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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY NOVEMBER o. SHEET

and Princess or Wales and the Queen or Holland re-
Gently nonorea MN with their presence at one OF
Grand Duchess Tostee brought the opera boure sea-
son to close In Philadelphia on Friday night One OF
bOu6e, thus bids 1t adieu:-.we welcomed 1t with
Joy and bid It adieu with regret, only hoping that
every opera troupe which sSa IN future appear In
scene and costumes and as excellent an orchestra
Onenbach Is at present IN vienna. few nights
back he was present at the performance OF one OF
his pieces when player OF the violoncelo in the
orchestra was taken suddenly ILL.,. The maestro
seized the instrument and repacea tne musician:
and gravely presented him with norin as the price
Of his labor. He took the money gayly In remem-
During one OF the last rehearsals OF the ballet
'Nefte," at the San Carlo, Naples, the clothes OF
three ballet girls caught nre Inc NAMES WEI , en
tinguished by the remen and carpenters oeu ore
they could do much harm, but 80 great was n .ae
terror produced by the word "nre," tnat inc WHO'S
they were, in their theatrical costume. Several Of
the cOrvphees frightened that they were on
liged to keep their beds, and the opening OF the
theatre had to be deferred In consequence.
"Riego's Hymn now heard at every patriouc
manifestation in Madrid, dates from 1920, the year
The Words OF this Spanish
written by Colonel San Miguel, chief OF Riego's SIAN
and set to music by youth named Huerta then
seventeen years OF age, and who afterwards enjoyed
the reputation OF being the first guitarst In Spain
He Is still alive but has gone out OF fashion, like his
instrument, and leads miserable existence OF want
and penury in Paris. Surely the revolutionary gov
eminent might at least see that he does not die Of
starvation.
Steam is now the most effective agency employed
upon the American STAGE With the snorting rail-
road at Niblos and the screechng steamboat at Wal
lacks 1t must be acknowledged that steam now
draws audiences as well "a cars and barges. The
railroad scene at Nibo's, however, could be
improved upon; but the steamboat scene as done
at Wallack's is the most perfect thing of the
kind ever attempted upon the stage In this country
large boat, with genuine steam and real smoke
making her landing at good imitation OF pier,
where she lands live and kicking PASSENGERS, and
then blows her genuine whistle Of steam the lines
are cast or from the spies and her smooth transit
across the stage through canvas water is some
thing SO novel in itself that 1t never fails to bring
down the house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUDDEN DEArH.-At late hour last night Ger
man woman, aged twenty-eight, died suddenly az
1888 Crosby street. from heart disease as Is supposed
An inquest will be held to-day.
SINGULAR ORIGIN OF FIRE.-At forty-hve min
utes past nine O'Clock yesterday evening fire oc-
CURED in the apartments occupied by David Men
doza at No. 304 West F0rtieth street, when damage
Of 1fty dollars was occasioned; no Insurance. The
flames were caused by cat upsetting Kerosene Oil
lamp.
FATAL AcCIDEST.-Robert Wilson, aged twenty
four, residing at No. 452 West Twentysevenh street.
was caught In the machinery OF @. p. Hartough's
sawm foot OF that street. last evening, and injured
so seriously that he died after being removed to
Mount sinai Hospital.
PROBABLE FATAL ACCIDENT.-Last evening about
twenty-five minutes to ten O'Clock, John White,
while attempting to jump on freight train OF the
Hudson River Railroad Company corner OF North
Moore and Hudson streets, fell and run over,
having both legs and right arm severed from his
body. He was Immediately taken care OF aud hna
~ removed to the City Hospital But little hope Is
entertained OF his recovery
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22

The Carme- Rudolphe aasco already published fully
In the HERALD has given rise to general dssatsfac
tion II appears that after settling the differences
which existed the would-be rivals played three
ball game, 500 up. Rudolphe won by 1os, scoring
In his slxty-first inning s72. The match regard
ed with suspicion. On Friday evening the second or
four ball game, 1000 points, was played, pushing
shots barred. Rudolphe again won by 35l, his aver
age being almost fifteen and Carme's less than ten
The matches between Dion and Foster will take
place In this city on the 18th and 18th December The
second game will take place In Montreal thirty days
after date OF first. The articles OF agreement set
forth that two matches to be playedvz., at the
threeball or French game 300 points up, and ct the
fair American Tor push barred) game, 1000 points
up, each with az balls upon table upon which
neither shall have ever before played, the crotch to
be barred. The stake to be 81. 900 side on each
game OF which $500 has been deposited the remain
ing $500 side TO be deposited i've days prior
to playing the first game. The nrst contest
70 take place In New York on the nth or
18th day. OF December, 1903, provided suitable
public hall having substantial, solid moor, can be
secured. not the game 1.-THE threebalI, 900 points
up must be played on some day during the second
week In January. ls0e. NThe second game four.ball
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SAD AFFAIR IN LOWELL, MASS.
A Building Burned and Two Men and n wo-
man sunocafed to Death.

N
nnn sunocafed to Death.
LOWELL, Nov. 81. 1863
This morning about one O'Clock Ore was discovered
IN the bonnet bleachery OF s. r. Fletcher No. 90 Mer-
rimack street, In the second story. The fire broke
out In the back room, but how II originated is mys
tery This room, used as q store and work room,
was entirely burnt out nothing having been saved.
The front room was also deluged with water, and all
in 1t was damaged. The store beneath, No. 9s was
was occupied by Elbridge Dearborn, boot and shoe
manufacturer and dealer. who had In q stock worth
$1,000 or $1,000 His damage is wholly from water.
He was insured for $4,000, which more than covers
his loss Mr.. Fletcher was insured for 81, 000 which
does not cover his loss. The building 10 owned by
John Nesmith whose loss and insurance we have not
learned.
The third story and attic above were occupied for
lodging rooms, and the saddest part Of the affair is
that three persons-two men and q young woman
were surocated either from the natural smoke or by
inhaling the fumes OF buring birthstone used IN bon
net bleacheries. The names OF those who persisted
are Michael b. Carney, twenty years old whose pa-
rents reside on the Merrimack Corporation and with
whom he boarded; he was temporarily lodging with
a FRIEND who hired one OF the rooms, and who saved
himself. The other man was jeweller who had
been in the city since Monday ana who hired the room
mac House as George Manard, Boston, though he
had New York card In his pocket. He IL ive feet
three inches nlgn perhaps wv VI
old. dark hair aud thin moustache was well dressed
and wore q diamond bosom pin and heavy dia-
mond ring on one OF his fingers Inc name OF the
teen years old, who roomed In the attic and who
came here from Ellsworth, Me. she was employed
on the Suffolk Corporation. A. girl who roomed with
her named Carrie Black had narrow escape, get
ting out on to the roof after being nearly SUMO
caIed though 1t IL probable that she WIN recover.
Two other dodgers escaped IN the early part OF the
nre. None OF those who persisted are burnt
Inc 0ody OF Manard, or MAYNARD the stranger is
~ the conn warehouse OF Gordon h Currier ana
may De IDENTIFIED BY his friends. The sad accident
casts gloom over the city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
AQUATIC.

The great boat race between Kelley and Randforth,
for the championship OF the Thames on Tuesday
last, resulted as nearly every one anticipated, in
favor Of the latter.
On Tuesday next sculling match for prize
valued at $780, between W. B. Curtis OF the Atlantic
Club, and J. G. White, Of the Gulick Club will take
place over the Association Course starting from In
front Of the Elysian Fields.
On thanksgiving Day three mile race In seven
teen foot working boats, open to ALL for two money
prizes the third boat to her distance, Will take
place over the course of the Hudson Amateur Row.
ing Association under the auspices OF David Banks
Jr and others. This win probably bring the season
to Close
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
SAILING OF STEAMERS YESTERDAY.

Only three steamships left this port yesterday for
foreign ports. In coastwise trac there is no falling
oE-three steamers to New Orleans and two to Sa-
vannah are an encouraging exhibit for one day.
FOREIGN.
The City OF London, Captain 8. Brooks for Liver
pool and Queenstown, took her departure at one
O'Clock from pier As North river, having on board 20
cabin passengers and others in the steerage. The
cargo consisted Of provisions and cotton no specie.
The heivetia Captain Cutting, for Liverpool and
Queenstown, sailed from pier ~ North river In the
morning at ten O'clock with IL saloon and 100 steer
age passengers no species cargo OF grain cotton and
provisions.
The Europa, Captain Craig, for Glasgow and Lon.
donderry, left pier 20 North river at noon, with SIS
cabin. 90 steerage passengers and a miscellaneous
cargo; no specie.
The De Soto, Captain w: B. Eaton, for New Or
leans calling at Havana left pier 50 North River,
gers. Her freight consisted of dry goods, provi-
sions and various kinds OF measurement goods.
Orleans direct sailed from pier IL, North River at
three O'Clock, having board 20 cabin and steer
age passengers and full cargo OF assorted mer-
The Mariposa, Captain Kemble, for New Orleans
with is cabin and 10 Storage passengers; cargo
sorted, OF dry goods groceries and provisions.
The Georgia. Captain Smith, for Mobile via Fernan-
dina route sailed from pier 20 North river at three
O'Clock, with As first and Is steerage passengers
Full cargo Of assorted merchandise, hardware and
provisions.
The Gulf City, Captain Stewart for Galveston left
pier 20 East river with cabin and steerage pas
sengers and an assorted cargo.
The San salvador, Captain Nickerson for Savan-
nah, started from pier No. North river at three
O'Clock In the afternoon with so cabin passengers
and an assorted cargo.
The Montgomery. Captain Lyon for Savannah, left
pier ID North river in the afternoon, with "a cabin
passengers and nearly full cargo OF merchandise.
The Manhattan, Captain M. $. Woodruff, for
Charleston and Florida ports sailed from pier No.
North river at three O'Clock, having on board SIS
chandIse.
The Rebecca Clyde Captain Chichester for WASH
fngton and Georgetown, D. c., left pier No. is East
river with few cabin passengers ana q limited
freight OF assorted merchandise
The Isaac Bell, Captain II. A. Bowen, for Norfolk
and City Point left pier 81 North river, in the after
noon. with 20 cabin passengers and miscellaneous
cargo.
The Niagara, Captain s. Brakeman, for Richmond,
left pier 81 North river IN the afternoon, with 20
cabin passengers cargo assorted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
psDEsTalAnlsM.

Pool Selling ON the Great Foot Race.
There was q good attendance OF sporting gentry
last evening at Mitchell's saloon, Broadway and
Houston, at the pool selling Of the foot race of l25
yards which comes or tomorrow on the Fashion
Course, 1 l., between E. d. Davis. OF New York.
and ]. W. Cozad, OF Iowa. for the championship OF
America snd purse OF $4,5 500. 1t was Intended to
sell pools at the same time on the trot between
Lady Thorn and George Wilkes, but no bids could
be had &c the foot absorbed all the interest and
all the money besides. The following pools were
Sold
Davis. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES so 80 Is 95 100
COZad. ..,..........3 So 81 80 20 100 100
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1000 points, shall be played in Montreal thirty DAYS
from cate OF first game. The parties agreed tbat, IN
the event OF each winning game, third shall DC
played the winner OF toss TO the city teither
New York or Montreal) and also whether the game
shall be the three-ba 900 points, or the pushDarred
fourball, I, 200 points.
Daniels, champion OF Massachusetts,, challenges
Foster or Dion to play the push barred four-bali
game, 1880 points up, for $500 aside, on condition
that the contest shall take place In Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
PIGEON SHOOTING.

match has been arranged between Messrs
Tinker and Boodgood, OF Providence, for $3.50, to
shoot at thirty single birds, the match to come OF
the day previous to Thanksgiving Day. The same
gentlemen have issued challenge to shoot with any
two men In New England for from $3.50 to $1,000.
James Ward OF Toronto, and Captain Travis, OF
Chicago, have agreed to shoot pigeon match for
81, 900 side at Dexter Park on Thursday next, at
fifty pigeons each single rises from plunge trap
Another match Ii to come or on the 9th inst, be-
tween Ward and Klienman Of Calumet, ILL.,, to shoot
at 100 single pigeons each from ground trap, for
$500 a side.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
CITY POLITICS..

Nominations for Assistant Alderman and Corr
poration Counsel.
The citizens OF the Ninth district nominated Tor
Assistant Alderman John II. Decker.
The GERMAN Club OF the Twenty-nrst district
nominated Tor Aasistant Alderman John Hart
the radical republicans OF the Eighteenth district
nominated Nicholas Haughton for Assistant Alder
man. - !. -, -
nominated Mr.. Richard 0'Gorman for Corporation
Counsel, and John Cannon for Assistant Alderman
nj the Fourth district.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
BOOK AUCTION.

The unsold portion OF the library Of the late Mr..
Charles Edwards was disposed or last night at the
salerooms, Clinton Hall. The attendance was larger
than on the night previous, and the bidding was
quite spirited AS has been already stated, the col
lection contained but few books that could not bd
found In any ordinary book depository, but these
few were very rare volumes. In the portion OF the
library disposed OF last night there were works
sufficiently valuable for special mention. The library
izalo fair rio
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22

Nominations for School Trustees.
the Democratic Union Conventions to nominate
candidates for school trustees were held last night
in the various wards, and resulted a. follows:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-22
TRoTTISG AT THE FASHION COURSE.

FASHION COURSE, November N.-Sweepstakes,
$780, mile heats, best three in five, In harness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-02
TIE COOPERs, STRIFE.

Determination Of the strilscrs-An the Bosses
crs' Union-Filfhy Flour barrels and the
Public Hcalth-Interview with the Board Of
Health.
Just four weeks have elapsed since the Coopers'
Union of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey struck for
an advance In wages. The rates up to last fall were
fifteen cents for -four barrels and sixteen cents for
sugar barrels. When winter set I'm with all its hard
ships and thousands Of men had been thrown out Of
employment several Of the employers reduced
the above rates by one cent, and the
workmcn thankful to have employment at
all In that trying season of distress, SUBJ
mitted. With the commencement OF the month
OF April however, business became brisk again, and
the workmen, concluding that the pretext advanced
by the bosses for reduction during the winter could
no longer be urged, demanded increase to sixteen
cents for -four barrels and seventeen cents for sugar
barrels TO this all the bosses after con.
sutation assented except one, A. r. Briggs,
OF Rutgers street, New York, and against
this employer the men have determined to make
firm stand till their demand be complied WITH Mr..
Keys OF Columbia street, New York, has already no.
titled the men that he Ia willing TO pay the rate
asked for provided all the other employers do like
Bay Mills Company, OF South Brooklyn, have COM
menced to pay the men according TO the new scale.
The men in the yard OF II. n II. Shepherd OF Newark
have also struck, and make common cause with the
society In New York.
The number OF men afected by this strike is 200.
They meet regularly every morning in this city. The
President Of the society is Mr. Thomas Doherty, who
maintains steady correspondence with the trades
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-02
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Democratic Presidential Nomination
NIurmurings Among Pennsylvania Demo-
Gratis.
The Philadelphia Age Of May /, the democratic or
gan in Pennsylvania objects to the job the Manhat
tan Club IN this city is reported to have imposed
upon itself Of cutting out the work for the Demo-
cratic National Convention beforehand. 1t re-
marks:-"As Pennsylvania casts over one-tenth ofthe
vote in the Electoral College, would 1t not be well in
making these little arrangements to wait until she
was present to assist OF one thing our New York
friends may feel assured, that Pennsylvania intends
to be consulted In this matter. with no undue claims,
but to the full extent Of her importance and the
weight of her position In the coming contest. There
are those-we do not say that we share in their
OplniOn-whO think that New York has had too much
influence in the National Conventions OF the
democratic party. With this sentiment prevail
ing, and much more largely held than our friends
In New York think, we should be sorry
to see anything which could give color to charge OF
undue interference their part, which looks like
prearrangement forestaing the action Of the
venton. In July In New York will be plenty Of good
and true men from all over the land. Their Judgment
and combined opinion will be OF more value than
that Of the Manhattan Club. And Pennsylvania will
be on hand to have her say in the matter. Until then
we think the democrats OF New York had better
waltz
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-02
Political Miscellany.

The Macon tGa) telegraph democratic, Of April %
thus refers to the election for member OF Congress
from the Second district I'm that Statc:It Is settled
beyond dispute that Nelson Tiff, the democratic
nominee, has been elected TO Congress In this dis
trict by very large majority. II will hardly fall
short OF three thousand. He VIII hardly take bis
seat but he has beaten bad man, who would have
taken Il but for his defeat"
Senator Drake of Missouri, publishes an address
to the radicals OF that State In which he takes
strong grounds In favor OF impartial suffrage, and
urges more thorough and complete organization OF
the party throughout the State
Hon. II. T. Blow, in letter to Judge warmsrth, OF
Rolla. Mo-, declines to become a candidate for
Governor and gives his views In regard to the plat
form which the republicans ought to adopt In the
approaching state campaign.
The delegates to the State Convention from the
Rock Island County Qll.) Radical Convention
have been instructed TO vote for General John NJ
Palmer as the radical candidate for Governor Gen.
eral r. has withdrawn his letter declining the noml-
nation and he will no doubt, secure It.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-02
Ba0oKlyN NAVY YARD.
OnIciai Installation OF the New Cousmaudan nj
of the Navy Yard.

Yesterday, in conformity with the orders OF the
Navy Department, Rear Admiral s. w. Godon took
formal possession OF the command Of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard, relieving Rear Admiral Charles II. Bell
The ceremonies as prescribed in the rules OF naval
etiquette to be observed In the transfer OF authority
in question, published IN the HERALD OF yesterday,
were strictly adhered TO, with but single slight ex
cepdon. At meridian the marines, one hundred
In number, were drawn up In line In front OF the
Lyceum, together with the band attached to the
United states receiving ship Vermont. At the en-
trance TO the building were assembled the several
officers connected with the yard and on this station,
In uniform. A bevy OF beautiful and elegantly at
tired ladies' also lent grace to the occasion by their
presence. shortly after twelve Admiral Godon
made his appearance at the main entrance to the
yard, upon which Admiral Bell, accompanied by Cap.
tain Muaney, OF the Ordnance Department stepped
forward and met the relieving officer about midway
between the gate and the LyceuID, end e5corted
him to the latter place. As they passed the marine
guard they were saluted by "present arms" whiie
the drums paid the compliment of two ruiiies, the
broad pendant OF the new commandant was run up
to the masthead at that moment and saluted accord
Ing TO the regulation by the discharge OF thltteen
guns. Admiral Godon was then introduced person
ally TO each ocer present and was conduc ed TO his
office. The marine battalion passed IN review and
the installation ceremonies terminated,
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A BEAUTIFUL CHRoMo-LrrHoGRAPH.-Ac chrome OF
the original of easter Morning. an effort Of Mrs
Theresa NJ Hart Of Boston, has just been issued. As
a work Of art easter Morningr may be accepted az
a pure specimen Of the skin In copying to which
chrorno-llthography has been brought. SO perfect
are reproductions OF this art that the critically
educated eye alone detect them from the original.
Mrs. Harris subject Is simple in conception and
although 1t certainly has triding faults such as the
inequality OF the aud the too heavy shading OK
the shaft, is magnificent in execution. easter
Morning. Is represented by an upright Grecan cross
OF pure white marble over the arms OF wnlcn.
extending from the head to the base Ol 'ne snas, .
thrown a wreath of flowers, composed oi yenow
roses, vioets fuchsias, roses, phks neno,ropes,
orange blossoms and pansles, harnonIousy pienoeus
The wreath Is typical OF the glores OF Easter MORN
ing The flowers are finely indiViduazeu anu .ru,l.
fuliy coIored looking at short distance not unlike
the natural Overlooking the slight defects REFERRED
to and nm Inexcusabe stiffness in the arrangement OF
the wreath nothing can be liner than IL this copy ot
the orgina I'm the reproduction OF the @sthctic In
art and we trust IL Will never be put To baser uses.
Chromolithog raphy has taken first place in tho
school of appliances for the cultivation VI the truth.
full aud the beautiful.
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The Southern Democracy.

Speaking for the Southern democracy the Macon
(Ga.) Journal April %, says II it knows aught OF
their temper or purposes, they Evil vote in the New
York Convention for the man, be lie civilian or Fed
eral General, who can win-whOse strength before
the country Is such as TO insure success and the con-
the Oppressor. They will neither ask nor care to
know what he said nor what he did during the war;
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6ecretarys CARRIED authorities his feeble and unsuc
cessful effort at technical bubble, his omission OF
important papers from his report and his circulation
OF the Senate document In mutilated form. These
are things that Will keep for another time. Most re-
spectfully, yours, &C., J. s. BLACK. .