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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

CENTREvILEE COURSE, L. I-TROTTING.
trotting match for $780, two mile heats TO 800 h.
wagons and drivers for yesterday after
noon but before the hour of meeting was ascertaine
that forfeit had been paid by the of of the
nags. The race was to have been between b. Katy
Woodruff and &. Belle of Richmond. The former re-
ceived the forfeit Mr.. Whelpey subsequently, offered to
make the same match again. having been induced
forfeit by volunteer advice from parties interested
He seemed very anxious to have a race between these
nags The match was declined. The following summary
Is for reference
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28.-Match $780, two mile heats to
ID. P6fer named b. Katy Woodruff . reed forfeit
j. whepley named Belle Of Richmond paid forfeit
UNION COURSE, L. I.-TRoTTINa.
The match between Katy Woodruff and Belle Of Rich
mond having been broken or Mr. Eo offered to trot his
gray geldng Murdoch against Katy mile heats and
carry seventyfve pounds extra weight for $500. This
offer being accepted the nags taken to the course
and the prelminares for the race gone through with
The betting in favor of the bay marc at 100 to go
Mr. Eof to up his extra weight carried lad weigh
ing about eighty pounds which, under the
was IN, me best way Of carrying it, high wind swept
small degree the speed Of the horses.
First Hedt-Ihe word was given when the driver of the
gray horse was in the act Of pulling him up and
starting him of again too hastily he broke and fell
considerable distance behind. The mare opened q gap
Of twenty yards or to the half mile POLE which
Second Hed.-rhis heat closely contested; the
mare although starting with the lead could never get
more than length ahead. They we're very close
together the greater portion Of the way The mare won
by couple Of lengths Time, $40. The following is
summary
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26-Match, $500, two mile heats, to
wagons
d. Pffer named b. m. Katy Woodruff. .....
j. Eof named g. g. Murdoch. ................. 2 2
Time, 536-5:i0.
The celebrated old trotting rivals Mac and Taconey
come together again this afternoon, at the Centreve
Course, in match in harness. There a time when
match between these famous horses would draw out
all the sporting men in the land and doubt many
would like 10 them again. Report speaks well Of
them both in speed and condition
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

POINT OF ETIQUETTE sETTIKD.-some days since General
Scott addressed letter to the Secretary War; in which
he insisted that the phraseoogy Of the orders the
department should be far modified to present the
appearance of having the express direction of the Pesi
dent The correspondence has called forth the following
semi-offcia announcement in the Onion -
Attorney Generals liberalization Of The President Of
the United StGtes to the Executive Dpdrtme nts-1. As
general rule the direction of the President is be pre-
sumed in all instructions and orders issuing from the
competent department.
Official instructions, issued by the heads Of the Sc
verol executive departments, civil military within
their respective Jurisdictions valid and lawful with
out containing reference TO the direction of the
President.
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Fatal Result OF the Greenwich Street Shoot
Ing ARRAY.

Yesterday morning, Herman Ianlwehr, German died
at the New York Hospital from the effects of injuries re-
ceved on the night of the 9th inst in the lager bier
saloon, 80 Greenwich street. by being shot in the leg
with pistol ball. alleged to have been fired by Theodore
apprech The circumstances attending the unfortunate
occurrence published at full in the Herald Of the
9Th inst The prisoner, appears, fred of pistol at
some persons who had elected him from the saloon but the
ball instead OF hitting any the parties for whom was
aimed struck the deceased, who quietly sitting down
on chair and was entirely unknown TO the party among
whom the row took place. The day after the occurrence
Landwehr's leg was amputatel above the ANGLE and
strong hopes entertained OF his recovery mor
hcaton set in few days ago and carried him of rather
unexpectedly An inquest will be held upon the body Of
deceased to-day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

TRENT0N n. J., Sept %, 1885,
The New Jersey State Temperance Convention met
here Today and organized by the appointment of Z. r..
Bullock, OF Hunterdon, President.
The Committee on Business reported the following
soutions:-
l. That the ravages of the lcgalized traffic in
intoxicating beverages demands the attention
every who regards the welfare Of his country and the
rights of humanity.
2. That they adhere the prohibtory principle as
right great and true
8. That the opposition to prohbitory laws from
persons interested in The traffic and not from the people
generally.
A. That they desire nothing but what perfectly in
accordance with the constitution of the and the
natural rights of every man.
B. They are satisfied that prohbitory liquor law,
sonabie and moderate In its provisions, viii be approved
by the popular voice and enforced without difficulty.
These resolutions discussed and adopted.
VIM II. Burleigh of New York, addressed the conven-
ton 10 the Adjournment.
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Died, at Medford Mass, the 18th inst, GoRHAM
Brooks, Esq, aged co years There is something mag
unanimous in the idea Of of ability and wealth pass
ing through life without attracting desiring TO attract
public attention. but especially is it So when those pow
ers silently seek development in the humane and useful
enterprises Of the day Mr.. Brooks great favore
with those who knew him well He had an innate dread
Of noorety preference for retired e great fondness
for study and knew great deal than he seemed
know Even learned men would discover in their inter-
views with him. that large amount
lay in ambush His examination of any subject wac
marked by great thoroughncs and whoever consulted
him for information, would generally obtain in rea
bic FORM His benefactions numerous, but unher-
aided He preferred that they should be written
ter lie met his fate like Chrisan philosopher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

HEALTH OF THE CiTY.-The mortality Of our
city last week was reduced to a sum total of
S96, which, for population, we dare say, Of
at least 100000 people, notwithstanding the
Of New Iork at this time. 1t is particularly q
matter q congratulation, in view of the vast
numbers Of strangers now among us, upon BUSH
ness or pleasure, or both. We are in the midst
of our fall campaign Of merchandising and
amuscments, and with unexampled crops. re-
markablc exemption from epidemics and dis
cases of all kinds, returning confidence in the
money market, &c, &C., we may certainly
count upon a brilliant season and "a good time
coming"
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From BOSTON.
ACCEPTANCE OF JULIUS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
THE K. N.s-DEATH OF A MERCHANT.


ACCEPTANUE OF JULIUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
THE K. N.'s-DEATH OF A MERCHANT
Bosroy, Sept. 20 1856.
letter has been received from julius Rockwell ac
ceptng the nomination OF the fusion republican party
for Governor He declares his opinion, based upon his
experience in Congress that the wg party as national
party, has ceased to exist and he expresses hope that
the republicans of the free States may unite form
national party The struggle, If brief protrac.ed will
not he thinks, break the Union. The earnest
be- the less danger Of that but it results in the estab
hshmen Of slavery national institution the seeds
OF decay and dissolution will be planted The acceptance
Of Mr. Rockwell Of the fusion nomination, makes ii very
doubtful If the wings viii adopt him their convention
on Tuesday next.
The Know Nothngs of this State have issued crcu
lar, calling upon the friends Of the American movement
throughout the State to elect delegates in open me engs
TO the state convention.
The Hon. John Wells prominent merchant, who has
filed many high public trusts in this city and State died
here last night His age ninety.
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beiore Hon. Judge IngersoII.
cuApCr or LARCENY At SEA


sErT. 26.-The United .Sfoses John III. Giror-Thc
prisoner was indicted for larceny OF watch and money
from one of the crew Of the bark Byron while living at
the port of Matanzas II appeared from the evidence Of
j. VI Smith the complainant that he lost silver watch
gold chain and gold coin which found In the
trunks Of the prisoner The prisoner being arrested
by officer Ncvins admitted thai he had taken the articles
tento deferred.
John Williams was next found guilty o. stealing $50 on
LCa.a &c al y s@-s-... ScE.e1.e -e..-..s.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE N Y. HERALD.
My attention has been called to article in yeser
days HtnAfD, stating that the proprietor Of the st
Nicholas Hotel had contributed the of five hundred
dollars 10 tie Liquor Dealers fund for the benefit of the
Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers deem II nv duty to
correct the above statement, Mr. Paige and myself
called upon the proprieors OF the St Nicholas Hotel
twice, and they declined contributing anything to the
above fund.
AZ the Third ward collected quite large amount, It
possible that the Aston House may have been the hotel
referred 10 giving large sum- full list of those
contributing will be published the duties the
committee are ended. g. III. RING
ID. $. PAIGE
Committee OF Eighth ward.
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News from New Mexico.

INDIANS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF TROOPS, ETC.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20, 1885,
We have received dates from Santa Fe to the LIST inst
but there Is news of special interest
The mail party but few Indians, and they all ap
peared friendly. The Indian relations in New Mexico
assuming better aspect Treaties had been formed
with the Mescalves, Manages and Capate Utahs, and
other tribes had appointed meeting with the Governor
Some United States recruits arrived at Fort Union
the 18th July.
fire at Little Arkansas had nearly destroyed the
camp.
Captains Bowen and Whittlesey and Lieut. Davidson
left on the 9th for the States.
Col Sumner left Fort Leavenworth the Goth inst.
for the plains, with seven companies Of troops
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President Pierce Mt Harrisburg.

11ARRlsBUKU, u.
President Pierce arrived here IL O'Clock to-day and
was received with a national salute.
The President and suite, accompanied by committee
visited the fair grounds at two O'Clock this afternoon
and were received by James Gowen President of the
state Agricultural Society, who welcomed President
Pierce in appropriate speech The President replied
at length copmenting the managers of the fair the
&c Governor Pollock followed and Governor Bgle also
delivered speech.
Visiters are still arriving
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Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. &c, 1865.
Money unchanged. STOCKS steady. Penna. State 5's
&c. Reading, AN; Long Island Railroad, lax; Morris
Canal, a. Penna. Railroad, 1914
CHARLESTON, Sept. 90, 1855.
The sales Of cotton in this market during the past two
days amount to ], GOO bales. Prices are unsettled.
ALBANY, Sept. 26-6H P. NJ
Flour dull. Wheat-No sales. Corn-Sales of s, 900
bushels at 85c $3.50 for Western mixed Barley-very
active Sales of 49, 900 bushels, almost all rowed
at 81 90 81 "a. Small lots two rowed the back, at
81 49, Oats firm at 40c. for St6e. Rye in the street.
81 49, Buckwheat -four 50 So 06 per 100 lbs Receipts
by canal to day-3500 bbls -four ITO bushels corn
IL, $50 bushels barley,
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The FALL EXHIBITION or THE HoRrIcULTu-
RAJ SocETY.-The exhibition of fruits flowers
and vegetables which closed yesterday, was,
we are happy to say, more successful than any
that has been held IN this city for the las. five
or six years. Over FIVE thousand persons AZ.
tended during the two days 1t was thrown open
% TIC raslc. and. ig b: goY... .c.lI Be 30
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City Intelligence.

OCEANIC PHENoMENA-A Hint TO NAUGAToRs
Frederick Reimer of the bark Ottawa which arrived
last Saturday at this port, sent in memoranda of his
voyage from Havana to New York, in which the
following statement-"We observed in latitude 33 to
"a peculiar color of the Gulf stream it having the ap
pearance Of blood when mixed with water. had bot
tie of it preserved, which, when settled the sediment
had the appearance of chocolate. send to you
chemical analysis The stream between these ATTITUDES
covered with animalcul@ visible to the naked eye
of whitest cast streaked with blood through which we
sailed for miles. Never having witnessed the phenomena
during the thirty nine years that have been at sea-
thought it might be of some service to the public" Ac
companying the captains note a bottle containing
some Of the water spoken Of which, by the way Of
very disagreeabe odor Professor Draper Of the New
York University, analysed the water at request and
ends us the following note in reference to it,
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE, FOURTEENTH STREET.
Sept. "A, 1885,
EDITOR HERALD.
DEAR SIR-The sediment contained In the sample of Gulf
stream water forwarded by Capt Rener among other mpu
rifles contains large quantity Of the remains Of nfu
serial anmalcules These doubtless the
color Of which he speaks Deep soundngs have shown
tho bottom q the Atlantic many PLACES covered with such
Lieut.. Maury, in his soundpgs in the Atlantic, has
found just such phenomena as that mentioned by Capt
Reimer and it is interesting insomuch shows of
what geot gical formation the bottom is composed as
well the fact that the soundngs be very Deep
We win be very happy to publish any account Of pecu
liar phenomena at by masters of vessels They
are interesting, and may throw much light important
scientific problems, even though they may be deemed
important and trivial. stray leaf or sponge she'll
is often worth volume of philosophical disqustons.
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The Yellow Fever In Virginia


The boat from Norfolk this morning reports an i'm
provemen in the health, both Of that city and of Ports
mouth.
and at Portsmouth only four deaths and two
new cases
Cool weather having very favorable effect in the
diminution Of the new cases.
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Later from Rio Janefro.
STATE OF THE OOFFK AARKET-SHIPPIN0 INTELLI-
0KNCE.

BALrxoRE Sept. %, 1855.
An arrival from Rio Janeiro brings dates to the 9Th Of
August. The stock Of coffee reduced and prices
quite firm United States lots quoted at 43OO
4H6C0 for good frsts and 1880 for supeors Freghts
nominal at &c. ST. Sterling exchange, 271S premium
The following vessels were left in portshps Megunti
Squal waiting cargo Canvass Back, loading for New
York; barks Japaril1a from New York; Ellen Morrison
from Philadelphia; Mary Sawyer from Boston, Meteor
from Bangor, all discharging brig Elizabeth from New
York diacharOinO
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serious Railroad Acciden

. = TOIhD0, Sept. 70, 1888.
nc one o'clock A. ~ train from Chicago Oh ths
track nile from this city, -Four persons were ia
iured-the baggage master, u II thought fatally. The
accident wa caused by switch being lett open.
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BALTIMORE, Sept &c. 1855.
The New Orleans papers of Thursday last received
and contain Tampico dates to the LIST instant.
The revolution against the had been par-
cipated in at hpico and the plan of Ayuta adopted.
The government Of Carrera had been recognized.
The San Antonio Sentinel says that the American
boundary survey found gold in the Messila Valley
Territory, but the Mexcans reported its existence
Santa Cruz Rich silver had been found, however,
n great abundance by the surveying party.
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Convention of superintendent OF Poor.

SYRACUSE, sept. 20, 1865.
At the Convention Of the Supernendents of the Poor
the report Of the Committee Emigration adopted
With few alterations, and the convention adjourned.
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Fusion Senatorial Nomination.

SYRACUSE, sept. 70, 800. :
The Wing and Republican Senatorial Convention for
the Oswego and Madison district held here to-day nomi
mated NJ. Lndley Lee of Fulton, the fusion candidate
Lee has formerly acted with the wings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

METROPOLITAN THEArRE.-Mlle Rachel played Phedre,
in Racine's tragedy of that name last evening, to
crowded house. We noticed great many familiar New
York faces in the audience. As have previously
lyzed Mile Rachels performance of this part have
only to say that have occasion to revise our
opinion 1t is magnificent piece of acting throughout
Mile Rachel plays Adrenne Lecouvrier on Friday night
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IRE occurred a. Flint Michigan, Monday last de.
sroylng an entire block Main street Loss estimated
az $50 eco
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

NmLo's GARDEv-Tm New AMERICAN OpERA-Mr Bris-
tows grand native opera of Grip Van Winkle," upon
which great deal Of money and preparation has been
spent is to be produced tonight at this theatre. No
American composition has been brought out under
farer auspices The troupe is the best English in
istence and has added to its strength new BARITONE
Mr. Stretton Of whose talents report speaks voraby
Those who have heard the music of the opera at rehear
sal entertain confident expectations of its success
said to be light sparkling and Characteristic and is allied
to an excellent bretto All friends of native art should
rally in strength round the composer this interesting
Occasiop
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particular Ia selecting your hat because Ia the mpor-
iant part OF the dress II you want hat that becoming
your features and be fashionable hat call D.
French halter $50 Broadway. Order him you hat
TO suit his taste and BY improve your and
make yourself leader of fashion, Hats
Of shapes made to order by H. BEAuDIN, French halter
BrOa
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sERENADE TO MILE. RAcE--The band of the Garde
Lafayette intended to compliment Mile. Rachel with
serenade at her residence But Jupiter Pluvius inter
fered and Orpheus hung up his Tyre until more ia
vorabe condition of the eements-hat is the serenade
was postponed on account of the rain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-27

KNOWS rivals; but Knox has harder
by the Introduction Of his fall style Of hats which eclipse all
contemporary efforts. Call and buy 22lroadway
OF Fulton 533 Broadway Follow the crowd and
you find yourself there In a few minutes.
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AUTHORS AND PUBIrEHERs' FRnvAI.-There win be
something at the Crystal Palace this evening The
New York Publishers Associations society recently or
gained for the benefit Of the literary class-wn give
grand fruit festival to which six hundred guests authors
and others, have been invited. Among the speakers
expected to be present Hons Edward Everett Robert
C. Winthrop Charles Sumner, John p. Kennedy, Wash
ington Irving Dr. Oliver W. Holmes, Rev. Messrs. Cha
PIN Beecher Bellows Bishop Potter (of Peoria), and
many others. 1t is doubtful to the four gentlemen
first named but there is doubt that the occasion will
be both interesting and unique and lead to much good
for both authors and publishers Ladies will be admitted
to the galleries No wine-no segars nothing but
feast of fruit and any number of brilliant speeches.
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Marine Affairs.

RETURNING TO EuRorE-The packet ship New World,
Captain Knight, sailed yesterday for Liverpool with $50
second cabin and steerage passengers.
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Court Cnlent,ar-T1lis Day.

UNITED STATES DsTiucT couRr.-Nos. l. :, 3, T. 9, %,
"a, 70, rs.
SUPREME Courr-General Tcrm.-Nos. 30, 8. 61s, 46,
70, IS, 2l9, 2, 81, SO, SO, So, so, CO.
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foSroN Sept. 20. 1859.
The r. e. steamship Africa sailed at noon to.day With
III passengers for Liverpool and 80 for Halifax. she
t4-sl -. 81 IL u pcs.s,
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TO examine Leaks fall hats which cannot be eqnaled Tor
taste and durabity the price remains unalered at s.
LEASH, Gate Rafferty, 4 Leask1
Corner OF Chatham and Pearl streets.
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BROADWAY TKATRE-A New Play" Francesca di
Kimini play in five acts acted for the first time
at the Broadway theatre last evening" the fullest house
OF the season. Having already described this play in ad
vance OF its production shall go into any extend
ed criticism OF it to-day. 1t highly successful
throughout and have before seen the business
of the stage so carefully attended the first night Mr.
Davenport excellent in Panciotto, and we think we
may safely count upon 1t az of the gems his
tore. Mr.. Fisher made great hit in Pepe II was one
of the best efforts of this excellent artist Madame Po
nis Mr. Lanegan and the company generally were COR
rect and effective in the acting Of the parts assigned to
them. The costumes all new, and strictly followed
the best authorities the important subject Of dress ut
the period of the play The nearly all painted
for this piece and very good As this is the first
piece produced here this season, may congratu
late Mr.. Blake the of his premier pas Let all
the pieces at the Broadway be well done that
night and the public will fully appreciate and pay for such
attention. The crowd upon the columns of the HERALD
to-day prevents us from making extended notice of
Francesca" 1t is good play it well acted and
was liked 1t will be played again this evening
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The Yellow Fever In Louisiana.

New ORLEANS Sept. "a, 1855.
The yellow fever epidemic, may be considered
all in this city, the deaths from it during the past
week amounting to SO, out Of total Of PA from all
causes
! The fever is raging badly at Alexandria, and many
reported along the Red 0uachta and Chaaaya
rivers.