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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-10
PROPOSALS.

PRUPOSALS.
Sealed Proposals will be received at III
IN slant, for furnishing the CITY Poor and
Aims House with Medicine, upon the Or
GERS OF the Aims House Phys ician. and
prescription OF the City Physician, excIu.
slve OF Patent Medicines and Surgical In.
struments for one. year from The 18th
TENDER, 1870. =
LEWIS W. WEBB, @. A. &C,
ID, 2. PERCY. U. A. H. s. s. -
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-10

GAINESVILLE, o., Sept. "a train com
ing west collided last night with an
extra engine. One man was killed aud
two fatally hurt.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-10

San Francisco, Sept. 9.-Koopman-
shoop left to-day for tour through
the Southern States preliminary to his
departure for China, to procure cotton
laborers.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-10
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE WILLIMANTIC CAMP MEETING.

CAMP GROUND, near WHLIMANTIC, Conn.,,
Sept 1.-The willimantic Camp Meeting, although only
nine years DID, Is already trying to the import
ance OF the Marha's Vineyard Camp Meeting About 20
cottages including shanties," have been built Several
them are quite pretty, but all too close and too
private This place, however can never vie with the
Vineyard in popularity Faith is likely to hold moro
prominent place than fashion in this feast for many
years The order thus far has been unbrokeD, except
that person staggered into the grounds last hgh
proposing TO his cOmrade "Lets sperience religion
The police expect crowd Of rough characters from ad
iaceut towns tonight or tomorrow. whisky Moved
abuDdanty in the nearest village, and Notwithstanding
law and police may expect some OF It's Influence here
With his usual skill and the echoes Of his music are st
heard after dinner and supper The Rev Charles n;
expected The Camp Ground Is situated about mIe
from the village Of Willimantic and about half mile
from the Camp Station, where teams wait 10 carry
visitors 70 the Camp for Is cents The grove Is composed
OF tall chesnuts and oaks me Camp occupies circle VI
about acres Within the circle are coarse plank io
about 5000 people Tho big building contains the once
OF the elders straw room and sailor hunks Tor ae
all read in large evergreen letters on the WALL
tents occmpy the first circle ana in these most OF the
people sleep on straw, under their own covering anu
there they worship when it rains. Many board them.
selves many eat on contract at the sany salo0H am
many eat in the great dining hall at ~ % i0f tne
meeting or 81 50 per day. At a. m sleep is banished
by noisy bell Then comes morning prayers, anu
breakfast at After breakfast until 10 o'clock vsltos
A. M and D. m, and regularly followed
by two eXh0raOus. an invitation 10 the anxious
seats, -nceIhR III
Harp delights the Of those who are not rambling
away After the afternooH discourse one can prOHeh
AIDE If good walks object and hills no obstacle
The Camp laws prohibit smoking inside the circle ana
huclstering liquor selling within two mikes: no
transportation of goods people is allowed within the
lines without license. The laws also require Ight
ard bucket OF water near each domlci at night Inc
meeting was opened Monday evening by Mr. Z.
Mason Presiding Elder the Rev Mr. Butler OF New
London preached the sermon. The Rev hr Fuller
preached on Tuesday morning, and the Rev Mr. Bray In
The afternoon. In the evening the Rev. Mr. Sheffield OF
East Greenwich preached excellent and earnest ser
mon on 'What shall do to be sayedP (Acts 1901 The
Rev A. Palmer and the Rev. W. Bradford followed with
cXhoratOus and then the anxious seats were filled
The weather is cold but the meeting is ia every respect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
LABOR MOVEMBNIS.

The master trainers of this city, strong pro-
tccyc union last evening when was represented
that the strike OF the Ourneymen at an end and that
the employers aud jUurneymcn are working harm0nl-
Ously at s2j TO s25 "A week.
Alta meeting of Bricklayers' Union No. 4, last
evening, the following Board OF Officers elected:
President Richard Matthews; Vice President, Patrick
Savage; Recording Secretary. icy hau Financial Secrc-
tary. T. Carn Mcssrs Matthews and Ryan were elected
delegates the Workngmeus Union. This association
has u fund Of l,olS IN bank.
About 200 clothing cutters are organizing
co0pcratiNe establishment which they expect 10
the present season This independent OF the German
TailOrs' Cooperative Union one gentleman, FORMER
extensive clothing manufacturer, hLs Subscribed largely
in aid OF the movement.
The Third Cooperative Building Society OBJ
tanned $40 10 subscriptions last evening aud four new
members This society numbers go members SIX ap'
propriatOns have been made aud three members nave
built.
A protective society has been organized by
the Journey uen BARBER their object being reduction
the hours OF labor aud Increase of wages These
work from fourteen 10 fifteen hours day, ana
their pay 81 week They Intend TO hod mass meet
ing In uptown ward for the purpose VI inducing the
BARRIERS IN that section to join thcm
The Union Custom TailOrs are making eff
forts 10 the organization OF oil the establishments
not represented m the JOurneymen Ialors Union Up
organized aud expected that before the close OF the
scason nearly every shop In the cyvill be nionzed'
An Organizing Committee OF ~ has recently been ap
pointed which h trying to organize the Nest-Slde
men, among whom there are at present but lew Union
At n meeting of the Clothing Cutters Pro-
Union held ast evening resolution adopted
that the funds hands 81 the Treas
urer Of Society shall be placed Ut tho disposal OF the
Executive Board for the purpose of maintaining the
sttikO iu progress iu Stader Co.'S establishment
occasonei by the reduction OF wages from s4i to 81
"a week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03

BRTSH-Ou Wednesday the LIST inst Hattie Tsppen infant daGshtes
Of Slss A. aud Hattie T. Brush.
The relatives respectfully invited
from grandfather Thomas Tsppen 0uhuRd
between First aud Secondayes this Err
davl at2 o'clock ?.
pOUGLASs-At jersey City Thursday Sept 1893 stepher
youngest Jane A. aud the late Rev Stephen Douglass the
10Th Of his age.
His relatives invited attend bis funeral from SC
Marks Episcopal Church Of Grove and Montgomery
Jersey City Saturday the 5h inst, A2 O'Clock wthous
further
FBRGUSoY-on Thursday Sept Jsuste widow ofth late John
Ferguson, In the Goth year OF her
The friends Of the family respectfully invited attend
late No. 80 West Forty sIht,
MoniAy Sept 6, at 2 O'Clock ?. IN.
LANE-Sudds Wednesday Sept Mrs Abby Lsre. beloved
wife ~ Lane Bergen Point j., the 5ath year Of
her age.
The will take place her late residence Friday ser
noon 81 o'clock Carriages win be in waiting at the
Pont the o'clock train Central Railroad
jersey from foot Of Lbertyst Newfork The remains
viii be taken Slug Sing Saturday morning for intermsnt
FoRCB-sudiny Tuesday evening Aug 81 DAVID La Pores
in the 80tb year Of his age
TIE relatives and friends invited attend bis
the residence Of his sonnsv John Newman. Bergen Point
J., o. Friday morning At 10 O'Clock.
sKNSBR-In Brooklyn Wednesday Sept EbeneIer SINNER
aged ~ years
The relatives and friends family funeral
Friday. tho 81 Inst at o'clock from the Central baptss
Church. Bridgest near hJrtle-sye
sMTH-At Jericho Wednesday. Sept Henrv M0orehoase,
infant o Dr. Henry NJ aud Mary r. Smith Of this city
NELBY North Hsvew Rocksnd County Saturday Aug,
George. infant Of John H. and Whemna B. NeeJ Of Nes
lork City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
OBITUARY.
FRANCIs l. A. BOOLE.


Francis !. A. Boole, well known some years
ago as prominent Democratic politician III tins CITY,
died at $50 a. H. yesterday, at the Lunatc Asylum IN
Utica OF softeung OF the BRAIN Mr. Bodies advent as
an ofceholder was as Councilman for district In the
Eleventh Ward He was subsequently elected Alderman
from the same Ward and aferward held the position OF
City INSPECTOR While holding this position he was nom
mated by TaInmany Hall candidate Tor Mayor The
Democracy nominated c. Godfrey Guntber. Almost
every one except those acquainted with the
inner workings Of the WlTepuIlers, expected
that Mr.. BoOle would be elected, but
lows: Gunther, 2s,OOO Blunt $4,000; and Bo0e' 1900
Shortly afterward Mr. BODIES popularity had run down
almost 70 and he egslaed out OF ONCE as Cy
Inspector the Board Of Health which was the created
City Inspectors Department. MT BOOZE, from inc
effects is believed OF disappointed AMBITION, soon De
came deranged, and was placed IN the Bloohlngdale
Innatic Asylum. where lie remained until recently
when he was sent to the asylum in Utica. MI Bo0le
leaves a wife and two grownup daughters MT Charles
E LOew County Clerk and Mrs BOoe started for Utica
yesterday, and Will bring the remains OF MT BOOZE 10
this city to-day.
Joseph Curtis, ex-sheriff of Queens County,
died suddenly his late residence III Hempstead, l. H.
on Wednesday night. Mr.. Curtis had been for many
years a prominent Democratic politician OF queens
County.
Edward Place, q New-YoTk correspondent OF
various papers and former reporter for several New
York papers died suddenly In SeekOnk, r. L. on Nednes
day night from hasty consumption, brought on by e1
cessiye exertions IN rowing III New-i0rk HarDOr Anew
weeks ago. -
Col. E. Y Morris, who distinguished himself
IN the Union army during the rebellion ehcent on
GER and who was recently appointed Assistant Assessor
of internal Revenue for YOnkers. died on Wednesday
from the effect OF disease contracted i'll the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
POLITICAL.
CALIFORNIA.
THE ELECTION.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Notwithstanding
that business generally suspended in the city to-
day the vote unusually light. Both the Independents
end the Democrats claim the victory The reports from
the interior are favorable to the Democracy.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 10 p. m.-Frank
McCoppIn Demoorat elected Mayor by about 1000 ma
iory portion of the Independent municipal ticket is
elected The returns from the interior Of the State are
neagre the indications that the Democrats have
secured majority the next Legislature. In San Fran
Francisco the day was quiet as Sunday there was
but little interest manifested in the election.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2.-The Democratic
local tickets throughout the State generally elected
10y decided maortes. The next Legislature Will render
a verdict against the XVIII Amendment
San Francisco returns full Democratic Legislative
delegation The vote OF the city light About S6oO
names the register and less than zLVVO VOTES
were pOlled The the straight CKelS IOI ay
last night gaye HcCoppin Democratic, nearly 400 ma
lOrlty; but the OF the scratched uekes az @
tins evening. that Selby lbnepenueA n "Ou' 40
ahead, with prospect for an increased inquiry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE STATE OF TRADE.
DoNPgTTc MlRVpTs


ALBASr Sept a-Wbese dOag; market rather heavy sales q
$50 bush White Genese bags, at 81 10 ard small lot Of Seed
Amber State 3 IS Aye dull New State nomnslJ 81 % Cora
entirely neglected Rod firmly Oats unchanged sales Of 300 boh
in lots &c foE New state 69ic for Old Western.
oswEGo Sept 2-Por 10 demand and market steady; ss
bbl 81 for No Spring 81 IS for Amber Winter 81 1s
So for White &c 0Ss 50 for Double HItrs Wheat firm; sales u
100 bush No Milwaukee ClEb 81 s0d 81 f5 2eO bush No
White Michigan 81 75 $40 bush White Wabash at 81 81 Cora
selling lots 81 Osd g. TO- Com Meal 81 30 cwt Mil
Feed steady Shorts Shpstuf S25 Mddings S281S0 y
tan Cana Freghwheat oc Corn Sc TO New York Lumber.
S48s25 Hudson Railroad FeghtsFour Boston. tsc
to New.York 58e to Albany SOC Lake lmpors4i7o bush.
Wheat ss 900 feet Lumber Canal BIpOs-29oo bush Wheat
1875 900 feet Lumber
CHlRL EsroY c. 2-Co,,on 6rm demand than the
uppyt 26 bales Mding 3i 631c receipts 2i bales
Ga Sept 2Coon active and 6mer; ules "a bses,
II ddings 3l4 d52c. receipts, 90 bales -
NKwORLEASs Sept Cotton dull sales lS bales Mdilns.
receipts IS bales G4do5c. Bran d. Hay OK ~.
Bacon lover; Shoulders l63c Clear Rib 1910 Clear Sides Isle
Wbiskey dali M Other articles unchanged Gold 53f
Sterling 45i; New-YOrk sight Exchange pardi premium
NOBLE Sept 2COen closed firm sales $50 bsles receipts.
81 bales; Low Middlngs. 29tc.
c. Sept 2-Sphn Notwithstanding doing for
ward Of stock 33ie offered but refused Rosn steady at ~ SO
IS Tupentine 81 1851 Isl slight decline Tar
changed.
SAVANNAH Ga Sept Cotton tr and IN good demand
changed prices sas 100 bales receipts ' bass exports sS bales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD - ITS NEW
PRESIDENT.

THE NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD - ITS NEW
PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Alexander Mitchell, who was elected, on
Wednesday, President OF the Northwestern Railroad
Company, is one OF the leading financial men Of the
West This immense corporation, since its main line was
finished from Chicago H. and Green Bay, Wis, has alb
sorbed nearly all the lines between Chicago and the Mis-
sispp River and its system OF railroads now extends In
all directions through the granares OF the Northwest
including some l29l miles in all This is more, we be
lieye shan the Union Pacific Company owns at present
The Erenfng Mail OF yesterday says OF tho President
Mr. Mitchell is a noted for his Scotch shrewdness,
farseeng sagacty imperturbabe GOODNESS under all cir
cumstances and pleasant humOr which never forsakes
him. He Is a Of ideas and action rather than OF
words; slow To promise but sure TO perf0rm stanch
friend and dangerous enemy man, in word, whose
character and financial position are best limited at by
the word solid" Under his direction the stock OF the
North. Western may up or down, but We have conf
dence that will neither be lowered nor raised by hls
action far wise, economical and consstent
policy may gradually enhance its securities Mr. Mitchell
be about So years OF age, but is man Of such com
pact and vigorous physique that lie is apt to continue an
active career for at least 40 years TO come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
PRESENTATION TO THE HON THOMAS ACTON.

TIsININIA IIIIs HUN IIUIhN
At this morning the Committee to present
the Thomas Acton late President OF the Board Of
Police Commissioners, with tho beautifully engr0ssed
and framed resolutions that have for come time past
exhibition IN the show window OF Messrs. Tiffany
a CO. will leave on the Ncw-York and New Haven Rail
road for Mr. Actions residence IN Saybrook Conn. The
train will arrive that town At II noon, when the com
pany Will be met by committee Of the principal citizens
Of saybroc who will conduct them TO hr. Actions resi-
deuca The presentation will then be made by 5uperin
tendcn John A Kennedy, aud after the response and
social greetings are over procession VIII be formed
which will the hotel the Connecticut River,
mile ana half distant where dinner viii be served. After
dinner the company will be- ~ liberty TO stroll through
the town devote their time they ft until the
departure Of the steamer city OF upon which
they will return home. II originally intended that
the company should exceed IS number, but invita-
lions have been issued to prominent citizens which VIII
Increase the number 10 100 and two special cars have
been engaged their accommodation. Nearly all the
Police Captains have signhed their intention To attend
and at the request Of Mr. Acton they Will appear III iu
uniform, In acc Ordance with police regulations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE MIDLAND RAILROAD.

Judge Low has written letter III regard to
the Midland Railroad in which he gives this information
The company has secured the immediate use OF the depot
docks and ferries OF the NewJersey Transportation Com
many IN last for Ave years Thus they have the prlvl
cg OF three ferries this city They have also secured
the necessary charters and filed the location OF the road
from bergen Hin UniOnville, Orange County, through
Deckertown Hamburg and the PequOnnoc Valley. The
subscriptions 10 the line already amount TO over tooOo
IT," rirht ~ way has been obtained In all important
nints and the company Will be IN entire possession
,a was asked of IT, and places have responded in
,,ronortlon Judge Low closes We shall have our road
finished from Mddleown 10 Jersey CITY IN one year from
this time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
VIRGINIA.
BOB ACRES ABRoAp-No FIGHT.

BOB ACRES ABROAD-No FIGHT.
WHITE SULPUR SPRINGS, Va, Sept. IA Diff
Guilty having arisen here between L. O. Washington ana
W. W. Glenn Of The Baltimore Gazette growing out OF
letter written by the former to Virginia paper which
was construed as containing offensive illusions. Inc
parties proceeded to the field this morning with view
TO hostile meeting The matter was amcaby adjusted
however The text OF the adjustment Is said 10 De As
follows "The challenge of Mr.. Washington ana inc
epithets Of Mr. Glenn are hereby withdrawn MI wash
ington disavowing his intention OF saying anything
offensive in his original letter"
RETURN OF Gov WALKER.
RICHMOND, Va Sept. Gov. Walker re-
turned here this morning, but he is altogether recent
about his interview with the President It'll understood
however here that advices from reliable sources in
Washington have received TO the effect that the
test oath will not be required and that the Legislature
will soon be convened
A HORRIBLE DEATH.
NORFOLK, Sept 21.-A Mr. COnOly, late OF
Baltimore and but recently married, while visiting
-four mill last evening caught in tho machinery Of
the mill and crushed to death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
NEW sEwING-MAcmISE MANUAL.-The liter

New SEWING MACHINE MANUAL.-The liter
AZURE OF the Sewing Machine is youminous enough but
hitherto ID has been generally OF partisan and UNI
r,ble character OR attention has been called to an
Original Essay Oh The Elementary Principles OF Sew
ing Machine Mechanism and Sewing Machine Stitches
I,y Mr. j. Battey, to which 10 added "A Glance at the
History OF the Sewing Machine In these essays We
ind an example quite the reverse OF that 10 winch VIC
have alluded The aim OF this writer has evidently Deeh
10 enhghten and instruct, TO thoroughly educate Ills
o,dors in the philosophy OF sewing machine mechanism,
In the nature and character OF the seVeral anu
an the peculIar advantages and disadvantages Of each;
30 short IN furnish Manual which shall serve as a re
able guide TO the inexperienced IN making the selection
., the one best adapted to his or her
orcpIar nae This little work is well written and Is
, mn IN the finest style OF typographical and illustrative
ar, Altogether We regard these essays as valuable
contribution 10 the literature Of the sewing machine we
ouote singe paragraph relating to the origin OF te
sewing machine AZ an item which will be new to most of
our readers and which certainly adds ne" anu IheI
eating feature in sewng-machine history;
Tup FIRST SEWING. NJ ACmNE.-Tho honor OF inVehtIhB
The FIRST Seeing Machine has Dee JlhVu , ~ auio
an, narties and different periods Dut justice, hhh
~, ndivdual merit aud impartial history, assigns Ilat
honor 10 the Rev. John Adams Dodge OF MOhhto, W.
who as early as the year 1915 nvehteu anu WIZ ~ tie
s,stance OF John Knowles an ingenious lnechho vi o
s,me town constructed an instrument wICh nhuo llo
back stitch" and seweda perfect seam 10 eIi h o ms
neyuen tailors, alarmed and 0nenucu, uehouncou ho
sewing machine as all invasion Oh their "a ~
nuhlic had then learned 10 nave h,ch ~
ing machinery OF any kind; the rude state Oi
,Io ,nerbanc arts at that period was against MN anu
Mr. Dodge, having the pastoral ohaRo ~ hnvdnu either
s Intention or the Of his hook In view OF al these
amenities he decided to give mp the pdche, anu tlua
H. burdened wife mother from the dfuuseiy
of the neeulo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
BILLIARDS..
THE DIAMOND CUE MATCH.

The long pending match for the diamond
cue the billiard championship, and $500 SIDE betweeu
John Deery of this city, and Melvin Foster Of Newton
dom Conn., will be played at the Hippotheaou on the
i4th Foster is satisfied at the time place. and
will authorize Capt James Boyle to act for him. t2
each side up and the balance will be deposit
tod the committee authorized under the rules
10 receive it, and also TO supervise all matches for the
in this city has been appointed The naming Of a
mee OF three for each Of the leading cities has been
confded TO Michael Phean, John Seereter, and Philip
Teman. The game between Deery and Foster viii DO
points, carOms, played with q balls on PLelan
COender four pocket table pushing and crotchng pro-
nlbitel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03

A Southern paper advises Mrs. Harriet Beecher
Stowe to go to the Errng woman's Home in Chicago
David B. Lawler of Cincinnati made bis vii
about twelve years ago. and the old gentleman passed
away the 2Sh ult and his remains inferred
Tuesday. The second ccdicil OF his will bequeaths
S35OOO0 to relatives in Germany, leaving only about
$4,000 TO his heirs at home. An attempt is now being
made to break the WILL the ground that Mr.. Iawler
not OF sound mind when he drew up the codtcn
naturally Objectionable to his relatives lie was
born in Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
SEIZURES AT CASTLE GARDEN.

Inspectors Chapman and PEBBLES made sew
era seizures at Castle Garden yesterday. Beside q
quantity OF cloths silks and other articles OF morchan-
disc they captured two case OF fine eery consisting OF
watches, chains, &c, which Storage passenger
attempted 10 smuggle ashore IN box OF bed clothing
asked II he had any more and nsolenty replied that he
had but IL was the officers business TO ind 1t. Before
search concluded, however and receiving intlna.
tions that he might also get seized the indignant
smuggler eylnced "a very submissive and accommodate
ing spirit and offered 80 make IL right II his properly
were released IL made right by the ofcres send
ing their prize to tho Custom House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
CHESS.

MATCH BETWEEN MEssRS. MACKENZIE AND
MASON.
Play was resumed yesterday afternoon, and
fourth game contested when the perseverance and skill
Of Capt Mackenzie moro stood him in good stead
The present position OF the is: Mackenzie Ma
SON o; drawn J. As five games must be won 70 decide
the battle the chances OF Mr. Mason cannot be consid
cred desperate. Mr. ME- opponent gives him the odds
OF pawn and move" In each game. Tie fourth game
will begin ut Q D. m. to-day, at the club rooms when
large attendance may be expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE FIRST FROST OF THE SEASON.

There was considerable frost on Wednesday
morning in the vicinity Of Hartford, Conn. 1t WAS
stated during the day that the tobacco crop had suffered
severely, but upon nquring it aScertained that
there no serious damage to the standing crop.
though in South Windsor some injury was inflicted.
Cultvstors. however started about lively In view OF
the cold snap to cut and gather in from the fields In
order TO be the safe side Hartford COuIant, sept