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The New York herald., 1869-08-28

with kysAesa NJ. watson, n . private letter
Mr wifssn snesepssd Lake windemere, not knowing
that the wsser much exposed 70 the wind 10 furnish
suitable course thinking That not accustomed to
upon lakes the Idea OF rowing upon such
Wight occurred TO you Yeu say In your lat
the adoption method OF steering would
state in the stye Of boats, and also
that could adopt your method without making Inn
porant change In boats. We reason why the
change would not be great in the In the other
advantages, regrettng that must
cose N so unsstisfactoyy manner, remain yours
spectfully,
A. p. LORIN0,
q. w. HOLDRE0E,
". W. RICHARDS
X. Z. WATSON,
To 2, william, ". W. Wood. H. O. MArsdsn, c. r. w. Tot
tenham, Edmund s. Carter, Committee q. q. B. C.
Notwithstanding the obstacles presented and the
variations stipulated by the Oxford committee the
Harvards determined to bravo oil differences ana &C
cordingy issued the following nnal challenge
CAhBRTDeK Mass., April 9, ls69
CLUp:-
The undersgned in behalf Of The Harvard University
Cno hereby challenges the Oxford University Boat Club TO
row raco In outrgger boats from Putney to kortaks
some time between the middle Of August and the ss Of Sep
The exact time Of the race to Be agreed At meeting
OF the crews This challenge remain for acceptance
wM H. SIMMONS, Captain n. U. C.
J.; s-A similar challenge has been to-day sent to Cam
prdge and We would like 10 have all three In the
Same race. Would this be agreeable 80 you2
WIN. II. SIMMONS, Captain II. o. B. @.
This was duly accepted by the Oxonians and formed
the direct basis Of the inter University Boat Race Of
1850.
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THE HARVARD CHALLENGE.

CAMBRIDGE. U. S. A., November O. 1867.
DEAR SlR-We desire to know whether an eight
oar crew, representing Harvard University can row
the oxford University crew, on the following con-
l. On a straight course, free nom DISTINCTIONS OF
steamers, barges, &c.
q We TO row without coxswaip.
Z. Any time between the Ist aud middle Of Sep
tember
AS yet we are uncertain whether we can raise
crew, but would ike TO know II we can row a race
a. the time and In the manner above specified AZ
we would require four or five weeks recreation after
arrlvln in II England we should not be able to row
this TO be regarded merely as an Informal propo.
s,ton: Yours very truly, R;C. WATSON
"T wiInAs Esd piesdent & Ms's c. f Exeter S A
College, Oxford
Several letters were subsequently exchanged, ana
the following viii Illustrate the forethousht OF the
Harvard COMMITTEE
CAMpR,ner, March g. 1865.
ersTtIaEs. Mr. Watson has received your letter dated
February H. We regret very much that we feel obliged
@ 10 s W e an r. ,asg
ions snsgus 70 eenis:, which ths sy..sm: are ar
on whs, eIo9nd we are unwilling TO change our method Of
o eo"s ting. We @ the sri is
s by means q wires Connecting rddsI vim the bow
sr,s ss'& s,,ss neigh, ssIs.. ss and
s% y cr. se s.u dfas S. Tssss sssoaa ,p
@ssi of Y DSs ss' 9sss sss. % saaas Che IN %.
eo,swsns should Se of the weight crew selects
%ss 1t s.r ss r.:ss q and e. saas.
csso. wsny and
msss re aoew o. III. principle selecting
cen, with one Atosehs You objected 10 having he
race broad aud perfectly straight eoar,e We mnse bs
rpus Non because according 20 tho
road D. suIs then: are straight Of three m,es
ne 1ebest sbch boats, and because ihink s,rsiS
eourse furns an opportunity for and sssss
tov r, 20 thar <wndne which
hs an sdyants regard TO position and knowledge he
water Not hat u Ia st all impossible for . crew TO he
Ueered Without c NswaIn such the Iutney
course the Tha, Ns' or the course op the oass which
Ssly On the Charles {iver, which Is narrow AID
WINDING, kN . strong tids and 10 obstucted
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INTERNATIONAL RACE.


The world wide reputation gained by the Harvard
and Oxford crews In their respective waters
naturally caused feeling OF curiosity be awakened
smong the members Of these two rowing clubs
Although conquerors at home so far, the thought
suggested ITSELF "who Is the best Of the two9r Act
ing on this suggestion correspondence was initia
ted between the committees OF the two crews per
following letters the consequence OF which was the
arrangement or the that was Yowed for yester-
daV unf fna tiv
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PoaT OF NEW YoRK, AUGUST n, 1859.
Herald paclxppes

Herald Packages. ~
s9- The once OF the HERALD steam varb,s y.v,s 49,.
SLAshEIIK at whitehall sip. All frnn,
anu consumes 10 the masters inward bound xss
sells VIII be forwarded free charge 'ouuu 'ss'
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koaSs NQIeS.

Lady Thorn, American Girl and Goldsmith Maid
trot this afternoon at the Prospect Park Falr
Ground. 1t sssaid that all the horses are IN the
finest possible condition and the track being in
hrst rate order fast time Will undoubtedly be made.
The following are few OF the pools sold last night
on the race which show the feeling OF sporting
on the EVENT.
0odsmith Maid. $500 $500 $500
American Girl. ..... 200 aS5 $40
Lady Thorn. 40 3j5 400
Goldsmith Maid and American t'iri are expected
TO arrive at Lancaster Pa, on Monday next, and 40
INTO training for the race over the Lancaster county
Park ASSOCIATION Course op september /. iog s2Q2Q,
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RAILRoADs-Thi is certainly the age of
railroads. The fact is almost truism, but
every day adds something to its cogency.
The whole world last January had 109,177
miles-snd so few years, bounded by exist
ing lives, comprise its whole history. The
apportiOnment is 50 much in our favor that
we can claim greater share of value, from
what all attest as most valusble instrument
ality, than any other country. Australia
has but 7S9 miles; Africa only 5S3; South
America I, ,424, and Asia 4, Ala.
Coming to more civilized countries, we
find 14,247 for Great Britain, 9,9S4 for
France. 5,928 for Prussia, 4,3l7 for Russia,
1,109 for Italy. The largest supply is that
of Great Britian-14,2i7 miles. About one
fourth of this whole amount is equallcd by
the tremendous span thrown from Bangor,
in Maine, to San Francisco-a distance of
3,769 miles. The total railway system of
the United States covers AZ ,255 miles. This
is equal to the collective aggregate of Great
Britain, France, Prussia, Russia, Italy and
Asia.
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Joseph A. Young, the eldest son of Brig
ham, is in San Francisco. The ChrOnsc'e Ut
June 22d has the following concerning him !:
brigham Young's eldest son, accompanied
by his father in. law and brothcr-in. law, Mr..
Stenhouse, spent last evening in making .
survey Of the Barbcry coast. They went to
oil the underground saloons and beer-cellars
in that dclcctable locality, and had . good
time with the ''pretty waiter girls" on Paci-
fc street. They finally brought up in the
Chinese theatre, on Dupont street, where, II
is said, Mr.. Young was struck with tho
charms of three of the newly arrived Chi
nese damsels. They were offered 70 him in
a lot for $1,000. The negotiations were not
concluded, but it is understood that it ID
probable he will take ono or two Of the Ce-
lcstials to Salt Lake on trial" Go 1t, Bro.
Stenhouse.
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Centenary Of the Steam Engine


A writer in Once Week says: II sup
pose the engineers of Britain are not forget.
ting that this is the centenary of the birth
Of Watts condensing stesm-engine. Before
1869 his invention lay in IN embryotic state
in his model Hpom; but in April of that
year patent was granted for it, and tho
world first knew of the tender child which
brought poverty 10 its rearers, but which
has grown TO wealthy giant in these later
times, and coined and scattered millions
over the world. If Watt and his master.
piece deserve the honors that have been
poured upon them, then have they = right to
some sort of commemorative recognition
during this the hundrcth year of the en-
giuc's life, and one naturally looks to the
profession to take the initiative. We are
gpa gaR Rt II n }uf ufteaG6 dk irQXpiBG ARs pQaf q
sic:an, let US not be backward in honoring
the memory and the works of him who, as
Brougham modestly inscribed on Chan
trey's statue, enlarged the rccources of his
country. increas. the power Of man. and
rose to an eminent place among the real
benefactors Of the world. This year. too, is
the fiftieth since the death of Watt. II is
also the centenary of the birth of his son,
james Watt the younger, and of many q
great man besides. Hu'nl'olt, Cuvier, the
first Brunei. Wellington, MarsI'als Soult
and Ncy, and Sir Thomas Lawrence were
all born in 1869. Arkwright's spinning
jenny patent bcars the same date. Truly,
ns commemorative year, 1860 is rencarka.
hi. -
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From Salt Lake Citv.
Extract from 4 personal lctter.]


The city of SANITY Sanctity is modcr-
ately dull-the principal businc IS being done
by the Cooperative Associations. A great
many strangers are visiting the city. Among
others, we have the Congressional Ways snt:
Means subcommittee, Phil Sheridan. Anna
Dickinson, and \ few other gentlemen q
known 70 fame, with Ex-Sccretary Seward
expected on Saturday. They are bound for
the Pacific coast, and would gaze on 1.-THE
Lion in the way"
The Pacific Circus gave its closing per.
formance last night. It was dead beat
The proprietor in brief closing speech,
thanked tho citizens for their very IE5crul
patronage. HAITI. Prcstidigitatcur is giving
few Of his unique and chaste performances
Ut the theatre. He, too, has slim audiences.
Mr.. Chapman: we'll known ir the East, will
open en- engagement at the theatre next
week. Dan Castcllo's circls will bc undcr
canvas here on Monday. 1t Is said to be
"nobby" and "the boys" are saving their
stamps in anticipation Of . box Of finn st
"priccs to suit the times" aud : little cour-
tesy ~ the deiaics IN dinlity, who arc OF
the earth end on it, H4.
l md quite . number Of Montana boys
here, and am indebted to them for oil the
courtesies Of the claft-none more 20 than
Wiley, latc Of Helena; and Wild, late Of
Virginia, who dispense intelligent electricity
across the continent With all the church
discipline that permeates the municipal GOV.
eminent here. the wild oats will grow, and
the fowls" shake up the silent nights more
lively than ever tie historic " night hcrd'
In the { . sic avenues Of Last Chance. Am
sorry 70 see the Pest has suspended ! can't
deal Webster from the bottom with tlsat pi-
ous md prudent dextarisy / would like 70,
but ! shall b o. tie !. '.trsnpp pagsin shortly,
and u you rc,nount ths tripod, yoa hsvs but
- command ne services of v: ". VS.,
VI Youn, 1 r. q Y
SALT LAxS csfY. Jass satA lsea
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NUMBER /.
n NesU Battery,
From the White Pine Inland Empirc.l


We have before us cut of Wilson's Pa
tent Steam Stamp Mill, Philadelphia in
vention, which promises TO revolutionize
quartz mills. This battery consists Of only
two stamps Of five hundred pounds weight
each, and is constructed very much in the
usual way, except that tho power is not ap-
piled upon cam shaft but direct upon the
stamps. Above each stamp Is . steam cyl.
inder, and the stem Of the stamp Is in fact
but piston to an engine. The result will
be apparent to every mechanic. The stamps
work precisely like steam trip hammers. and
strike each blow of tons weight, ut the
rate of two hundred strokes per minute. or
more than twice the number Of our swiftest
mills. The manufacturers warrant this mill
to crush ton per hour of the hardest quartz
to an impalpable powder. And this is dry
crushing. The whole mill costs two thous-
and five hundred dollars in currency in
Philadelphia, and weighs with shoes and
dies sufficient to run ycar) only five
thousand pounds. 1t takes but two cords OF
wood per day to run it. 1t occupies but lit
tie space, it requires but little lumber to set
it up, and It Is equal in capacity to thirty
ordinary stamps. The advantage IS at once
apparent. First-a great saving is made III
the original cost second-in freight; third
in construction; and lastly, in repairs.
Again, this mill has its own engines, and
only needs boiler to put it in motion. The
result is that only small engine is required
in addition, with which is to run pans anu
settlers. So much for its, advantages. The
objections which the mill presents, at first
sight, arc, first-that the mill will not dis
charge pulp as fast as it crushes 1t; second
that the tremendous work performed by
the battery will swiftly wear out, or shake
to pieces the machinery. On these points,
Mr.. p. w. Murray, practical machinst, AL
old resident of Austin, and a man generally
well known in Lander county. informs US,
that after thorough trial OF nine months
of one of these machines in the copper mines
of Michigan, none of these forehod'ngs
were realised, and indeed. the builders will
give bonds (good and sufiicienD that none
of these objections need occur. Mr. Murray
has the right to sell this mill on this coast.
He has already organized one company in
Austin and sent for mill. He would like
to send for another for White Pine, We
commend this matter to miners ana mill
owners. 1t seems to us 1t is just the thing
here, where frcights and lumber arc both ~
costly.
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ANCIENT CusToxs-FOr centuries it was
customary in England to jerk tho pillow
from under the head of dying persons to
hasten their departure. In Holland, when
a child is departing life, persons shade II by
the hands from the parents gazc-the soul
being supposed to lingcr in the body - long
IS compassionate eye Is fixed upon Il The
custom Of placing feather near the lips, to
ascertain whether the breath has lelt the
body, is as old = our race. Shakespeare
represents Prince Henry a. having besn de-
ceived when he carried of the crown from
his fathers pillnw:-
by hi Qkes G heea1h
There lies downy feather which stin noe:
DA be sarpsrc, that liEhe sad wsightless dewa
Pcachance must Move.s s.s,ss
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Reduced Fare.

The following from the Omaha Herald of
the 18th, is Of interest TO travellers: "Wc
were notified yesterday that the Union and
Central Pacific railroads had made arrange
mcnts adjusting the passenger fares over
their respective lines. The following circu-
lar was issued BY General ticket Agent
'Budd, yesterday:
Commencing to-day. June 10th, the rate
Of through tickets from Omaha to San Fran
cisco, win bc 313s II currency. Please
report proportions - follows: 7
Uaion Paci1e Railroad. i. Asa0o
Central paca6c Railroad s. 90
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A HOMILY ON TIE HOMILIEs OF SAKE AMI
LEVIEN.


have read In the papers, oh piaiscworthy Bards,
How each drew moral from one game Of cards.
Though widely they differ In import, yet still.
Each handles his subject with consumn,atc skill:
And though they are drawn from trivial strife"
Each ono has ts worth IN the battle Of Life.
Aud here let nae urge ere further proceed
That though very good. they are not all we need;
III therefore call Euchrc once more on the stand,
And shuttle and deal to each player hand;
Aud soon In the circle the game goeA around,
Examine tho cards till another IL found.
Twill not always answer to "go It alone,'
A. many who'vc failed will most willingly own;
Aud Y YOU "assIst" yon may both get q fall,
And often It's ruin to 20 II at all;
For through luck misfortune you sometimes, alas
Holds very bad hand-you should then say ~ pass"
When mans In the wrong. 1t IL wicked youll own,
TO encourage him even to Ego Il alone:"
And wickcder. FAR, II, alone, he'd dcsist,
To strengthen his han with the cry, "rn assist"
For both will be beaten aud Enchered" At last,
Aud wish. when too late, the hand had been passcd
Thine carries Us onward. and not very slow:
Temptations arc throncing our way we 10:
Aud the wealth that's anothcrs 10 seemingly nice;
We may steathy grasp with the clench Of VICE;
Or may raise TO our lips the incbriatss glass; -t
Then We hold bad hand--'tis our duty to .'pass."
Bowers and the Acc and The pair on the throne
You can make "bsg march" II you "p,,y Il s,onc;"
And when you In coaAieuoc say. "Ill assist"
Noaii perhaps make "poinf," though march may be
missed: ...
Bnt, w'ish fsh band, and no trump 10 the class.
'Yoa cannot be "Euchcred" II you just say ~ pssa~
i appears from this game thcn-,this "tr,yis stric-
Three maxms We get for the Battle Of Lte;"
And thcec n your nerves Tor the conict will BRACE
bf each with discretion Il uacd In its place.
Meet hrsvciy each game then and be not dissnaycd;
IN none you'li get "Euchcrct" Il skiilfully played.
10 down In your list Self Reliance write first
sf the three. It's mixture BY no means the worst;
'or oft rich pvize has bccn necdicsaly miseed
6y "passang." or waiting some friend to .assist;-
thetgh on sarh with which Science has shone
Rad been diurss by far, had nons "gons Il ssoue."
Twill encourage che tinid and strengthen the weak
70 treat them with kindpcss and kindly words speak:
os often when sinking with hops long deferred,
~ mortal bccn strengthened by ous kindly word.
nd victory ganed which despair would have uissea.
ny the heartfelt expression. Go gu; "rM asslse- NJ.
fnd now through the length aud the Sssadth q ~
land, -
foo many are trying to play q he'd hama: 8 4at
\ humanity shudders when watching the ssns tst
Where Crime 10 arrayed against Hover aud Yams.
But Justice will snitc cvildoers At last
1hen they'll wish In their hearts they h,d peudcnt,v
u 'psssed."
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A IIOMILY ON A HOMILY,
BY DOUGLAS 4. LEyIEN.

have read, witty SAKE your last verses on Euchr.
Nf- game haze paycd--although not for lucrc)
And if you hut know It ~ well ~ l know il,
You'll fnd. oh most genial and excellent poet
It teaches a lesson more useful than one
To be cleaned from the sencncc-"Ill play aiOnc"
Self freliancc. We know. II M excellent trait,
The Advance Guard Of Science who patiently watt
Until Time has developed the Truths they proclaim,
Deserve high place on the record Of Fame;
And often Ia 'ifc rs In Euchrc, own,
You make big march when you "play 1t alone"
hut to "yo It alone" yon no doubt understand,
You m-t hold the Big Knare Of the pack your hand
Aud too often In life, in similar Ax,
You depend on such cards to secure you the tricks
Sotha something to" much Of the knave may be shown
In selfish desire to ''go 1t alone"
But the game you describe ~ trivial strife"
Has n moral to point for the battle Of Life;
It II this: When the cards are all round on the stand
S% fSss Ssasday a!'y; ySu@ is stacr iuck can resist
II ci,ccrcd by the sound Of your voice." III assist"
The great Calico imprisoned and hound,
IN the depth of his SORROW this sympathy found;
When angry DominicSns hurled n Ills head
All the wrath on which Bisotry's passion l. fed,
fair form appeared through the dungeons dim mist
And daughters soft voice whisper low-"Ill ass lit.
What's the worth of this world II designing aud cold
You selGsh'y seek all tho honors to hold,
Kepcling your ncighbors with 81 lnccs Ut stone,
And the words hnrshly spoken "ril play il alone"
No-no: higher up In Humanity's list,
II he who can ch.erfully cay" I'll assist"
Then In Love- Oh rash poet, IL she whose bright eyes
Arc gazing In yours with . tender surprise,
Should apply to your the moral you've shown
And quietly tell yom 70 "play It alone"
With what passionate ardor those lips would he kissed
TIL they murmured once more the soft worls-"Il
assist"
SO shuf,e the pack; cut the cards once again,
Aud let new moral awaken your strain
Go teach TO the world that the battle Of Life
May bc lightene to Sll who take part In the strife,
II the generous lessons TINS taught be not missed.
Aud each man u his ncshbor will say-"rll assist"
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The Moose Creek Jflsses.
tFtom the Wala Walls Statesman Of June lseh.1
The following communication Is written
by gentleman who is well known in this
valley, and although his statements differ
widely from reports in relation to the Moose
Creek mines, we yet deem it proper to give
them to the public.-(ED.
PIERCE Cry, I. T., June 2. 1869.
"ED1roR STArEsxAN:-Please allow me
to correct statement made by Mr.. O'Neil
in regard to the Moose Greek Mines. He
stated that he had been to Moose Greek, and
found it to be rich and extensive camp.
This statement is false in every particular.
Mr.. O'Ncil never was there and knowsno
ing of the mines whatever. Moose Creek is
mol rich, neither il it cxtensive-the best
claims are scarcely paying wages, and the
whole camp VIII not number over forty
claims that pay anything at al. and even
these cannot be worked but . short time
longer on account of water bitches arc
being brought in, but il will take all sum-
mer to complete them. Before the claims
were opened the prospects were very f1atter-
ing; one, two, three, and even twenty dol.
lars was got to the pan, but the leads, after
working, have proven to Ike very narrow and
spotted, and fall short of the expectations
of every one. The basin is low, yet dig.
gings are well up to the head Of the gulches,
making natural water scarce. The largest
weeks work yet made was 48 ounces to two
men, and the largest nugget $117. The dis
tance from this place to Moose Creek ia
about forty miles, and from Moose Creek to
He'll Gate valley about the same. Provis'
ions have been very scarce this spring, but
when left, few days since, teams were
coming in from both sides.
"A. G. WELLXAN."
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MUsQIToEs. tuneful little pests
will soon he here and everybody should cut
out and save the following recipe for their
determination Take of gum camphor q
piece about one-third tho size of an egg,
and evaporate it by placing it in tin vessel,
holding it over lamp Or candle, taking care
that it docs not ignite. The smoke will snnn
fill the room and cxpel the mosquitoes One
night was terribly annoyed by them, when
l thought of and tsicd the above, after which
I never saw nor heard them that night, and
next morning there was not one to be found
in the room, though the window had been
left open all night"
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L2ss0rtshe Returns to Montana
Extract from personal lettcr.l


I have concluded to take the theatre at
Helena, now building, and am making A.
rangements to bring frst.class company,
nearly all of whom will be new to the pco-
pie of Montana. Ihave also arranged for a
succession of star attractions that cannot
fail to delight our audiences. l am informed
that Helena has been rebuilt better than he.
fore the great fire. I hope the town has
recovered from its disastrous effects, and
that plentiful supply of water will bring
back its wonted prosperity to the metropolis
of Montana ami other camps. The Howson
Opera Troupe, a fine company, commence
here next Saturday, playing for one week.
I shall then take them TO Central City for
ten days, and will then start for Helena.
Mr. George Waldron Il now plsying with
the company at Cheyenne, and they arc all
".up" in attractive picces Remembrance
to all friends. Yours,
tNo. 8. LANoRIsnE.
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VINO ARE STRUCK u LlcurxmG ?-One
Of that curious class Of men, the ststissi-
cisns, hAs taken tie pains - ascsstaiAs the
nsmbsr Of pssoas gsassck By hshs.ing in
ssveFal countries In Europe. In France tho
ssenge number of psssens ssguck eack yenf
= dghty.onc out Of populasioa of g.,
0o0Ooo; IN 0ssoly, seventy y-tuo ~ ef
4,0e0eeoj - sAseey. = ~ ofsA Aee40oa
He aeeeriaias slso ~ Iah1nine ienanph
Int - e strike nces vs1aD t1ep nsyujj'
yeaE. 80 "