstian denomination, In the President’s be- alf we welcome you to the city and congratulate you on the harmony, wisdom and prudence which characterized your long and tmportant session at Baltimore, The delegates lingered about the Executive Mansion for some time, examining the suit of rooms on the first floor; afterwards visited the Capitol and other public buildings, and, in course of the afternoon, were entertained by their resi; dent friends with a dinner at Willard's Hotel. The Indian Supplies Award Approved. Tne Secretary of the Interior to-day formally approved the awards for Indian supplies and trans- portation made in New York city recently by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, against which James B. Harlan and other persons had fllea pro- tests, . It is understood that there will be no umpire chosen by the Mexican Claims Commissioners. The convention provides that in the event the Commissioners fail to agree im the election each Vommissiener will select a person to fill the posi- tion of umpire, and whenever tne Commissioners disagree the case will be referred by lot to one of the two so selected, Beron Schlozer had been favorably mentioned, but as he will not return to the United States till late next Fall it is neeessary the Commission should be in working order for the exchange of ratifications, which, it is thought, will take place this week. New Regulations for the Appointment of Light House Keepers. The regulations in regard to the nominatien, promotion and payment of light house keepers, in- augurating @ long needed reform, were promul- gated by the Treasury Department to-day. Rear Admiral Charles 8. Boggs, the Naval Secretary ef the Light House Board, has strenuously advocated the system which has now reeeived the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Hereafter light house keepers and their assistants will be ap- pointed by the Secretary on the nomination of the superintendents or inspectors of lights, approved by the Light House Board. They are to be graded according to the salaries they receive, the lowest grade being that of assistant keepers and keepers of small lights, whose salary is $400, or less, per annum. Persons not in the Light House service will be nominated for the lowest grade only; other vacancies are to be filled by promotions from the lower grades. The new regulations cut off political appointments and interference’ trom members of Congress. Diplomatic Real Estate Speculation. The French Minister has the rejusal of a site at West Emd, on which it is propesed to build a resi. dence for the French Legation that will surpass in architectural beauty any building in Washington. It is deubtinl now whether the British Legation will build this year, Slow Progress with the Postal Cards. The Postmaster General is not satisflea with the progress the contractors for furnishing postal cards are making, and thinks it may be necessary to transfer the work to New York, where greater fa- cilities cam be ha both for the printing and trans- portation of cards. More Backsliders from Civil Service. Messrs. Seville and Kimball, of the local Civil Service Board of the Treasury Department, have igned their positions as members of that Board, because of the fact that the duties of their respec- tive offices of Chief Clerk and Chief of the Revenue | Marine Division of the Department will not permit as full attention te the duties o: the Civil Service | Commission as {8 requisite. Mr. Groves, chief clerk of the Treasurer's office, and also & member of the Treasury Board Civil Service Commission ers, Will, it is understeod, also resign his position as member of the Beard in a few days. Decoration Day in the District. Governor Cooke has issued a proclamation closing the Executive offices of the District of Co- iumbia on Friday, Decoration Day, and recom- mending citizens generally to join in the ceremony of decorating the graves of those who fell in de- fence of the Union, All the banks will be closed, THE PATAL SCAFFOLD CASUALTY. Coroner Young Investigates—T'wo Ver dicts—A Censure. Coroner Young yester@uy held an inquest at his office, . 40 East Houston street, in the case of Peter J. Mi Aleevy, painter, late of 244 West Forty-seveath street, who was killed on the 28d instant by the fall of @ scaffold ed against the third story of premises No. 10 Ganse- ‘The oceurrenee was caused by the breaking of the block rope, the strength of the rope having been impaired by age and long usage. The block rope and remainder of the scaffolding belonged to Mr. Peter Lode- wick, of 40 Crosby street. Mr. David Murray, of 312 West Forty-second street, worked on the scaffold previous to the accident, and thought it to be safe, The result, how. shows that the block rope was unsound, wick testified that he had owned the block it had been use! whenever ocea- | aud When not in use was stored in the basement of his shop, 40 Crosby street; examined the rope about three weeks ago amd considered it pertectly not himself hesitate to go on the scaffold sy. Cotside rable other testimony was taken, after whic Yo ubmitted the case to the jury, who ren- lets as follows f the jurors found that death resulted by the of the strap of the block sustaiming the seaifoid- el, May nm such min use ars. The dissenting jurors (ound that the occurrenes was ac- cidontal. CUBA. Insurgent Assault on a Town—The Spanish Navy in Aid of tho Army. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. HAVANA, May 23, 1873, ‘The insurgents attacked the town of Guanaja on Sunday. ‘The garrison, aided by @ gunboat in the harbor, made a vigorous defence, and the assailants were obliged to withdraw, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF 1876, micas she The Executive Committee of the Centen- nial Commission at the Fifth Avenue Hotel—Arrangements for Commencing the Exhibition Building. On Wednesday afternoon and yesterday morning meetings of the Executive Committee of the Cen- tennial Commission and International Exhibition of 1876 were held at the Fitth Avenue Hotel, The Hon. D. J, Morrell, of Pennsylvania, presided. ‘There were also present the following gentlemen :— Colonel Walter W. Wood, Pennsylvania; George H. Corlies, Rhode Island; John G, Stevens, New Jersey; C. H. Marshall, New York; George B. Loring, Massachusetts; R, C, McCormick, Arizon: Allred T, Goschen, Ohio; Alexander A. Boetiler, Virginia; General W. H. Parsons, Texas; John Lynch, Louisiana; Hon, T, Earle, Maryland, MINERALS, A proposition was submitted as having the ap- proval of the Committee on Mines, in which it was proposed that a full and exhaustive collec- tion of the nobler minerals and metals, particularly of gold and silver-bearing quartz and rock, should be made for the Exhibition. The importance of sucht a collection in favorably affecting gold and silver mining, particularly in the Western States and Territories, was discussed. The Committee on Mines were authorized to accept the proposition and to call attention to the subject of the promo- tion of State and Territorial organizations for the purpose of aiding in the work, ‘ THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, The sommittee appointed to define the duties of the Director General, and who shall have the super- vision, direction and control of the operations of the Centennial Commission which will tend to pro- mote the efficiency of every agency employed, re- ported, On questions of general policy he shall be subject to the Executive Committee when in ses- sion, but in the absence of the Committee he shall be authorized and instructed to assume all such executive powers and functions as may be neces- sary to secure promptness, efficiency and good jaith in every department ef the work, The report was unanimously adopted, A. T. Goschen, the Director General elect, 1s about to visit the Vienna Exposition, and on his return will give his entire time to the work, He is the President of the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition, which has growa to be a permanent institution and is very popular throughout the great West. AGRICULTURE, A letter was submitted and read from the Hon. N.C. Meeker, alternate Commissioner from Colo- rado, relative to the work of the Committee on Agriculture, and the great importance of this branch of work, 80 as to secure an appropriate representative of the great ricultural interests of the nation, which was ordered to be filed, on motion of Mr. Wood, of Virginia, It was ordered that the stated meetings of the committee be held on the second Weduesday of each month, commencing with the month of August next, and that a meeting of the committee be held in the city of Philadelphia on the fourth Wednesday of July next, A VISIT TO THE EAS The gesstion of the advisability of empleying a special agent to visit the oriental nations, aud par- tieularly Japan, China, Muscat and Persia, to se- cure for them a representation of the products of their respective nations at the Centennial Exnhibi- tion, Was discussed; but, without taking definite ‘tion, the subject was postponed until the next meeting of the committee. CERTIFICATE OF STOCK DESIGN. On motion of Mr. Parsons, of Texas, the chair- man of the cemmittee was authorized to confer ‘with the Centennial Board of Finance, with power to act, in the matter of the adoption ef a design for the certificate of stock of the Centennial Board o! Finance. Hon. RESOLUTIONS, ‘The following preamble and reselutions were adopted :— reas the time has arrived, in the opinion of this ittee, when it is proper that the formal delivery of the control of the grounds in Fairmount Park, on which the International xhibition will stand, should be made by the proper authorities of the elty of Pliiladelphiay with 8 view to the immediate commencement of the erection of said buildings: and whereas, in the opinion ot this committee, the 4th of July, 1873, is an appropriate day for such ceremonies as suits the occasion; therefore Resolved, That the presidents of this commission and ¢ chairman of the committee be directed to immedi- tely notify the authorities of the city of Philadelphia, nd such other officials of the said city in whom the wer to convey the control of the said grounds is vested, that the United States Centennial Commission will bé prepared to receive the formal transfer of said grounds on the fourth day of Jaly next, if it Is their pleasure to deliver the same. Resolved, That the Board of Finance be requested to prepare to‘ break the ground tor the buildings on that day, it bemg the intention ot the Commiasion to imme- ely transt ei wer and control such parts of uy jor them to use as soon as the ract is ed to the Commission. Resolved, That a sub-committee of three members of the commiitee be appointed to act for the Commission in all arrangements deemed necessary, and to confer with ominittecs trom the Board ot Finance, the Centennial the Park appoint Invite the ADJOURNMENT TO PHILADELPHIA. After an interchange of views in regard to the general prospects of the enterprise, of the cer- tainty of success in making the coming celebra- tion worthy of the nation and of the event it 1s in- tended to celebrate, the committee adjourned to at in Phijadeiphia on the fourth Wednesday in uly. fé THANKS TO THE PRESS. A resointion was also passed acknowledging the co-operation of the press of New York in the under- taking of the committee. 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