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mUTlSY IN TINE NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON.
Eighty Men Raise tkc Standard Of Revolt
AUninst n Kecper-Accidcnt To n Convict.

Eighty Men Rnise tie Standard Of Revolt
Against Kecper-Accidcnt to n Convict.
on Tuesday afternoon one OF the shoe shops OF the
New Jersey State Prison, occupied by about eighty
cnnvicis ,as the sceie Il Occurrence alarming
and threatening In its character as to give rise to
the most serious apprehensons. On visiting the In
sttution yesterday the principal keeper Mr. Walker,
furnished the following facts concerning the re-
yolt:-on Thursday OF last week the supernten-
dent Of the shoe shop, Mr.. Bergen, was taken III,
and dur ing his ndispostion temporary substitute
was provided to take charge OF the department.
Matters were apparently conducted with harmony,
but sun some strange demeanor among tne conVicss
traordlnary precautions were used, but nothing Oc-
cured to confirm any apprehension till Tuesday
to their work after dinner, resumed their seats,
but refused to take Off their jackets and go TO
AZ tyrant and possessing none OF the hu-
name characteristics OF their old Keeper, Mr..
Bergen. The principal Keeper was immediately
company with two OF the inspectors, Messrs. Pear
sail and Davis, hurried to the shoe shop. MIR.
Walker addressed the men In conciliatory terms,
but, although manifesting no violent disposition,
yet steadily refused to work under the new keeper.
the o tb rsp ~ ne co
victs, considered II the most prudent course TO
have the revolutionists returned 10 their cells Mr.
Pearsall accordingly gave the signal, which was I'M
needed BY each and. every individual. Again
Mr.. Walker deliberated with the convicts, telling
ine the indsposition of Mr. Bergen and requesting
them to resume work. The speakers words were OF
avail; so at last Mr. Pearsal one OF the inspec,
tors, announced his intention Of taking charge OF
the shop for the afternoon on hearing which the
convcts cheercd Justify with the qualification. OF
having been triumphant In their demands. on Mr..
Pcarsail assuming control the men went to work
with cheerfulness, and thus by the prudence OF the
officials In Welding to the .ol neness Of Sorss, -
quences were, most probably, .averted yestcr.
| day one Of the most efficient aud popular keepers
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REAL ESTATE MATTERS

With the near approach OF the holidays and the
period OF general settlement OF accounts the num-
Der OF auction sales OF real estate are pecoping
''small by degrees and beautifully less. and auc-
tioneers and spectators alike exhibit disposition
to rest rom their labors for awhile such condition
OF feeling 1t may be observed In the OF the first
mentioned class, being rather the result OF neces
sity growing out OF the Indifference and other
patons of the latter than Of their own motion. The
prevailing activity in money is not favorable TO
speculation OF any kind at this time, and Is sum-
cient to keep one considerable proportion OF opera
tors from the auction mart while the advantage Of
leaving balances in savings banks undi sturbed at
present. In order to obtain the half years interest
due the 1st OF January restricting Others from pur
chasing for few weeks renders it not unlikely that
we have nearly come to the last sales Of the year.
year 1888 has been appropriately distinguished,
however, by one OF the largest operations Of this
the property bounded by the Broadway Boulevard
streets, comprising two fun blocks west Of Ninth
avenue, and gore block east OF Ninth avenue. The
sum paid for this. 5000, 900, shows how great has
establishment OF the Park and the carrying out OF
subsidiary improvements
Although not applicable to this, where the dspro-
portion OF the present valuation and that of eight
years since is so great but Its appreciation, every
thing considered perfectly logical yet as 1t brings up
the Idea OF the rapid increase OF the value OF real
tate on Manhattan island during the last decade and
the question OF its heathful advance undue infa-
tiOn 1t may be remarked here, en- pasSdnt that In
comparing present appraisements with those OF ten
years ago 1t should be borne In mind that the value
now Is expressed in debased currency, worth less
than seventy-fv per cent OF itg face value.
Two sales were to have been held at the Exchange
Salesroom to-day, but one OF them only came OF,
the other OF the estate Of the late Samuel O. Baker,
at Peasantvile, N. Y, which was to have been
Quoted by Mr.. James NJ Miller, being postponed.
We give below particulars OF the sale which was
held.
SALE OF NEW YORK PRoPERTY-BY A. J. BLEECKER,
SON CO.
Two story frame house, fronting on Cherry st.
two story brick house and story brick
stable, fronting on Gouvcrneur st. and / lot
situated on the n w corner OF Cherry and
Gouverneur sts. lot 24.6 It 'front.' 1913 Is rear
by 72.s 1t in depth II. r. Mackey .......... 900
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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, MIDDLETOwN, CONN.,
The fal term of Wesleyan University, Middlctown,
ulty this year Rev. Moses Clark White. NJ. d., lee
tnrer on histology and the use Of the microscope;
Rev. H. N. Hudson. lecturer On Shakespeare, and N.
or the 14s students IN attendance New York sends
80, Massachusetts, 90 Connecticut 2j, New Jersey H.
Maine 10, New Hampshire I, Vermont and Illinois S
each, Pennsylvania and California each, Indiana
2, Rhode Island, Maryland, West Virginia. Nevada,
Wisconsin, Ohio, North Carolina South Carolina and
Nova Scotia each. The winter term VIII begin jan
uary 8. DR.. Cressy's cabinet OF osteology has re-
Gently been deposited in Observatory Han. IL IS
proposed to make the institution free after this year.
II ~ said the psf Upsuon Society Will build hall on
Willis avenue next year.
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OF the establishment. Mr.. Baxter, was placed In
charge OF the shop since when refractory element
has appeared Mr. Walker acknowledges the keeper
against whom the convicts revoted as an ATTENTIVE
ana useiul olhcer, but that he might nave acted
somewhat indiscreety.
Yesterday afternoon. while one OF the convicfs,
named Hull, was engaged in cutting leather In the
shoe shop the knife accidentally slipped and severed
his thumb completely from his hand. Medical at
tendance was Immediately procured and the man
was removed to the hospital
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EXCITEMENT IN SPRINGFIELD, TENN.
Attempted Escape Of Prisoners from Jail
RingIcnder Killed.
[From the Nashville Union, Dec. COL

From the Nashville Union Dec. 20.J
About i've O'Clock yesterday evening II. II. Muir
phy Jr, entered the jail at Springfield with supper
for the prisoners, when one OF the number named
Shoemake, desperate character, grabbed him by
the throat and choked him down. There were nine
teen prisoners confined the jail, fourteen OF whom
Immediately made their escape and the others were
and snapped his pistol at those who were attempting
to rush past him. lie succeeded in driving them
back when he locked the door, and afterwards went
In pursuit OF Shoemake. Just AZ he was attempting
to jump the creek Murphy shot him through the
heart and he died almost Instantly. Sh0emake was
the ringleader In the AFFAIR, and told Murphy when
lie first grabbed him at the jail that he would make
his escape die in the attempt The citizens turned
out and succeeded In bringing back the prisoners,
three u whom were slightly wounded.
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THE GRANTS AND THE ToDs.-Cenefal Grants
father Mir. Jesse Root Grant, was brought up by the
mother OF the late Governor Tod. SHE wanted tho
two bows both to learn trades Grant complied with
her wishes. and learned the trade of tanner. She
desired her son TO become blacksmith. Ins TACT
was playfully alluded to by HIM In speech short
time before his DEATH but he added that nc was too
lazy TO acquire the trade. strong friendship
always subsisted between Governor Tod aud the
Grants and II was thought by many western people
that General Grant would appoint him secretary oil
the Treasury II he would accept the Office.
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We regret exceedingly to announce that Governor
Gilbert Davis, 80 long and well known to the cti-
zens OF this city governor OF Coney Island, died
on Monday last at the advanced age Of eighty-two
years. There was no more popular and pleasant man
among the people of New York than was the de-
ceased Genial, warm hearted and clever he was
the spirit OF hunting ana fishing parties, and as gen.
raj purveyor Of clam feasts was unsurpassed. Many
of our old residents, when reading OF his death,
will recall to memory many associations OF theirs In
which he bore prominent part. Mr.. Davis was
liquor dealer In this city for than forty years,
and during this long space OF time was distinguished
for his uprightness and fair dealing. Peace to his
oahn
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new ORLEANS As A GREAT DISTRIBUTING GRAIN MARKET.

[From the New Orleans Times, Dec 19l
New Orleans now bids fair to be the great dis
trbutng market OF the grain trade OF the West,
complete revolution ,, effected IN the commercial
always reference to the economy Of time and cheap,
ness Of transportation. lnerest-the great lever
merchant and shipper to send his goods to mar
ket by the route that Is shortest, which Ii
most constantly open, and which costs the least.
For four or Ave months Of the year the chan
nels OF communication from the West to the
East and TO Europe are closed by Ice or where the
railroads are used transportation Ii expensive.
Nature has pointed out to the Western man that he
can best reach his market by selecting this great
and inviting Mississippi as his channel OF communi-
cation II has ceased to be matter OF arithmetic
and has become one OF fact and experience that at
all o. IN, the n ana are nes,
to market. and that not only the number OF
shipments are thus indefinitely. multiplied in
fifty per cent saved on the cost OF each shipment.
The result is inevitable 1t must come, and udlclous
a. well As in New Orleans forsee il and are shaping
their course accordingly. Capital s being invested
TO larger extent than ever before In this new drec-
tion given to the grain trade OF the West. BarRes
for the transportation OF grain in bulk from the
Western cities to this point are being substituted for
ections arising from the humidity the climate
completely done away by the methods OF ventilation
ana drying provided BY Higby's elevator and grain
Chicago and Cairo being equidistant from the
corn region at the West let us look at the figures on
Per busfe.
Transportation from Chicago to Buffalo, ave-
rage. iVc
Transportation from Buffalo TO New York, ave-
rage, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1sc
uandlng Mt Chicago. Buffalo and New York. 06c.
Freight to Liverpool, average. ldc
-
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. soc.
TRANSFORMATION from Cairo 10 New Orleans, no
handling included In freight. 1lc
Uandlinq AZ New Orleans. ns.................... 02c.
FreiQLt to Liverpool, even allowing nity per
cent In favor at New York;. 2ic.
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SIC.
Look III the difference. 13c.
with such facts for guide he would De snort
sighted indeed, who could not foresee tnat New Or
leans ia In the near future TO become the great dis
tributlng grain market OF the world.
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NARROW EscAPE.-The wife, son and daugh-
ter of Albert Blake, OF East Cornwall, Conn.,,
had a wonderful escape from instant death "a
short time since. The young man was MI
INC some old tin vessels with powder, IN the
Kitchen and had taken OF the stove lid to dust out
an old cofree pot by some means the powder IN an
open pan exploded communicating with that IN the
flied cans which contained twelve pounds IN ALL
exploding them In quick succession In room twelve
or fourteen feet square. On the instant OF the rst
EXPLOSION the young man sprang for the door, which
closed on one leg at the next the explosion,
and held him fast as In q vice. till all the powder
was burned. The wife and daughter escaped py
were severely burned. Their clothes were also set
ON fre but being Of woollen, not much damage was
done. They are now nearly all recovered rom tncif
injuries.
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BROOKLYN CrTy CoURT.-Nos. H. 40, 4s, 72,
81, 81.
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CALENDAR f0a THIS DAY.
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Mental Depression.

Mental depression is disease of the nervous
system, and of all the ills flesh is heir to, It is
the ore that excites the least sympathy. II is a
subject of frequent jests, and is called by vari-
Gus deris!ve terms but, although it is often
laughed at, it is not easy to laugh the patient out
of the belief that his ills are all real, for it is
real disorde,-the general features of which gre
constant fear, anxiety and gloom. The exter-
nal senses as well as the mental faculties, often
manifest symptoms Of arrangement Noise, as
of falling water, and ringing in the ears arc
complained Of, while black spccks and fiery
sparks frequently fit before the vision. Admo-
nitions like these should not be disregarded, us
they may, it neglected, terminate in insanity.
The seat of the disease is in the brain and ner-
vous system, and to control the malady it is nee
| essary to use a powerful tonic and Alternative,
which will correct and tone those organs without
iniaming the brain. This is the secret Of the
success of Hostetter's stomach Ditters in
cases OF this kind, for which, it is the safest as
well as the best ofrestoratives.
| In tact it is the only pure and reliable tonic
stimuant known. Many nostrums, purporting
to be tonics, are pulled up from time to time in
the newspapers, hut the sufferer had better let
them alone. HOsTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS has proven ITSELF by many years of trial,
to be in every respect what it is represented to
be. iittI. .'
| June II, 1868 sa 24-w1m.
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Type Setting Machine.

Some time ago, Mr.. F. G. Foster, of this
County, showed US model OF a type-setting
machine, which we failed to notice, not for
its lack of merit, but rather because We
waited for the proper moment to do SO.
The model does all that the inventor pro-
poses for it to do, in an accurate manner and
with great celebrity. The type are set in a
rapid way, by means of keys, sliding into
their positions until the line is filled, which
has then to he spaced.
We have seen cut and description of the
Alden machine, but the invention of Mr..
Foster excels it in cheapness, quickness, and
easiness of repair.
The attention of North Carolnians is di,
rected to this invention. If, as we believe
it is success, Mr.. Foster will be an honor
ed man. and reflect credit upon his State
and people, like other inventors of useful
machines. We trust that such may be his
destiny.
Indeed, there is need of type-setter fol-
it wi u enable publishers to diffusc literature
at exceedingly cheap rates, and the machine
will not diminish the number of printers
though it will add to their ability in the per
Torrance of the greatest amount of work il
the shortest time
We learn that Mr. Foster will apply for s
patent. i-l. l A.1 5.
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.ISus Haye Peace -,

= = .
These words of Grant, taken in conncc-
ton with the former and present state of the
country, are sinking deep into the public
mind. The necessity for "peace and quiet
was never SO urgent as it is now. Many OF
our leading public men, not recently par
tizans, are disposed to respond to this invo-
cation of Gen. Grant, and unite with him
on high, patriotic grounds to attain tins
much desired result. Among Others, we
hear it reported that the distinguished Chief
Justice of our Supreme Court, Pearson, will
give his support to Grant and Colfax. II
the Chief Justice should do this, We feel sure
he will be governed by no mere partizan
feeling, but by the conviction that the high
est good of the country is "peace," and thai
this can be secured in ne other way than by
the election of Grant and Colfax.
We trust this report is true. 1t would
not be improper, it seems to Us, for the Chic
Justice to let his countrymen know his opin
ion in this respect in this supreme crisis
Whatever they may be, We feel sure they
will be such as to command the respect ant
attention of the people. nj
There are other leading men who are re
ported to be on the eve of declaring for tn,
best means of securing peace to the countr.
by electing Grant and Colfax. W.
trust these gentlemen will not be deferred
by any ordinary considerations from announc
ing their honest convictions.
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The Chase Movement.

The Sentinel of Monday refers to meet.
Ing In Raleigh in December last, or there
aoouts, in favor Of Chase as the Republican
nominee. At that time the Sentinel cast the
name OF the Chief Justice out of its mouth
as an unclean thing but now when Chase
is looking for the Democratic nomination,
having changed front and left our ranks, the
's"''AeS refers to Republican meeting and
wishes to know how many Republicans will
Hollow Mr. Chase in his flank movement.
Inc men who most warmly favored Chase
as Republican, will most bitterly oppose
ni'h as Democrat and friend to rebels.
"c sooner this is understood the better for
Tue rebels and their Copperhead cousins.
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The Bill for the Admission of North.
Carolina, S6uth- Carolina, Louisiana,
Georgia. Alabama and Florida. N


WHEREAS, the people OF North Carolina.
South Carolina Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama
and Florida have, in pursuance or the provis-
ions of an act entitled !" An act for the more
efficient government of the rebel States" pass
! cd March second, eighteen hundred and sixty
seven, and the acts supplementary thereto,
framed constitutions of State government which
are republican, aud have adopted such constitt-
tons by large majOrites of the votes cast at the
elections held for the ratification or rejection OF
the same; therefore, s.,e r,ft3a 4
Be lenacted, de-, That each OF the States Of
North Carolina, South Carolina, louisiana,
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida shall be entitled
and admitted to representation In Congress as q
State of the Union when the Legislature OF such
State shall have duly ratified the amendment to
the Constitution Il the United States proposed
by the Thirty. Ninth Congress, and known as
article fourteen, upon the following fundanlen-
tai conditions: That the constitutions vi neither
of said States shall ever be SO amended
or changed as to deprive any citizen
or citizens of the United States of the right to
vote in said State who are entitled to vote by the
constitution thereof herein recognized. except as
punishment for such crimes as are now felOnies
at common law, whereof they shall have been
duly convicted under laws equally applicable to
all the Inhabitants of said State; Provided, That
any alteration of said constitutions, prospective
in its effect, may be made with regard to the
time and place OF residence OF voters; and the
State of Georgia shall only be entitled and ad-
mitted to representation upon TINS iuitner
fundame ntal condition: that the first and third
sub divisions of section seventeen OF the fifth
article of the constitution of said State, except
the provso to the first division, shall be null
and void, and that the General Assembly OF said
State, by solemn public act, shall declare the as
sent of the State to the foregoing fundamental
condition.
ing of the Legislature of either OF said States,
nv the Constitution or Ordinance thereof, shall
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srsArr.-rhe Civil appropriation bill was re-


Night sessions were ordered 3, ..o.z,
Recess, = y---..,. =, ~, ..,,s,,srse,
The Presidents family departed, for the sum-
mer, to Tennessee.
Gen. Breckenridgeis at Toronto, Canada, where
he win remain some time
The Tribnn, says, editorially, abiding to Gen.
Grants order, placing the recently elected OIL
Gals in Office in Louisiana: Gen. Grant will to-
day issue All order, OF the same nature, applica.
Bile to the States of North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Georgia, FiOrids and Alabama.
The deficiency bill was reported in the House
to-day. 1t appropriates five hundred and twenty
thousand dollars for reconstruction purposes. d
From Georgia. s'7 ~ q
AUGUSTA, June Is, p MLGor. Bullock is
sues proclamation, dated Augusta, June 18th,
converting the Legislature OF Georgia, in Allan
ia, at noon, on Saturday the fourth Of July, un-
der the authority granted by act of Congress. A.
-.ss,l 5la1 From New.York. sds bsl Ia
NEw-YoRK, june 81, z. M-Seventy-five
thousand dollars worth of tea have been burned
at No. 255 Fulton Street. gs,s, 8i.4u o.
From Richmond. 5ayah
RICHMOND, June ~, P. M.-The Tobacco
Manufactures here have sent a Committee to
Washington to urge reduction of the tax.
Recent heavy losses in the mails distributed ct
Culpepper C. h. have led 10 the arrest OF George
W. Coke, the Deputy Postmaster there, to-day.
He confessed the crime. 5i-f-{
The first lot Of new Virginia wheat sold, to-
day, at three dollars. s s tii A9
Foreign. 7t
PARIS, June 81, P. M.-Napoleon celebrated
the anniversary battle of Magenta, by grand re-
view at Ghalons Sur Marine. The soldiers were
enthusiastic. ,.s.F.....,s .ff5.. ai,=s
BUhLMeToN, June 81, 2. M.-Two csf loads Of
Fenian arms, stored at St Adams, were quietly
moved by Fenian teams last night.
PoTTsTowN, June 81, P. M.-The Rail and
| Nail Works in Pottstown County are burned
| Loss one million and half go
| ..f..5 From Charleston.
| CHARLESTON, June 20, P. M.-The Nems con-
tains an abstrsct OF the forthcoming message Of
the 6 Governoy elect !" Scott. la,ie-9
[He goes in for payment Of State debt, ecoro
my, education, Invoking Congressional aid, J i'm
| migration dc. Advises the Legislature to re-
lieve every citizen of political disabilities. Ad
vises q thorough reorganization of the militia
Hopes the Freedmen's Blu eau will be terminated
in the State by October, and recommends re
modelling of tn. Judicial, Jail and Penitentiary
systems. Will protect every citizen in his rights
ofperson and property.
In conclusion, he hopes that an era of goot
feeling will be inaugurated, and that the martha
valor of South Carolina, SO justly renowned ant
signally displayed, will hereafter be exhibited il
support of the common country.l rl rs'a
New York, June 81. M.-Gold 1,4OA. Ten
nessees Bonds rs; virginias So; North-Caro
linas 76as Cotton very firm, s11z. Turpentin
steddy. Rosin irregular. Strained common !, go
@295. -'t''
NEw-YoRK, June 90, P. Motion quie
and steady. Sales of 800 bales at 311S & Turpen
tine unchanged. Rosin $50 to Z. Gold strong
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Grant and Coifax Club.

At a meeting held at the Republican
Headquarters on Friday evening, 26th inst,
Rev. F. A. Fiske was called to the Chair
and W. R. Richardson appointed Secretary
On motion of Maj. Byrnes. it was resolved to
appoint committee to make arrangements
for calling mass meeting of the Republi-
can Party, in the City of Raleigh, to take
into consideration the propriety of forming
a Grant and Colfax Club for the County of
Wake. The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed as the committee
D.. ..,.-. GEO. o. SPOONER,
J. W. HOLDEN,
.fa. T. A. BYRNES, g'
r' iatfe -asc JOHN JONES.
On motion the meeting adjourned.