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The New York herald., 1871-02-22
CHARLES DICKENs.
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Lecture by George w. Curtis.
George William Curtis delivered his lecture on
Charles nirRans niSut TO laiHe audience, in
Adcphi Academy, Brooklyn. He began with de.
ligiful resume OF the story tellers who preceded
Dickens and then introduced his audience to the
great hero Of his lecture as he stood in New York
reading his inimitable "Christmas CarOl,u likenng
HIM to Homer chanting the tale of Troy or Deroe re-
citing Robinson Crusoe. with Ills listeners
LIKE HAPPY CHILDREN
Dickens snob What is snobP A man who
admires mean things meanly. When Scott died the
throne was vacant. There was no cry or "Live the
Kingn for there was no king.
Bulwer was making weak tlilutions OF Byron and
Disraell was stinglng with his persinage; James
was getting his two horsemen comfortably into their
saddles for their long journey and Captain Marryatt
MAKING EVERYBODY sEAsIcn.
Bat there was master. HOOPS Bridge OF
Signs" was the nrst echo to Burns "A mans man,
Tor a. that.r The novel writer Is the tremendous
pamphleteer Of genius. He takes the place OF the
statesman ana the orator. Demostnenes must yield
to Dickens. The most searching influence OF modern
society Is that OF The story teller The distinction OF
Dickens genius Was its moral power, though his
stories were never swampcd IN sermon. When
Nicholas Nckelby" came out all The schoolmasters
cried,
and when little Dorrit knocked at the door OF the
clrcumlocution Office every barnacle looked out
wants to know, you Knows Charles Dickens made
his genius the voice Of the voceless. He made the
English novel
THE PLEA OF THE wRETCHED.
Homer never spoke OF the poor man. ShaK-
speare did not speak Of him, except as the butt of
gibes. To deduct Dickens from the present genera
lion would be like taking great rel0rmer from his
special REFORM He was our great street preacher,
and his audience listened from palace windows and
from curbstOnes.
The lecturer was interrupted often by applause,
as he showed BY his mastery and sympathetic
analysis Of the character and motives OF the 81 eat
novelist, that ne was Of all men the one to speak
flttiuIly Oi Dickens.
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but Mr.. Buckhouts Zephyr having met with an
accident, half honr was allowed him in which to
make repairs. lie afterwards came promptly to
time, when =. z. . ~ j, - Aeifs,
.8tA,'-" THE JUDGES, ...ss
Professor II. G. Eastman and Hudson Taylor, and
the referee, William O. Arnold, gave noAce to all to
look out for the word. At this juncture crowds of
people were visible upon the Ice III the vicinity Of
the boats and upon the piers IN front OF the city.
From Flagstaff on Vassar's Brewery waved the club
flag, while other buildings were also decorated with
bunting.
THE START.
At the proper time the on board the Ella, the
first boat to start sung out that they were leauy
when all eyes were turned towards that feet craft.
The Judges signaed the helmsmen 10 have care,
and then shouted "Gor' LII twinklng she wore
away before the wind ana as the fresh, cold NORTH
easter struck her canvas she dashed away south
ward with almost the rap1dlty OF lightning. In
minute she was more than u mile away, and In thas
all the other boats following her. the News
Bcy being second; and us that craft lett the home
Starting po mt tremendous law Of wind struck ner
raising her nose high in The air, when her nelmsnian
lost all control Of her and she wiirled around like
top That was bad for the man on her windward
ner plank, Tor In lny he found himself sliding on the
Ice with fearful velocity hundred yards away. lie
was not, however, hurt III the least, though lie WAS
hurled ron d fs sfop rS over the boat na reraned
her equi llbriuhl anu was siashing away after her
en- oy the screams OF laughter when went up on MS
account. soon after the Zephyr gor away she broke
runner, and mad to haul gut OF the lace. There
was general expression OF regret over her msior-
tune as she Is considered one Of the fastest
III tDe ncet.
The race down the river was OF the most exciting
character Some OF tho boats had three IN
some four and one five. When nearing the lower
stakeboat the Ella, still ahead, made two short
stretches looking lor Tie turning point, when the
Iclclc, which was bearing down upon her with more
than the speed OF the wind, passed her, the Snow
Flake coming next, bat keeping behind the Ella, aud
the Haze fourth, while the News Bog Jagged behind
10 The surprise OF many the lcCic did not turn the
stake but kept on down the river appar nty making
straight Tor New Hamburg buoy, While The Elia
rounded the stakeb0at and headed for home IN tine
STYLE followed py the Snow flake, Haze and News
Boy. Suddenly, after ascertaining that he had
passed the stakeboat, the hemsruan OF the Icicle
wiirled his vessel about and started homeward
ALSO His boat slid up the river ike whiriwil,
soon passing the Snow Flake, Haze and News Boy,
and then made cash for the Ella, but did reach
her. All rushed across the llae ut home In The fol-
lowing order and ttue:-
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CRUSHED TO DEATH,

g :,
Henry Glenbudd, negro, mot horrid fate the
day before yesterday on the Jamesburg and Free
hold Railroad, In NewHJersey, near Engshtown. 1t
appears that while jumping from to the engine
tender ne ie!l undcr the wheels and was crushed to
death. he mad fallen once or twice before while
trying the same feat, but escaped
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THE JOINT HIGH COMMIS-
SION.
Parliamentary Discussion Of the British Pro
gramme
IElEeRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Feb. 21, 1871.
The interest which attaches to the question OF the
probable operation OF the International Joint High
Commission during Its sitting in Washington has not
abated. Tho feeling which prevails in the public
mind finds expression in the Parliament.
During the session OF the House of Commons this
evening Premier Gladstone objected to producing
the instructions which had been given to the Anglo
American C0mmlssi
He said that he believed that .thc Improvement
Of maritime International law would certainly be one
OF the topics of their deliberations.n
Mr.. Disraeli ON tho Attitude Of the United
States Towards England.
Mr.. Disraell, In the House OF Commons on the 9th
inst, concluded long speech, OF which the follow
ing is, In substance the concluding portion:--
Turning TO our relations with the Omitted states he
complained that rs public men, especially Mr. SUM
her, VINO held the position OF chairman OF the
Foreign Affairs Committee OF the senate, assumed
an attitude towards this country very different to
was the reason Of thisf His complaints OF the
conduct OF tlils country during the civil war
were most unioundel and unjust, and he thought
tney arose nom the desire TO conciliate political sup
port at the expense OF this country, In the belief
they should not resent them. The only course was
TO treat them with Iorbearance and contempt but
they were dangerous, inasmuch as they reused pas
slons which 1t might be difficult to aay, and trusted
that II negotiations were to be resumed the govern
clear understanding with that OF the United States;
and he hoped that the result Of the army scheme,
Whicn was to be submitted 10 them, would be
such that It would be felt abroad that neither the
honor nor the possessions 0f England were be
tackled with impunity. And II that was the case
they would soon hear little Of reputation, OF treaty
oh i9atons OF insults either covert open, OF ale
cations, Of decline OF Englands power and influence.
he then proceeded TO warn the House that the pur
suit Of wealth and commerce was not tho only
duty OF this generation, aud denied tlat the
idea that the career Of England had eliminated,
expeditions as proofs Of what she was capable OF
when her energy was aroused.
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A CRAZY cnln.

young woman named Annie Coon, residing In
West Twentyssixth street. deliberately jumped or
the ferryboat Hudson City in the middle of the
North river at half-past ten O'Clock last night The
body was not recovered.
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tuorNEs EIlzas:Ta SauGs DISASTER.

In Elizabeth yesterday. owing to the freehct In the
creek, portion Of the bridge On Crane street, now
beng built across II, gave way. The DAMAGE will
amount to about $500. No person was injured
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4 stmssaAT ELECTED m,YOa Or sYs'cusE.

SYRACUSE. N Y, Feb. 81. 1871.
At the charter election held here to-day the demo
crals elected Francis L. Carroll Mayor, by 1sA ma
ioritv This Is democratic gam OF about 800 since
a wear ago. The republicans elected hve out OF the
eloht aldermen. -l-L -.----.
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Fcnian Claims Asain.. Great Britain for

Fcnian CIn1mS A9NInst GF00t BfStain Tor
False lmprisOnment.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81, 1871.
John NJ. Moriarty, Of this city, recently addressed
q letter to Secretary Fish asking for information
whether the Joint High Commission is empowered
to adjudcate upon claims OF American citizens
wrongfully confined In British prisons account Of
suspicious OF their connection with the so-cai,ed
Fenian movement. In reply Secretary Fish Says
to that the Commission s not yet organized
Is impossible to anticipate what action may be taken upon
the subject 10 which your letter relates.
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ICE-BoAT RACING.
Exciting Contest on the Hudson River
Mishaps and Incidents OF the
Racc-Exhilerating Sport.

sN PoU0HKEBPsIB, Feb q, 1871.
one week ago the Ice on the Hudson was
covered with snow to the depth OF foot or more,
situation very dem oralizng to the members or the
Poughkeepsie lceboat Association. who then saw no
prospects OF getting ON the annual regatta OF the
association. On Saturday last however, came o
heavy rain storm, the first In three months. To say
simply that 1t rained would not half convey the
idea. The water poured down IN torrents driving
and meltlng the snow through the Ice, and then
came cold weather-just what was needcd-and che
next morning the bosom Of old Hudson was one clear
glare OF ice for distance OF 100 miles, Not ali oh.
structon met the view anywhere. That was a
splendid outlook for tceboatmen, and Immediately
hustle and activity was noticed among them every.
where. Rigging was tightened. runners sharpened.
topmasts strengthened, &c. The Commodore OF the
fleet, Mr.. O. II. Booth, conversed with prominent
members OF the association, when 1t was concluded
to put on the annual race at nine oclockthis
Ing. Daybreak came clear and cold, and with
spanking breeze from the northeast.
THE COURSE.
1t had been resolved to sail eight miles to the
south'srd, or as near to the New Hamburg buoy as
possible, turn stakebOat and return BY daylight
or two boats were slipping along over the route
that their helmsmen could profit by the trip.
TIE PRIZE.
The prize which the boats contested for was
magnificent silver wine pitcher. II is fifteen inches
IN height, and measures twenty-one inches in cir
cumference at the bowl. 1t was manufactured ex-
pressy for the association by Tiffany Co., of New
York city, az cost OF 5000. 1t has been held one
year without being contested for, there being no
iceboating last winter. The first and only prize
ever contested for by boats OF the association pre-
vious to this winter was beautiful silver service,
which was won IN 1888 by the Haze Aaron Innis
owner. -.,.s,..-
GETTING READY.
BY the time appointed the owners OF the contest.
ing boats in today's race assembled In the private
office OF N. Vassar Co., at the Brewery, where
many details Of minor importance were arranged.
and where the owners Of the boats drew by lot for
position, the result being as iollows:- .,-
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Canadians Satisfied with the International
Commission.

Commission.
TORONTO Feb 81, 1871.
The Ottawa correspondent OF the Telegraph
says:-'.The announcement by Sir John Macdonald
reference to the fishery question and the appoint
ment Of the International Commission created a
profound impression in the House. What the Pre-
mier said confirmed the statement made on Satur.
day, TO the effect that the Dominion government, SO
far from having been ignored IN the appointment Of
the CommiSsion were not only cOgnizant Of the
movement, but were actually Orjginators OF 1t TO
very considerable extent.
Treason La Cannda-Tbe Hi1h Judiciary of
the Dominion Frown Down n Debating
Club.
TORONTO, Feb 20 1871
The question of independence rs assuming hith.
erto unwonted degree OF prominence In the public
mind, and IS being discussed with freedom and
outspokenness never before known The Canadians
are at last beginning 10 realize the DRIFT OF eventa
and to perceive that John Bull would very willingly
rid himself OF the burden or responsibility entailed
by the present connection, and that the time Is fast
approaching when they will have to shit for them
selves. Toronto has ever been regarded as the
stronghold and centre Of toryism and British feeling,
and prides Itself upon being
THE MOST ENGLISH CITY ON THE CONTINENT,
Here snobbery and old iogylsm have hitherto
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All the boats were then ordered into line at once;
but Mr.. Buckhouts Zephyr having met with an
accident, a half honr was aowe6 him in which to
make repairs. lie afterwards came promptly to
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e he let go of it I snatched it up and

ute he let go of it I snatched it up and
shot him dead on the spot
My driver gives a hoarse, chuckling
laugh of intense enjoyment; while the
starosta pansed for moment, in order
to highten the effect of his last sentence,
handles the captured pistol with bellig-
erent air.
Well done said I, you trioked him
nicely. Bnt what did the other two fell
low do? Ran away, suppose 2
You may well say that, replied the
narrator, with broader grin than ever ;
they were gone almost before I could
turn around, Well, when I found myself
safe again, and the field clear, I felt so
dazed that almost thought I should have
tainted, but [ knew there was more to be
done, SO ! dipped my head in q pan Of
water, to clear it a bit, locked up the
house and put the key in my pocket, and
away as hard as I could 60 to the kvartal-
nj, district police Inspector. But when
got there he was not at home. They
said he had gone out more than an hour
before and had not come back yet, 50 there
was nothing for me to do but to 60 on to
the next station, across the river yOnder,
and tell the l1yaralni there. The minute
he heard what had happened, he claps on
his coat, calls three or four of his men
and away we all went back to my but
where we found the dead fellow lyiu1 on
the floor just where had left him. The
men pulled off his mask, and who should
4his be but the very police inspector had
been looking for. And the other two rob
bers, aB 1 found out afterwards, were the
village postmaster and the priest. And
now, BARN, here's your place ready fol
you, aud may heaven send you a good
| nights rest
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Wooden Wedding,

On the evening of the 9th inst, Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Tenney, of Pittsfeld,
were pleasantly surprised by visit from
about ninety of their friends. Mr.. Ten
ney and his help-meet were comfortably
seated in the barn husking corn when
they heard the cry from more than
dozen throats, "hostler, hostler," and 60
ing out found work for three hostlers for
an hour. The horses being cared for, Mr..
T. entered the house, but was obliged to
make a hasty retreat to the milk.room to
change his clothes. The company then
took possession of the house, filling the
pantry with their refreshments and the
sitting room with presents. The pres
ents were numerous, valuable and varied,
from an "easy chair" TO a modern milk
ing STOOL" They were presented by the
Rev. J. B. Clark Mr.. Tenny made an ap-
propriate reply, thanking them for the
presents as we'll as for the kindly feelings
thew had manifested. After partaking Of
the refreshments, some of the older ones
left, the younger ones remaining uhIlL TIE
"wee sma' hours" some beguiling the
time with music, others with merry
games. One of the guests at the "wooden
wedding" owned and drove the same pair
of horses which took the happy couple to
the depot in this village five years ago as
they started on their bridal tour. The
horses-strange to say-had forgotten the
circumstance of the marriage, not so the
young couple, if they had they have 3
pleasant reminder in the form of lovely
little daughter which came to gladden.
their hearts and brighten their home
some fifteen months since. We will only
add that it is the wish Of all who were
present, that their future happiness may
continue to be as bright and prosperous
as in the past. May no cloud arise to mar
their happiness, but may the Sunshine of
domestic peace" ever shine brightly
around their pathway as they Journey to-
gether.
Pittsfeld, Oct. 10Th, 1871.
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Chairman Of Ex. Com

PORT HENRY, n. "a very pleasant
episode occurred here some day last week,
when by special irvitation I'll the chill.
dren of the public school visited the pal.
atial grounds of our ever-Hbcral towns
man, Mr.. J. G. Witherbee. The voung
folks had a splendid time, If we may Judge
from the EXPLANATIONS Of some of the ur-
chins passing down the street: "Gollv
wasn't that splendid treat, I had five
pieces of watermelon -
"A large brick building is Just now in
course of erection on one of the most
eligible sPota in THE village, owned and
constructed by George McKingp, ESQ.
and already leased to our enterprisipg
and affable townsmap, L. r. Wolcotl. for
store and dwelling.
At last the long-looksd for steam
clouds of the now nearly completed rail-
road connecting this town with the world
has been seen, and regular trips will here.
after be made, when all the finishing ar
rangements shall be completed; there is
a good time coming
MesSre. Warner & Field are ergo
present in extending largely . at
of business aad will ADJ ooro. s"s'r pace
their stock of COOS '''o'@'iy to
Many Improvement. n did,,
iue out streets, and building complete
oS"siase IN this village are under wav:
go on Ye fathers of our town and Won viii
oesaF"e the hearty thanks Of vonr con-
stituency. Jul COZ
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To the People of Rutland County.

Now il the time to render aid to the
suffering people of the North West of
Chicago, in Michigan and Wisconsion.
1t should be done promptly. Let all the
churches that have not taken collections
in aid of these people not fail to
do 30 next Sabbath. Let all contribute
their mite,you will never again in all your
history have occasion to give to q cause
50 worthy or so urgent. In the one State
of Wisconsin, the fire has burned over a
territory larger than the half of the State
of Vermont. Hundreds if not thousands
persisted in the flames. Thousands are 50
burned and seriously injured that they are
unable 10 work Many thousand are
homeless, having lost every hing but
what they wore at the time. Many hun
dr,ds Of families parished, leaving wild
owa and orphan children dependant
on the charity Of strangers. Seine from
Rutland county lost their lives in the
Michigan fires, and their families cry for
b7aad.aud are homeless and without cloth
ing. VIII you not heed the call of your
kindred and brethren. The call is urgent
the demand upon yopr beueyolence i'm
poratiga. a. ye would that men should
d. unto you, do yo even so to them.
Ea~h church can iudictte what dispo-
-itior j. to he made Of the funds contri-
buted. The suff ri"g@ Of the people of
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10Th. One of the stores will be occupied
by Fairbanks, Greenleaf & Go.
Mr.. Walter HAYES, son of John Hawes'
ESQ, of st. Johnsbury, reached home On
Monday morning, direct from Chicago
He corroborates the worst accounts OF the
appalling disaster. He was employed on
the Eu8njng Journal, which was in the
heart Of the burnt district. He had not
retired Sabbath evening when the fire
broke out, and as the light of the flames
increased he walked down toward the
ecene of confagration. He at once dis
covered the danger, and fastening to his
boarding house, reused the inmates, and
gathering up whst they could carry they
fastened on before the flames. Mr..
HAYES describes the gale as terrific, and
the sheet Of flame and burning cinders
carried forward by the wind as most
frightful. They were obliged to hasten
to keep out of the reach of the fire; and
it was only by walking several miles that
they reached a place of safety. The ter
rors of that night will long be remem-
bcred by those who escaped.
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To sabDa,h school rcachcrs

Filter Rut7tHd HroH:-A letter from
o. G. Blackmer, Of the A7sm., B'4ckmer
& Lyon Publishing c., Chjctgo. under
da,e Of the 18Th inst. TO me, says, We
are entirely burned ont, even to orr
safe, but are alive, well, and not dis
heartened. The November Teacher the
National Sua3ay Sclooy Teac17. was
ready to mail, but are entirely burned.
The December number viii be isaued
promptly aad sent to subscribers in due
season. As the subscription books were
partially burned, subscribers should send
in their names. giving date Of -u5soriP-
ton, when expiring, etc. The nav vol
ume beginning in January, will possess
many attractions to Sunday scFool work.
By giving publicity to the above you
will confer favor upon the publishers Of
an excellent Sunday school help, and up
on many friends and laborers in the Sun
day school work. Yours truly,
0. Is. Douglas.
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society than in the years gone by. This
should not be. 1t was time that the So
ciety should take new departure which
vet would be only return to the good
ola WAYS. The society should consist Of
more than its agent The contributions
to its treasury were not worthy of the
cause or of this Christian State. He
hoped to see o change for the better. The
annual meetings heretofore confined to
one place. would henceforth be held in
different parts Of the State, and he
trusted would awaken a wider interest in
its work, nor need that interest be con-
fined to the anniversaries; it should fill
the year between them. We should do
something more than tolerate our agent.
We should learn that in practice, bene-
factions such as this, give Us the best
training of our natures. What should
wa he If the Master would not let US
work and give for Him? He never went
by that great Bible House in New York
covering three-fourths of an acre Of
ground, filled with hundreds of busy
workers, without thanking God for this
society and it's fruits. The speaker paid
an eloquent tribute to the American
Bible Society, stretching out its hands
with the Gospel to all lands, stopping its
work neither on sea or shore. 1t had sent
ont t1gentg,8er6n millions of Bibles, yet its
work was just begun. What the work Is
that remains, we, up here among the
hills. amid Christian associations, and
where everything gravitates towards
moral order, can hardly comprehend. 10
realize it we must 60 into the seethlng
whirlpools of our great cities, or to the
frontiers where States arc forming daily,
or sit down on our shores, and see the
myriads that are coming to our broad
land from Europe and from the far East,
which for US has become the West. NO
thoughtful man can see the influences
brought by these floods from foreign
lands, without praying Thy Kingdom
Come, and working to bring on the King
| dom which is Righteousness and Peace,
A work of blessed charity is now uniting
the hearts of the people in supply ing the
needs of the stricken metropolis OF the
West; but how much more blessed Is the
work of carving the bread Of life to 8
starving world?
Mr.. Billings il a very f1go:hlo and olo-
quent speaker. He spoke without notes,
and his remarks were informal - the
formal discourse Of the evening having
been expected froa. another spoaker-but
his vigorous thought, clear and sharply
cut expression, and earnest and often elo-
quont orat9ry, held his audignc, i4t>r-
ested and intent throughout.
Rev. D.. Chicke7iug, Of Boston, iol-
! lowed in some remarks on the catholic