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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-03
LITERATURE.
REVIEW NEW1B ooK s.


a Srp,Nnrn Snip. BY L. Clarke Davis.
Published by G. p Putnam Son.
This story. which appeared in P1t"d"S
lf,ooy;,e few months ago, has been issued
complete in elegant book form by the pub
Isbers. II is no easy matter to write short
vtorv as the multitude of failures that are
met with every day, and the very few decided
successes, abundantly testify. story, to
have anv real value must have something
hollow the surface; it must suggest things that
are not expressed; it must have a clear, we'll
defined outline, that to the imagination of the
reader will indicate form and color. A short
story is something but not altogether like
nm artist S sketch, and like SKETCH 1t is often
more satisfactory in its incompletene5s than
. finished work is in its elaboration.
The story that is told in this little work might
easily have been elaborated into anovel Of the
orthodox number of chapters, but it is doubt
ful whether it would have been improved
NV such treatment. Mr.. Davis gives four
scenes. drawn with firm and decided hand,
which reveal all the misery and woe OF two
life tragedies. Much is necessarily left to the
IMAGINATION of the reader, but there IS no diff
hculty in filling up the outlines. The
subject is a large one for so small a canvas,
but it is indicated with all the necessary dis
tinctness. and the few characters introduced
are distinctly and finely drawn. There are
many passages of eloquent and forcible
writing, and the shipwreGk and rescue with
which the story concludes is a vivid piece of
description. With the skill of genuine
story-teller, the author keeps his mystery un-
revealed until the last moment, when the dark
clouds that hang about the stranded ship are
dispersed, and the old dark days of storm and
terror are swept away. The story is one of
singular interest, and those who read it while
going through the columns of the magazine,
will find that it will we'll repay a second
perusal.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
EDUCATION.
NATIONAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

NATIONAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
The educational meetings to be held in Tren-
ton NewJersey or the third week Of August promises
to be of great Importance Three great national
tons hold their annual meetings there during that week.
The Association Of State superintendents meets Mon.
day. that of Normal School Principals and Teachers
Tuesday, and the general Association Of Teachers On
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The arrangements
for their meetings already considerably advanced to-
ward completion Papers or lectures have been promised
from the following g-naned distinguished educators
Address By the President ibe Rev b. Van Bokeen late hnpenn
tendeut Of Public Schools Of Maryland
An exercise Practice Teaching" with criticisms and discusdcp
the necessity snch exercise Normal school, and the best
methods Of cont1etiug it.
Prs6 Edward A Brooks Principal School, Miller
Vile, Pa, The Spiritual Element 10 Education"
Prof Fordyce A. AHen Pppa OF the State Normal School, Mans
field, Pa, Course of study for q Normal school"
Lewis b. Monroe Boston, The Voice and IT'S Iraung
Prot John Hart Prnrpa the NewJeey State Normal School,
Mr Randall oswegO Training School, Method Of Teaching
Mss Swayse of the NswJersey formal School, "vOe CuI
The Rev joseph Alden D. b. IL D. Principal Yorm.
School Albany " What is the best Teaching Tor Normal
SCHOOL, r.
Prof Richards Of Washington c. Elementary Schools ad
cal Faus Radical Remedel" ID
The Rev Geo A. Lesks Baltimore Periodic Law Applied
Pref Kills A. Apga State Superintendent Of jersey "MebOd
Of Teaching Map Drawing In Schools"
Prof Austin Apgar State Normal School, Trenoa n j. Method
ofTesehing Elementary Arithmetic"
MaorGen o. Howard U. s. Army, Education in the South,
With Reference to the COlored Population"
Phbck Superintendent OF Public Schools OF Bostoo,
" The Workshop and tue school, ~,
The Rev NohrOP State Superintendent Of Connecticut Rats
Bills IN Public Schools"
Mr White Of Boston Christianity Public schOOG"
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18

site TO carry out the purposes Of the corporation the
capital stock consist Of o divided into assgnable
shares Of 500 each the aggregate Investment 10 be In
creased to an amount not exceeding sOOOOOc whenever
considered advisable by majority of the directors at
any regular meeting.
The Government snag-boat DE Kussey mas
recently been taking snags out Of the Missouri RIVER
between st. Louis and Council Bluffs This boat mas IN
front broad buttngbeam, into which has been worked
10 Of the outest forest trees that could be procured ana
these covered by casing OF iron. She has on poar
II engines, by four steam boilers On discovering
snag the boat is up to It, sweepchain Is thrown
out and passed under the snag the boat is then run up
under it until it is brought the buttngbeam; then
the immense chain is fastened securely around It, the
engines drawn into play and in case OF emergency
power OF 80 tuns is brought to bear to bring the ugly
customer out Of the water It frequently occurs that
snag buried Is 20 feet in the sand In Of this
kind end Of Is raised mp far as it be, and
then sawed of to within three four feet Of the top Of
the water; the boat is then backed and the buting-
brought several times with full force against the
obstacle until it becomes oosened when drawn out
by the large engines.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
CoRnNERs, NoUEsTs.

An inquest was held yesterday morning by
Coroner schlrmer on the remains OF Gustaye Mercy
German aged 50 years. who committed suicide yesterday
by inhalng dose Of choroform at his residence No III
Broomest. The deceased had been of intemperatc
habits ana lately seemed much depressed IN mind
When the body was discovered, vial was lying near
which had contained the drug, aud over his mouth was
piece OF cotton containing chorofOrm. The deceased
was confecuoner, but had no regular employment 0n
account OF his Incorporate habits He leaves WIo
living I'm Germany Coroner Schirmer also held an IN
quest on the body of Catherine Kerrigan, aged ~
Years, at tho residence OF hor parents, no. Noi,no ~,
Mottst Her death caused by UlIns
through the hatchway OF Scheider Co.s
tobacco factory Wednesday last The deceased Nss
employed on the nfth floor and frequently seen look
ing out of window. the hatchway, notWthstahu,
ing she had been repeatedly cautioned OF the
so doing In returning from the window from which $40
had been called 10 resume her work. she fell through we
hatchway the door having been opened Tor inc hoss
some boxes Coroner Flynn held All inquest over VIC
OF Thomas Newman, aborer belonging I'D 9os M
Haven who was fatally injured by falling into W. wy.' ="
the corner of Broadway and 0ne-hundTedand niths"'
which 10 was repairing. The deceased leaves tsnIy'
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
PETROLEUM IN UTAH,

To-day we have been presented by Superin-
tendcnt Snyder, Union Pacific with bottle OF crude
petroleum. taken from spring the line OF the rail-
road In Summit County, Utah. Some time since Mr.. J.
W. Howard commenced prospecting the Bitter Creek
region petroleum. and his researches have been very
successful An old oil miner, Mr. G. NJ. White, has been
quietly operating spring near Bear River City, and now
only awaits proper tools 10 sink aud complete oil well
Mr. White feels sanguine Of striking an abundant
flow somewhere between the second and third
sand rock. Mr. Howard has had some Of
the oil analysed and compares ayorably with tho best
OF the Pennsylvania district. competent oil expert
has given the opinion from actual observations made
that oil exists In paying quantities from Bitter Creek 7s0
miles to Evanston, $50 miles west Of Omaha; and from
the Untah Mountains south 10 the Wind River Mountains
north OF the Union Pacific. IH0W only remains for
should prove valuable TO Omaha ns tho VenanRo dis
trct is Cleveland. The crude oil from some OF the
springs can DO seen at this office.
iOmaha Republican, June 8.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

The American Society of Civil Engineers met
in annual session Wednesday About co persons, practical
engineers foe the most part. present. The PreS
dent william J. NIcAIQiue former State Engineer and
Surveyor and now Engineer OF the now state Cap.o nj
Albany greeted all visitors He had Oh exhibition the
Telford medal lust received by him tsOn England John
b. Jervs Was also present lie was engaged on tie Eric
Canal at lbs first construction and has been actively en-
ployed since that period. Other DISTINGUISHED eug'
neers chiefly from the rural districts, were present;
among them william TalcOtt ~ the Morris and IS
sex Raizo td r. y. Brown of the famous brown tanly
of engiuRe and brother 0f the constructor OF the a
road from St. PetcrsburEh Moscow; 3 Nmppc OF IRON
bridge same Gen Greene Of the CrOtOn E0ard, Gen. E
L. Viele, Nj. Roeblug of the East River Bridge, MI
Adams engineer OF 40 railroads. ThOmGs ProsseI VINO
represents The Kraupp" In Prussia William j. McA-
pne on taking lhe chair delivered short address Mr.
John b. Joryis of Rochester tho veteran engineer OF
America, WAS then introduced. lie proceeded 10
explain in detail the peculiar instruction
requisite for an engineer, beginning OF cOulse,
with mathematics; afterWard the study OF structures
and the proper application OF mechanical powers he
also dealt with peculiar force upOn Tie Necessity Of a
lar action. lie then proceeded 10 Illustrate The Doholhg
system now vogue IN building railroads. lie aA'lsed
engineers to make perfect what ever ot ROAD the CON
tracted gather than begin largely extended Ihe
which tNbre not means 10 complete IN an th'te
local interests 70 bo consulted so that tLer business
capacity would he tested, well as their ability ia thels
profession After Mr. JerNls had cOhcIdaeu, scHuai
selected papers read Others were announced ~Ai
ordered to be published.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
ScALPED ALIrE Ar WAsnIrA.
VICTIM GIVES HIS PERSONAL RXPERIENCE-
PREMATURELY BALD.


A victim Of Indian vengeance in tie present
struggle along the borders arrived In Detroit
day night on his way 10 his home IN NewYork, near
Ruheld. Monroe County. His name IS Delos c. Sand
beIson and he lost h, scalp at the battle OF Washta He
has been inmate Of Laramie Hospital since that event,
and discharged about ten days ago 10y OF the
expiration Of his term Of service. lie allowed the curl
TO examine his head, aud gave the following account
OF his experience:
tToops There was quite force Of cavalry wta gs but
cred the reds Some OF The troops had been around
TO attack from e other side The reds were camped
Tor half hour before break Just in the gray OF
morning, tho firing comneuced on both sides. aud we
had u an our own way Tor iew minutes tho cursed
snakes being much confused, and not knowing
what was up. At length they rallied, and we
could hear Black Kettle shouting ana ordering The
yemin got into holes aud behind rucks-any where they
could ind place, Gud began 10 fight back with will.
squaws-thcre was lots Of them-just quick In
dians Whenit was fuily daylight, We all gave a big
all o standing yet, aud lots OF Indians m them As we
from behind Is tent and before could shorten up
enough 20 run Inn through with my bayOnet,
q squaw grabbed me around the legs and twisted me
down Tie camp was ilil Of men ghtnR and everybody
seemed yelling az loud NJ De could When fell went
over DachNalu uiopllls NY Lun hu hhu Jnst gotIaIt
way up again, The tquaW yahkng me by The hair when
the Indian dubbed my gun add struck me across the
neck The blow stunned me- the squaws kept screeching
and pulling hair out by handsinL heard some OF our
bows shouting close by aud the squaw started and
ran one OF ile oys AMR n'r hV. ,itee % ,pus sv on
mis- hand gathered up tho hair the OF
my head Ilo wasn't very tender about H. but crSed my
partially open and could sco the bead work and trim
ming on his lcggngs. Suddenly, felt the awfulest bit
ing cutting fash 20 rOuHd my head ana then it.beemed
20 me just my whole head had been ierked dehn OF
never felt such pain in al my c; II was ike pulling
your brains right out didn't know any more for two
or three days and when 20 had the sorest head
OF any human that ever lived. II tho boys killed the
viper they didn't get bneR my scalp perhapt got lost
n the snow was shipped down 10 Laramie attsr Dlt
and all the nursing got hant made the hair grow out
on this spot vet" Detroit Free Press.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
THE FEYIANs AND THE ALABAMA CLAIMS
10 IA. EAiinr nf IT, THIN NJ

THE FENIANs AND THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
TO the Editor Of The TrtbuHe
SIR: England's golden finger is again OBJ
vlousy inserted in the pie The EeWYorI World is Of
the opinion that the Fenans in danger Of being led
astray Fall elections, by the Republicans on the
subject Of the Alabama claims. 10 Junus think
who observed that whenever he scotchman smile
he felt instantaneous impulse TO shield himself from
harn and reasoning running In the same groove, the
Fenan Organization ought, IN my impression. 10 enter
tain similar sentiment in relation TO the nleHdty ~
solictude OF this same Journal. The idea advanced
by II H. that the party just named Will embaz0n on
their banners with England, settlement Of the
Alabama claims on the basis laid down by Mr. Sumner"
purpose Of securing the Fenan VOTE whie at the
same time, they have real intention OF submitting
these claims TO the abtrament OF the sword Now re-
Orld the question simply has England, whie profes-
sing be friendly terms with US treacherOusly IN
nCted losses aud injuries upon us during the late war
effects OF which trade, commerce. inanuIac-
lures and finances, suffering 10 frghtful extent
and II she has. ought not, proud and powerful
nation demand TeparatiOn FOR the Infamous and
cruel treatment have received at her hands, Ths Is
question which exceeds the narrow limits OF mere party
politics It Is OF national magnitude, and the Fenians
aud all who true TO the interests of our nag
aud Jealous OF the glory or our namo VIII regard
10 as such. In the natural course OF events,
grave matters OF this character are necessarily
placed In the hands OF the party In power not for adud
that OF Republic and free from the faint Of sef as
the love OF and true Of national dignity
possibly can be- have idea that we are going TO
rush into with England without first sitting down
through the agency OF Republican or Democratic gov
ernmcnt rs her 10 secure her rights IN this
connection unnhuenced by party politics, the FeDian or
ganzatiOn will wheel into line with the Grand Army OF
the Republic with the glory Of America whole and
tile freedom OF Ireland in view only.
Eer. Yoyk June ii, 1859. LEATHER STOCKING.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
CITY GOHERNMENr MATTERS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


This Board met at 2 p. m. yesterday, Presi-
dent Conan in the chair The following resolution was
adopted:
oved Tbat Joint committee Of three members Of each Board he
sPpoad by the Is;PestIe PIs'Ien S sS I,s 70 s cemos
e on the psrt United states proposed sr,Sg q
By city cqd states tOr sSGthe Pot Of ground O. 'Hai
on behalf Of bg rs above Hamei consso9srs
The President appointed as such committee, Aldermen
Moore, Ward, and McGrath.
The following resolutions were adopted; Desgnaung
tion newspapers; to pave with Beigan pays1es Ior G
superOress OF the Academy and School attached to the
Church OF Holy Cross 699 TO pay assessments 20 pave
st. from Eighthave. Hudson River, and Onehundred
and seyenteenthst from FOurth-aye. to Harlem River;
of Aldermen aud Assistant Aldermen per annum;
giving to the Dutch Reformed Church IN Henryst sl59 81
to pay assessments. The Board then adjourned.
THE CITY HALL.
The flags of the CRY Hall were displayed
yesterday IN honor OF the anniversary OF the battle OF
bunker Hill. In the morning Gov. Hoffman made call
Mayor Hail. and the two engaged in an agreeable chas
for a short time.
CELyBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY.
The Joint Special Committee of the Common
Council appointed 10 make the necessary arrangements
for proper celebration of the Fourth July met yes
the derent parks and squares IN the city, adjourned
MAYORS OFFICE.
Marshal TOOker yesterday heard the follow
Inp cases william II. COndOn against William NOyes-
The complainant stated that the defendant agreed 10
give him s25 tey week and then So and aterWard& &
On the 9th day Of June the complainant paid as aeseu
70 the defendant 500 in cash ~ answer 10 an advertise
ment for partner IN his business Joseph LAndsOury
against Alexander II. Reavy-The complainant stated
that the defendant obtained judgment IN the Court
corner OF Twenty Eud seyentlaye' on We'd
nesday last, against man named COpenus. the sald
Judgment amounted Ia $35 The defendant charged =
for his services which ho was paid TIE defendant hen
handed the complainant check for 3j on the Traders
National Bank, Signed Richard ; Newcombe when upon
being presented at tie bank was pronounced WOtlss
The Marshal sent the case TO the Essex Market Ponce
Court
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
THE LATE DIR. JONAS KING.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.


To the Editor Of The Tribune. ...
SIR: An injustice is done to the Greek Gov
ernmen in the obituary notice published in this morn.
ings TRIBUNE regarding the late Jonas King Mission
airy Of the Presbyterian Board who died in Athens,
Greece on the 2d OF May The unfortunate controversy
between the Greek Government and Dr. King arose
solely from the persistence Of the latter notwithstanding
numerous warnings TO desst from speaking In unbecOm
ing terms against the predOmnang religion or the e0un
try; from distributing, secretly, pamphlets 70 tne same
effect among tho peasantry, and from pursuing, openly
@ m b1t N t9se nnr SSses Are
The prdO9nang religion Greece that ofthe East
ts services allowed be peed without any bin
duce noeon uper the protection o. the avs 81 tne Rgo
lgion arc forbidden
For these oenses he was brought before the Court Of
Jurors in Athens In 1852, and condemned to leave the
country but the sentence has nerer been carried out from
Difference TO the American Government and people it
Is well known fact that Dr. King continued to reside IN
Athens unmOlested since with the exception OF Two
t of his health Dr. King mas erer been imprisoned In
Greece with regard to the land controversy te Sase
Athens for 81 O According to the approved plan OF the
City OF Athens public street had to pass through
corner OF his land and for this fair compensation was
offered to him by the municipality OF Athens he refused
such compensation first because he wanted more money
on It, OF this could not be allowed as would
obstruct public thoroughfare Many years alter
ees ara accrued interest aghnst the Government
His claim strongly supported by the Franklin Pierce
Administration, which ordered the Hon. George I. Marsl
then United States Minister at ConstantnOple to pro-
ceed 10 Athens and enforce the claim. This gentleman
as he arrived at Athens, demanded III very per-
emptory terms first the sentence for exile TO be
nulled, and; second, the whole amount claimed by Dr.
King to be paid at The Greek GoyeTnment replied
very cOurteously that 1t had power TO overthrow
judiciary although such sentence was never
carried Ou OF independent tribunal aud as for the
land claim IL ready to terms and do justice
to DR.. King Mr. Marsh left Athens without accomplish,
ing object of his mission. subsequently, the United
States Government sent to Athens the Hon H. Pryor
Of Virginia TO settle this matter amicaby Mr. Pryor laid
entirely aside the judicial question, and confined himself
TO the land claim Tie result that Dr. King received
draft Greek Treasury for $4,000 in gold for his
claim. / may as well add that the cash and landed
property OF the late Dr. King in Athens estimated at
over $4,000 OF drachmas CSiOO0O0) His wife, an accom-
pshed Greek lady from Smyrna continues TO reside IN
Athens and has always remained member OF the East
ern orthodox church. ID y. BoTAssI.
Consul Of Greece In New-York.
Netr- TorI. June Is. 1869.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
EQUAL RIGHTS ON THE RAILROADS.

TO INC EdttOf OF IHc 1TbohHcs
SIR: Is it according to any law that passen-
gers arc forced TO take any particular car train
which brakeman may please 10 indicate Being one
OF two ladies who yesterday took passage In the loio
a. m train the Hudson River Railway, suffered an
annoyance which 1 would like TO bring TO the public
notice We going further than the West Point
Station, and were directed back TO the lower end
OF tho and the hiudmost The train was long
one and exercising the liberty have always used on
many former Journeys over the same road, was
about to choose the last ear but one, knowing
that customary 10 restrict West Point pas
sengers OF long tram. But tho brakeman IN
charge stood In way, tOrbiddng me 10 enter moved
as moved and with extended arms barred my way. II
u had been politely DONE suppose should have waived
my right and where WAS desired TO go. The man
ncr the however thatI walked
eager 10 the matter and referred 10 the
ductor conductor think did not want To face the
brakeman, after going with me a few steps he en-
cOuraged mo TO try again by myself saying that he
guessed would find 10 all right learned IN the mean
time that the AssistautSrperntendent was the person
In authority, but IL near the time Tor the train To
start that did choose TO after him. ana we went
the brakeman perntted us 20 60 The whole thng
was 80 dsagreeabe that was tempted to make tins a-
neal the authorities whoever they be, the public or
the snperntendens OF the railway. l Is reasonable that
certain OF train should be set aside for way PaSsen'
gers but OF such long there Is plenty 0f room
and DO dropped of the train, certainly pas
A LOVER THE RIGHT
TAs Inland near West Point June TO- 1869.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
7as Island near West Point, June 10, 1856
CONCERNING REMOVALS IN THE TREASURY.

CONCERNING REMOVALS IN THE TREASURY.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Some portions of tho Democratic press
have been rejecting very severely and unusty upon the
course OF the Hon. Thomas L. Tullock, ehier OF the
appointment Division the Treasury; and recently The
IHei0ecer OF this city assaed him In most violent
and personally abusive article because. after careful In
yestgaon aud upon positive testimony he Is removing
from the TreasuryaS no shOud-the very elements that
not long ago exhibited there nOtOrony their hatred Or
union aud Radical principles In expressions as inro0s
AS those IN the organs OF the demoaiLed Democracy
The position OF Mr. TulOck Is responsible ana trying
one His laboTs eXhnusting aud proacted his honor
honesty and integrity cannot be questioned ana no one
could be selected for his position that would more I'M
partally perform its difficult duties l4o probably
neither desires nor expects TO please the Democratic
elements In the Department, nor will he be mlimdated
by them. f.
Washington, juno 1, 1862
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
FATHER FARRELps LECrURE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: l consider the report of my lecture de-.
vered in st. Josephs Church. and published in The N,,
York Herald Of June the 7th nst as very Inaccurate
1t especially so In conveying NV meaning with regard
10 the pastoral letter Of the late Council OF Batmor
wish make this statement through your journal "a
intend to publish lecture In fun, and to furnish fhs
New-YOrk press with correct copy. BY inserting lie
above you Will Obige yours, truly, TEos. FARRRLL
New-York tribune., 1869-06-18

champion ofthe public interests To THE TRIBUNE th.,,
FORE we address ourselves and the wrong Complained y,
Is that Charles f. Loew present County tIerL a.
cndes the public from the use OF the public ndices in hs
IL suffered In any other county Of the state Th
arrangement benefits Mr.. LOew In two ways: lat A
written search mnst IN all cases be put In and his sss
me that Is TO say under 80 or s5 days 2d 1t enables
Mr. Loew 10 employ large number OF searchers and
thus by increasing his patronage increase his power
While imposing heavy and illegal tax the public n
Is agreat annoyance and Inconvenience TO the ga nro
fesslon, who certainly have equal right with Mp Ioe
to the use of these ndces Should not the matter be
remedied forthwith THx
NeU. York, June l2, 1869