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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04

WHAT Is A PRIZE FIoHT i--Cexfain parties ware
recently .spprehended In New Haven, Conn, and
put on trial on the charge OF having been engaged
statute was penal and must be construed srrictlv:
that the WORD prize means 0 material reward. and
strue 1t 10 be prize fight. On the other hand.
the state urged that Che Legislature intended
TO prevent and punish crime: that the prize
onered 10 not essential TO Constitute this crime:
that the term prize fight Is technical, ana means q
contest between two persons, conducted IN par
hate between tnel contestants; thSt there must be
some mducementy0 cause the parties to engage In
such contest anu II is not material whether this
lnduccment was certain substantial reward or this
honor OF victory. The Court decided thai some ma.
ter2l reward must be offered TO constitute prize
ngls N inc meanngl0f the law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
SCAlnED IN HOT LEAD.

Al q quarter OF two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
join, Morton, Of Hudson street, near Harrison, and
wipiaiu Armer, of Sixth avenue near Ffieth street.
were dangerously scaded with q quantity OF hot
lead whil> running 10 in nywhee at Erricksons
machine shop, 130 Reade street. The injured men
were attended, by Dr. Howard and subsequently,
taken home.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
Piano Makers, strike.

The sounding board makers Of the piano factory
OF stelnway & Sons Of this city, who are ON strike
on account OF threatened reduction of their wages
to the amount OF ten per cent, held a meeting on
Monday afternoon, when they resolved after they
had been informed that the reduction was to last
only four weeks, not to resume work again until
they should be restored to their former wages The
committee OF the Piano Makers Uuon of this city
4 Sons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
e yachts rounded the staksooat OF the club

After rounding tne Judges boat, or the club
house. they bore sway for Fort Diamond before
steady unnaggng breeze, Keeping we'll in line.
They stood out IN the ching IN splendid ORDER with
canvas well nled, which at times required the SHIFT
would strike them. The Apollo, onward, Mary
Miller Rosa and Jersey Dutchman having fallen
far to the rear apd their commanders seeing but
little chance or taking respectable position in
the race Withdrew them one by one, and
they returned to their anchorage grounds or the
club house. This act may have been judici0us
enough but 1t certainly did speak well Tor their
pluck. They kept steadiiy on In their course until
they had rounded Fort Diamond and tackled again
In the direction OF the oyster shoals below Bedoes
Island, where stake vas placed, which they
turned. The excitement In the vicinity OF the CLUB
grew near the judges boat and, after q series OF
tho most Gkllful mannuvrinaA which exhibited ex-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04

The central body declared the following additional
firms on strike yesterday:-Perret Co.; Dessauert,
Stern, Browning 4 Co.. Stetheimer, and Metz Il Co.
THE CENTRAL. BODY
met In extraordinary session last evening, but
nothing beyond great deal Of speechying was
done. The body was visited by the Presidents u the
Taiors' Society, who made encouraging addresses.
No difficulty eliminating IN arrest occurred during
yesterday. Several men on watch were insulted,
Inns men met in shop committee last night, and re-
solved to try their employer once more, and APP
The women who acted as detectives on Monday
were again on post yesterday, and duly reported
progress to the Executive Committee at headquar-
ters receiving quite an ovation. Five hundred men
and women are doing watch duty and are being re-
lleyed every six hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-04
AQUATICs.

The AtaInnta Boat Club-The Race for the
Championship Yesterday Won by DIR.
Uasl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
ENGLAND COLONIAL POLICY.
ha IL La 4. III

LONDON, June 2.-The proceedings in the
House of Commons last evening in regard to
Canada and other British colonies in North
America was very Interesting. Mr.. Verney
inquired what the policy Of the Government
would be towards the American colonies. Mr..
Russ ell replied that while he declined to enter
on the colonial policy of the Government,
ne minated that the Government policy
was to throw the cost of self.defencs on each
colony, and that measures to that end had been
partially taken. and would be extended until
next year. He had no doubt that the arrange.
ment for the cessIon of the Hudson Bay Com
pany's Territory would receive the ratification
OF the Canadian Government. The question
was not one OF purchase only, but also Of the
development Of colonization and civilization
which hitherto had been virtually closed
If the scheme were successful the Dominion
would be able to extend from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. He believed that all the interests
OF BRUSH Columbia lay in connection with
Canada, and every facility would be given to
forward them.
MIR. Northcote though. that the Canad ians
were better able to decide for themselves than
TO act on the advice of the Government. He
believed that the question would soon be salts
factorily settled.
Mr.. Bury regarded Canada as the future
highway to the Indies and the East. He rldl.
culed the idea of annexation to America and
said that by such q course we had everything
70 lose and moth ing to gain.
MIR. Adderlay regarded the arrangements as
eminently satisfactory, on the principle that
he generally disapproved of the system of
government guarantees. For that reason he
would vote in favor OF these measures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
THxwAsHrseroS AND BUFFALO RAILROAD.

THEWAeHTSsToY AND BUFFALO RAILROAD.
Washington has so many embryo railroad pro-
jects on hand that she has not been able to give
due concentration Of attention 20 any particu-
lar lire. The latest whose CLAIMS has been
presented TO the attention of our citizens is that
proposing a great North and South line be-
tween this city and the lakes A delegation of
citizsns from the northern part of Maryland
visited US lately to urge the advantages to
Washington 10 be derived from the cous,Tuc-
tion OF this road. At that time mention was
made Of meetings to be held along tue line OF
the proposed road. ia It's behalf. One OF these
meetings has since been held a. 81. Mary's,
Pennsylvania presided over by HoR. Ell X.
Riddle. Of New York, and which seems TO have
had 8 large and influential attendance. In the
course of the proceedings n letter from HlIlett
KilbOurn. Esq, Secretary OF the Citizens Rail-
rosd Committee OF this city, and the proceed
irgs Of the Washington Board of Trade in the
same connection, were read and seemed 10 give
much satisfaction.
The facts set forth a, this meeting in regard
TO the local value of this road 70 the anthracIts
coal trade, the iron ore trade, an other traffic
and the necessity of q low grade railway
from Buffalo to Washington to affiliate with
the Pennsylvania canal system shows that
that there are really some pretty heavy in
terests enlisted II the enterprise. Philadelphia
was warned thai in aiding New York to build
4 railway from the Fort Wayne railroad via
the Mahoning. ard neglecting the occupancy of
the watershed between the Potomac and
Juniata may see her commerce dragged at the
heels Of the iron horse to rival cities. One Of
the speakers was warmed up to the point OF
saying that "What the round knob and hill tops
OF Getty sburg and Waterloo were 10 the armies
OF Bonaparte and Lee those platsaus will be to
the commercial interests of Philadelphia,
should Baltimore and Washington cities detail
Meade and Wellington to hold these hills.
As well might Philadelphia attempt to empty
the sea as to compete for the western trade with
Baltimore, Tin possession Of this vantage
ground), or with New York for the commerce
OF the lakes, by any other route than the Juniata
Valley, and thence to Erie, Buffalo, etc"
The matter of getting a charter was discussed,
and in the range Of arguments presented why
Congress should authorize the construc OF
the road was the novel one that in view of the
certainty OF the acquisition by Us Of the British
possessions on this continent, military, po3tal
and commercial railroad from the Likes and
Canadas to the national armory, and the po-
htical heart Of the nation, was q military me-
cessity. Should Congress, however, fail to
charter the road, it was pointed out that the
discovered links now built may be united
under the free railroad law of Pennsylvania
The meeting, it should be added, did some
thing more than talk, and pledged itself to
raising some $4,000 for the construction of
the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

Rev. MIR. Sunderland. of this city, seems to
be bidding for the ehaplaincy of the Chandler
Butler expedition against England, il we may
nudge by the tenor Of his discourse before the
New School Presbyterian Assembly in New
York On Monday last. The circumstance
which called II forth,-being the recommends.
ton Of the committee on bills and overtures
that prayer be offered up throughout the church
for the preservation Of peace between the Uni
ted States and Great Britain,-would seem to
be sufficiently harmless and Christian like
proposition Of itself; but the beIlipotent parson
availed himself Of the opportunity to give the
British Lion drubbing he will not be likely
10 forget very soon We like these periodical
warlke ebullitions, as well on the part OF
preachers as Of politicians. They afford a fine
reld for the display OF patriotic pyrotechnics,
and at the same time serve to keep that fearful
wild fowl, the Lion and Unicorn, in a proper
state OF subsection, without serious expenditure
% money or loss OF life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

CONVENTION OF CoLoRKD REPUBLICANS IN
MARYLASD.-AC Convention of Colored Repub-
Ieans Of Maryland assembled in Baltimore
yesterday. Several Of the counties were not
represented. Anumber Of speeches We're made
snd some forty odd resolutions adopted; ex-
pressing confidence in President Grant and his
administration; thanking Postmaster Cess.
well for his efforts TO elevate taei- race; as kin
that colored apprentices be admitted TO all
branches of trade, and that that no coiored me-
chanic shall be prohibited from any trade:
thanking the President and Federal officehold.
ers for the appointment of colored men to po-
sitiors, and pledging the colored Republicans
Of Maryland to support the regular nominees
Of the party; claiming that no distinction should
be made by railroad companies and other
Common carriers on account Of color; favoring
J Judge Hugh L. Bond, for Governor of Mary.
land, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

Can any one tell us why the heavy grass in
The Smithsonian Grounds is left unknown.
lodged, tangled. smothering the choice shrubs
and trees, and looking the picture of sloven-
Illness and unthrIft There is a public gar.
dener, Is there not or has he left town for the
summer : Or is he practising his trade OF
house-painter J Do the exigencIes Of the polit-
zeal appointment business absolutely req uirs
hat public gardener should be q blacksmith
or house-painter SupposIng that they do,
ought not the Government to appoint an As.
sistant who could tell the blacksmith or the
house-paIrter officiating as public gardener
when II is time to NOW the grass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

IL seems that the cable despatch which
brought over week ago the savage opinions
OF some Of the leading English papers on MT
Motley's mission, did injustice to Mr.. Bright,
IN describing the London Star as the organ of
that gentleman. Mr.. Bright once owned small
part Of the stock or capital of that paper but he
parted with all his interest in il before he went
INTO the Cabinet, and now takes the trouble 20
cause II to be made known that he has no con-
nection with that or any other journal. In
view OF the tone of The Stars article on the oc.
c2sion referred to. We are not surprised At Mr..
Brighrs prompt disclaimer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

Tine sensation Just now IN the journalistic
and theatrical circles Of New York seems TO b.
q row between Mr. George II. Butler, und9.
stood to be the theatrical critic Of the The Spirit
Of the Times, and Mr.. Henderson, manager of
one Of the burlesque troupes at present play
ing In that city. We have called it 8 row,
though it seems to be 8 rather one.sided affair,
in which the blows, both in q newspaper and
prize ring sense, are all given 50 far by the first
named person.
We know nothing of the merits OF the quarrel
in question-in which q woman will probably
be found, as usual, to be in some way mixed
up-nor do we know or care anything about
Mr.. Henderson, who Is doubtless as bad as
need be; but we feel impelied to say, in the
interest Of Journalism, that q more indecent and
scandalous piece Of writing than the attack on
him which appeared in The Spirit of the 22d
ult we have never seen IN any newspaper
making claims TO responsibility. All right
minded people must consider il a reproach TO
the profession that the columns of a public
journal should be made a medium OF so much
personal spleen, and most OF all those OF a
periodical setting itself up as s.ths American
Gentleman's Newspaper" II articles in the
style OF the one under notice are the literary
pabulum OF the american Gentleman" in
Heavens name keep from before US the chosen
diet OF the American Loafer!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
MIR. MOTLEY'S MISSION.
The American Envoy and the British Sec.
rstary-More Opinions of the London

Istary-More OPlnlons OF the London
Press.
LONDON, June 2.-Minster Mott " to-day
addressed letter to Lord Clarendon inform.
ing him of his arrival in London, and Officially
requesting the appointment of a day for the
presentation OF his credentials. To-day has
been named as more fitting time for q min.
isterial introduction.
The London Times understands that no new
demands have been addressed to England, and
that Mr.. Motley enters upon his duties without
any prospect Of q controversy; but at the same
time says that the English Government should
examine any new proposals and see If they
promise Just and equitable solution. If the
neutrality proclamation is to be made the sub.
Ject OF grievance, we are bound to listen to the
arguments adduced, though 1t is impossible that
any good purpose would be served by raising
such a discussion.
The Pail Mall Gazette has very snobbish
article on the subject, boasting that America
has backed down before British pluc K, and
that under these circumstances the arrival of
the new minister is Of small importance, and
the best results they anticipated from Motley's
mission is that his duties will afford him suffi.
Gent leisure 10 prosecute his historical studies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

An idea OF the comparative cost Of different
pavements may be formed from the bids re-
Gently onered to pave some OF the streets of
Brooklyn The Scrimshaw concrete paving
company proposed to do the work at a. per
square yard; the Nicolson company for $3.50;
while bids for the Belgian pavement varied
from 1928 TO $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
DRSTRUCrIyE FIRE.

WoRCEsTKR MASS, June A disastrous
contfagratiOn occurred last night at Woon
socket, X l., by which Elllott's Mills, contain.
ing large amount of stock and machinery
employed in various trades, was DESTROYED
Loss estimated at 100000. The buildings gave
employment to two hundred persons, and the
fire was the largest that has ever occurred in
the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York money market shows deci-
ded ease. The rate on stock loans remains at
per cent, but d freely offered TO the larger
houses, and balances sre left IN the hands OF the
Government dealers at 6 per cent. There is a
freer inquiry for commercial paper, the rate
being generally 7as per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
MORE FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Reported Capture Of Cannon from Il
EiIIibns te

HAVANA, JuHe2-The property confscated
between the 10Th of April and the LIST of June,
has produced $4,000. The city has been teri.
bly, excited since yesterday Volunteers are
arriving, and serious riots are expected. A
heavy engagement has taken place be.
tween the Bays Of Nipe and Banos
The Official report announces that the four can :
non and all other munitions Of war brought by
the Fillibusters have been captured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
dissolution OF PARTNERSHIP.

WASHINGTON OIrY, June l., 1852
The Partnership heretofore existing between
SHELLEY GUY. entered into for the purpose OF
conducting the STOVE ara HARDWARE BUSI-
NEse, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons indebted to will please take notice
that their accounts are now due, and are ex pectsd
to be paid without delay.
Mr.. L. r. SIMPSON-Our successor author.
lied to receive and receipt tor al claims dne u.s.
w. J. SIBLEY
b. r. GUY.
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MORE INDIAN OUTRAGES.

CHICAGO, June IA Fort Smith special to
the Tribune Of this city, states that q party OF
two hundred and fifty Oheyennes attacked an
unprotected settlement one hundred and
They came in on Sunday evening, under the
pretence Of friendship, and massacred thirteen
men, women and children. The women were
ravished, and their bodies brutality mutilated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

The Republican mass meeting 10 be held this
evening in front Of the City Hall will no doub,
be 3 large and spirited affair. All the ward
clubs will march to the meeting with torches
and transparencies. Mayor Bowen will pre-.
side, and several eloquent speakers are ex
pected 10 address the assem- blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

The conversion to Catholicism Of ex.Surgso1
cfre-sl Hammond 10 exciting considerable
comment In the religious press. Heretofore,
we believe, DR.. II. has entertained decidedly
maeerialistjc views concerning the soul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

We learn that the transfer Of the coiored
printer Douglass from the case TO the place OF
copy-holder at the Government once was only
temporary, and had no reference whatever to
the difnculty with the Printers Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

"Judge Francis, of the Troy Tunes" has at
last sailed for Europe. We trust the New
York papers will survive his absence; but
Will be very hard on them, as be mas been the
unfailIng subject OF an item for them for some
three months past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

1NECkIV4D TO-DAY, ON CONSIGNMENT,
from Central NeW York, . large lot OF
PURE CIDER VINEGAR;
caeks. For sale by the
NORTHERN PRODUCE COMPANY.
Jez Penn. ave., between 10th and lIth sts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
CHEAP SHOIs.
AUCTION PRICES

400 pairs Ladies', Gents. Misses, and
Children1 BOOTS and SHOES; begt~
quality; fresh stock, ct about half price, by " d
y: DOZIEB. dealer in new and second hand Fur
nture, No. 4Os d street, between 9Th and 7th
streets. 10 3 cost
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tn o T Il Z Pg B LILO

In announcing myself as successor to the house
Of Messrs Sibley Guy, 1 respectfully solicit a
continuation Of the patronage Of their former
TONERS. and hope to receive share of the trade of
the general public No effort will be spared to
please, and an examination Of nv stock OF stoves
g., and prices will satisfy all that ii is to thar
Interest {, trade with the rev house
K. r. SIMPSON,
STOVE HOUSE,
Je2 WEN Pa. ave, bet. 10th and nth sta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

Mile Tostee took her farewell of the Ameri.
can stsge in New York on Monday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

TIE PRNNsYLvANIA Coal SUsPHSsIoN.-
The Miners Journal Of Saturday says the
surplus coal On hand In the market Is 3s2.5O
tons over the supply Of last year at tins time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

From ShilIington, Odeon Building. and from
J. u. Parker, we have APptet0m's Journal for
June IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
LAY DELEGATES IN THE METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH..

CHICAGO, June "A vote on the question Of
introducing lay delegates into the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which was submitted to
the membership by the last General Confer.
ence, was taken in some OF the churches here
yesterday. One church voted against 1t. The
total thus far is 295 for the proposition and 13
against il. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
JOB PRINrINe-COPARTNERsHIP
: A PE r H ANGINGS
PICTURES FRAMES
M A II X II TIERS.

~ ~ inches, Oval Walnut and Gilt from SKI 60
IA ~ inches; Bog. evel, wslnst. and GIT Frsmss
frames IN imitation nosevood, Ebony. &C, with .
csSuuIIl selection Of French, and American Gilt
Picsurss, with full line Of PIcTeBE COED and
bsssents RICr URl RINGS and NAILS, PA
InSe, knQRAvINGe. &c Ho ls6 SEVENTH
eIkE1T, between and X sfreess Terms cash
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q A B d

The undersigned, In retiring frsm business re-
turn than % for the kind patronage they have re-.
Sefved, and take much pleasure in saying that MI
=. SIMPSON, who mas conducted their entire
business for the past eight years will continue the
Stove Trade In all its branches, at our old stand
They solicit for him the patronage of their old
friends and customers and the public generally
SIRLER n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

Nearly 5000 tons Of coal were shipped from
Cumberland by canal for the week ending NAV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

MURDER OF A WIDOW By A MAR.
RIED WOMAN.
The GPeen.Eyed Monster ut the Bottom.
PORTLAND, MAINE, June 2.-Mrs Baker, a
widow, was shot and killed by Mrs. Parker,
the wife Of q lawyer. The cause Of the deed
was jealousy. Mrs. Parker has been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02

Government Sec arfsiss.
WAsHlNoToH, June 2. l569.-Jay Cooke 4
Co. furnish the following Quoeatisns OF Gov.
eminent socuritso:
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Il / g h Z HING RODS.

SUPERIOR COPPER LIGHTNING RODS,
TRIANGULAR. Fiuted and Spiral, enclosing . contfu-
nous Iron Rod.
GALVANIZED IROH ana RVFINEp IRON
kOps MANUFACTURED and kept Constantly on hsnd
and put M IN the best manner
All material used 81 superior ousryfx ana IN
work warranted 90 dive entire saffsfscfion
sIkbo oiEti ala \ Il MrLLARp.
HsaTS eegSsy Gth Apd n stgsen,
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HeME FOB SALE.

NEW HOUSE, Just finished. with from 10 20 g
acrse OF No. garden and fruit land IL IL r.-t
OF MT 3 4 suits nome plantation, which - the
most neautiul place in Maryland. 81 miles from
cheap and 90 long credit, house contains seven
rooms, bay window. &C /. &c Apply 90 or addre..
P q. GRIMES. silver Hill Post once Ma,
LAND. lChronicle, lntellisepoerl my sIim
Len REHT-The fne double HOUSE, with all
Il the odern Improvements. situated AZ the cor
ner OF 2elh and @ streets. Apply 81 ala street,