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WEBSTER LITERARY AND SOCIAL UNION.

The frat annual ball and literary entertainment OF
the Daniel Webster Literary and Social Union was
held at Apollo Hall last evening. The proceedings
commenced with an overture by Professor Krack.
overs band. after which the opening address was
delivered by Mr.. Louis Levy An essay on "friend-
shipr was next delivered by NJ. Solomon. The great
feature OF the literary exercises was the debate on
the question "who Is More Useful to Country, the
Warrior or the statesman" The affirmative
was discussed by q. Brenauer and q. Semel,
and the negative by j. Haus and j. Stern. When
ID Il remembered that the dsputants were all juve-
niles the debate was conducted with wonderful
display not only Of talent but u that Judgment and
shrewdness Indispensable to the thorough sitting OF
n proposition. Mr.. Brcnauer, In his extempore
speech concluding the debate, had somewhat the
best OF the argument, though ~ FAR as the discussion
ranged the previous speakers had luly covered the
ground. Mr.. Frank rected the "Chiefan's Daugh-
ter,' and Mr.. Kalnus delivered an address on "Edtl-
cation'' In the dialogue between the Quaker
and the robber Messrs. NJ Newman aluf
J., Grecnstein acquitted themselves credfta-
bly,. The concluding address was delivered
nv e. stone. Dancing then was commenced, and the
ladies' who had hitherto been mere spectators, now
shared the laurels with the stronger sex. The ASSOC
citation has been In existence only six montbe, and
the success OF the entertainment last evening augrs
well for the future. The cultivation OF literary taste
In a social club smacks OF novelty, but the young
gentlemen who try the experiment give correct re-
Spouse TO of the questions raised every day IN
social life, "Shal we Indulge In the pleasures OF
sense and at the saire overthrow the uoininion Of
the mndW
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WISCONSIN.
Improvement of the Fox aud Wlsconsir
Aivers-Watcr Communication Between the
Lakea sud the Mississippi.


Improvements of the Fox and Wisconsin
hivers-Water Communication Between the
J, Aakea sud the Mississippi.
PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Nov 10, 1888.
Tht convention called by the Governors OF Wis.
consin va. Missouri and Minnesota to adopt mea.
sures to secs,,,e aid from Congress to improve the
Fox and Wisconsin rivers met to-day. The attend
ance was large ann demonstrated that very great
interest fs felt In opeoing channel OF water COM
muncation by way OF nese rivers between the lakes
and the Mississippi river.
Many prominent gentlemen from the States men
toned were present including Governor Fatrchild,
OF wisconsin; Governor Merrt, or Iowa. and several
members OF Congress. Governor Atwood, OF Wis
consn, was temporary and Governor M0rTtl, OF
Iowa, was permanent President.
The report OF General Warren, who has, under
authority OF Congress- made q survey OF the Wis.
consn river Is entirely favorable to the practcdblity
OF the Improvement. Resolutions were adopted de-
claring that
Whereas the report OF General X. Warren the engineer
n-chef shows thai navgable water channel OF depth
connecting tho Mississippi river and Lake Michigan by
OF me FOX and wisconsin rivers can be made Mt moderate
Resolved, Ta, the immediate opening OF such channel h
demanded by the Interests Of the entire country and that
measure OF defence in case Of war; that the
Senators and Representatives in Congress from the
take and complete the Improvement at early day that
memorial be prepared setting forth the character Of the
TO the President Of the Unite States heads Of departments
and members Of Congress that the Governors Of Min
consin requested unite in forwarding copies Of such
memorial to Governors of the other States asking them to
egslaes with the naat thew adopt the PRACTICAL
effect tho sired that the President Of
this Convention In his discretion may appoint committed to
visit Washington TO urge subject of the improvements
upon the attention or Congress.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKET.--LONDON, Nov. 11-5 r.
M-Consols closed steady at 945s for money and ac-
count. United States Gve-twenty bonds, "a. Illinois
Central, 96la. Erie shares, 26lS.
PARIS BoURsE.-PARrs Nov I1.-BOurse strong.
Rcntes, 70f csc.
ing.-United States ve-twenty bonds closed at 1871
for the issue Of 1862.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.--IlvERPuoL, Nov
I1-Evening.-The market closed dull and I'M
changed The sales to-day have been 5000 bales.
HAvRE COTTON MARKET.-HAyRE, Nov. 1.-THE
transactions to-day In cotton afoat and to arrive at
1857 per cwt for low middlings.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFS MARKET.--LIvERPoOL,
Nov. lis p. M.-Callfornia wheat has declined to
12s. I'D. per Genital. Other articles unchanged
eiLIvERPooL PRODUCE MARKET.-LIvERPOoL Nov.
It's p M.-Spirits turpentine has advanced to 2ss.
per cwt.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.-LOSDON, Nov lis
p. M.-Sprits turpentine has advanced to 29s. Cd.
per cwt. Linseed OIL f23 los. per ton
PETROLEUM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Nov, 11.-Petro-
leum Is irmer and higher at 521sf. for standard
white.
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ItLISnApHlC NEWS ITEMS.

heavy snow storm occurred at Bufralo yesterday
morning and severe gale prevailed on Lake Erie
The county seat OF Maries county, Mo-, was burned
on the 6tn ins together with all the county records
and election returns.
warner w. Thomas, a porter and Waterman in
Boston, committed suicide last evening by shooting
himself with pistol.
The greater portion OF the brewery Of Frederick
Miller, on Lake avenue, Rochester. was destroyed
by IRE yesterday afternoon Loss $4,000; Insured
forl$s,000.
on Tuesday morning Miss Hannah O'Nef, OF Pitts
burg and Miss Martha J. Martin, OF Baltimore, re-
ceved the black veil OF the convent OF the Sisters Of
Mercy In Baltimore.
Il. 8. Darling, prominent boat builder, OF Port
Jefferson. L. l., committed suicide early Tuesday
morning by hanging himself. lie had been laboring
under temporary fits Of insanity for some time
Miss Mary f. Magee, twenty years OF age, daugh-
ter OF Captain Magee, OF Troy committed suicide
yesterday morning by shooting herself through the
heart with her fathers revolver Temporary In
sanity was the cause.
James Jackson, q St. Louis runian, was yesterday
sentenced by the Recorder OF Detroit Mich, 70 the
state Prison for fifteen years for the attempted muir
der OF policeman. on hearing his sentence Jack
sen became very indignant and abusive 70 the
Judge and expressed ferocously ha desire 70 shoot
the policeman.
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vantage to the cultivation of the a merican mine
arising from this kind of entertainiHe n1. We
nave solid thinkers, good educators anu sum
ciently profound philosophers in this country to
supply all the wants Of the community, with
out accepting the vapid frivolties which come
to US from abroad. If we require anything in
the shape Of lectures as part of our winter en-
tertainments we have sources to draw upon in
such men as Agassiz, Doremus and many
others, who comprehend the subjects they are
talking about and leave their audience wiser
and better for the evenings pleasure. We do
not understand why we should be made to
suffer from the deluge of small fry lecturers of
both sexes who, having bored some literary
men In Europe for letters of introduction to
some literary men in this country, bore them
into recommending the accomplished lee
turers to public notice, and then bore the
public with their dull entertainments. Perhaps
the best way to remedy this evil, which is
really growing almost insufferable, is to adopt
the plan of the grevously bored literary men
OF Europe, by giving these adventurous lee
turers letters of Introduction to the sayans
OF Australia and New Zealand, and send them
along ON their way rejoicing. We might thus
get rid OF them and at the same time have the
satisfaction of knowing that we were sending
the light of knowledge into the comparatively
dark regions OF the Australasian islands
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POLITICAL NOTES.

Nov that the election Is over Southern papers are
beginning to serve up dishes Of spice and fun That
Is the best way to take defeat and disappointment.
The Chicago Tribune suggests David A. Wells,
Special Commissioner Of Revenue, and Elisha u.
Vashburne as probable candidates for Secretary Of
the Treasury In General Grants Cabinet. The Chi
cago Post goes for washburne.
It seems that that old political hack. the Somer-
vile Journal, has finally gone up or been submerged
in another concern. II probably died OF the Grant
ppe as 1t seemed to be almost suocated with spite,
spleen and vexation after the election
Gerrit Smith has written letter addressed TO
"Presidcnt Grant.n lie hopes the President elect
will adhere to universal suffrage and remember that
so far as political rights concerned "a mans q
man., lie omits to give his notions about the rights
OF women,
The western papers are already beginning to talk
about Crant and the Lecches.- There is q hot time
before the hero OF vicksburg. That may be set
down for fact.
Agitation about the next Congressional delegation
from Connecticut has already commenced. 1t Is
proposed to nominate q workingmen's candidate, to
be supported by the republicans
The vote OF the inmates Of the Lunatic Asylum Of
Tewksbury for President were taken, for amusement
on Tuesday. The result was as foows:-wholc
number of votes. AZ U. S. Grant, IA; Horatio Sey-
mour IS; Abraham Lincoln. .; George Mcclellan, 2;
John G. Fremont, 2; Martin Van Buren,, Q; John
Quincy Adams, 1; Winfield Scott, 1; Daniel O'Con.
neil, 1; James Buchanan, 1; Emerson member OF
ParlIament), 1; Queen Victoria, Il Tippecanoea land.
Tyertoo, 1.
Waltham, Mass, lost about two hundred voters
this fall By removals chiefly from the watch factory
a large majority Of whom were republicans.
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TENNESSEE.

Fatal Shooting ARRAY In acknowledgements
Shipment Of Arms-No Riot in Upton County.
:. -~-. MEMPHIS, Nov. IL, 1868.
James Stokes and John Cunningham went to the
house OF Owen Reilly, near the corner Of Winchester
and Main streets, this morning, and attempted to
whip Mrs. Reilly for some remark made by her about
Stokes mother. Reilly resisted them, and fight
ensued, during which he was shot in the back and
groin, and probably mortally wounded. Stokes and
Cunningham were arrested and committed.
Fifteen boxes Of new muskes arrived here yester-
day morning from st. Louis, consigned to L. Hell
man, who refused to receive them. He denied know
ing anything about them. They were stored and
Will be sold 70 pay charges.
The troops sent to Masons depot last night re-
turned this morning. They report all quiet there.
Although large body OF negroes there riot
GUS proceedings occurred.
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TIE QUEENS PROCLAMATION
Queen Victoria issued proclamation dissolv-
ing Parliament. The writs having been
issued the elections will be proceeded with
forthwith. The new Parliament is to meet on
the 10th of December. Now comes the tug
OF war; The practical results of Mr.. Dis
raeli's Reform bill will soon reveal them
selves. Although it is pretty well known
what viii be the character of the new Par
lament, the elections will be watched with
interest
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ALBANY, Nov. ii, 1868.
The Base Ball Convention was held at the Assem-
bly, chamber to-day the session lasting from eleven
O'Clock In the morning until four O'Clock this after
noon without intermission. Over seventy clubs were
represented In the convention, though only thirty
eight sent delegates. But eight clubs sent repre-
sentatives from Albany and the western
part Of the State. The most important action OF the
convention that which resulted In the expulsion
OF the Mutual Club for infringing the constitution OF
the association by reinsatng Duffy. After the club
had been expelled and the Judiciary Committees
action sustained the Mutual Club were renstated
with but one dissenting voice. The election Of OH
GERS resulted as follows:-
Presidential. VOORHEES,.
vice Presideats-Flrst, J. W. Schoneld; second, @.
Lewis.
Recording Secretdyp--M. J. Kelly.
Corresponding Sec1'etd1V-H. w. Garfield.
7yedsurer-G. II. Albro.
Delegates 10 the National 0nrention--Messrs
Herring, Tassie wdey, Page, Murtha, Wheeler,
Mattoon and McKeon.
Judge Adrocutes-Messrs. Bolton and Wheeler.
The Convention adjourned TO meet In Albany on
November IL, 1869.
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A CONNECTICUT MYSTERY uNsAvEl LED.
A Farcical Termination to a Sui ,DOsed Tras

From the Hartford Courant, Nov. IL

From the Hartford Courant, Nov, II y
On Sunday last two children found between the
driveway and the trusswork OF o brk lge N East
Berlin lot OF female apparel, cons sitting OF q
set OF furs, silk velvet hat, black silk sack,
gaier boots, hose corsets chcmise. &C., and
upon notifying Squire Buckley, first lcctEan, it
was OF once supposed that q woman had COM
mttcd suicide and considerable excite ment was
the body and steps taken to advertise the articles
found for the purpose Of identification. The whole
affair remained mystery until yesterday when 1t
was cleared up. IL appears, frst-to quote the
exact words OF Sid Cowles-that ian artist
from Rocky HILL who was little bambcozled,.
to shebang," where he secured . room
in which he might sleep away his in
toxicatlon. In the afternoon he got up went to AN
adjon ing and stole the articles above enurncr-
ated and started the road TO Berlin His story is
that he did not ''come to himsef' until he had
walked some distance, and then discovered that he
had o bundle (which he must have taken from
the house." To get rid OF 1t he slowed it awsy
under the bridge. On Monday, as he was some.
what worried over the transaction, he started
for this city, and at the Berlin depot heard people
talking about the probable suicide but said nothing.
On arriving here he proceeded to the house
where he had stopped and owned up tiat he
the place where they were hidden. Some. Of
the inmates got into controversy with him,
and Just then brace Of policemen camo along
and he was taken into custody and ut the stations
house told Just what he had done as here briefly,
related. Yesterday of1lcer Cowes went to Berlin,
and brought them back to this city, His appearance
In Berlin lifted load from the entire population. IA
some Of the people had been lying awake nights ever
the suicide mystery. The Rocky Hin artist who
is a married man and got or the Level road by the
excitement Of election was allowed to Depart.
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MASsACHUSET

Dedication or the Institute Of Industrial
Science MT Worcester.
WORCESTER, Nov IL, 1903.
The Worcester County Free Institute OF Industrial
Science was dedicated to-day with appropriate ser
vices II IL designed to furnish practical training In
mechanic and natural science, and starts with an
endowment OF about $500, 900, with Professor O. O..
Thompson as president. There was large attend.
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DELAWARE.

Proceedings of the Supreme Lodge Of the
knights of Pythins.
WILMINGTON, Nov. IL, 1868.
The Supreme Lodge OF the Knights Of Pythias adj
journed their annual session last evening to meet in
the city Of Richmond, Va, on the second Tuesday In
March, A constitution was adopted for the entire
order, The ritual was amended and many impor-
tant changes made.
The delegates from the various States were spen-
didly entertained during their stay by the Grand
Lodge Of Delaware. The most important action
taken during the session the refusal to recognize
the proposed branch OF the order styled soon.
claves.n
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NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

The sidewalks in most OF the great thoroughfares
are sadly In want OF refaggng. There is big Job
here for some industrious "ring"er-in to unearth.
1t Is stated that there are upwards of two thou
sand manageable schoolmarms in this city engaged
IN teaching the young IDEA how to Shoot and every
individual Of them pretty The President OF the Cru
city to Animals Society should to their cases and
provide them with rods to lean upon through life.
II captain or any other man Is in charge Of the
Twenty-sixth precinct police, and he knows how to
manage his men, why is 1t that from Liberty street
to Barclay, on West street. SO many pocketbook
troopers thriveP Why Is it that 80 many petty rob-
berries OF passengers on the California and other
steamer wharves and railroad depots are taking
place latterlyf The people would like to know.
An enterprising genius has originated new bust
ness, and out Of which he can not only make good
living but splendid fortune. He advertises that he
Is prepared to punish physicians or persons prac-
Using medicine and who have not nrst class diplo-
mas-for a consideration, Of course. Here is o
chance for the irregular faculty."
What Is to be the future name OF the magnificent
Opera House situated the corner of Twenty-third
street and Eighth avenueY Mr.. Pike having sold out
TO the Erie Railroad Company OF profit Of over
100000, has no longer anything to do with that
establishment; ergo 1t is no longer 'sPke's Opera
House." 1t is rtmored that this marble structure
Is about to be recnrstened, but mention is made
OF the new name which 1t is to receive. How would
oChelsea Opera House" answer 1t is both eupho-
NOUS and appropriate.
It is all very well and eminenty praiseworthy for
the Board of Health to proceed against lthy tene.
ment houses and to enforce the penalty imposed by
the law but just well and pralseworthy would 1t
be were the Board to give an account OF what is
done with the money thus collected by their legal
proceedings.
The only free picture gallery In this city-the fence
which protects the new Court House from prying
eyes-sufered severely on Sunday evening last from
the depredatons OF horde of vandals in the shape
OF ragpickcrs who despoied 1t Of many choice
specimens OF the printers and engraver's art. As
these didactic illuminated pictures are placed there
for the enlightenment and edcation Of our citizens
would 1t not be well for our conscript fathers to
adout some measure for their better preservation
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RUSSIA.

The International Military Commission.
ST. PETERsBUG, Nov. II, 1858.
The International Military Commission, called by
the Emperor Alexander to draw up convention for
the mitigation Of the horrors OF war; has commenced
Its in this city under the presidency of the
Russian Minister OF War.
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THE NEW DOMINION.

The End Of Lord MOnck's Administrations
Meeting of the Privy Council.
OTTAWA, Nov. IL, 1868.
The last meeting Of the Privy Council under Lord
Monck's administration will be held at Quebec on
Friday. All the members Of the government left
here to-day to be present.
Chief Justice Richards has been appointed Chief
Justice OF the Court Queens Bench OF Ontario and
Justice Hagarty Chief Justice OF the Court Of Com
mon Pleas.
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FROM THE PLAINS.

Departure Of an Expedition Against the In
dinns-Close Of the Mining Season in Nom
tana-Weather I'm Minnesota.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. IL, 1868.
Denver despatch says-About 800 Indians left
Maxwell's rancho last week on an expedition against
the hostile Indians.
The miners from Montana report the mining sea :
son about closed The weather in the mountain Is
cold, with bu. little snow however.
Six inches or snow had fallen In St. Paul MIMI.
since Sunday night.
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GERMANY.
Wreck Of the James f. Patten.

Wreck of the James +. Patten.
BREMEN Nov II, 1868.
Captain Percy and the remainder OF the crew OF
the American ship James F. Patten, previously re.
ported ashore near the mouth OF the Weser, were
taken from the wreck by the lfeboat and landed in
safety. The vessel will probably be total loss.
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ALAB AMA.

The Weather and Crops-Legislative Inac-
fivity.
MONTGOMERY, Nov IL, 1868.
The weather for the past week or two has been
very fine for crop gathering. The yield is large
and the cotton is turning out somewhat better than
was anticipated.
The Legislature Is doing nothing OF general I'M
portance. Committees have ben appointed by both
houses to travel over the State to investigate the
alleged Ku Klux outrages.
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NEW YORK.

Break In the Erie Canni-Hiah Water In the
Mohawk River-JustIce Of the Supreme
Court Appointed.
ALBANY. Nov. IL, 1865
One hundred feet OF the towpath Of the Erie Canal
has gone out on the four mile level seven miles west
OF Schenectady. win take four days to repair 1t.
The water in the adjacent river (Mohawk) is very
high and is still rising. AL the surrounding fats
are inundated.
The Cole Hiscock trial will not commence until to-
morrow. Considerable time will be occupied in pro-
curing jury.
The Governor has appointed George D. Lamont, Of
judicial district in the place Of Noah Davis resigned
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Fourth Reaiment Drill.

The Fourth regiment Infantry had drill at the
armory last evening, at which quite number Of the
friends OF the regiment present to witness the
evolutions. The drill satisfactory, but not ex.
traordinarily so. No very great mistakes were made
In any OF the evolutions, although the wneeings
might have been better executed than they were
and no doubt would have been had the men In GER
tain companies paid more attention TO their position
IN the ranks than TO outsiders and the chit-chat OF
their neighbOring files. The marching was gen.
eral thing steady. The manual Of arms was evident
iy not very well understood by some OF the men,
who were apparently all the time thinking
how certain movement Of their piece
should be done for q couple OF seconds after the
order had been given. Priva.es would save them
selves ana their officers good deal OF trouble In
the drills were they TO keep well in mind just how
many movements any certain shifting OF their arms
requires, and 10 execute the order quickly ana With
out hesitation according TO the order OF movements
no sooner or later. There Is good material In the
Fourth regiment, ana as 1t IL well commanded 1t
viii certainly soon occupy leading position In the
National l.uaIl.
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Departure Of a Legislative Deputati0u-COlO.
RADIO Jcweti's Land Scheme.
TORONTO, Nov. IL, 1858.
deputation from the Legislature Of Ontario, ap-
pointed to present an address to his Exceency Lord
Monck on his departure for England left for Quebec
this morning.
W. Cornell Jewett ia here to further establish his
plan OF an international Land Bureau He will
submit his scheme to the government at the earliest
opportunity.
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ST. LOUIS Nov. II, 1868.
The Republican says:-One hundred and one coun-
ties in the state give McCurg republican, for Cover
nor majority OF II Gl9. That paper figures the lower
house OF the Legislature follows:Eighty radicals
fIfty-seven democrats seven doubtful. The Senate
viii be twenty-five radicals, nine democrats.
The Democrat says:-"One hundred and three
counties In the State give grant majority OF q, 81
McCTurg 18343.r That paper thinks the counties to
hear from will give q small democratic majority. IL
claims ninety-two members to the lower house OF
the Legislature without counting uncertain counties