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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-10-24
FOR NEW YORK.

z. b SOUDER;
CAPTAIN LEBBY,
WILL LEAVE NORTH ATLANTIC WHARF ON
w This Day, October "a, at O'Clock p NJ.
Line composed OF Steamers "MONEKA" and GENTLY
B. SOUDER." JOHN & THEO. GETTY,
October "a No. 48 East Bey.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-10-24

Nde-de-Camp, AcFg ASST Adj't. Gon'I
Official: L. V. CAzIAEC, Aide-de-Camp. Actg. Asst.
Adj't. Genl.
October "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
LONG ISLAND INTELLIGENCE.

TIE RosLrS HomcrDs "A man, answering In some re-
spects the description Of coughiin tho alleged
dsrcr Of O'Brien has been arrested, but those who
Familiarity associated with Coughn assert that the
prisoner not the when taken into custody
The prisoner although nothing was said 10 him the
subject was heard 10 say, II murdered the man
and he undoubtedly corresponds TO the Coughn In
his general personal appearance. He II evidently now
insane.
ASSAULTED WITH KxuI.-Thomas LAWYERS, OF Hunt
er's Point was called nom his house Sunday BY 4
little GIRL and when Just outside the door he was sci
upon By three men, who cut him In the head and
with knife. The assAIlants are supposed 70 be from
Greenponk
Psns ricHr Al Hurn's Psrr -on Sunday evening .
prize light came or st the above place between two
young men, named Frank harvey and George Campbell,
Tor small sum Of money. 0nncer William Hearty, Of
Hunters Point hearing that The ngt was progressing
went place where the encounter going on and
arrested sus Of The parties bot 10 w rescued BY
o. bic fdenda me nFns va then sesin resumed and
clarsd the winneA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
DARING uuraActs At HUNTERS POINT, |. /.

A Citizen Stabbed on His Own Threshold
Farmers Wagons stopped on jackson Ave.
nue. and their Drivers Mnltrented and
Robbed.
A dasardly attempt 10 murder an inonenslvs citizen
Of Hunters point made about ten O'Clock on sunday
night, by party Of three unknown rufnans, who are
stl at large The facts Of tho outrage appear 10 DO
these AT the hour named Thomas LAWYER cartman,
resid M in Fourth street. Central avenue, while
sitting his front soop with bis wife and children
called to the gate BY ons Of three follows whom he had
previously pass the place several tines and when
he to the gate TO meet them the foremost Of the
three, while pretending TO take his hand friendly
way stabbed him In tho right arm with q
weapon which he had evidently concealed In his coat
sleeve Finding himself 10 unexpectedly and 90 MUIR
derously assaulted Lawer cried loudly for help when
his three assalanis dragged him TO the sidewalk and
beat him numerically, besides sabbins him again. in
nietIng two dangerous wounds on his head. The dee
persdocs then fed leaving their victim weerng In his
blood before his door. In this state he
found BY his family and friends and taken into his resi-
~hsn sss fonn s was procured after WHILE
severe but not necessarily fatal character although he
was unable 10 stand up from loss Of blood. Tho injured
man never saw his assaants before they attacked him.
and cannot imagine the motive which mpeed them 70
20 terrible deed Constable Lyman, the only guardian
OF The peace In thls turbulent neghborhood arrested
man on suspicion Of his being engaged In the atfocy
but proof 81 his Identity could be esabIshed be
was subsequently, discharged BY Justice Madden
The liquor saloons having been kept OPEN a. usual
during the day, large crowd Of roughs visited the
Point from other sections OF the Metropolitan dstrics,
and owing 70 the excessive indulgence in the vile COM
pounds reailsd there became reckless of restraIns
Knots Of these fellows paraded the streets a night
behaving In the most rio0ue and outrageous manner
Assaul,ins whom they pleased with impunity. 7-I
shorouehars used By the Nswtovn farmers when sons
20 New York with produce and before daylight four
wagons we're ssoppsd and Their drivers robbsd sad mai
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adopted a. printed and which gives detail the move
ments Of the order IN ali the jurisdictions during
past year. From this report II is that In every
Jurisdiction OF the Union there has been an increase ia
the membership and although In many Southern States
the order yet langushes for want OF means In ALL o.
nearly all or tho Northern States, 10 Is nouIishing.
p. G. Sire Kennedy then read numerous invitations
which had been extended TO the Grand Lodge, among
which were one from tho Contra Park Commissioners;
one from the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum,
seventy seventh street, one from Now York Institution
OF the Deaf and Dumb; one from the New York Juve-
nue. Asylum one from the Department or Public Chari-
lege and several others
On motion II was resolved TO accept all OF the fore
going invitations, and Tuesday afternoon and all OF
inusoay were set aside by resolution for due response
Inc states were then called In their order Tor business
which occupied the time until three O'Clock, when the
journ until near four o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
pIsTlLLeRs PROTECTIVE SOCIETY.

numerously attended meeting OF the distiliers OF
this city Brooklyn held last evening" near the
corner OF Broadway and Twenty third street, for the
purpose OF forming themselves into protective society
The meeting was strictly private one and all persons
not connected with the trade were rigdly excluded
Il was however asccr;ained that the principal object
the dstilers In view are to protect themselves
from the extortouate demands or tho officials
ana ut the same tine to make such arrangements a.
viii ensure prompt and honorable settlement OF all
1ust claims he government may have against them
The principal business transacted last evening the
perfecting OF the organization and the adoption of
constitution and code OF bylaws. Among the resolu
tons said to have been adopted 10 the effect
that distilIer shall In future sell whlskey at
lover rate than So per gallon, the amount
OF the internal revenue tax. Any violating
this rule is TO be expelled from the organization and
his case reported to the government. Measures
also under consideration for the detection Of Illicit dis
tleries, and all other methods by VIII Oh the govern
ment has suffered SO heavy pecuniary loss from the
dishonesty Of both dstiIlers and revenue of1cials
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
sgOOTlSe AFFAIR Ar MoTT HAVEN.

An occurrence Of rather sensational character took
place yesterday afternoon In tho OF lager beer
saloon kept by named Hoffman, on tho corner Of
147th street and Boston road, Mott Haven which for
short time created the most intense excitement In the
neighborhood II appears q German woman name
Catharnc Roeder ws.e working in the garden OF trr
place referred TO- was suddenly surprised about nvs
o'clock through the advent Of her husband from whoE
she had been forced 10 separate some time since OF
account Of alleged III treatment, who camc bounding
over tho fence from the street, aud Ia en- cxcitce
manner caught hold Of her and Displaying
Q pistol threatened vengeance II she would nos
come back and live with him. To tho latee
Catherine demurred In . decided manner. whereupop
Henry, her husband presented tho pistol at her hesk
and nred The contents Of the weapon JUST grszcc tn
back OF her neck causing slight wound me wrctcneo
man instantly threw away the pistol small o'd ASH
Toned pocket arranesmsn!-snd uIarus s"y ~ W.
Meanwhile Catherine called for help, which iogsthet
with the report OF the 5000 collected Grove
a. this iuncturs olcer Moore stepped - and afTessc
Hsnrv Who probably thinking himself beyond the PAD
Of human tribunals could only BE- convinced that he Wa
sti alive AFTER good shaking From the primitive
turs OF the msss with which the pistol was loadsdn0
doubt some papsr-hs escaped with eight wound -
ira bach Of the mouth. Tho prisoner VS. convsy&
before magistrate and committed for sxam.nsseA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
The National, Regatta MT Troy.

The National Regatta mt Troy.
The National Regatta, under the auspices of the inter-
state National Annual Regatta Association. recently
formed in this State, of which Colonel c. stoughton
is president, bids fair to be grand The races
will take place on the second Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday in October next, the Hudson river above
tho dam at Troy. The arrangements so perfected
by the officers OF the organization that they
bled TO advise that in all probability the gathering Of
boat clubs and amateur during tho three days
of sport will be the largest witnessed in the com.
try. Not alone New York but the Now England s,aes,
New Jersey and Pennsyvall VIII have their repressn-
tatyes.
The locality selected for the racing OF the
finest in the Union, point being free
from steamboats, and sailing craft, with scarcely any
current to disturb tho placid OF tho
waters The high and commanding banks of tho river
afford grand view Of the and fiy one hundred
thousand people can comfortably and satisfactorily
witness the races. An sand situated in tho centre OK
the river. about two acres IN extent, will contain tho
grand stand 1t is especially adapted for the purpose,
anording unobstrucied view OF the whole csirsc.
grand OF all the boats assembled will be held
each day before the Of the racor pre-
senting beautiful and picturesque exhibition. The
ate In the form Of medals arranged as be appli-
cable to class OF boats and when combined TO ex
press the standing and honors OF the CHAMPION ~ well
as the character OF the association awarding them
Fvo classes OF boats VIII take part la the various
races-sngle SOULS double SOULS, four-oared six:
DO sub-divdsd into three different grades, viz
The first gradc-Those who have competed for and
The second gradc-Those who have competed for but
won prize.
The third grade-Those who have pulled In .
race before.
Each higher grade is open to the lower for entrance
but higher grade cannot enter to compete for lower
grade medal.
The victorious boat in each Grade Of each class will
receive the solid gold medal Of the association made
pressly for IT, The club scul winning the first degree
prize for four successive years will be entitled to the
grand combination prize medal equal In value 70 the
three previously won.
fund OF several thousand dollars has been subscribed
TO the entrance fees for all clubs Joining in tho races
this year. such clubs will be entitled to tree entrance
In ali subsequent OF the association long they
are not ruled out bad conduct All prot essonaIs
excluded from the benefits OF the society," orgau
cation 10 established on purely amateur basis.
There Ia abundant evidence that the contests ct Troy
will be characteristic aud memorable in the annals OF
aQuatice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
ARRIVAL Of THE GEORGE cRumwtLLs PASSENGERS.

The following list OF passengers by the steamship
George Cromwell, from New Orleans which was beached
On the Florida coast arrived here yesterday In the
seamship General Grant, from Key west:--Niss A.
Haraden Miss Butter Mra A. Pray, three ch ldrcn and
Dit ,. A. Janghurs', william Esmond, Mrs. Paquire
MA MA Custer and servant ssniai. Mrs. Blos two ch
p..s A M, sesvans nrs EcSslisa and child William
vile John T. Hardy, W. K. Carlisle mrs. stIlwsll
Masters C. Denis and II. Davis II. Conamagre
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
Price or Admission to tho Fair.

In holding the annual exhibitions OF the American In.
suie not intended to benefit the exhibitors who
display their goods inventions at the fairs as we'll As
70 enlighten the many Thousands who might attend to
inspect thsms Al last annual fair two years
the admission fee raised from twenty-five cents
charged at all previous fairsto nfty cents the effect
being 10 cut on large numbers Of the Industrial classes
who could III afford that amount. and thus also
10 great measure affecting the Interest of the exhlb
TORS By reducing the numbers who would otherwise
have been glad attend matter Of information, to
say nothing OF taxing their female friends to pass
pleasant afternoon evening Could you not advocate
The necessity and proprlety OF the managers setting
apart some tweuty.vs cent days leaving Saturday an
other days at my cents mechanics generally are
gagged Saturday evenings II would be to the advsn
sase OF exhibitors well visitors am 'ng the working
cinsx0a
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treated Even their horses were beaborsd with cudgea
Ono Of the farmers having only enough money with him
70 pay his errage they took that and assaulted
him for bis impecuniosty.
This OF Affairs has produced deep feeling OF In
dignation among the residents Of Newtown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
HE COURTS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT cuuHI...M BANKRUPTCY.
Important Dccision as to Proof In Bank


AmpOrtaht DccisiOn as TO FrO0t IN DaAh'
ruptcy.
Before Judge Blatchford.
In the Ba'drvptcy Of William H. Kceppd-In this
case question was raised TO whether creditors who
hold promissory given ty bankrupt are bound to
produce them when rendering proofs of their debts
der the estate. Tho case was argued before Register
ketchum, by MI. Edwin James, for tho bankrupt. and
Mr.. Tracey for the creditors
Judge Batchford ruled that note which evidences
oeot must be produced when required by the register
assignee or bankrupt on proper OCCASIONS and If the
claims OF these creditors res. the notes they should
nave been produced II the claim OF Spies, Christ &
jay rests on the judgment then II TO
produce the note which merged in the judgment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
CITY POLITICS..

New York Democratic General Committee.
A meeting OF the mombers OF the General Committee
was held last evening" the President Daniel NJ 0Brien,
in the chair for the purpose Of receiving and consider
ing report OF tho subcommittee appointed 10 exam
inc into the accounts and the expenditure OF funds
trusted TO Mr. Cushing for disbursement The commit
tee banded In tho report which referred 10 tho
Finance Committee resolution was adopted directing
the ward organizations TO perfect their arrange
ments and report 10 the General Committee on the rst
Monday October, at which date tho next meeting Of
the General Committee will DO held
The Union Republican General Committee.
A meeting Of the Union Republican General Com
mttee was held last evening al their rooms, on the
corner Of Twenty.third street and Broadway The
attendance OF members and others very large and
the meeting was presided by Mr.. Thomas Murphy.
Tho usual routine business having been transacted.
the chairman Of the Executive COMMITTEES reported that
mittee 10 hold . primary eection on Friday evening
delegates and three alternate delegates 10 the Union Re-
publican State Convention 70 DO held d Syracuse on
Wednesday, the 25th inst
Tho report Of the Executive Committee was unani-
mousiy adopted
On motion Of Mr. DrrrxmoYrrR committee OF hse,
consisting Of hcssrs. Dtenhoder, Taylor Green, Bcne.
dict and BOOM Was appointed 70 prepare memorial adj
dress 10 the Republican State Convention
resolution was adopted directing the delegates TO
the state Convention 10 meet Saturday evening, In
the rooms OF The General Committee. for the purpose Of
consultation.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
COURT cAlsHDAa-THls DAY.

H. 20. Call 67
MARINE CouRr-Nos 10, o, 141, 131, TO- o. 144 las,
143s, 146, las, lao, $50, lbl, 152. 153 15s, l55.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
SAD CATASTROPHE NEAR EAST Abingdon.

bosfoS, sept. 10, 1861
The dwelling house Of M. Taurus Keene AZ East
Abingdon, was burned last night Mr. Keens's two
oaughts only children, aged nineteen and twenty one
years were burned 70 death Mr. Keeus 10 IN New
Orleans snd his wife and daushtsrs were alone IN tho
nUuea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
TWO MfN DROWNED At WESTON. MASS.

boston, Sept 10, IH6T
Eleszcr Tyler and Addison Parmenter, Of Weston,
were drowned on Saturday evening By the upsetng OF
boat In which they were sailing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
40 ATTIC s.

Pleasant Bonting Contest Around Black.
welps Island.
Initiating the example OF their larger aquatic brethren
the boating clubs Of Astoria and Ravenswood had quito
spirited contest yesterday around tho island known
as Blackwos distance Of the whole four ana
half miles. The entries confined to single boat
OF each association, the Elliott pulled ny George
Astorians while the Uterpe. pulled by Thomas Carney
and Edward Rgney, put forward by tho water dogs
of Ravcnswood. The many friends Of the clubs were
In full FORCE each hoping that the victory would fall
to their favorites Tho closely contested but
the muscle and skill OF the Eiotts superior
TO their opponents, they coming homo, amid consit-
cradle enthusiasm, in III rty three minutes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17

comforting the degree daughters OF Scarlet Degree
good might be- done Thus some OF the objections now
raised against the degree removed and tho degree placed
upon q more firm basis II would become help to our
subordinate lodges and ned where the good and
tuous sisters might meet ground TO relieve
the sick<and distressed members OF their lodges.
trust this matter may receive your careful attention At
the present session, IS much anxiety IL manifest
in numerous jurisdictions as TO what will DO
done with this degree. They all, / believe
think the degree may DO mado more useful and beuca
cal than at present. and generally hope II may be DONE
DESIRE Also call your attention 10 another subject Of
much importance 10 tho subordinate lodge refer to
the question Of weekly benefits Ny experience run
ming through almost o quarter OF century, has COM
PEELED mo TO TO the conclusion that there should
DO radical change In the system OF paying out weekly
benefits do not believe tina, lodges can sustain them
selves for any considerable length OF tme In
paying ndiscrmnate benefits to SICK members,
a. they are now required 10 do. l would
therefore recommend that all laws q this r. W.
Grand Lodge DO Internationally repealed, and let tho
entire matter rest with subordinate lodges II At
any time II was intended by our founders which very
merely health Insurance. Offices, where The insurer for
small pttance could obtain rclie In me Of sickness In
my opinion that time has passed away. Now higher
Thoughts and duties intended to be ncucated and
when lose sight Of those In the struggle for pecun
gain, lose sight Of the nrst principles Of order.
II Il true tho laws Of our subordinates permit
this r. W. body has repeatedly said, ''They mus.
pay benefits 10 ALL" nominal though they be; no dis
elimination be allowed. I have no fears that the
needy and worthy brother will ever DO sont Away
provided for Tho lodges know the and circum-
stances Of their members. and free and untram-
mesd they act with circumspecon, and whsnevs soc-
material benefit 70 the worthy but needy and afflicted
brother and his family.
The hour Of recess having arrived. tho representa-
70 an upper room in the hail. where collation. was said
Next IN order after recess was the report Of tho Grand
Corresponding and Recording sscrssary. which VA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17

Before Recorder Hacketk
A. ~ the court was opened the Grand Jury can
into tho room with largo batch OF indictments II
clerk immsdiate, arraigned tho prisoners and some
them pleaded guilty.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-24
pA91l4 GlQEl RODllnB ,

THE New NoRK Mica RooFING COMPANY Established
\ 1868 are manufacturing under Letters Patent the
b~st Article OF COMPOSITION Roofing ever offered to
the Public II IS adapted to every style Of Roof steep
or fiat, ami can he readily applied 10y any one.
The T. ;. Government, after a thorough test of its
uI"iiy nave ddHpted Its use IN the Navy Yards, and
upon Public Buildings
me ROOFING IS put up in rolls and has only to be
nailed to the Roof to make a
Durable Fire and Nater-Proof Covering.
We particularly recommend its use upon
Buildings. Stores, Churches, Factories, Machine
ShOIS, StCambOat Decks, &c.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-24
CHAPTER Y.
ALEE s MARE

Whilst the sultan was contriving
Alee's destruction, the robbers famous
horse, on which he had often escaped
from justice, died from over exertion.
after saving his masters life while
hotly pursued by troop of cavalry.
Now there was an Arab sheikh who
governed camp in the neighborhood
of Alcassar, and who, amongst much
rare and precious property, possessed
a mare Of marvellous powers. No
sooner did Alee-nOw without horse
hear of the famous mare, than he COW
eted this most precious of the rich
sheikh's goods, and vowed that he
would have her by fair means or by
foul.
1t was on dreary day in the month
of January, while fierce wind and tor
rents of rain ragged from the heavens,
that man in the dress of a courier,
his hooded geelab tuck ed up and grid,
ed round his loins, his feet clothed in
pair of stout sandals, a small dagger
stuck in his gird!e, and palmetto bas-
ket slung over his shoulder tor budg-
ct, was seen making hasty way on the
high road to Alcassar Kibecr, and not
till between the Mood Aloolee and the
Sebbah did he dcviate from the main
track and take the direction Of "a camp
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-24
CHAPTER VI.
ALEE's COURAGE.

Though he possesses the charm of
Abd-Errachman, the Soosy--though
he be in league with the dark One him
self-this day shall he render account
to Him who is the Almighty Judge OF
crime" Thus spoke a doughty kaid,
who, armed to the teeth, and mounted
on prancing horse, was accompanied
by some fifty followers, all in warlike
trim.
Look said the kaid to his kleefa
(ieutenant), as they reached dark
and lonely ravine in the wood of Boa
mar look at these gouts of blood,
which-still as crimson as on the day
poor Sheikh Selim, the bearded, was
here villainously murdered-call for
the vengeance of all who would fgh:
in the path of righteousness. Here let
US then arrange our plans, and swear
not to abandon our task till we have
fulfilled the mandates of our lord the
sultan and let every man take the
precauton of adding a silver okeea to
the ball, for thus alone can be broken
the charm of the malicious one
The Fatha-let the Fatha be said,
they all with one voice exclaimed; and
Taleb Add el-Kader, military moo
lah, with hands uplitted, gabbied over
the sacred words:
Praise be to God, the Lord of all
creatures, the most mereiful, the King
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-24
Whole No. 2929.
Poor House Business

The Directors of the Poor meet at the Poor
House on the % Tuesday of each month.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-24
p O z IT r. "
Sunday School Volunteer Song.


Jotnr7Hg IS sang from IT, b. BradJr7JS ,ir Sdg,
Schoot iuSic Book, entitled Fresh LaursIs7