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NOVEL osFtucs ma ssvtHus CASE.

RICHMOND Va. August rs. 1891.
The counsel OF 4 party charged with evading the
revenue laws to-day before the United states Cemms
soner pleaded want Of jurisdiction on the grouno ns
the Revenue law Of Coagrees provided iof lns ssms
number OF inspectors In state - tnss o,Me naa epre
sents,ves In Congress; and % virginia nas no repre-
TIE Commimloper TOOK time 70 conslas ths eash
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G RI G X E T :.
Match Between the second EIevcns Of the
ST George's and Boston Ciubs-Auothcr
Triumph for the B0stoninns.

Match Between the second Eievcns Of the
~. Georges and Boston Ciubs-Auother
Triumph for the Bostouinus.
Yesterday the last match OF the Boston men came or
on the grounds OF the ST. Georges Club Hobosen be-
tween the second eleven Of that Club and the second
set OF the Massachusetts, II will be seen how.
ever from the Of the Boston ELEVEN that good
number Of this team have played usually as .frs,
eleven msn, and, IN fact, there but two three
other names substituted among those that have already
contendcd with both the St. Georges aud New York
Cubs. But for the abscnre OF A. Eastwood. Hammond
aud Haeh the team that played yesterday against
Il. Georges would have been fully eqrsl 20 the one
that tried conclusions with the New York Club Mon
day and Tuesday II not identical Yet there IL some
thins IN a name after all: and " pseudo drsi
eleven chooses 10 call iisef a second eleven.
why. second eleven IL must be called The morning
opened with smart shower which caused the lovers OF
cricket thrill OF fear lest the contemplated match
would have TO be put OF: but at eleven O'Clock began
TO brighten M bit, and by twelve II was quite fine.
The So Geore's men having the toss. elected 70
IN rsf The ground vas little heavy but not so much
SO as TO spoil sport, and everyhn for little
while las merry as q marriage bcl.n The fielding OF
the Boston mer was decidedly superior that OF the
- Georges who want moro practice togslher. The
batting OF the latter was. however the ascendant
and II the match could have been played through
second innings OF each CLUB, the knight OF the Dragon
would probably have won The Is gwen below
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MYSTERIOUS MURDER NEAR MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn August %, 1857.
The body Of Dr. Matthew r Ramsey, well known,
physician, found secreted in q swamp the
Raleigh road elk miles from the city this morning.
The corpse perforated with balls the head mashed
and his pockets ried. II Is supposed the murder
committed for the purpose Of robbery John Stacy has
been arrested Suspicion Of being the murderer but
positive proof against him has been produced. rho
horse was found with shot in the shoulder.
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OBERLN COLLEGE.
SPECIAL TflEsaAm TO the HERALD.

OBERLIN, Ohio, August IS 1867,
10 O'Clock p. N.
The exercises Of the thirty fourth annual commence,
men. Of oberiin College were concluded YESTERDAY.
Nearly thousand guests from abroad present.
Twenty-Five graduated from the college and three nom
he theological department. Governor Cox presided At
me Alumni dinner.
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MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL THonss.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 rHt HERALD.

CIScrSSArf August %, 1897
9o'Clock T. ".
MAJOR Gsn.ra George II Thomas here, on his way
70 Tennessee
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DEATH Or A PROFESSOR At ssows UNIVERSITY.

PROVIDENCE, n. J., August %, 1881
Rev. Robinson =. Dunn, Professor Of Rhetoric aud
English Literature in Brown University, Died n Nsv-
Pgn w syseipk y,er ersf lines
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ArnLEric.
The Champion Basc Rail Club Of Connecticut
Defeated by Massa chnsetfs Clnb.

>rsIScrfrfr Mass. August IS 1867
Tue Peluot Bsse Ball Club Of New London. Coun, the
champion club % Connecticut were defeated A. North.
amp,on Yesterday by the Eagle Club OF Florence BY t6
10 H. The Pequo,s and the Hampdsns OF this city will
play match to-day.
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sPUFFORD, IILE>TON 4 co.
INV YORK, August 2s. 1861.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
To the list o. houses already authorized receive SUBJ
scrptons 70 the Galveston Howard Association the Park
Bank and Messrs J. H. Brewer 4 TO. have been added
and the following committee OF Galveston gentlemen
have been appointed TO solicit an receive contrIbu-
tons:-S. *. smith, chairman; 4. II. McMahsn, II.
Bltn, y. Arnold. j. Burkhart A. Greenboe. IT, Halt,
A. kory, T. y Kirkland 4. :. Amber, :. Cohn, = ia
cob, John B. Lubbock, W T. Clark.
HoHAcE CONE Chat rman
" W BaKsr. Secretary.
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RELIEF sM TIE GALVESTON YELLOW FEVER SUFFERERS

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
We beg TO acknowledge the receipt Of the following
in aid Of the sufferers by the epidemic raging
in Galveston
H. A. Bray ton ....... .......................$ 25
W: W. Wakemsn .................... lOO
John NacGregor SO
Corl!es. Macy Co., through r. II. McMahan. 100
Total. .$275
Previously acknowledged Observation-Disclosures. $50
SPOFFORD, TILEsT0N x co.
INV YORK, August 2s. 1861.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
beg 10 report the following subscribed for the
benefit Of the sufferers by the yellow fever Calves
spohofu ihessvn S5u0
Iotai. $500
T. II. McMAHAN.
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THe NATIONAL GAME
Victory of the Mutuais Of This City Over the
Athletic. Of PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, August IS, 1867
very exciting and close match played here This
afternoon between the Mutual Club Of New York and
the Athletic Club OF this city. which was won Nv the
former The following e the score.-
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COURT ckLESDka-Thls DAY.
NEW POSTAL CONVENTION WITH GREAT BRITAIN

srr4rxs Corxr-Cn.xBERs-Noa 90, SO, 1l5. 143, le5,
ls5, 1855
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DEPARTURE Of the Ram sIohEwAlL FOR lApM :.
FORTRESS MONROE. August Is, 1867.
The ram Stonewsli sailed to-day for Japan.
SHIP PING NE VS.,
.-~--~~---~-~-~-~-~-~--~-
PORT OR NEW YORK. AUGUST 28. 1867.

Arr1Ved.
Ship Atlantic (o BathL weyman, Leith, IS days. with
the whole 18th inst lat a. lon 81, bark
Franklin Horl from GoenburR for Boston, 80 days out
Ship James Keller, Deano, Cardiff via Queenstown.
July g. with railroad iron, to Orocker Wood
Bark Kildare (of Padstow) Evans Hamburg, 30 days,
with mdse and ~ passengers, TO Soman Edge. 10Th
inst lat - u, Ion ~ 49, spoke bark Maggie Hammond,
from Cardiff for Bsl,imore nth, or Sable Island snip
-
Bark Emma @ Ltchheld tof RoekIaud) Crockett Bremen
Is days. with mdse, 70 Metcaf Duncan.
Bark Leila Long (of Stockton) Ames Salt Cay TT, Is
days, with salt to Walsh Carver.
Schr Dill English. Wilmington, NO.
Schr Vaughan, Parsons. Virginia.
Schr n Turner, Camp. Virginia
Schr Lindsey, Jones' Virginia.
Schr Tilton, Thornton, Virginia.
Schr c Clark, Porter, Virginia.
Schr II Cole, Eccle, Virginia
sailed.
steamship Palmyra.
Wind at sunset sSE, light.
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AFFAIRS IN NEW ORLEANS.
The City Council Appointing CeIored Onciais-
A Libel suit Instituted ON the Part 81 DE.
posed M""'e'p"' on'cer. against the City

NV ORLEANS, La, August q, 1881
The City Council last evening appointed sew branch
school drcs,ors superntendsns Of the Are alarm and
other minor officials OF the twenty -four school directors
appointed eight are colOred
IL rs reported that the late CITY Attorney and his
ASSISTANT and the late City surveyor have Instituted
SUITS against twenty members Of the new City Council
Tor libel, IN denouncing them Incompetent Tor me
positions they recently held
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FOREIGN Ports.

Foreign Ports.
SALT CAT, tt, Aug is-No vessels In port.
Americas PePts.
CHARLESTON, Aug 2s-Arrved, steamship sarasosss
Crowcll NYnrk
saied-Brs senorita, Baltimore; schr W smith, New
YORK.
FORTRESS MONROE, Aug is-Arrived brigs Alice and
Maria White, West Indies for Baltimore.
For O1er Shipping Nescs SirtA and Seventh Pages
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Pnblin Slauphter Houses.

Some short time since the Grinder
pest" was reported to be amongst some
cattle brought to Alexandria. Whether
there was any foundation for the report or
not, several Of the more influential citi-
zens of that town have thought it proper
to appeal to the mayor to adopt some SAM
tary measure to prevent the spread of the
disease and the buying and selling of dis
eased meat.
This circumstance forces upon public
attention the propriety and advantages OF
public slaughter houses after the style Of
the admirable "obatt0ir" of Paris, where
the whole matter of buying, keeping, and
slaughtcring cattle is placed under yigi-
liant police aud directed by governmental
authority. The health and comfort OF
cattle is insured, and no diseased animal
is permitted to be slaughtered for con-
sumption. Such an establishment ought
to be provided for every city of 10000
population. 1t is great protection to
public health, and at once humane and
economical. The whole business Of butch
eriug can be carried on more comfortably,
conveniently, neatly, and econ omically, in
such an establishment than in any other
way, and therefore to the advantage OF
butchers and the public health. 1t pre-
vents nuisance, compacts all the depart
ments for the disposal of the animals
their hides, tallow, hoofs, horns, and Of
fal-and greatly accclcratcS the whole
trade in cattle.
The most casual examination Of this
subject will impress any one with the
practicability and utility of the ahat-
Joir." 1t is so convenient and economical
to the fraternity Of butchers that it is a
wonder they do not, in all great cities,
voluntarily combine to form corporations
to conduct their business in one or more
large establishments, under wise rcgula,
tons, thus freeing themselves individually
from the labor and annoyance OF slaughter
ing. and combining their operations to the
purchase of cattle and the sale Of dressed
meat in the SHAMELESS. They would make
more money and have a more agreeable
vocation. We are satisfied that measure
so wise and beneficial will soon be adopted
in all cities. 4 visit or two from cattle
epidemics-a death or two from diseased
meat-would do good deal TO hasten the
| resort to this means for promoting clcani-
ness in towns and their vicinitics, and
guarding the public health.
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The Convention.


Ohio Convention TO alter the Consti'u-
t;on Of Virginia meets here to-day: From
~ character and complexion VIC need not
he surprised at any monstrosity Of which
il may be guilty. The extreme Radicals
arc completely in the ascendant, and but
that there may be some wholesome fear OF
the white majority in the State 1t wonld
not be whit less proscriptirc than the
Alabama or Louisiana Convention. IN
deed, We would rather expect this Virginia
Convention to exceed all others in the
South for itSintolcrancc and pr"Scr'rt'Ve,
ness. Strange to say, more negroes havc
been elected TO tho Virginia Co0rention
than to any other rt tho southern conSti-
tutiou. tiakoyioS crnr'aNoS. aud trnm the
nature OF the campaign Tor tho delegates
10 the Convention, ana our rnntiguity t.
Wa<hias.on. Npm which the nsv>,dy III
>tructiel,> q Haileati<,n Aayo t,aanaGel ~
;h%ckh - m>ect> a>at II the air uf q waru,
>pE(eS *tsrrrrr2,, Nc >ne!%>>e the enrnllcd
ta& emh>&ie& Africans ARD u,tEa- &aai
>sS u N"s'H'@ *ln s'>'se Esae>1r&s II II
30 S''S>AS''A5S -" s>'ls'S'A' sr'''e'|'
''H3 <'SS - SAS " A','' :" ~ >>"'H'>
We believe aae people q Nugn,'a raye
''''' 80, '',, ~ >"' = '->>>7'>>.'''s
~ - - vs.
~"" ''t' : 'E"'0 - '1''s'~N1 '1'>'' ~,
\ 20. - - -.
7'''o VIZ" H'i,s @S'O< ~ Z" >''S"A,S' Low
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Traus-Mississippi Railroads

The Interesting announcement that the
first section of the Lawrence and Calves
ton railroad has been begun, and that
thirty miles of it will be completed before
the end of this year, is made. The grand
motive Illustrated in this enterprise is
worthy OF especial attention. 1t is to get
10 the sea by, the shortest and, of course
Tue quickest route. The teemipg plains
oi Kansas and the Upper Missouri valley
""'0 '"''iodu communication by the most
entcrprising and we'll coudnctrd r.;,.aoa
routes TO the great northern cities. ~.
mat does not satisfy the growing nonp,,
uons OF that great region as long as there
% route TO the ocean shorter by lono
way than those which lead to the northern
.''.es. 30 the road to Galveston was nro
)'c'ed 10 satisfy the views of those neonle
ano after some considerable susrer.;on ;,
the project it has at last he.n , a..0.' =
earnest. 49,
The distance from Lawrence f. w..
York by the most direct railway rou,s !.
PROBABLY 1900 miles, while from Lawrepc.
10 Galveston it is only 700. The heavy
produce of Kansas and the Missouri valley
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viii thus reach tho water In less than halt
the timo by going to Galveston than IL
would by seeking shipment at any OF the
northern Atlantic ports. This would occa-
sion great saving in both expense ana
time. Galveston Is a fine harbor, ana
when the road is finished will be the point
Of shipment to the markets of the world
FOR one OF the most extensive and pro-
ductivc parts Of the great trans-Mississippi
region. Furthermore, it will assurcdly
intercept large amount of freight from
the Pacific both by the Northern aud
Southern Pacific routes, and cause Calves
ton to become an immense shipping port.
AS time rolls on, and Territories of the
United States are populated and cult
waited, VIC SEQ trade forming its lines of
communication now routes of transporta-
ton arc opened, and commerce finds new
,uarts and human enterprise and industry
new means OF employment and thrift. We
500 that however much tho ingenuity and
sTecd OF man may DO cNerted to control
tho course OF trade, after nil they AFRO
Suhordinatod to certain great natural in-
t9euces aud the Interests OF sections,
which viii sooner or later bond tho course
OF transportation 10 suit their own convc.
nseucr aud economy,
The principle observable in this is oSpo-
rsailN deserving tho consideration u tho
people II kirh,uoua, l;ihry study II well,
saa iigctG taoic attention moro 70 tho
nat9gat advantages ei their own city and
Slsgtpia, and less g. the ratlrrad lines
acIth u Is, and sho contest q southern
epu,n@u;tieS pyvy the trade OF the West,
.aey VA * IL wuch better spirits, and
tvpa 80 .s,e nGare with Increased hope.
We have ln>t the controlling natural adj
s.usaSc< which will, with ordinary effort
2u oUr part, give tho direction 10 trade
Most beneficial 10 our city. BY the best Of
voutes-thaS through Nirsinia-tho people
Of tho Ohio will reach the tide with their
products quicker than they can by any
other line. Great cities cannot monopoliZc
the interior trade. 1t must be dilluscd, and
dispense thrift in all parts of the land Just
IS public convenience and economy may
direct. 1t is true, from superior enter
prise and tact the advantages of distance
and time of transportation may be over
come for awhile, but ultimately they will
reusscrt their authority, and commerce will
take its clearly indicated direction.
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Mr.. DICKENS is most successful in the
sale of tickets to his lectures. In New
York the tickets for what are called "sin.
gle Sittings" for the first four lectures were
sold all in one day. Those who failed to
buy any of these tickets are amiably con-
soled by one ofthe papers with the remark
that they evil have chance to do better
at the next sale!" 1t is strange how these
northern city populations go en- masse for
the sensation or fashion Of the day. Now,
granting Mr.. DICKENS all that is claimed
for him, we cannot we'll imagine that the
mere reading of few pages from his own
novels is an entertainment Of such tran
sccndant merit as to set whole city mad
TO hear him. However well he may read !,
the suhject-matter Of his reading is not OF
the kind which can inspire a high order OF
interest-being without that beginning,
progress, and elimination which, in dra-
matte representations, elevate the feelings
to the degree of ecstacy.
Authors are not often the best readers
of their own writings. SHAKESPEARE was
poor player; and some Of the most en-
chanting writer's have been devoid of any
talent whatever for reading-being without
voice and incapable of speaking with
proper emphasis and cadence. But
Mr.. DICKENS is understood to be fine
reader, and may, with an art equal to IE'
rELLE, give to his enthused admirers por-
'cr-house steaks of DICKENS or tenderloin
OF boz with mushrooms. Nevertheless,
'hese side dishes of public entertainment
cannot De considered as belonging to the
hrSt order Of feasts for the popular delec-
tation. But there is no disputing about
tastes, and people have the same right to
run after Mr.. DICKENS as they have to run
after any other man who is the fashion and
the rage Of the day.
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ORGANIZATION of the Convention.

The extreme Radicals were yesterday
perpleXcd with the names Of HAWXHURST
and UNDERWOOD for president of the Con-
ven.ion. The trouble was to find out
which of these was most obnoxious to de-
cency and most callous to the rcprOaches
and scoyn of mankind. 1t was understood
last night that General DAVID 8. WHITE
had been fixed on By Ike Hunnicutt Radi-
calls to occupy the time honorcd clair OF
the House OF Delegates as temporary
chairman; and probably the contest for
permanent chairman would be between
HAwxHURsT and UNDERWOOD.
1t was said, with what warrant we know
not, that there were some who arc called
Radicals, and others who were so called
but not Radicals, who could not stomach
either OF these abominablc characters,
aud that man of prctensions to decency
and some requirements would be nomi-
mated, and receive the support of the least
intolcrant portion Of the Radicals.
1t is possible that the Conservatives may
make no nomination for President, al
though we do not undertake to speak for
them. If they make none, they will OF
course side with the most decent and
respectable nominee, who could, with
their cooperation, be easily elected. But,
we repeat, VIC speak not by authority.
1t was rnmorcd yesterday that the por-
tion Of the Radicals who have some
respect for decency and fairness would
nominate Judge SNEAD for speaker. He
is a gentleman understood to be every way
superior to UNDERWOOD, and to have some
knowledge Of law and parliamentary usage.
lie would, it is further said, discharge the
duties Of the Chair with something like
intelligence and dccorum.
1t is supposed that the Radicals do not
expect permanent organization to-day.
They hold caucus tonight, at which il
is anticipated the claims of their principal
aspirantS will be discussed.
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nITD


In Baltimore on Dec amber LIST, at his residence
NJ CHAEA DUNt, it the thirty sixth year Of hls
age.
Yesterday morning at . O'Clock, Mrs. ELIZA
BETH GK.CE, daughter OF Thomas Ryan and
The funeral viii take place THIS tuesday
EVENIn 6 at O'Clock from her residsnce on the
plank road Friends OF the family are requested
10 attand without further notice.
Canton, NJ lss., Papers p!easj copy.
Miss MARGARET NJ. BLAIR near relative and
member Of the family OF the Hon. John AlLor
Bolts.
Va. (Mr. Botts's resitenee), on Friday me ION
instant Many years an invalid, aId much Of the
time grsat sufferer, she finally died of pneumo-
nit-aii attack too severe to be- resisted by the
best medical skill. When attacked, her impaired
nd enfs eb.e ed system quickly gave way, plung-
ing the distinguished mead q leo l.mlly, VIII
we can neither fathon nor depict but now cneei'
inr TO know that they do no! mourn rs those lolth-
out hops In every lespeSt asI b9 9i Me-
BoSis and children-was remarkable lady. Her
Intellectual acullies were Of a high order, studl
ously cQltivhted, rendering her most entertalhlna
hOstes, of Mr.. Butts's numerous and select guests
rom all sections of the country. She was equally
at home and al ease with the Learned ana uh-
leaned always studying how she might make
some personal sacrifice to the III on ana nhpPic
ness Of others, whether OF high degree or io" =
person ever visited at MIR. Boris without D'lhSlns
away enshrined in his memory and heart lorI
ever the angelic countenanee Of the dear, 9o01
Mss Peqqy Blair" IN earl " IFS the natnrai
beauty OF her character received Its additional
and crowning adorpment in the professlon- tn
soul-ielt and soul igspiFins professor o sne
Her Christianity Was founded on the ROCK
q Ages. never simnsd By ng01 hse hes
venward each succeeding day, and casting
radiance upon and around rer person more sut tsa
10 the gsza OF angels than OF fallen man. Hle
Ii Gs usefuly and gracefully spent desired no m
gazing on The Shores CT Time AZ II draw TO Us
Close, but rather IouGed for tho bli'srl bsantude
awaiting II beyond. Whist An exam pie 10 iinithts
What A II.ayen to hope for AID strive FOR happy
" Miss Prcg7 Blair," and hsppy will BE- her thou
sa nd surviving friendst permitted. through GODS
grace join her The 6rlgtt realm 10 Tmiou
mss her, but why mourn the exchange she has
made frJin 4 world Of pain and sorrow to another
of Immortal iOys.
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ReconS true ton.

The reader will see by the Geographic
news that a caucus has been held at TuAD.
STEvENs'S rooms, at which it was decided
that further legislation on, reconstruction
was necessary. This is encouraging.
We hope they will go on. The more out
rageouS they make their measures, the
more hopeful our situation. We appre-
bend, however, that TnAD's followers will
find it not so easy to do up reconstruction
after their wishes. Things are evidently
going awry with them, and We apprehend
they won't be able to crafty us.