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FRIDAY MORNING., MAY l6, 1915.
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GRIEVOUS.

A rumor has been current for day or
two, founded on information from the SOUTH
ward. which is exc1aciaiing to the ancien
dynasty in this region, nd productive of cor.
responding felicity to the youthful indomiia'
blts. 1t is no less than that the Vernon
patron saint, who has been for while ia.
king charge of another parish, is set adrlfi tc
find sanctuary where he can, and that Jon.
athan |. Codding,on, Ex- Postmaster Of New
York, takes his place. This OF itself, taken
alone. would afford but slight ground for the
grief and deIigh, above alluded TO, we're il
not fact generally found to be true, tina
although when a snake is killed, his tai,
survives him, the tail is obliged to follow sui,
" when the sun goes down." This it is tina,
gives its chief poignancy of sorrow and Joy
TO the dispensa'ion. That time honored tail,
with its Miny.tvo rattles! Who will no,
miss it when its music is hushed
II this rumor turns out TO be hoax, we
shall expect to hear gun.fring on one side
and suicide on the other, and Uice versa if it
prove true. The agony of expectation has
been bitter enough while the vile adm inis.
tra,ion lasted, but TO " be kept in expense )"
as the damsel said to her tardy sui,or, when
a Simon pure democratic" administration
has the rcins, is 4" most toIerable and not to
be endured"
II this story proves well-founded, it will
be confirmation of the belief we entertain.
ed when Van Ness was first appointed, that
his appointment would be regarded by the
New York democracy as anything but COM
pimentary, and would be remed,ed as soon
as could be reached, without regard TO the
mere capacity of the incumbent for the exc.
cullon Of the Office. I, was a practical hint
to the New York folks that, with all their
democracy, all their candidates, and all their
noise. they could not turn out a man so fl,
for Collector Of their own port, as a reject.
ed and repudated adventurer from another
State.
OF course, our personal interest in this
matter does not need great many figures
10 compute it, but we though, il best to give
publicity to the rumor, fearing that the am.
phibious condition of the Sentinel & Demo.
crat might prevent it from rejoicing the
hearts OF great portion of its readers with
the welcome intelligence.
We are afraid, after all, that the subject
of a removal here will be brough, under the
statute of limitations, in which case, even If
the office shonld DO decided TO be real es.
tate, requiring fifteen years to perfec, title
by possession, the Statute would have run
twice upon the claim of The presen, propri.
etOr.
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The BURNT DIsTRIcT.-The Pittsburgh Ga
zelte of Monday last gives the following graft
flying picture OF the revival Of The strong energies
Of business, and the displacement OF the ruins
of the late contlagrasion-
"On a stroll through the Burnt District, on
Saturday afternoon, we counted twenty-nine
houses, either under ROOF, or up one or two sto.
ries, built since the fire. Some of them are
very handsome buildings. We did not try to
count the number of those the foundations Of
which are only commenced. They cannot be
less than between one and two hundred. Con-
sdering that it is only little over three weeks
since the fire. X cannot be denied that very con-
siderable energy and expedition have been man.
Tested. Such is the great labor of removing
the rubbish, that in many Of the larger buildings
and warehouses it is not removed vet, although
men have been steadily at work since the heat
has subsidized. Two or three months will alter
the appearance of our principal streets entirely.
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@ The Newark Advertiser mentions a
case of very extraordinary conduct on the
part of our American Consul al the Isle of
France. W. 4. M'Kensie, of Newark,
went on whaling voyage IN The ship Thule,
OF Nantucket, but being sick was left at the
Fegce Islands in January, 1874. Growing
worse, he started home in the Heca, which
stopped at the Isle of France, where he ap-
piled to the American Consul for medicine
it was refused on the ground tina, he was not
hand on board the Hecla lie proceeded
to St. Helena. where, notwithstanding all
possible Kindness on the part of the Ameri-
can consul, he died on the 22d of January
last.
This treatment on the part of our consul
seems most unfeeling and unjuslifiable.-
How much the personal character of the in
cumbent of the office at that station may
have contributed to it, We are not aware, as
we do not know even his name but we
cannot believe but that he would have been
fully sustained by our government, in ex-
tending to this dying American, on distant
and friendless shore, any aid he might need.
We arc aware NJ. Ilsss. 'Lr;ec,s N'..rc.,ex,st II,
our American consulate system, and Of the
precise instructions by which our Consuls
abroad are frequently fetered in the dis
charge of their duties. And while we cam
not believe that, in such case as that mon
toned above, a violation of the letter of in
slrnclions, in behalf of suffering country.
man, would have been accounted wrong, we
do not doubt that radical reform in the
mode Of filling and disclargng the consular
Office is demanded by the best interests and
the honor of the country.
A wide discretion sh ,ud be allowed to
our consus abroad in all matters in relation
TO The relief and protection Of American cit
liens; and m order to make such discretion
safe, none hut men of character and sound
judgment should be appointed to fill the Of
fce.-COur. and Eng.
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dignity, as to Grant into The main ny through Ae
fuooers hoie! This fac; has never been rccor-
ded IN the naval annals of Great Britain.
Peter was quietly seated on an arm-chest as
one following another, the ambassadors entered
his presence, actually creeping on their hands
and knees lie received them with much
grace and dgnity-wih a grave demeanor, as
by the afiability of his manners and the charms
ct his conversation he soon made them forget
.hc perplexifics which they had so recently cx.
had passed.
Alter rassing half All hour very pleasantly in
the top, the meeting. at the suggestion Of Peter,
was adjourned TO the cabin-and HE descent
from The bad eminence, which they had at.
famed with so much toll and peril, was accom-
pllshed under the direction of the Car himself,
with much less difficulty than they had antici.
pated.
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FIRES.

FIRE IN BosToN.--festerday afternoon, soon
after half past two O'Clock and Just before the
time Tor the second bell for divine service, the
carpenters shop OF Mr.. George Novel;, at the
front of South Cedar street, near the receiving
basin Of the Mill Dam Corporation, took fire, and
the wind being fresh from the Westward, il
speedily communicated to the adjoining build.
lngs in that street and the foot of Piedmont S, ii,
and was not arrested until upwards of twenty
live dwelling houses, chiefly of wood, were de.
stroyed. Some Of the furniture of The occupants
was removed several times, and some burnt in
its last place of deposit.
The loss will not probably fall short of $40.
oOO, and the amount OF insurance is probably not
over $4,000 or $l2ooO.--Bos. ADV.
GREAL FIRE AT PORTSMOUTH, N. live
received, last evening, an Extra from the Office
OF the Portsmouth Mercury, conveying to us the
melancholy intelligence OF a very serious con.
hagration in that town. The fire occurred yes.
lerday mornng-and it is said that no, less than
$4,000 worth OF property was destroyed.
At SAccARArPA, ME.-The Satinet Factory
in Saccarapps, Me-, occupied by Samuel Il.
Thomas, VAS destroyed by fire, on Friday after.
noon, the I'd inst. The building was owned by
J. & N. Warren and Joseph Walker, and est.
mated to be warth S4000--no insurance. Mr..
Thomas lost his stock and machinery--no in.
surance. The machine shop OF Mr.. E. Cannon
was in the same building, which was also de
stroyed. Total loss $4,000.
AT GoRHAM, ME.--The Store in Gorham
village, Me. occupied by Mr.. John Jones, and
owned by s. Longfellow, of Portland, was en-.
tirely consumed On Tuesday night. the Goth uli.,
with all its contents of West India and other
goods Mr. Jones was fully insured. A Mutual
Insurance Cos Office was in The chamber of the
building. The iron safe, containing their books,
&c, Tell through. and was hooked out from the
burning pile below, without injury 10 it's con.
tents, save partial dscolorlng Of the paper.
AT LOUISVILLE, KY.--On Saturday a little
after noon, the extensive foundery and machine
shop, on Ninth street, near Water, was totally
destroyed by fire. It belonged 10 our respected
and enierprisng fellow citizen, Mr. John Curry,
and was not insured. We have heard the loss
variously estimated and from $4,000 to 500.
0O0.--Journal IF Monday 2sh uh.
At MANSFIELD, OHIo--The Miami of lake
Erie, at Perrysburgh, Ohio, states that at Mans.
field, the stable Of Mr. John Wiler's hotel, and
some other 0uthouses occupied as granaries,
storage rooms. &c. were destroyed BY fire on
Monday night, the l4,h ult. The loss of pro.
perty is estimated at from six to eight thousand
collars.
AT SPRINGFIELD, OHIo.--On Wednesday,
the Odd ult. the large stable belonging to Neil,
Moore & Co.. were struck by lightning, and
consumed, Five nurses were communicative
of them belonging to Coll Werden, The others
10 Neil Moore & Co.
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Coop PLUcK.-The Washington correspon.
dent OF the Philadelphia Ledger relates the fol.
lowing anecdote:
a letter was received this morning BY Mr..
Ellsworth, commissioner Of the patent Office,
from Mr.. Buchanan, Secretary Of State, request
ing him to furnish him with list Of the officers
under him, their place Of birth, sge, the length
OF time they had been in the department, amount
of salary, &c.
Mr.. Keller, long and favoraby known az one
OF the examiners, was first called.
Where were you born, sir! Answered.
How long have you been in this Office Since
1921, sir.
What is your age, sir Answered.
What is your salary! $3.50 per annum.
Did you rote last fair
did not, sir, as was not entitled 10 vote,
being resident Of the district. Are those ali
the questions you have to ask
Yes, sir, as you have made a memorandum
OF my answers, please to add, that If had been
entitled to vote, would have voted for Henry
Clay, Of Kentucky. ] am, and always have
Wing.
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FROM JAMAicA.-The New Orleans Bul.

FROM JAMAiCA.-The New Orleans Bul.
lctin has received files of papers from ia.
maica to the 18th Mi., containing later intel
igence concerning the affairs ofHayti. Gen.
Herard, in his expedition to regain his pow
er in the island, sailed from Kingston on the
2Sth Of March. in schooner for The port of
81. Thomas, but returned without ef1ectinp
landing, TO Por, Antonio, (Jamsica). The
following is his own account of the induce
ments which led him TO the enterprise, and
Of his progress in il:
After an authentic declaration, in which are ener.
eencaly and loyalty expressed The fears the suffer.
ings and the necessities Of the Haytian Republic,
zen herard the elder, is recalled from exile by the
, IE,ee o. The Haytian people To submit himself to
3 schooner which cleared for ST. Thomas but hav-
ing arrived on the coast Of Haytl off the port of
l. Anse d Havnault, General Herard took on board
quot who apprscd him that nothing had been pre.
pared for his reception He feared that in effeclng
landing there Haytian blood would flow which he
desired TO avoid, as being contrary 10 his views and
MS political principles he PREFERRED under such cir.
being now opposed to The prolonging Of his voyage,
mat IS to say Gains and currents retaining him three
days on the coast of Hayti-his horses diving for
~a"' Vi oou, ana ms Stock OF provisions and water
lung exhausted, he made sail for Port Antonio.
whence, after having landed his horses, changed his
crew, and provsioned his vessel, he sailed for 81.
Thomas. " ''NN ''' ~
1t is stated by the Jamaica papers that
Gen. II. discharged his foreign crew, and
took in at Port Antonio, for his second vow.
age, crew OF Jamaicaians to navigate his
schooner. n also stated that H. M. frie.
ate Spartan sailed on the ll,h inst. to look
after him, with the intention as was believed.
Of making prize of his vessel for an alleged
noncompliance with the navigation laws in
shipping his crew, and also for having EN-.
Oarked number Of fire arms invoiced as
hardware. He took in a lot of powder at
Port Royal, and cleared out at Rio de Ia
lIatche.
Letters had been received in Jamaica. an.
nonncing that after the LIST of july. her
Majesty's Government, would withdraw the
grant Of $4,000 per annum, which had been
hitherto allowed for the education of the Ia.
boring classes in Jamaica. The sum Of
$500 is TO be allowed until July, 1S47, when
the grant will altogether cease.
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The AMERICAN REvIEw.-We have barc.
ly had time 10 glance over the pages of the
May number of tins sterling periodical. ],
is embellished with an admirable portrait Of
John Quincy Adams. and among the con.
tents is series Of Theirs History of Napo.
leon; a clever paper entitled "thoughls on
books; notice Of the "vesiiges of Crea.
ton" Ia work which continues to excite a
good deal ofsensa,ion in the literary world
and other articles Of merit. v. Harrington
is the agent for the Review.
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Walpole. we learn, has taken $50, 900 of
the Cheshire Railroad stock-Bellows Fall,
1900. The Locks and Canal Company.
owned in England, will probably take co.
600 or $4,000 more JaArey abon. 30, 900
Troy and Fiixwilliam abou, 25,OOO-Keene
over l64, OOO- Charleston $4,000. There
are several subscriptions in Nelson, Sullivan,
Roxbary. Gilsum, Chesterfield, sc. The
sum of S5OO,000 having been taken in Bos-
ton, the books we understand, we're closed
on Monday.-Keene Sent.
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From MExIco.-The steam schooner Au-
gusta arrived at New Orleans on the eth
ult., from Ma'amoras. The Captain reports
that he was informed by Mexican officer
that 400 men we're ordered 10 the mouth Of
the river at that place and 800 men 10 the
Brassos, to afford protection to the inhabi.
tan,s. in case Of emergency. There was no
other news.
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WAIT PArIENTLY.--We are constantly re-
ceiying letters ami communications Zone Of
which we publish today from The leading mem.
beers Of the unterrihed Young Democracy in re-.
lation to our political enemies remaining in Of.
fee. We say to our frieDds--man WAIT PA.
rIENTLY; James X. Polk was nominated and
elected by the Young Democracy, of the United
Stales--he knows their wishes he is well &C
ouainted with their zeal and indomitable ener-
ey their principles are his we say again.
wait-all will be well the world was mol made
in day. s. Jour
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LETTER FROM MIR. CLAY.

The following letter from Mr.. CLAY, in
answer to the Address Of the Central Clay
Committee of the city Of New York, was
read last night al the Howard House before
the Committee and large number of ci,i.
Gems who had assembled for the purpose of
hearing it. TWAS received by US at an hour
too late to permit Of any comment; but 4,
speaks so well for itself, that comment ap-
pears needless.-N. Y. Comr. and Enc.
ASHLAND, 25th April, ls45.
GENTLEMEN The Hon. Willis Green delivered 10
me lew days ago at this place the address which
enrolled on parchment and enclosed in silver ca az
manufactured BY Mr.. VIM Adams for the occa. ion.
received with emotions Of grateful sensbility,
when u would be vain to attempt to describe Waiv.
ing all consideration of the causes and
OF the recent Presidential Election of which il treats.
as past aad rrevocable event, on which have nei.
ther incllnation nor would perhaps be fitting for
me 10 expo,iate, l take pleasure in expressing my
profound and grateful sense OF the great
and efficient labors of the Central Committee of The
e!i5 OF New York during the canvass which preceded
the election And must express also the high and
lasting oblleatlons which feel to the Committee, and
10 the Wings Of New York. for the attachment and
generous confidence towards me, displayed at tho
commencement and throughout the whole progress
OF the campaign, and now manifested in terms of
ervld and touching eloquencc in the address before
me-
The patriotism which animated them in the contest
could never have been doubted, but this document
presented after oar defeat bears conclusive evidence
bo'h OF their patriotism and dsinterestedness NV
situation is peculiar. have been. in spite of unex
Pc'ed discontinue, the object of honors and of com
plimen's usually rendered only those who are sue.
stSl and victorious tn the great enterprises ofman
k'nd'-to say. nothing Of other demonstrations, the
letters, the addresses aud communications which l
nave received since the election from every quarter
rom collective bodies and individuals and from both
sexes conveying sentiments and feelings of the
warmest regard and strongest friendship, and deplor
ing the issue OF The election would fill large volume
nave been quite as much il not more affected bv
mem than was by any disappointment or personal
,n.eresl OF my own in the event of the CONTEST
among them gentlemen, your kind address will be
ever cherished ty me with the most erafed feelings
ana N the durable form in which YOU have had the
goodness 10 transmit 1t to me, il will be preserved MS
precious memorial on which my remotest descend
ants may gaze, as have peruscd it, with proud salts
iacuon. am, gentlemen,
With high respect
Your faithful friend
II. CLAY.
Messrs. J. r. Wood, Benz Drake, and others.
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V>Your Advertisements next week,
GENERAL SINGING CONVENTION At
STOWE

There Will be general Convention Of the perEorm
e t, and lovers OF Music at Stowe Wednesday and
thursday, the 18th and 9Th of May inst. Arrange.
ment will be made for the entertainment, of v,s;,e,.
from abroad Prof. LOWELL Mason, Of Boston, has
given positive assurances to be present on the occa.
SION Other teachers of Music, who enjoy a we'll.
Convention. ~ '~"" "'e
g. general invitation is hereby extended to all in the
State who would be interested in such mee,;rc ~
attend CHAS FIJI I I'm r. Ws, ="
Stowe, May ID, 1915. W No"'
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The New Orleans papers, and especially
the Picayune, are in exstaces at tho whirI.
wind Of enthusiasm which sweeps over Tex
as, in favor Of Annexation. Still the Plea
yune discovers indications of hostility 10 the
measure on the part of the Government, and
notices that the day for the meeting of Con-
eress, June 10th, is remote enough to allow
Mr.. Smith to return from England with the
6aal efforts Of the British Government. 1t
states also that NJ Saligny. the French
Minister in Texas, has been heard to say
that President Jones would never sanction o
bill of annexation, should such one be pas.
sed by Congress but that he would veto it.
Still, it apprehends that all these acts will
be utterly futile, before such demonstrations
Of popular feeling as have recently been
witnessed in Texas.
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HENRY CLAY, JR., son of the grea, Har.
ry, has been nominated for Congress in the
Louisville district, Ky. Mr.. Clay is about
Sc years of age. He was graduated at the
Yves. Point Military Academy, at or near
tho head Of his class. Leaving West Point,
he became lawyer. OF late years he has
devoted himself to agriculture. He married
Miss Prsther, Of Louisville, daughter of
one Of the pioneers of Kentucky, and lady
Of great beauty and large fortune. The
name Of Clay is justly dear 10 the American
people. They will rejoice to hoar of the
election 10 Congress Of the favorte son of
Old Harry Of the West.
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Conference.-The Legislature of Con-
necticut was organized on Wednesday of last
week by the choice Of Hon. w. w. Board
man as Speaker Of the House. At IL o.
clock, the Governor, Roger S. Baldwin,
having been escorted to the State House,
met the two Houses in Convention, and de-.
livered speech. II gives an interesting re-
view Of The affairs Of the State.
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From TExAs.-The steamship New York
las brought to New Orleans Galveston pa.
pers to The 26lh uIt. They arc almost en-.
tirely filled with discussions of annexation
Frequent meetings ofthe friends of the mea
sure are held, and judging from the public
demonstrations of this sort, there would seem
to be little opposition to it. But the Civil
ian, which IS opposed, says that the friends
of continued independence are both numer-
Gus and active.
1t IS denied that Ashbel Smith, who has
gone to England as Charge, is opposed TO
annexation: he is said 10 be arden,ly in ia.
vor of it. Gen. Houston's opinion is not
known.
The National Register on the authority
OF MAJOR Donaldson himself, cont adicts the
repor. that he was d'scourteously received
BY the Executive Of Texas.
A new steamboat built in Texas, at Gin.
ennali on tho Trinity, was launched short
time since, and sent down to Galvaneston
with five hundred bales OF cotton on board.
The hull is l40 feet long and 26 feet broad
and can carry eight hundred bales cotton.
Business in Galveston is very brisk, and
large warehouses, fair dwellings and white
cottages. are said TO be rising up like crea-
tions Of some tale Of romance.
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There was no choice for Member Of Con-
gress in the 9th district Of Massac husetts on
Monday. The vote 10 small This is No.
Meat Willisns's district.
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OHIo.-The CiheinHssi>J 3szette remarks
that railroad enthusiasm has seized upon
the people Of northern Ohio, and halls it as
good sign. The stock necessary to COM
plste the road from Cincinnati to Sandusky,
has been taken, and il is thought THAI the
contracts for the unfinished portions will be
gwen out b, the first Of Juno.
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New York Cattle Nfarket-May s.

Al market, ,02s Beef Cattle (750 from the Sou,h),
100 Cows and 900 Sheep.
PRcEs-Beef Catile-The market continues very
much depressed, and holders have failed 10 Obtain
any advance on the prices OF las, week. We resume
our quotations, viz: S. TO $50 according to quality.
200 unsod
Cows and Caves-The market cleared at sls %
TO 30, which is slight advance on last weeks quo
tations.
Sheep and Lambs-sl,75 a $50 10 $50. Lambs
SIPS 10 3 %. All ,old.
Hay--Last sales al Sc a e. l.2 cents
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New York Markets.

May 7ih-2i p. NJ.
Six hundred pigs head were sold at % 40, 100 lbs..
cash. ~ ''' 'o'''
Twelve hundred sacks Liverpool fine Salt were
sold at 81 80! 81, 35 4 mos
Inc Teas sold to-day were undesirable, so that al.
though the prices are ow they indicate no change in
the market. So
Genesee Flour is stendy at si75 per Dbl Some
prime western VIA New Orleans sold at Si62!.
Lard sells IN email way al I 3-S l-2c.
A cargo Of Northern Corn sold at 4Sc measure
500 bush Rye at este in the slip; 1900 bush prime
Genesee Wheat al g ,0S per BUSH
oa's are worth 81 cts Sales OF Cotton GOO bales.
marie, ,le easier per cent. prem, is he pr,es
g re eenhR. Inc sales of cotton are but 500
Si ~ 'lie Jay prices ieble. Several parcels of
which have been sold at 90 "a OK %,,r Cor