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~ For some time pasta small print
ed sheet, entitled GA Remarkable
Prophecy" has been sold throughout
Germany, which is thus described by
the New York World:
From an examination of this singh
lar bit of political ciphering we obtain
the following facts, as thus:
d. nnaan Amelia .17Ss
~ ne 4 ssro married 100!
They assembled the French throne:- ioo'
i Adding these necromantic number
together, as follows:
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FIRST CLASS JOURNALS. ONLY
], Curtis Waldo,
ADVERTISING SOLICITOR,
Office with
Babcock Southern Fire Extinguishef Co.,
20 Carondelet st, (up stairs,)
New Orleans
REFERS ro-Messrs. Townsend T. Ly
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Adding these necromantic numbers
10 f0Ilows.
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of Rochforte and Gustaye F!owefas.
The mobiles are armed with new
and dreadfully destructive engine-an
invention lust made and kept secret.
Tours, Sept. 30.-The firemen are
being enrolled.
Breach-loaders are replacing old
firearms. e1-5
Later advices from Paris say that the
series Of successful engagements has
increased the armor of the defenders.
A new breach-loading cannon has
been placed on the ramparts.
LYONS, Sept. 30.-Political excite
ment entirely subsidized. A few adj
ditional arrests of Clusuret's sadherent:
have been made.
RoUEN, Sept. 3d. Yesterday another
Paris balloon landed. The message ha
gone forward with multitude o
others for Paris for abatement of wa
preparations. ,,-r-- s.
Later from Paris Jules Simon ha
stopped pensions to those dramati
writer's who needed no assistance
Other retrenchments are made by tn
Ministry, saving the amount Of lift
million francs.
flENNA, Sept. oo.-l lie natuitIih'
ton treaty with the United States hi
been signed by Austria.
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 30.-The Ban
of Holland has reduced its rate to Al.
LONDON, Sept. 3O.--The Prussial
have evacuated Ramboullet, sevente'
miles southwest of Versailles. Co
fdenee returning in Paris.
1t is vaguely asserted some positio
occupied by the Prussians have be
recovered. The Prussians are cont
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The New York herald., 1870-11-23
THE JERSEY BOY MURDERER.

The Trial aud Acquifini at the Boy John
Butler at Jersey City-Anectins Scene in
the Court.
On the first day OF August last several boys were
playing at base ball at Greenyille, n. J. John
Schaaner struck the ball over fence, ana Augustus
Thau. q lad about ten years Of age, came along
picked it up d.was looking at it, when youth
named John Butler, about the same age ran up
snatched the ball and pushed Thau back. The latter
retaliated by another push, and Butler thereupon
threw the ball at him, but missed. A
quarrel ensued between the boys and
Butler's mother came up. While she was
demonstrating with 1hau, young Butler seized the
bat and dealt young Tnau a blow on the head, from
the effects OF which he died next day. The Coro-
ners jury rendered verdict against Butler, and he
was confined IN thecounty jail. The Grand Jury
brought IN bill Of indictment III the present term
Of court.
son County Court. The evidence adduced Is COM
prscd in the foregoing facts. When Mrs. Thau,
mother OF deceased, was placed on the witness
stand, she was Oyerp0wered by her feelings that
She could not Seltver o sentence except In
words broken by sobblng She testified that she
sent out ner boy for Ice cream, and soon
had happened to him. she went out and found him
holding his head and CryIng he became dclirtous
and alter getting home wanted to 60 to tile bay to
bathe; he was seized with vomiting that night
Dr. wilkinson Jesttfied that he found the boy SUI
fering from conclusion Of the brain, and when he
made the p0st-nortem examination he came to the
conclusion that death was caused ny congestion Of
Counsel for the defence made two points in behalf
Of the cprsOner-nainey, thai the heat OF the to
accelerated his death and tnat in any the ten
der years Of Butter made him irresponsible Tor the
act.
q verdict OF acquittal and the young prisoner was
discharged.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23
EXCITING SgENE IN A THEATRE.

Fire at tho Opera House in Trenton, n. J.-
Fortunate Escape.
ON Monday night the exhibition OF "The Pilgrlm''
was being carried out in the Opera House at Tren.
ton, n j., when an accident occurred which threat
ened to result seriously. The exhibition was for
the benefit OF the Third Presbyterian church, and
upwards OF seven hundred members ana friends 0l
that church were present. The fight with tho devil
when boy taking light behind the scenes
set the curtain on fire. The Cry OF alarm was
raised among the audience, and many Of the ladies
were about to rush for the door, when Mr.. Balm ap-
peared, and by his great GOODNESS and presence Of
mind dlspelled all fears by assuring Ills audience
that the accident was q mere tribe, and that the
fire would be extlngulshed III few moments. Mr..
John Sandy also appeared to make the announce
ment that the danger had passed. In the meantime
there were great hustle and excitement behind the
scenes, and there were mauy persons among the
audience who believed at one time that Tie building
would be burned down. Tlao damage ilrnicted,
however, was very slight.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23
s.0vEaLsxD TO PEEKsKILL."

Pam!dina's PeYseverance-proxrc~s Of the
Man, Wheelbarrow and Bug of Buck-
whent.
The task OF trundling wheslbarrow, laden with a,
bag containing one hundred pounds Of buckwhear
iour, from Now York TO Pcekskil, In hqaidatiOn Of
an election wager, undertaken by John o. Paulding,
particulars OF which appeared in the HERALD OF
yesterday caused unusual excitement throughout
the Hudson river towns in Westchcster county,
where he is universally known Having rested in
Yonkers on the preceding night Paulding set out
from that village yesterday morning at $40 O'Clock.
accompanied BY Theodore II. Gallagher and Isaac
Currie III behalf Of f. nj. COnkling, the other con-
tracing party to the wager. Tripping lightly
this portion Of the road which Is indeed none OF the
best for Professionalism, PauIding arrived i'll Tarry
town at twenty minutes past twelve p. NJ, having
Knocked OF eleven rough miles In three hours and
freshinents Paulding twhO was apparently fresh as
wnen he commenced his feat) sought the retirement
OF private room, where he was placed in bed and
carefully covered with warm blankets.
In q conversation he informed the writer that,
with the exception or diminutive blister on each
foot he had experienced no fatigue since leaving
the city, and expressed his intention OF remaining
In Tarry town unt this morning. The distance To 10
travelled, via the Albany post road, Is foriy-hya
miles, twenty eight Of which were already per-
formed; and as the conditions OF the wager allow
Paulding until tomorrow evening to complete his
task, he Is sangune OF accomplishing the novel feat
without exertlng any extraordinary effort IN 30
doing.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23

The Lowell (Mass.) Courier states that Hon Ensign
f. Kellogg Is writing letters to prominent mem bcrs
OF the Legislature asking them to suspend their
decisions In regard to the election Of United States
Senator until the meeting OF the general court.
The Courier wants to know what this means. Are
there combinations secretly working against Henry
wilson's
The Nashville Republican Banner states that
Colonel James White. of Hawkins. Tenn, claims tho
election In the First Congressional district and will
contest the seat OF Butler Ho alleges fraud and in
formalites at precincts In Carter county sufcient
TO change the result and give him the majority.
The Albany Argus says that Grants last shit was
to attempt to change Schurz in Missouri
The Nashville (Tenn.) Union estimates the majority
for General Brown democrat) for Governor at 600.
Grants majority, ao,4&e; democratic gain over
$4,000.
letter from Mr.. william II. Armstrong. OF
Pennsylvana, who was defeated by eleven votes,
states that ne has not yet decided whether to contest
the election or not. but that he IL examining into
the amount OF frauds perpetrated by democrats.
II IL stated that the democracy OF the Dayton
Ohio district invite rather than fear the contest for
Hon. L. D. Csmpbsll's scat proposed by the Schenck
The New York herald., 1870-11-23
TEE RESULT IN FLORIDA.

The Foridiaa Of the 18th sant gives the follow.
ing as the proxlmate result OF The recent election In
that State:-
Conservative mai0rites. 4693
Republican majorites. Observation-Disclosures. 464
Conservative majority. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 22o
The republican majortles will scarcely be In.
creased while the conservative maOrtlcs may be di
mnished IN some few OF the counties estimated, but
are more likely IN the aggregate to be Increased.
The comparison made Is between the vote for Day
and Bloxham, opposing candidates for Lieutenant
Governor. NDlacks vote for Congress Will be larger
tnan tnat given to Boxham, and Wallis less than
that for bay. the Southern toyasts' pretty gene
rally dropping him for Niblack, though Wall runs
ahead OF him In the strong negro counties,
The senate at the present writing stands twelve
conservatives eleven republicans. The district to
10 heard from is the wTenty-fOurth, composed OF
Monroe and Manatee counties ana the result VIII
depend upOn the vote In Manatee. We have strong
belief that Maloney. the conservative candidate, Is
elected over Locke, republican.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23
WILL THIS PRISON 4 BE Ta,EDs

Young Kelly Arrnigned In Court-Aldermas
Farley Interested In the Case-Com initial
for Trial Of tho Prisoner.
In private room OF the Y0rkvllle Police Court,
yesterday afternoon was held by Judge Coulter the
examination into the case Of John Kelly, charged
with robbing the house OF Mr.. William l.. Peck, OF
No. TIA Lexington avenue. The respecsapiiiiy OF
the parties interested in the caused lt to be
fraught with more than the usual Interest attacneu
such cases. A large number OF the irionds o. tno
accused, comprising some Oi the mOst IcsPcCsnuo
people OF the Nineteenth ward, Were present.
Among others In attendance were oA-Aiacrnan
Farley and Justice McGulrc, both OF whom Occu-
pied seats on the bench. All the properly stolen
from Mr. Peek was brought into court ~ Lac detec.
tives with the exception of SILK dress ana shawl
yalued at about $2i0 II seems that the prisoner
had Also robbed his father and step.mother, the
iairar of whom lost several valuable articles.
Among tho otnor property recovered were SONS
nants and vests and other articles Of value for which
owners have not yet been found. Such as have lost
ANYTHING will do wen to call at tho Nineteenth pre-
ci1ct station house. On tho affidavit OF Mr.. Peck
tho prisoner was held 70 answer In default or g. 0O0
bail. In his formal examination Kelly ex0nerated
his father and all parties who had been suspocted ~
completely 10 the robbery from all blame, and they
were accordingly discharged. The question nov
occurs Will the prisoner ever DO tried In hiYnei
court' great ManJ peraQps believe ao,.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

On re1uisltion from the Governor or Maryland,
detective Tiy, OF tho Central ONCE yesterday ar.
rested German named Edward Serrord, Of Balti-
more, on charge OF murder. It appear that some
time last summer policeman Of Baltimore was
murdered BY roughs, Serford being the principal
murderers endeavered TO get Serford out OF
the way, Failing In this they conspired with
on. abandoned woman named Myers, to get him
In her power aad conpel him to leave. The woman
one night got into an altercaton with Serford, who
beat her. from the eects or which she died, and he
Immediately let for this city. He was yesterday
surrendered to Chief Crone, Or Baltimore, and was
taken back to answer for the homicide and to ap-
pear as witness against the mQrderers OF the police
OQiO0r.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23
MORLEY PUNSHON IN TaE LYCEUM.
Tho Great Methodist Orator and Ills Opinions
OF the eInspircd Tinker.n

Tho Great Methodist Orator and His Opinions
OF the ssInspircd Tinker"
Braving stormy night, through rain that de-
scendcd in floods and not in drops, large audience
gathered In steinway Hall, last night to listen to
lecture "John Bunyan," delivered by the Rev.
William Morley Punsh0n, the orator OF Methodism.
The lecturer was In excellent voice. on tho best OF
terms with his audience, and the subject OF which
he dllated was one where his eloquent words went
with the warmest emotions OF his heart. The Bum
yam lecture Is one Of his early efforts. When
first delivered In his native land Eng
land,, 1t gave Mr.. Punshon a fame IN
the roll OF lecturers that has never deserted him.
and that won for MIN at once place in the affcc
tiOn5 OF his large and Increasing audiences. Last
night Mr. Pnnsh0n adapted this lecture to his
American audiences and III the extract from Edgar
son, paid an appreciated compliment to the people
OF his adopted land. The lecturer frequently
interrupted by earnest applause, and moved his
attentive audience to tears or smiles at his own
sweet will. Relying little upon a copy Of the
printed lecture placed upon his desk he gave him.
self up for the most part TO extemp0raneos delivery
and carried away by the enthusiasm OF his subject
his earnest desire to enforce some practical
truth, he paced the PLATFORM pouring forth sentence
with life that all who heard MIN seemed to wish him
to Iinger so that the rich sweetness and fulness OF
sucn welseected Saxon might be more thoroughly
appreciated. Closing with magnificent para
Lhrase OF the clone watches OF the nghrb he
quietly sat down amid loud applause, and the au.
dlence rose from tner seats only to encounter the
worst part OF the storm Of u very stormy day.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23

Contest About q NIiso-Two Men Killed and
Ten Wounded.

Contest About q Niso-Two Men Killed and
Ten Wounded.
Hamilton, Eee fNOyember 10 Correspondence Of the
Alta California;
dispute between parties for the possession Of
the Bonner ana Creole mines ut Ploche City cul-
minated in battle at that place on Wednesday last
In which w. G. Sullivan was killed and ten other
men wounded. and tive prec!pitatsd down the shaft
Of the Creole, seventy feet. These two escaped with
but few slight bruises. Itappcars that the Bonner
men drove the workmcn from che WORKS on Tuesday
evening and took possession, holding the mne until
five O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon when they were
attacked and Drawn out by party OF the Creole men,
Trouble had been looked fol- all day, for IL was ru-
mOred around town that party were arming 70
take possession OF the mine By force II necessary
Al the time of the attack all trouble was supposed
10 be over for tho day at least but as soon as the
firing commenced the mountain side was black with
people. The crowd was allowed to approach within
hundred yards, when they were hailed and forbid
den to approach nearer. Mono Of the wounded are
considered In any great danger, but their wounds
are very painful. The following are the names Of
those Wounded:--James Finley Thomas Newland.
Jack White, Albert Dollff, John Morgan ana Court
ney. The names OF those who fell down the shall
arc not yet ascertaned. Over sixty shots were fired
IN the skirmis The parties retaining possession OF
the Creole mine after the fight were arrested by
Sheriff Kane on Wednesday evening" They were
brought before Justice Clapp on Thursday mornng ,
and upon their waving an examination, Wsro HUN
under 50, 900 bail. which was giysg-
The New York herald., 1870-11-23

people. They desire an opportunity to bring out
the fact BY proof before committee OF Congress
that the projection ring ct the East sent 500 900
into the district to carry Schenck's election by
bribery and corruption.
For ways that are dark ana deeds that are vain"
Mormons beat oil creation Fitch republican mem
ber OF Congress from Nevada IN order to secure his
own reelection imported into his state some 400
Mormous to vote the radical ticket The saints,
however, went back Fitch and voted the straight
democratic ticket. Fitch Is permitted to stay at
nome by 200 majority.
1t Is said that General n. r. Chapman, OF Wash
tngton City, formerly OF Ohio, will bc presented by
the Grand Army OF the Republic as candidate for
the Clerk OF the House Of Representatives OF The
Forty-secon1 Congress.
The Utlca O6serUer (democratic) states that
Henry 8. Randall, or Cortland, hus been mentioned
In connection with the Speakership or tho New York
Assembly, and adds that "the suggestion has no
doubt been well received By many democratic men,
bers.u
An exchange says raid Is being made upon the
friends Of John A. Logan IN the executive depart
mcnts al Washington, and Il looks as If he was lie
read out Of the party like Schurz. The sins that
provoked this punishment are nrst Logan's bold
attack upon army extravaganza. and his bill for
sweeping reduction OF tho force OF officers In the
army at the last session OF Congress-; and, last,
speech made In Illinois during the late canvass
pitching into the ST. Domingo job.
New Hampshire has nine republicans who are
prominently mentionedr In connection with the
Gubcrnatorlal nomination. Then there are six re-
pubhcans in the First district VINO are desirous OF
being sent TO Congress, six In the Second district
and six in the Third. There win be few more be-
fore March, ;,
ASavannah paper divides the Georgia politicians
into two parties, the "coored negroes" aud the
s'white negroes"
The South Carolina State Senate viii consist OF
twenty-five republicans aud SIX reformers; the
House of1o2 republicans and twenty-five reformers,
giving republican majority OF ninety mine on joint
ballot. This Legislature win elect u United States
Senator. or the State senators eleven are colored
men and twenty white men. Out or the 124 members
OF the Lower House, about eighty are colored men.
The New York herald., 1870-11-23


ls6s.... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1928
ANALYSIS or THE VOTE
An analysis Of the foregoing vote develops some
noteworthy facts. Excepting IN 1868 the figures ex-
coed those OF any previous election held LII New
YORK. The falling OF this year from the vote OF
1858 to0ts up 4,31a or which 3l,052 belong to the
rural counties and So 251 belong the metropolitan
counties OF New York and Kings. This completely
reverses the usual order OF election deficiencies.
Heretofore the heaviest falling or has been In the
interior superficial view OF the vote Ia
this city may lead to the belief that the
decrease was duo TO the operations OF the
United States election law, but il WAS due really
to other 1t has never been charged that re-
pcaung was carried Oh to any noticeable extent In
tie Eighteenth and Twenty-frst wards, ana yet the
registration In those wards this year fell short 0S2
compared with the registration OF 1862 and 5000.
compared with the registration Of 1853. In like
manner the fifteenth ward shows falling OF OF
1900. the seventeenth OF 1,eOO the Ninth of 500,
the Tenth OF 1900. When Ii is remembered that in
most OF the otner wards there was an increase,
some reason must be found for the decrease
in those referred to. An analysis OF the
figures proves that the falling Off Is confined to those
wards in which Shern O'Brlen aud his parry lead
ers possess influence They would not support Hail,
and they refuses to aid Ledwlth: hence they alb
stained from registering aud influenced others TO
abstain 1t Is quite certain that had there been NO
feud i'll the democratic ranks the vote for HOFFMAN
In this city would have been probably 1900 larger
than 1t Is. The Governor correct in saying that
but for tins feud his majority would have been
10000. How the was In Brooklyn we have no
means OF learning.
THE COUNTRY VOTE.
In 1868 HOFFMAN poled, outside Of New York and
Kings counties 2s536o votes; at the recent election
he peIled 277,4s9 in the interior. decrease OF
only 1871. This decrease, however, was not general
throughout the State. In sixteen counties he poled
3e66 more votes than in 1868 and IN forty other
counties he lest Sol; but the radical losses
heavier In each OF these counties tho ad-
vantage still lay with him. With but one
or two exceptions the republican vote decreased
in every county In the State the total being 33o90
which Is less by 1000 than che majority Hoffman
has. But had the total vote been polled on both
sides Hoffman wo1ld have had much larger ma
jority than 1900. lie would have had the 900
votes in the forty counties referred TO, and il the
same increase noted In sixteen counties had been
obtained IN oil his majority on the fullest possible
vote the interior would not have less than 2500o
These ideas are 1t must be admitted, speculative,
but they based the vote, and even If they are
speculati0ns, are, at the same timc incOntestbe.