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THE FLOODS IN FRANCE, 7HE Loss OF LIFE AT TOULOUSE NOT 60 LABGE AS REPORTED—TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN BODIES FOUND. Paris, July 12, 1875, An official telegram in the Montteur corrects exaggerations as to the number of people drowned fa Toulouse, and states tuat so (ar only 216 bodies Rave been found, $ YERTILE DISTRICT LAID WASTE—YALUABLE CROPS Lost. Lonpon, July 12, 1875. The News’ Paris special reports that the coun- try between Ville Franche and Macon has been lala waste by the floods to the extent of forty tMometers, Fine wheat and vine crops in many places have geen destroyed. ENGLAND AND GERMANY. ®ARL DERBY'S POSITION TOWARD THE PRUSSO- BELGIAN DIPLOMACY—VINDICATION OF FREE SPEECH, WITH SYMPATHY FOR THE OPPRESSED, LONDON, July 12, 1875, In the House of Lords this evening the Earl of Derby, Minister of State for the Foreign Depart- ment, in replying to a question put by Lord Penzance, said the German note to Belgium, dated February 8 1875, layiug down certain inter- national principles, had vo application to Great Britain, who was not asked 1o acquiesce therein. Tne subjects of that correspondence were now Bottled, and it was useless to discuss abstractions, The words of the German despatch, which had been quoted by the noble lord, were so vague that they did not admit of judicial interpretation, If they meant that all acts having @ tendency, how- ever indirect or remote, to cause disturbance in another State, ought to be pronibited, that would be the most extraordinary and preposter- ous claim ever put forth on diplomacy, If they oply meant some acts which international law forbade, that was @ principle which, within cer- tain limits, every government would admit, But for one government to require another, under menaces, to silence its press or public speakers was an act which bad always excited and, he hoped, always would excite the strongest sym- pathy for the latter and indignation against the former, because such a demand was arbitrary and “oppressive. SPAIN. GENERAL DORREGARAY’S CARLISTS SAID 10 HAVE SUSTAINED A 6EVELE DEFEAT—IN BAPID RETREAT BEFORE THE ALFONSISTS—IS IT STRATEGY OB NECESSITY? MADRID, July 12, 1875, An oMotal despatch says General Delatre nas driven Dorregaray irom Torrecilia, Guara, Sieste and Boltaua, A STOUT RESISTANCE BUT SADLY UNSUCCESSFUL. ‘The Carlists resisted the Alfonsists stoutly and lost many men in killed, wounded and prisoners. THB ALFONSIST TROOPS IN ENEBGRTIO PURSUIT. They retreated to the valley of Aran, in the Pyrenees, General Delatre 1s still pursuing them and Gen, eral Martinez-Campos is making forced marches to join in the pursuit. AN ENGLISH REPORT OF THR RELATIVE POSI- TION OF THR CONTENDING SPANISH ARMIES— DON CARLOS IN FORCE AND WITH EXCELLENT STRATEGY. Lowpon, July 12, 1875, The Pall Mai Gazette of this afternoon says:— We have received the following trom a specially Well in.ormed correspondent:— HENDAYE, July 9, 1875. General Cabrera has left Biarritz for Bagneres- de-Bigorre, having absudoned his intention of going to Madrid, He has small faith in she ulti- Mate success of General Jovellar’s operations against Dorregaray. Apparently Dorregaray has already escaped, by an extraordinary march of ninety kilometres, This agrees with Dorregaray’s avowed intention net to fight except in the Basque Provinces, The Carlist artillery now numbers 120 guns, and more are expected daily. GENERAL DORREGARAY TO BE FORCED TO A DREAD ALTERNATIVE. Maprip, July 12, 1875, The government announces that military com- Dinations have been made which will force Gen- eral Dorregaray to take refuge in France or to ac- cept battle under circumstsnces which are sure to result in aisaster, especially if made desperate he should attempt to turn back on his line of re- treat. ‘THE NEW CONSTITUTION REPORTED—A SENATR TO BE ORGANIZED. MapniD, July 12—Evening. The Graft of the new constitution reported by the committee on the 6th inst. provides that the Senate shall be composed of three classes of mem- bers, viz.:— 1. Senators by hereditary title. 2, Senators elected by popular corporations, 8. Senators nominated by the Crown. All grandees of Spain receiving incomes of $10,000 and over are included in the frst class, ONE THOUSAND OARLIST PRISONERS IN VALENCIA~ \ THEIR LIVES IN DANGER AT THE HANDS OF THE POPULACE. The EZpoca reports that 1,000 Carlist prisoners Dave arrived at Valencia, The populace threatened to lyneh some of the Carlist oMfcers, and the antnorities embarked them on & man-of-war to prevent 4 massacre, "HE FRENCH UNIVERSITIES BILL, 4 TRIUMPH FOR THE CLERICALS OVER THR LIBERALS IN THE ASSEMBLY. Panis, July 12, 1875, Iu the Assembly to-day the University Educa. tion bill was discussed in detail, clause by clause, All the amendments moved by the liberals have Deen rejected by narrow majorities, The clericals are jabilant and congratulate Bisnop Dupanioup on their success. THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY. {HE PARTY OF THE LEFT XZNDEAVORING TO SECURE A DISSOLUTION. ° PARIS, July 12, 1875, A motion will soon be introduced in the As- sembly proposing a recess from July 25 to Novem- per4. The Left will meet this by moving that business be proceeded with uminterruptedly, wita the view to bringing aboat an early dissoiution, AUSTRIA. A TRADE STRIKE BROOMING SERIOUS—MILITARY HOBCR AGAINST THE DEMANDS OF LABOR, ‘Vienna, Joly 12, 1875, ‘The Presse reports that the weavers on strike in Bruno have assumea @ threatening attitude. Three battalions of in‘antry and two squadrons of cavalry are hold in readiness to preserve order, CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, A NOVA SCOTIAN BEMONSTRANCE AGAINST TOR AMERICAN TARIFF. ‘ Lonpon, July 12, 1875. ‘This moral Post says the Earl of Derby, the Foreign Secretary, has been reqnested to receive @ deputation of persons interested in the Nova Sootia coal flelds for a conference on the subject of the oppressive tariff in the United States, whfch is sald to all but prevent the importation of the Coal into that country, NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1875.—TRIPLE SHEET. OUR RIFLEMEN IN JUROPE. THE ENGLISHMEN ENDEAVORING TO MAKE A MATCH—THE AMERICANS TO SHOOT AS INDI- VIDUALS, NOT AS A TEAM—AN ASIATIC MARKSMAN ASTONISHING THE CHRISTIAN SHARPSHOOTERS. Lonpon, July 12, 1875. The Pelegraph’s correspondent at Wimbledon says that after the receipt of Colonel Gildersleeve’s declination of the invitation to the Americans to sboot at Wimbledon on the 17th againsta picked eight, the Council of the National Rifle Association held an impromptu meeting ana informally agreed that a match should be arranged, if possible, by re- turning to the terms of the first proposal. 4 THOUSAND YARDS MATOH, Mr. Parsons, of tne National Rife Association, confirms the statement of tue Telegraph's Wim- bledon correspondent in regard to the wilting- bess of the Council to make @ match between the four eights, and says:—“But consider- ing Colonel Gildersleeve’s declination final, they, ata meeting on Saturday, resolved that a cup of the value of £100 should be given as an individual prize to be shot for by the Americans and repre- sentatives of the three British eights of 1874 and 1875, on the afternoon of Saturday next, each man to bave twenty-five shotsat 1,000 yards range. Tnere will be a spectal meeting of the Council on Tuesday to confirm this resolution. 11s mateh will be very interesting, as exhibiting the finest long range shooting in the’world. AN IMPERIAL TEAM NEXT YEAR, We have reselved to be prepared next year with an imperial team, ready to try conclusions with any other nation, and we hope another gallant band of Yankees will come and give to or take a lesson from Jonny, Sanay and Paddy. They will have a hearty welcome, a fair feld and no favors.” THE AMBRICAN TEAM’S DECISION, Colonel Gildersieeve has oMoctally replied to an inquiry that the determination of the Americans not to shoot in another team match on this side of the Atlantic Is final, TO SHOOT AS INDIVIDUALS, He says the members of the team are now sepa- rated and cannot be brought together for any pur- pose before next week. Five or six of them would probably be giad, as individuals, to shoot at Wim- bledon on Saturday next if the Livyds Cup is of fered for competition to all comers. AMERIOAN THANKS TO THE CORPORATION AND PEO- PLE OF DUBLIN, Colonel Gildersieeve has written a letter to Major Leech, tendering, through him, toe thanks of the American team to the Lora Mayor, the Reception Committee and the citizens generally of Dublin for their warm reception and zealous and courteous attentions during the team’s recent visit. GRATEFUL 70 THE NORTHERNERS, Asimilar letter of thanks and good wishes has also been sent to the Belfast Reception Comimit- toe. A WONDERFUL JAPANESE MARKSMAN. Major Muretta, a Japanese, who is totaly ignorant of the Engiish language, is the best marksman at Wimbledon. He makes astonishing long range shots. AMERICAN OFFICIAL HONORS—OUR RIFLEMEN IN SCOTLAND—CITIZEN EXPRESSION OF GOOD WiLL. Eprnvunag, July 12, 1875. Mr. Robeson, the American Consul, gave an in- formal banquet to the team to-night at the City Club. Several residents of Edinburgh were present and expressed tnetr regret that there had been no opportunity to give the Americans an official re- ception as a manifestation of Scotland's kindly feeling toward the United States, PREPARATION FOR THE WIMBLEDON FIELD. Colonei Gildersleeve says nearly all the mem- bers of the team will reach London tn time to take part individually in several matches at Wimble- don on Saturday. RETURN OF THE RIFLEMEN. Our sharpshooting representa.ives, now win- ning glory on the other side of the Atiantic, will not lack generous appreciation when they again giadden their friends by their return to their native snores, Having been tendered @ formal Tecepuion and escort by the Twenty-second regi- ment, N.G.S.N.Y., on their arrival here, the team, through their captain, yesterday cabled the Joliowing reply to the commander of the Twenty- second regiment:— Colonel Portes, New York :— American wam accepts escort and reception. Many inks, GILDERSLEBVK, Colonel Mitchel, who accompanied the team to the othor side and acted as referee forthem at Dollymount, is now returomg. Upon bis arrival bere be will assist Colone! Porter and others in preparing to receive the succesgiul rifemea in a wortuy manner, THE MOODY-SANKEY MISSION, —-—___ THE FAREWELL MEETING EXERCISES IN LON- DON—SEVEN HUNDRED CLERGYMEN AND MANY NOBLEMEN PRESENT—THE ENGLISH CHURCHES ACKNOWLEDGE A NEW LIFE. Lonpon, July 12, 1875. Messrs. Moody and Sankey’s farewell meeting took place at Mildmay Hall to-night. Tne Earls of Shaftesbury and Gavan, Samuel Morley, M. P.; Right Hon. Cowper-Temple, Mr. MacArthur and seven hundred clergymen were present. f THE CHURCHES ACKNOWLEDGE THE NEW LIFE. Speecnes were made full of praise of the eminent revivalists for the tresh lite and ergy they had introduced in the churches and the steadfastness of their converts, THEY SEBK NOT BARTHLY MEMORIALS, A suggestion was made that & memorial of some kind ve presented to irs, Moody and Sankey; but Mr. Stone, on their behalf, ssid it would not be accepted, and nothing would give them more pain than such a step. THE ERIE RAILWAY. THE CHAIRMANSEIP OF THE BRITISH ComMMIT- TEE OF BONDHOLDERS. Lonpon, July 12, 1875, Sir Edward Watkins has accepted the chair- manship of the British Committee of Erie Bond- holders on the condition that all interested sup- port his appointment, FAILURE IN MANCHESTER. A TRADING FIRM SUSPENDS AT THE ENGLISH COTTON CENTRE—HRAVY LIABILITIES, r Lonpon, July 12, 1875, Robert Vonkling & Co., of Manchester, Egyptian traders, have suspended. HRAVY LIABILITIES, Their liabilities are large. They owe $600,000 to John Ranking & Co. alone. HERZEGOVINA. THE INSURRECTION AGAINST THE TURKS AS- SUMING ALARMING PROPORTIONS—rTowNS SURROUNDED BY ARMED REBELS, Lonpon, July 13—4 A. M, The Standard publishes advices trom Zara, the capital of Dalmatia, which represent that Pan- slavic emissari read reports among the Herz- egovinians that Turks intended to extirpate the Christians, VERY ALARMING CONSEQUENCES, These falsehoods caused the insurrection, which is taking great dimensions, Masses of insurgents surround the towns of Gasko, Nevesini and Stolats. PAMILIRS FLYING FROM THEIR Hons, Six hundred families have fed into Croatia and Servia, and 1,200 have arrived in Dalmatia at dif- ferent points along the frontie: "NAVAL VESSELS AT PORTSMOUTH. Portsmouth, N. H., July 12, 187% ‘The United Stateg steamers Lancaster and De- Spatch arrived here this morning from Florida, ‘The Lancaster has infectious feveron board and has gone into quarantine, TWELFTH OF JULY. THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE CELEBRATED BY A FIGHT—RUPFIANLY IRISHMEN ATTACK A PARTY OF ORANGEMEN AND THEIR WIVES ON THEIR RETURN FROM A PICNIC—POLICEMEN AND CITIZENS SEVERELY INJURED. LAWRENCE, Mass., July 12, 1875. A serious riot occurred in this city to-night, re- suiting from an outbreak made by a mob upon the members of a lodge of Orangemen returutng from celebrating the ‘Battle of the Boyne” at a pienic at Laurel Grove, four miles up the Merrimac River. Orangemen from Lowell. Woburn and other towns Participated at the picnic, which passed off quietly, and no trouble was anticipated when they dispersed for their homes, though threats had been made in the morning and some of the men carried frearms in consequence, MOBBING THE LADIES. About @ dozen Orangetnen, with ladies and ebildren, disembarked at eight P. M., at the steamer landing on Water street, and started to Walk up town. A crowd of several pundred Irish Were at the landing and followed them, shouung and jeering, When they arrived in front of the Paciflo Mills the crowd commenced throwing stones, one of the ladies being struck three times and baaly hurt. All the party were more or less injured by mis- siles thrown at them during their haif mile walk to the pultee station, whither they went for pro- tection, Four of the men haa on regalia, which Particularly incensed the moo, One of the men was severely hurt about the head and bad his sash torn from him, THE MAYOR JEERED AT, On their arrival atthe police station word was sent to the Mayor, who soon arrived at the scene and undertook to disperse the mob of men and boys, but without avau; the eries and jeers of the mob drowned his voice, The Mayor, with a squad 9! police, then started to take the party through the cruwd to their homes, SHOWERS OF STONES. Essex streot, through which tney had to pags, Was at this time fijlea for hall a mile with the mod. Showers of stones, bricks and other mis- siles Was hurled at the party as soon as it appeared Upon the street. With the exception of the Mayor every one of the party was hurt, Policeman Gummel was knocked down ‘nd badly hurt. James Sprinlow, who was endeavoring to protect his brother's wife, was knocked down, receiving a terrible wound in the head from a@ brick, At the corner of Union and Spring streets the mob made a furious onslaught on the party, when nearly all the police and Orangemen were knocked down. The latter then, im self-deience, drew their revolvers and vegan firing on the mob, who were shouting, “Kull tho damned Orangemen |? THE WOUNDED. ‘The firing quickly dispersed the mob, who scat- tered in all directions, It is impossible to learn the accurate result of tie shooting, So far a8 known no one was killed. Two men, one woman and @ boy twelve years old, Were wounded; none seriously. Of the Orange- men twelve were wounded by stones and bricks, some of them quite seriously, and four policemen were more or less hurt. COURAGE OF THE MAYOR, The riot lasted two hours and a half, and ex- tended over a route of a mile through the most thickly settled portion of the city, It is the most serious affair of the kind that has occurred here since 1852, and is condemned on every hand as most unprovoked. The courage of the Mayor un- doupiedly saved many lives, PEACEABLE CELEBRATIONS WHERE. A PICNIC CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE BY THE NEW YORK ORANGEMEN. Yesterday morning the Orange societies of New York, Jersey City, Brooklyn and Williamsburg went on a@ picnic to Aipine Grove, opposite Yonkers, on the Hudson, to celebrate the anni- versary of the battle of the Boyne, which was fought in.1690, It was at this battle that William, Prince of Orange, and James Il. of England had the final struggle tor the dominion of England, Ireland and Scotland, James, who was defeated, became a fugitive, and for 100 years the Orange societies in all parts of the wortd have annually celebrated the victory of William of Orange. Instead of the usual parade with which the 80-, Cieties have in years past celebrated the day a pic- nic was yesterday used as the means of giving pubile expression to the sentiments of the mem- bers of the various lodges, Tne barges William J, Haskett and Wiliam Meyers and a steamer left Williamsburg at ten o'clock, and alter making a stoppage at Brooklyn rounded tie island and called at Canal street, North River. The last slop was made at 125th Street, Manhattanville, where Columbia Lodge, No. 90, of Harlem, was taken on board. At about ELSE- tweive M. the excursionists arrived at the Alpine | Grove, where there was A GRAND RUSH POR THE PIER, Hampers and market baskets /ull of good things Were Carried up into the grove, and in a short while @ hundred little parties were scattered throagh the woods, As they drank their beer, lemonade or spring water and made feast on the Sandwiches an occasional songster or a stray piper enlivened matters with music, It is un+ necessary to say that most Of the airs were those ecullar tothe Nortn of Ireland. ‘The Protestant joys” was to be heard on all sides. Once the band played it for a polka, then fora march and again for a waltz. Here and there in the woods little groups gathered around some singer, who dis- court in & good natured way about the Pope, and as the audience coincided with the vocalist nothing occurred to ‘b the harmony. One old gentleman with grey beard sang a condemna- tory song sbout the Cardinal The words were new, set to an old air. Snorily after the dinner arties bad fnisned the feast and repacked their ampers the band, under Projessor Lae began to play and the young folk to dance. Tne two Scoten 'S WhO accompanied the picnic never Playing from the time the steamer left ock at Manbattanvilie until she returned, With a lew notable exceptions, when TIME WAS CALLED FOR BEER. Four hours were spent at the grove, and at twenty minutes past four the steamer blew her Whistle for the last time and tne homeward journey was began, On the way down a row be- gan On one Of the barges, but the crowd closed in On the contestants and smothered the beiligerent flame. in all fourteen lodges participated in yesterday's celeuration. They were named a8 follows:—Prince of Orange Lod, No, 1; Derry Wall, No. 323 ‘Ohosen’”’ Few, No, 3; "No Surrender, ‘No. 6: Gideon, No, 10; Joshua, No. 11; Washington Purple Star, No. 60; be eed ‘True Blues, No. 56; Maiden ity, No, 63, of Brooklyn; Crimson Banner, No. 80} Columbia, No. 90, of Hariem; Prinee William, No. 103, of Greenpoint. A strong delegation from Greenpoint attended, and Company B, of the Elghty-fourth regiment, acted AS A GUARD OF HONOR, Captain James Irving, of the police boat Seneca went up to the Grove at about one o'clock witn a jd of thirty-two men and remained until ty turned homeward. Tho Seneca kept alongside the barges all the way down, and gev- eral, ; times the excursionists cheered the poiice justly. ‘The parties who had been fighting on the boat Degan their little diMculty wnen they landed at ED ona bo! street, vut Captain Tynan’s men took three of them in charge and brought them to the station ho: on Twentieth street, A rough looking and rather sulky crowd met the excur- sionists at the dock, but the presence of the police prevented any disturbance. Some parties passed remarks about the women, who went up the street decked in orange regalia, Tl ‘ties arrested gave their names as Thomas Nixon, No. $96 Second avenue; Alexander Stewar' 0, 456 Wi teenth street, and Jovepa No, 807 West street. A charge of disorderly conduct was preferred agatnat them and they were locked up jor the night. THE PHILADELPHIA ORANGEMEN. PHILADELPOIA, Pa., July 12, 1875. The Loyal Urange Institution of Philadelphia and vicinity rated the 185th anniversary of the Battle of ti Boyne, to-day, with @ grand strees parade through the principal thoroughiares, THE ONTARIO ORANGEMEN. Orrawa, Ont, July 12, 1875, The Orangemen of this district had their usual Procession to-day. They afterward assembied at Mayor's Hill, where speeches were delivered, ‘The best possible order prevailed, THE NOVA SCOT?# ORANGEMEN. HALirax, July 12, 1876, The Orangemen throughout the provinee cele- brated to-day. The principal gathering was at Truro, where 2,000 of the breshren paraded the streets, afterward attending an oration delivered by Rev. John MoMillan. THE ORANGEMEN IN NEW BRUNSWICK. Sr. Joun, July 12, 1875, To-day was observed by the Orangemen all over the Province. There was no demonstration In St. Jobn proper. In Portland, this morning, several lodges, headed by bands, marched to Fairville, where they were joined by the Carlton and South Bay lodges. They all walked to Soutn Bay, about four miles distant, where they had refreshments. They then concentrated at Grand Bay and listened to addresses. inthe evening @ ball Was given. There were no demonstrations in Pisarinco, raoemoek or Musquaso, The day passed off aq IY. WASHINGTON. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. WASHINGTON, July 12, 1875. TRANSFER OF THE SUPERVISORS OF INTERNAL REVENUE. The Secretary of the Treasury will carry into effect immediately the provisions of tue act of 1872, which authorizes the transfer of supervisors of internal revenue from one district to another in order to merease the eficiency of this branch of the service, Tho recently ap- pointed supervisors for the Southwestern Missourt and TIilinots districts will not be transferred. The first change announced is that of Supervisor Perry, wno has been in obarge of the Atlantic district for nearly six years, to the New England district, exchanging places with Supervisor Sewell, Tne change of the other five supervisors will only be temporary. It was tue intention of Secretary Bristow to make the trans- fers last January, butso great was the political pressure tha the President declined to approve the order, Recent investigation, however, has convinced him of the wisdom of the changes to be inade, and the order will not be resciuded, GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCHES. eaeheieialaeiers Wasuinaron, July 12, 1875. DECISIONS BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ON QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BX THE SECRETARY OF ‘THE TREASURY. The Treasury Department recently presented to the Attorney General for bis opinion two ques- tions arising under the act of July 14, 1870, as ree enacted in the Revised Stacutes, and under the act of March 8, 1375, providing for an increase of duties upon certaim classes of merchandise therein specified, The first question was Whether Gamage received during the voyage between tho foreign port and the port of first arrival by merchandise entered tor immediate transportation to an interior port of destination, under the above statutory provisions, is to be as- certained at that port of first arrival or at tne port of destination, If at the port of destination, then whether the ten days within which proof of damage is required to be lodged in the Custom Bouse is to be computed from tue landing of such merchandise at the last port. After re- viewing the law, tue Attorney General says he is clearly of the opinion that the damage received during the ocean voyage by goods entered for im. Mediate transportation under section 2,990 of the Revised Statutes should be ascertained at the port of flual destination; section 2,037 prohibits any allowance {or damage on merchandise that has entered, unless proof to ascertain such damage shail be loaged ia the Custom House of the port where suck merchan- aise has been landed within ten days after the landing of such merchandise, Tue phrase, “port where such merchandise has been landed,” is not by its terms exclusively applica- ble to the port of first arrival, but. may be applied to the port of destination, and in the case of mer- chandise entered for immediate transportation tt must be undersood to signify the port of destina- tion, since it is at the Oustom House of that port that proofis to be used. Tne words, “after the landing of such mercbandise,” must be taken to mean alter the landing as the port of destination. The Attorney General is clear, therefore, that the computation of the “ten Gays’ is to be made from the landing of the mer- chandise at the last port. The next question submitted was whether mer- chandise imported into New York prior to the date of the actof March 8, 1875, but which arrived at an interior port under an immediate trans- portation bond, without appraisement, alter that date, {6 able to the in- crease of duties therein provided, The Attorney General says a severe verbal con- straction of the statate would, perhaps, make tne merchandise thus liable, but the operation of such @ construction would be to impose an increased duty upon one case of goods which arrived in a particular ship atthe port of New York ana to exempt anether case of the same goods by the same ship and arriving at the same date. This could not have been the intent of Congress, thus to discriminate between goods which went into a puclic store in New York and those which, arriving at the same date, passed on to the port of final destination un- der an immediate transportation bond, A eon- struction which would make goods tn'this predica- ment liable to increased duty would be unequal, severely technical and oppressive, It 18 a sound Tule in the construction of @ statute of the United States which imposes a tax, or rather a burden, on the citizen, and where there may be a doubt about the true construction, to resolve the bt in favor of the citizen upon whom the bur- den is imposed, Tne Attorney General, therefore, decides that tne goods are not liable to increased duty. These conclusions having, after due considera- tion, been adopted by tue Treasury Department, collectors and otuer officers of the customs are in- structed to govern themselves accordingly, WHISKEY FRAUDS—NO CHARGES AGAINST CHIEF CLERK HOLT. A letter has been received {rom McGrew saying be has made no char, against Cnief Clerk Holt, of the Internat Revenue Bureau, in connection with the whiskey frauds, No iniormation what- ever has reached the department to-day from any quarter om that subject, AUSTRALASIA. MINING REPORTS FROM NEW SOUTH WALES— THE NEW SYSTEM O” EDUCATION ESTAB- LISHED. SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 1875. The Australian Sieam Navigation Company's steamship McGregor, from Sydney via Auckland and Honolaln, arrived here to-day. She brings Australian news to June 5, NO NBWS FROM THE MINES, No new discoveries of importance in the mines of New South Wales had been reportea, PARLIAMENT IN SESSION. The Victoria Parliament opened on the 26th of May. The Governor in his speech stated that the edu- cational system had been firmly established, RAILWAY ENTERPRISE, Efforts were being made to construct a railroad from the Cape Patterson coal ficlds toa western port. THR INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. The Commisstouers of the Melbourne Exhibition had decided not to open it until September 2. NEW ZEALAND. Destructive rains had prevailed in various parts of the colony. The development of the new mining districts ‘was less rapid than had been expocied. There had beem heavy gales on the coast, INDIAN HOSTILITIES ATTACK ON A MINE—THE MEN COMPELLED To ABANDON THEIR WORK—SOLDIERS ORDERED TO THE SCENE, SAN Francisco, July 12, 1875. A private letter received nere to-day reports an outbreak of hostilities om the part of the Moopa Indiaus on Riamatn River, They shot and killed Raymond Garpenter, and then surrounding ti compelled the men to quit work. Word was to Camp Gaston, wand a detachment of sol- diers despatohed to vn e. mine. The Indians say the miners ma there not ben nough soldiers en hi the former, vhe situation 1s eritical. A letter trom the Superi ent of the mine was to-d@y laid before General Schofield, who Prompt reinforcements of the Florence min mii it leave; and, nd to control SWEENY’S RETURN. Peter B. to Come Back if His Bail is Reduced. THE REQUEST TO BE GRANTED. Restitation of Ring Plander Soon to Begin with Ex-Court House Commis- sioner Walsh. 4 new and important era in the Ring prose- ecutions has begun—that of the restoration of plunder, It will be seen from a statements given below that certain of the smaller Ring offenders @re avout to make restitution of their plunder. Atthe same time, it is gratifying to be able to state that the Heraup’s urgent invitation to Peter B. Sweeny to come home and vindicate himself from the serious charges recently brought against bim seem to have nad the desired eect upon his counsel and advisers in this city, A few days ago, in the Court House, Mr, Pecknam and Mr, Jonn McKeon fell accidentally into a conver- sation on the subject of Sweeny’s return. Mr. Peckham said that Sweeny, if he were innocent, as his frienis loudly asserted, should come home at once to clear himself from the charge mado in Ingersoll's aMdavit that he shared to the extent of ten per cent in the division of much of the Rivg’s plander. Mr. McKeon, who 1s Sweeny’s counsel, sald that Sweeny would ro doubt appear if he felt sure that areasonable amount of buil would be accepted—such an amount as he could give, THE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE RESULT, This lod to a consultation between the counsel for the people, Messrs. Charles O’Conor and Wheeler H, Peckham, and Mr. O’Conor, tn view of the imposstbility of bringing Sweeny over to New York except by bis own volition, consented to Such a reduetion of bail as would induce the “prains” of the Ring to transfer his residence from Parts to New York. “Good Americans when they die go to Paris,” and neo wonder that inducements of this docided character must be offered them to return to the American metropolis, Mr. McKeon represented that ander the order requiring $3,000,000 bail his client could only present himself here to be at once thrown into prison, as his property was}all attached, and 1s would be utterly impossible for him to give bail to anything like the above amount. Mr. O’Conor desired to know how large a reduction would in- eure Sweeny’s return, at the same time express- ing bia willingness to coneede such a reduction to Areasonadle extent if it would secure Sweeny's appearance in New York. Mr, MoKeon replied that Im view of the atjachments on his property and other embarrassments which all property owners are now experiencing, Sweeny could not give more than $150,000 bail, Messrs. O’Uonor and Peckham replied that this amount would be ac- cepted on Mr, Sweeny’s appearance to tender the bail. REDUCING THR AGREEMENT TO WRITING. The negotiation was such a delicate and impor- ant matter thatit was finally deemed best, for the salety of both parties, to embody the resalt in oMcial communications for publication, It has already been stated thar the toplo arose acct dentally in the course of a conversation between Mr. Peckham and Mr. McKeon in the Oourt House, and the subsequent negotiations were also held verbally, Yesterday afternoon Mr. O’Conor held 8 final consultation with Mr, Peckham, and, with his consent, the last named gentleman seat the following letter to Mr. McKeon, which puts the entire matter upon @ clear, unmistakable basis, and, atthe same time, indicates his determina- tion to pursne Sweeny to the bitter end:— THE LETTER FROM WHEELER H. PECKHAM. Ko, % Waly STREET, New Youk, July 12, 1875, Dear Srr—You have given me to understand that Peter B, Sweeny desires to appear and con- test the civil sults against him, but is embarrassed by a dificaity of giving bail to any large amount, it Mr, Sweeny was here 80 that he could be ar- Tested we would bold him to bail in the largess amount to which we were entitied, but he is not here and cannot be forced to come and submit to the process of the Court, We aro thus constrained to make such terms as are in our power. You say that Mr. Sweeny can give batl in an amount not larger than $150,000, and that if thas sum will be accepted he will appear. We think all obstacies to a fair trial of the case between him and the people ougat to be removed, i that the truth may be ascertayned and justice one. ‘The amouot you name will be accepted if Mr. Sweeny wili appear and answer, Your proposai should be promptly carried Into execution, as time spent in treaty ts lust to action. Yours, truly, a ii "WHEELER H. PECKHAM. Hon. JouN MOKEoN, WHAT ME. PECKHAM SAYS, Mr. Peckham’s views, in connection with this letter, will appear of interest. The following is the substance of the interview held with him yesterda, REPORTER—Can you tell née how soon Sweeny is Dow likely to return? Mr. PeckHAM—No, 1 have no information as to that; and, in truth, 1 don’t know whether he will retarn at all, - REPoRTER—Did not Mr. McKeon promise that Sweeny would come back if the ball were re- duced ? Mr. PeckHaM—No; he did not. I don't know whether Mr. McKeon 1s aoting directly under authority irom Sweeny in this matter. I cannot tell until I recetve his answer to my letter saying whether he accepts my proposition or not. ReporTsR—What was, then, Mr. McKeon’s exact proposition as made to ydu ? Mr. PeckaaM—He did not make any formal propusition. The subject simply came up in @ conversation. Revortsa—If Sweeny returns, when will you try his case ? Mr. PECKMAM—As Soon as we can, but certainly not antil atter the summer, REPORTER—W hat is the value of Sweeny’s prop- erty that you bave attached ? Mr. PeckHaM—I don’t know exactly, asI aid not closely examine its value. I should judge from $300,000 to $400,020. RePoORTER—And how much do you want to re- cover ? Mr. Peoxrwam—Seven hundred thousand dol- lars—his ten per cent share of the $7,000,000 of plunder, for the recovery of which we recently began 3 suit. WHAT MR. 0’CONOR SAYS, Mr. Charlos O’Conor, who looks as bright ana vigorous as ever, says that he gave his consent to the reduction of bail from sheer necessity. “We were willing to exact the largest bali,” he said, smiling, ‘and to get him over here if we could; but as we could, not do that wo had to coax him over here by the promise of small bali.” Mr, O’Conor was asked whether there was any truth in the statement that certata minor Ring cases would be abandoned on the restitution of the plunder, Mr. O’Oonor said that it was true that, though he had no power in these matters, his advice had been to extend leniency to the smal! and decent offend- ers who had previousiy been h jt, and give tiem an opportunity, on condition of tne restitu- tion of their plunder, with interest, to retrieve their character, While he was in favor of prose- cuting relentlessly the high ofieials who were sworn to discharge their duties honestly ana for the best interests of the people, he was inclined to take a reasonably merciful view of the smaller cases where young men had sinned for the first time, Mr. O'Conor said that nearly $30,000 would probaply be paid in ® day or two by one of the smaller Ring fry of the character above indicatea, being the full amount, with interest, of which ho defrauded the city. Mr. O’Conor declined to state his name, as did also Mr. Peekham; but it was as- certained that the BX-COURT HOUSE COMMISSIONER, JOHN J. WALSH, is the man above referred to. Be and his fnends are now trying to raise the $25,000, with interest, whioh will be uecepted as fully covering the de- mands of the city, It is commonly paderstood 7 that, as Walsh bore a good character previous te being ensnared by the Ring, Messrs. O’Conor and Peckbam thought themselves justified in exte Ing this leniency. Mr. Peckham, when asked whether other Ring criminals would follow this example, said several others had offered to pay over various ‘amounts, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, but declared himself unabié to give the total amount whieh might thus be possibly re~ covered by the ety. However, he sald, it was Very considerable. The gross plunder of the Ring Mr. Peckham states at about $25,000,000, @nd it wiil thus be seem that even if this purpose 1s carried out the restitution will only bea drop in the bucket of plunder. . WHAT WILL SWEENY DO? As regards Sweeny’s return tt was Important te ascertain irom Mr. McKeon directly whether he acted under immediate authority from Sweeny tm promising his recurn, Mr. McKeon, however, lefs early Jor Long Branch, and nothing could be* earned on that point except that while he no doubt possesses Sweeny’s general authority to ace for bim, he probably has no spectai authority im the matter, The fact that the subject ony came up incidentally two or three days ago would seenm to Indicate that. As soon as Mr. McKeon has com- municated wit Sweeny he will no doubt define ttely reply to Mr. Peckham’s letter, Sweeny ts Still in Paris, where he iives in handsome styie, Although all bis property is attached he seems to have saved enough to tndalge in every Parisian luxury. DARING BURGLARY IN HARLEM. A HOUSE ENTERED AND ROBBED IN BROAD PAYLIGHT—THE INMATR FORCED, UNDER THREAT OF BEING SHOT, TO ASSIST IN THE BUBGLAB'S ESCAPE. A bold and daring midday burglary has just come to light, At aboat hall-past three o'clock im the afternoon of the 18th uit, a dark buggy, drawn by a gmail bay horse, and contaiming twa men, halted im front of the residence of Mr. John J. Wright, on 109th street, near Willis avenue, One of the mon alighted and went to the base ment door, the otuer remaining in the vehicle None of Mr. Wright's family were in at the time, and the house was unoccupied save by Mra, Law- rence, Who resided on the second floor. This lady noticed tbe carriage drive up and the man aligns, but paid no particular attention te the circum. stance, thinking he was a friend of Mr. Wright’ who bad called to see Lim, Ina few moments sho beard @ peculiar grating noise proceeding from the basement, aud shoruy aiterward other sounds which convinced her that al! was not right. Going down stairs, sne saw the man who had alignhte from the buggy with his arms Milled with various articles of silverware and jewelry which he had taken from the closets and bureaus, preparing to leave, The robber, nothing abasned at the dis covery, packed his booty in some paper, and, turning to Mra Lawrence, in true Dick Turpin style informed her that she must not create any alarm until after he had got beyond reach. To lend emphasis to bis command the. bur- iar drew a pistol and threatened to take her life uniess she quietly complied therewith. Mra, Lawrence, seriously frightened for her personal safety, promised to obey, the man carryii with him the stolen goods, left tne house, fir: ordering her, under pain of death, to bolt the qoor after he had lett. Tuts she did, and tne robe ber, jumping into the carriage, maueé good his es- cape. Ta bagement door, on examination, proved to have been opened by @ jimmy, and the folowing property was tound to have been stelen:—One dozen silver spoons, Ohe dozen silver Knives, one Opera giass. one pair of gold bracelets, two ey lockets, one gold chain, two gola floger rin with pear! settings, several gold earrings, besides minor articies of silverware, Valued in all at abous $200. ‘The fact of the robbery was communicated to the police authorities at Headquarters, and Deteo~ tives Keilly aud McConnell Were detailed to take charge of the case. Mrs. Lawrence, in looking over the pictures in the “Rogues’ Gallery” at the Central Office, recognized one as a photograph of the burglar; and yesterday alternoon the detecs tives arrested the Original of the picture, Andrew Gilligan, aitas Charles Harrison, The prisoner will be arraigned at court this morning. BEAL ESTATE. SALE OF THE PARK THEATRE, The only public auction business consummated at the Exchange yesterday, were the twofollowing foreclosure sales :—Mr. James M. Miller, the lease- hold of premises Known as the Park Theatre, located on Broadway, corner of Twenty-second street; and Messrs. BE, A. Lawrence & Co,, a house with lots om Water street, west of Reosevele street:— NEW YORK PROPERTY—BSY JANES M. 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