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Riot at Jefferson, La.

New ORLEANS, May 19.-Until last
night the adjoining city of Jefferson,
though included in the metropolitan
district, has refused to accept the me-
tropolitan force, offering armed resist
ance to every attempt of the metropoli-
tans to exercise the functions of their
offices. Last night, 300 metropolitans
were detailed to take command of tho
Jefferson district, and at ten o'clock at
tempted to take charge of the munich
pal buildings in that city, which We're
filled with armed citizens. An engage
ment ensued, and dozen metropoli-
tans were wounded, and the force re-
tired. The Governor called ON General
Mower for troops, and company of
soldiers was furnished, who marched
quietly to the municipal buildings, as
they met no opposition, and installed
the metropolitans. The citizens are
much excited, and the troops remain.
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DECORATION DAY.

In accordance with General Orders" from Head
quarters of the Grand Army. of the Republic the
graves of deceased Soldiers and Sailors will be de-
corated with flowers on Saturday, May 49,
The Citizens of Elizabeth respectfully invited
to contribute flowers WHITE as far possible for
this occasion, which may be left at the house OF
Mrs Brttin 10 Washington street, at the stores OF
j. C. Ogden Elizabeth avenue, and at VIM. H. De-
Hart Broad street. on Friday afternoon, and on Sa-
turday morning before ten O'Clock.
Flowers intended for any particular grave, must
have the name attached.
1t is desired that wreaths be discarded as far as
possible and that other designs be adopted, such
as crosses, anchors, shields, &C.
1t is respectfully requested that owners of car
riages will volunteer them for the procession. A
large number will be needed, and it is hoped that
this request will be responded to literally, which
may be reported to the Chairman of this Commit
tee as soon as possible.
Any person having a knowledge of graves omit
ted last year will please make it known to some
member Of the Committee.
All places of business are requested to close the
Same from the hours of 1 until P. NJ. also, that
the flags in this city be placed at half-mast.
BY order of the Committee of Arrangements
j. H. GRAY, II. r. CANNON,
j. II. WILEY, j. MADISON DRAKE,
l.. W. OAKLEY, JOSEPH G.. OGDEN,
L. HENNING, G. E. VANBLARcUM,
c. s. HIGGINS, IRA B. WHEELER
f. X. DAY, G. C. SUDAN,
J. H. MARTIN.
VIM Il. DEHART, Chairman.
JOHN A. LUTz Secretary.
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MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS.

1t is well to be on our guard against
reckless expenditures of public moneys
which must be raised by direct taxa
ton, but we must also remember that
if public Improvements are made they
not only make cities more attractive,
also by the same process enhance the
value of real estate. We are not
afraid of the effect of an honest outlay
of money in promoting the material in
terests of our own city or of any other.
Chicago is at present somewhat exer-
cised in view of debt of twenty mill
lions of dollars, and no doubt this is q
large sum, but then it represents an
advance in all the elements of material
prosperity, which is beyond computa-
ton. Chicago is not only the wonder
of the West, which is full of wonders
it is also an illustration OF the rapid
growth which is the fruit of American
enterprise and perseverance, q kind of
national card. The twenty millions
need not brighten the citizens of Chi
cago. They have their cake and it is
well worth the penny. They must not
expect to keep both. The fact is, the
large cities of the United States, or the
municipal authorities which control
them, act wisely when they encourage
the erection of public buildings, and
the endowment of institutions of
science, and art, and by all proper
means increase the attractions of social
life. The number of nonresident citi-
zens is increasing every year. Living
in good style is far cheaper on the Con-
tinent than it is here, and old countries
and cities of Europe, which are the
growth of centuries, contain monu
ments of art which cannot, of course,
as yet, be found in the United States,
and besides the Social circles of Europe
are exceedingly fascinating to those
who have enjoyed polite education.
The evil of this state of things is seen
in the withdrawal of capital, and also
in the social deprivation sustained by
the community.
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A few weeks ago the Common Coun-
Gil of Orange passed an act prohibiting
the sale of Intoxicating liquor ON Sum
day, under penalty of fine and impris-
onment. This ordinance has now been
in force for three weeks. A New York
newspaper calls it Puritanical law,
and says it must be repealed, and makes
the impression that its enforcement
meets with formidable resistance. Since
the law went into effect the people have
enjoyed two of the quietest Sabbaths in
years, and the authorities are supported
by every respectable citizen.
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LABOR MOVEMENTS.

The movements of the laboring class
es in different parts of the country are
just now attracting attention. The
Philadelphia journeymen carpenters
are on strike for $3.50 per day. At
a recent meeting the following resolu-
tions were passed by them:
Resolved, That we, the journeym en-
carpenters, believe that we are the
poorest paid mechanics of any large
city in the United States, and that we
have patiently borne our grievances
until forbearance has ceased to be a
virtue, and now, with rents and the
necessaries of life at such high prices
that we are scarcely able to pay for
them.
Resolved, That we see no good rea
son assigned why we should not receive
aportion of the profits of our labor {;
therefore
Resolved, That we will maintain the
demand for So. so per day until we have
better cause to recede from our position
than any yet assigned by our employ
ers.
1t was resolved to divide the city
into six districts, and appoint commit
tees to canvass the ground for the pur-
pose of ascertaining how many men are
employed and the amount of compen-
sation received for their labor.
THE MINERS STRIKE
1t is thought that the strike among
the Pennsylvania miners will last till
June first-that time being required to
consume the surplus coal in the market.
The Philadelphia Ledger says
"Another strike of week in the
middle of August, it is stated, will be
required to reduce the production so
so as to increase the price of coal to a
paying rate. The mines worked to
their full capacity, it is asserted, pro-
duce from 800, 200 to 1000, 900 tons of
coal in excess of the demand, and q
suspension of four weeks, it is believed
will be required to regulate the supply.
The Miners Union, it is reported,
have recently adopted certain regula-
tons in reference to the different
grades of laborers and miners. Thus
it has been ordered that an experienced
hand must serve two years as laborer
in the mines. before he can act as o
miner. Miners coming from foreign
countries must prove that they have
been working at that occupation for
two years before they can obtain posi-
tons, and hands entitled to places in
the mines must be furnished with work
in preference to strangers A miner is
forbidden to take as q partner any per-
son under twenty one, unless he be his
own son, or the son of miner who has
been killed or injured by an accident
in the mines. The wages Of laborers
are fixed at not less than $2 25 a day,
and of miners not less than $2.75."
IN NEW YORK.
The employees of the New York
clothing manufacturers are about to
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Gsap How unequally do this worlds
gifts seem to be distributed. We are
invariably led to this reflection on see
ing the now manned helpless soldiers
endeavoring to solicit charity from the
passing throng, by the means of a
hand organ on the corners of our prin-
cipal streets. And yet these noble fell
lows did as much in their position, suf
fered more keenly the privations of u
soldiers life and sacrificed more than
the so-called great men. Yet how diff.
ferently rewarded. on one we Show
er honors and munifcient gifts unask.
ed, while the other is passed rudely by
too often the subject of neglect and
scorn-Trenton Emporium.
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Gatest photographic Velus.

The four-mill of Francis Holland, at
Mitchell, Canada, was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Loss 100000.
Daniel Downey of North Arlington,
Mass, was killed on the Old Colony
Railroad on Tuesday night, while walk
ing on the track.
The Hon. J. l.. Thomas, Collector of
Customs at Baltimore, yesterday ap-
pointed two colored men to positions
in the Custom House.
Cornelius Desmond, while walking
on the track of the Boston and Albany
Railroad, near the depot in Boston yes
terday, was run over and killed.
A lady named Arnold of Saxonville,
had both legs cut off yesterday after
noon at birmingham, while trying to
get on q train on the Boston and
Albany Railroad. Her injuries will
probably prove fatal.
One OF THE SIXTY THOUSAND. On
Tuesday, man was committed to pris-
on i'll New York, on complaint of his
wife, for habitual drunkenness. Yes
terday morning he was found dead in
his cell, having committed suicide A
widow and six children mourn his loss.
Cesar Virgins, one Of 10 negroes on
trial at Savannah for the murder of
Messrs. Broadbacker and Buchanan on
the 9Th of December, was yesterday
found guilty of murder. The others
will be tried in succession.
The Rev. Charles G. Williamson, an
English clergyman, from the Sandwich
Islands, has arrived atNiagara Falls, en-
route to England. He was one of the
first through passengers from San Fran
cisco on the Pacific Railroad, and wit
messed the ceremony of laying the last
rail. He describes the road as in excel
lent order, and the route delightful
one.
In Baltimore, yesterday, George
Robinson, Thomas Payne, and John
Burns, seamen, indicted for mutiny on
board the ship Tabor, Capt. Otis, of
Bath, Me-, in Annapolis Roads in March
last, were tried and convicted. Robin
son was sentenced to three years i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary, and
Payne and Burns to two.
A convict at the Joliet, ILL.,, Peniten-
tiary made o novel attempt to escape a
few days ago. The day previous col
ored convict died, and when they were
taking the coffin to the burial ground
the officers perceived slight move
ment of the coffin lid, which had not
been screwed down. Upon opening
the coffin q live white man was found.
He was secured and returned to prison.
A bill is before the Connecticut Leg
islature to prevent accidents in the
preparing of doctors prescriptions. 1t
requires druggists to employ none but
clerks educated for the purposes; and
in case of death through carelessness,
imposes fine of 200 to $1,000, or
imprisonment of two to four years, or
both, upon the person making the mis-
take.
WATERLOO. Felix Burns of Newton,
a baggage-master on the Sussex Rail-
road, while coupling some cars at the
JUNCTION, was caught between the bum
pers and injured so severely that he
died soon afterward. He leaves fami-
ly that for the present will be provided
for by the Company.
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burning of a PaDer Mill.

NoRR1sTowN, Pa, May 19.-The roof
ing paper mill of John W. Dixon, at
Norristown, was totally destroyed by
fire last night, supposed to have been
caused by spontaneous combustion in
a lot of oily matter on the premises, =
Loss 800, 000-insuranc $4,000.
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Valuable Property
For Sale.

FTNHE Property known the Sc SCOTT PROPER
been divided into lots, and is in the market for
sale.
This Property is centrally located in the very
in that locality which is not built upon. 1t has
frontage Jersey street, jefferson street and Mad
ison avenue. These streets are severed and Jersey
street and Jefferson street paved with Belgian pave
ment.
1t affords facilities for building rst-cass city
sidences. A few lots have already been sold, and
the parties purchasing have made arrangements for
the erection of fine Brick Dwellings, Lot 25 by 100
feet prices varying according to location.
We can confidently offer this property the best
and cheapest in the market at the present time, for
those who desire to combine the character of city
residence with country home.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN M. COIVELL,
mis- I'm No. II Arcade, Elizabeth, N. J.
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Destructive Fire in Chicago

CHICAGO, May 19.-The Excelsior
Iron Works, owned by Buckhardt &
Co., and contents, embracing about
100000 worth of machinery, was de-
stroyed this evening. The loss is about
$4,000 insured for 100000.
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TRENToN-Thomas o. Kelley, charg-
ed with false swearing in an alleged
fraudulent naturalization case at New
Brunswick, was convicted yesterday in
the United States District Court at
Trenton, and sentenced to one year at
hard labor in the State Prison, and to
pay fine of 81. Judge Field would
have made the sentence heavier, but
that several influential gentlemen inter-
ested themselves in Kelly's behalf
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Confirmation.

Boston, May 19.-At special meet
ing of the Overseers of Harvard Univer-
sity to-day, the nomination of Charles
G. Eliot for the Presidency was confirm
ed by vote of 16 to 6.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-20

Col. Albert Seigle. formerly captain
of Co. E, I'd Regt N. J. Vols, yester-
day received the appointment of Reg
lister of Public Lands of Missouri. A
fat thing.
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STORAGE FOR STOVES.

WE are now prepared to take down, store in dry
w lofts for the season, and black and put up in
the fall Stoves and Parlor Furnaces, Pipe, Fire
Boards, &C.. at reasonable rates.
E. NJ. HERRICK 4 CO.,
219 Broad street,
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rEa-. The Elizabeth Musical Union
have agreed to sing an ode at the
decoration of the graves.
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REFRIGERATORS.

TIME &c Alaska Refrgerators, Chest and Refrige-
| rator, with Galvanized Case and Iron Ice Box.
the best and most desirable Refrigerator in the mar
ket For sale by E. NJ. HERRICK 4 CO.,
39 Broad street.
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II, s. ROSS
POTATOES.
WIRE CLOTH FOR SCREENS.

A BOUT TO ARRIVE, complete assortment of
n Wire Netting for Mosquito Screens-plain,
drab and green, "a, 80 and So inches wide.
E. M. HERRICK & co.
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strike for an advance of 25 per cent. on
their present rates of wages. A mass
ratification meeting of the trade is to
be held in the Germania Assembly
Rooms, on Sunday next. An extensive
strike was inaugurated among the la
borers of New York on Monday, by
reason of 1875 men employed by one
builder having gone out on account OF
a reduction of wages from 1915 to
50. so day. This contractor has now
five buildings in course of construction,
and it is probable that the strike will
become general among the laborers
employed by him. The Society of
Metal Roofers resolved on Monday
night to stop work henceforth at A P.
M. on Saturdays. At meeting of the
Walters Union, at Early Closing Hall,
it was decided that an advance of wages
be asked for on and after June l. A
committee of three was appointed to
draw up statement of grievances, to
be presented to the hotel proprietors.
The men now receive $50 per month
and board. The increase to be asked
is S. per month. The number of mem
bers of the Union is about 700, and the
amount of funds in bank is $1,000. The
wood turner's of New York city report
wages at $13 a week. The 'journeymen
plumbers report wages at 1910 to $4
day of ten hours work. The shirt
cutters of New York city report wages
as averaging 500 week. the rate being
$15 for shop hands, and $25 for first
class custom work.
OTHER STRIKES.
The harness makers Of Chicago are
on n strike for AN advance of 20 per
cent. The new rates are frst-class
workmen, $18 a week second class,
SIS third class, $12. The laborers,
600 in number, on the Hartford and
Erie Railroad, are on strike for an in
crease of wages from 81. IS to 50 day.
The contractors have sent to Canada
for hands. The house painters of Utica,
N. Y, are on strike for an advance of
wages of 25 cents day. The wages at
present vary from 50 to $2.5 day.
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BOARD.

A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE can be accommo
n dated with Board at Elizabethport. For par
ticulars address P. o. Box No. IL. 2i*
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ROOMS TO LET.
TO LET.
FOR SALE CHEAP.

A small dwelling house in Smith street. between
" Elizabeth avenue and Martin street. Size of
lot 25xl5O feet on which also is Barn with three
stalls Apply to Ross 4 Son, 164 Broad street.
1w
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OTHER STRIKES.

When you "pop" the question, is it
necessary to pledge your troth.
Can the fork of q river be considered
as part of the River Plate ?
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FOR EXCURSIONS.

TTNHE Fine Side-Wheel Steamer STANFORD, Cap
L tain Charles Adams. Apply at 1872 First street,
E. Port or Bridgeport Steamboat Co. Office Pier So,
E. R., New York, foot of Catharine street. ms On
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NOTICE,

A LII persons indebted to me are requested to
n settle the same before the 30th of May, or the
bills will be put in other hands for collection.
mis- Ut CHARLES A. ADAMS.
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THE SARATOGA RACES.
SARATOGA, August

SARATOGA, August 3, 1869.
Saratoga is unusually full Of visitors all antic-
pating FIRST rate racing tomorrow. For the Travers
Stakes eight horses Will start, vz.:-Coltons b. c.
by imp. Eclipse, Belmonps b. c. Geneg, Camcron's
Dr. f. Invercauld, Reedy's br. c. by Thunder, and
b. C. by Thunder; Belmonts Fenan, McDanies
b. f. by oakland, and Sanford's b. c. by Lexington.
Belmont's Fenlan is the avorIte against the field BY
three to one.
On the sweepstakes the betting is immense, no
pools being sold for less than 1000. Seven horses
viii start, VIZ :--Hunter Il Travers' bl. T. Nemesis
having sold tonight at $3.50; Cottrs CHI. C. Cottrii
at $500; DenisOn a. Crawf0rd's br. G. Management
at $780, sanford's b. b. Lancaster, at $3.50: j. j.
O'FallOn's b. T. The Banshee, at $3.50; Weldon's b.
g. Jubal and Weldons ch h. Metairie, at 500 EACH
Many pools OF over $4,000 have been sold. Almost
al OF the leading turf and betting men In the United
states are here, and the betting Is likely to be
heavier at THIS meeting than at any Of the past.
For the Fhsh Stakes, for two year olds, half a
mile, there WI Be eleven starters.
The Union Hotel has over 1000 guests and there
Is grand hop there tonight. The Clarendon Hotel
pr0priet0rs give hop tomorrow night. Most OF
the other hotels are pretty full.
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ceent seamanshIp on all sides they finally rounded

me judges awarded the nrst prize for nrst class
sl0ope OF the union regatta to the Auskodeed, OF
Brooklyn. and the Bayonne, Of the Bayonne Club.
me nrst prize Of fhe second class was taken by the
Phantom. OF the Brooklyn, and the first from the
club would have been borne Oh by the beautiful
new yacht Bella, had she not unfortunately capsized
when nearing Fort Diamond. The Sea New, Of the
Bayonnc, and William X. Knapp, OF the Harlem
CiuD took the union and club prizes respectively
for the third class.
FESTIVITIES AT THE CLUB HOUSE.
When the regatta had been brought to sue.
cessful termination the numerous guests assembled
at the club house, where an excellent string band
was In attendance There were present among the
assembage OF ladies Mrs. Harris, Mrs. DR.. Fields,
MISS Bostwick Mrs. Hammond. mrs. P. Mcclellan,
mrs. and the Misses Van NostrAnd MrR Lockwood,
MISSES Gunther, Misses Wens Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
van Wrinkle, Mrs. and Miss Mallory and Others
Dancing was at once commenced, with the brilliant
prospects OF most enjoyable evening, and was kept
up ~;a IN Grsat ygo, Long after the lovely moon had
bay. The festivities were brought to o conclusion
shortly before midnight. Altogether the union re-
by harmony, pleasure and success
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the LAVE ROBBERY " PHILADELPHIA.

From the Philadelphia Ledger. August

From the Philadelphia Ledger, August 81
Yesterday the money stolen from the United states
Arsenal was found under peculiar circumstances.
Acting Chief Of the Detectives, Mr.. Franklin, first
ordered an examination OF the water Closets and
this led TO the finding OF key which would open
the safe from which the money was taken. This,
however, gave no clue 10 the detectives and further
steps were required TO be made In the course OF their
investigation. Detectives Gordon, Luken and Try0n
WERE among other places. sent into the loft over the
museum, on the arsenal ground, and after o careful
search they came upon package which contained
tanned in the Official envelope Of the Paymaster but
subsequently these regular covers were found In the
effort to discover the party concerned In the rob-
berry,
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United States Marshal Barlow has received joint
letter from Colonies Ryan and Currier, dated from
Niagara Falls, where the colonies are now sOourn-
ing on the Canada side, asking the Marshal's per-
mission to return to New York city on their giving
their parole 10 appear for examination or trial and
to hereafter refrain from committing further VIOLA
tons OF the neutrality laws. They say that they
have pressing private business matters that require
their immediate attention in this city, and that no
harm can come rom granting their request a. no
To be fitted out in the city OF New York for the
present.
Some days since Marshal Barlow listened to q
similar application made to him personally by Colo
mel Bocare on behalf Of Colonel Ryan,
Marshal Barlow says that the requests of the colo
nels cannot be compiled with, as neither OF them Is
on the footing Of the men just liberated from Fort
Lafayette, none Of whom had. so far as known, for
feited bonds to appear for examination or trial,
to refrain from violating the neutrality laws; where
az both Colonies Ryan and Currier had given, for
ieted and violated BONDS for these purposes.
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PERSONAL MrrllIesHcE.

General James L. Klrwan, late United States Con-
sui to China, has been appointed delegate TO the
Universal Medical Convention which meets at Flor
ence, Italy, on the 18TH Of September next.
Bishop Bayley, ofthe Newark tN.J.) diocese, leaves
tomorrow to attend the coming Eeumenical Council
at Rome. He was previously presented with a hand
some monetary testimonial by the clergy OF his do
cese. The presentation took place at Seton Hall.